Nonprofits

Rich Firato—known as Morgan Hill’s pirate and a devoted father, husband, friend and business owner—died unexpectedly of natural causes on Aug. 22 at age 64.  In a testament to his giving, welcoming nature and a naturally magnetic personality, hundreds of people—including many who traveled long...

For the past few months, I’ve been part of the team at South Valley Civic Theatre getting ready to bring the classic play “On Golden Pond” to life on stage in Morgan Hill. The play, written by Ernest Thompson, explores themes of aging, family...

The Gilroy Garlic Festival returned Friday after a six-year absence, drawing thousands of visitors from across the country to the South County Grove at Gilroy Gardens for three days of garlicky food, live entertainment and community fundraising. The festival, which ran July 25-27, marked its...

Reid named to Dean’s List Jennifer Reid, of Morgan Hill, was named to the Utah Tech University Dean’s List for the fall 2023 semester.  A total of 1,489 students were included on the Dean's List, reflecting their strong commitment to academics, says a press release from...

City officials and affordable housing advocates will celebrate the reopening of two residential projects in Morgan Hill that will provide 39 new homes for low-income families.  Eden Housing recently completed remodeling efforts on the two projects—The Willows at 50 West Edmundson Ave. and Depot Commons...

A huge crowd filled the grassy grounds of the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center Friday night for an evening of live music, dancing, food and family fun during the Morgan Hill Concert Series. Put on by the Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce, the fifth...

In a move to expand educational opportunities for disadvantaged youth, Rebekah Children’s Services announced a new partnership with Gavilan College that will allow students in their Kneaded Culinary Academy to earn college credit and certification starting this fall. The three-way collaboration was unveiled during a...

A fleet of 12 new ambulances dedicated to transporting patients among the county’s hospitals and medical offices was unveiled at Saint Louise Regional Hospital in Gilroy on May 9.  The new emergency medical vehicles will improve transport times among Santa Clara Valley Healthcare’s three hospitals—SLRH,...

The California Fire Foundation announced Aug. 13 it set up a disaster relief fund to support the people and firefighters impacted by the recent firestorm in Maui, Hawaii.   The California Fire Foundation is assisting Hawaii Fire Fighters Association, IAFF Local 1463, and the community to...

South Valley Civic Theatre’s production of “Fun Home” explores how one woman revisits her fractured childhood with a closeted father through the lens of memory, blending humor with heartbreak in a wandering journey through family secrets, missed opportunities and, ultimately, forgiveness and acceptance. Based on...