Nonprofits

Longtime director of the Poppy Jasper International Film Festival Mattie Scariot was recently appointed as Interim Executive Director of Community Media Access Partnership (CMAP TV).  Scariot began her new role Feb. 3, and will lead the organization during a period of transition while focusing on...

Halloween fun at Magical Bridge Join the City of Morgan Hill and its Parks & Recreation team for spooky fun at the Magical Bridge Playground from 3:30-5:30pm Oct. 19. The playground is located at 171 West Edmundson Ave.  Activities include a flash mob dance routine, face...

The 41st annual Mission 10 Race will take place on Jan. 25, 2025. This year’s race will also celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Rotary Club of Hollister, which sponsors and organizes the Mission 10 event.  Runners and walkers from all over are invited to...

Rebekah Children’s Services, a South Valley nonprofit that serves about 14,000 children and families annually, is getting ready to collect and distribute donated gifts for their annual holiday toy drive.  Members of the community who are able to donate are encouraged to drop off new...

Morgan Hill resident Talab Sabla, who attends Ann Sobrato High School, was selected as a member of the National Society of High School Scholars. The society recognizes top scholars who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, scholarship and community commitment, says a press release from the...

More than 1,000 runners dodged intermittent showers at the 43rd annual Wildflower Run on April 12 in Morgan Hill. Runners insisted that a little rain was no problem when they were running, but they were pleased to feel the sun come out for the...

Morgan Hill resident named to dean’s list Kyle Rose, of Morgan Hill, was named to the University of Maryland Global Campus dean’s list for the spring term. To be eligible for the honor, a student must complete at least six credits during the term, earn...

Registration required for open space Starting March 2, all weekend visits to the Máyyan ‘Ooyákma - Coyote Ridge Open Space Preserve in Morgan Hill will require registration, and must be led by a docent, the Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority announced this week.  The change...

New dementia caregivers support group A new South County Dementia Caregivers Support Group will begin meeting monthly on April 28. The group will meet the fourth Sunday of every month, from 2:30-4pm at the Senior Center at the Morgan Hill Centennial Recreation Center, 171 West...

For many, the holiday season is a time of giving and generosity—a spirit that is alive and well in Morgan Hill as the community plans to step up to help their neighbors.  The Edward Boss Prado Foundation, which runs Cecelia’s Closet and Food Pantry, recently...