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Ben Franklin and the Morgan Hill Toastmasters

December 29, 2009

With the New Year starting, many South Valley folks are now

What you hear is a sprinkling of the truth

November 3, 2009

The more I learn about the water problems in California, the

‘Na Lei Hula’

October 22, 2013

Founded in 1985 by director/kumu hula Patrick Makuakane and his company of 40 dancers, it’s known for its unique contemporary style called hula mua, or “hula that evolves.” The style blends traditional movements with non-Hawaiian music like opera, electronic, dance, alternative and pop. Both hula mua and authentic, traditional pieces are showcased in the company's visually captivating stage presentation.

Our Town: Council has a voice for the future

February 15, 2017

Sometimes things don’t work out but sometimes they do. Something happened recently that could’ve gone all wrong but it went all right.

Up a stream-of-consciousness without a paddle

August 18, 2009

Years ago when I was in college, the professor assigned a

SVCT’s ‘The Producers’ most wildly outrageous

July 20, 2015

The long awaited Mel Brooks zany, over the top, wonderfully tasteless comedy “The Producers” has arrived at the Morgan Hill Community Playhouse courtesy of the South Valley Civic Theater. This is the most irreverent tribute to musical theatre ever produced. Just when you think it can’t get any more outrageous … it gets more outrageous. It hits on every race, creed, ethnic group and gender and no one is left out. You find yourself laughing hysterically at material you would never consider laughing at or even thinking about.

Meaningful advice for milestone moments

June 7, 2010

As a new contributor to the Gilroy Dispatch and Morgan Hill

Graduation wisdom comes from Dr. Seuss

May 31, 2012

It is that time of year when the sounds of “Pomp and Circumstance” fill our educational institutions’ fields and halls. Proud families will be gathered to cheer and rejoice in their child’s passage to adulthood. For those who have had a successful school experience, the hard work and long study hours has paid off.

Parents need to step up to the challenge

August 5, 2011

This summer I was asked by three young families who are moving

Like households, utility projects can take years to plan, complete

February 10, 2012

When it comes to responsible money management, caring for the city's utilities is a lot like running a household. Many families might identify three main aspects to their household budgets. Primary are the daily costs like groceries, household supplies and gas for the car.

Christians practice magic to spread Gospel

Fresh and meatless in January? Here’s how

‘Tinyard Hill’: A beautiful blend of music and plot

Support our farmers, buy California grown

Healthy tips just for kids

Ben Franklin and the Morgan Hill Toastmasters

What you hear is a sprinkling of the truth

‘Na Lei Hula’

Our Town: Council has a voice for the future

Up a stream-of-consciousness without a paddle

SVCT’s ‘The Producers’ most wildly outrageous

Meaningful advice for milestone moments

Graduation wisdom comes from Dr. Seuss

Parents need to step up to the challenge

Like households, utility projects can take years to plan, complete

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