The Morgan Hill Times presents its picks for the top five local things to do for this weekend. South County has it all: from the great outdoors to breathe in that fresh air, a gleeful movie, to picture-perfect pets. Feel free to comment to let your fellow Morgan Hillians know what’s up around town this weekend.
Enjoy the rays of sunshine this weekend with the Coyote Creek bird walk, Saturday along Coyote Creek from 9 to 11 a.m. Led by Jane Haley, a National Park Service docent for 20 years and Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation Center volunteer. Participants will have the opportunity to observe migratory birds and discover an appreciation of local birds and their ecological importance. Due to terrain, these walks are not recommended for young children. Program is free, space is limited and reservations are required. Details: 779-9372 or ed*******@we*****.org
For parents looking for something to do with the kids this weekend, try the South Valley Kid Fest 2012 this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Cochrane Plaza Shopping center. Parents can find information about summer camp programs, education, health resources, activities, attractions, clubs and organizations, party ideas, benefiting the Rebekah Children’s Services. Details: www.southvalleykidfest.com.
Love crabs? Eat them at the Sobrato Future Farmers of America Crab Feed this Saturday at the Morgan Hill Grange, 40 E. Fourth Street. The $45 ticket gets you crab cioppino, cold cracked crab, green salad, pasta salad, French bread and soda (wine for those 21 and older). Early seating takes place from 5 to 6:30 p.m., late seating from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tickets are available Feather Haven, 15685 Monterey Road; Hale Lumber, 17020 Depot Street and BookSmart, 80 E. Second St. Details: so***************@ya***.com.
Morgan Hill gets a little bit of glee in its life with “Gleeful!” the movie, the localized spinoff from the hit TV series “Glee” the full length feature film that was shot in South County and has stars from Gilroy, Morgan Hill, Hollister and San Francisco finally hits the big screen this weekend. Gleeful! Will how at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday March 11, 25, April 1 and 22 at CineLux Theaters, 750 Tennant Station Way in Morgan Hill. Details: Doors will open 30 minutes to show time. Tickets are sold online or by phone only at $14.50 per person. 1-800-838-3006 or click here.
To pamper your pet this weekend, the Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation Center is holding its annual Pet Photo Day Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. at the Granary, 17500 Depot Street. The cost is a donation of $50 for one 5×7 inch photo with 100 percent of the proceeds benefiting WERC’s care of orphaned, sick or injured animas. By appointment. Details: 465-6219, www.werc-ca.org.
