The Morgan Hill Times staff presents its picks for the top five local things to do for the weekend warrior. Music, food or fun, South County has it all. Have another event in mind? Feel free to comment to let your fellow Morgan Hillians know what’s up this weekend.
Feel the need for a night out on the town? Luckily the South Valley Civic Theater presents “On the Town,” a musical that takes you back to World War II era when three sailors get a 24-hour shore leave in New York City. With Leonard Bernstein songs, a teen cast and exuberant energy this theatrical experience will surely be a night out to remember. Details: Opens 8 p.m. today at Morgan Hill Community Playhouse, 17090 Monterey Road. (408) 201-2382
If you like using those brain muscles to solve word and math puzzles, the Silicon Valley Puzzle Fest will be just the event for you this weekend at the Morgan Hill Library. With special speakers and workshops this weekend, such as Sudoku world champion Thomas Snyder on Sunday and featuring puzzles provided by the New York Times puzzle editor Will Shortz. Details: Workshops are free, and donations of $25 for adult tournament competitors and $10 for youth tournament competitors are suggested. Morgan Hill Library, 660 W. Main Ave., 0 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Loving Morgan Hill is what these six individuals do in the community. Come celebrate them at 2012 Celebrate Morgan Hill, a banquet and awards ceremony by the Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce for the winners of the woman, man, student, volunteer, business and educator of the year. Details: From 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday at the Community and Cultural Center, www.morganhill.org.
Let it be and listen to the classic tunes of the Beatles with a Beatles cover band, The Strawberry Souls, playing live from 7-11 p.m. Saturday night. Enjoy fabulous food, great beer, and excellent entertainment to dance the night away to all your favorite Beatles tunes. Details: El Toro Brewpub, 16705 Monterey Road, www.starberrysouls.com
If you want to meet the author of health book “Bite Me!” then this weekend is just for you. Join a free seminar and book signing with lifestyle and nutrition coach Toni Julian-Apgar at 3 p.m. Saturday at BookSmart. 80 E. Second St., Morgan Hill. Learn simple lifestyle changes to get back on track in the new year, to feel well and look even better. Participants can enter to win a lifestyle change makeover. Details: 206-1405 or visit www.mybooksmart.com.
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