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17555 Peak Avenue Morgan Hill, CA 95037-4128 TEL: 408-779-7271 FAX: 408-779-3117 www.morganhill.gov STEVE TATE Mayor Letter From Our Mayor July 4, 2018 MORGAN HILL CELEBRATES AMERICA’S 242 nd BIRTHDAY! W elcome to Morgan Hill’s celebration of our country’s birthday. Residents and visitors w ill enjoy our small-town ambience and strong sense of community as our Independence Day Celebra- tion (IDC) volunteers once again produce their outstanding series of celebratory events. The simple, straight-forward theme this year of “Happy Birthday America” says it all; let’s have a fami- ly-oriented party where we enjoy the entertainment and let’s also take some time between events to refl ect on the blessings we enjoy in this wonderful country we call home. I hope you will be able to enjoy the many amenities Morgan Hill off ers. We’ve recently opened three downtown parks, one by the railroad station on Depot that feature activities for kids while the other two parks, one at the bottom of the hill on west Third that off ers a more tranquil, refl ective setting and the other at the top of that hill with exercise stations and a great slide adventure. Our downtown pulses with vitality and features a plethora of restaurants and retail opportunities. We are surrounded by wineries that off er tastings and have access to many recreational opportunities. Coe Park in the eastern hills off er a wilderness paradise for hiking in natural habitat. The Patriotic Sing on July 3 initiates the events with exuberant kids singing their hearts out – they will charm you. The Family Music Fest later that evening has music and entertainment for all ages. On July 4, rise early to run the 5K and /or have your kids run the mile on the parade course. The Classic Car Cruise sets the stage for the Parade later that morning. Fireworks at sunset cap off the day – they are spectacular! We so appreciate the all-volunteer IDC force that produces these events. Easy to recognize in their bright red shirts, please thank them and consider donating to help off set the sizable costs of these events. Morgan Hill is a fantastic community. On behalf of our City Council I am proud to welcome you to this year’s birthday party. Enjoy the events, enjoy Morgan Hill and have a safe, sane and very enjoyable holi- day. Happy Birthday America! Sincerely, Steve Tate HAPPY BIRTHDAY America ★ Morgan Hill Freedom Fest 2018 5