February April
1-26 5-8
The Morgan Hill Photography
Club is presenting an exhibit
at the Community and Cultural
Center, 17000 Monterey Road.
"Where in the World” exhibit
features 56 photographs from 32
artists offering a diverse blend
of interesting and unique images
promising to leave the viewer
guessing where they were taken.
The general public is invited
to the Artist's Reception on
February 7 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm.
morganhillphotographyclub.org Back and better than ever, this
event is being heralded by
Morgan Hill and Gilroy, both of
which will be rolling out the red
carpet to celebrate the film and
cinematic arts. This four-day
event is hosting filmmakers
from around the globe who
will showcase their work
before local audiences and film
industry professionals. pjiff.org
—See pages 42-45.
Poppy Jasper
International Film Festival
Photography Exhibit
Events
Shipwreck — photo by Gordon Thenemann — on display at Photography Exhibit
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Chocolate and Wine
for Valentine
Teacher's Aid Coalition (TAC)
will again host a fundraiser at
the Community & Cultural Center
to raise funds for classroom
supplies in Morgan Hill schools.
The event includes delectable
foods from local restaurants,
wines from nearby wineries
and samplings of delicious
chocolates. Additional info
available at tacmh.org.
March
2-31
Passport
Weekend
The Wineries of Santa Clara
Valley have expanded their
Spring Passport to include the
entire month of March. Kick
off celebration on Friday night,
March 2, at Coyote Creek Golf
Club. Pick up passports at partici-
pating SCV wineries all month
long. For further information go
to santaclarawines.com
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Annually honors a community
leader who is dedicated
to improving the lives of
others, and a current or
former Community Solutions
client who has triumphed
over personal adversity
and changed the course of
their future. This sell-out
event is held at the Morgan
Hill Community & Cultural
Center from 11:15 am to 1:30
pm. Contact keri.gardner@
communitysolutions.org, or
408-846-4704. Gilroy Day, March 17th marks the
opening day for the 2018 season.
The park features over 40 fun
rides and attractions as well as
multiple majestic gardens and
world-famous Circus Trees. Gilroy
Gardens is always offering new
and exciting attractions as well
as interactive learning exhibits
throughout the park. For informa-
tion or to purchase tickets, go to
gilroygardens.org.
Helping Hands and
Healing Hearts Awards
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St. Patrick’s Day Dinner
St. Joseph’s Family Center will
host their annual dinner cel-
ebrating St. Patrick. The event
features a delicious corned
beef dinner, a spirited raffle
and silent auction. It’s held at
St. Mary Auditorium; with a No
Host Bar at 6 pm and Dinner at
7 pm. Information and tickets
408.842.6662.
Gilroy Gardens
Opening Day
AAUW Wildflower Run
The 34th AAUW Morgan Hill
Wildflower Run (10K Run / 5 K
Run/Walk/Stroller / Kids’ 2K /
Senior 2K), is an annual event
to fund scholarships for women
and girls. Runner check-in
begins at 7:30 am at
Live Oak High School.
Details and registration at
WildflowerRun.org.
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Gilroy Sister Cities Dinner
Gilroy Sister Cities Association
annual International Dinner will
feature guest chefs from Sister
City, Takko-Machi, Japan along
with selections from each of
Gilroy’s six sister cities. The event
will be held at the Portuguese
Hall, 250 Old Gilroy Street.
Admission is $50. No host bar
6 pm, Dinner 6:30 pm, Auction
8 pm. For ticket information
contact, Pinheiro Insurance,
408.842.4619.
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Pop-a-Cork
Rebekah Children’s Services
will host the Third Annual Pop-
a-Cork Celebration benefitting
the Culinary Academy. Guests
will enjoy a special selection
of culinary delights prepared
and served by students, sample
award winning wines, and listen
to live music at Léal Vineyards,
Hollister. Info at 408.846.2100.
Celebrate Morgan Hill
60th Annual Awards Dinner
honoring businesses and
community members who
make a difference. Presented
by the Morgan Hill Chamber of
Commerce. Held from 6-10 pm
at Britton Middle School Gym.
The event, themed "Back 2
Prom” will feature a mystery box
and silent auction. Funds from
the raffle go to support events
such as the Friday Night Music
Series. Tickets available online
at morganhill.org.
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April in Paris
The second annual "Shining
Star Prom” will be held at
the Gilroy Elks Lodge on the
Hill. Special needs students
from Gilroy, Morgan Hill
and Hollister are invited
to a magical night that
will li ve forever in their
memories. Photos and a
video of the 2017 event are
available on facebook.com/
shiningstarprom. Donations
for the event are welcome and
can be given at youcaring.com/
ShiningStarProm2018.
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Spring Fling
Leadership Gilroy will hold its
annual Spring Fling event at
Sarah’s Vineyard. The event
begins at 5:30 pm and offers an
evening of bocce ball, dinner,
dancing and a live auction and
is open to the public. Informa-
tion at leadershipgilroy.org.
23-29
Wine Week Morgan Hill
Morgan Hill Downtown
Association hosts a week
of wine-themed events
culminating with the Wine
Stroll on April 29th. The week
will feature a series of wine
events created to bring wine
lovers to the downtown. Info at
morganhilldowntown.org.
Opening Day Gilroy Gardens 2017
GILROY • MORGAN HILL • SAN MARTIN
FEBRUARY/MARCH 2018
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