April
5-8 10-11
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 fi lm and
cinematic arts. This four-day
event is hosting fi lmmakers
from around the globe who will
showcase their work before
local audiences and fi lm industry
professionals. pjiff.org This year’s tour is a “A Driving
Tour of beautiful, expansive
homes that embrace Family,
Culture and the Community.”
It’s the perfect outing for
Mother’s Day weekend, com-
plete with hors d’oeuvres & no-
host wine tasting with a Home
& Garden Decor Boutique. 100%
of all proceeds benefi t local
youth. Tickets: $30 in advance
and $35 at the door. Info:
gilroyassistanceleague.org.
Impressions Home
& Garden Tour
Poppy Jasper
International Film Festival
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Gilroy Art & Wine Stroll
Gilroy Downtown Business
Association and Gilroy Center
for the Arts invite you to stroll
through downtown from 1-5
pm. Sip, shop and stroll through
Downtown Gilroy while sampling
local wineries, viewing local
artists’ work and shopping. Event
is 21+ and will be held rain or
shine. gilroywelcomecenter.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 live 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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Valley of Heart's Delight
The Learning and Loving
Education Center of Morgan
HIll is holding their annual
fundraiser 5-9 pm at Saint
Catherine's Parish, Morgan
Hill. The event is a celebration
of the area rich history and
abundance and features music,
dance, silent auction, "Wine
Heist” and farm to table dining.
Tickets are available online at
learn ingandloving.org or at by
emailing [email protected].
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Events
of Morgan HIll will be
raising funds for the Police
Department at a fun-fi lled
event complete with optional
(Cops and Robbers) or Black
Tie dress. Fun starts at 5 pm
at the Morgan Hill Community
& Cultural Center at 17000
Monterey Road in Morgan Hill.
Info: 408.710.1832.
22
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 auc-
tion and is open to the public.
Info 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:
morganhilldowntown.org.
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Once again the Community
Law Enforcement Foundation Annual Gilroy event will be
held at a new location this
Cops & Robbers Ball
10
South Valley
Wine Auction
Rotary Flower Sale
year: First Street And Kelton, in
front of South Valley Community
Church from 8 am to 2 pm.
Features beautiful fl owering
plants at discounted prices. All
proceeds benefi t local charities.
Info: gilroyrotary.org
28
Planet Earth Day Summit
Mount Madonna School will host
their 12th Annual Celebration
and Eco-Carnival from 11 am to
1:30 pm. Admission is free. See
kids' solar vehicle races, eco-
carnival games, face painting,
pony rides, live wildlife and
reptile exhibits. Enjoy organic
foods, live music, learning expo
and a Trash Fashion show. 491
Summit Road (near Mount
Madonna Park).
Info: summitfortheplanet.org
May
5
Hearts of Gilroy
Community Solutions Hearts of
Gilroy Women’s Luncheon and
Auction will be held Saturday,
May 5 from 11:30 am to 2:30
pm at Eagle Ridge Golf Club,
Gilroy. The event is a local
favorite and promises a day of
fun, fashion and philanthropy.
Info:communitysolutions.org
GILROY • MORGAN HILL • SAN MARTIN
APRIL/MAY 2018
Morgan Hill Community
Foundation is presenting the
20th Anniversary Wine Tasting
and Charity Auction, a premier
food and wine event for South
Valley. Event will be held at the
Morgan Hill Community Center.
A VIP Wine Tasting is scheduled
for 5 pm with general admission
at 6 pm. For information:
southvalleywineauction.org.
14
Tee Off For Cops & Kids
Charitable Golf Classic put on
by the Gilroy Police Foundation.
This year's event will be held at
CordeValle's Private Golf Course.
Information is available on the
foundation's website:
teeoffforcopsandkids.com
golf, practice balls, goodie
bag and BBQ tri-tip and
chicken awards ceremony.
Play hookie for a great cause.
Info at: operationfreedom-
paws.org.
19-20
South Valley
Relay-for-Life
Gilroy and Morgan Hill have
combined efforts in support
of the American Cancer
Society. National fundraiser
encompasses communities
throughout the nation raising
money to help. The party
starts at 10 am on the 19th
and ends at 10 the following
morning at the Morgan Hill
Outdoor Sports Complex at
16500 Condid Road.
Contact: nicholas.pauliuko-
[email protected].
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Dazzle
Jump start your Memorial
Day weekend at the all-new
Dazzle —Rotary Club of
Morgan Hill's benefi t event
of the year, to be held at
Clos LaChance Winery,
featuring Notorious in concert
on the patio stage. Dinner
and/or party tickets online at
dazzlemorganhill.org.
26-27
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Race of Truth
The City of Morgan Hill
hosting Stage 4 of the Amgen
Tour of California — Men's Time
Trials. World-class cyclists will
speed along a scenic 21.6-mile
course that begins and ends in
downtown Morgan Hill. Two pro
competitive teams sponsored by
Specialized Bicycle Components
of Morgan HIll will be included
in the line-up. Bike route and
additional info available at
amgentourofcalifornia.com.
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Morgan Hill
Mushroom Mardi Gras
Two-day family fun festival
that showcases arts and
crafts, gourmet offerings,
mushroom education,
strolling musicians, street
performers and a variety of
unique booths. Saturday 10
am – 7 pm, Sunday 10 am –
6 pm. Admission and parking
is free. Information available
at mhmmg.com.
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Day on the Ridge
OFP Golf Tournament
Grab a friend or three and join
Operation Freedom Paws out on
the course at Eagle Ridge in Gil-
roy. Registration opens at 9 am
with a shotgun start at 10 am.
Enjoy a scramble-style round of
gmhtoday.com
Imagine six top bands
from around the state,
poolside concert seating,
gorgeous views, an open
bar, and dinner — all for
St. Joseph's Family Center.
[email protected]