“Do 1 Thing”
Emergency Preparedness Campaign
October’s Focus: Power
This month’s goal: Power
“Do 1 Thing” is a 12-month program that makes it easy to prepare yourself, your family, and our community for emergencies and disasters because preparedness tasks are broken down into small, manageable steps. Each month Morgan Hill’s Office of Emergency Services releases a new educational YouTube video (October’s) to help you complete the program.
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Public Meetings Continuing October 8, 2021 |
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Redistricting
Completion of the 2020 Census is prompting the City of Morgan Hill to redraw its boundary lines that determine which voters are represented by each electoral district. Multiple meetings are coming up in the next six weeks, both in-person and virtual, for residents to learn about the process and get directly involved.
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In-Person: Friday, October 8, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. – Downtown Amphitheatre, 17000 Monterey Road, the City is hosting an informational booth during the Chamber of Commerce’s Friday Night Music Series.
- In-Person: Sunday, October 10, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. – St. Catherine’s Church, 17400 Peak Avenue, Informational booth available following both the English and Spanish masses.
To sign up for updates and information about the redistricting process and future public meetings, please email [email protected].
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Saturday, October 9, 2021 |
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FREE COVID-19 & Flu Vaccine Clinic
A partnership program from
the City of Morgan Hill and Safeway
Saturday, October 9, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Morgan Hill Community & Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Road
Appointments are encouraged; however, walk-ups are welcome. Flu shots and first, second, and third COVID-19 doses are available.
Third doses are available for:
- Severely immunocompromised people
- Individuals 65 years of age and older;
- Residents of long-term care facilities;
- Individuals 50 through 64 years of age with underlying medical conditions;
- Individuals 18 through 49 years of age with underlying medical conditions based on individual benefit and risk.
- Underlying medical conditions may include, but are not limited to:
- Cancer, cerebrovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, COPD, diabetes, heart conditions, obesity (BMI>30), smoking
To make an appointment:
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Saturday, October 9 and Wednesday, October 13, 2021 |
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Downtown Walking Tours
Monterey Road Traffic Calming
and Beautification Project
Join us for two guided walking tours of Downtown Morgan Hill! Learn more about the Downtown Lane Reduction and Beautification Project.
Tour #1
Saturday, October 9, from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. Meet us for a cup of coffee at the 3rd Street Plaza under the oak tree. We will then proceed with the guided walking tour.
Please note that this walking tour will replace both the Cafecito con Edith and the City Table at the Farmers' Market previously scheduled for Saturday, October 9.
Tour #2
Wednesday, October 13, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Meet us for ice cream at La Playa Ice Cream, 17415 Monterey Road, Suite B. We will then proceed with the guided walking tour.
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Tuesday, October 12, 2021 |
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Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission meetings are live-streamed on Channel 17 and the City’s website.
Public comment for Planning Commission meetings is accepted via email to [email protected]. Members of the public participating in the virtual meeting wishing to speak may do so during public comment.
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Thursday, October 14, 2021 |
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Virtual Town Hall - Canceled |
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City / School Liaison Committee Meeting
669-900-9128, then enter the webinar id: 852 4065 6291#.
Public comment may be provided in the following ways:
- Join the virtual City Council meeting via the link above; when public comment is opened, raise your virtual hand and be called upon to speak for up to 3 minutes
- Join the virtual meeting by calling the number above, dial *9 to raise your hand, and be called upon to speak for up to 3 minutes
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Send public comments in writing to the City Clerk at [email protected].
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Saturday, October 16, 2021 |
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Library, Culture & Arts Commission Presents: Under One Sky,
We are One Morgan Hill Family
October 16, 2021, 3:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m., Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center
The Morgan Hill Library, Culture, and Arts Commission invites you to celebrate cultural diversity in Morgan Hill with music and dance performances, educational demonstrations, and fusion food trucks. The event will also feature works from the 4th Annual Morgan Hill Youth Art Show, highlighting art by local youth ages 5-13. Flyers are available in English and Spanish. For more info, contact Poonam Chabra, [email protected], or call/text 408-310-3515.
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Saturday, October 23, 2021 |
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Environmental Services
Home Composting Workshop, 10 a.m. - Noon
Join us in the Madrone Room at the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Road, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. for a free Home Composting workshop.
This two-hour workshop, taught by a Santa Clara County Master Composter, teaches basic backyard composting techniques in a fun and simple to understand lecture format.
Pre-registration is required. Call 408-918-4640 or register online to attend in person: https://ucanr.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_820bLemnuUKQmHk. The workshop will also be live-streamed for those who pre-register. Zoom link will be provided upon registration completion. Must be 18 or older to attend.
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Saturday, October 9, 2021 |
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Morgan Hill Steve Tate Library Dedication
& Expansion Celebration
Please join us to celebrate our new Children’s Activity Room. Family scavenger hunt and crafts are available until the library closes at 6 p.m.
660 W. Main Ave., Morgan Hill
10:30 a.m. - Meet & Greet, Snacks & Booksale
10:45 a.m. - Dedication with event emcee: Larry Carr
11:15 a.m. - Library Expansion Celebration
Speakers during the dedication:
Rich Constantine, Morgan Hill Mayor
Carol O’Hare, Friends of the Morgan Hill Library
Heather Geddes, Community Librarian
Ria Deshpande & Vaishnavi Muralidharan, Youth Action Council
Mike Wasserman, Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors
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Saturday, October 9, 2021 |
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Calling All Art Lovers: Morgan Hill Plein Air
Paintings will be created, exhibited, and judged in ONE day!
Approximately 15 award-winning artists from across the Bay Area will convene in Morgan Hill to create two paintings each, depicting scenes of Morgan Hill. Watch them paint throughout the day, then celebrate what they have created at the evening reception. The event is free and open to the public.
Event Timeline:
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Artists will be painting at Clos LaChance Vineyard
1 p.m. - 4 p.m.: Artists will be painting around Downtown Morgan Hill
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.: Reception at Colibri Gallery
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Saturday, October 9, 2021 |
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Friends of the Morgan Hill Library
Fall Book Sale
660 W. Main Ave., Morgan Hill
The sale takes place outside in the front of the Library.
All books are $1 or less, and children’s books are 10¢ each. Deeper discounts in the last hour of the event!
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Saturday, October 9, 2021 |
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Living Above the Influence
15th Annual Community Event
Saturday, October 9, Noon - 4:30 p.m.
Join us at the Morgan Hill Community & Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Road. You'll enjoy entertainment, music, free BBQ, kid zone, several resource booths, a welcome message from Mayor Rich Constantine, and other guest speakers. The event flyer includes additional details. |
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Saturday, October 9, 2021 |
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Live Concerts are Back!
Harvest of Harmonies with the South Valley Symphony
October 9, 7:30 p.m.
Advent Lutheran Church
16870 Murphy Avenue
Don't miss the season opener! Adult tickets are $30, and kids/students are FREE with a valid ID. Purchase tickets at southvalleysymphony.org and view all concert info at the site. |
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Saturday & Sunday, October 9 & 10, 2021 |
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Beautiful Day Weekend Event 2021
Volunteers are needed in Morgan Hill and Gilroy as people come together to clean up and upgrade Galvan Park in Morgan Hill at 17666 Crest Avenue and the fenceline on Murray Avenue in Gilroy.
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Starting Sunday, October 10, 2021 |
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Vaccinations Available - Mobile Vaccine Clinics
For ages 12 and older. No Appointment Needed and FREE with no insurance requirements! No proof of immigration status is required. Those who get vaccinated get a gift card while supplies last.
Sunday, October 10 at Cecelia's Closet & Food Pantry
35 Peebles Avenue, Morgan Hill
Date & Time: Sunday, October 10, 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 12 at Walsh STEAM Academy
353 W. Main Ave, Morgan Hill
Date & Time: October 12, 3:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
For a list of local vaccination sites, visit the City of Morgan Hill's dedicated webpage.
Also, TESTING is now available at the Morgan Hill Council Chamber Building.
1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month – next date is October 19
17555 Peak Avenue, Morgan Hill, 95037
9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Schedule appointment here.
Appointments will be open for scheduling 7 days before the testing date. Once all appointments are filled, this location will no longer appear for scheduling on the website. Results will be delivered electronically via Healthvana. Patients will be notified by email or text when test results are ready, usually 2 to 4 days. If your test is positive for COVID-19, you will also be contacted by Public Health with instructions on what to do next and how long to stay isolated from others. Ensure the phone number you provided our staff is accurate, and please answer calls from numbers you might not recognize.
The City's website includes a page dedicated to testing and vaccination sites in Morgan Hill, San Martin, and Gilroy, including information on DePaul Health Center as a newly added vaccination site. |
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Scholarship Available
Deadline to Apply:
October 10, 2021
Gemma Abels Scholarship for High School Students
In memory of Gemma Abels, a local educator, activist, labor organizer, and champion of social justice, the Edward Boss Prado Foundation, in partnership with Showing Up For Racial Justice South County, is proud to present two $2,500 scholarships toward further education for high school students graduating in either 2021 or 2022. Additional info in English and Spanish.
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Santa Clara County
Climate Roadmap 2030
Calling all community organizations, non-profits, and faith organizations in Santa Clara County! Are you interested in conducting climate change outreach?
Apply for a mini-grant of $2,000-$5,000.
Applications are due October 10.
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VTA Adds Rapid Service to South County Starting Monday, October 11
Rapid Route 568 Gilroy to Diridon
- Weekday, all-day service between South County and downtown San Jose
- Roundtrip, every 30 minutes between 5:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
- Regular fare rates
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VaxUp Video Contest for Students
Deadline To Submit an Entry: October 15
All 6th to 12th graders who are currently attending school in Santa Clara County can enter the contest. Create a short video (30 to 60 seconds) about getting vaccinated against COVID-19. Videos can be acted scenes, performance art, music videos, anything! For complete contest rules, visit the contest homepage: 2021 VaxUp Video Contest at sccgov.org.
Prizes for top videos? Yes!
- 1st Place: $1,500
- 2nd Place: $1,000
- 3rd Place: $500
- Plus, 1st Place winning advisor’s school receives a $500 prize.
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Saturday, October 16, 2021 |
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Avenidas Rainbow Collective
LGBTQ Conference & Celebration
October 16, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
This year’s conference is hosted virtually and is themed on “The Power of Acceptance.” Registration is FREE and available at www.avenidas.org.
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Thursday, October 21, 2021 |
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The Great ShakeOut -
Earthquake Readiness Day
10:21 a.m.
Why 10:21 a.m.? Because earthquakes strike at any time! If you have not signed up to participate in this drill, you still have time to do so at https://www.shakeout.org/.
Earthquakes happen at any time and with little to no warning. In Santa Clara County, almost everyone lives within a 10-mile radius of a major fault line. The San Andreas Fault runs along the Sonoma Coast through the Santa Cruz Mountains, the Hayward Fault along the hills on the east side of the San Francisco Bay, and the Calaveras Fault runs from the eastern region of our county down through the southern end.
Emergency supply kits are critical for survival after an earthquake. Build a Go Bag, an emergency supply kit for when you are required to evacuate, and include shoes, a flashlight, and copies of all your important documents. For more info, visit www.PrepareSCC.org/Earthquake.
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Saturday, October 23, 2021 |
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Valley Water’s Office of Government Relations invites the public to join elected officials and community leaders from Silicon Valley to discuss ways to address the drought!
Let’s tackle this challenge together! Pre-register here: https://delivr.com/2d6k5 and watch for more details coming soon. Event flyer includes a QR scan code and more information.
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City Maintenance Projects |
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You have the power to help change the world! The Silicon Valley Clean Energy eHub contains free information and resources to explore what kind of impact you can have by switching to electric cars and appliances. eHub features tools that allow you to browse, compare and shop for efficient, electric appliances from the comfort of your own home. Visit eHub today!
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Bay Area Air Quality Management
The Clean Cars for All program is available again! The program provides grants for income-qualified Bay Area residents in impacted communities to retire their older car and replace it with a hybrid, plug-in hybrid, battery, hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle, or a pre-paid card to use for public transit and purchase e-bikes.
Details about the program, including eligibility, grant amounts available, and how to apply, can be found here.
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More on Vaccinations:
What is the Difference Between a Booster and a Third Dose?
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Food Resources
Morgan Hill Resources:
Gavilan College:
5055 Santa Teresa Blvd, Gilroy, CA 95020. On the 1st Tuesday and 3rd Thursday every month, drive-thru food distribution is available. Register online at www.gavilan.edu/foodpantry.
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Ongoing Rental Assistance and Housing Support Programs
Santa Clara County Housing Help
State Program: Rent Relief for Renters & Landlords
Qualifying renters and landlords are eligible for 100 percent of rent and utilities owed, even if they already participated in the 80 percent program. Full program details and the application in different languages are available.
Santa Clara County Homelessness Prevention System
Rental assistance is available for extremely low-income residents. Eligible residents will receive assistance to help pay rent and may also qualify for additional funds to meet other basic needs. View the flyer for eligibility requirements and more info. |
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Morgan Hill City Hall
Office Hours
The Civic Center area is open to the public: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
All individuals - employees and visitors - must wear a mask while indoors in all City facilities, regardless of vaccination status.
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State and County Health Information
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Elected Officials
County Supervisor
California State Assembly District 30:
California State Senate District 17:
U.S. Congressional District 19:
City of Morgan Hill Commissions:
City of Morgan Hill Advisory Committees:
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City of Morgan Hill | 408-779-7271 |
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