Andrew Stein, 3, from San Jose, sits comfortably on the windowsill as he reads 'Bear and Kite' to himself at the Morgan Hill Library in this file photo. Stein goes with his babysitter to the library about four times a week and always likes to sit in the same place.
The Morgan Hill Library, 660 West Main Ave., will celebrate its first anniversary with a birthday party from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday. The party is sponsored by the Friends of the Morgan Hill Library.
Details: (408) 779-3196
Relay for Life this weekend
Morgan Hill residents are preparing for the seventh American Cancer Society Relay For Life this weekend at Community Park.
Relay for Life is the American Cancer Society's signature event, dedicated to increasing awareness and raising funds to fight cancer. Teams of families, friends and co-workers camp out overnight taking turns walking the track. Donations can be made by visiting relayforlife.org.
Details: Linda Roma, 778-1370
Local artist displays paintings
Morgan Hill resident and artist Lesley Gadsby has several paintings on display at the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center through July 25. Gadsby's work is in mixed media, on canvas and under glass depicting semi-abstract figures interacting within their environment.
Downtown Street Fair to be held Saturday
Enjoy live music, shop at local stores, enjoy fresh produce, eat at one of the many restaurants in downtown and visit with local artists. The Downtown Street Fair, sponsored by the Morgan Hill Downtown Association, will be 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday on Second Street and Monterey Road.
Another fair is planned for August.The association hopes the events will give downtown businesses a chance to promote themselves in a positive way and showcase everything downtown has to offer, while creating a strong support for shopping local.
There will be live music and entertainment for each event as well as local artisans showcasing their talents.
Details: Danielle Boulger, (408) 779-3190
Shed carbon pounds at green forum
A free climate change forum will be held at 7 p.m. Monday at the Community and Cultural Center. A guest speaker from Local Governments for Sustainability will discuss global warming impacts, state legislation addressing the issue and what other communities are doing to combat global climate change.
Participants will be called to act by completing the Low Carbon Diet Program. The program involves several households working together to each lose 5,000 pounds of carbon in 30 days through two face-to-face meetings and by using a workbook to track progress. Staff will lead the carbon diet club and provide tools to help participants alter behaviors by supplying low-flow showerheads, green shopping bags, sticker prompts and much more. The Low Carbon Diet has been implemented in other cities, such as Portland Oregon where 131 households participated to shed an estimated 655,000 lbs of carbon dioxide. The public is invited.
Details: Rebecca Fotu, (408) 7797247, ext. 413.
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