🌱 What will the Poppy Jasper transit scavenger hunt look like downtown?

Coffee in hand, Morgan Hill? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• What will the Poppy Jasper transit scavenger hunt look like downtown?
• How a 1962 Studebaker became Morgan Hill’s most magical holiday tradition
• How Sobrato’s “underdog” band became state champions this fall

Also on today's calendar: Magical Holiday at Morgan Hill and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Clouds giving way to sun, with a high of 69 and low of 43 degrees.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 70, low: 42.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Grant brings Poppy Jasper scavenger hunt to public transit (morganhilltimes.com) — Downtown Morgan Hill will be part of a new transit-based scavenger hunt during the 2026 Poppy Jasper International Film Festival, funded by an $18,000 VTA grant. Residents will be able to explore local history and film venues via Caltrain and buses, complete daily location-based challenges for prizes, and enjoy free screenings and panels designed to make South County arts more accessible without a car.
   

• Santa's Magic Ship sails for generations of locals (morganhilltimes.com) — Morgan Hill families can once again catch Santa aboard the Magic Ship of Christmas, now in its 49th year bringing holiday cheer through local neighborhoods and events. Run by Scout Troops 799 and 2799, the vintage Studebaker-based float doubles as a key fundraiser, supports scout activities, and anchors beloved traditions like the city’s parade, tree lighting, and long-running neighborhood “Soup and Santa” party.
   

• Sobrato marching band: from underdog to top dog Morgan Hill, San Martin, CA (morganhilltimes.com) — Morgan Hill’s Ann Sobrato High School marching band just capped a historic season, winning the Western Band Association’s 1A state championship and multiple top awards across California. Students, staff, and parents poured months into intense practices, creative problem-solving—like using car headlights for lighting—and weekend competitions, transforming a relatively new, little-known program into a regional powerhouse and source of local pride.
   

📸 Around Morgan Hill

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Morgan Hill

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 12

• Holiday Lights Trolley Tours
  Morgan Hill Downtown Association, 15 W 5th St suite a, Morgan Hill
  5:30 pm

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Other local events

Friday December 12

• Tiny Tot Jamboree
  Morgan Hill Library , 660 West Main Avenue , Morgan Hill
  10:30 am
• Itty Bitty Jamboree
  Morgan Hill Library , 660 West Main Avenue , Morgan Hill
  12:00 pm
• Snack Break-Free Snacks for Kids!/¡Meriendas Gratis Para Niños!
  Morgan Hill Library , 660 West Main Avenue , Morgan Hill
  3:00 pm
• Craft a Paper Gingerbread House
  Morgan Hill Library , 660 West Main Avenue , Morgan Hill
  3:30 pm

Saturday December 13

• Bilingual Spanish & English Family Storytime
  Morgan Hill Library , 660 West Main Avenue , Morgan Hill
  10:30 am
• Magical Holiday at Morgan Hill
  Magical Bridge Playground , 171 W Edmundson Ave , Morgan Hill
  2:00 pm
• Morgan Hill: Holiday Cheer — Ronnie's Awesome List
  Centennial Recreation Center (CRC) , 171 W Edmundson Ave , Morgan Hill
  4:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Books and Boogie Storytime/ Hora de Cuentos
  Gilroy Library , 350 West Sixth Street , Gilroy
  10:30 am
• Knitting and Crochet Weekly Meetup / Tejido y crochet
  Gilroy Library , 350 West Sixth Street , Gilroy
  1:00 pm
• Homework Help [Ayuda con la Tarea]
  Gilroy Library , 350 West Sixth Street , Gilroy
  4:00 pm

Friday December 12

• Baby Bounce Storytime
  Gilroy Library , 350 West Sixth Street , Gilroy
  10:30 am

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💬 Chatter

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🗞 Nearby News

Gilroy

• Alleged Gilroy Safeway stabber accused of attempted murder Gilroy, California (gilroydispatch.com)
• 🚨🌊🌟 A fresh take on California starts here! (usatoday.com)

San Jose

• Best Bets: Let's Glow SF, ‘Nutcrackers' galore, Kitka's ‘Wintersongs,' Ensemble Cherubim Ukraine carols, New Century's ‘In Winter's Glow' (localnewsmatters.org)
• Thief steals more than $1,000 worth of Disney Christmas decorations from San Jose home (ktvu.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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