GVA Cafe celebrates one year
On June 28, Grinds, Vines and Automobilia Café celebrated the end of its first year in business with some loyal customers at a ribbon cutting ceremony with staff, ambassadors and board members of the Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce.
Buildingkidz School grand opening
The Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce conducted a ribbon cutting June 27 at the new performing arts themed preschool in Morgan Hill. Along with Morgan Hill Chamber staff and ambassadors, owner Vineeta Bhandavi and the school’s manager and primary teacher, Pattie Fernandez, attended.
Jason Raby named partner in Articulate Solutions
Jason Raby has recently been named a full partner in Articulate Solutions, Inc., southern Silicon Valley’s leading design and communications agency. As the firm’s technical and art director, Jason will sit on the Board of Directors and will share leadership and management duties with company founder and Executive Creative Director Katherine Filice.
Harvest Coffee House moves
The Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce was out to support the move of the Harvest Coffee House to its new location at 1295 E. Dunne Ave., Suite 100 in Morgan Hill. Joining Chamber President John Horner and Chairman of the Board Rich Firato, were ambassadors and board members, including Lorraine Welk, Leonette and Tony Stafford, Persis McGinty, Suzanne Barrett, Tim Hennessy and Teresa Martin. Mayor Steve Tate and Councilwoman Marilyn Liebers were also present to watch Harvest Coffee House owner, Frank Alvarez cut the ribbon to the new store.
No rain on this parade
Gilroy’s Polar Express mobile Ice Cream Trolley and DJ made its Grand Debut at the Memorial Day Parade. This fun little ice cream trolley drove through the parade with its owners, husband and wife team, Kelli and Dave Aita, bumping beats, waving and smiling and introducing themselves to the community. “People were dancing in the streets and waving and smiling right back at us. It was an amazing community experience to be a part of,” Kelli said. “My grandfather was a merchant marine that was honored with two Purple Hearts in World War II and just passed last year at the age of 97. It was a great way to honor him on Memorial Day.” The Polar Express Ice Cream Trolley and DJ is available for private parties, weddings, fundraisers and any other event you can think of. For more information about the Polar Express, visit www.thepolarexpress.info or call (408) 595-3963.
A night out for the mamas
MommyJuice Wines hosted the 3rd annual Mom's Nite Out on May 9, at the Clos LaChance Winery in San Martin. The party gives moms a night off the Thursday before Mother's Day and includes wine, shopping, food, dancing and giveaways. Proceeds go to Family Giving Tree. At right are Claire McAdams, Megan Freiermuth, Christine Trice and Cheryl Durzy, founder of MommyJuice Wines.
Santos named a finalist for Handbag Designer Awards
Rachel Santos has been named a finalist for the 7th Annual Independent Handbag Designer Awards. A ceremony will take place June 19 in New York.
