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A COACH WITH HEART Coach Jim Green, Morgan Hill’s Educator of the Year

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he list of those who claim they’ve met a famous celebrity is relatively short, the list of those who claim they’ve taught a famous celebrity is shorter still.

down an award when 24 people give it to you,” Green says with a chuckle.

“They take the pictures and the photo op, and I go, ‘Thank you, I’m grateful, and now I’m going back to practice.’

And then I ran away from them.”

As appreciative as he is of the award, he believes there are others more deserving.

“We have some tremendous teachers at Britton,” Green says. “I’m in awe of how they can put on 900 performances a year in a classroom, 180 days, five days a week. If there are unsung heroes in education, public-school classroom teacher are worth their weight in gold.”

Those who work day in and day out with Green feel he is a hero in his own right and most deserving of the award.

“I think it’s an understatement to say he’s passionate about his job and about schools here in Morgan Hill and athletics in Morgan Hill,” Tony Debenedetti, Britton Middle School’s physical education teacher, says of Green: “He’s wonderful. In fact, he really had created and developed a blueprint for being ➝ 6

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Britton Middle School’s Coach Jim Green is on that short list—he coached a 9-year-old Barry Bonds.

Green is now himself a celebrity, with his selection as the Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce Educator of the Year for 2018. The award pays tribute to his four decades of dedication and contributions to Morgan Hill youth.

Late last year during a routine basketball practice Green was interrupted by Supt. Steve Bentado, along with two dozen Chamber members, including Mayor Steve Tate.

“Mr. Bentado goes, ‘Hey coach, take a time out.’ So, I came over and they engulfed me and gave me the award,” Green says adding that he was 100-percent shocked.

“You know, it’s really hard to turn

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an athletic director at a school. You could show up, look at what he created, and know how to run athletics at a school. I think he cares about the community he lives in. I think that he cares about the people in this community.”

Green’s story began 68 years ago in Glendale, California. His parents and his four siblings soon moved to Los Angeles, and 10 years later they moved again, to the Bay area.

The family resided in Redwood City, which at the time was the home of the San Francisco 49ers training camp. For a self-proclaimed “little sport’s nut,” living near that camp was a dream come true.

“So all these athletes were my neighbors—it was like a three-dimensional card show,” Green says.

“Famous San Francisco Giants like Jimmy Davenport, and Gaylord Perry—I was their paper boy. I would coach Davenport’s kids, and then I would babysit them in the clubhouse at Candlestick Park. There was Willie Mays and all these greats and I’m the babysitter inside the stadium.”

By the time Green was in his early 20s the family moved again, to San Carlos, where Green began working at the Circle Star Theatre, originally owned by super stars Sammy Davis Jr. and Frank Sinatra.

Green also worked for the San Carlos Parks and Recreation Department where his coaching career began.

He credits his time there with developing the coaching style he still uses today: “age appropriate.”

“When you coach an 8-year-old, you communicate differently than you do an 18-year-old,” Green says.

“I came down with kind of forced values. I got my point across and I was tactful enough not to alienate the parents. I thought it was kind of tough love, I thought it was very good.”

In 1977, Green moved again, this time without his family, to Morgan Hill. He still recalls the exact date he interviewed for the Morgan Hill School District, August 16, 1977.

The day Elvis Presley died.

“All the women were red-eyed and sniffling through the interview and I’m mentally going, ‘I have to nail this interview. I have a sad audience, I have to be really good today,” Green says.

He was really good that day, and was hired as a PE teacher, and for the past 41 years he’s continued to be a staple of the school district.

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MORGAN HILL

COMPOST WORKSHOP Discover the benefits of gardening using compost at a free two-hour workshop taught by a Santa Clara County Master Composter.

Learn basics of backyard composting techniques in a fun and simple to understand lecture format. One lucky participant will receive a free compost bin. Pre-registration required. Saturday, April 21, 10am-noon at Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey St. For registration, call 408.918.4640.

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WALKING TRAIL Join the San Juan Bautista Historic Walking Trail Ribbon Cutting and explore this self-guided two-mile walking trail of 49 historically significant sites. Visit adobes, stone, wooden and false front early California structures, notable historic homes and sites of importance. Take a walk through history Saturday, April 21, 10:30am. The festivities begin at the National landmark Anza Adobe at the corner of Franklin and Third Streets. For more information and a full walking trail brochure, visit historicwalkingtrail.com.

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Don’t miss Wine and Food Week in Morgan Hill, a week long series of wine and food-related events presented by the Morgan Hill Downtown Association. Events will include wine-pairing dinners, wine education, winemaker dinners, tours and more. Advance reservations are required. Enjoy Wine and Food Week Sunday, April 22-Friday, April 27. Please contact businesses directly for all event information and reservations. For a list of participating businesses and their events, visit morganhilldowntown.org.

Join the American Association of University Women as it presents “Self-Compassion: What it is and What it is not.” This evening talk with Venerable Tenzin Chogkyi will include a description of self-compassion and a review of its psychological benefits. Guests will also be introduced to a short self-compassion practice that they can take into their daily lives to increase happiness and wellbeing. Tuesday, April 24, 6:30-9pm at Morgan Hill Library, 660 W. Main Ave. For more information, visit aauwmh.org.

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THEATER

A hard knock life

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ROWDY KIDS South Valley Civic Theatre’s 2018 cast of ‘Annie Jr.’ rehearses for its Friday, April 20 debut.

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he cast of the South Valley Civic Theatre’s production of the musical “Annie Jr.” is made up entirely of young people—and two dogs.

Golden retrievers Bailey, 6, and Mason, 5, will share the crucial role of the title character’s canine companion Sandy.

At a rehearsal recently at the organization’s warehouse off Joleen Street in Morgan Hill, producer Kathy Tom exhorted the children in the cast not to play or otherwise interact with the canine actors, whose focus needs to be entirely on Tegan Leong, playing the role of Annie.

“We want our dogs to do just as good a job as you do,” said Tom. “If you distract them, they’re not going

to say ‘Never mind, I’m working.’ No hands, no petting. You say ‘oh yeah, there’s a dog’ and walk away from it.”

Earlier in the rehearsal, before the entire cast had arrived, Tegan worked with Bailey, who happens to be Tom’s pet, on the beginning of the show’s signature tune, “Tomorrow.” Bailey needed to be summoned from hiding out of view of the dogcatcher (played temporarily by Tegan’s mother, Liana), and then come to Tegan after being called by the name Sandy.

It was a balancing act for everyone.

“The biggest problem is when we have a lot more people around; I’m thinking of the audience,” said Tom. Bailey, with a golden’s friendly smile and wagging tail, did as commanded, as well as practicing his entrance of crossing from stage

right to stage left in silhouette behind a scrim.

Dog trainer Sherry Boyer was on hand to give advice.

“The dog is a character and we have to give him his space,” she said.

Tegan, who is 13, is a veteran of SVCT shows, having first performed in “Oliver Twist” when she was 9.

“Annie Jr.” is her first starring role.

“It’s difficult, very difficult,” she said, “to have a character who’s on stage 90 percent of the time.”

Tegan, a seventh grade student at Oakwood School, has been working with a private vocal coach to strengthen her singing.

Opposite Tegan on the experience level is James Tuttle as Daddy Warbucks. A seventh grade student at Britton Middle School, James said he was “uneasy” with the singing at first but now is “pretty comfortable” with it. He also plays trumpet during the show’s overture.

He was encouraged by his mother to audition for the show. It’s too soon to say, however, whether he’ll stick with acting, although he’s enjoying the Daddy Warbucks style.

“I like that basically I’m the man of the house. If I want to do something, I can do it,” he said.

The show, designed to be acted entirely by children, is a trimmeddown version of the Broadway musical “Annie,” with music by Charles Strouse, lyrics by Martin Charmin and book by Thomas Meehan. It’s about 90 minutes long versus the 2-½ hours of the fulllength show, but the basics are all there: a rowdy crop of orphans, the dog, the well-known songs.

It’s ideal for community theater troupes because it allows “as many kids to find themselves on stage as possible,” said Tom. “We’re just hoping to give the kids a good theatrical experience.”

“Annie Jr.” South Valley Civic Theatre. April 20-May 12 at Morgan Hill Community Playhouse, 17090 Monterey Road, Morgan Hill. Tickets $16-$25. svct.org; 800.838.3006.

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BACKCOUNTRY WEEKEND

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Don’t miss a once a year opportunity to enjoy Henry W. Coe State Park’s Coe Backcountry Weekend, held in the little-traveled east side of the 87,000 square foot park. Drive 11 miles into the park’s interior at the south entrance and enjoy the day, camp, or backpack. Bring a bike, horse or fishing pole and enjoy kids’ activities, guided hikes and rides or exploring alone. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Friday-Sunday, April 27-29 at the Henry W. Coe Dowdy Visitor Center, Bell’s Station Entrance on Highway 152. For registration, information and detailed directions, visit coepark.net.

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GILROY COMEDY THEATER Head to the theater and experience You Should

Be So Lucky, a hilarious modernday Cinderfella by Charles Busch.

Watch as a lonely electrologist in New York befriends a sweet old man

who becomes his fairy godfather of sorts, working magic and wreaking havoc in this world and beyond.

This production, reminiscent of classic screwball comedies, runs Friday, April 20-Saturday, May 12 at Pintello Comedy Theater, 8191 Swanston Lane. For information, showtimes and tickets, visit pintellocomedy.com.

WEDDING EXPO Brides, grooms and their friends and family are invited to attend the Ever After Gilroy Dream Wedding Expo to find everything needed to plan a perfect wedding weekend. Brides get in free to this very special event featuring a wide range of exhibitors, music, tastings, contest giveaways and a

fashion show. Head to the expo and find inspiration to make that special day a success Sunday, April 22, noon4pm at Gilroy Gardens, 3050 Hecker Pass Road. For information and tickets, visit gilroyweddingexpo.com.

MORGAN HILL KID’S DAY Celebrate Johnson Garden Center’s second annual Kid’s Day event. This year the Kid’s Day event coincides with Earth Day and will include treats, a coloring contest and a garden themed photo booth.

Don’t miss the fun Sunday, April 22, 10am-2pm at Johnson Garden Center, 520 Tennant Ave. For more information, call 408.779.7171.

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SPRING SYMPHONY Join the Morgan Hill Wind Symphony as it presents Into the Joy of Spring, a free concert showcasing songs befitting of an Earth Day concert. The Morgan Hill Wind Symphony community band prides itself on performing a varied mix of music including classical, big band, swing, showtunes and more. Enjoy this free Spring performance Sunday, April 22, 2:304pm at Morgan Hill Presbyterian Church, 16970 Dewitt Ave. For more information, visit mhws.org.

will reconnect with loved ones through music, inspiring story and the lantern ceremony.and will enjoy live music, food trucks and more. Tickets include lantern with swag bag and inspirational message, children age 12 and under enjoy free admission with parent or guardian. Visit luminarafestival. com/san-jose-lp1-feb/.

Local youth ages 5-18 are invited to audition for Gilroy Children’s Musical Theater’s upcoming production of Destination Oz. John Bisceglie’s original scripted musical comedy combines the three classic musicals Wicked, The Wiz and The Wizard of Oz into one electrifying and unforgettable journey down the yellow brick road. Audition Thursday, April 26, 4:30-7pm at Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Road. For information and audition sign ups, visit gilroychildrensmusicaltheater.com.

LUMINARA FESTIVAL Light up the sky with messages of hope, love and remembrance written on a personal lantern at the Luminara Festival at the Morgan Hill Sports Complex, 16500 Condit Road, on April 28. Experience an evening of connection, inspiration and magic with the timeless tradition of the hanging lantern festival. Guests

SAN JOSE MUSICAL SPOOF The Tabard Theatre Company presents the fast paced musical Adrift in Macao. Set in 1952 Macao, China this musical lovingly parodies the Hollywood film noir classics of the ’40s and ’50s and features shamefully silly

lyrics, lethally catchy music and a drop-dead funny book. Watch the mystery of Macao unfold in this film noir musical adventure Friday, April 13-Sunday, May 6 at Theatre on San Pedro Square, 29 N. San Pedro St. Visit tabardtheatre.org/tickets.

SAN JUAN BAUTISTA MOONLIGHT WALK Rely on the moon to light the way on a confidence building moonlight walk on the De Anza Trail with family and friends. Join Jim Ostdick for a talk about the phases of the moon and what to expect on the walk on this wide and kind trail. Bring ➝ 13

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WESTERN CONCERT Don’t miss Western Music’s 2011 Entertainer of the Year and multiaward winning songwriter and singer, Juni Fisher, in concert. A

cowgirl at heart, Fisher embraces the horse-human bond with her music and delights audiences with her original songs, storytelling and guitar playing. Catch the show Sunday, April 22, 5:30-8:30pm at Morgan Hill Community Playhouse, 17090 Monterey St. For tickets, visit junifisher.brownpapertickets.com.

Be immersed in Vietnamese culture at the Children of the Dragon Festival. This exciting and colorful celebration highlights music, dance and art.

Enjoy lively music, culturally rich hands-on art activities and colorful dances including the famous lion dance. Discover how rice cakes are folded, explore the bustling marketplace and participate in creating lanterns and other art projects. Saturday and Sunday, April 21-22, noon-4pm daily at Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose, 180 Woz Way, San Jose. Visit cdm.org.

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11 MUSICAL THEATER Witness as Tenderly, the Rosemary Clooney Musical offers a fresh, remarkably personal and poignant picture of the woman whose unparalleled talent and unbridled personality made her a legend. Follow Clooney’s journey from childhood to her rise to Hollywood stardom and learn about her successes and personal struggles with her signature songs woven throughout. Guests are invited to bring their own dinner and wine to performances. This production runs Friday, April 27-Saturday, May 19 at Limelight Actors Theater, 7341 Monterey St, Gilroy. For information, showtimes and tickets, visit limelightactorstheater.com.

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Experience the World’s Premier Cycling Festival at the Sea Otter Classic. Join hundreds of professional cyclists as they race and meet with fans.

Most cycling racing disciplines will be represented. Enjoy non-competitive recreational events for riders of all ages, an international food court, entertainment, bike demonstrations, stunt shows, children’s activities and hundreds of vendors. Don’t miss the action April 19-22, 9am-5pm at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, 1021 Monterey Salinas Highway, Salinas. For tickets and more information, visit seaotterclassic.com.

water and a light snack and be sure to register in advance. Don’t miss the first organized Walking San Benito event Saturday, April 28, 7:30pm, at Juan Bautista De Anza Historic Trailhead, Old Stagecoach Road. For registration, information and detailed directions, visit reachsanbenito.org.

WINE CLASS Learn about the history, social nature, educational value and enjoyment of wine at Aroma Cellars’ April Wine Class.

Participants will enjoy the fun, almost scholarly way that this

BRIDGE LESSONS Learn to play Bridge at beginning Bridge lessons in Gilroy. Learn the popular Two Over One method of Bridge in six instructional sessions featuring lecture, practice hands and handouts.

First lesson free, then $7 per lesson Thursday, April 26, 2:30-4:15pm at the Gilroy Senior Center, 7871 Hanna St, Gilroy. To register, call bridge instructor Patty Stone, 408.981.1043 or email patty.stone@charter.net.

HEALTH FAIR Don’t miss the first South County Health Fair in Downtown Gilroy. This free event features health and wellness vendors, practitioners, screening providers and more. Attendees will also enjoy healthy cooking and exercise demonstrations on stage. Get healthy Saturday, April 28, 10am-4pm outside The Gilroy Center for the Performing Arts, 7341 Monterey Road, Gilroy. For information, call 408.607.2491.

WINE STROLL Head to downtown Morgan Hill for the 2018 Wine Stroll. Taste wines from around the region while on a selfguided walking tour throughout downtown. Participants will receive a wristband, personal tasting glass, tote bag and map. Saturday, April

FOOD FOR FINES The public is invited to clear their library fines while doing a good deed and helping others during Santa Clara County Library District’s Food for Fines event during the month of April. Donate any non-perishable food donation to any library or bookmobile in the Santa Clara County Library District to have up to $100 in outstanding fees and fines waived. Please bring donations to the Accounts Desk at any Santa Clara County Library location during normal open hours through Monday, April 30. For information and a list of needed items, visit sccl.org/foodforfines.

RECIPE SUBMISSIONS Amateur chefs are invited to submit their original recipes for The Gilroy Garlic Festival’s 40th annual Great Garlic Cook-Off amateur cooking competition. Eight finalists will be selected to compete on stage at the Gilroy Garlic Festival on Saturday, July 28, 2018 for the garlic crown and grand prize of $5,000. Each original recipe must include a minimum of six cloves of fresh garlic or three teaspoons of chopped or minced garlic. Submit original recipes for Great Garlic Cook-Off by May 1. For entry rules and more information, visit gilroygarlicfestival.com.

DERBY DAY Head to The GardenShoppe for its Derby Day Party held the evening of the Kentucky Oaks Race—the night before The Kentucky Derby— featuring prizes for the fanciest outfit and hat for both males and females, live music, horse racing trivia, raffles and more. Tickets are limited and will include Kentucky style hors d’oeuvres and desserts.

Guests must be over 21, beer and wine sold on site. Please note stiletto heels are not allowed in the bar. Join the party Friday, May 4, 6-10pm at The GardenShoppe, 364 Seventh St, Hollister. Call 831.801.6049.

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AWARENESS FUNDRAISER Join fellow community members to Walk A Mile in Her Shoes to raise awareness about gender violence and help end sexual assault. Participants will don high heels and attempt to walk one mile through downtown Hollister. Men, women, youth and families are welcome to register as individuals or volunteers, or to join or create a team. Proceeds benefit Emmaus House Domestic Violence Shelter and Community Solutions.

Make a difference Saturday, April 28, 10am registration, 11am walk at the corner of San Benito and Fourth Streets, Hollister. Visit walkamilesanbenito.org.

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LABOR OF LOVE Jim Green’s passion for coaching never felt like

work—the relationships he’s built have been his biggest reward.

system that would prepare the young people for high school ball.”

Nineteen years ago the SCBA began with 140 players. Today that number has grown to 1,000. Green believes the popularity of the program is due to its mission statement.

“To have fair and balanced teams,” Green says, adding that this strategy of coaching develops a productive environment for kids.

Elizabeth Williams, 21, personally knows the value of the program.

“When I was in middle school and younger too, I was on the SCBA team for a while,” Williams says.

“Being a part of that team instilled a lot of confidence in us at a young age. Being a part of a team, it’s just a really good feeling and it’s something I will always cherish and remember.”

Green will always remember two standout coaching moments in his career.

“I was coaching Live Oak and we beat North Salinas at North Salinas’s homecoming to an oversold gym,” Green says smiling. “And then my Britton team went 47-1 over two years.”

For Green, the most rewarding aspects of his career are the friendships he’s built with the kids he’s coached over the past 41 years. At the heart of those friendships is his love for what he does.

“I need kids in front of me—I need sports to coach,” Green says.

“I feel like I just got here, because it was never work.”

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In 1986, he moved to Live Oak High as the activities director, varsity basketball coach and PE teacher. He remained at Live Oak until 1995.

“In ’95 I was transferred to Britton,” Green says, adding that plans are in the works to build a new Britton Middle School.

“We were supposed to break ground in August but we haven’t done it yet. And the sign says, New Britton: Fall of 2018. I suggested they get some white out,” Green says with a grin.

In 2013 Green officially retired, but his dedication and love of coaching and his role as ASB, (Associated Student Body) director have kept him with the school in a part-time capacity.

“I’m a huge proponent of extracurricular activities. It’s a tremendous laboratory for people skills, closure skills, leadership skills,” Green says. “ASB experiences helps kids network with others and grow. If you have an inclusive student body where everybody has an identity, they will feel more valued and they’re going to feel safer and more productive.”

It’s this belief that inspired Green to found the South County Basketball Academy, (SCBA), in 1999, a year-round basketball program and summer camp.

“I am the last championship varsity basketball coach from Live Oak,” Green says. “And when I got out of varsity basketball I developed a feeder, a developmental

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WINE

WINE WEEK Morgan Hill celebrates the wines of the region Sunday, April 22 - Friday, April 27, culminating in Wine Stroll, Saturday, April 28.

A week of wines A grapeful week in Morgan Hill

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he Morgan Hill Downtown Association (MHDA) will once again hold a week of wine-themed events starting Sunday, April 22, culminating in the Wine Stroll on Saturday, April 28.

A series of wine-themed events is planned, including:

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MONDAY, APRIL 23: Morgan Hill Downtown Association Quarterly Mixer – Mixer with the Winemakers at GVA (Grinds Vines Automobilia Café)

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TUESDAY, APRIL 24: La Nina Perdida – Solis Winery winemaker dinner Odeum – EmmaLily Vineyards winemaker dinner

Winery food and wine pairing The Grapevine – Alara Cellars an evening of “Light Bites and Flights”

FRIDAY, APRIL 27:

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25:

The Granada Theater – Sycamore Creek “MOHI Barrel and Bites”

Odeum – Jason-Stephens winemaker dinner Rosy’s at the Beach – Guglielmo Winery winemaker dinner

SUNDAY, APRIL 22 – APRIL 28

THURSDAY, APRIL 26: Bubbles Wine Bar – Guglielmo

No Corkage on Local Wines: Betto’s Bistro, GVA, Huntington Station, Ladera Grill, La Nina Perdida, Mama Mia’s, Odeum, Prova, Rosy’s at the Beach

SATURDAY, APRIL 28, 1 - 5 PM Morgan Hill Wine Stroll. Obtain tickets in advance: no day of sales.

Arrive in Morgan Hill early, enjoy lunch and check in at one of two locations, beginning at 11am: • Third Street Plaza (in front of parking garage, corner of Monterey Road. & E. Third St.) • Bubbles Wine Bar & Bistro, 17105 Monterey Road.

Vote for your favorite poster art at the Grange!

Visit morganhilldowntown.org for details.

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Join us for the Tierra at Monte Bella Model Grand Opening next Saturday, April 28th from 11am to 4pm. Tour the new, fully-decorated models, visit with the sales team and enjoy food, music and family activities! Tierra offers five distinct 1- and 2-story floorplans that range in size from 1,543 – 2,853 square feet with base prices starting from the mid $400s.

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Offered for sale by BMC Realty Advisors, Inc. CA Broker License #01920450. General Contractor License #971581. Seller reserves the right to make changes or modifications to plans, amenities, maps, plan specifications, materials, features, and colors without notice. Maps, plans, landscaping and elevation renderings are artist’s conceptions, are not to scale, and may not accurately depict the homes or lots as they are built. These illustrations may depict options and features that are not standard on all models. Optional features may be included in the purchase, and if included, will vary according to size and location of the lot. Exterior treatments, square footages, window locations, and room configurations may vary with elevation. Model home interior decorating, options, landscaping, fencing, and other amenities are for display purposes only. All marketing material is for illustrative purposes only and not a part of a legal contract. Square footages are approximate. All prices, plans, standard features, specifications, options, availability and estimated delivery dates are subject to change without prior notice. Additional restrictions may apply. See a New Home Counselor for further details. Depictions of homes or other features are conceptual. Decorative items and other items shown may be decorator suggestions that are not included in the purchase price and availability may vary. Persons in photos do not reflect racial preference and housing is open to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. ©2018 Century Communities.

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