Calendar of Events: Published in the August 23 – Sept. 5, 2017 issue of Gilroy Life

Published in the August 23 – Sept. 5, 2017 issue of Gilroy Life

Mondays
Free guitar lessons
• Gorden Gibson teaches free guitar lessons at the Gilroy Senior Center, 7371 Hanna St., from noon to 1 p.m. For more information, call (408) 846-0414.

Line dancing lessons
• Enjoy line dancing lessons from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the San Martin Lions Club, 12415 Murphy Ave.

Second Monday
Parkinson’s support group
• Meet at the Village Green Senior Living Center, 7600 Isabella Way, from noon to 1:30 p.m. For more information, call Judy at (408) 607-8254.

Mondays, Thursdays
Duplicate Bridge
• Games takes place at 1:20 p.m. Mondays and 10 a.m. Thursdays at the Gilroy Senior Center, 7371 Hanna St. For more information, call (408) 921-8512 or email [email protected].

Tuesdays
Ladies Golf Club
• The Gilroy Ladies Golf Club is looking for new members. For more information, call (408) 779-0886 or (408) 776-7509.

Tuesday Nights Together
• Enjoy programs for all ages that includes dinner from 6 to 7:454 p.m. at Gilroy Presbyterian Church, 6000 Miller Ave. They offer fun, age-specific programs for children and youth, as well as five-week parenting and spiritual gifts classes for adults. For more information and to register, visit www.gilroypres.org.

First Wednesday
Support group
• A local dementia support group meets from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Village Green of Gilroy, 7600 Isabella Way. For more information, call (408) 441-0223.

Second Wednesday
SV Woodworkers meet
• Enjoy working with wood and sharing your woodworking knowledge? Then join the South Valley Woodworkers, serving South San Jose, Morgan Hill, Gilroy and Hollister. The group meets regularly at 7 p.m. in Morgan Hill. For more information, visit www.southvalleywoodworkers.org.

Thursdays
4-H meeting
• Learn leadership and life skills at the Pacheco Pass 4-H meetings from 7 to 8 p.m. Details: email [email protected] or call (408) 824-8201.

Every Friday
Friday Night Bingo
• Doors open at 4 p.m. with early bird games starting at 6 p.m. at the VFW, 74 W. Sixth St.

Celebrate recovery
• This group meets at 6 p.m. for food, 7 p.m. for large group discussion and 8 p.m. for small groups. They meet at New Hope Community Church, 8886 Muraoka St. For more information, call (408) 398-5107.

Late evening gym
• Come to a safe space to play basketball, dodge ball, video games and other games, activities, food and fun from 6 to 9 p.m. at the El Portal gym. This is for ages 13 to 19 though younger children are allowed if accompanied by a parent or sibling older than 18. Bring a parent or guardian to get a permission slip if you are attending for the first time. For more information, call (408) 846-0460 or (408) 846-0313.

Second Friday
Horsemen meet
• The San Martin Horsemen’s Association meets at 7 p.m. at the San Martin Lion’s Club, 12415 Murphy Ave. For more information, visit www.smhorse.org.

First Saturday
Flea Market
• The Flea Market takes place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the San Martin Presbyterian Church, 13200 Lincoln Ave. Space available for $15.

Every Saturday
Poetry readings
• Join others for an open poetry reading from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Gilroy Library, 350 W. Sixth St. All are welcome.

First, third Sundays
Grief Support Group
• This group provides a safe and respectful place to share grief. It meets at 2 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 17175 Monterey St. For more information, call (408) 607-5779 or email [email protected].

Aug. 29, 30 & 31
Estate planning and Medi-Cal seminars
• Join attorney Jim Ward for a free 90-minute educational, seminar, breaking down inheritance tax myths, inaccurate information regarding qualifying for Medi-Cal and the legal steps needed to protect assets with a sound Living Trust. Seminars are from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, San Juan Oaks Golf Club, 3825 Union Road, Hollister; 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Law Offices of James Ward, 7888 Wren Ave., Ste. D-140; 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, at the Community and Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Road, Morgan Hill. Call (408) 847-4800 for reservations.

Aug. 26
Audition for ‘Madagascar’
• Audition for the production of “Madagascar,” to be performed at the Morgan Hill Playhouse in October. Auditions take place at 11 a.m. for ages 6 to 11 and 1 p.m. for 12 to 18, at the Renaissance Center, 70 E. Fourth St. For more information, call (408) 839-3696, email [email protected]. Visit www.theaterfun.com.

Coffee with Dr. Rose
• Have a cup of coffee with Gavilan Community College President Dr. Kathleen Rose from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at First Street Coffee, 1211 1st St.

Aug. 30
Planning a fall, winter vegetable garden
• There are so many types of vegetables that can be grown in fall and winter after all the tomatoes are gone. Leafy greens, root vegetables, broccoli and other cool season crops will be covered in this class that begins at 7 p.m. at the Gilroy Library, 350 W. Sixth St.

Sept. 6
Indivisible South Valley
• Join this grassroots movement as they discuss ways to participate and influence local, state and nationally elected officials. They meet at 7 p.m. at the Centennial Recreation Center, 171 W. Edmundson Ave., Morgan Hill. For more information, visit www.indivisibleSV.org.

Sept. 9 & 10
Citywide Garage Sales
• Gilroy Citywide Garage Sale Days kick off a week of events designed to give stuff a second chance. Help the community and the environment by keeping unwanted items out of the landfill. Visit www.secondchanceweek.com for a schedule of “Second Chance Week” events and a list of participating garage sale addresses or call (408) 310-4169 for more information. Deadline to apply is Sept. 1 and online applications can be found on the website.

Sept. 10
Barbecue fundraiser
• Come to the South County Democratic Club’s Barbecue Fundraiser from noon to 3 p.m. at Morgan Hill Cellars, San Pedro Ave. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for children. Proceeds help fund four Gavilan scholarships and support local elected officials in promoting progressive values. To RSVP or for more information, contact Joanne Fierro at [email protected].

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