Calendar: Published in the Oct. 18 – 31, 2017 issue of Gilroy Life

Published in the Oct. 18 – 31, 2017 issue of Gilroy Life

Ongoing

Women’s Support Group

• An eight-week personal study with other caring women healing from post abortion. These are individual or group sessions. Details: (408) 847-8880.

Mondays

Free guitar lessons

• Gorden Gibson teaches free guitar lessons at the Gilroy Senior Center, 7371 Hanna St., from noon to 1 p.m. Details: (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.

Last Monday

Parenting Support

• Starting Sept. 25 at 10 a.m. at Informed Choices. Join with other moms to learn, share and journey through parenting. Nutrition, postpartum and breastfeeding are discussed as well as a variety of topics. Details: (408) 847-8880.

Mon., Wed., & Sat.

Join the Gilroy Gators

• Workout hours for the Gilroy Gators are from 5 to 6 a.m. and most Saturdays from 7 to 8:30 a.m. at Gilroy High School. Masters swimming is for adult swimmers just looking to get in or stay in shape, or for triathletes looking for more swim time and/or technique instruction. Details: www.gilroygators.org or email [email protected].

Mondays, Thursdays

Duplicate Bridge

• Games at 1:20 p.m. Mondays and 10 a.m. Thursdays at the Gilroy Senior Center, 7371 Hanna St. Details: (408) 921-8512 or email [email protected].

Tuesdays

Ladies Golf Club

• The Gilroy Ladies Golf Club is looking for new members. Details: (408) 779-0886 or (408) 776-7509.

Tuesday Nights Together

• Enjoy programs for all ages that includes dinner from 6 to 7:45 p.m. at Gilroy Presbyterian Church, 6000 Miller Ave. They offer age-specific programs for children and youth, as well as five-week parenting and spiritual classes for adults. Details/register: www.gilroypres.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

• Group meets at 6 p.m. for food, 7 p.m. for large group discussion and 8 p.m. for small groups, at New Hope Community Church, 8886 Muraoka St. Details: (408) 398-5107.

Late evening gym

• Come to a safe space to play basketball, dodge ball, video and other games, 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. Details: (408) 846-0460 or (408) 846-0313.

Second Saturday

Poetry readings

• Join the poetry fun with the longest running group in South County area from 3:30 to 5 p.m., Gilroy Public Library, 350 W. 6th St. All levels 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. Details: (408) 607-5779 or email [email protected].

Oct. 20

Pancake breakfast fundraiser

• The Live Oak Adult Day breakfast fundraiser will be held from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at the center, 651 W. Sixth St. There will be door prizes and live entertainment, all for the price of a donation at the door.

Oct. 21

Halloween Beer Crawl

• The Gilroy Downtown Business Association presents the 4th Annual Halloween Beer Crawl and Beer Crawl After Party beginning at 2 p.m. Tickets available at www.bit.ly/2wzU9uw, Shag Beauty Bar, Predators Archery and Gilroy Welcome Center for $30 pre-sale or $35 the week prior, or $40 the day of the event. Beer Crawl After Party tickets available now for $10 at the same locations. Tickets day of are $15. Beer Crawl After Party takes place at 6 p.m. at the District Theater, 7430 Monterey St.

WERC BBQ & Auction

• The 22nd Annual Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation Center BBQ and Auction takes place from noon to 3 p.m. at the Morgan Hill Buddhist Community Center, 16450 Murphy Ave. The event includes a barbecue, auctions, prizes, fun activities for children and a chance to meet some of WERC’s educational animals. Tickets are $45 for adults, $10 for children and available at www.werc.ca.org. Younger than five are free.

Private cigar event

• From 6 to 8 p.m. the Gilroy Downtown Business Association is hosting an exclusive private cigar event at Old City Hall Restaurant. Admission features cocktails in partnership with Half Moon Bay Distillery and hand-selected cigars. Tickets available at ($25 for one cigar selection or $35 for two cigars) at www.bit.ly/2wzU9uw, the Gilroy Welcome Center, Shag Beauty Bar or Predator’s Archery.

Coffee with Dr. Rose

• Have a cup of coffee and discuss issues with Gavilan Community College President Dr. Kathleen Rose from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the San Martin Café.

Oct. 24

• Maintain a native garden

Once California native plants are in your garden, they may need different amounts of water and pruning. Discover how to make your yard picture perfect with beautiful flowering and fruiting native plants from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Gilroy Library, 350 W. Sixth St. Question are welcome.

Fall Festival

• The Gilroy Presbyterian Church’s 2nd Annual Fall Festival takes place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the church, 6000 Miller Ave. This is a safe and fun event for kids of all ages. Activities include a Trunk or Treat, Pumpkin Patch, Petting Zoo and more at no charge. Food trucks will be on site. Wear your Halloween costumes and enjoy this free event.

Oct. 25

Art & Play in Pre & K!

• Parents of toddlers, preschool, and kindergarten-age children are invited to come for a morning of activities and fun experiences with your child(ren) at the Mount Madonna School Preschool and Kindergarten from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. RSVPs encouraged. Contact Benna Dimig at (408) 846-4042 or [email protected].

Oct. 26

Free flu shots

• Free flu shots from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Morgan Hill Library, 660 W. Main Ave., for anyone 18 or older. They are administered by staff of the Santa Clara County Department of Public Health.

Oct. 28 & 29

Fall Craft Fair

• St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 651 Broadway, is hosting the annual Fall Craft Fair from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The fair features a variety of vendors with unique, handmade gifts and treasures just in time for the holidays. Details: (408) 842-4415.

Nov. 4

Black, White & Bling Gala

• Attend the “Black, White & Bling!” Community Solutions’ 6th Annual Gala at 6 p.m. at the Granada Theatre in Morgan Hill. Don’t miss this elegant event, complete with a champagne reception, gourmet dinner with wine, live and silent auctions, and more. Proceeds support local children, youth and families affected by abuse, violence and mental health issues. Tickets and details: www.communitysolutions.org or call (408) 846-4704.

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