Calendar

Discover fun stuff to do in the South Valley

Second, fourth Mondays

Lions Club Morgan Hill

• The Lions Club meets at Mama Mia’s, 275 E. Dunne Ave., at 7 p.m. They focus on programs and services for the blind and visually impaired, and many other local programs. Details: (408) 723-1018.

Tuesday and Thursday

Historical Museum Open

• The Gilroy Historical Museum, located at 195 Fifth St., is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the first Saturday of the month.

Wednesdays

Wind Symphony Meets

• The Morgan Hill Wind Symphony meets from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., in the Fellowship Hall of the Grace Hill Church, 16970 DeWitt Ave., Morgan Hill. Bring your instrument and join the group. Details: www.mhws.org.

Fourth Wednesdays

Embroiderers Guild of America

• The Gavilan Hills Chapter seeks new members. Meet at 10:30 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ, Latter-day Saints, 1790 E. Dunne Ave., from January through October. Proof of vaccination and masks required. The mission of the EGA is to inspire passion for needle arts through education and the celebration of its heritage.

Thursdays

Duplicate Bridge

• Games are held 10 a.m. Thursdays at the Gilroy Senior Center, 7371 Hanna St. Details: (408) 921-8512 or email [email protected]. Also, Stone’s online duplicate game held Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 1:25 p.m. on BBO (Bridge Base Online).

Second Thursdays

Pacheco Pass 4-H Club

• The Pacheco Pass 4-H Club meets at 7 p.m., at the San Martin Lions Club, 12415 Murphy Ave. It serves youth 5 to 19. They also need adult volunteers. Details: [email protected] or (408) 472-6952 or visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/PachecoPass4H

Third Thursday

Women in Touch II

• Renew friendships and make new friends. Join the Women in Touch meetings from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Meetings include lunch and lively entertainment at Elks Lodge, 2765 Hecker Pass Highway. Cost is $28 and reservation is required. Details: [email protected].

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. Details: www.smhorse.org.

Gilroy Ladies Gavilan Niners

• Women golfing group seeks new members: Details (408) 832-6372 or (408) 981-8551.

Saturdays

Running Group, Club Run

• The South Valley Running Club is hosting a group run at 8 a.m. Various distances. All levels welcome. Membership is not required. Details: www.svrchome.org.

Tour Morgan Hill Museum

• The Morgan Hill Museum and Hiram Morgan Hill house are open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., with docents to welcome visitors and provide tours. Learn about the city’s history and see new additions. The Villa Mira Monte grounds are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., where visitors can enjoy the Centennial History Trail and rose garden at leisure.

Second Saturday

Garlicky Group of Poets

• Meeting at Gilroy Library 3:30-5:00pm second Saturdays. Monthly running meetings for 26+ years in south county. Read your favorite poems or just listen in. All levels welcome. Masks required in Library.

Nov. 11

Veterans Day

• The American Legion Gilroy Post #217 commemorates Veterans Day at 11 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial Building, 74 W. 6th St. The public is invited.

Nov. 13

Book Sale

• The Gilroy Friends of the Library will hold a book sale from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Library, 350 W. Sixth St. The bookstore is also open from 1 to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Oakwood Open House

• Oakwood School will host an open house from 10 a.m. to noon at the school, 105 John Wilson Way. Please RSVP at oakwoodway.org.

Annual Warehouse Sale

• Products Plus will hold its annual sale with prices of Christmas trees and decorations, bedding, luggage, exercise equipment and more at up to 70 percent off. Proceeds benefit local charities during the holidays. The sale takes place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 6550 Brem Lane, Gilroy.

Coat Giveaway

• The Edward Boss Prado Foundation’s annual coat giveaway takes place from 10 a.m. to noon at Cecelia’s Closet, 35 Peebles Ave. All are invited.

Nov. 13 & 14

Machado Winter Craft Fair

• Start off your holiday gift shopping early in a fun and historic location in South Valley — and help support a beautiful school building. The annual Holiday Boutique featuring local artists with a wide variety of gifts and hand-crafted items takes place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Machado School, 15130 Sycamore Dr.

Nov. 16

Mt. Madonna Open House

• Mt. Madonna School is offering tours of the campus. Reserve a spot by calling (408) 847-2717. Details: www.MountMadonnaSchool.org.

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