Calendar of Events

Find out what’s fun 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.

Symphony Searching for Musicians
• The South Valley Symphony rehearses from 7:30 to 10 p.m. in the band room at Solorsano Middle School in Gilroy. They are rebuilding in these sections: viola, cello, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, French horn, and percussion-timpani. Interested musicians, contact [email protected] or come to a rehearsal.

First, third Wednesdays

Exchange Club Meets
• The Exchange Club of Gilroy meets from noon to 1 p.m., at Mama Mia’s, 1360 1st St. Guests can enjoy a free lunch on the club. Details: Denise Brolin at (408) 848-3861.

Second Wednesday

South Valley Wood Workers
• Meet at 7 p.m. at 9598 Ruth Lane, Morgan Hill. Details: (408) 463-9030.

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.

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., Morgan Hill from January through October. Proof of vaccination required. Masks indoors. 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).

Gilroy Ladies Gavilan Niners
• Women golfing group seeks new members: Details (408) 832-6372.

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.

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 5 p.m., where visitors can enjoy the Centennial History Trail and rose garden at leisure.

Morning bike ride
• Weekly co-ed, no-drop ride averaging 25 miles. Meet at Bike Therapy, 17540 Depot St. at 7:30 a.m. Road bike and drop handlebars required. Rain cancels.

Women’s ride
• Get out with a supportive group of ladies for a 20-25-mile casual ride. New riders welcome. Meet at Bike Therapy, 17540 Depot St. at 9:30 a.m. Road bike and drop handlebars required. Rain cancels. An RSVP at www.facebook.com/ridemorganhill is appreciated.

Dec. 11

SVS Concert
• The South Valley Symphony will celebrate the holidays with a concert of favorites plus a belated commemoration of Beethoven’s 250th birthday, to be performed at 7:30 p.m. in the sanctuary of Advent Lutheran Church, 16870 Murphy Ave., Morgan Hill. The symphony’s planned celebration of Beethoven’s birth, in 1770, was scuttled due to the pandemic. Tickets are $30 and available at www.southvalleysymphony.org, free to students with ID. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID test required. Masks required.

Dementia Support Group
• Loma Clara will host a group with specialist Stephanie Howard and board certified geriatrician at 2 p.m., in the activity room, 16515 Butterfield Blvd. They will provide information and education on how to support your loved ones and yourself. Details: (669) 258-3500.

Dec. 17

Toy Drive
• Alpine Landscapes invites the public to bring new unwrapped toys from 9 a.m. to noon to their facility at 8787 Monterey Road, Gilroy, and bring a smile to a child this holiday season. Donations will be made to local nonprofit organizations in Gilroy.