Calendar of Events

Find out what’s happening in the South Valley with our community calendar

Second Mondays

Parkinson’s Support Group

  • This monthly meeting supports persons and caregivers affected by Parkinson’s disease. The group meets on the second Monday of each month from 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. at Merrill Gardens in Gilroy. Details: please call (408) 691-5982.

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., at 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. at Solorsano Middle School in Gilroy. They are rebuilding in viola, cello, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, French horn, and percussion-timpani sections. 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 enjoy a free lunch. 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.

Fourth Wednesdays

Embroiderers Guild of America

  • The mission of the EGA is to inspire passion for needle arts through education and the celebration of its heritage. The Gavilan Hills Chapter seeks new members. Meet at 10 a.m. at the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Road, Morgan Hill. Proof of vaccination required. Masks worn indoors.

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.

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 welcoming visitors and providing tours. Learn about the city’s history and see some 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.

Jan. 8

Book Sale

  • The Gilroy Friends of the Library Monthly Book Sale takes place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. They are also looking for science fiction and fantasy book donations.

Jan. 19

Coffee and Commerce

  • Enjoy a morning of networking and community updates from 7 to 8:15 a.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn, 6070 Monterey St. This month’s breakfast is sponsored by the Mi Ocampo Financial Services-Allstate Insurance. Bring a raffle prize and business cards.

Feb. 25

GAL Grant Requests

  • The Gilroy Assistance League is accepting grant requests that will benefit Gilroy youth organizations, programs, and schools. In 2021, GALs gave out $16,000 to various youth services. A formal grant request proposal must be completed and returned no later than Friday, Feb. 25, 2022. Forms may be downloaded from the website at www.gilroyassistanceleague.org. Details: Please contact Grants Chair Paula Goldsmith at [email protected].

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