Calendar of Events
Find out what’s happening in the South Valley with our community calendar
Mondays
Line Dancing
• Enjoy line dancing from 6 to 8 p.m., at the San Martin Lions Club, 12415 Murphy Ave., San Martin. All levels welcome. Beginner line dancing starts at the beginning of the hour. Details: Denise Vaccaro, [email protected], (650) 400-6944.
Grief Counseling
• The Visiting Nurses Association Hospice support group helps people deal with emotions that come from losing a loved one. Meets 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the San Martin Presbyterian Church, 13200 Lincoln Ave., San Martin. Details: Mick Erickson at (831) 236-1015.
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.
First, third Mondays
Lions Club Meets
• Lions Club meets at 7 p.m. virtually and occasionally at 12415 Murphy Ave., San Martin. They support local and global activities. Details: [email protected].
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.
Tuesdays
Art Classes for ages 8-10
The Gilroy Center for the Arts, 7341 Monterey Road, is conducting art classes that are $45 and include all materials. Monthly discounts available. Wear old clothes. For details and to sign up, visit www.gilroycenterforthearts.com.
Tuesday and Thursday
Historical Museum Open
• The Gilroy Historical Museum, 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.
Wednesdays
Wind Symphony Meets
• The MH Wind Symphony meets from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., at Grace Hill Church, 16970 DeWitt Ave., Morgan Hill. Bring your instrument. Details: www.mhws.org.
Art Classes for ages 5-7
• The Gilroy Center for the Arts, 7341 Monterey Road, is conducting art classes that are $45 and include all materials. Monthly discounts available. Wear old clothes. For details and to sign up, visit www.gilroycenterforthearts.com.
Second Wednesday
South Valley Wood Workers
• Meet at 7 p.m. at 9598 Ruth Lane, Morgan Hill. Details: (408) 463-9030.
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, online duplicate game held Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 1:25 p.m. on BBO.
Gilroy Ladies Gavilan Niners
• Women golfing group seeks new members: Details (408) 832-6372.
Art Classes for 17 and older
• The Gilroy Center for the Arts, 7341 Monterey Road, is conducting art classes that are $45 and include all materials. Monthly discounts available. Wear old clothes. For details and to sign up, visit www.gilroycenterforthearts.com.
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 youths 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.
Fridays
Art Classes for ages 11-13
• The Gilroy Center for the Arts, 7341 Monterey Road, is conducting art classes that are $45 and include all materials. Monthly discounts available. Wear old clothes. For details and to sign up, visit www.gilroycenterforthearts.com.
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 are welcome. Membership is not required. Details: www.svrchome.org.
Morning Bike Ride
• Weekly co-ed, no-drop ride averaging 25 miles. Meet at Bike Therapy, 17540 Depot St. at 7:30 a.m. in Morgan Hill Road bike and drop handlebars required.
Farmers’ Market
• The Morgan Hill Certified Farmers’ Market brings together farmers, food producers and consumers from Morgan Hill, Gilroy, and Hollister from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Third and Depot streets in downtown. Now year-round, a family-friendly Kid’s Craft event was added with fun educational projects to delight all ages. Parking at the CalTrain Depot, accessed via Butterfield.
Art Classes for ages 14-16
• The Gilroy Center for the Arts, 7341 Monterey Road, is conducting art classes that are $45 and include all materials. Monthly discounts available. Wear old clothes. For details and to sign up, visit www.gilroycenterforthearts.com.
First, Second Saturdays
Gilroy Museum
• The Gilroy Museum has added hours and is now open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
March 5
Pasta Feed and Silent Auction
• Enjoy a delicious pasta feed and live entertainment at 5:30 p.m., at Old City Hall Restaurant, 7400 Monterey Road, Gilroy. Tickets are $40 and include all-you-can-eat pasta, salad and garlic bread, live music by the FunFenny Combo, a wine pull and silent auction. Tickets are available at www.operationfreedompaws.org/events. Details: Marketing Director Pam MacDougall at (818) 601-3446.