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 the 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, the hospice chaplain, 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.
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 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.
First Wednesday
Flower Lovers Meet
- The Morgan Hill Flower Lovers is having an open invitation for potential members interested in perfecting their knowledge of gardening. They meet at 12:30 p.m. at the Community & Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Road.
Second Wednesday
South Valley Wood Workers
- Meet at 7 p.m. at 9598 Ruth Lane, Morgan Hill. Details: (408) 463-9030.
Fourth Wednesday
Embroiderers Guild of America
- The Gavilan Hills Chapter seeks new members. Meet at 10 a.m. through October, at the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Road. Proof of vaccination required. Masks worn indoors. The mission of the EGA is to inspire passion for the 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.
Gilroy Ladies Gavilan Niners
- Women golfing group seeks new members: Details (408) 832-6372.
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.
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 the Elks Lodge, 2765 Hecker Pass Highway. Cost is $28 and reservation is required. Details: [email protected]. Visit www.womenintouchII.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 providing tours. Learn about the city’s history and see some new additions. The Villa Mira Monte grounds are now open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, where visitors can enjoy the Centennial History Trail and the rose garden at leisure.
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.
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 providing tours. Learn about the city’s history and see some new additions. The Villa Mira Monte grounds are now open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, where visitors can enjoy the Centennial History Trail and the 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. 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. Now year-round, a family-friendly Kid’s Craft event was added with fun educational projects to delight all ages. Parking is available at the CalTrain Depot, accessed via Butterfield Boulevard.
March 12
Book Sale
- The Friends of Gilroy Library will hold its monthly book sale from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Gilroy Library, 350 W. Sixth St.
April 2
Ryan Scripps on Stage
- Enjoy a live acoustic performance by Ryan Scripps from 1 to 3 p.m., at Cottage Creek Vineyards, 12537 Watsonville Road.
April 16 & 23
Plant Sale The South Valley Fleurs Garden
- The club will host its annual sale from 9 to 2 p.m. April 16 at Grace Hill Church 16970 DeWitt Ave., Morgan Hill and April 23 at the Veteran’s Memorial Hall, 649 San Benito St., Hollister. The funds raised by the nonprofit helps provide grants in schools for gardens. The club maintains the downtown planters and the Butterfly Garden in Morgan Hill. In Gilroy, they planted and maintain gardens at the Senior Center and VFW Hall. And in Hollister they planted and maintain a Fire-Safe Garden.
April 23
Plant Sale
- The Gilroy Gardening Group, a group of local garden enthusiasts on Nextdoor, is holding a Plant Sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Miller Red Barn at Christmas Hill Park in Gilroy. There will be affordable vegetables, flowers, succulents and Californian native plants, especially important during this time of drought. UC Master Gardeners Program members will be there to answer questions, advise on drought hardy plants and give additional tips to the community. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Red Barn Association and San Martin Gwinn School gardening program for kids.
May 6 & 7
Home and Garden Tour
- The Gilroy Assistance League’s Annual Impressions Home + Garden Tour & Boutique is back for 2022. This event is the perfect outing for Mother’s Day weekend and is also the major fundraiser for Gilroy Assistance League’s grant program that benefits dozens of South County youth programs each year. On both Friday and Saturday, check-in at the first house (located at 849 Second St.) begins as early as 10 a.m. and as late as 2 p.m. Upon check-in, ticketholders (two words) will receive a program with descriptions of the homes and a map with the locations of all tour homes. At the conclusion of the walking tour, ticket holders are invited to mingle and shop at an extensive outdoor boutique featuring numerous talented local artisans, delicious refreshments, and a no-host wine bar. The boutique will be open both days until 5 p.m. Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 at the door. For more information or to buy tickets, www.gilroyassistanceleague.org. Finally, have you noticed an historic building that is “looking good” this year? The Gilroy Historical Society wants to honor people who have invested in the preservation and beautification of their home or building, a significant effort that makes Gilroy a better place. You can easily nominate a building for the 2022 Architectural Awards. Send your nomination by March 31 using any of these methods: E-mail to [email protected], mail to Gilroy Museum, 195 Fifth St., Gilroy, CA 95020, or call the Gilroy Museum at (408) 846-0446.