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. Beginners start at the beginning of the hour. Cost is $5. 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. Details: (831) 236-1015.

Second Mondays

Parkinson’s Support Group

• This meeting supports those affected by Parkinson’s disease. The group meets from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Merrill Gardens in Gilroy. Details: please call (408) 691-5982.

Tuesdays

Bingo

• Bingo at the Community Center, 17000 Monterey Road. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., games start at 6:30 p.m.

Kiwanis Club

• The Morgan Hill Kiwanis Club meets at 7 p.m. at Mama Mia’s Restaurant, 275 E. Dunne Ave. Details: Margaret Graham at [email protected].

First, Third Tuesdays

San Martin Lions Club

• Lions Club meetings are at 7 p.m. virtually and occasionally on-site at 12415 Murphy Ave. They support local and global activities. Details: [email protected].

Tuesday and Thursday

Historical Museum Open

• The Gilroy Historical Museum, 195 Fifth St., is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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. Bring your instrument. Details: www.mhws.org.

Armchair Theologians

• Armchair Theologians (Church Book Club) of Gilroy United Methodist Church is reading the book “Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood” by Trevor Noah. They meet at 7 p.m. in the Fireside Room at the church, 7600 Church St. All book lovers are welcome! If you have any questions, contact the church office email at [email protected].

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. at the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Road. Proof of vaccination required. Masks 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. 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 Thursday

Grief Support Group

• This Bible-based meeting supports parents who have lost a child of any age and meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Email [email protected] for location and details.

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 ll

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

Second Friday

Horsemen Meet

• The San Martin Horsemen’s Association meets at 7 p.m. at the San Martin Lions Club, 12415 Murphy Ave. Details: www.smhorse.org.

Saturdays

Running Group, Club Run

• The South Valley Running Club hosts a group run at 8 a.m. Various distances. All levels 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. A family-friendly Kids Craft event was added with fun educational projects to delight all ages. Parking is available at the Caltrain depot, accessed via Butterfield Boulevard.

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 giving tours. Learn about the city’s history and see some new additions to the museum. The Villa Mira Monte grounds are 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.

Second Saturday

Downtown Walking Tours

• Enjoy a free historic tour of downtown hosted by the Morgan Hill Historical Society from 10 a.m. to noon. Meet at the Morgan Hill Parking Garage (3rd Street off Monterey Road). No reservations required. Learn more: www.morganhillhistoricalsociety.org.

Daughters of the Amer. Revolution

• Members from Hollister, Gilroy, San Juan Bautista and Morgan Hill meet at 10 a.m. (through May). The DAR is a nonprofit, nonpolitical women’s volunteer service organization dedicated to promoting historic preservation, education and patriotism. Contact them to learn if there is a patriot ancestor in your family. Visit them at www.gilroy.californiadar.org. Details: [email protected].

First, Second Saturdays

Gilroy Museum

• The Gilroy Museum has added hours and is now open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Nov. 12

Library Book Sale

• The Friends of Gilroy Library will hold their monthly book sale from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at 350 W. Sixth St. Books are $5 per bag for members and $8 for non-members. The Isabel Jewell Bookstore hours are Mon., Tues., Fri., 1 to 3 p.m.; Wed. from 1 to 4 p.m.; Thurs. from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

87th Christmas Bazaar

• Gilroy United Women in Faith will hold its 87th Christmas Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the fellowship hall of Gilroy United Methodist Church, at 7600 Church St. Join them for handmade crafts, a bake sale table, homemade jams and goodies. Proceeds benefit local women and children in need. Details: [email protected].

Nov. 16

Tangle Club Meets

• Morgan Hill Tangle Club meets from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Morgan Hill Community & Cultural Center. Meetings are free and open to the public. Please RSVP and see details at www.linedotcalm.com. Meet with a certified zentangle teacher and bring your Micron 01 pen, pencil and sketchbook.

Nov. 17

Christmas in November

• Christmas in November sponsored by Zuzu’s Petals takes place from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., at Mama Mia’s Restaurant, 275 E. Dunne Ave. The 16th annual event will include a silent auction, appetizers, and a no-host bar. There is no fee, but a donation of an unwrapped gift for a child between 6 months to 13 is requested. Adults only. The mission of Zuzu’s Petals is to help less privileged but well deserving children and their families during the holidays and throughout the year. All gifts and proceeds benefit the less fortunate and deserving children in south Santa Clara County, particularly during the holiday season. Details: Mike at (408) 930-6064.

Nov. 19

Holiday Boutique

• The Holly Jolly Holiday Boutique takes place from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the San Martin Lions Club, 12415 Murphy Ave. Space available at $75 per space (includes one table and two chairs). Contact Beth at [email protected] for an application.

Through Nov. 30

Veterans Exhibit

• Gilroy Center for the Arts will host an exhibit featuring memorabilia, mementos and photos provided by the Gilroy Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #6309 and veterans in the community. Exhibit is open from 1 to 4 p.m. Fridays and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. Details: www.gilroycenterforthearts.com.