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, including family members and caretakers. The group meets from 1:30 to 3 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.
Tuesdays
Bingo
• Play Bingo at the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Road. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., games start at 6:30 p.m.
Meditation, Yoga Sutra Study
• Join others for a time of meditation and inspiration from the Yoga Sutras, a foundational yoga and meditation text, from 1 to 2 p.m., at 8347 Church St. New and experienced students are welcome. Required reading: “The Science of Self-Realization. The session is free, though donations are accepted. Details: (408) 842-0208.
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
Gilroy Historical Museum Open
• The 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 “Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln” by Doris Kearns Goodwin. They meet at 7 p.m. in the Fireside Room in the church building at 7600 Church St. All book lovers are welcome. Details: the church office email at [email protected].
Meditation Classes
• Discover the life-enhancing benefits of regular meditation from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., at 8347 Church St. Beginning and experienced meditators welcome. Free, donations accepted. Details: (408) 842-0208.
First Wednesday
Flower Lovers Meet
• The Flower Lovers meet from 12:15 to 2 p.m. at the Morgan Hill Community Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Road. Use the 5th Street entrance to the parking lot.
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.
First, second & fourth Wednesdays
Learn About Scouts
• Troop 730 meets at 7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Center on W. Dunne Ave. Boys and girls interested in learning more about scouting are invited to drop in to meet the troop. Details www.troopwebhost.org/Troop730MorganHill.
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
• Golfing group seeks new members. Details (408) 832-6372.
Grief Support Group
• This monthly Bible-based meeting supports parents who have lost a child. This group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Email [email protected] for location and more information.
Thursdays (thru 4/13)
Beginning Bridge Lessons
Learn to play bridge from 2:30 to 4:15 p.m. at the Gilroy Senior Center, 7341 Hanna St. Register in person at the senior center, call (408) 846-0414 or online at www.CityofGilroy/RecOnline.
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 meetings from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. They 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 is included with fun educational projects to delight all ages. Parking is available at the Caltrain depot, accessed via Butterfield Boulevard.
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.
First, Second Saturdays
Gilroy Museum
• The Gilroy Museum has added hours and is now open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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].
Jan. 5
Storytime
• Join others for stories, songs, and more from 10:30 to 11 a.m., in the Children’s Activity Room on the ground floor of the library, 350 W. Sixth St. Social distancing health protocols will be in place thus space will be limited. Masks required for those older than 2.
Jan. 14
Book Sale
• The Friends of Gilroy Library will hold their monthly book sale from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the library, 350 W. Sixth St. Books are $5 per bag full for members and $8 per bag for non-members. Membership is $5 per year per person and $10 per year for a family. DVD’s and CD’s are included.
Science Fair
• Fifth through eighth graders interested in participating in the local South Valley Science and Engineering Fair register your project idea (in either biology, chemistry, engineering, physics, math, or computer science) at www.southvalleyscience.org and join the second SVSEF’s Mentoring Day. For questions, including help getting started, email [email protected].
Jan. 23
Artist Reception
• The January 2023 Mural called “Rising” will be on display at the Gilroy Center for the Arts. The mural is inspired by incarcerated men at Elmwood Correctional Facility and formerly incarcerated men living in South County. The theme of the men’s mural project is centered around exploring experiences with fatherhood – as a father and/or experiences with our own father. It takes place from noon to 4 p.m., at the center, 7341 Monterey Highway.
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