Calendar of Events
Find out what’s happening in the South Valley with our community calendar
Monday
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. The group meets from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the San Martin Presbyterian Church, 13200 Lincoln Ave. Details: (831) 236-1015.
Second Monday
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 Monday
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 other programs. Details: (408) 723-1018.
Tuesday
Bingo
• Games played at the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Road. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., games begin at 6:30 p.m.
Meditation, Yoga Sutra Study
• Join others for meditation and inspiration from the Yoga Sutras, a foundational yoga and meditation text, from 1 to 2 p.m., 8347 Church St. New and experienced students are welcome. Required reading: “The Science of Self-Realization. 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 Tuesday
San Martin 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., open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
work2future Orientations
• Attend a work2future orientation at 2:30 p.m. at 379 Tomkins Court. work2future helps Santa Clara County residents acquire skills and coaching they need to find a new job, get a promotion, or start a new career. Details: (408) 758-3477 or work2future.org.
Wednesday
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.
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 are welcome. Free, but donations are accepted. Details: (408) 842-0208.
South Bay Singers Rehearse
• Rehearse from 7 to 9:15 p.m. through Nov. 29 at Grace Hill Church, 16970 DeWitt Ave. Concerts are Dec. 2 and 3.
Second Wednesday
South Valley Wood Workers
• Club meets at 7 p.m., 9598 Ruth Lane, Morgan Hill. Details: (408) 463-9030.
Fourth Wednesday
Embroiderers Guild of America
• The Gavilan Hills Chapter seeks new members. They meet at 10 a.m. at the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Road. Proof of vaccination is required. Masks required 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 Wednesday
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.
Thursday
Duplicate Bridge
• Bridge games are held at 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 are 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 Bible-based meeting supports parents who lost a child. They meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Email [email protected] for details.
Second Thursday
Pacheco Pass 4-H Club
• Meets at 7 p.m. at the San Martin Lions Club, 12415 Murphy Ave. Serves youths 5 to 19. They also need adult volunteers. Details: [email protected] or (408) 472-6952 or visit www.facebook.com/PachecoPass4H.
Third Thursday
Women in Touch ll
• Meetings are held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. include lunch and entertainment at the Elks Lodge, 2765 Hecker Pass Highway. Price is $35 and reservation required. Details: [email protected]. Visit www.womenintouchll.org.
Saturday
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 Farmers’ Market unites 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 projects to delight all ages. Parking is available at the Caltrain depot, 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. The Villa Mira Monte grounds are open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Visitors can enjoy the Centennial History Trail and the rose garden at leisure.
Gilroy Ukulele Jam
• Meets at 8:30 a.m. at Cafe 152 Bread Co., 60 4th St., corner of 4th & Eigleberry streets, Gilroy. All levels of players welcome. Play and sing and have fun. Don’t be shy and don’t wait.
First, Second Saturday
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. Visit them at www.gilroy.californiadar.org. Details: [email protected].
Oct. 3 – 29
Dia De Los Muertos
• Visit an exhibit featuring more than 30 altars as families come together to honor their departed loved ones and celebrate the eternal bond between the living and the deceased at the Gilroy Center for the Arts, 7341 Monterey Highway. The center is open from 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Free parking. A reception will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 6 at the center.
Oct. 14
Growing Vegetables
• Learn how to grow a successful and productive vegetable garden from fall through spring from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Gilroy Library, 350 W. Sixth St. Find out how many cool season vegetables are easy to grow. Soil preparation, watering, fertilizing, disease and pest management will also be discussed.
OFP Annual Bowling Event
• Whether you like to bowl for fun or competitively, this event is right up your alley. It benefits the Operation Freedom Paws and lifesaving service dog teams. It takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Morgan Hill Bowl. The cost is $38 for three games for both fun and tournament play. The USBC Tournament is $55 for three games and includes a $17 prize fund. Tickets available from Donna Morales at [email protected] or (408) 246-3956. See www.ofpbowling23.givesmart.com for rules.
Cioppino/Pasta Feast
• The 19th Annual Morgan Hill Kiwanis Cioppino and Pasta Feast Fundraiser takes place beginning at 5:30 p.m. with a social hour followed by the feast from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Morgan Hill Buddhist Community Center, 16450 Murphy Ave. Cioppino tickets are $100 each or $180 a couple, $120 at the door if available. Pasta tickets are $50 each or $90 a couple, $60 at the door if available. Get tickets at www.morganhillkiwanis.org or call (408) 659-0350. Proceeds benefit the Kiwanis Youth Fund.
Oct. 21
Food Truck Fly-In
• The Santa Clara County Airports, South County Airport Pilots Association and Gilroy Rotary Club present the Food Truck Fly-In at the San Martin Airport from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 13030 Murphy Ave., San Martin. Admission is free and the day includes aircraft flyovers, live music, food truck fare, wine and beer garden, aircrafts on display, RC airshow, skydiving, classic car show, aviation museum and a raffle.
Learn to Build Garden Bed
• At this Master Gardener’s class participants will learn how to build a raised garden bed. The session will cover types of materials used for various raised beds, placement of a raised bed, and initial filling of the bed. The talk will conclude with the walk-thru of constructing a wooden raised bed. It takes place from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the conference room across from the South County Teaching and Demonstration Garden, 80 Highland Ave., San Martin. Presented by UCCE Master Gardener Glenn Lattig.
Nov. 8
Chat With the Superintendent
• Get to know Dr. Carmen Garcia, superintendent of the Morgan Hill Unified School District during a chat from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Starbuck’s Coffee, 18585 Monterey Road.
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