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.

Al-Anon Meeting
• Meets from 7 to 8 p.m. at Advent Lutheran Church, 16870 Murphy Ave. This meeting is a hybrid – in person. Drive to the back of the church to the far northeast corner, or via Zoom: meeting ID is 990 720 146; passcode: 999.

Newcomer Meeting
• For anyone who is new to Al-Anon, meet from 6:30 to 6:50 p.m. then the main meeting begins at 7 p.m., at Advent Lutheran Church, 16870 Murphy Ave., Morgan Hill. Al-Anon members are people who are worried about someone with a drinking problem. Details: www.al-anon.org

Learn About Scouts
• Scout Troops 799 and 2799 invite interested boys and girls ages 10 1/2 to 17 to join them to learn important scout skills, leadership, good citizenship, and to have some fun. Meetings are held at 7:15 p.m., in the Fellowship Hall of Grace Hill Church, 16970 Dewitt Ave.

Second Monday

Parkinson’s Support Group
• Supports those affected by Parkinson’s disease, including family members and caretakers. Group meets from 1:30 to 3 p.m., at Merrill Gardens in Gilroy. Details: please call (408) 691-5982.

Dementia Support Group for Caregivers
• Group meets from 11 to 12:30 p.m. at the Senior Center, 171 W. Edmundson Ave., and is free, with no reservations required and for non-professional caregivers. It is a safe space to speak about the challenges faced and everything is kept confidential. Do not bring the person you are caring for to the meeting.

Tuesday

Bingo
• Have fun playing Bingo. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., games begin at 6:30 p.m., at the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Road.

Meditation, Yoga Sutra Study
• Join others for meditation and inspiration 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].

Line Dance Lessons
• Learn to line dance with JMJ Line Dance from 5:45 to 8 p.m., at Tracy’s Ranch in San Martin. The cost is $5. All levels welcome. Beginner dances the first hour. Details: Janet at (408) 313-4028

First, Third Tuesday

San Martin Lions Club
• Meetings are at 7 p.m. virtually and occasionally on-site at 12415 Murphy Ave. The group supports 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.

Tuesdays & Saturday

Wings of History
• The San Martin Wings of History Museum is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays, at 1277 Murphy Ave. There is a collection of exhibits which span the history of aviation from a replica of the Wright Flyer to a prototype Kittyhawk Heavyside H2 (experimental, unmanned aircraft). In addition, there are a number of military exhibits including original items from WW1 and WW2. Details: www.wingsofhistory.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.

work2future Orientations
• Attend orientations at 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., at 379 Tomkins Court, Gilroy. work2future helps Santa Clara County residents acquire skills and coaching needed to find a job, get a promotion, or start a career. Details: (408) 758-3477 or work2future.org.

Line Dance Lessons
• Learn to line dance with JMJ instructor, Janet, and DJ Music by Alyssa from 6 to 9 p.m. at Old City Hall Restaurant, 7400 Monterey St. No cover, instruction is free and all levels are welcome. Beginner dances from 6 to 7 p.m. Details: Call or text (408) 313-4028 (Janet) or (408) 201-2506 (Alyssa).

First Wednesday

Flower Lovers Meet
• The Flower Lovers meet from 12:15 to 2 p.m., at the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Road.

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 Avenue, Morgan Hill. 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 games are held Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 1:25 p.m. on BBO.

Gilroy Ladies Gavilan Niners
• This 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]

Friday

Farmer’s Market
• Enjoy local fresh produce, food, and crafts at the Gilroy Farmer’s Market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at St. Louise Regional Hospital, 9400 No Name Uno, Gilroy. Details: Please visit www.wcfma.org/st-louise-regional-hospital.

First, Third Friday

Veteran Benefit Days
• The Gilroy Veterans Memorial Hall, 74 W. Sixth St., is hosting Veterans Benefit Days with new extended hours from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Veterans should bring their discharge papers (DD214), but if they don’t have them the documents can be ordered when they attend. No appointments necessary. For more information about the Hall email [email protected], visit www.GilroyVeteransHall.org or call (408) 842-3838.

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.

Weekly Bike Ride
• Join others at 8 a.m., for a 22-mile bike ride. Meet at Off the Chain bike shop, 101 McCray St., #101, Hollister. They ride out Santa Ana Road to Tres Pinos. Drop down onto Southside Road, back to the shop. Moderate to fast pace. They do regroup. Details: [email protected], (831) 636-0802 or www.offthechainbikes.com.

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 Morgan Hill hosted by ambassadors from 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. Details: 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].

Garlicky Group of Poets
• This group meets from 3:30 to 5 p.m., at the Gilroy Library, 350 W. Sixth St. Come and read your favorite poems or just listen in as others read. All levels are always welcome.

March 16

Gardening for Pollinators
• Pollinators and beneficials, such as birds and insects need help. One way we can help is to plant gardens of flowering plants that produce both flowers and seeds to sustain these organisms. Gardeners must also consider drought and higher temperatures in their planting plans. Native and non-native plants will be discussed and demonstrated during an outdoor workshop presented by the UCCE Master Gardeners from 10 a.m. to noon at the South County Teaching and Demonstration Garden, 80 Highland Ave. You will be able to pot and take home a perennial plant. Rain cancels.

March 20

Sendoff Concert
• Ann Sobrato High School’s Wind Ensemble band will perform their spring concert at 7 p.m., including the set they’ll play at Carnegie Hall in New York, (on their upcoming trip, March 25). The free show takes place at the school.

March 27

San Martin Horsemen Meet
• The San Martin Horsemen meet from 7 to 8 p.m., at The Longhouse Restaurant, 8195 Monterey Highway. Arrive at 6:30 if you want to order dinner on our own before the meeting. Details: Kathy Madlem at [email protected].

March 30

OFP Community Easter Egg Hunt
• Easter is just a hop, skip and a jump away. Entry is free, so bring the whole family to enjoy some springtime fun and games, a bouncy house, face painting, and of course, our annual Easter Egg Hunt from 1 to 3 p.m., at the Operation Freedom Paws Canine Education Center, 13930 Llagas Ave., San Martin. The cost is $7 for children 10 and younger to participate in the egg hunt and they are hatching up some great prizes. And who can forget their very special guest, the Easter Bunny. For the health and safety of all dogs boarding at OFP, please no pets are allowed, service dogs only. Details: https://ofpeaster2024.givesmart.com.

April 6

Walking Tours
• Join the Gilroy Historical Society for its monthly walking tour. This month it will be Old Gilroy 1 (Railroad and Alexander streets) tour from 10 a.m. to noon. Meet in front of the Gilroy Museum, 195 Fifth St. Details: (408) 846-0446.

April 13

OFP Pasta Feed
• This fundraiser for Operation Freedom Paws is always a great event. It takes place from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at Old City Hall Restaurant, 7400 Monterey Highway. The cost is $45 and tickets are available at https://2024ofppasta.givesmart.com. OFP’s is a nonprofit that matches life-saving service dogs with veterans, first responders, children, and other individuals with disabilities as well as provide other critical resources and support at no cost to them.

April 20

Seed and Plant Sale & More
• The South Valley Fleurs Garden Clubs annual heirloom vegetable seedlings, perennial plants and annuals sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at the Morgan Hill Community Center, at the corner of Dunne Avenue and Monterey Road. They will also have a variety of herbs, vegetables, flowers and crafts for sale. South Valley Fleurs is a nonprofit, educational service organization affiliated with California Garden Clubs, In. and the National Garden Club, Inc. All funds raised from this sale go to EduGrow, a plant-to-learn, a program that offers grants to youth groups and teachers who want to include gardening in their curriculum. We maintain gardens in Hollister, Gilroy and Morgan Hill.

May 4

Art ala Carte
• Calling all young Jedi and Padawans to join others for an out-of-this-world arts & crafts event ‘May the 4th Be With You’! Don’t miss this intergalactic arts & crafts adventure that takes place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the downtown amphitheater at the Morgan Hill Community & Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Road. The free arts and crafts event is for children ages 2 to 10 and will include theme-related free hands-on arts and crafts projects generously provided by local businesses and organizations to ensure children have a wonderful and creative time. Bonus features include a CalFire truck, police educational car, food trucks, an hour-long cultural program, and an art exhibit featuring works of the winners and all 92 participants of the Morgan Hill United Against Hate Youth Poster Contest. Businesses and organizations that want to participate contact [email protected].

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