Calendar of Events

Find out what’s happening in the South Valley with our community calendar

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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. They meet 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: 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., Gilroy. New and experienced students are welcome. Required reading: “The Science of Self-Realization. Session is free, though donations 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 line dance with JMJ Line Dance from 5:45 to 8 p.m., at Tracy’s Ranch, 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 Wings of History Museum is open Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. View a collection of exhibits which span history. The museum is located at 1277 Murphy Ave., San Martin.

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., Gilroy. No cover charge, instruction is free and all levels are welcome. Beginner dances take place from 6 to 7 p.m. Details: Call or text (408) 313-4028 (Janet) or (408) 201-2506 (Alyssa).

Second Wednesday

South Valley Wood Workers
• Club meets at 7 p.m., 9598 Ruth Lane, Morgan Hill. Details: (408) 463-9030.

First, Second, Fourth Wednesday

Learn About Scouts
• Troop 730 meets at 7:30 p.m., at the Masonic Center on W. Dunne Avenue. Boys and girls interested in learning more about scouting are invited to drop in to meet the troop. Details www.troopwebhost.org/Troop730MorganHill.

First, Third Wednesday

Exchange Club Meets
• The Gilroy Exchange Club meets at Mama Mia’s Restaurant, 1360 1st St. They meet from 12 to 1 p.m., the first Wednesday and from 6 to 7 p.m. the third Wednesday.

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.

Calling All Golfers
• This group is looking for people who want to join the Gavilan Niners for a fun 9-hole round of golf every Thursday morning at Gilroy Golf Course. Contact Pat at (408) 710-5313 or Peggy at (408) 932-6372.

Grief Support Group
• This Bible-based meeting supports parents who lost a child. They meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Details: Email [email protected].

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 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring discharge papers (DD214), but if they don’t have them the documents can be ordered when they attend. No appointments necessary. 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. 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

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 service organization dedicated to promoting historic preservation, education and patriotism. Visit 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.

May 10 & 11

Home + Garden Tour
• The Gilroy Assistance League invites the public to its annual Home + Garden Tour & Artisan Market from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Eagle Ridge. The final home offers the market featuring the work of local artists and craftspeople. Proceeds help support the grant program, as vendors donate a percentage of their sales to Gilroy Assistance League. The market also offers a no-host wine bar, complimentary lemonade, water, appetizers, and desserts. Park at the Gilroy Presbyterian Church, 6000 Miller Ave., and shuttle to the first home.

May 11

Book Sale
• The Friends of Gilroy Library monthly book sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the
library, 350 W. Sixth St. Books are $5 per bag for members and $8 a bag for nonmembers. Membership starts at $5. The Isabel Jewell Book Store is open from 1 to 3 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Friday, from 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. the second and fourth Saturdays.

May 12

South Valley Symphony
• Need a place to take your mom this Mother’s Day? Take her to the South Valley Symphony Finale at 3 p.m. at Guglielmo Winery. Musical director Anthony Quartuccio Jr. presents Al Navaroli concert competition first place co-winner Aidan Kwon soloist. Details: www.southvalleysymphong.org.

Mother’s Day Breakfast
• Take mom to a tasty breakfast at Henry W. Coe State Park from 8:30 to 11 a.m., that includes pancakes, sausages, strawberries, coffee, tea, hot chocolate or orange juice. Tickets are now on sale at https://coepark.net/events/mothers-day-breakfast/

May 13

Cribbage Club
• Play from 6 to 8 p.m. at Kelly Brewing Company, 70 E, 4th St., Morgan Hill. All levels welcome. Details: [email protected].

May 17

Blood Drive
• Help save lives by donating blood and get a chance to win an ultimate San Jose Earthquakes VIP experience, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center. Each registered donor will receive a $20 ecard with many options. Register at sbcdonor.org sponsor code 2721. Details: Monica at [email protected].

May 18

Growing Succulents in Containers
• Create interesting and beautiful containers using succulents. Learn how to incorporate and arrange them in containers that will look like a piece of art, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., at the South County Teaching and Demonstration Garden, 80 Highland Ave. Tips on propagation, soil mixes and conditions for growing them successfully will be covered. Presented by UCCE Master Gardener Ginny Christopher.

Coyote Lake Shoreline Cleanup
• Pick up trash, litter, and debris along the Coyote Lake shoreline from 9 a.m. to noon, at 10840 Coyote Lake Road, Gilroy. The shoreline at the Coyote Lake Dam is not ADA accessible, so let them know if accommodation is needed. Details: Jesse Baptista (408) 842-7800. Park here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/wrXQHcGmXVg8wpBD7.

Children’s Art Exhibit
• The children’s art exhibit features expressions about Palestine, and takes place from noon to 4 p.m. at the Peace Monument on the Civic Center lawn, 17575 Peak Ave., Morgan Hill. Details: http://soulofmysoulexhibit.com.

Resource Fair
• The 2024 Family Health and Resource Fair takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Community and Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Road. Activities include workshops, a blood drive, health screenings, family resources, performances, raffles, giveaways, prizes and food and drinks for purchase. Details: [email protected].

Horsemen Meet
• The San Martin Horsemen meet from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Longhouse Restaurant, 8195 Monterey St. in downtown Gilroy. Arrive at 6:30 p.m. if you want to order dinner on your own. Details:[email protected].

May 26

Day on the Ridge
• Mark your calendars for a day of unforgettable music, garlic-infused dishes and community spirit as Day on the Ridge rocks back for its sixth year, from 2 to 10 p.m. Tickets available at dayontheridge.com.

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