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. 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.

Al-Anon Newcomer Meeting

Anyone new to Al-Anon, meets from 6:30 to 6:50 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 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.

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 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, 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. In addition, there are military exhibits including original items from WW1 and WW2. The air 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. 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).

First Wednesday

Flower Lovers Meet

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

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 from noon to 1 p.m. at Mama Mia’s Restaurant, 1360 1st St.

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 Mon-day, Wednesday, Friday, 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 and meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Details: [email protected].

Third Thursday

Women in Touch ll

Meetings are held from 11a.m. to 2p.m. includes lunch and entertainment at the Elks Lodge 2765 Hecker Pass Highway. Price is $35 and reservation required. Details: [email protected].

Friday

Farmers 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 your discharge papers (DD214), or the documents can be ordered while attending. No appointment 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.

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.

First Sunday

Ranch Days

Hike Nyland and Rancho Larios protected lands in San Juan Bautista from 9 a.m. to noon and help with trail maintenance. Wear long-sleeves and long pants. If you have shovels and hoes, bring them. Families welcome. Details: www.sanbenitolandtrust.org.

Fourth Sunday

LBD Caregivers Support Group

Caring for a family member with Lewy body dementia? Meetings are held from 2:30 to 4 p.m. at the Morgan Hill Senior Center, 171 W. Edmundson Ave. This is a safe space for caregivers to share and learn, guided by a licensed nurse and experienced LBD caregiver support group facilitator. Registration is required. Details: Email [email protected].

Sept. 13

Country Nights

Capos in downtown Gilroy is hosting country night featuring the Country Cougars that will also include a DJ and line dancing lessons from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. followed by the live music from 9 p.m. to midnight then a DJ until 1:45 a.m.

Sept. 14

‘Illuminate the Night’

This annual fundraiser takes place at 5 p.m. and features a candlelight concert. The event, at the Gavilan College Theater, 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd., also includes a silent and live auction, wine, and beer tastings and appetizers. Funds help support the grants and scholarships programs of Gilroy Foundation. Tickets available at www.gilroyfoundation.ticketspice.com/illuminate-the-night.

Chitactac Family Day

Enjoy a family-friendly day of activities from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Chitactac Adams Heritage County Park, 10001 Watsonville Road. Play traditional games, view the ancient petroglyph, and create unique crafts. Details: [email protected].

Book Sale

The Friends of the Gilroy Library book sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the library, 350 W. Sixth St. The Book Store needs volunteers. They also need donations of Blue Rays, DVDS, science fiction and fantasy. Books are $5 per bag for members and $8 per bag for non-members. Membership starts at $5 per year.

A Day in the Garden

The Morgan Hill Community Garden invites the public to spend the day with gardeners learning about sustainable and organic methods of growing food and flowers from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 15690 Railroad Ave., Morgan Hill. Includes children’s activities, cooking, seed saving and other demonstrations.

Sept. 16

Golf Classic

The 3rd Annual Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic takes place with a shotgun start at noon at Coyote Creek Golf Club. Get your foursome together and enjoy a day of golf, as well as on beverages, lunch, and dinner. Tickets are $225 per golfer. Register at www.morganhillchamber.org/mhcoc-golf-classic.

Sept. 17

Growing Vegetables in Fall, Winter

Learn how to grow a successful and productive vegetable garden from fall through winter from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Morgan Hill Library, 660 W. Main Ave. Find out how many cool season vegetables are easy to grow and best for our climate. Soil preparation, watering, fertilizing, crop rotation, disease and pest management will also be discussed. Eat tasty vegetables from your garden all year. Presented by UCCE Master Gardener Joan Cloutier.

Leadership Bowling Night

Leadership Gilroy Class of 2024 presents a bowling night to raise money for their Healing Paws project (see column on page 1). Open bowl from 4 to 5:30 p.m. and team bowling at 5:30 p.m. $40 for open bowl, $550 per team of six. Includes food, soft drinks, music, fun and raffle prizes. Sign up at bit.ly/3YZozSG.

Sept. 18

Zentangle Club Meets

Relax as you put pen to paper and create Zentangle® art at 6 p.m. at the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Road. Zentangle is an easy to learn, relaxing way to create beautiful images. Meetings are free and open to the public. To RSVP, please visit LineDotCalm.com.

The Story of Sue Berghoff

In this documentary, Sue Berghoff transforms a devastating diagnosis into something positive, becoming a champion of dementia research, education, and caregiver support for those living with Lewy body dementia. This screening and discussion takes place from 2:30 to 4 p.m. at the Community and Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Road.

Sept. 21

Art Exhibit

Meet artist Scott Downs from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Gilroy Center for the Arts, 7341 Monterey Road. His works will be on display from Sept. 4 through Sept. 28. Details: (408) 842-6999 or visit www.gilroycenterforthearts.com.

OFP Bowling Event

The Operation Freedom Paws 6th Annual Bowling Event takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Morgan Hill Bowl. There are two options: for fun three games for $38; for USBC Tournament, three games for $55 (includes $17 for prize fund). To book and see tournament rules visit https://ofpbowling24.givesmart.com or contact Tournament Manager Donna Morales at [email protected] or (408) 246-3956.

Cops & Robbers Ball

The Community Law Enforcement Foundation of Morgan Hill presents “Boots, Bowties, and Bling” from 5 to 10 p.m. at Guglielmo Winery, 1480 E. Main Ave., Morgan Hill. The night includes music by the Country Cougars, line dancing, dinner by Mama Mia’s and silent and live auctions. Details: www.morganhillclef.org/events-1/2024-cops-robbers-ball.

Sept. 25

Horsemen Meet

This group of horse lovers meets from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Longhouse Restaurant, 8195 Monterey Highway. Arrive at 6:30 p.m. if you want to order dinner on your own before the meeting.

Sept. 28

Autos & Artisans

Enjoy checking out cool cars and motorcycles of interest from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in downtown Morgan Hill. There will also be a Makers Market.

Candidate Forum

The Gilroy Branch of AAUW will conduct an election forum for six city council candidates and two mayoral candidates at 2 p.m. at the Gilroy Library, 660 W. Sixth St. The plan is to have a few (3 or 4) prepared questions for all candidates and then allow questions from the floor via collected index cards. Details: Sabra Dupree at (408) 460-2868 or [email protected]

Sept. 28 & 29

Quilt and Fiber Show

Piece by Piece Quilters of Morgan Hill presents their annual quilt and fiber art show, Sew Whimsy from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday 10-5 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free, come and see the beautiful quilts displayed in the 100-year-old United Methodist Church, 17175 Monterey Road., Morgan Hill. There will be basket raffles and a quilt raffle! Learn about quilting from some of the 120-strong membership. Members come from South San Jose, Gilroy, Aptos and Hollister, to name a few.