Published in the December 10-23, 2014 issue of Morgan Hill Life

Every weekend
Bingo benefits bands
• The Live Oak Emerald Regime holds bingo games at the Britton Middle School Auditorium, 80 W. Central Ave., to support band programs. Saturday, doors open at 4:15 p.m., games start at 5:45 p.m. Sunday, doors open at 11:45 a.m., games start 1:15 p.m. For more information visit www.emeraldregime.org/bingo_page.htm.

Daily
Walking program
• Join others in evening and Saturday morning walks. Meet at the Morgan Hill Shopping Center (Main and Hale avenues) for walks from 6 to 7 p.m. They also walk for 90 minutes Saturdays beginning at 9 a.m. The walks are at a moderate pace and include hills. For more information, call (408) 779-7592 or e-mail [email protected].

Every Tuesday
Bingo benefits seniors
• Bingo is played at the Community and Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Road, to raise funds to benefit the Morgan Hill Senior Center. Doors open at 5 p.m. with games starting at 6:30 p.m. For ages 18 and older. There is a $20 buy-in, $30 electronic and paper buy-in. Flash games available. For information, call (408) 782-1284 or visit www.fmhsc.org.

Every Friday
Breastfeeding support group meets regularly
• Join other women at 10 a.m. at the Casa Natal Birth Center, 50 W. Main St., Suite D. For more information, call (408) 778-7583.

Through Feb. 15
Learn about healthcare
• Confused about health care options? Visit Health Markets Insurance from 11a.m. To 4 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday to learn more about free Covered California enrollment. Health Markets Insurance is located at 16985 S. Monterey Road (next to the Dollar Tree).

Dec. 13
Family holiday crafts
• Make holiday ornaments, a gift bag and more from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Morgan Hill Library, 660 W. Main Ave. The free event is for all ages. For information, call (408) 779-3196 or visit www.sccl.org.

Photos with Santa
• Visit Santa Teresa Dental, 16160 Monterey Road, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and get a free photo with Santa. The event is open to the public.
BookSmart Art
• Join others in the spirit of creativity at BookSmart Art from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at BookSmart, 80 E. Second St. Children are invited to make an ornament and handmade card for the holidays. The cost is $5. Please call (408) 778-6467 to register and participate. You may also drop-in that morning and join if space is available.

Jewelry making class
• Children will be taught how to make jewelry, bookmarks or decorative pins from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Centennial Recreation Center, 171 W. Edmundson Ave. Children will come away with a unique treasure for themselves or as a gift for someone else. This is a drop-off program. For information, call (408) 310-4252 or visit www.mhcrc.com.

Jam session
• Do you play an instrument? Do you want to make some incredible music with some incredible teens? Bring your friends and instruments to the Teen Center from 7 to 8 p.m. and join in on the Jam Session with other musical teens. Come sit back and listen or ask a fellow teen to teach you a few chords. The session takes place at the Teen Center, 171 W. Edmundson Ave. Free for Morgan Hill residents. Teen Center memberships are $10 a year for non-residents. For more information, call (408) 782-2128.

Dec. 13 & 14
See ‘Seussical Jr.’
• Join Jojo, a “thinker of strange and wonderful thinks,” Horton the Elephant, the tiny Whos of Whoville, Cats in Hats and other memorable characters for “Seussical Jr.,” a colorful, magical adventure that speaks not only to the power of imagination and determination of love, but also the need for compassion, humanity – and a recognition that “a person’s a person no matter how small.” Shows take place at 2 p.m. at Hawks’ Nest Theater, Mount Madonna School. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for those younger than 18. Call (408) 847-2717.

Dec. 16
Math game night
• Bring your family for a free evening of socializing and fun playing games of skill and logic from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Community and Cultural Center. Babysitting is available. The games are for those 8 and older. For more information, call (408) 460-2185 or visit www.morganhillmath.org.

Dec. 17
Pajama Party
• Come in your PJs for special series of bedtime storytimes featuring tales, songs and science experiments from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Morgan Hill Library,l 660 W. Main Ave. For more information, call (408) 779-3196.

Dec. 18
Holiday puppet shows
• Watch the Puppet Art Theater Company’s special holiday show based on classic children’s tales at 10:30 a.m. at the Morgan Hill Library, 660 W. Main Ave. The event is free. For information, call (408) 779-3196 or visit www.sccl.org.

Teen Center arts
• Looking for a way to express yourself? Hang out at the Teen Center, 171 W. Edmundson Ave., from 5 to 6 p.m. and enjoy creative freedom with teen-friendly projects. The free event is for those 12 to 18 of age. For more information, call (408) 310-4273 or [email protected].

Dec. 19
Hanukkah candle lighting
• The Morgan Hill Community is invited to join members of Congregation Emeth in a community Chanukah (Hanukkah) candle lighting at Morgan Hill’s downtown 3rd Street Promenade. There will be Chanukah songs, Rabbi Debbie Israel will tell a Chanukah story, and the Chanukah lights will be lit. The free event begins at 7:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.emeth.net.

Teen Center movie night
• The latest and greatest movies out on DVD are coming to the teen center, 171 W. Edmundson Ave., 7 to 9:30 p.m. Grab a bowl of popcorn and settle in for the night. The free movies are for those 12 to 18. For more information, call (408) 310-4273 or email [email protected] or visit www.mhcrc.com.

Dec. 20
Holiday puppet shows
• Watch the Puppet Art Theater Company’s special holiday show based on classic children’s tales, beginning at 10:15 a.m. at the Morgan Hill Library, 660 W. Main Ave. The show is free. For more information, call (408) 779-3196 or visit www.sccl.org.

Dec. 22
See ‘Elf’ at the Granada
• Support the fight against cancer while watching “Elf” at 1:30 and 6:45 p.m. at the Granada Theater, 17440 Monterey St. Tickets are $10 at the door and 100 percent of the proceeds benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Dec. 28
Duplicate Bridge
• Join a large group of Bridge players who pair up with a partner to play a challenging game of Duplicate Bridge, from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at the Centennial Recreation Center, 171 W. Edmundson Ave. Facilitated by Winston Stone. For more information, call (408 782-1284.
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