Published in the January 6 – 19, 2016 issue of Morgan Hill Life

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].

Second Monday
Cookbook book club
• Beginning Jan. 11, a group is organizing a Cookbook Book Club from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the library, 660 W. Main Ave. Each month will feature a different theme and participants can select a cookbook/recipe within the them and share it with the group. They are also planning a potluck-style sharing of the recipes each meeting.

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 at 6:30 p.m. For ages 18 and older. There is a $20 buy-in, $30 electronic and paper buy-in. For more information, call (408) 782-1284 or visit www.fmhsc.org.

Kiwanis meet regularly
• The Morgan Hill Kiwanis Club meets at 7 p.m. at Mama Mia’s, 275 E. Dunne Ave. They are a service club that benefits children in Morgan Hill. For more information, call (408) 659-0350.

Second Wednesday
SV Woodworkers meet
• If you are a woodworker and would like to share your skills and experiences with fellow woodworkers you might enjoy the South Valley Woodworkers. They are a group of turners, marquetarians, carvers and furniture makers, and meet at 7 p.m. Visit www.southvalleywoodworkers.org for more information.

Every Thursday
Learn public speaking skills
• Are you interested in building your public speaking and leadership skills? If so, come and check out the Morgan Hill Toastmasters Club’s weekly meeting at 7:30 a.m. at BookSmart, 80 E. Second St. For more information, visit www.morganhill.toastmastersclubs.org.

Every Friday
Breastfeeding support group
• Join others at 10 a.m. at the Casa Natal Birth Center, 50 W. Main St., Suite D. Call (408) 778-7583.

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

Jan. 9 & 16
Spirit registration open
• Registration for South County Girls Recreational Softball is open from 9 a.m. to noon at Betsy’s Restaurant or register online at www.SpiritofMorganHill.org. Uniform sizing and evaluations take place Jan. 23 and 24. The season starts in early March and runs through early May. For more information, call (408) 465-9405.

Jan. 11 to Feb. 26
Photography Exhibition
• The Morgan Hill Photography Club is presenting a photography exhibition that will be held at the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center. This exhibit, themed “Artistic Impressions,” features 56 photographs from 25 local photographers and includes images that convey the photographers’ personal impressions of photographic art. The general public is invited to attend an Artist’s Reception from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Feb. 3. For more information visit www.morganhillphotographyclub.org/exhibitions.

Jan. 14
Introduction to Zentangle
• Learn something new this new year. Zentangle® is a simple-to-learn, fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. It’s mindful, meditative and relaxing. No artistic experience needed. The class takes place from 6 to 8 p.m. at BookSmart, 80 E. Second St. The class fee is $35 plus a $10 material fee. To register, call BookSmart at (408) 778-6467.

Jan. 16
Inclusive Playground community input
• Residents interested in helping develop the new Morgan Hill Inclusive Playground planned for Community Park are invited to share ideas at a meeting asking for input. The meeting will be held 10 a.m. to noon Saturday Jan. 16 at the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center. For more information visit www.morganhillplayground.org or call (408) 782-9154.

Jan. 23
Pruning deciduous fruit trees
• Learn the basics of pruning deciduous fruit trees from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the St. Louise Demonstration Garden, 9400 No Name Uno in Gilroy during a demonstration of how to promote good branching structure, encourage new fruiting wood, that result in a healthy tree that is easy to maintain long term. The event will be canceled if it rains and rescheduled for Jan. 30.

Jan. 30
Sobrato band fundraiser
• The Sobrato Swing Marching Band will host a Goodwill Fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Sobrato High School parking lot, 401 Burnett Ave. Bring unwanted clothes, books, electronics, small appliances and exercise equipment. Help them fill the trailer to raise money for new instruments and additional uniforms. We cannot accept furniture or large appliances. No single item more than 50 pounds and no pet items. Event takes place rain or shine.

Feb. 13
Enjoy Valentine’s Day
• Attend the annual Chocolate and Wine for Valentine event from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Morgan Hill Community Center. Enjoy the fine wines, chocolates, finger foods and items by local artisans. This Teachers Aid Coalition event benefits local public school teachers and students. Purchase $25 tickets at BookSmart, 80 E. Second St. and at 370 W. Dunne Ave #3. For more information, call (408) 888-8770.
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