Published in the June 24 – July 9, 2015 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].
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.
Every Thursday
Learn public speaking skills
• Interested in building your professional skills through better public speaking and leadership ability? Come to the Morgan Hill Toastmasters Club’s weekly meeting 7:30 a.m. Thursdays at BookSmart, 80 E. Second St. Visit www.morganhill.toastmastersclubs.org for details.
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.
Sundays
Happiness workshop
• Breathing techniques and meditation are effective tools to bring out the best in us and enhance the overall quality of life. Join this free workshop to learn about these techniques from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at BookSmart, 80 E. Second St. RSVP at http://trulyhappy.org/morganhill/happiness-workshop-details?happyId=874.
Open air flea market
• Visit an open air flea market from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Andrade Country Meadows, 13755 Monterey Road, San Martin. Those interested in selling call (408) 825-3684 for reservations that cost $25.
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. Special July 4th hours: doors open at 1:15 p.m., warm-ups at 2:45, regulars begin at 3:15.
June 23, 24 & 25
Estate planning and Medi-Cal planning seminars
• Join attorney Jim Ward for a 90-minute educational workshop, breaking down inheritance tax myths, inaccurate information regarding qualifying for Medi-Cal and the legal steps needed to protect assets with a sound living trust. The seminars are: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tue., June 23, Mama Mia’s Restaurant, 275 E. Dunne Ave.; 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wed., June 24, Ward Law Office, 7888 Wren Ave., Suite D-140, Gilroy; 1 to 2:30 p.m. Wed., June 24, Ward Law Office, 7888 Wren Ave., Suite D-140, Gilroy and 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thurs., June 25 San Juan Oaks Golf Club, Union Road, Hollister.
June 27
Friends of the library book sale
• Get a few books at the Friends of the Morgan Hill Library Summer Book Sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the library, 660 W. Main Ave. All books are $1 or less, children’s books 10 cents each. A bag sale will take place from 2 to 3 p.m. at $5 including reusable library bag or $4 if you bring your own bag. A members-only preview takes place from 9 to 10 a.m. Memberships are available at the door.
Get your antiques appraised June 28 at BookSmart and help out the Friends of the Morgan Hill Library.
June 28
Oldies but goodies coming
• Antique appraisals for up to three items per person by Steven Yvaska, takes place from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, June 28 at BookSmart, 80 E. 2nd St. Proceeds donated to Friends of the Morgan Hill Senior Center. For more information, contact Linda Tarvin (408) 607-2446 or [email protected]. The cost of appraisals is $5 for first item and $10 each for the second and third items.
July 1, 14
Tips for applying to college
• No matter where you want to go to college there are always things you can do to improve your chances of admission. Grades, test scores, activities, even essays and interviews — they will cover all the college admissions elements at this seminar. They will also share college-wise strategies that will make for a stronger college applicant and make help avoid the most common application mistakes. The first seminar takes place fro 2 to 3 p.m. at the Gilroy Library, 350 W. 6th St. The second takes place from 6:45 to 8 p.m. at Gavilan College in Morgan Hill, 17060 Monterey St. Seating is limited and reservations are required. You can also register, or get more information, by contacting Marisela Gomez, director of college counseling, at (408) 465-9473 or [email protected].
July 12
‘The Producers’ and a taste of New York Jewish culture
• Congregation Emeth is partnering with the South Valley Civic Theatre for a production of “The Producers” that will include a sampling of New York deli nosh and multi-media historical displays tracing the Jewish role in the evolution of Broadway. The show begins at 2:30 p.m. at the Morgan Hill Community Playhouse, 17835 Monterey Road. Tickets are $36 and can be purchased at www.emeth.net/producers. For more information, email [email protected] or call Kathy at (408) 425-2255.
July 16 to 19
Circus coming to Morgan Hill
• A thrilling, all human show under a nostalgic big-top tent is coming to the Morgan Hill Outdoor Sports Center. The Flynn Creek Circus’s acrobats, aerialists, equilibrists and more light up the stage in the charming old world tent this summer. The event, sponsored by Morgan Hill Youth Sports Alliance, will showcase top quality circus acts from throughout the world. Show times: 7:30 p.m. Thursday July 16; 7 p.m. Friday, July 17; 3 and 7 p.m. Saturday, July 18; and 1:30 and 4 p.m. Sunday, July 19. Doors open one hour before each show. Seating is general admission. Flynn Creek Circus is a rurally-based, award-winning circus bringing international talent to the smaller communities in Northern California and beyond. Tickets cost between $12 and $25 and are available at www.flynncreekcircus.com. For more information, call (707) 684-9389 or visit [email protected].
July 19
Summer picnic
• The Morgan Hill Historical Society will resume its annual community picnic this summer. This event will occur in conjunction with Morgan Hill Downtown Association’s new family event, “Staycation.” There will be food available for advance purchase (or you are welcome to bring your own picnic meal), a children’s activity and possibly square dancing. This is a fun, casual event where you can connect with community members while enjoying all the beauty of Villa Mira Monte on a nice summer day.
Aug. 7, 8, 14 and 15
‘Shakespeare Under the Stars’
• See the Bard’s comedy “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” This classic tale featuring actors South Valley, will be presented at 8 p.m. on warm summer evenings in the Christopher High School amphitheater. More information about Odyssey Theatre Company can be found at www.odysseytheatre.org. Odyssey Theatre Company is located at 1464 Blackwing Way, Gilroy. Contact Jim McCann at [email protected] or at (408) 710-9625.
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