Published in the July 22 – Aug. 4, 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 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 www.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 costing $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 4 hours: doors open at 1:15 p.m., warm-ups at 2:45, regulars begin at 3:15.
July 22 – Aug. 7
School supply drop off
• Marisa Otto, an Edward Jones financial advisor in Morgan Hill, is supporting the Morgan Hill Unified School District by using her office as a drop-off location for the school supplies drive. Local residents and businesses may help those less fortunate in the community by bringing in items to the Edward Jones branch office during regular business hours from July 13 to Aug. 7. The items needed for the school supply drive include: backpacks, pens, pencils, binders, spiral notebooks, lined notebook paper, rulers, crayons, glue sticks. The branch address to drop off your donation is 275 Tennant Ave, Suite 206A.
July 23, Aug. 25, 26 & 27
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. Thurs., July 23, Mama Mia’s, Restaurant, 274 E. Dunne Ave. Morgan Hill; 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tues., Aug. 24 at Mama Mia’s, Restaurant, 274 E. Dunne Ave. Morgan Hill; 10 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 2:30 p.m. Wed., Aug. 26, office of James Ward, 7888 Wren Ave., Suite D-140; and 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, San Juan Oaks Golf Club, 3825 Union Road. For more information, call (408) 847-4800.
Aug. 1
Drought workshop
• Johnson Garden Center is hosting a free drought workshop from 9 to 11 a.m. at the center, 520 Tennant Ave. It is presented by Ashley Carter (water conservation specialist) from the Santa Clara County Water District. The focus is to educate the public about Santa Clara County’s Landscape Rebate Program. For more information, call (408) 779-7171.
Children’s clothes giveaway
• The St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Catherine Church is holding a “Children’s Clothes Closet” free giveaway for children from Morgan Hill, Gilroy, San Martin and Coyote. New and gently-used donated clothes and shoes will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Each child will pick several outfits. The Clothing Closet is located at 13570 Depot Street, San Martin. Donations (children’s clothing and cash/gift cards) are being accepted during business hours at St. Catherine’s parish office in Morgan Hill until July 20.
Aug. 7, 8, 14 and 15
‘Shakespeare Under the Stars’
• See the Bard’s comedy “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” This classic tale will be presented at 8 p.m. in the Christopher High School amphitheater. Odyssey Theatre Company is located at 1464 Blackwing Way, Gilroy. Contact Jim McCann at [email protected], at (408) 710-9625 or visit www.odysseytheatre.org.
Aug. 8
Coffee with the Mayor
• The next Coffee with the Mayor will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at BookSmart, 80 E. Second St. Mayor Tate’s guest will be Councilmember Marilyn Librers. Enjoy a cup of coffee (on the mayor, of course) and enjoy dialog in a relaxed, informal setting. They will answer questions and entertain any suggestions or (constructive) criticism you would like to offer. Many attendees just come to hear what others think are the issues of the day and the ensuing dialog and that is certainly fine also.
Aug. 11 and 17
Growing cool season vegetables
• Now is the time to plan a fall/winter garden. Find out how many different vegetables can grow this time of year while using less water at this class from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Gilroy Library, 350 W. 6th St. The second class takes place from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Morgan Hill Library, 660 W. Main Ave. Learn about the cultural requirements needed to grow these crops successfully. Controlling winter pests will also be covered. Presented by Master Gardener Joan Cloutier.
Aug. 22
Summer pruning of fruit trees
• Learn the basics of pruning your fruit trees in summer and why summer pruning is so important from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at St. Louise Hospital Teaching and Demo Garden, 9400 No Name Uno. They will demonstrate how to “summer prune” and encourage participation. Presented by South County Master Gardeners.
Karen Kondazian
Aug. 15
Meet the author
• Meet Karen Kondazian, the author of “The Whip,” at the Morgan Hill Library, 660 W. Main Ave. at 2 p.m. “The Whip” is inspired by the true story of Charley Parkhurst, a famous stagecoach driver for Wells Fargo during the California Gold Rush days. It wasn’t until after Charley’s death in 1879 that it was discovered that Charley was actually a woman. She is buried in Watsonville pioneer cemetery. Kondazian is an award-winning stage, film and TV actress. “The Whip” is available at BookSmart and at the event. For more information, call (408) 782-9029.
Sept. 7
Labor Day Bingo Marathon
• Two sessions of bingo hosted by the Live Oak Emerald Regime at Britton Auditorium, 80 W Central Ave, Morgan Hill. Doors open at 8:30am. First session at 10am, 2nd session at 1:30. Catered lunch by Fuddruckers served to all players at 1pm. Drawings, door prizes and lots of flash so come join the fun! Can play one session or both! For more information visitwww.emeraldregime.org/bingo.
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