Discover what fun waits for you in the South Valley
Second, fourth Mondays
Lions Club Morgan Hill
• The Lions Club meets at Mama Mia’s, 275 E. Dunne Ave., at 7 p.m. They focus on programs and services for the blind and visually impaired, and many other local programs. Details: (408) 723-1018.
Tuesday and Thursday
Historical Museum Open
• The Gilroy Historical Museum, located at 195 Fifth St., is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the first Saturday of the month.
Wednesdays
Wind Symphony Meets
• The Morgan Hill Wind Symphony meets from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., in the Fellowship Hall of the Grace Hill Church, 16970 DeWitt Ave., Morgan Hill. Bring your instrument and join the group. Details: www.mhws.org.
Symphony Searching for Musicians
• The South Valley Symphony rehearses from 7:30 to 10 p.m. in the band room at Solorsano Middle School in Gilroy. They are rebuilding in these sections: viola, cello, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, French horn, and percussion-timpani. Interested musicians, contact [email protected] or come to a rehearsal.
First Wednesday
Flower Lovers Meet
• If you love gardening and have a desire to learn more, meet us from 12:30 to 2 p.m. They meet monthly in the El Toro room at the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Road.
Second Wednesday
South Valley Wood Workers
• Meet at 7 p.m. at 9598 Ruth Lane, Morgan Hill. Details: (408) 463-9030.
Fourth Wednesdays
Embroiderers Guild of America
• The Gavilan Hills Chapter seeks new members. Meet at 10:30 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ, Latter-day Saints, 1790 E. Dunne Ave., Morgan Hill from January through October. Proof of vaccination required. Masks indoors. The mission of the EGA is to inspire passion for needle arts through education and the celebration of its heritage.
Thursdays
Duplicate Bridge
• Games are held 10 a.m. Thursdays at the Gilroy Senior Center, 7371 Hanna St. Details: (408) 921-8512 or email [email protected]. Also, Stone’s online duplicate game held Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 1:25 p.m. on BBO (Bridge Base Online).
Second Thursdays
Pacheco Pass 4-H Club
• The Pacheco Pass 4-H Club meets at 7 p.m., at the San Martin Lions Club, 12415 Murphy Ave. It serves youth 5 to 19. They also need adult volunteers. Details: [email protected] or (408) 472-6952 or visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/PachecoPass4H
Third Thursday
Women in Touch II
• Renew friendships and make new friends. Join the Women in Touch meetings from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Meetings include lunch and lively entertainment at Elks Lodge, 2765 Hecker Pass Highway. Cost is $28 and reservation is required. Details: [email protected].
Second Friday
Horsemen Meet
• The San Martin Horsemen’s Association meets at 7 p.m. at the San Martin Lion’s Club, 12415 Murphy Ave. Details: www.smhorse.org.
Gilroy Ladies Gavilan Niners
• Women golfing group seeks new members: Details (408) 832-6372 or (408) 981-8551.
Saturdays
Running Group, Club Run
• The South Valley Running Club is hosting a group run at 8 a.m. Various distances. All levels welcome. Membership is not required. Details: www.svrchome.org.
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 to welcome visitors and provide tours. Learn about the city’s history and see new additions. The Villa Mira Monte grounds are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., where visitors can enjoy the Centennial History Trail and rose garden at leisure.
Nov. 4
Jazz@Gavilan
• The Jazz@Gavilan Concert begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Gavilan College Theater, 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd. It will feature Gavilan faculty member, pianist Dahveed Behroozi’s ensemble and Los Angeles-based pianist Vardan Ovsepian’s ensemble. The theater will be at 50 percent capacity, so get tickets early. Tickets are $20 and available at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/5276823, BookSmart, Gavilan Bookstore or at the door. Students are free with ID. Attendees must show proof of vaccination, a photo ID and wear a mask. Health guidelines subject to change. Details: email [email protected].
Dec. 4
Holiday Lights Parade is back
• Get ready to celebrate with friends and the community at 5:30 p.m. with floats, bands, dancers and Santa and his Magic Ship greeting everyone along the route. After the parade, follow Santa’s Magic Ship to the front of the Community and Cultural Center for the annual lighting of the Christmas Tree with Mayor Rich Constantine and Santa. After the lighting, Santa and his elves from Scout Troops 799 and 2799 will visit with children and enjoy the evening. Details or to participate, visit morganhillkiwanis.org, or email MHKiwanis.
