Find out what’s happening 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.
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.
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
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).
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 5 p.m., where visitors can enjoy the Centennial History Trail and rose garden at leisure.
Morning bike ride
• Weekly co-ed, no-drop ride averaging about 25 miles. Meet at Bike Therapy, 17540 Depot St. at 7:30 a.m. Road bike and drop handlebars required. Rain cancels.
Women’s ride
• Get out with a supportive group of ladies for a 20-25-mile casual ride. New riders welcome. Meet at Bike Therapy, 17540 Depot St. at 9:30 a.m. Road bike and drop handlebars required. Rain cancels. An RSVP at www.facebook.com/ridemorganhill is appreciated.
Dec. 19
Holiday Boutique
• Enjoy a relaxing day of shopping and fun from 2 to 5 p.m. Local vendors will be offering unique goods and services for holiday gifts and stocking suffers. The boutique will be held in the parking lot of Top Knot Salon at 125 W. Main Ave. Details: email@fillerupshop or call (408) 675-9283.
Through Dec. 25
‘The Night Before Christmas’ online
• Watch South Valley Civic Theatre’s “The Night Before Christmas” for free online. In addition, as part of the event this year, SVCT will be giving away two children’s bikes to any (residents of Santa Clara County) who register to enter a drawing. A link to both the reading and entry for the drawing is at www.SVCT.org/2021christmas.
