Find out what’s happening in the South Valley with our community calendar

 

Mondays

Line Dancing
• Enjoy line dancing from 6 to 8 p.m., at the San Martin Lions Club, 12415 Murphy Ave., San Martin. All levels welcome. Beginner line dancing starts at the beginning of the hour. Details: Denise Vaccaro, [email protected], (650) 400-6944.

Grief Counseling
• The Visiting Nurses Association Hospice support group helps people deal with the emotions that come from losing a loved one. Meets 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the San Martin Presbyterian Church, 13200 Lincoln Ave., San Martin. Details: Mick Erickson, the hospice chaplain, at (831) 236-1015.

Second Mondays

Parkinson’s Support Group
• This monthly meeting supports persons and caregivers affected by Parkinson’s disease. The group meets on the second Monday of each month from 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. at Merrill Gardens in Gilroy. Details: please call (408) 691-5982.

First, third Mondays

Lions Club Meets
• Lions Club meets at 7 p.m. virtually and occasionally at 12415 Murphy Ave., San Martin. They support local and global activities. Details: [email protected].

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, 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.

Wednesdays

Wind Symphony Meets
• The Morgan Hill Wind Symphony meets from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., at Grace Hill Church, 16970 DeWitt Ave., Morgan Hill. Bring your instrument and join the group. Details: www.mhws.org.

First Wednesday

Flower Lovers Meet
• The Morgan Hill Flower Lovers is having an open invitation for potential members interested in perfecting their knowledge of gardening. They meet at 12:30 p.m. at the Community & 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 Wednesday

Embroiderers Guild of America
• The Gavilan Hills Chapter seeks new members. Meet at 10 a.m. through October, at the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Road. Proof of vaccination required. Masks worn indoors. The mission of the EGA is to inspire passion for the 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.

Gilroy Ladies Gavilan Niners
• Women golfing group seeks new members: Details (408) 832-6372.

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 youths 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 the Elks Lodge, 2765 Hecker Pass Highway. Cost is $28 and reservation is required. Details: [email protected]. Visit https://womenintouchII.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 providing tours. Learn about the city’s history and see some new additions. The Villa Mira Monte grounds are now open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, where visitors can enjoy the Centennial History Trail and the rose garden at leisure.

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.

Saturdays

Running Group, Club Run
• The South Valley Running Club is hosting a group run at 8 a.m. Various distances. All levels are 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 providing tours. Learn about the city’s history and see some new additions. The Villa Mira Monte grounds are now open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, where visitors can enjoy the Centennial History Trail and the rose garden at leisure.

Morning Bike Ride
• Weekly co-ed, no-drop ride averaging 25 miles. Meet at Bike Therapy, 17540 Depot St. at 7:30 a.m. in Morgan Hill Road bike and drop handlebars required.

Farmers’ Market
• The Morgan Hill Certified Farmers’ Market brings together farmers, food producers and consumers from Morgan Hill, Gilroy, and Hollister from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Third and Depot streets. Now year-round, a family-friendly Kid’s Craft event was added with fun educational projects to delight all ages. Parking is available at the CalTrain Depot, accessed via Butterfield Boulevard.

First, Second Saturdays

Gilroy Museum
• The Gilroy Museum has added hours and is now open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

March 12

Book Sale
• The Friends of Gilroy Library will hold its monthly sale from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Gilroy Library 350 W. 6th St.

April 2

Ryan Scripps on Stage
• Live acoustic performance by Ryan Scripps from 1 to 3 p.m., at Cottage Creek Vineyards, 12537 Watsonville Road.

May 28 & 29

Mushroom Mardi Gras
• Canceled the past two years, the Morgan Hill Mushroom Mardi Gras is back. The two-day explosion of fungal culture is held at the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Road, and along Depot St.