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. Cost is $5. 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. Details: Mick Erickson, the hospice chaplain, at (831) 236-1015.

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.

Tuesdays

Bingo

  • Play Bingo at the Community Center, 17000 Monterey Road. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Games start 6:30 p.m.

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.

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.

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 www.womenintouchII.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.

April 22, 23

Wild Dust on Stage

  • “Wild Dust” is a comedic wild west play where the women are diverse and the men are … gone?! That’s right. A dust storm is about to hit this 1880s town and the men have gone to safety, leaving the women to fend for themselves. The women must get together and learn to get along as the only safety in town threatens to fall around them. The show plays from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Live Oak High School Theatre. Tickets can be purchased the night of the performance before the show at the theater. Details: [email protected].

April 23

Gilroy Gardening Group

  • The Gilroy Gardening Group, a group of local garden enthusiasts on Nextdoor, is having a plant sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Miller Red Barn at Christmas Hill Park in Gilroy. There will be affordable vegetables, flowers, succulents and Californian native plants – which use less water – of particular importance in this time of drought. UC Master Gardeners Program will be there to answer questions, advise on drought hardy plants and give additional tips to the community. Proceeds of the event will benefit the Red Barn Association and San Martin Gwinn School gardening program for kids.

Art a La Carte

  • After a gap of two years, everyone’s favorite free arts-and-crafts events for children 2 to 10 is being held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center. This year’s theme is “Be the Change You Want to See in the World.” Local businesses and organizations will host booths with theme-related hands-on arts and crafts projects and provide materials and supplies. Additionally, a Cal Fire truck and police educational car, Splash the Dolphin, an hour-long cultural program by local talent, and many more fun features will enhance the family outing.

April 25-27

Kickin Chicken Feast

  • The Morgan Hill Kiwanis Club’s annual Kickin Chicken fundraiser is here. Dinners are $60 and feed four people with choices of Chicken Marsala with penne pasta or Tortellini Pomodoro. Buy a dinner for yourself or donate to a local family in need. Dinners are available for pickup between 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. at Mama Mia’s. Donated dinners will be distributed through the Edward Boss Prado Foundation and Community Christian Church. All proceeds go to support local youth programs and scholarships for Morgan Hill students. To participate visit www.MorganHillKiwanis.org and purchase a dinner. Select your dinner and a date and time to pick up.

April 30

Meet the Author

  • Meet Chrissy Hunger, author of “War of Seasons,” from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at BookSmart, 421 Vineyard Town Center.

Wine Stroll

  • Get your tickets now for the MHDA Wine Stroll from 1 to 5 p.m. in downtown. Enjoy wines from more than 20 local wineries while experiencing downtown shops and restaurants. Take in live music and don’t miss the festivities for Air for Paws. They will have a pet parade and information about this fantastic local charity.

April 30 – May 1

Pre-Mother’s Day Extravaganza

  • Find arts and crafts available to purchase from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the San Martin Lions Club, 12415 Murphy Ave. Table rental is $50 for one day or $75 for two days. Food will be available to purchase. Details [email protected].

May 21

Mariachi Competition, Picnic

  • Morgan Hill Historical is hosting the third Youth Mariachi Competition & Family Picnic from 1 to 5 p.m. at 17860 Monterey Road. No fee, fun children’s activities, bring a lunch or purchase from a food truck on site.

May 28

Live Oak’s Class Reunion

  • Live Oak High School’s classes from the ‘60s and ‘70s are welcome to this class reunion that takes place from 4 to 9 p.m. at Guglielmo Winery, 1480 E. Main St. The cost is $65 per person. Dinner will be served by Fire4Hire from about 5 to 6 p.m. Music by John Mallare’s band and alumni. Photo Prop Table – bring your camera or phone. Please send payment to Vickie Baroff using one of these options:

* Venmo: @vbaroff (Vickie’s photo will show up)

* PayPal: [email protected] (use friends and family)

* Checks: Vickie Baroff, 5124 Cornetto Bluffs, Round Rock, TX 78665

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.

June 3

Charity Golf Tournament

  • Operation Freedom Paws annual Charity Golf Tournament and Awards Luncheon takes place beginning at 7 a.m. at Coyote Creek Golf Club. Start the day on the greens with a light breakfast on the go. There will be drink stations with complimentary water, soda and beer along the course. After the tournament is over, enjoy a buffet lunch on the Garden Terrace overlooking the 18th hole, where they will announce and award the overall 1st, 2nd & 3rd place teams and contest winners with some great prizes. All proceeds go directly to work for the nonprofit’s mission. Tickets https://e.givesmart.com/events/qon/