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 are welcome. Beginner line dancing starts at the beginning of the hour. The cost is $5. Details: Contact Denise Vaccaro, [email protected], (650) 400-6944.
Grief Counseling
• The Visiting Nurses Association Hospice support group helps people deal with 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: (831) 236-1015.
Second Mondays
Parkinson’s Support Group
• This monthly meeting supports persons and caregivers affected by Parkinson’s disease. The group meets from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Merrill Gardens in Gilroy. Details: please call (408) 691-5982.
Second, fourth Mondays
Lions Club Morgan Hill
• The Lions Club meets at Mama Mia’s, 275 E. Dunne Ave. in Morgan Hill, 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 at 6:30 p.m.
First, third Tuesdays
SM Lions Club Meets
• The San Martin 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].
Tuesday and Thursday
Historical Museum Open
• The Gilroy Historical Museum, 195 Fifth St., is open from 10 a.m. to 4 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. 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.
Gilroy Ladies Gavilan Niners
• Women golfing group seeks new members: Details (408) 832-6372.
Fourth Wednesday
Embroiderers Guild of America
• The Gavilan Hills Chapter seeks new members. Meet at 10 a.m. 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.
Second Thursday
Grief Support Group
• This monthly Bible-based meeting supports parents who have lost a child of any age. This group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Email [email protected] for location and more information.
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 ll
• 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.womenintouchll.org.
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 giving 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 in downtown. Now year-round, a family-friendly Kids 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.
July 1
FNMS is Here
• The next weekly Friday Night Music Series concert takes place from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Downtown Amphitheater. This week features local and crowd favorite Shane Dwight.
July 3
Patriotic Sing
• The annual Patriot Sing with young singers led by Karen Crane takes place from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Downtown Amphitheater. Guests of honor will include soldiers who have recently returned from deployment and the South Bay Blue Star Moms and members of our Armed Forces as they honor those who serve.
Family Music Fest
• Come out and join the Family Music Fest on Monterey Road between Dunne and Main Avenue. Food and beverages will be available for purchase at vendors as well as from local merchants. It begins at 7 p.m. with the Honor Color Guard — VFW 6309 followed by the National Anthem sung by Alison Turner. The Recurrents will take the stage shortly after 8 p.m.
July 4
Freedom Run
• The July 4th Freedom Run takes place from 7 to 9 a.m. in downtown Morgan Hill. To sign up, visit www.morganhillfreedomfest.com/freedom-run.
Car Cruise
• The Car Cruise will follow the Freedom Run from 9 to 10 a.m., motoring up Main Avenue, across Peak Avenue, down Dunne Avenue and finish on Monterey Road.
Parade
• The annual Fourth of July Parade takes place from 10 a.m. to noon along the same course. It includes equestrians, marching bands, floats, special surprises and more.
Fireworks on the Green
• Fireworks are launched from the Outdoor Sports Center at 16500 Condit Road. Gates open at 3 p.m. This year the headline act is The Arena Band. Also, by popular demand, The Usual Suspects, our Patriotic Singers school group and The Jukebox Boyz will open. The fireworks display begins at about 9:30 p.m. There will also be a traditional pie eating contest. Sign-up on-site if you are interested at www.morganhillfreedomfest.com. The festival is free. Parking is $10 online (or $15 at the door) to help pay for the fireworks. Plenty of food trucks and drinks (beer, wine, hard cider and non-alcoholic drinks) will be available on-site but please, no outside alcohol is allowed on-site.
July 9
Book Sale
• The Friends of Gilroy Library will hold its monthly book sale from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the library, 350 W. Sixth St. The Isabel Jewell Bookstore is open Monday through Friday from 1 to 3 p.m. There are many boxes of DVD’s, and lots of children’s books.
July 13
Garlic Festival Concert
• A concert sponsored in part by KRTY featuring award-winning Nashville songwriters Wendell Mobley and Lee Thomas Miller takes place at Clos LaChance Winery. Tickets are $60 and seating is first-come, first-serve. Details: www.gilroygarlicfestivalassociation.com.
Aug. 20
Garden Railroad Tour
• The Bay Area Garden Railway Society and South County Railroaders invite the public to the annual Garden Tour to benefit St. Joseph’s Center. Visit five stunning model railways running through some of the most spectacular backyard gardens from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please help those in need by bringing a non-perishable food item to donate to any of the layouts. Cash or check to St. Joseph’s Center are also greatly appreciated. Pick up a guidebook at Garden Accents in Gilroy or BookSmart in Morgan Hill. Details: [email protected].
