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 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 meeting supports those 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. The group focuses on programs and services for the blind and visually impaired, and many other local programs. Details: (408) 723-1018.

Tuesdays

Bingo

  • 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. at 12415 Murphy Ave., San Martin. They support local and global activities. Details: [email protected].

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 Flower Lovers meet from 12:15 to 2 p.m. at the Morgan Hill Community Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Road. The September meeting features a plant exchange where everyone is invited to bring a plant or two from your garden to exchange for something new. Find out how you can be a part of gardening history from members as they celebrate their 97th year.

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. The mission of the EGA is to inspire passion for the needle arts through education and the celebration of its heritage.

First, second & fourth Wednesdays

Learn About Scouts

  • Troop 730 meets at 7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Center on W. Dunne Ave. Boys and girls interested in learning more about scouting are invited to drop in to meet the troop. Details www.troopwebhost.org/Troop730MorganHill.

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.

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 to the museum. 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. The year-round, family-friendly event includes a Kids Craft with fun educational projects.

Second Saturday

Downtown Walking Tours

  • Enjoy a free historic tour of downtown hosted by the Morgan Hill Historical Society from 10 a.m. to noon. Meet at the Morgan Hill Parking Garage (3rd Street off Monterey Road). No reservations required. Learn more: www.morganhillhistoricalsociety.org.

Daughters of the Amer. Revolution

  • Members from Hollister, Gilroy, San Juan Bautista and Morgan Hill meet at 10 a.m. (through May). The DAR is a nonprofit, nonpolitical women’s volunteer service organization dedicated to promoting historic preservation, education and patriotism. Contact them to learn if there is a patriot ancestor in your family. Visit them at www.gilroy.californiadar.org. Details: [email protected].

Oct. 1 to Oct. 30

Halloween at Gilroy Gardens

  • For Halloween, Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park is transformed into the wacky world of BOO Alley, where characters from “The Great Big BOO!” musical show come to life and interact with guests throughout the park. The park is open every Friday from 5 to 10 p.m., every Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 9 p.m., and Monday-Thursday (Oct. 24-28) from 5 to 10 p.m. Tickets and memberships can be purchased online at www.gilroygardens.org.

Oct. 6

Pop-up Trunk Sale

  • Make early purchases on exclusive holiday gifts from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Historic Villa Mira Monte, 17860 Monterey Road. Vendors include Sass-E clothing, Pampered Chef, Brown Suggaz Baked Goods, jewelers, local crafters and more.

Oct. 7

Inspire Speaker Series

  • Hear motivational speakers including four-time NFL Pro Bowl QB Jeff Garcia from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Gavilan College. Details at leadershipgilroy.org/inspire.

Oct. 8

Book Sale

  • At the MH Library Program Room from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., children’s books are .10; other books and media for all ages are $1 or less, with specially priced sets and collections also featured. At 2 p.m., fill your grocery bag for $4. Join the Friends in October for $10 memberships valid through December 2023 and get first dibs at the Members Early Preview from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Membership also includes half off any book each month in the Friends Bookstore, all at the Library, 660 W. Main Ave. Details: (408) 779-3196, friendsmhlibrary.org.

Oct. 9

Plein Art Paint Out

  • Colibri Gallery presents Plein Air Paint Out in downtown Morgan Hill. Have fun watching the artists as they live-paint the landscape around town. Events begin at 10 a.m. at Clos La Chance Winery where artists start painting the vineyards. Then, it continues into the afternoon around downtown. At 3 p.m. at Colibri Gallery join the “wet paint” art sale and awards ceremony. Enjoy live music, catered refreshments, and paintings of Morgan Hill. Details: Visit www.colibrigallery.com/event-info/morgan-hill-plein-air.

Oct. 30

Oktoberfest at Guglielmo

  • Featuring the finest in beer and food, an Oktoberfest Festival is being held under the big tent at the Guglielmo Winery from 5 to 9 p.m. Sponsored by the Morgan Hill council of the Knights of Columbus, it features the internationally acclaimed band the “Internationals” with nearly three hours of music, dancing and exhibitions associated with the Oktoberfest. A meal of bratwurst, German potato salad and red cabbage is followed by apple strudel dessert. The festival’s primary focus is to raise funds for educational scholarships for students in Morgan Hill and Gilroy schools. Tickets can be obtained in advanced online at https:morgan-hill-council-8265.square.site or from Carl Reinhardt at (408) 690-4075.

Through Nov. 6

Pumpkin Patch

  • Spina Farms offers a year-round farm-stand store and transforms into a pumpkin patch that is open seven days a week (weather permitting) and their hours fluctuate throughout the season. They are located at 225 Laguna Ave., Morgan Hill. Admission free, and attraction tickets can be purchased on-site. Activities are about $5 – $10 each. Parking is free weekdays and $10 cash Friday, Saturday and Sunday.