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], or call (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 7 p.m. at Denny’s, 875 Cochrane Road in Morgan Hill. 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.
Kiwanis Club
• The Morgan Hill Kiwanis Club meets at 7 p.m. at Mama Mia’s Restaurant, 275 E. Dunne Ave. Details: Margaret Graham at [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 Community Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Road. Bring a pumpkin and succulents to create a centerpiece for your Thanksgiving table. Glue guns and glue will be provided. Use the 5th Street entrance to the parking lot.
Second Wednesday
South Valley Wood Workers
• Meet at 7 p.m. at 9598 Ruth Lane, Morgan Hill. Details: (408) 463-9030.
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.
Second Thursday
Grief Support Group
• This Bible-based meeting supports parents who have lost a child of any age and meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Email [email protected] for location and details.
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 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.
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].
Nov. 3
Jazz @ Gavilan
• Jazz @ Gavilan takes place at 7:30 p.m. at the college theater, 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd. General admission is $20, students are free. Tickets available online at
bpt.me/5591438, BookSmart in Morgan Hill, the Gavilan college bookstore and at the door.
Nov. 16
Tangle Club Meets
• Morgan Hill Tangle Club meets from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Morgan Hill Community & Cultural Center. Meetings are free and open to the public. RSVP see details at www.linedotcalm.com. Meet with a certified zentangle teacher and bring your Micron 01 pen, pencil and sketchbook.
Nov. 17
Christmas in November
• Christmas in November sponsored by Zuzu’s Petals takes place from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., at Mama Mia’s Restaurant, 275 E. Dunne Ave. The 16th annual event will include a silent auction, appetizers, and a no-host bar. There is no fee, but a donation of an unwrapped gift for a child between the ages of 6 months to 13 years of age is requested. Adults only. The mission of Zuzu’s Petals is to help less privileged but well deserving children and their families during the holidays and throughout the year. All gifts and proceeds benefit the less fortunate and deserving children in south Santa Clara County, particularly during the holiday season. Details: Mike at (408) 930-6064.
Nov. 19
Holiday Boutique
• The Holly Jolly Holiday Boutique takes place from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the San Martin Lions Club, 12415 Murphy Ave. Space available for rent at $75 per space (includes one table and two chairs). Contact Beth at [email protected] for an application.
