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].
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 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.
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 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.
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.
Sidewalk Saturdays
• The last two Sidewalk Saturdays take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 19 and 26 at E. Third St., in downtown Morgan Hill. Support local businesses and shop at the outdoor retail market featuring handmade, crafted, natural products and more.
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].
Through Nov. 30
Veterans Exhibit
• Gilroy Center for the Arts will host an exhibit featuring memorabilia, mementos and photos provided by the Gilroy Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #6309 and veterans in the community. Exhibit is open from 1 to 4 p.m. Fridays and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. Details: www.gilroycenterforthearts.com.
Through Dec. 11
Virtual Photographic Exhibit
• The Morgan Hill Photography Club is presenting a virtual photographic themed “Panorama.” It consists of 26 images provided by 11 artists. Each image is a wide-angle unbroken view of the subject area being studied by the artist, and the perspective chosen by the artist may be either horizontal or vertical. The exhibit can be viewed online at www.morganhillphotographyclub.org/?page_id=4313. Details: Morgan Hill Photography Club at www/morganhillphotographyclub.org.
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.
Networking Mixer
• Dust off your ugly sweater and get ready for the holidays at the Chamber of Commerce’s November mixer from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Guild Mortgage, 155 E. Main Ave. Refreshments will be served. Feel free to bring business cards and a raffle item to promote your business.
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.
Dec. 1
Good Morning Morgan Hill
• The Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce monthly breakfast where members gather to network, find out information about Morgan Hill and learn about new members, takes place from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at the Community and Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Road. The cost is $20 for members, $25 for members who register 24 hours or less in advance and $25 for non-members. Bring business cards and feel free to bring a raffle prize. Details and to register: www.morganhillchamber.org.
Dec. 2 & 3
Holiday Music Concert
• The South Bay Singers present a concert of holiday music featuring a 40-voice choir in celebration of Christmas. The Friday night event takes place at 7:30 p.m. at Grace Hill Church, 16970 DeWitt Ave. The Saturday event takes place at 3 p.m., at the Advent Lutheran Church, 16870 Murphy Ave. Tickets are $20 online or at the door. Children 10 and younger are free. Visit www.southbaysingers.com.
Dec. 3
Bilingual Story Time
• Join others on the lawn of the Morgan Hill Library, 660 W. Main Ave., from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. for family fun with your little one! Stories, music, movement, and more. Bring a blanket to sit on and sun protection. For those two and older, masks recommended. Inclement weather cancels.
Help Local Parks & Trails
• Help keep Morgan Hill’s parks and public spaces looking fresh from 9 to about 11 a.m. This week, volunteers will clean the area near Butterfield Boulevard and Tennant Avenue. Meet at Caputo Drive and Tennant Avenue with parking along Caputo Dr. Details: [email protected].
Dec. 14
Special City Council Meeting
• This meeting will see the certification of election results and the swearing in of candidates. It takes place at 7 p.m. at the City Council Chambers, 17555 Peak Ave. It will be held both in-person and virtually. Meetings will continue to be live-streamed on Facebook, Channel 17, and the city’s website. Send comments in writing to City Clerk: [email protected].
