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.
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.
Select dates until Dec. 31
Gilroy Gardens Holiday Tradition
• Enjoy a magical evening with family and friends at the theme park. See festive lights, visit Santa, ice skate under the stars, and watch “A Charlie Brown Christmas” as a stage show. Visit www.gilroygardens.org/holiday for tickets.
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 outside Mr. Coffee). 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].
Dec. 14
Special City Council Meeting
• This special city council meeting will see the certification of Nov. 8 election results and the swearing in of winning candidates Mayor Mark Turner and councilmembers Yvonne Martinez Beltran and Marilyn Librers. 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 the city clerk at [email protected].
Dec. 15
Holiday Sale
• Find unique items at the Closet Treasures Holiday Sale from 2 to 7 p.m. at the historic Villa Mira Monte Mansion, 17860 Monterey Road. Shop for new items, vintage designer clothes, holiday gifts, and enjoy drinks and refreshments at the beautiful property. Proceeds benefit the Morgan Hill Historical Society and homeless families and foster children in the Morgan Hill Unified School District. Details: (408) 594-1148 (between 4 and 6 p.m.) or email [email protected].
Puppet Show
• Enjoy a special holiday puppet show “The Holiday Little Red Riding Hood”brought to you by Puppet Art Theatre Company from 10:15 to 11 a.m. at the Morgan Hill Library, 660 West Main Ave.
Dec. 17
Puppet Show
• Enjoy a special holiday puppet show the Holiday Jack and the Beanstalk brought to you by Puppet Art Theatre Company from 10:15 to 11 a.m. at the Morgan Hill Library, 660 West Main Ave.
Nutcracker and the Little Match Girl
• California Dance International presents the Nutcracker and the Little Match Girl at 11 a.m. at the Morgan Hill Community Playhouse, 17090 Monterey Road. Tickets are available at etix.com.
Dec. 18
Noel, Christ is Born
• After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is bringing to Morgan Hill very talented choirs, musicians and soloists to perform and bring the spirit of Christmas to the community. The performance takes place at 7 p.m. at the church, 1790 E. Dunne Ave. Recommended for those ages 10 and older. Details: Carl at (408) 710-8673.
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