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. Feel free to join the group. Details: www.mhws.org.
First Wednesday
Flower Lovers Meet
• The Flower Lovers meet from 12:15 to 2 p.m. in the El Toro Room of 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 of the Embroiders Guild of America seeks new members. Meet at 10 a.m. at the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Road. Proof of vaccination required. Masks are 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 farmers, food producers and consumers from Morgan Hill, Gilroy, and Hollister and beyond together from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Third and Depot streets in downtown. The year-round, family-friendly event includes a Kids Craft with fun educational projects for the little ones.
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. 30
VFW Bingo
• Play Bingo at the Gilroy Veterans Memorial Hall, 74 W. Sixth St. There is more than $4,000 in prize money. Bingo packs start at $25 and all proceeds are reinvested into the Gilroy and Morgan Hill communities.
Dec. 31
Ring in the New Year
• Ring in 2023 with a night in a Winter Wonderland at MoHi Social, 17440 Monterey Road. The night begins at 9 p.m. and ends at 1 a.m., and features live mixing by DJ Ano, light appetizers, a Champagne toast. Must be at least 21 with ID to enter. Tickets are $45 and available at www.mohi.social/store/event/NYE/
New Year’s Eve Countdown
• Ring in the New Year at a special Noon Year’s Eve Party for children and families at the Morgan Hill Library, 660 W. Main Ave. There will be balloons, music and lots of fun. Craft time takes place from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. then a count down from 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. No registration necessary. Details: (408) 779-3196,
Select dates to Dec. 31
Gilroy Gardens Holiday Tradition
• Enjoy a magical evening 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.
Jan. 14
Book Sale
• The Friends of Gilroy Library will hold their monthly Book Sale from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the library, 350 W. Sixth St. Books are $5 per bag full for members and $8 per bag for non-members. Membership is $5 per year per person and $10 per year for a family. DVD’s and CD’s are included. The Isabel Jewell Bookstore hours are: 1 to 3 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Friday; 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday.; and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday.
Jan. 27 & 28
‘Mama Mia’ on Stage
• Set to the hit songs of the Swedish pop band ABBA, “Mamma Mia!” tells the story of Sophie Sheridan and her mother, Donna, in a hilarious, “take-a-chance” tale of love, laughter and friendship as portrayed on stage by Mount Madonna School’s high school cast. Shows are at 7 p.m. the 27th and 2 p.m. the 28th at the Hawks’ Nest Theater at Mount Madonna School. Tickets available at mms-mammamia.brownpapertickets.com. Adult tickets are $15; $10 for 18 and younger; all seats are reserved.
