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. Beginners start at the beginning of the hour. Cost is $5. Details: 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.

Tuesdays

Bingo
• Play Bingo at the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural 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

San Martin Lions Club
• Lions Club meetings are at 7 p.m. virtually and in person at 12415 Murphy Ave. Details: [email protected] or call (669) 437-1767.

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. Bring your instrument. Details: www.mhws.org.

Armchair Theologians
• Armchair Theologians (Church Book Club) of Gilroy United Methodist Church is reading the book “Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln” by Doris Kearns Goodwin. They meet at 7 p.m. in the Fireside Room in the church building at 7600 Church St. All book lovers are welcome. Details: the church office email at [email protected].

Meditation Classes
• Discover the life-enhancing benefits of regular meditation from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., at 8347 Church St. Beginning and experienced meditators welcome. Free, donations accepted. Details: (408) 842-0208.

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

Grief Support Group
• This monthly Bible-based meeting supports parents who have lost a child. This group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Email [email protected] for location and details.

Thursdays (thru 4/13)

Beginning Bridge Lessons
• Learn to play bridge from 2:30 to 4:15 p.m. at the Gilroy Senior Center, 7341 Hanna St. Register in person at the senior center, call (408) 846-0414 or online at www.CityofGilroy/RecOnline.

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.

Third Thursday

Women in Touch ll
• Join the meetings from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. They include lunch and entertainment at the Elks Lodge, 2765 Hecker Pass Highway. Cost is $28 and reservation required. Details: [email protected]. Visit www.womenintouchll.org.

Saturdays

Running Group, Club Run
• The South Valley Running Club hosts a group run at 8 a.m. Various distances. All levels welcome. Membership is not required. Details: www.svrchome.org.

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. A family-friendly Kids Craft is included with fun educational projects to delight all ages. Parking is available at the Caltrain depot, accessed via Butterfield Boulevard.

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.

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). It is a nonprofit, nonpolitical women’s volunteer organization dedicated to promoting historic preservation, education and patriotism. Learn if there is a patriot ancestor in your family. Visit www.gilroy.californiadar.org. Details: [email protected].

Feb. 28

Learn About Climate Change
• The Climate Education and Action Committee interest group of AAUW is presenting a program titled “Climate Change is Real. Where do we go From Here?” from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Morgan Hill Library, 660 W. Main Ave. A discussion panel will feature Lesley Miles, architect; Kari Hall, NBC Bay Area meteorologist; and Maddy Kangas, Monarch Butterfly Conservation Planner.

March 4

Raincoats and Rubber Boots
• This annual event takes place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Henry W. Coe State Park. Bring the kids, rubber boots and raincoats (or shorts and a T-shirt depending on the weather), lunch, snacks, drinks, towels and dry clothes for the ride home. Also, bring a bike and helmet (a few loaners will be available) and ride the Mountain Biking Challenge Course for kids. There is a $6 parking fee. Bring exact amount. Volunteers are needed. Call Chere at (408) 683-2247.

Guglielmo Bottle Your Own
• Bottle your own red wine from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the winery, 1480 E. Main Ave. Bring your own empty 750 ml bottles (wash with hot water, no soap) and fill them up with their delicious red blend for $8.50 each (plus tax). If they provide the 750 ml bottle(s) and you fill with their red blend. $10.00 each (plus tax). Can’t make it on the 4th? Pre-order at (408) 779-2145 or come by the Tasting Room and place your order by noon Friday, March 3. They’ll bottle it for you and you can pick it up beginning Sunday, March 5 (pre-orders must be picked up by the end of March).

March 17-19

Auditions for Matilda
• Auditions will be held for roles for adults and youth ages 9 and older. Rehearsals begin April 30, performances will run June 23-July 15. Join their mailing list at svct.org/participate to receive audition and show notices. Volunteer positions are also available. Become a part of the fun and magic at South Valley Civic Theatre.

March 19

Benefit Concert
• The Gilroy Elks Lodge Scholarship Benefit Concert featuring the Pacific Brass Band takes place at 2 p.m., at the Lodge, 2765 Hecker Pass Highway. The event includes a hosted Champagne reception with appetizers, the concert and a silent auction and raffle. Tickets are $35 pert person, a sponsored table of 10 is $400. Tickets are available at the Lodge office, or call (408) 842-9397 from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. Details: (408) 842-9397. All proceeds go to the Gilroy Elks Scholarship Fund.

March 25

Pasta Feed Fundraiser
• Mangia! Enjoy an all-you-can-eat pasta dinner, live music with Cook ‘N Fenny Combo, a silent auction, drawings, and more from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Old City Hall Restaurant, 7400 Monterey St. Proceeds support Operation Freedom Paws. Operation Freedom Paws is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that empowers veterans, first responders, children and other individuals with disabilities through lifesaving service dog teams, at no cost to them. The cost for the dinner is $45 per person. Tickets available at https://2023ofppasta.givesmart.com.