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.
Second Mondays
Parkinson’s Support Group
• Group supports those affected by Parkinson’s disease, including family members and caretakers. Meets from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Merrill Gardens, Gilroy. Details: please call (408) 691-5982.
Second, fourth Mondays
Lions Club Morgan Hill
• The club meets at Mama Mia’s, 275 E. Dunne Ave., at 7 p.m. They focus on programs and services for the blind and visually impaired, and many other programs. Details: (408) 723-1018.
Monday – Saturday
Play Pickleball
• Drop-in play on outdoor courts at Morgan Hill Community Park, starting at 9 a.m. All levels welcome. Come by yourself or with friends. Never played? Contact Morgan Hill CRC to sign up for lessons. Questions? Email [email protected].
Tuesdays
Bingo
• Play 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].
Meditation, Yoga Sutra Study
• Join others for a time of meditation and inspiration from the Yoga Sutras, a foundational yoga and meditation text, from 1 to 2 p.m., at 8347 Church St. New and experienced students are welcome. Required reading: “The Science of Self-Realization. The session is free, though donations are accepted. Details: (408) 842-0208.
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.
Tuesdays and Thursdays
work2future Orientations
• Attend a work2future orientation at 2:30 p.m. at the facility, 379 Tomkins Court. work2future helps Santa Clara County residents get the skills and coaching they need to find a new job, get a promotion, or start a new career. Details: (408) 758-3477 OR work2future.org.
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.
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.
Zentangle Club
• Artists meet through May 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center. Meetings are free and open to the public. Meet with certified Zentangle teacher Nancy Domnauer and bring your Micron 01 pen, pencil and sketchbook. Details: www.linedotcalm.com.
First Wednesday
MH Flower Lovers Meet
• They meet from 12:15 to 2 p.m. at the Community and Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Road. Master Gardener Carol Peck will present a program titled “Developing Your California Native Plant Garden.”
Morgan Hill Photography Club
• Monthly meetings are held at 7 p.m. in the Morgan Hill CRC multipurpose room. Meet local photographers, share your photos, and improve your photography skills. Guests are always welcome. Visit the MHPC at www.morganhillphotographyclub.org.
First, second, fourth Wednesday
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.
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 indoors. The mission of the EGA is to inspire passion for the needle arts through education and the celebration of its heritage.
Thursdays
Grief Support Group
• This monthly Bible-based meeting supports parents who have lost a child. Group 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 youth 5 to 19. They also need adult volunteers. Details: [email protected], (408) 472-6952 or 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 run at 8 a.m. All levels welcome. Membership 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
Historic Downtown Walking Tours
• Free docent-led tours hosted by the Morgan Hill Historical Society from 10 a.m. to noon. Meet in front of Coffee Guys, 50 E. Third St. No reservations required. Donations are welcome. Learn more at www.morganhillhistoricalsociety.com.
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].
May 20
Parking Lot Sale
• Visit the Woodland Estates Parking Lot Sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., at 850 W. Middle Ave. Lots of unique items will be on sale.
Car Show
• The inaugural Sobrato FFA Car Show takes place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the high school parking lot. Contests include People’s Choice, Best of Each Decade and Best Truck. Registration is $30 and includes free raffle, coffee and donuts and available at BIT.LY/3LOYXL3 by May 12. Spectators are free. Proceeds benefit FFA student activities, classes, welding, mechanics, and leadership travel.
Now Through June 18
Photo Club Exhibit
• The Morgan Hill Photography Club presents a virtual exhibition entitled “Unusual Perspective.” It consists of 24 images by eight artists who use lines, angles, and optical illusion to create interesting and unusual compositions. The exhibition can be viewed at: www.morganhillphotographyclub.org/?page_id=5170. For more information visit: www.morganhillphotographyclub.org.
May 23
A Quiet Crisis
• Gain insight into the crisis of missing and murdered indigenous women during a presentation and panel discussion that will include Sharon Torres, Native American Team Lead for Family Outreach and Engagement Program at the Santa Clara County Behavioral Health Services Department, and Sonya Tetnowski, CEO, Indian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley and a Makah Tribal member. The discussion will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Morgan Hill Library, 660 W. Main Ave.
May 24
San Martin Horsemen
• The San Martin Horsemen’s Association meets from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Longhouse Restaurant in Gilroy. Arrive at 6 p.m. to order dinner on your own before the meeting begins.
Valley Water Meeting
• Valley Water is two years into a seismic retrofit of Anderson Dam and has made progress on building the outlet tunnel. They are holding a meeting from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center to learn more about the work and next steps. Meeting is also available via Zoom at valleywater.zoom.us/j/84388466354 or at www.facebook.com/SCVWD. A question-and-answer session will take place. Submit questions ahead of time to the project’s neighborhood liaison Tony Mercado at [email protected].
May 27
Guitarist at the Library
• Steven Lin, recording artist and teacher at SJSU and West Valley, will perform a mixed program, including pieces by Bach, Chinese folk music, and new anime transcriptions from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Morgan Hill Steve Tate Library, 660 W. Main Ave. Visit friendsmhlibrary.org.
May 29
Celebrate Memorial Day
• Honor veterans beginning at 9 a.m. in downtown. The flag of the day will be from Dennis Perino; children, led by Karen Crane, will sing patriotic songs; a prayer will be led by West Hills Community Church Pastor Mike Burchfield followed by be the reading of the honor roll by Armando Garcia. Mayor Mark Turner and Larry Carr with Wreaths Across America will lay wreaths and the morning will conclude with Steve Johnson playing Taps.
June 2
Gym Naming Ceremony
• MHUSD will officially be naming the Britton School gym after Coach Jim Green who has had an impact on the lives of generations of students here. The ceremony to honor the name change will happen at 5 p.m. in the gym. Visit www.evite.com/event/0017VP25WIETL4NC4EPNWOXNMK25DA?utm_campaign=send_sharable_link&utm_source=evitelink&utm_medium=sharable_invite.
June 3
Book Sale
• The Friends of the Morgan Hill Library will have their quarterly book sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the library. All books are $1 or less; children’s and teen books 10 cents each. Bag sale starts at 2 p.m.; $4 a bag or $5 with a library bag. Members only preview sale is from 9 to 10 a.m. Memberships may be purchased at the door.
