Find out what’s happening in the South Valley with our community calendar
Monday
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 that come from losing a loved one. They meet from 4:30 to 6 p.m., at the San Martin Presbyterian Church, 13200 Lincoln Ave. Details: (831) 236-1015.
Al-Anon Meeting
• Meets from 7 to 8 p.m. at Advent Lutheran Church, 16870 Murphy Ave. This meeting is a hybrid – in person. Drive to the back of the church to the far northeast corner, or via Zoom: meeting ID is 990 720 146; passcode: 999.
Newcomer Meeting
• For anyone who is new to Al-Anon, meet from 6:30 to 6:50 p.m. then the main meeting begins at 7 p.m., at Advent Lutheran Church, 16870 Murphy Ave., Morgan Hill. Al-Anon members are people who are worried about someone with a drinking problem. Details: www.al-anon.org
Learn About Scouts
• Scout Troops 799 and 2799 invite interested boys and girls ages 10 1/2 to 17 to join them to learn important scout skills, leadership, good citizenship, and to have some fun. Meetings are held at 7:15 p.m., in the Fellowship Hall of Grace Hill Church, 16970 Dewitt Ave.
Second Monday
Parkinson’s Support Group
• Supports those affected by Parkinson’s disease, including family members and caretakers. Group meets from 1:30 to 3 p.m., at Merrill Gardens in Gilroy. Details: Call (408) 691-5982.
Dementia Support Group for Caregivers
• Group meets from 11 to 12:30 p.m. at the Senior Center, 171 W. Edmundson Ave., and is free, with no reservations required and for non-professional caregivers. It is a safe space to speak about the challenges faced and everything is kept confidential. Do not bring the person you are caring for to the meeting.
Tuesday
Bingo
• Have fun playing Bingo. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., games begin at 6:30 p.m., at the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Road.
Meditation, Yoga Sutra Study
• Join others for meditation and inspiration from 1 to 2 p.m., 8347 Church St., Gilroy. New and experienced students are welcome. Required reading: “The Science of Self-Realization. Session is free, though donations accepted. Details: (408) 842-0208.
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].
Line Dance Lessons
• Learn to line dance with JMJ Line Dance from 5:45 to 8 p.m., at Tracy’s Ranch, San Martin. The cost is $5. All levels welcome. Beginner dances the first hour. Details: Janet at (408) 313-4028.
First, Third Tuesday
San Martin Lions Club
• Meetings are at 7 p.m. virtually and occasionally on-site at 12415 Murphy Ave. The group supports local and global activities. Details: [email protected].
Tuesday and Thursday
Gilroy Historical Museum Open
• The Museum, 195 Fifth St., open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tuesdays & Saturday
Wings of History
• The Wings of History Museum is open Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. View a collection of exhibits which span history. In addition, there are a military exhibits including original items from WW1 and WW2. The museum is located at 1277 Murphy Ave., San Martin.
Wednesday
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.
work2future Orientations
• Attend orientations at 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., at 379 Tomkins Court, Gilroy. work2future helps Santa Clara County residents acquire skills and coaching needed to find a job, get a promotion, or start a career. Details: (408) 758-3477 or work2future.org.
Line Dance Lessons
• Learn to line dance with JMJ instructor, Janet, and DJ Music by Alyssa from 6 to 9 p.m. at Old City Hall Restaurant, 7400 Monterey St., Gilroy. No cover charge, instruction is free and all levels are welcome. Beginner dances take place from 6 to 7 p.m. Details: Call or text (408) 313-4028 (Janet) or (408) 201-2506 (Alyssa).
First Wednesday
Flower Lovers Meet
• The Flower Lovers Club meet from 12:15 to 2 p.m., at the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Road.
Second Wednesday
South Valley Wood Workers
• Club meets at 7 p.m., 9598 Ruth Lane, Morgan Hill. Details: (408) 463-9030.
First, Second, Fourth Wednesday
Learn About Scouts
• Troop 730 meets at 7:30 p.m., at the Masonic Center on W. Dunne Avenue. Boys and girls interested in learning more about scouting are invited to drop in to meet the troop. Details www.troopwebhost.org/Troop730MorganHill.
First, Third Wednesday
Exchange Club Meets
• The Gilroy Exchange Club meets at Mama Mia’s Restaurant, 1360 1st St. They meet from 12 to 1 p.m., the first Wednesday and from 6 to 7 p.m. the third Wednesday.
Thursday
Duplicate Bridge
• Bridge games are held at 10 a.m., at the Gilroy Senior Center, 7371 Hanna St. Details: (408) 921-8512 or email [email protected]. Also, Stone’s online duplicate game are held Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 1:25 p.m. on BBO.
Gilroy Ladies Gavilan Niners
• This golfing group seeks new members. Details (408) 832-6372.
Grief Support Group
• This Bible-based meeting supports parents who lost a child. They meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Details: Email [email protected].
Second Thursday
Pacheco Pass 4-H Club
• Meets at 7 p.m., at the San Martin Lions Club, 12415 Murphy Ave. Serves youths 5 to 19. They also need adult volunteers. Details: [email protected] or (408) 472-6952 or visit www.facebook.com/PachecoPass4H.
Friday
Farmer’s Market
• Enjoy local fresh produce, food, and crafts at the Gilroy Farmer’s Market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at St. Louise Regional Hospital, 9400 No Name Uno, Gilroy. Details: Please visit www.wcfma.org/st-louise-regional-hospital.
First, Third Friday
Veteran Benefit Days
• The Gilroy Veterans Memorial Hall, 74 W. Sixth St., is hosting Veterans Benefit Days with new hours from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Veterans should bring their discharge papers (DD214), but if they don’t have them the documents can be ordered when they attend. No appointments necessary. For more information about the Hall email [email protected], visit www.GilroyVeteransHall.org or call (408) 842-3838.
Saturday
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 Farmers’ Market unites 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. Parking is available at the Caltrain depot, 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. The Villa Mira Monte grounds are open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Visitors can enjoy the Centennial History Trail and the rose garden at leisure.
Gilroy Ukulele Jam
• Meets at 8:30 a.m., at Cafe 152 Bread Co., 60 4th St., corner of 4th & Eigleberry streets, Gilroy. All levels of players welcome. Play and sing and have fun. Don’t be shy and don’t wait.
Weekly Bike Ride
• Join others at 8 a.m., for a 22-mile bike ride. Meet at Off the Chain bike shop, 101 McCray St., #101, Hollister. They ride out Santa Ana Road to Tres Pinos. Drop down onto Southside Road, back to the shop. Moderate to fast pace. They do regroup. Details: [email protected], (831) 636-0802 or www.offthechainbikes.com.
First, Second Saturday
Gilroy Museum
• The Gilroy Museum has added hours and is now open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Second Saturday
Downtown Walking Tours
• Enjoy a free historic tour of downtown Morgan Hill hosted by ambassadors from 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. Details: 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. Visit them at www.gilroy.californiadar.org. Details: [email protected].
Garlicky Group of Poets
• This group meets from 3:30 to 5 p.m., at the Gilroy Library, 350 W. Sixth St. Come and read your favorite poems or just listen in as others read. All levels are always welcome.
Through April 21
Virtual Photo Exhibit
• The Morgan Hill Photography Club will hold a virtual exhibit entitled “Architectural Black and White” which consists of 40 images by 15 artists who have captured interesting architectural lines, shapes, patterns, and textures, and then enhanced them by removing color. They can be viewed at https://morganhillphotographyclub.org/? page_id=6916. For more information about the Morgan Hill Photography club visit: www.morganhillphotographyclub.org.
April 6
Walking Tours
• Join the Gilroy Historical Society for its monthly walking tour. This month it will be Old Gilroy 1 (Railroad and Alexander streets) tour from 10 a.m. to noon. Meet in front of the Gilroy Museum, 195 Fifth St. Details: (408) 846-0446.
Library Hosts Guitar Duo
• The Friends of the Morgan Hill Library are hosting Ibiza Vibe, the Spanish guitar duo with Albert Marqués and Frank Flores. Join the Friends for one of their special 50th Anniversary programs in the Library Program Room, 660 W. Main, from 12 to 1 pm. Details: friendsmhlibrary.org/events.html.
Plan Your Vegetable Garden
• Learn how to grow a healthy and productive summer garden at this free UCCE South County Master Gardeners class from 10 a.m. to noon, at the South County Teaching and Demonstration Garden, 80 Highland Ave., San Martin. They will discuss best cultural practices, planting seeds, improving soil, fertilizing, weed and pest control, and tips on selecting good vegetable varieties. You can also plant several garden seeds for yourself and transplant a tomato plant to bring home.
Author Talk
• Local historian Beth Wyman will present the newest version of her book, “Hiram Morgan Hill: The Man, Not the Mountain,” at 10:30 a.m., at the Hiram Morgan Hill House. Learn the story behind the book’s creation and have the opportunity to purchase a signed copy from the author.
April 9
Growing Culinary Herbs
• Learn how to grow beautiful fragrant culinary herbs at this free UCCE South County Master Gardeners class from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the Morgan Hill Library, 660 W. Main Ave. Herb varieties, planting, care, and pests will be discussed. Many culinary herbs are very easy to grow. Not only are they attractive, but they can also attract beneficial insects and pollinators to your garden. They will cover basic requirements of popular annual and perennial herbs.
April 13
OFP Pasta Feed
• This fundraiser for Operation Freedom Paws is always a great event. It takes place from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at Old City Hall Restaurant, 7400 Monterey Highway. The cost is $45 and tickets are available at www.2024ofppasta.givesmart.com. OFP’s is a nonprofit that matches life-saving service dogs with veterans, first responders, children, and other individuals with disabilities as well as provide other critical resources and support at no cost to them.
Book Sale
• The Friends of the Gilroy Library monthly book Sale takes place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the library, 350 West Sixth St. Books are $5 per bag for members and $8 per bag for non-members. Membership starts at $5. The Isabel Jewell Book Store is open from 1 to 3 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Friday from 1 to 4 p.m., Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thursdays and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. the second and fourth Saturdays.
