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, or via Zoom: meeting ID is 990 720 146; passcode: 999.

Newcomer Meeting
• Those 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 and raise money for the Senior Center. 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: (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 Museum
• The 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 military exhibits including original items from WW1 and WWII. The air 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
• 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. 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).

Still Life Art Classes
• Marianna Frantzich Art presents art classes using chalk pastel. Morning session takes place from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., afternoon session from 3 to 5:30 p.m., at the Gilroy Center for the Arts, 7341 Monterey Road. Cost is $25 for ages 12 to 17, $50 for 18 and older. Materials included.

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, 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 and meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Details: [email protected].

Friday

Farmers 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 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring discharge papers (DD214), or the documents can be ordered when attending. No appointment 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.

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.

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.

First, Second Saturday

Gilroy Museum
• The Gilroy Museum has added hours and is now open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

First Sunday

Ranch Days
• Hike Nyland and Rancho Larios protected lands in San Juan Bautista from 9 a.m. to noon and help with trail maintenance. Wear long-sleeves and long pants. If you have shovels and hoes, bring them. Families welcome. Details: www.sanbenitolandtrust.org.

Aug. 10

Book Sale
• The Friends of Gilroy Library monthly Book Sale will be held 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 per year. The Isabel Jewell Book Store is open from 1 to 3 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Friday, from 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. the second and fourth Saturdays.

Aug. 13

Job Fair
• The Gilroy Unified School District’s job fair takes place from 4 to 7 p.m., 7180 Arroyo Circle. Jobs include clerical, paraeducators, bus drivers, custodians, maintenance workers, and after school leaders.

Aug. 14

Zentangle Club Meets
• Relax as you put pen to paper and create Zentangle® art at 6 p.m. at the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Road. Zentangle is an easy to learn, relaxing way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. Meetings are free and open to the public. To RSVP, please visit LineDotCalm.com.

Aug. 21

Meet Local Author
• Meet author William Briggs at this free public event from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Road. Briggs is an author of historical nonfiction, former SJSU professor, and Dean Emeritus at Cal State Fullerton. Hw will talk about his book, “Badass Lawman,” portraying John Hicks Adams and his feats as Santa Clara County Sheriff during California Gold Rush Days.

Aug. 24

Hollister Concerts
• Enjoy Ronstadt Revival, a Linda Ronstadt tribute band and The Long Run, an Eagles tribute band. Shows take place from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Guerra Cellars, 500 John Smith Road. Details and tickets: www.hollisterconcerts.com.

Master Gardener Class
• Learn how Native Americans planted specific crops together to support each other and to gain better nutrition from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the South County Teaching and Demonstration Garden, 80 Highland Ave. Participants will learn how to choose the right seeds and plants, how to organize the planting space, and will be able to see the progress of the Three Sisters Garden, that will be harvested in the Fall. Presented by UCCE Master Gardener Jenny Redfern.

Aug. 28

Horsemen Meet
• The group of horse lovers meets from 7 to 8 p.m. at Saddles and Treasures, 7641 Monterey St. Arrive at 6:30 for a special shopping opportunity.

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