Published in the March 4 – 17, 2015 issue of Morgan Hill Life
Every weekend
Bingo benefits bands
• The Live Oak Emerald Regime holds bingo games at the Britton Middle School Auditorium, 80 W. Central Ave., to support band programs. Saturday, doors open at 4:15 p.m., games start at 5:45 p.m. Sunday, doors open at 11:45 a.m., games start 1:15 p.m. For more information visit www.emeraldregime.org/bingo_page.htm.
Daily
Walking program
• Join others in evening and Saturday morning walks. Meet at the Morgan Hill Shopping Center (Main and Hale avenues) for walks from 6 to 7 p.m. They also walk for 90 minutes Saturdays beginning at 9 a.m. The walks are at a moderate pace and include hills. For more information, call (408) 779-7592 or e-mail [email protected].
Every Tuesday
Bingo benefits seniors
• Bingo is played at the Community and Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Road, to raise funds to benefit the Morgan Hill Senior Center. Doors open at 5 p.m. with games at 6:30 p.m. For ages 18 and older. There is a $20 buy-in, $30 electronic and paper buy-in. For information, call (408) 782-1284 or visit www.fmhsc.org.
Every Thursday
Learn public speaking skills
• Interested in building your professional skills through better public speaking and leadership ability? Come to the Morgan Hill Toastmasters Club’s weekly meeting 7:30 a.m. Thursdays at BookSmart at 80 East 2nd Street. Visit www.morganhill.toastmastersclubs.org for details.
Every Friday
Breastfeeding support
group meets regularly
• Join other women at 10 a.m. at the Casa Natal Birth Center, 50 W. Main St., Suite D. For more information, call (408) 778-7583.
Sundays
Happiness Workshop
• We are immersed in numerous activities everyday like taking care of family, working with tough deadlines and during this process we might experience negative emotions like anger, fear, insecurity; low energy and enthusiasm; lack of focus and concentration on the task we are doing; inability to handle stress and stressful situations; and lack of sleep and rest. Breathing techniques and meditation are effective tools to bring out the best in us and enhance the overall quality of life. Join this free workshop to learn about these techniques from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at BookSmart, 80 E. Second St. RSVP at trulyhappy.org/morganhill/happiness-workshop-details?happyId=874
March 4
Create a garden bed
• Create a healthy garden and enjoy a good harvest by learning about several practices that support the soil ecosystem from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Morgan Hill Library, 660 W. Main Ave. Different types of garden beds, composting, and soil amendments will also be discussed. Presented by Master Gardener Glen Lattig.
March 7
Meet the author
• Meet nationally known author John Burley at 3 p.m. at BookSmart, 80 E. Second St. Burley will autograph his latest psychological suspense novel, “The Forgetting Place.” For more information, call (408) 778-6467.
March 7, April 4, May 2
Bird walk series
• Join Jane Haley, a National Park Service docent for more than 20 years and Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation Center volunteer, from 9 to 11 a.m. along Coyote Creek, north of Morgan Hill. Participants will have a chance to observe migratory birds as well as discover an appreciation of local birds, their habitat and ecological importance. Due to the terrain, these walks are not recommended for young children. The programs are free, space is limited and reservations are required. For more information or to register, call (408) 779-9372 or email [email protected].
March 11
Free financial planning seminar
• Know your current net worth? Saving enough for retirement? Up to date on the latest investments? These questions and more will be discussed during Santa Clara County Library District’s upcoming financial planning seminars during the months of March, April and May. The seminars are presented by SCCLD and the Financial Planning Association Silicon Valley, a nonprofit organization helping consumers make intelligent financial decisions to achieve life goals. Learn about spreading wealth throughout generations at 7 p.m. at the Morgan Hill Library, 660 W. Main Ave. An estate planning seminar will be held at 7 p.m. April 15 at the library and retirement distribution at 7 p.m. May 13 at the library.
March 14
Irish whiskey tasting and
book signing
• Come meet Byddi Lee the author of “March to November,” a compelling fiction novel about the complex ways lives become entangled in modern day Belfast, Ireland at 6 p.m., at BookSmart. 80 E. Second St. Must be at least 21. For more information, call (408) 778-6467.
March 16
Apply for scholarship
• The Morgan Hill Branch of the American Association of University Women is offering a scholarship to attend the National Conference for College Women Student Leaders May 28-30, 2015, at the University of Maryland. Candidates should be a sophomore or junior in a college or university and available to speak to the Morgan Hill Branch during the 2015-2016 school year. Deadline is March 16. The application can be found at www.aauw-morganhill.org under Local Scholarships. For more information, email Carol at [email protected].
Enjoy wine and tasty bites
• The Morgan Hill Community Foundation welcomes wine lovers to “Rhone Varietals: Taste, Experience, Enjoy!” an evening of fun, tasty bites and some of the best samples of Rhone Valley varietals grown locally. The event takes place from 6 to 8 p.m. at Bubbles Wine Bar, 17105 Monterey Road. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased through PayPal at www.morganhillcf.org or by check, MHCF P.O. Box 1974, Morgan Hill, CA 95038.
March 20
Grants, scholarships available
• The Morgan Hill Community Foundation is accepting applications for its annual spring grant cycle, which disburses awards to local, qualifying nonprofits. Deadline is March 20. Submission requirements and application information are available at www.morganhillcf.org. The MHCF now also offers scholarships through the Morgan Hill Unified School District’s “Common Scholarship Application” available at each high school’s career counseling center.
March 21
South Valley Wine Auction
• Buy your tickets now for the 17th annual premiere food and wine event of the South Valley to benefit Morgan Hill Unified School District Athletic program. Presented by the South Valley Athletic Foundation. Tickets cost $50 in advance or $60 at the door. Visit www.southvalleywineauction.org.
April 11
Book launch party
• Join Gabriela Isabela Rodrigues and others for a book launching. After five years of work, her substance abuse recovery workbook is complete. The two books are “Here Comes the Sun” — a recovery workbook using 12-step literature and “How did the Phoenix Rise from the Ashes,” — her recovery story. The party takes place at 11:30 a.m. at Hacienda Valley Estates, 275 Burnett Ave. There will be a raffle at $5 a ticket and a silent auction, as well as a Mexican lunch, dessert and book for $20.
