The Women in Business Luncheon will take place at 11:30 a.m. to
1:30 p.m. Thursday at Mama Mia’s Italian Restaurant at 275 E. Dunne
Ave, Morgan Hill. This month is the Women in Business mini Trade
Show, featuring eight of our local businesses and business
owners.
Women in Business Luncheon
The Women in Business Luncheon will take place at 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Mama Mia’s Italian Restaurant at 275 E. Dunne Ave, Morgan Hill. This month is the Women in Business mini Trade Show, featuring eight of our local businesses and business owners. Please come to see and learn what our local businesses offer. The fee is $19.
Contact (for questions): Garrie Bryant, Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce, (408)779-9444
Bereavement Support Group
The Bereavement Support Group meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at De Paul Health Center Conference Room, 18550 De Paul Drive, Morgan Hill. It is free and open to anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one.
Details: Pam Umann at 848-4907.
Gavilan aviation classes set to begin
Students seeking careers in aviation can apply for fall admission to the Gavilan College program that is accredited by the Federal Aviation Administration. Fall aviation classes start Thursday. Open registration is now in effect. Fees are $36 per unit. Other Gavilan classes begin Aug. 31.
Details: 852-2861 or gavilan.edu.
Free concerts for seniors
The Village Green of Gilroy invites all seniors 62 and older to their second annual Concert Series at 7600 Isabella Way. Concerts include Rita Beach (country music) from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday and Bill Martin (’60-80s music) Sept. 10. Concerts are free and refreshments will be served.
Details: 842-0113, mi*****@****************oy.com or visit villagegreengilroy.com
Interested in writing a novel?
Need structure to help get that novel started? Join local author Erika Mailman for a free 2.5-hour workshop. Come with a notebook and a few ideas. She will guide attendees through the process of brainstorming, outlining, and how to keep motivated. You’ll do two guided writing activities and leave with a solid idea for a novel, the beginnings of an outline and tips. The workshop takes place from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13 at BookSmart 80 E. Second St. It is limited to seven people and must be at least 15 years old; please preregister at 778-6467.
Erika Mailman is the author of two historical novels, “Woman of Ill Fame” and “The Witch’s Trinity.” She has taught writing at the University of Arizona, College of Alameda and currently teaches through www.mediabistro.com. She is a South Valley Newspaper columnist.
A batty trip at Calero County Park
Take a ride to the Calero Bat Inn from 5 to 7 a.m. on Saturday and 5:45 to 9:15 p.m. Aug. 27 at Calero County Park. Bring a small beach chair or blanket, closed-toe shoes, bug spray, layered clothing and a flashlight. Meet at the Calero Park office. Reservations are required.
Details: 268-3883.
