Tuesday 1.16
Simplicity Circle
Group meets the third Tuesday of every month, 7-9pm, in the community room at the Morgan Hill Library, 17555 Peak Ave.
Details: 779-7271
SCC Mother of Twins
Group meets the third Tuesday of every month at the Southside Community Center, 5585 Cottle Road., room 3, San Jose. New mother’s meeting 6:30-7:30pm. General meeting begins at 7:30pm.
Details: 535-0391
San Martin Lions Club
Club meets the first and third Tuesday of the month, 7pm, at the San Martin Lions Hall, 12415 Murphy Ave., San Martin.
Details: 683-4448
Grief Share Group
Group meets the first and third Tuesday of the month, 7pm, room 101 at the South Valley Community Church, 8095 Kelton Drive, Gilroy.
Details: 848-2363
Quilting Group
The Pinnacle Quilters of San Benito County meet on the third Tuesday of each month, 6:30pm, at the VFW Hall, 58 Monterey St., San Juan Bautista. Guest fee is $5 per meeting or become a member for $25 per year.
Details: ma*******@***oo.com
Wednesday 1.17
Used-Book Sale
The Friends of the Library used-book sale is held the first Saturday of each month, 10am-5pm and every third Wednesday, 1-6pm. Many children’s books, science and engineering titles are available. Held in the library meeting room, 17575 Peak Ave.
Details: 779-3995
Thursday 1.18
‘Meet and Greet’ for Preschools and Kindergartens
The Las Madres of Morgan Hill 2002 group will have representatives from many Morgan Hill preschools and kindergartens supplying information on curriculum, student work and tuition costs, 7-9pm at the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Road.
Details: 782-0008
Retired Teachers
The Uvas Valley Chapter of the California Retired Teachers Association meets the third Thursday of the month.
Details: 778-1898
Piece by Piece Quilters
Group meets the third Thursday of the month at 6:30pm at the Morgan Hill Presbyterian Church, 16970 DeWitt Ave.
Details: Beth Upstill, 776-2999
BookSmart Book Club
BookSmart Book Club meets at 7pm, the third Thursday of each month, at BookSmart, 80 E. Second St.
Details: 778-6467
Saturday 1.20
South County Democratic Club
The South Valley Democratic Club holds its meeting at 10am at the San Martin Lions Club, 12415 Murphy Ave., San Martin.
Details: Swanee, 782-1017
Monday 1.22
Community Blood Drive
The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive, 2-6:30pm at the Gilroy Presbyterian Church, Fellowship Hall, 6000 Miller Ave., Gilroy.
Details: 1-(800)-GIVE-LIFE or go to www.BeADonor.com
Food Addicts Anonymous
Group meets Mondays, 7-8:30pm at the Advent Lutheran Church, 16870 Murphy Ave.
Details: Victoria, 778-6353
Gilroy Duplicate Bridge
Club meets Mondays, 6:30pm in the Monticelli Community Room, Bldg. 129, 841 Monticelli Drive; Thursdays, 10am at the Senior Center, 7371 Hanna St.; and every third Sunday, 1pm at the Veteran’s Bldg., 74 W. 6th St. All locations are in Gilroy.
Details: 779-4317
Al-Anon Meeting
Families of alcoholics meet Monday nights, 7:30pm at the Advent Lutheran Church, 16870 Murphy Ave., in room 5.
Details: Jonnie, 778-2333
Wednesday 1.24
Stop Smoking Classes
Breathe California hosts its Ash Kickers series of classes 6:30-8pm, on Wednesdays from Jan. 24 through Feb. 28 for people wishing to quit the tobacco habit.
Details: 998-5865 or e-mail in**@*****us.org
Mount Madonna School Campus Tour
Mount Madonna School holds its Elementary Campus Tour Day by reservation only, for preschool through fifth-grade. School is accredited by CAIS and WASC and offers small class sizes.
Details: RSVP 847-2717
Saturday 1.27
Mission 10 Race/Fun Run
The Rotary Club of Hollister sponsors its 24th annual San Juan Bautista Mission 10-mile and 5K race at 10:15am. A one-mile kids fun run is also scheduled for 9am. Race day registration begins at 8am. Entry fees are $5 for children and $20 for adults if paid before Jan. 22, $25 thereafter.
Details: Bill, (831) 637-0071 or visit www.sjbca.com
