Friday 7.27
Gilroy Garlic Festival
The Gilroy Garlic Festival Association presents the 29th annual Gilroy Garlic Festival, 10am-7pm, July 27-29 at Christmas Hill Park, 7050 Miller Ave., Gilroy. Food, beverages, arts, crafts and live entertainment. Tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for seniors 60 years of age and older and children 6-12 years of age. Children under 6 are free. Advance tickets available at Web site listed below.
Details: 842-1625 or visit www.gilroygarlicfestival.com
Friday Night Music Series
The Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce hosts a series of live music events, 7-9pm in downtown Morgan Hill. Tonight features the rock and roll music of the Fast Lane Band.
Details: Garrie, 779-9444
AARP Safe Driving Class
AARP holds one-day refresher courses for drivers 50 years of age and older. Driver safety and new laws will be covered. Class is free and there is a minimal fee for a three-year DMV certificate for discounts on auto insurance. AARP membership not required. Call between 1pm and 6pm for time and location of next class.
Details: 776-1413
Saturday 7.28
Moonlight on Horseback
The Santa Clara County Parks Trail Watch Equestrians hold a pot-luck dinner and night ride, 6pm at the Mendoza Ranch Trailhead on Roop Road. All participants must bring their own horses and tack for the
2-hour ride and a food contribution for the dinner.
Details: Chris, 842-7800
Farmers Market
Morgan Hill Certified Farmers Market is held 9am-1pm, every Saturday at the downtown train depot, Third and Depot streets, rain or shine.
Details: (800) 806-3276
Storytime at BookSmart
BookSmart hosts “Storytime,” 11am every Saturday, 80 E. Second St. Readers are from San Martin/Gwinn Elementary School.
Details: 778-6467
Overeaters Anonymous
Group meets 10:30am Saturdays at the Alano Club, 18675 Adams Court. Newcomers welcome.
Details: e-mail k.*******@*****er.net
BookSmart Art Sessions
BookSmart hosts “BookSmart Art,” 10am on the fourth Saturday of the month. Tailored for children 5-12 years of age. Minimal materials fee. Call for project information.
Details: 778-6467
Gilroy Writing Project
The Gilroy Writing Project hosts open readings for adult authors at 1pm on the fourth Saturday of the month at the Gilroy Library, 7387 Rosanna St., Gilroy. Bring a 3-5 minute piece to read and your own beverage to the reading.
Details: Catherine, 842-8208
Thursday 8.02
Call for Auditions
The South Valley Civic Theater announces auditions for “Arsenic and Old Lace,” 6:30pm Aug. 2-3 and 1:30pm, Aug. 5 at the South Valley Civic Theater warehouse, 8565 Monterey Road, Gilroy. Read from script or monologue of choice. Show opens Sept. 14 and runs 4 weeks.
Details: Sandi, 427-1670 or Loritta, 779-5120
Saturday 8.04
Wag-A-Bout
The Dog Owners Group and the Friends of San Martin Animal Shelter present the 2nd annual Wag-A-Bout and 5K Walk/Run, 9am-3pm at the Dog Park at Community Park on W. Edmundson Ave. Other events include dog agility, sheep herding,and dog contests. Race pre-registration at Web site listed below is $20 or $25 at the event.
Details: 779-3451 or visit www.morganhilldog.org
Sunday 8.12
Tribute Dinner
Leadership Morgan Hill presents a tribute dinner-dance and benefit honoring Dennis Kennedy, 4:30-9:30pm at the Guglielmo Winery, 1480 E. Main Ave. Tickets are $110 and may be reserved at the Web address below. Formal western attire.
Details: www.leadershipmorganhill.org
Upcoming Event
Class Reunion
Live Oak High School class of 1976 and 1977 will be having a combined 30th class reunion, Sept. 15 at the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Road.
Details: 778-0338 or e-mail
gm******@*****il.com or ja********@*******nk.net
