Tuesday 5.01
Meet the Author
Friends of the Library Speakers Forum presents James D. Houston, author of just-released novel “Bird of Another Heaven,” 7pm at the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Road.
Details: www.jamesdhouston.com
QuickBooks Classes
Gavilan Community Education presents a fast-paced introduction to QuickBooks 2007 software, 7-9pm, May 1, 8 and 15 at Gavilan College, 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd., Gilroy. Call number below for enrollment.
Details: Virginia, 847-2514
Barn Cats Available
Although these cats do not wish to be pets, they’ll earn their keep by clearing out your rodent problem in the barn. Friends of the San Martin Animal Shelter would like to get these beautiful cats adopted. Donation of $25 covers the veterinary care they have received.
Details: 681-3788 or e-mail fr****************@***oo.com
Wednesday 5.02
Flower Lovers’ Club
The Morgan Hill Flower Lovers’ Club, including Gilroy and San Martin, holds its monthly meeting, 12:30pm, at the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Road.
Details: Margaret, 778-6290 or e-mail mj*******@*ol.com
Thursday 5.03
California Republican Assembly Meeting
Conservative Republicans and others are invited to attend the monthly meeting of the California Republican Assembly (CRA), 7pm at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites, 17035 Condit Road.
Chamber Breakfast
Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce holds its “Good Morning Morgan Hill” breakfast, 7:15-8:59am at Mama Mia’s Ristorante Italiano, 275 E. Dunne Ave. Cost is $8 for members and $13 for non-members.
Details: Garrie, 779-9444
Saturday 5.05
Volunteer at Coyote Lake-Harvey Bear Ranch Park
Enjoy a rewarding weekend by helping to build trails and work on erosion control measures in an area not yet open to the public. Volunteers will camp overnight and take in spectacular views of Coyote Lake-Harvey Bear Ranch County Park. Pre-registration is required at Web site listed below.
Details: (650) 298-9774 or visit www.v-o-cal.org
Spring Craft Fair
St. Stephens in the Fields Church holds its Spring Craft Fair, 10am-4pm in south San Jose. Take Bailey Avenue exit off U.S. 101. Fair is on the left between Avenida Espana and Bernal Road. Wine tasting available. Outreach program offers African crafts with proceeds benefitting Sudanese education efforts.
Details: Susie, 365-8380
Peace Pow Wow
One Earth One People Peace Vision presents its 23rd annual California Indian Market and Peace Pow Wow, 10am-7pm, May 5 and 6 at the San Juan Bautista school lot on The Alameda, San Juan Bautista. Ceremonial songs, dancers and drummers along with arts, crafts and food are offered. Show donation is requested.
Details: (8310 623-2379 or visit www.peacevision.net
Spring Garden Show
The Morgan Hill Historical Society and the master gardeners of Santa Clara County present a Spring Garden Show, 9am-3pm at the Morgan Hill House at Villa Mira Monte, 17860 Monterey Road. Antique garden accesories, quilt show, artworks, Mother’s Day gifts and a plant disease
clinic are offered.
Details: Sandy, 779-0076 or
e-mail de********@*****er.net
Used-Book Sale
The Friends of the Library $5-a bag used- book sale is held every first Saturday, 10am-5pm and every third Wednesday, 1-6pm. Many children’s books and collectible titles are available. The event is held in the library meeting room, 17575 Peak Ave. Free books for teachers and non-profit groups at 4:30pm. Register for free books at 782-9029.
Details: 779-3995
Saturday 5.05
Dive In Movie
Enjoy a movie while you swim in the indoor pool, 7:30-10pm at the Centennial Recreation Center, 171 W. Edmundson Ave. Cost is $10 for member family and $20 for non-member family. Movie will be “Happy Feet.”
Details: 782-2128, ext. 806
Sunday 5.06
Bunnyfest 2007
Save A Bunny, a non-profit rescue organization, invites you and your bunny to an educational fundraiser, 11am-4pm at Rainbow’s End Program Center, 14131 Penitencia Creek Road, San Jose. Program includes a vet talk, available adoptable bunnies, making bunny toys, photos with your bunny and pet accesories. Free admission.
Details: 739-6785 or e-mail an***@******************gs.com
Monday 5.07
Blood Drive
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society holds a blood drive, 6:30pm at the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Road. Join “Team in Training” and help raise funds to fight disease. Visit Web site for information.
Details: 271-8336 or visit www.ebay.com/outforblood
Saturday 5.12
Author Reception
Meet award-winning finalist of USA Best Books, Maria Felicia Kelly, author of “Buz Words: Discovering Words in Pairs,” 11:30am-12:30pm at BookSmart, 80 E. Second St.
Details: 778-6467
Saturday 5.19
Relay For Life
Individuals and teams take turns walking the track relay-style at the American Cancer Society’s overnight “Relay For Life,” 10am today through 10am Sunday at Oakwood School, 150 John Wilson Way. Together, we raise funds to fight cancer, honor cancer patients, survivors and caregivers.
Details: Steve, 782-5221 or e-mail sb*******@*pr.com
