Friday 11.24
Bonfante Gardens Holiday Lights
Bonfante Gardens Holiday Lights opens Friday, Nov. 24 and continues Fridays through Sundays through Dec. 10, daily Dec. 15–23. Park is open nightly from 4pm to 9pm. Event features millions of lights, evening parade, food, ice skating, rides and visit with Santa.
Details: (408) 840-7100 or visit www.bonfantegardens.org/
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Home School Park Day
The Morgan Hill Home Schoolers Park Day is held every Friday, 1:30-3:30pm, at Community Park. Open to all homeschoolers.
Details: Carol Lillig: 778-1174
Volunteers Needed
Volunteers are being sought for the Morgan Hill Kiwanis’ 15th annual Holiday Lights Parade slated for 5:30pm, Saturday, Dec. 2. Parade marshals are also needed.
Details: Barbara, 612-2901
Saturday 11.25
San Jose Symphonic Choir’s Opening Concert
San Jose Symphonic Choir opens the holiday season with the concert “Sacred Mosaic,” 8pm at Saint Joseph Cathedral Basilica, 80 S. Market St., San Jose. Tickets are $20 for adults, $16 for seniors and students and $8 for children.
Details: 995-3318 or visit www.sanjosesymphonicchoir.org
Gilroy Writing Project
The Gilroy Writing Project hosts open readings for adult authors at 1pm on the fourth Saturday of every month at the Gilroy Library, 7387 Rosanna St., Gilroy. Please bring a 3-5-minute piece to read and your own tea, coffee or water to the reading.
Details: Catherine, 842-8208
Monday 11.27
Community Blood Drive
The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive, 2-6:30pm at the Fellowship Hall, 6000 Miller Ave., Gilroy. Walk-ins are welcome. All presenting donors will receive a Red Cross scarf.
Details: 1-800-GIVE-LIFE or visit www.BeADonor.com to schedule an appointment
Food Addicts Anonymous
Meets Mondays, 7-8:30pm at the Advent Lutheran Church,
16870 Murphy Ave.
Details: Victoria, 778-6353
Saturday 12.2
San Martin Incorporation Kick-off Barbeque
The town of San Martin holds its incorporation kick-off barbeque, 11:30am-2pm at the San Martin Lion’s Hall, 425 Murphy Ave., San Martin. Event will feature food, beverages and live music.
Details: RSVP at (800)700-5860, ext. 2999
Holiday Fun
Mouse Mania Cuts holds a holiday fun event, 10am-5pm at North Star Plaza, 17760 Monterey Road, Suite B. Santa visits from 11am-1pm. Jump house, face painting and refreshments will be available.
Details: Betty, 782-9262
Book Sale
The Friends of the Library 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.
Details: 779-3995
