Tuesday 11.14
Rotary Club Offers Trip to Buenos Aires
Rotary International and Rotary clubs of the South Bay are offering a no-expense 4-week trip to Buenos, Aries, Argentina, March 2-30, 2007 as part of a group study exchange. You must be a practicing professional between the ages of 25 and 40 and have a moderate facility in the Spanish language.
Details: Peter, 778-2818 or visit www.Rotary.org
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
Careers in Aviation
Julie Jervis, science and technology writer, will talk about careers in aviation at 7pm at the Morgan Hill Library, 17575 Peak Ave.
Details: 779-3196
Lions Club
The Lions Club meets the second and fourth Tuesday of every month, 7pm, at Marie Callender’s, 18599 Sutter Blvd., at Cochrane Road.
Details: 268-9619 or www.cryptnet.org /mhlions
Wings of History
Historic aircraft museum with more than 20 planes, 12777 Murphy Ave., San Martin. Open Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10am-3pm and Saturdays and Sundays 11am-4pm. Donation requested.
Details: 683-2290
Wednesday 11.15
Book Sale
Friends of the Library used-book sale, every first Saturday, 10am-5pm and every third Wednesday, 1-6pm. Lots of children’s books and science and engineering titles are available. Held in the library meeting room, 17575 Peak Ave.
Details: 779-3995
Thursday 11.18
Painting Workshop
Sue Pedersen will be giving an acrylic painting workshop, 6:30-9pm at Karen’s Art Zone, 17400 Second St., Suite 1D.
Details: 842-3449 or visit www.karensartzone.com
Pet Fair
The Friends of San Martin Animal Shelter have many homeless animals at the shelter and in foster homes who are looking for a family for the holidays. A pet fair will be held from noon-5pm, Nov. 18-19, at the Petco-Morgan Hill at the corner of Tennant Avenue and Monterey Road.
Details: 681-3788 or visit www.fosmas.org
Piece by Piece Quilters
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 the third Thursday of each month at 7pm at BookSmart, 80 E. Second St.
Details: 778-6467
Friday 11.17
‘Treasure Island’
South Valley Civic Theater presents the play “Treasure Island,” at the Morgan Hill Community Playhouse, 17090 Monterey Road. Shows on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 17, 18, 24, 25, and Dec. 1, 2, 8 and 9 are at 8pm. Shows on Sunday, Nov. 26 and Dec. 3 begin at 2pm. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for students and seniors.
Details: 842-SHOW
Christmas Boutique at Villa Mira Monte
The Morgan Hill Historical Society presents its 12th annual holiday boutique, 10am-6pm, Nov. 17 and 10am-4pm, Nov. 18-19 at the Morgan Hill House, 17860 Monterey Road. Homemade crafts and gift items. Refreshments will be served.
Details: Ellie, 779-8250
Thursday 11.16
Business Networking International.
Business Networking International hosts a visitor’s day , 7:20am at Scrambl’z, 775 E. Dunne Ave. The group exposes the public to new people and businesses, and increases referrals.
Details: 778-4400
Saturday 11.18
E-Waste Recycling Day
Sobrato High School holds its free electronic waste recycling event from 9am-4pm at Sobrato High School, 401 Burnett Ave. Old computers, monitors, printers, scanner, etc., are accepted.
Details: Lucinda, 858-0476 or
e-mail la****@*******ne.com
South Valley Democratic Club Meeting
The South Valley Democratic Club will meet at 10am at their new location, San Martin Lions Hall, 12415 Murphy Ave., San Martin.
Details: Swanee, 782-1017 or
e-mail de******@****ic.com
Holiday Arts & Crafts Faire
The public is invited to the Woodland Estates annual holiday arts and crafts faire and bake sale. Door prizes and refreshments available, 9am-3pm at the Woodland Estates clubhouse, 850 W. Middle Ave.
Details: Madelyn, 776-8294
Stargazing Night
Stargazing night at Rancho Del Oro Open Space Preserve – perfect for those who love the night sky. Join the Open Space Authority at the preserve on a clear, dark night starting at 7pm. The preserve is south of Calero County Park on Casa Loma Road just off McKean Road. Don’t forget your telescopes or blankets.
Details: 224-7476 or visit www.openspaceaurhority.org
Sunday 11.19
Volunteers Needed
Join the Open Space Authority in an ongoing effort to remove invasive plants from open space lands. Tools, training and lunch are provided. Work will take place in the Uvas Canyon area, 10am-3pm.
Details: 224-7476 or visit www.openspaceauthority.org
monday 11.20
Piano Recital
The Music Academy presents pianist Glenn Jenks in recital, 7pm at Trimble Hall, Gilroy United Methodist Church, at the corner of Church and Fourth streets, Gilroy. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and students. Reservations are required.
Details: Candace, 848-1064
Wednesday 11.22
‘Treasure Island’ at the Library
South Valley Civic Theater presents “Treasure Island,” 7pm at the Morgan Hill Library, 17575 Peak Ave.
Details: 779-3196
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
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
