Tuesday 7.31
Help Make the Paper the Way You Want It
Have a cup of java with the editor of the Morgan Hill Times, 9-9:30am Tuesday morning at Main Street Bagels, 17300 Monterey Road at Third Street. We want to hear your ideas for your newspaper.
Details: 779-4106
Volunteering at Coe Park
The Volunteer Committee of the Pine Ridge Association is looking for volunteers for Henry Coe State Park. Applications available at Web site listed below and are due by Aug. 13.
Details: Bonnie, 842-0836 or www.coepark.org/volprogram.html
Animals at Gilroy Gardens
Gilroy Gardens presents “Summer Safari: Predators and Prey,” through Aug.29 at Gilroy Gardens, 3050 Hecker Pass Highway, Gilroy. Get up close to live animals and learn about their habitat and role in the animal kingdom. Exhibit is free with paid park admission.
Details: 840-7100 or visit www.gilroygardens.org
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 8.01
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
NRA Members Council
NRA Members Council meets 7pm on the first Wednesday of every month at the Sunrise Cafe, 6120 Monterey St., Gilroy.
Details: Charles, 778-4944
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
Rotary Club
The Rotary Club meets every Wednesday at noon at the Golden Oak Restaurant, 16695 Condit Road.
Details: Ken Hulick, 779-4880
Family Story Time
The Morgan Hill Library, 660 W. Main Ave., hosts “Family Story Time,” 7pm each Wednesday.
Details: 779-3196 or
www.santaclaracountylib.com
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 four weeks.
Details: Sandi, 427-1670 or Loritta, 779-5120
South Valley Running Club
The South Valley Running Club meets 6pm, the first Thursday of the month at The Granary, 17500 Depot St. Visit the club’s Web site for times and places planned for local runs.
Details: 686-1002 or visit www.svrchome.org
California Republican Assembly Meeting
Conservative Republicans and others are invited to attend the monthly meeting of the California Republican Assembly, 7pm at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites, 17035 Condit Road. Guest speaker is Ram Singh.
Details: Doug, 847-1692
Free Masons
Free Masons No. 463 meet at 7:30pm on the first Thursday of the month at the Masonic Lodge, 380 W. Dunne Ave.
Details: 779-2471 or visit
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Yappy Hour
Yappy hour is held every Thursday evening in the summer, 5:30-8pm at Poppy’s Fish, Poultry and More, 30 E. Third St. An opportunity to meet other dog owners and to socialize your dogs.
Details: 778-3200
Nar-Anon Meeting
Nar-Anon is a 12-step support group for families of addicts. Group meets 7:30-8:30pm every Thursday at the First Baptist Church, 8540 Wren Ave., room 202, Gilroy.
Details: Jonnie, 394-4617 or
e-mail mt******@***oo.com
Morgan Hill Toastmasters
Morgan Hill Toastmasters meets 7:30-8:30am each Thursday at Community Lending, 610 Jarvis Drive, Ste. 200. Visitors welcome.
Details: 778-8224
Story Time at the Library
The Morgan Hill Library, 660 W. Main Ave., hosts “Preschool Story Time,” 10am, for children ages 3 to 5.
Details: 779-3196 or
www.santaclaracountylib.com
Friday 8.03
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 classic rock music of the Usual Suspects.
Details: Garrie, 779-9444
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. adjacent to the Centennial Recreation Center. 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
Author Extravaganza
The Morgan Hill Library, 660 W. Main Ave., presents local authors Karen Beaumont at 11am, Dave Keane at noon, Kim Taylor at 1pm and Gene Yang at 2pm. Books available for purchase and signing.
Details: 779-3196 ext. 3720
Monday 8.06
Community Blood Drive
The American Red Cross holds a blood drive, 1:30-6:30pm at the Sanctuary, 700 E. Dunne Ave.
Details: 1-800-GIVE-LIFE or visit www.BeADonor.com
Saturday 8.11
Hot August Nights
Cross Motorcycle Ministries presents “Hot August Nights,”
4-8:30pm at Sno White Drive In, 16290 Monterey Road. Classic cars, motorcycles, raffles, prizes and live music.
Details: Tommy, 425-7725 or visit
www.crossmcministries.com
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
