Thursday 4.26
Quarterly Breakfast
Join the Morgan Hill Downtown Association for its quarterly breakfast, 7:30-8:45am at Mama Mia’s Restaurant, 275 E. Dunne Ave. Business and property owners and residents welcome for warm food and conversation about downtown improvements and boosting foot traffic. Cost of breakfast is $10.
Details: Theresa, 779-3190
Sons in Retirement
Sons in Retirement meet on the fourth Thursday of every month. Luncheon at noon, doors open at 11am at the Elks Lodge, 2765 Hecker Pass Road, Gilroy.
Details: George, 842-4444
or Earle, 779-9053
Nar-Anon Meeting
Nar-Anon is a 12-step support group for families of addicts. Group meets every Thursday, 7:30-8:30pm at the First Baptist Church, 8540 Wren Ave., room 202, Gilroy.
Details: Jonnie, 394-4617 or
e-mail mt******@***oo.com
Friday 4.27
‘Lend Me A Tenor’
Gavilan College Theater presents “Lend Me A Tenor,” a 1930s style farce by Ken Ludwig, 8pm tonight and April 28. Additional performances, 8pm on May 4, 5, 11 and 12. Matinees offered, 2pm on May 6 and 12. All shows are at the Gavilan College Theater, 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd., Gilroy. Tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for students and seniors.
Details: 846-4973
Saturday 4.28
Spaghetti Social
The San Martin Neighborhood Alliance holds its fifth annual spaghetti social, 5pm at the San Martin Lions Hall, 12415 Murphy Ave., San Martin. Food, fun, entertainment and raffle. Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for children up to age 12.
Details: Vicki, 683-4466
Basketball Tournament
The Centennial Recreation Center hosts a 3-on-3 basketball tournament at the Centennial Recreation Center, 171 W. Edmundson Ave. Tournament is for teens 18 and younger. Deadline to register is April 20.
Details: Lisa, 778-8286 ext. 818
Book Signing and Talk
Melodie Bowsher will talk about her debut novel “My Lost and Found Life,” followed by a book signing, 3pm at the Morgan Hill Library, 17575 Peak Ave. Event is free and open to the public.
Details: Rosanne, 779-3197
Book Signing
Local author Artress Cornmesser will sign copies of her book “Unto the 3rd and 4th Generation,” 11am-1pm at BookSmart, 80 E. Second St. Home-made cake and coffee will be available.
Details: 778-6467
Antique Auto Display
The Vintage Chevrolet Club of America, Greater South Bay Region, presents an auto display featuring ten antique Chevrolets, 10am-3pm at Gilroy Chevrolet/Cadillac, 6720 Bearcat Ct., Gilroy. Cars range in vintage from 1926-1957. Complimentary barbecue for attendees.
Details: (800) 260-8303
See and Do at Henry Coe
Take a short hike with Mike Meyers as he discusses “interacting with nature,” 10am at Henry Coe State Park, 9000 E. Dunne Ave. An evening program with Rick Hopkins concerning mountain lions is also offered, 8pm at the Visitor’s Center.
Details: 779-2728 or visit www.coepark.org
Sunday 4.29
Live Oak Car Show
The senior class of Live Oak High School presents its Live Oak Car Show, 11am on the school campus, 1505 E. Main Ave. Registration cost is $5 and starts at 10am today or cars may be registered at an earlier date at the Live Oak ASB office. Come see nice cars and enjoy the raffles, prizes and a barbecue.
Details: Afshawn, 425-2895
Wildflower Hikes at Coe
Rangers at Henry Coe State Park lead hikers on “Wildflower Hikes,” beginning at 11am and 2pm. Bring water, trail food and wear sturdy shoes. Don’t forget the camera.
Details: 779-2728 or visit www.coepark.org
monday 4.30
Relay For Life
Relay for Life is recruiting teams for the May 19-20 relay at Oakwood School. Team captain meetings are held today, 6:30-8:30pm at Troy’s Bocce, Morgan Hill Bowl, 650 Tennant Station. Sign up your team or just learn how the community is pulling together to fight cancer.
Details: Steve, 782-5221 or
e-mail sb*******@*pr.com
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
Thursday 5.03
Miller Barn Paint-In
The Gilroy Historical Society sponsors a Paint-In for local artists at the red Miller barn, 8am-2pm at Christmas Hill Park, 7050 Miller Ave., Gilroy. Barn is slated for demolition; Historical Society hopes to keep the memory of the old barn alive.
Details: Carol, 857-5344
