First Saturday Potluck
All singles are invited! Share a potluck supper and enjoy entertainment, meet new people and form lasting friendships. 5:30pm. 8095 Kelton Dr., First St. near Santa Teresa - Gilroy

Fall STAR Spooktacular!
A Halloween-themed acting & TV mini-camp for youth ages 10-16. Fall STAR runs 9am-Noon on the Gavilan College main campus. To register go to www.gavilan.edu/star or 408-612-2057. Email us at stargav@gavilan.edu - Gilroy

Dia de los Muertos Celebration at El Teatro Campesino
Fri. & Sat. at 6pm. Sun. at 1pm. In addition to performing, ETC, altars on display. Guest artists Esperanza del Valle perform. Also community processional honoring friends and loved ones. Tickets, 831-623-2444 or www.elteatrocampesino.com - San Juan Bautista

Holiday Boutique
to benefit PA Walsh Library. Multiple vendors, do all your shopping under one roof. 10am-3pm, PA Walsh Cafeteria - Morgan Hill

Women 50 Play Basketball
Saturday mornings at the MH Centennial Recreation Center. 10am-Noon. All levels welcome. No fee. Arrive in shorts, t-shirt & court-appropriate shoes, bottle of water. Sign in at reception desk. Donna L. Weisblatt, 408-778-7515 or dwcareers@charter.net, or Susan, 408-782-2128, x808 or susan.fent@mhcrc.com - Morgan Hill

Children’s Storytime at Booksmart
Every Saturday at 11am. 80 E. 2nd St - Morgan Hill

Morgan Hill Farmers Market
9am-1pm held every Saturday at Second St. and Depot - Downtown Morgan Hill

Old-Growth Redwood Walks
Sat & Sun, $6 parking. All ages. Takes you thru some of the oldest and tallest trees in the area. Some over 1500 years old! 1 mile of wheelchair accessible trail. Henry Cowell Redwoods. 831-335-7077 - Santa Cruz

Docent-led tours of Elkhorn Slough
Meet at the reserve. 10am and 1pm, 1700 Elkhorn. 831-728-2822 or www.elkhornslough.org - Watsonville

Bottle Your Own Red Wine
Guglielmo’s Cork Equity Day #22, 10am-3pm, 1480 E. Main Ave. - Morgan Hill

Gallery Walk & Reception
2nd Sat. of every month, 1-7pm. Artist reception & refreshments 5-7pm. FREE. Pick up your walking map and visit 12 galleries - San Juan Bautista

Author Ines Villfane-Leon
will be at BookSmart to read from and talk about her book, ‘A Story for All Seasons, Migration of One’, a multifaceted salute to the people of all nations. 2pm. BookSmart, 80 East 2nd St. 408-778-6467 - Morgan Hill

Storytime for Kids
We will read “If You Give A Cat A Cup” for inspiration then we will decorate cupcakes with wonderful and colorful toppings. Materials Cost is $2. RSVP by Oct. 30. BookSmart, 80 East 2nd St. 408-778-6467 - Morgan Hill

Gilroy Vitamin Shoppe
FREE Consultation with Certified Nutritional Consultant, Reginald Walker, PHD. 6965 Camino Arroyo Cr. 408-848-0327 - Gilroy

Holiday Boutique
to benefit PA Walsh Library. Multiple vendors, do all your shopping under one roof. 10am-3pm, PA Walsh Cafeteria - Morgan Hill

Holiday Boutique
at Sunnyslope Christian Center. Vendors, crafts, gift items, decorations, candies, baked goods and much more. Mexican restaurant food available to go. 9am-3pm, 1520 Sunnyslope Rd - Hollister

Teen Video Game Tournament
Teens ages 12-18, Centennial Recreation Teen Center, 171 W. Edmundson, 6-8pm. FREE. 408-782-2128, x807 - Morgan Hill

Living History Celebration
First Saturday of each month at the State Park. Sponsored by Plaza History Association, 831-623-4526 - San Juan Bautista

Seasons Gifts Christmas Open House
Thursday, 5-8pm (adults only). Friday & Saturday, 10am-6pm. 408-776-2756 - Downtown Morgan Hill

Pebble Beach Equestrian Championships
831-624-2786 or www.ridepebblebeach.com - Pebble Beach

Live Comedians Every Sunday
Crow’s Nest Restaurant, 2218 E. Cliff Dr. Enjoy a fresh sea breeze, great food and an evening of laughter, 9pm. 831-476-4560 or www.crowsnestsantacruz.com - Santa Cruz

Bike Rides on the 1st Sunday of every month
Start at 19245 Malaguerra Ave. 1-3pm. Phil Hearin, 408-779-3634 - Morgan Hill

Dia de los Muertos Celebration at El Teatro Campesino
Fri. & Sat. at 6pm. Sun. at 1pm. In addition to performing, ETC, altars on display. Guest artists Esperanza del Valle perform. Also community processional honoring friends and loved ones. Tickets, 831-623-2444 or www.elteatrocampesino.com - San Juan Bautista

Daylight Saving Time Begins

Morgan Hill Grange Breakfast
$5 adults, $2 child, great food! 8-11am, 408-779-3756 - Morgan Hill

Old-Growth Redwood Walks
Sat & Sun, $6 parking. All ages. Takes you thru some of the oldest and tallest trees in the area. Some over 1500 years old! 1 mile of wheelchair accessible trail. Henry Cowell Redwoods. 831-335-7077 - Santa Cruz

Docent-led tours of Elkhorn Slough
Meet at the reserve. 10am and 1pm, 1700 Elkhorn. 831-728-2822 or www.elkhornslough.org - Watsonville

Seasons Gifts Christmas Open House
Thursday, 5-8pm (adults only). Friday & Saturday, 10am-6pm. 408-776-2756 - Downtown Morgan Hill

Quilt in a Day, Victory Quilts Trunk Show
The Nimble Thimble, 7550 Monterey St. 408-842-6501 - Gilroy

Perchlorate Community Advisory Group meeting
2-4pm at the San Martin Lion Club Hall. 12415 Murphy Ave. (across from the airport) - San Martin

Car Show for the Vets
Vintage cars, trucks and motorcycles. Entertainment, raffles, color guard, root beer floats, strolling poker run and trophies for over 20 different classes. 10am-3pm. 831-277-3490 or www.CarShow-ForTheVets.com - San Juan Bautista

Fit Mommies: Mother & Child Stroller Workout
Get back in shape with other Moms. Fun outdoor workout is a combination of power walking, free weights, interval training and core strengthening exercises. Gilroy: Mondays 10am, Las Animas Veterans Park (meet by Tennis Court). Hollister: Tuesdays 9am, Frank Klauer park & Thursdays 9am, Veterans Memorial Building Courtyard. 831-637-4705 or www.fitmommiesonline.com - Gilroy & Hollister

The Aromas Grange T’ai Chi Classes
every Monday and Wednesday. Classes are 8:45-9:45am or 6-7pm. For all levels and ages. Special monthly fee is $20. Henry Day, 831-726-3159 - Aromas

Morgan Hill Walking/Hiking Group
Meets weeknights 6-7pm for moderately paced walks. Sat. at 9am for longer walks, includes hills, everyone welcome including dogs. Rain or shine. FREE. MH Center parking lot (Main & Hale Ave.) near red & white sign. 408-779-7592 or Mariepsych@aol.com - Morgan Hill

Seasons Gifts Christmas Open House
Thursday, 5-8pm (adults only). Friday & Saturday, 10am-6pm. 408-776-2756 - Downtown Morgan Hill

Morgan Hill Youth Advisory Committee Monthly Meeting
Teens ages 12-18 are invited to come and participate in the decision making process for the different teen programs happening in Morgan Hill. Morgan Hill City Hall, 17555 Peak Ave. 5-6pm. Chiquy Mejia, 408-782-2128, x830 - Morgan Hill

Historic Walking Tour of Old St. Mary Cemetery
Hosted by the Gilroy Historical Society. 10am-Noon. Meet in front of St. Joseph Family Center, 7950 Church St. FREE. Reservations suggested but not required. 408-846-0446 - Gilroy

Living History Celebration
First Saturday of each month at the State Park. Sponsored by Plaza History Association, 831-623-4526 -San Juan Bautista

Quilt in a Day, Victory Quilts Trunk Show
The Nimble Thimble, 7550 Monterey St. 408-842-6501 - Gilroy

4th Annual Halloween Costume Collection
Bring your used costumes to the Morgan Hill Community & Cultural Center Be sure to ask for your special treat. Costumes will be stored until next year and then distributed to those in need. - Morgan Hill

Fit Mommies: Mother & Child Stroller Workout
Get back in shape with other Moms. Fun outdoor workout is a combination of power walking, free weights, interval training and core strengthening exercises. Gilroy: Mondays 10am, Las Animas Veterans Park (meet by Tennis Court). Hollister: Tuesdays 9am, Frank Klauer park & Thursdays 9am, Veterans Memorial Building Courtyard. 831-637-4705 or www.fitmommiesonline.com - Gilroy & Hollister

FREE Business Opportunity Meeting
Learn how you can have your own Global business using patented disruptive technologies focusing on anti-aging. Tuesdays, 7pm. 8343 Church St., #D. 408-842-6334 to reserve a seat - Gilroy

Tuesday Night Knitting
MH Library, 660 W. Main, 6:30-8:30pm - Morgan Hill

Election Day

4th Annual Halloween Costume Collection
Bring your used costumes to the Morgan Hill Community & Cultural Center Be sure to ask for your special treat. Costumes will be stored until next year and then distributed to those in need. - Morgan Hill

The Aromas Grange T’ai Chi Classes
every Monday and Wednesday. Classes are 8:45-9:45am or 6-7pm. For all levels and ages. Special monthly fee is $20. Henry Day, 831-726-3159 - Aromas

Mt. Madonna School Campus Tour Day
Pre-Kinder thru 12th grade, fully accredited independent school. 9:30am, 491 Summit Rd., Hecker Pass. RSVP, Lara, 408-847-2717 or admissions@mountmadonna.org - Between Gilroy & Watsonville

Wednesday Night Dinners
6pm. First Baptist Church on Wren Ave. in the Fellowship Hall. $3. Children 6 yrs & under FREE. 408-847-6000 - Gilroy

Mom to Mom
1st & 3rd Wednesday. Mentoring group provides friendship, support (& caffeine) as we strive to raise kids with character, integrity and joy. 9:15-11:30am. MH Bible Church, 15055 Monterey Rd. $10 material fee. www.mhbible.org/momtomom.asp - Morgan Hill

Morgan Hill Photography Club
A brand new club. All levels welcome. First Wednesday each month at the Centennial Recreation Center, 171 W. Edmundson. Susan 408-778-3862 or brzltn@garlic.com - Morgan Hill

Teen Foosball Tournament
ages 12-18, Centennial Recreation Teen Center, 171 West Edmundson. 6-8pm. FREE. 408-782-2128, x807 - Morgan Hill

4th Annual Halloween Costume Collection
Bring your used costumes to the Morgan Hill Community & Cultural Center Be sure to ask for your special treat. Costumes will be stored until next year and then distributed to those in need. - Morgan Hill

Fit Mommies: Mother & Child Stroller Workout
Get back in shape with other Moms. Fun outdoor workout is a combination of power walking, free weights, interval training and core strengthening exercises. Gilroy: Mondays 10am, Las Animas Veterans Park (meet by Tennis Court). Hollister: Tuesdays 9am, Frank Klauer park & Thursdays 9am, Veterans Memorial Building Courtyard. 831-637-4705 or www.fitmommiesonline.com - Gilroy & Hollister

Play It Forward Golf Open
a tournament benefiting Mt. Madonna School ’s planned multipurpose gymnasium. 11am-6:30pm. De Laveaga Golf Course, 401 Upper Park Rd. Check-in at 11am, Shotgun Start at Noon with barbeque & awards to follow at 5pm. $175 individual players; $700 four-person teams.To register, Lara Kilpatrick, 408-846-4032 or lara@mountmadonna.org - Santa Cruz

San Benito County will be hosting FREE Flu shots or Mist
for all individuals 6 months through seniors. 1:30-7:30pm, Veterans Memorial Building, 649 San Benito St. - Downtown Hollister

Gavilan College’s Transfer Day
10am-1pm in the Student Center of the main campus. There will be over 40 campuses represented that day from the CSU, UC, as well as private schools, neighboring community colleges, & the military services. Open to public. Michael N. Giovannini, 408-848-4818 - Gilroy

4th Annual Halloween Costume Collection
Bring your used costumes to the Morgan Hill Community & Cultural Center Be sure to ask for your special treat. Costumes will be stored until next year and then distributed to those in need. - Morgan Hill

Scholastic Book Fair
Come browse and support the St. Mary school library with your purchases. For times and evening hours, School Office at 7900 Church St. or 408-842-2827 - Gilroy

Alive After Five, 1st Fridays
100-300 Blocks, Main St. & Surrounding Oldtown Salinas. 5-8pm. Live Music, Light Refreshments, Special Promotions. 831-758-9126 - Oldtown Salinas

MVCS Campus Day
Parents & students (5-8 grades) are invited to experience student life at Monte Vista Christian School, Two School Wy. Meet our students, teachers & staff. FREE. 9:30am-12:30pm. 831-722-8178 x137 - Watsonville

4th Annual Halloween Costume Collection
Bring your used costumes to the Morgan Hill Community & Cultural Center Be sure to ask for your special treat. Costumes will be stored until next year and then distributed to those in need. - Morgan Hill

Scholastic Book Fair
Come browse and support the St. Mary school library with your purchases. For times and evening hours, School Office at 7900 Church St. or 408-842-2827 - Gilroy

Dementia Caregiver Support Group
All Ages, family members and friends of dementia patients share feelings, concerns and information. Facilitated by Tiffany Mikles, Dementia Care Coach. 2-3:30pm. Centennial Recreation Senior Center, Activity Room 2. 171 W. Edmundson. FREE. 408-782-1284 - Morgan Hill

The Morgan Hill Flower Lover’s Club
(including Gilroy & San Martin) 12:30pm at the Morgan Hill Community & Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Rd. The speaker is a designer of ceramic vases & pottery. – Morgan Hill

Free Stand Up Comedy Workshop & Auditions
6pm in the Gavilan Gollege Theatre - Gilroy

25th Anniversary of The Evening of Wine and Roses
presented by the Pajaro Valley Community Health Trust. 6:30-9pm, Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds. Wine tasting, Silent auction, hors d’oevres and lots of roses! $50/prepaid; $60/Limited tickets at door. 831-761-5639 - Santa Cruz

Holiday Boutique
at Crossroads Christian Center, 145 Wright Ave. Friday, 10am-6pm; Saturday, 10am-4pm. Christmas decorations, ornaments and gifts, Thanksgiving and home décor, farmer’s market and baked goods, café, garden, jewelry and more. FREE. 408-779-2925 - Morgan Hill

Gallery Walk & Artist Reception
2nd Saturday of every month 1-7pm, Artist Reception 5-7pm, Casa Galleria, 107B The Alameda - San Juan Bautista

The Rancho-Maze Band Annual Holiday Craft Fair
10am-4pm at Rancho San Justo Middle School. Anyone interested in a booth, Laura Arballo, 831-524-3528 or adrianandlaura@hotmail.com - Hollister

Women 50 Play Basketball
Saturday mornings at the MH Centennial Recreation Center. 10am-Noon. All levels welcome. No fee. Arrive in shorts, t-shirt & court-appropriate shoes, bottle of water. Sign in at reception desk. Donna L. Weisblatt, 408-778-7515 or dwcareers@charter.net, or Susan, 408-782-2128, x808 or susan.fent@mhcrc.com - Morgan Hill

Children’s Storytime at Booksmart
Every Saturday at 11am. 80 E. 2nd St - Morgan Hill

Morgan Hill Farmers Market
9am-1pm held every Saturday at Second St. and Depot - Downtown Morgan Hill

Old-Growth Redwood Walks
Sat & Sun, $6 parking. All ages. Takes you thru some of the oldest and tallest trees in the area. Some over 1500 years old! 1 mile of wheelchair accessible trail. Henry Cowell Redwoods. 831-335-7077 - Santa Cruz

Docent-led tours of Elkhorn Slough
Meet at the reserve. 10am and 1pm, 1700 Elkhorn. 831-728-2822 or www.elkhornslough.org - Watsonville

4th Annual Halloween Costume Collection
Bring your used costumes to the Morgan Hill Community & Cultural Center Be sure to ask for your special treat. Costumes will be stored until next year and then distributed to those in need. - Morgan Hill

Holiday Boutique
at Crossroads Christian Center, 145 Wright Ave. Friday, 10am-6pm; Saturday, 10am-4pm. Christmas decorations, ornaments and gifts, Thanksgiving and home décor, farmer’s market and baked goods, café, garden, jewelry and more. FREE. 408-779-2925 - Morgan Hill

Movie Time at the Teen Center
Ages 12-18, Centennial Recreation Teen Center, 171 West Edmundson, 6-8pm. FREE. 408-782.2128 x807 - Morgan Hill

One Night Stand Comedy Night II
Professional and Amateur Comedians, 7pm. Gavilan College Theatre. - Gilroy

Vendor Call for Holiday Boutique
Now accepting applications for artisans, crafters and vendors with specialty items to be a part of the annual St. Mary School Holiday Boutique on Dec. 6. Cullen Hall Gym, 11 First St. 408-203-7914 or smsholidayboutique@live.com - Gilroy

Grand Opening “All Day” Open House
for the new Roth House. Come take a tour of this historic home, grounds, gardens, art gallery and museum. Refreshments & entertainment. Octavia, 408-949-1225 - Gilroy

Magpie Christmas Open House
Home decor, gift items, seasonal decor. Saturday, 11am-6pm; Sunday, 11am-5pm. 17505 Monterey Rd. 408-779-4594 - Morgan Hill

Santa Cruz Antique St. Faire
Vendors offer an eclectic blend of antiques and unique items. 9am-4pm. Lincoln St. (between Pacific & Cedar), 2nd Sundays. 831-476-6940 - Santa Cruz

Live Comedians Every Sunday
Crow’s Nest Restaurant, 2218 E. Cliff Dr. Enjoy a fresh sea breeze, great food and an evening of laughter, 9pm. 831-476-4560 or www.crowsnestsantacruz.com - Santa Cruz

Old-Growth Redwood Walks
Sat & Sun, $6 parking. All ages. Takes you thru some of the oldest and tallest trees in the area. Some over 1500 years old! 1 mile of wheelchair accessible trail. Henry Cowell Redwoods. 831-335-7077 - Santa Cruz

Docent-led tours of Elkhorn Slough
Meet at the reserve. 10am and 1pm, 1700 Elkhorn. 831-728-2822 or www.elkhornslough.org - Watsonville

4th Annual Halloween Costume Collection
Bring your used costumes to the Morgan Hill Community & Cultural Center Be sure to ask for your special treat. Costumes will be stored until next year and then distributed to those in need. - Morgan Hill

Grand Opening “All Day” Open House
for the new Roth House. Come take a tour of this historic home, grounds, gardens, art gallery and museum. Refreshments & entertainment. Octavia, 408-949-1225 - Gilroy

Magpie Christmas Open House
Home decor, gift items, seasonal decor. Saturday, 11am-6pm; Sunday, 11am-5pm. 17505 Monterey Rd. 408-779-4594 - Morgan Hill

Wine & Cheese Fall Classic
Join us for a weekend of Wine & Cheese! $15 (includes our Award winning 2005 Merlot Estate). Live classical music, 1-4pm. Free for Solis members. Solis Winery, 3920 Hecker Pass Hwy., Gilroy. 408-847-6303

The Aromas Grange T’ai Chi Classes
every Monday and Wednesday. Classes are 8:45-9:45am or 6-7pm. For all levels and ages. Special monthly fee is $20. Henry Day, 831-726-3159 - Aromas

Fit Mommies: Mother & Child Stroller Workout
Get back in shape with other Moms. Fun outdoor workout: power walking, free weights, interval training and core strengthening exercises. Gilroy: Mondays 10am, Las Animas Veterans Park (meet by Tennis Court). Hollister: Tuesdays 9am, Frank Klauer park & Thursdays 9am, Veterans Memorial Bldg Courtyard. 831-637-4705 or www.fitmommiesonline.com - Gilroy & Hollister

FREE Business Opportunity Meeting
Learn how you can have your own Global business using patented disruptive technologies focusing on anti-aging. Tuesdays, 7pm. 8343 Church St., #D. 408-842-6334 to reserve a seat - Gilroy

Tuesday Night Knitting
MH Library, 660 W. Main, 6:30-8:30pm - Morgan Hill

Fit Mommies: Mother & Child Stroller Workout
Get back in shape with other Moms. Fun outdoor workout: power walking, free weights, interval training and core strengthening exercises. Gilroy: Mondays 10am, Las Animas Veterans Park (meet by Tennis Court). Hollister: Tuesdays 9am, Frank Klauer park & Thursdays 9am, Veterans Memorial Bldg Courtyard. 831-637-4705 or www.fitmommiesonline.com - Gilroy & Hollister

The Aromas Grange T’ai Chi Classes
every Monday and Wednesday. Classes are 8:45-9:45am or 6-7pm. For all levels and ages. Special monthly fee is $20. Henry Day, 831-726-3159 - Aromas

Wednesday Night Dinners
6pm. First Baptist Church on Wren Ave. in the Fellowship Hall. $3. Children 6 yrs & under FREE. 408-847-6000 - Gilroy

The Pacific Brass
benefit concert for the YMCA. 2pm, First Presbyterian Church, 2066 Cienega Rd. (San Benito St. Extension). $15/adults; $10/seniors & students. Available at The YMCA, Ace Hardware, and at door. 831-637-8600 or 831-637-7200 - Hollister

3rd Annual Nutcracker Opening Night Celebration
5-7pm, Hotel Sainte Claire, $225 (includes Dress Circle seating for the Opening Night of Dennis Nahat’s The Nutcracker). $150 for the event only (No Ballet Performance). Tickets, 408-288-2820 x204 or www.balletsan-jose.org - San Jose

Susan Shirley Story Teller
Come to our special evening story hour, 6:30pm. Be prepared to laugh, sigh, giggle, and applaud. Bring your imagination, wear your pajamas, and enjoy! A Treat will be served after the story. BookSmart, 80 East 2nd St. 408-778-6467 - Morgan Hill

Fit Mommies: Mother & Child Stroller Workout
Get back in shape with other Moms. Fun outdoor workout: power walking, free weights, interval training and core strengthening exercises. Gilroy: Mondays 10am, Las Animas Veterans Park (meet by Tennis Court). Hollister: Tuesdays 9am, Frank Klauer park & Thursdays 9am, Veterans Memorial Bldg Courtyard. 831-637-4705 or www.fitmommiesonline.com - Gilroy & Hollister

Piece By Piece Quilters of Morgan Hill
of Morgan Hill meet at the Presbyterian Church on DeWitt, 6:30-9pm. The program for the evening is a trunk show by the members of the Guild. Marianne Peoples, 408-842-9022 - Morgan Hill

Temple Emmanuel’s 3rd Annual Holiday Boutique
Thurs. & Fri. 11am-7pm. Sat. 9am-7pm. For more info. contact Patricia Amaya, 408-509-2539 or holidayboutique@templeemmanuel.org to reserve a space.

A Sensuous Feast for the Artistic Soul
Beautiful art, wonderful food, and friendly people! One Woman Show! Blak Sage Gallery of Fine Art is holding an artist’s reception for award winning artist Shannon Grissom: 5:30-9pm, 727 San Benito St. 831-636-9100, www.blaksage.com or www.shannongrissom.com - Hollister

14th Annual Holiday Boutique
Morgan Hill Historical Society, Morgan Hill House at Villa Mira Monte, 17860 Monterey Rd. Refreshments and Door Prizes, Friday, 10am-6pm ; Saturday & Sunday, 10am-4pm. 408-779-4207 or 408-779-8250 - Morgan Hill

The SPCA’s Santa Paws!
Your SPCA Santa Paws package includes a portrait sitting of your pet with Santa taken by the professional photographers from InstaFotos Del Monte Center. Jo Smiley, 831-373-2631 or 831-422-4721 x203 to reserve your time for a photo session with Santa. - Monterey

5th Annual Poppy Jasper Film Festival
Screening exciting short films at MH Playhouse and other local venues. Tickets, films and venue info at www.poppyjasperfilmfest.org

Women 50 Play Basketball
Saturday mornings at the MH Centennial Recreation Center. 10am-Noon. All levels welcome. No fee. Arrive in shorts, t-shirt & court-appropriate shoes, bottle of water. Sign in at reception desk. Donna L. Weisblatt, 408-778-7515 or dwcareers@charter.net, or Susan, 408-782-2128, x808 or susan.fent@mhcrc.com - Morgan Hill

Children’s Storytime at Booksmart
Every Saturday at 11am. 80 E. 2nd St - Morgan Hill

Old-Growth Redwood Walks
Sat & Sun, $6 parking. All ages. Takes you thru some of the oldest and tallest trees in the area. Some over 1500 years old! 1 mile of wheelchair accessible trail. Henry Cowell Redwoods. 831-335-7077 - Santa Cruz

Docent-led tours of Elkhorn Slough
Meet at the reserve. 10am and 1pm, 1700 Elkhorn. 831-728-2822 or www.elkhornslough.org - Watsonville

2nd Annual Art Show and Wine Tasting at Clos LaChance
Noon-5pm. FREE. Featuring over 40 artists. Cindy, 408-686-1050 x125 or cindy@clos.com - San Martin

Dive-In Movie
Hang out at the CRC indoor pool for a movie. Centennial Recreation Center, Indoor Pool, 171 W. Edmundson, 7-10pm, Free for CRC members; $7/Adult MH Resident; $9/Adult non MH Resident; $5/Youth MH Resident; $7/Youth non MH Resident. 408-782-2128 x806 or abel.gutierrez@mhcrc.com - Morgan Hill

1st Annual Casino Night
Lana Wright competition dancers, Goularte Estates, Games, Raffle, Prizes, Dinner & Music. Tickets, 408-778-1178 - San Martin

Martin Ranch Winery Open House
Santa Cruz Mtns. Passport Wine Specials and new releases available only at the winery. 3rd Saturday of every month. 11am-4pm. 6675 Redwood Retreat Rd. 408-842-9197 or info@martinranchwinery.com - Gilroy

Artists Patricia Wakida and Colleen Stockmann
of The San Francisco Center for the Book. 1pm talk about bookmaking history and artistry. Library, 660 W. Main Ave. FREE - Morgan Hill

Impalas Central Coast Car Club 11th Annual Toy Drive/Show-Shine
All vehicles welcome (classic, custom, rods, etc.). Come out & help raise toys for needy children in our community. FREE. 1 new unwrapped toy per vehicle entry. 10am-4pm at Dutchman’s Pizza parking lot, 6940 Chestnut St. Rudy G, 831-801-0600 - Gilroy

Walter Strauss in Concert
A pre-holiday show for the whole family! 7pm, Gaslighter Theater, 7430 Monterey St. 408-847-6350. - Gilroy

Music in the Museum
Make an instrument, make a sound, beat a beat, move our feet! Listen, make music and dance! Guest performances. 10am-5pm. Children’s Discovery Museum, 180 Woz Wy. 408-298-5437 or www.cdm.org. - San Jose

14th Annual Holiday Boutique
Morgan Hill Historical Society, Morgan Hill House at Villa Mira Monte, 17860 Monterey Rd. Refreshments and Door Prizes, Friday, 10am-6pm ; Saturday & Sunday, 10am-4pm. 408-779-4207 or 408-779-8250 - Morgan Hill

The SPCA’s Santa Paws!
Your SPCA Santa Paws package includes a portrait sitting of your pet with Santa taken by the professional photographers from InstaFotos Del Monte Center. Jo Smiley, 831-373-2631 or 831-422-4721 x203 to reserve your time for a photo session with Santa. - Monterey

5th Annual Poppy Jasper Film Festival
Screening exciting short films at MH Playhouse and other local venues. Tickets, films and venue info at www.poppyjasperfilmfest.org

Temple Emmanuel’s 3rd Annual Holiday Boutique
Thurs. & Fri. 11am-7pm. Sat. 9am-7pm. For more info. contact Patricia Amaya, 408-509-2539 or holidayboutique@templeemmanuel.org to reserve a space.

Live Comedians Every Sunday
Crow’s Nest Restaurant, 2218 E. Cliff Dr. Enjoy a fresh sea breeze, great food and an evening of laughter, 9pm. 831-476-4560 or www.crowsnestsantacruz.com - Santa Cruz

Old-Growth Redwood Walks
Sat & Sun, $6 parking. All ages. Takes you thru some of the oldest and tallest trees in the area. Some over 1500 years old! 1 mile of wheelchair accessible trail. Henry Cowell Redwoods. 831-335-7077 - Santa Cruz

Docent-led tours of Elkhorn Slough
Meet at the reserve. 10am and 1pm, 1700 Elkhorn. 831-728-2822 or www.elkhornslough.org - Watsonville

Open House
Features an MMS Student Panel with elementary through high school students fielding questions and sharing their own education experiences. 1pm, Mt. Madonna School, 491 Summit Rd. To RSVP, Lara, 408-847-2717, x232 or admissions@mountmadonna.org or www.MountMadonnaSchool.org - Watsonville

Day of Thanksgiving at The Farm
in Salinas Valley. Celebrate a time of Thanksgiving. Hayrides, vegetable treasure hunt for chidren all day & pumpkin toss at 11am. www.thefarm-salinasvalley.com - Salinas

14th Annual Holiday Boutique
Morgan Hill Historical Society, Morgan Hill House at Villa Mira Monte, 17860 Monterey Rd. Refreshments and Door Prizes, Friday, 10am-6pm ; Saturday & Sunday, 10am-4pm. 408-779-4207 or 408-779-8250 - Morgan Hill

The SPCA’s Santa Paws!
Your SPCA Santa Paws package includes a portrait sitting of your pet with Santa taken by the professional photographers from InstaFotos Del Monte Center. Jo Smiley, 831-373-2631 or 831-422-4721 x203 to reserve your time for a photo session with Santa. - Monterey

The Aromas Grange T’ai Chi Classes
every Monday and Wednesday. Classes are 8:45-9:45am or 6-7pm. For all levels and ages. Special monthly fee is $20. Henry Day, 831-726-3159 - Aromas

Fit Mommies: Mother & Child Stroller Workout
Get back in shape with other Moms. Fun outdoor workout: power walking, free weights, interval training and core strengthening exercises. Gilroy: Mondays 10am, Las Animas Veterans Park (meet by Tennis Court). Hollister: Tuesdays 9am, Frank Klauer park & Thursdays 9am, Veterans Memorial Bldg Courtyard. 831-637-4705 or www.fitmommiesonline.com - Gilroy & Hollister

FREE Business Opportunity Meeting
Learn how you can have your own Global business using patented disruptive technologies focusing on anti-aging. Tuesdays, 7pm. 8343 Church St., #D. 408-842-6334 to reserve a seat - Gilroy

Tuesday Night Knitting
MH Library, 660 W. Main, 6:30-8:30pm - Morgan Hill

The Aromas Grange T’ai Chi Classes
every Monday and Wednesday. Classes are 8:45-9:45am or 6-7pm. For all levels and ages. Special monthly fee is $20. Henry Day, 831-726-3159 - Aromas

Wednesday Night Dinners
6pm. First Baptist Church on Wren Ave. in the Fellowship Hall. $3. Children 6 yrs & under FREE. 408-847-6000 - Gilroy

Fit Mommies: Mother & Child Stroller Workout
Get back in shape with other Moms. Fun outdoor workout: power walking, free weights, interval training and core strengthening exercises. Gilroy: Mondays 10am, Las Animas Veterans Park (meet by Tennis Court). Hollister: Tuesdays 9am, Frank Klauer park & Thursdays 9am, Veterans Memorial Bldg Courtyard. 831-637-4705 or www.fitmommiesonline.com - Gilroy & Hollister

Flu Shots
offered to seniors 60 . Provided by Sister Rachaela of St. Louise Hospital, Centennial Recreation Senior Center, 171 W. Edmundson, 10am-2pm. FREE. 408-782-1284 - Morgan Hill

Downtown Comedy Club
6:30-9:30pm, Headliner Jim Summers with Anthony Hill and Alicia Dattner. MH Community Center. Tickets at the door or from sponsers. 408-782-0008 or www.mhcommunitycenter.com - Morgan Hill

Teen Harvest Dance
Ages 12-18 come “bust a move” and “kick it” with friends enjoying a night full of dancing and fun. 8-10pm, Centennial Recreation Teen Center, 171 W. Edmundson. $4/advance; $5/door. 408-782-2128, x807 - Morgan Hill

6th Annual Festival of Trees
Rebekah Children's Services. 5:30-Midnight, MH Community & Cultural Center. Champagne Reception, Premier (multi-course gourmet) Dinner, Live & Silent Auction and Dancing. 408-846-2142 - Morgan Hill

Holiday Kids’ Night Out
6-10pm. Champion’s Academy, 18855 Adams Ct. 408-776-1858. - Morgan Hill

BookSmart Art
A different craft project, every 4th Saturday of the month, 10am. Sign up in store. 80 E. 2nd St - Morgan Hill

Women 50 Play Basketball
Saturday mornings at the MH Centennial Recreation Center. 10am-Noon. All levels welcome. No fee. Arrive in shorts, t-shirt & court-appropriate shoes, bottle of water. Sign in at reception desk. Donna L. Weisblatt, 408-778-7515 or dwcareers@charter.net, or Susan, 408-782-2128, x808 or susan.fent@mhcrc.com - Morgan Hill

Children’s Storytime at Booksmart
Every Saturday at 11am. 80 E. 2nd St - Morgan Hill

Old-Growth Redwood Walks
Sat & Sun, $6 parking. All ages. Takes you thru some of the oldest and tallest trees in the area. Some over 1500 years old! 1 mile of wheelchair accessible trail. Henry Cowell Redwoods. 831-335-7077 - Santa Cruz

Docent-led tours of Elkhorn Slough
Meet at the reserve. 10am and 1pm, 1700 Elkhorn. 831-728-2822 or www.elkhornslough.org - Watsonville

75th Annual Gilroy Methodist Bazaar
Golden opportunity to win a handstitched quilt. 8:30am, 7600 Church St., Social Hall. 408-842-3034 - Gilroy

Garden Accents Holiday Extravaganza Party
Annual Garden Party, Food, Music, Wine and Art. 6-8pm Open to the public. 408-846-4555 - Gilroy

Live Comedians Every Sunday
Crow’s Nest Restaurant, 2218 E. Cliff Dr. Enjoy a fresh sea breeze, great food and an evening of laughter, 9pm. 831-476-4560 or www.crowsnestsantacruz.com - Santa Cruz

Old-Growth Redwood Walks
Sat & Sun, $6 parking. All ages. Takes you thru some of the oldest and tallest trees in the area. Some over 1500 years old! 1 mile of wheelchair accessible trail. Henry Cowell Redwoods. 831-335-7077 - Santa Cruz

The Aromas Grange T’ai Chi Classes
every Monday and Wednesday. Classes are 8:45-9:45am or 6-7pm. For all levels and ages. Special monthly fee is $20. Henry Day, 831-726-3159 - Aromas

Fit Mommies: Mother & Child Stroller Workout
Get back in shape with other Moms. Fun outdoor workout: power walking, free weights, interval training and core strengthening exercises. Gilroy: Mondays 10am, Las Animas Veterans Park (meet by Tennis Court). Hollister: Tuesdays 9am, Frank Klauer park & Thursdays 9am, Veterans Memorial Bldg Courtyard. 831-637-4705 or www.fitmommiesonline.com - Gilroy & Hollister

FREE Business Opportunity Meeting
Learn how you can have your own Global business using patented disruptive technologies focusing on anti-aging. Tuesdays, 7pm. 8343 Church St., #D. 408-842-6334 to reserve a seat - Gilroy

Tuesday Night Knitting
MH Library, 660 W. Main, 6:30-8:30pm - Morgan Hill

Fit Mommies: Mother & Child Stroller Workout
Get back in shape with other Moms. Fun outdoor workout: power walking, free weights, interval training and core strengthening exercises. Gilroy: Mondays 10am, Las Animas Veterans Park (meet by Tennis Court). Hollister: Tuesdays 9am, Frank Klauer park & Thursdays 9am, Veterans Memorial Bldg Courtyard. 831-637-4705 or www.fitmommiesonline.com - Gilroy & Hollister

The Aromas Grange T’ai Chi Classes
every Monday and Wednesday. Classes are 8:45-9:45am or 6-7pm. For all levels and ages. Special monthly fee is $20. Henry Day, 831-726-3159 - Aromas

Wednesday Night Dinners
6pm. First Baptist Church on Wren Ave. in the Fellowship Hall. $3. Children 6 yrs & under FREE. 408-847-6000 - Gilroy

Thanksgiving Lunch
freshly prepared with turkey and all of the trimmings in the Morgan Hill Senior Café! At Noon, Centennial Recreation Senior Center, Senior Café, 171 W. Edmundson. $2 donation/adults 60 ; $5/adults under 60. Reservations appreciated. 408-782-1284 - Morgan Hill

Sons of Retirement has a monthly luncheon
on the 4th Thursday of every month. Dick Mountz, 408-847-4209 or Ken Zuhr, 408-842-3019 - Gilroy

Fit Mommies: Mother & Child Stroller Workout
Get back in shape with other Moms. Fun outdoor workout: power walking, free weights, interval training and core strengthening exercises. Gilroy: Mondays 10am, Las Animas Veterans Park (meet by Tennis Court). Hollister: Tuesdays 9am, Frank Klauer park & Thursdays 9am, Veterans Memorial Bldg Courtyard. 831-637-4705 or www.fitmommiesonline.com - Gilroy & Hollister

Christmas in the Park
9am-midnight at Downtown’s Plaza de Cezar Chavez. 408-995-NOEL or www.christmasinthepark.com - San Jose

Women 50 Play Basketball
Saturday mornings at the MH Centennial Recreation Center. 10am-Noon. All levels welcome. No fee. Arrive in shorts, t-shirt & court-appropriate shoes, bottle of water. Sign in at reception desk. Donna L. Weisblatt, 408-778-7515 or dwcareers@charter.net, or Susan, 408-782-2128, x808 or susan.fent@mhcrc.com - Morgan Hill

Children’s Storytime at Booksmart
Every Saturday at 11am. 80 E. 2nd St - Morgan Hill

Old-Growth Redwood Walks
Sat & Sun, $6 parking. All ages. Takes you thru some of the oldest and tallest trees in the area. Some over 1500 years old! 1 mile of wheelchair accessible trail. Henry Cowell Redwoods. 831-335-7077 - Santa Cruz

Docent-led tours of Elkhorn Slough
Meet at the reserve. 10am and 1pm, 1700 Elkhorn. 831-728-2822 or www.elkhornslough.org - Watsonville

Family Day at the Teen Center
All ages are welcome with adult supervision. Centennial Recreation Teen Center, 171 W. Edmundson, 2:30-6pm. FREE. 408-782-2128, x807 - Morgan Hill

Holiday Boutique at First Baptist Church
305 W. Main Ave. All Day. Venders contact 408-779-4914 or newlifebaptist@charter.net - Morgan Hill

Annual “Lights on Celebration”
Parade begins at 5:30pm. Featuring the ceremonial lighting of downtown buildings & trees. Don’t miss the parade, merchant open house, Santa’s Village, live entertainment & the arrival of Mr. & Mrs. Claus! Parade applications, Brenda, 831-636-8406 or www.downtownhollister.org - Hollister

Surfin’ Santa
Noon at the Main Beach in Capitola Village. Watch Santa & his Reindeer surf. Bring your camera to capture Santa’s wave-riding arrival. Once Santa has dried off, he will be visiting with the kids! 831-475-6522 - Capitola

28th Annual Big Sur Harvest & Craft Fair
at the Big Sur Grange Hall. 10am-5pm. Unique collection of Artists of Big Sur & their friends from the outlying areas. Starts off the night before with a potluck. 831-667-2557 or www.bigsurcalifornia.org - Big Sur

Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Show
at the SJ convention Center, 408 S. Almaden. $9/adults; $7/Seniors, $4/ages 13-17; 12 & under free. 415-447-3205 or www.harvestfestival.com - San Jose

It’s a Wonderful Life
performances by South Valley Civic Theater at the MH Community Playhouse, 8pm. Matinees on Nov 29, Dec 6 & Dec 13 at 2pm. www.svct.org. - Morgan Hill

Live Comedians Every Sunday
Crow’s Nest Restaurant, 2218 E. Cliff Dr. Enjoy a fresh sea breeze, great food and an evening of laughter, 9pm. 831-476-4560 or www.crowsnestsantacruz.com - Santa Cruz

Old-Growth Redwood Walks
Sat & Sun, $6 parking. All ages. Takes you thru some of the oldest and tallest trees in the area. Some over 1500 years old! 1 mile of wheelchair accessible trail. Henry Cowell Redwoods. 831-335-7077 - Santa Cruz

Docent-led tours of Elkhorn Slough
Meet at the reserve. 10am and 1pm, 1700 Elkhorn. 831-728-2822 or www.elkhornslough.org - Watsonville

28th Annual Big Sur Harvest & Craft Fair
at the Big Sur Grange Hall. 10am-5pm. Unique collection of Artists of Big Sur & their friends from the outlying areas. Starts off the night before with a potluck. 831-667-2557 or www.bigsurcalifornia.org - Big Sur