Sept. 19: No-lawn landscaping: The California Native Plant Society presents Converting a Lawn to a Native Plant Garden at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19 at the Morgan Hill Library, 660 W. Main Ave. Landscape designer Deva Luna will share a variety of no-lawn landscaping ideas and practical tips. Details: (408) 779-3196.
Nature Night
The Santa Clara County Open Space Authority invites you to a free Back-to-School Nature Night to learn about nature in your own back yard from 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 19 at the Morgan Hill Community Center. Enjoy a light supper and family-friendly activities, meet live educational animals, and visit with the Authority staff. This is a great opportunity to learn about the Authority’s work and the Conservation Vision they are developing. RSVP to www.openspacesanjose.eventbrite.com.
Chamber mixer
The Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly mixer from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19 at Westmont of Morgan Hill, 1160 Cochrane Road. Chamber members are invited to attend and network with fellow chamber members. Feel free to bring a small raffle prize. Details: Erin Machado at (408) 779-9444.
Breast cancer support group
A free drop-in group open to anyone diagnosed with breast cancer is held from 5:30 to 7 p.m., the first and third Thursday of every month at Pacific Hills Manor, 370 Noble Court.Details: Priti Zielinski (408) 842-1248 or Sandy Ludlow (408) 779-8004.
Thursday Night Street Dance
The Thursday Night Street Dance will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays through Sept. 26 at Monterey and Third Street. The line-up of performers will be listed on the Downtown Association’s website. Details: (408) 779-3190 or visit www.morganhilldowntown.org.
Sept. 20
Senior Center Friday matinee
Enjoy Friday movies at 1 p.m. at the Centennial Recreation Senior Center, 171 W. Edmundson Ave., Morgan Hill. Everyone welcome. Details: (408) 782-1284 or visit www.mhcrc.com.
Sept. 21
Together at the Center
The Learning and Loving Education Center will hold a silent auction and wine heist from 2 to 5 p.m. Sept. 21 at 16890 Church St., Morgan Hill. Sample hors d’oeuvres from local eateries, along with desserts, with wine tastings from area vintners. Proceeds will benefit the ministry of the Sisters of the Presentation, funded solely by grants and donations. $40 donation per person. Details: www.learningandloving.org or call (408) 776-1196.
Democrats meet
Morgan Hill Mayor Steve Tate will be the speaker at the next South County Democratic Club membership meeting from 10 a.m. to noon, Sept. 21 at 17775 Monterey St., Morgan Hill. Burgundy cherry ice cream from Alaska Ice Cream shop in downtown Gilroy will be served. Details: eleanorvill@charter.net.
Weight Watchers
Weight Watchers meetings are held Thursdays at 8:30 a.m., 12:15 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. at Villa Mira Monte,17860 Monterey Road, Morgan Hill, and Saturdays at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. at the Hampton Inn, 16115 Condit Road, Morgan Hill. All are welcome and free to attend.
Teen basketball, soccer
All teens are invited to play basketball from 10 to 11 a.m. and soccer from 11 a.m. to noon Saturdays at Community Park, 171 W. Edmundson Ave., Morgan Hill. Members and guests (ages 12 to 18) are welcome. Details: (408) 310-4273.
Sept. 22
MH Lion’s Club’s 75th anniversary
Celebrate the Morgan Hill Lion’s Club’s 75th anniversary from 3 to 5 p.m. Sept. 22 at Morgan Hill Cellars, 1645 San Pedro Ave., Morgan Hill. Catered by Mansmith BBQ. Menu includes tri-tip, chicken, salads, beans, garlic bread, beverages and dessert. Make checks payable to MHLC, mail to: Morgan Hill Lions Club (MHLC), PO Box 464, Morgan Hill, CA 95037 or pay by credit card with Paypal to lpg777@aol.com. Details: Sandra Gomez at (408) 892-1500.
Explore breath and reduce stress
Learn how to use breathing and meditation techniques to reduce stress during a free weekly class from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Sundays at the Holiday Inn Express, 17035 Condit Road, Morgan Hill. RSVP requested. Details: (408) 480-4493.
Sept. 23
Al-Anon meets
Al-Anon meets at 7 p.m. Mondays at Advent Lutheran Church, 16870 Murphy Ave., Morgan Hill. AnAlatween meeting (ages 9 to 13) is also held at this time and location in room 10.
Sept. 24
Tuesday Night Bingo
Bingo is held Tuesdays to raise funds to benefit the Senior Center. Bingo is played at the Community and Cultural Center, 17000 South Monterey Road, Morgan Hill. Doors open at 4:15 with registration starting at 5 p.m. Warm-up games are played starting at 5:45 p.m. Regular bingo games kick off at 6:30 p.m. Details: (408) 782-1284.
Overeaters Anonymous
Overeaters Anonymous meets from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays at Advent Lutheran Church, 16870 Murphy Ave., Morgan Hill. 90-day format. No dues, fees or weigh-ins. Details: Tony at (408) 859-8654.
Sept. 25
Senior Produce Market
A weekly Senior Produce Market is held from 10 a.m. to noon every Wednesday in the Centennial Recreation Center main lobby. It is designed to promote affordable and accessible produce for older adults, but is open to everyone. This new program comes through the Y’s partnership with Episcopal Community Services and The Health Trust.
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