Upcoming Events and Meetings

Morgan Hill Library: Snack Break for Children 18 and Under
Date: Tuesdays & Thursdays, October 1-31, 2019
Time: 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: Morgan Hill Library, 660 W. Main Avenue, Morgan Hill
Local YMCA provides free snacks and activities to youth.   
More information: www.sccld.org

Morgan Hill: Innovation & Manufacturing - Choose Morgan Hill Speaker Series
Date: Thursday, October 10, 2019
Time: 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: Granada Theatre, 17440 Monterey Rd, Morgan Hill
Join the Morgan Hill Economic Development team for a conversation about the efforts to grow and attract jobs in Morgan Hill. Hear from local developers about their plans and their take on the Morgan Hill market. Join the dialogue on how to support job creation in Morgan Hill.
More information: www.choosemorganhill.com/speakerseries​

Morgan Hill: Sue’s Story Project for Dementia Awareness Film Screening
Date: Thursday, October 10, 2019
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center
The Sue’s Story Project tells the remarkable journey of Sue Berghoff whose life was turned upside down after she was diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia. The disease invaded her brain, stealing her ability to make conversation, schedule appointments, shop for groceries, or drive a car. The way of life she knew was fading, but what she did next created a ripple effect of hope and change.
More information: https://thesuesstoryproject.com/

Gilroy: Mt. Madonna YMCA 2019 Fall-Anthropy Celebration
Date: Friday, October 11, 2019
Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Sarah’s Vineyard, 4005 Hecker Pass Highway, Gilroy
Celebrate this year's Fall-Anthropy awardees with the Mt. Madonna YMCA at Sarah's Vineyard! This community celebration honors local Y heroes and the launch of Annual Campaign 2020. Hosted by the Mt. Madonna Board of Managers. Dinner, dancing, music, and raffles.
More information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mt-madonna-ymca-2019-fall-anthropy-​celebration-tickets-72184984231

Gilroy Library: SAT Practice Test
Date: Saturday, October 12, 2019
Time: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Location: Gilroy Library, 350 W. Sixth Street, Gilroy
Real exams from a previous year. Will be graded and scored by a trained professional.
More information: www.sccld.org

Los Gatos: Creative Writers Group
Date: Saturday, October 12, 2019
Time: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Location: Los Gatos Library, 100 Villa Ave, Los Gatos
Share your writing with a supportive and creative group of other writers and give and receive feedback. Drop-ins are welcome. This group meets every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month on the 2nd floor.
More information: https://www.losgatosca.gov/42/Los-Gatos-Library 

Morgan Hill: Cioppino & Pasta Feast Fundraiser
Date: Saturday, October 12, 2019
Time: 5:30 – 9:00 pm
Location: Morgan Hill Buddhist Community Center, 16450 Murphy Ave, Morgan Hill
Join the Morgan Hill Kiwanis Club for their 18th annual Cioppino & Pasta Feast Fundraiser. All proceeds go to the Morgan Hill Kiwanis Youth Fund for scholarships. Cioppino Tickets: $80/person or $150/ couple. Pasta Tickets: $40/person or $75/couple
More information: www.MorganHillKiwanis.org or (408) 659-0350

Gilroy Library: Open Poetry Readings with the Garlicky Group of Poets
Date: Sunday, October 13, 2019
Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: Gilroy Library, 350 W. Sixth Street, Gilroy
Everyone is welcome to read their own poetry or listen to new work by others.
More information: www.sccld.org

Morgan Hill Library: Repujado – Mexican Tin Art (all ages)
Date: Sunday, October 13, 2019
Time: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: Morgan Hill Library, 660 W. Main Avenue, Morgan Hill
Learn about this art form and create beautiful pieces to take home featuring Aztec day signs, hummingbirds, butterflies or skeletons.
More information: www.sccld.org

Countywide: All Libraries Closed for Columbus Day
Date: Monday, October 14, 2019

San Jose: 2019 Healthy Aging & Wellness Expo
Date: Wednesday, October 16, 2019
Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: San Jose City Hall Rotunda & Plaza, 200 East Santa Clara Street, San Jose
The Healthy Aging and Wellness Expo (formerly known as the Senior Wellness Fair) is a FREE event and is open to the aging community, their caretakers, adult service professionals, and the general public. All participants will be eligible for free giveaways and prizes. Interpreters will be available on-site. Join the Santa Clara County Social Services Agency’s Department of Aging and Adult Services and over 60 other partners who will provide information about services and products.
More information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/healthy-aging-and-wellness-expo-tickets-68199359119

Morgan Hill Library: Paint Night for Adults & Teens
Date: Wednesday, October 16, 2019
Time: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Location: Morgan Hill Library, 660 W. Main Avenue, Morgan Hill
Learn how to paint something fun. For ages 12 and up. All supplies provided. Must register.
More information: www.sccld.org

San Jose: Festiv'All: Multicultural Small Business Resource Fair
Date: Friday, October 18, 2019
Time: 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm 
Location: San Jose City College, 2100 Moorpark Avenue, San Jose
Festiv'All is a free multicultural small business resource fair that annually draws over 1,000 attendees and helps businesses increase their presence, gain access to the region's diverse small business owners, expand networks, capture leads, develop referral sources and connect with active chamber members and community leaders.
Registration and more information: https://festivall-2019.eventbrite.com

Gilroy Library: MaryLee Sunseri Family Literacy Concert
Date: Saturday, October 19, 2019
Time: 1:30 pm – 2:15 pm
Location: Gilroy Library, 350 W. Sixth Street, Gilroy
Talk, sing, and play together with this award-winning children’s singer-songwriter. Fun music activities help build important early literacy skills for the littlest of learners.
More information: www.sccld.org

Los Gatos: Los Gatos Art Association’s Annual Members’ Show Reception
Date: Sunday, October 20, 2019
Time: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Location: Addison-Penzak Jewish Community Center, 14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos
Come see the gala opening reception of the Los Gatos Art Association’s annual members’ juried show. See 84 pieces of original art created by 66 artists and the presentation of awards. Also come enjoy the live music, wine and other refreshments. 
More information: www.lgaa.org

Saratoga Library: CoderDojo Coding Club
Date: Sunday, October 20, 2019
Time: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Location: Saratoga Library, 13650 Saratoga Avenue, Saratoga
Open to students 11-17. Bring your own laptop or borrow one. Different coding language at each table. Collaborate with others or seek help. Bring a project or start something new.
More information: www.sccld.org

San Jose: County Board of Supervisors Meeting
Date: Tuesday, October 22, 2019
Time: 9:30 am
Location: Board Chambers, 70 West Hedding St, San Jose
The public is invited to attend the regular meeting of the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors.
More information: www.sccgov.org 

Saratoga Library: Paws to Read
Date: October 22, 2019
Time: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Location: Saratoga Library, 13650 Saratoga Avenue, Saratoga
Tuesday, October 22, 4 – 5 pm, Orchard Room
For grades K-5. Kids can work on their pronunciation skills while gaining self-confidence. Read to a patient and quiet therapy animal from Growing Guides. First-come, first-served basis. 
More information: www.sccld.org

San Martin: South County Airport Pilots Association
Date: Saturday, October 26, 2019
Time: 9:00 am
Location: San Martin Airport, San Martin
South County Airport Pilots Association (SCAPA) will be activating a DART exercise at the South County Airport E-16. They are requesting volunteers. The program is the result of the realization that the Southern Santa Clara County is vulnerable and could be cut off from services and supplies resulting from a major disaster such as the example set by the Loma Prieta Earthquake in 1989. Don’t worry if you haven’t participated in the past. Their training is professional and free. Enjoy the experience and you will know you are preparing for your families and communities’ ability to survive. They partner with the Office of Emergency Services (OES), Community Emergency Response Teams of Gilroy and Morgan Hill (CERT), Central Fire, The Hospitals and much more.
More Information: www.southcountypilots.org​

Saratoga Library: Trick or Treat for Comics
Date: Saturday, October 26, 2019
Time: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Location: Saratoga Library, 13650 Saratoga Avenue, Saratoga
Celebrate Halloween ComicFest 2019 at the library. For ages 6 and up. Three comics per patron.
More information: www.sccld.org

Morgan Hill Library: Halloween Fun Fest
Date: Saturday, October 26, 2019
Time: 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: Morgan Hill Library, 660 W. Main Avenue, Morgan Hill
Spooky activities, creepy crafts, games and lots of fun. Come in costume!
More information: www.sccld.org

Saratoga & Palo Alto: 28th Annual Silicon Valley Jewish Film Festival
Date: Sunday, October 27th - Sunday, November 19th
Time: Varies
Location: Varies
The Opening Night Event will begin at the OFJCC with a screening of the film "Picture of His Life" with special guests at 6:30 pm. Check out the schedule to see all the great events!
More information: https://www.svjff.org 

Morgan Hill: Tourism - Choose Morgan Hill Speaker Series
Date: Monday, October 28, 2019
Time: 8:30 am – 1:00 pm
Location: TBD
Join the Morgan Hill Economic Development team for a half day of fun learning about the tourism and hospitality industry. Hear from local organizations that contribute to sports/recreation, wine, and agricultural tourism. Learn from other Destination Management Organizations. Share your ideas for growing tourism in the area with the newly formed Visit Morgan Hill group.
More information: www.choosemorganhill.com/speakerseries 

Morgan Hill Library: Steve Lin Live in Concert
Date: Monday, October 28, 2019
Time: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: Morgan Hill Library, 660 W. Main Avenue, Morgan Hill
Celebrating the 45th anniversary of the Friends of the Morgan Hill Library. Lin is an accomplished classical guitarist and recording artist who teaches guitar at San Jose State University.
More information: www.sccld.org

Stanford: Positive Peace Conference 2019
Date: Tuesday, October 29, 2019
Time: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Location: Stanford University, Bechtel Conference Center, 616 Serra Mall, Stanford, CA
Join the Institute for Economics & Peace and the Stanford University Center for Latin American Studies to share ideas with internationally renowned leaders from the public, private, academic, philanthropic and civil society sectors and explore new ways of creating and sustaining peace.
More information: https://www.facebook.com/events/884479258590672/

Santa Clara: YWCA Silicon Valley Inspire Luncheon
Date: Wednesday, October 30, 2019
Time: 11:00 am - 1:30 pm
Location: Santa Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great America Pkwy Santa Clara
Featuring the legendary Dolores Huerta: The Inspire Luncheon attracts over 1,800 attendees, including corporate and community leaders, elected officials and Silicon Valley professionals. Funds raised support the agency’s community programs and services that annually serve more than 18,000 women and families. 
More information: https://ywca-sv.org/inspire-luncheon/

Morgan Hill: Black, White & Bling Fundraiser
Date: Saturday, November 2, 2019
Time: 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Location: Granada Theatre, Morgan Hill
Grab your black and white attire, add your best bling and join Community Solutions for their 8th annual Gala to be held at the Granada Theatre Morgan Hill. You don’t want to miss this elegant evening complete with a champagne reception, gourmet dinner with wine, live and silent auctions, late-night dancing, and more.  Proceeds support local children, youth and families affected by abuse, violence and mental health issues.
More information: www.communitysolutions.org

Livermore: Local Craft Competition
Date: November 9, 2019
Time: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location: ABC NorCal, 4577 Las Positas Road, Unit C, Livermore
This free event includes food, raffle prizes, vendors row, kids activities. 
Registration required: http://bit.ly/ABCLCC2019

San Jose: Know-A-Vet Veterans Resource Tent
Date: Saturday November 23, 2019 
Time: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Location: San Jose Municipal Stadium, 588 E Alma Ave.  San Jose
All Veterans, active duty, and families are invited to meet your Santa Clara County Veteran Service Officers, and San Jose Vet Center and V.A. Counselors along with 80+ non-VA service providers. Learn how to maximize medical and financial benefits and services for you and your family. Free table space is available for Veteran service providers.
information: http://www.knowavet.info/convoyofhope/​