Concert for New Music Venue
You’ve just watched the Dec. 5 Christmas parade and tree lighting, which had events from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Now what?
How about a concert by some of the area’s finest musicians? This is a big one for Gilroy, the New Orleans of the South Valley. It really should be a blast and you can just walk in after the tree lighting.
Kaye Bohler’s Christmas in Gilroy goes from 6 p.m-11 p.m. at Maria Clara’s Ballroom inside the Old Gilroy Hotel (7365 Monterey St.). Performers include the Rich Bermea Band, the Blue Sky Trio,Kaye Bohler’s R&B Christmas Show Jam and the Youth Mariachi Academy. There will be free Mexican hot chocolate. They are asking for a $10 donation to help fund a new place for musicians to play. More info: www.kaybohler.com
Meet an Author
Jean Galica will sign her new novel My Heart for My Land, at BookSmart in Morgan Hill on Dec. 5 at 2 p.m. It’s about the making of this country by the homesteaders who chose a new way of life—conquering new lands and fortunes. It showcases the resilience of the human spirit in surmounting and conquering obstacles to obtain that goal. BookSmart is at 80 E. 2nd St. Morgan Hill. (408) 778-6467.
Ladies Night Out in Morgan Hill
Morgan Hill Downtown Association sponsors Ladies Night Out on Dec. 3, a special shopping experience as you stroll through stores in downtown Morgan Hill. Ladies who visit BookSmart (80 E. 2nd St.) can make a metallic bead jingle bell necklace.
Cut Down a Tree Right Here
You don’t have to drive to the mountains to cut down a Christmas tree or see snow. Starting today and running until Christmas, Battaglia Ranch in San Martin has thousands of Monterey Pines, Noble Firs and non-allergenic Leyland Cypress trees ready to be sawed down (see story in today’s paper).
There’s a train ride for the kids, a snow-making machine, holiday cider and hot chocolate and for the next two weekends, a chance to hang with the real Santa Claus. What kid could ask for more? Battaglia’s is right off Highway 101 at 13580 Murphy Ave, open 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
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