SATURDAY: Barrel tasting: The Wineries of the Santa Clara Valley will hold a Barrel Tasting Day from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at area wineries. Cost: $12.50 per person. Tickets are available at participating wineries the day of the event. Details: santaclarawines.com.
St. Mary School rummage sale
St. Mary School invites the community to a rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday in the gym at St. Mary School, 7900 Church St. Items for sale include: clothing, shoes, accessories, toys, household items, bedding, towels, baby items, books, luggage, and sporting gear. All proceeds from the sale will benefit the Hurricane Sandy relief fund. Details: Kelly Barbazette (408) 842-2827.
‘Chocolate and Wine for Valentine’
The Teachers Aid Coalition presents its annual “Chocolate and Wine for Valentine” fundraiser from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Community and Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Road, Morgan Hill. Tickets are $25 and are available at BookSmart, 80 E. Second St. and the office of Drs. Jon Hatakeyama and Don Nguyen, 370 W. Dunne Ave. Ste. 3.
Crab Feed
Live Oak Emerald Regime will hold its annual Crab Feed Saturday at the Morgan Hill Buddhist Hall, 16450 Murphy Ave., Morgan Hill. Optional chicken dinner may be pre-ordered. Doors open 6 p.m. and dinner is at 7 p.m. Tickets are $45 and may be purchased at Booksmart in Morgan Hill or by calling (408) 313-5408.
TUESDAY
Presentation by Mary Cortani
AAUW and the Friends of the Library present Mary Cortani, founder of Operation Freedom Paws in Gilroy, who will talk about her organization and how it helps war veterans begin the process of healing their “invisible wounds” by training their own service dogs. In recognition for her work, Mary was one of 10 finalists for CNN’s Hero of the Year award. Event held at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Morgan Hill Library, 660 West Main Ave.
Feb. 15-March 2
Pintello presents ‘Sylvia’
“Sylvia” opens Feb. 15, and runs Friday and Saturdays at 8 p.m., closing on March 2 at Pintello Comedy Theater, 8191 Swanston Lane, Gilroy. One matinee performance will be presented Sunday, Feb. 24 at 2 p.m. “Sylvia” introduces us to the empty-nesters Greg and Kate in their sedate New York City apartment, and to Sylvia, the stray dog who adopts them. Details: (408) 337-1599.
Feb. 19
Morgan Hill Math game night
Morgan Hill Math game night is held every third Tuesday month from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Community and Cultural Center, El Toro room, 17000 Monterey Road. Bring your family for a free evening of socializing and fun playing games of skill and logic. Babysitting is available. Door prizes. Details: (408) 460-2185 or visit www.morganhillmath.org.
Feb. 23
‘The Vagina Monologues’
Gavilan College presents a benefit performance of “The Vagina Monologues at 8 p.m. Feb. 23 at the Gavilan College Theatre, 5505 Santa Teresa Blvd. in Gilroy. For audiences 18 and over, it is an episodic play comprised of monologues addressing women’s sexuality and abuse. Proceeds will benefit Community Solutions and Emmaus House. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students and seniors. Details: 408-846-4973.
Through Feb. 23
‘The Cemetery Club’
Limelight Actors Theater presents “The Cemetery Club” at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays Feb. 1-23 and at 2 p.m. Feb. 10 and 17 at Center for the Arts, 7341 Monterey St., Gilroy. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for the evening shows and 1 p.m. for the matinee shows. Details: (408) 472-3292 or limelightactorstheater.com.
March 3
Gilroy Gardens job fair
Gilroy Gardens will hold a job fair from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 3 inside the Events Plaza, 3050 Hecker Pass Highway. Details: (408) 840-7110 or gilroygardens.org.
Stars on Ice
Stars on Ice is proud to announce the return of Dorothy Hamill, who joins a cast of skaters to bid farewell to longtime cast member Kurt Browning. The Stars on Ice “Now & Then” tour visits San Jose at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 3 at HP Pavilion at San Jose. Tickets start at $25 and are available via www.ticketmaster.com, by phone at (800) 745-3000 and the ticket office. Details: starsonice.com.
March 9
Rain coats and rubber boots
Bring the family for a scavenger hunt from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. March 9 at the Hunting Hollow entrance of Henry Coe State Park. This event will occur rain or shine. Bring your own lunch. $6 parking fee per vehicle. Details: Chere Bargar at (408) 683-2247 or Kitty Swindle at (408) 842-6215.
March 24
Healthy trails hike
Join park staff on a 3.5-mile hike on the Los Cerritos and Pena trails from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. March 24. Enjoy views of Calero Reservoir and check out Los Cerritos Pond. Meet at the park entrance off of McKean Road with sturdy hiking shoes, sun protection, snacks and water. Details: (408) 355-2240.
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