In South County we have an uncommon advantage at this time of year. We can
shop, entertain guests, pursue our favorite leisure activities, and give back to
causes that inspire us. And we can do it all right here in our own community.
We’re home for the holidays, making our economy and community stronger.
TREE FARMS and FUN
There’s nothing like having
a wreath on your front
door and a Christmas tree
decked out with orna-
ments and twinkling
lights to add cheer to
your home during the
winter holidays. South
County makes the quest for the perfect tree
an experience the entire family can enjoy.
San Martin’s Battaglia Ranch Tree Farm
is open to thepublic from November 27th
through December 23rd. You can get a pre-cut
tree or cut your own. The kids will enjoy the
Enchanted Christmas Train, Rudolph’s Magical
Ride, and a visit with Santa himself. Grab some
hot cider and check out the gift shop too.
Paradise Christmas Tree Farm is a choose
and cut tree farm on the outskirts of Morgan
Hill. If you fancy a redwood or incense cedar
tree, you can find one there, along with pine
and fir trees. The tree farm opens on November
25th. Check out their lathe-turned wooden
bowls, jars and plates for sale.
GET CREATIVE
Green Glaze Pottery Studio of Gilroy is
a great place to go with family or friends
during the holiday season. The studio has an
assortment of unadorned ceramic plates, bowls,
mugs and figurines, ready to be painted by you
and your gang. It’s a great venue for creativity
and conversation.
Proud To Be Me sewing school will open up
a world of sewing to that special young lady.
Current students will be participating in a
fashion show scheduled for April 2017. Some
of the items the students make are sold in the
school’s student store, making it a good place
to stop and shop.
December 1st
On the high
heels of last year’s
success, the Morgan
Hill Downtown
Association’s LADIES
SHOPPING NIGHT
OUT returns on
December 1st from
5 until 9 pm. What
better opportunity to
invite your gal pals to
town for shopping,
browsing the local
art gallery, relaxing
at a favorite local
restaurant or café, or
catching a movie.
THE GIFT OF READING
BookSmart celebrates its grand reopening
on November 12th at its new Dunne Avenue
location with activities from 10 am until 3 pm.
From November through early December
BookSmart will hold
its annual Gift of
Reading book drive in
partnership with the
Edward Boss Prado
Foundation. Residents
can drop off donated
new and like-new
books at BookSmart.
BookSmart hosts
local author talks on most weekends. Build a
Gingerbread House on December 13 and 14.
Book Buyers Used Books & Media just
opened its doors in downtown Gilroy. Having
relocated from Mountain View after 23 years,
the owners bring with them over 300,000 book
titles and an extensive book knowledge. The
book store will feature local authors and be
open daily from 11-7 except Tuesdays.
THE GIFT of GIVING
The Edward Boss Prado Foundation,
established by Cecelia Ponzini in her son’s
honor, will sponsor the third annual Toy
Drive, Toys 4 Our Own, in conjunction
with the Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce.
Residents can donate kid’s toys (unused and
unwrapped) through December 12th. Toys will
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December 2-3
The Morgan Hill
Historical Society
presents its 7th
Annual Holiday Tea
at the Hiram Morgan
Hill House at Villa
Mira Monte. Seating
is at 11:30 am. Presale
only. RSVP online at
morganhillhistorical-
society.org by Novem-
ber 20 th . Seating is
limited. Info available
at 408.230.7876.
December 2-3
The Gilroy Senior
Craft Store will host
the WINTERFEST,
Winter Wonderland
Craft Faire this year
at the Senior Center
on Hanna Street. Over
30 vendors will have
their hand-crafted
items for sale. Items
will include crochet
and knitted items
along with pottery
and other homemade
pieces. Open from 10
am to 4 pm.
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