December 2-4
Gilroy Center for the Arts- Gilroy Arts Alliance will host local artisans who will be selling hand- made art and goods including jewelry, art, photography and more. One of a kind gifts that will last a lifetime. Check their website at gilroyartsalliance. com for times.
Don’ t forget the gift all children want, a new bicycle. Sunshine Bikes in Gilroy and Morgan Hill have a wide selection of bikes, carrying only the best bicycles and accessories, and a repair service to make that old bike like new again.
APPAREL AND JEWELRY
Amoretto Boutique recently combined with itty bitty beauty boutiqe to provide apparel, fashion accessories and home decor as well as beauty, skin care and makeup for all occasions. Their newly remodeled shop is a wonderful one stop shop to get that special gift for your best friend. A don’ t miss this holiday season.
Engagement plans? Shop for that special ring that says“ Marry Me” at the Jewel Box Morgan Hill. They are offering $ 250 off purchases f $ 750 or more. Details at store.
Mango Street Kids is a resale and consignment shop offering clothing, accessories and furniture for families with children from newborn through size 14. Make it part of your Gilroy downtown shopping experience. Open Tuesdays through Saturdays.
For that classy, trendy or slightly edgy dresser on your list, Tryst Women’ s and Men’ s Apparel, in downtown Morgan Hill, has a full line of designer clothing and accessories. They also offer private party options for the perfect Girl’ s Night Out during the holidays.
Royal Clothiers for a special gift for him or to dress him up for your company gala. If he’ s a Tommy Bahama guy, you will love the selection of casual shirts and pants. And if he’ s a tie and suit guy, you will love the selection and tailoring options afforded. Located in downtown Morgan Hill.
SPORTS AND FITNESS
Inspire your couch potatoes to get moving with a membership to the Morgan Hill Community Recreation Center and Aquatics Center or choose from the many programs at the Gilroy Recreation Center. And for your young ninja, perhaps a birthday party to remember at United Academy Of Martial Arts, Morgan Hill or martial arts lessons at Pulido’ s Pro Fitness in Gilroy.
South County’ s equestrian sports enthusiasts( and horse show moms) finally have a place to shop for gear, for riders and their horses, at Morgan Hill’ s Stagnaro Tack & Apparel. According to shop owner Michelle Arani,“ Lots of people in our community are involved in equestrian sports, but they lack access to tack and apparel.” Arani also operates an equestrian training program in Morgan Hill.
Running Shop And Hops opened its doors this year and has been creating quite a buzz. It lives up to its slogan,“ Come for the gear. Stay for the beer.” A good place to get the right shoes, a congenial place to hang out and swap running stories.
For flexibility and relaxation during the holidays, Yoga Bella offers classes for all levels— and Creative Bodies with Pilates offers group and private classes. Both are located in Gilroy.
December 10th
THE GRANADA is COMING!
We’ re only weeks away from the reopening of the Granada Theater as part of Frank Léal’ s hoteltheater-retail development project in downtown Morgan Hill. In a visioning summit earlier this year, Léal described plans to provide a variety of live entertainment in a dinner theater setting that harks back to Hollywood’ s‘ Rat Pack’ era. The reopening includes Community Solutions’ annual Black, White & Bling gala fundraiser on December 10th followed by a New Year’ s Eve Party with a three-course dinner, balloon drop, champagne toast and music by Vintage Noise and Soul Kiss. The Granada will be available for weddings and corporate events and provide catering services.
GILROY • MORGAN HILL • SAN MARTIN NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2016 gmhtoday. com
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