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8 OUTDOOR EXPLORATION Visit Coe Park for “Raincoats and Rubber Boots.” Participants are advised to bring rain slickers and boots to play in the creek, float rubber ducks and boats and hike along the creek on a scavenger hunt to discover plants and animals that exist there. Kids are encouraged to bring bikes and helmets to ride the obstacle course under supervision of experienced mountain bikers. Saturday, Mar. 7, 10:30am-3pm at Henry W. Coe State Park, Hunting Hollow Entrance. For information, visit coepark.net.

GILROY

BLACK HISTORY The Gilroy Center for the Arts is hosting the sixth annual Black History Month Exhibit. The exhibit runs through March 1 at Gilroy Center for the Arts, 7341 Monterey St. Admission to the gallery and receptions are always free. For information, visit gilroycenterforthearts.com.

STATE OF THE CITY The Gilroy Chamber of Commerce will unveil the Gilroy Chamber’s Community Vision Document and hear from Mayor Roland Velasco as he updates on the State of the City. The cost is $45 per person. Thursday, Mar. 5, 6-8pm at Old City Hall Restaurant, 7400 Monterey St. For information, visit gilroy.org.

BLUE HOUSE Blue House is set to rock The Milias Restaurant. Blue House will perform its folk acoustic and rock sound in the unique atmosphere at The Milias. Friday, Mar. 6, 7-10pm at The Milias Restaurant, 7397 Monterey St. For information, visit tinyurl. com/w7qwkk5.

SAN MARTIN

CRAB FEED BUFFET Clos LaChance is holding its Crab Feed Buffet, and invites guests to attend and get cracking. Menus for both lunch and dinner are complete with fresh Dungeness crab. Ages 21 and over only and reservations are required. Saturday, Feb. 29, choose between two seating times, noon2pm or 5-7pm at Clos LaChance Wines, 1 Hummingbird Lane. Tickets are available for $60 for lunch or $85 for dinner. For tickets and information, visit clos.com.

MORGAN HILL

ECCO

AUTHOR VISIT The Gilroy Library welcomes author Catherine Chung as part of Silicon Valley Reads 2020. Chung will discuss her critically-acclaimed novel The Tenth Muse, a story of a female mathematician who embarks on a quest and discovers her family’s mysterious history and secrets buried during World War II. A book signing will also be featured at this free event. Sunday, Mar. 1, 2-3:30pm at the Gilroy Library, 660 W. Main Ave. For information, visit tinyurl.com/rdcwlkh.

DRUMMING WORKSHOP Barbara Borden, percussionist, teacher, composer and subject of the documentary Keeper of the Beat: A Woman’s Journey Into the Heart of Drumming, will lead a beginning drumming workshop at the Gilroy Library. Borden aims to introduce women to the restorative and transformative nature of drumming and music. This special program is part of the Silicon Valley Reads programming. Sunday, Mar. 8, 2-3pm at 350 W. Sixth St., Gilroy. For information, visit sccld.org.

Senior Living presents “Thrive! Not Just Survive,” a free special event series that aims to support those who have and/or are caring for a loved one with dementia. Participants will have an opportunity to gain education, tips and training from dementia educator Stephanie Howard. The first session will be held Feb. 29, 11am-2pm at Loma Clara Senior Living, 16515 Butterfield Blvd. To reserve a space, contact Cynthia Ajunwa at 669.258.3500 or lomaclaradsm1@islllc.com.

PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB Photographers of all levels of experience and skill are invited to join Morgan Hill Photography Club meetings. Learn more about photography and meet other local photographers at this friendly and social club Wednesday, Mar. 4, 7-9pm at the Centennial Recreation Center Multipurpose Room, 171 W. Edmundson Ave. For information, visit morganhillphotographyclub.org.

ROCK MUSICAL The teens of South Valley Community Theater are bringing the story of a smalltown girl, a city boy and a rock n’ roll romance on the Sunset Strip to local audiences with its production of Rock of Ages. This performance features a score including hit rock anthems and power ballads such as “Every Rose Has Its Thorn,” “Don’t Stop Believin’,” “I Wanna Know What Love Is” and more. Performances run through Saturday, Mar. 14 at Morgan Hill Community Playhouse, 17090 Monterey Road. For tickets, visit svct.org.

SAN JOSE

CONFLICT RESOLUTION Counselors, educators, health care professionals, conflict resolution practitioners and non-profit leaders are invited to discover an approach to conflict resolution at Conflict Resolution Mastery. Participants can learn to resolve diverse conflicts with speaker Rita Marie Johnson, awardwinning author and creator of the Connection Practice. There is no cost to attend, and a continental breakfast will be served. Saturday, Feb. 29, 9:30am-noon at Cinnabar Hills Golf Club, 23600 McKean Road. For information and to RSVP, visit connectionpractice.org.

HOLLISTER

PREVIEW EXHIBITION San Benito County Arts Council will host its Open Studios Preview Exhibition. This preview is an opportunity for the community to view samples of artworks from the group of diverse artists participating in this year’s Open Studios Art Tour. This year’s ➝ 11