Pancake breakfast: The Hollister United Methodist Church will host an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast Nov. 24, from 8 a.m. to noon, at 521 Monterey St., in Hollister. Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for kids 12 and under. The meal includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage patties, orange juice and coffee. Take out available. Details: 831-637-4240.
Aromas Bands Together: Aromas Bands Together is a concert that will raise money for the Aromas Grange’s Adopt-a-Family program. The event is Nov. 24, at 5 p.m. at the Aromas Community Grange. Top local musicians will give one night of performances, with Sleepy John Sandidge serving as the emcee. Tickets are available with a suggested donation of $15 for adults and $10 for kids. Food, beer and wine will be sold separately. Details: 831-726-2457 or 831-726-1775.
Lights on Celebration: Hollister Downtown Association proudly presents the 22nd Annual Light’s On Celebration and Parade, Nov. 24, from 10a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Come downtown early to enjoy the Holiday Craft Boutique in the Vet’s Hall, downtown store specials, family pictures in the new life-size Snow Globe, as well as Jamie’s Toy & Canned Food Drive Holiday Car Show. Pre-parade entertainment begins at 4:30 p.m. The lighting of downtown and our famous Light Parade, sponsored by PG&E begins at 5:30 p.m. Pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus available in the Vet’s hall following the parade until 8 p.m. Don’t miss out on this Holly Jolly Holiday Classic! Free admission and parking. For more information and applications, www.downtownhollister.org or call 831-636-8406.
Musical “In a Galilee Far, Far Away”: Join theHillside Christian Fellowship and celebrate the Christmas season downtown! Enjoy a fun spin on the Christmas Story with music, drama and family entertainment, Nov. 24, at the Granada Theater, from 7 to 8 p.m., following the Lights On Celebration. Admission is free. Details: 831-630-0800.
Book signing: Authors Joe McMahon and Peter Sonne will share a little history and personal insight on their book “Hollister” Nov. 24, from 4 to 5 p.m., at San Benito Bene, 615-B San Benito St., in Hollister, with a Q&A and book signing to follow the talk. The event is free and open to the public with books available for purchase. Details: 831-638-1188.
