January
Friday 1/21
Dale Yarmuth display up
Local artist Dale A. Yarmuth will have watercolor and pen and
ink paintings on display at Mars Hill Coffee Shop through Jan. 31.
Yarmuth has been an artist for more than 30 years, and attended
Ferris State University, majoring in commercial art with a minor in
marketing. He is a member of the Hollister Art League and the San
Benito County Arts Council. He has won numerous awards for his
paintings entered at the San Benito County Fair, including
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Best of Show,
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for his watercolor/pen ink of
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Lilies
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and
”
The Bodie Church.
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He teaches continuing education classes at Gavilan College and
is presently holding painting classes in his home in Hollister. For
more information, visit dale-yarmuth.artistwebsites.com or call
902-9988.
January
Friday 1/21
Dale Yarmuth display up
Local artist Dale A. Yarmuth will have watercolor and pen and ink paintings on display at Mars Hill Coffee Shop through Jan. 31. Yarmuth has been an artist for more than 30 years, and attended Ferris State University, majoring in commercial art with a minor in marketing. He is a member of the Hollister Art League and the San Benito County Arts Council. He has won numerous awards for his paintings entered at the San Benito County Fair, including “Best of Show,” for his watercolor/pen ink of “Lilies” and “The Bodie Church.” He teaches continuing education classes at Gavilan College and is presently holding painting classes in his home in Hollister. For more information, visit dale-yarmuth.artistwebsites.com or call 902-9988.
MONTEREY
Multiple shows open at Monterey Museum
The Monterey Museum of Art has several shows open through January and February, “MontereyNow: Beverly Rayner” will be up at the Pacific Street Location through March 6. At the La Mirada location, visits can see “In Process: Ingrid Calame,” “Miro, Matisse and Picasso: Celebration color and line,” “Cabaret Calaveras: Dia De Los Muertos Figures from Mexico” and “Hung Liu: Seven Poses.” The museum has locations at 559 Pacific St. and 720 Via Mirada. It is open Wednesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults, $2.50 for students and military and children under 12 are free. For more information, call 372-5477.
Saturday 1/22
HOLLISTER
Gero Heine exhibit
Gero Heine, a multiple award-winning wildlife and nature photographer, will have photos on display at the Blak Sage Gallery of Fine Art, Jan 4-29. An artist reception will be held Jan 22, from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Visitors have a chance to see Heine’s “Bison” image that will be on display at the Smithsonian Museum in Spring 2011.
SANTA CRUZ
Monarchs return to Natural Bridges
Monarch butterflies will make Natural Bridges State Park their temporary home through the end of January. The Monarch grove provides a home to more than 100,000 of the butterflies, who are drawn to the mild ocean air, the safety of the eucalyptus grove and the milkweed plants, the only plant a Monarch caterpillar eats. Free tours are available through the end of January. The park is located at 2531 West Cliff Dr., in Santa Cruz. For more information, visit www.santacruzstateparks.org. or call 423-4609.
SEASIDE
Genealogy conference
The 30th Annual Ancestor Roundup Genealogy Conference will by Jan. 22, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the Family History Center and classrooms of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, in Seaside, at Noche Buena and Plumas Avenues. The all-day conference features classes and information to help those interested in finding ancestors. Guest speakers will help start or continue family history research, including guest speaker Karen Clifford. The event is $30, and includes lunch and a syllabus. Early registration ends Jan. 18. The event is cosponsored by the Commodore Sloat Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution. For more information, call event co-chair Marilyn Knowles Riehl at 625-2513 or e-mail [email protected].
Monday 1/24
HOLLISTER
Rehearsals begin for Oriana Chorale
Rehearsals begin for Oriana Chorale’s Spring concert “Oriana Goes Pop.” The concert will include choral arrangements of contemporary “pop” music will challenge your voices and provide you with an exciting opportunity to express yourself musically in mid May. All ages are welcome. No tryouts. For more information, visit www.orianachorale.org
Thursday 1/27
HOLLISTER
Transportation to transformation
Juice Plus will sponsor a lecture, “Transportation to Transformation – The Road to Better Health,” Jan. 27, at 7 p.m., at the YMCA office, 351 Tres Pinos Road, Ste. A-201. It will feature Michele Reese, BSc, CFT, who will talk about fitness and nutrition. Participants will learn if they are working out in a fat burning or cardio zone; how to choose the correct exercise that will benefit them; increase metabolism and learn the importance of sleep; learn about whole food nutrition and how it compliments workouts; and get educated on how critical “whole food” supplementation is in staying healthy. To RSVP for complementary seating, call Cheryl Wenzlik at 637-2764 or e-mail [email protected].
Friday 1/28
MORGAN HILL
Wildlife search and rescue training
A training and recruitment session on Wildlife Search and Rescue will be held Jan. 28, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Morgan Hill Police Department, 16200 Vineyard Blvd., in Morgan Hill. Those who attend will learn what to do when they come face to face with a wild animal that is in trouble and needs help. Attendees can become a part of a team of trained and qualified rescuers who respond to emergencies involving wildlife. The lecture part of the class covers laws and regulations governing wildlife rescue, human safety and animal safety concerns, capture strategies, proper animal handling techniques, basic first aid for wildlife accident victims and initial care of healthy wild babies. The afternoon portion of the program gives students the opportunity to try equipment and practice their skills with Robo-Duck. The class is $40. For more information or to register, call 840-3896, e-mail [email protected] or visit wildresue.org.
Saturday 1/29
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Mission 10
The Holliser Rotary Club will hold the Mission 10, a 10-mile and 5-K race, Jan. 29. The run is in its 28th year and proceeds go to local charities. The races begin at the San Juan Mission, taking runners through farm land and up through the Anzar hills. The 10-mile run starts at 10 a.m. and the 5K begins at 10:15 a.m. The fee is $22 for those who register by Jan. 25. Those who register after or on the day of the event will pay $27. The fee includes a long-sleeve T-shirt. For more information or to register, visit www.TheSchedule.com.
HOLLISTER
San Benito Stage Company Annual Awards
The public is invited to attend the San Benito Stage Company Annual Member’s Choice Awards Show honoring volunteers and celebrating achievements from 2010, on Jan 29, at the Granada Theater, 336 Fifth St., in Hollister. Refreshments will be served at 6 p.m., with the program beginning at 6:30 p.m. Please wear your finest attire or your favorite costume. For more information, call 636-0122 or visit www.sanbenitostage.org
MONTEREY
Eighth annual Monterey Indian Arts Market
The eighth annual Monterey Indian Arts Market is Jan. 29, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Jan. 30, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event will feature artists and vendors selling items such as pottery, baskets, silver, carvings, sandpaintings and more. Admission is $7, children under 12 are free.
February
Tuesday 2/1
HOLLISTER
Health Seekers workshop
The YMCA will host Health Seekers Workshops Feb. 1 and Feb. 15, at 7 p.m., at the YMCA office, 351 Tres Pinos Road, Ste. A201. The Feb. 1 workshop is titled “Do you know what your BMI is and how it affects your health?” It is sponsored by the San Benito Health Foundation, with Nina Ghamrawi, a registered dietitian leading the talk. The Feb. 15 workshop is titled “How to have a healthy heart at any age.” It is sponsored by Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital and will include Dr. Clapper, a cardiologist, as the speaker. For more information, call 637-8600 or visit www.centralcoastymca.org.
Friday 2/4
CARMEL
Jupiter String Quartet
The Chamber Music Monterey Bay’s third concert of the season is Feb. 4, at 8 p.m., at the Sunset Center in Carmel. The concert will feature the Jupiter String Quartet, with Ben Kim, on piano. The music will include pieces by Kurtag, Beethoven and Shostakovich. Tickets are $31 to $55. For more information, call 625-2212 or visit www.chambermusicmontereybay.org.
Saturday 2/5
HOLLISTER
An Evening in Tuscany
Sacred Heart Parish School will host its annual fundraiser, “An Evening in Tuscany,” Feb. 5, at Bolado Park Pavilion. Happy hour and auction preview begin at 5 p.m., with dinner at 7 p.m., followed by dancing until midnight to the Money Band. Tickets are available at Sacred Heart Parish School, 670 College St., 637-4157. Must be 21 years of age to attend. All proceeds benefit Catholic Education at Sacred Heart Parish School.
GILROY
Science Alive open to middle schoolers
Gavilan College will host Science Alive, a one-day conference of hands-on science workshops for middle school students in grades 6-8. More than 300 students attend the workshops from around the Bay Area each year. Students can choose from 22 different workshops, including Magic with Physics, Build a Hovercraft, CSI: Where the Evidence Never Lies, and more. Registration is $10 and includes workshops and lunch. Students who participate in free, or subsidized meal programs automatically qualify for a fee waiver. Check in is 7:30 a.m. to 8:50 a.m., at the Gavilan College Student Center, in Gilroy. The students will participate in three workshops before lunch, then watch a physics show in the afternoon before participating in a raffle and door prizes. The conference ends at 3:30 p.m. To register or find out more, visit www.gavilan.edu/sciencealive or call 408-846-4947.
Sunday 2/13
HOLLISTER
Community Volunteer Fair
The Community Foundation for San Benito County and Sacred Heart Parish School present a community volunteer fair, Feb. 13, at the Sacred Heart School Gymnasium, 670 College St., from noon to 4 p.m. Admission is free. Participants will have a chance to meet with members of more than 30 local nonprofits from CMAP, Fishes and Loaves, the San Benito Arts Council, Si, Se Puede! Learning Center, Heritage Foundation, and more. There are opportunities for volunteers of all ages to get involved. For more information or a full list of participating organizations, call 630-1924 or visit www.cffsbc.org.
Saturday 2/19
NEWMAN
Nora Jane Struthers performs
Nora Jane Struthers will perform at the West Side Theatre, 1331 Main St., in Newman, Feb. 19, at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. Struthers call her music “classic Americana.” Tickets are $12 for general admission or $15 for reserved seating. For more information, visit www.westsidetheatre.org , e-mail [email protected] or call 209-862-4490.
Saturday 2/26
LOS BANOS
Path of the Padres hikes start up
Reservations are open for the Path of the Padres Hikes at San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area. The hikes take place most Saturdays and Sundays, from Feb. 16 to April 23, as well as some Fridays. The path through the Diablo Range is so named because it was taken by the padres as they came from Mission San Juan Bautista 35 miles along the Los Banos Creek, and into the Central Valley in the early 1800s. Participants will see plants that grow along the creek as well as animals will they learn about California history. The hikes are open to the public, ages 6 years and older, by advance reservation only, with a group of 10 needed to conduct the tour. The hike begins at the Los Banos Creek Reservoir boat launch ramp at 8 a.m. and returns at 3:30 p.m. A pontoon boat carries passengers for about 30 to 40 minute to the west end of the reservoir. Along the way, short stops are made so hikers can observe wildlife along the shoreline. The hike is five miles round trip and is moderately strenuous. It takes about five hours. Sturdy footgear is recommended and hikers should carry a lunch and a minimum of two quarts of water. A reservation fee of $12 is paid for those over $12 or $7 per child, age 6 to 12. A family of five may reserve space for two adults and three children for $30. Parking is $10 per car. For more information, call 209-826-1197.
March
Saturday 3/5
GILROY
Bach to Blues
Gavilan College will host the Bach to Blues concert, featuring the Watsonville Taiko, March 5, at 7:30 p.m., at the Gavilan College Theater, 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd. The concert is an annual showcase of regional talent, featuring Gavilan College faculty, students and performers from the community. This year’s special guest performers are the Watsonville Taiko, a drumming community that combines folklore, mythology and symbolism. Other artists include pianist Maria Amirkhanian, flamenco guitarist Alberto Marques, blues guitarist John Garica, voice instructor Nate Pruitt and winner of the Marian Filice youth piano competition. Tickets are on sale now at the Gavilan College Bookstore, Porcella’s Music, the Music Tree and Gavilan College sites in Morgan Hill and Hollister. General admission is $15, seniors/students are $10, VIP seating with a special gift is $30. All proceeds benefit the Gavilan College music program. For more information, call Maria Amirkhanian at 408-848-4796.
