July
Friday 7/29
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Summer movies series
A summer movies series continues July 29 at the San Juan
Bautista Elementary soccer field, with a viewing of
”
Raiders of the Lost Ark.
”
All viewings are free and start at sunset. All children must
accompanied by a parent or guardian. No alcoholic beverages are
permitted. The series is a collaboration of the Plaza History
Association of San Juan Bautista State Historic Park and the San
Juan Elementary home and school club. Earthbound Farms is a
sponsor. Other shows include
”
Despicable Me
”
on Aug. 26 and
”
Vertigo
”
on Sept. 30.
July
Friday 7/29
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Summer movies series
A summer movies series continues July 29 at the San Juan Bautista Elementary soccer field, with a viewing of “Raiders of the Lost Ark.” All viewings are free and start at sunset. All children must accompanied by a parent or guardian. No alcoholic beverages are permitted. The series is a collaboration of the Plaza History Association of San Juan Bautista State Historic Park and the San Juan Elementary home and school club. Earthbound Farms is a sponsor. Other shows include “Despicable Me” on Aug. 26 and “Vertigo” on Sept. 30.
HOLLISTER
Guest speaker at City Life
City Life Christian Center, 330 Tres Pinos Road, Ste. E., will host a guest speaker July 29, at 7 p.m. The speaker is Rev. Abraham Zechariah, from Cathedral of Faith, in San Jose. Special singers will feature Jeff Luttrell and friends. For more information, call 408-712-6941 or e-mail [email protected]
‘The Music Man’
San Benito Stage Company presents Meredith Wilson’s “The Music Man,” July 29-30 at 7 p.m. and July 30 at 2 p.m., at the Granada Theatre, 336 Fifth St., in Hollister. Tickets are $16 for adults, $13 for student/senior or $42 for a group 4-pack (available through advance purchase only.) Tickets are available at Postal Graphics and Pinnacle Floor Coverings. A portion of ticket sales will be donated to the Save the Music Drive. For more information, visit www.sanbenitostage.org.
GILROY
Gilroy Garlic Festival
The Gilroy Garlic Festival is July 29-31, at Christmas Hill Park, in Gilroy. The event is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The event will feature a new Gourmet Alley food item, the Alley Wrap with steak and shrimp. Entertainment will include “Top Chef’s” Anthony Sosa, who will conduct a cooking demonstration July 30 and host the Garlic Showdown cooking competition July 31. Musical entertainment includes a wide variety of musicians on three stages, including Kip Moore. Admission is $17 for adults, $8 for seniors ages 60 and up and $8 for children ages 6-12. Children under 6 are free. Parking is free. Tickets offering a $2 discount are available at Raley’s locations throughout Northern California or online at gilroygarlicfestival.com.
Saturday 7/30
HOLLISTER
Texas Hold’em Tournament
The Hollister City Employee Relay for Life team will host a Texas Hold’em Tournament to raise money for the American Cancer Society. The event is July 30, at the S.D.E.S Portuguese Hall, 695 Seventh St., in Hollister. Doors open at 6 p.m., with games starting at 6:30 p.m. The cost is a $40 donation per person, with $20 for re-buys and $40 for one add on. Prizes will go to the top 10 finishers. Complimentary beverages and snacks will be provided. Guests must be 21 to play and a maximum of 100 players can participate. For more information, call Cheryl Mullen at 801-3818.
Japanese garden lecture
Don Belt will host a lecture at the Hollister Japanese Temple Garden, July 30, at 1:30 p.m., at 920 Riverside Road, in Hollister. The title of the event is “What’s Your Story?” For more information, call 637-6361.
MONTEREY
Evenings by the Bay
The Monterey Jazz Festival and the Monterey Bay Aquarium present “Evenings by the Bay,” a summer concert series. The performances are Saturday and Sunday evenings, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Aquarium’s Marine Mammal Gallery, through Sept. 4. All concerts are included with the price of admission to the Aquarium. For more information, visit www.montereybayaquarium.org or call 373-3366.
Multiple shows open at Monterey Museum
The Monterey Museum of Art has several shows on display, including “The Art of California, 1880 to present,” “Adams & Weston and the masters of California Photography, “California Artists and Portraiture,” and more. 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 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.
Sunday 7/31
MOSS LANDING
Annual antique street fair
More than 200 vendors selling a variety of antiques and collectibles as well as food will be at the Moss Landing Antique Street Fair on July 31. An appraiser will be on site for a portion of the day and there will be a collector workshop and art galleries will be open. The event, which costs $5 – with free parking – benefits the local community. Vendor booths are still available. For more information, visit www.mosslandingchamber.com or call 831-633-4501. To reserve vendor space, call 831-809-6150.
August
Tuesday 8/2
HOLLISTER
National Night Out
he San Benito County Sheriff’s Office will host the “2011 National Night Out Against Crime” Aug. 2, from 5 to 8 p.m., in the Target parking lot at 1790 Airline Hwy. The annual event provides information to families about law enforcement and community partnerships that keep kids safe. This year’s event will feature music, live entertainment, face painting, raffle prizes and more. Free hot dogs and sodas will be given out. Kids can visit with McGruff, the Crime Dog.
Guest speaker visits Hillside
uest speaker Jack Willis will visit Hillside Christian Fellowship, 281 San Felipe Road, Aug. 2 and 3, at 7 p.m. Aug. 2 is youth night. Willis will share the Bible in a powerful, relevant and humorous way. His personal experiences and insight have a way of making the Bible come alive. Evening events are free and all are welcome to attend. Free childcare is available for the Aug. 3 presentation. For more information, visit hillsidechristianfellowship.org or call 630-0800.
Saturday 8/6
San Juan
Field of Dream Machines
Betabel Station presents Field of Dream Machines, a show featuring classic cars, rat rods, motorcycles, boats and anything with a motor. Music will be provided by Nu Horizon Band, from 1 to 3 p.m. Partial proceeds benefit the YMCA of San Benito County. The event will be at 9644 Betabel Road, in San Juan Bautista, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 902-5973 or visit www.betabelstation.com.
MONTEREY
Scottish Games and Celtic Festival
The 44th Annual Monterey Scottish Games and Celtic Festival is Aug. 6 and 7, at Monterey County Toro Park, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event features fun activities for the whole family, including live Celtic entertainment pipe bands on parade and dancers. Vendors will offer food and drink, crafts, jewelry and clothing unique to the Scotland and Ireland region. For more information, visit www.montereyscotgames.com or call 633-4444.
Sunday 8/7
SAN JUAN
High School alumni fundraiser
The San Benito High School class of 1971 will host its fourth annual scholarship fundraiser Aug. 7, from noon to 4 p.m., at the Betabel Station Event Center, 9644 Betabel Road, in San Juan. The barbecue and silent auction costs $25 a person. The public is invited to attend. The scholarship is awarded to graduating seniors who plan to further their education at a college, university, technical school or vocational school. This year’s recipients included Sergio Alcala and Ruth Gutierrez-Nunez, who will each receive a $1,000 scholarship.
Wednesday 8/10
HOLLISTER
Breastfeeding Walk
The San Benito Health Foundation will host its annual Breastfeeding Walk Aug. 10 during National Health Center Week. The walk will begin at 10 a.m. and will last about 30 minutes. From 9 a.m. to noon, the Health Foundation will have a Health Fair. They will also host a community open house with refreshments, from 4 to 7 p.m. Farm Worker Health Day will be observed Aug. 12. For more information, call 637-5306 or 637-6871.
Friday 8/12
GILROY
Soul Kiss to perform at winery
Local band Soul Kiss will perform Aug. 12 and Sept. 23 at Sarah’s Vineyard, 4005 Hecker Pass Hwy. in Gilroy. The free concert will be held on the lawn of the vineyard, with doors opening at 6 p.m. Music begins at 7, with last call at 9:30 p.m. Food from local caterers will be available for purchase or guests can bring a picnic meal. There is no cover charge and the event is open to adults 21 and over. For more information call 877-44-PINOT.
Saturday 8/13
HOLLISTER
Class of ’81 reunion
The San Benito High School class of 1981 will hold its 30-year class reunion Aug. 13, at the Hollister Elk’s Lodge. The cost of the event is $45 per person. For more information, e-mail Anita Warren at [email protected] or Tony Ureno at [email protected].
Class of ’86 reunion
The San Benito High School class of 1986 will host a 25-year reunion at The Vault Restaurant, in Hollister, Aug. 13, from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tickets are $55 a person. To get tickets send a check payable to “Class of 86 Reunion Fund” and mail your requests to: 1060 San Benito St., Hollister, CA 95023. Include a return address so the tickets can be mailed to you. For more information, contact Karin Casillas at [email protected].
Sunday 8/14
SAN JUAN
Antiques and Collectibles Fair
The 48th Annual San Juan Bautista Annual Antique and Collectibles Fair, sponsored by the Rotary Club of San Juan Bautista, is Aug. 14, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., in San Juan. An appraiser will be on hand from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Vendor booths are still available. Food and entertainment will be included in the event. For more information, call 623-1168 or e-mail [email protected].
Saturday 8/20
HOLLISTER
Music and theater in the Park
The San Benito County Arts Council and the Hollister Youth Alliance will host Music and Theater in the Park Aug 20, from 1 to 7 p.m., at Dunne Park, in downtown Hollister. The full day of events will include performances by local artists, musicians and performers. This year’s line up includes performances from San Benito Stage Company, Somos, Jim Acebes, the Smokin’ Rudies and more. The event is free and open to the public. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. For more information, call the Arts Council at 636-2787 or e-mail [email protected].
PJ Galvan Memorial Golf Tournament
The PJ Galvan Memorial Golf Tournament is Aug. 20, at Ridgemark Golf and Country Club, with check-in and registration at 7 a.m. and a shotgun start at 8 a.m. The fee is $100 per player and includes green fees, a cart and a Mexican lunch buffet. The format is four-man scramble. For more information, call Aaron Angulo at 801-7059 or e-mail [email protected]. Proceeds benefit the PJ Galvan Scholarship fund.
Garden Layout Tour
The South County Garden Railroaders will host the 17th annual Garden Layout Tour Aug. 20, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The admission includes non-perishable food or monetary donations to St Joseph’s Center or the Community Food Bank. Guidebooks are available after Aug. 15, at Garden Accents, 11155 Lena Ave., in Gilroy, or at BookSmart, 80 East Second St., in Morgan Hill. Participants include residents from Hollister, Prunedale, Gilroy, Morgan Hill and the surrounding region. For more information, call or e-mail Dale at 408-848-1440 or [email protected] or call Dave at 408-842-1843.
Rummage sale The Hollister FreeWheelers, a wheelchair soccer team, will host a rummage sale Aug. 20, from 7 a.m. to noon, at 1481 Versailles Dr., in Hollister.
Class of ’91 reunion
The San Benito High School class of 1991 will hold its 20th reunion Aug. 20, from 6 p.m. to midnight, at The Vault, 452 San Benito Street. The cost is $70 per person and includes dinner, a deejay and a hosted bar. For more information, e-mail [email protected] or call Erin at 415-641-5875.
TRES PINOS
Dance Hall fundraiser
The San Benito County Historical Society will host a barbecue supper and dance Aug. 20 to raise money to rebuild the dance hall. The event will include a barbecue dinner, a cash bar, music from the Buffalo Canyon Band, and prizes. Tickets are $49 per person, or $90 for a couple. Tables of 10 can be purchased for $500. The team table includes reserved seating, a team placard on the table, supper, dancing and some special treats. For more information or for tickets, call Don Pidd at 902-9349 or e-mail [email protected].
Thursday 8/25
HOLLISTER
Save the Music Drive Italian Night
Joe Ostenson’s Save the Music Drive is hosting Italian Night with Silent Auction, Aug. 25, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Elk’s Lodge, located at 351 Astro Drive. There will be three pastas to choose from, salad, garlic bread, beverage and dessert. $7 per adult and $5 per child (12 and under). Take-out is available. Tickets available at the door or may be purchased at Papa Murphy’s and Postal Graphics.
Saturday 8/27
HOLLISTER
Hispanic Women in Action Reception
The Hispanic Women in Action Reception, hosted by the League of United Latin American Citizens San Benito County, will be Aug. 27, at 6 p.m., at the Cedar House, 7511 Pacheco Pass Road, in Hollister. The keynote speaker for the annual scholarship fundraiser is Carmelita Garcia, mayor of Pacific Grove. The 2011 LULAC Woman of the Year recipient, Cecilia Preciado Burciaga, will also be honored. Tickets are $40 and are available for advanced purchase only. For tickets or more information, call Marian Cruz at 636-5321 or Mickie Luna at 673-2009.
Sunday 8/28
AROMAS
Aromas Day
Aromas Day is Aug. 28 and will start with a country breakfast and silent auction, from 7 to 11 a.m., at the Aromas Grange, at the corner of Rose and Bardue streets. A parade will be held at 2 p.m. and there will be Art in the Park from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., presented by the Aromas Hills Artisans. An all-day street fair will include live music, classic cars, antique tractors, a climbing wall, a petting zoo and pony rides, a dunk tank and more. A free horse-drawn wagon will shuttle guests from the parking area. For more information, call Linda at 726-1786.
