September
Friday 9/23
SAN JUAN
Metaphor and Mystery exhibit
The Galeria Tonantzin Center for Arts and Humanities will host
the
”
Metaphor and Mystery
”
exhibit, with painted photographs by Kira Carillo Corser,
through Sept. 25, at 115 Third St., in San Juan Bautista. The
gallery hours are Friday-Sunday, from noon to 5 p.m., and from noon
to 7 p.m. on the second Saturday of every month. Admission is free.
The predominant images in the show are from Venice, Italy, where
Corser captured the undercurrents and haunting atmosphere of the
medieval European city. For more information, call 623-2783 or
visit www.galeriatonantzin.com.
September
Friday 9/23
SAN JUAN
Metaphor and Mystery exhibit
The Galeria Tonantzin Center for Arts and Humanities will host the “Metaphor and Mystery” exhibit, with painted photographs by Kira Carillo Corser, through Sept. 25, at 115 Third St., in San Juan Bautista. The gallery hours are Friday-Sunday, from noon to 5 p.m., and from noon to 7 p.m. on the second Saturday of every month. Admission is free. The predominant images in the show are from Venice, Italy, where Corser captured the undercurrents and haunting atmosphere of the medieval European city. For more information, call 623-2783 or visit www.galeriatonantzin.com.
California, Then & Now exhibit
A new art show, “California, Then & Now,” will run at the Mission Gallery, 106 Third St., from Sept. 17 through Nov. 1. The exhibit features the work of Dave Sellers, an oil painter who is showing pieces from his “artist notebook.” The smaller, more affordable pieces include a combination of oil painting, pencil sketches and artist’s notes. Dave Sellers will be on site for a meet the artist event Sept. 17, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The gallery is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., weekdays and Saturdays except Tuesday. It is open noon to 6 p.m. on Sundays. For more information, call 623-2960.
‘Popol Vuh’
El Teatro Campesino presents “Popol Vuh: Part 3: The Magic Twins.” The third part will run Sept. 9-25, at the El Teatro Campesino Playhouse. Admission is $12-20. For more information on show times or to purchase tickets, visit www.elteatrocampesino.com.
HOLLISTER
Art show at Blak Sage
Tattoo-inspired artwork by a local tattoo artist will be on display at the Blak Sage Gallery through Oct. 8.
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 9/24
PINNACLES
Condor Comeback 2011
The public is invited to attend Condor Comeback 2011 on the fee-free National Public Lands Day, Sept. 24, at Pinnacles National Monument. Up to two young California condors will be released for their first flight during the release celebration, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. No entrance fee will be charged. The Condor Comeback will feature two large flat panel video display screens that will carry a live, remote video feed from the backcountry condor facility to the Pinnacles Visitor Center. Visitors can watch the young condors in the facility pen and the first flight of any released birds. There will be speakers, informational and educational booths staffed by rangers and park partners, an activity booth for children, and a volunteer micro-trash pickup. The event will be held at the Pinnacles Visitor Center near the campground on the east side of the park, accessed from Hwy. 25 south of Hollister. Further details of the release event are available on the Pinnacles National Monument website at www.nps.gov/pinn or by calling Pinnacles at 389-4486, ext. 267.
Northern California Renaissance Faire
The Northern California Renaissance Faire will run Sept. 17 through Oct. 16, Saturdays and Sundays, at Casa de Fruta, gate 6. The only event includes costumed performers, entertainment, fine foods and handmade crafts. The Saturday evening event will include a Celtic Rock Concert series, with performances by Tempest, Wicked Tinkers and other bands. Tickets are $25 at the gate, children 12 and under are free. A weekend pass is $35 and covers admission for one weekend. A ‘Fairever” pass is $150 and allows access for all 10 days of the fair. For information and tickets, visit www.norcalrenfaire.com.
GILROY
Lose your lawn
Master gardener Larry Speth will give a workshop on how to create sustainable low-maintenance yards that can lower the water gill and earn a rebate from the Valley Water District, Sept. 24, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the South County Demonstration Garden at St. Louise Hospital, 9400 No Name Uno, in Gilroy. For more information, call 408-282-3105 or visit www.mastergardeners.org/events.
Sunday 9/25
HOLLISTER
Barry McGuire performs at HCF
Barry McGuire will perform at Hollister Christian Fellowship, Sept. 25, at 10:30 a.m., at 2350 Technology Parkway, in Hollister. For more information, call 637-1056 or 801-9679.
Tuesday 9/27
HOLLISTER
SBCARES offers class
The San Benito County Amateur Radio Emergency Service Volunteer Examiners group is sponsoring a class Sept. 27-28, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. for those people wishing to receive a technician’s license. The class will be held at the American Red Cross office, 357 Fifth St., in Hollister. The class is free. The exam will be given after the class on Sept. 28, at 9 p.m. The cost is $14, and students should bring a photo ID and a social security card or FRN. For more information, visit www.sbcares.org or e-mail cv*@sb*****.org.
Friday 9/30
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Summer movies series
A summer movies series ends Sept. 30 at the San Juan Bautista State Historic Park Plaza, with a viewing of “Vertigo.” 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.
Ranger-led hikes along the Anza Trail
Guests can join rangers for hikes along the Anza Trail Sept. 30. The hikes begin near Old Stage Coach Road at 6 p.m. Hikers should dress in layers as the trail’s location is influenced by afternoon winds. It may be warmer in lower elevations and then cooler above. Please drink water and wear hiking or tennis shoes with good tread. The hike is scheduled early enough so that participants can enjoy the free summer movie series at the San Juan Bautista School soccer field and/or enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. The program is presented in partnership between the National Park Service, Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail and California State Park San Juan Bautista Historic Park. For more information, call 623-4881.
October
Saturday 10/1
HOLLISTER
Memorial golf tourney
The Gerald Rawn Memorial Endowment Golf Tournament is Oct. 1, with registration beginning at 9 a.m., at Ridgemark Golf and Country Club. There will be a shotgun start at 11 a.m. and a barbecue dinner following the tournament at 4 p.m. The cost is $100 per person and includes golf, a cart, range balls and the barbecue dinner. The tournament raises money for scholarships for Boy Scout Troop 436, of Hollister, to be used for summer camp or college tuition. Gerald Rawn, who died in 1998, was a Scoutmaster for the troop for eight years and helped to re-enlist the troop in the 1980s. For more information, call Christopher Rawn at 689-7664 or visit www.rawn.org.
E-waste recycling
The San Benito County Democratic Central Committee will hold an e-waste recycling event Oct. 1, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the Save Mart Parking Lot on the north side. The proceeds will benefit student scholarships. For more information, call Monica at 313-0491.
Car wash fundraiser
The San Benito High School Outdoor Club will host a car wash fundraiser Oct. 1, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sunnyslope Medical Center.
SAN JUAN
Living History Days
The San Juan State Historic Park will host Living History Days Oct. 1, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This month’s event will feature special activities to commemorate the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage, including a suffrage rally, speeches, a power point presentation on how women won the vote, and more.. Meet mountain men, Civil War soldiers, Victorian ladies and more. Enjoy crafts and cooking demonstrations. See historic horse-drawn vehicles inside the Plaza Stables and Victorian furnishings in the Plaza Hotel or Zanetta family home. Old-fashioned sodas will be available for purchase in the Plaza Hotel Saloon. Living History Days are held the first Saturday of every month. Admission is $3 for adults, and free for children 16 and under. There is free parking along the city streets. For more information, call Nikki Combs at 623-2753.
Fall Fair in SJB
A fall fair will be held in San Juan Bautista Oct. 1, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It will feature booths of arts, crafts, antiques, imports and handmade items. For more information or to apply for a vendor booth, call 623-9275
or download application/info at www.sanbenitocountychamber.com
MORGAN HILL
TarantulaFest and barbecue
Henry Coe State Park will host the 15th annual TarantulaFest Oct. 1, at 10 a.m. Guests can rub elbows with some of the fuzzy, friendly guests of honor. The event is held at the headquarters campground. The day will be filled with games, contest, entertainment and enlightenment. Tickets are on sale in advance and often sell out. Lunch will be served between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. with Santa Maria Style steak or marinated chicken for $17, a gardenburger vegetarian dinner for $9.50 and a grilled hot dog dinner for $6.25. All meals are served with barbequed beans, tossed salad, garlic bread and watermelon. Parking is $8, or $7 for those 62 and older. Tickets are for food only and not the activities. For more information or for tickets, visit www.coepark.org/tfest.html.
GILROY
Passport Weekend
The Wineries of Santa Clara Valley will host a Passport Weekend Oct. 1 and 2, featuring wine and food pairings at more than 20 wineries, including Casa de Fruta. For more information or tickets, visit www.SantaClaraWines.com.
Sunday 10/2
WATSONVILLE
Ride to Recovery
The Ride to Recovery Golden State Challenge Watsonville barbecue will be Oct. 2, at 5 p.m., at the Watsonville Veterans Memorial Hall, 215 E. Beach St. The $10 donation includes the barbecue and the opportunity o meet 200 wounded warriors. There will also be a Carmel barbecue Oct. 3, at 5 p.m. at the Western Carmel Mission Inn, 3665 Rio Road. To participate, RSVP by Sept. 23 by calling Dorothy Franceschi at 373-5805 or e-mail p.********@th*****.net. Donations benefit the R2R Wounded Warrior Project.
Saturday 10/8
AROMAS
Bill Staines performs
The Aromas Community Grange will host folk music icon Bill Staines Oct. 8, at 7 p.m. Staines has 26 recordings to his credit and has written more than 300 songs. Admission to the all-ages show is a $15 donation and refreshments will be available for purchase. Staines will be on hand at 6:30 p.m. to talk with guests and to sell CDs or books. For tickets or more information, call Doug Clark at 726-2322 or visit www.acousticmusic.com/staines.
HOLLISTER
Art unscheduled
The Bobby McGee Art Foundation will host and offer free space to create at the Dunne Park Clubhouse art the second Saturday of each month through the rest of the year, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with various activities, workshops and more. Bring your creative side and join. The next event is Sept. 10. For more information contact Bernadine Belaski-McGee at 801-6037.
Sunday 10/9
HOLLISTER
Paws for a Cause
The Hollister Animal Shelter will be hosting the Paws for a Cause drive-through barbecue event Oct. 9, from noon to 2 p.m., in the Animal Shelter parking lot, at 1331 South St., in Hollister. The barbecued tri-tip and garlic bread loaf is $25 and benefits the animals at the local shelter. The meal will be prepared by Ray Sanchez. The $25 donation is tax deductible. For tickets, call 636-4320.
5-course food and wine fundraiser
The Best of San Benito County Food and Wine is a 5-Course Food and Wine Pairing will be at San Juan Oaks Golf Club Oct. 9, at 3 p.m. It features wines from San Benito County and each course will be prepared by a locally raised San Benito County chef. The cost is $125 per person and there will be a live and silent auction. All proceeds benefit the Emmaus House. Tickets are available at Richard Shelton Insurance, 719 San Benito Street, Suite B, Downtown Hollister or Postal Graphics in the Nob Hill Shopping Center. Wineries: Alicats, Calera, Guerra, Jayse, Pietra Santa and Teague. Chefs: Matt Bolton, executive chef, Highlands Inn; Mike Fisher, banquet chef, Bernardus Lodge; Doug Kuerschner III, chef de cuisine, Carmel Valley Ranch & Country Club; Sean Shelton, sous chef, Peppoli at the Inn at Spanish Bay; and Rob Stevens, head chef, Inn at Tres Pinos
Saturday 10/15
HOLLISTER
Eric Tognazzini Memorial Benefit BBQ
The Eric Tognazzini Memorial Benefit barbecue will be Oct. 15, from 5:30 to 11 p.m., at the Hollister elks Lodge. Tickets are $25 or $300 for a special reserved table for 10. Enjoy a barbecue dinner prepared by the Brignatino family, a raffle, silent auction, music, bocce ball, horseshoes and more. No host bar. Tickets are available at Postal Graphics, Mars Hill Coffeehouse and Drapoel’s. For more information, go to www.tognazzinimemorial.com.
Young Eagles Rally at Hollister Airport
Kids ages 8 to 17 fly free at the Young Eagles Rally at the Hollister Airport. Flights will be staged from Hugh’s Vintage Plane Museum at the Hollister Municipal Airport, between 9 a.m. to noon. This introduction to aviation is sponsored by the Hollister chapter of the Experimental Aircraft Association with support from the Hollister Airmen’s Association and the Bay Area Glider Rides. For more information, call Ed Owens at 637-0559 or e-mail ow***@ra*******.com.
Saturday 10/22
HOLLISTER
Condor Classic returns
The Condor Classic Bicycle Ride will be Oct. 22, starting at San Benito High School. The routes include a coastal challenge of 100 miles, the San Juan Trek of 75 miles, the Santa Ana Valley Ride of 40 miles, and the family friendly ride of 15 miles. The ride fee is $80 per person for the three longer rides or $50 per person for the family friendly ride. For more information, visit www.condorclassic.com.
Compassion Pregnancy 5K run and walk
Compassion Pregnancy Services will host a 5K run and walk for life Oct. 22, at Dunne Park, starting at the corner of West and Sixth streets. The entry fee is $35 for runners or $20 for those 12 and under. Walkers can raise money through sponsorship pledges. For the entry fee donation participants will receive a T-shirt, medals for first-third place runners in three age groups, jump house and a barbecue lunch will be available for an additional small donation. Online, mail-in or same-day registration is available. For more information, visit MyHollisterCompassion.com, e-mail mi************@ya***.com or call 702-467-4423.
GILROY
Programs at Coyote-Bear
Several docent-led hikes are planned for Coyote-Bear, including a Haunted Hike on Oct. 22, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The two-hour docent led hike will follow the Martin Murphy Loop Trail in the Bear Ranch section of the park. An All-Hallows-Eve Hike is scheduled for Oct. 29, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., along the Coyote Ridge, starting at the campground trailhead near the park campground. An evening hike will also be held Nov. 12, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., on the Martin Murphy Loop Trail. Nov. 19, guests will be able to learn about Ohlone Cuisine at the Coyote Lake Ranger station, from 10 a.m. to noon. For night hikes, dress warmly and bring a flashlight. A $6 vehicle entrance fee is charged at the Coyote Lake section for those not camping at the park. Reservations are required for the Oct. 22 and Nov. 12 events. Call 408-355-2240 to register or for more information call 408-842-7800.
Friday 10/28
HOLLISTER
‘Hairspray’
San Benito Stage Company presents “Hairspray,” Oct. 28-Nov. 11. Tickets are available in advance at Salon 218 and Postal Graphics. The musical is set in 1960s Baltimore, as change is in the air. Tracy Turnblad dances and sings her way into the hearts of everyone on “Corny Collins Show.” The show includes performances by kids 13-19. For more information, call 636-6810.
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Ghost Walk
Take a guided tour of ghost sightings and paranormal activities in San Juan Bautista. Tours will be given Oct. 28 and 29, at 6:30 p.m., 7 p.m., and 7:30 p.m. The tour starts at Santa Barbara Bank & Trust. The ticket price includes a goodie bag and beverages. Tickets are available at Shelton Insurance. For more information, call 637-8941.
Saturday 10/29
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Red Ribbon Run
San Benito County Behavioral Health Services will host the 22nd annual Red Ribbon Run 5K and 1 mile fun walk, Oct. 29, starting at the San Juan Bautista State Historic Park. The walk begins at 9:30 a.m. and the run starts at 10 a.m. Raffle prizes and a trophy ceremony will be held after the run. Also after the run, guest speaker Debbie Allen will be the guest speaker for the drug and alcohol awareness event that raises money for prevention in local schools. Registration for the 1-mile fun walk is $10 for adults and children 12 and up, $5 for children 11 and under, or $10 each for the walk and a T-shirt. The 5K is $25 for adults and children 12 and up if registered before Oct. 15 or $30 for late registration. The 5K is $20 for children 11 and under if registered before Oct. 15, or $25 for late registration. The combined run and walk is $30 for adults and children 12 and up for those registered by Oct. 15, or $35 for late registration. The combined run walk is $20 for children under 11 who register by Oct. 15, or $25 for late registration. Some discounted registration is available online at active.com. For more information, call 636-4020 or visit www.sbcprevention.com.
November
Saturday 11/5
HOLLISTER
Rancho-Maze Band Craft Boutique
The Rancho-Maze middle school band members will host a craft boutique at Rancho San Justo Middle School, on Nov. 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will feature direct sale and craft vendors, as well as drawings throughout the day. All proceeds benefit the band. Vendor applications are available by calling Mary Chase, at 809-5045 or by e-mailing ra*************@ya***.com.
Harvest bazaar
The Women of Hollister United Methodist Church will host the annual Harvest Bazaar Nov. 5, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the Fellowship Hall at Fifth and Monterey streets. Items for sale include homemade gifts, seasonal decorations, jams, jellies, salsa, pickles, baked goods and plants. Complimentary tea, coffee and cookies will be served. For more information, call 637-4240.
