March
Friday 3/5
HOLLISTER
‘Ax of Murder’
San Benito Stage Company proudly presents
”
Ax of Murder
”
through March 7, at the Granada Theatre. There will be a dinner
at Maverick before the show from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. For the
dinner and show tickets are $40 and $15 for just the show. Theater
doors open at 7:30 p.m. and the performance starts at 8 p.m.
Matinee show begins at 2 p.m. and dinner will follow performance
after 4:30 p.m. For more information call 801-9841, tickets can be
purchased at Postal Graphic or Mars Hill Coffeehouse.
March
Friday 3/5
HOLLISTER
‘Ax of Murder’
San Benito Stage Company proudly presents “Ax of Murder” through March 7, at the Granada Theatre. There will be a dinner at Maverick before the show from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. For the dinner and show tickets are $40 and $15 for just the show. Theater doors open at 7:30 p.m. and the performance starts at 8 p.m. Matinee show begins at 2 p.m. and dinner will follow performance after 4:30 p.m. For more information call 801-9841, tickets can be purchased at Postal Graphic or Mars Hill Coffeehouse.
MONTEREY
‘Anything Goes’
The Monterey Peninsula College Theater Company presents Cole Porter’s “Anything Goes” through March 21, with shows including: March 4 and 11 at 7 p.m; March 5, 6, 12, 13, 19 and 20 at 8 p.m.; March 7, 14 and 21 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10-15, with young adult (16-25) group discounts available. The musical show follows Billy Crocker as he stowsaway on a ship headed for England in hopes of winning back his ex-fiancee Hope. For tickets or more information, visit www.mpctheatre.com, call 646-4213 or visit the box office at the MPC campus, Wednesday through Friday, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
SAN JOSE
Eye Candy fashion show
The Junior League of San Jose will host the 16th biennial fashion show entitled “Eye Candy” March 5 and 6 at the Fairmont Hotel, 170 S. Market St., in San Jose. The proceeds of the show will be used to invest in projects that build a better community and help young children enter elementary school ready to learn. Attendees will preview the latest spring fashions by local and national designers, including Azadeh, a local designer who won “best dress” from SFGate’s Gown Poll at the San Francisco Ballet. Other designs include Anne Fontaine, Brooks Brothers, The Blues Jean Bar, Cache, Cole Haan, Donald J Pliner, Eli Thomas, Foot Candy, Macy’s and Ted Baker. Tickets are $90 for the Friday or Saturday luncheon, with $50 tickets available for children on Saturday. The gala dinner is $175. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit fashionshow.jlsj.org or call 408-264-3058.
SAN FRANCISCO
‘Tony ‘n Tina’s Wedding’
“Tony ‘n Tina’s Wedding” is playing Friday and Saturday nights at the Swiss Louis Italian and Seafood Restaurant at Pier 39 in San Francisco, at 7 p.m. The show is an interactive comedy where the audience members play the roles of invited guests at a wedding. The evening begins with the nuptials, a wedding reception and is followed by a full Italian dinner, wedding cake and dancing. Tickets are $88.50 to $115.50, and include the show, dinner, wedding cake and dancing. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit tonyandtinasanfrancisco.com or call 866-811-4111.
Saturday 3/6
AROMAS
Artisans celebrate 10th anniversary
The Aromas Hills Artisans will celebrate their 10th anniversary at the Aromas Grange on March 6, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy free refreshments, wonderful fine art and beautiful crafts created by the Aromas Hills Artisans. A local author, Jennifer Chase, will also have her newest novel “Dead Game” available. For more information, call Jane at 726-2349.
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
‘When everything old is new again’
The San Juan Bautista Historical society joins you as they discuss the many buildings around San Juan Bautista. They ask if you would bring your photos, memories, and friends on Mar. 6 at the Orient Express Restaurant. Doors open at 11 a.m. with a buffet lunch at 12 p.m. and “round table” discussion at 12:30 p.m. The cost for lunch will be $17 and donations are always appreciated if you plan to attend. For more information call 623-2001.
HOLLISTER
Southside Nights
The Southside School Parents’ Club is hosting its second annual Southside Nights Fundraiser March 6, from 5 p.m. to midnight, at Bolado Park. No-host cocktail and auction preview will be 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., with dinner from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., followed by dancing and a live auction. Tickets are available at Southside School or Postal Graphics for $45 a person, or a table can be reserved for eight for $360. It includes two bottles of premium wine. Casual country western attire is suggested and entertainment will be provided by the Money Band. Guests must be 21 or older to attend.
St. Patrick’s Dinner Dance
There will be a St. Patrick’s Dinner Dance sponsored by Hollister ICF Branch 26 on March 6 at Sacred Heart O’Reilly Hall from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Appetizers will be at 5:30 p.m. and dinner is at 6 p.m. Corned beef will be served with all fixings and desserts. The Casuals band will be playing music and there will be a no-host bar. Admission for adults is $20, children $15. Children 5 and under are free. Advance sales only. Tickets will be sold at Pennywise Drug Store and the Rose Hair Salon. For more information, call Cheri Friebel-Huntley at 207-3214, Maryann Friebel at 902-5151, Jim Friebel at 408-595-0444, or any ICF member.
Rummage sale and car wash
The Young Women of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints will be holding a rummage sale and car wash to raise money to attend a girls camp at the Sunnyslope Medical Center, on the corner of Sunnyslope Road and Memorial Drive, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 6. Books, furniture, clothes, kitchenware and more will be available. If you would like to donate gently used items, please call 635-8066.
LOS BANOS
‘Path of the Padres’
The “Path of the Padres” hikes will be held on some Fridays and most Saturdays and Sundays starting on Feb. 27 and will continue through April 18. The hikes are open to the public, ages 6 years and older by advance reservation only. School group hikes may be arranged during the week. School group reservations and general public reservations are now open. At least 10 people must be involved in the hike to be able to conduct a tour. The hike begins at the Los Banos Creek Reservoir boat launch ramp at 8 a.m. and returns to the ramp at about 3:30 p.m. To make a reservation, call (209)-826-1197 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. There will be a reservation fee of $12 per person 12 years old, and $7 per child age 6-12. A family of 5 may reserve space for 2 adults and 3 children for $30. On the day of the hike visitors must pay the State Park day use parking fee of $10 per car upon entry. For more information, call 209-826-1197.
MORGAN HILL
Coyote Creek bird walk
A series of bird walks led by Jane Haley, a National Park Service docent for 20 years and a Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation Center volunteer, will continue March 6, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. along Coyote Creek, north of Morgan Hill. Participants will have an opportunity to observe migratory birds as well as local birds. Due to the terrain, the walk is not recommended for young children. To RSVP or for more information, call 408-779-9372 or [email protected].
Wednesday 3/10
MONTEREY
Monterey museum of art lecture
The Friends of the Museum will present an illustrated lecture by California artist Tom Holland at the MMA La Mirada on March 10. Tom Holland has been painting for over fifty years and his work is included in the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Guggenheim Museum, the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Los Angeles County Art Museum, the SAN Francisco Museum of Modern Art and the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis. Space is limited for this lecture and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Members of Friends are free, $15 for non-members, and $10 for MMA members and students.
Friday 3/12
HOLLISTER
Heather Layne performs
Celebrate Recovery presents Heather Layne in concert March 12, at Hillside Christian Fellowship at 6 p.m. She will also be playing at San Benito County Jail on March 13. For more information, visit www.willheatherlayneministries.org.
Saturday 3/13
HOLLISTER
Red Cross offers free CPR classes
The American Red Cross Monterey Bay Area Chapter is offering free CPR classes on Saturday, March 13 in Monterey and San Benito counties as part of national Red Cross Month. Classes will be held at the Hollister chapter office, at 357 Fifth St.; Carmel Mission, at 3080 Rio Road, in Carmel; and at the Salinas chapter office at 942 Lupin Road. Classes will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Participants can register online at www.ARCMontereyBay.org. Class sizes are limited. The local chapter of the American Red Cross also offers health and safety courses in Automated External Defibrillator, first aid, pet first aid, water safety, lifeguard training, family care giving and babysitting. Disaster education is also available.
Sunday 3/14
MORGAN HILL
St. Patrick Sing-A-Long and potluck
A St. Patrick Sing-A-Long and potluck will be hosted at the Hacienda Valley Club House, 275 Burnett Ave., in Morgan Hill, March 14, at 5:30 p.m., for anyone who is interested in playing a musical instrument, singing along or just listening in. Some volunteer musicians are already lined up for the event. Percussion instruments and songbooks with lyrics will be provided. Some of the songs available include pieces by Elvis, the Beatles, Three Dog Knight, Kenny Rogers and more. Bring a dish to share and wear something green to the alcohol-free event. A donation of $1-2 is optional. For more information, call 779-7592 or e-mail [email protected] or [email protected].
Wednesday 3/17
HOLLISTER
St. Patrick’s Day dinner
The Annual St. Patrick’s Day dinner will be held at the United Methodist Church, at Fifth and Monterey Streets, March 17, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tickets for adults are $10 and kids 12 and under are $5. Irish dancers will entertain those who attend. Take out is available at 4:30 p.m. For more information, call 637-4240.
Friday 3/26
HOLLISTER
Champagne Tea and White Elephant Auction
The Women’s Club of Hollister and The Friend’s of the Library will be hosting a Champagne Tea and White Elephant Auction to benefit book purchases at the library March 26, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the San Juan Oaks Golf Club Oaks Room. Price of admission is $30 plus a white elephant treasure for the silent auction. For more information, call Gayle Jackson at 638-1068 or e-mail [email protected], or call June Hockenberry at 628-9594 or e-mail [email protected].
Saturday 3/27
HOLLISTER
Art exhibit
Black Sage Gallery will be holding an art exhibit throughout March. There will be an artist’s reception on March 27 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Black Sage Gallery is located at 727 San Benito St. for more information, call 636-9100.
Baler Education Foundation Fame Fest
The 6th annual Fame Fest will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Eight individuals will be honored at the luncheon. Tickets are available at She’s, Las Palmas, Righetti’s Liquors and the SBHS Student Center. Tickets are $50 for adults and $30 for children. For more information, call Elaine Kovanda at 801-0656.
LOS BANOS
Wildflower Day
Pacheco State Park will celebrate the 7th Annual Wildflower Day March 27, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The event will include a birding walk at 9:30 a.m. and a Wildflower hike at 10 a.m., as well as arts and crafts for children. Visitors can also take self-guided tours. Lunch will be provided for purchase by Los Banos’ Hot Dog Heaven from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. All visitors will receive a Pacheco State Park Button. There is an entrance fee of $5 per vehicle. For more information, call 209-826-1197 or e-mail [email protected] with the subject “Wildflower Day.” Visit www.parks.ca.gov/events.
MONTEREY
Monterey symphony
On March 27, there will be a final rehearsal at 2 p.m., and a 7 p.m. show in Sherwood Hall located at 940 N. Main Salinas. The final rehearsal will cost $15 and the show is $20-39. On March 28 at 3 p.m. and March 29 at 8 p.m. located at Sunset Theater at 9th and San Carlos the Monterey Symphony will also perform. Tickets will cost $37-71. There will be a free pre-concert lecture one hour prior to each performance. For more information, call Michael Walas at 645-1124.
Sunday 3/28
HOLLISTER
Top Hatters annual bike blessing
On March 28 the Top Hatters will be holding their 17th annual bike blessing at Whiskey Creek Saloon in Hollister. The event will include vendors, music, food, door prizes and 50/50 raffle. There will also be a party afterwards with admission for $20. All bikes are welcome to come, check in is 11 a.m. to noon. For more information, call 630-0284 or e-mail [email protected].
April
Saturday 4/3
HOLLISTER
Easter egg hunt
The Veterans of Foreign Wars will be hosting an annual Easter egg hunt at the Veterans Memorial Park, on Memorial Drive, April 3, at 1 p.m., for children ages 2 to 10. The children will be broken up into age groups in different hunting areas (ages 2-4, 5-7, and 8-10). Parents will not be allowed in the hunting area and the event starts exactly at 1 p.m. For children who do not get any eggs, there will be some available at the command post.
Thursday 4/8
NEWMAN
Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas
Scottish fiddle master and talented American cellist
Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas will showcase their new release “In the Moment” in this special Thursday evening concert at the West Side Theatre at 1331 Main St. The doors will open at 7 p.m. and the show will start at 8 p.m. General admission is $19, and reserved seating is $22. For more information, call West Side Theatre at 209-862-4490 or visit www.westsidetheatre.org.
Saturday 4/17
HOLLISTER
Exchange club crab feed
The Hollister Exchange Club will host a Crab Feed April 17, at the Bolado Park Pavilion. The event starts at 5:30 p.m., with dinner served at 7 p.m. and dancing at 9 p.m. Admission is $40. For more information, call 637-8941.
Healthy Kids Day
The YMCA and Hazel Hawkins Hospital are sponsoring a Family Fun Walk and Healthy Kids Day on April 17. The walk will begin at 9:30 a.m., with other activities starting at 10 a.m. Registration begins at 9 a.m. at Fifth and Monterey streets and participants will be entered to win a Nintendo Wii Fit game. The event is held in collaboration with the Child Abuse Prevention Council. For more information, call 637-8600 or visit www.centralcoastymca.org.
Friday 4/23
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Learn about the early Hispanic settlers
Los Californianos, a group for descendants whose ancestors were in California by 1848, will be meeting in San Juan Bautista from April 23-25 to host their quarterly meeting. Activities include Dr. Ruben Mendoza’s latest discoveries at the Mission, and of the State Park by Joe McMahon, a short hike on the De Anza trail with a walk-through of the Casa de Anza. There will also be a Saturday breakfast and a Sunday brunch, and an extensive Los Californianos traveling genealogy library will be available on Friday and Saturday. Events are open to the public and suitable for all family members. Advanced registration and fees are required. For more information, contact Sheila Prader at 726-1952 or Joe Barnes at 661-373-0174.
Saturday 4/24
HOLLISTER
Annual spring clean-up
The Hollister Downtown Association is looking for volunteers for its annual spring clean-up April 24, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, 4-H clubs, church groups and others looking for community service opportunities are invited to participate. The group will meet in Downtown Hollister on the grass lot by the Vault building. For more information, call 636-8406.
May
Saturday 5/1
Indian market and peace pow wow
The 26th annual Indian market and peace pow wow will be May 1 and 2, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., at the San Juan School parking lot on the Alameda. The event will included fine arts and crafts, dancers, drums and native food. Donations of $1 are requested to support Peace Vision, Inc. art projects. Some of the performances include an opening blessing by Canyon Sayers-Roods, Xipe Totec Aztec Dancers and Drum, California Indian Dancers, and Traditional Northern drum and singers. For more information, visit www.peacevision.nrt or call Laynee Reyna at 623-4771.
Friday 5/21
MONTEREY
Cooking for solutions
The Cooking for Solutions gala March 21 at the Monterey Bay Aquarium from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Enjoy the grand celebration with gourmet dishes prepared by celebrity chefs and 75 local restaurants. There will also be wines from 60 West Coast wineries, and book signings by Suzanne Goin and Rick Bayless. General public fees are $150, which includes a souvenir wineglass and take-home recipes. On May 22 there will also be a Celebrity Chef Cooking demonstration, Food & Wine Adventures and an Exclusive: Sustainable Seafood Challenge. To order tickets, call 866-963-9645. For more information, call 644-7561 or visit www.cookingforsolutions.org, or for a brochure e-mail [email protected].
Sunday 5/23
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Red Barn Run
The Red Barn run will be May 23, at 10 a.m. at Windhaven Ranch. Participants can run or walk 10K which is 6.2 miles or 5K, which is 3.1 miles. The run benefits the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. For more information, visit www.RedBarnRun.com.
Friday 5/28
CARMEL
‘Treasure island’
The 2010 Forest Theater Guild’s Centennial Season will be presenting Treasure Island the play in Carmel at the Outdoor Forest Theater from May 28 to June 20. Treasure Island is a story about a band of unsavory pirates who are pitted against the young hero Jim Hawkins. The tale is told through the eyes of Hawkins aboard the Hispaniola guided by a treasure map to Treasure Island. Tickets will begin being sold in late February. For ticket information, visit www.foresttheaterguild.org or call 626-1681.
Calendar items for events in and around San Benito County are accepted via e-mail to [email protected], fax to 637-8174 or at the Pinnacle office, 350 Sixth St., Ste. 102, in Hollister. Calendar items are run on a space-available basis, and priority is given to events within San Benito County. The deadline for calendar items is Monday at noon for Friday publication.
