April
Friday 4/2
HOLLISTER
Through Our Eyes
The Autism Parents Club of San Benito County will host Through
Our Eyes, their third annual award banquet to honor community
members who work with individuals with autism. The event will be
held April 2, at 6:30 p.m., at Paine’s Restaurant, 421 East St.
There will be food, music and a silent auction. Tickets are $25 for
adults and $10 for children. For more information or to purchase
tickets, call Victoria Coronado at 801-4996 or e-mail at
VC*********@ya***.com
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April
Friday 4/2
HOLLISTER
Through Our Eyes
The Autism Parents Club of San Benito County will host Through Our Eyes, their third annual award banquet to honor community members who work with individuals with autism. The event will be held April 2, at 6:30 p.m., at Paine’s Restaurant, 421 East St. There will be food, music and a silent auction. Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for children. For more information or to purchase tickets, call Victoria Coronado at 801-4996 or e-mail at
VC*********@ya***.com
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Passion week starts
Events include an Ecumenical Good Friday service at 7 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 670 College St., that will combine a dramatic reading of the Passion Gospel with music on April 2. On April 4, St. Luke’s will host a children’s Easter Egg hung following a 10 a.m. Easter service, at 720 Monterey St. Additional services include a 7 p.m. Easter Virgil service April 3, and an 8 a.m. service April 4.
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.
Circle of Reflection: Power of Flower and Power of Love
At the Hollister Japanese Temple Garden at 920 Riverside Road the public is invited to gather April 3, at 2 p.m. to enjoy spring nature with classical music played with Koto, Shakuhachi and other musical instruments. The sacred gardens are designed for meditation, solace and to reinforce one’s spiritual affinity with nature. For more information, call Emiko Belt at 637-6361 or e-mail at
em*******@ya***.com
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SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Art show at Mission Gallery
Mission Gallery will host work by Western artist Bob Coronato. This show will be on display through April 17. For more information, call 623-2960 or e-mail Piper Jaramillo at
mi************@mi********.com
CARMEL
EasterMinster Pet Show & Parade
The first EasterMinster Pet Show and Parade will benefit animal rescue and welfare from noon to 4 p.m. at the Sunset Center located at San Carlos Street and 9th Avenue. All Creatures Great and Small Rescue, in Hollister, and others will benefit. The parade will begin at 3 p.m. The awards for the best costume will be given out at 4 p.m. The public is invited, and people may bring their pets in costume attire, all pets are welcome. Entrants are eligible to win one of several awards. Volunteers for the event are welcome and should also apply online. For more information, call 238-6111 or e-mail
Su************@co*****.net
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MONTEREY
Monterey Bay Film Festival
CSU Monterey Bay is hosting the Monterey Bay Film Festival April 3. The festival will begin at 1 p.m with “Films by Young People,” followed by “Short Films” which is curated by Mike Plante from the Sundance Film Festival and CineVegas at 3 p.m. For more information, visit www.monterey bayfilmfestival.com
Sunday 4/4
HOLLISTER
Easter at the Park
City Life Christian Center is hosting an Easter Celebration April 4, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Calaveras Park, on Buena Vista Road. The event will feature a live band, drama, free hot dogs and hamburgers, an Easter egg hunt and games for children. For more information, call Tony at 801-8560.
Census Road Tour Bus arrives
The 2010 Census Road Tour bus will be in Hollister April 4, from noon to 5 p.m., at Dunne Park, at West and Sixth streets, in Hollister. The event will include visits with the Easter Bunny, an Easter egg hunt, an interactive census kiosk, census questionnaire assistance and free gifts. For more information, call 525-1094.
MORGAN HILL
Easter Celebration
West Hills Community Church of Morgan Hill will be hosting worship starting at 10 a.m. at the outdoor amphitheater of the Morgan Hill Community Center located at 17000 Monterey Road. For more information, call the church office at 408-779-0697.
Tuesday 4/6
HOLLISTER
Health seekers workshop
The YMCA is hosting a Health Seekers workshop April 6, at 7 p.m. at the YMCA office on Fifth Street. This month’s topic will be “Can your mind, body and spirit really effect your health?” Guest speakers include Sheila Smilie, a Reiki practitioner, and Robin Pollard, the ceo of Just Laugh Now. The workshops are the second Tuesday of every month. Upcoming topics include the Farmers market and keeping kids active during the summer.
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.
Friday 4/9
MONTEREY
MPC’s ‘Pinocchio’
The Monterey Peninsula Theatre Arts Department continues its 2010 Storybook Theatre season with “Pinocchio.” The show opens April 9 and continues through April 25. Performances are Friday and Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sundays at 3 p.m., at 980 Fremont St. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for young adults (16-21) and $9 for children 15 and under. For more information, call 646-4213 or visit www.mpctheatreco.com. Tickets can be purchased at the box office or online at www.TicketGuys.com.
Saturday 4/10
HOLLISTER
Art Exposed Downtown
The 3rd annual Charming Chairs and Quilt exhibit will be held in conjunction with the San Benito County Open Studios Tour Preview at the Blak Sage Gallery April 10, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. For the Charming Chairs event, artists have painted more than 20 unique, one-of-a-kind chairs for a two-week silent auction. Bidding will begin April 10 and the chairs will be displayed in front of various downtown businesses on San Benito and Fifth streets. Customers, collectors and the curious will have until April 24 to bid on their favorite chair. The money goes to the Downtown Endowment Fund through the Community Foundation for San Benito County. Artwork by the 12 artists participating in the San Benito County Open Studios tour April 24 and 25 will also have items on display.
NEWMAN
Daniel Castro Band
The West Side Theatre will host the Daniel Castro Band, April 10, at 8 p.m., with doors opening at 7 p.m. The West Side Theatre is at 1331 Main Street. Daniel Castro Band is a blues band and has toured throughout Japan and the U.S. Tickets are $15 general admission, and $18 reserved seating. For more information, call 209-862-4490, or visit www.westsidetheatre.org or
in**@we*************.org
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Wednesday 4/14
HOLLISTER
Women’s Club meeting
The Women’s Club of Hollister will hold its monthly meeting at Cedar House Restaurant, April 14, from 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. The guest speaker will be Fred Cheshire, the Hollister fire chief. Those interested in attending the lunch can contact Peg Lairson at 408-607-3108 or
ml******@hu****.net
before April 12.
Friday 4/16
HOLLISTER
Washington D.C. Dinner/Auction Fundraiser
There will be a fundraiser for the Rancho San Justo Washington D.C. trip at the Elk’s Lodge at 351 Astro Drive. Tickets are $20 and will include dinner that begins at 5:30 until 7 p.m. that consists of tri tip, chicken, salad, beans, bread, and dessert. From 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. there will be an auction. From 8 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. there will be dancing. For more information, call 638-0900 or to purchase tickets call 297-2341.
Drive-thru tri-tip barbecue
The Flip Booster Club will be having a Tri-Tip BBQ April 16. Customers will receive a whole tri-tip and a loaf of garlic bread for $25. Pick up is between 4 p.m. through 7 p.m. at USA Sports, at 864 Industrial Dr. All money raised by Flips Boosters Club goes toward Camp, Coach and meet fees for the competitive gymnastic team. For tickets or more information, call Liz Markfield at 634-0490 or Susan Dike at 638-0662. Tickets are also available at USA sports office.
‘Willy Wonka’
The San Benito Stage Company performance of “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factor” runs April 16 through May 1 at the Granada Theater, in Hollister. Shows are April 16,17, 23,24, 30 and May 1 at 7 p.m. and April 18 and 25 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 for children and $12 for seniors. Every show will have a golden ticket hidden in the candy sold at intermission. Eight winners will receive a tour of Marich Confectionery at a later date and one lucky winner will receive a year’s supply of candy. Advance tickets are available at Postal Graphics at 636-3787 or from cast members.
MONTEREY
‘The King and I’
Santa Catalina School presents Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “The King and I.” The first performance will be on April 16, at 7:30 p.m. Other performances will be held April 17 at 7:30 p.m., April 18 at 2 p.m. and April 23 at 12:15 p.m. The play will be held at Santa Catalina School Performing Arts Center, 1500 Mark Thomas Dr., in Monterey. Tickets are $12 for general admission, $8 for seniors, students, and military, and $4 for children. For more information, call 655-9341.
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.
CARMEL
Cypress String Quartet performs
The Chamber Music Monterey Bay presents the Cypress String Quartet April 17, at 8p.m., at the Sunset Center, San Carlos Street and Ninth Avenue, in Carmel. A free pre-concert lecture starts at 7 p.m. and features Kai Christiansen, a musicologist. Tickets are $29-52. Free tickets for students in grades 4-12 are available through the Kids Up Front & Free! Program. For tickets and information, call 625-2212 or visit www.chambermusicmontereybay.org.
Tuesday 4/20
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Pinnacles Quilters meet
The Pinnacle Quilters of San Benito County meet on the third Tuesday of each month at the Community Center in San Juan Bautista. The next meeting is April 20. The group encourages the appreciation of fine quilts and the art of quilting among members; increases the knowledge of traditional and contemporary techniques of quilting and provides an encouraging environment in which quilters can practice and exchange ideas; enlightens the public as to the substantial history of quilting as an art form as well as a continuing craft and serves the community through charitable activities involved quilting. Membership dues are $25 a year for members and $35 a year for affiliates.
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.
Spring wine celebration and barbecue
The Wineries of Santa Clara Valley will host their Spring Wine Celebration and Barbecue April 24, from noon to 5 p.m. at the Casa de Fruta Country Park. Tickets are $50 per person. Food will be served from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. and includes New York steak, pasta con pesto, garlic bread, salad, dessert and coffee. The event will entail a wine tasting and special tastings of new releases as well as live music. Tickets are available at participating wineries, by calling 1-800-548-3813 or visiting www.SantaClaraWines.com.
Open Artists Studios Tour
The San Benito County Open Artists Studios Tour is April 24 and 25, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Local artists in Hollister, Aromas and San Juan Bautista will open up their studios to the public. They will display art pieces for sale and demonstrate their craft. The event will include painting, photography, sculpture, jewelry and glasswork. Admission is free. To download a map of participating studios, visit www.sanbenitoarts.org.
Sunday 4/25
HOLLISTER
Pancake breakfast
San Benito County 4-H clubs will be hosting a pancake breakfast at the Elks Lodge. The breakfast includes pancakes, sausage, eggs, juice and coffee. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the door.
Thursday 4/29
HOLLISTER
Car seat checkup
San Benito County Child Injury Prevention, First 5 San Benito and the CHP will host a car seat checkup April 29, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., in the K-Mart parking lot, 491 Tres Pinos Road, in Hollister. Staff will help families learn how to safely install booster seats, convertibles and infant seats. People are asked to bring the child in a safety seat, in the vehicle that will be used most often. Low-cost car seats will be available for purchase with cash. Residents should bring proof of income in the form of a WIC card, Medi-cal card or pay stubs. The wait can be up to 45 minutes. For more information, call Ofelia Toledo-Prado at 637-5367.
Friday 4/30
HOLLISTER
HeArt of CASA fundraiser
The Court Appointed Special Advocates of San Benito County will be hosting the third annual HeArt of CASA fundraiser in support of child advocacy. The event will be April 30, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., at the San Juan Oaks Country Club. The event will feature a dinner, dancing and a silent auction. Music will be by Second Wind. The auction will included local art, wine and other items. Tickets are $65 a person. To purchase tickets or find out more about CASA, call Esther Curtice at 637-4992.
Indian Market and Peace Powwow
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.
40th anniversary celebration
The Mexican American Committee on Education will host its 40th anniversary celebration and gala May 1, from 5 p.m. to midnight. The event will include music by Kool Katz Band, Mariachi and dinner. The event will be held at the San Juan Oaks Golf and Country Club. The price is $60 per person or $480 for a table of eight. For more information, call 637-2009, or visit www.TheMaceCommittee.org
GILROY
‘A Walk Through History’
The Friends of the Gilroy Hot Springs will be hosting “A Walk Through History,” May 1, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Gilroy Hot Springs, a part of Henry Coe State Park. Entrance fees are $5 for adults and teens. Kids under 12 are free with an adult. An optional tour is available. Parking is free, but limited so carpooling is suggested. Proceeds benefit efforts to preserve, protect and restore public access to the historical resort. To RSVP or for more information, call 408-314-7185 or 925-837-1024, or e-mail info@Friendsof GilroyHotSprings.org.
Saturday 5/8
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Geology Field Day
Pinnacles Partnership is hosting a geology field day at Windhaven Ranch, in San Juan Bautista, May 8, from 9 a.m. to midnight. The event will include docent-led walking tours of the San Andreas Fault, telescopic exploration of the solar system, booths, displays, art, music and more. The cost is $10 per adult and $5 for children under the age of 18. A barbecue tri tip dinner and “not just rock” jam session is a separate charge of $20 per person. To register or for more information, visit www.pinnaclespartnership.org. To volunteer, e-mail
in**@pi******************.org
. To reserve a vendor booth, call Lori Elder at 207-9270.
Friday 5/21
HOLLISTER
Oriana Chorale’s
‘Trial by Jury’ The Oriana Chorale will start its 25th anniversary season with a production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s comic operetta “Trial by Jury,” May 21 and May 22, at 8 p.m. at the Hollister Methodist Church, at Monterey and Fifth streets. Another performance will be May 23, at 3 p.m. at the San Juan Oaks Country Club, on Union Road. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for teens and $5 for children 12 and under. Tickets are available at Postal Graphics, Mars Hill Coffee House in Hollister and Visions of Christmas in San Juan Bautista. For more information, visit www.orianachorale.org.
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
ev****@mb****.org
.
Saturday 5/22
HOLLISTER
Dog Days of Hollister
The Hollister God Owners Group is hosting Dog Days of Hollister, May 22, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Dunne Park. The event will include competitions, dog and pet-related groups and services, a rescue row and more. For more information, visit www.hollisterdog.org.
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.
