May
Friday 5/14
HOLLISTER
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
‘Raw-Dios’ opens for limited engagement
”
Raw-Dios: Behind the Pigpen in the Morning
”
will be performed at El Teatro Campesino May 14 and 15, at 8
p.m., in San Juan Bautista. The play stars special guests Tommy
Shepherd and Ramona Webb. The play is set in March 2003, when a
raunchy radio DJ breaks with his corporate script and the listeners
are forced to confront their own contradictions and discover a
power they didn’t know they had.
May
Friday 5/14
HOLLISTER
Spring Show
The Hollister Art League is hosting its “Spring Show” art show, at the Blak Sage Gallery, 727 San Benito St., in Hollister. Artwork will be on display through May 30 and includes oil and water color paintings, linocuts, mixed media and photography. Artwork will be available for purchase. For more information, call 636-9100 or 637-6062.
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
‘Raw-Dios’ opens for limited engagement
“Raw-Dios: Behind the Pigpen in the Morning” will be performed at El Teatro Campesino May 14 and 15, at 8 p.m., in San Juan Bautista. The play stars special guests Tommy Shepherd and Ramona Webb. The play is set in March 2003, when a raunchy radio DJ breaks with his corporate script and the listeners are forced to confront their own contradictions and discover a power they didn’t know they had.
MONTEREY
‘Beyond Therapy’ opens
The Monterey Peninsula College Theatre Company presents “Beyond Therapy” May 14-16, at the Morgan Stock Stage at Monterey Peninsula College, 980 Fremont St. Shows are Thursdays at 7 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. The show is about two people, Bruce and Prudence, who are in therapy and who meet over dinner. Tickets are $25 for general admission, $20 for seniors, $15 for young adults (16-25.)
‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland’
The Paper Wing Theatre Company is showing Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland from April 30 to May 29. The show is a “dark, urban adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s classic story.” The theatre is located at 320 Hoffman Avenue at Lighthouse Ave., in Monterey. Tickets are $15 general admission. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 905-5684.
Saturday 5/15
HOLLISTER
Downtown walking tour
The San Benito County Historical Society is hosting a walking tour of downtown Hollister, May 15, at 9 a.m. The route is about 1-1/2 miles long, and the tour will begin at the Wapple House Museum, located at 498 Fifth St. Space is limited to 30 people. Tickets are $5 general admission or $8 per family and includes a copy of the Welcome to Historic Downtown Hollister walking tour. For more information or to reserve a space, call Sharlene Van Roy at 524-2292.
8th annual Wine Passport
The SBC Winegrower’s Association will host its 8th annual Wine Passport May 15, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Passports can be purchased at the office, located at 1700 Airline Hwy. Every passport includes a wine tasting at six of SBC Winegrower’s Association’s local wineries and a commemorative wine glass. The passport also offers a discount entry to a special amphitheater concert Saturday evening at Peppertree Ranch/Guerra Family Vineyards. Tickets are available for $25 at participating wineries as well as Grillin’ and Chillin’, Ridgemark, She’s and Timber & Textiles. No one under 21 will be admitted to the Wine Passport. Also, 10 percent of the proceeds will benefit Community Pantry. For more information, visit www.sbcwinegrowers.org.
Barbecue fundraiser
Chamberlain’s Children Center will be hosting their first barbecue fundraiser on Saturday, May 15.The event is from11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Mari Davis Memorial Park and Pavilion located at 1850 San Benito St. All members of the public are invited. The price is $20 for adults and $8 for children. The lunch will include tri-tip, chuck wagon beans, tossed salad, bread and a drink. There will also be a raffle, children’s activities, and a performance by a local dance company. The barbecue lunch will also be available for take out. For more information, call Robert Freiri Chamberlain’s Executive Director at 636-2121 or e-mail at ro****@ch***********.org or Nancy Kops, board president, at ec*****@ya***.com or visit www.chamberlaincc.org.
NEWMAN
High Country performs
High Country will perform at the West Side Theatre, 1331 Main St., in Newman. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $12 for general admission or $15 for reserved seating. The band is a traditional bluegrass band.
MORGAN HILL
Coyote Creek Bird Walk
From 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. along Coyote Creek north of Morgan Hill, there will be a series of bird walks led by Jane Haley, a National Park Service docent for 20 years and Rehabilitation Center volunteer. Participants have the option to observe migratory birds and local bird’s habitat and ecological importance. The walks are not recommended for young children because of the terrain. Programs are free, but space is limited and reservations are required. For more information or to register call W.E.R.C. AT 408-779-9372 or E-mail at ed*******@we*****.org.
Sunday 5/16
HOLLISTER
Arts Out Loud
San Benito High School students will be participating in “Arts Out Loud,” a celebration of student achievement in the arts, May 16, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., at the San Benito High School Auditorium. The annual event is the largest student art exhibit of its kind in San Benito. Original student artwork will be available for sale and raffle tickets will be available for $1, for a chance to win a drawing for teachers’ artwork to benefit the Arts programs.
Benefit barbecue
A benefit barbecue in honor of Jason “Cowboy J” Arballo will be held May 16, from noon to 6 p.m. at Paine’s Restaurant in Hollister. For $10, residents can get half a chicken, beans, salad and garlic bread. For $25, they can get a whole tri-tip and a loaf of garlic bread. Meals can be eaten in or taken out. Raffle prizes will also be available. Tickets are available at Paine’s, Johnny’s, the 19th Hole and Whiskey Creek. For more information, call 801-2944.
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.
Rummage sale
The P.E.O., an international Philanthropic Educational Organization will be hosting a rummage sale May 21, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1660 Valley View Road, and proceeds will go toward women’s college scholarships. For more information or if you have items to donate, call Lauren Danza at 637-4403.
GILROY
‘Once Upon a Mattress’
The Odyssey Theatre Company, with students from Gilroy and Christopher high schools will be performing “Once Upon a Matress” Mary 21-29, at Gilroy High School, 750 West 10th St. Show times are May 21, 22, 23, 27 and 28, at 7:30 p.m. and May 29, at 2 p.m. Ticket prices are $12 for adults and $10 for students. For more information, visit http://odysseytheatre.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 Dog 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.
Songwriters Slugfest
Local bands including Fugu, Inevitably Spicy, Tragic Comeback, Burned at the Stake and Amygdala Maze will compete to win a grand prize of a professional recording session at Tool Shed Studios in the Songwriters Slugfest May 22, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The event will benefit the Community Food Bank. Ticket prices are $5 presale and $7 at the door. For more information, call Thomas Rooth at 637-5831 extension 266.
‘High School Musical Jr.’
The Spring Grove Theater Arts Program will be performing “High School Musical Junior.” The show will run May 20 through May 22 at Spring Grove School. Performance dates are May 20, 21, and 22 at 7 p.m. and at 2 p.m. on May 22. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students, and will be sold at the door. For more information, call Spring Grove School at 637-3745.
SBHS Travel Club fundraiser
The Travel Club of San Benito High School will be hosting a car wash/yard sale for students going to France and Mexico May 22. The event will last from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sunnyslope Medical Complex.
TRES PINOS
Clapham Baler Golf Tournament
The Clapham Baler Golf Tournament is May 22, at 1 p.m., at Bolado Park Golf Course. The event will benefit the Baler Wrestling Booster Club. The event will include a shotgun start at 1 p.m., in scramble format, with a limit of 40 players. The tournament fee is $85 per person and includes green fees, cart, range balls, beverages, dinner, prizes and a raffle. The tri tip dinner and raffle only is $25 a person, at 4 p.m. Businesses can sponsor a hole for $85. To participate, send checks to Dave Clapham, 60 Marks Dr., Hollister, CA 95023, by May 7th. For more information, call 245-5617.
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. . Tickets will begin being sold in late February. For ticket information, visit www.foresttheaterguild.org or call 626-1681.
Monday 5/31
HOLLISTER
Memorial Day events
The Veterans of San Benito County, American Legion Post 69, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6359 and Ladies Auxiliary of San Juan Bautista, and the Veterans of Foreign War Post 9242 and Ladies Auxiliary will be having a Memorial Service at the county cemeteries May 31, starting at 9 a.m. in San Juan Bautista. The Veterans groups will then go to IOOF Cemetery and then to Calvary Cemetery, ending with a ceremony and barbecue in front of the Veterans building at noon. The event is open to all residents.
June
Friday 6/4
HOLLISTER
Rummage sale
The Women’s Club of Hollister is hosting their annual rummage sale on June 4, 5, and 6 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. The club provides scholarships to local high school seniors, and contributes toward other projects in the community.
Saturday 6/12
HOLLISTER
Wag N Walk
Pet Friends will be hosting its Wag N Walk, June 12, at 9 a.m. The event is a 5K family fun run/walk around the Graniterock Southside Sand and Gravel Quarry, in Hollister. Four-legged friends are welcome to join in the race. Event registration is from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Individuals are $15 and a family pack is $40 for four people. Pets are free. The deadline to register is May 29. Forms can be completed online.
Saturday 6/19
GILROY
Pacheco State Park’s Ninth Kite Day
The ninth Kite Day will be held at Pacheco State Park. The event will be noon to 4 p.m. Kite-fliers will receive a souvenir Kite Day button. There will be other activities and families are encouraged to bring a kite, hats and/or sunscreen, drinking water, lawn chairs and a picnic lunch. A vendor will have hot dogs and beverages available. The price is $5 for the state park Day Use Fee per car. For more information, or to request services for people with disabilities, call Jennifer Morgan at 209-826-1197 at least one week in advance to request auxiliary aids or e-mail at*****@pa***.gov with Subject=kite day or visit www.parks.ca.gov/events and choose Pacheco State Park.
