Satuday 5/2
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Indian Market and Peace Pow Wow
The 25th Annual California Indian Market and Peace Pow Wow will
be held in the Mission San Juan Bautista parking lot on Second
Street May 2 and 3, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The event features arts
and crafts, dancers, drummers and native food. For more
information, visit www.peacevision.net or call 623-4771.
May
Friday 5/1
HOLLISTER
Aladdin Jr.
The San Benito Stage Company presents Aladdin Jr. May 1 through May 10, at the Granada Theater. Friday and Saturday performances at 7 p.m. with matinees on Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets will be available at PostNet or by calling 524-6667. Prices are $12 for adults, $10 for children 12 and under and seniors 55 and older. A family pack for four is $40. The show is produced by Pattie Saso, directed by Sally Hail and choreographed by Jessica Smiley.
SBHS Carnival
San Benito High School will be hosting its annual carnival fundraiser May 1, 2 and 3, in the parking lot by the football stadium. The event raises money for student activities. Tickets are available for purchase at the student payment center until 6 p.m. May 1, and it is $15 for a book of 30 ride coupons or $20 per wrist band for unlimited rides.
Satuday 5/2
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Indian Market and Peace Pow Wow
The 25th Annual California Indian Market and Peace Pow Wow will be held in the Mission San Juan Bautista parking lot on Second Street May 2 and 3, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The event features arts and crafts, dancers, drummers and native food. For more information, visit www.peacevision.net or call 623-4771.
Living History in San Juan
The San Juan Bautista State Historic Park will host its monthly living history event, May 2, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Second Street between Washington and Mariposa streets. Admission is $2 for adults and free to children 16 and under. The event will include costumed docents from the mid-1800s era of California history, such as mountain men, civil war soldiers, Californios and Victorians. Old fashioned sodas will be available at the local saloon for $2 each. For more information, call 623-4881.
HOLLISTER
‘Late Nite Catechism’
The longest running one-person show in Chicago’s theater history will be performed at Sacred Heart St. Benedict, Saturday, May 2, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, May 3, at 3 p.m., in O’Reilly Hall, 670 College St. The show, ‘Late Nite Catechism,’ is an interactive play, where the actress playing the nun acts as though the audience members are her catechism students. Tickets are $25 and all proceeds will go to O’Reilly Hall improvements. Tickets are available at the parish school office, the pastoral office, Postal Graphics (formerly PostNet), Nino Real Estate, Dimensions Salon and Righetti’s.
MACE banquet tickets on sale
The Mexican American Committee on Education is now selling tickets for its 39th Annual Cinco de Mayo Scholarship Banquet. The banquet will be Saturday, May 2, from 5 p.m. to midnight. Keynote speaker Rocky Delgadillo, the city attorney for Los Angeles, will speak at 7 p.m. There will also be a tribute to the 2009 community award honorees, Jose Zepeda and Guille Reynoso. Tickets are $45.
For more information, call 673-2009 or 245-6971 or visit www.themacecommitte.org.
AROMAS
Pottery open house
Potter Jane Rekedal will host an open house at her studio, 1560 Cannon Road, in Aromas May 2 and 3, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Some of the items available to viewing and for purchase are garden pots, bird baths, serving dishes and other items. The first two days coincide with the San Benito County Open Studios Art Tour. For more information, call 566-4576 or e-mail
jr***@ra*******.com
.
GILROY
Coyote Creek Bird Walk
Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation Center volunteer and National Park Service docent Jane Haley will lead a bird walk May 2, 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 discover an appreciation of local birds, their habitat and ecological importance. Due to the terrain, the walk is not recommended for young children. The program is free, but space is limited and reservations are required. For more information, or to register, call 408-779-9372 or visit www.werc-ca.org.
Sunday 5/3
SAN JOSE
San Jose Wind Symphony’s ‘South of the Border’
The San Jose Wind Symphony will perform the ‘South of the Border’ concert as part of its ‘Music Makes the World Go Round’ series. The concert will be May 3 at 3 p.m. at the McAfee Center, 20300 Herriman Ave., in Saratoga. Tickets are $5 for students, $16 for seniors, and $20 for regular admission. The program includes the vocals of Manuel Romero, a Milpitas native and a Grammy-nominated singer. Some of the musical pieces to be performed include “Cielito Lindo,” “Ave Maria” and “Zacatecas Mexican March.” For more information, visit www.sjws.org or call 408-927-7597.
Friday 5/8
TRES PINOS
Tres Pinos Golf Tournament
The Tres Pinos Parents Club is hosting a golf tournament to raise money for the elementary school. The 9-hole scramble is May 8, with a check in time of 3 p.m. and a tee off of 3:30 p.m at Bolado Golf Course. The entrance fee is $35 and includes the green fee, boxed tri-tip dinner, member pricing at the Pro Shop, a closest to the line prize and a closest to the pin prize. To sign up, contact Michelle Roan at 628-3171 or Kim Randle at 628-3173, or mail payment to P.O. Box 1166, Tres Pinos, CA 95075.
Saturday 5/9
HOLLISTER
Italian Ravioli and Dinner Dance
The Italian Catholic Federation Branch 26 will host an Italian Ravioli dinner and dance at Sacred Heart’s O’Reilly Hall, 680 College St., in Hollister, Saturday, May 9, from 4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for children 5 to 12, and free for children under 5. Ticket includes meal and dancing to music by “The Casuals.” No-host bar. Tickets are available through presale at Pennywise Drug Store, an ICF member, or by calling 902-6163, 902-5151 or 207-9251.
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Gallery Walk
San Juan Bautista artists will be hosting their monthly gallery walk May 9, from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. There are 12 different galleries showing original artwork by local artists. An artists’ reception will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. with refreshments. Maps can be picked up at Gallery Tonantzin, 115 Third St., in San Juan. For more information, call 623-2783.
AROMAS
Aromas Country Garden Tour
The Aromas Hills Artisans will host its annual Country Garden Tour May 9, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is a $10 donation to be paid at the Aromas Grange, at Rose and Bardue streets. At the grange, master gardeners will be on site to answer gardening questions, and 4-H club members will be selling jams, jellies, box lunches and potted plants. From there, ticket holders can visit the gardens, where artists will be displaying their work. Some of the items will be original paintings, fine jewelry, stained glass and more. For more information, visit www.aromashillsartisans.com or call 726-1786.
GILROY
Richard Gilewitz performs
Guitarmaster Richard Gilewitz will perform at the Gaslighter Theater in Gilroy, May 9, at 7:30 p.m. Gilewitz has released 18 CDs, DVDs or books. The opening performer will be Lynn Frances Anderson. Tickets are $10. For more information on the performers visit www.richardgilewitz.com or www.lynnfrancesanderson.com.
CARMEL
Plant sale at Carmel Middle School
Carmel Middle School will be hosting a benefit for the Hilton Bialek Habitat by selling central coast native plants and student-grown organic starters May 9, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will feature a farmers’ market, crafts and music by Cachagua Playboys. Event is free, but items for purchase require cash or check only. For more information, call 650-804-9612.
SALINAS
ND Run-Way Fashion Show
The Notre Dame Alumnae Association is hosting a fashion show fundraiser May 9 at the Notre Dame Gym, 455 Palma Drive, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets are $30 a person and include lunch, fashion show and a special boutique sale. Proceeds benefit Notre Dame scholarships. For more information, call 751-1850, ext. 225.
Wednesday 5/13
HOLLISTER
Spring dance concert
San Benito High school students will be performing their Spring Dance Concert May 13, 14 and 15 at 7 p.m. in the SBHS auditorium. Pre-sale tickets are available at the high school and are $5 with an ASB card or $6 without a card. General admission is $7 and all tickets are $10 at the door. Children 5 and under are free. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show will be at least two hours. It includes a variety of dance forms such as ballet, modern, hip hop, swing, jazz, tap, ethnic, latin and lyrical. For more information, call Megan Morais at 637-5831, ext. 344.
Saturday 5/16
TRES PINOS
Shake, Rattle and Roll car and motorcycle show
The Road Angels are looking for entries for the 3rd annual Shake, Rattle and Roll car and motorcycle show will be held May 16, at the San Benito County Fairgrounds from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Entries for pre-1973 cars and trucks, and any year motorcycle (with no hydraulics) are $25 if registered before May 1, or $30 at the gate. Those who preregister by May 1 will received a goodie bag and a T-shirt. The event will feature food, music and a raffle. Admission is free, but there is a $5 parking fee. Proceeds will benefit children’s diabetes. For more information, call 724-2632 or download the registration form at www.roadanglescarclub.com.
LOS BANOS
Kids’ fishing and fun day
The Department of Water Resources and California State Parks staff and volunteers will host the 20th annual Kids’ Fishing and Fun Day at San Luis Creek on the O’Neill Forebay May 16, from 8 a.m. to noon. Children ages 3 to 15 may sign up. Free bait is provided, as well as a free lunch and other goodies. There will be free pontoon boat rides (if the weather is nice) and kids will learn the art of Japanese fish printing. Cost is $6 per car for a day use fee. For more information, call 209-827-5353 or e-mail
jm*****@wa***.gov
with Fishing Day as the subject line.
Sunday 5/17
HOLLISTER
Arts Out Loud! Art extravaganza
More than 500 student works of art will be presented in a showcase or talented musical and dance entertainers May 17 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the San Benito High School cafeteria. An artists’ reception will include refreshments and is open to everyone. An awards presentation will be held at 5:30 p.m. to recognize the students. Artwork will be on sale to the public. For more information, visit www.balerarts.org.
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Country Canyon Cruise and Car Show
The 7th Annual Country Canyon Cruise and Car Show will be May 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in San Juan Bautista. The car show features cars and trucks that are from 1972 or before, at starts at 9 a.m. Other events include a merchant sponsored poker walk, merchant awards, awards of excellence, raffle, live music and a deejay. Registration before May 1 is $25 or $30 after. For more information, call 649-0102.
CARMEL
MayFaire
The Carmel Orchid Society has joined with the Carmel Valley Garden Club Flower and Art Show and the Hidden Valley Music seminar for their annual MayFaire. The show will be at the Hidden Valley Music Seminars, at 88 W. Carmel Valley Road and Ford Road in Carmel Valley Village May 17, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event will feature plant and floral displays for judging, a lecture series, potting demonstrations, a silent auction and raffle, among other events. Admission is free. For more information, call Carolyn Salmon at 375-3748 or visit www.carmelorchidsociety.org, www.cvgardenclub.org or www.hiddenvalleymusic.org.
Friday 5/22
HOLLISTER
An Evening in Paris
Court Appointed Special Advocates of San Benito County will be hosting “An Evening in Paris Dinner and Dance,” Friday, May 22, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at San Juan Oaks Golf Club. The event will feature a dinner, dance, a silent auction, and a chance to win wine from local wineries. Tickets for the dinner dance are $55 a person. Tickets will be sold at the door for a chance to win the wine heist at $10 each. For more information, call Esther Curtice at 637-4992.
Saturday 5/30
HOLLISTER
Sock Hop
Leadership San Benito County is hosting a ’50s Sock Hop to raise money for Jovenes de Antano senior programs May 30, from 5 p.m. to midnight. The event will include a ’50s costume contest, raffle, dinner and a dessert bar. No-host cocktails at 5 p.m., dinner and program at 6 p.m. and dancing from 7 p.m. to midnight. Live music by “Come Back Buddy.” Tickets are $50 per person, $30 for those 65 and over. To sponsor the event or make donations, contact Pauline Valdivia at 637-9275 or for tickets, contact Robbie Russell at 901-7283 or by e-mail to
rr******@sb********.org
.
Dog Days of Hollister
The Hollister Dog Owners Group will be hosting the Dog Days of Hollister May 30, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Dunne Park, West and Sixth streets. Well-behaved dogs over 6 months of age and their owners are invited to attend. Dogs should be on a leash at all times and have proof of a current rabies vaccination. Children under 12 or free. There is a $3 entrance fee for adults, $2 with donation of dog food. The event will include vendors and rescue groups, as well as a pooch parade, a costumer contest and other dog contest. The event is co-sponsored by HDOG, the Hollister Downtown Association and the Gavilan Kennel Club. For more information, call 636-4809 or visit www.hollisterdog.org.
San Benito Oriana Chorale spring concerts
The San Benito Oriana Chorale is hosting two spring concerts Saturday, May 30, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, May 31, at 2 p.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church, 2300 Airline Hwy. Under the direction of Bruce Olstad, the choir will sing “Songs From the Heart of America.” Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for teens, and free for children 12 and under. Tickets are available at PostNet and Visions of Christmas, or at the door. For more information, call 637-0409.
June
Monday 6/1
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Jeanie Watson art show
Jeanie Watson will have her artwork on display June 1 to June 27 at the Galeria Tonantzin, 115 Third St. in San Juan Bautista. She will be on hand during the gallery walk June 13, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. for the artists’ reception. Watson’s work includes acrylic on canvas and watercolor paintings.
Saturday 6/27
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Mikey Bautista Memorial Scholarship Car Show
La Cantina and Los Padrinos are hosting the Mikey Bautista Memorial Scholarship car show June 27, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in San Juan Bautista. Entry fee is $35 and includes a T-shirt and a chance to win a trophy for best in show. The first 25 entries will win a $50 gas card. Send entries and checks to Mike Bautista Memorial, 160 Kane Drive, Hollister, CA 95023. For more information, call 637-7379, 623-4525 or 636-3805.
