June
Friday 6/26
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Movies in the Park
The San Juan Bautista Historic Park is hosting a movie in the
park June 26 at 8:30 p.m. The film will be
”
The Mask of Zorro,
”
and a presentation on the role of the Spanish in early
California life will proceed the showing at 8:15 p.m. The viewing
is free to the public, and any proceeds benefit the Plaza History
Association. Dress warmly and bring a blanket. Children must be
accompanied by an adult. For more information, call 623-4526.
June
Friday 6/26
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
‘3 Stories Tall’
Kirk Ward, a Hollister native who is living and working in Los Angeles, will perform his one-man show “3 Stories Tall” at the El Teatro Campesino Playhouse in San Juan Bautista through June 28. Performances will be Thursday – Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets for Thursday performances are $10 each. Tickets for other shows are $ 15 for adults, seniors and students and $12 for children under 12. Ward has performed the show at the HBO Theatre, The Comedy Central Theatre and The Aspen Comedy Festival. It uses drama and humor to reveal the adversity every young man and woman experiences when taking the path of the unknown. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 623-2444 or visit www.elteatrocampesino.com.
Movies in the Park
The San Juan Bautista Historic Park is hosting a movie in the park June 26 at 8:30 p.m. The film will be “The Mask of Zorro,” and a presentation on the role of the Spanish in early California life will proceed the showing at 8:15 p.m. The viewing is free to the public, and any proceeds benefit the Plaza History Association. Dress warmly and bring a blanket. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, call 623-4526.
Jeanie Watson art show
Jeanie Watson will have her artwork on display through June 27 at the Galeria Tonantzin, 115 Third St., in San Juan Bautista. She was 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.
HOLLISTER
Show at Blak Sage
The work of Bernadine Belaski-McGee, and her late husband Bobby McGee, will be on display at the Blak Sage Gallery throughout June. The Gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The exhibition will include photographs and paintings, as well as jewelry by artist Natasha Bartholomew. For more information, call 801-6037.
‘Disney Past and Present’
San Benito Stage Company’s Kids Rule Theater Camp will present a free variety show featuring “Disney Past and Present” music and dance numbers. It will be held at 6:30 pm on the lawn at Sacred Heart School, 670 College St.. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and a jacket to stay warm and enjoy the show from Kids Rule actors ages 6-13 years old.
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.
HOLLISTER
Storytelling and indigenous gathering
The 13th annual storytelling and indigenous gathering at Indian Canyon is June 27 from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. The event will include storytelling from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., with traditional dancers from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Suggested donations are $20 for adults, $10 for students with ID, and $5 for children under 12. For more information, visit www.indiancanyon.org.
‘The Heart Sutra’
The Hollister Japanese Temple Garden will host “The Heart Sutra – Chanting and Understanding” with Rev. Imanaka Taijo at 920 Riverside Road, in Hollister. The event starts at 10 a.m. For more information, call 637-6361.
Encore theatre workshop
The Encore Theatre workshop, directed by Norm Burchard, is pleased to announce their summer production “Romeo loves Juliet” where the Montagues and the Capulets go head to head and who knows who will come out on top. Free to the public and open to all. Come support these young actors Saturday. The performance will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Days Saints, 1670 Cienega Road, at 7 p.m. If you have any questions call 801-1203.
TRES PINOS
Immaculate Conception flea market
Immaculate Conception is hosting a flea market June 27 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Spaces can be rented for $20 each, plus a 10 percent donation of sales. Proceeds will go to church members in need, but is open to any participants. Consider selling household items, baked goods or even handmade items. Visitors can also purchase coffee, soft drinks, donuts and tamales at the market. To reserve a space or for more information, call Maureen Bloch at 637-0775.
July
Wednesday 7/1
HOLLISTER
BEEFTONE performs at market
Alternative band BEEFTONE will perform at the farmers market July 1. The Farmers Market is every Wednesday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Fifth Street between San Benito and Monterey streets and features fresh food, prepared dishes and arts and crafts vendors.
Thursday 7/2
HOLLISTER
Downtown movie series
Nacho (Jack Black) grew up in an orphanage and now works as a cook there. But all his life he has dreamed of being a masked wrestler in the lucha libre tradition. He enters a tournament to win the respect of others and to help the children at the orphanage. Starring Ana de la Reguera as Sister Enarnacion and Darius Rose as Chancho. The show is set for Thursday after 9 p.m. at the corner of Fourth and San Benito streets. Admission is free. Children should be accompanied by an adult. No alcohol or animals allowed. For more information, contact the Hollister Downtown Association at 636-8406.
Friday 7/3
HOLLISTER
Pancake breakfast
The Hollister United Methodist Church will hold its annual All-you-can-eat pancake breakfast July 3, 4 and 5, from 8 a.m. to noon. Entry for adults is $9 and $6 for kids 12 and under. The meal includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage patties, orange juice and coffee. The breakfast is at the church on Fifth and Monterey Streets in Hollister. Proceeds benefit community projects such as donating presents to 200 San Benito County children at Christmas and the Relay For Life. For more information, call 637-4240.
Saturday 7/4
HOLLISTER
Summer concerts continue
Guerra Cellars will be presenting Y&T and Vent as part of their summer concert series from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., 500 John Smith Road, in Hollister. Admission is $20 for adults, 9 and under are free. For more information visit, www.guerracellars.com or call 408-846-9722.
Friday 7/10
HOLLSTER
Flips tri-tip barbecue
Flips Booster Club is having a drive-thru Tri-Tip barbecue. Customers will receive a whole tri-tip and a loaf of garlic bread for $25. Pick ups will be held 4 p.m. thru 7 p.m. at USA Sports, 864 Industrial Drive. All money raised by Flips Booster Club goes toward camp, coach, and meet fees for the Pre Team and Competitive gymnastic team. For tickets or more information, please contact Liz Markfield at 634-0490, Susan Dike at 638-0662, or any Pre Team or Competitive Team girl.
Saturday 7/11
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Gallery Walk
Featured artist for Gallery Walk Don Heitkotter will be the featured artist at this month’s gallery walk July 11 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. The artist’s reception is 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 107 C The Alameda in San Juan Bautista. Heitkotter is a native Californian born in 1931 who paints landscapes and may be best known as the artist who was commissioned to make a portrait for the Clint Eastwood movie “Play Misty for Me.” For more information, call Gallery Walk organizer Jeanie Watson at 408-848-0682 or Heitkotter at 623-9928.
HOLLISTER
Parents’ night out
Rolling Hills Church will host a parents’ night out July 11 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Countryside Day Care, 331 Gateway Drive, in Hollister. Cost if $5 per child, $10 per family and friends are free. For more information or to RSVP, call 636-5353.
MORGAN HILL
Coyote Creek Bird Walk
The Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation Center will host a bird walk July 11, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. along Coyote Creek, north of Morgan Hill. Participants will have a chance to observe migratory birds as well as discover an appreciation of local birds. Due to the terrain, these walks are not recommended for young children. The programs are free, space is limited and reservations are required. For more information or to register, contact WERC at 408-779-9372 or visit www.werc-ca.org.
MONTEREY
‘The Art of Children’s Books’
The Monterey Museum of Art La Mirada presents “Over Rainbows and Down Rabbit Holes: The Art of Children’s Books” July 11 through September 13, 720 Via Mirada in Monterey. The show will feature 70 original illustrations from well-known children’s books. Classics in the exhibition include “The Tale of Peter Rabbit” by Beatrix Potter, “The House at Pooh Corner” by A.A. Milne and illustrated by Earnest Shepard, and more. On July 11, there will be a storybook making activity from noon to 3 p.m. and free admission from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be a storybook time every Saturday at 2 p.m. while the show is on display. Regular admission is $5, $2.50 for students and military, free to MMA members, children under 12 NARM and AAM members. Admission is free to anyone with a Monterey, San Benito or Santa Cruz library card. For more information, call 372-5477 or visit the Web site at
www.montereyart.org.
Sunday 7/12
HOLLISTER
St. Luke’s tri-tip barbecue
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church will host a drive-thru tri-tip barbecue July 12 from noon to 3 p.m. Tickets are $25 for a tri-tip and garlic bread. Tickets are available at the Church Office, 431 Seventh St., Postnet, She’s, and Progresso’s. Ticket sales end July 5. Proceeds will benefit Community Food Bank. For more information, contact Rev. Amy or Danyell at 637-7570.
Friday 7/17
HOLLLISTER
GFWC Women’s Club rummage sale
The GFWC Women’s Club of Hollister will be holding a rummage sale from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 17 and 18 at 381 Morada Lane. Those attending will have a chance to register for a drawing for two hours of free house cleaning. Proceeds for the rummage sale will be sued in community projects. For more information, call Peg at 636-8997.
Sunday 7/26
SAN JOSE
Wine and Whiskers benefit
Town Cats of Morgan Hill will host the Wine and Whiskers benefit fundraiser at the Women’s Club, 75 S. 11th St., in San Jose from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. July 26. The afternoon will feature wine tasting, hor d’oeuvres, live entertainment and silent auctions to benefit the cats and kittens of the Town Cats shelter. Tickets are $55 a person or $100 for two. For more information, visit www.towncats.org or call 408-779-5761.
