Saturday 8/15
HOLLISTER
All-you-can eat breakfast and Sock Hop
The Hollister United Methodist Church is hosting two events Aug.
15, starting with an all-you-can-eat breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon.
The menu includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage patties, orange
juice and coffee. The cost is $9 for adults and $6 for kids 12 and
under. Late in the day, there will be a ’50s Sock Hop Dance from 5
p.m. to 9 p.m. Guests are invited to dress in 1950s garb if
desired. Guests can feast on root beer floats, hot dogs, and chips.
Steven Sladon will serve as DJ. Tickets are $5 for adults or $2.50
for kids ages 12 and under. Both events will be hosted at the
Church, 521 Monterey St. For more information, call 637-4240 or
visit www.HollisterUnitedMethodistChurchandPreSchool.org.
Friday 8/14
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
‘Sam Burguesa’ continues
El Teatro Campesino presents “Sam Burguesa and the Pixie Chicks” through Sept. 19, Thursdays through Saturday nights at 8 p.m., at El Teatro Campesino Playhouse, 705 4th St., San Juan Bautista. Tickets for Thursday performances are $5, other days are $10. The show is written and directed by Kinan Valdez, with music by Stephanie Woehrmann and Chas Croslin. For more information or to reserve tickets, call 623-2444 or visit www.elteatrocampesino.com.
GILROY
‘Seussical’ continues
The Odyssey Theatre Company presents “Seussical the Musical” August 13-23, with Thursday performances at 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday performances at 8 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Tickets are $12-15, available through advanced sales at www.odysseytheatre.org or at the door. The performances will be at the Gilroy High School Theater, 750 W. 10th St., and will bring to life many Dr. Seuss characters.
Saturday 8/15
HOLLISTER
All-you-can eat breakfast and Sock Hop
The Hollister United Methodist Church is hosting two events Aug. 15, starting with an all-you-can-eat breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon. The menu includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage patties, orange juice and coffee. The cost is $9 for adults and $6 for kids 12 and under. Late in the day, there will be a ’50s Sock Hop Dance from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Guests are invited to dress in 1950s garb if desired. Guests can feast on root beer floats, hot dogs, and chips. Steven Sladon will serve as DJ. Tickets are $5 for adults or $2.50 for kids ages 12 and under. Both events will be hosted at the Church, 521 Monterey St. For more information, call 637-4240 or visit www.HollisterUnitedMethodistChurchandPreSchool.org.
Hollister Street Festival
The 23rd Annual Hollister Street Festival is Aug. 15 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in downtown Hollister. The event will feature a classic car show, food booths, arts and crafts and entertainment. This year there will also be a dunk tank in the carnival game area and two of the volunteers to take a splash include Mayor Eugenia Sanchez and Ed the mailman. For more information, visit www.downtownhollister.org or call 636-8406.
Dance or music class free
West Coast Dance FX will offer a chance for residents to try out a dance or music class for free Aug. 15. Classes are available for all ages starting 3 through adult. Classes begin at noon and run all day. Dance classes are available in ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, theater and zumba. Music classes are available in guitar, piano, voice, theater and band instruments. For specific times and schedules, call 635-0553.
Guerra summer concerts
Aja Vu will perform at the Pepper Tree Ranch Aug. 15 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., 500 John Smith Road. Tickets are $10 and are available at the door or online at www.guerracellars.com. The San Francisco-based band will play the music of Steely Dan. Visit www.ajavu.com for more on the band.
Garden Railway Tour
The South County Garden Railroaders will be hosting their annual Garden Railway Tour Aug. 15, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. It will benefit St. Joseph’s Family Center in Gilroy and the Community Food Bank in Hollister with a food drive. The tour includes 11 model railroads running through backyard gardens in Morgan Hill, Gilroy and Hollister. To pick up a guide book, participants are asked to make a donation of nonperishable food, cash or check that will go to the food banks. Guide books are available at the All Aboard Junction Train Store, at 8355 Monterey St., in Gilroy, Garden Accents, at 1155 Lena Ave., in San Martin, or from members of the San Juan Model Railroaders in Hollister. For more information, visit www.bagrs.org/fooddrive or call 408-848-1440 (evenings) or 408-846-4481.
Car wash and yard sale
Emmaus House will be hosting a car wash and yard sale at the corner of Sunnyslope and Memorial Dr., Aug. 15 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets are $8. To donate or volunteer, call 636-7224.
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Central Coast Farmers Market
The Central Coast Farmers Market is every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the VFW Post 6359, 58 Monterey St. The market includes fresh local produce, food and arts and crafts. For more information, call 623-4320 or 207-8932.
GILROY
Rock Soup hike
Christopher Crockett, a senior park ranger with at Coyote Lake-Harvey Bear Ranch County Park, will be leading a hike Aug. 15, from 9 a.m. to noon called “Rock Soup.” The hike will include a discussion of the rocks in the park and landforms associated with the strike-slip Calaveras Fault that runs through the park. Those who would like to participate can meet at the Mendoza Ranch parking area on Roop Road, east of Gilroy by 8:45 a.m. The hike will be 3.5 miles along the Coyote Ridge and Mendoza trails. For more information, call 408-842-7800 or e-mail ch************@pr*.org.
Tuesday 8/18
HOLLISTER
Movie matinees begin
The San Benito County Free Library will be hosting movie matinees for teens at the library Tuesdays through August 25 at 2 p.m. For more information, call Kelly at 636-4107, ext. 20. Popcorn will be provided. The library is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon to 8 p.m.; and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is located at 470 Fifth St., in Hollister.
Wednesday 8/19
HOLLISTER
Africo performs at Market
Africo the band will perform at the Hollister Downtown Farmers Market. The Farmers Market is open 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 8/20
HOLLISTER
Outdoor movie series continues
“Twilight” Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) is an ordinary teenager when she finds herself in an extraordinary relationship after moving to a sleepy Washington town with her father. She finds herself attracted to the gorgeous Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson), but there is something about him that isn’t quite right – he’s a vampire. 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, call the Hollister Downtown Association at 636-8406.
Friday 8/21
HOLLISTER
Rooftop summer concerts
The San Benito County Arts Council presents the 2009 Summer Concert Series on the rooftop of the Briggs building parking garage in downtown Hollister. Concerts are 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and admission is free. Soul Kiss, rock/blues, Aug. 21 and Stir It Up Band, roots/soul, Aug. 28.
Saturday 8/22
HOLLISTER
Baler Summer Nights
The Baler Backers Athletic Organization is hosting the second annual Baler Summer Nights Aug. 22 at the Bolado Park Pavilion. Tickets are $65 per seat or $500 for a table for eight. The event includes a dinner, dance, no-host bar, silent and live auction, raffles and more. Ticket sales, sponsorship reservations and donation collection have started. The event raises money for the 23 athletic programs on campus that service more than 740 student athletes. Be swept away to Tahiti for the evening and enjoy a delicious dinner catered by Thyme Market and dance to the great sounds of the Shan Johnson Band. Be sure to get your tickets early as this year’s event will sell out quickly. Tickets can be purchased by calling 637.5831 ext. 350 or stopping in at Mars Hill Coffee House, Dimensions of Style, Bay Area Glass and Door or Tres Pinos Ranch Supply. For more information, contact Tod Thatcher at 637-5831, ext. 350.
Church rummage sale
The First Presbyterian Church will be holding an all-church rummage sale Aug. 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 2066 San Benito St.
Sunday 8/23
HOLLISTER
Drive-thru chicken barbecue
Pet Friends will be hosting a drive-thru barbecue Sunday, Aug. 23, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Pet Friends Center, 2975 Buena Vista Road. The tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the center or from Pet Friends Members. The meal includes half a chicken, garlic bread, chili beans and salad. All proceeds will benefit the Pet Friends spay/neuter program. For more information, call 634-1191.
Friday 8/28
HOLLISTER
Charity Golf Classic
Communications Unlimited and the Hollister community are partnering with local businesses to raise money for three charities, including Standing in the Gap-Now, Compassion Pregnancy and Emmaus House. The Charity Golf Classic will be held Aug. 28, at the Diablo Golf Course at Ridgemark with $2,500 in prizes. It will include a barbecue lunch, games and entertainment followed by an evening dinner and dance. Tickets are $150 for all events, or $500 for four. Individuals can purchase dinner and dancing tickets for $50 each. For more information, call Martin Leon or Cynthia Smith at 636-4880, 207-1272 or e-mail jo********@ya***.com.
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Movies in the Park The San Juan Bautista Historic Park Plaza Lawn will be the venue for a screening of the 1959 Western “Rio Bravo” staring John Wayne, Dean Martin and Claude Akins. The movie tells the tale of a sheriff of a small town who has to keep custody of a powerful rancher’s brother. The viewing is free to the public. The event starts at 8:15 p.m. with a special presentation, followed by the movie at 8:30 p.m. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Blankets and warm clothing is suggested.
SUNDAY 8/30
AROMAS
Aromas Day
Aromas Day is Aug. 30 and will start with a country-style breakfast buffet at the grange from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. The street fair is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the parade starts at 2 p.m. The event includes music, food booths, original art and more. For children, there will be a petting zoo, pony rides, a dunk tank and a climbing wall. From Hwy. 101, take Hwy. 129 and turn left on Rogge.
September
Saturday 9/5
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Historical society walking tour
The San Juan Bautista Historical Society will host a walking tour of the mission presented by Fr. Ed and Ruben Mendoza. Participants are asked to meet at the Mission grounds at 10:45 a.m.. The tour of the grounds and mission archive will start at 11 a.m. and continue until 12:30 p.m. The tour will be followed by a barbecue in the olive grove by the Vaccarezza family. Lunch will include chicken, beans, garlic bread, sodas, water and dessert. Tickets are $15. RSVPs are requested by Sept. 1. Payment can be made by cash or check at the door or by mail to P.O. Box 1, San Juan Bautista, CA 95045. For more information, call 254-4833 or 623-2001.
Saturday 9/12
PAICINES
Kinship Wine and Food Tasting
The Gabilan Chapter Kinship Center will be hosting its 53rd annual Wine and Food Tasting Sept. 12 at the Paicines Ranch Garden from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Silent auction items include wine, winery tours, dinners, golf packages art and more. The cost is $50 per person and tickets are available at Cheap Seats, She’s, Drapeol’s, Timber and Textiles, Postal Graphics, or online at www.kinshipcenter.org. Tickets can also be purchased by sending a sell-addressed stamped envelope to Roni Culler, 106 Louise Court, Hollister, CA 95023, by Sept. 5. No tickets will be sold at the gate. For more information, call 634-0238. The event benefits foster and adoption services in San Benito County.
MONTEREY
Master gardens tour
The Monterey Bay Master Gardeners will hold its annual tour Sept. 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The theme this year is “Garden Sanctuaries of the Monterey Peninsula.” The self-guided tour features nine private gardens, including cottage gardens, wooded coastal landscapes and historic sites. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased in advance at most garden nurseries in Monterey and Santa Cruz counties, or online at www.montereybaymastergardeners.org. The tour will include short lectures at each site, a plant, book and art sale, and a raffle.
