Briefs: VFW Comedy Night is coming

Pacheco Kite Day
The 11th Annual Family Kite Day will be held at Pacheco State Park, June 16, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Other fun activities include a “Make Your Own Kite Free” table and free face painting as well as pie eating contests and bubble gum blowing contests. Plus, there will be interesting tables to check out, including nature tables, a sun and wind table and craft tables. Families are encouraged to bring a kite, hats and/or sunscreen, drinking water, lawn chairs and a picnic lunch. It may be cool and windy or very hot. Hot Dog Heaven from Los Banos will sell lunches. There is a $5 state park day use fee per car. Details: Jennifer Morgan at (209) 826-1197 or www.parks.ca.gov/events, and choose Pacheco State Park.
VFW comedy night
VFW Post 9242 is hosting a Comedy Night and Spaghetti Feed on June 2 at the IOOF Lodge located at 300 Fourth St. Doors open at 5 p.m. with no host cocktails, dinner will be served at 6 p.m. and the show begins at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets are available through VFW members, at Design Line & Granger Printers in downtown Hollister or at the door. All proceeds benefit active duty military families in San Benito County.
For more information call 637-6015 or 638-6434.
Fathers Day Car Show
The 8th annual Fathers Day Car Show is June 17, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., 2350 Technology Pkwy, Hollister,  831-801-9679. No entry fees. Antique, classic, rods, trucks, motorcycles, projects welcome.         
Fiesta at Old Mission
On June 24, Old Mission San Juan Bautista will celebrate the bi-centennial dedication of its church with a fiesta, acknowledging Native American, Mexican, Spanish, Franciscan and settlers’ influence on the Central California area.
At 11 a.m., led by Azteca dancers and religious banners, priest and people will reverence the 200th anniversary with a procession from the church, through downtown and into the mission’s Historic Olive Grove. This kicks off a multi-cultural, family-oriented fiesta. All are welcome to enjoy on-stage entertainment continuing until 5 p.m. with mariachi music, singers, traditional and contemporary Mexican music and dancing. There will be historic displays, a visit by Bishop Garcia, costumed participants, food, beverages, games and activities for all ages. The traditional chicken barbecue is not to be missed. This fiesta promises to be a grand celebration of this unique bi-centennial.
Admission and stage entertainment is free. Tickets for food, games and activities are priced so all can enjoy the event. Visit the museum and church for a small donation. The gift shop will be open as well. Details: David and Diana Bruce at 408-500-8353.
Red Barn Run
The Third Annual Red Barn Run is June 10 at Casa de Fruta. The event includes a 10K or 5K run walk that will benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The entry fee includes a souvenir T-shirt, a barbecue and free beer (for those 21 and older), live music, complimentary leg massages and awards for first, second and third place in each division. Details: For more information or to register, visit www.RedBarnRun.com.
‘The Folk Collection’
The Rotary Club of San Juan Bautista and El Teatro Campesino present ‘The Folk Collection,’ June 15, at 8 p.m., at the El Teatro Campesino Playhouse, 705 Fourth St. The second annual fundraiser will include folk music from the ’60s. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 the day of the show. Proceeds will benefit the Rotary Club’s community grants program, emergency fund for local families, leadership opportunities for high school students, donations of dictionaries to third grade students and more local causes. No host bar with cabaret-style seating. Details: 623-2444 or www.elteatrocampesino.com.