April
Saturday 4/4
HOLLISTER
Artists’ reception
The Hollister Downtown Association and the San Benito county
Arts Council will host
”
Art Exposed in Downtown Hollister.
”
An artists’ reception will be held at the Blak Sage Gallery, 727
San Benito St., April 4 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The event will offer
a preview of the Open Studios Tour on April 25 and 26. Quilts will
be on display and the chairs decorated for the Hollister Downtown
Association will also be available for viewing. A silent auction
will be held for the chairs.
April
Saturday 4/4
HOLLISTER
Rotary scholarship fundraiser
The Hollister rotary is hosting a community take-out BBQ as a fundraiser for their scholarship programs April 4. The barbecue includes a whole seasoned tri-tip and loaf of garlic bread for $25. Pickup will be available from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the 400 block of San Benito Street, near the Briggs Building. Tickets are available through pre sale only from any Rotary member, and need to be purchased by March 31. Those interested can also call Ruth Humber at 637-5311 or Mari Davis at 637-1100.
Artists’ reception
The Hollister Downtown Association and the San Benito county Arts Council will host “Art Exposed in Downtown Hollister.” An artists’ reception will be held at the Blak Sage Gallery, 727 San Benito St., April 4 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The event will offer a preview of the Open Studios Tour on April 25 and 26. Quilts will be on display and the chairs decorated for the Hollister Downtown Association will also be available for viewing. A silent auction will be held for the chairs.
5th Annual Wine & Roses Benefit
Spring Grove School will host its 5th Annual Wine and Roses benefit April 4, from 6 p.m. to midnight at San Juan Oaks Country Club. The event includes a no-cash casino, food, drinks, silent and live auctions, and live music by Blues Remedy. Guests must be 21 and older, and tickets are $45 per person. They can be purchased by contacting the Spring Grove PTO at 637-3745, ext. 355 or by e-mail to sp************@ya***.com. Auction includes wine tours, vacation packages, art and more. The money raised will be used to fund improved technology in the classroom and fund programs and activities that are likely to be hit by budget cuts.
Cerra Vista rummage sale
HOLLISTER – Cerra Vista Elementary School will be hosting a rummage sale Saturday, April 4, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 2151 Cerra Vista Drive. Vendors will be selling clothing, books, furniture, knick-knacks and other items. More vendor spaces are available for anyone who may be interested in selling items at the rummage sale. For more information, contact Monica Sims at 524-5503.
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Cioppino feed benefit
Stop by the Casa Maria Parish Hall, 600 First St., in San Juan Bautista April 4, from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. for a Cioppino feed. Tickets are $35 and will benefit the Community Pantry. The event is hosted by the Pantry and Mission San Juan Bautista.
A taste of Teatro
El Teatro Campesino will be hosting a 44th anniversary celebration April 4, at 6 p.m. Tickets are $44 each without a table, or $200 for a table of four. The event includes a no host bar at 6 p.m., a reception and silent auction at 6:30 p.m., a welcome at 8 p.m., and a sneak preview of the 2009 season at 8:30 p.m. For tickets, visit www.elteatrocamepsino.com or call 623-2444.
PINNACLES
Rock pile rendezvous
Pinnacles National Monument staff are hosting the second annual rock pile rendezvous April 4, on the East side of the park at 10 a.m. Guests can follow the routes of legends and meet with climbing organizations. They can enjoy programs on the climbing gear of yesteryear, low-impact climbing techniques, youth climbing, raptor monitoring and technical search and rescue. For more information, visit www.nps.gov/pinn.
GILROY
Ascencion Cantata at Gavilan College
Gavilan College will be hosting a multi-media work on Ascension Solorsano de Cervantes on April 4, at 7 p.m. in the college theater, 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd. Cervantes lived from 1854 to 1930, and is the last of the Amah Mutsun tribeal band to retain linguistic and cultural fluency. The two-hour presntation includes pre-recorded sound effects and music, projected images and live performances. Tickets are $15 for general admission, $10 for students and seniors, or $7 for Gavilan students with an ASB card. Tickets will be sold at the door and at the college bookstore. For more information, visit www.gavilan.edu/pio/MusicDepartment.html.
MOSS LANDING
Salmon season “non-opener” party
The Moss Landing Harbor District will host a salmon season “non-opener” party Saturday, April 4, at the North Harbor, 2400 Hwy. 1. The Pacific Fishery Management Council has closed the annual sport salmon season, but guests are invited to partake in camping, barbecuing, and other outdoor activities. There will be giveaways from local businesses and live music, and boats are welcome for halibut fishing.
Sunday 4/5
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Easter parade and egg hunt
The San Juan Bautista Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 21st annual Easter Parade and Egg Hunt April 5, at 11 a.m. The event is open to all ages. For parade application visit www.sjbchamber.com or call 623-2454.
SAN JOSE
San Jose Wind Symphony
The San Jose Wind Symphony presents the top three finalists in their third annual Young Artist Solo Competition. The event “Three Concertos,” will be at San Jose State University, One Washington Square, in the Music Building Theater. Tickets are $5 for students, $16 for seniors and $20 for general admission. The program includes Fantasia in G, Pas Redouble, The Carnival of Venice, and other selections. For more information, call 408-927-7597 or visit www.sjws.org.
HOLLISTER
Bike blessing
The Top Hatters will host the 16th annual bike blessing at Whiskey Creek Saloon, 201 Fifth St., in Hollister April 5 from 1:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The event will include vendors, music, food and door prizes. Tickets are $20 for the party following the blessing. For more information, call 636-0880 or e-mail ho**********@ya***.com
Saturday 4/11
Easter egg hunt
TheVeteran of Foreign Wars Post $942 will be hosting an annual Easter egg hutn April 11 at 1 p.m. at the Veteran’s Memorial Park on Memorial Drive. There will be three hunting groups divide by age group: 2-4; 5-7; and 8-10. There will also be some special eggs in the hunting area.
Saturday 4/18
HOLLISTER
Pet Friends fashion show
Pet Friends will host a benefit luncheon-fashion show in the Diablo dining room at the Ridgemark Golf Club from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 18. The event will include a raffle and silent auction, lunch and fashions by Shes’. Tickets are $25 each and are available at Pet Friends, Shes’, Postnet and Ridgemark. For more information call Barbara Ament at 637-2500 or Sally Crisman at 630-0750.
Annual Crab Feed
The Hollister Exchange Club’s 22nd annual Crab Feed will be held at the Bolado Park Pavilion on April 18. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and dinner will begin at 7 p.m. Dancing, with music provided by “The Dadz,” starts at 9. A wine auction will precede dinner and a silent auction will be held at the informal event, which includes all the crab you can eat along with salad, pasta and garlic bread. Proceeds from the $35 tickets will benefit the Exchange Club’s local youth programs. Tickets can be purchased from any member of the club or at Richard Shelton Insurance, 719 San Benito St., #B, in Hollister. For more information, call 750-9635.
Saturday 4/25
HOLLISTER
Healthy kids day
The YMCA of San Benito County is hosting Healthy Kids Day April 25, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the YMCA office, 339 Fifth St. The free event will include vendor booths, games and activities. Families can try out a free fitness class. Some options include yoga, tai chi, pilates, karate, stability ball and piyo. The Mobile Shark Tank and S.J. Sharkie, the mascot for the San Jose Sharks, will be visiting Hollister during the event. The team donated equipment to start an NHL street hockey league through the local YMCA. For more information, call 637-8600 or visit www.centralcoastymca.org.
Open Studios Tour
The San Benito Open Studios tour is April 25 and 16 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event is a self-guided tour of artists’ studios in Hollister, Aromas an dSan Juan Bautista. The artists work in mediums such as clay, paint, jewelry making and weaving, among others. The tour is a chance to interact with the artists and see their work in the place where they create it. For more information, visit www.sanbenitoarts.org, e-mail in**@sa***********.org or call Gail Mutoza at 726-9242.
CARMEL
St. Lawrence String Quartet
Chamber Music Monterey Bay is proud to present the St. Lawrence String Quartet on Saturday, April 25, at 8 p.m. at the Sunset Center in Carmel. Members of the ensemble will conduct a pre-concert lecture at 7 p.m. The group will perform Haydn’s string quartet #2, Op. 77 and Mendelssohn’s string quartet in F minor, Op. 80. Tickets are $29-52. For more information, call 625-2212 or visit www.chambermusicmontereybay.org.
May
Friday 5/1
HOLLISTER
Aladdin Jr
The San Benito Stage Company presents Aladdin Jr starting 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.
Satuday 5/2
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.
Sunday 5/17
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
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.
