The Pinnacle gladly lists events for nonprofit organizations. To
submit your calendar item, e-mail [email protected] or fax
831-637-8174.
The Pinnacle gladly lists events for nonprofit organizations. To submit your calendar item, e-mail [email protected] or fax 831-637-8174.
October 27
HOLLISTER
Martial Arts and Buddhism A discussion on the precepts of Buddhism as they apply to martial arts will be a part of “Circle of Reflection – Martial Arts and Buddhism,” a question and answer opportunity with Rev. Taijo Imanaka, a Shingon Buddhist priest and a black belt in karate. The discussion will begin at 7 p.m. tonight at the Hollister Japanese Temple Garden, 920 Riverside Rd. For more information, call 637-6361.
FELTON
Ghost Train Relive “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” during Roaring Camp’s annual Ghost Train, to be held tonight and again on Saturday, October 28. The train ride through the Santa Cruz redwoods will feature a re-enactment of Ichabod Crane fleeing from the Headless Horseman. Trains depart at 6 p.m., 6:15 p.m., 7:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Reservations are required. Tickets are $22 plus $3 ticketing fee per person. For reservations or for more information, call 1-888-25-EVENT or visit www.roaringcamp.com.
October 28
HOLLISTER
One Warm Coat The Girl Scouts of San Benito County, in partnership with the One Warm Coat organization, will be collecting clean, reusable coats for the needy in the community today from 9 a.m. to noon at Veterans Memorial Park on Memorial Drive. Collection boxes will be available at this location. Call Jayme Pulliam at 638-9198 for more information.
Fun Night Sacred Heart Parish School will host its annual Halloween Fun Night tonight from 5-9 p.m. at the school’s O’Reilly Hall gymnasium. Activities will include carnival games, a rock wall, live and silent auction, cake walk, a haunted house and more. A children’s costume parade will begin at 6:45 p.m. Pizza, popcorn and cotton candy will be available for purchase. Celebrate Halloween in a safe and fun environment. For more information, go to www.sacredheartschool.org.
Women In Action The League of United Latin American Citizens Council will recognize Veronica Lezama at their 2006 Hispani Women In Action reception at the Ridgemark Country Club, Sat. Oct. 28, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. Tickets are $40 and will not be sold at the door. For more information, please call 636-5321 or 673-2009. Proceeds will fund the 2006 LULAC scholarship fund.
SAN MARTIN
Halloween Poker Ride The San Martin Horsemen’s Association will host its annual Halloween Poker Ride today at the Bear Ranch beginning with check-in at 8:30 a.m. Costumes are encouraged, and a costume parade will be held at 9:30 a.m., followed by the ride-out at 10:30 a.m. and lunch at 12:30 p.m. Fees, which include lunch and one free poker card are: $20 for SMHA members; $25 for non-members; $10 for children 12 years and under (SMHA members) and $15 for children 12 years and under (non-members). Extra poker hands are $5 each. Pre-register and save $5 or bring a prize worth $5 and receive a free poker hand. For more information, call Sharon at (408) 776-6878.
SALINAS
Pumpkins and Presents The eighth annual “From Pumpkins to Presents” Craft Fair will be held today at the Cypress Community Church on Hwy. 68 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. More than 60 vendors will be displaying various crafts. For more information, call 763-5513.
MONTEREY
Parents’ Night Out The sixth annual Free Parents’ Night Out will be held tonight from 5-8 p.m. at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Seaside. Children ages 4-12 years will be treated to a fun evening of dinner, a pirate party and games while their parents treat themselves to an evening out. Space is limited and pre-registration is mandatory. Interested parents should register at www.VIPbabysitting.com or at www.CorporateKidsEvents.com. For more information call 1-800-838-2787.
October 29
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Artist’s Reception Mission Gallery will host an artist reception for North Monterey County artist Dave Sellers today from 1-5 p.m. at the gallery, located at 106 Third Street. Guests will have the opportunity to meet the artist and view his original works, including 15 new “Artist’s Notebook” paintings, which combine plein-air paintings with pencil sketches and comments from the artist. Sellers’ work will continue to be displayed through November 25. For more information, call 623-2960.
November 2
HOLLISTER
Blood Drive The American Red Cross will hold a community blood drive today from 1:30-6:30 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints, 1670 Cienega Road. Call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE or go to www.BeADonor.com (code: Hollister) to schedule an appointment.
November 3
HOLLISTER
Fall Craft and Antique Faire The Hazel Hawkins Hospital Auxiliary will hold its third annual Craft and Antique Faire today from 1-7 p.m. and again tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church. The event is open to the public and admission is free. Dinner will be available for purchase tonight and a soup and salad lunch will be served on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, call Frankie Valent-Arballo at 636-2644.
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Dia de los Muertos El Teatro Campesino will honor “Dia de los Muertos” – the Day of the Dead – with a community celebration featuring live music, dramatic skits, dancing and ritual performances, beginning tonight at 6 p.m. at the group’s theater in San Juan Bautista. Additional performances are scheduled for Saturday, November 4 at 5 p.m. and Sunday, November 5 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for students/seniors and $8 for children. For more information, call 623-2444.
November 4
HOLLISTER
Harvest Bazaar The United Methodist Women Harvest Bazaar will be held today from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, located at Fifth and Monterey streets. Items available for purchase include gift items, handmade crafts, plants, seasonal decorations and baked goods. There will be a drawing and door prizes and complimentary refreshments will be served.
Conserve Water The San Benito County Water District is offering free toilets to county residents today from 8 a.m. to noon at the district office, 30 Mansfield Rd. This program is for replacing toilets older than 1992 and for water customers of the city of Hollister, Sunnyslope County Water District and the city of San Juan Bautista. Old toilets must be returned to the SBCWD within 45 days of receiving the new one. For more information, call 637-4378.
November 5
HOLLISTER
Benefit Concert The Pacific Brass will perform at a benefit concert for the YMCA of San Benito County today at 2 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, located at 2066 Cienega Road. The Pacific Brass is made up of musicians from San Benito, Monterey, Santa Cruz and Santa Clara counties and their repertoire includes traditional brass band and symphonic music as well as American folk songs, rags and marches. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for seniors and students and are available at the YMCA, Perfectly Imperfect Design Options, Ace Hardware and at the door. All proceeds will go to benefit the local YMCA’s youth and family programs. For information call 637-8600 or 637-7200.
November 10
MORGAN HILL
A History Trail An unveiling of the centennial project “A History Trail” will be held today from 2-4 p.m. at the Morgan Hill House, 17860 Monterey Rd. Located on the grounds of Villa Mira Monte, the project is 500 feet long and includes a paved spiral path with events depicted representing significant dates in Morgan Hill’s history. For more information, call Jennifer Tate at (408) 779-6992.
November 11
TRES PINOS
Pedro Card Party Tres Pinos School will host a Pedro Card Party tonight in the multi-use room at the school, 5635 Airline Highway. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. and card playing begins at 7 p.m. The following prizes will be awarded: door prizes, low score prizes, jackpot raffle and raffle prizes. A special raffle of a complete Thanksgiving dinner basket will be held. Refreshments will be served. Cost is $5 per person and all proceeds will be applied towards educational field trips and special class events for the Tres Pinos School Eighth Grade Class as well as graduation expenses. For more information, call Sharon Johnston at 637-0503.
GILROY
Holiday Boutique Get a head start on holiday shopping at the Holiday Boutique at Fortino Winery today and tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Items available for purchase will include arts and crafts, jewelry, beaded purses, hand-poured candles, children’s toys, holiday decorations, skin care products, pottery and more. Gourmet foods, wine tasting and mulled wine by the glass will also be available. Fortino Winery is located at 4525 Hecker Pass Hwy. For more information, call (408) 842-3350 or go to www.fortinowinery.com.
SALINAS
Monterey Symphony The Monterey Symphony welcomes conductor Jean-Marie Zeitouni and violinist Phillip Levy performing the Hadyn Symphony No. 55 in E-flat Major and the Mozart Violin Concerto No. 5 in A Major tonight at 8 p.m. at Sherwood Hall. Ticket prices are $38, $28 and $18 and student/senior prices are available at the box office. Additional performances will be held on Sunday, Nov. 12 at 3 p.m. and Monday, Nov. 13 at 8 p.m. Ticket prices for these shows range from $33 to $58. For tickets call 624-8511×200.
November 14
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
4-H Meeting The San Juan 4-H Club will hold its monthly meeting tonight at 7 p.m. in the San Juan School cafeteria. Anyone interested in joining the club is welcome. Call Linda at 801-9393 for more information.
November 17
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Holiday in Lights Parade The San Juan Bautista Chamber of Commerce will present the first annual Holiday in Lights Parade on Saturday, Dec. 2 at 5 p.m. and is currently looking for entries from the public, including floats, marching bands, horse riders or other types of entries. $50 prizes will be awarded in the following categories: best use of theme, best use of lighting, best children’s entry (ages 10 and under) and judges’ favorite. Deadline for applying is today at 5 p.m. Applications are available at www.sjbchamber.com under forms. Cost is $10 per entry. For more information, call 623-2454.
November 18
HOLLISTER
Holiday Craft Fair The Rancho Maze Middle School Band and Color Guard is hosting their second annual Holiday Craft Fair and Market Place today from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Rancho San Justo Middle School. Crafters, artisans, painters and woodworkers may receive a booth now for $50. For more information, call 636-7910.
GILROY
Holiday Warm-up Kirigin Cellars of Gilroy will host a “Festive Holiday Warm-up” today from 1-5 p.m. at its winery, 11550 Watsonville Rd. The event will include a barbecue, live music and wine. Admission is $12 per person or $6 for wine club members. Price includes a keepsake glass. For more information, call (408) 847-8827.
November 25
FELTON
Holiday Lights Train Roaring Camp Railroad will host its traditional Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Train excursions beginning today and continuing on weekends through December 20. Passengers can ride vintage train cars decorated with lights, sip hot cider, listen to music and enjoy visits from Santa and Mrs. Claus while rolling through the streets of Santa Cruz. Trains depart at 5 p.m., 6:45 p.m. and 8 p.m. for a 60 minute round trip. Ticket prices are $20 for adults, $15 for children ages 3-12 and parking is $5. Advance reservations are recommended. For tickets and information, call 335-4484 or visit www.roaringcamp.com.
December 8
MONTEREY
Cowboy Poetry and Music Festival The eighth annual Cowboy Poetry and Music Festival and Western Art and Gear Show will be held tonight through Sunday, Dec. 10 in the Monterey Conference Center in downtown Monterey. Featured entertainers include Red Steagall, the vocal harmony trio Sons of the San Joaquin, Cowboy Celtic, Juni Fisher, Curly Musgrave and many more. There will be nine shows over the three days, along with a members only show, jam session, silent auction, a western dance featuring Lost Weekend and a Sunday morning Cowboy Church service. For more information, call 1-800-722-9652 or visit www.montereycowboy.com.
Christmas in the Adobes Monterey’s historic adobes will be on holiday display tonight and tomorrow, Sunday, Dec. 9 from 5-9 p.m. This community wide event features 20 of Monterey’s historic adobes lit by candlelight and luminaries as well as musical entertainment and refreshments. The event is sponsored by the California State Parks with the Old Monterey Preservation Society. Tickets are $17 for adults before Nov. 15 and $20 after. Tickets for children 6-17 are $2. Free parking is included. For more information, call 649-7119.
