Saturday 4/23
HOLLISTER
Easter egg hunt
The Veterans of Foreign Wars and Ladies Auxilary will host its
annual Easter Egg Hunt April 23, at 1 p.m., at the Veterans
Memorial Park. There will be three hunting areas for children ages
2 to 10, broken up by ages 2-4, 5-7 and 8-10. There will also be
some special eggs in the hunting areas. Parents are not allowed in
the hunt area. The hunt will start right at 1 p.m., so residents
are encouraged to arrive early. For children who do not find any
eggs, there will be some eggs available at the command post. There
will a designated parking area.
April
Friday 4/22
HOLLISTER
Art show open
Artist Carlos Munoz will have oil and watercolor portraits on display at the Blak Sage Gallery through April 29.
CARMEL
Tokyo String Quartet performs
Chamber Music Monterey Bay presents the Tokyo String quartet, April 22, at 8 p.m., Sunset Center, at San Carlos Street and Ninth Ave., in Carmel. There will be a free pre-concert lecture by Kai Christiansen, a musicologist, from 7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., in Studio 105. The concert begins at 8 p.m., and will feature works by Mozart, Symanowski and Beethoven. Tickets are $41-65. For more information or for tickets, call 625-2212 or visit www.chambermusicmontereybay.org.
Saturday 4/23
HOLLISTER
Easter egg hunt
The Veterans of Foreign Wars and Ladies Auxilary will host its annual Easter Egg Hunt April 23, at 1 p.m., at the Veterans Memorial Park. There will be three hunting areas for children ages 2 to 10, broken up by ages 2-4, 5-7 and 8-10. There will also be some special eggs in the hunting areas. Parents are not allowed in the hunt area. The hunt will start right at 1 p.m., so residents are encouraged to arrive early. For children who do not find any eggs, there will be some eggs available at the command post. There will a designated parking area.
SAN JUAN
Cactus and Succulent Show
A Cactus and Succulent Show will be held April 23 and 24, in the courtyard of Jardines Restaurant, 115 Third St., in San Juan, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Members of the Cactus and Succulent Society of Monterey Bay will be on hand to answer questions on growing drought-resistant plants. Plants are available for sale. For more information, call 758-6645. Admission is free.
AROMAS
Aromas Live!
Aromas Live!, a concert of local talent, is April 23, at 7 p.m., at the Aromas Grange. Spots are available for those who would like to perform. Baked goods are also needed as well as help with the set up and clean up of the event. For more information, call Maureen at 726-1757 or e-mail
TC**********@sb*******.net
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Pottery studio open house
Aromas potter Jane Rekedal will host her annual spring studio open house during the Open Studios Tour on April 16 and 17, and again on April 23, 24 and May 7, as part of the Aromas Hills Artisan’s Garden Show. She will display and sell her ceramics, including dinnerware, garden pots, mugs, pots and more. The studio is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and is located at 1560 Cannon Road, in Aromas. For more information, call 566-4576.
Multiple shows open at Monterey Museum
The Monterey Museum of Art has several shows on display, including “The Art of California, 1880 to present,” “Adams & Weston and the masters of California Photography, “California Artists and Portraiture,” and more. The museum has locations at 559 Pacific St. and 720 Via Mirada. It is open Wednesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults, $2.50 for students and military and children under 12 are free. For more information, call 372-5477.
LOS BANOS
Padres hikes start up
Reservations are open for the Path of the Padres Hikes at San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area. The hikes are open to the public, ages 6 years and older, by advance reservation only, with a group of 10 needed to conduct the tour. The hike begins at the Los Banos Creek Reservoir boat launch ramp at 8 a.m. and returns at 3:30 p.m. A pontoon boat carries passengers for about 30 to 40 minute to the west end of the reservoir. Along the way, short stops are made so hikers can observe wildlife along the shoreline. The hike is five miles round trip and is moderately strenuous. It takes about five hours. Sturdy footgear is recommended, and hikers should carry a lunch and a minimum of two quarts of water. A reservation fee of $12 is paid for those over $12 or $7 per child, ages 6 to 12. A family of five may reserve space for two adults and three children for $30. Parking is $10 per car. For more information, call 209-826-1197.
Spring Wildflower Hikes
Enjoy a delightful springtime hike with naturalist Jennifer Morgan to view the year’s wildflower display overlooking San Luis Reservoir. The event will include discussions of Native American and pioneer uses of plants and rich history of Pacheco Pass. The hike is about two miles long and is classed as moderate. No advance reservations needed for groups under 10. The hikes will be April 23, 29 and 30, from 10 a.m. to noon. Recommended gear includes waterproof hiking footwear, layered clothing and hat, sunscreen and water. The hike is free but there is a $5 day use per car at the Pacheco State Park.
BIG BASIN
‘Colors of the Redwoods’
Henry Cowell Redwoods Start Park will host “Colors of the Redwoods,” with watercolor work by Carol Riddle through April 27, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. She will offer a demonstration of her painting April 23. Prints will be available for purchase at the Nature Store. Part of the proceeds will go to the Mountain Parks Foundation. The exhibit is free, but parking is $10. For more information, call 335-3174.
Friday 4/29
HOLLISTER
Celebration for the Arts!
Come join the San Benito County Arts Council for its third annual “Celebration for the Arts!” fundraiser April 29, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., at San Juan Oaks Golf Club. Presented by the Arts Council, in partnership with San Juan Oaks, the event will feature salsa legend Julio Bravo Y Su Orquesta Salsabor, an exciting preshow with El Teatro Campesino and ZunZun, a silent auction, hors d’oeuvres and wine tasting. Proceeds benefit the Artists in the Schools program. Bravo’s band of 11 dynamic musicians will perform Latino jazz, salsa, meringue and more. Tickets are $50 a person and available online at www.EventBrite.com or through the Art’s Council website at www.sanbenitoarts.org. For more information, call Jennifer Laine at 636-2787.
Benefit pasta feed
The Hollister Kiwanis Club and the San Benito High School Key Club will host the 10th annual benefit pasta feed, April 29, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., with meals available for pick up in Baler Alley (behind the school cafeteria. The meal includes pasta with meat sauce (meatless sauce available on request), garlic bread, salad and dessert. Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for children 12 and under. The proceeds benefit the scholarship fund for graduating seniors. Tickets are available at Postal Graphics, in the Nob Hill shopping center, 1760 Airline Hwy., or Bianchi, Kasavan and Pope LLP, 234 Sixth St. Tickets are also available from Kiwanis Club and Key Club members. For more information, call 801-5930.
Saturday 4/30
HOLLISTER
Sunnyslope Flea Market
The Sunnyslope Parent-Teacher Organization will be holding a flea market April 30, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the Sunnyslope parking lot. Spaces are available for rent for $10. Food and drinks will be sold. For more information, call MJ at 801-3761.
Volunteer work day
Chamberlain Children’s Center is hosting a service volunteer work day April 30, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at 1850 San Benito St. Join the Mormon Helping Hands, the Rotary Clubs for area 6, San Benito Bounty and Leadership San Benito. Some of the projects for the day include building fences, installing irrigation, landscaping, painting and patching drywall, providing soil and building a compost bin, among other projects. For more information, contact Robert Freiri at 636-2121 or e-mail
ro****@ch***********.org
Under the Big Top awards banquet
The Autism Parents Club of San Benito County is hosting its fourth annual awards banquet, “Under the Big Top,” April 30, at 5:30 p.m., at Bertuccio’s, 2410 Airline Hwy., in Hollister. Dinner is served at 6 p.m., with awards at 7 p.m. and a silent auction at 9 p.m. Tickets are available for $25 for adults and $10 for children, cash or check only at the venue. For more information, call Victoria Coronado at 801-4996 or e-mail
VC*********@ya***.com
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MORGAN HILL
Spring Tea
The Morgan Hill Historical Society will present its Spring Tea April 30, at the Morgan Hill House, Villa Mira Monte. Tickets are $30 and seating is limited. There will be two seatings, at 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. For more information and reservations, call Kathy Sullivan at 408-230-7876. Proceeds go to the Morgan Hill Historical Society.
Coyote Creek Bird Walk
Jane Haley, a National Park Service docent for 20 years and Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation Center volunteer, will lead a bird walk April 30, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., along the Coyote Creek. Participants will have an opportunity to observe migratory birds, their habitat and ecological importance. Due to terrain, these walks are not recommended for young children. The program is free, but space is limited and reservations are required. For more information or to register, call 408-779-9372.
May
Sunday 5/1
HOLLISTER
Art League Spring Show
The Hollister Art League will host a spring show May 1-June 1 at the Blak Sage Gallery. An artists’ reception will be held May 14, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday 5/6
HOLLISTER
SBHS Carnival
San Benito High School will host its annual carnival May 6-8, in the football stadium parking lot, with rides and games. Proceeds from tickets purchased in advance support San Benito High School student activities and athletics. They are available for purchase at the student payment center, inside the lobby of the main administration building. Cash-only prices are $20 for a book of 30 tickets or $20 for an all-day wristband. The carnival runs Friday, from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Saturday 5/7
HOLLISTER
MACE banquet
The Mexican American Committee on Education of San Benito County presents the 41st annual scholarship banquet May 7, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., at San Juan Oaks Country Club. The event features dinner, entertainment, an awards programs and dancing. The guest speaker is David Hayes-Bautista, a professor of medicine and director of the Center for the Study of Latino Health and Culture at the University of California, Los Angeles. Entertainment will be provided by Trio Boricano, Sonido Con Sabor and DJ Sergio Flores. Tickets are $50 per person and are only available through presale. For more information or for tickets, call Mickie Luna at 673-2009 or George Munoz at 623-4429.
AROMAS
Annual Aromas Garden Tour
The Aromas Hills Artisans will host its annual Aromas Garden Tour May 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets can be purchased the day of the event at the Aromas Grange, at the corner of Rose and Bardue avenues for $10 per person. The local 4-H members will be at the Grange to sell plants and boxed lunches. Representatives from the Aromas Water District will answer questions and offer a list of water-wise plants. Guests will be given a booklet with a map to the gardens. The 10 participating properties range from cottage gardens to organic vegetables. Each garden will host various Aromas artisans who will have art on display such as etchings, watercolors, jewelry, stained glass and more.
Friday 5/13
HOLLISTER
Oriana Goes Pop!
The Oriana Chorale will be singing a variety of pop songs as part of its spring concert. Performances are May 13 and 14 at 7:30 p.m., and May 15, at 3 p.m., at the Granada Theater, 336 Fifth St., in Hollister. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for teens and children under 13 are free. For more information on the concerts or to buy tickets, visit www.orianachorale.org or e-mail
in**@or***********.org
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Saturday 5/14
MONTEREY
ARC 2011 Heroes awards
The American Red Cross Monterey Bay Area Chapter will honor seven members of the community at the 2011 Heroes Awards Celebration Dinner May 14, at 6 p.m., at the Barbara McNitt Ballroom, at the Naval Postgraduate School. Honorees are from the Monterey Bay Area, though the proceeds benefit disaster relief and readiness efforts in Monterey and San Benito counties. Tickets are $165 per person and can be purchased online at www.arcmontereybay.org or by calling 624-6921. Black tie optional.
Sunday 5/15
Tres Pinos
Flea market
Tres Pinos Elementary School will hosts its second annual flea market, May 15, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the field at the school. There will be used items as well as vendors selling items such as jewelry, candles and more. Money raised will go to the Tres Pinos School General Fund. For more information, call Jeannie Cezar, the vice president of the PTO at 804-0746.
Friday 5/20
HOLLISTER
The Gathering of the PT Clans
The Monterey Bay PT Cruisers and the Hollister Downtown Association are hosting the Gathering of the PT Clans – Ten Years of PT Cruising, May 20-22. PT Cruiser owners can get information on registering at www.montereybayptcruisers.org/Gathering2011.html. Events are open to the public. May 20, stop by the Pizza Factory in San Juan Bautista, after 5 p.m. Cars will be on display at Casa de Fruta, form 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., May 21. That evening, the Cruisers will cruise through downtown Hollister at 5:30 p.m. There will be a Show n Glow display and live music from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m. The Cruisers will leave town May 22 via Fairview Road for a cruise down Hwy. 25.
Sunday 5/21
HOLLISTER
Dog Days of Hollister
The Hollister Dog Owners Group will host the Dog Days of Hollister, May 21, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Dunne Park, in Hollister. Dog Days is a celebration of the dog. They promote responsible dog ownership by highlighting some of the fun ways people can build strong, mutually appreciative relationships with their dogs. For more information, visit thehollisterdog.webs.com or visit the Hollister Dog Owners Group Facebook page.
Sunday 5/22
HOLLISTER
Red Barn Run
The second annual Red Barn Run 5K and 10K will be May 22, at Casa de Fruta. The event benefits the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Registration is $38 for the 5K and $43 for the 10K for runners or walkers who register by May 1. Prices will increase then. The registration includes the run, a souvenir T-shirt, a post-race barbecue lunch with water or a beer (for 21 and older), a best over all grand prize for the male and female top finisher and awards for the top three finishers in each division. There will be live music provided by Generation Gap and a beer booth. Additional lunch tickets will be available for purchase. To register or for more information, visit www.redbarnrun.com.
Friday 5/27
HOLLISTER
Classic car and motorcycle show
Santa Ana, San Andreas and Pinnacles Day School will be hosting a classic car and motorcycle show May 27, from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., at San Andreas High School, 191 Alvardo St., in Hollister. Admission and car entry is free.
