August
Friday 8/28
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 are suggested.
August
Friday 8/28
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
El Teatro original musical 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.
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 are suggested.
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. Stir It Up Band, roots/soul, Aug. 28.
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.
MORGAN HILL
‘The Butler Did It’
South Valley Civic Theatre presents a production of “The Butler Did it,” a who-dunnit mystery. The show will be Friday and Saturdays, Aug. 28 through Sept. 19, at 8 p.m., with Sunday matinees Sept. 6 and 13, at 2 p.m. The shows will be at the Morgan Hill Community Playhouse, 17090 Monterey Road, Morgan Hill. Tickets are $14 for children/senior and $18 for general admission. For more information, call 408-842-7469 or visit www.svct.org.
Saturday 8/29
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.
HOLLISTER
Church rummage sale
The Hollister United Methodist will be holding its annual rummage sale Aug. 29, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the corner of Fifth and Monterey streets, in Hollister. To donate items, call 637-4240 or 805-440-4394. Volunteers can arrange to pick up items.
Color Guard car wash
The San Benito High School Color Guard will be hosting a car wash at the medical offices on the corner of Memorial Drive and Sunnyslope Road, Aug. 29, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The car wash will feature performances by the color guard throughout the day. The cost is $10 per vehicle.
Buddhism – Stories and Scripture lecture
The Hollister Japanese Temple Garden will be host to a Circle of Reflection on Buddhism – Stories and Scripture, Aug. 29, at 1 p.m., at 920 Riverside Road, in Hollister. Guests are invited to bring a Buddhist story or essay to share. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call 637-6361.
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.
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
‘La Carpa de los Rasquachis’
El Teatro Campesino will present ‘La Carpa de los Rasquachis” for free on the lawn of the Luck Library in San Juan Bautista Sunday, Aug. 30 and Sunday, Sept. 6 at 2 p.m. The performances will kick off a tour of the classic El Teatro Campesino piece written by Luis Valdez. The show is an immigrant’s story – the epic tale of the Chicano farm worker in the United States. The story follows Jesus Pelado Rasquachi through is trials and tells parts of the story through corridos, or Mexican ballads. Donations will be accepted at the show. For more information, call 623-2444 or visit www.elteatrocampesino.com.
Wednesday 9/2
HOLLISTER
Hear Taize at the Market
David Huboi and Vince Zuniga will perform guitar music 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 9/3
HOLLISTER
Outdoor movie series continues
“Mamma Mia!” – All Sophie Sheridan (Amanda Seyfried) wants before she gets married is to have her father walk her down the aisle but her mother (Meryl Streep) has always been secretive about her past. When Sophie finds an old diary she decides to invite all three of her mother’s beaus to the island hotel they run in Greece so she can discover which is the real deal in this musical inspired by the music of ABBA. Starring Stellan Skarsgard, Pierce Brosnan and Colin Firth. 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.
September
Friday 9/4
HOLLISTEr
Guerra summer concerts
The Kelly McDonald Band will perform at the Pepper Tree Ranch Sept. 4, 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.
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.
TRES PINOS
Professional Bull Riders
The 3rd annual Hollister PBR Enterprise Rent-A-Car Tour will be at the San Benito County Fairgrounds Sept. 5, at 6 p.m. There are other events throughout the day, beginning with a mutton busting event for children ages 7 and under. At 2 p.m., there will be live music, vendor booths, a kiddie corral and a barbecue, where fans can meet some of the riders. Tres Pinos School will host a wine tasting and silent auction at 3 p.m. Proceeds from the barbecue benefit local 4-H and FFA groups. For more information or for tickets, visit www.hollisterpbr.com or call 297-0251. Tickets can also be purchased at Pinnacle Floor Coverings or Rancher’s Feed in Hollister. Prices range from $10-50.
HOLLISTER
Casa de Fruta Arts & Crafts Fair
Casa de Fruta will host an arts and crafts fait at the Casa de Fruta Train Station area, between the restaurant and Casa de Sweets, Sept. 5, 6, and 7 from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Admission is free. Some of the items for sale will include woodwork, hand-painted wine glasses, wreaths, die cast collectable cars and jewelry. Live music will be performed by the folk band “Uncle Ephus Band.” For more information, call 559-877-3474 or 408-842-9316.
Wednesday 9/9
MONTEREY
‘Growing Up Weston’
Kim Weston, an artist and grandson of Ed Weston, will present an illustrated lecture at the Monterey Museum of Art La Mirada, 720 Via Mirada, Monterey, at 10:30 a.m. He will share his personal story and explore three generations of family talent. Space is limited to first come, first served. It is free for members of friends of the Museum, $15 for non-members and $10 for MMA members and students. For more information, call 372-5477, ext. 106 or visit www.montereyart.org.
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.
Sunday 9/13
AROMAS
Graniterock Rock & Run
Graniterock will be hosting its fourth annual 10K Rock & Run to benefit Aromas School at the A.R. Wilson Quarry Sept. 13. at 8 a.m. The event will feature a 10K run and a 5K walk/run around the face of the quarry, the ancient granite deposit and the specialized equipment that processes it, as well as some natural surroundings. Awards will be given out to the top finishers and the trophies will be made of materials from the quarry. To register, visit www.graniterock.com or www.active.com. Race day registration is available.
Wednesday 9/16
HOLLISTER
Breakout Kids Small Groups
The Rolling Hills’ Seeds Children’s Ministry Team will be hosting a Breakout Kids Small Groups at the United Methodist Hall, Sept. 16, from 6:15 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event is designed to children on a journey of developing spiritual habits that will influence their lives eternally. The children will meet weekly on Wednesday through the end of March, with a group lecture at the beginning of the evening before the kids break out into smaller groups for games. Parent orientation is Sept. 16, from 6 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. For more information, call Gae Miguel at 637-2001.
Friday 9/18
HOLLISTER
11th Annual Charity Golf Tournament
The YMCA of San Benito County will host its 11th annual Charity Golf Tournament at the Ridgemark Golf and Country Club, 3800 Airline Hwy., Friday, Sept. 18. Fees are $130 a person for green fees, cart, range balls, lunch, dinner and awards. Guests can attend dinner for $35. There are also $20 fun packages available for mulligans, prices, on-course games and refreshments. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m., with a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. No-host cocktails are at 6 p.m., with dinner, awards, a live auction and raffle at 6:30 p.m. Music will be provided by the Music Jones Band. For more information, call 637-8600 or visit www.centralcoastymca.org.
Saturday 9/19
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Cactus and succulent show
The Cactus and Succulent Society of the Monterey Bay Area will be hosting a cactus and succulent show Sept. 19 and 20, at Jardines Restaurant, 115 Third St., in San Juan Bautista, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visitors can view many varieties of plants. Members of the Society will be on hand to answer questions about drought-resistant plants. Admission is free. For more information, call 758-6645 or visit www.cactus-mall.com.
Chicken Festival and Parade
The third annual San Juan Bautstia chicken festival and parade is Sept. 19 and 10, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Both days will feature vendor booths with fine arts, antiques and arts and crafts, as well as live music. The crowning of the chicken queen will be Saturday at 3 p.m. The parade and chicken barbecue will be Sunday at 11 a.m. There will be a first edition crafted and hand-painted ceramic chicken silent auction Sunday at 4 p.m. Raffle tickets are on sale now for $2 each. For more information, call 623-2454 or visit www.sjbchamber.com.
Saturday 9/19
San Juan Bautista
Cactus and succulent show
The Cactus and Succulent Society of the Monterey Bay Area will be hosting a cactus and succulent show Sept. 19 and 20, at Jardines Restaurant, 115 Third St., in San Juan Bautista, from 9 a.m. to 5 pm. Visitors can view many varieties of plants. Members of the Society will be on hand to answer questions about drought-resistant plants. Admission is free. For more information, call 758-6645 or visit www.cactus-mall.com.
