August
Friday 8/6
Bobby McGee Art Foundation workshops start
The Bobby McGee Art Foundation, which will be offering art
demos, workshops, dancing and more throughout August, will be
hosting an opening reception Aug. 7, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., at the
Blak Sage Gallery, 727 San Benito St., in downtown Hollister. The
event will feature food, dance, music and memories. Workshops start
Aug. 3, with a photography workshop for kids 9-12, from 1 p.m. to 2
p.m., and teens from 13-17, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Aug. 6, relief
printing demo with Katherine Stutz-Taylor, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.;
Aug. 12, printmaking with Rachel Zuniga, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. For
a full list of activities, call 801-6037 or see
www.pinnaclenews.com.
August
Friday 8/6
Bobby McGee Art Foundation workshops start
The Bobby McGee Art Foundation, which will be offering art demos, workshops, dancing and more throughout August, will be hosting an opening reception Aug. 7, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., at the Blak Sage Gallery, 727 San Benito St., in downtown Hollister. The event will feature food, dance, music and memories. Workshops start Aug. 3, with a photography workshop for kids 9-12, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., and teens from 13-17, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Aug. 6, relief printing demo with Katherine Stutz-Taylor, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.; Aug. 12, printmaking with Rachel Zuniga, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. For a full list of activities, call 801-6037 or see www.pinnaclenews.com.
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
STAR ‘Wild!’ opens
The Gavilan Star San Juan Bautista program presents “Wild!,” a play inspired by the imagination of Maurice Sendak, the author of “Where the Wild Things Are.” The show is directed by veteran STAR leader Javier Hurtado who wrote the play. The cast is made up of students ages 8 to 16. The show is Aug. 6 and 7, at 7 p.m., at the El Teatro Camepsino Playhouse, 705 Fourth St., in San Juan. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for students/seniors/military and $8 for children 12 and under.
GILROY
Folk singer performs at Mt. Madonna
The Santa Clara County Parks Department is hosting a concert by Carolyn Hester, a noted folk singer from the ’60s Greenwich Village folk scene. She will perform Aug. 6, at 7:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend. For more information on Hester, visit www.carolynhester.com/html/gio/htm and for more information about Mt. Madonna County Park, visit www.parkhere.org or call 408-842-2341.
MONTEREY
43rd Annual Scottish Games and Celtic Festival
The 43rd annual Scottish Games and Celtic Festival will be held Aug 7 and 8 at Monterey County Toro Park, 501 Hwy. 68 between Monterey and Salinas, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The festival will include a variety of live Celtic entertainment with the massed pipe bands and parade including California pipe bands and Highland and Irish dancers. The event will also feature Scottish heavy athletic competition events including the famous Caber Toss. There will also be a new event similar to hockey being featured. There will be children’s games and more than 50 vendors offering British and Scottish food and drink along with Scottish and Irish crafts, jewelry, clothing, and music. On Sunday, the festival will feature a “Salute to the Irish” and will include Irish entertainment and Irish Dancing. For more information, visit www.montereyscotgames.com or call 333-9423.
‘Rent’ premieres on the Central Coast
The MPC Theatre Company presents the Central Coast premiere of “Rent,” directed by Gary Bolen, at 980 Fremont St., in Monterey. The show runs through 22, with Thursday shows at 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday shows at 8 p.m. and Sunday shows at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10-25. For more information, call 646-4213 or visit www.mpctheatre.com.
Ansel Adams: Portrait of America
Ansel Adams: Portrait of America is on display at the Monterey Museum of Art-La Mirada located at 720 Via Mirada in Monterey through October. The exhibition is the first world-tour stop for the largest collection of iconic photographs to be seen in one place. Museum hours are Wednesdays-Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is $5 general admission. Free admissions will be offered to MMA members, children under 12, NARM, and AAM members. For more information visit www.montereyart.org or call 372-5477.
Saturday 8/7
HOLLISTER
Car wash fundraiser
The Gavilan College Physician Assistant Club will be hosting a car wash fundraiser Aug. 7, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Sunnyslope Medical buildings. The funds will be used to give back to the community. Volunteers are also needed to help wash the cars.
Friday 8/13
HOLLISTER
Open mic night
The San Benito County Free Library will be hosting an Open mic night Aug 13, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at 470 Fifth St., in Hollister. Everyone is welcome to share poetry, music or song. It is open to any age, any style and any language. Bring something to share or just come and listen. The event is free. For more information, call Joe Navarro, 634-0263 or
po******@ya***.com
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Saturday 8/14
HOLLISTER
Rummage sale
The Hollister United Methodist Church will host a rummage sale, at 521 Monterey St., in Hollister, Aug. 14 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, call 637-4240 or visit www.HollisterUnitedMethodistChurchandPreschool.org.
MORGAN HILL
Coyote Creek Bird Walk
Jane Haley will led a Coyote Creek Bird Walk Aug. 14, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. along Coyote Creek, north of Morgan Hill. Participants will have an opportunity to observe migratory birds as well as discover an appreciation of local birds, their habitat and ecological importance. Due to the terrain, these walks are not recommended for young children. The programs are free, space is limited and reservations are required. For more information or to register, contact WERC at 408-779-9372 or e-mail
ed*******@we*****.org
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Sunday 8/15
HOLLISTER
Spay/neuter clinic ribbon cutting
The Hays-Stratton Spay/Neuter Clinic-Pet Friends will host a grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony Aug. 15, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., at 2975 Buena Vista Road, in Hollister.
Friday 8/20
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Vaquero Heritage Days
Vaquero Heritage Days will be Aug. 20-21 in San Juan Bautista inside the Mission’s Casa Maria. The first California Vaquero Show to be held on historic Mission grounds. The event will celebrate, educate and raise public awareness of the California vaquero with selected artisans, gear makers and historians exhibiting and selling their wares, sharing knowledge and skills influenced by early vaquero techniques – saddles, gears, rawhide riatas, bits, spurs, jewelry, books, fine art and more. Proceeds from the event benefit the Preservation Fund at the Old Mission San Juan Bautista. For more information, visit www.vaqueroheritagedays.com or call 623-1128.
NEWMAN
Ansty McClain and the Trailer Park Troubadours
Ansty McClain and the Trailer Park Troubadours will be performing songs and stories of the trailer park Americana Aug. 20, at 8 p.m., at the West Side Theatre, 1331 West Main St., in Newman. Tickets are $24 for general admission and $28 for reserved seating. On Aug. 21, Snap Jackson and the Knock on Wood Players will perform at 7 p.m. Tickets are $12 general admission and $15 for reserved seating. For more information, visit www.westsidetheatre.org or call 209-862-4490.
Saturday 8/21
SALINAS
Kick Off the Walk to Cure Diabetes
The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation will host a Kick off the Walk to Cure Diabetes Aug. 21, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Wild Things and Vision Quest Ranch, 400 River Road, in Salinas. Admission is free and a lunch and tour of the wild things is included. See the animals and benefit a great cause. To RSVP, visit www.curetype1.org/walk/index.html or call 415-977-0360.
Friday 8/27
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Movies in the Park
The Plaza History Association presents Movies in the Park. Screenings include “Shane” on Aug. 27 and “Vertigo” on Sept. 24. The Showtime will be sunset. The event will be held at San Juan Bautista State Historic Park Plaza Lawn located at 19 Franklin St. Refreshments and snacks will be available at the Park stable. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. The will be a blanket area towards the front with a low back chair seating area toward the rear of the lawn. It is encouraged to dress warmly. For more information, call 623-4526.
Saturday 8/28
HOLLISTER
Glamour Hollywood
The Glamour Hollywood fundraiser is Aug. 28, at San Juan Oaks, in Hollister, from 6 p.m. to midnight. Tickets are $65 a person or $625 for a table of 10. All proceeds benefit the San Benito High School Athletic Department. Entertainment will include celebrity look-a-likes. For more information, visit www.HaybalerAthletics.com. Attire is semi-formal. No one under 18 is admitted.
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
‘Dogs on the Green’
The Betabel Flea Market will be hosting “Dogs on the Green” Aug 28, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event will include a pooch parade at 11 a.m. with awards for best float, best costume and best representation of theme. Other competitions include funniest dog trick, wiggliest tail, owner/dog look a like, best bark, toy dog races, ugliest but cutest dog and a hot dog eating contest. There will also be a blessing of the dog at 4:30 p.m. and live music from noon to 2 p.m. Admission is free, though parking is $5. Visit www.BetabelStation.com or call 902-5973 for more information.
Sunday 8/29
AROMAS
Aromas Day celebration
Aromas Day is Aug. 29, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the corner of Carpenteria Road and Blohm Avenue, in Aromas. The event is a day of fun with live music, food booths, vendor booths and Art in the Park with exhibits by the Aromas Hills Artisans. The day starts with a Grange country-style breakfast with eggs, pancakes, ham and sausage from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. There will be pony rides, games for the kids and a petting zoo, as well as a dunk tank, climbing wall and classic cars. A parade will be held at 2 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.aromasday.com or call Linda Bjornson at 726-1786.
September
Saturday 9/11
PAICINES
Kinship Center Wine and Food Tasting
The Gabilan Chapter Kinship Center will host the 54th annual Wine and Food Tasting Sept. 11, from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at the Paicines Garden Ranch. Tickets are $50 a person and are available online at www.kinshipcenter.org or at Hollister businesses Cheap Seats, She’s, Drapoel’s, Timber and Textiles and Postal Graphics. Guests can also send a self-addressed stamped envelope with a check payable to Gabilan Chapter Kinship Center to: Roni Culler, 106 Louise Circle, Hollister, CA 95023. No tickets are sold at the gate and no one under 21 is admitted. Silent auction highlights include wine, winery tours, dinners, golf packages, art and more. For more information, call 634-0238.
