Saturday 8/22
HOLLISTER
Baler Summer Nights
The Baler Backers Athletic Organization is hosting the second
annual Baler Summer Nights Aug. 22 at the Bolado Park Pavilion.
Tickets are $65 per seat or $500 for a table for eight. The event
includes a dinner, dance, no-host bar, silent and live auction,
raffles and more. Ticket sales, sponsorship reservations and
donation collection have started. The event raises money for the 23
athletic programs on campus that service more than 740 student
athletes. Be swept away to Tahiti for the evening and enjoy a
delicious dinner catered by Thyme Market and dance to the great
sounds of the Shan Johnson Band. Be sure to get your tickets early
as this year’s event will sell out quickly. Tickets can be
purchased by calling 637.5831 ext. 350 or stopping in at Mars Hill
Coffee House, Dimensions of Style, Bay Area Glass and Door or Tres
Pinos Ranch Supply. For more information, call Tod Thatcher at
637-5831, ext. 350.
August
Friday 8/21
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.
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. and admission is free. Soul Kiss, rock/blues, Aug. 21 and Stir It Up Band, roots/soul, Aug. 28.
GILROY
‘Seussical’ continues
The Odyssey Theatre Company presents “Seussical the Musical” through Aug. 23, with Thursday performances at 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday performances at 8 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Tickets are $12-15, available through advanced sales at www.odysseytheatre.org or at the door. The performances will be at the Gilroy High School Theater, 750 W. 10th St., and will bring to life many Dr. Seuss characters.
Saturday 8/22
HOLLISTER
Baler Summer Nights
The Baler Backers Athletic Organization is hosting the second annual Baler Summer Nights Aug. 22 at the Bolado Park Pavilion. Tickets are $65 per seat or $500 for a table for eight. The event includes a dinner, dance, no-host bar, silent and live auction, raffles and more. Ticket sales, sponsorship reservations and donation collection have started. The event raises money for the 23 athletic programs on campus that service more than 740 student athletes. Be swept away to Tahiti for the evening and enjoy a delicious dinner catered by Thyme Market and dance to the great sounds of the Shan Johnson Band. Be sure to get your tickets early as this year’s event will sell out quickly. Tickets can be purchased by calling 637.5831 ext. 350 or stopping in at Mars Hill Coffee House, Dimensions of Style, Bay Area Glass and Door or Tres Pinos Ranch Supply. For more information, call Tod Thatcher at 637-5831, ext. 350.
Flips car wash
Flips Gymnastics Booster Club will host a car wash and rummage sale Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the medical offices on Sunnyslope Road and Memorial Drive to benefit the girls’ competitive gymnastics team.
Church rummage sale
The First Presbyterian Church will be holding an all-church rummage sale Aug. 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 2066 San Benito St.
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.
GILROY
Rock Soup hike Christopher Crockett, a senior park ranger with at Coyote Lake-Harvey Bear Ranch County Park, will be leading a hike Aug. 15, from 9 a.m. to noon called “Rock Soup.” The hike will include a discussion of the rocks in the park and landforms associated with the strike-slip Calaveras Fault that runs through the park. Those who would like to participate can meet at the Mendoza Ranch parking area on Roop Road, east of Gilroy by 8:45 a.m. The hike will be 3.5 miles along the Coyote Ridge and Mendoza trails. For more information, call 408-842-7800 or e-mail
ch************@pr*.org
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Sunday 8/23
HOLLISTER
Drive-thru chicken barbecue
Pet Friends will be hosting a drive-thru barbecue Sunday, Aug. 23, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Pet Friends Center, 2975 Buena Vista Road. The tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the center or from Pet Friends Members. The meal includes half a chicken, garlic bread, chili beans and salad. All proceeds will benefit the Pet Friends spay/neuter program. For more information, call 634-1191.
Tuesday 8/25
Hollister
Movie matinees continue
The San Benito County Free Library will be hosting its final movie matinee for teens at the library August 25 at 2 p.m. For more information, call Kelly at 636-4107, ext. 20. Popcorn will be provided. The library is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon to 8 p.m.; and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is located at 470 Fifth St., in Hollister.
Wednesday 8/26
HOLLISTER
Africo performs at Market
Africo the band will perform 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.
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Creative Work Fund workshop
San Francisco-based nonprofit Creative Work Fund will be hosting a workshop to assist artists interested in applying for grants. The workshop is Aug. 26, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Galeria Tonatzin, 115 Third St., in San Juan Bautista. Grants are available for performing and visual arts. To register for the workshop, visit www.creativeworkfund.org or call 415-402-2794.
Thursday 8/27
HOLLISTER
Outdoor movie series continues
“Hairspray” Tracy Turnblad (Nikki Blonsky) just wants a chance to dance on the Corny Collins show in this musical set in 1950s Baltimore. Her mother Edna (played by a cross-dressing John Travolta) wants her daughter to aim low, while father Wilbur Turnblad (Christopher Walken) encourages her to pursue her dreams of dancing on an integrated show with whites and blacks alike. Starring Zac Efron, Michelle Pfeiffer and Amanda Bynes. 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.
Friday 8/28
HOLLISTER
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
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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 is suggested.
Saturday 8/29
HOLLISTER
Church rummage sale
The Hollister United Methodist will be holding their 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.
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.
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.
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 regisiter, 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 lead 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 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.
