August
Saturday 8/6
San Juan
Field of Dream Machines
Betabel Station presents Field of Dream Machines, a show
featuring classic cars, rat rods, motorcycles, boats and anything
with a motor. Music will be provided by Nu Horizon Band, from 1 to
3 p.m. Partial proceeds benefit the YMCA of San Benito County. The
event will be at 9644 Betabel Road, in San Juan Bautista, from 9
a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 902-5973 or visit
www.betabelstation.com.
August
Saturday 8/6
San Juan
Field of Dream Machines
Betabel Station presents Field of Dream Machines, a show featuring classic cars, rat rods, motorcycles, boats and anything with a motor. Music will be provided by Nu Horizon Band, from 1 to 3 p.m. Partial proceeds benefit the YMCA of San Benito County. The event will be at 9644 Betabel Road, in San Juan Bautista, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 902-5973 or visit www.betabelstation.com.
Living History Days
The San Juan Bautista State Historic Park will host a Living History Day Aug. 6, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will focus on the period from 1835 to 1860, with docents dressed up as a blacksmith, mountain men and more. Visitors can learn about bread making and baking during the era. For more information, call 623-4881.
MONTEREY
Scottish Games and Celtic Festival
The 44th Annual Monterey Scottish Games and Celtic Festival is Aug. 6 and 7, at Monterey County Toro Park, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event features fun activities for the whole family, including live Celtic entertainment pipe bands on parade and dancers. Vendors will offer food and drink, crafts, jewelry and clothing unique to the Scotland and Ireland region. For more information, visit www.montereyscotgames.com or call 633-4444.
Evenings by the Bay
The Monterey Jazz Festival and the Monterey Bay Aquarium present “Evenings by the Bay,” a summer concert series. The performances are Saturday and Sunday evenings, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Aquarium’s Marine Mammal Gallery, through Sept. 4. All concerts are included with the price of admission to the Aquarium. For more information, visit www.montereybayaquarium.org or call 373-3366.
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 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.
Sunday 8/7
SAN JUAN
High School alumni fundraiser
The San Benito High School class of 1971 will host its fourth annual scholarship fundraiser Aug. 7, from noon to 4 p.m., at the Betabel Station Event Center, 9644 Betabel Road, in San Juan. The barbecue and silent auction costs $25 a person. The public is invited to attend. The scholarship is awarded to graduating seniors who plan to further their education at a college, university, technical school or vocational school. This year’s recipients included Sergio Alcala and Ruth Gutierrez-Nunez, who will each receive a $1,000 scholarship.
Wednesday 8/10
HOLLISTER
Breastfeeding Walk
The San Benito Health Foundation will host its annual Breastfeeding Walk Aug. 10 during National Health Center Week. The walk will begin at 10 a.m. and will last about 30 minutes. From 9 a.m. to noon, the Health Foundation will have a Health Fair. They will also host a community open house with refreshments, from 4 to 7 p.m. Farm Worker Health Day will be observed Aug. 12. For more information, call 637-5306 or 637-6871.
Friday 8/12
GILROY
Soul Kiss to perform at winery
Local band Soul Kiss will perform Aug. 12 and Sept. 23 at Sarah’s Vineyard, 4005 Hecker Pass Hwy. in Gilroy. The free concert will be held on the lawn of the vineyard, with doors opening at 6 p.m. Music begins at 7, with last call at 9:30 p.m. Food from local caterers will be available for purchase or guests can bring a picnic meal. There is no cover charge and the event is open to adults 21 and over. For more information call 877-44-PINOT.
Saturday 8/13
HOLLISTER
Class of ’81 reunion
The San Benito High School class of 1981 will hold its 30-year class reunion Aug. 13, at the Hollister Elk’s Lodge. The cost of the event is $45 per person. For more information, e-mail Anita Warren at
an*********@ho*****.com
or Tony Ureno at
To***********@ch*****.net
.
Class of ’86 reunion
The San Benito High School class of 1986 will host a 25-year reunion at The Vault Restaurant, in Hollister, Aug. 13, from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tickets are $55 a person. To get tickets send a check payable to “Class of 86 Reunion Fund” and mail your requests to: 1060 San Benito St., Hollister, CA 95023. Include a return address so the tickets can be mailed to you. For more information, contact Karin Casillas at
86*********@gm***.com
.
Art workshops
The Bobby McGee Art Foundation will host free art Eevents for all ages at Dunne Park Clubhouse the second Saturday of each month through the rest of the year, from 10 a.m. to 4p.m., with various activities, workshops and more. The next event is Aug. 13. For more information contact Bernadine Belaski-McGee at 801-6037.
MORGAN HILL
Bird walk
A series of bird walks led by Jane Haley, a National Park Service docent for 20 years and Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation Center (W.E.R.C) volunteer, continues on Aug. 13, from 9 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 W.E.R.C. at 408-779-9372 or e-mail
ed*******@we*****.org
.
SALINAS
Salinas Arts Festival
The Salinas Arts Festival is Aug. 13, from noon to 5 p.m., with a benefit concert following, from 7 p.m. to midnight. The festival will feature a car show, music and arts, with free admission at Sherwood Park, 940 N. Main St., in Salinas. The benefit concert is $15 and proceeds support Caminos Del Artes, a nonprofit. For more information, visit www.salinasartsfestival.org.
Sunday 8/14
SAN JUAN
Antiques and Collectibles Fair
The 48th Annual San Juan Bautista Annual Antique and Collectibles Fair, sponsored by the Rotary Club of San Juan Bautista, is Aug. 14, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., in San Juan. An appraiser will be on hand from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Vendor booths are still available. Food and entertainment will be included in the event. For more information, call 623-1168 or e-mail
sj************@gm***.com
.
Saturday 8/20
HOLLISTER
Music and theater in the Park
The San Benito County Arts Council and the Hollister Youth Alliance will host Music and Theater in the Park Aug 20, from 1 to 7 p.m., at Dunne Park, in downtown Hollister. The full day of events will include performances by local artists, musicians and performers. This year’s line up includes performances from San Benito Stage Company, Somos, Jim Acebes, the Smokin’ Rudies and more. The event is free and open to the public. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. For more information, call the Arts Council at 636-2787 or e-mail
in**@sa***********.org
.
PJ Galvan Memorial Golf Tournament
The PJ Galvan Memorial Golf Tournament is Aug. 20, at Ridgemark Golf and Country Club, with check-in and registration at 7 a.m. and a shotgun start at 8 a.m. The fee is $100 per player and includes green fees, a cart and a Mexican lunch buffet. The format is four-man scramble. For more information, call Aaron Angulo at 801-7059 or e-mail
ht*******@ya***.com
. Proceeds benefit the PJ Galvan Scholarship fund.
Garden Layout Tour
The South County Garden Railroaders will host the 17th annual Garden Layout Tour Aug. 20, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The admission includes non-perishable food or monetary donations to St Joseph’s Center or the Community Food Bank. Guidebooks are available after Aug. 15, at Garden Accents, 11155 Lena Ave., in Gilroy, or at BookSmart, 80 East Second St., in Morgan Hill. Participants include residents from Hollister, Prunedale, Gilroy, Morgan Hill and the surrounding region. For more information, call or e-mail Dale at 408-848-1440 or
da**********@ve*****.com
or call Dave at 408-842-1843.
Rummage sale
The Hollister FreeWheelers, a wheelchair soccer team, will host a rummage sale Aug. 20, from 7 a.m. to noon, at 1481 Versailles Dr., in Hollister.
Class of ’91 reunion
The San Benito High School class of 1991 will hold its 20th reunion Aug. 20, from 6 p.m. to midnight, at The Vault, 452 San Benito Street. The cost is $70 per person and includes dinner, a deejay and a hosted bar. For more information, e-mail
ba********@gm***.com
or call Erin at 415-641-5875.
TRES PINOS
Dance Hall fundraiser
The San Benito County Historical Society will host a barbecue supper and dance Aug. 20 to raise money to rebuild the dance hall. The event will include a barbecue dinner, a cash bar, music from the Buffalo Canyon Band, and prizes. Tickets are $49 per person, or $90 for a couple. Tables of 10 can be purchased for $500. The team table includes reserved seating, a team placard on the table, supper, dancing and some special treats. For more information or for tickets, call Don Pidd at 902-9349 or e-mail
do*****@sv*.net
.
MONTEREY
Metropolitan Opera performs
Monterey Opera presents “Arias in August,” with the Metropolitan Opera Contralto performing Aug. 20, at 7:30 p.m., at the Golden State Theatre, 417 Alvarado St., in downtown Monterey. Admission is free though donations by check or cash will be accepted in the theater lobby. Seating is limited and guests can call for reservations. The event will have open seating, with a maximum of four people per party. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. For reservations, call 373-8450.
Thursday 8/25
HOLLISTER
Save the Music Drive Italian Night
Joe Ostenson’s Save the Music Drive is hosting Italian Night with Silent Auction, Aug. 25, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Elk’s Lodge, located at 351 Astro Drive. There will be three pastas to choose from, salad, garlic bread, beverage and dessert. $7 per adult and $5 per child (12 and under). Take-out is available. Tickets available at the door or may be purchased at Papa Murphy’s and Postal Graphics.
Friday 8/26
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Summer movies series
A summer movies series continues Aug. 26 at the San Juan Bautista Elementary soccer field, with a viewing of “Despicable Me.” All viewings are free and start at sunset. All children must accompanied by a parent or guardian. No alcoholic beverages are permitted. The series is a collaboration of the Plaza History Association of San Juan Bautista State Historic Park and the San Juan Elementary home and school club. Earthbound Farms is a sponsor. The last show is “Vertigo” on Sept. 30.
Ranger-led hikes along the Anza Trail
Guests can join rangers for hikes along the Anza Trail Aug. 26 and Sept. 30. The hikes begin near Old Stage Coach Road at 6 p.m. Hikers should dress in layers as the trail’s location is influenced by afternoon winds. It may be warmer in lower elevations and then cooler above. Please drink water and wear hiking or tennis shoes with good tread. The hike is scheduled early enough so that participants can enjoy the free summer movie series at the San Juan Bautista School soccer field and/or enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. The program is presented in partnership between the National Park Service, Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail and California State Park San Juan Bautista Historic Park. For more information, call 623-4881.
Saturday 8/27
HOLLISTER
Hispanic Women in Action Reception
The Hispanic Women in Action Reception, hosted by the League of United Latin American Citizens San Benito County, will be Aug. 27, at 6 p.m., at the Cedar House, 7511 Pacheco Pass Road, in Hollister. The keynote speaker for the annual scholarship fundraiser is Carmelita Garcia, mayor of Pacific Grove. The 2011 LULAC Woman of the Year recipient, Cecilia Preciado Burciaga, will also be honored. Tickets are $40 and are available for advanced purchase only. For tickets or more information, call Marian Cruz at 636-5321 or Mickie Luna at 673-2009.
Sunday 8/28
AROMAS
Aromas Day
Aromas Day is Aug. 28 and will start with a country breakfast and silent auction, from 7 to 11 a.m., at the Aromas Grange, at the corner of Rose and Bardue streets. A parade will be held at 2 p.m. and there will be Art in the Park from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., presented by the Aromas Hills Artisans. An all-day street fair will include live music, classic cars, antique tractors, a climbing wall, a petting zoo and pony rides, a dunk tank and more. A free horse-drawn wagon will shuttle guests from the parking area. For more information, call Linda at 726-1786.
September
Friday 9/2
SANTA CRUZ
Alasdair Fraser’s fiddling school concert
Alasdair Frazer’s Valley of the Moon Scottish Fiddling School will perform Sept. 2, at 8 p.m., at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, 307 Church St., in Santa Cruz. The musicians range in age from 7 to 70, and include Fraser, as well as Lissa Schneckenburger, Brittany Haas and singer Aoife O’ Donovan. Tickets are $20 for adults, or $17 for students and seniors for advance sales. Day of show tickets are $22 for adults or $19 for students and seniors. Prices do not include box office service charge. For tickets call 420-5260 or visit SantaCruzTickets.com. For more information on the concert, visit www.valleyofthemoon.org.
Thursday 9/22
MONTEREY
Monterey Birding Festival
The seventh-annual Monterey Bay Birding Festival is Sept. 22-25. The festival offers expert-led field trips, specialized birding outings for beginners, slough safaris on Elkhorn Slough via kayak and pontoon boats, and much more. For more information and for prices visit www.montereybaybirding.org. The registration fee for the four-day festival is $40. One-day registration is also available and pricing for a variety of activities starts at $10.
Saturday 9/17
TRES PINOS
Civil War Days
The Tres Pinos Civil War Days is set for Sept. 17 and 18 at the San Benito County Historical Park, 8300 Airline Hwy., in Tres Pinos. Admission is $10 and children under 12 are free. Parking is $5. The event will start at 9 a.m. on Saturday and close at 5 p.m., with a morning parade, camp tours, battles and demos. On Sunday, the event is 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with a church service at 10 a.m. For more information, visit www.sbhistoricalsociety.org, www.ncwa.org or call Teresa Thompson at 408-859-3764.
