Friday 8/7
TRES PINOS
Bluegrass at Bolado Park
The Northern California Bluegrass Society will hold its 16th
Annual Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival at Bolado Park Friday
through Sunday. More than 25 Bluegrass Musicians will be performing
and various activities will be held throughout the weekend. Ticket
pricing for the event are as followed: Friday/Sunday one-day passes
are $29 for Seniors, $16 for Youth (ages 13-17), and $32 for
Adults. Saturday one-day passes are $39 for Seniors, $21 for Youth,
and $42 for Adults. Two-day passes are $58 for Seniors, $32 for
Youth, and $64 for Adults; cost of camping on Friday and Saturday
is included in two-and three-day passes. Three-day passes are $71
for Seniors, $40 for Youth, and $80 for Adults. Children 12 and
under may enter for free. Gates open at 8 a.m. all days. For more
information visit, www.NCBS.us or call 408-241-5920.
Friday 8/7
TRES PINOS
Bluegrass at Bolado Park
The Northern California Bluegrass Society will hold its 16th Annual Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival at Bolado Park Friday through Sunday. More than 25 Bluegrass Musicians will be performing and various activities will be held throughout the weekend. Ticket pricing for the event are as followed: Friday/Sunday one-day passes are $29 for Seniors, $16 for Youth (ages 13-17), and $32 for Adults. Saturday one-day passes are $39 for Seniors, $21 for Youth, and $42 for Adults. Two-day passes are $58 for Seniors, $32 for Youth, and $64 for Adults; cost of camping on Friday and Saturday is included in two-and three-day passes. Three-day passes are $71 for Seniors, $40 for Youth, and $80 for Adults. Children 12 and under may enter for free. Gates open at 8 a.m. all days. For more information visit, www.NCBS.us or call 408-241-5920.
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
STAR presents ‘Sphere’
The Gavilan STAR Teatro Camp will present “Sphere” today and tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. at the El Teatro Camepsino Playhouse, 705 Fourth St. in San Juan. The performance will connect dance, myth, music and stories. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for students and seniors, and $8 for children. For more information or for tickets, call 408-612-2057 or visit www.elteatrocampesino.com.
Saturday 8/8
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
Youth group car wash
The First Presbyterian Church Youth Group will be hosting a car wash, Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. near building A of the medical offices at Sunnyslope and Memorial Drive.
Tuesday 8/11
HOLLISTER
Movie matinees continue
The San Benito County Free Library will be hosting movie matinees for teens at the library Tuesdays through 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 8/12
HOLLISTER
BEEFTONE performs at Market
Alternative band BEEFTONE 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.
Thursday 8/13
HOLLISTER
Outdoor movie series continues
“Over the Hedge” – RJ (Bruce Willis) is a raccoon who wants things the easy way. He persuades a group of forest friends that they can find food by scavenging from humans rather than by hunting and gathering in the woods. Voices by Garry Shandling, Steve Carell and Wanda Sykes. 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.
GILROY
‘Seussical’ opens
The Odyssey Theatre Company presents “Seussical the Musical” August 13-23, 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.
Friday 8/14
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. and admission is free. This Side Up, classic rock, Aug. 14, Soul Kiss, rock/blues, Aug. 21 and Stir It Up Band, roots/soul, Aug. 28.
Saturday 8/15
HOLLISTER
Hollister Street Festival
The 23rd Annual Hollister Street Festival is Aug. 15 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in downtown Hollister. The event will feature a classic car show, food booths, arts and crafts and entertainment. For more information, visit www.downtownhollister.org or call 636-8406.
Dance or music class free
West Coast Dance FX will offer a chance for residents to try out a dance or music class for free Aug. 15. Classes are available for all ages starting 3 through adult. Classes begin at noon and run all day. Dance classes are available in ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, theater and zumba. Music classes are available in guitar, piano, voice, theater and band instruments. For specific times and schedules, call 635-0553.
Guerra summer concerts
Aja Vu will perform at the Pepper Tree Ranch Aug. 15 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. The San Francisco-based band will play the music if Steely Dan. Visit www.ajavu.com for more on the band.
All-you-can-eat breakfast and Sock Hop
The Hollister United Methodist Church is hosting two events Aug. 15, starting with an all-you-can-eat breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon. The menu includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage patties, orange juice and coffee. The cost is $9 for adults and $6 for kids 12 and under. Late in the day, there will be a ’50s Sock Hop Dance from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Guests are invited to dress in 1950s garb if desired. Guests can feast on root beer floats, hot dogs, and chips. Steven Sladon will serve as DJ. Tickets are $5 for adults or $2.50 for kids ages 12 and under. Both events will be hosted at the Church, 521 Monterey St. For more information, call 637-4240 or visit www.HollisterUnitedMethodistChurchandPreSchool.org.
Car wash and yard sale
Emmaus House will be hosting a car wash and yard sale at the corner of Sunnyslope and Memorial Dr., Aug. 15 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets are $8. To donate or volunteer, call 636-7224.
Garden Railway Tour
The South County Garden Railroaders will be hosting their annual Garden Railway Tour Aug. 15, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. It will benefit St. Joseph’s Family Center in Gilroy and the Community Food Bank in Hollister with a food drive. The tour includes 11 model railroads running through backyard gardens in Morgan Hill, Gilroy and Hollister. To pick up a guide book, participants are asked to make a donation of nonperishable food, cash or check that will go to the food banks. Guide books are available at the All Aboard Junction Train Store, at 8355 Monterey St., in Gilroy, Garden Accents, at 1155 Lena Ave., in San Martin, or from members of the San Juan Model Railroaders in Hollister. For more information, visit www.bagrs.org/fooddrive or call 408-848-1440 (evenings) or 408-846-4481.
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, contact Tod Thatcher at 637-5831, ext. 350.
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.
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.
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
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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.
