February
Friday 2/11
HOLLISTER
‘San Benito Living’
The Hollister Art League is having an art show featuring
”
San Benito Living
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at Mars Hill. through March 15. On display are colorful
paintings by local artists, in oils, watercolors, linocuts and
photography. The public is invited to meet the artists at a
reception Feb. 19, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Refreshments will be
served. For more information, call 638-0277 or 637-6062.
February
Friday 2/11
HOLLISTER
‘San Benito Living’
The Hollister Art League is having an art show featuring “San Benito Living” at Mars Hill. through March 15. On display are colorful paintings by local artists, in oils, watercolors, linocuts and photography. The public is invited to meet the artists at a reception Feb. 19, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call 638-0277 or 637-6062.
‘The Foreigner’
San Benito Stage Company presents ‘The Foreigner,” a play by Larry Shue. The dinner theater show is Feb. 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25 and 26, with Friday and Saturday shows at 7 p.m., and Sunday shows at 2 p.m., at the Vault, 452 Fifth St. Tickets are $30 and include dinner and show, and are available by advance purchase only. Tickets can be purchased at Postal Graphics, 636-3787 or by calling the Stage Company at 636-0122. Visit www.sanbenitostage.org for more information.
San Benito High School Alumni Social
A San Benito High School Haybalers alumni social for all graduating classes will be held Feb. 11, at the Vault Restaurant, from 6 p.m. to midnight. The event is open to any alumni 21 and older. Ticket price is the alum’s graduation year, such as $19.97 for a 1997 graduate. The event includes dining, drinking, dancing and lots of memories. Tickets are available at the Student Payment Center, 1220 Monterey St. Call 637-5831 for more information.
Open mic night
An open mic night will be hosted at the Blak Sage Gallery, 727 San Benito St., in Hollister, Feb. 11, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to perform poetry, music or song, any age, any style and any language. Residents are invited to bring something to share or just to come and listen. The event is free. For more information, call 636-9100 or 634-0263.
MONTEREY
A ‘Tribute to ‘O Brother, Where Art Thou?’
The Paper Wing Theatre presents a tribute to “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” The story is based on Homer’s ‘Odyssey’ with the adventures of Everett Ulysses McGill and his companions Delmar and Pete, who are sprung from a chain gang and try to reach Everett’s home to recover their buried loot. The live musical tribute is placed in 1930s Mississippi. The show runs Feb. 4-26, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. The Paper Wing Theatre is located at 320 Offman Ave. at the lighthouse. Tickets for general admission are priced at $22 and $20 for seniors, students, and military. Tickets may be purchased at the door or online at www.PaperWingTheatreCo.com. For more information call 905-5684 or e-mail at Th************@ya***.com.
Saturday 2/12
HOLLISTER
Hozhoni Arts display up
Blak Sage Gallery will host Hozhoni Arts, with works by original California artists, author and illustrator Hozhoni, Feb. 12-28, 727 San Benito St. An artists’ reception will be hosted Feb. 12, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Live Essence sittings will be held Feb. 19. For more information, call 636-9100 or e-mail in**@bl******.com. The gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
GILROY
V-Day 2011 benefit
Gavilan College will present a benefit production of Eve Ensler’s, “The Vagina Monologues,” directed by Julie James, Feb. 12, at 8 p.m. as part of V-Day 2011. Proceeds benefit Emmaus House, in Hollister, a domestic violence shelter, and Community Solutions, which offers domestic violence and sexual assault support services in South County and San Benito County. Tickets are $15 for adults or $10 for students and seniors. Tickets are available at the Gavilan College Bookstore, BookSmart and Garlic City Books. For more information, visit www.vday.org.
Sunday 2/13
HOLLISTER
Community Volunteer Fair
The Community Foundation for San Benito County and Sacred Heart Parish School present a community volunteer fair, Feb. 13, at the Sacred Heart School Gymnasium, 670 College St., from noon to 4 p.m. Admission is free. Participants will have a chance to meet with members of more than 30 local nonprofits such as the American Red Cross, CMAP, Fishes and Loaves, the San Benito Arts Council, Si, Se Puede! Learning Center, Heritage Foundation, and more. There are opportunities for volunteers of all ages to get involved. For more information or a full list of participating organizations, call 630-1924 or visit www.cffsbc.org.
SARATOGA
‘All You Need is Love’
The San Jose Wind Symphony will present the third concert in its “Poltergists, Passion and Paws!” series Feb. 13, at 3 p.m., at the McAfee Center, 20300 Herriman Ave., in Saratoga. The concert, ‘All You Need is Love,” will feature the suite from the ballet “Romeo and Juliet,” “Someone to Watch Over Me,” “All You Need Is Love” and more. Tickets are $20, $15 for seniors and $5 for students. For more information, call 408-927-SJWS (408-927-7597) or visit www.sjws.org.
Tuesday 2/15
HOLLISTER
Health Seekers workshop
The YMCA will host Health Seekers Workshops Feb. 15, at 7 p.m., at the YMCA office, 351 Tres Pinos Road, Ste. A201. The Feb. 15 workshop is titled “How to have a healthy heart at any age.” It is sponsored by Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital and will include Dr. Clapper, a cardiologist, as the speaker. For more information, call 637-8600 or visit www.centralcoastymca.org.
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Pinnacle Quilters meets
The Pinnacle Quilters of San Benito County meets monthly in San Juan Bautista on the third Tuesday of the month in the San Juan Community Center, 10 San Jose St. The next meeting is Feb. 15, at 6:30 p.m. for the social, with the meeting starting at 7 p.m. A visitor fee of $5 is charged.
Friday 2/18
TRES PINOS
San Benito Cattlewomen Annual Pedro Party
The San Benito Cattlewomen organization is hosting its annual Pedro Party Feb. 18, at 6 p.m., at the Tres Pinos Church Hall, 7290 Airline Hwy. It is $10 per person, with play time starting at 6:30 p.m. There will be many prizes. For more information, call Charlotte Cabral at 637-8925.
MORGAN HILL
19th Annual Pet Photo Day
The Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation Center in Morgan Hill is hosting its 19th annual pet photo day fundraiser Feb. 18, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Feb. 19, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Feb. 20, from noon to 4 p.m., at the Granary, 17500 Depot St., in Morgan Hill. Donations are $50 for one 5″x7″ photo (cash or check only.) 100 percent of the donations benefit the orphaned, sick and injured animals at W.E.R.C. To set up an appointment, call Ava Geddes at 408-778-7539 or e-mail ag*****@me****.gov.
Tuesday 2/22
HOLLISTER
Give Kids a Smile day
The San Benito Health Foundation Dental Department is hosting the 10th annual Give Kids a Smile Day, Feb. 22, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 351 Felice Dr., in Hollister. Parents can bring children from infants to age 12 for a free dental screening. Activities for the kids include face painting, coloring and getting a picture taken with the tooth fairy. For more information, call 637-5306.
Saturday 2/26
LOS BANOS
Path of the Padres hikes start up
Reservations are open for the Path of the Padres Hikes at San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area. The hikes take place most Saturdays and Sundays, from Feb. 16 to April 23, as well as some Fridays. The path through the Diablo Range is so named because it was taken by the padres as they came from Mission San Juan Bautista 35 miles along the Los Banos Creek, and into the Central Valley in the early 1800s. Participants will see plants that grow along the creek as well as animals will they learn about California history. The hikes are open to the public, ages 6 years and older, by advance reservation only, with a group of 10 needed to conduct the tour. The hike begins at the Los Banos Creek Reservoir boat launch ramp at 8 a.m. and returns at 3:30 p.m. A pontoon boat carries passengers for about 30 to 40 minute to the west end of the reservoir. Along the way, short stops are made so hikers can observe wildlife along the shoreline. The hike is five miles round trip and is moderately strenuous. It takes about five hours. Sturdy footgear is recommended and hikers should carry a lunch and a minimum of two quarts of water. A reservation fee of $12 is paid for those over $12 or $7 per child, age 6 to 12. A family of five may reserve space for two adults and three children for $30. Parking is $10 per car. For more information, call 209-826-1197.
Sunday 2/27
HOLLISTER
Oscar Party
Mr. O’s Save Hollister Music.org is hosting an Oscar Party at The Vault, 452 San Benito St., in Hollister, Feb. 27, from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tickets are $30 and include dinner and no host bar. Tickets must be purchased in advance by Feb. 23. The Red carpet show starts at 3 p.m., with the awards show beginning at 5 p.m. Glamorous attire and rhinestones encouraged, but not required. Purchase tickets from: Band Boosters, e-mail in**@sa****************.org or call 637-9144.
March
Saturday 3/5
GILROY
Bach to Blues
Gavilan College will host the Bach to Blues concert, featuring the Watsonville Taiko, March 5, at 7:30 p.m., at the Gavilan College Theater, 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd. The concert is an annual showcase of regional talent, featuring Gavilan College faculty, students and performers from the community. This year’s special guest performers are the Watsonville Taiko, a drumming community that combines folklore, mythology and symbolism. Other artists include pianist Maria Amirkhanian, flamenco guitarist Alberto Marques, blues guitarist John Garcia, voice instructor Nate Pruitt and winner of the Marian Filice youth piano competition. Tickets are on sale now at the Gavilan College Bookstore, Porcella’s Music, the Music Tree and Gavilan College sites in Morgan Hill and Hollister. General admission is $15, seniors/students are $10, VIP seating with a special gift is $30. All proceeds benefit the Gavilan College music program. For more information, call Maria Amirkhanian at 408-848-4796
Friday 3/11
CASA DE FRUTA
Jelly Belly RV visits
The Jelly Belly RV will visit Casa de Fruta, March 11, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Samples of Jelly Belly Cold Stone Ice Cream Parlor Mix, Sunkist Citrus Mix, Superfruit Mix, Sunkist Fruit Gems, BeanBoozled and Dips will be given out during the event. For more information, call Suzan Slater at 408-843-9059.
Sunday 3/13
SALINAS
Watsonville Community Band concerts
The Watsonville Community Band will hold a series of concerts, starting March 13, at the Steinbeck Institute for the Performing Arts, Sherwood Hall, in Salinas, at 2 p.m. Admission is free. Other concerts in the 63rd spring concert series include March 20, at the Henry Mello Center for the Performing Arts, in Watsonville, at 2 p.m., March 23, at the Hollister Veterans Memorial Building, at 7:30 p.m., and March 27 at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, at 2 p.m.
Saturday 3/19
HOLLISTER
Orchestra and Jazz Band concert
The Vanguard University Orchestra and Jazz Band, from Costa Mesa, will stop in Hollister on their Spring Tour 2011. They will perform a concert at the First Presbyterian Church, 2066 San Benito St., March 19, at 7 p.m. The ensemble presents a wide range of music, including congregational singing, worship songs and scripture. The members come from 50 states and the musicians are hand selected from the student body of Vanguard University, a private Christian College. Admission is free though a freewill offering will be collected to defray the cost of the trip.
Friday 3/25
HOLLISTER
White Elephant Champagne and Tea
The Women’s Club of Hollister and the San Benito County Friends of the Library will be holding the second White Elephant Champagne and Tea at San Juan Oaks Golf Course, March 25, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 and guests are asked to bring a treasure from home to donate to the auction/raffle in exchange for one raffle ticket. The afternoon includes light snacks, tea, coffee and champagne, entertainment and shopping. For more information or for tickets, call Gayle Jackson at 638-1068 or e-mail ga********@gm***.com.
April
Sunday 4/17
18th Annual Bike Blessing
The Top Hatters will hold its 18th Annual Bike Blessing April 17, at Whiskey Creek Saloon, 201 Fifth St., in Hollister, with a check in from 11 a.m. to noon. The bike blessing is free, but admission to the party afterwards is $20. The event includes vendors, music, food, door prizes, a 50/50 raffle. For more information, call 630-0284 or e-mail ho**********@ya***.com.
