Saturday 1/29
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Mission 10
The Hollister Rotary Club will hold the Mission 10, a 10-mile
and 5-K race, Jan. 29. The run is in its 28th year and proceeds go
to local charities. The races begin at the San Juan Mission, taking
runners through farm land and up through the Anzar hills. The
10-mile run starts at 10 a.m. and the 5K begins at 10:15 a.m. Those
who register after Jan. 25 or on the day of the event will pay $27.
The fee includes a long-sleeve T-shirt. For more information or to
register, visit www.TheSchedule.com.
January
Friday 1/28
HOLLISTER
Dale Yarmuth display up
Local artist Dale A. Yarmuth will have watercolor and pen and ink paintings on display at Mars Hill Coffee Shop through Jan. 31. Yarmuth has been an artist for more than 30 years, and attended Ferris State University, majoring in commercial art with a minor in marketing. He is a member of the Hollister Art League and the San Benito County Arts Council. He has won numerous awards for his paintings entered at the San Benito County Fair, including “Best of Show,” for his watercolor/pen ink of “Lilies” and “The Bodie Church.” He teaches continuing education classes at Gavilan College and is presently holding painting classes in his home in Hollister. For more information, visit dale-yarmuth.artistwebsites.com or call 902-9988.
HOLLISTER
Gero Heine exhibit
Gero Heine, a multiple award-winning wildlife and nature photographer, will have photos on display at the Blak Sage Gallery of Fine Art, through Jan. 29. Visitors have a chance to see Heine’s “Bison” image that will be on display at the Smithsonian Museum in Spring 2011.
MORGAN HILL
Wildlife search and rescue training
A training and recruitment session on Wildlife Search and Rescue will be held Jan. 28, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Morgan Hill Police Department, 16200 Vineyard Blvd., in Morgan Hill. Those who attend will learn what to do when they come face to face with a wild animal that is in trouble and needs help. Attendees can become a part of a team of trained and qualified rescuers who respond to emergencies involving wildlife. The lecture part of the class covers laws and regulations governing wildlife rescue, human safety and animal safety concerns, capture strategies, proper animal handling techniques, basic first aid for wildlife accident victims and initial care of healthy wild babies. The afternoon portion of the program gives students the opportunity to try equipment and practice their skills with Robo-Duck. The class is $40. For more information or to register, call 840-3896, e-mail [email protected] or visit wildresue.org.
Saturday 1/29
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Mission 10
The Hollister Rotary Club will hold the Mission 10, a 10-mile and 5-K race, Jan. 29. The run is in its 28th year and proceeds go to local charities. The races begin at the San Juan Mission, taking runners through farm land and up through the Anzar hills. The 10-mile run starts at 10 a.m. and the 5K begins at 10:15 a.m. Those who register after Jan. 25 or on the day of the event will pay $27. The fee includes a long-sleeve T-shirt. For more information or to register, visit www.TheSchedule.com.
HOLLISTER
San Benito Stage Company Annual Awards
The public is invited to attend the San Benito Stage Company Annual Member’s Choice Awards Show honoring volunteers and celebrating achievements from 2010, on Jan 29, at the Granada Theater, 336 Fifth St., in Hollister. Refreshments will be served at 6 p.m., with the program beginning at 6:30 p.m. Please wear your finest attire or your favorite costume. For more information, call 636-0122 or visit www.sanbenitostage.org
Hollister Japanese Temple Garden Presentation
Mark Patton will be hosting a special presentation on “Acts of Mindfulness” Jan. 29 at 1 p.m., at 920 Riverside Road. Mark has been a psychotherapist in San Benito and Monterey Counties since getting his license in 1991. He encourages discussion during his presentations about the actions, behaviors and choices in our lives that bring back a sense of presence. Mark works with both children and adults, helping them to alleviate personal challenges fears and other aspects of life. For more information please call, 637-6361. Refreshments will be provided.
MONTEREY
Eighth annual Monterey Indian Arts Market
The eighth annual Monterey Indian Arts Market is Jan. 29, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Jan. 30, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event will feature artists and vendors selling items such as pottery, baskets, silver, carvings, sandpaintings and more. Admission is $7, children under 12 are free.
SEASIDE
Rose pruning clinic
The Monterey Bay Rose Society will host a free rose pruning clinic at the Seaside Garden Center, Jan. 29, from 10 a.m. to noon.
February
Monday 1/31
HOLLISTER
Rehearsals continue for Oriana Chorale
Rehearsals continue for Oriana Chorale’s Spring concert “Oriana Goes Pop.” The concert will include choral arrangements of contemporary “pop” music will challenge your voices and provide you with an exciting opportunity to express yourself musically in mid May. All ages are welcome. No tryouts. For more information, visit www.orianachorale.org.
Tuesday 2/1
HOLLISTER
Health Seekers workshop
The YMCA will host Health Seekers Workshops Feb. 1 and Feb. 15, at 7 p.m., at the YMCA office, 351 Tres Pinos Road, Ste. A201. The Feb. 1 workshop is titled “Do you know what your BMI is and how it affects your health?” It is sponsored by the San Benito Health Foundation, with Nina Ghamrawi, a registered dietitian leading the talk. 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.
Friday 2/4
CARMEL
Jupiter String Quartet
The Chamber Music Monterey Bay’s third concert of the season is Feb. 4, at 8 p.m., at the Sunset Center in Carmel. The concert will feature the Jupiter String Quartet, with Ben Kim, on piano. The music will include pieces by Kurtag, Beethoven and Shostakovich. Tickets are $31 to $55. For more information, call 625-2212 or visit www.chambermusicmontereybay.org.
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 [email protected].
Saturday 2/5
HOLLISTER
An Evening in Tuscany
Sacred Heart Parish School will host its annual fundraiser, “An Evening in Tuscany,” Feb. 5, at Bolado Park Pavilion. Happy hour and auction preview begin at 5 p.m., with dinner at 7 p.m., followed by dancing until midnight to the Money Band. Tickets are available at Sacred Heart Parish School, 670 College St., 637-4157. Must be 21 years of age to attend. All proceeds benefit Catholic Education at Sacred Heart Parish School.
GILROY
Science Alive open to middle schoolers
Gavilan College will host Science Alive, a one-day conference of hands-on science workshops for middle school students in grades 6-8. More than 300 students attend the workshops from around the Bay Area each year. Students can choose from 22 different workshops, including Magic with Physics, Build a Hovercraft, CSI: Where the Evidence Never Lies, and more. Registration is $10 and includes workshops and lunch. Students who participate in free, or subsidized meal programs automatically qualify for a fee waiver. Check in is 7:30 a.m. to 8:50 a.m., at the Gavilan College Student Center, in Gilroy. The students will participate in three workshops before lunch, then watch a physics show in the afternoon before participating in a raffle and door prizes. The conference ends at 3:30 p.m. To register or find out more, visit www.gavilan.edu/sciencealive or call 408-846-4947.
MORGAN HILL
Coyote Creek Bird Walk
Jane Haley, a National Park Service docent and Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation Center (W.E.R.C) will continue her series of bird walks Feb. 5, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The walk will continue along Coyote Creek, north of Morgan Hill. The participants will have the chance to view migratory birds as well as observe the local birds, their habitat and ecological importance. Because of the terrain, the walks are not recommended for children. The programs are free but 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 [email protected].
Monday 2/7
CARMEL
Carmel Orchid Society special presentation
The Carmel Orchid Society will host a special presentation by orchid expert Ron Parson, “Cymbidium Seedling Surprise,” Feb. 7, at 7 p.m. at the Community Church of the Monterey Peninsula, 4590 Carmel Valley Road, in Carmel Valley. For more information about the Carmel Orchid Society, visit www.carmelorchidsociety.org or e-mail [email protected].
Friday 2/11
HOLLISTER
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.
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 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.
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.
Saturday 2/19
Los Altos Hills
Beauty & Sustainability with Native Plants symposium
The California Native Plant Society is hosting a one-day symposium on native plant gardening and design, Feb. 19, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Foothill College, 12345 El Monte Road, in Los Altos Hills. The meeting will be in Smithwick Theater. The theme is creating and maintaining attractive and sustainable landscapes using California native plants. Topics range from plant selection to garden design and maintenance to habitat value, chosen to inform, educate and inspire landscape professionals, home gardeners and native plant enthusiasts. To register, call 650-260-3450 or visit http://symposium.cnps-scv.org.
NEWMAN
Nora Jane Struthers performs
Nora Jane Struthers will perform at the West Side Theatre, 1331 Main St., in Newman, Feb. 19, at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. Struthers call her music “classic Americana.” Tickets are $12 for general admission or $15 for reserved seating. For more information, visit www.westsidetheatre.org , e-mail [email protected] or call 209-862-4490.
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.
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 Garica, 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.
