January
Friday 1/7
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, Jan 4-29. An artist reception will be held Jan 22,
from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Visitors have a chance to see Heine’s
”
Bison
”
image that will be on display at the Smithsonian Museum in
Spring 2011.
January
Friday 1/7
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, Jan 4-29. An artist reception will be held Jan 22, from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Visitors have a chance to see Heine’s “Bison” image that will be on display at the Smithsonian Museum in Spring 2011.
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.
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
19th Annual Images of the Virgin Exhibit
Galeria Tonantzin will be hosting the 19th Annual Images of the Virgin Exhibit now through Jan. 16, at 115 Third St. Each year the gallery offers a chance to exhibit images created by women artists that express the sacred female. This year’s exhibit was juried by Amalia Mesa-Baines and presented in conjunction with the Monterey Bay Women’s Caucus for Art. For more information, call 623-2783.
Saturday 1/8
HOLLISTER
Boy Scout Christmas tree collection
Rain or shine, local Boy Scout troops will continue collecting and recycling Christmas trees in Hollister (major subdivisions) and San Juan Bautista on Jan. 8 and Jan. 9. Trees need to be curbside by 9 a.m., stripped of all decorations and tree stand. Trees do not have to be cut into sections and flocked trees are acceptable. On the pick-up dates, there will also be drop sites available at Veteran’s Memorial Park, Enterprise Road, and at the San Juan Bautista Scout House. An $8 donation is appreciated which supports local Boy Scout activities and the Gerry Rawn Endowment Fund. For more information, call 638-9646 or visit http://pageeasy.com/troop436christmastrees/
E-Waste drop off
The Accelerated Achievement Academy is hosting a free E-Waste drop off Jan. 8, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Calaveras School parking lot, 1151 Buena Vista Road. Drop off such items as monitors, TVs, computers, old Christmas lights and more. Volunteers will be available to remove items from the cars. The event is sponsored by the Accelerated Achievement Academy and Western Recycling. For more information, call 634-4963 or e-mail
th***************@ya***.com
.
MORGAN HILL
Coyote Creek Bird Walk
Jane Haley, who worked as a National Park Service docent for 20 years and is a volunteer at the Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation Center, will lead a bird walk along Coyote Creek Jan. 8, from 9 to 11 a.m. 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, the 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 WERC at 408-779-9372 or e-mail
ed*******@we*****.org
.
MONTEREY
Multiple shows open at Monterey Museum
The Monterey Museum of Art has several shows open through January and February, “MontereyNow: Beverly Rayner” will be up at the Pacific Street Location through March 6. At the La Mirada location, visits can see “In Process: Ingrid Calame,” “Miro, Matisse and Picasso: Celebration color and line,” “Cabaret Calaveras: Dia De Los Muertos Figures from Mexico” and “Hung Liu: Seven Poses.” 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 p.m. 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.
Monday 1/10
HOLLISTER
Depression Recovery Program orientation
Marty Hix will host a free orientation on the Depression Recovery Program Jan 10, at 7 p.m., at 2121 Sunnyslope Road. Those who are interested in registering for an eight-week program that runs Jan. 24 to March 21, on depression, are encouraged to come to the orientation. The program will teach participants how to identify depression and its cause; improve emotional intelligence; enhance your energy levels and mood; overcome depression through positive lifestyle choices; eat for optimal brain function; manager stress without distress; live above loss; improve brain function; defeat depression through right thinking and achieve peak mental performance. For more information or to register, call Marty Hix at 408-396-6823.
Friday 1/14
Bunco Pedro Party
Native Daugthers of the Golden West will host a Bunco Pedro Party Jan. 14. For more information, call Amy Holland at 637-7694.
Saturday 1/15
HOLLISTER
Chamber Dinner Dance and Awards
The San Benito County Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau and Board of Directors will hold its 90th annual Dinner Dance to be held at San Juan Oaks on Jan. 15. Tickets are $50 and are available at the chamber office, 650 San Benito St., suite 130. The theme this year is: “A Century of Taking Care of Business” and the chamber also will be celebrating its 100th anniversary. The following winners will be honored: Woman of the Year: Barbara Scott; Man of the Year: Doug Emerson; Retail Business of the Year: Greenwood Chevrolet Buick GMC; Professional Service Business of the Year: Intero Real Estate Services; Hospitality Business of the Year: The Knife & fork Cafe; Non-Profit Service Business of the Year: Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital; Small Business of the Year: Rx-TEK; Community Development Business of the Year: Santana Ranch; Ambassador of the Year: Tamra Koll. For more information, call 637-5315.
NEWMAN
The Who Knew Revue performs
The Who Knew Revue, a folk-swing trio with an Afro-Puerto Rican folksinger, songwriter and actor, will perform at the West Side Theatre, 1331 Main St., in Newman, Jan. 15, at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $12 for general admission or $15 for reserved seating. For more information, visit www.westsidetheatre.org, e-mail
in**@we*************.org
or call 209-862-4490.
Saturday 1/22
NEWMAN
Clan Dyken performs
Clan Dyken is a tribal-funk-eco-folk-rock-hippie-soul band that will be performing at the West Side Theatre, 1331 Main St., in Newman, Jan. 22, at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. The band was formed by brothers Mark and Bear Dyken who have harmonized, toured, entertained and been activitists for more than two decades. Tickets are $12 for general admission. For more information, visit www.westsidetheatre.org, e-mail
in**@we*************.org
or call 209-862-4490.
SANTA CRUZ
Monarchs return to Natural Bridges
Monarch butterflies will make Natural Bridges State Park their temporary home through the end of January. The Monarch grove provides a home to more than 100,000 of the butterflies, who are drawn to the mild ocean air, the safety of the eucalyptus grove and the milkweed plants, the only plant a Monarch caterpillar eats. Free tours are available through the end of January. The park is located at 2531 West Cliff Dr., in Santa Cruz. For more information, visit www.santacruzstateparks.org. or call 423-4609.
Friday 1/28
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
Re*****@wi********.org
or visit wildresue.org.
