July
Friday 7/31
HOLLISTER
‘Guys N Dolls’
The San Benito Stage Company’s run of the musical
”
Guys N Dolls
”
continues through Aug. 2. Ticket pricing is $16 for general
admission and $13 for children and seniors. Showings will be
tonight through Aug 2, with 8 p.m. shows on Thursdays, Fridays and
Saturdays and 2 p.m. matinees on Sundays. All performances will be
at The Granada Theatre, 336 5th St. Tickets may be purchased at the
door or at Postal Graphics. For more information, visit
www.sanbenitostage.org or call 636-2895.
July
Friday 7/31
HOLLISTER
‘Guys N Dolls’
The San Benito Stage Company’s run of the musical “Guys N Dolls” continues through Aug. 2. Ticket pricing is $16 for general admission and $13 for children and seniors. Showings will be tonight through Aug 2, with 8 p.m. shows on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. matinees on Sundays. All performances will be at The Granada Theatre, 336 5th St. Tickets may be purchased at the door or at Postal Graphics. For more information, visit www.sanbenitostage.org or call 636-2895.
MONTEREY
‘The Art of Children’s Books’
The Monterey Museum of Art La Mirada presents “Over Rainbows and Down Rabbit Holes: The Art of Children’s Books” through September 13, 720 Via Mirada in Monterey. The show will feature 70 original illustrations from well-known children’s books. Classics in the exhibition include “The Tale of Peter Rabbit” by Beatrix Potter. There will be a storybook time every Saturday at 2 p.m. will the show is on display. Regular admission is $5, $2.50 for students and military, free to MMA members, children under 12 NARM and AAM members. Admission is free to anyone with a Monterey, San Benito or Santa Cruz library card. For more information, call 372-5477 or visit www.montereyart.org.
August
Saturday 8/1
AROMAS
Scholarship fundraiser
The Teressie White Memorial Scholarship Foundation – with Doris Gerber, local founder of the Watsonville Elks parking lot sales – will be holding a benefit parking lot sale Aug. 1. Fifty spaces are available at the Aromas Grange, at the corner of Bardue and Rose. Space rental proceeds benefit the Teressie White Memorial Scholarship Foundation that gives scholarships to deserving local kids. Spaces: 12 x 12 (outside) for $20 or 8 x 8 (inside) for $25. Pre-registration is recommended. Call 726-2322 (Michelle) or 234-5771 (Doris) for further information.
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.
WATSONVILLE
Watsonville Strawberry Festival
The Strawberry Festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug 1 and 2 in downtown Watsonville. Come and enjoy live music, and the highlight of the festival, “Strawberry Lane.” This features a variety of treats in which strawberries, provided by local growers, are the main ingredient. Admission is free and nearby parking is plentiful. For more information, visit www.mbsf.com or call the City of Watsonville Parks and Community Services Department at 768-3240.
Monterey Bay Berry Festival
Come and enjoy various berries at the celebration of the “new” Monterey Bay Berry Festival Aug. 1 and 2. The two-day festival will be held from 10 am to 9 pm. There will be live concerts, arts and crafts, the berry carnival, Arabian horses, and much more. The berry carnival closes at 11 p.m. on Saturday and 10 p.m. on Sunday. On-site parking will be $2, and general admission is $6 and $3 for children between the ages of 3-10. Half-price advance carnival tickets are available at the Pajaro Valley Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture, 449 Union St., Watsonville, through July 31. Two-day family passes for two adults and two children are $20 and are also available at the Chamber office or at the gate. For more information, visit www.berryfestival.org or call Pajaro Valley Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture at 724-3900.
Monday 8/3
HOLLISTER
Vacation Bible School starts
First Presbyterian Church of Hollister is having Vacation Bible School Aug. 3-7, from 8 a.m. to noon, at 2066 San Benito St. The session will include games, bible lessons, crafts, snacks and music. Registration if $35 and is limited. For more information, call 637-4350.
Tuesday 8/4
HOLLISTER
Movie matinees begin
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. The Aug. 4 movie will be “Bedtime Stories,” starring Adam Sandler. Popcorn will be provided.
Wednesday 8/5
HOLLISTER
String Band performs at market
The Hand-picked string band will be performing Wednesday at the 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 8/6
HOLLISTER
Downtown movie series
In E.T. Extra-Terristerial, a 1982 classic directed by Steven Spielberg, three children (Henry Thomas, Robert MacNaughton and a very young Drew Barrymore) of a single mom bond together when the middle son, Elliott (Thomas), finds an extraterrestrial living in their shed. E.T. is a gentle alien who just wants to find a way to get back home. 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, contact the Hollister Downtown Association at 636-8406.
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.
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.
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.
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.
