June
Friday 6/11
HOLLISTER
Open Mic Night
Beginning June 11, there will be an open mic night at the San
Benito County Free Library, 470 Fifth St., in Hollister, the second
Friday of every month. Everyone is welcome to share poetry, prose
and songs, in any style or language. It is open to all ages. For
more information, call Joe Navarro at 524-6406 or e-mail
po******@ya***.com
.
June
Friday 6/11
HOLLISTER
Open Mic Night
Beginning June 11, there will be an open mic night at the San Benito County Free Library, 470 Fifth St., in Hollister, the second Friday of every month. Everyone is welcome to share poetry, prose and songs, in any style or language. It is open to all ages. For more information, call Joe Navarro at 524-6406 or e-mail
po******@ya***.com
.
‘Three Artists, Three Visions’
The Blak Sage Gallery of Fine Art will be hosting “Three Artists, Three Visions,” through June 30, 727 San Benito Street, in Hollister. The show will feature the works of Katherine Stutz-Taylor, Pauline Lepera-Price and Carolyn Mitchell. The gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 636-9100.
CARMEL
‘Treasure Island’
The 2010 Forest Theater Guild’s Centennial Season will be presenting Treasure Island the play in Carmel at the Outdoor Forest Theater from May 28 to June 20. Treasure Island is a story about a band of unsavory pirates who are pitted against the young hero Jim Hawkins. Tickets will begin being sold in late February. For ticket information, visit www.foresttheaterguild.org or call 626-1681.
Saturday 6/12
HOLLISTER
Wag N Walk
Pet Friends will be hosting its Wag N Walk, June 12, at 9 a.m. The event is a 5K family fun run/walk around the Graniterock Southside Sand and Gravel Quarry, in Hollister. Four-legged friends are welcome to join in the race. Event registration is from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Individuals are $15 and a family pack is $40 for four people. Pets are free. The deadline to register is May 29. Forms can be completed online.
A glimpse of the past
The San Benito County Historical Society is conducting an historic walking tour of downtown Hollister June 12, at 9 a.m. The tour will begin at the Wapple House Museum, 498 Fifth St. The cost is $5 per person or $8 per family and includes a copy of the “Welcome to Historic Downtown Hollister” brochure. The route is approximately one and half miles long. Space is limited to 20 people. For more information or to RSVP, call Sharlene Van Rooy at 524-2292.
NEWMAN
West Side Theatre show
Diana Donnelly and The Yes Ma’ams are a bluegrass and vintage country music band that have been performing for Northern California audiences for years and will be performing along with Black Crown Stringband, which is a combination of bluegrass and old-time music, at the West Side Theatre, 1331 Main St. The bands will perform June 12. The doors will open at 7 p.m. and the show will begin at 8 p.m. Tickets are $12 general admission and $15 reserved seating. For more information, visit www.westsidetheatre.org or
in**@we*************.org
or call 209-862-4490.
TRES PINOS
Fort Benito celebrates 25 years
Fort Benito Cub Scout Day Camp is celebrating 25 years with the Silver Stampede June 12, at 6 p.m., at Bolado Park. A Meet and Greet starts at 6 p.m. and dinner is at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $10 per person. The event will include food, memorabilia from 25 years of camp and chance for all to share their experiences. The event is open to anyone who has worked at or attended Fort Benito since its inception. Please RSVP to
fo************@ya***.com
no later than June 7. Money will be collected at the event.
Sunday 6/13
HOLLISTER
Taize evening worship
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church will be hosting a Taize evening worship, June 13, at 6:30 p.m., at 720 Monterey St. This candle-lit service will be in the meditative style of the ecumenical community in Taize, France. It consists of simple sung prayers.
Saturday 6/19
HOLLISTER
Rummage sale for Relay
The Hazel Hawkins Hospital employees are organizing a rummage sale fundraiser for their Relay For Life team June 19, from 7 a.m. to noon at the Sunnyslope Medical Building parking lot, 930 Sunnyslope Road. Bicycles, household items, clothing and toys will be available for sale. All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society. For more information, call Sue Harlow at 635-1133.
Free e-waste recycling fundraiser
The Intero Foundation is hosting a free e-waste recycling fundraiser June 19, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at 800 San Benito St., Ste. C. Drop off computers, monitors, TVs, keyboards, computer mouse devices, faxes, printers, copiers and small appliances.
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Early Days in San Juan
The Plaza History Association will host Early Days June 19 and 20, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the San Juan Bautista Historical Park, between Washington and Mariposa Streets. Bring the family and enjoy a look at yesterday as costumed docents bring the past into the present. Meet the people of early California, including miners, mountain men, Civil War soldiers and Victorian ladies. The event includes craft and cooking demonstrations, rides in a horse-drawn wagon, old-fashioned sodas and card games in the saloon. Tickets are $3, 16 and under are free.
GILROY
Gavilan hosts theater reunion
The Gavilan College Theater Reunion Cast and Crew presents a show of all-time favorite plays from Gavilan’s past. An ensemble cast from “Grease,” “Guys and Dolls,” “Hair,” “Apple Tree,” and many more will reprise their roles on the Gavilan stage June 19, at 4 p.m., 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd., in Gilroy. Proceeds will benefit the Gavilan College STAR program. Tickets are available at the door and are $10 for general admission and $5 for students. Gavilan College Theater alumni are invited to attend a reunion party after the show at the Westside Grill, 8080 Santa Teresa Blvd., at 6 p.m Limited paid reserved tickets are available for the dinner and dance at $50 per person before June 1. To reserve tickets or RSVP, e-mail
ga********@gm***.com
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Pacheco State Park’s Ninth Kite Day
The ninth Kite Day will be held at Pacheco State Park. The event will be noon to 4 p.m. Kite-fliers will receive a souvenir Kite Day button. There will be other activities and families are encouraged to bring a kite, hats and/or sunscreen, drinking water, lawn chairs and a picnic lunch. A vendor will have hot dogs and beverages available. The price is $5 for the state park Day Use Fee per car. For more information, or to request services for people with disabilities, call Jennifer Morgan at 209-826-1197 at least one week in advance to request auxiliary aids or e-mail
at*****@pa***.gov
with Subject=kite day or visit www.parks.ca.gov/events and choose Pacheco State Park.
Sunday 6/20
HOLLISTER
Fathers Day Free Car Show
The Hollister Christian Fellowship will host a Fathers Day Free Car Show, June 20, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., at 2350 Technology Parkway, in Hollister. No fees are required. The event will feature antique, classic, rods, motorcycles, project cars and others. For more information, visit www.hcfonline.com or call 637-1056.
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Old Mission San Juan Fiesta
Old Mission San Juan Bautista will hold its annual fiesta honoring its patron saint St. John the Baptist, June 20, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., in the olive garden adjacent to the Mission. The even is family oriented, including a chicken barbecue, entertainment, game booths for kids and various ethnic food and beverage booths. There is no charge to enter the grounds. The chicken barbecue is put on by the San Juan Service Club, and tickets are $10 per plate. The event is a joint fundraising effort for the maintenance and restoration of the mission. In addition, there will be a fundraising raffle with prices of $2,000, $1,000, $500 and two $250 prizes. Tickets are $2 each. For more information or to volunteer, call 623-2127.
July
Friday 7/2
CARMEL
‘Alice in Wonderland’
The 2010 Forest Theater Guild’s Centennial Season will be presenting Lewis Carroll’s beloved Alice in Wonderland in Carmel at the Outdoor Forest Theater from July 2 to July 30. This delightful story follows Alice down the rabbit’s hole where she discovers another world full of adventure. For ticket information, visit www.foresttheaterguild.org or call 626-1681.
Saturday 7/3
HOLLISTER
Annual Pancake Breakfast
The Hollister United Methodist Church is hosting the “All You Can Eat” Annual Pancake Breakfast July 3 and 17, from 8 a.m. to noon. The menu consists of pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage patties, orange juice and coffee. The cost is $10 for adults and $6 for kids 12 and under. Take-outs are available. The event benefits community projects such as Christmas presents for more than 200 children in San Benito County and the Relay for Life. The Church is located at 5th and Monterey St. For more information, call 637-4240 or visit www.HollisterUnited MethodistChurchandPreSchool.org
Top Hatters 63rd annual poker run
The Top Hatters Motorcycle Club will host the 63rd annual poker run July 3, starting at Whiskey Creek Saloon, 201 Fifth St., in Hollister. Check is between 10 a.m. and noon. For $20, riders receive a run pin, support sticker, barbecue meal and live music. $300 goes to the high hand in cash and a $500 gift certificate will go to the low hand. For more information, visit www.tophatters-mc.com or e-mail
ho**********@ya***.com
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Saturday 7/10
MONTEREY
Ansel Adams: Portrait of America
Ansel Adams: Portrait of America opens July 10, at the Monterey Museum of Art-La Mirada located at 720 Via Mirada in Monterey. The exhibition is the first world-tour stop for the largest collection of iconic photographs to be seen in one place. Museum hours are Wednesdays-Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is $5 general admission. Free admissions will be offered to MMA members, children under 12, NARM, and AAM members. For more information visit www.montereyart.org or call 372-5477
Saturday 7/17
HOLLISTER
High School Alumni Scholarship Fundraiser
The San Benito High School Class of 1971 Scholarship will hold their third annual fundraiser at Veterans Memorial Park in Hollister on Saturday July 17. The fundraiser will include a barbecue and silent auction, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person, and everyone is invited. The class of 1971 Scholarship is awarded to graduating seniors who plan to attend a college, university, technical school, or vocational school. For more information about the scholarship and upcoming fundraiser, visit the Class of 1971 Scholarship blog at http://classof1971scholarship.blogspot.com
Downtown Street Festival
The Downtown Hollister Street Festival is July 17, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event features a classic car show and live entertainment, including Red House, Sound On, Bornia Boys, Fender Benderz, DJ Rori G. Nelson and local youth group performances. Admission is free and there will be free watermelon available. Other food booths and vendors will also be available. New this year is a pedal car display. For more information, call 636-8406 or visit www.downtownhollister.org. During the Street Festival, West Coast Music and Dance FX will be hosting a free music and dance day for all ages. For more information, call 635-0553.
