June
Friday 6/17
HOLLISTER
Western Lifestyle art show
Marti Miller Hubbell will have an art exhibit,
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Western Lifestyle of Yesterday and Today, at the Blak Sage
Gallery of Fine Arts, through June 28.
June
Friday 6/17
HOLLISTER
Western Lifestyle art show
Marti Miller Hubbell will have an art exhibit, “Western Lifestyle of Yesterday and Today, at the Blak Sage Gallery of Fine Arts, through June 28.
Saturday 6/18
TRES PINOS
Clapham Classic/Baler Tourney
The Clapham Classic/Baler Tourney is June 18, with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. at Bolado Park Golf Course, 7777 Airline Hwy., in Tres Pinos. Entry is $85 and includes green fees, a shared cart, dinner and tee prizes. Dinner is only $25 and starts at 4 p.m. For more information, call Dave Clapham at 245-5617.
Memorial Roping
The San Benito County Saddle Horse Show & Rodeo events continue. A memorial roping event will be held June 18, at 9 a.m., free to spectators. On June 19, there will be figure-8 roping eliminations, free to spectators. June 23 will be the Saddle Horse Parade in downtown Hollister, at 6 p.m. June 24 will have a variety of events, including the horse show and rodeo at 7 p.m. Tickets are $7 for adults and $4 for toddlers through 11-year-olds. The rodeo continues June 25 and 26, at 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults, and $4 for kids. Other attractions include a Kids Corral, the Association Museum and a rodeo clown. For more information or a schedule of events visit www.SanBenitoCountyRodeo.com.
HOLLISTER
Music in the Vines
The Bornia Boys will play at Pietra Santa Winery, 10034 Cienega Road, in Hollister, June 18, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The event is open to the public and there is no cover charge. For more information or reservations, call Sarah L. McFall 636-1991, ext. 211 or visit www.pietrasantawinery.com.
LOS BANOS
Kite Day
Pacheco State Park will host the 10th annual Kite Day June 18, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Everyone who flies a kite will receive a souvenir Kite Day button. There will be other activities such as make your own kite, face painting, a pie-eating contest and a bubble gum blowing contests. There will be nature tables and crafts. Families are encouraged to bring a sturdy kite, hats and/or sunscreen, drinking water, lawn chairs and a picnic lunch. Hot Dog Heaving will be available for purchase of lunch. There is a $5 state park day use fee per car. For more information, call 209-826-1197 or visit www.parks.ca.gove/events.
Sunday 6/19
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Mission Fiesta
The Old Mission San Juan Bautista will host its annual fiesta honoring St. John the Baptist, June 19, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., in the olive grove adjacent to the mission. The event includes a chicken barbecue for $10 a plate provided by the San Juan Service Club, as well as bingo, game booths for children, ethnic food and beverage booths. Following the mass, there will be a processional through town with Aztec dancers. Volunteers can call 408-500-8353 to find out more about opportunities to help.
Fathers Day car show
Hollister Christian Fellowship will host a Fathers Day car show June 19, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., at 2350 Technology Parkway, in Hollister. Antique, vintage, hotrod, trucks and motorcycles are welcome to be entered. There are no entry fees and no trophies will be given out. For more information, visit www.hcfonline.com or call 801-9679.
Tuesday 6/21
HOLLISTER
Moms Club summer party
The Moms Club of Hollister is hosting a summer party June 21, at 9:30 a.m. at Valley View Park, the whale park. Bring swim suits, towels and water shoes. Light refreshments will be served. Everyone is welcome.
Friday 6/24
MONTEREY
Monterey Bay Blues Festival
Tickets are on sale for the Monterey Bay Blues Festival, which runs June 24, 25 and 26. Some of the performers include local band the Bornia Boys, as well as Dazz Band and the Barkays, Blues at Eleven, Ruthie Foster, Charlie Jene, Magic Slim, Sharon Lewis and JC Smith Band, Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band and more. Bornia Boys Blues Band. The Bornia Boys will perform June 26, from noon to 1:30 p.m., on the Presidents Stage. For more information or for tickets, visit www.montereyblues.com.
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Summer movies series
A summer movies series will kick off June 24 at the San Juan Bautista Elementary soccer field, with a viewing of “Megamind.” All viewings are free and start at sunset. All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. No alcoholic beverages are permitted. The series is a collaboration of the Plaza History Association of San Juan Bautista State Historic Park and the San Juan Elementary home and school club. Earthbound Farms is a sponsor. Other shows include “Raiders of the Lost Ark” on July 29, “Despicable Me” on Aug. 26 and “Vertigo” on Sept. 30.
Saturday 6/25
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Early Days
The San Juan Bautista State Historic Park and the Plaza History Association will host Early Days June 25 and 26, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Step back in time and meet the people of early California, see craft and cooking demonstrations, ride in a horse-drawn wagon and drink old-fashioned sodas in the Saloon. Admission is $3 for adults or free for those 16 and under. Wagon rides and sodas are an additional charge. For more information, call 623-4881.
Thursday 6/30
Tuesday 7/14
SAN JUAN
Story time in San Juan
Julie Engelhardt will be hosting free story times at the San Juan Bautista Library, 801 Second St., June 30, July 14, 21 and 28 at 10 a.m. The programs run 45 minutes long. For more information, call 635-9674.
July
Friday 7/1
HOLLISTER
Pat’s Place anniversary
Pat’s Place, a thrift store that benefits the Community Food Bank, is celebrating its second anniversary July 1, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 101 Fifth St. Drop by for a piece of cake and a beverage. For more information, call 637-5500.
Saturday 7/2
HOLLISTER
All You can Eat Pancake Breakfast
The Hollister United Methodist Church is holding its 14th annual patriotic “All You can Eat” Pancake breakfast July 2 and 3, from 8 a.m. to noon., at Fifth and Monterey streets. The breakfast includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, orange juice and coffee. Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for youth (12 years and younger.) For more information, call 637-4240. The money raised by the church goes to charity.
Sunday 7/3
HOLLISTER
Back to School Run
The Hollister Sabbath Keepers Motorcycle Ministry will be hosting the Back to School Run for San Benito County foster youth. The loop ride will be held July 3, with registration in the Grillin’ and Chillin’ parking lot, 3650 San Juan Road, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. The cost for the ride is the donation of one backpack with school supplies for all grades, per bike. A raffle will also be held with money going to help local foster kids. For more information or to donate, call Mindy Redondo at 537-5052 or e-mail her at mi**********@gm***.com.
Friday 7/15
HOLLISTER
Memorial Golf Tournament
San Juan Oaks and Hollister Relay for Life are sponsoring the Kelly Freitas Memorial Golf Tournament July 15, with a shotgun start at noon. The event will benefit Hollister Relay for Life. The format will be a four-person scramble. It includes a steak and chicken barbecue dinner buffet immediately following the tournament. A silent auction will be held during the dinner. The cost for the tournament is $115 per player, and includes green fees, cart, range balls, on course contest and dinner. The price for dinner alone is $35 for adults and $15 for children 5-12. Those interested in signing up for the tournament can call Manny Freitas at San Juan Oaks, 636-6113, ext. 15 or e-mail mf******@sa*********.com.
‘The Music Man’
San Benito Stage Company presents Meredith Wilson’s “The Music Man,” July 15-16, 22-23, 29-30 at 7 p.m. and July 17, 24 and 30 at 2 p.m., at the Granada Theatre, 336 Fifth St., in Hollister. Tickets are $16 for adults, $13 for student/senior or $42 for a group 4-pack (available through advance purchase only.) Tickets are available at Postal Graphics and Pinnacle Floor Coverings. A portion of ticket sales will be donated to the Save the Music Drive. For more information, visit www.sanbenitostage.org.
Saturday 7/16
HOLLISTER
Downtown Street Festival
The 25th annual Street Festival and Car Show is July 16, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., in downtown Hollister. Admission is free and guests can also partake in a free slice of watermelon. Live entertainment will be provided by Vocal Variations, Crimson, Beer Nuts, Fender Benderz, DJ Rori G. Nelson, and local bands and youth performers. There will be merchant sales and vendors, food concessions, a kids’ zone, a poker walk and plenty of cars on display. For more information, call 636-8406 or visit www.downtownhollister.org.
Saturday 7/23
HOLLISTER
Jazz Under the Stars
The Sixth annual Jazz Under the Stars outside of St. Benedict’s Church, July 23, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The event will feature the Magnolia Jazz Band, food, wine and a silent auction. Guests must be 21 and over. Presented by the Homeless Coalition of San Benito County, tickets are $50 each. A table for 10 can be reserved for $500 and diamond sponsor tables for 10 are $1,000. RSVP to Doug Emerson by July 18, at 637-8399. Make checks payable to: Homeless Coalition: P.O. Box 2710, Hollister, CA 95024.
