March
Friday 3/12
HOLLISTER
Heather Layne performs
Celebrate Recovery presents Heather Layne in concert March 12,
at Hillside Christian Fellowship at 6 p.m. She will also be playing
at San Benito County Jail on March 13. For more information, visit
www.willheatherlayneministries.org.
March
Friday 3/12
HOLLISTER
Heather Layne performs
Celebrate Recovery presents Heather Layne in concert March 12, at Hillside Christian Fellowship at 6 p.m. She will also be playing at San Benito County Jail on March 13. For more information, visit www.willheatherlayneministries.org.
MONTEREY
‘Anything Goes’
The Monterey Peninsula College Theater Company presents Cole Porter’s “Anything Goes” through March 21, with shows including: March 12, 13, 19 and 20 at 8 p.m.; March 14 and 21 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10-15, with young adult (16-25) group discounts available. The musical show follows Billy Crocker as he stowsaway on a ship headed for England in hopes of winning back his ex-fiancee Hope. For tickets or more information, visit www.mpctheatre.com, call 646-4213 or visit the box office at the MPC campus, Wednesday through Friday, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
SAN JOSE
2nd annual historic Ketboard concert
The second annual historic Ketboard concert is March 12, with a 7 p.m. lecture, followed by the 7:30 p.m. concert. The event will be held at the San Jose State University Concert Hall at 260 S. 7th St. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for students and seniors, and $10 for children under 18. Group discount packages are also available. For more information, e-mail hi************@gm***.com or visit, http://kpmff.org, or call 408-725-7521.
SAN FRANCISCO
‘Tony ‘n Tina’s Wedding’
“Tony ‘n Tina’s Wedding” is playing Friday and Saturday nights at the Swiss Louis Italian and Seafood Restaurant at Pier 39 in San Francisco, at 7 p.m. The show is an interactive comedy where the audience members play the roles of invited guests at a wedding. The evening begins with the nuptials, a wedding reception and is followed by a full Italian dinner, wedding cake and dancing. Tickets are $88.50 to $115.50, and include the show, dinner, wedding cake and dancing. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit tonyandtinasanfrancisco.com or call 866-811-4111.
Saturday 3/13
LOS BANOS
‘Path of the Padres’
The “Path of the Padres” hikes will be held on some Fridays and most Saturdays and Sundays starting on Feb. 27 and will continue through April 18. The hikes are open to the public, ages 6 years and older by advance reservation only. School group hikes may be arranged during the week. School group reservations and general public reservations are now open. At least 10 people must be involved in the hike to be able to conduct a tour. The hike begins at the Los Banos Creek Reservoir boat launch ramp at 8 a.m. and returns to the ramp at about 3:30 p.m. To make a reservation, call (209)-826-1197 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. There will be a reservation fee of $12 per person 12 years old, and $7 per child age 6-12. A family of 5 may reserve space for 2 adults and 3 children for $30. On the day of the hike visitors must pay the State Park day use parking fee of $10 per car upon entry. For more information, call 209-826-1197.
HOLLISTER
Red Cross offers free CPR classes
The American Red Cross Monterey Bay Area Chapter is offering free CPR classes on Saturday, March 13 in Monterey and San Benito counties as part of national Red Cross Month. Classes will be held at the Hollister chapter office, at 357 Fifth St.; Carmel Mission, at 3080 Rio Road, in Carmel; and at the Salinas chapter office at 942 Lupin Road. Classes will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Participants can register online at www.ARCMontereyBay.org. Class sizes are limited. The local chapter of the American Red Cross also offers health and safety courses in Automated External Defibrillator, first aid, pet first aid, water safety, lifeguard training, family care giving and babysitting. Disaster education is also available.
GILROY
Music for the Young at Heart
South Valley Symphony in association with Gavilan College will be holding their 36th season of Music for the Young at Heart March 13, beginning at 4 p.m. at the Gavilan College Theater. Tickets are on sale at www.southvalleysymphony.org, at the theater door and at First Street Coffee House in Gilroy, Porcella’s Music, Post Net in Hollister, Booksmart in Morgan Hill, and the Mission Gallery in San Juan Bautista. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors, and children are free with paid adult admission and students are free with a valid I.D.
MONTEREY
Roland Petersen: 50 Years of Painting
An exhibition of Roland Petersen’s work will open at the Monterey Museum of Art-La Mirada located at 720 Via Mirada. Museum hours are Wednesdays through Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 1 p.m to 4 p.m. For more information, call 372-5477 or visit www.montereyart,org.
Sunday 3/14
MORGAN HILL
St. Patrick Sing-A-Long and potluck
A St. Patrick Sing-A-Long and potluck will be hosted at the Hacienda Valley Club House, 275 Burnett Ave., in Morgan Hill, March 14, at 5:30 p.m., for anyone who is interested in playing a musical instrument, singing along or just listening in. Some volunteer musicians are already lined up for the event. Percussion instruments and songbooks with lyrics will be provided. Some of the songs available include pieces by Elvis, the Beatles, Three Dog Knight, Kenny Rogers and more. Bring a dish to share and wear something green to the alcohol-free event. A donation of $1-2 is optional. For more information, call 779-7592 or e-mail ma********@ao*.com or do******@at*.net.
Wednesday 3/17
HOLLISTER
St. Patrick’s Day dinner
The Annual St. Patrick’s Day dinner will be held at the United Methodist Church, at Fifth and Monterey Streets, March 17, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tickets for adults are $10 and kids 12 and under are $5. Irish dancers will entertain those who attend. Take out is available at 4:30 p.m. For more information, call 637-4240.
Sunday 3/21
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Art reception at Mission Gallery
An Art Reception and Printing Demonstration will be held at Mission Gallery with Western artist Bob Coronato. The show will be up March 20 to April 17. For more information, call 623-2960 or e-mail Piper Jaramillo at mi************@mi********.com.
Thursday 3/25
GILROY
Free teen cooking class
From 4 p.m to 6 p.m. at the Gilroy library participants will learn new easy and healthy recipes. All supplies are included. Teens from age 13 to 19 are welcome, but they must register in advance to save a spot. For more information, call 408-842-0489.
Friday 3/26
HOLLISTER
Champagne Tea and White Elephant Auction
The Women’s Club of Hollister and The Friend’s of the Library will be hosting a Champagne Tea and White Elephant Auction to benefit book purchases at the library March 26, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the San Juan Oaks Golf Club Oaks Room. Price of admission is $30 plus a white elephant treasure for the silent auction. For more information, call Gayle Jackson at 638-1068 or e-mail ga********@gm***.com, or call June Hockenberry at 628-9594 or e-mail ju******@ao*.com.
Saturday 3/27
HOLLISTER
Art exhibit
Black Sage Gallery will be holding an art exhibit throughout March. There will be an artist’s reception on March 27 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Black Sage Gallery is located at 727 San Benito St. for more information, call 636-9100.
Baler Education Foundation
Fame Fest The 6th annual Fame Fest will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Eight individuals will be honored at the luncheon. Tickets are available at She’s, Las Palmas, Righetti’s Liquors and the SBHS Student Center. Tickets are $50 for adults and $30 for children. For more information, call Elaine Kovanda at 801-0656.
27th annual Wine and Roses Benefit
The event will begin at 6 p.m. at San Juan Oaks Golf Club. The price is $40 per ticket that includes dinner, dancing, casino, and an auction. Tickets are available at Spring Grove School, San Benito Bank and Ranchers Feed. For more information, call 297-0251 or visit www.SpringGrovePTO.com
LOS BANOS
Wildflower Day
Pacheco State Park will celebrate the 7th Annual Wildflower Day March 27, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The event will include a birding walk at 9:30 a.m. and a Wildflower hike at 10 a.m., as well as arts and crafts for children. Visitors can also take self-guided tours. Lunch will be provided for purchase by Los Banos’ Hot Dog Heaven from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. All visitors will receive a Pacheco State Park Button. There is an entrance fee of $5 per vehicle. For more information, call 209-826-1197 or e-mail jm***@pa***.gov with the subject “Wildflower Day.” Visit www.parks.ca.gov/events.
MONTEREY
Monterey symphony
On March 27, there will be a final rehearsal at 2 p.m., and a 7 p.m. show in Sherwood Hall located at 940 N. Main Salinas. The final rehearsal will cost $15 and the show is $20-39. On March 28 at 3 p.m. and March 29 at 8 p.m. located at Sunset Theater at 9th and San Carlos the Monterey Symphony will also perform. Tickets will cost $37-71. There will be a free pre-concert lecture one hour prior to each performance. For more information, call Michael Walas at 645-1124.
Sunday 3/28
HOLLISTER
Top Hatters annual bike blessing
On March 28 the Top Hatters will be holding their 17th annual bike blessing at Whiskey Creek Saloon in Hollister. The event will include vendors, music, food, door prizes and 50/50 raffle.
There will also be a party afterwards with admission for $20. All bikes are welcome to come, check in is 11 a.m. to noon. For more information, call 630-0284 or e-mail ho**********@ya***.com.
GILROY
Pet Adoption
The ACGSRescue of Hollister is hosting a Pet Adoption Day Event from noon to 3 p.m. The event will be held at and sponsored by The Dog House Inn of Gilroy at 8525D Forest Street. There will be puppies that were born on Jan 23. There will also be other cats and dogs available for adoption. Refreshments will be available. No same day adoptions, and an adoption fee will apply. For more information, call 636-7559 or visit www.allcreaturesgs.org.
April
Saturday 4/3
HOLLISTER
Easter egg hunt
The Veterans of Foreign Wars will be hosting an annual Easter egg hunt at the Veterans Memorial Park, on Memorial Drive, April 3, at 1 p.m., for children ages 2 to 10. The children will be broken up into age groups in different hunting areas (ages 2-4, 5-7, and 8-10). Parents will not be allowed in the hunting area and the event starts exactly at 1 p.m. For children who do not get any eggs, there will be some available at the command post.
Circle of Refelection: Power of Flower and Power of Love
At the Hollister Japanese Temple Garden at 920 Riverside Road the public is invited to gather April 3, at 2 p.m. to enjoy spring nature with classical music played with Koto, Shakuhachi and other musical instruments. The sacred gardens are designed for meditation, solace and to reinforce one’s spiritual affinity with nature. For more information, call Emiko Belt at 637-6361 or e-mail at em*******@ya***.com.
CARMEL
EasterMinster Pet Show & Parade
The first EasterMister Pet Show and Parade will benefit animal rescue and welfare from noon to 4 p.m. at the Sunset Center located at San Carlos Street and 9th Avenue. The parade will begin at 3 p.m. and awards for the best costume will be given out at 4 p.m. The public is invited, and people may bring their pets in costume attire, all pets are welcome. Entrants are eligible to win one of several awards. Volunteers for the event are welcome and should also apply online. For more information, call 238-6111 or e-mail Su************@co*****.net.
Thursday 4/8
NEWMAN
Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas
Scottish fiddle master and talented American cellist
Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas will showcase their new release “In the Moment” in this special Thursday evening concert at the West Side Theatre at 1331 Main St. The doors will open at 7 p.m. and the show will start at 8 p.m. General admission is $19, and reserved seating is $22. For more information, call West Side Theatre at 209-862-4490 or visit www.westsidetheatre.org.
Saturday 4/10
NEWMAN
Daniel Castro Band
The West Side Theatre will host the Daniel Castro Band April 10. The doors will open at 7 p.m. and the show will begin at 8 p.m. The event will take place at 1331 Main Street. Daniel Castro Band is a blues band and has toured throughout Japan and the U.S. Tickets are $15 general admission, and $18 reserved seating. For more information, call 209-862-4490, or visit www.westsidetheatre.org or in**@we*************.org.
Friday 4/16
Washington D.C. Dinner/Auction Fundraiser
There will be a fundraiser for the Ranch San Justo Washington D.C. trip at the Elk’s Lodge at 351. Tickets are $20 and will include dinner that begins at 5:30 until 7 p.m. that consists of tri tip, chicken, salad, beans, bread, and dessert. From 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. there will be an auction. From 8 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. there will be dancing. For more information, call 638-0900 or to purchase tickets call 297-2341.
Drive Thru tri-tip barbecue
Flip Booster Club will have a tri-tip barbecue. Customers will receive a hole tri-tip and a loaf of garlic bread for $25. Pick up is between 4 p.m. thru 7 p.m. at USA Sports at 864 Industrial Drive. All money raised by Flips Boosters Club goes toward Camp, Coach and meet fees for our competitive gymnastic team. For tickets or more information, call Liz Markfield at 634-0490 or Susan Dike at 638-0662. Tickets are also available at USA sports office.
Saturday 4/17
HOLLISTER
Exchange club crab feed
The Hollister Exchange Club will host a Crab Feed April 17, at the Bolado Park Pavilion. The event starts at 5:30 p.m., with dinner served at 7 p.m. and dancing at 9 p.m. Admission is $40. For more information, call 637-8941.
Healthy Kids Day
The YMCA and Hazel Hawkins Hospital are sponsoring a Family Fun Walk and Healthy Kids Day on April 17. The walk will begin at 9:30 a.m., with other activities starting at 10 a.m. Registration begins at 9 a.m. at Fifth and Monterey streets and participants will be entered to win a Nintendo Wii Fit game. The event is held in collaboration with the Child Abuse Prevention Council. For more information, call 637-8600 or visit www.centralcoastymca.org.
Friday 4/23
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Learn about the early
Hispanic settlers Los Californianos, a group for descendants whose ancestors were in California by 1848, will be meeting in San Juan Bautista from April 23-25 to host their quarterly meeting. Activities include Dr. Ruben Mendoza’s latest discoveries at the Mission, and of the State Park by Joe McMahon, a short hike on the De Anza trail with a walk-through of the Casa de Anza. There will also be a Saturday breakfast and a Sunday brunch, and an extensive Los Californianos traveling genealogy library will be available on Friday and Saturday. Events are open to the public and suitable for all family members. Advanced registration and fees are required. For more information, contact Sheila Prader at 726-1952 or Joe Barnes at 661-373-0174.
Saturday 4/24
HOLLISTER
Annual spring clean-up
The Hollister Downtown Association is looking for volunteers for its annual spring clean-up April 24, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, 4-H clubs, church groups and others looking for community service opportunities are invited to participate. The group will meet in Downtown Hollister on the grass lot by the Vault building. For more information, call 636-8406.
May
Saturday 5/1
Indian market and peace pow wow
The 26th annual Indian market and peace pow wow will be May 1 and 2, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., at the San Juan School parking lot on the Alameda. The event will included fine arts and crafts, dancers, drums and native food. Donations of $1 are requested to support Peace Vision, Inc. art projects. Some of the performances include an opening blessing by Canyon Sayers-Roods, Xipe Totec Aztec Dancers and Drum, California Indian Dancers, and Traditional Northern drum and singers. For more information, visit www.peacevision.nrt or call Laynee Reyna at 623-4771.
MACE 40th anniversary celebration
The Mexican-American Committee for Education will have its 40th Anniversary Celebration from 4:30 p.m. to midnight with the Kool Katz Band, Mariachi music and dinner. The event will be held at the San Juan Oaks Golf and Country Club. The price is $60 per person or $480 for a table of eight. Foe more information, call 637-2009, or visit www.TheMaceCommittee.org
Friday 5/21
MONTEREY
Cooking for solutions
The Cooking for Solutions gala March 21 at the Monterey Bay Aquarium from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Enjoy the grand celebration with gourmet dishes prepared by celebrity chefs and 75 local restaurants. There will also be wines from 60 West Coast wineries, and book signings by Suzanne Goin and Rick Bayless. General public fees are $150, which includes a souvenir wineglass and take-home recipes. On May 22 there will also be a Celebrity Chef Cooking demonstration, Food & Wine Adventures and an Exclusive: Sustainable Seafood Challenge. To order tickets, call 866-963-9645. For more information, call 644-7561 or visit www.cookingforsolutions.org, or for a brochure e-mail ev****@mb****.org.
Sunday 5/23
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Red Barn Run
The Red Barn run will be May 23, at 10 a.m. at Windhaven Ranch. Participants can run or walk 10K which is 6.2 miles or 5K, which is 3.1 miles. The run benefits the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. For more information, visit www.RedBarnRun.com.
Friday 5/28
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. The tale is told through the eyes of Hawkins aboard the Hispaniola guided by a treasure map to Treasure Island. Tickets will begin being sold in late February. For ticket information, visit www.foresttheaterguild.org or call 626-1681.
Calendar items for events in and around San Benito County are accepted via e-mail to ca******@pi**********.com, fax to 637-8174 or at the Pinnacle office, 350 Sixth St., Ste. 102, in Hollister. Calendar items are run on a space-available basis, and priority is given to events within San Benito County. The deadline for calendar items is Monday at noon for Friday publication.
