Saturday 3/14
HOLLISTER
Rock benefit
The San Benito High School Rock Guitar Club will host the 5th
annual Benefit Concert in the high school auditorium from 6 p.m. to
10 p.m. March 14 Performances will include The Task Come Back, Bear
and Bull Fights, Fugu, Inevitably Spicy, Enduring the Sun, The Dark
Horse Battalion, Exhibit A, BEEFTONE and Eleonora. It will also
feature a drawing for a 60-inch Mitsubishi flat screen television
with the winner announced at the end of the concert. All proceeds
benefit the Community Pantry of San Benito County. Tickets are $10
each and are available from guitar club members and at the student
payment center on campus.
March
Friday 3/13
MONTEREY
“Misery”
The Paper Wing Theatre Company, 320 Hoffman Ave. at Lighthouse Avenue, in Monterey through March 29. The play is based on the Stephen King novel of the same name. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. Tickets are $15.00 for general admission or $13.00 for seniors, students and active military. For more information visit www.PaperWingTheatreCo.com or call 675-0521.
LOS BANOS
Path of the Padres
San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area will be again leading the popular “Path of the Padres” hikes on some Fridays and most Saturdays and Sundays. Hikes are open to the public, ages 6 and older, by advance reservation only. School group hikes may be arranged for Fridays. School group reservations and general public reservations are now open the public. You must have 10 people to conduct a tour. For reservations and fees, call 209-826-1197 Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
MONTEREY
“From the Archives of Jo Mora”
The Monterey History and Art Association will be hosting the exhibit “From the Archives of Jo Mora” at the Monterey Maritime and History Museum, 5 Custom House Plaza, starting today through May 25. The museum is free and open to the public Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Mora, born in 1876, was a sculptor, painter, author and multi-talented man who worked as an Indian language interpreter for the U.S. Army. He designed the commemorative half dollar for the 75th anniversary of California’s statehood. The work on display is a cross-section of Mora’s achievements. For more information, call 372-2608.
Saturday 3/14
HOLLISTER
Rock benefit
The San Benito High School Rock Guitar Club will host the 5th annual Benefit Concert in the high school auditorium from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. March 14 Performances will include The Task Come Back, Bear and Bull Fights, Fugu, Inevitably Spicy, Enduring the Sun, The Dark Horse Battalion, Exhibit A, BEEFTONE and Eleonora. It will also feature a drawing for a 60-inch Mitsubishi flat screen television with the winner announced at the end of the concert. All proceeds benefit the Community Pantry of San Benito County. Tickets are $10 each and are available from guitar club members and at the student payment center on campus.
Wednesday 3/18
HOLLISTER
“Bolero” concert
The Watsonville Community Band will be performing a free spring concert at the Veteran’s Memorial Building, 649 San Benito St., today at 7:30 p.m. as part of its 61st anniversary celebration. The concert will include music from “Bolero,” which premiered at the Paris Opera in 1928. For more information, call Joan Sattler at 636-0824.
Friday 3/20
GILROY
Guitar music
It’s going to be a guitar night for everyone: acoustic blues (finger-picking, slide and vocals); followed by Gypsy Jazz with a modern American accent as Gilroy Guitar Gallery presents an up and coming solo artist and the Monterey Bay Area’s Premier Gypsy Jazz Ensemble. Friday, March 20th, 7:30 pm at the Gaslighter Theater, 7430 Monterey Street, Gilroy. Tickets, just $12, are available at Gilroy Guitar Gallery, 64 5th Street, Gilroy or by calling 408-847-6350. Food available at the venue for purchase.
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Sunday 3/22
AROMAS
Concert at the Grange
Two artists will be performing at the Aromas Grange today at 5 p.m., the Sherry Austin Band and Jimmy Chickenpants. For more information on the peformers, visit www.myspace.com/sherryaustinmusic or www.jimmychickenpants.com. Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door. Food and beverage will be available for a donation. For more information on the event or tickets, call Bill Hunter at 254-2444.
Thursday 3/26
HOLLISTER
“Anything Goes”
The San Benito High School drama club will be performing their spring production of “Anything Goes” starting today through Sunday at 7 p.m at the San Benito High School auditorium. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 for students with an ASB stamp or children 10 and under; $6 for students with an SBHS ID; and $7 for general admission. Tickets are available at the student payment center or at the door.
Saturday 3/28
HOLLISTER
Circle of Reflection
The Hollister Japanese Temple Garden will be hosting a Circle of Reflection Tea Ceremony today at 1 p.m. at 920 Riverside Road, in Hollister. Minako Tsuji, a professor, will demonstrate the tea ceremony under the cherry blossoms, followed by a meditation ceremony led by Don Belt. Tsuji is a graduate of Kyoto Women University and when she was in Kyoto she learned the tea ceremony of Urasenke. She received a tea teaching diploma Junkyo in 1997, Chamei in 1981 and Kyoju in 2008. She started teaching tea ceremony at Hakone Garden in 1985, and teaches it every Friday and Saturday. For more information, call 637-6361.
LOS BANOS
Wildflower day
The public is invited to Pacheco State Park today for the 6th annual wildflower day from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. People from the state parks, Fish and Game, the Native Plant Society and other organizations will be on hand to answer questions. A birding walk starts at 9:30 a.m., with a wildflower hike at 10 a.m., and a history walk at noon. There is a $5 per car fee for day use in the park. For more information, visit www.parks.ca.gov/events.
April
Saturday 4/4
HOLLISTER
Rotary scholarship fundraiser
The Hollister rotary is hosting a community take-out BBQ as a fundraiser for their scholarship programs. The barbecue includes a whole seasoned tri-tip and loaf of garlic bread for $25. Pickup will be available from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the 400 block of San Benito Street, near the Briggs Building. Tickets are available from any Rotary member. Those interested can also call Ruth Humber at 637-5311 or Mari Davis at 637-1100.
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Cioppino feed benefit
Stop by the Casa Maria Parish Hall, 600 First St., in today from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. for a Cioppino feed. Tickets are $35 and will benefit the Community Pantry. The event is hosted by the Pantry and Mission San Juan Bautista.
Sunday 4/5
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Easter parade and egg hunt
The San Juan Bautista Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 21st annual Easter Parade and Egg Hunt today at 11 a.m. The event is open to all ages. For parade application visit www.sjbchamber.com or call 623-2454.
Saturday 4/18
HOLLISTER
Pet Friends fashion show
Pet Friends will host a benefit luncheon-fashion show in the Diablo dining room at the Ridgemark Golf Club from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. today. The event will include a raffle and silent auction, lunch and fashions by Shes’. Tickets are $25 each and are available at Pet Friends, Shes’, Postnet and Ridgemark. For more information call Barbara Ament at 637-2500 or Sally Crisman at 630-0750.
Saturday 4/25
Healthy kids day
The YMCA of San Benito County is hosting Healthy Kids Day today from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the YMCA office, 339 Fifth St. The free event will include vendor booths, games and activities. Families can try out a free fitness class. Some options include yoga, tai chi, pilates, karate, stability ball and piyo. For more information, call 637-8600 or visit www.centralcoastymca.org.
May
Friday 5/1
HOLLISTER
Aladdin Jr
The San Benito Stage Company presents Aladdin Jr starting today through May 10 at the Granada Theater. Friday and Saturday performances at 7 p.m. with matinees on Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets will be available at PostNet, USA Sports or Drapoel, or by calling 524-6667. Prices are $12 for adults, $10 for children 12 and under and seniors 55 and older. A family pack for four is $40. The show is produced by Pattie Saso, directed by Sally Hail and choreographed by Jessica Smiley.
Satuday 5/2
Indian Market and Peace Pow Wow
The 25th Annual California Indian Market and Peace Pow Wow will be held in the Mission San Juan Bautista parking lot on Second Street today and tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The event features arts and crafts, dancers, drummers and native food. For more information, visit www.peacevision.net or call 623-4771.
Saturday 5/30
Sock Hop
Leadership San Benito County is hosting a ’50s Sock Hop to raise money for Jovenes de Antano senior programs today from 5 p.m. to midnight. The event will include a ’50s costume contest, raffle, dinner and a dessert bar. No host cocktails at 5 p.m., dinner and program at 6 p.m. and dancing from 7 p.m. to midnight. Live music by “Come Back Buddy.” Tickets are $50 per person, $30 for those 65 and over. To sponsor the event or make donations, contact Pauline Valdivia at 637-9275 or for tickets, contact Robbie Russell at 901-7283 or by e-mail to
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