March
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 [email protected], or call June Hockenberry at 628-9594
or e-mail [email protected].
March
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 [email protected], or call June Hockenberry at 628-9594 or e-mail [email protected].
SSPLC Scholastic Book Fair
The Si, Se Puede! Learning Center will be hosting their second annual Scholastic Book Fair this week. There will also be baked goods and student art work for sale. The dates and times are: Fri. from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., and Sat. from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 637-9097 or fax 637-6855 or message at http://www.facebook.com/SSPLC.VL
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
‘Sisters, Spirit and Songs’
El Teatro Campesino will host a three-day musical and theater arts event featuring Las Mujeres de El Teatro Campesino March 26-28, at 705 Fourth St., in San Juan Bautista. The event features original music, monologues and choreography created and performed by the women of El Teatro Campesino. Shows are Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m. Friday tickets are $5 and the other dates are $10. tickets can be purchased at the door or by calling 623-2444, Monday through Friday between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. For more information, visit www.elteatrocampesino.com.
Saturday 3/27
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Art show at Mission Gallery
Mission Gallery will host work by Western artist Bob Coronato. This show will be on display through April 17. For more information, call 623-2960 or e-mail Piper Jaramillo at [email protected]
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. Works by Kathleen Sheridan, Kent Childs, Gero Heine, Eduardo Ramos and Steve Borelli will be on display. 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 March 27, 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.
6th Annual Wine and Roses Benefit
The Spring Grove Parent Teacher Organization will host its 6th annual Wine and Roses benefit at the San Juan Oaks Golf Club, March 27, at 6 p.m. The price is $40 per ticket and 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.
Spring Boutique The Sunnyslope Christian Center will host a Spring Boutique March 27, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at 1520 Sunnyslope Road. Items for sale include purses, scented candles, crafts, hair accessories and food.
GILROY
Pet Adoption Fair
All Creatures Great and Small Rescue, of Hollister, is hosting a Pet Adoption Day Event March 27, from noon to 3 p.m. The event will be held at and sponsored by The Dog House Inn, of Gilroy, at 8525D Forest St.. 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.
Passport weekend
The wineries of Santa Clara Valley will be hosting a passport weekend March 27 and 28. Passports are $30 and participating wineries include Aver Family Vineyards, Casa de Fruta, Cinnabar Winery, Fernwood Cellars, Fortino Winery, Guglielmo Winery, Rapazzini Winery, Solis Winery and more. The wineries will offer barrel tastings, barbecues, winery tours, special discounts, new releases, antipasti, music and more. For more information, call the Gilroy Visitors Bureau at 408-842-6436 or visit www.SantaClaraWines.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 [email protected] 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.
SAN JOSE
‘Blues for Haiti’
Benefit The Central Valley Blues Society is hosting the ‘Blues for Haiti’ benefit Mach 27, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Voodoo Lounge, 14 S. Second St., in downtown San Jose. Tickets are $5, though additional donations will be accepted. The band Random Status will perform, as well as the Billy Davis Band, Gary Smith and Coleman Head. All the proceeds will go to the American Red Cross Chapter of Silicon Valley.
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 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 [email protected].
Passion week starts
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church is hosting a Passion week candelight service of meditative chants from the ecumenical community of Taize, France, with a focus on the Passion of Jesus Christ, at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, March 28, at 720 Monterey St.. Other events include an Ecumenical Good Friday service at 7 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 670 College St., that will combine a dramatic reading of the Passion Gospel with music on April 2. On April 4, St. Luke’s will host a children’s Easter Egg hung following a 10 a.m. Easter service, at 720 Monterey St. Additional serices include a 7 p.m. Easter Virgil service April 3, and an 8 a.m. service April 4.
SAN JOSE
G.F. Handel’s Brockes Passion
Bay Area Classical Harmonies presents G. F. Handel’s Brockes Passion, March 28, from 4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 81 N 2nd St., in San Jose. Tickets are $20 in advance, $27 at the door, $15 for students, and children 12 and under are free. For more information, call 510-868-0695 or e-mail at [email protected].
April
Thursday 4/1
Humanitarian evening to benefit others
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is hosting a Relief Society, Young Women and Community Humanitarian evening April 1, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at 1670 Cienega Road, in Hollister. Participants will assemble hygiene kits, sew dresses, make quilts and sew school bags that will be donated to disaster relief in Chile, Haiti and local organizations. Donations will be accepted of gently used clothing and jackets for children ages 3 to 5. Refreshments and babysitting will be provided. Anyone interested in meeting new people or in helping others is invited to attend.
Friday 4/2
HOLLISTER
Through Our Eyes
The Autism Parents Club of San Benito County will host Through Our Eyes, their third annual award banquet to honor community members who work with individuals with autism. The event will be held April 2, at 6:30 p.m., at Paine’s Restaurant, 421 East St. There will be food, music and a silent auction. Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for children. For more information or to purchase tickets, call Victoria Coronado at 801-4996 or e-mail at [email protected].
GILROY
Spring break movie matinees
The Gilroy library will be hosting free spring break movie matinees April 2 through April 10. Family movies will be shown at 1:30 p.m. and teen movies will be shown at 3:30 p.m. Call 408-842-8207 or stop by 7652 Monterey Street, in Gilroy, to find out what movies are playing.
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 Reflection: 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 [email protected].
CARMEL
EasterMinster Pet Show & Parade
The first EasterMinster 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. All Creatures Great and Small Rescue, in Hollister, and others will benefit. The parade will begin at 3 p.m. The 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 [email protected].
Sunday 4/4
HOLLISTER
Easter at the Park
City Life Christian Center is hosting an Easter Celebration April 4, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Calaveras Park, on Buena Vista Road. The event will feature a live band, drama, free hot dogs and hamburgers, an Easter egg hunt and games for children. For more information, call Tony at 801-8560.
MORGAN HILL
Easter Celebration
West Hills Community Church of Morgan Hill will be hosting worship starting at 10 a.m. at the outdoor amphitheater of the Morgan Hill Community Center located at 17000 Monterey Road. For more information, call the church office at 408-779-0697.
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.
Tuesday 4/6
HOLLISTER
Health seekers workshop
The YMCA is hosting a Health Seekers workshop April 6, at 7 p.m. at the YMCA office on Fifth Street. This month’s topic will be “Can your mind, body and spirit really effect your health?” Guest speakers include Sheila Smilie, a Reiki practioner, and Robin Pollard, the ceo of Just Laugh Now. The workshops are the second Tuesday of every month. Upcoming topics include the Farmers market and keeping kids active during the summer.
Saturday 4/10
HOLLISTER
Charming Chairs and Quilt exhibit
The 3rd annual Charming Chairs and Quilt exhibit will be held in conjunction with the San Benito County Open Studios Tour Preview at the Blak Sage Gallery April 10, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. For the Charming Chairs event, artists have painted more than 20 unique, one-of-a-kind chairs for a two-week silent auction. Bidding will begin April 10 and the chairs will be displayed in front of various downtown businesses on San Benito and Fifth streets. Customers, collectors and the curious will have until April 24 to bid on their favorite chair. The money goes to the Downtown Endowment Fund through the the 12 artists participating in the San Benito County Open Studios tour April 24 and 25 will also have items on display.
Friday 4/16
HOLLISTER
Washington D.C. Dinner/Auction Fundraiser
There will be a fundraiser for the Rancho San Justo Washington D.C. trip at the Elk’s Lodge at 351 Astro Drive. 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
The Flip Booster Club will be having a Tri-Tip BBQ April 16. Customers will receive a whole tri-tip and a loaf of garlic bread for $25. Pick up is between 4 p.m. through 7 p.m. at USA Sports, at 864 Industrial Dr. All money raised by Flips Boosters Club goes toward Camp, Coach and meet fees for the 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.
Tuesday 4/20
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Pinnacles Quliters meet
The Pinnacle Quilters of San Benito County meet on the third Tuesday of each month at the Community Center in San Juan Bautista. The next meeting is April 20. The group encourages the appreciation of fine quilts and the art of quilting among members; increases the knowledge of traditional and contemporary techniques of quilting and provides an encouraging environment in which quilters can practice and exchange ideas; enlightens the public as to the substantial history of quilting as an art form as well as a continuing craft and serves the community through charitable activities involved quilting. Membership dues are $25 a year for members and $35 a year for affiliates.
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.
Spring wine celebration and barbecue
The Wineries of Santa Clara Valley will host their Spring Wine Celebration and Barbecue April 24, from noon to 5 p.m. at the Casa de Fruta Country Park. Tickets are $50 per person. Food will be served from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. and includes New York steak, pasta con pesto, garlic bread, salad, dessert and coffee. The event will entail a wine tasting and special tastings of new releases as well as live music. Tickets are available at participating wineries, by calling 1-800-548-3813 or visiting www.SantaClaraWines.com.
Open Artists Studios Tour
The San Benito County Open Artists Studios Tour is April 24 and 25, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Local artists in Hollister, Aromas and San Juan Bautista will open up their studios to the public. They will display art pieces for sale and demonstrate their craft. The event will include painting, photography, sculpture, jewelry and glasswork. Admission is free. To download a map of participating studios, visit www.sanbenitoarts.org.
Friday 4/30
HOLLISTER
HeArt of CASA fundraiser
The Court Appointed Special Advocates of San Benito County will be hosting the third annual HeArt of CASA fundraiser in support of child advocacy. The event will be April 30, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., at the San Juan Oaks Country Club. The event will feature a dinner, dancing and a silent auction. Music will be by Second Wind. The auction will included local art, wine and other items. Tickets are $65 a person. To purchase tickets or find out more about CASA, call Esther Curtice at 637-4992.
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.
40th anniversary celebration
The Mexican American Committee on Education will host its 40th anniversary celebration and gala May 1, from 5 p.m. to midnight. The event will include music by Kool Katz Band, Mariachi 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. For more information, call 637-2009, or visit www.TheMaceCommittee.org
GILROY
‘A Walk Through History’
The Friends of the Gilroy Hot Springs will be hosting “A Walk Through History,” May 1, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Gilroy Hot Springs, a part of Henry Coe State Park. Entrance fees are $5 for adults and teens. Kids under 12 are free with an adult. An optional tour is available. Parking is free, but limited so carpooling is suggested. Proceeds benefit efforts to preserve, protect and restore public access to the historical resort. To RSVP or for more information, call 408-314-7185 or 925-837-1024, or e-mail info@Friendsof GilroyHotSprings.org.
Saturday 5/8
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Geology Field Day
Pinnacles Partnership is hosting a geology field day at Windhaven Ranch, in San Juan Bautista, May 8, from 9 a.m. to midnight. The event will include docent-led walking tours of the San Andreas Fault, telescopic exploration of the solar system, booths, displays, art, music and more. The cost is $10 per adult and $5 for children under the age of 18. A barbecue tri tip dinner and “not just rock” jam session is a separate charge of $20 per person. To register or for more information, visit www.pinnaclespartnership.org. To volunteer, e-mail [email protected]. To reserve a vendor booth, call Lori Elder at 207-9270.
Friday 5/21
HOLLISTER
Oriana Chorale’s ‘Trial by Jury’
The Oriana Chorale will start its 25th anniversary season with a production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s comic operetta “Trial by Jury,” May 21 and May 22, at 8 p.m. at the Hollister Methodist Church, at Monterey and Fifth streets. Another performance will be May 23, at 3 p.m. at the San Juan Oaks Country Club, on Union Road. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for teens and $5 for children 12 and under. Tickets are available at Postal Graphics, Mars Hill Coffee House in Hollister and Visions of Christmas in San Juan Bautista. For more information, visit www.orianachorale.org.
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 [email protected].
CARMEL
Cypress String Quartet performs
The Chamber Music Monterey Bay presents the Cypress String Quartet April 17, at 8p.m., at the Sunset Center, San Carlos Street and Ninth Avenue, in Carmel. A free pre-concert lecture starts at 7 p.m. and features Kai Christiansen, a musicologist. Tickets are $29-52. Free tickets for students in grades 4-12 are available through the Kids Up Front & Free! Program. For tickets and information, call 625-2212 or visit www.chambermusicmontereybay.org.
Saturday 5/22
HOLLISTER
Dog Days of Hollister
The Hollister God Owners Group is hosting Dog Days of Hollister, May 22, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Dunne Park. The event will include competitions, dog and pet-related groups and services, a rescue row and more. For more information, visit www.hollisterdog.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.
