March
Friday 3/4
HOLLISTER
Art 103 Exhibition
San Benito High School students will have their artwork on
display at Blak Sage Gallery, through March 13. The show, Art 103
Exhibition, will be led by art instructor John W. Robrock. The
gallery is open Tuesday through Sunday, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
March
Friday 3/4
HOLLISTER
Art 103 Exhibition
San Benito High School students will have their artwork on display at Blak Sage Gallery, through March 13. The show, Art 103 Exhibition, will be led by art instructor John W. Robrock. The gallery is open Tuesday through Sunday, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
‘Visual Conversations with Women in the Arts III’
In celebration of Women’s history month, Ann Thiermann will display pastel and acrylic portraits of Monterey Bay artists at work with individual visual examples from each artist. The exhibit will include metal, clay and silver sculptures, weaving and musical instruments, and other artists’ tools. The show is open March 4-April 10, at the Galeria Tonantzin, 115 Third St., in San Juan Bautista. An artists’ reception will be held March 13, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. The gallery hours are Friday, Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m., with extended hours until 7 p.m. on the second Saturday of the month. For more information, call 623-2783.
El Teatro presents one-acts
El Teatro Campesino will present two one-act comedies, “Simply Maria, or the American Dream” and “Food for the Dead,” by Josefina Lopez (author of “Real Women Have Curves.”) The show runs March 4 to April 3, with performances at 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, at 2 p.m. on Sundays, at 705 Fourth St., in San Juan Bautista. Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 on the day of the show for general admission. Students are $10. Opening weekend and bargain Thursday evening shows are $8. For more information, visit www.elteatrocampesino.com or call 623-2444.
NEWMAN
The Blackberry Bushes perform
West Side Theater presents The Blackberry Bushes, a high-energy soulful stringband with a twist of West Coast indie rock, March 4, at 8 p.m., 1331 Main St., in Newman. Tickets are $12 general admission, $15 for reserved seating. The group hails from the Pacific Northwest and placed second at the 2009 Telluride Bluegrass Band Competition. On March 5, Aja Vu, an eight-piece tribute band to the music of Steely Dan, will perform, at 8 p.m., at the theater. Tickets are $19 for general admission, or $22 for reserved seating. Doors open at 7 p.m. for both shows. For more information, visit www.westsidetheatre.org, e-mail [email protected] or call 209-862-4490.
Saturday 3/5
HOLLISTER
Save the Music pancake breakfast
Mr. O’s Save the Music Drive is hosting a pancake breakfast at the Hollister’s Elk Lodge, 351 Astro Drive, in Hollister, March 5, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tickets are $5. Tickets may be purchased at Papa Murphy’s or Mars Hill. Tickets can be purchased at the door as well. There will be live music. Donations can be made to savehollistermusic.org. For more information, e-mail [email protected].
Spring Benefit Concert
The Rock Guitar Club, of San Benito High School, will host the Spring Benefit Concert March 5, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., in the high school’s auditorium. Featured performers include Splitz, Easy Company, Burned at the Stake, Tragic Comeback, Fugu, Volatile Brew and In Search of Oblivion. Tickets are $5 presale or $7 at the door.
Comedy Night at the Vet’s Hall
The VFW Post 9242 is hosting “Comedy Night at the Vet’s Hall,” at 649 San Benito St., March 5, at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m., with no host cocktails. The event will feature Jeff Applebaum, who won Comedian of the Year in the SF Bay Area Cabaret Competition, and Joe Klocke, who has appeared on Comedy Central’s “Live in Gotham.” Tickets are available from VFW members, at Design Line and Granger Pinters, or at the door. All proceeds benefit the VFW Post 9242. For more information, call 637-6015.
Travel Club E-waste collection
The Travel Club of SBHS is hosting a free community service e-wast event March 5, in Baler Alley, at San Benito High School. Residents can drop off TVs, VHS machines, computer monitors and more.
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Mission Gallery artist reception
Mission Gallery will host an artist reception and printing demonstration with Bob Coronato, March 5, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., 106 Third St., in San Juan Bautista. The gallery is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and noon to 6 p.m. on Sundays. It is closed Tuesdays. The show will feature chine colle etching. For more information, call Piper Jaramillo or Boykin Sellers at 623-2960.
GILROY
Bach to Blues
Gavilan College will host the Bach to Blues concert, featuring the Watsonville Taiko, March 5, at 7:30 p.m., at the Gavilan College Theater, 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd. The concert is an annual showcase of regional talent, featuring Gavilan College faculty, students and performers from the community. This year’s special guest performers are the Watsonville Taiko, a drumming community that combines folklore, mythology and symbolism. Other artists include pianist Maria Amirkhanian, flamenco guitarist Alberto Marques, blues guitarist John Garcia, voice instructor Nate Pruitt and winner of the Marian Filice youth piano competition. Tickets are on sale now at the Gavilan College Bookstore, Porcella’s Music, the Music Tree and Gavilan College sites in Morgan Hill and Hollister. General admission is $15, seniors/students are $10, VIP seating with a special gift is $30. All proceeds benefit the Gavilan College music program. For more information, call Maria Amirkhanian at 408-848-4796
LOS BANOS
Path of the Padres hikes
Reservations are open for the Path of the Padres Hikes at San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area. The hikes take place most Saturdays and Sundays, from Feb. 16 to April 23, as well as some Fridays. The path through the Diablo Range is so named because it was taken by the padres as they came from Mission San Juan Bautista 35 miles along the Los Banos Creek, and into the Central Valley in the early 1800s. Participants will see plants that grow along the creek as well as animals will they learn about California history. The hikes are open to the public, ages 6 years and older, by advance reservation only, with a group of 10 needed to conduct the tour. The hike begins at the Los Banos Creek Reservoir boat launch ramp at 8 a.m. and returns at 3:30 p.m. A pontoon boat carries passengers for about 30 to 40 minute to the west end of the reservoir. Along the way, short stops are made so hikers can observe wildlife along the shoreline. The hike is five miles round trip and is moderately strenuous. It takes about five hours. Sturdy footgear is recommended and hikers should carry a lunch and a minimum of two quarts of water. A reservation fee of $12 is paid for those over $12 or $7 per child, age 6 to 12. A family of five may reserve space for two adults and three children for $30. Parking is $10 per car. For more information, call 209-826-1197.
Tuesday 3/8
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Women Working in the Arts
Galeria Tonatzin, Center for Arts and Humanities and the Monterey Bay Women’s Caucus for Art presents “an International Women’s Day Panel: Women Working in the Arts,” March 8, from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., at the Galeria Tonantzin, 115 Third St., in San Juan Bautista. Jennifer Colby will moderate the event, with panelists Ann Thiermann, Susan Else and Sue Ann Hillyer. The panel will discuss the past, present and future of women, work and arts. For more information, call 623-2783.
Wednesday 3/9
HOLLISTER
GFWC Women’s Club meeting
The GFWC Women’s Club of Hollister will hold its monthly luncheon March 9, from 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the San Juan Oaks Golf Club. Lunch is $17. Following the lunch, the guest speaker will be Violet Johnson, who will talk about spring planting and landscaping. The Student Art Show continues this month with the judging of work from high school students. The club has been active for 98 years and is involved in such community events as Kids in the Park and the upcoming Library Champagne and White Elephant Tea. Reservations for lunch can be made with Cindy at 637-0362 or by e-mail to [email protected].
Friday 3/11
CASA DE FRUTA
Jelly Belly RV visits
The Jelly Belly RV will visit Casa de Fruta, March 11, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Samples of Jelly Belly Cold Stone Ice Cream Parlor Mix, Sunkist Citrus Mix, Superfruit Mix, Sunkist Fruit Gems, BeanBoozled and Dips will be given out during the event. For more information, call Suzan Slater at 408-843-9059.
HOLLISTER
Open mic night
An open mic night will be held at the Blak Sage Gallery, 727 San Benito St., in Hollister, March 11, at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome to participate or listen to others perform poetry, music of song. Any age, style or language is welcome. The event is free. For more information, call 636-9100 or 634-0263.
Saturday 3/12
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Fashion Show Luncheon
The Native Daughters of the Golden West will host a Fashion Show luncheon March 12, at the Adobe Home, 203 Fourth St., in San Juan Bautista. The social begins at 11:30 a.m., with lunch at noon, followed by the fashion show. A donation of $15 per person will go toward a new roof for the adobe.
HOLLISTER
Khris Francis dinner and comedy show
Comedian Khris Francis will perform a dinner and comedy show benefit for Relay for Life, March 12, at the Vault restaurant, 452 San Benito St., in Hollister. Tickets are $45 each and the event includes a silent auction. No host bar starts at 6 p.m, with dinner starting at 7 p.m. Guests must be 21 and over. Tickets are available at Prudential Insurance, 899 San Benito St., The Locker Room, 441 San Benito St., and at Wright Bros Industrial, 1745 San Felipe Road.
TRES PINOS
Shamrock Scrambles Golf tournament and dinner
The Bolado Park Golf Club Benefit Shamrock Scrambles Golf Tournament and Corned beef and cabbage luncheon is March 12, with a 8 a.m. sign in and 9 a.m. tee off. The tournament is a four-person team scramble format for $60 per person, which includes, green fee, cart rental and corned beef and cabbage lunch. Those interested can register at the Bolado Park Golf Course. It is limited to 72 players. A closest to the hole contest and mulligans will also be on sale. Lunch is served from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and lunch tickets can be purchased for $10 per person for those not participating in the tournament. Tickets may be purchased at the Bolado Park Golf Course, The Inn at Tres Pinos, McKinnon Lumber Company, Muenzer’s Cyclery and Timber and Textiles. Sean Dempsey will provide bagpipe entertainment. For more information, call 628-9995.
Thursday 3/17
HOLLISTER
Emerging Artists exhibition
The San Benito Arts Council and Open Studios Art Tour presents Emerging Artists Exhibition March 17-30, at the Blak Sage Gallery of Fine Art, 727 San Benito St., in downtown Hollister. An artists reception will be March 19, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The exhibition will showcase the work of new artists in a professional gallery as part of the Arts Council’s mission to encourage and assist cultural artistic growth. The exhibit features the work of students artists in grades 9th through college as well as adult amateur artists, as a unique opportunity for debuting artists to gain public exposure without having a studio on the tour. The Open Studios Tour will be April 16 and 17, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 636-2787 or e-mail [email protected].
Friday 3/18
MORGAN HILL
Helping Hands and Healing Hearts Luncheon
Community Solutions will host its 8th Annual Helping Hands and Healing Hearts Awards Luncheon March 18, from 11:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center, 1700 Monterey Road. Tickets are $55 a person. The event honors a community leader who champions the potential of those served by Community Solutions and celebrates a local hero who has triumphed over personal adversity. Seating is limited. For more information, call 408-776-6212 or e-mail [email protected].
Saturday 3/19
HOLLISTER
Cioppino feed
The American Legion Post 69 is holding a cioppino feed fundraiser March 19, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Guests can take home or eat-in 14 ounces of pasta with one quart of cioppino with French bread. Beer or wine will be available for sale with dinner or lunch. Tickets will be sold every Monday and Friday, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Building. Tickets will be available until March 12. Tickets are $20 for adults and children under 10 are $10 (for one pint of cioppino with 8 ounces of pasta. The dinner will be at the Hollister Veterans Memorial Building. For more information, call 673-7113.
Orchestra and Jazz Band concert
The Vanguard University Orchestra and Jazz Band, from Costa Mesa, will stop in Hollister on their Spring Tour 2011. They will perform a concert at the First Presbyterian Church, 2066 San Benito St., March 19, at 7 p.m. The ensemble presents a wide range of music, including congregational singing, worship songs and scripture. The members come from 50 states and the musicians are hand selected from the student body of Vanguard University, a private Christian College. Admission is free though a freewill offering will be collected to defray the cost of the trip.
Thursday 3/24
HOLLISTER
One Stop Career Center celebrates 10 years
The San Benito County One Stop Career Center will host a 10-year anniversary celebration March 24, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at 1111 San Felipe Road, Ste. 107. Welcoming remarks will be given by Enrique Arreola, the CSWD deputy director, Rick Deraiche, the EDD deputy division chief, and Nancy Martin, the EDC president/CEO. Guest speakers include Vice Mayor Ray Friend, San Benito County Supervisor Vice Chair Jaime De La Cruz and Rashad Said, the Advanced Vocational Institute’s executive director. For more information, call Laura Schipper at 637-5627 or e-mail [email protected].
Friday 3/25
HOLLISTER
White Elephant Champagne and Tea
The Women’s Club of Hollister and the San Benito County Friends of the Library will be holding the second White Elephant Champagne and Tea at San Juan Oaks Golf Course, March 25, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 and guests are asked to bring a treasure from home to donate to the auction/raffle in exchange for one raffle ticket. The afternoon includes light snacks, tea, coffee and champagne, entertainment and shopping. For more information or for tickets, call Gayle Jackson at 638-1068 or e-mail [email protected].
Saturday 3/26
HOLLISTER
Baler FameFest
The 7th annual Baler FameFest is March 26, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at San Juan Oaks Golf Club. The inductees into the Hall of Fame include Irma Bertuccio, George “Andy” Anderson, George “Bud” Presley, Bob Mazzuca, Bruce Anderson, Joe Postigo, Manny Chavez and Chuck Gansen. For event tickets, go to She’s, Righetti Liquors, San Benito High School or call Elaine Kovanda at 801-0656 or Michal Query at 801-0455.
Mardi Paws benefit
All Creatures Great and Small Rescue, Inc., of Hollister, will host a Mardi Paws benefit March 26, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at the Ridgemark Golf and Country Club, 3800 Airline Hwy. Tickets are $26 each, and table reservations are available for parties of six or more. Tickets will be sold in advance only and must be purchased by March 18. Costume dress is optional. The menu will include gumbo (with a vegetarian option available, butter leaf salad, warm rolls and butter, cream puffs, coffee, tea and iced tea, and one bottle of wine per table. All proceeds benefit homeless and abandoned animals. For more information or for tickets, call 636-7559 or 628-9594, or e-mail [email protected], or visit www.allcreaturesgs.org.
April
Saturday 4/2
HOLLISTER
Merit Badge University
Hollister Troop 436 will coordinate a Merit Badge University for Boy Scouts from troops around the county April 2, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Sacred Heart Parish School. Some of the merit badges that will be available include cinematography, electricity, scholarship, fingerprinting, computers, fire safety, graphic design, coin collecting, American heritage, inventing, truck transportation, pulp and paper, art, sculpting and railroading. Registration is $10 per badge and the badges can be completed in one day. Pre-registration is required. For more information or for an entry from, call Kristy Burchard at 636-6810.
Saturday 4/9
HOLLISTER
Saving the music with Zumba
Mr. O’s Save the Music Drive is hosting a Zumba party with the Z-Squad at Marguerite Maze Middle School Gym, 900 Meridian St., in Hollister, April 9, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are $20 presale, $25 at door. Ages 15 and up. Tickets can be purchased online at www.savehollistermusic.org. For more information, e-mail [email protected] or call 297-2991. Proceeds will be donated to Mr. O’s Save the Music Drive.
Saturday 4/16
HOLLISTER
Earthquake Tour
You’ve heard that Hollister is the Earthquake Capitol of the world, but have you ever seen the active fault that brought us this fame? Come join geologists from Chamber Member Pacific Geotechnical Engineering for a walk through downtown Hollister to get up close a personal with our own world famous Calavares Fault. See exactly where the fault runs and the damage that active fault movement is causing; learn what this means for future earthquake probabilities and how it affects your property value. Learn about pertinent laws and building codes and what you can do to protect yourself and your property investment. Learn about 1906 and why Hollister might not be so devastated in the next “Big One.” It will be at the chamber office, at 650 San Benito St., #130, at 9 a.m. April 16. Wear comfortable walking shoes for the hour stroll. For more information, call (831) 637-5315.
Sunday 4/17
HOLLISTER
18th Annual Bike Blessing
The Top Hatters will hold its 18th Annual Bike Blessing April 17, at Whiskey Creek Saloon, 201 Fifth St., in Hollister, with a check in from 11 a.m. to noon. The bike blessing is free, but admission to the party afterwards is $20. The event includes vendors, music, food, door prizes, a 50/50 raffle. For more information, call 630-0284 or e-mail [email protected].
