May
Friday 5/13
HOLLISTER
Oriana Goes Pop!
The Oriana Chorale will be singing a variety of pop songs as
part of its spring concert. Performances are May 13 and 14 at 7:30
p.m., and May 15, at 3 p.m., at the Granada Theater, 336 Fifth St.,
in Hollister. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for teens and
children under 13 are free. For more information on the concerts or
to buy tickets, visit www.orianachorale.org or e-mail
in**@or***********.org
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May
Friday 5/13
HOLLISTER
Oriana Goes Pop!
The Oriana Chorale will be singing a variety of pop songs as part of its spring concert. Performances are May 13 and 14 at 7:30 p.m., and May 15, at 3 p.m., at the Granada Theater, 336 Fifth St., in Hollister. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for teens and children under 13 are free. For more information on the concerts or to buy tickets, visit www.orianachorale.org or e-mail
in**@or***********.org
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Art League Spring show
The Hollister Art League will host its spring show through June 1. There will be an open mic night during the exhibition May 13, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Guests are invited to bring poetry, prose, music or song of any style or language. They can read their own work or the work of another. An artists’ reception will be held May 14, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Blak Sage Gallery of Fine Art, 727 San Benito St.
MONTEREY
Multiple shows open at Monterey Museum
The Monterey Museum of Art has several shows on display, including “The Art of California, 1880 to present,” “Adams & Weston and the masters of California Photography, “California Artists and Portraiture,” and more. The museum has locations at 559 Pacific St. and 720 Via Mirada. It is open Wednesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults, $2.50 for students and military and children under 12 are free. For more information, call 372-5477.
Storybook Theatre
The Monterey Peninsula College Storybook Theatre presents “Pixies, Kings and Magical Things,” based on the works of Hans Christen Andersen, through May 22, at the MPC Theater, 980 Fremont St., in Monterey. Performances are Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, at 3 p.m. The stories will include “The Emperor’s New Cloths,” “The Ugly Duckling,” “The Swineherd” and “The Pixie and the Grocer.” Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for teens 16-21, and $9 for children 15 and under.
Saturday 5/14
HOLLISTER
Dancing for a Cure
The Dancing for a Cure fundraiser will raise money for Relay For Life, at the Vault, in Hollister, May 14, from 8 p.m. to midnight. Dinner is 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., with dancing from 8 p.m. to midnight. Tickets are $40 each and are available at Curves, 396 Fourth St., Ste. B., in Hollister, CA. Music will be provided by DJ Miguel Gonzalez, with oldschool, Top 40, Cumbia and more. For more information, call Maria Dozal at 801-7641.
MONTEREY
ARC 2011 Heroes awards
The American Red Cross Monterey Bay Area Chapter will honor seven members of the community at the 2011 Heroes Awards Celebration Dinner May 14, at 6 p.m., at the Barbara McNitt Ballroom, at the Naval Postgraduate School. Honorees are from the Monterey Bay Area, though the proceeds benefit disaster relief and readiness efforts in Monterey and San Benito counties. Tickets are $165 per person and can be purchased online at www.arcmontereybay.org or by calling 624-6921. Black tie optional.
Sunday 5/15
TRES PINOS
Flea market
Tres Pinos Elementary School will host its second annual flea market, May 15, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the field at the school. There will be used items as well as vendors selling items such as jewelry, candles and more. Money raised will go to the Tres Pinos School General Fund. For more information, call Jeannie Cezar, the vice president of the PTO at 408-804-0746.
HOLLISTER
Arts Out Loud
San Benito High School students will have a showcase of student talent May 15, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., in the San Benito High School cafeteria. Some of the pieces on display will include ceramics, paintings, drawings, photography, animation and live music. Awards and a giveaway is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. Refreshments will be provided.
Chamberlain’s barbecue fundraiser
Chamberlain’s Children Center will host its second annual barbecue fundraiser May 15, from noon to 3 p.m., at the Mari Davis Memorial Park and Pavilion, 1850 San Benito St. The cost is $25 for adults and $10 for children. All members of the public are invited to attend. The lunch will include tri-tip, chuck wagon beans, tossed salad, bread and a drink. There will be a silent auction, raffle, children’s activities, a bounce house and a dance performance. The lunch will be catered by the Hollister Rotary club. For more information or for tickets, call Robert Freiri at 636-2121 or by e-mailing
ro****@ch***********.org
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SAN JUAN
Pancake breakfast
The San Juan Fire Department is hosting an annual pancake breakfast May 15, from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Community Center, in San Juan. Tickets are $5 for the breakfast, which includes pancakes, bacon and sausage.
MORGAN HILL
Celebrate Our Wildlife
The Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation Center will host “Celebrate Our Wildlife,” a free event for people who would like to meet some of the animals who are cared for by WERC volunteers. Some of the animals include a turkey vulture, a red-tailed hawk, a peregrine flacon, several types of owls and other birds, as well as two snakes and an opossum. The event is May 15, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., at Old Machado School, 15130 Sycamore Ave., in Morgan Hill. Donations will be accepted to help defray the cost of food and supplies. Some items that are needed include paper towels, high-quality wild bird seed, store gift cards for grocery, department, pet supply or hardware stores. Monetary donations will also go to the purchase of food and supplies. For more information, visit www.werc-ca.org or call 408-779-9372.
Wednesday 5/18
HOLLISTER
Mental Health awareness
The San Benito County Behavioral Health Department will be hosting a celebration of Mental Health Month, May 18, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., at 1131 San Felipe Road, in Hollister. Residents can learn about decreasing the stigma of mental health. Light refreshments such as hotdogs, snacks and beverages will be served. There will be kite flying, carnival games, face painting, jump houses, raffle prizes and more.
Thursday 5/19
SAN JUAN
Story time in San Juan
Julie Engelhardt will be hosting free story times at the San Juan Bautista Library, 801 Second St., in San Juan Bautista, May 19, June 2 and June 16, at 10 a.m. The programs run 45 minutes long. The May 19 theme is “Let’s Go Camping.” The June 2 theme is “Wild For Animals!.” The June 16 theme is “Let’s Ride: Planes, Cars, Trucks and Trains.” For more information, call 635-9674.
Friday 5/20
HOLLISTER
The Gathering of the PT Clans
The Monterey Bay PT Cruisers and the Hollister Downtown Association are hosting the Gathering of the PT Clans – Ten Years of PT Cruising, May 20-22. PT Cruiser owners can get information on registering at www.montereybayptcruisers.org/Gathering2011.html. Events are open to the public. May 20, stop by the Pizza Factory in San Juan Bautista, after 5 p.m. Cars will be on display at Casa de Fruta, form 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., May 21. That evening, the Cruisers will cruise through downtown Hollister at 5:30 p.m. There will be a Show n Glow display and live music from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m. The Cruisers will leave town May 22 via Fairview Road for a cruise down Hwy. 25.
Saturday 5/21
HOLLISTER
Dog Days of Hollister
The Hollister Dog Owners Group will host the Dog Days of Hollister, May 21, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Dunne Park, in Hollister. Dog Days is a celebration of the dog. They promote responsible dog ownership by highlighting some of the fun ways people can build strong, mutually appreciative relationships with their dogs. For more information, visit thehollisterdog.webs.com or visit the Hollister Dog Owners Group Facebook page.
Spring Round-Up
CASA pf San Benito County will host its annual fundraiser, the Spring Round-Up, May 21, from 6 p.m. to 1- p.m., at Bolado Park. The event will include a barbecue dinner, dancing and an auction. Sage Brush will provide the live music. Tickets are $35 per person. To purchase raffle tickets, guests must be 21 or over. For more information or for tickets, call the CASA office at 637-4992.
Bake sale
Leeandra Archdeacon will hold a bake sale May 21, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., in front of the Hollister Safeway store for the Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy. The nonprofit organization funds research, awareness and gives support to families affected by Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Archdeacon is raising money to participating with the half-marathon team at the Disneyland half marathon “Run Spaghetti feed Hollister’s Italian Catholic Federation is hosting a spaghetti feed May 21, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Sacred Heart O’Reilly Hall, 680 College St. Sit-down or take-out meals are available. Adults are $12, children 6-12 are $6 and children 5 and under are free. Tickets are available at Pennywise Drug Store or by calling 207-3214 or 902-5151.
LOS BANOS
Kids’ fishing and fun day
The 22nd annual Kids’ Fishing and Fun Day, hosted by the Department of Water Resources and the California State Parks staff and volunteers, will be held at San Luis Creek on the O’Neill Forebay, May 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Children ages 3 to 15 may sign in from 10 a.m. on. They will receive free bait. Children can snack on free strawberries and whipped cream and do free craft projects. There will also be a fishing simulator for them to try and free pontoon boat rides will be given (weather permitting.) There is a $10 state park day use fee per car. Bring a picnic lunch or lunch will be available for purchase from “Hot Dog Heaven.” For more information, call Jennifer Morgan at 209-827-5353 or e-mail
jm*****@wa***.gov
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NEWMAN
Honeymoon to perform
Honeymoon, a traditional folk and Americana band with a twist will be playing at West Side Theatre, May 21, at 8 p.m., 1331 Main St., in Newman. General admission is $14 and $17 for reserved seating. For more information, visit www.westsidetheatre.org or e-mail
in**@we*************.org
or call 209-862-4490.
Sunday 5/22
HOLLISTER
Red Barn Run
The second annual Red Barn Run 5K and 10K will be May 22, at Casa de Fruta. The event benefits the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Registration is $38 for the 5K and $43 for the 10K for runners or walkers who register by May 1. Prices will increase then. The registration includes the run, a souvenir T-shirt, a post-race barbecue lunch with water or a beer (for 21 and older), a best over all grand prize for the male and female top finisher and awards for the top three finishers in each division. There will be live music provided by Generation Gap and a beer booth. Additional lunch tickets will be available for purchase. To register or for more information, visit www.redbarnrun.com.
SAN JUAN
Chicken barbecue
The San Juan Bautista VFW Post 6359 and Friends for Mary Sellen will be hosting a chicken barbecue take out May 22, from noon to 5 p.m., at the San Juan Veterans Hall, 58 Monterey St. The barbecue is $10 per plate and includes chicken, salad, beans and garlic. There will be a no-host bar and a music provided by the Bar Hoppers. Raffle tickets will be available fro $5 each or five for $20, with a drawing held that day (need not be present to win.) Some items included one week vacation in Twain Harte, framed art by David Medeiros and other items. Donations will be taken to San Benito Bank, in San Juan Bautista.
Thursday 5/26
SALINAS
Youth Orchestra performs
The Youth Orchestra of Salinas will perform with the Hartnell Orchestra, at the Hartnell College Performing Arts Building May 26, at 7:30 p.m. Other performances include June 9, at 5:30 p.m., at the Community Center at the Steinbeck Center for Arts and Culture, and June 10, at 6:30 p.m., at the Sherwood Hall at the Steinbeck Center for Arts and Culture. For additional information, visit www.yosal.org.
Friday 5/27
HOLLISTER
Classic car and motorcycle show
Santa Ana, San Andreas and Pinnacles Day School will be hosting a classic car and motorcycle show May 27, from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., at San Andreas High School, 191 Alvardo St., in Hollister. Admission and car entry is free.
June
Saturday 6/4
TRES PINOS
Historical Park activities set
The San Benito County Historical Park will host several events June 4, including an Early Day Gas Engine and Tractor Show that will be open all day. Admission is free and will feature antique engine and tractor displays, and demonstrations. Food will be available for purchase and there will be entertainment and a playground area for kids. There will also be a barn sale, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Spaces are available for $10. Residents can sell items or search for a special treasure to buy. A grand opening of the new Jack O’Donnell Visitor Center will be held at 1:30 p.m. To reserve a space or for more information, call Don Pidd at 902-9349 or e-mail
do*****@sv*.net
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Wine tasting
A wine tasting will also be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., with entertainment, hors d’oeuvres and door prizes. Food will be provided by “Spice of Life Catering” and entertainment will be provided by the San Benito Stage Company and Mr. Ostenson’s Save the Music Drive. Tickets are $20 and proceeds benefit the San Benito County Historical Society. For wine tasting tickets, call Patricia Wheland at 636-0122 or Nic Calder at 637-9855. To reserve a space, purchase tickets to the wine tasting or for more information, call Don Pidd at 902-9349 or e-mail
do*****@sv*.net
Friday 6/10
SOLEDAD
Ag Against Hunger recognition luncheon
The Ag Against Hunger Recognition Luncheon is Juen 20, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at Paraiso Vineyards, 38060 Paraiso Springs Road, in Soledad. The quest speaker will be Fiona Ma, the California speaker pro tempore, of the state Assembly. The emcee will be Nicole Parra, a former state assemblywoman. The event will include a live auction and raffle prizes. Sponsorships range from $300 for a table for 2, to $1,500 for a table for 10. For more information or for reservations, call 755-1480 or visit www.AgAgainstHunger.org.
Saturday 6/11
HOLLISTER
Wag ‘n Walk
Pet Friends Rescue will host the Wag ‘n Walk June 11, from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Graniterock Southside Sand and Gravel plant, 5362 Airline Hwy., in Hollister. Guests can choose between a 5K run or a 5K walk for dog owners who would like to bring along a dog. Pre-registration is due May 27, with admission $15 per individual or $40 for a family of four. Pets are free. Event day or late registration is $20 for individuals or $45 per family of four. Check in and on-site registration begins at 8 a.m. To register online, visit www.petfriends.org or www.active.org. For more information on sponsorships or to donate items, call Marissa Brennan at 630-2495 or e-mail
ma*************@sb****.com
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Friday 6/24
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.
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 Dazz Band and the Barkays, Blues at Eleven and Ruthie Foster. For more information, visit www.montereyblues.com.
