May
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.
May
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.
Art League Spring show
The Hollister Art League will host its spring show through June 1.
Saturday 5/28
HOLLISTER
Hollister Airshow
The Hollister Airshow will be held at the Hollister Municipal Airport May 28 and 29, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will feature aerobatic performances, static aircraft displays, fly-ins, food booths, aviation collectibles, raffle prizes and children’s activities. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for youth 6-17. Children 5 and under are free. Parking is $5 per vehicle. For more information, call 636-4365 or e-mail www.hollisterairshow.com.
Temple Garden meeting
The Hollister Japanese Temple Garden will feature a discussion and exercise led by Don Belt May 28, at 1:30 p.m. For more information or directions, call 637-6361.
Mars Hill concert
Mars Hill Coffeehouse will host a free acoustic concert May 28, at 1 p.m. Bands featured include Jula, Dim City Lights and ‘Til I fall.
June
Thursday 6/2
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.
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 [email protected].
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 [email protected]
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Historical Society meeting
The San Juan Historical Society will hold a meeting June 4 with a fundraiser luncheon sponsored by the Native Daughters of the Golden West. The quarterly meeting is open to the public. To RSVP or for more information, call 623-2001. The cost of the luncheon is $16 and can be made payable to P.O. Box 1, San Juan Bautista, CA 95045.
Saturday 6/11
TRES PINOS
Saddle Horse Show & Rodeo
The San Benito County Saddle Horse Show & Rodeo kicks off with the Miss San Benito Rodeo contest June 11, at 9 a.m., at the fairgrounds. A memorial roping event will be held June 18, at 9 a.m., free to spectators. On June 19, there will be figure-8 roping eliminations, free to spectators. June 23 will be the Saddle Horse Parade in downtown Hollister, at 6 p.m. June 24 will have a variety of events, including the horse show and rodeo at 7 p.m. Tickets are $7 for adults and $4 for toddlers through 11-year-olds. The rodeo continues June 25 and 26, at 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults, and $4 for kids. Other attractions include a Kids Corral, the Association Museum and a rodeo clown. For more information or a schedule of events visit www.SanBenitoCountyRodeo.com.
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 [email protected].
Saturday 6/18
TRES PINOS
Clapham Classic/Baler Tourney
The Clapham Classic/Baler Tourney is June 18, with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. at Bolado Park Golf Course, 7777 Airline Hwy., in Tres Pinos. Entry is $85 and includes green fees, a shared cart, dinner and tee prizes. Dinner only is $25 and starts at 4 p.m. For more information, call Dave Clapham at 245-5617.
Sunday 6/19
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Mission Fiesta
The Old Mission San Juan Bautista will host its annual fiesta honoring St. John the Baptist, June 19, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., in the olive grove adjacent to the mission. The event includes a chicken barbecue for $10 a plate provided by the San Juan Service Club, as well as bingo, game booths for children, ethnic food and beverage booths. Following the mass, there will be a processional through town with Aztec dancers. There will be raffle drawings held for cash prizes. Tickets are $2 each or a book of six for $10, available at the parish office or the fiesta. Volunteers can call 408-500-8353 to find out more about opportunities to help.
Fathers Day car show
Hollister Christian Fellowship will host a Fathers Day car show June 19, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., at 2350 Technology Parkway, in Hollister. Antique, vintage, hotrod, trucks and motorcycles are welcome to be entered. There are no entry fees and no trophies will be given out. For more information, visit www.hcfonline.com or call 801-9679.
Friday 6/24
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Summer movies series
A summer 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 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, Ruthie Foster, Charlie Jene, Magic Slim, Sharon Lewis and JC Smith Band, Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band and more. For more information, visit www.montereyblues.com.
