November
Friday 11/5
HOLLISTER
‘How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying’
San Benito Stage Company presents
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How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.
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The musical is set in the ’60s and is about trying to climb the
corporate ladder. It features local teens 13-19. The show runs
through Nov. 6, with performances on Friday, Saturday and Sunday,
at the Granada Theatre, 336 Fifth St. Tickets are available in
advance at Postal Graphics, Running Rooster and from cast members.
For more information, call 636-0122 or visit
www.sanbenitostage.org.
November
Friday 11/5
HOLLISTER
‘How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying’
San Benito Stage Company presents “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.” The musical is set in the ’60s and is about trying to climb the corporate ladder. It features local teens 13-19. The show runs through Nov. 6, with performances on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, at the Granada Theatre, 336 Fifth St. Tickets are available in advance at Postal Graphics, Running Rooster and from cast members. For more information, call 636-0122 or visit www.sanbenitostage.org.
Blak Sage opens exhibit
The Blak Sage Gallery will be exhibiting the artwork with local artists who have supported the gallery with their time or talent. The exhibit is open through Nov. 16. The gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Arrangements can be made for special viewings by calling 636-9100 or e-mailing [email protected].
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Veterans Day fundraiser
A rummage sale will be held Nov. 5 and 6, at 10 a.m., at the Post Office in San Juan Bautista, as a fundraiser for the Veteran’s of Foreign Wars.
MONTEREY
‘The Legend of Sleepy Hollow’
The Monterey Peninsula College Storybook Theatre presents “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” Nov. 5-21, at the Monterey Peninsula College Campus, in Monterey. The show tells the tale of Ichabod Crane and the headless horseman, set in the 1790 Dutch settlement of Tarry Town. Evening performances start at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, with matinees at 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. There will be a preview show Nov. 4, at 7 p.m. and guests have the option of a pizza meal for $3 on the opening night performance, Nov. 5. Tickets are $9-15. For more information, call 646-4213 or visit www.Ticketguys.com.
Saturday 11/6
HOLLISTER
Rancho/Maze Band craft boutique
The Rancho/Maze band will host a craft boutique at the Rancho San Justo Middle School gym, Nov. 6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Vendors will include direct sale and craft items. There will also be raffle prizes. All proceeds benefit the band.
Women’s Annual Harvest Bazaar
The Hollister United Methodist Women’s Annual Harvest Bazaar will be Nov. 6, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the Fellowship Hall at the United Methodist Church, at Fifth and Monterey streets. Come and buy homemade gift items, plants, seasonal decorations, baked goods and jams, salsa and pickles. There will be a drawing and door prizes, as well as complimentary refreshments will be served.
International Travel Club fundraiser
The International Travel Club of San Benito High School will host a car wash, yard sale and bake sale Nov. 6, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Sunnyslope Medical Complex to raise funds for spring break trips to Germany, Mexico and France. Students and parents wishing to make donations or inquire about trips, can contact Andrea Walton at 637-5831 ext. 372 or e-mail [email protected].
TRES PINOS
San Benito Historical Society
Barn Sale The San Benito Historical Society is hosting a barn sale, at the San Benito Historical Park, Nov. 6, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will raise money for the Historical Society. Vendors can rent a space to sell goods for $10. For more information, call Don Pidd at 902-9349 or e-mail [email protected].
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Salad Bar Game Day
The Native Daughters of the Golden West will host a salad bar game day at the Native Daughter Adobe, 203 Fourth St., in San Juan Bautista, Nov. 6, from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. The public is welcome and can bring board games or card games of their choice. A donation of $10 per person is requested. For reservations and information, call 635-9138.
GILROY
Historias de Mi Madre IV
Community Solutions, a nonprofit that supports victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, presents “Historias de Mi Madre IV: A Feminist Anthology,” at the Gavilan College Theatre, 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd., Nov. 6, at 6 p.m. The bilingual play celebrates strong women in history. Lupe Maldonado will play Grandma Lupita for the fourth year in a row. A suggested donation of $10 will be collected, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Due to the mature content, the play may not be appropriate for children. For more information, call 408-776-7238.
NEWMAN
The Sun Kings perform
The Sun Kings, a local band from the Monterey Bay Area, is performing a Beatles’ tribute concert at the West Side Theatre, 1331 Main Street, in Newman, Nov. 6. The Sun Kings have been performing Beatles tributes in the Bay Area for more than nine years. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. There is a general admission fee of $19, and reserved seating starts at $22. For more information, visit www.westsidetheatre.org, [email protected] or call 209-862-4490.
Wednesday 11/10
GILROY
Gavilan College Cosmetology building open house
The Gavilan College Cosmetology department is hosting an open house to celebrate its newly remodeled building, Nov. 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the main campus. Students will offer a haircut and style for $1.25. The new building includes a new reception area and coffee bar. To make an appointment, call 408-842-5055.
Friday 11/12
HOLLISTER
Tomorrows Bad Seeds
D4D Music presents Tomorrows Bad Seeds, with Sake Bombs, Exhibit A and Wasted Noise as the opening acts at The Vault. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance and $13 at the door. For more information, call 207-9871 or 559-347-4881. For online tickets, visit www.brownpapertickets.com/event/135281.
Saturday 11/13
HOLLISTER
Sacred Heart Foundation dinner
The Sacred Heart Foundation dinner benefits the scholarship program and will celebrate honorees who have taken their Catholic faith to heart and lived out the message of Jesus Christ. The dinner is Nov. 13, at San Juan Oaks Golf Club. Current teachers will also be honored at the event. Tickets are available through the Sacred Heart Parish School Office. For more information, call 637-4157.
Christmas Boutique
The Sunnyslope Christian Center will host its Christmas Boutique Nov. 13, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at 1520 Sunnyslope Road, in Hollister. The boutique will feature Christmas gifts, crafts, vendors and food from a Mexican restaurant.
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Toy Drive at Betabel Station
Betabel Station market will host a toy drive for Jackob’s Heart, a nonprofit that supports children with cancer, Nov. 13, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 9644 Betabel Road, in San Juan Bautista.
Sunday 11/14
HOLLISTER
Pacific Brass Concert
The YMCA of San Benito County will host a 10th annual benefit concert by Pacific Brass, a British-style brass band Nov. 14, at 2 p.m., at the First Presbyterian Church, 2066 San Benito St., in Hollister. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for seniors and students. Children 12 and under are free with a paid adult. Proceeds benefit the YMCA of San Benito County’s Youth and Family Programs. Tickets are available at Ace Hardware, YMCA of San Benito County and Watsonville Family YMCA, and Aromas Water District. For more information , call 637-8600 or visit www.centralcoastymca.org.
Tuesday 11/16
HOLLISTER
The Path to Health
A Juice Plus Prevention Plus Lecture: The Path to Health will be held at the YMCA conference room, 351 Tres Pinos Road, Ste. A-201, in Hollister, Nov. 16, at 6:45 p.m. The speaker will be Paulette Suzanne, BA, CNC, of Whole Person Services. She has a background in nutrition counseling, naturopathic health counseling, iridology and mind-body-spirit healing. Seating is limited. For more information or to RSVP, call Cheryl Wenzlik at 637-2764.
Saturday 11/20
HOLLISTER
Third Annual Matt Will Memorial Golf Tournament
The Third Annual Matt Will Memorial Golf Tournament will be Nov. 20 at 10 a.m., at the Ridgemark Golf and Country Club, 3800 Airline Hwy., in Hollister. The event is $100 per person, with a four-person scramble format. The cost includes golf, a cart, a bucket of range balls, lunch and dinner. A ceremony will be held at 9 a.m. in dedication of the Matt Will Memorial Highway. Donations can be made to the Matt Will Memorial Fund, Hollister F.F.S., ATTN: Dave Lopez, 1979 Fairview Road, Hollister, CA 95023. For more information, call Dave Lopez at 537-3588 or Matt D. at 320-2434.
MONTEREY
Manasse and Nakamatsu duo
Chamber Music Monterey Bay presents a duo by Jon Manasse and Jon Nakamatsu at the Sunset Center, San Carlos Street and Ninth Avenue, in Carmel, Nov. 2, at 8 p.m. There will be a pre-concert lecture, from 7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., in Studio 105. the clarinetist and pianist will play music by Brahms, von Weber, Mendelssohn and more. Tickets are $41-65. For more information, call 625-2212 or visit www.chambermusicmontereybay.org.
SEASIDE
Bella Notte
The North Monterey County High School band will host a fundraiser, Bella Notte, a gala night of all things Italian, Nov. 20, at Embassy Suites Monterey Bay in Seaside. The second annual Bell Notte will begin with a complimentary wine reception, lasagna dinner, prize drawings, live entertainment, silent and live auctions. All proceeds go to support music programs at the North Monterey County High School, in Castroville. Tickets are $65 a person. To purchase tickets, visit www.BellaNotte2010.com to fill out the online order form. Tickets may also be purchased from Pamela Renteria at 320-590 or e-mail [email protected]. Tickets can also be purchased from NMCHS band students.
CARMEL
40th Annual Homecrafters’ marketplace
Carmel-by-the Sea will host the 40th Annual Homecrafters’ Marketplace Holiday Craft Show at the Sunset Center parking lots, located on San Carlos between Ninth and Tenth avenues, Nov. 20, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Parking is available at 8th and Mission. The event features local craftspeople from Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito. Admission is free. For more information, call 620-2020 or e-mail [email protected].
LA SELVA BEACH
Holiday Gift Faire
The 30th Annual La Selva Beach Holiday Gift Faire is Nov. 20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the La Selva Beach Community Clubhouse, 314 Estrella Ave., in La Selva. The event will feature prize drawings, gourmet food, face painting and a book sale. Admission and parking is free. Follow signs on San Andreas Road or Mar Monte Avenue, from Hwy. 1. All proceeds go to the La Selva Improvement Association for community projects. For more information, call Cindy Passaro at 684-0215.
Sunday 11/21
MONTEREY
Battle of the Blues Bands
The Monterey Bay Blues Festival will hold a Battle of the Blues Band Competition Nov. 21, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Monterey Room, of the Monterey County Fairgrounds, 2004 Fairgrounds Road. The event is open to the public and features dancing, food, raffles and a people’s choice vote. Some of the bands to compete including Bornia Boys, of San Benito, Tip of the Top, Blue Jacket, The Delta Wires, Baby Bee N Good FEllas, and more. Tickets are $10 for general admission. The bands compete for performance slots at the 2011 Monterey Bay Blues Festival, to be held in June. To register a band, visit www.montereybayblues.com. For more information, call 394-2652.
Saturday 11/27
HOLLISTER
Lights On Celebration
The Hollister Downtown Association presents the 20th Annual Light On Celebration in downtown Hollister, Nov. 27, from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This free event begins at 5 p.m. with a Merchants’ Open Houses, roaming carolers, costumed characters and other live entertainment. The parade of lights starts at 5:30 p.m., with more than 60 entries including Jaime the Elf and Santa and Mrs. Claus. After the parade, stay around to enjoy refreshments in many stores, photos with Santa and performances by local bands, dance troupes, bell ringers and more. For more information, visit www.downtownhollister.org or call 636-8406.
December
Wednesday 12/1
HOLLISTER
Sock Monkeys in the Wild
Shannon Grissom will host the exhibit “Sock Monkeys in the Wild,” at the Blak Sage Gallery, 727 San Benito St., featuring 40 sock monkey paintings. The opening reception on Dec. 1 at 5:30 p.m. will feature sock monkey making demonstrations, a sock money haiku contest, a sock monkey queen and king contest, a raffle for a quilt to benefit the YMCA of San Benito County, a Christmas tree and a reading by Grissom of her book “Monkey Made of Sockies.” Grissom will also make an appearance during the Lights On Parade Nov. 27. For more information, call 638-4928 or e-mail [email protected].
Saturday 12/4
HOLLISTER
San Benito Community Christmas Concert
There will be a San Benito Community Christmas Concert Dec. 4, at 7 p.m., at the San Benito High School Auditorium. Admission is free. Donations from local businesses have made the concert possible. For more information, call Amy Oelrich at 207-2875.
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
5th Annual Holiday in Lights Parade
The 5th Annual Holiday in Lights Parade starts at 5:30 p.m., at the San Juan School. The parade will continue from Nyland Drive, down Third Street to Tuahalami Street, up Second Street to Franklin Street and then back to Third Street. Santa will be on site to meet with children and take pictures. A Holiday Merchants Open House will take place during the event, which is sponsored by the Rotary Club of San Juan Bautista. Nonprofit organizations, businesses and individuals are invited to participate. For applications, call Andy Moore at 334-3130 or Donna Holmes at 623-1168 or e-mail [email protected]. The application deadline is Nov. 26.
Friday 12/10
GILROY
Disney’s ‘Mulan’
Limelight Productions presents Disney’s “Mulan,” Dec. 10, at 7 p.m., Dec. 11 at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., and Dec. 12 at 4 p.m., with performances at the Gavilan College Theatre (Parking Lot A), 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd., in Gilroy. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for children 12 and under or seniors 55 and over, or $40 for a family pack of four tickets. Tickets are available at West Coast Music and Dance FX, at www.showclix.com or by calling 635-0553 or 524-6667.
Calendar items for events in and around San Benito County are accepted via e-mail to [email protected], fax to 637-8174 or at the Pinnacle office, 350 Sixth St., Ste. 102, in Hollister. Calendar items are run on a space available basis, and priority is given to events within San Benito County. The deadline for calendar items is Monday at noon for Friday publication.
