November
Friday 11/6
HOLLISTER
Hillside Christian Fellowship celebrates 10 years
Hillside Christian Fellowship will be hosting special events
Nov. 6-8 to celebrate 10 years working in San Benito County. Dave
Patterson, the founding pastor of Father’s House in Vacaville, will
visit the church Nov. 6 at 7 p.m., at 281 San Felipe Road, in
Hollister. On Nov. 7, at 6 p.m., David Cannistraci, the senior
pastor of Gateway Church in San Jose, will visit. On Nov. 8, a
special service honoring community agencies will be held at 10:30
a.m. with David Kiteley, who serves Shiloh Church in Oakland. Mayor
Eugenia Sanchez and Sheriff Curtis Hill will speak at the service,
and dozen local agencies will be recognized for their work in the
community. The event will include a slide presentation and
testimonials, as well as a buffet luncheon. At 6 p.m., Ernest
Gentile, the founding pastor of Christian Community Church in San
Jose, will visit. For more information on any of the events, call
630-0800 or RSVP to
hi*************@ms*.com
.
November
Friday 11/6
HOLLISTER
Hillside Christian Fellowship celebrates 10 years
Hillside Christian Fellowship will be hosting special events Nov. 6-8 to celebrate 10 years working in San Benito County. Dave Patterson, the founding pastor of Father’s House in Vacaville, will visit the church Nov. 6 at 7 p.m., at 281 San Felipe Road, in Hollister. On Nov. 7, at 6 p.m., David Cannistraci, the senior pastor of Gateway Church in San Jose, will visit. On Nov. 8, a special service honoring community agencies will be held at 10:30 a.m. with David Kiteley, who serves Shiloh Church in Oakland. Mayor Eugenia Sanchez and Sheriff Curtis Hill will speak at the service, and dozen local agencies will be recognized for their work in the community. The event will include a slide presentation and testimonials, as well as a buffet luncheon. At 6 p.m., Ernest Gentile, the founding pastor of Christian Community Church in San Jose, will visit. For more information on any of the events, call 630-0800 or RSVP to
hi*************@ms*.com
.
‘Little Shop of Horrors’
The San Benito Stage Company presents the teen musical, ‘The Little Shop of Horrors,’ at the Granada Theatre, on 336 Fifth St., through Nov. 8. Performances of the PG show are Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are available in advance at Postal Graphics, Mars Hill and the Running Rooster. Admission is $15 a person, $12 for seniors and students, or $40 for a four-pack. For more information, call 636-0122 or visit www.sanbenitostage.org.
‘Showcasing Our Local Artists’ show opens
The Hollister Art League will be hosting the “Showcasing Our Local Artists” art show now through Nov. 14, at the Blak Sage Gallery, 727 San Benito St., in Hollister. Local artists will display paintings in oil and watercolor, as well as linocuts, mixed media and photography. All art is for sale. For more information, call 636-9100 or 637-6062.
MONTEREY
‘Sleeping Beauty’
Monterey Peninsula College Storybook Theatre presents ‘Sleeping Beauty’ through Nov. 22. Opening night performance will be on Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. and will include a pizza meal at $3 per person. Tickets for the play alone will range from $9-$15, with group discounts available. The cast of Sleeping Beauty is comprised of 19 Theatre art students, some who have been on stage and some who are appearing for the first time. Tickets are available through MPC Box Office at 646-4213 or visit www.Ticketguys.com.
Saturday 11/7
HOLLISTER
Youth cheerleading clinic
The San Benito High School Baler Cheer Squads invite kids ages 5 to 14 to participate in a cheerleading clinic on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Mattson gym, located at the high school, off of Nash Road. Registration fees start at $30 by Oct. 23 and go up to $35 after Oct. 23. Participants will learn cheer routines and be invited to perform at the JV football game on Nov. 13. Participants will receive a free Baler Cheer Clinic T-shirt. The registration form is available at www.sbhsd.k12.ca.us/cheer. For more information, call Kristine Shepherd at 801-9720.
Free Wheelers season opener
The Hollister Free Wheelers’ Power Wheelchair Soccer Team will host its season opener at Marguerite Maze Middle School, 900 Meridian Ave., Nov. 7, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event will include food, friends and fun. It is free to watch the games. For more information, call Susan Jones at 636-3271.
Rancho/Maze craft boutique
The Rancho/Maze band will be hosting an arts and craft boutique Nov. 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Rancho San Justo Middle School. The boutique will benefit the Rancho/Maze band. The event will include sale of arts and crafts as well as a raffle with prizes. Vendors can apply now. For more information, contact Laura Arballo at 637-4343 or
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Harvest bazaar
The women of the Hollister United Methodist Church will hold their annual Harvest Bazaar Saturday, Nov. 7, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Fellowship Hall on Fifth and Monterey streets. Some of the items for sale include plants, handmade gifts, seasonal decorations, baked goods, jams, jellies and salsa. Tea and cookies will be served. For more information, call 637-4240.
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Fall clean-up
San Juan Elementary School will be hosting a fall clean-up day at the school Nov. 7 at 8 a.m., 100 Nyland Drive, in San Juan Bautista. Activities will include landscape tasks such as raking, trimming plants and digging out weeds as well as painting. A thank you barbecue will be served at 1 p.m. For more information, call Eddie or Monica Guaracha at 623-9987.
PACIFIC GROVE
Barbershop 4-part Harmony
The Monterey Cypressaires Chorus will present its annual show, titled “History of Romance, Harmony through the ages” at the Performing Arts Center, Pacific Grove Middle School, 831 Forest Ave. Special guests include the Bay Belles, A Sweet Adeline chorus with quartets, the Stage Hogs, a Comedy quartet and Amy Treadwell, singing jazz and blues. Tickets are $20 with students under 18 free. For more information, call 637-6511.
SAND CITY
Book signing
Author Deb Flores will share her children’s book “What’s in My Food?” at Borders in Sand City Nov. 7 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., 2080 California Ave. The book discusses different types of sugar and how they work in the body, how to simplify healthy food shopping and how to eat healthy. For more information, call 899-6643.
Sunday 11/8
HOLLISTER
Pet Friends annual open house
Pet Friends Center is inviting the public to its annual open house Nov. 8, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visitors can see the cats and dogs on site, as well as changes made at the center in the last year. Door prizes and refreshments will be given out. For more information, call 634-1191.
Monday 11/9
HOLLISTER
‘Kids on Broadway’
Ladd Lane Drama Club presents ‘Kids on Broadway,’ directed by Kristy Burchard. This variety show will be Monday, Nov. 9, at 6:30 p.m. in the multi-purpose room at Ladd Lane School. Adults $2, children $1.
Wednesday 11/11
HOLLISTER
Veterans Day breakfast
San Benito County LULAC will be hosting a Veterans Day breakfast on Wednesday, Nov. 11 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the San Benito High School cafeteria, 1220 Monterey St. The breakfast is in High School cafeteria, 1220 Monterey St. The breakfast is in honor of the 2009 Veteran of the Year, James Perales and all proceeds will go to the 2010 Scholarship Fund. Breakfast costs are $8. For more information, visit www.sbclulac.org or call 637-1342.
Friday 11/13
HOLLISTER
Joy to the world craft fair
The Trinity Lutheran Church, Trivent and St. Luke’s Episcopal Church will be hosting a ‘Joy to the World’ craft fair Nov. 13 and Nov. 14 at the Trinity Lutheran Church, 2300 Airline Hwy. There will be booths featuring local talents and baked goods. On Friday night, there will be chili and hot soup, and Saturday there will a salad bar from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., along will Santa visits from noon to 2 p.m. where pictures will be taken.
Saturday 11/14
HOLLISTER
Sacred Heart dinner dance
The Sacred Heart Foundation will be hosting a dinner and dance on Nov. 14, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at San Juan Oaks, 3825 Union Road. Brian Hackney, a correspondent for CBS 5’s “Eye On The Bay,” will be the guest speaker for the evening. Hackney is a native of California born Hollister. He graduated from Sacred Heart Parish School in 1971 and San Benito High School in 1975. Tickets for the event will be $65 per person or $520 for a table with sponsor recognition. Tickets can be bought at Sacred Heart Parish School. All proceeds for the fundraiser will go to scholarships for students seeking to attend Sacred Heart Parish School. For more information call 637-4157 or visit www.sacredheartschool.org.
An afternoon of fashion
All Creatures Great and Small Rescue will be hosting an afternoon of fashion fundraiser, silent auction and raffle Nov. 14, from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Cedar House restaurant. The fashion show will feature outfits from Drapoel and Teezerz, She’s, Muenzer’s and Mrs. B’s. Tickets are $30, and include the show, lunch and beverages. For more information or to donate an item for the raffle or auction, contact Vivian Kennedy at 636-7559, Bia Westrup at 801-9658 or June Hockenberry at 628-9594.
CASTROVILLE
Albacore feed
The Monterey Bay Salmon and Trout Project will be hosting its 32nd annual albacore dinner on Saturday, Nov. 14 starting with cocktails at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. at the Castroville Recreation Center, 11261 Crane St. Tickets for the fundraiser are $17 and will sold at the door. The Monterey Bay Salmon and Trout Project are hosting this dinner to help restore the natural salmon and trout population back to the area. There will also be a project demonstration, door prizes, a raffle and a silent auction. For more information, call Mary Jane at 763-0926.
Sunday 11/15
HOLLISTER
Friendship bracelet workshop
The union club is hosting a workshop to make bracelets for California’s military youth on Nov. 15, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Building, Room 204. The workshop will supply all materials and teach you how to make the bracelets. For more information, call Erica Leung at 630-3066 or Kelly McCullough at 636-7829.
Friday 11/27
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
‘La Pastorela’
El Teatro Campesino presents its biennial Christmas show, “La Pastorela” Nov. 27 through Dec. 2, at the Mission San Juan, 406 Second St., in San Juan. Performances are Thursdays, Fridays at Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices are $32/Priority, $22/adults, $18/seniors and students, and $14/children under 12. The show is directed by Adrian Torres with Jillian Mitchell, Eduardo Robledo and Christy Sandoval in key roles, with music by Tim and Frances Tompkins and choreography by Janet Johns. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 623-2444 or visit www.elteatrocampesino.com.
MOSS LANDING
Thanksgiving boat cruise
There will be two-hour guided tours around the Moss Landing Harbor on Nov. 27 at 9 a.m., and Nov. 28 and 29 at 9:15 a.m. Tickets are $32-24 and reservations are required. The tour will include views of sea otters, harbor seals and thousands of birds on their fall migration. For more information or to RSVP, call 633-5555.
December
Saturday 12/5
Cerra Vista holiday boutique
The Cerra Vista Elementary School Holiday Boutique is Dec. 5. The boutique will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with 20 vendors selling items such as jewelry, scrap booking supplies, skin care products, wood products, stained glass, cards and more. The elementary school choir will be singing and Santa will visit from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call Julie Englehardt at 635-9674.
