October
Friday 10/1
HOLLISTER
Robrock retrospective opens
The Blak Sage Gallery will host ‘John Robrock Through the Ages:
a retrospective look and examination of life influences
”
Oct. 1-28, 727 San Benito St., in Hollister. Robrock, who has an
MFA, teaches drawing and painting at San Benito High School. The
exhibit will feature 50 framed works of art arranged
chronologically, reflecting life phases, including some nude life
drawings. Other common themes in the work include cowboys,
portraits, Native Americans and landscapes. An opening reception
will be held Oct. 9, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Robrock will also offer
demonstrations of portrait drawing techniques, Oct. 16 and 23, from
2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday from
1 p.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 636-9100.
October
Friday 10/1
HOLLISTER
Robrock retrospective opens
The Blak Sage Gallery will host ‘John Robrock Through the Ages: a retrospective look and examination of life influences” Oct. 1-28, 727 San Benito St., in Hollister. Robrock, who has an MFA, teaches drawing and painting at San Benito High School. The exhibit will feature 50 framed works of art arranged chronologically, reflecting life phases, including some nude life drawings. Other common themes in the work include cowboys, portraits, Native Americans and landscapes. An opening reception will be held Oct. 9, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Robrock will also offer demonstrations of portrait drawing techniques, Oct. 16 and 23, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 636-9100.
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Aquatint etchings on display at Mission Gallery
Mission Gallery will display aquatint etchings by Stephen McMillan through Oct. 2, 106 Third St. in San Juan Bautista. The etchings are original prints pulled from copper plates that have been drawn freehand and etched with acid. The gallery is open Monday, Wednesday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sundays from noon to 6 p.m. For more information, call 623-2960 or visit www.missiongalleryart.com.
‘Corridos! Tales of the Mexican Revolution’
El Teatro Campesino presents a special engagement of “Corridos! Tales of the Mexican Revolution” through Oct. 17, at the El Teatro Campesino Playhouse, 705 Fourth St., in San Juan Bautista. The show is based on the musical play by Luis Valdez, with new story adaptations by director Kinan Valdez. The Performances are Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets prices are $10-15. For more information, call 537-7575, 623-2444 or visit www.elteatrocampesino.com.
Friday 10/1
MONTEREY
‘Repo! The Genetic Rock Opera’
The Paper Wing Theatre presents “Repo! The Genetic Rock Opera” through Oct. 31, with Friday and Saturday shows at 8 p.m., at 320 Hoffman Avenue, at Lighthouse Avenue in New Monterey. Two special performances will be held Oct. 31 at 8 p.m. and midnight. The musical is a rock opera set in 2056 during a terrifying epidemic of organ failures. For more information, call 905-5684 or e-mail Th************@ya***.com.
Ansel Adams: Portrait of America
Ansel Adams: Portrait of America is on display at the Monterey Museum of Art-La Mirada located at 720 Via Mirada in Monterey through Oct. 3. The exhibition is the first world-tour stop for the largest collection of iconic photographs to be seen in one place. Museum hours are Wednesdays-Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is $5 general admission. Free admissions will be offered to MMA members, children under 12, NARM, and AAM members. For more information visit www.montereyart.org or call 372-5477.
Santa Clara
Passport weekend
The wineries of Santa Clara Valley will host a passport weekend Oct. 2 and 3. There are 25 participating wineries in Santa Clara Valley that will offer barrel tasting, barbecues, winery tours, special discounts, new releases, antipasti, music and more. Admission is $30 a person and includes a passport for both days as well as a souvenir wine glass. For more information, call 408-842-6436 or visit www.SantaClaraWines.com.
Saturday 10/2
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Living History Days
The San Juan Bautista State Historic Park will host Living History Day Oct. 2, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Living History Day is hosted on the first Saturday of every month. Meet the characters of early California, including mountain men, Victorian ladies, soldiers and more. There will be craft and other demonstrations, as well as card games. Old-fashioned sodas will be for sale in the saloon for $2 each. The event is sponsored by the Plaza Historic Association. Admission is $3 for adults, children 16 and under are free. Free parking is available on city streets. For more information, call 637-4881.
HOLLISTER
International Travel fundraiser
The International Travel Club, of San Benito High School, will host a car wash, yard sale and bake sale, Oct. 2, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Sunnyslope Medical Complex to raise money for student trips to Germany, Mexico and France during spring break. Students and parents wishing to make donations or inquire about the trip, can call Andrea Walton at 637-5831, ext. 372 or e-mail aw*****@sb***.us.
VFW Oktoberfest fundraiser
The Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post Leslie L. Garrett, in San Juan Bautista, will host an Oktoberfest celebration and fundraiser Oct. 2, at noon, at 58 Monterey St., in San Juan Bautista. The menu will include hendl (chicken,) Schweinsbraten (roast pork,) stecklerfisch (grilled fish on a stick,) Wurstl (sausages,) Brezn (pretzels,) reiberdatschi (potato pancakes,) sauerkraut (cabbage) and other Bavarian delicacies. The meal is $15 with reservations or $19.95 without reservations. The event will start with a traditional festival opening of a 12-gun salute and the tapping of the first keg by a mayor. For reservations, call 623-4320.
Battle of the Bands
The San Benito High School Rock Guitar Club will host its annual Battle of the Bands Oct. 2, at the San Benito High School Auditorium, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Performers include Easy Company, Amygdala Maze, One Direction, In Search of Oblivion, Burned on the Stake, Tragic Comeback and Fugu. The students will compete for a free recording opportunity with Tool Shed Studios. Tickets are $5 at the high school payment center or $7 at the door.
Northern California Renaissance Faire
The Northern California Renaissance Faire will be held at Casa de Fruta, off Hwy. 152, weekends through Oct. 17, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. There will be a different theme each weekend including Bacchanal Masquerade, Celtic Weekend and Oktoberfest. There are a variety of stages and arenas that will provide entertainment such as Punch and Judy Shows, jousting, sword fighting and more. Vendors will sell a variety of foods and merchandise. There will be a Celtic rock concert at 6 p.m. on Saturdays, free with the cost of faire admission. This week’s performance will be by the Young Dubliners, Molly’s Revenge and Wicked Tinkers. Admission is $25 per person, children 12 and under are free, $35 for a weekend pass or $150 for a “fairever” pass. For more information, call 408-847-FAIR (408-847-3247) or visit www.norcalrenfaire.org.
Sunday 10/3
CARMEL
Great Sand Castle Contest
The 50th annual Great Sand Castle Contest will be held at Carmel Beach, between 10th and 12th, Oct. 3. The event is cosponsored by the American Institute of Architects- Monterey Bay Chapter and the city of Carmel-by-the-sea. The theme will be announced two weeks before the event. Registration takes place on the beach before the event, and builders can begin work on their castles at 8 a.m. Judging will take place from noon to 2 p.m.
Monday 10/4
HOLLISTER
Blessing of the animals
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church will host a “Blessing of the Animals,” at 702 Monterey Street. Guests are welcome to come for the brief service and blessing of pets in honor of St. Francis Day.
Wednesday 10/6
HOLLISTER
Pro Am bridge game
There will be a Pro Am bridge potluck, at the Dunne Park Clubhouse, Oct. 6, from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. At this special event, Pros (300 masterpoints or more) will play those with less points. The event is meant to be a fun and educational event to share with people more about the Hollister bridge clubs. The cost is $5 and those who would like to attend are asked to contact Linda King to RSVP at 801-9257. Regular bridge games are scheduled at the Dunne Park Clubhouse, including open duplicate bridge games on Tuesday and Wednesday at noon. King can also help connect people with partners.
GILROY
Gavilan College Health Fair
Gavilan College will host its 17th annual “High on Health” faire Oct. 6, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Gavilan College Student Center, at 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd., in Gilroy. Attendance is free and the event is open to the public. More than 51 representatives from local organizations such as Planned Parenthood, South Valley Pregnancy Center, Compassion Pregnancy Services and STD Clinic, Breast Cancer Connections, Community Solutions and more will be on hand. Visitors can get referrals for counseling and receive free testing of blood pressure, blood glucose and HIV/AIDS. The Gilroy Lions Club will offer free vision screenings. For more information, call Alice Dufresne-Reyes at 408-848-4791.
Friday 10/8
HOLLISTER
YMCA hosts Harlem Starz
The YMCA of San Benito County will host the Harlem Starz basketball team for a game against one of the Hollister city recreation department’s adult basketball league teams Oct. 8, at 6:30 p.m. at Marguerite Maze Middle School. Tickets are $8 and can be bought at the door or at the YMCA office, 351 Tres Pinos Road, Ste. 201-A. Exact change required. The Harlem Starz is made up of players featured on ESPN City Slam, ESPN Street Ball and former Harlem Globetrotters.
Open mic night
The San Benito County Free Library will host an open mic night Oct. 8, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at 470 Fifth St. Everyone is welcome to perform poetry, music or song, any age, any style or any language. Bring something to share or just come to listen. The event is free. For more information, call 634-0263 or e-mail po******@ya***.com.
MONTEREY
Roy Eaton gives piano recitals
Roy Eaton, of New York City, will give two piano recitals on the Monterey Peninsula. The first will be Oct. 8, at 8 p.m., at the Center for Spiritual Living, 400 West Franklin St., in Monterey. The second will be Oct. 10, at 3 p.m., at the Carmel Valley Community Chapel, at Paso Hondo and Village Drive. Both concerts have a suggested donation of $20 per person. Eaton, 80, will play “The Meditative Chopin” and “The Joyful Joplin.” Both concerts will serve refreshments and Eaton’s CDs will be available for purchase.
Saturday 10/9
HOLLISTER
Pet Friends yard sale
Pet Friends will host a yard sale Oct. 9, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 2975 Buena Vista Road. It will include a unique collection of new and gently used items. All proceeds benefit local homeless dogs and cats. The group is accepting donations of items for dale at the event. For more information, call 637-1191.
AROMAS
Bill Staines performs in Aromas
Folk music icon Bill Staines will perform at the Aromas Community Grange, Oct. 9, at 7 p.m., at the corner of Rose Avenue and Bardue Street, in Aromas. Staines has 26 recordings to his credit and has written more than 300 songs. Tickets are available on a suggested sliding scale donation of $12-15 for adults and $6-8 for children. Refreshments will be available for purchase. For tickets or more information, call Doug Clark at 726-2322.
MORGAN HILL
Coyote Creek Bird Walk
Jane Haley, a National Park Service docent and Wildlife Education Rehabilitation Center volunteer will lead a bird walk Oct. 9, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. along the Coyote Creek, north of Morgan Hill. Participants will have an opportunity to observe migratory birds as well as discover an appreciation of local birds, their habitat and ecological importance. Due to the terrain the walks are not recommended for young children. The programs are free, but space is limited and reservations are required. For more information or to register, call 408-779-9372 or e-mail ed*******@we*****.org.
Sunday 10/10
HOLLISTER
Fall fashion show and luncheon
The San Benito Cattlewomen will be hosting the Fifth Annual Fall Fashion Show and Luncheon at the San Juan Oaks Golf and Country Club, Oct. 10. The event includes lunch, raffle prizes and fashions by Ranchers Feed, She’s, Sweet Envy and Tres Pinos Ranch Supply. Tickets are available at Calvista Insurance Agency, 370 Fifth St., The San Benito Chamber of Commerce, 650 San Benito St., Ranchers Feed, 354 First St., She’s, 620 San Benito St., Sweet Envy, 108 Third St., in San Juan and Tres Pinos Ranch Supply, 7020 Hwy. 25, in Tres Pinos. For more information, call Jayme Stewart at 801-0394 or Linda Feist at 636-8037.
Tuesday 10/12
HOLLISTER
Book study begins
A book study at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church starts Oct. 12. The book will be “The Hidden Power of the Gospels,” by Alexander Shaia. The book explores how change, suffering, joy and service are elements of the four gospels and people’s spiritual journeys. The study will meet biweekly. To sign up, call St. Luke’s at 637-7570 or e-mail st****@ga****.com.
Thursday 10/14
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Community Health Fair
The San Benito Health Foundation will host a Community Fair in honor of Bi-National Health Week Oct. 14, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., at 301 The Alameda, Ste. K, in San Juan Bautista. The event will focus on increasing physical activity to prevent obesity and reduce the frequency of metabolic syndrome. They will also offer free medical screenings for hypertension and obesity. They will provide Flu, H1N1 and TDaP vaccines. For more information, call 637-6871.
Friday 10/15
HOLLISTER
Flor Y Canto 2010
‘Vinyl Verses’ Flor Y Canto 2010 “Vinyl Verses” is a fundraiser for “Classroom on the Bay” and community workshops for youth conducted by Indigenious Chaos. The event will be Oct. 15, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. and Oct. 16, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Centro Ollin, 405 Monterey St., Ste. G, in Hollister. The event will feature music, poetry, dancing and artwork. Country Joe McDonald, a founding member of Country Joe and the Fish, will perform as a special guest. Suggested donations will be accepted. For more information, call Graciela Nutter at 623-9404 or e-mail te********@pa*****.net.
Chili Cook Off
The San Benito County Association of Realtors is hosting a chili cook off Oct. 15, at the San Benito County Association or Realtors office parking lot, 330 Tres Pinos Road, Ste. C-6. Set up starts at 8:30 a.m., with judging from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Lunch is noon to 2 p.m. The entry fee per team before Oct. 8 is $25 and after is $35. A lunch of barbecue hotdogs, ships and a soft drink will be available for $5. Visitors can also sample the chili. To sign up call 636-4605.
Saturday 10/16
CARMEL
Arts Habitat hosts auction
Arts Habitat will host an auction at the Carmel Woman’s Club, San Carlos Street at Ninth, in Carmel, Oct. 16, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 and include a glass of wine, appetizers and a bidder number for the auctions. Items include an aerial tour of the Peninsula, tickets to the theater, musical instruments, folk craft, photographs, paintings, jewelry, ceramics and more. For more information, call 624-6111.
PACIFIC GROVE
Babershop four-part harmony concert
Monterey Cypressaires Chorsu and quartets invite visitors to experience “A Babershop Odyssey,” at the Performing Arts Center, at P.G. Middle School, 831 Forest Ave., on Oct. 16. Special guests include The Bay Belles, a Sweet Adeline chorus with quartets and Hi-Fidelity, a past champion quartet. Tickets are $20, with students 18 and under free. For more information, call 637-6511. The concert supports the school music programs.
Sunday 10/17
GREENFIELD
Viva Music and Art Fest
The Viva Greenfield Music and Art Festival is Oct. 17, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Patriot Park in Greenfield. The event is a celebration of Latin culture, featuring national, regional and local Latin music and art. Sponsored by First Night ArtWorks! and the city of Greenfield, the event will feature music by B Side Players, Mambo Tropical and more. There will be a community parade at 10 a.m., as well as art projects, face painting and food booths. The event is free. For more information, call 373-4778 or visit www.firstnightmonterey.org.
Tuesday 10/19
HOLLISTER
Moms Club hosts a park day
The Moms Club of Hollister will host a park day at Dunne Park, Oct. 19, from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Moms and children are invited to join in the fun.
Wednesday 10/20
HOLLISTER
Library Friends celebrate 30 years
The Friends of the San Benito County Free Library invite the community to join them Oct. 20, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., as they celebrate their 30th anniversary during National Friends of the Libraries Week. Enjoy tours of the library and bookmobile, music by David Huboi and Vince Zuniga of Luke’s Groove, refreshments, presentations and learn about the Friends of the Library. Presentations will begin at 6:30 p.m., when two students will be awarded for the winning essays in a contest whose theme is “The Library is my best ‘Friend’ because…” For more information, call Ruth Erickson at 637-0987.
Saturday 10/23
POINT SUR
Point Sur Ghost Tours
Two special Ghost Tours benefiting the restoration of Point Sur Lightstation in Big Sur will be held Oct. 23 (full moon) and Oct. 30. For a donation of $60, the evening of ghostly fun will begin with a walking tour to the lighthouse in time for the sunset; followed by refreshments in the barn; Point Sur ghost stories told by professional actor/docent Kevin Hanstick; access to the spooky Triplex; and dessert and beverages in the Visitors’ Center. Tours start at 5:15 p.m. each evening and will last about three hours. Tours are limited to 40 people. For reservations call 649-7139 or e-mail cc**@po******.org. Not suitable for very young children.
