October
Saturday 10/17
HOLLISTER
Renaissance Faire Celtic concert
The Northern California Renaissance Faire runs through this
weekend at Casa de Fruta, off Hwy. 152. The faire will feature
Celtic Rock concerts free with admission each weekend, starting at
6 p.m. Bands scheduled include The Young Dubliners and Tempest.
Advanced tickets are available online at www.NorCalRenFaire.com.
General admission is $25 and $10 for children, though kids under 12
can get in free the first weekend. A weekend pass is available for
$35 and fairever passes are available for $150 a person. Other
entertainment includes jousting, musicians and stage
performers.
October
Saturday 10/17
HOLLISTER
Renaissance Faire Celtic concert
The Northern California Renaissance Faire runs through this weekend at Casa de Fruta, off Hwy. 152. The faire will feature Celtic Rock concerts free with admission each weekend, starting at 6 p.m. Bands scheduled include The Young Dubliners and Tempest. Advanced tickets are available online at www.NorCalRenFaire.com. General admission is $25 and $10 for children, though kids under 12 can get in free the first weekend. A weekend pass is available for $35 and fairever passes are available for $150 a person. Other entertainment includes jousting, musicians and stage performers.
Car wash fundraiser
SBHS Sober Grad Night Class 2010 will host a car wash fundraiser for Sober Grad Night, Oct. 17, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Sunnyslope Medical Center. For more information, call Hydie McDonald at 902-8608.
Garage sale
San Benito Healthcare For All will host a garage sale Oct. 17, beginning at 8 a.m. at the Sunnyslope and Memorial medical offices. For more information, call 634-1985.
Hollister Hills MTB race
South Valley Bike & Run Club is hosting the first Hollister Hills MTB race on Oct. 17 at 9 a.m. This event is a USA Cycling sanctioned for beginner, sport, and expert classes. Admission fees are $30 for members, $35 for non-members, and an additional $5 for parking. For more information, visit www.svbikeandrunclub.com or call 408-461-1059
Texas hold ’em tournament
The Hollister City Employee Relay for Life Team is hosting its third Texas Hold ’em Tournament on Oct. 17, from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., at the Portuguese Hall, 695 Seventh St. This event contributes charities to the American Cancer Society. Cost start at $40 with complimentary beverages and snacks included. To register, send checks payable to ACS and mail to: ACS, P.O. Box 835, Hollister, CA 95024. For more information, call Nancy Durham at 801-5421 or Geri Johnson at 637-1475.
Compassion Walk for Life
Compassion Pregnancy Services and STD clinic will be hosting its Walk for Life 5K run, Oct. 17, at 9 a.m., at Dunne Park. The race will be followed by a barbecue and awards ceremony at 11 a.m. Residents can donate or print out pledge forms online at MyHollisterCompassion.com or stop by the office at 483 Fifth St., Hollister. For more information, call 637-4020.
‘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. An artist’s reception will be held Oct. 17 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., where refreshments will be served. 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.
MORGAN HILL
Bird walk
Coyote Creek bird walk Jane Haley, a National Park Service docent and a Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation Center volunteer, will be hosting a Coyote Creek birdwalk Oct. 17, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. 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 program is free, but space is limited so reservations are required. For more information, call 408-779-9372 or e-mail
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SAN JOSE
Art of Collecting 2009
The San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles, 520 S. First St., in San Jose, will host the Art of Collecting 2009, Oct. 17. The event will feature talks with two collectors, Charlotte Patera and Isabella Lively, who have donated over 120 molas and ephemera to the Museum’s permanent collection. The half-day event is $10 for students, $25 for non-members or $20 for members. For more information, call 408-971-0323, ext. 14 or visit www.sjquiltmuseum.org.
Sunday 10/18
SAN JOSE
‘Fanfares and Flourishes’
The San Jose Wind Symphony presents “Fanfares and Flouishes” Oct. 18, at 3 p.m., at West Valley College Theater, 14000 Fruitvale Ave., Saratoga. Tickets are $20 general admission, $15 for seniors age 65 and older, and $5 for students with a valid ID. One child age 12 and under is admitted free with each paid general or senior ticket. For more information, call Jan Turnage, the executive director at 408-927-7597 or e-mail at
tu*****@sj**.org
.
Thursday 10/22
HOLLISTER
Binational Health Week health fair
The San Benito Health Foundation will be hosting a Binational Health Week health fair Oct. 22, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at its Community Health Center, 351 Felice Drive, in Hollister. The event will include free medical screenings, a multicultural barbecue and arts and crafts for kids. It will start off with a brief address by Rosa Vivian Fernandez, the CEO of the Health Foundation and public health leaders. For more information, call Araceli Marquez at 637-6871.
Friday 10/23
HOLLISTER
‘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., Oct. 23 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.
Saturday 10/24
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
San Juan Bautista Ghost Walk
The San Juan Bautista Rotary Club will host a guided walking tour of several local sites where ghost sightings have been rumored. The tour is Oct. 24, at 6 p.m, 6:15 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. Reservations are required by Oct. 16. The cost is $15 per adult, and $10 for children. The tour includes hor d’oeurves, Halloween candy and beverages. Proceeds benefit the San Juan Bautista Rotary Club. To RSVP or for more information, call Lisa at 623-4548, Cara at 588-9407 or Andrew at 801-3509.
TRES PINOS
Take-Down Fundraising Dinner Night
The San Benito High School Wrestling Program will be hosting a buffet-style dinner and dessert Oct. 24, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., at the Immaculate Conception Church Hall, 7290 Airline Hwy., in Tres Pinos. Tickets are $15 a person, or $25 a couple, with proceeds benefiting the wrestling program. The event will also feature a 50/50 raffle. Coaches will be on hand for a meet-and-greet and alumni wrestlers are encouraged to attend, though the event is open to all. RSVP to Coach DeCarli by Oct. 14. Checks can be made payable to Baler Backers/Wrestling. For more information, call 637-5831, ext. 283.
HOLLISTER
Red Ribbon Run & Festival
The San Benito Behavioral Health will be hosting the 20th anniversary Red Ribbon Run & Festival on Saturday, Oct. 24, at Dunne Park, Seventh and West streets, from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Entry fees before Oct. 7 are $15 for adults and kids 12 and older, and $5 for children. After Oct. 7 entry fee will be $20 for adults and $10 for children. The Ribbon run will feature the Chicano All Stars and Sammy Ramirez. After the run, there will be a festival with food, entertainment and prizes. To register go to, www.active.com. For more information, call 636-4020 or visit www.sbcprevention.com.
Family swap and sale
The family swap and sale will be held on 4000 San Felipe Road Oct. 24 and 25. Booths are available to vendors for $40 dollars for both days, certified farmers booths are free, and arts and crafts are welcome. Food permits are required, and the event is being sponsored by Madame Butterfly Inc. For more information, call Toney Canty entertainment, 650-630-5931.
POINT SUR
Lighthouse Ghost Tour
The Fourth Annual Ghost Tour at Point Sur Lightstation State Historic Park, 19 miles south of Rio Road, on Hwy. 1, is Oct. 24 and 25 at 5:15 p.m. Tours last about three hours. The cost of the event is a tax-deductible donation of $55 to benefit the restoration of the park. The evening begins with a walking tour of the lighthouse at sunset, with refreshments served at the barn. Kevin Hanstick, a professional actor/story teller, will recount real stories of Pt. Sur’s ghostly sightings and poltergeist activities. Dessert and hot drinks will be served in the visitor’s center. Tour size is limited to the first 40 people who reserve spaces. Call 6497139 or e-mail
cc**@po******.org
for reservations.
Sunday 10/25
AROMAS
Autumn Art Festival
The Autumn Art Festival is in Aromas Grange Hall, on the corner of Rose and Bardue avenues. Workshops on Oct. 25 will be from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., and are offered from one of the artists of the Aromas Hills Artisans. Classes are free, though some have a small materials fee, and attendees will be able to take home what they have created. There is limited time to purchase a raffle ticket to win a piece of artwork donated by AHA Artisans. The drawing is at 11 a.m. There will be a country-style breakfast starting at 7 a.m. For more information, call Barbara at 726-2457.
CARMEL
Monterey symphony
Doc Severinsen will be doing a special performance in the program “El ritmo de la vida” or “The Rhythm of Life” in support of the Monterey Symphony’s music and education programs on Oct. 25, at Carmel’s Sunset Theater. A special Fiesta honoring Doc Severinsen will take place on the upper terrace at Sunset Center following the performance. Ticket for the event are from $50 to $25 and the cost of the Fiesta is $75. All proceeds will go to supporting the Monterey Symphony music and educational programs. For ticket information, visit www.montereysymphony.org.
MONTEREY
‘Chapter Two’
The Monterey Peninsula City College Theater Arts Department presents Neil Simon’s semi-autobiographical comedy “Chapter Two.” Performances are Thursdays at 7 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m., through Oct. 25 on the Morgan Stock Stage, on the Monterey Peninsula College campus, 980 Fremont St., downtown Monterey. Advance tickets are $18; $15 if purchased online, day of show tickets are $25 general admission, $20 senior, $15 young adult, and $10 for children age 15 and under. For more information, call Sky A. Rappoport at 649-4495 or e-mail
SR********@mp*.edu
, or Peter DeBono at 646-4213, or box office at 646-4213.
‘The Wall: A Live Tribute’
The Paper Wing Theatre Co. presents “The Wall: A Tribute!” through Oct. 31, at 320 Hoffman Ave. The play will show on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. with two special showings on Halloween, one at 8 p.m. and the other at midnight. The play will star Lj Brewer and feature music by “WEST.” General admission is $22 at the door. To preorder tickets, call 905-5684.
Saturday 10/31
Hollister
No Tricks, just treats
The YMCA’s no tricks, just treats event will be Oct. 31, in downtown Hollister. The event inlcudes a costume contest and family activities from 10 a.m. to noon. The parade of costumes is at 11 a.m., with costume judging at 11:30 a.m. Prizes will be given to the top three winners in two categories. Free trick or treat bags will be given out while supplies last. The event is sponsored by the YMCA and the Hollister Downtown Association.
CARMEL
Carmel birthday celebration and Halloween parade The 93rd Carmel-by-the-sea birthday celebration and Halloween parade is Oct. 31. The parade begins at 11 a.m. on Ocean Ave., and adults, children, and leashed dogs are welcome to participate. Participants may wear a costume. Complimentary ice cream will follow the parade for all participants. A hot dog lunch and entertainment will be held at the Sunset Center parking lot located on San Carlos between 8th and 10th streets, beginning at noon. A limited number of lunches are available, with tickets sold at Carmel-by-the-Sea City Hall and at the event. The price for a hot dog lunch including chili, chips, a drink, ice cream, cake and coffee is $5, and is donated to the Carmel Chapter of the American Red Cross. For more information, call 620-2020.
November
Sunday 11/1
HOLLISTER
Brass band concert
The Pacific Brass will present a benefit concert for the San Benito County YMCA at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1 at the First Presbyterian Church, 2066 San Benito St. The Pacific Brass is made up of musicians from San Benito, Monterey, Santa Cruz and Santa Clara counties. Their repertoire consists of traditional brass band and symphonic music as well as American folk songs, rags, marches and selections from musical theater. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for seniors and students, and are available at the door or at the YMCA on Fifth Street or Ace Hardware on Airline Highway. For more information, call 637-8600 or 637-7200.
Tuesday 11/3
HOLLISTER
Free seasonal flu clinic
The San Benito County Public Health Department is hosting a free seasonal flu clinic on Tuesday, Nov. 3, from 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Veterans Building in downtown Hollister. Flu vaccinations will be available for people six months through seniors. For more information, call 637-5367 or visit
pa******@sa*********.org
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Health seekers workshop
The YMCA health seekers workshop on Nov. 3, will focus on beauty, vitality and whole food nutrition. The evening begins at 7 p.m. at the YMCA office on Fifth Street. Speakers include Cheryl Ritter Wenzlik, a family wellness educator with Juice Plus, and Mary Margaret Lanning, a personal trainer and nutrition consultant. The workshops are held the first Tuesday of the month, and upcoming topics include doctors, chiropractors, alternative approaches to health and more. For more information, call 637-8600.
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.
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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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. 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.
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. For more information, call Julie Englehardt at 635-9674.
