September
Saturday 9/17
TRES PINOS
Pre-fair kick-off dinner
The San Benito County Fair will host the annual pre-fair kick
off dinner Sept. 17, from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., on the fairgrounds
patio at Bolado Park. This year the event is a fundraiser, which
includes dinner and a live auction. Tickets are $20, and are
available at the fair office, Rancher’s Feed, Postal Graphics and
the San Benito Chamber of Commerce office. For more information,
call 628-3421.
September
Friday 9/16
HOLLISTER
Art show at Blak Sage Gallery
Tattoo-inspired artwork by a local tattoo artist will be on display at the Blak Sage Gallery through Oct. 8. An artist’s reception is scheduled for Sept. 16, from 5 to 8 p.m.
SAN JUAN
‘Popol Vuh’
El Teatro Campesino presents “Popol Vuh: Part 3: The Magic Twins,” will run Sept. 9-25, at the El Teatro Campesino Playhouse. Admission is $12-20. ” For more information on show times or to purchase tickets, visit www.elteatrocampesino.com.
‘Metaphor and Mystery’
The Galeria Tonantzin Center for Arts and Humanities will host the “Metaphor and Mystery” exhibit, with painted photographs by Kira Carillo Corser, through Sept. 25, at 115 Third St., in San Juan Bautista. An artist’s reception is Sept. 10, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The gallery hours are Friday-Sunday, from noon to 5 p.m., and from noon to 7 p.m. on the second Saturday of every month. Admission is free. The predominant images in the show are from Venice, Italy, where Corser captured the undercurrents and haunting atmosphere of the medieval European city. For more information, call 623-2783 or visit www.galeriatonantzin.com.
Saturday 9/17
TRES PINOS
Civil War Days
The Tres Pinos Civil War Days is set for Sept. 17 and 18 at the San Benito County Historical Park, 8300 Airline Hwy., in Tres Pinos. Admission is $5 and children under 12 are free. Parking is $3. The event will start at 9 a.m. on Saturday and close at 5 p.m., with a morning parade, camp tours, battles and demos. On Sunday, the event is 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with a church service at 10 a.m. For more information, visit www.sbhistoricalsociety.org, www.ncwa.org or call Teresa Thompson at 408-859-3764.
Pre-fair kick-off dinner
The San Benito County Fair will host the annual pre-fair kick off dinner Sept. 17, from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., on the fairgrounds patio at Bolado Park. This year the event is a fundraiser, which includes dinner and a live auction. Tickets are $20, and are available at the fair office, Rancher’s Feed, Postal Graphics and the San Benito Chamber of Commerce office. For more information, call 628-3421.
SAN JUAN
Cactus and succulent show
The Cactus and Succulent Society of the Monterey Bay Area will host a show Sept. 17 and 18, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., in the courtyard of Jardines de San Juan Restaurant, 115 Third St. Admission is free. The show provides an opportunity to get acquainted with the world of drought resistant plants and to purchase them. For more information, call 758-6645.
California, Then & Now exhibit
A new art show, “California, Then & Now,” will run at the Mission Gallery, 106 Third St., from Sept. 17 through Nov. 1. The exhibit features the work of Dave Sellers, an oil painter who is showing pieces from his “artist notebook.” The smaller, more affordable pieces include a combination of oil painting, pencil sketches and artist’s notes. Dave Sellers will be on site for a meet the artist event Sept. 17, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The gallery is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., weekdays and Saturdays except Tuesday. It is open noon to 6 p.m. on Sundays. For more information, call 623-2960.
HOLLISTER
Downtown fall clean-up
The Hollister Downtown Association and Recology San Benito are sponsoring a downtown fall clean up Sept. 17, from 8 to 11 a.m. They are inviting service clubs, Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, 4-H clubs, youth group, students needing community service hours and community-minded adults to volunteer their time. Bring brooms, dustpans, clippers, garden gloves and shovels. To participate or for more information, call 636-8406.
Scout-O-Rama
The Boy Scouts will host a Scout-O-Rama at Veterans Memorial Park, Sept. 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., for residents who would like to find out more about Scouting. The activities include an open class pinewood derby at 11 a.m., a district pinewood derby at noon, an obstacle course, emergency preparedness and cooking demonstrations, water rocket launches, crafts, concessions and more. Enter for a chance to win prizes. For more information, call Ann Ventura at 408-218-9511.
Battle of the Bands
San Benito High School’s Rock Guitar Club will host the annual autumn Battle of the Bands, Sept. 17, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., in the high school auditorium. Featured performers include Splitz, the Family Dog, EZ Company, Gravel and In Search of Oblivion. Tickets are $5 for presale or $7 at the door.
Fundraiser trip to casino
The Hollister Community Center Senior Group is having a fundraiser trip to Chukchansi Casino Sept. 17. The group will depart at 7:30 a.m. The cost is $30. Each participant will receive $10 e-cash and a $5 food coupon. For more information, call Pauline at 637-9275 or Dolly at 637-1980.
Music in the Vines
The Bornia Boys will perform at Pietra Santa Winery Sept. 17, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., 10034 Cienega Road, in Hollister. The event is open to the public and no cover will be charged. For more information, call Sarah McFAll at 636-1991, ext. 211.
Northern California Renaissance Faire
The Northern California Renaissance Faire will run Sept. 17 through Oct. 16, Saturdays and Sundays, at Casa de Fruta, gate 6. The only event includes costumed performers, entertainment, fine foods and handmade crafts. The Saturday evening event will include a Celtic Rock Concert series, with performances by Tempest, Wicked Tinkers and other bands. Tickets are $25 at the gate, children 12 and under are free. A weekend pass is $35 and covers admission for one weekend. A ‘Fairever” pass is $150 and allows access for all 10 days of the fair. For information and tickets, visit www.norcalrenfaire.com.
Monday 9/19
HOLLISTER
Exchange club tourney
The Hollister Exchange Club will host a golf tournament at the Bolado Park Golf Course Sept. 19, with a noon tee off time. The tournament includes men and women’s four-men best ball scramble for $55 per person. The cost includes 18 holes, a cart for 2, a barbecue steak lunch, tee prizes, close to the pin prizes for first, second and third, and a chance to win a Chevy vehicle with a hole-in-one on hole No. 4. Sign up by Sept. 16 at the Bolado Golf Course. For more information, call Gene Francis at 637-7762 or Rick Rhodes at 637-3832.
Saturday 9/24
PINNACLES
Condor Comeback 2011
The public is invited to attend Condor Comeback 2011 on the fee-free National Public Lands Day, Sept. 24, at Pinnacles National Monument. Up to two young California condors will be released for their first flight during the release celebration, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. No entrance fee will be charged. The Condor Comeback will feature two large flat panel video display screens that will carry a live, remote video feed from the backcountry condor facility to the Pinnacles Visitor Center. Visitors can watch the young condors in the facility pen and the first flight of any released birds. There will be speakers, informational and educational booths staffed by rangers and park partners, an activity booth for children, and a volunteer micro-trash pickup. The event will be held at the Pinnacles Visitor Center near the campground on the east side of the park, accessed from Hwy. 25 south of Hollister. Further details of the release event are available on the Pinnacles National Monument website at www.nps.gov/pinn or by calling Pinnacles at 389-4486, ext. 267.
Sunday 9/25
HOLLISTER
Barry McGuire performs at HCF
Barry McGuire will perform at Hollister Christian Fellowship, Sept. 25, at 10:30 a.m., at 2350 Technology Parkway, in Hollister. For more information, call 637-1056 or 801-9679.
Friday 9/30
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Summer movies series
A summer movies series ends Sept. 30 at the San Juan Bautista Elementary soccer field, with a viewing of “Vertigo.” All viewings are free and start at sunset. All children must 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.
Ranger-led hikes along the Anza Trail
Guests can join rangers for hikes along the Anza Trail Sept. 30. The hikes begin near Old Stage Coach Road at 6 p.m. Hikers should dress in layers as the trail’s location is influenced by afternoon winds. It may be warmer in lower elevations and then cooler above. Please drink water and wear hiking or tennis shoes with good tread. The hike is scheduled early enough so that participants can enjoy the free summer movie series at the San Juan Bautista School soccer field and/or enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. The program is presented in partnership between the National Park Service, Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail and California State Park San Juan Bautista Historic Park. For more information, call 623-4881.
October
Saturday 10/1
HOLLISTER
Memorial golf tourney
The Gerald Rawn Memorial Endowment Golf Tournament is Oct. 1, with registration beginning at 9 a.m., at Ridgemark Golf and Country Club. There will be a shotgun start at 11 a.m. and a barbecue dinner following the tournament at 4 p.m. The cost is $100 per person and includes golf, a cart, range balls and the barbecue dinner. The tournament raises money for scholarships for Boy Scout Troop 436, of Hollister, to be used for summer camp or college tuition. Gerald Rawn, who died in 1998, was a Scoutmaster for the troop for eight years and helped to re-enlist the troop in the 1980s. For more information, call Christopher Rawn at 689-7664 or visit www.rawn.org.
E-waste recycling
The San Benito County Democratic Central Committee will hold an e-waste recycling event Oct. 1, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the Save Mart Parking Lot on the north side. The proceeds will benefit student scholarships. For more information, call Monica at 313-0491.
SAN JUAN
Living History Days
The San Juan State Historic Park will host Living History Days Oct. 1, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Meet mountain men, Civil War soldiers, Victorian ladies and more. Enjoy crafts and cooking demonstrations. See historic horse-drawn vehicles inside the Plaza Stables and Victorian furnishings in the Plaza Hotel or Zanetta family home. Old-fashioned sodas will be available for purchase in the Plaza Hotel Saloon. Living History Days are held the first Saturday of every month.
GILROY
Passport Weekend
The Wineries of Santa Clara Valley will host a Passport Weekend Oct. 1 and 2, featuring wine and food pairings at more than 20 wineries, including Casa de Fruta. For more information or tickets, visit www.SantaClaraWines.com.
Saturday 10/8
AROMAS
Bill Staines performs
The Aromas Community Grange will host folk music icon Bill Staines Oct. 8, at 7 p.m. Staines has 26 recordings to his credit and has written more than 300 songs. Admission to the all-ages show is a $15 donation and refreshments will be available for purchase. Staines will be on hand at 6:30 p.m. to talk with guests and to sell CDs or books. For tickets or more information, call Doug Clark at 726-2322 or visit www.acousticmusic.com/staines.
HOLLISTER
Art unscheduled
The Bobby McGee Art Foundation will host and offer free space to create at the Dunne Park Clubhouse art the second Saturday of each month through the rest of the year, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with various activities, workshops and more. Bring your creative side and join. The next event is Sept. 10. For more information contact Bernadine Belaski-McGee at 801-6037.
Saturday 10/15
HOLLISTER
Eric Tognazzini Memorial Benefit BBQ
The Eric Tognazzini Memorial Benefit barbecue will be Oct. 15, from 5:30 to 11 p.m., at the Hollister elks Lodge. Tickets are $25 or $300 for a special reserved table for 10. Enjoy a barbecue dinner prepared by the Brignatino family, a raffle, silent auction, music, bocce ball, horseshoes and more. No host bar. Tickets are available at Postal Graphics, Mars Hill Coffeehouse and Drapoel’s. For more information, go to www.tognazzinimemorial.com.
Young Eagles Rally at Hollister Airport
Kids ages 8 to 17 fly free at the Young Eagles Rally at the Hollister Airport. Flights will be staged from Hugh’s Vintage Plane Museum at the Hollister Municipal Airport, between 9 a.m. to noon. This introduction to aviation is sponsored by the Hollister chapter of the Experimental Aircraft Association with support from the Hollister Airmen’s Association and the Bay Area Glider Rides. For more information, call Ed Owens at 637-0559 or e-mail
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Saturday 10/22
HOLLISTER
Condor Classic returns
The Condor Classic Bicycle Ride will be Oct. 22, starting at San Benito High School. The routes include a coastal challenge of 100 miles, the San Juan Trek of 75 miles, the Santa Ana Valley Ride of 40 miles, and the family friendly ride of 15 miles. The ride fee is $80 per person for the three longer rides or $50 per person for the family friendly ride. For more information, visit www.condorclassic.com.
Compassion Pregnancy 5K run and walk
Compassion Pregnancy Services will host a 5K run and walk for life Oct. 22, at Dunne Park, starting at the corner of West and Sixth streets. The entry fee is $35 for runners or $20 for those 12 and under. Walkers can raise money through sponsorship pledges. For the entry fee donation participants will receive a T-shirt, medals for first-third place runners in three age groups, jump house and a barbecue lunch will be available for an additional small donation. Online, mail-in or same-day registration is available. For more information, visit MyHollisterCompassion.com, e-mail
mi************@ya***.com
or call 702-467-4423.
Friday 10/28
HOLLISTER
‘Hairspray’
San Benito Stage Company presents “Hairspray,” Oct. 28-Nov. 11. Tickets are available in advance at Salon 218 and Postal Graphics. The musical is set in 1960s Baltimore, as change is in the air. Tracy Turnblad dances and sings her way into the hearts of everyone on “Corny Collins Show.” The show includes performances by kids 13-19. For more information, call 636-6810.
Saturday 10/29
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Red Ribbon Run
San Benito County Behavioral Health Services will host the 22nd annual Red Ribbon Run 5K and 1 mile fun walk, Oct. 29, starting at the San Juan Bautista State Historic Park. The walk begins at 9:30 a.m. and the run starts at 10 a.m. Raffle prizes and a trophy ceremony will be held after the run. Also after the run, guest speaker Debbie Allen will be the guest speaker for the drug and alcohol awareness event that raises money for prevention in local schools. Registration for the 1-mile fun walk is $10 for adults and children 12 and up, $5 for children 11 and under, or $10 each for the walk and a T-shirt. The 5K is $25 for adults and children 12 and up if registered before Oct. 15 or $30 for late registration. The 5K is $20 for children 11 and under if registered before Oct. 15, or $25 for late registration. The combined run and walk is $30 for adults and children 12 and up for those registered by Oct. 15, or $35 for late registration. The combined run walk is $20 for children under 11 who register by Oct. 15, or $25 for late registration. Some discounted registration is available online at active.com. For more information, call 636-4020 or visit www.sbcprevention.com.
November
Saturday 11/5
HOLLISTER
Rancho-Maze Band
Craft Boutique The Rancho-Maze middle school band members will host a craft boutique at Rancho San Justo Middle School, on Nov. 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will feature direct sale and craft vendors, as well as drawings throughout the day. All proceeds benefit the band. Vendor applications are available by calling Mary Chase, at 809-5045 or by e-mailing
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