Rainy day adventure
When my daughter was very young and the first drops of rain began to fall, she would scramble for her rain boots and slicker, and run out the door. Most of us view a rainy day as time to hunker down, but Vanessa knew it was a perfect occasion to play outdoors. Count on the wisdom of youth to turn a rainy day into an opportunity for adventure.
Fruity finesse
With our 5-year-old granddaughter in tow, we recently visited Casa de Fruta, an eclectic experience that combines fun for both adults and children, all in one venue. Casa de Fruta offers a casual restaurant, 3-star lodging, amusement rides for children, a huge fruit stand, a candy shop and a wine tasting room. Because granddaughters always take precedence, we started out on the miniature locomotive and Venetian carousel ride. While my husband watched her play at the children’s playground, I ventured across the parking lot over to their wine-tasting room.
Basketball: Balers look solid again
Mitch Burley wouldn’t be surprised if his team had a different leading scorer from game to game this season. Burley, who is in his sixth year as the San Benito High girls basketball coach, said he has a roster filled with several solid players who complement each other well.
Wrestling: The Balers’ Fantastic Four
Michael Camacho, Miguel Puga, Matt Ramon and Michael Guzman are the top returners for a San Benito High wrestling team that has hopes of challenging state powerhouse Gilroy for the Monterey League Bay Gabilan Division championship.
Best of Out & About, Dec. 9, 2016.
If you’re over 40 years old and love the sport of dirt bike riding then you’ll want to meet up with the 40 Plus Vintage Group. Members meet once a month and race their vintage, pre-1974 MX motorcycles for fun and sport. There are only a few rules and the first one is, everyone has a good time. So dust off your old digs and check out a vintage inspired race on Sunday, Dec. 11 at the Hollister Hills SVRA Vintage Track, 7800 Cienege Rd. Contact group president Frank Vest at (408) 655-8549 or go to 40plusvintagegroup.com.
Locals beam with giving for 12 days campaign
The annual 12 Days of Giving charity campaign wrapped up on Nov. 29, but the donations are still coming in.
New county supervisor ready for his role
The end of the year marks the beginning of Mark Medina’s new role as District 1 supervisor.
With signature events hanging in balance, city supports Olive Festival
Hollister council members Monday voted 4-1 to approve a request to host the 2017 Olive Festival at the Brigantino Spray Field Facility next October.
Hollister council members work to hash out cannabis rules
Council members squabbled over proposed changes to a local marijuana ordinance at their Monday meeting.
