July
Friday 7/24
HOLLISTER
‘Guys N Dolls’
The San Benito Stage Company’s run of the musical
”
Guys N Dolls
”
continues through Aug. 2. Ticket pricing is $16 for general
admission and $13 for children and seniors. Showings will be
tonight through Aug 2, with 8 p.m. shows on Thursdays, Fridays and
Saturdays and 2 p.m. matinees on Sundays. All performances will be
at The Granada Theatre, 336 5th St. Tickets may be purchased at the
door or at Postal Graphics. For more information, visit
www.sanbenitostage.org or call 636-2895.
July
Friday 7/24
HOLLISTER
‘Guys N Dolls’
The San Benito Stage Company’s run of the musical “Guys N Dolls” continues through Aug. 2. Ticket pricing is $16 for general admission and $13 for children and seniors. Showings will be tonight through Aug 2, with 8 p.m. shows on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. matinees on Sundays. All performances will be at The Granada Theatre, 336 5th St. Tickets may be purchased at the door or at Postal Graphics. For more information, visit www.sanbenitostage.org or call 636-2895.
Rooftop summer concerts
The San Benito County Arts Council presents the 2009 Summer Concert Series on the rooftop of the Briggs building parking garage in downtown Hollister. The first concert tonight will feature the Latin music of Yerba Buena. Concerts are 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and admission is free. Other concert dates include This Side Up, classic rock, Aug. 14, Soul Kiss, rock/blues, Aug. 21 and Stir It Up Band, roots/soul.
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Movies in the Park
The San Juan Bautista Historic Park is hosting a movie series in the park once a month through August. The next showing is “Stage Coach.” Movies start at 8:30 p.m. A short presentation on the history of San Juan or related to the movie will precede the movie at 8:15 p.m. The viewing is free to the public, and any proceeds will benefit the Plaza History Association. For more information, call 623-4526.
Saturday 7/25
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
San Juan Bautista de Anza trail hike
Come for a free two-mile guided moderate hike near the historic town of San Juan Bautista Saturday. Participants will learn about local history and enjoy a leisurely hike through the gently rolling oak woodland hillside. The event will be held from 10 am to 1 pm. If interested in participating, meet the park ranger at the trailhead (North Gate) at the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail and call Michelle Armijo at San Juan Bautista State Historic Park with any questions, 623-4881. Remember to bring a sack lunch, water bottle, hat and sun block.
Central Coast Farmers Market
The Central Coast Farmers Market is every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the VFW Post 6359, 58 Monterey St. The market includes fresh local produce, food and arts and crafts. For more information, call 623-4320 or 207-8932.
HOLLISTER
Hollister Spirit garage sale
The Hollister Spirit girls U11 competitive soccer team will host a garage sale fundraiser July 25, from 7 a.m. to noon at Bertuccio’s Lot near Union Road, 2410 Airline Hwy. Several families will be participating with items for sale and everyone is welcome.
Circle of Reflection
Don Belt will host “Harmony, Rythum, Balance – The Spiritual Essence of Personal Expression” at the Hollister Japanese Temple Garden (HJTG), 920 Riverside Road, July 25 at 1 p.m. Participants are asked to bring an instrument to play, a song to sing or a poem or short essay to read. Refreshments will be served. For more information or directions, call Emiko at 637-6361.
MONTEREY
‘The Art of Children’s Books’
The Monterey Museum of Art La Mirada presents “Over Rainbows and Down Rabbit Holes: The Art of Children’s Books” through September 13, 720 Via Mirada in Monterey. The show will feature 70 original illustrations from well-known children’s books. Classics in the exhibition include “The Tale of Peter Rabbit” by Beatrix Potter. There will be a storybook time every Saturday at 2 p.m. will the show is on display. Regular admission is $5, $2.50 for students and military, free to MMA members, children under 12 NARM and AAM members. Admission is free to anyone with a Monterey, San Benito or Santa Cruz library card. For more information, call 372-5477 or visit
www.montereyart.org.
Sunday 7/26
SAN JOSE
Wine and Whiskers benefit
Town Cats of Morgan Hill will host the Wine and Whiskers benefit fundraiser at the Women’s Club, 75 S. 11th St., in San Jose from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. July 26. The afternoon will feature wine tasting, hor d’oeuvres, live entertainment and silent auctions to benefit the cats and kittens of the Town Cats shelter. Tickets are $55 a person or $100 for two. For more information, visit www.towncats.org or call 408-779-5761.
Monday 7/27
HOLLISTER
Vacation Bible school
Trinity Lutheran and St. Luke’s Episcopal Church are offering a vacation Bible school July 27 through 31. The theme is adventures through the bible. The program is 8 a.m. to noon each day. A $10 donation per child is suggested and the school is open for children 4 years old through eighth grade. Those interested in attending, may contact Yolanda or Pastor Scott at 636-1321.
Wednesday 7/29
HOLLISTER
Chef Adrian visits market
Chef Adrian will provide a “choose your life” cooking demonstration with samples for at least 60 people. The samples will of healthy Spanish rice will include cauliflower donated by Sean Leonardini of Northridge Farms. The Farmers Market is open every Wednesday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Fifth Street between San Benito and Monterey streets and features fresh food, prepared dishes and arts and crafts vendors.
Thursday 7/30
HOLLISTER
Downtown movie series
The New York zoo animals decide to leave the island of Madagascar only to find themselves in the wild of Africa, where Alex the lion (voiced by Ben Stiller) meets his family but has trouble communicating with them after a pampered life in a cage. Other voices by Chris Rock, David Schwimmer and Jada Pinkett Smith. The show is set for Thursday after 9 p.m. at the corner of Fourth and San Benito streets. Admission is free. Children should be accompanied by an adult. No alcohol or animals allowed. For more information, contact the Hollister Downtown Association at 636-8406.
August
Saturday 8/1
AROMAS
Scholarship fundraiser
The Teressie White Memorial Scholarship Foundation – with Doris Gerber, local founder of the Watsonville Elks parking lot sales – will be holding a benefit parking lot sale Aug. 1. Fifty spaces are available at the Aromas Grange, at the corner of Bardue and Rose. Space rental proceeds benefit the Teressie White Memorial Scholarship Foundation that gives scholarships to deserving local kids. Spaces: 12 x 12 (outside) for $20 or 8 x 8 (inside) for $25. Pre-registration is recommended. Call 726-2322 (Michelle) or 234-5771 (Doris) for further information.
WATSONVILLE
Watsonville Strawberry Festival
The Strawberry Festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug 1 and 2 in downtown Watsonville. Come and enjoy live music, and the highlight of the festival, “Strawberry Lane.” This features a variety of treats in which strawberries, provided by local growers, are the main ingredient. Admission is free and nearby parking is plentiful. For more information, visit www.mbsf.com or call the City of Watsonville Parks and Community Services Department at 768-3240.
Monterey Bay Berry Festival
Come and enjoy various berries at the celebration of the “new” Monterey Bay Berry Festival Aug. 1 and 2. The two-day festival will be held from 10 am to 9 pm. There will be live concerts, arts and crafts, the berry carnival, Arabian horses, and much more. The berry carnival closes at 11 p.m. on Saturday and 10 p.m. on Sunday. On-site parking will be $2, and general admission is $6 and $3 for children between the ages of 3-10. Half-price advance carnival tickets are available at the Pajaro Valley Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture, 449 Union St., Watsonville, through July 31. Two-day family passes for two adults and two children are $20 and are also available at the Chamber office or at the gate. For more information, visit www.berryfestival.org or call Pajaro Valley Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture at 724-3900.
Saturday 8/15
HOLLISTER
Guerra summer concerts
Aja Vu will perform at the Pepper Tree Ranch Aug. 15 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., 500 John Smith Road. Tickets are $10 and are available at
the door or online at www.guerracellars.com. The San Francisco-based band will play the music if Steely Dan. Visit www.ajavu.com for more on the band.
Hollister Street Festival
The 23rd Annual Hollister Street Festival is Aug. 15 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in downtown Hollister. The event will feature a classic car show, food booths, arts and crafts and entertainment. For more information, visit www.downtownhollister.org or call 636-8406.
Friday 8/28
HOLLISTER
Charity golf classic
Communications Unlimited and the Hollister community are partnering with local businesses to raise money for three charities, including Standing in the Gap-Now, Compassion Pregnancy and Emmaus House. The charity golf classic will be held Aug. 28, at the Gabilan Golf Course at Ridgemark with $2,500 in prizes. It will include a barbecue lunch, games and entertainment followed by an evening dinner and dance. Tickets are $125 for all events, or $50 each for dinner and dancing only. For more information, call Martin Leon or Cynthia Smith at 636-4880, 207-1272 or e-mail jo********@ya***.com.
SUNDAY 8/30
AROMAS
Aromas Day
Aromas Day is Aug. 30 and will start with a country-style breakfast buffet at the grange from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. The street fair is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the parade starts at 2 p.m. The event includes music, food booths, original art and more. For children, there will be a petting zoo, pony rides, a dunk tank and a climbing wall. From Hwy. 101, take Hwy. 129 and turn left on Rogge.
The Weekend Pinnacle Calendar is your resource for what’s going on in and around San Benito County. We are always looking for submissions of activities or events happening in San Benito County, or surrounding cities. The deadline for calendar items is Monday at noon for Friday publication. Submissions should include date, time, location, any cost associated with the event and a brief description of the event or activity. We welcome submissions at the Weekend Pinnacle office, 350 Sixth St., Ste 102., or by e-mail to ca******@pi**********.com or via fax to 637-8174. Submissions may be edited for space.
