Community blood drive: The Leslie L. Garratt Post 6359 will host a community blood drive Aug. 11, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 58 Monterey Street, in San Juan Bautista. The bloodmobile will be located in the parking lot and blood will be drawn by the staff of Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula’s blood center. For details or personal questions regarding eligibility or donations, call (831)625-4814.
Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival: The Northern California Bluegrass Society will host the 20th Annual Good Old Fashioned Blue Grass Festival at Bolado Park Aug. 8-11. Advanced tickets are available online for three-day, two-day or one-day admission. Details: Visit www.scbs.org
Art shows up at St. Francis and Ridgemark: An art show entitled “Blessed be All Creatures Big & Small” is on display through Sept. 30, at St. Francis Retreat Center, 549 Mission Vineyard Road, in San Juan Bautista. The show features the Gabilan Artists of San Benito County. The group also has an art show at Ridgemark Golf and Country Club that is entitled “The Sky is the Limit.” For details on the show, call Francene Markle at (831)637-7700.
Antiques and collectibles faire: San Juan Bautista Rotary Club presents the 49th Annual Antiques and Collectibles Faire, featuring antiques, collectibles, nostalgia, memorabilia,food and fun from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 11 in downtown San Juan Bautista. Free appraisals from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (limit two items) Details: (831) 623-1168 or
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Stuff the bus: On Aug. 10, the United Way of San Benito will be hosting a “Stuff the Bus” event in the Target Parking lot from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., a school supply drive that will benefit local children. Those who want to donate will be able to drop off backpacks or supplies at the school bus. Locals who would like to contribute can also sponsor a backpack for $25, which will come complete with $60 worth of supplies. For more information, visit the United Way office at 350 Fifth St., in Hollister or call Diane Barr at (831)245-6330.
