Food & Wine for Emmaus House
The third annual Best of San Benito County Food & Wine event is set for Sunday at San Juan Oaks Golf Club. The event benefiting the Emmaus House shelter for women and children is scheduled from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. It will feature food, wines and chefs with local ties. There will be both silent and live auctions. It kicks off with a casual gathering beginning at 3 p.m. with appetizers and wine. The five-course, sit-down dinner starts about an hour later. The event has limited seating. Tickets are $125 per person. They’re available at Richard Shelton Insurance on San Benito Street or Postal Graphics near Nob Hill. For details: (831) 630-5839
Autumn Art Festival, raffle
Oct. 28 is a morning to mark on your calendar. The annual Autumn Art Festival begins at 7 a.m. with a country-style breakfast at the Aromas Grange, at the corner of Rose and Bardue avenues. After a breakfast, classes begin at 9 a.m. and end at 11 a.m. They are given in the Aromas Grange by Aromas Hills Artisans. There will be hands-on workshops (free except for a small materials fee in some cases) open to the public. Classes being offered are: instruction on stained glass by Linda Bjornson; drawing instruction by Gayle Sleznick; beading instruction by Jacque and Vicki; and more classes to be announced. The Autumn Art Festival is your last chance to purchase a raffle ticket, giving you an opportunity to win a piece of artwork donated by one of the Aromas Hills Artisans. The drawing will be held at 11 a.m. at the Aromas Grange. Profits from the raffle go to AHA’s programs, such as scholarships for the artists, programs for enrichment and art supplies for local schools. Details: Louise at 408-607-5888.
Drug take-back
On Saturday, the San Benito County Sheriff’s Office, Hollister Police Department and Drug Enforcement Administration will hold another “National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day”. The event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. will provide prescription drug disposal along with education about potential abuse with such drugs, according to the Hollister Police Department, which advised residents to bring medications for disposal to the Hollister Target parking lot at 1790 Airline Highway. So far, the Hollister Police Department and the San Benito County Sheriff’s Office has collected more than 300 pounds of prescription drugs. The DEA and partners, meanwhile, have collected more than two million pounds of pills.
Hollister Hills events
Hollister Hills is hosting “Make a Difference Day 2013” on Saturday. Residents can join Hollister Hills in participating in the largest national day of community service. There will be various projects in the park, including the annual “Clean Wheeling” event. Registration starts at 8 a.m. with check-in at the lower ranch. It is from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch is at 1 p.m. complements of the Hollister Hills Of Road Association free all-day parking. For more information, call (831) 636-2068 or (831) 636-5189. That night then is “Creatures of the Night Costumed Night Hike.” It is set for 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday in the nature area parking lot. Its cost is the $5 entrance fee. It includes a night hike along Beck Trail. Bring water, a flashlight and your favorite Halloween costume, which is not required.
Top Hatters Halloween Run
The Top Hatters annual Halloween Poker Run and Party is set for Saturday. The check-in is set for Whiskey Creek from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., or the end party is at Elk’s Lodge at the airport from 8 p.m. to midnight. It will include food, music, games, drinks, door prizes, poker hand, the mystery prize and a costume contest. The public is invited with $20 donations. It benefits the San Benito High School scholarship fund. Tickets are available at Whiskey Creek, Mom & Pop’s in San Juan or at the door of the Elk’s Lodge the night of the event.
