‘7, 8IGHT, 9 …’
El Teatro Campesino in association with Company of Strangers presents “7, 8IGHT, 9…” a new tragic comedy written and directed by Joe Luis Cedillo at El Teatro Campesino, 705 Fourth St., San Juan Bautista, April 5-May 5. Shows are Thursday-Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 for general admission on Thursdays; $15 for adults; $10 for seniors, students and children 12 and under on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Details: elteatrocampesino.com.
Benefit plant sale
The Hollister Downtown Association will hold a benefit plant sale April 13, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the 400 block of San Benito St. The sale will include annuals, herbs, bedding plants and mixed pots. All proceeds will benefit the HDA’s community events and programs. Details: 636-8406.
Chamberlain’s work day
Chamberlain’s Children Center will host a work day to make improvements to the school on April 13, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Projects include: weeding, planting, irrigation systems, creating a pizza garden, building c0mpost bins, assembling a brick and mortar outdoor bread and pizza oven, baseball field maintenance, and fixing potholes. RSVP on Facebook or by calling 831-636-2121, ext. 129.
Learn more about Scouts at recruiting day
The San Benito district Cub and Boy Scouts will host a recruiting day April 13, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the Sunnyslope Medical Center, at the corner of Sunnyslope and Memorial Drive. Cub Scouts troops are open to boys in first through fifth grade while Boy Scouts is open to boys 11 to 18 years old. Kristy Burchard will be available to answer questions and enroll families from Hollister, San Juan and other parts of San Benito County. The Scouts will also be hosting an e-waste recycling event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Details: 831-636-6810.
Geocache bash
Visit Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area April 13 for the second annual four-wheel drive Geocache Bash. Registration from 8 to 9 a.m, with geocaching from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. There will be a free raffle at 3 p.m. and a free lunch at noon compliments of the Hollister Hills Off Road Association. The event is free to the public. Details: Call 831-638-3207 or email
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