1.) Movies Under the Stars – Kung Fu Panda 2: The Hollister Downtown Association and the Youth Alliance are sponsoring “Movies Under the Stars,” for one week in July. The featured movie will be “Kung Fu Panda 2,” and it will air July 19, at the grassy lot on the corner of Fourth and San Benito streets. Admission is free and the movie starts a half hour after dusk. All minors should be accompanied by an adult. Brenda Weatherly, the president of the HDA, said the nonprofit had struggled to find enough sponsors to have the outdoor movies run for four Thursdays in July, but that they would offer at least one outdoor movie this summer. Sponsors of the program include the San Benito Health Foundation, Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital, Recology, Charles River and the HDA.
2.) Hollister Street Festival: Car enthusiasts will be revving up downtown Hollister July 21 for the 26th annual Street Festival and Car Show, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Though the main attraction may be the cars, the street festival offers other activities for families who are looking for a fun afternoon downtown. The annual event will again offer free watermelon to guests, a variety of vendors for shoppers, a kids zone with a bounce house and display of specialized vehicles, as well as a few food booths. Many downtown merchants will be offering special deals on meals or merchandise. There will be three stages with entertainment, from music to dance performances.
3.) Hot cakes and hot cars: The Hollister United Methodist Church, 521 Monterey St., will host “Hot Cars and Hot Cakes,” July 21, from 8 a.m. to noon. It will be an all you can eat breakfast with pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage patties, orange juice and coffee. Tickets are $10 for adults or $6 for kids 12 and under. Take out meals are available. Details: 637-4240
4.) ‘Big River’ continues run: San Benito Stage’s Company’s “Big River – The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” continues July 20, 21, 27 and 28 at 7 p.m., with a Sunday matinee July 22, at 2 p.m., at the Granada Theater, 336 Fifth St., in Hollister. Tickets are $16 for adults, $13 for students or seniors. Group four-packs of tickets are available through advanced purchase at $42. Tickets can be purchased at San Benito Bene, 831-638-1188, Postal Graphics, at 831-636-3787 or from the San Benito Stage Company, 831-636-0122. Details: www.sanbenitostage.org.
5.) Tool time in the garden: All gardeners have their favorite tools. Join Master Gardener Larry Speth to find out about some of the favorite tools of Master Gardeners. We will also be covering tool maintenance and sharpening in a hands-on session so bring a tool of your own that needs some TLC. The event is July 21, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the South County Teaching and Demonstration garden, 9400 No Name Uno, in Gilroy.
