BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//BenitoLink - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:BenitoLink X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://benitolink.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for BenitoLink REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20130310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20131103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20140309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20141102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20150308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20151101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20160313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20161106T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150118T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150118T235959 DTSTAMP:20260422T193819 CREATED:20150108T170741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150108T170741Z UID:10001417-1421539200-1421625599@benitolink.com SUMMARY:California Crossroads Tour (Stop at VFW Hall in San Juan Bautista) DESCRIPTION:The California Crossroads Tour stops at San Juan Bautista (VFW Hall\, 58 Monterey St.) on Saturday\, Jan 17 at 7pm. \nThis event will have three panel discussions featuring speakers from four counties (Monterey\, Santa Cruz\, Santa Clara and San Benito):\n1) How Local Communities are Protecting Themselves From Fossil Fuel Extraction\n2) Green Solutions: Local Solar & Wind Projects (Gonzales\, Soledad\, Santa Cruz & San Juan Bautista)\n3) Sustainable Agriculture & Communities \nCalifornian Crossroads Tour was launched by CAF (Californians Against Fracking). The other tour stops are San Diego\, LA\, Santa Barbara\, Oakland.) Their Central Coast stop is San Juan Bautista. This free regional event is organized by San Benito Rising\, and enables grassroots folks from several counties to network and share ideas. \nThis is an ideal educational event for high school students\, college students and interested public. \nLet me know if you have any questions. \nMany Thannks! \nMary \nsanbenitorising2@gmail.com URL:https://benitolink.com/event/california-crossroads-tour-stop-at-vfw-hall-in-san-juan-bautista/ CATEGORIES:Rally-Causes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150116T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150118T235959 DTSTAMP:20260422T193819 CREATED:20140926T013250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140926T013250Z UID:10001375-1421366400-1421625599@benitolink.com SUMMARY:SBHS Winter Dance Concert DESCRIPTION:Come see the talented dancers of San Benito High School! The Winter Dance Concert\, entitled "The Dance of Life\," will be held in the SBHS Auditorium at 1220 Monterey St. in Hollister. Over 200 talented Balers will share their talent through artistic expression in the genres of hip hop\, contemporary\, jazz\, African\, salsa\, and more!  Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. for the showtime of 7 p.m. on Thursday\, Jan. 15 and Friday\, Jan. 16.  On Saturday\, Jan. 17\, doors will open at 3:30 p.m. for the showtime of 4 p.m. Tickets will be on sale in the SBHS Student Payment Center for the pre-sale prices of: $5 students w/ASB\, children 2-12\, senior citizens; $6 students w/o ASB; $8 adults during the hours of 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Mon.-Fri.) from Jan. 9-17.  All tickets will be sold at the door for $10.   URL:https://benitolink.com/event/sbhs-winter-dance-concert/ CATEGORIES:Arts-Entertainment,Fairs-Festivals,Fundraiser,Schools,Sports-Recreation,Volunteer END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150110T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150110T235959 DTSTAMP:20260422T193819 CREATED:20150110T054133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150110T054133Z UID:10001418-1420848000-1420934399@benitolink.com SUMMARY:Birding in Panoche Valley DESCRIPTION:Join Expert Birder Clay Kempf for a full day driving bird trip in San Benito County. The group will be traversing oak woodland and open grassland via back roads by car into unique bird habitats. Possible sightings of birds include Mountain Bluebird\, Phainopepla\, Prairie Falcon\, Ferruginous Hawk and Golden Eagle. Other possibilities include mountain Plover\, Bald Eagle\, Vesper Sparrow\, Greater Roadrunner and Chukar.  \nMeet at the Paicines General Store\, 12261 Airline Hwy.\, Paicines\, about 11 miles south of Hollister on Hwy. 25. \nThings to bring:  \n1. Lunch and water \n2. Full tank of gas\, if driving. \n3. Binoculars \n4. hat/sunscreen \nCarpooling encouraged.   \nRestroom availability is limited. Do not expect to use Panoche Inn Restroom which is reserved for paying customers. URL:https://benitolink.com/event/birding-in-panoche-valley/ CATEGORIES:Sports-Recreation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150110T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150110T235959 DTSTAMP:20260422T193819 CREATED:20150106T071149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150106T071149Z UID:10001416-1420848000-1420934399@benitolink.com SUMMARY:FREE Adult Tennis Clinic DESCRIPTION:FREE Adult Tennis Clinic at San Juan School tennis courts 9-10 a.m.  Everyone welcome\, from beginners to advanced players\,  More info: Jennifer Yoder 408 406-7998  Sponsored by San Juan-Aromas Tennis & Fitness. URL:https://benitolink.com/event/free-adult-tennis-clinic/ CATEGORIES:Sports-Recreation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://benitolink.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/cardio-tennis.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150103T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150103T235959 DTSTAMP:20260422T193819 CREATED:20141117T081727Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141117T081727Z UID:10001388-1420243200-1420329599@benitolink.com SUMMARY:Christmas Tree Pick-Up DESCRIPTION:Hollister's Boy Scout Troop 436 and San Juan Bautista's Troop 428 will be providing curbside pick-up service for Christmas trees. The troops are asking for an $8 donation. All trees are recycled. \nOn the pick-up dates\, leave your tree visible at the curb by 9 am\, stripped of all decorations and stands. Trees do not need to be cut in sections. We accept flocked trees. Both cities are served twice on each pick-up date between 9 am and 2 pm. No need to call to give us an address unless you have special instructions. Please call for special pick-ups outside the city limits. Donations can be left under the doormat. \nOn the pick-up dates\, we will also have drop sites available at Veteran's Memorial Park\, and at the San Juan Bautista Scout House. \nFor Hollister trees\, please make checks payable to BSA Troop 436. For San Juan Bautista trees\, please make checks payable to BSA Troop 428. Donations can also be mailed to: BSA Troop 436\, c/o Tom Wright\, 1745 San Felipe Road\, Suite 10\, Hollister\, CA 95023. Mail donations from San Juan Bautista to BSA Troop 428 P.O. Box 847 San Juan Bautista\, CA 95045 \nIf you have special instructions\, such as directions\, gate codes\, or additional questions\, please call 831-637-8022 in Hollister or 831-636-8360 in San Juan Bautista or use the contact form on the website. \nBoy Scout Troops 436 and 428 thank you for your support. URL:https://benitolink.com/event/christmas-tree-pick-up-2/ CATEGORIES:Fundraiser END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141224T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141224T235959 DTSTAMP:20260422T193819 CREATED:20141223T043447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141223T043447Z UID:10001409-1419379200-1419465599@benitolink.com SUMMARY:County Library will be closed during the holidays DESCRIPTION:The San Benito County Free Library will be closed for the Christmas and New Years holidays from 1 p.m. on Wednesday\, Dec.24 through 2 p.m. Friday\, Jan. 2\, 2015.  The Library will reopen from 2-6 p.m. on Friday Jan. 2.  Normal hours of operation are from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays; Noon-8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays; and from 2-6 p.m. on Fridays.  Happy holidays from the Library Staff. URL:https://benitolink.com/event/county-library-will-be-closed-during-the-holidays/ CATEGORIES:Government ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://benitolink.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/2014-Small-Logo-Carlos_0.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141221T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141221T235959 DTSTAMP:20260422T193819 CREATED:20141204T000921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141204T000921Z UID:10001399-1419120000-1419206399@benitolink.com SUMMARY:Dinner and Music for Veterans and Spouses DESCRIPTION:Hollister VFW and American Legion Posts are hosting a dinner\, music and a no-host bar for all veterans and their spouses. Festivities will begin at 5:30 p.m.. Dinner is being catered by Don Esther in San Juan Bautista\, and the evening’s music will be provided by Old Habits. The cost is $25 for couples or $15 for individuals. Tickets can be purchased at the door\, at the VFW Dug Out\, or by contacting VFW Post Commander\, Bernie Ramirez\, American Legion Post commander\, 831-992-7811 or bpgramirez@gmail.com; Joe Love at 408-691-3691 or joe@legion-rider.com; or Mike Pulido at 831-637-6670. URL:https://benitolink.com/event/dinner-and-music-for-veterans-and-spouses/ CATEGORIES:Neighborhood Associations END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141220T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141220T235959 DTSTAMP:20260422T193819 CREATED:20141217T003230Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141217T003230Z UID:10001407-1419033600-1419119999@benitolink.com SUMMARY:Book Signing DESCRIPTION:San Juan Bautista \nDecember 20 – Book Signing – Elayne Silva-Reyna\, author of “Wolf Dreamer of the Longest Night Moon”\, an inspiringly beautiful story that animal lovers should take to heart\, – a poetic journey of our natural relationship with all living things.” \n3 – 5 p.m.\, at the Bear Flag Gallery\, 207 Third Street\, San Juan Bautista.. 831-623-4285 or 4771 URL:https://benitolink.com/event/book-signing/ CATEGORIES:Arts-Entertainment END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141220T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141220T235959 DTSTAMP:20260422T193819 CREATED:20141215T073245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141215T073245Z UID:10001405-1419033600-1419119999@benitolink.com SUMMARY:SJB Rotary to Sponsor Holiday at Verutti Park DESCRIPTION:San Juan Bautista Rotary Club is sponsoring a Holiday at Verutti Park community event on Saturday\, Dec. 20 from noon- 4 p.m.  The park is located at the corner of Second and San Jose streets in San Juan Bautista. \nThe free community event is a chance for the community to get together in a positive environment while raising awareness about the park and the need to renovate it. Part of the area will be decorated in a Winter Wonderland theme where children can meet Santa for pictures.  A local photographer will be taking free pictures for families and free hot dogs and cocoa will be served in a holiday music atmosphere \nThe event follows up last weekend’s work project in which volunteers\, under the direction of the San Juan Bautista Rotary Club\, installed a new perimeter fence at the park and plan to install rubber matting under the playground equipment to make it safer for the children. \nLauren Verutti Memorial Park was established in 1991 and over the years\, with the support of the San Juan Bautista Service Club\, it has become the most popular park and playground in the city. \nFor more information contact Sonora Vasquez at (831) 540-5321. \n                                                                                \n  URL:https://benitolink.com/event/sjb-rotary-to-sponsor-holiday-at-verutti-park/ CATEGORIES:Fairs-Festivals END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141218T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141218T235959 DTSTAMP:20260422T193819 CREATED:20141119T072658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141119T072658Z UID:10001392-1418860800-1418947199@benitolink.com SUMMARY:12 O'Clock High Leadership Training Workshop DESCRIPTION:Through his years of helping everyone from small business owners to Fortune 500 CEOs\, leadership management and development specialist Jim White\, PhD has always understood the important role that leadership plays not just in the success of businesses\, but in the success of communities. \nHe understands the great need for people with vision to be active in their communities — to serve as problem solvers and creative thinkers\, to shake things up\, and help engage the community just as they would within their businesses. \nJim recognizes that in doing so we improve ourselves as well\, becoming more mindful leaders that practice both compassion and empathy in our roles. Most importantly\, leading with compassion helps instill trust\, which in turn increases your ability as a leader to influence the attitudes and beliefs of others and get people to really listen to your message. \nJim has helped hundreds of people and their businesses to achieve long-term sustainable success with measurable results in increased revenue\, earnings and cash flow. But as important as measurable results are\, Jim has never lost sight of the need for leaders to define themselves by their actions and to create an environment where they inspire and enable those around them so that everyone can work together to collectively and effectively succeed and grow. \nIt is with this in mind\, and with inspiration from recent 12 O’Clock High graduates Jim\, Mari\, Philip and Brian Rossi of B&R Farms of Hollister\, that Jim has made the decision to extend his support through a monetary donation to the Community Foundation for San Benito County. \nThe Rossi family has been involved with the Community Foundation for years and Mari was even recently recognized for her leadership in the community as the 2012 Ag Woman of the Year for Monterey\, Santa Cruz and San Benito counties. When they introduced Jim to the Community Foundation for San Benito\, as a firm believer in giving back to his community\, he immediately embraced the opportunity to support them by deciding to donate 10% of all proceeds from his upcoming 12 O’Clock High Leadership Program on December 18\, 2014. The donation will help further the efforts of nonprofit San Benito County Community Grant Fund at the Community Foundation for San Benito County. \nBy attending Jim’s 12 O’Clock High seminar you will be supporting your local community’s leadership\, bringing people and organizations together and convening diverse voices to address local issues and opportunities ranging from human services\, education\, and the environment to health care\, the arts\, and economic development. \nIn his exciting\, high energy 12 O’Clock High Leadership Program\, Jim focuses on developing the complete person as a leader\, underscoring the benefits of taking the time to recharge\, reenergize\, and refocus your personal and professional strategies for success so that you may maximize all of your strengths while contributing to organizational goals \nDuring the program\, Jim uses scenes from the Hollywood classic film 12 O’Clock High to examine leadership\, management styles\, communication\, productivity\, and effective strategizing within an organization. The truly transformative three-step process also includes a pre-workshop SWOT analysis and DISC report followed by 30 days of free group coaching\, web casts and teleseminars as well as individual coaching and support via email directly from Jim. \nHis goal is to help you develop a culture of leadership that creates an environment that will support your company’s vision and mission as well as your own personal goals by becoming a better decision-maker and learning how to streamline efforts\, add value in tough markets\, and ensure profit-driven activity throughout your organization. \nJim White’s 12 O’Clock High Leadership Program will be held at the San Juan Oaks Golf Club in Hollister\, California on December 18\, 2014 from 8am to 6pm. The cost of the program is $1250 per person\, 10% of which will be donated to The Community Foundation for San Benito County. All course materials\, a continental breakfast and lunch are included in the cost. For more information or to register\, visit www.12high.com. \nThe Community Foundation for San Benito County is a nonprofit organization dedicated to building a stronger community and enhancing the quality of life in San Benito County through philanthropy\, by serving as a bridge between donors in the community and the institutions whose collective mission is to improve the quality of life for everyone. For more information visit their website at www.cffsbc.org. \nWhat people are saying about 12 O’Clock High: \n“First of all\, a HUGE 'thank you'. I truly appreciate your knowledge and concern for each of us individually\, as well as the whole group.”  Tamra Koll\, Creative Design \n“Jim’s program is intense\, challenging\, and ultimately transformational. The results are in the bottom line. Our revenues have already increased by 30%… This was the missing piece to our long-term success.” Christine O. Breen\, Breen Law Firm \n  \n“You are amazing! Thank you!” Mari Rossi\, B&R Farms URL:https://benitolink.com/event/12-oclock-high-leadership-training-workshop/ CATEGORIES:Workshop-Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141214T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141214T235959 DTSTAMP:20260422T193819 CREATED:20141208T022425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141208T022425Z UID:10001401-1418515200-1418601599@benitolink.com SUMMARY:"The Greatest Gift" Fifth Annual Community Christmas Concert DESCRIPTION:Come sing along at the Fifth Annual Community Christmas Concert\, an inter-fatih performance by individuals and choirs\, local school children\, Mr. O's Jazz Band and more!  \nThis free event will be held at San Benito High School Auditorium at 1220 Monterey St. in Hollister. \nCome join the spirit of Christmas through musical celebration! URL:https://benitolink.com/event/the-greatest-gift-fifth-annual-community-christmas-concert/ CATEGORIES:Arts-Entertainment ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://benitolink.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Kids-Christmas-Choir2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141214T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141214T235959 DTSTAMP:20260422T193819 CREATED:20141204T000458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141204T000458Z UID:10001398-1418515200-1418601599@benitolink.com SUMMARY:Veterans Christmas Dinner DESCRIPTION:Hollister VFW and American Legion Posts are hosting a potluck dinner for any veteran and family. Santa will be there and there will be gifts for children 10 years old and younger\, so it is important that those who plan on coming and bringing children to contact VFW Post Commander\, Bernie Ramirez at bpgramirez@gmail.com or call 831-902-7811 to let him know if the child is a boy or girl. There is no cost for the dinner\, other than bringing your favorite dish to share.  URL:https://benitolink.com/event/veterans-christmas-dinner/ CATEGORIES:Neighborhood Associations END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141213T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141213T235959 DTSTAMP:20260422T193819 CREATED:20141120T005233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141120T005233Z UID:10001394-1418428800-1418515199@benitolink.com SUMMARY:Breakfast with Santa DESCRIPTION:Breakfast with Santa\nCo-hosted by the Hollister Firefighters Union and Sacred Heart Men’s Club \nSaturday December 13th 9 am to 1 pm\nTickets available at the Hollister Firefighters Station #1 and Sacred Heart School\nKids $5 Adults $10\nPictures with Santa $10 URL:https://benitolink.com/event/breakfast-with-santa-2/ CATEGORIES:Arts-Entertainment END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141208T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141208T235959 DTSTAMP:20260422T193819 CREATED:20141119T020332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141119T020332Z UID:10001390-1417996800-1418083199@benitolink.com SUMMARY:Hollister Airmen's Holiday Party DESCRIPTION:The Hollister Airmen's Association invites the community to its popular annual holiday party at 5:30 p.m. Sunday\, December 7 at Paine's Restaurant.  Enjoy aviation-themed events including a silent auction\, gift exchange (if you wish)\, dinner and more.  Paid reservations for $23 each must be received by November 29 to the Association 1430 Albright Drive\, Hollister\, 95023.  For further details\, call Ruth at (831) 637-0987. URL:https://benitolink.com/event/hollister-airmens-holiday-party/ CATEGORIES:Arts-Entertainment END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141207T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141207T235959 DTSTAMP:20260422T193819 CREATED:20141117T084236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141117T084236Z UID:10001389-1417910400-1417996799@benitolink.com SUMMARY:Mars Hill Presents "A Very Merry Toy Drive" DESCRIPTION:Local musician Zachary Freitas is teaming up with Mars Hill for a toy drive on Dec. 6 in Hollister. He will be selling CD's from his recently released Bitter Vanilla EP for $5. \nIt's an all-ages\, family-friendly event\, there's no cover charge. Just a request from Zack\, \n"This show is not for me\, the music is just the icing on the cake. Please bring a toy\, I'm doing this for our community to come together and support all the disadvantaged kids out there that might not have a 'jolly christmas' this year." \nThe event will start at 5 p.m. and will feature four 45-minute sets from locals Freitas and Kaleb Askew that play semi-regularly at Mars Hill. \nThe other two additonal acts come from San Jose. "Layla" and  "The Valko Bothers" are two different bands\, but the Valko Brothers will often play drums and bass for Layla. \nLayla is no stranger\, she has played alongside with Freitas in Hollister before at The Battle Of The Bands last year at San Benito High School. \nThe Valko Brothers have not played in Hollister before. \nYou can visit Zachary's website here. \nAnd you can listen to the Bitter Vanilla EP here. \nFor further information contact freakwincy@gmail.com. URL:https://benitolink.com/event/mars-hill-presents-a-very-merry-toy-drive/ CATEGORIES:Arts-Entertainment,Fundraiser ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://benitolink.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/photo-20.JPG END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141206T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141220T235959 DTSTAMP:20260422T193819 CREATED:20141119T223359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141119T223359Z UID:10001393-1417824000-1419119999@benitolink.com SUMMARY:B&R Farms Holiday Open House DESCRIPTION:As part of their ongoing dedication to serving and giving back to their community\, B & R Farms owners Jim and Mari Rossi and their family have pledged 5% of all purchases made during the month of December to support the Community Foundation of San Benito County. \nSo come out and enjoy a taste of the holidays at one of B & R Farms' Annual Holiday Open Houses on December 6\, 13 or 20 from 10am to 4pm in Hollister\, California! It's a great way to show your support for the local community and get started on your holiday shopping. B & R Farms has gift baskets for everyone on your holiday shopping list including teachers\, friends and family. They are also the perfect client appreciation or hostess gift. And of course\, all of the gift baskets feature B & R Farms' delicious California sun-dried Blenheim apricots! \nIn addition to their gift baskets B & R Farms will also have holiday décor\, live music and plenty of free holiday cheer — so come on out and join the fun! Everyone who attends an Open House will also have the chance to enter the B & R Farms Holiday Giveaway Raffle! \nWhile you're shopping\, be sure to stop and savor a few complimentary tasting samples along with a cup of hot apple cider. Plus\, the friendly folks at B & R Farms will also be sharing some of their favorite tried and true family recipes featuring their dried apricots for you to try at home. \nAs a 4th generation family farm\, you can count on B & R Farms to provide personal service and quality products\, with every order tailored to your needs. If you would like to find out more about B & R Farms or can’t make it to a Holiday Open House\, visit their online store at www.brfarms.com\, and remember\, every purchase you make benefits the Community Foundation of San Benito County! URL:https://benitolink.com/event/br-farms-holiday-open-house/ CATEGORIES:Fairs-Festivals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://benitolink.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/BRFarms.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141206T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141206T235959 DTSTAMP:20260422T193819 CREATED:20141204T145806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141204T145806Z UID:10001400-1417824000-1417910399@benitolink.com SUMMARY:Rancho-Maze Band Book Fair Fundraiser DESCRIPTION:Support the Rancho-Maze Middle School Band from Hollister at the first annual Barnes and Noble Book fair in Gilroy. Come into the store December 6 and 7 and present voucher number 11479649 at checkout for the band to receive a percentage of the sales. You can shop online Dec. 6 through 12 at bn.com/bookfair and enter the same voucher number at checkout.  URL:https://benitolink.com/event/rancho-maze-band-book-fair-fundraiser/ CATEGORIES:Arts-Entertainment,Fairs-Festivals,Fundraiser END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141206T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141206T235959 DTSTAMP:20260422T193819 CREATED:20141203T103929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141203T103929Z UID:10001397-1417824000-1417910399@benitolink.com SUMMARY:Author Signing DESCRIPTION:PSA for Immediate Release through December 6\, 2014\nSan Juan Bautista\nBook signing new release “Wolf Dreamer of the Longest Night Moon” at Reyna’s American Indian Shop in the Bear Flag Gallery\, 207 Third Street on December 6\, from 3 to 5 pm\, authored by Elayne Silva-Reyna\, San Juan Bautista artist and writer. www.peacevision.net or 831-623-4285/4771\nAbout the Book\n“Wolf Dreamer of the Longest Night Moon” by artist\, writer Elayne Silva-Reyna\, is an enchanting tale which illustrates the exquisite beauty of nature and expands awareness and respect for the nobility of wolves. It is a source of inspiration which dwells in the essence of our natural world. Elayne Silva-Reyna has created a Coffee Table Book with her own illustrations and exquisite images from renowned world photographers to enchant the reader with visuals of the beauty of nature.\nAbout the Author\nElayne Silva-Reyna\, familiarly called “Laynee Bluebird Reyna” is the “Painter of Spirit”. She is a national award-winning artist and her lifetime creation of art\, poetry\, and storytelling has inspired collectors far internationally. She is a national award-winning artist for her painting of Kashaya-Pomo California Indian\, Bernice Torrez\, “Medicine Song Woman\, 2006.” Elayne wrote of her ceremonial relationship with Dr. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross\, renowned author of “On Death And Dying”\, in the book “Tea with Elisabeth” by Fern Welch\, Rose Winters\, Ken Ross\, 2009. In “The Ways of Spirit\, 30 Visionaries Share Philosophies\, Paths & Practices”\, co-authored by Susan Averett Lee\, Elayne honored Nature as the Great Sacred. In “Real Moments”\, author Barbara De Angelis\, PhD\, dedicated the chapter on Women to Elayne as her “Big Sister” and teacher. Barbara honored Elayne’s “One Earth One People Peace Vision\, Inc.” 501c.3 nonprofit organization which promotes peace through Native American arts and crafts\, dance\, drum\, music and storytelling the first weekend annually in May in San Juan Bautista\, California. Elayne was born at dawn on the Winter Solstice and raised in the Eastern Woodlands of Connecticut. At eighteen\, she enlisted in the U.S. Air Force as a Medical Specialist. Later\, as a licensed pilot and certified surgical technician\, she flew on team missions to Mexico as a member of Los Medicos Voladores -the “Flying Doctors.” Elayne paints and writes in her Bluebird Woman art studio in the historic mission town of San Juan Bautista\, California. “Wolf Dreamer of the Longest Night Moon” is the first book in a series of short stories to inspire people to become more aware of the natural and supernatural world and the sacred relationship between humankind and animal-kind and the caregivers who love them. Elayne’s stories teach people to respect and honor all life as sacred so that future generations may live a symbiotic relationship in a sustaining wholesome environment. Her work in progress\, the sequel to “Wolf dreamer of the Longest Night Moon” is entitled “New Moon Over Grizzly Bear Island”\, to be published in spring 2015. URL:https://benitolink.com/event/author-signing/ CATEGORIES:Arts-Entertainment END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141205T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141207T235959 DTSTAMP:20260422T193819 CREATED:20141126T080309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141126T080309Z UID:10001396-1417737600-1417996799@benitolink.com SUMMARY:Auditions for Dinner Theater DESCRIPTION:Come audition for San Benito Stage Company’s upcoming dinner theater! “Don’t Dress For Dinner” auditions will be Dec 4 & 5 @ 6 p.m.\, Dec 6 @ 10 a.m.; at the Granada Theatre\, Hollister. Actors must be 18 or over; prepare a monologue; shows to be Feb 13-28\, 2015. \nBernard’s plans for a romantic rendezvous with his mistress are complete with a gourmet caterer and an alibi courtesy of his friend\, Robert. When Bernard’s wife learns that Robert will be visiting for the weekend\, she decides to stay in town for a surprise tryst of her own\, setting the stage for a collision course of assumed identities and outrageous infidelities. The cook is Suzette\, the lover is Suzanne\, the friend is bewildered\, the wife is suspicious\, the husband is losing his mind and everyone is guaranteed a good time at this hilarious romp through the French countryside. URL:https://benitolink.com/event/auditions-for-dinner-theater-2/ CATEGORIES:Arts-Entertainment END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141205T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141205T235959 DTSTAMP:20260422T193819 CREATED:20141125T121012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141125T121012Z UID:10001395-1417737600-1417823999@benitolink.com SUMMARY:Auditions for Dinner Theater DESCRIPTION:Come audition for \San Benito Stage Company’s latest dinner theater! “Don’t Dress for Dinner” auditions Dec. 4 & 5 at 6 p.m.\, Dec. 6 at 10 a.m.; at the Granada Theatre. Actors must be 18 years old by show opening and bring a prepared monologue. Shows will run Feb. 12-28\, 2015. \nBernard’s plans for a romantic rendezvous with his mistress are complete with a gourmet caterer and an alibi courtesy of his friend\, Robert. When Bernard’s wife learns that Robert will be visiting for the weekend\, she decides to stay in town for a surprise tryst of her own\, setting the stage for a collision course of assumed identities and outrageous infidelities. The cook is Suzette\, the lover is Suzanne\, the friend is bewildered\, the wife is suspicious\, the husband is losing his mind and everyone is guaranteed a good time at this hilarious romp through the French countryside. URL:https://benitolink.com/event/auditions-for-dinner-theater/ CATEGORIES:Arts-Entertainment END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141126T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141126T235959 DTSTAMP:20260422T193819 CREATED:20141120T072041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141120T072041Z UID:10001391-1416960000-1417046399@benitolink.com SUMMARY:KQKE San Benito Community Radio Meeting and Potluck DESCRIPTION:All are invited to attend the KQKE 97.5fm (The Quake) Community Meeting and Potluck at Mr. O’s Academy\, 360 Sixth St. at 6 p.m.\, on Nov.25 to hear about our progress and goals and to include the participation of more volunteers. \nCome learn about what we have been doing\, what we intend to do and find your place in the creation of Community Radio for our area.  \nKQKE is a volunteer-based\, non-commercial radio station which received an FCC license early this year. It is a project of Community Media Access Partnership\, which is contributing funds to build and equip the station\, which will be run by volunteers. \nIn the coming months we will be renovating our building\, creating programming\, raising funding\, managing and operating the station. We know it is a big project which will take the work of many people to make community radio a reality for our community.  \nHow might you be involved? What skills\, knowledge and ideas might you be able to contribute?” \n We are planning to be broadcasting\, podcasting\, and streaming content on the internet in the next 6 months. \nIt is our desire to reflect the community and to do that we especially need more participation from Women\, Latinos\, and Youth.  \nBe part of the strengthening of our community through shared information and experience through community radio! \nKQKE 97.5 FM The Quake – San Benito Community Radio URL:https://benitolink.com/event/kqke-san-benito-community-radio-meeting-and-potluck/ CATEGORIES:Meetings,Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://benitolink.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/10410791_1535986449946648_2182477381579352878_n.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141120T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141120T235959 DTSTAMP:20260422T193819 CREATED:20141002T010807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141002T010807Z UID:10001379-1416441600-1416527999@benitolink.com SUMMARY:Workplace Investigations Seminar DESCRIPTION:Gavilan EAC members and friends are invited to join us at our next seminar\, "Workplace Investigations\," on Thursday\, Nov. 20. Registration is at 7:30 a.m. followed by the program from 8-10 a.m.. Sign up today\, as this seminar is gret for human resources manager\, supervisors and business owners. \nThe event will be held at San Juan Oaks Golf Club\, 3825 Union Road. Enter our raffle to win a free 2015 membership at this seminar. More details below. \nIf you have any questions for speaker regarding this topic\, please send them to me by Monday\, Nov. 17 to Elizabeth.Flores2@edd.ca.gov . \nSpeaker: Stephen Hirschfeld\nStephen Hirschfeld is a partner with the law firm of Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP\, in San Francisco\, California.  He is also the Chief Executive Officer of the Employment Law Alliance\, the world's largest network of labor and employment lawyers.  His practice involves labor and employment law on behalf of management in both the private and public sector. \nMr. Hirschfeld advises clients throughout the country on day-to-day legal issues affecting the workplace.  He takes a proactive approach when advising clients\, emphasizing creative solutions to employee relations problems.  He frequently represents employers in federal and state courts and before administrative agencies on a variety of litigation matters involving the employer-employee relationship. \nTopic Description:\nThis presentation will discuss the importance of conducting an effective investigation into any allegation of employee misconduct including sexual harassment\, discrimination\, workplace violence and threats of violence\, substance abuse\, theft\, and violations of the Company’s ethics policies.  This presentation provide practical guidance on the skills necessary to conduct these investigations including how to:  ask effective questions\, interview reluctant witnesses\, interview the accused\, access credibility\, and arrive at a legally-defensible decision.  \nPlease RSVP by Monday\, Nov. 17 to Michelle Alger at GavilanEAC@gmail.com or by fax at 408-413-5335 or online at http://ceac.org/events/register/1665/ .\nFor more information\, please check us out at our Gavilan EAC page http://ceac.org/region_2/gavilan_eac/gavilan or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/GavilanEAC or LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/groups/Gavilan-Employer-Advisory-Council-GEAC-6686299 . \nWe hope to see you there!  \nGEAC Coordinator’s Announcements: \n\nEnter our raffle in November to win a free 2015 membership! Attend this seminar with toys for our Toys for Tots Drive with value of $30 or more from your respective organization for a chance to win. Please bring receipt(s) for verification.\n\nOn behalf of Gavilan’s Board of Directors and the Employment Development Department\, we look forward seeing you at our next seminar. \nBest regards\, \nElizabeth Flores \nEAC Coordinator \n(408)778-6490 URL:https://benitolink.com/event/workplace-investigations-seminar/ CATEGORIES:Lectures,Meetings,Workshop-Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://benitolink.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/EAC_Gavilan_1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141116T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141116T235959 DTSTAMP:20260422T193819 CREATED:20140125T035020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140125T035020Z UID:10001223-1416096000-1416182399@benitolink.com SUMMARY:United Way Christmas Extravaganza DESCRIPTION: URL:https://benitolink.com/event/united-way-christmas-extravaganza/ CATEGORIES:Fundraiser END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141111T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141111T235959 DTSTAMP:20260422T193819 CREATED:20141104T052351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141104T052351Z UID:10001387-1415664000-1415750399@benitolink.com SUMMARY:Veterans Day Ceremony in San Juan Bautista DESCRIPTION:SAN JUAN BAUTISTA VETERANS OF FOREIGN    \nWARS AND THE LADIES AUXILIARY TO HOLD    \nVETERANS DAY CEREMONY\n    \nLeslie L. Garratt Post #6359\, Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Ladies Auxiliary will hold a Veterans Day Ceremony to honor our veterans and war dead.  The event will be held on Veterans Day\, November 11\, 2014 at 11:11am at gravesite in the cemetery in San Juan Bautista.  The ceremony will be followed by brunch/lunch across the street in the Post Hall\, 58 Monterey Street.  The community is invited to attend. \nThe Veterans Day\, honoring veterans of all wars in which the United States of America was involved\, was formerly called Armistice Day.  The ceremony at Post 6359 recalls the armistice ending the hostilities of World War I on the eleventh minute of the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. \nFor more information please contact Oscar Inocencio\, Post commander\, at (831) 638-1411. \n  URL:https://benitolink.com/event/veterans-day-ceremony-in-san-juan-bautista/ CATEGORIES:Neighborhood Associations END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141102T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141102T235959 DTSTAMP:20260422T193819 CREATED:20141008T011407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141008T011407Z UID:10001383-1414886400-1414972799@benitolink.com SUMMARY:9th Annual San Benito Cattlewomen Fall Fashion Show DESCRIPTION:The San Benito County Cattlewomen present the 9th Annual Fall Fashion Show and Luncheon \nDATE: Sunday\, Nov. 2\, 2014\nTIME: 12 p.m. Luncheon and Fashion Show\nPLACE: San Juan Oaks Golf Club\,3825 Union Road\, Hollister\nCOST: $35 per person \nThere will be Great Raffle Prizes & a Delicious New Menu \nFashions by Bella Charm * Irmas * L A Hearne * McAbee Feed * She’s * Tres Pinos Ranch Supply \nPlease send your reservation and payment San Benito County Cattlewomen\, PO Box 539\, Tres Pinos\, CA 95075\nBe sure to include the names of each of your attendees with your reservation before October 26th. \nSeating is limited so mail in your reservation now! \nIf you have any questions you can contact Jayme Stewart @ 831-801-0394 URL:https://benitolink.com/event/9th-annual-san-benito-cattlewomen-fall-fashion-show/ CATEGORIES:Fundraiser END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141101T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141116T235959 DTSTAMP:20260422T193819 CREATED:20141010T044644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141010T044644Z UID:10001384-1414800000-1416182399@benitolink.com SUMMARY:The Addams Family DESCRIPTION:San Benito Stage Company presents The Addams Family performed by teens at the Granada Theatre\, 336 5th St. HOllister\, CA. The fun musical opens on HALLOWWEEN NIGHT!\n Show dates and times are: Fri. & Sat. Oct 31\, Nov. 1\, 7\, 8\,14 & 15 @ 7 PM and Sunday matineessNov. 2 & 9 @ 2PM. Ticket available at Postal Graphics\, San Benito Bene\, from any cast member and online at BrownPaperTickets www.sanbenitostage.org. Prices are $15 General\, $12 Senior/Student/Child. Group Paks of 4/$45 are available for advance purchase only.\nThe Addams Family is a new musical from Theatrical Rights Worldwide.\nFor more info you may also call 831-636-0122 URL:https://benitolink.com/event/the-addams-family/ CATEGORIES:Arts-Entertainment END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141026T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141026T235959 DTSTAMP:20260422T193819 CREATED:20141002T074510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141002T074510Z UID:10001381-1414281600-1414367999@benitolink.com SUMMARY:17th Annual Halloween Night Pack Run DESCRIPTION:17th Annual Night Pack Run presented by the Top Hatters Motorcycle Club\, Hollister Chapter. Sign-in 5-7 p.m. at Top Hatters Clubhouse\, 843 San Benito St.\, Suite E\, Hollister. Prizes for best costume: Scariest\, Funniest\, Sexiest and Best Couple. Best of Show awarded at Midnight. Run ends at Mom & Pop’s in Historic San Juan Bautista. Live Music! $10 donation. For more info contact: 831-537-4629 or email hog_rider_80@yahoo.com. URL:https://benitolink.com/event/17th-annual-halloween-night-pack-run/ CATEGORIES:Sports-Recreation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141026T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141026T235959 DTSTAMP:20260422T193819 CREATED:20140810T051940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140810T051940Z UID:10001350-1414281600-1414367999@benitolink.com SUMMARY:4th Annual Best of San Benito Food & Wine DESCRIPTION:Featuring Chefs and Wineries from San Benito County\nBenefiting Emmaus House\n \nSan Juan Oaks Golf and Country Club\nSunday\, October 26 2014\nBegins @ 3pm \nTickets $125.00 each \n \nTickets can be purchased at:\nFlora Real Estate\nPostal Graphics\nBears Hideaway – San Juan Bautista \nFor more information\, call 831-630-5899 URL:https://benitolink.com/event/4th-annual-best-of-san-benito-food-wine/ CATEGORIES:Fundraiser END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141026T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141026T235959 DTSTAMP:20260422T193819 CREATED:20140806T091332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140806T091332Z UID:10001348-1414281600-1414367999@benitolink.com SUMMARY:Pet Friends 2nd Annual Fur Ball DESCRIPTION:Don your best “FAKE FUR” Ball apparel. Join us for a tri-tip buffet with pasta\, salads\, garlic bread and dessert. No host bar\, DJ\, and dancing. \nTickets on sale now— $35 per person or $350 for a table of 10 plus 20 complimentary raffle tickets. \nTickets sales close October 18\, 2014. \nContact Pet Friends at (831) 634-1191\, visit our website at www.petfriends.org or find us on Facebook for details. \nTickets also available at Postal Graphics\, Country Groomers and any Pet Friends board member \n  URL:https://benitolink.com/event/pet-friends-2nd-annual-fur-ball/ CATEGORIES:Fundraiser END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141025T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141025T235959 DTSTAMP:20260422T193819 CREATED:20140906T030317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140906T030317Z UID:10001362-1414195200-1414281599@benitolink.com SUMMARY:2014 HALLOWEEN COMIC FEST DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE: SATURDAY OCTOBER 25TH \nTRICK OR TREAT IT'S FREE COMIC BOOK DAY!! \nCOME IN AND PICK UP YOUR FREE COMIC AND TAKE A PICTURE WITH BATMAN AND CATWOMAN! \nFESTIVITES BEGIN: 10:00AM – 8:00PM \nFor more information\, go to https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bills-Bullpen-Baseball-Cards-Comics/156226584409624 URL:https://benitolink.com/event/2014-halloween-comic-fest/ CATEGORIES:Arts-Entertainment,Sports-Recreation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://benitolink.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/HALLOWEEN.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR