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HDA Downtown Wine & Beer Stroll
2013-10-12 00:00 - 23:59 (America/Los_Angeles)
Tickets $25 if purchased before event, $35 at event. Local wineries will be serving their wines at participating businesses throughout downtown Hollister. Contact HDA at 831-636-8406 or events@downtownhollister.org for more information.

Hazel Hawkins Hospital Women's Center Community Open House
2013-10-12 00:00 - 23:59
The delivery date for the Hazel Hawkins Hospital Women’s Center is quickly approaching!
Join us for a community Open House
Saturday, October 12
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
911 Sunset Drive, Hollister
Tours – Giveaways – Free Health Screenings – Face Painter & Balloon Artist for kids –
Meet OB physicians and nursing staff!
Call (831) 637-5711 for further information

Open House at Luck Park
2013-10-12 00:00 - 23:59
BBQ lunch fundraiser for City of San Juan Bautista Luck Park remodel. Local city-wide organizations and non-profits will showcase their vision and major projects. Co-hosted by Historical Society and Library Auxiliary.

24th Annual Red Ribbon Run
2013-10-12 00:00 - 23:59

BenitoLink Launch Party
2013-10-13 00:00 - 23:59

Casillas, Garner Family & Friends Pumpkin Patch for Relay for Life Sunday, Oct 13
2013-10-13 00:00 - 23:59

San Benito County Council of Governments Meeting
2013-10-15 00:00 - 23:59
Meeting is in Board of Supervisors Chambers
Click here for agenda

San Benito County Planning Commission Meeting
2013-10-17 00:00 - 23:59
Meeting is in Board of Supervisors Chambers
Click here for the agenda for this meeting

Bi-national Health Fair
2013-10-18 00:00 - 23:59
Mark your calendar for our Access to Health Care Fair! October 1st – 21st is Bi-national Health Week. Across the nation, local communities will recognize the underserved Latino community living in the United States and Canada. This years theme is “Access to Health Care and the Health Care Reform in the U.S., Infectious Diseases, Chronic Diseases, Occupational Health and Mental Health”.
On Friday, October 18th 2013, from 4pm – 7pm, The San Benito Health Foundation is hosting a community Access to Health Care Fair where people can learn more about childhood obesity prevention, nutrition education, and programs available in San Benito County. We will have health screenings, light snacks & refreshments, and health education classes.
Our Health Center Offers: Medical and Dental Primary Care Services, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Family Planning, Pediatrics, Immunizations, Health Screening, Medication Assistance, Health Education and Outreach, WIC, Nutrition/Breastfeeding Counseling, and Education. HIV/ AIDS Testing and Counseling.
For more information regarding this event , please call 831-637-5306.

Taize Evensong
2013-10-18 00:00 - 23:59
Taizé Evensong–Thursday, 10/17 at 7PM, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Jazz guitar, chanted prayers in the style of the ecumenical community at Taizé, France, spoken word, and silence in a candle-lit sanctuary combine to offer an opportunity for 45 minutes of peace in your week. Come and simply BE… no experience necessary! Free childcare is provided in the Parish House at 431 7th St. www.hollisterepiscopal.com

First Annual San Benito Olive Festival
2013-10-19 00:00 - 23:59

Countywide Garage Sale Day
2013-10-19 00:00 - 23:59
Promote the idea of re-use, conserve landfill space, and avoid wasting valuable resources – Have a Garage Sale!
The County of San Benito County Integrated Waste Management Department is sponsoring the
Third Annual Garage Sale Day on October 19
You provide the garage, we provide the advertising!
for more information call 831-636-4110

First Annual San Benito Olive Festival
2013-10-19 00:00 - 23:59
The inaugural San Benito Olive Festival on Saturday, October 19, 2013, 11 am to 5 pm, will begin a new tradition of showcasing the rich agricultural bounty and beauty of San Benito County in the California Central Coast region. This new gourmet celebration will feature well-respected growers and premier artisans who handcraft their award winning olive oils, wines, chocolates, dried fruits, teas, preserves and other culinary agricultural products. The event will take place at the scenic and historic Paicines Ranch, 13388 Airline Highway (California Highway 25), in Paicines, about 12 miles south of Hollister.

Festival goers will not only be able to taste award winning olive oils and wines from Oils of Paicines, Brigantino Olive Oil, Pietra Santa Winery, Calera Wine, Casa de Fruta and Guglielmo Winery, among others, but they will also have opportunities to meet and chat with the creators. The selected oils and wines will be paired with an array of premium foods and artisanal creations provided by Running Rooster, San Juan Oaks Dining, Paine's Restaurant, Marich Premium Chocolates and more.

Festivities include cooking demonstrations by celebrated chefs from various areas of Northern California. They include Dorothy McNett, Central Coast foodie legend and head chef and instructor of the Cooking Club in Pacific Grove; Maurizio Cutrignelli, owner and chef of Maurizio's in Morgan Hill; and Matt Woolston, owner and chef of the Supper Club and Matteo's Pizza & Bistro in the Sacramento area. Gilroy Garlic Festival's popular celebrity chef team of Gene Sakahara and Sam Bozzo, also known as SakaBozzo, will be doing demonstrations and entertaining guests as well.

In addition, Don Landis, "The Olive Guy", an expert on olives, will be demonstrating three ways to de-bitter olives. Mr. O’s Jazz Band, the Workhouse Poets and other bands will perform a mix of jazz, soul, country and other styles of music throughout the day. Local art and cultural exhibits will be on display from the San Benito County Arts Council and the San Benito County Historical Society.

General admission tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children. VIP admission is $30, which includes access to the wine tasting. Tickets are available online. For more details, visit www.sanbenitoolivefestival.com, call (888) 503-3373 or send an email to info@sanbenitoolivefestival.com.

San Juan Community Meeting for General Plan Input
2013-10-23 00:00 - 23:59

Community Forum: Future of San Benito Libraries
2013-10-24 00:00 - 23:59
Wednesday, October 23rd, 2013
San Benito County Free Library
470 – 5th Street
5:30 to 7:30 pm
Julie Morris, Moderator
Invited Panelists

•Jerry Muenzer, Supervisor, District 4
•Elizabeth Martínez, Salinas Library Director
•Doug Achterman, Gavilan Head Librarian
•Victor Gómez, City Council, District 4
•Rob Bernosky, San Benito County Republicans

We will be asking panelists and residents what their vision is of the future of our libraries in Hollister and San Juan Bautista. For more information, contact: Lois Locci at 408.506.0801 and/or libraryactioncommittee@yahoo.com
Refreshments

Un Foro Sobre El Futuro de las Bibliotecas del Condado de San Benito
2013-10-24 00:00 - 23:59
Únase a un foro de la comunidad sobre el
El futuro de las bibliotecas del condado de San Benito
¡La comunidad quiere saber sus opiniones!
Miércoles, octubre 23, 2013
Biblioteca del condado de San Benito
470 – 5th Street
5:30 a 7:30 pm
Los miembros del panel de discusión incluyen:
•Jerry Muenzer, Supervisor, Distrito 4
•Elizabeth Martínez, Directora de la biblioteca de Salinas
•Doug Achterman, Bibliotecario Principal del colegio Gavilan
•Víctor Gómez, Concejal, Distrito 4
•Rob Bernosky, Republicanos del condado de San Benito
Les preguntaremos a los miembros del panel de discusión y a los residentes cual es su visión del futuro de nuestras bibliotecas en Hollister y San Juan Bautista.
Para más información llame a: Lois Locci at 408.506.0801 y/o
libraryactioncommittee@yahoo.com
Refrescos

Downtown Fall Cleanup
2013-10-26 00:00 - 23:59

Faultline Derby Devilz Bout against the Hanford Hooligans
2013-10-26 00:00 - 23:59
Don't miss the Faultline Derby Devilz last home bout at Bolado Park against the Hanford Hooligans! This family friendly event is sure to be a hit with a theme Vampires (Faultline) vs. Zombies (Hooligans). Spectators are encouraged to wear their costumes to watch Faultline fight to keep their no lose record against the Hooligans. Tickets are only $10 pre-sale and $15 at the door. Pick up your tickets today at Cheapseats in Hollister, Daisy's and Livin' the Green Dream in San Juan Bautista or call (831)588-9407!

Make A Difference Day Oct 26, 2013
2013-10-26 00:00 - 23:59
Saturday October 26th, 2013
Come join us at Hollister Hills SVRA and participate in the largest national day of community service! There will be various projects in the
park including the annual "Clean Wheeling" event.
Registration begins at: 8am
Check In:
4×4 & ROV’s- Area 5
Dirt Bikes & ATV’s- Lower Ranch
Non-OHV – Lower Ranch
"Making A Difference": 8am-2pm
*Lunch: 1pm complements of Hollister Hills Off Road Association *Free all day park admission to all participants and Surprise Raffle
*Area 5 camping available upon request
For more information please contact:
Debra Cable (831) 636-2068 or debra.cable@parks.ca.gov or
Peter Jones (831) 636-5189 or peter.jones@parks.ca.gov

Halloween Story Time!!!
2013-10-26 00:00 - 23:59
Join Julie Engelhardt at ZeeBee Toy Store in Hollister for a free Halloween Story time! Have your kids dress in their best Halloween costumes and listen to some awesome Halloween tales. Free to the public.

Best of San Benito County Food & Wine
2013-10-27 00:00 - 23:59
Cost is $ 125.00 per person. There will be appetizers and wine served as guests assemble. To be followed by a 5 course sit down dinner paired with local wines, prepared by locally raised chefs. Contact Emmaus House 831-630-5899 for more information.

Creatures of the Night Hike
2013-10-27 00:00 - 23:59
Saturday, October 26, 2013, 5-7pm
Where: Hollister Hills SVRA, Nature Area Parking Lot, Beck Trail (less than a mile hike along a wooded trail)
Contact/RSVP for more information: Michelle Armijo
(831) 638-3207 or michelle.armijo@parks.ca.gov
Cost: $5 entrance fee, no additional fee for the program
Activity/Purpose: A night hike along the Beck Trail
exploring the wonders of nocturnal animals that call
Hollister Hills SVRA home.
What to bring: Please bring water, a flash light and your favorite Halloween costume.
Costumes are not required for the hike

Aromas Live!
2013-10-27 00:00 - 23:59
Come to the Aromas Grange this Saturday for an evening of riotous entertainment. Aromas Live! is a vaudeville-style live variety show featuring great musical talents, clever skits, a delicious bake sale and fancy dessert raffle. Admission is FREE, all are welcome. This is down home fun, not to be missed!

San Benito High School seeks community input regarding facilities
2013-10-31 00:00 - 23:59
You are invited to participate as the SBHSD Board of Trustees embarks on a most important endeavor!

The San Benito High School Board of Trustees is beginning to investigate possible facility and
modernization projects which could be included in a general obligation bond submitted for voter approval.
During the past several years, San Benito High School, due to its fiscally conservative management,
has been able to use existing funds to build classrooms, facilities, and upgrade technology. The school has
now reached a point where facility and modernization projects can only be financed by a general obligation
bond.

In November 2012, the Board approved a Facilities Master Plan which provides for an incremental
and strategic framework for meeting the educational needs of San Benito High School students.
Several months ago, the District authorized a community survey to ascertain community support for
facility and modernization projects which would lead to the successful passage of a general obligation bond.
The result of that poll indicated the community would support improvements focused on the following:
1. Academic and Career Prep Programs
2. Campus Safety (improved earthquake readiness, etc.)
3. Facility improvements that modernize and improve outdated classrooms
4. Water and energy efficiency to enable investment of those cost savings into instruction
technologies

On Wednesday, October 30, 2013, in the San Benito High School Cafeteria, from 7:00-8:30 p.m.,
the San Benito High School District’s Board of Trustees will be holding a special meeting to receive input
from the San Benito County community. Wednesday’s discussion will focus on identifying
priorities, based on the school’s master plan, which support the recent community
polling results. Community input received at this meeting, as well as staff input and recent community
polling, will help guide the Board as it identifies priorities for facility and modernization projects submitted
for voter approval.

Please visit www.haybaler.org for more details and future updates. We encourage parents and
community members to attend the special meeting on October 30, and share your views about facility
improvements and expansion at San Benito High School.

San Juan Bautista Halloween Street Party
2013-11-01 00:00 - 23:59
The Annual Halloween Block Party will be held from 5:30 until 7:30 on Thursday, October 31. The event will be held on Third Street between Mariposa and Polk Streets.
Come join the San Juan community as they join together to see each other's costumes, create art, do a cake walk and much more!
Free!!

Rancho Maze Band Holiday Craft & Vendor Fair on Saturday, Nov.2
2013-11-02 00:00 - 23:59
Get an early start on your holiday shopping. Stop by the Rancho Maze Band Holiday Craft & Vendor Fair, featuring many local crafters, as well as, independent consultants from companies like Scentsy, 31 Bags, Origami Owl, & Pampered Chef. Admission is free.
For more information email us at: ranchomaze.band@yahoo.com

Ballroom Dance Class Fundraiser for Tres Pinos School on Saturday, November 2 from 3:00 to 5:00pm
2013-11-02 00:00 - 23:59
Have fun, get healthy and raise money for a good cause! Join professional ballroom dance teacher Marcus Woods at Tres Pinos School on Saturday, November 2 from 3:00 to 5:00 pm. Funds support the eighth grade class and the PTO at Tres Pinos School. Cost is only $10 a person. All ages are welcome.

8th Annual Fall Fashion Show & Luncheon
2013-11-03 00:00 - 23:59
The San Benito County Cattlewomen are presenting their 8th Annual Fall Fashion Show & Luncheon on Sunday, November 3rd at San Juan Oaks Golf & Country Club. The event will begin at 12:00 and cost is $25.00 per person. Please RSVP before 10/25/13. See attached flyer for more information.

Historias de Mi Madre VII: El Puente
2013-11-03 00:00 - 23:59
Community Solutions' annual play, Historias de Mi Madre sheds light on the issues of violence against women and children.
This year's play is not about good vs evil. It's about about socialization and the choices we each make. In the end the choice to abuse and assault is always a choice.
This bilingual play will take place on November 2nd at Gavilan College Theater in Gilroy (5055 Santa Teresa Blvd),
Doors open at 6:30pm and play runs 6:30-8:30pm. (One performance only).
Due to mature content, this play is recommended for mature audiences only.
There is a suggested donation of $10/person. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.
Proceeds support survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking served by Community Solutions in Santa Clara and San Benito Counties. For more information contact: (408) 776-6205, or, http://www.communitysolutions.org

For November - All Cats - You Name The Price
2013-11-06 00:00 - 23:59
