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Fall Release & Wine Pick-Up Party
2016-11-05 00:00 - 23:59 (America/Los_Angeles)
You’re invited to our first ever harvest event, featuring library wines, three new releases, freshly prepared dishes, and music.
Live Music featuring Isaiah Pickett!!!!
$35 Admission
Complimentary for wine club member plus one guest.
Request RSVP to kate@calerawine.com or purchase tickets online by Friday October 28th.
http://www.calerawine.com/product/Harvest-Party?pageID=5450E6A5-CD49-33CF-7B7C-FCF4DEEC6A78&sortBy=DisplayOrder&maxRows=100&
Sample Menu (may vary)
~APPLE CHICKEN SAUSAGE SKEWERS WITH A MUSTARD CREAM
~RAVIOLI “SPOONS”
~BACON & CHEESE STUFFED POTATO BITES
~WONTON SHRIMP TOSTADAS
~ROLLED ROASTED PEPPER BEEF STICKS
~CHIMICHURRI SAUCE
~CHEESE & VEGGIE ARRAY
~ASSORTED DESSERTS
Roasted Strawberry /Carrot /Kalua Chocolate cake bites

Holday Boutique
2016-11-05 00:00 - 23:59
Hollister United Methodist Church holds its annual “Holiday Boutique” on Saturday, November 5, 2016 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

11th Annual Fall Luncheon & Country Christmas Marketplace
2016-11-06 00:00 - 23:59
11th Annual Fall Luncheon and Country Christmas Marketplace
Sponsored by the San Benito County Cattlewomen
Sunday, November 6th, 2016
11:00 AM to 4:00 PM Boutique
12:00 PM Luncheon
At San Juan Oaks Golf & Country Club, 3825 Union Rd., Hollister, CA 95023
Many great raffle prizes – a delicious beef inspired lunch & chance to win our handmade door prize.
Cost is $35.00
RSVP by 10/31/16
For more Information contact Jayme Stewart at 801-0394

San Benito County Amateur Radio Association Monthly Meeting
2016-11-09 00:00 - 23:59
This is our monthly meeting where we discuss our projects, events and other planning and business topics.
We often have technical meetings as well — these will restart in 2017.

Democratic Election Night Party
2016-11-09 00:00 - 23:59
Join us Election Night for an evening of fun for Democrats, and Democratic friendly people to watch the local and national ballot returns on a huge television screen at Paine's restaurant, 421 East St. in Hollister. Come enjoy complimentary hors d'oeuvres, non-alcoholic beverage and desserts. No host bar available.

United Way Gala
2016-11-13 00:00 - 23:59
All proceeds will directly benefit our San Benito County Partner Programs. What a wonderful way to support your community and get some holiday shopping done. This is also the Kickoff to San Benito County's 12 Days of Giving
The Barn
6971 Airline Hwy
Tres Pinos, CA 95075
6:00pm No Host Cocktails
7:00pm Dinner
LIVE AUCTION to follow Dinner
Tickets $60.00 per person
For Ticket Information
call 831-332-7550 or register online at http://www.unitedwaysbc.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=9

Hollister Strikers U16 soccer team championship game
2016-11-13 00:00 - 23:59
Please come out and support your local U16 travel soccer team. It's winner take all against the power house of Los Gatos. all our team needs is a draw to secure the championship. Our boys are unbeaten all year, truly having an amazing season. The icing on the cake will be if they beat Los Gatos. Please come out and support them, as I know it will truly motivate them, and I know they will be very appreciative of your support. The game is at 2:00 pm on Sunday the 13th at Vets. So bottom line, if you have nothing to do Sunday afternoon, grab your lawn chairs and your kids, and head over to Vets. This will be a very intense game played by two very skilled and motivated teams, again, please drop by and cheer them on.
Greg Dolan
Head Coach

Tips for Understanding and Managing Medications
2016-11-16 00:00 - 23:59
In this course, which includes a video presentation, you will learn safe practices for assisting with and storing various types of medications. Learn the warning signs of improper use and interactions as well as gain an understanding of how aging changes the way our bodies respond to medication.
Call Health Projects Center at 831-459-6639 or visit www.delmarcaregiver.org to register.

Knocking Out Noxious Weeds on Rangelands
2016-11-16 00:00 - 23:59
The direct annual cost to monitor and control invasive plants in California is $82 million, and the indirect economic impacts are even larger. Join the fight to reduce noxious weeds on rangelands and get the latest management tools at the 2016 Knocking Out Noxious Workshop Series!
The workshop will include…
– Discussion on the economic losses caused by invasive species on rangelands;
– Showcase effective strategies to manage invasive species;
– Highlight cost-effective approaches that maximize success; and
– Feature reduced-risk practices while promoting biodiversity.
For additional information and to register please visit http://knockoutweeds.com/salinas.html or contact event manager Tracy Schohr at tkschohr@ucdavis.edu or 916.716.2643.

Off the Chain Spin Class
2016-11-16 00:00 - 2017-03-15 23:59
Please join Brian @ Off the Chain bike shop, located at 101 Mc Cray St., in Hollister for an hour of spin class, Tuesday evenings at 6:30pm. Call 831 636-0802 or visit Off the Chain's FB page

Caregiver University Conference 2016: Hollister
2016-11-19 00:00 - 23:59
Are you a caregiver taking care of a loved one with memory impairment? Please join us for Caregiver University, a free conference for family caregivers featuring the following presentations:
-Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behavior by Alexandra Morris, Alzheimer’s Association Training Specialist
-Stress Reduction Exercises for Caregivers
-The Pressures of Limitless Caregiving by Sam Trevino, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and CSUMB Adjunct Faculty for the Health,
Human Services and Public Policy Department
Date: Saturday, November 19
Time: 10:30 am – 2:30 pm, check in begins at 10:00 am
Location: 300 West Street, Hollister Community Center, Hollister
To register online: http://www.delmarcaregiver.org/caregiver-university-conference.html
To register by phone: 831- 637- 9275.

Spanish translation is available.
This conference includes a FREE lunch.

"Pop-Up" Mini-Farmers Market at Farmhouse Cafe
2016-11-19 00:00 - 23:59
"Pop-up” Mini Farmers Market this Saturday, November 19 from 10:00am – 2:00 pm at the Farmhouse Cafe located at 615 San Benito Street in downtown Hollister. Enjoy this Pop-up Market to support our local farmers while shopping for your Thanksgiving holiday! Shop a wide variety of organic fruits and vegetable, along with pasture-raised eggs, artisan cheese, yogurt and other specialty items available at the cafe. Offering locally grown organic fruits, greens & vegetables to include Grapes, Kiwi, Fuyu & Hachiya Persimmons, Pears, Pomegranates, Valencia Oranges, Apples, Arugula, Broccoli di Cicco, Kalettes, Anaheim Peppers, Brussels Sprouts, Parsnips, Strawberries, Watermelon Radishes, Cauliflower, Carrots, Potatoes, and Winter Squashes.

Holiday Open House
2016-11-25 00:00 - 2016-11-28 23:59
​This is the once a year gift-giving and cellar stocking extravaganza!
November 25th – 27th from 11 – 5
Complimentary Wine Tasting
Wine & Olive Oil Gift Boxes
Daily Specials & Give-a-way's

26th Annual Lights On Celebration
2016-11-26 00:00 - 23:59
The Hollister Downtown Association is proud to present its 26th Annual Lights On Celebration on Saturday, November 26, 2016. You are invited to this wonderful family-friendly community event brings up to 10,000 people to downtown. This year’s parade theme is “The Night Before Christmas” and will be led by Jaime the Elf. The celebration continues to be a day-long event with the Holiday Boutique open from 11 a.m. to 6. p.m, a car display, featuring our 2016 Best Car Club, Impalas Central Coast, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Seventh Street, and our famous twinkling light parade, sponsored by PG&E, steps off promptly at 5:30 p.m. along San Benito Street. Local community entertainment will precede the parade in two locations downtown. As always, attendance and parking are free. Pictures with Santa, will take place in front of Veterans Hall, immediately following the parade.

Balers on Broadway - San Benito High School Dance Concert
2016-12-02 00:00 - 2016-12-04 23:59
Come enjoy a night of talent as our Baler dance students perform to a variety of dance genres, themed on the music from Broadway. Tickets will be sold at the Student Payment Center during school hours from 11/16-12/2 for the prices of $5 (children ages 2-12, Senior Citizens, students w/ASB), $6 (students w/o ASB), and $8 (adults). All tickets will be sold for $10 at the door. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the fun!

B & R Farms Annual Christmas Open House
2016-12-03 00:00 - 23:59, 2016-12-10 00:00 - 23:59

Wine & Cheese Pairing
2016-12-03 00:00 - 23:59
Indulge your senses with our palette-pleasing estate wines paired with Artisan cheeses
Saturday, December 3rd
12 – 4

Featuring Cheese from The Cheese Shop
Music by Mary Ellen Duell
Advance tickets:
​General Admission $20
Wine Club Members $15
Tickets are limited and will be $5 more at the door, so get your tickets now!

"Sing On!" opening night San Benito Stage Company Sidecar
2016-12-03 00:00 - 23:59
“Sing On!” is a comedy about the hurdles faced by a community theater group putting on a musical, a sequel to last December’s San Benito Stage Company’s Sidecar Theater’s “Play On!” Performances are December 2, 3, 9, 10 @ 7 PM and one matinee December 4 @ 2 PM at the Granada Theater, 336 5th Street, Hollister, CA.
Director Derek Barnes has brought together nearly the same cast from last year. Returning to reprise their roles are Mark Matthews, Matt Morrison, James Swan, Adrienne Summers, Duane Holt, Chris Lasley, Jenny Arbizu, Oscar Garcia and Shirley Murphy. Joining this talented cast are Katie Romiti and J. Jesus Jaramillo.
“Sing On!” Is sponsored by Postal Graphics. Tickets are $13 and available at Postal Graphics, BrownPaperTickets.com and at the Granada Box Office door an hour before performances.
Stay for the Opening Night Reception following the performance.

Elizabeth Williams & Judith Ogus Studio Art Show
2016-12-03 00:00 - 2016-12-05 23:59
Elizabeth Williams and Judith Ogus met in 2010 when they shared a show at SJB’s former Galeria Tonantzin. Judith was hanging illustrations from her Cancer Frog Blog, in which she used the avatar of a frog to recount the challenges of cancer treatment, failing parents, and living in a period of climate change. Elizabeth, also preoccupied with the plight of animals on this warming planet, filled the rest of the gallery with images of ocean life. The two immediately felt a connection and do to this day. They share a mutual love of folk art, stripes and dots, animals, wood cut outs and the use of a myriad of materials. Over the years they have become fast friends, inspiring and encouraging each other in their respective art journeys.
Artist’s Statement • Elizabeth Williams
I use wood, paint, and found objects to make sculptures and paintings. This show will exhibit “Americana” type subjects including winged angels, swimming mermaids, toothed whales, leaping horses, adoring dogs, funky dolls and anthropomorphic robots.
I ‘ve been making art all my life. I grew up in an old New England town in the ‘60’s during an arts and crafts revival. I learned tool use, making things by hand and love of art from my parents. Some of my favorite artists are: James Castle, Edward Hicks, Horace Pippin and Judith Ogus! I admire gothic sculpture, indigenous art and self taught folk/primitive art. I live in Watsonville, CA, where I enjoy looking at the clouds, fields, mountains and bay, having fun with friends, and making art.
Artist’s Statement • Judith Ogus
I am an eclectic artist. I carve, weld, paint, make mobiles, have conceptual art ideas, draw cartoons, pile rocks and takes thousands of photos. From the time I was a little girl my mother dragged my brothers and me to art galleries, museums and ancient ruins. I remember making my first piece of art as a six-year-old — a huge elephant painting. The possibility of making something bigger than myself filled me with joy. Now I make some large things and some very small things, some things material and some things digital.
Animals, the environment and what it is to be human are my sources of inspiration. This show will include carved small chairs, painted wooden cutouts of horses and “Chicken Littles,” butterfly wings and dogs, a mobile of flying birds, Apocalyptic Puzzles and welded fish. We will also have a selection of greeting cards and prints.
I am excited to share this exhibition with Elizabeth Williams. I love her work. When I see new pieces of hers, I either want them or wish I had made them myself. She has taught me to be more playful and free in my own art-making. Her paintings of women flying over landscapes on horseback ring true to my feelings when I am riding – a sense of exaltation and being transported beyond all the worries of the day.

Emmaus House Motorcycle Run and Holiday Extravaganza
2016-12-04 00:00 - 23:59
Emmaus House Motorcycle Run and Holiday Extravaganza
Sponsored By: Hollister Sabbath Keepers Motorcycle Ministry
Everyone Is Welcome To Attend
Enjoy A Bike Run & Door Prizes Included.
Holiday Extravaganza
Rain or Shine
Time:10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: 411 San Felipe Road, Hollister, CA 95023
"There will be multiple vendors and food booths on site.”
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Start and End Point:
Indian Motorcycle
411 San Felipe Road,
Hollister, CA 95023

Registration: 9:30 a.m.
Kick Stands up: 1:30 p.m.
Registration open: 9:30 a.m. KSU:1:30 p.m.
Single Rider: $10 2up: $15
All Proceeds Benefit the Emmaus House
For More Info:
Jason Hopkins
831-297-2899 or www.hollisterskmm.org
skmmhollisterchapter_comm@hotmail.com

"Sing On!" opening night San Benito Stage Company Sidecar
2016-12-04 00:00 - 23:59
“Sing On!” is a comedy about the hurdles faced by a community theater group putting on a musical, a sequel to last December’s San Benito Stage Company’s Sidecar Theater’s “Play On!” Performances are December 2, 3, 9, 10 @ 7 PM and one matinee December 4 @ 2 PM at the Granada Theater, 336 5th Street, Hollister, CA.
Director Derek Barnes has brought together nearly the same cast from last year. Returning to reprise their roles are Mark Matthews, Matt Morrison, James Swan, Adrienne Summers, Duane Holt, Chris Lasley, Jenny Arbizu, Oscar Garcia and Shirley Murphy. Joining this talented cast are Katie Romiti and J. Jesus Jaramillo.
“Sing On!” Is sponsored by Postal Graphics. Tickets are $13 and available at Postal Graphics, BrownPaperTickets.com and at the Granada Box Office door an hour before performances.

"Sing On!" San Benito Stage Company Sidecar
2016-12-04 00:00 - 23:59, 2016-12-10 00:00 - 23:59

Hollister Airmen's Association Holiday Party
2016-12-05 00:00 - 23:59
Hollister Airmen's Association invites the Community to celebrate their 70th Anniversary at their Holiday Party, Sunday December 4th, 5:30pm at Paines Restaurant, 421 East St, Hollister.
Enjoy dinner and fun activities. Send $22 each to Treasurer, 1430 Albright Dr, Hollister CA, 95023, by November 28th.
Call Ruth Erickson 831-637-0987 for more details.

Hollister City Council Meeting
2016-12-06 00:00 - 2017-12-05 23:59

15th Annual Continuing Education Seminar for Ranchers
2016-12-08 00:00 - 23:59
The San Benito County Weed Management Area’s 15th Annual Seminar for Ranchers will feature speakers on control of whitetop, pepperweed, medusahead, and of course — ground squirrels — on rangelands. There will also be updates on cattle vaccines and pesticide laws and regulations, as well as presentations on weed control using grazing, restoration, and soil health, and conservation funding and strategies for area ranches. Attendees are eligible for 2.5 hours of Pesticide Education Dredits, including 1 hour of Laws and Regs.
Registration begins at 7:30 am.
See attached flyer for more details.

Grupo de apoyo ~ Latinas viviendo con la depresión y ansiedad (en español).
2016-12-08 00:00 - 2017-01-19 23:59
Este grupo está disponible en español para mujeres 18 años de edad y mayores. Espacio es limitado.
Para más información, por favor de llamar a Rosalina Valdez o a Nancy Abellera, (831) 636-4020.
A support group designed to strengthen coping skills and support systems for Latinas living with depression and anxiety.
This is an open group for Spanish speaking Latina women ages 18+ and is made possible by San Benito County Behavioral Health. Space is limited.
If interested in this group, please call Rosalina Valdez or Nancy Abellera at (831) 636-4020

Spring Grove Elementary's Santa Breakfast & Holiday Boutique
2016-12-10 00:00 - 23:59
Come for a delicious continental breakfast, a visit with Santa (photos available for purchase), and wonderful and unique vendors!

Hollister Firefighters' Association and Sacred Heart Mens' Club host Breakfast with Santa
2016-12-10 00:00 - 23:59
