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The Gardenshoppe: Boss Lady's Birthday Bash with Live Music
2023-11-22 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | The GardenShoppe, 364 7th Street, Hollister, CA, 95023, United States
Please join us and Neon City Limits at The GardenShoppe for Marci’s birthday bash! Enjoy live music, dancing, and light refreshments on our back patio.
This is a 21+ event. Please be sure to dress warmly as the patio can be chilly in the evenings. As a friendly reminder, no outside beverages are allowed on the property; we have a large selection of beer, wine, hard ciders & seltzers, and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase.

SBALT Post-Thanksgiving Day Hike
2023-11-25 10:00 - 14:00 | San Juan Bautista, P. O. Box 145, San Juan Bautista, CA, 95045, United States
After a day of indulging in delicious Thanksgiving feasts with family and friends, it is time to lace up your hiking boots and enjoy the fresh air and scenic beauty of San Juan Bautista. The San Benito Agricultural Land Trust invites you and your family to join us for a Post-Thanksgiving Day Hike!
Our annual Post-Thanksgiving Day Hike is on Saturday, November 25, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. We will do a moderate hike through Nyland and Rancho Larios. Bring food for a picnic at a vista overlooking San Juan Bautista. All ages are welcome.

Holidays on the Farm
2023-11-25 10:00 - 15:00, 2023-11-26 10:00 - 15:00 | B & R Farms., 5280 Fairview Road, Hollister.
Holiday on the Farm. Enjoy the cozy charm of the farm while you shop and give back to the community! November 25 & 26, December 2 & 3, and December 9, from 10am to 3pm.🎁

Holiday Toy Drive!
2023-11-27 08:00 - 2023-12-21 16:00
The Rancho Maze Band, in partnership with Rancho San Justo & Marguerite Maze Middle Schools, present their first ever Holiday Toy Drive!
Join us in creating a truly unforgettable holiday experience for deserving children in your community. Your contribution of a brand-new, unwrapped toy will go a long way in making a child’s dreams come true. Middle school-aged kids are especially in need of your support!
Can you imagine the difference your generous gift can make to a child? Your donations are so important!
We’ll gladly accept and so deeply appreciate any NEW & UNWRAPPED gift for children ages 5-18, but we’d love to pay special attention to our tween to teen age range, who often miss out on the same level of attention and support.
Don’t know how to help?
Consider donating sporting equipment such as basketballs, soccer balls, or footballs, as well as engaging board games, trendy purses or bags, self-care kits, captivating books, or art supplies. And remember, you can never go wrong with a simple stuffed animal or a LEGO set. Simply bring your item(s) to any of our Donation Stations, and we’ll take care of the rest!
Together, let’s make this holiday season truly special for these deserving kids!
Nov 27th – Dec 21st
Donation Stations:
Rancho San Justo Middle School
(Front Office)
1201 Rancho Drive
Hollister, CA 95023
Marguerite Maze Middle School
(Front Office)
900 Meridian Street
Hollister, CA 95023

Open House
2023-11-29 17:00 | San Andreas/Santa Ana School, 191 Alvarado Street, Hollister, 95023, United States America
Meet with the San Benito County SELPA and the Community Advisory Committee for an in-person session to support the November 6, 2023 Parent Education Seminar on Understanding Procedural Safeguards. Bring questions, ask about resources or simply come on over to meet the SELPA staff!

Toastmasters of San Benito General Meetings
2023-11-30 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-12-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Community Foundation Epicenter, 440 San Benito Street, Hollister, CA, Hollister, 95023, United States America
Join us for our weekly meetings – every Thursday, 12:00 to 1:00 at 440 San Benito Street in Hollister.
Toastmasters of San Benito is affiliated with Toastmasters International. Learn how to give a speech in a friendly, easy-going, non-judgemental environment. Build self-confidence and self-awareness as you learn new skills.

A Winter Pick-Up Dinner for the Arts
2023-12-01 17:30 - 19:30 | Art Depot, 35 Fifth Street, Suite D, Hollister
Information provided by the San Benito County Arts Council
The San Benito County Arts Council’s 4th annual Winter Pick-Up Dinner for the Arts is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 1st, 5:30-7:30 pm. This farm-to-your table experience will consist of a family style, pick-up dinner prepared by local chef Becky Herbert of Farmhouse Café.
The winter themed dinner features locally-sourced, organic food and produce and will be available for pick-up at The Art Depot, 35 Fifth Street, Suite D, located in the historic train depot in downtown Hollister.
Dinner tickets are limited and are $50/dinner for two. A vegan option is available.
Ticket sales are now open and close Nov. 27th. Tickets must be purchased prior to the event. See the menu & purchase tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/winter-art-of-eating-a-pick-up-dinner-benefit-for-the-arts-tickets-749590845397
This Winter Pick-Up Dinner is part of the Arts Council’s end of year Art of Giving campaign to raise funds in support of their local Arts in Education Programs.
All proceeds from these events support Arts in Education Programs serving San Benito County students grades TK-8.
Please email info@sanbenitoarts.org or visit www.sanbenitoarts.org for more information.

Hollister Parks and Rec: Photos with Santa
2023-12-02 08:00 - 11:00
When: Dec 2., 8-11 a.m.
Where: Veterans Building in Hollister
Event Flyer/Spanish

Holidays on the Farm
2023-12-02 10:00 - 15:00, 2023-12-03 10:00 - 15:00, 2023-12-09 10:00 - 15:00 | B & R Farms., 5280 Fairview Road, Hollister.
Holiday on the Farm. Enjoy the cozy charm of the farm while you shop and give back to the community! November 25 & 26, December 2 & 3, and December 9, from 10am to 3pm.🎁⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

SJB Holiday of Lights Parade
2023-12-02 18:00 - 20:00
Downtown San Juan Bautista holiday parade begins and 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2.

December Ranch Day
2023-12-03 09:00 - 12:00 | San Juan Bautista, Third and Mariposa Streets, San Juan Bautista, 95045, United States America
Work Parties and/or Hikes on Nyland and Rancho Larios Protected Lands in San Juan Bautista
Everyone Welcome!

Kid's Craft & Movie
2023-12-03 15:00 - 18:00 | The GardenShoppe, 364 7th Street, Hollister, CA, 95023, United States
Join us at The GardenShoppe for a family-friendly craft & movie. The craft is $12, choose from either reindeer or nativity kit, and includes everything you”ll need to paint & assemble a decorative reindeer. We will then have a free showing of the original “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” at 4 pm.
Additionally, grilled PB&Js with chips will be available for $5.
Tickets for the craft must be purchased in advance, the movie is free to attend. Please dress warmly as the patio can be chilly. As a friendly reminder, no outside beverages are allowed on the property; our bar will be open and water is always available.
Tickets can be purchased online, in-store, or by phone at 831-265-7039.

Learn About Financial & Resource Savings Available at Resilient San Benito
2023-12-05 18:30 - 19:30
Join us for this online webinar to learn about the savings associated with Resilient San Benito! From resource savings ranging from water, energy and carbon savings to financial savings on your utility bills, there are many reasons to explore the free Resilient San Benito online platform.
Over 30 resources specific to San Benito County residents are listed from free recycling and household hazardous waste event opportunities to free toilet rebates, we’ve got you covered. We will provide an overview of this free online resource, best practices for using the platform including forming a neighborhood or civic group team on the platform to track savings together and can assist you with getting signed up.
Registration is required. First 5 people to register will receive a prize! Winners will be announced at the webinar with details on how to collect your prize. Resilient San Benito is part of the larger Resilient Central Coast Campaign which includes 6 participating counties from Santa Cruz to Ventura. Join hundreds of other residents who have already begun to utilize this online tool to conserve resources, save money and better prepare for climate change impacts.
Event hosted by San Benito County Integrated Waste Management & Ecology Action. For more information, please contact Emily Gomez, (831) 515-1431 or egomez@ecoact.org

San Benito Working Landscapes Group: Ranchers Seminar
2023-12-06 08:00 - 12:30
San Benito Working Landscapes Group (SBWLG) Network,
Please join the San Benito County Weed Management Area for the 22nd Annual Continuing Education Seminar for Ranchers. The seminar will take place in-person, at a new location this year: the Oaks Room at Bolado Park in Tres Pinos.
2.5 hours of pesticide continuing education credit (including 1 hour of Laws and Regulations) have been approved by the Department of Pesticide Regulation.
Date: Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Time: 8:00 am to 12:15 pm
Location: Oaks Room at Bolado Park: 9000 Airline Highway, Tres Pinos, CA 95075
Cost: Free. (No advanced registration required.)
Topics will include:

Management techniques to control invasive weeds
Biology, spread, and control of stinkwort
Using cattle grazing as a tool to control weeds
Livestock health updates
Controlling ground squirrels
Partner updates from agencies and organizations that work with ranchers in San Benito County and nearby areas

Click here for the flyer, or see attached.

San Benito County Weed Management Area: 22nd Annual Seminar for Ranchers
2023-12-06 08:00 - 12:30
San Benito County Weed Management Area Continuing Education Seminar for Ranchers

Wednesday, December 6, 2023
8:00 am – 12:30 pm

The Oaks Room, Bolado Park (see map pg. 2)
For Information call 831-205-3125

8-8:30 Sign in
8:30-8:35 Welcome and Introductions
8:35-9:05 San Benito County Department of Agriculture

Laws and Regs Update

9:05-9:35 Nicolas Somilleda, Environmental Scientist, California State Parks
Elijah Aldridge, Environmental Scientist, California State Parks
Management Techniques Used to Control Invasive Weeds at a California State Off-Highway Vehicle
(OHV) Park – Hollister Hills State Park:

9:35-10:05 Partner Updates
10:05-10:20 BREAK
10:20-10:50 Ryan O’Dell, BLM Central Coast Field Office Natural Resource Specialist
Andrew Harmon, Habitat Restoration Lead, Pinnacles National Park
Biology, Spread, and Control of Stinkwort in San Benito County
10:50-11:20 Elizabeth Reikowski, Rancher, Willow Creek Land and Cattle, LLC

Using cattle grazing as a tool to control invasive dicot weeds in San Benito County, including
Pinnacles National Park

11:20-11:30 BREAK
11:30-11:45 Charlie Tobias, Large Animal Veterinarian

Livestock Health Updates

11:45-12:15 Carolyn Whitesell, Ph.D., Human-Wildlife Interactions Advisor, UC Cooperative Extension

Biology and management options for controlling California ground squirrels

2.5 hours of pesticide continuing education credit (including 1 hour of Laws and Regulations) have been approved by the Department of Pesticide Regulation

To find out more about the San Benito County Weed Management Area, or to get involved, please contact Amelia Ryan at Amelia_Ryan@nps.gov.

Latino Coalition SBC: Community Housing Information Session
2023-12-06 13:00 - 15:00
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
1:00pm – 3:00pm
Board of Supervisor Chambers
481 4 th Street – Hollister California

Presenters:
Elias Cortez, CEO and sole proprietor of CIO pro, INC,
Darrell Sauceda, Chairman of LA County workforce and economic
development, Chairman of the LA Latino Chamber of Commerce
Joe Ferrara, CEO of AWP-energy, Financing and delivery of Water and Power technology Joe Coto, Chairman, the Two Hundred for Home Ownership Moderator: Nora Campos, Former Assemblymember, Santa Clara County.

Forum sponsored by the Latino Coalition of San Benito County in partnership with The Two Hundred Leadership Housing Advocacy Council

Winter Mercury Retrograde Workshop
2023-12-06 18:00 - 20:00 | The GardenShoppe, 364 7th Street, Hollister, CA, 95023, United States
Mercury will be retrograde in Capricorn and Sagittarius from December 13 through January 1 – a time when many of us are traveling for the holidays, gathering with family and setting resolutions for the new year. Mercury retrograde can bring miscommunication, travel delays, and mistakes in planning and purchases.
The cherry on the cake is that Saturn, Jupiter and Neptune – planets ruling restriction, pleasure and escapism – are ending their retrograde earlier that month, increasing the risk of overspending, overindulging and confusion this December.
2023 has already been full of chaos and miscommunications so it is understandable if you are committed to enjoying your holiday break.
The best way to handle a retrograde is to plan for it! Emily Darling will review the upcoming Mercury retrograde and provide an astrology forecast for the month of December.
Drawing from her 30 years calculating astrology charts for clients, Emily will explain: who is most likely to experience disruption which area of your life will be impacted how best to prepare based upon your sign She will dispel some common myths about what you should and shouldn’t do during this time and offer insight on how to navigate the frustration and temptation with grace this holiday season. This is an interactive session so bring your questions!
This workshop will be held indoors, and you will receive a deck of Moon Magick and/or other inspiration/affirmation cards to take home.
Tickets can be purchased online, in-store, or by phone at 831-265-7039.

All Aboard! Holiday Train Movie Night
2023-12-08 18:30 - 21:00 | The GardenShoppe, 364 7th Street, Hollister, CA, 95023, United States
Join us for a family-friendly screening of “Polar Express” at The GardenShoppe!
The $5 ticket includes a hot cocoa and cookie, children will also receive a bell.
You are welcome to bring your own dinner and snacks, but no outside beverages are allowed. We will have coffee and “adult” hot cocoa available for purchase in addition to our large selection of beer, wine, ciders, seltzers, and non-alcoholic beverages.
It will be cold on our patio, even with the fire tables and heaters; please be sure to dress warmly and bring your blankets!

Murder Mystery Party
2023-12-09 18:00 - 21:00 | The GardenShoppe, 364 7th Street, Hollister, CA, 95023, United States
Join us at The GardenShoppe for a Christmas-themed murder mystery! If you’ve never been to one of our murder mystery parties, now is your chance! Tickets are $25 and include appetizers, dinner (soup & bread) and dessert. Tickets for this event must be pre-purchased.
Once your ticket has been purchased, please be sure to check your email for your character role. This is not a dinner theater. You will be an active participant and provided with a role, suggestions for costume, and additional details pertaining to the murder mystery.
Please note, this is a 21 and over event. No outside beverages are allowed on the property; we have a large selection of beer, wine, ciders, and seltzers as well as non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase.
Lacey Kringel has once again agreed to host the annual Kringel’s Block Party for the neighborhood of Holly Hills. The usual suspects will attend the get together and a few invites were handed over just to keep the peace and prevent hostile gate-crashing. The gossip grapevines of Hollyberry Town have been seething with scandals over the past year. Stories of blackmail, backstabbing, and treachery have circulated around this ‘once peaceful’ town. You’ve seen the RSVP list for this year, and you are concerned. In fact, you would bet everything you have that there will be drama! You also have an ax to grind with a few people who will attend this party, so you’re more than ready to see what happens.

Mini Gardening & Holiday Movie
2023-12-10 14:00 - 18:00 | The GardenShoppe, 364 7th Street, Hollister, CA, 95023, United States
This is a fun, family-friendly event! Come plant a fairy garden with us and then enjoy a showing of The Grinch. The $20 fee covers your pot, plants, moss, and rocks. The fairy furniture is separate. We have holiday styles and generic options to choose from. You can drop in anytime between 2 to 4 p.m. to plant. The movie will start shortly thereafter. Tickets for the mini garden must be purchased ahead of time so we have the supplies. You can pay on Eventbrite, in-store, or by calling 831-265-7039. We will also be serving grilled PB&J with chips as a meal for $5.

Kid's Craft & Movie
2023-12-11 15:00 - 18:00 | The GardenShoppe, 364 7th Street, Hollister, CA, 95023, United States
Join us for a family-friendly craft & movie at The GardenShoppe!
The craft is $15 which includes 4 jumbo marshmallows and a 100% edible paint palette to decorate them with. The craft starts at 3 pm, followed by a free showing of “Frosty the Snowman” at 4 pm. Because supplies are limited, pre-purchase of the craft is required.
It can get chilly on our patio, so please be sure to dress warmly! As a friendly reminder, no outside beverages are allowed. We have a large selection of beer, wine, hard ciders & seltzers + non -alcoholic beverages available for purchase. Water is always available.

Toddies & Treats
2023-12-11 17:00 - 21:00 | The GardenShoppe, 364 7th Street, Hollister, CA, 95023, United States
Kick-start your holiday shopping at The GardenShoppe! Join us for shopping, treats, and a boozy beverage between 5 and 9 pm.
For every $50 spent, receive a gift with purchase!

San Benito Oriana Chorale presents "Carols and Lullabies"
2023-12-13 19:30 - 21:30 | Mission San Juan Bautista, 406 Second Street, San Juan Bautista, 95045, United States America
Oriana Chorale will sing “Carols and Lullabies” this holiday season. Our first performance will be Wednesday December 13 at Mission San Juan Bautista at 7:30 pm, followed by performances on Friday December 15 at 7:30pm and Sunday December 17 at 3:00pm at Christ Fellowship in Hollister. The Program will include seasonal songs in a variety of styles, traditions and languages. There will also be opportunities for audience members to join us for a carol sing-along and our traditional singing of the Hallelujah Chorus!

Homeless Housing, Assistance & Prevention Community Input Session
2023-12-14 15:00 - 16:30 | Community Foundation Epicenter, 440 San Benito Street, Hollister, CA, Hollister, 95023, United States America
Both the County of Monterey and County of San Benito each has been awarded funding in 4 different rounds of funding. San Benito County has received approximately $1.2 M from the State and approximately $900k from the Coalition of Homeless Services Providers for the operations of the shelter, Outreach Activities, Rapid Rehousing, and Rental Assistance.

San Benito Oriana Chorale presents "Carols and Lullabies"
2023-12-15 19:30 - 21:30 | Christ Fellowship, 2066 San Benito Street, Hollister, CA, 95023, United States
Oriana Chorale will sing “Carols and Lullabies” this holiday season. Our first performance will be Wednesday December 13 at Mission San Juan Bautista 406 Second Street in San Juan Bautista at 7:30 pm, followed by performances on Friday December 15 at 7:30 pm and Sunday December 17 at 3:00 pm at Christ Fellowship 2066 San Benito Street in Hollister. The program will include seasonal songs in a variety of styles, traditions and languages. There will also be an opportunity for audience members to join us for a carol sing-along and our traditional singing of “Hallelujah Chorus”!

14th Annual Bad Santa Golf Tournament
2023-12-16 08:00 - 13:00
Growing Hearts Garden Center Inc. is hosting the 14th Annual Bad Santa Golf Tournament and Toy Drive at Ridgemark Golf Course.
If you are interested in sponsoring a hole see flyer below.
