• The Garden Shoppe: wine tasting with Twisted Cedar

    Date: May 16 Time: 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Location: The Garden Shoppe, 364 Seventh Street, Hollister. Twisted Cedar Wine supports the Cedar Band of Paiutes in Utah. All winery proceeds benefit social welfare programs for non-gaming tribes. This is a wine and food pairing event. Winery representatives will be on hand to answer questions. […]

  • Vineyard Workshop: Organic/Regenerative Winegrowing Practices Field Day at Paicines Ranc

    Join expert team in-person at the Paicines Ranch vineyard for an in-depth exploration of the Watson (high cordon) Training System. You will taken  from setup through full production and mechanization, including vine training and pruning for successful vineyard establishment, and the integration of sheep in the vineyard throughout the dormant and growing seasons. Presenters will […]

  • Bolado Park’s Spring Picnic

    Date: May 22 and 23 Time: 11 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Location: Bolado Park Bolado Park is excited to plan a COVID safe event outdoors for our community. Join them for a gourmet picnic lunch, reserved tables for your household or your own picnic blanket safely distanced. There will be music, fun, and the beautiful […]

  • UC Master Gardeners Irrigation Basics class

    Date: May 27, 2021 Time: 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Cost: Free, donations accepted  Instructor Avry Miller will discuss the role of water in agricultural and home-scale irrigation: how to evaluate soil moisture and structure, understand the impact of environmental conditions on irrigation and determine the irrigation needs of specific vegetable and tree crops. Miller […]

  • Pile burning workshop and workparty 

    Near La Selva Beach, Santa Cruz

    Date: June 13 Time: 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. CCPBA will be hosting a late season Pile Burn Workshop/ work party near La Selva Beach, Santa Cruz County. It will cover the basics of safely burning and the permit process. Post workshop, we will put the new found skills to use by burning numerous vegetation piles for […]

  • Youth Alliance: Youth Rising 2021

    Date: June 17, Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Location: online Description: Youth Rising is dedicated to spot-lighting the amazing young leaders within our programs as they work to make a difference within our community. During this event, we invite you to further fuel the work of our young leaders by magnifying their commitment to […]

  • UC Master Gardeners: Growing Vegetables in Containers

    When: Tuesday, June 22, 2021, 5 – 6:30 pm (online) Cost: Free. Donations accepted.   If you dream of growing your own food, but have limited space, or need ideas to creatively use your deck, patio or balcony, this class is for you. Growing edible plants in containers is for everyone! This class will cover the basics of […]

  • B&R Farms: U -Pick

    5280 Fairview Road 5280 Fairview Road, Hollister, CA, United States America

    Your only chance this year to enjoy the deeply delicious Blenheim Apricot, fresh from the tree! Fill your bucket and pay by the pound. Plus refreshments from local vendors and specialty goods.

  • San Benito County Saddle Horse Show & Rodeo

    The Saddle Horse Association is be hold Bolado Park Rodeo on June 26, 2021. Due to COVID-19 restrictions during the past year this years event was more challenging to organize. The annual event which is usually two days and there will be no parade prior to the event. The show will consist of the following […]

  • Wildfire Home hardening and Defensible space workshop

    Woods Cove in Santa Cruz County.

    Date: June 26 Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Where: Woods Cove in Santa Cruz County. Cost: $20 but scholarships are available.   Subjects that will be covered: Local history:  Native cultural burning, Tule elk grazing, colonization, logging and brush encroachment Current situation: climate change and lack of stewardship Land stewardship tools: broadcast burning, pile burning, targeted grazing, […]

  • DeRose Winery: A Taste of Spain – Winemaker’s Dinner

    DeRose Winery 9970 Cienega Road, Hollister

    Date: June 26, 2021 Time: 4:30 Location: DeRose Winery Saturday, June 26 for Alphonse's Famous Seafood Paella Starting with a charcuterie board appetizer featuring Queso Manchego and Jamon Serrano Following that will be a starter course of Spicy Albondigas (Spanish Meatball). Main course will be fresh seafood paella featuring prawns, mussels, and clams. Serving "Family […]

  • Raising the LGBTQ+ Rainbow Flag in the City of Hollister

    Date: June 27, 2021 Time: 10:00 a.m. Location: Hollister City Hall For the second time in Hollister's history, the LGBTQ+ Rainbow Flag will be raised and displayed from City Hall in Hollister, California. On June 28, 1969 The Stonewall Riots took place at the Stonewall Inn in Greenwich Village, New York City. This event is […]

  • Eden Rift Vineyards Summer Release Celebration

    Eden Rift 10034 Cienega Road, Hollister

    Date: June 27, 2021 Time: 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Location: Eden Rift Vineyards Join Eden Rift for an afternoon of tacos, and live music from local artist Johnny Sanchez while you sip on Eden Rift's latest releases on the Dickinson House lawn. The vineyard will be closed to the general public for wine tasting […]

  • UC Master Gardeners: Q and A

    When: Tuesday, June 29, 2021, 5 – 6:30 pm (online) Cost: Free. Donations accepted.   Do you have questions about gardening? Are you seeing problems with your plants and don't know what to do? Or unsure what soil, water, or fertilizing a particular plant needs? Whether you're new to gardening or a seasoned gardener, we invite you to bring […]