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Vino Viarte’ Artisan & Wine Jubiliee
2024-07-13
Vino Viarte’ Artisan & Wine Jubilee, presented by Discover San Juan Bautista, in collaboration with California artisans from CA Artists (https://www.caartists.com/), is a premier festival that encapsulates the essence of artistry, fine wine, and community celebration. Nestled in the historic town of San Juan Bautista, this event serves as a vibrant showcase of local artisans, winemakers, and cultural diversity.
Attendees can immerse themselves in a sensory experience like no other, where the harmonious blend of art and wine creates a truly unforgettable atmosphere. From intricate handcrafted works to the finest local wines, ‘Vino Viarte’ offers a unique opportunity to explore and appreciate the talents of the region.
What sets this festival apart is its commitment to fostering community spirit and showcasing the rich cultural heritage of San Juan Bautista. Visitors can engage with talented artisans, sample a diverse selection of wines, and partake in various interactive activities that highlight the town’s unique character.
As a platform for creativity and collaboration, ‘Vino Viarte’ provides a space for artists, winemakers, and attendees to come together, exchange ideas, and celebrate the beauty of craftsmanship and flavor. Whether you’re a seasoned art enthusiast, a wine connoisseur, or simply someone looking for a weekend of cultural exploration, this jubilee promises something special for everyone.
Join us at ‘Vino Viarte’ Artisan & Wine Jubilee, where art, wine, and community converge in a celebration of creativity, flavor, and the vibrant spirit of San Juan Bautista. Experience the magic of this unique event, highlighting the cultural richness of San Juan Bautista and the creative collaborations with California artisans from CA Artists.

Book Sale - Friends of the Library
2024-07-13 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-07-13 09:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | san benito library, 470 5th Street, Hollister, CA, 95023, United States
Friends of the San Benito Library Book Sale
This month’s sale will be from 9 AM to 11:30 AM on Saturday, July 13th.
We have many books for both kids and adults. Fiction, non-fiction, cookbooks, audio books, you name it, we probably have it. Plenty of new donations, all at bargain prices. Ask about our “by the bag” specials.
The sale will be behind the library, which is at 470 5th St. in Downtown Hollister. Look for the signs.
Hope to see you there!

Free Composting Basics Workshop
2024-07-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Community Foundation Epicenter, 440 San Benito Street, Hollister, CA, Hollister, 95023, United States America
Learn how easy it is to compost your food scraps and yard trimmings at home and receive all the advice you need to get started from Master Composter Otis. Supplies will be provided to build your own vermicomposting bin and backyard bin, as supplies last.

SBSC Summer Family Musical: Matilda
2024-07-13 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-07-19 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-07-20 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-07-26 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-07-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Hollister High School, 1220 Monterey Street, Hollister, 95023, United States America
SBSC is proud to present its 2024 Summer Family Musical, Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical.
With a cast of over 40 talents children, teens and adults, you will not want to miss this production at the newly renovated Hollister High School Auditorium!
Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers. She’s unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher Miss Honey. During her first term at school, the two forge a bond as Miss Honey begins to recognize and appreciate Matilda’s extraordinary personality. Matilda’s school life isn’t completely smooth sailing, however – the school’s mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves to punish those who don’t abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts, and could be the school pupils’ saving grace!
Packed with high-energy dance numbers, catchy songs and an unforgettable star turn for a young actress, Matilda is a joyous girl power romp. Children and adults alike will be thrilled and delighted by the story of the special little girl with an extraordinary imagination.
Tickets can be purchased through www.sanbenitostage.org

Aromas Community Market
2024-07-14 09:30 - 13:00 | Aromas Community Grange, Corner of Rose and Bardue, Aromas
The Aromas Community Market is back!
Starting Sunday, June 9th from 9:30am to 1:00pm, and every second Sunday through October 13, 2024
Outside the Aromas Community Grange Hall: 361 Rose Ave., Aromas
Come gather with neighbors and friends and enjoy great live music, delicious food, and peruse all our local vendors have to offer!
Whether you are looking for the freshest produce from local growers at great prices, or a beautiful succulent arrangement to decorate your home, freshly baked sourdough bread or the work of local artisans, we have it all.
A portion of your purchases will go towards supporting the Aromas Grange Pavilion Project.
The Aromas Community Market will be held the second Sunday of every month from 9:30am to 1:00pm June-October.
Hope to see you there!

Aromas Community Market
2024-07-14 09:30 - 13:00 | Aromas Community Grange, Corner of Rose and Bardue, Aromas
The Aromas Community Market is back!
Starting Sunday, June 9th from 9:30am to 1:00pm, and every second Sunday until October 13th
Outside the Aromas Community Grange Hall: 361 Rose Ave., Aromas
Come gather with neighbors and friends and enjoy great music, delicious food, and peruse all our local vendors have to offer!
Whether you are looking for the freshest produce from local growers at great prices, or a beautiful succulent arrangement to decorate your home, freshly baked sourdough bread or the work of local artisans, we have it all.
A portion of your purchases will go towards supporting the Aromas Grange Pavilion Project.
The Aromas Community Market will be held the second Sunday of every month from 9:30am to 1:00pm June-October.
Hope to see you there!

Watercolor Wednesdays at the Merc
2024-07-17 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-07-24 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-07-31 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-08-07 10:00 - 12:00 | hollister artisans mercantile, 650 San Benito St. #150, Hollister, CA, 95023, United States
This is a ten week watercolor class series, to explore the medium, techniques, and styles.
To sign up for the full series, call 209-509-8085 for a discounted rate. Register at hollisterartisansmercantile.com
Dates are every Wednesday July 3rd through September 4th from 10am-noon!

San Benito Wildfire Resilience Community Meeting
2024-07-17 17:30 - 20:00
Residents of San Juan Bautista and Aromas are invited to join the RCD and partner organizations on July 17th, 2024 from 5:30-8:00 pm at the St. Francis Retreat in San Juan Bautista for a Community Meeting to hear about and discuss the San Benito Wildfire Resilience Program. The Program partners are updating the Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) for San Benito County, last updated in 2010. As wildfire frequency and severity continues to increase, it is more important than ever for communities to have a plan in place to prepare for, reduce the risk of, and adapt to wildland fire events. See link to flyer below for event details and registration.
Dinner will be provided to registrants, courtesy of UC Cooperative Extension. Please share this important information with your neighbors and friends who live in the high wildfire risk areas of San Juan Bautista and Aromas. Additional community meetings will be held in the areas of Tres Pinos/Paicines and South County –details coming soon!
Register Here

FREE Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event
2024-07-20 09:00 - 12:00 | John Smith Road Landfill, 2650 John Smith Road, Hollister, CA, 95023, United States
All San Benito County residents can dispose of up to 15 gallons/125 pounds of household hazardous waste on Saturday, July 20th from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.at the John Smith Road Landfill (2650 John Smith Road, Hollister). Please bring your CA Driver’s License or ID indicating you are a resident of San Benito County. We accept ammonia, bleach, bathroom/kitchen cleaners, aerosol sprays, polishes, fluorescent lamps/bulbs, nail polish/nail polish remover, batteries, smoke detectors, medications, sharps (in approved sharp containers), pesticides, weed killers, motor oil/oil filters, computer monitors, CPU’s, TV’s, VCR’s, copiers, cell phones, paint/paint thinners, wood stains, glues/adhesives, solvents and more.
Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Events are held the 3rd Saturday of every month from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Contact San Benito County Integrated Waste Management with questions regarding our Household Hazardous Waste Event, (831) 636-4110.

Mt. Harlan Unveiled at Calera Winery
2024-07-20 09:00 - 14:00 | Calera Winery, 11300 CIENEGA RD, HOLLISTER, 95023, United States America
Uncover the story behind Calera’s legendary Mt. Harlan wines with an exhilarating, immersive experience through the namesake vineyards with winemakers Mike Waller and Amy Gill. Discover first-hand what led the late Pinot Noir Pioneer, Josh Jensen, to plant these iconic vines in the Gabilan soils. Afterward, we invite you to visit Calera’s unique seven-level gravity-flow winery for a tour of our illustrious cellar, followed by an artisanal, farm-focused lunch overlooking the majestic mountain range.
*Guests must be 21 and over to attend. No pets are allowed at this event.

HDA: 37th Annual Street Festival & Car Show
2024-07-20 10:00 - 16:00
37th Annual Street Festival & Car Show. Come out to this wonderful family friendly event in Downtown Hollister, now in it’s 37th year. See the 300 cars in the Car Show, sign up for the watermelon eating contest or have a free slice of watermelon while it lasts! Enjoy breakfast, brunch, or lunch at any of our amazing downtown businesses and visit the vendors located on Fifth Street. Don’t miss 2 stages of music and entertainment.

2 stages of live entertainment and music
Free Admission and parking
Lots of fabulous vendors
Downtown restaurant and merchant sales and specials!
Food concessions
Lots of raffle prizes
New car displays
250+ fabulous vehicles on display!
Cars must be parked by 9:30am

Art of Eating: A Farm-to-Table Benefit for the Arts
2024-07-21 17:00 - 20:00 | Paicines Ranch, 13388 Airline Highway, Paicines, 95043, United States America
Join the Arts Council for their 8th annual Art of Eating: A Farm to Table Benefit for the Arts, featuring a 4-course meal prepared by chefs Carlos Canada and Nancy Sorgatz, local wine & beer, music by DJ Uglyeye, and artist speakers Yanoe x Zoueh. This event takes place in the gorgeous surroundings of Paicines Ranch and blends the worlds of art, culture, agriculture and community through the art of eating.
This year’s dinner takes place from 5-8 pm, Sunday, July 21st at Paicines Ranch.
All proceeds from the event will support the Arts Council’s Arts in Education Program, benefiting over 8,000 local students every year in San Benito County.
Ticket sales close Sunday, July 14th and will sell out! Details, Menu & Tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/art-of-eating-a-farm-to-table-benefit-for-the-arts-tickets-861217283077

SCC: Vacation Bible School
2024-07-24 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-07-24 09:00 - 2024-07-26 12:00
On July 24th-26th, 2024, SCC will be having a super fun 3-day VBS at 1520 Sunnyslope Road, Hollister. The cost is only $10 per child. Scan the QR code and fill out the form and you can pay this way as well.
Please only pay by using the QR code on the photo or going to our website, scchollister.org and paying via the button on the website. Do not pay anyone who requests payment via facebook or instagram.
If you have any questions at all please contact our church office at 831.637.2635 and we would be happy to help you. We are so looking forward to having a fun Summer Scuba VBS with your family.
We look forward to hearing from you. #scchollister #vbs #vacationbibleschool #scuba

In Person Support Group
2024-07-24 13:30 - 14:30 | Pauline Valdivia Memorial Community Center, 300 West St, Hollister CA 95023

Toastmasters of San Benito General Meetings
2024-07-25 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.

Summer Latin Night Dance Party
2024-07-26 20:00 - 23:30 | Grillin & Chillin Alehouse, 401 McCray Street, Hollister
Join the Art Council at the Grillin & Chillin Alehouse in Hollister for a summer series of Latin Night Dance Parties.
Learn Salsa, Bachata, Merengue and Cumbia in a fun and social atmosphere. All levels of dance experience welcome, no partner or prior experience needed. There is no cover charge, all welcome.
Upcoming Summer Latin Night Dance Parties:
Friday, June 28th
Friday, July 26th
Friday, August 30th
8:00-9:00 pm– Dance Lesson
9:00-11:30 pm– Social Dance (salsa, bachata, merengue, cumbia) with DJ Magic Mike of San Jose Bachata Nights
*$10 suggested donation to participate in the dance lesson
The Grillin’ & Chillin’ Alehouse is located at 401 McCray St., #B24, Hollister, CA.
For more information, contact the Arts Council at heidi@sanbenitoarts.org or at 831.636.2787

Pop Up at the Merc
2024-07-27 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-07-28 10:00 - 15:00 | hollister artisans mercantile, 650 San Benito St. #150, Hollister, CA, 95023, United States
Come shop a variety of locally made unique arts and crafts at our monthly pop up on the parklet and in our store! This month we are featuring Adam Bell Photography, Headwaters Lapidary and Jewelry, Rodarte Art acrylic paintings, Mama Bear Jewelry, and more!!

San Benito County 150th Anniversary Celebration
2024-07-27 10:00 - 18:00 | San Benito Historical Park, 8300 Airline Hwy, Tres Pinos, 95075
Celebrate the County’s 150th Anniversary at the Historical park. It is bound to be a momentous occasion with lots of entertainment, food trucks, vendors, partner booths, and activities for the whole family. We truly hope you can make it out there and celebrate with us as we tip our hats to the past and look to a hopeful and bright future for this County.
July 27 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at San Benito Historical Park in Tres Pinos.

SBALT Ranch Day
2024-08-04 09:00 - 12:00 | San Juan Bautista, CA
Work parties and/or hikes on Nyland and Rancho Larios Protected Lands in San Juan Bautista.

Community MHSA Education and Listening Meeting
2024-08-06 15:30 - 17:00
Everyone experiences mental health issues at some point in their life, such as grief, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, depression, substance abuse or even undiagnosed mental health conditions.
Mental health services are so vital to our community and SBC Behavioral Health invites to come learn about what we do and help us shape the future of those services.
Aug 6, 3:30-5 p.m.
San Benito County Behavioral Health
1131 Community Parkway, Hollister.
