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San Benito County, an unspoiled paradise, offers a variety of events for visitors and residents to enjoy throughout the year. For more information, please call the organization listed with each event. Phone numbers are in the 831 area code unless identified. Every effort was been made to ensure accuracy; however, information is subject to change. It is recommended that you confirm the event before attending.
 On Going Classes and Seminars

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Gavilan College Small Business Development Center -Workshops

 Monthly & Quarterly Events

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San Benito County Chamber of Commerce Monthly Mixers
2nd Wednesday of the month—637-5315
San Benito County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors Luncheon
1st Tuesday of the month—12:00pm-1:00pm
Information 637-5315
San Benito County Chamber of Commerce Lunch with Leaders
4th Wednesday of the month—11:30pm-1:00pm
Information 637-5315
San Juan Bautista Chamber of Commerce Monthly Mixers
3rd Wednesday of the month—623-2454
Living History Celebrations
First Saturday of the month San Juan Bautista—623-4526
Hollister Downtown Association Farmers Market
Every Wednesday, May through August 3:00pm-7:00pm
Corner of Fourth and San Benito Street
Information – 636-8406
Frazier Lake Airpark Open House
First Saturday of the month 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
“Path of the Padres” Hikes
Saturdays and Sundays, March through April
Los Banos Creek Reservoir boat launch, reservations required
(209) 826-1196 or 1197
Off the Chain Weekend Bicycle Rides
8:00 am meet @ 341 Tres Pinos Rd
Brian Lucas – 831-636-0802
Lenten Days of Recollection
English – Wednesdays Beginning 2/6/08
Spanish – Thursdays Beginning 2/7/08
St. Francis Retreat, San Juan Bautista
Information – 623-4234

 January 2008

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01/01/2008
Office Closed for New Year’s Day
01/09/2008
Board Meeting
SBC Chamber of Commerce 5:30-7:00
Information - 637-5315
01/16/2008
Pinnacles National Monument
Centennial Celebration Rededication Ceremony
Bear Gulch Nature Center 10:30am
Information – 831.389-4485
01/19/2008
SBC Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner Dance
1/23/08 – 1/25/08
Cannon Law Workshop
St. Francis Retreat, San Juan Bautista
Information – 623-4234
1/25/08 – 1/27/08
60th Annual Men’s Retreat
St. Francis Retreat, San Juan Bautista
Information – 623-4234
01/29/2008
Executive Committee Board Meeting
SBC Chamber of Commerce 12:00-1:00
Information - 637-5315

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02/05/2008
Board Meeting
SBC Chamber of Commerce 5:30-7:00
Information - 637-5315
02/07/2008
Planned Parenthood Open House
790 7th Street, Hollister 3:00pm-6:00pm
Planned Parenthood – 634-1880
02/09/2008
Sacred Heart Parish School Dinner, Dance & Auction
Bolado Park Pavilion
Sacred Heart Parish School – 637-4157
02/09/2008
2nd Annual Small & Home-Based Business Expo
Veterans Memorial Building 9:00am-4:00pm
Marcie Monteleone c/o Jump-to-It 634-0905
02/13/2008
After Hours Mixer
Host: Johnny’s Bar & Grill 5:30-7:00
Location: Johnny’s Bar & Grill
Information - 637-5315
2/15/08 – 2/17/08
Married Couples Retreat
“Refreshing Your Love”
St. Francis Retreat, San Juan Bautista
Information – 623-4234
02/18/2008
Office Closed for President’s Day
02/22/2008
San Benito County Cattlewomen’s
Pedro Party
Tres Pinos Church Hall 6:00pm
Beverly Tobias – 628-3254
02/26/2008
Executive Committee Board Meeting
SBC Chamber of Commerce 12:00-1:00
Information - 637-5315
02/26/2008
Pinnacle Health Care Ribbon Cutting
591 McCray, Suite 101 5:00pm
Information – 634-444
02/27/2008
Lunch with Leaders
Paines Restaurant 11:30-12:00
Information - 637-5315

 March 2008

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3/1/08
14th Annual Nan Pipestem Wildlife Rehabiliation Center
Dinner/Auction; Pick-Up Raffle; Live Music
Bolado Park Pavilion 6:00pm
Tickets – 628-3400; Info. – Gregg Zanella – 637-8644
03/05/2008
Board Meeting
SBC Chamber of Commerce 5:30-7:00
Information - 637-5315
03/05/2008
60th Annual Spring Concert
Watsonville Community Band
Featuring Renditions Of America The Beautiful,
Light Cavalry Overture & Barbara Streisand Classics
Veterans Memorial Building 7:30pm
Information - watsonvilleband@yahoo.com
03/12/2008
After Hours Mixer
Host: Pietra Santa Winery 5:30-7:00
Location: 10034 Cienega Road, Hollister
Information - 637-5315
03/15/2008
San Benito Republican Party
Lincoln-Reagan Day Dinner & Silent Auction
Paines Restaurant 7:00pm
Information – 638-0938
03/16/2008
15th Annual Bike Blessing
10:30am-11:30am Sign Up at Whiskey Creek Saloon
12:00pm Blessing at Sacred Heart Church
Top Hatters Motorcycle Club
Information – 636-0880
03/18/2008
“Guiding Good Choices” Parenting Workshop
San Benito High School 6:15pm-8:15pm
Classes Run Through 4/15/08
Sponsored by San Benito County Behavioral Health
Renee – 636-4020 x356
3/23/08
Holy Week Retreat
St. Francis Retreat, San Juan Bautista
Information – 623-4234
03/25/2008
Executive Committee Board Meeting
SBC Chamber of Commerce 12:00-1:00
Information - 637-5315
03/26/2008
Lunch with Leaders
Paines Restaurant 11:30-12:00
Information - 637-5315
03/27/2008
“Guiding Good Choices” Parenting Workshop in Spanish
San Benito High School 6:15pm-8:15pm
Classes Run Through 4/24/08
Sponsored by San Benito County Behavioral Health
Juanita – 636-4020 x356
03/29/2008
San Benito Winter Guard Festival
San Benito High School
Information – www.sbhsband.com
03/29/2008
San Benito County Cattleman’s Dinner Dance
Bolado Park Pavilion
SBC Cattleman’s Association
03/31/2008
Tickets go on Sale for the following events
98th Annual California Rodeo Salinas 7/17/08 - 7/20/08
Monster Truck Jam 5/08/08
Professional Bull Riding 7/16/08
Lynyrd Skynyrd Concert 7/19/08
Information - www.carodeo.com or 800.549-4989

April 2008

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04/02/2008
Board Meeting
SBC Chamber of Commerce 5:30-7:00
Information - 637-5315
4/4/08 – 4/6/08
Eco-Spirituality
St. Francis Retreat, San Juan Bautista
Information – 623-4234
04/05/2008
Drive Through History
Pinnacles National Monument
100th Anniversary
Hollister Downtown Association – 636-8406
04/09/2008
After Hours Mixer
Host: Polaris Law Group 5:30-7:00
Location: 501 San Benito Street, Suite 200, Hollister
Information - 637-5315
04/09/2008
Parish Staff Day
St. Francis Retreat, San Juan Bautista
Information – 623-4234 .
4/12/08 – 4/18/08
Springtime in the Pinnacles
Quilt Walk
Hollister Downtown Association – 636-8406
4/12/08
YMCA Annual Healthy Kids Day
10:00am-1:00pm 339 5th Street
Information – 637-8600
04/12/2008
Spring Clean-Up
Hollister Downtown Association – 636-8406
04/12/2008
Hollister Exchange Club Crab Feed
Bolado Park Pavilion
Leland Leighter – 637-7449
4/17/08 – 4/20/08
Charming Chairs
Hollister Downtown Association – 636-8406
04/19/2008
Baler Education Foundation
Baler Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Michael Querry – 637-5504 or www.sbhsd.k12.ca.us
*Nominations Are Due By March 1st
4/19/08 – 4/20/08
Springtime in the Pinnacles
2008 Quilt Show
Hollister Downtown Association – 636-8406
04/24/2008
Cedar House Presents A Winemakers Dinner
Featuring Bella Wine Cellars of Napa Valley
Paired with creations of Chef Miles Neal and Winemaker Anthony Bell
Cedar House 6:00pm
Reservations Required
Information – Tony 636-1094
4/25/08 – 4/27/08
Gavilan Kennel Club Dog Show
Bolado Park Fairgrounds
Gavilan Kennel Club –  408.776-2333
4/26/08 – 4/27/08
The 2nd Annual San Juan Bautista
Chicken Festival & Parade
10:00am – 5:00 pm
Sunday 10:00am Parade
Chicken BBQ Both Days
Information – 623-2454
04/26/2008
Cedar House Presents A Hat & Glove Affair Fashion Show & Luncheon
Proceeds Benefit The San Benito County YMCA
Cedar House
Information – Tony 636-1094
04/26/2008
Community Pantry’s Wine-Makers Dinner
Wine Pairing, Silent/Live Auction and DJ
San Juan Oaks 6:00pm-10:00pm
Community Pantry – 637-0340
4/28/08 – 5/12/08
Community Pantry’s Annual Fill the Truck Day
Kick Off Food Drive
Donations can be made to local business and organizations
Community Pantry – 637-0340
04/29/2008
Executive Committee Board Meeting
SBC Chamber of Commerce 12:00-1:00
Information - 637-5315
04/30/2008
Lunch with Leaders
Paines Restaurant 11:30-12:00
Information - 637-5315

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05/01/2008
American Cancer Society’s May Day For Relay
Also Known As Paint Our Town Purple
Geri Johnson – 637-1475
05/03/2008
Kinship Center House Tour
10:00am-5:00pm
Information – Suzie Crump 637-3955 or Lisa Guerra 637-1547
05/03/2008-05/04/2008
24th Annual California Indian Market
Peace Pow Wow & World Cultures Festival
10:00am – 7:00pm
Information 623-4771
05/06/2008
Ambassadors Luncheon
San Benito Bank 12:00-1:00
Information – 637-5315
05/07/2008
Board Meeting
SBC Chamber of Commerce 5:30-7:00
Information - 637-5315
05/10/2008
Cerra Vista Elementary School Student/Parent Dinner
Bolado Park Pavilion
Cerra Vista Elementary School – 636-4470
05/10/2008
Art of CASA Art Auction & Open House
San Juan Oaks Golf Club 2:00pm-6:00pm
Information – 637-4992 or 635-5924
05/14/2008
After Hours Mixer
Host: SBC Chamber, SBC Fair & The SBC Saddle Horse Show Association
Location: 33rd Agricultrual District Bolada Park Blue Room 5:30pm-7:00pm
Information - 637-5315
05/14/2008
Ribbon Cutting
Straw Hat Pizza
11:30am
Information – 637-5315
05/15/2008
Spotlight On San Benito County Trade Show
Bonnie Flores-Voropaeff – 637-3347
05/17/2008
“Laugh & Roll” Comedy & Concert
Benefiting the Leukemia Lymphona Society
Dinner 4:00pm-6:00pm, Comedy Show 6:30pm
Jazz/Blues Band Immediately Following the Show
Information – Lisa Patterson 831. 297-2096
05/17/2008
A Night On The Vine
An Evening Of Wine Tasting, Gourmet Food
Live Music & Casino Night Action
Leal Vineyards 7:00pm-11:30pm
Information - Josalyn 831. 630-2467
nightonthevine@charter.net
05/17/2008 – 05/18/2008
Passport Weekend
SBC Wine Growers Association - 636-9143
05/18/2008
Monster Truck Jam
Salinas Sports Complex
Information - www.carodeo.com or 831.775-3100
05/18/2008
6th Annual Country Canyon Cruise & Car Show
10:00am – 3:00pm
Downtown San Juan Bautista
Information – 831.424-2004 or Marine711@aol.com
05/21/2008
Lunch with Leaders
Paines Restaurant 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Information - 637-5315
05/21/2008
Ribbon Cutting
Tres Pinos Tacos and the new Flapjacks
Tres Pinos Tacos 3:00pm
Information – 637-5315
05/22/2008
San Benito High School Senior Parents Night
Bolado Park Pavilion
San Benito High School – 637-5831
05/26/2008
Office Closed for Memorial Day
05/27/2008
Executive Committee Board Meeting
SBC Chamber of Commerce 12:00-1:00
Information - 637-5315
05/27/2008
Hoge, Fenton, Jones & Appel Breakfast Seminar
Wage & Hour Issues: Expensive Mistakes Employers Make & How To Avoid Them
Veterans Memorial Building
9:00am – 11:00am
$65.00/Person; Includes Breakfast & Wage/Hour Manual
Register at www.123signup.com/calendar?org=hogefenton
Information – Grace Carr Lee 925. 224-7780
05/30/2008
Sacred Heart School Graduation
Sacred Heart School
Sacred Heart School – 637-4157

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06/04/2008
Board Meeting
SBC Chamber of Commerce 5:30-7:00
Information - 637-5315
06/05/2008
Rancho San Justo Middle School Graduation
Bolado Park Grandstand 3:30pm
Ranch San Justo Middle School – 636-4450
06/05/2008
Marguerite Maze Middle School Graduation
Marguerite Maze Middle School 3:00pm
Marguerite Maze Middle School – 636-4480
06/05/2008
Spring Grove School Graduation
Spring Grove School Gymnasium 6:00pm
Spring Grove School – 634-3745
06/05/2008
San Juan School Graduation
San Juan School Gymnasium
San Juan School – 623-4538
06/05/2008
San Juan School Graduation
San Juan School Gymnasium
San Juan School – 623-4538
06/05/2008
Hoge, Fenton, Jones & Appel Breakfast Seminar
Wage & Hour Issues: Expensive Mistakes Employers Make & How To Avoid Them
San Jose Convention Center
8:15am - 10:45am
$65.00/Person; Includes Breakfast & Wage/Hour Manual
Register at www.123signup.com/calendar?org=hogefenton
Information – Grace Carr Lee 925. 224-7780
06/06/2008
Southside School Graduation
Southside School Gymnasium
Southside School – 637-4439
06/06/2008
Anzar High School Graduation
Anzar High School Gymnasium
Anzar High School – 623-7660
06/06/2008
San Benito High School Graduation
San Benito High School
San Benito High School – 637-5831 x288
06/11/2008
After Hours Mixer
Host: San Benito Cattle Company, Blossom Hill Winery, The Inn At Tres Pinos
Location: Rancho Quien Sabe, Tres Pinos 5:30-7:00
Information - 637-5315
06/14/2008
State Historical Park Early Days
11:00am - 4:00pm
Plaza Lawn, San Juan Bautista
Information – 623-4881
6/22/08
Sacred Heart Parish / St. Benedicts Church 131st Birthday Celebration
28th Dinner Dance, O’Reilly Hall 7:00pm
29th Bilingual Mass, St. Benedicts Church 10:30am Sacred Heart Parish Office – 637-9212
06/24/08
Executive Committee Board Meeting
SBC Chamber of Commerce 12:00-1:00
Information - 637-5315
06/26/2008
San Benito County Saddle Horse Show & Fiesta Parade
SBC Chamber of Commerce – 637-5315 Download Enrty Form
6/27/08 – 6/29/08
San Benito County Saddle Horse Show & Rodeo
Bolado Park
SBC Saddle Horse Show Association – 628-3545

 

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07/02/2008
Board Meeting
SBC Chamber of Commerce 5:30-7:00
Information - 637-5315
07/04/2008
Office Closed for Independence Day
07/09/2008
After Hours Mixer
Host: Grace  & Associates, CPA’s. 5:30-7:00
Location: 341 First Street, Hollister
Information - 637-5315
07/11/2008 – 07/13/2008
Hollister Motorcycle Rally
Horse Power Promotions – (805) 686-2007
07/16/2008
Professional Bull Riding Compenhagen
Callenger Tour Event
Salinas Sports Complex
Information - www.carodeo.com or 831.775-3100
7/17/08 – 7/20/08
98th Annual California Rodeo Salinas
Salinas Sports Complex
Information - www.carodeo.com or 831.775-3100
07/19/2008
Lynyrd Skynyrd Concert
Salinas Municipal Stadium 8:00pm
Information - www.salinassportscomplex.com or 831.775-3100
7/25/08 – 7/31/08
California Gymkhana Association State Finals
SBC Fairgounds – 628-3421
07/29/2008
Executive Committee Board Meeting
SBC Chamber of Commerce 12:00-1:00
Information - 637-5315

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08/1/08 – 08/3/08
California Gymkhana Assocation State Finals
SBC Fairgrounds – 628-3421
08/1/08 – 08/2/08
Relay For Life
San Benito High School Football Field
Carol Tortorelli – 902-5322
ctortorelli@razzolink.com
08/03/2008
45th Annual Antique Flea Market
San Juan Bautista
Information – 623-2454
08/06/2008
Board Meeting
SBC Chamber of Commerce 5:30-7:00
Information - 637-5315
08/09/2008
21st Annual Street Festival
Hollister Downtown Association – 636-8406
08/13/2008
After Hours Mixer
Host: Hollister Honda Powerhouse. 5:30-7:00
Location: 411 San Felipe Road, Hollister
Information - 637-5315
08/24/2008
Aromas Day
Downtown Aromas
8:00am – 4:00pm; Parade 2:00
Information – www.aromashillsartians.com
08/26/2008
Executive Committee Board Meeting
SBC Chamber of Commerce 12:00-1:00
Information - 637-5315
08/27/2008
Lunch with Leaders
Paines Restaurant 11:30-12:00
Information - 637-5315

September 2008

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09/01/2008
Office Closed for Labor Day
09/03/2008
Board Meeting
SBC Chamber of Commerce 5:30-7:00
Information - 637-5315
09/06/2008
52nd Annual Kinship Wine & Food Tasting
Paicinas Ranch 4:00-6:30pm
Nancy Oliviera – 636-9646
09/10/2008
After Hours Mixer
Host: Women of Hollister. 5:30-7:00
Location: Paines Restaurant, Hollister
Information - 637-5315
09/13/2008
9/13/08
Fall Clean Up Hollister Downtown Association – 636-8406
09/14/2008
Mexican Independence Day Parade
Hollister Downtown Association – 636-8406
09/20/2008- 09/21/20008
31st Annual Art, Wine & Craft Festival
10:00am – 5:00pm
San Juan Bautista
Information – 623-2454
09/23/2008
Executive Committee Board Meeting
SBC Chamber of Commerce 12:00-1:00
Information - 637-5315
09/24/2008
Lunch with Leaders
Paines Restaurant 11:30-12:00
Information - 637-5315

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10/01/2008
Board Meeting
SBC Chamber of Commerce 5:30-7:00
Information - 637-5315
10/3/08 – 10/5/08
San Benito County Fair
SBC Fairgrounds – 628-3421
10/08/2008
After Hours Mixer
Host: Rabobank. 5:30-7:00
Location: 491 Tres Pinos Road, Hollister
Information - 637-5315
10/10/2008
Habitat For Humanity
Masquerade Ball & Dinner
Information – Niessa Guaracha 902-0303 or 637-1513
10/11/2008
SBC Tourism Committee Bike Weekend
10/11/2008
1st Annual Condor Classic
100K & 100 mile ride to the Pinnacles
Information – www.condorclassic.com
10/22/2008
Lunch with Leaders
Paines Restaurant 11:30-12:00
Information - 637-5315
10/25/2008
No Tricks Just Treats
Hollister Downtown Association – 636-8406
10/28/2008
Executive Committee Board Meeting
SBC Chamber of Commerce 12:00-1:00
Information - 637-5315
10/31/2008
Merchant Halloween Contest
Hollister Downtown Association – 636-8406

 November 2008

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11/03/2008-11/08/2008
Baler Spirit Week
Information – 637-5831
11/07/2008
Baler Homecoming Parade
Downtown Hollister
Information – 637-5831
11/07/2008
Hazel Hawkins Foundation
Annual Dinner Dance
San Juan Oaks Golf Club 6:30pm
Leah – 636-2653
11/11/2008
Veterans Day Parade
Hollister Downtown Association – 636-8406
11/12/2008
After Hours Mixer
Host: DMB El Rancho San Benito 5:30-7:00
Location: TBD
Information - 637-5315
11/25/2008
Executive Committee Board Meeting<bR>
SBC Chamber of Commerce 12:00-1:00<br>
Information - 637-5315
11/27/2008
Office Closed for Thanksgiving
11/29/2008
18th Annual Lights On Celebration
Hollister Downtown Association – 636-8406

December 2008

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12/10/2008
After Hours Mixer
Host: Gavilan College. 5:30-7:00
Location: Gavilan College Campus / Briggs Building, Hollister
Information - 637-5315
12/12/2008
15th Annual Hospice Foundation Trees of Life
Veterans Memorial Building 5:30pm
Hospice Foundation – 333-9023 x13
12/25/2008
Office Closed for Christmas
12/30/2008
Executive Committee Board Meeting<bR>
SBC Chamber of Commerce 12:00-1:00<br>
Information - 637-5315

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