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January     February     March     April     May     June     July     August     September     October     November     December

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.

 Monthly & Quarterly Events

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San Benito County Chamber of Commerce
Monthly Business After Hours

2nd Wednesday of the month 5:30pm-7:00pm
Information – 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 11:30am-1:00pm
Information – 637-5315

San Juan Bautista Chamber of Commerce
Monthly Mixers
3rd Wednesday of the month
Information - 623-8454

Living History Celebrations
First Saturday of the month
San Juan Bautista Information - 623-4526

Hollister Downtown Association
Farmers Market
Every Wednesday, May through August
3:00pm-7:00pm
5th & San Benito Street
Information – 636-8406

Hollister Downtown Association
Movies Under the Stars
Thursday Nights May 28th—September 3rd
Movies Start at Dusk –Corner of 4th & San
Benito Street
Information—636-8406

“Path of Padres” Hikes
Saturdays and Sundays, March through April

Los Banos Creek Reservoir Boat Launch
Reservations Required
Information – 209.826-1196 or
(209)826-1197

Bike Ride
Every Weekend 8:00 AM
Riders Meet at Off the Chain
Information - Brian 636-0802

 

 January 2009

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01/08/2009
American Red Cross Blood Drive
“In Memory of Raymond Becker”
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
1670 Cienega Road 1:30 pm-6:30 pm
Information – 800.GIVE-LIFE or
www.beadonor.com Sponsor Code: Hollister

01/17/2009
88th Annual Chamber Dinner Dance
“Cruising into 2009”
San Juan Oaks 6:00pm - Midnight
Information – 831.637-531

01/16/2009
DTV Transition Presentation
Open to the Public
San Benito County Free Library
470 5th Street
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

01/28/2009
Free Movie Night “Sicko”
San Benito County Free Library
Doors open at 6:45 pm, movie starts at 7 PM; Followed by discussion, coffee and snacks.
Open to everyone
Co-sponsors: Democratic Central Committee and Hollister People for Peace
Information - 637-6445 or 630-1059

 

 February 2009

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02/07/2009
Sacred Heart School Annual Dinner Dance
SBC Fairgrounds
Information – 628-3551

02/11/2009
After Hours Mixer
The Knife & Fork Café
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Information – 637-5315

02/14/2009
Community Pantry
Annual Winemakers Dinner
San Juan Oaks 6:00pm-11:00pm
Information – 831.637-0340 or
www.communitypantry.com

02/20/2009
Cattlewomen’s Pedro Party
Tres Pinos Parish Hall 6:00pm-10:00pm
Beverly Tobias – 628-3254

2/25/2009
Lunch with Leaders
San Juan Oaks Golf Club 11:30 am-1:00 pm
Speaker: Clint Quilter
Sponsor: DMB, El Rancho San Benito
Information – 637-5315

02/28/2009
Flips & USA Sports
2nd Annual Cartwheel-A-Thon & Fitness Open House; Food, Activities, Raffles & Lots of Fun
USA Sports Connection 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Information – 635-0872

 

 March 2009

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03/05/2009
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

03/07/2009
“La Virgen del Tepeyac”
El Teatro Campensino, 7:30pm
Tickets $5.00
Information – 831.623-2444

3/10/2009
The San Benito County Cattlewomen Present San Benito County Heritage Night
The 19th Hole, Tres Pinos
6:00 pm – Meeting, No Host Cocktails
7:00 pm – Tri-Tip Dinner
Information – 637-5315

03/11/2009
After Hours Mixer
PDC (Phone Directories Company)
Paine’s Restaurant 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Information – 637-5315

03/11/2009
Gavilan Employer Advisory Council along with CA EDD present - “Immigration Law Seminar
for Today’s Employers”
San Juan Oaks Golf Club
Breakfast, 8:00am-10:00am
Cost $30.00 Members, $45.00 Non-Members
Information – Valerie Westerdale 637-1100

03/17/2009
SBC Farm Bureau / Ag in the Classroom
SBC Fairgrounds
Information – 628-3551

03/19/2009
SCommunity Pantry Hunger Fighter Awards and Volunteer Appreciation Evening
San Juan Oaks 5:30pm-7:30pm
Hors d’ oeuvres will be served
Information – Mary Ann Hughes- 637-0340

03/21/2009
13th Annual Nan Pipestem
Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
Dinner/Auction/Dance; Pick-um Raffle;
Live Music, 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Ridgemark Golf & Country Club
Tickets and info - 628-3400 or
www.npwrc.org/events

03/25/2009
Lunch with Leaders
San Juan Oaks Golf Club 11:30am-1:00pm
Speaker: Anthony Botelho
Sponsor: TBD
Informaton – 637-5315

03/25/2009
Car Seat Check-Up
Kmart Parking Lot 2:00pm-6:00pm
Information – Ofelia Toledo-Prieto (831) 637-5367

03/28/2009
SBC Cattlemen’s Assoc. / Annual Dinner Dance
SBC Fairgrounds
Information – 628-3551

 

April 2009

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4/4/2009 – 4/18/2009
Charming Chairs
Hollister Downtown Association
Information – 636-8406

04/08/2009
After Hours Mixer
Pinnacle Hardwood Floors 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Information – 637-5315

04/18/2009
Hollister Exchange Club / Crab Feed
SBC Fairgrounds
Information – 628-3551

04/22/2009
Lunch with Leaders
San Juan Oaks Golf Club 11:30am-1:00pm
Speaker: TBD
Sponsor: TBD
Information – 637-5315

4/24/2009 – 4/26/2009
Gavilan Kennel Club / Dog Show
SBC Fairgrounds
Information – 628-3551

4/25/2009
Downtown Spring Clean-up
Information – 636-8406

4/25/2009
YMCA Healthy Kids day
Come for the games, activities and information on healthy choices and lifestyles
YMCA, 5th Street 10:00am-1:00pm
Information – 637-8600

4/27/2009 – 5/03/2009
American Rottweiler Club / Dog Show
SBC Fairgrounds
Information – 628-3551

 

 May 2009

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5/1/09, 5/3/09, 5/8/09 and 5/10/09
San Benito Stage Company Presents
Disney’s Aladdin
Granada Theater Showtimes 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm
Adults $12.00, Children/Sr. $10.00
Information – (831) 524-6667

05/02/2009-05/03/2009
Sacred Heat & St. Benedict presents a benefit performance of “Late Nite Catechism”
O’Reilly Hall at Sacred Heart School
May 2nd 7:30pm and May 3rd 3:00pm
Tickets $25.00
Information – 637-4157

05/06/2009
The San Benito Forum
An Event For Non-Profit Staff & Boards
San Juan Oaks Golf Club 8:30am-7:30pm
Sponsored by the Community Foundation
Information – www.cffsbc.org

05/09/2009
Womens Street Survival Class
Crossfit Hollister 9:00AM-5:00PM
$55.00/Person (Class Size Limited to 30)
Information – Crossfit Hollister 637-3032 or ely@crossfithollister.com

05/09/2009
Letter Carriers Annual Food Drive
All Donations Collected In San Benito County
Will Go Directly To The Community Food Bank

5/10/2009-5/16/2009
San Benito County Bike to Work Week
Information – www.bike2work.com (831) 637-7665

05/12/2009
Amateur Float Building Workshop
Featuring topics such as - Design Concept, Construction, Decorative Materials
and Parade Day Appearance
Veterans Memorial Building 6:30pm-8:00pm
Fee $10.00 per Organization/Business
Information - 636-8406

05/13/2009
After Hours Mixer
SBC Saddle Horse Show Assoc., SBC Fair and the SBC Chamber,
Bolado Park Blue Room 5:30 – 7:00 pm
Information – 637-5315

5/13/09 - 5/15/09
Wings of Freedom Tour
Hollister Municipal Airport
$12.00 Adult, $6.00 Children 12-Under
Walk-Thru Tours & Flights
Information & Times – 800.568-8924 or www.cfdn.org

05/14/2009
Spotlight on San Benito County Trade Show
Veteran’s Memorial Building
Information – 636-8406

05/15/2009
4th Annual Baler Gifted Games
Andy Hardin Stadium 9:00am-2:00pm
Information – 831.637-5831 x318, 317, 301 or 314

05/16/2009
Road Angels Car Club / Car Show
SBC Fairgrounds
Information – 628-3551

05/16/2009
Swank Farms Store Grand Opening
2600 San Felipe Road; 10:00am-6:00pm
Information – 637-4704

05/16/2009
Summer Outdoor Concert At
Guerra Family Vineyard
Music By Dizzy Burnett Jazz Trio & Shakedown
Food & Beverage Available
$5.00 Passport Holders; $10.00 General Public
Information – www.guerraconcerts.com

5/16/2009-5/17/2009
SBC Passport Weekend
Wine Tasting, Food and Entertainment
Information – www.sbcwinegrowers.org

05/17/2009
Monster Truck Jam
Salinas Sports Complex 10:00am-5:00pm
Information – 800-771-8807
www.salinassportscomlex.com

05/20/2009-08/06/2009
Downtown Farmer’s Market
Every Wednesday 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Corner of Fifth and San Benito Streets
Information – 636-8406

05/22/2009
The HeArt if CASA presents An Evening in Paris Dinner & Dance
A Benefit for Court Appointed Advocates of San Benito Tickets $55.00/Person, No Host Bar
San Juan Oaks 6:00 pm-11:00 pm
Information – Esther Curtice 637-4992

05/27/2009
Lunch with Leaders
San Juan Oaks 11:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Speaker: Nancy Martin
Sponsor: TBD
Information – 637-5315

05/28/2009-08/27/2009
Outdoor movies series
Every Thursday night
Downtown Hollister
Information – 636-8406

05/30/2009
Leadership San Benito County Proudly Presents
“Fabulous 50’s Sock Hop”
A benefit for the Jovenes de Antaño of SBC
Hollister Elks Lodge 5:00pm-11:00pm
Information – Michele Diaz 637-5315

 

 June 2009

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06/04/2009
Rancho San Justo School / Graduation
SBC Fairgrounds
Information – 628-3551

06/10/2009
Business After Hours
Hazel Hawkins Hospital Foundation
Location: Mabie Center Patio – Behind Hazel Hawkins Hospital
Information – 637-5315

06/11/19
Movies Under the Stars

Corner of San Benito & 4th Streets

Movie starts at Dusk

Information – 636-8406

6/13/2009
Wag ‘N Walk 5K Family Fun Run/Walk To Benefit Pet Friends
Graniterock Southside Sand & Gravel
Race 9:00AM, Pet Walk 9:45AM
Pre-Register By 5/29/09; $15.00 Single, $40.00 Family (Up To 4 Family Members)
Information – Marissa Brennan 630-2495
SBC Leadership Class of 2009

06/17/09
Salinas Valley & Central Coast Small Business Tax & Local Business Opportunities Seminar

8a.m. to 12p.m.

Hartnell College, Salinas

Information: 213-833-6019  or erobles@sco.ca.gov

06/18/09
Movies Under the Stars

Corner of San Benito & 4th Streets

Movie starts at Dusk

Information – 636-8406

6/20/09

3rd Annual Picnic at RS Bar Ranch
Sponsored by: Pinnacles Partnership
Contact: 831-801-4882

www.pinnaclespartnership.com

6/24/2009
Lunch with Leaders
San Juan Oaks Golf Club 11:30 am-1:00 pm
Speaker: Bill Avera (Redevelopment Agency)

Sponsor: TBD
Information - 637-5315

6/24/2009
Kids at the Park

10a.m. to 2pm.

Dunn Park

San Benito County Health & Human Services
Information: 831-637-5367

6/25/2009
2009 Saddle Horse Show Parade & Fiesta
Downtown Hollister
Parade 6:00 pm; Fiesta 7:00 pm
Pony Rides, Petting Zoo, Live Music, Food and more
Information – 637-5315

6/25/2009 – 6/28/2009
SBC Saddle Horse Show Parade & Rodeo
SBC Fairgrounds
Information – 628-3551

06/27/2009
Rockin’ Rodeo Ball Annual Gala
Dinner, Drinks, Dancing & Live Auction
Salinas Sports Complex; Tickets $75.00
Information – 831-775-3100
www.carodeo.com

 

 July 2009

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7/2/09

Movies Under the Stars

Corner of San Benito & 4th Streets

Movie starts at dusk

Information: 831-636-8406

7/3/09 – 7/5/09
Gypsy Tour & Motorcycle Classic 2009
Bolado Park; No Reservations Required
Camping & Entertainment All Weekend
Information – 635-0760 or www.gtmcboladopark.com

07/04/2009
Free community firework show at Marguerite Maze Middle School at dusk.
Sponsored by 4th of July Committee.
Information – 636-4304

07/04/2009
Kiddie Parade
10:00 am; Kids of all ages welcome
Meet at Vet’s Park parking lot, corner of Memorial Drive and Hillcrest Road
Information – 636-4304

07/08/2009
Business After Hours
Serene Home 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Information – 637-5315

7/9/2009

Movies Under the Stars

Corner of San Benito & 4th Streets

Movie starts at dusk

Information: 831-636-8406

07/15/2009
Professional Bull Rider Challenge Tour
Salinas Sports Complex 7:00pm
Information – 831-549-4989
www.carodeo.com

7/16/2009–7/19/2009
California Rodeo Salinas
Celebrate 99 Years of Rodeo; Shows starting at 6:00pm Thursday-Saturday and 1:00pm Sunday
Tickets $13.00-$20.00
Information – 800-549-4989
www.carodeo.com

7/16/2009

Movies Under the Stars

Corner of San Benito & 4th Streets

Movie starts at dusk

Information: 831-636-8406

07/18/2009
4th Annual Jazz Under the Stars
An outdoor event at the Ridgemark Tennis Center 6:30pm-9:30pm
Information – Linda Lusenskas
Homeless Task Force (831) 637-8399

07/22/2009
Lunch with Leaders
San Juan Oaks Golf Club 11:30 am-1:00 pm
Speaker: TBD
Sponsor: TBD
Information - 637-5315

7/23/2009–8/02/2009
California Gymkhana Assoc. / State Finals
SBC Fairgrounds
Information – 628-3551

7/30/09

Movies Under the Stars

Corner of San Benito & 4th Streets

Movie starts at dusk

Information: 831-636-8406

7/31/2009 – 8/01/2009
Relay for Life
Co-Chair: Chuck Obesso-Bradley
Information – 831-524-1331

 

 August 2009

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8/6/2009

Movies Under the Stars

Corner of San Benito & 4th Streets

Movie starts at dusk

Information: 831-636-8406

08/07/2009 – 08/10/2009
Northern California Blue Grass Festival
SBC Fairgrounds
Information – 628-3551

08/12/2009
Business After Hours
RX Tek 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Information – 637-5315

8/13/2009

Movies Under the Stars

Corner of San Benito & 4th Streets

Movie starts at dusk

Information: 831-636-8406

08/15/2009
22nd Annual Street Festival & Sidewalk Sale
10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Information – 636-8406

8/20/2009

Movies Under the Stars

Corner of San Benito & 4th Streets

Movie starts at dusk

Information: 831-636-8406

 

 

08/26/2009
Lunch with Leaders
San Juan Oaks Golf Club 11:30 am-1:00 pm
Speaker: Ken Underwood
Sponsor: Hazel Hawkins Hospital Foundation
Information - 637-5315

8/27/2009

Movies Under the Stars

Corner of San Benito & 4th Streets

Movie starts at dusk

Information: 831-636-8406

 

September 2009

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09/09/2009
Business After Hours
Nelson Staffing 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Information – 637-5315

09/13/2009
Mexican Independence Day Parade
Information – 636-8406

09/19/2009
Annual YMCA Golf Tournament
Ridgemark Golf & Country Club
Information – 637-8600
www.centralcoastymca.org

09/19/2009
Fall Cleanup
Downtown Hollister
Information – 636-8406

09/23/2009
Lunch with Leaders
San Juan Oaks Golf Club 11:30 am 1:00 pm
Speaker: TBD
Sponsor: TBD
Information – 637-5315

 

 October 2009

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10/2/2009 – 10/4/2009
San Benito County Fair
SBC Fairgrounds
Information – 628-3551

10/10/2009
2nd Annual Condor Classic
100-Mile Wine Trail Ridge; 20-Mile San Juan Valley Ride; 10-Mile Family Friendly Ridge
$65.00 Registration Fee; $15.00 Under Age 17
Information – www.condorclassic.com

10/14/2009
Business After Hours
Elegant Touch 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Information – 637-5315

10/24/2009
YMCA No Tricks Just Treats
YMCA, 5th Street;
Information – 637-8600
www.centralcoastymca.org

10/28/2009
Lunch with Leaders
San Juan Oaks Golf Club 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Speaker: TBD
Sponsor: TBD
Information – 637-5315

10/30/2009
Merchant Halloween Contest
Downtown Hollister
Information – 636-8406

 

 November 2009

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11/01/2009
YMCA presents the Pacific Brass Band Concert
Tickets $15.00 per adult, Children under 12 free with an adult ticket
Presbyterian Church 2:00pm-4:00pm
Information – 637-8600

11/11/2009
Veteran’s Day Parade
Downtown Hollister
Information – 636-8406

11/11/2009
Business After Hours
Hosted by: TBA
Location: TBA
Information – 637-5315

11/27/2009
Black Friday
Information – 636-8406

11/28/2009
18th Annual Lights on Celebration
Downtown Hollister
Information – 636-8406

 

December 2009

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12/09/2009
Business After Hours

Host: TBD
Location: TBD
Information – 637-5315

12/4/2009, 12/11/2009, 12/18/2009
Friday Nights Out
Downtown Hollister
Information – 636-8406

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650 San Benito St., Suite 130 Hollister, CA 95023-3988
Phone: (831) 637-5315 · Fax: (831) 637-1008
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