Hysterical San Juan Bautista

This sign in San Juan Bautista always cracks me up. But, I wouldn't be surprised if something did happen on that particular spot on Third Street.

The Old Elks Lodge -- Another Angle

It just happens all of a sudden. You notice a completely different view of something so familiar.

That's what happened to me at the Farmers Market this week. While talking with someone, I glanced up the street and noticed that the beautiful piece at the top of the old Elks Lodge Building (on the southeast corner of Fifth and San Benito Streets) does not extend to its south side. I wonder why.

The Agricultural Signs in San Benito County

Back in January, I began noticing the beautiful agricultural signs popping up around San Benito County. They showcased both the products and the growers. The signs are part of Ag in the Classroom project sponsored by the San Benito County Farm Bureau. They deserve a big round of  applause for their work!

So far, I've taken photos of three of the agricultural signs. You can find this sign at the southwest corner of Union and Southside Roads.  It's like a scavenger hunt for me. As I take photo of the different signs, I'll post them. To see the other two agricultural signs, click here and here.

Cooking Demos at the Farmers Market

This year, the Hollister Farmers Market has added cooking demonstrations, which are given across from the Veterans Memorial Building. Every week is a different theme. So far, local farmers and agricultural organizations have presented ways to prepare artichokes, mushrooms, cherries, stone fruits, corn, and Blenheim apricots. Yum!

The demonstrations are given at 5:30 PM and 6:45 PM every Wednesday during the Farmers Market, which runs from 3 to 7:30 PM. For more info about the Farmers Market, visit this page at the Hollister Downtown Association website.

Peeking above the Mist

That's Santa Ana Peak. Beautiful, isn't it? I caught it peeking above the mist this morning, as I was bicycling up Santa Ana Road. I can just imagine how even more gorgeous the sight must've been on Santa Ana Valley Road.

Fun in the Sun

It's nearly time for the 2014 Hollister Street Festival and Car Show. Whooo-hooo! It's this Saturday, July 19, 2014, from 10 AM to 4 PM. So, mark it on your calendar if you haven't already. This annual free affair in historical downtown Hollister is organized by the Hollister Downtown Association.

San Benito Street will be closed between Fourth and South Streets, as well as Fifth, Sixth, and Seventh Streets between San Benito and Monterey Streets. More than 150 vintage and new automobiles will be on display throughout the area. There will be a Kids Zone, a beer and wine garden, and two stages for bands and live entertainment, as well as various vendors and food booths lining the streets. The event will also feature an automotive swap meet.

For more details, check out this page at the Hollister Downtown Association website. And, if you'd like to see photos from last year's event, head over to this Take 25 to Hollister album on Facebook.

Summer Fun

The Wednesday's Farmers Market in downtown Hollister is great for people watching. I enjoyed listening to the band play as I watched these two boys work out a routine of walking in step, turn, run, then jump up and off a bench.