Thursday, February 3, 2011

February Events in and around Hollister

February is the American Heart Month. So, to help raise awareness of heart disease, the Hollister Downtown Association, the YMCA, and Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital have put together various special events throughout Hollister for the month. Those events will be listed in red below.

WEEKLY EVENTS
Tuesday afternoons: Healthy Hearts, Storytime with Miss Carole, San Benito County Free Library, 4 to 5 p.m.

Wednesday afternoons: Walk for Your Health, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Starts at Veterans Memorial Plaza. Cancelled, if it's raining.

Thursdays: Blood Pressure Check-up, sponsored by Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital, at Penny Wise Drug (549 San Benito Street), 11:30 to 1 p.m. Free.

Thursday evenings: Walk for Your Health,  5:15 to 6 p.m. Starts at Veterans Memorial Plaza. Cancelled, if it's raining.

Friday evenings: Bingo, Sacred Heart Church, Hollister. It starts 6:30 p.m. at the O'Reilly Hall (670 College Street).  You must be 18 years old to play.

Saturday mornings: 
Bike Ride with Off the Chain Bikes, 8 to 11 a.m. 
Book Sale, Friends of the Library,  Hollister. From  9 a.m. to 12 p.m., behind the San Benito County Free Library, 5th and West Streets.
Saturday and Sunday afternoons: Wapple House Museum, Fifth and West Streets, open from 1 to 3 p.m. Free admission.

Sundays: Flea Market, Betabel Station and Outdoor Market, 9644 Betabel Road, San Juan Bautista. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  For info, check its Facebook page.

ONGOING EVENTS
February 11:  Pedro Card Party, San Juan Bautista. Sponsored by the Native Daughters of the Golden West, it will be held at 203 Fourth Street from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Beginners are welcome.

February 12: San Juan Bautista Gallery Walk, San Juan Bautista, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.

February 14: Research Room Open, Wapple House Museum. Fifth and West Streets, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

ONE-OF-A-KIND EVENTS
February 3: Laughter is Good for the Heart, presented by Robin Pollard, Mars Hill Coffeehouse (610 San Benito Street), 12 to 12:30 p.m. Free.

February 4: Fashion Show, The Knife and Fork Cafe, 12 to 1 p.m.  Free (with paid lunch).

February 5
Living History Day, San Juan Bautista State Historic Park, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $3 for adults and free for children who are 16 or younger.
An Evening in Tuscany, Bolado Park Pavilion. A dinner/dance fundraiser for Sacred Heart Parish School. 5 p.m. to midnight. Must be 21 years old. For info, call 637-4157.
February 10: Chinese Love Character, a craft project by Miss Kayoka, San Benito County Free Library, 4 to 5 p.m. Free.

February 11
Haybaler Alumni Social, The Vault (425 Fifth Street), Hollister. 6 p.m. to midnight. Must be at least 21 years. 
Open Mic Night, Blak Sage Gallery (727 San Benito Street), Hollister. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Free. 
The Foreigner, Dinner Theater at the Vault (425 Fifth Street), presented by the San Benito Stage Company. 7 p.m. Cost is $30, which includes dinner and show. Must purchase tickets in advance at Postal Graphics (by Nob Hill).
Febuary 12
CPR Classes for the General Public, American Red Cross, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Cost is $70. For more info, call 636-2100. 
The Foreigner, Dinner Theater at the Vault (425 Fifth Street), presented by the San Benito Stage Company. 7 p.m. Cost is $30, includes dinner and show. Must purchase tickets in advance at Postal Graphics (by Nob Hill). 
The Vagina Monologues, Gavilan College Theatre, Gilroy, 8 p.m. Adults, $15; students and seniors, $10. Proceeds benefit the Emmaus House (Hollister) and Community Solutions.
February 13
Community Volunteer Fair, Sacred Heart School Gymnasium (670 College Street) Hollister. Noon to 4 p.m. Free. 
The Foreigner, Dinner Theater at the Vault (425 Fifth Street), presented by the San Benito Stage Company. 2 p.m. Cost is $30, includes dinner and show. Must purchase tickets in advance at Postal Graphics (by Nob Hill).
February 15: Have a Healthy Heart at Any Age, featuring Dr. Clapper, Cardiologist, YMCA of San Benito County (351 Tres Pinos Road), 7 p.m. Free.

February 16: Making Sense of Retirement, YMCA. 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. Free (includes lunch), reservations required.  For more info, call 634-0694.

February 18: The Foreigner, Dinner Theater at the Vault (425 Fifth Street), presented by the San Benito Stage Company. 7 p.m. Cost is $30, includes dinner and show. Must purchase tickets in advance at Postal Graphics (by Nob Hill).

February 19
Historic Walking Tour, San Benito Historical Society, 9 a.m. Cost is $5. Reservations required. For more info, call 524-2292. 
The Foreigner, Dinner Theater at the Vault (425 Fifth Street), presented by the San Benito Stage Company. 7 p.m. Cost is $30, includes dinner and show. Must purchase tickets in advance at Postal Graphics (by Nob Hill).
February 20: The Foreigner, Dinner Theater at the Vault (425 Fifth Street), presented by the San Benito Stage Company. 2 p.m. Cost is $30, includes dinner and show. Must purchase ticket in advance at Postal Graphics (by Nob Hill).

February 24: Red Healthy Hearts, a craft project by Miss Rose. San Benito County Free Library, 4 to 5 p.m. Free.

February 25: The Foreigner, Dinner Theater at the Vault (425 Fifth Street), presented by the San Benito Stage Company. 7 p.m. Cost is $30, includes dinner and show. Must purchase tickets in advance at Postal Graphics (by Nob Hill).

February 26
CPR Classes for Professionals, American Red Cross, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Cost is $70. For more info, call 636-2100. 
Marian Filice Piano Competition and Music Festival, Gavilan College Theatre, Gilroy. Competition at 10 a.m. and Music Festival at 3 p.m.  Free. 
Mardi Gras Dinner Dance and Silent Auction, San Juan Oaks. A fundraiser for the Community Food Bank. 6 to 11 p.m. 
The Foreigner, Dinner Theater at the Vault (425 Fifth Street), presented by the San Benito Stage Company. 7 p.m. Cost is $30, includes dinner and show. Must purchase tickets in advance at Postal Graphics (by Nob Hill).

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