Here's another view from Hospital Road, off Southside Road. This time, I'm looking northwesterly.
Hollister, California is a real town that has been around since the 1870s. Unlike the fictional town created by a corporate clothing company, Hollister is no where near a beach. The town is about 45 miles east of the Pacific Ocean. Seagulls occasionally make their way over the mountains. Hopefully, they are able to find their way back.
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Showing posts with label Hollister. Show all posts
Thursday, December 24, 2015
Wandering the Backroads
Here's another view from Hospital Road, off Southside Road. This time, I'm looking northwesterly.
Tuesday, December 22, 2015
The West View from Hospital Road
Not until I looked at this photo, did I notice that water is flowing in the San Benito River. Look at the bottom left hand corner of the picture. Sweet!
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Friday, December 18, 2015
Another Lovely Day
It was another gorgeous morning along Highway 25. This is near the corner of Enterprise Road and the highway.
See you tomorrow!
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Tuesday, December 15, 2015
Going Around the Bend
I like this bend on Union Road, the one by Riverside Road. It reminds me that we do indeed live in a rural area, no matter how developed we get. Even, if one day, the orchards and vegetable fields along this bend are gone. Hopefully, that doesn't ever happen. Knock on wood.
Wednesday, December 9, 2015
Tuesday, December 8, 2015
Pre-Owned Holiday Treasures
For those of you who like exploring thrift shops and consignment stores for fun, awesome, practical, and, simply, blast-from-the-past holiday decorations and gifts, you're in luck. We have several in Hollister. Here are some of them.
Finders Keepers, 191-C San Felipe Road
Forgiving Paws Thrift Shop, 195 Meridian St. B-18
Goodwill, 550 Tres Pinos Road
Hazel's Thrift Shop, 898 San Benito Street
Pat's Place, 101 5th Street
St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store, 680 College Street
She's Consignment Store, 202 5th Street, 831 630-5810
Sunday, December 6, 2015
Outside City Limits
I love the pockets of country within Hollister. For example, a residential development borders the south of this field on Meridian Street, and another development is across the street.
See you tomorrow.
Saturday, December 5, 2015
Support Our Local Merchants During the Holidays
While you're out and about checking out all the cool events going on today in San Benito County (see yesterday's post), take a look at the local shops that may be nearby. You may find that holiday gift or idea that you're seeking.
Today in San Juan Bautista is the "Holiday Stroll Through Time" from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Many of the San Juan merchants are holding an open house, offering refreshments and such to their customers.
Hanging around Hollister today? Here are a few small businesses in and around Downtown Hollister to check out.
Bella Charm, 748 San Benito Street
Gaia's Cottage, 200 Tres Pinos Road
Eclectic Treasures, 731 San Benito Street
Irma's Fashions, 230 Fifth Street
Johnnie's Girl, 535 San Benito Street
McAbee Feed, 71 McCloskey Road
Off the Chain Bikes, 101 McCray Street, Suite 101
Rancher's Feed, 354 First Street
San Benito Bene, 615 San Benito Street, Suite B
The Garden Mart, 190 San Benito Street
Note to FCC: I was not compensated to mention any business on this post, nor any other post on Take 25 to Hollister.
Friday, December 4, 2015
December 5, 2015: Day & Night Fun in San Benito County
Lots of fun stuff going on tomorrow, Saturday, December 5, 2015, in San Benito County. These are some of them. Which ones will you check out?
Boutiques and Open Houses
Spring Grove Santa's Holiday Breakfast and Boutique
8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
This event takes place at Spring Grove Elementary School, 500 Spring Grove Road, off Fairview Road. The all-you-can-eat pancake and sausage breakfast is $6.50. Santa Class will be there for photos. About 40 vendors will be selling crafts, goods, and other wares. For more details, check out the event's Facebook page.
B & R Farms Annual Holiday Sale and Christmas Open House
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
B & R Farms is located at 5280 Fairview Road (west side), between Fallon and Lone Tree Roads. They will offer free samples and refreshments as you shop. For more information, visit the events page on their website.
Bertuccio's Market Holiday Open House
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Bertuccio's is located at 2014 Airline Highway (west side) just before Union Road. They will offer food tastings, hourly giveaway, and raffle prizes as you shop.
For more information, check out its Facebook page.
Holiday Stroll Through Time Open House
11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
San Juan Bautista merchants will hold its annual "Holiday Stroll Through Time" tomorrow. They will offer refreshments as you shop their seasonal items. For more information, check out this article in Out and About Magazine.
Living History Days
Tomorrow is the monthly Living History Day at the San Juan Bautista State Historic Park, which features the early days of San Juan Bautista. Meet and talk with Victorian Ladies, Mountain Men, and Civil War Soldiers as they demonstrate crafts and cooking of their times. The event will run from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For more information, click here.
The Art of Books!
The Art of Books! is the theme of the 4th Annual Children's Art Exhibition at ARTspace, 240 Fifth Street, in Downtown Hollister. The delightful masterpieces done by local school children are available for purchase, of which proceeds go to funding the local Arts in Education Program. The gallery will be open from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. For more details, check out this earlier post.
Holiday in Lights Parade
The annual Holiday in Lights Parade in San Juan Bautista will start at 5:30 p.m., going along Third Street. The Community Christmas Peace Tree lighting will take place earlier at sunset.
Fa la la la Lah, la la la lah
The Watsonville Community Band will hold it annual Winter Concert at the Veterans Memorial Building on the corner of San Benito and Seventh Streets. This free concert will start at 7:00 p.m.
The band is made up of musicians, of all ages, from San Benito, Santa Cruz, Monterey, and Santa Clara counties. Tomorrow night the band will perform songs from The Polar Express. There will be a Christmas carol singalong. (I love that part.) For more details, visit this Facebook page.
Play On!
A theater group is rehearsing its play. But, the play's author keeps changing the script. Oh, dear....Oh, rats! It's getting crazy. It's gotten out of hand. Will the show go on?
That's the premise of the comedy Play On! performed by the San Benito Stage Company, which will run until December 12. The play is at the Granada Theater, 336 Fifth Street, in Downtown Hollister at 7:00 p.m. For more details, go to the San Benito State Company website.
La Pastorela
Upon receiving a message from the Angel of the Lord about the birth of the Holy Child, several poor shepherds make their way to visit him. It is not an easy journey to Bethlehem as the followers of Luzbel (Lucifer) block their way at nearly every turn.
This the basis of the play La Pastorela, the traditional Mexican tale that Luiz Valdez adapted for El Teatro Campesino. Performed in Spanish, the local acting troupe tells the story through words, song, and dance. La Pastorela runs every weekend until December 20 at the Old Mission San Juan Bautista. Tomorrow night, the play will start at 8 p.m.
You can learn about the other performance dates and times, as well as purchase tickets at this Brown Paper Ticket link. Be aware that you must pick up tickets at the El Teatro Campesino box office at 300 Third Street in San Juan Bautisa.
Wednesday, December 2, 2015
A December Morning
The Three Sisters look closer than they are. I took this yesterday morning from John Smith Road near Guerra Cellars.
See you tomorrow.
Tuesday, December 1, 2015
The Christmas Tree Forest
Every year, the Hollister Downtown Association sponsors a Decorate-the-Tree contest, inviting local nonprofit groups to turn trees into beautiful Christmas trees. This year was no different.
The contest was part of the Lights On Celebration, which was last Saturday. The trees were donated by Bourdet Christmas Trees.
The 30 Christmas trees are on display at the corner of Fourth and San Benito Streets. Soon, they will be given away to families in need in our community.
I love your town.
Sunday, November 29, 2015
Half-an-Hour to the Parade
Sparkle-sparkle lights floated along San Benito Street yesterday evening to the happy sounds of oohs and aahs of the audience. The Lights On Celebration Parade last night was a grand one.
I'll have more parade photos to share on Facebook within the next few days. Here are some photos taken before the parade.
The search for a good seat. |
Cute pixies on the way to their float. |
Who wants to buy a balloon? |
Thursday, November 26, 2015
Thank You!
I appreciate your support and visits to Take 25 to Hollister.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Su-sieee! Mac
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Monday, November 23, 2015
2015 Lights On Celebration
Whooo-hooo! The Lights On Celebration in Downtown Hollister will be this Saturday, November 28, 2015. It'll an all-day event, beginning at 10 a.m. with the opening of the Holiday Boutique and the Holiday Car Display. The Lights On Parade will start at 5:30 p.m.
For details of the day's activities, go to the Hollister Downtown Association website.
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Wednesday, November 18, 2015
Uhm. . .
Shades of Twilight Zone. Those clouds are passing through the sign!
FYI: I did not do any editing in Photoshop. Well, except to sharpen the photo.
See you tomorrow.
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Sunday, November 15, 2015
It's Getting Green!
This is the view from the corner of Union Road and Highway 25. Hurrah!
See you tomorrow.
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Friday, November 13, 2015
A Fifth Street Reflection
If you visit the San Benito County Free Library after a rain—or while it's raining—you know about the puddles alongside the curb in front of it. I have no problem with the puddles. I know how not to walk in them, as well as splash through them (Happy smile). One of the things I like about the puddles is seeing the reflections of the trees in them.
The weather guys say that it looks like rain this Sunday.
Thursday, November 12, 2015
A Magnificent Autumn Canopy
Did you know that some of those trees lining the residential part of San Benito Street are magnolia trees? Yesterday, the Husband and I sat under the canopy of one of the trees while we watched the Veterans Day Parade. Simply delightful!
By the way, if you'd like to see some photos of the parade, click here. This will take you to my album at Facebook. You can view it without logging on or even having a Facebook account.
See you tomorrow.
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Tuesday, November 10, 2015
A Balcony and a Tower
The balcony and the tower on the main building at San Benito High School have always been my favorite features of that building. Whenever I glanced at them when I was a student there many years ago, I felt like I was in another world.
The school's oldest building was built around 1910. Some people say they may have been designed by W.H. Weeks, a popular architect who created the building plans for many schools, libraries, and residences in Central and Northern California.
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Monday, November 9, 2015
Veterans Day 2015
Veterans Day is this Wednesday, November 11. This year's activities will start with the annual breakfast fundraiser sponsored by the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) at the San Benito High School. Open to public, the LULAC scholarship fundraiser will be from 7:00 a.m. to noon. It's $8 per plate.
Also scheduled that day will be the annual Veterans Day Ceremony and Parade hosted by the Hollister VFW Post 9242 and American Legion Post 69. Activities at the Veterans Memorial Building in Downtown Hollister will begin at 10:00 a.m. with a military benefit fair. The banner presentation, which is the installation of banners honoring local military service members, will be at 10:30 a.m. This will be followed by the memorial ceremony at 11:11 a.m., after which there will be a BBQ luncheon.
The Veterans Day Parade will start at 1:30 p.m. It will march along San Benito Street through Downtown Hollister, turning left at Fifth Street.
For more information, visit the Hollister Veterans Day Parade Facebook page.
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