100 Things I Like: After the Parade

The Clock Tower

One of the fun things about the Lights On Celebration parade is being downtown after dark. When the parade is over, people spill out to the middle of San Benito Street and stroll up and down for a while.  For a look-see of parade photos, check out the album at Take 25's Facebook page. Here's the public link to it.

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100 Things I Like: The Downtown Holiday Night Lights

2010 Downtown Holiday Night Lights

Tonight will  a great night to see them for yourself, as well as the 2011 Lights On Celebration Parade that will start at 5:30 p.m.

If you don't know by now, the 2011 Lights on Celebration is an all-day event. Click this link for the schedule.

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Looking Up: Corner of Third and San Benito Streets

Here's another angle of the Clock Tower that I bet many of you haven't ever noticed. For other angles, check out this link.

100 Things I LIke: The Countryside

Living and working in this beautiful countryside is one of the many things that I appreciate.

I am also thankful to you dear Take 25 readers for your virtual visits. Happy Thanks giving to you and yours.

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Shop Locally: Small Business Saturday

From inside San Benito Bene during the summer

Small Business Saturday will be this Saturday, November 26. It's a wonderful alternative to Black Friday. You support the shops and restaurants of Hollister and San Juan Bautista. You don't have to drive out of the county. And, if you commute daily, you get a chance to spend quality time in one or both cities.

For a listing of Hollister and San Juan businesses, check out these links:

• Hollister Downtown Association Member Directory
• San Benito  County Chamber of Commerce Member Directory
• San Juan Bautista: Shop San Juan!

By the way, this Saturday will also be the Lights On Celebration in Hollister, which runs from 10 a.m. to until  Santa and Mrs. Santa call it a night. There'll be a holiday boutique at the Veterans Memorial building from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. The parade starts at 5:30 p.m.