October! Last weekend was hopping with the County Fair at Bolado Park and the Live History Event at the San Juan Bautista Historical Park. So, what's up for the rest of the month in San Benito County?
Before getting to the events, I need to identify the department stores that occupied the building at the corner of Sixth and San Benito Streets, which was featured on this week's
Tuesday in Hollister. There were three of them—J.C. Penney, Baughman's Department Store, and Ford Department Store. Yep.
Okay, now on with the October events!
WEEKLY EVENTS
Monday mornings:
Toddler Story Time, San Benito County Free Library (Fifth and West Streets), 11:30 a.m. For children, ages 0 to 3 years old, and their parents.
Tuesday evenings:
Sleepytime Story Time, San Benito County Free Library, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. For children, ages 3 to 5 years old, and their parents.
Wednesday mornings:
Preschool Story Time, San Benito County Free Library, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. For children, ages 3 to 5 years old, and their parents.
Friday mornings:
Newborn Story Time, San Benito County Free Library, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. For children, ages 0 to 3 year old, and their parents.
Friday evenings: Bingo,
Sacred Heart Church, Hollister. It starts at 6:30 p.m. in 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 a.m.
Book Sale, Friends of the Library, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., behind the San Benito County Free Library. $2 per bag.
Saturday and Sunday afternoons:
Wapple House Museum (Fifth and West streets), 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.
ONGOING EVENTS
Daily until October 31:
Swank Farms 11th Annual Corn Maze. 10 a.m. to 6. p.m.
October 8:
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.
Open Mic Night, San Benito County Free Library, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
October 9:
San Juan Bautista Gallery Walk, San Juan Bautista, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
October 9 and 16:
Fremont Peak Observatory Evening Public Program, Fremont Peak State Park.
ONE-OF-A-KIND EVENTS
October 7 to October 17:
Corridos!, El Teatro Campesino, San Juan Bautista.
October 8:
Harlem Starz. Renowned basketball team play against local players at the Marguerite Maze Middle School Gym, Meridian Street and Memorial Drive. (Host: YMCA) Tickets are $8 at the door. Bring exact change. More details at
Macaroni Kid! Hollister.
October 9 to October 17 (weekends):
Northern California Renaissance Faire, Casa de Fruta.
October 9:
Bill Staines Concert, Aromas Community Grange, 7 p.m.
October 9: An Autumn Prelude, South Valley Symphony, Gavilan College Theater, 7:30 p.m.
October 15:
Flor Y Canto 2010 "Vinyl Verses" Fundraiser, Centro Ollin, 405 Monterey Street, Suite G, Hollister.
October 16:
Work Day at the San Benito County Historic Park, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Volunteers welcome!
Flor Y Canto 2010 "Vinyl Verses" Fundraiser, Centro Ollin, 405 Monterey Street, Suite G, Hollister. Special Guest: Country Joe McDonald, of Country Joe and the Fish.
2010 Costume Ball, Habitat for Humanity, San Juan Oaks Golf and Country Club. Dinner, dance, and live and silent auction,
October 17: Annual BBQ Fundraiser, Immaculate Conception Church, Tres Pinos, 12 to 5 p.m. $6 for children, $12 for adults.
October 20: 30th Anniversary, Friends of the Library, San Benito County Free Library, 6 to 8 p.m. More details at
Macaroni Kid! Hollister.
October 22:
San Benito High School Homecoming Parade, Downtown Hollister.
Haybalers vs. North Salinas Homecoming Game, Andy Hardin Stadium. JV game at 5:30 p.m. and Varsity game at 7:30 p.m.
October 22 to November 6:
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, San Benito Stage Company, Granada Theater, Hollister.
October 23:
Three of a Kind Comedy Night, Ridgemark Golf and Country Club, Hollister.
October 24:
Aromas Special Contra Dance and Potluck, Aromas Community Grange, 4 to 7 p.m.
October 29, 30, and 31:
Dia de los Muertos, El Teatro Campesino, San Juan Bautista.
October 30:
21st Red Ribbon 5K and 1 Mile Walk, San Benito County Drug and Alcohol Prevention Program, San Juan Bautista State Park, 9:30 a.m.
Warrior Dash, Casa de Fruta.
Happy Halloween! Story Time with Julie Engelhardt, Mars Hill Coffeehouse, Hollister, 2 to 3 p.m. Everyone is welcome to wear costumes, as long as they are not scary or bloody costumes or include weapons.
October 31:
Monster Mash, Betabel Station and Outdoor Market, San Juan Bautista, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free.
Autumn Art Workshops and Raffle, sponsored by the Aromas Hills Artisans at the Aromas Grange. Free art classes are being offered. (Materials fee may be required.)
