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.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Birds on Fifth Street
Birds (pigeons, maybe) were hanging out on top of the old Pendergrass Hotel this afternoon. Flutter, flutter, flutter.
I watched them circle above the intersection of Fifth and San Benito Streets, then come back down to roost. So much for that plastic owl to scare them away. Boo!
Monday, January 10, 2011
Toot! Toot!
Friday, January 7, 2011
January 2011 Happenings in and around Hollister
A glorious 2011, dear Take 25 Readers! I wish each and every one of you the best of bests as we move forward and upward. As Buzz Light Year said, "To infinity and beyond!"
Okay, then. As for own little corner on earth? Check out these January doings!
WEEKLY EVENTS
Monday mornings: Toddler Story Time for ages 0 to 3, San Benito County Free Library, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Tuesday evenings: Sleepy-Time Story Time for ages 3 to 5, San Benito County Free Library, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Friday mornings: Newborn Story Time for ages 0 to 3, San Benito County Free Library, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
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, San Benito County Free Library. From 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., behind the Wapple House Museum, 5th and West Streets. $3 per bag.
Sundays: Flea Market, Betabel Station and Outdoor Market, 9644 Betabel Road, San Juan Bautista. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more details, check out the market's Facebook page.
ONGOING EVENTS
January 8: San Juan Bautista Gallery Walk, San Juan Bautista, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
January 10: Research Room Open, Wapple House Museum. Fifth and West Streets, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
January 14: 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.
ONE-OF-A-KIND EVENTS
January 4 to 29: Gero Heine Exhibit, Blak Sage Gallery, 727 San Benito Street, Hollister. Artist reception will be held on January 22, from 5 to 8:30 p.m.
January 29: 28th Annual Mission 10 Race, San Juan Bautista. The event includes the 10 mile and 5K races as well as the Elliott Swank Memorial 1-mile Kids Fun Run.
Friday, December 24, 2010
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Ding-a-Ling Jingle. . .
If you had a camera, could you resist taking this sign as you came out of Ace Hardware Store?
Okay, you ancient ones out there: Was Brown and Chappell a hardware store? And, before it moved to Cushman Street, where was it downtown? No, I don't have the answers. I just want to know because I'm driving myself nuts trying to remember.
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