Sunday, April 22, 2012

Perspective


This is another view from the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail. If you can repeat that several times as you climb up the trail, without breathing too awful hard, you're in pretty good shape, I say.

I also say that every day is Earth Day.


Thursday, April 19, 2012

Vertigo


Alfred Hitchcock filmed some scenes of his film Vertigo in San Juan Bautista. The movie came out in 1958 and starred James Stewart and Kim Novak. What I liked most about the movie was seeing how places looked in San Francisco and Monterey back then. Check out this link for a clip of Vertigo.

If you happen to go through the museum  of Mission San Juan Bautista, you'll find that display of Hitchcock in the room shown below.  By the way, if you want a place to rest your feet as you sip a cup of tea or coffee in San Juan Bautista, check out Vertigo Coffee.


Tuesday, April 17, 2012

The Cat's Meow


Nothing like hanging out on a sunny Spring day. Purrrrrrr.


Sunday, April 15, 2012

Splish! Splash!


At this particular moment (last Friday afternoon), it was more like the end of Hail, hail, the hail is done! Once the moment was snapped, it was then a mad hop over the raging gutter and a grinning dash to The Heavenly Bakery for some yummy carrot cake cupcakes, which went directly to my hips, thank you very much.

For you non-locals, the photo shows Mars Hill Coffeehouse where you can see patrons participating in a wonderful rainy-day sport—sipping coffee and conversing with friends.

Thursday, April 12, 2012

Coming Up: A Spring Weekend of Fun


Lots of things going on this weekend in and around Hollister, if you're looking to distract yourself from doing taxes or to celebrate having done them.  Or, just to take part in the local fun. Here are some of the happenings:

Friday Evening, April 13
Charming Chairs Silent Auction at the Blak Sage Gallery. This is a fundraiser for the Hollister Downtown Association. At the same time, the gallery will host an artist reception for artists who will be participating in the Open Studios later this month. 

Narnia—The Magic Begins at the Granada Theatre. This spring musical production is presented by the San Benito Stage Company and features many young actors. The play opens Friday night, with performances also on Saturday and Sunday and the following two weekends. 

Saturday, April 14

Earthquake Walk and Talk. This walk starts at 9 a.m. at the San Benito County Chamber of Commerce (650 San Benito Street).  Geologists will lead folks on a tour of the Calaveras fault that runs through downtown Hollister. 

Spring Arts and Crafts Festival. This annual event will take place on both Saturday and Sunday in downtown San Juan Bautista.  

2012 Crab Crack. The annual dinner-dance fundraiser by the Hollister Exchange Club will be at Bolado Park.


Sunday, April 15
San Benito County 4-H Pancake Breakfast. This annual fundraiser will take place on Sunday morning at the Hollister Elks Lodge at the Hollister Airport.

Hollister Derby Girls vs. SINtral Valley Derby Girls.  The junior team will be going at it on Sunday afternoon at Bolado Park.


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