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THE LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE OF SAN BENITO COUNTY

OCTOBER 6, 2017

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Hang loose in Hollister Ohana Shave Ice transports its customers to Hawaii BY EMANUEL LEE PHOTOGRAPHS BY ROBERT ELIASON

f Tony Bennett left his heart in San Francisco, Hollister residents Karina and Peter Hernandez left theirs in Hawaii. How else to explain that the married couple of nine years have been able to bring a taste of Hawaii to the mainland with such rousing success? So it is for Karina and Peter, the owners of Ohana Shave Ice in downtown Hollister, which had their grand opening on July 26. “We don’t have roots in Hawaii—we’re both Mexican (Americans)—but we fell in love with the Hawaiian culture when we were over there,” Karina says, referring to a family vacation in 2013. “My husband likes to say we’re not from Hawaii, but our hearts are from there.” ➝ 6

Hernandez to open Ohana Shave Ice—offering an authentic shaved ice experience.

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ISLAND HEART A 2013 trip to Hawaii inspired Peter and Karina

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HAWAIIAN MADE Son Ezra Kai indulges in pineapple swirl ice cream, another one of the treats offered by Ohana Shave Ice.

Karina and Peter’s love for Hawaii gave them a deep desire to share their experience with others. In particular, the Hernandez’s wanted to share their experience tasting Hawaiian shaved ice. When Karina and Peter went to Hawaii four years ago, they were mesmerized by the experience, including the culture, people and food. Ohana Shave Ice has been a hit with customers because it serves authentic Hawaiian shaved ice, which consists of finely grated ice that mimics light and fluffy snow. The fluffy texture of the ice allows the syrup to spread evenly throughout the cup instead of it draining all the way to the bottom. Ohana Shave Ice pride themselves on using high-quality syrup concentrates—the syrups are made in-house and the concentrates are all from Hawaii. Karina and Peter say the water used for their ice blocks and syrup is filtered from a local certified quality water vendor. By emphasizing quality in every

aspect of their operation, Karina and Peter have turned their business into a dazzling experience. From the moment people walk into Ohana Shave Ice, it’s as if they’ve been transported to Hawaii. Starting with the friendliness of the workers to the ambience and relaxing music, Ohana Shave Ice screams relaxation and good times. “Before opening, we meditated and asked ourselves the question of what kind of experience did we want this shop to create,” Peter says. “We didn’t want to just provide great shaved ice, but we wanted to give people a true Hawaiian experience. How could we be a blessing to our community? What would that look like? Our (Christian) faith dictates our values, and we wanted to create a loving environment where people can gather and engage with each other.” That is why there is no wifi at the shop; in fact, the Hernandez’s beam with pride when customers are in the shop and not on their

phones. At Ohana Shave Ice, people communicate with each other the good old-fashioned way—face to face. “We love it when people put their phones down and talk with each other,” Karina says. “We wanted to instill the Hawaiian culture over here,” says Peter. “You see people on the roads and they’ll give you a shaka (sign), which means to hang loose, enjoy the moment and be thankful for the beauty that is around you. That is the experience we wanted to bring when someone walks into our shop.” Although the Hernandez’s always had it in the back of their minds they would open up a shop, the process was accelerated by customer demand. Having owned a catering business since May 2015—the Hernandez’s cater to parties that average 50-60 people but also do larger corporate events that range in from 100-300 people while committing to various public events—but that

wasn’t enough to satisfy a ravenous customer base that wanted shaved ice on a regular basis. “We have a bit of a cult following,” Karina says with a laugh. The constant demand meant the Hernandez’s had basically outgrew their operation and needed to open up a commercial kitchen. “We needed to have a warehouse or commercial kitchen prep area where we could make more syrups and ice and store it properly,” Karina says. “The opportunity to open up a shop was perfect because we needed the space.” Rewind back to the 2013 Hawaii vacation. Not only did the experience there lead Karina and Peter to the idea of opening up a business, it also brought something even more special nine months later—their third child, Ezra Kai, who is now 3 years old. “We had actually been trying to conceive for a few years,” Karina says. “It was surreal and we still feel like he was our little miracle baby.”

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The Monterey Peninsula Buddhist Temple presents for the first time on the Monterey Peninsula the Hawaiian band Kalapana. Kalapana emerged as one of the most popular bands on the Hawaiian music scene in the ’70s, producing a steady stream of hits. Their 1975 debut album was hailed as one of the best of the ’70s Hawaiian renaissance. Proceeds benefit the Monterey Peninsula Buddhist Temple. Kalapana performs Friday, Oct. 6 at 7pm, at the Golden State Theatre in downtown Monterey. For tickets and more information, visit goldenstatetheatre.com.

The Merchants of San Juan Bautista will be hosting a fashion show and the first Holiday Art’s & Craft Show of the Season. It will be an exciting day of holiday fashions and gifts for the upcoming season. Enjoy a delicious lunch, a fashion show and the chance to shop for holiday gifts, arts and crafts, toys, clothing and jewelry. There will also be a Raffle with proceeds donated to the San Juan Bautista Rotary Club for use by their Migrant Holiday Program. The show will be on Saturday, Oct. 14 from 11am-3pm. For tickets visit, tinyurl.com/y78dxywz or purchase at the door. For more information, call 831.623.4285 and ask for Julia or Loretta.

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Using academic inquiry to probe current issues, A Closer Look is a series funded by the Title V Civic Engagement Grant at Gavilan College. This week they will tackle gender, sexuality and identity. Biology professor Patrick Yuh, sociology professor Dr. Nicholas Park and LGBTQ Youth Space representative Adrienne Keel will all be speaking as part of the series on Tuesday, Oct. 10 at the Library Study Area, Gavilan College from 3:35-5pm. This week’s series will be followed by a Coming Out Day event on Thursday, Oct. 12 at 7pm at the Hollister Library, 470 Fifth Street.

The NFL Alumni—Northern California Chapter welcomes the community to join its 17th Annual Klays for Kids Sporting Clays Team Challenge benefiting Youth and Youth related charities throughout the Bay area. The competition will be in a casual clay-target tournament format with the top three teams receiving awards and each team captained by an NFL Legend. All competitors will receive a gift bag that will include an NFL Alumni hat and shirt. The event will be held at Coyote Valley Sporting Clays, 1000 San Bruno Avenue, Morgan Hill on Friday, Oct. 13. To register, visit nflalumninoca.org.

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RELIGION

Who are the Lutherans?

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hat do Lutherans believe about sin? What does bread and wine symbolize to Lutherans? Who was Martin Luther anyway? Beginning with Protestant reformers in 16th-century Europe, this year marks the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation, which spawned Lutheranism—one of the largest Christian denominations in the United States. The Interfaith Community of South County (ICSC) invites the public to learn about Christianity in the Lutheran tradition in its Faith of Our Neighbors series on Oct. 15. Made up of 16 different faith organizations, the ICSC is a lay-led

organization working alongside the Interfaith Clergy Alliance to build bridges among neighbors. This is the second in the series this year, says ICSC facilitator Mary Hallum. The first 2017 event in the series, held in April, was on Judaism. Hallum says the group has been well-received in the community, drawing between 150-300 people to each of its events. Pastor Anita Warner of Advent Lutheran in Morgan Hill says the Lutheran denomination is the first to present Christianity to the ICSC. “Often in an interfaith group, there’s confusion about all of the different Christian denominations,” says Warner. “Each community gets to speak for themselves.”

Warner believes ICSC is a great model for helping people to learn and understand more about one another’s beliefs, perspectives and practices. “We’re excited to share the faith that animates us,” says Warner. “That teaches about God’s love and grace given to us and all creation.” Loved or hated, Catholic monk Martin Luther, whose name and theology inspired the Lutheran tradition, changed the face of Christianity—and indeed some would say the world—for the last half-century. “Luther himself was a clear example of one of his teachings— that each person is at one time both a saint and a sinner,” says Warner. “His influence extends far beyond the church,” she says. “He unleashed new ways of thinking that profoundly shaped the secular world.” The guest presenter, Rev. Tuhina Rasche, grew up in the Hindu tradition and converted to Christianity in college. Because of this, says Warner, “Rev. Tuhina is particularly skilled in interfaith dialogue.” The Faith of Our Neighbors presents an opportunity for the community to learn about something outside of their own experience. “[People] are invited to be part of any aspect of our faith, whether it be worship learning or service,” she says. But these events aren’t just for people of faith. Hallum encourages anybody to attend, regardless of religious practice or affiliation. “I feel there are a lot of the people that are from the surrounding interfaith community, but we really would like to be able to reach out to other people too,” says Hallum. “We want to include everybody.” The Interfaith Community of South County presents ‘The Faith of our Neighbors: Christianity in the Lutheran Tradition’ at 4 pm on Saturday, Oct. 15 at Advent Lutheran Church, 16870 Murphy Ave, Morgan Hill. For more information, email icsc.org@gmail.com.

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Hollisterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 6th Annual Pink Out Extravaganza is right around the corner. Hope for A Cure Memorial Educational Scholarship Fund invite the community join in together by wearing the color pink in support of Breast Cancer Awareness. They want to make the town pink and ask that businesses and school decorate in all pink and everyone wear all pink clothing. Make sure to catch the Tackle for a Cure Football Game at San Benito High School Football Stadium. The Pink Out Extravaganza will be held on Friday, Oct. 13 from 7:30am-10pm.

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advanced classes offered to help skills. The group classes will be help on Saturday, Oct. 7 at 1301 Nash Road at 9 and 11am.

NEW ARTSPACE LOCATION ARTspace invites the community to Join them to celebrate the launch of their new ARTspace Annex. This event will feature art in action and even a live DJ. Featured local artists include Marisa Duran, Philip Ray Orabuena, Dylan Sandstorm and more. Come enjoy the new space and learn more about some of the classes and events they will be hosting at the new annex. The opening event will be held on Friday, Oct. 13 from 7-9pm at the new ARTspace Annex, 217 Fifth Street, Hollister. FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY The Friends of the San Benito County

Free Library will be celebrating 37 years of advocacy and support to our community library. Everyone is invited to visit the library and see an historical exhibit of the beginnings of the Friends of Friends group and how it has grown and changed. The Friends will hold a Celebratory Event on Oct. 18, to recognize and thank supporters, volunteers, library staff, writing contest winners and to thank the community for its continued support. The week of tours, events and more will be from Oct. 15-21. For more information, call 831-205-1373. HOMECOMING PARADE Join San Benito High School for their Fall Homecoming Parade. Come downtown and cheer for the students

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of San Benito High School in this annual parade featuring graduating class floats, clubs and athletic teams all before the Homecoming football game in the evening at Andy Hardin Field. Show your Haybalers pride on Thursday, Oct. 19 at 2pm.

during the silent auction. This year’s Getaway Raffle is to Lexington, Kentucky—the Thoroughbred Capital of the World. A Day in the Country “Run for the Roses” will be held at Gilroy Gardens Event Pavilion, 3050 Hecker Pass Highway, Gilroy from 5-10pm on Saturday, Oct. 7. For more information, visit gilroyfoundation.org.

Girls Inc. will be hosting an evening of wine and beer tasting, delicious hors d’oeuvres created by female chefs, a silent auction and live music. The third annual Taste and Treasures event will benefit Girls Inc. of the Central Coast, providing programs focused on leadership and self-empowerment for girls ages 8-18—inspiring them to be “Strong, Smart and Bold.” The event will be held on Friday, Oct. 6 from 6-8pm at the San Juan Oaks Golf Club, 3825 Union Road. Visit girlsinccc.org for more information.

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GILROY RUN FOR THE ROSES Celebrating its 28th year, Gilroy Foundation’s A Day in the Country has become a highly anticipated community event. A nod to the colorful Kentucky Derby, this year’s event will include a silent auction, wine tasting, a Southern-themed dinner and live auction. These highlights will be offered along with complimentary mint juleps served

WAG’N TRAILS Grab your fourlegged pal for the Wag’n Trails Dog Hike at Mt. Madonna. Join a Park Ranger and her canine companion on an evening hike to explore the trails through a redwood habitat with your dog. The group will meet at the Hilltop Group Picnic Area at Madonna County Park on Saturday,

Oct. 7 from 4-6pm. For more information, call 408.842.2341 or visit sccgov.org. HOLIDAY HARVEST BAZAAR The community is invited to join in for a holiday craft and vendor show. This is the perfect time to do all of your holiday shopping. More than 24 vendors to shop from and they are offering free mimosas and appetizers while guests shop. Grab your friends and come hang out for an afternoon full of fun. The Holiday Harvest Bazaar will be held on Sunday, Oct. 8 from 2-7pm at Old City Hall Restaurant, 7400 Monterey Street. For more information, visit bit.ly/hhbazzarevent. ➝ 12

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LIVING HISTORY DAYS San Juan Bautista State Historic Park invites the community to step into the early years of San Juan. There will be mountain men, Civil War soldiers, Victorian ladies and other period characters. Enjoy an oldfashioned soda in the historic Plaza

Hotel Saloon, check out historic horse-drawn vehicles inside the Plaza Stables, or view Victorian furnishings inside the Zanetta family home from 11am-4pm every first Saturday of the month at 406 Second Street.

Join Studio 23 for a pop-up piñata or headpiece workshop in preparation of Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead). Make a creation of your own to wear or place on an altar. Choose between a sugar skull piñata or a headpiece that works for you to create. They will provide all materials and instructions. There will be coffee, water and donuts provided. The course will be held on Saturday, Oct. 7 from 10am-12pm at 22 North Street. For tickets visit, darleneboyd.com.

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11 West Coe Park headquarters, 9100 E Dunne Ave, Morgan Hill from 10am-4pm. For more information, contact Allene Liebenberg at aliebenberg2000@yahoo.com or 831.970.3728. FINEST FOOD AND WINE Come out and enjoy a six-course, sit-down dinner paired with six different local winery selections along with locally brewed beer. Silent and live auction will be held to raise funds for Emmaus House, supporting San Benito County’s shelter for women and children. The Best of San Benito Food & Wine will be on Sunday, Oct. 8 from 3-7:30pm at San Juan Oaks Golf & Country Club. For more information, visit emmaushouse. net or contact Jackie McAbee 831.245.6919.

OLIVE FESTIVAL

The 2017 San Benito Olive Festival is back and with it comes award-winning olive oils, artisanal foods and more. Discovering and celebrate world-class wines and craft beers as you mingle with local growers and creators. Some major highlights include an olive paint party, live music and hands-on crafts. The San Benito Olive Festival will be held on Saturday, Oct. 14 from 10am-5pm at the San Benito County Historical Park, 8300 Airline Highway in Tres Pinos. For more information, visit sanbenitoolivefestival.com.

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EVENTS

SCOUT FAMILY FUN DAY Rocket into Scouting Family Fun Day will be a fun and free day open to all boys kinder through eighth-grade. The whole family is encouraged to participate in the activities, including building and launching model rockets, games and much more on Saturday, Oct. 7 from 10am-2pm at Brigantino Park, 2037 San Juan Road. For more Information, call 831.287.2023. GET FIT OBSTACLE COURSE This exciting event is designed for children ages 5-13 to tackle a 1.5 mile run and walk obstacle challenge. It will start and end at

the Centennial Recreation Center going through streets and the park surrounding the area. Participants will receive all receive a prize on Saturday, Oct. 7 with check in at 8am and the obstacle course at 9am. Register today at mhreconline.com and use code #FSY002. For more information, call 408.782.2128 or email Kolby Rousseu at kolby. rousseu@mhcrc.com. TARANTULA FESTIVAL Pine Ridge Association presents tarantula hikes, live music, raffle and activities for the kids in honor of our furrylegged tarantula friends. There will be a barbecue from 11:30am-1pm. The annual Tarantula Festival will be held Saturday, Oct. 7 at Henry

OKTOBERFEST Gilroy Elks Lodge presents Oktoberfest, featuring Fellow Elk playing live music from Steve McGinnis and the Internationals Band. Indulge in bratwurst and sauerkraut with sweet Bavarian mustard, German potato salad, pretzel rolls with caraway salt and apple strudel. All proceeds go to Elks Scholarships. The celebration will be held on Sunday, Oct. 8 with the bar opening at 4pm and dinner at 5:30pm at 2765 Hecker Pass Highway. For more information, call 408.842.9397. GOURD COMPETITION California Gourd Society invites the community to come out for their Bay Area—California Gourd Competition 2017 and Festival, hosted by The Calabash Club of Silicon Valley. The sixth annual event takes place Oct. 7-8 at Uesugi Farms, 14485 Monterey Road in San Martin, For more information, visit calabashclub.org. PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT Come check out strange yet fascinating photographs taken by local photographers of the Morgan Hill Photography Club. On display will be 30 interesting, but unusual images. The Morgan Hill Photography Club exhibit, “What is it?” will be at the Centennial Senior Center through Nov. 10. An Artist’s Reception is open to the public on Friday, Oct. 13

from 6-8pm. For more information, visit morganhillphotographyclub.org. BREW CRAWL Hop Down to the Brew Crawl Trail throughout downtown Morgan Hill. The fifth Annual Brew Crawl will have up to 40 craft beers to sample across 20 unique downtown Morgan Hill shops and restaurants, all within walking distance. It will take place in downtown Morgan Hill on Saturday, Oct. 14 from 1-5pm. For tickets, visit tinyurl.com/yayxmv78. BOOK SALE The Gilroy Library invites the community to join them for their Friends of the Gilroy Library book sale. All ages are welcome to browse through its variety of great reads. All purchases will go toward supporting the collection and programs at the Gilroy Library. The sale is held on the second Saturday of every month, Oct. 14 at 10am at the Gilroy Library, 350 West Sixth Street. For more information, visit sccl.org or call 408.842.8207. FALL PASSPORT South Silicon Valley Wineries invite the community to join them for an exciting weekend of wine tasting at the South Silicon Valley Wineries—Fall Passport. Tickets are expected to sell out, buy early while supplies last. Your Passport entitles you to attend all three days of fun and many wineries will offer food, music and other attractions beginning on Friday, Oct. 13 from 6-8pm in Downtown Morgan Hill at the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center. It will continue on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 14-15 from 12-5pm at various participating wineries. PUMPKIN JUNCTION Experience Pumpkin Junction with the whole family. Children will make lasting memories as they enjoy the harvest season and explore all that Casa de Fruta has to offer. Come and find the perfect pumpkin, mine for gemstones at Casa de Miner’s Sluice, ride Casa de Choo Choo and take a spin on Casa de Carousel. The Junction runs thru Oct. 31 from 8am-8pm at Casa de Fruta Orchard Resort, 10021 Pacheco Pass Highway in Hollister.

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ust because summer is over doesn’t mean all the fun has to stop. Quite the contrary, with Bay Area weather still mild into November, fall ushers in a whole new set of events to get on the calendar. For oenophiles who enjoy sampling all the wines of Santa Clara Valley, the annual Fall Passport Weekend kicks off from 6-8pm, Friday night, Oct. 13, with a food and wine extravaganza held in the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center. The Passport weekend event continues Saturday and into Sunday, from noon to 5pm and provides access to more than 30 different wineries. Many wineries offer barrel samples, live music and small bites during the festivities. If beer is more your thing, then

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What’s your favorite part about working with clients? Interaction—I have the need to talk and connect with people. I also love picking people’s brains. Everyone’s different, so it’s a fun challenge digging into the market and finding them exactly what they are looking for.

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Picket fence, move-in ready. 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths. Fresh paint on the interior. Detached 2 car garage with a breezeway to back door. Garage is sheet rocked. Landscaping is EZ maintenance. New carpets, wonderful updated kitchen, new tile flooring, Corian counter tops, hardware on cabinets. Free-standing gas stove, large xeating area that has lots of light. Ideal starter home for Ridgemark. 10,000 S.F. lot. Backyard has exposed aggregate and is tiered. Sprinklers front and rear are automatic. Air Conditioning.

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