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THE LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE OF SAN BENITO COUNTY DECEMBER 1, 2017

AB OU LEN T D A EV E RO F NT S

A section of the Hollister Free Lance

Joel Esqueda and Rolan Resendiz are men with a vision

ARTI-Culture paints the town

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TALENTED TOWN Joel Esqueda and Rolan Resendiz have ingrained themselves

into the local community through their work at ARTI-culture.

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TRUE COLORS IN HOLLISTER

ARTI-Culture celebrates one year anniversary this December BY JENNY ARBIZU PHOTOGRAPHS COURTESY ARTI-CULTURE

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olan Resendiz knows how to make an instant connection. He will greet you with a warm smile, and minutes later you’ll be chatting and laughing like old friends. It’s a gift he shares with everyone he meets. And he chooses to steer clear of formal, impersonal contact. “I want to talk—have a conversation,” Resendiz said. “I don’t like business cards—I’ll put my number on a napkin. I just feel like business cards are so impersonal. I want to get to know you and I want you to get to know me.” It’s this kind of personable nature that has brought Resendiz and his partner, Joel Esqueda, far in their Hollister business, ARTI-culture. So much so, that their fast success will be honored on Dec. 16; when ARTI-culture celebrates its one year anniversary of its first Paint Night party. Prior to its first Paint Night, though, Resendiz and Esqueda were happy doing contract work in Hollister as artists. Skills and connections, however, took them into a different direction. ➝ 6

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COLORFUL WORLD Joel Esqueda owns and operates Hollister-based ARTI-culture along with his partner Rolan Resendiz.

ARTI-CULTURE

STUDIO CREATIONS Volunteer art instructor Megan Fulford explores

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clay with a budding artist at Hollister’s ARTI-Culture.

“You just never know where life is going to take you,” Resendiz said. Partners in life, and in business, Resendiz and Esqueda were both raised in East San Jose and coincidentally both moved to Hollister in 1997. Three years later they met when they were both students at Gavilan College in 2010. While completing their college studies in 2014 (Esqueda with a Bachelor’s in Visual and Public Arts: Muralism from California State University Monterey Bay (CSUMB), and Resendiz with a Master’s in Liberal Studies: Public Administration from Fort Hays State University), they needed to choose their senior capstones. They decided on creating murals for Hollister’s utility boxes—a display they had seen in other cities. Partnered with the City of Hollister, the San Benito Arts Council, Gavilan College, Gilroy Police Department, Hollister Police Department, Resendiz and Esqueda got their project funded and executed by the City of Hollister. Though the project took nearly a year to complete, the showcase

of their talents downtown helped them land many contract jobs. When friends and family began suggesting they try paint night parties, Resendiz initially responded with apprehension. “I didn’t know if that was gonna be our thing,” he recalled. But a Black Friday sale at an arts-and-crafts chainstore is what finally tipped him. With fresh art supplies in tow, they did their first paint night event on Dec. 16 at the Running Rooster, which soon led to two paint nights in February, then three more in March. And the rest was art history. With the help of volunteers, Megan Fulford and Tia Anderson Simons, ARTI-Culture is now doing more than 20 parties per month, such as paint parties, ceramic and paint-your-own pottery, plant parties and fairy gardens. “We’re open to doing anything creative, and we’ll even do it as an event,” said Resendiz. They also hold walk-in studio sessions for children from ages 0 to

ARTI-Culture Art Studio is located at 910 Monterey Street Suite #220. For information on classes, parties or events, contact ARTI-Culture at 831.205.9954 or visit arti-culture. com. Follow them on Facebook. For coupons and rewards, text articulture to 80258.

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17, host public parties at local businesses, and host private parties and fundraising events. “As long as we have an opening, we don’t have any requirement for a party,” Resendiz said. And ARTI-Culture doesn’t take deposits, either; it chooses to trust the community to sustain their business, and in turn, “we’ll continue to look out for them,” Resendiz said. For many who’ve partaken in ARTI-Culture’s events, the experiences have been unprecedented. Hollister resident, Ralphy Hobbs, is a regular attendee at ARTI-Culture’s paint parties. She has been attending its paint nights since day one, and has also taken up painting at home. “I have anxiety and the painting has calmed my soul,” Hobbes said. “I meet great people every time I paint with ARTI-Culture and they make me feel so welcome. It’s my new found love in my 50s—who knew!” Shannon Thiessen has taken advantage of ARTI-Culture’s fundraising opportunities. She recently held a fundraiser to raise money for a service dog

for her 4-year-old son, who was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes last year. “Rolan was so organized and walked me through all I needed to do and know, and Joel was quick to replicate the painting I liked into something beautiful and easy for beginners to paint step by step,” Thiessen said. “These guys are not business men, they are true supporters of the arts and bringing the community together.” One of the ways Resendiz and Esqueda have brought the community together is by supporting local businesses. ARTI-Culture’s four main venues for paint parties are The Grove, Grillin’ and Chillin’ Alehouse, Paine’s Restaurant, and Mars Hill Coffeehouse. It’s also started partnerships with Johnny’s Bar and Grill and Aroma Cellar, and Resendiz and Esqueda aim to please whatever partner they work with. If they’re at Mars Hill, for instance, they’ll have a ceramic coffee mug party there once a month; if they’re at the Alehouse, they’ll have a ceramic beer mug party there once a month. Resendiz explained whey get a free drink with their mug. “We try to complement whoever we work with,” he said. And to celebrate ARTI-Culture’s year anniversary on Saturday, Dec. 16, 6-9pm, Grillin’ and Chillin’ Alehouse will be returning the favor. ARTI-Culture will be creating and releasing its own beer, in partnership with the alehouse, including a free event with toy drive, live music, food, drinks and dancing. ARTI-Culture will also give away two free admissions to its events for an entire year. Resendiz said their business isn’t planning on changing anytime soon. “I want to keep building partnerships,” he said. “But more than just that, I feel like we build partners with the community. We couldn’t do it without their support. It’s just crazy, people come to parties and you never know where it’s going to go. It’s just snowballed, and it’s getting bigger and bigger.”

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CELEBRATION & PARADE Join Santa Claus at the 12th annual San Juan Bautista Holiday of Lights Parade. Attendees will enjoy a grand marshal, holiday floats, marching bands, horses on parade and Santa welcoming children to share holiday wishes. The celebration will also feature merchants’ open houses, Living History Day park decorating, cowboy christmas songs, saloon dancing, as well as cider and cookies. Experience this fun-filled event Saturday, Dec. 2 at 6pm on Third Street in downtown San Juan Bautista. For more information, visit rotarysanjuanbautista.com.

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CHRISTMAS CONCERT Ring in the spirit of Christmas with the greatest talent in San Benito County at San Benito County’s eighth annual Christmas Performing Arts Celebration,The Greatest Gift—A Christmas Celebration of the Arts. The concert is followed by a cookie reception and guests are invited to bring a nonperishable food item for donation to the Community Pantry. The concert will be held Saturday, Dec. 2, 7-8:30pm at San Benito High School Auditorium, 1220 Monterey St. For more information, visit tinyurl.com/ydaldjl6.

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BI-ANNUAL TRADITION Join El Teatro Campesino for La Pastorela, a pageant vibrating with stirring action, vivid color and robust humor set to glorious live music and dance. The performance is a musical retelling of the journey of the shepherds to Bethlehem after a sign from the Angel of the Lord and their trials along the way. Experience this special Christmas offering through Dec. 17 at Old Mission San Juan Bautista, 406 Second St. Performance is presented in Spanish. For more information, dates and tickets, visit elteatrocampesino.com.

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Enjoy honoring and sharing your own culture, or discovering the celebrations of your neighbors at the Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose. Dreidels, donuts and singing with the Yavneh Day School are just a few of the fun activities happening at this year's Hanukkah cultural celebration, Menorahs and Miracles. Menorahs and Miracles will be held Sunday, Dec. 3, noon–4pm at the Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose, 180 Woz Way. For more information, visit cdm.org.

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HANUKKAH CELEBRATION

COMMUNITY

Scouting for food The Scouting for Food chairperson is Julia Stephens, whose son is a first class scout in Troop 455. It is her second year chairing the event, but said last year’s totals were impressive. “Last year the Boy Scouts brought more than 5,000 pounds of food to the food bank,” she said. Lupe Miller, who chaired the event for four years prior to Stephens, saw similar success with the food collection, with amounts consistently between 4,500-5,000 pounds.

‘Last year the Boy Scouts brought more than 5,000 pounds of food to the food bank’

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COMMUNITY EFFORT Several troops are collecting non-perishable items on Saturday, Dec. 2 as part of their annual food drive.

Scouts in San Benito County create packages for the needy By JENNY ARBIZU

f you hear the pitter-patter of little feet outside your home in the upcoming days, rest assured—it’s probably not Santa’s elves outside your front door. The Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts of San Benito county are Scouting for Food, an annual food drive the local scouts have been doing in coordination with the Community Food Bank of San Benito County for decades. And they are looking for support of the community to join in their efforts. Flyers were distributed over Thanksgiving weekend to homes in the Hollister and San Juan Bautista by the San Benito District Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts. The Girl Scouts of

Central Coast Council Service, Unit 250, also partake in the food drive. As mentioned on the flyers, scouts will return to these homes to collect items on the morning of Saturday, Dec. 2. Scouts are asking for such canned goods as tuna, chicken, fruit, vegetables, soups, chili, spaghetti or ravioli. Other items such as peanut butter, cereal, Pop Tarts, pancake or muffin mixes, crackers, cookies, instant soup, dried rice or beans, pasta, powdered juice, powdered milk, dried fruits or snack bars are welcome. The scouts will accept any other nonperishable food items, except for frozen foods, open containers or glass containers (in case of breakage).

“I think it’s just such a worthwhile event, especially for the younger scouts,” Miller said. “Just the whole idea of service and giving back to the community. It’s the activity they see as being a lot of fun, but I hope that they start seeing—especially as they get older—what that means and what they’re doing in terms of making a difference for our community.” The Community Food Bank of San Benito County is located at 1133 San Felipe Drive and is open Tuesday through Friday, 8am-4pm. Call 831.637.0340 for information, or visit www. communityfoodbankofsbc.org.

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Hop down to San Benito St. for a Christmas Boutique “Shop Hop” featuring pictures with Santa, food, handmade crafts and vendors. Attendees will collect a stamp at each of the three Shop Hop Boutique locations and submit completed cards to enter the raffle of more than 100 prize items. Shop and Hop Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 2-3, 9am-5pm. Begin at any of the three Hollister locations, The Vault, 452 San Benito St, Mars Hill Coffee, 610 San Benito St, or Christ Fellowship Church, 2066 San Benito St. For more information, visit tinyurl.com/ycewx4sd.

HOLLISTER SANTA’S BREAKFAST Gather the Christmas wish lists and have breakfast and take a picture with

Santa. Breakfast includes all you can eat pancakes, an order of sausage and coffee, juice, hot chocolate or tea. Tickets on sale at Hollister Recreation, 300 West St, Hollister.

Free to the first 250 children ages 12 and under. Have breakfast with Santa Saturday, Dec. 2, 8-11am at the Veterans Memorial Building, 649 San Benito St. For more information, visit hollister.ca.gov.

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ELF JR Enjoy a fun-filled event for the whole family at Inspire Performing Arts Academy’s production of Elf Jr. This hit Broadway play based on the popular Will Ferrell film Elf is now available for production offBroadway and Inspire Performing Arts is pleased to be the first to bring it to Hollister. See the show Friday, Dec. 15, 7-10pm and Saturday, Dec. 16, 2pm or 7pm at San Benito High School,

LIVING HISTORY Meet mountain men, Civil War soldiers, Victorian ladies and more while stepping back to the early days of San Juan. Enjoy craft and cooking demonstrations and see historic horse-drawn vehicles and Victorian furnishings. Taste an old fashioned soda in the historic Plaza Hotel Saloon. Experience the history on Saturday, Dec. 2, 11am-4pm at San Juan Bautista State HIstoric Park, 19 Franklin

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TREE FUNDRAISER

Prepare for the holidays and find the perfect Christmas tree at the Nonprofit Christmas Tree Sale Fundraiser held by Knights of Columbus Council 1792, San Benito County. The fundraiser is open to the public and all proceeds will go to San Benito county parishes and related charities. The Nonprofit Christmas Tree Sale Fundraiser will be open daily 8am-8pm, through Dec. 24 (while supplies last) at St. Benedict’s Church Hall grounds, 1200 Fairview Road, Hollister. For more information call, 831.524.2389.

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HOLIDAY SYMPHONY Celebrate the holidays of Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa with music as South Valley Symphony and Music Director, Maestro Anthony Quartuccio, continue the Symphony’s 44th Season

with Peace Around the World. In addition to music to

celebrate the holidays, the orchestra will perform Howard Hanson’s Symphony No. 2, “Behind Me Dips Eternity” by Henry Mollicone, and “Stille Nacht” (Silent Night) based on the mesmerizing version by Mannheim Steamroller. Celebrate with the Symphony Saturday,

Witness an unforgettable holiday experience at The Nutcracker, presented by South Valley Dance Arts. This original production is set in the Art Nouveau period and will transport audiences to a magical place filled with some of the most breathtaking costumes, sets and dancing. Experience this South Valley holiday tradition Friday, Dec. 1, 7pm and Saturday, Dec. 2, 1pm and 6pm at the Ann Sobrato Performing Arts Center, 401 Burnett Ave, Morgan Hill. For more information, visit southvalleydance.com.

Dec. 9, 7:30pm at Gavilan College Theater, 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd. For more information, visit southvalleysymphony.org. INSPECTING CAROL Enjoy a delightful adult comedy for the holidays at Limelight Actors Theater’s production of Inspecting Carol, the annual fundraiser for Team Fox for Parkinson’s Research. Everything goes wrong and hilarity is piled upon hilarity in this hit from Seattle that is A Christmas Carol meets The Government Inspector meets Noises Off. Silent auction and door prizes at every performance, and guests are invited to bring their own dinner and wine to enjoy, corkage fee applies for bottles

brought in. Inspecting Carol runs through Dec. 9 at Gilroy Center for the Arts, 7341 Monterey St. Seating is reserved, for more information and to purchase tickets, visit limelightactorstheater.com.

SALINAS CARS & TOYS Come together with the community to provide toys and canned goods for the less fortunate families in the community at the Salinas Cars For Kids third Annual Toy Drive and Car Show. Make the holiday special for families who need a little extra help this year and enjoy beautiful cars, good food and activities for the kids. Free admission to the public, ➝ 14

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EMPLOYMENT LAW Learn about new 2018 employment laws and how they will impact your business at Gavilan EAC’s Employment Law Seminar: Legislative Update 2018. Explore several need-to-know updates and hear commentary and analysis of items including EEOC wellness programs, EEO-1 reporting, LGBT and handling administrative complaints and much more. Join the discussion Wednesday, Dec. 6, 7:30-10am at Hilton Garden Inn, 6070 Monterey Rd. Breakfast included, for more information or to

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13 PET PHOTOS Gather the family and your pet and join The GardenMart and local pet organizations for a family holiday photo opportunity at A Home for the Holidays. The event enables pet adoptions on site and the opportunity to contribute by purchasing a Christmas photo. A huge photo area will be set up and pet outfits will be available for those that wish to use them. A Home for the Holidays will be held Saturday, Dec. 2 from 10am-4pm at The GardenMart, 410 Spring Grove Road, Hollister. For more information, visit http://tinyurl. com/y7trxguq.

BAZAAR & LUNCHEON

Head to the Winter Magic Bazaar & Luncheon in Hollister and enjoy a raffle drawing, silent auction and luncheon. Hazel’s Thrift Shop & Treasures will present their best wares and craft vendors will help tackle those holiday shopping lists amongst Christmas greenery. Enjoy all this and more Wednesday, Dec. 6, 9am-3pm at Veteran’s Memorial Building, 649 San Benito St, Hollister. Free admission to the Bazaar, luncheon available for a fee. For more information, call 831.636.2681.

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toy or canned food donations are encouraged but not required. This family fun event will be held Saturday, Dec. 2, 10am-4pm at 726 S. Main St. For more information, visit salinascarsforkids.org or call 831.585.3333.

EVENTS GOURMET TREATS Find something for everyone on your list at B&R Farms Holiday Saturdays. Sample seasonal menu items while shopping the many products showcasing the intense flavor of dried apricots, gift baskets

and other gourmet treats. Attend B&R Holiday Saturdays Dec. 2, 10am-4pm at B&R Farms, 5280 Fairview Road, Hollister. For more information, visit brfarms.com. VINTAGE WINES Solis Winery is offering their award-winning vintage wines from their library cellar to celebrate the holiday season. Guests are invited to taste and/or purchase hand-selected, limited, super-premium wines. Quantities are limited. Experience Holiday Library Wine Tasting weekends from through Dec. 31 at Solis Winery, 3920 Hecker Pass Road, Gilroy. For more information, visit soliswinery.com.

SOULFOOT BAND Join The Soulfoot Band for some music and fun. Enjoy the band’s fun original tunes that blend their rock, funk, blues, pop, jazz and country musical influences, along with covers from artists from the ’60s to the modern era. Have some great food and rock the night away Friday, Dec. 8, 9pm at The Hollister House, 500 San Benito St, Hollister. For more information, visit soulfootband.com. YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The Western Stage presents Mel Brook’s new musical stage version of the cult classic film Young Frankenstein. The stage production promises all the panache of the film with a little extra theatrical flair and a few new surprises added. Experience Brooks’ brilliant stage creation Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 and Sundays at 2pm through Dec. 9 at The Mainstage Theater, Hartnell College, Building K, 411 Central Ave, Salinas. For information and tickets, visit westernstage.com or call 831.755.6816. COFFEE WITH A COP Join neighbors and uniformed members of the Hollister-Gilroy Area CHP office for a cup of coffee. Topics of conversation are wide open, but an emphasis will be placed on discussing the increase in vehicular traffic in the unincorporated areas of San Benito County and the spike in traffic related complaints. Have coffee with a cop Wednesday, Dec. 13, 9-11am at Mars Hill

Coffeehouse, 610 San Benito St, Hollister. For more information, visit tinyurl.com/y7tj3t88. INTELLIDANCE BABIES Caregivers and their babies, ages 3-12 months, are invited to learn how dance, music and play can nurture early neural development while strengthening the caregiver-baby bond at a free Intellidance Babies Class. Dance and music concepts will be introduced through circle dances, free exploration, songs and more. Join Intellidance Babies for free Thursday, Dec. 14, 10-11am at Mars Hill Coffeehouse, 610 San Benito St, Hollister. For more information, visit tinyurl.com/ycp5ju48. CHRISTMAS CONCERT Join the San Benito Oriana Chorale and the Oriana Youth Chorus at this year’s Christmas concert. The concert will feature carols, motets, spirituals and Handel’s famous Hallelujah. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door, $10 for students and free for children under age 12. Concerts will be presented Sunday, Dec. 10, 7:30pm at Christ Fellowship Church, 2066 San Benito St, Hollister, Tuesday, Dec. 12, 7:30pm at Mission San Juan Bautista, 406 Second St, San Juan Bautista and Friday, Dec. 15, 7:30pm at St. Benedict Catholic Church, 1200 Fairview Road, Hollister. For more information, visit orianachorale.org. SEEKING VOLUNTEERS Become a Tax-Aide volunteer and join the largest volunteer-run tax preparation and assistance service. Compassionate, friendly folks are invited to join the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide of San Benito County team to help neighbors do taxes in classes starting in January. Learn about tax volunteer opportunities Wednesday, Dec. 13, 12-3pm, in the Sunnyslope County Water District Boardroom, 3570 Airline Highway, Hollister. Attendees will receive materials and a brief synopsis of volunteer positions at this free event. For more information, visit aarpfoundation. org/taxaide or call 831.262.5554.

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HOLIDAY WHEELS Everyone loves a refreshing bike ride in the crisp wintry air.

Spoking my mind Best wishes from the “Cycle Guy”

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5. My final wish is a long-standing “Spoking my mind” tradition... I wish you a Happy Hanukkah, I wish you a Special Kwanzaa, I wish you a Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Gear!

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Curt “Cycle Guy” Hentschke has pedaled over 58,000 miles of South Valley and San Benito County trails. Send your cycle celebrations heycycleguy@gmail.com. Check for last minute changes before attending.

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prepared! 1. Cyclocross season is in full swing, so I wish you’d check out the wild and crazy action, as a spectator or participant. Prepare to get muddy, buddy. 2. Registration for Gilroy’s Tierra Bella opens on Dec. 15, so I wish you’d give this spring favorite a try. It’s sponsored by the Almaden Cycle Touring Club, so you know it’ll be GREAT!

3. I wish you’d give someone a bicycle this year. Eschew the electronics and sedentary stuff (except for books) and give the gift that truly does keep on giving. Oh, and if it’s a replacement bike, donate the old steed to charity. 4. You KNOW you’ve been wanting to try this Yuletide institution ever since I began writing about it. Critical Christmas returns to Monterey’s Custom House Plaza on the 17th at 6pm, so I wish you would finally give it a try. Decorate your bikes with as many holiday lights and tinselly trinkets as possible.

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SHOPPING

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TRIPLE TREND From late 1800s to present day trends, Mrs. B’s Z-Place rolls out the red carpet for kids and adults.

Three flights of fancy DECEMBER 1, 2017

San Juan’s Mrs. B’s offers fun variety

‘Providing San Juan with a unique selection of clothes, toys and gifts’

t was in 1998 when Patricia Baines owner of Mrs. B’s Z-Place at 306 Third St, in San Juan Bautista opened her boutique and gift store offering vintage-inspired fashions and accessories for men, women and children in all sizes, from extra small up to XXX large. Fashion styles from every era past and present are featured on the first floor of this three-level shop, including styles of the late 1800s up to the current trends. There’s also a wide selection of red carpet designers including, Betty Page, Stop Staring, Tapyana, Hearts and Roses, Samuel Dong, Why Dress and Nataya.

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Also on the first-floor shoppers will find a variety of gifts and collectibles to choose from including a collection of Ebony Visions statues crafted by Thomas Blackshear. Downstairs is geared specifically for the kids. Children of every age will find toys to inspire and spark their imagination, while providing hours of fun. A unique selection of educational toys, from sound puzzle maps of the United States to toys that harken back to decades past including a child-sized kitchen set, grocery store and produce stand—complete with produce.

On the third floor, shoppers will delight in an exceptional line of vintage clothing for men and women, including a variety of shoes, purses, hats and hosiery, to complete the ensemble. There is a constant flow of merchandise so there’s always something new to see at Mrs. B’s. Holiday specials include closeout sales on women’s shoes and boots and free gift-wrapping is available with all purchases. Store hours are 10am-5pm, seven days a week. For more information go to: mrsbszplace.net, or call, 831.623.8880.

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GIFT OF STYLE From the basic tank top to ruffled rompers and

sweater dresses—there’s a bit of flash for everyone on your list.

Jeans for two Holiday deals at Blush in Morgan Hill By KIMBERLY EWERTZ

Magdaleno caters to the shopper as well, offering spray tan services, with the first tanning session priced at $24.99. Coming soon Magdaleno will offer eyebrow microblading and eyelash extension services. Holiday specials currently available at the boutique include a buy one, get one at half off on all jeans and yoga pants. So why not select a pair of jeans to give as a gift, and throw one in the bag for you. New merchandise arrives weekly, so there’s always something different to check out. Blush Boutique & Beauty Bar is open Monday - Saturday, 11:30am-7pm. For more information go to: blushboutiquemh.com or call, 669.258.5333.

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fter years of working as a buyer in the retail business, Sherie Magdaleno, decided she wanted something of her own, so in 2015 she opened Blush Boutique and Beauty Bar, now located at 233 W. Main Ave, Ste. B, in the Morgan Hill Shopping Center. Blush Boutique & Beauty Bar offers customers a large selection of women’s clothes, purses, shoes, good quality makeup and little grab-and-go items that are perfect stocking stuffers. From the basic tank top, to oversized flannel shirts, ruffled rompers and sweater dresses—there’s a style and size for every body, so you can check off several on your gift list in just one stop.

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REAL ESTATE

Realtor’s Corner important if you don’t have personal customer service. My clients talk to me, not one of my staff members. I don’t know about you, but I can’t stand when it takes 15 minutes of automated prompts to get a live person. Every client’s needs are different. Whether working with a buyer or a seller—working together we can find the best action plan that is going to work for that particular client. After 23 years in the business, it seems to be working so far.

What’s the best part of your job? I really do like helping buyers and sellers reach their goals—helping them get to the next chapter of their lives. It makes me happy when we stay in touch and they let me know what’s happening in their lives. It’s just a good feeling.

What do you tell clients about the expected tax plan? Courtesy Chris Williams

TOP VIEW Realtor Chris Williams is an FAA certified drone pilot and owner of CaHomeDrone.

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How did you get your start in real estate? The truth—my best friend, who was, and still is a Realtor as well, pulled up to my home in a brand new Pontiac Fiero, that looked like a miniature Ferrari! I told myself “I have to get my real estate license so I can get one of those!” This was around 1993. I never got a Fiero, But I did get my license in 1994 and never looked back. I found I really enjoyed real estate sales. From signing a listing agreement with my clients to closing escrow on their home—I enjoy helping people reach their goals.

How do you stay competitive in this market? I stay competitive by knowing my clients need two things. #1 Using the most advanced, relevant, successful marketing tools available and #2 One on one customer service. Part of my marketing plan has actually grown into a little business called CaHomeDrone—a service providing incredible aerial videos as well as pictures of the interior and exterior of their home. I create beautiful virtual tours buyers and buyers’ agents can view from all over the world. None of this is

Where do you work? I mostly specialize in south San Jose, Morgan Hill, San Martin, Gilroy and Hollister. Contact Chris Williams Realtor at 408.607.7913 or Interoman@aol. com or Interoman.com.

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Chris Williams is one of the founders at Morgan Hill Intero

I think it’s too early to tell how this will affect buyers and sellers at this time. I haven’t had a client ask me about it yet, But I’m sure I will soon. Capping the property tax deduction, limiting the mortgage interest deduction to interest paid up to $500,000, etc. Will that have an affect on property values? It could. Will it increase our low inventory? It could. It’s still too early to tell. We can help guide clients to help educate them as information comes in, but we can not give tax or legal advice. I always refer my clients to their tax professional and/or attorney that they trust. If they don’t have one, I can happily refer them to one.

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