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THE LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE OF SAN BENITO COUNTY

OCTOBER 4, 2019

GOOD OL’ FUN A supplement to the Hollister Free Lance

County fair returns for 96th year

CALENDAR OF EVENTS P10 | GARDENING P15 | REAL ESTATE P19

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EDITOR’S NOTE

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The colorful carnival rides are thrilling people of all ages, the pigs are sleeping in their pens, and the aroma of food is just as enticing as ever.

It’s Fair time.

The 96th annual San Benito County Fair runs through Oct. 6 at the San Benito County Fairgrounds, and writer Jenny Arbizu found out what’s new this year in this week’s cover story (page 4). In addition, we

also included a schedule of events to make it easy for fair-goers to plan their day (or days).

Performances include Twinkle Time, Chainsaw Carving, DangerMagik and All Alaskan Racing Pigs, as well as local musicians every day.

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FAIR FUN Animals, arts and

crafts and more are lined up for the San Benito County Fair.

FAIR EVERYONE FOR

San Benito County tradition underway for 96th year BY JENNY ARBIZU

OCTOBER 4, 2019

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ollister locals have learned the telltale signs of the town’s events.

So when they catch a glimpse of trailers hauling livestock or hay bales, or hear the squeals from kids who’ve seen carnival rides driving on Airline Highway, most locals know it can only mean one thing—the San Benito County Fair is in town.

This year’s fair is appropriately themed “Sew It, Grow It, Show It,”

and promises to bring the same family entertainment, exhibitions, horticulture and livestock it has for almost a century.

It kicked off its 96th year last weekend with its Horse Show; the Cutting Show, Stock Horse Show, Junior Rodeo and Ranch Rodeo.

The 4-H and FFA Horse Show and Open Horse Show also took place on Sunday.

The fair and carnival will open to the general public on Thursday, Oct. 3 at 3 p.m., running until Sunday, Oct. 6. And parents will delight

in knowing an extra free day for kids has been added this year.

“Kids 12 and under are free on Thursday and Sunday,” said CEO and SBC Fair Manager Dara Tobias.

“The free Sunday is new this year.”

While all ages will enjoy the amusement of the carnival, the fair will also offer a bit of everything for the public.

Performances such as Twinkle Time, Chainsaw Carving, DangerMagik and All Alaskan Racing Pigs will delight all ages. And local musicians will be taking the Main Stage;

Aaron Avila and the Second Wind on Friday, and Soul Kiss on Saturday. Mr. O’s Jazz Band will also be taking the Patio Stage on Saturday.

Local performing arts organizations such as San Benito Stage Company, Yamamoto Hula Ohana and Animation Dance Academy will be taking the Main Stage on Saturday. Daily grounds entertainment and attractions will also be given throughout each day with Puzzlemania - STEM for Kids and Barnyard Buddies & Barnyard Adventures. For those looking

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The SBC Fair is located at the Bolado Park Event Center, SBC

Fairgrounds at 9000 Airline Hwy in Tres Pinos. The fair will be open Oct. 3, 3-9 p.m.; Oct. 4-5, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Oct. 6, 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Thursday is Kids’ Day (12 and under free), Friday is Senior Day (seniors 62 and older are free), Saturday is Military Appreciation Day ( free admission with military ID, active duty or veteran), and Sunday is Community Cultural Day and Kids’ Day (12 and under are free).

For information, call the fair office at 831.628.3421 or visit sanbenitocountyfair.com.

Scheduled Entertainment, Horticulture and Livestock FRIDAY, OCT. 4

Buddies & Barnyard Adventures, Barnyard Nursery Area 10:30 A.M.: Chainsaw Carving by Matt Holmes, Main Stage Lawn 11 A.M.-6:30 P.M.: Saddle Horse Museum, Grandstand (South end) 11 A.M.: Shawn Hughes (Elvis Impersonator), Patio Stage

10 A.M.: Fair Opens to General Public

11:30 A.M.: All Alaskan Racing Pigs, Barnyard Racetrack

10 A.M.-6 P.M.: Barnyard

12:15 P.M.: Chainsaw

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for more action, motorsport events will be taking place on Friday and Saturday.

Guests can also peruse the Pavilion to find booths from local organizations and businesses, and check out where local entries placed in such divisions as food, clothing, crafts and art.

And of course, corraled 4-H and FFA entries outside in the barnyard can be scoped out, as well.

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SAN BENITO COUNTY FAIR Carving by Matt Holmes, Main Stage Lawn

SATURDAY, OCT. 5

12:15-1:15 P.M.: Bingo on the Patio, Patio

9 A.M.: Junior Livestock Auction, Main Livestock Arena

12:30 P.M.: Twinkle Time, Main Stage

10 A.M.: Fair Opens to General Public

1:30 P.M.: Shawn Hughes (Elvis Impersonator), Patio Stage

9 A.M.-6 P.M.: Barnyard Buddies & Barnyard Adventures, Barnyard Nursery Area

2 P.M.: Twinkle Time, Main Stage 2:30 P.M.: Chainsaw Carving by Matt Holmes, Main Stage Lawn 3 P.M.: Carnival Opens 3-4 P.M.: Bingo on the Patio, Patio 3:30 P.M.: DangerMagik Michael Mezmer, Main Stage 3:30 P.M.: All Alaskan Racing Pigs, Barnyard Racetrack 4:15 P.M.: Chainsaw Carving by Matt Holmes, Main Stage Lawn 4:30 P.M.: Twinkle Time, Main Stage 5 P.M.: Vegetable Judging, Patio 5:30 P.M.: All Alaskan Racing Pigs, Barnyard Racetrack 6 P.M.: Michael Mezmer TranceNosis, Main Stage 6 P.M.: Stereo Chickens, Variety Stage

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6-8 P.M.: Giant Pumpkin Contest & Harvest Party, Winners Patio

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10-11:30 A.M.: Quilts of Honor, Patio Stage 10 A.M.-2 P.M.: Arm Wrestling Sign-Up & Weigh-In, Variety Stage 10:30 A.M.: Chainsaw Carving by Matt Holmes, Main Stage Lawn 10:30 A.M.: All Alaskan Racing Pigs, Barnyard Racetrack 11 A.M.: Twinkle Time, Main Stage 11 A.M.-6:30 P.M.: Saddle Horse Museum, Grandstand (South end) 11 A.M.-1 P.M.: Classic Car Show, Main Stage Lawn NOON: Carnival Opens NOON: San Benito Stage Company, Main Stage 12:15 P.M.: Chainsaw Carving by Matt Holmes, Main Stage Lawn 12:30 P.M.: Mr. O's Jazz Band, Patio Stage 1 P.M.: Twinkle Time, Main Stage

7-9 P.M.: Best of San Benito Wine Tasting, Pavilion

1 P.M.: All Alaskan Racing Pigs, Barnyard Racetrack

7:30 P.M.: Motocross / Quad Wars / 4x4 Diesel Truck Pulls, Grandstand

1 P.M.: Watercolor Wonder Workshop (all ages), Fine Arts & Photography

7:30 P.M.: All Alaskan Racing Pigs, Barnyard Racetrack

2 P.M.: Yamamoto Hula Ohana, Main Stage

7:30 P.M.: Aaron Avilla and Second Wind, Main Stage

2 P.M.: Tim Moon, Patio Stage

10 P.M.: Fair Closes

2-4:30 P.M.: Arm Wrestling Competition, Variety Stage

7 P.M.: Stereo Chickens, Variety Stage

2:30 P.M.: Chainsaw Carving by Matt Holmes, Main Stage Lawn

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OUT & ABOUT OLD-FASHIONED FUN The San Benito

County Fair returns Oct. 4-6 with family entertainment, shows, exhibits and more.

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COUNTY FAIR The 96th San Benito County Fair, themed “Sew it, Grow it, Show it,” features exhibits entered by county residents in categories including agriculture, floriculture, home arts, photography and fine arts, as well as livestock auctions, judging and shows. Live entertainment, motorsports, a beer stroll and wine tasting are also featured, as well as a carnival, antique car show and more. Friday-Sunday, Oct. 4-6 at Bolado Park Event Center, San Benito County Fairgrounds, 9000 Airline Highway. For complete fair schedule, tickets and information, visit sanbenitocountyfair.com.

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PUMPKIN JUNCTION The family-friendly Pumpkin Junction at Casa de Fruta celebrates the harvest season. Attendees will choose a 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 will be open through Oct. 31, 8am-8pm at Casa de Fruta Orchard Resort, 10021 Pacheco Pass Highway. For information, visit casadefruta.com.

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CACTUS SHOW The Cactus & Succulent Society of the Monterey Bay Area invites the public to its biannual Cactus & Succulent Show and Sale. Guests are invited to judge the highlighted collections that have been entered and browse all types of cactus and succulent plants, pottery and supplies offered by vendors. Saturday, Oct. 5, 9am-5pm at the San Juan Bautista Community Hall, 10 San Jose St. For information, visit mbsucculent.org.

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The 2019 KRTY Song and Wine Series at Clos LaChance features country favorites performed by the songwriters. Seating is first come, first served; lower-back lawn chairs are encouraged and folding chairs are available.

Attendees must be 21 or over; no outside alcohol allowed. Food will be available for purchase, and outside food and sealed water bottles are OK. Thursday, Oct. 9, 6-9pm at Clos LaChance Winery, 1 Hummingbird Lane. For information, visit clos.com.

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OKTOBERFEST Featuring Fellow Elk Steve McGinnis and The Internationals Band

3 P.M.: Animation Dance Academy, Main Stage 3:30 P.M.: All Alaskan Racing Pigs, Barnyard Racetrack 4 P.M.: Soles De Mexico, Main Stage 4:15 P.M.: Chainsaw Carving by Matt Holmes, Main Stage Lawn

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10:30 A.M.: All Alaskan Racing Pigs, Barnyard Racetrack 10:30 A.M.: Folklorico Juvenil, Main Stage 11 A.M.: Cowboy Church, Poultry Building 11 A.M.-1 P.M.: Taste of San Benito, Patio

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PET-A-PALOOZA

OCTOBER 4, 2019

Pet Friends and Rescue of Hollister presents its Wag N’Walk and Pet-APalooza. The Wag N’Walk, a fundraiser supporting the local Pet Friends Low Cost Spay/Neuter Program, features a 1.2-mile stroll with “paw stops” including a bone bar and hydration station. The family- and petfriendly Pet-A-Palooza event features free admission, animal demonstrations, exhibitors and vendors, music, food, mobile veterinarian services and much more. Saturday, Oct. 12, 9am-3pm at San Benito County Historical Park, 8300 Airline Highway, Tres Pinos. For more information and to register, visit petfriends.org.

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HOLLISTER SUNFLOWER FESTIVAL Swank Farms celebrates autumn at its all-new Sunflower Festival, featuring U-Pick Sunflowers, a pumpkin patch and corn

mazes. The event also includes pig races, a cow train, jumping pillows, mountain slide, photo opportunities and more. FridaySunday, Oct. 4-6 at Swank Farms, 4751 Pacheco Pass Highway. For information and tickets, visit swankfarms.com.

SUCCULENT PUMPKIN CLASS Build a fall pumpkin arrangement with succulents at Expressions Floral’s Fall Succulent Pumpkin Class. Attendees will learn to make a pumpkin arrangement from scratch as floral designers provide step-by-step instruction on how to prep and plant the pumpkin.

Multiple succulent and pumpkin types and colors will be available, and all necessary materials are included. $40 per person also includes light refreshments.

Thursday, Oct. 10, 6:30-8:30pm at 850 San Benito St. For tickets, visit tinyurl.com/y4uc2qut.

SAN JUAN BAUTISTA LIVING HISTORY Attendees

can meet mountain men, Civil War soldiers, Victorian ladies and more while stepping back to the early days of San Juan.

The event will include craft and cooking demonstrations as well as historic horse-drawn vehicles and Victorian furnishings. Saturday, Oct. 5, 11am-4pm at San Juan Bautista State Historic Park. For information, call 831.623.4881.

CAR SHOW Gold Coast Rods presents its 17th annual Car Show, featuring custom and classic cars and trucks, drawings throughout the day and a 50/50 drawing.

Awards of Excellence will also be presented including Best of Show, People’s Choice and Club Participation awards. Event will be held rain or shine. Sunday, Oct. 6, 8am-3pm beginning downtown in

TAMAL FESTIVAL

Latino food, creativity and music will be celebrated at the sixth annual CARAS Tamal Festival, presented by the Community Agency for Resources, Advocacy and Services. Attendees will enjoy tamal and food vendors, two stages of live music and a car, motorcycle and bike show. Other festival activities include a Kids Zone, arts and crafts vendors and resource tables. This free, family-friendly event if open to all. Sunday, Oct. 13, 11am-7pm in Downtown Gilroy. For information, visit tamalfestival.com.

San Juan Bautista. For information, visit goldcoastrods.org.

SALSA & CHILI The public is invited to try some homemade chili and salsa at the seventh annual Salsa and Chili Cook-Off. Attendees can vote for chili, salsa and booth decoration favorites and be a part of the People’s Choice Award. Also enjoy live musical entertainment, a horseshoe contest and more. Saturday, Oct. 5, noon4pm at Prunedale Grange, 17890 Moro Road. For information, visit tinyurl.com/yxh5cvhj.

GILROY SPOOKY FUN Gilroy Gardens’ spooky-but-not-too-scary

South Valley Symphony honors Gavilan College’s 100th year with pops, light classical and a world premiere at “Spirit of Music I: Light.” The event features Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue” with pianist Russell Hancock, “Fanfare for the Vienna Philharmonic,” by Richard Strauss and Hollywood hits. The concert also features a world premiere by Gavilan Composer Dahveed Behroozi to celebrate the Gavilan College Centennial. Saturday, Oct. 5, 7:30-9pm at Gavilan College, 5055 Santa Teresa Boulevard, Gilroy. For tickets and information, visit southvalleysymphony.org.

Halloween event is back with even more Boo. Little ones can trick or treat, sing and dance along to a live musical show or take a ride on the Boo Train or other “spookified” rides. A Marketplace filled with Halloween treats, wine, craft beers and more fills out the event.

Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 4, 5 and 6, 5-10pm nightly at Gilroy Gardens, 3050 Hecker Pass Highway. For information, visit gilroygardens.org.

MORGAN HILL GOAT YOGA Get out into nature, bond with animals and get some exercise as the Original Goat Yoga & Wine Tasting Experience

comes to Guglielmo Winery. This experience is part all-levels yoga, part animal-assisted therapy.

Sunday, Oct. 6, 11am-1pm at 1480 E. Main Ave. $65 per person. For information and tickets, visit sfbay. goatyoga.net.

FELTON BREWGRASS FESTIVAL Roaring Camp Railroads presents Brewgrass Festival, featuring a lineup of bluegrass artists and many of the specialty beers from Humble Sea Brewery. The event includes outdoor performances

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COMMUNITY ART El Teatro Campesino is presenting a series of free community art-making workshops in preparation for its Dia de los Muertos Celebrations.

All ages and experience levels are invited to create large masks, puppets, banners and paper flowers for use in the Nov. 2 festivities. Multiple sessions are offered through Wednesday, Oct. 9. Spaces are limited. For information and session times, visit tinyurl.com/y2jk65c5. To RSVP, email Cristal Gonzalez at gonzalezcris1987@gmail.com.

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Celebratory music South Valley Symphony opens season with nod to Gavilan

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hen South Valley Symphony opens its 46th season Saturday night at Gavilan College, the concert will end with a piece celebrating the college’s 100th anniversary, composed by one of Gavilan’s own and arranged by another.

“Gavilan Spirit” was commissioned by the symphony and the college from Dahveed Behroozi, a Gavilan faculty member and Bay Area musical luminary. The work has been arranged for orchestra by Gavilan alumnus (and past symphony assistant conductor) Christopher Niemann.

“I would say that the fact that the school has been in existence for a hundred years is a huge accomplishment,” Behroozi said. “What I’m trying to mirror in the piece is this climax, trying to represent 100 years.”

Behroozi is originally from San Jose but went to New York for his musical education, earning his bachelor’s degree at the Manhattan School of Music and his master’s at the Conservatory of Music at Brooklyn College. A job offer at San Jose State University brought him back to the Bay Area several years ago, followed by his position at Gavilan.

“Gavilan Spirit” is written for full orchestra and solo piano, which Behroozi will play.

“It’s essentially a dedication to Gavilan College and a celebratory piece to its 100 years of existence,” said Behroozi, 38. “What I was aiming for was a piece with a buildup, a slow burn, start small and really end with something big as a celebration” of the centennial.

“There is quite a bit of improvisation in the piano part,” he said.

“It’s just going to be strings in the beginning, then orchestration, a big improvisational piano section

GAVILAN LUMINARY Dahveed Behroozi will perform a piano solo during ‘Spirit of Music 1: Light’ on Oct. 5. over the orchestra, which will kind of build and build and build with more notes and more dynamics.

Then eventually we’ll explode.”

Symphony music director and conductor Anthony Quartuccio said the symphony had gone into conversations with Behroozi without any preconceived notions about what form the composer might create.

“When we whittled away at the creative process, it became really clear that Dahveed should play something,” said Quartuccio, who has led the symphony since 2006.

“We needed to collaborate not just

from the compositional level but from the performance level. It’s really kind of scary at first, when you’re determined to come up with something that’s really interesting.”

Behroozi’s musical interests encompass classical, jazz and new music. He plays frequently on the Bay Area jazz circuit and in 2012 released his first record, “Games,” with bassist Thomas Morgan and drummer Tim Bulkley.

He started playing classical violin and piano at the age of 5, and from the beginning loved to improvise, which he describes as “highspeed composing.”

Saturday’s concert will mark two firsts for Behroozi: the first time he’s played with an orchestra, and the first time he solos over the top of the orchestra.

“I’m really excited,” he said.

South Valley Symphony opens its 46th season at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 5 with “Spirit of Music 1: Light” at the Gavilan College Theater in Gilroy.

Tickets are available at BookSmart, the Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce, Porcella’s Music and First Street Coffee in Gilroy, and at www. southvalleysymphony.org.

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Friday, Oct. 11, 9am-2pm at Coyote Valley Sporting Clays, 1000 San Bruno Ave., Morgan Hill. To register, visit nflalumninoca.org.

LIGHTS AND FRIGHTS

Swank Farms’ Fall Festival includes the Trail of Lights and Frights. All ages are invited to wander through a starry path filled with Halloween favorites.

This spooktacular, family-friendly experience is open Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Halloween, from dusk-10pm at Swank Farms, The Experience, 4751 Pacheco Pass Highway. For information and tickets, visit swankfarms.com/ trail-of-lights-and-frights.

be on hand. A limited number of special VIP Brewgrass train packages including train ride, deluxe beer tasting on board, Brewgrass Festival tickets and more are also available. Saturday, Oct. 5, 11:30am-8:30pm at Roaring Camp, 5401 Graham Hill Road. For information and tickets, call 831.335.4484 or visit roaringcamp.com.

YAPPY HOUR Yappy Hour is held the second Thursday of every month at Paine’s Restaurant, with a portion of proceeds from the event benefiting Pet Friends and Rescue Non-profit Organization of San Benito County. Pet Friends

NFL LEGENDS The NFL Alumni Northern California Chapter welcomes the community to its annual Klays for Kids Sporting Clays Team Challenge. The event will benefit youth and youthrelated scholarships, programs and charities throughout the year. The competition will be in a casual clay-target tournament format consisting of teams of

GARDEN MARKET UC Master Gardeners invite South Valley residents to Guglielmo Winery to buy fall garden plants and enjoy the wine at the Fall Plant Sale.

Cool-season vegetable seedlings started by Master Gardeners will be available for purchase, including broccoli, cauliflower, salad greens, peas and more.

Master Gardeners will be on site to answer any gardening questions. Saturday, Oct. 12, 9:30am-12:30pm at Guglielmo Winery, 1480 E. Main Ave., Morgan Hill. For information, visit mgsantaclara.ucanr.edu.

OPEN HOUSE Fire Prevention Week is Sunday, Oct. 6-Saturday, Oct. 12. The Hollister Fire Department hosts its annual Open House to close out the week. This year’s theme is “Not every hero wears a cape. Plan and practice your escape!” Saturday, Oct. 12, 10am-2pm at Hollister Fire Department Station One, 110 Fifth St., Hollister. For information, visit tinyurl.com/y4ef74wp.

GRAPE STOMP Besson Family Vineyard presents its fifth annual BFV Harvest Dinner & Grape Stomp. Guests are invited

DAY OF THE DEAD EXHIBITS The Gilroy Center for the Arts will remember family members and friends who have passed on at the eighth annual Dia de los Muertos Community Ofrendas & Art Exhibit. The exhibit, at 7341 Monterey St. in Gilroy, runs Oct. 15-Nov. 2 with a free event on Oct. 26 from noon-4pm. For information about the event or setting up an Ofrenda, visit gilroycenterforthearts.com.

RENAISSANCE FAIRE Step back in time to Renaissance Europe and enjoy hearty ales, fine foods and handmade crafts.

Hundreds of costumed performers will roam the streets and act on five different stages. The faire includes the Tournament of Horses, Saturday Night Concert Series and themed weekends. The Northern California Renaissance Faire at Casa de Fruta will be held through Oct. 20 on Saturdays and Sundays only from 10am-6pm at 10021 Pacheco Pass Highway, Hollister. For information and tickets, visit norcalrenfaire.com.

GHOST WALK Attendees are advised to purchase tickets early for the 11th annual San Juan Bautista Ghost Walk, as this popular event is sure to sell out. The walking tour features local ghost sightings and paranormal activities. Reservation fees include gift bags and beverages and proceeds support Rotary San Juan Bautista community and internal projects. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 25-26 in Downtown San Juan Bautista, meet at the corner of Third and Mariposa streets. Tours will be offered at each of five nightly departure times beginning at 6:30pm. For information and reservations, visit rotarysanjuanbautista.com.

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EVENTS

Rescue works to help eliminate cruelty and neglect of abandoned companion animals and encourage a community atmosphere of education, care and concern that will strengthen the human/animal bond. Thursday, Oct. 10, 5-9 p.m. at Paine’s Restaurant, 421 East St., Hollister. For information, visit petfriends.org.

SURFING FILM FESTIVAL The Santa Cruz Surf Film Festival returns for the sixth year, bringing the best new surf films to the Rio Theater. This year’s line-up will take audiences around the world, with a mix of inspiring, storydriven movies for people who love to ride waves—or just watch them.

The festival includes four separate programs of new international surf ilms over two nights, plus the opportunity to win raffle prizes— including Yeti coolers, a custom Bona Fide wetsuit and more.

Friday and Saturday, Oct. 11-12 at Rio Theatre, 1205 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz. For information, visit santacruzsurffilmfest.com.

to roll up their pant legs for grape stomping, music, Italian dinner and a bottle of BFV wine.

Additional wine may also be purchased at the event. Saturday, Oct. 12, 1-5pm at Besson Family Vineyard, 3375 Hecker Pass Road, Gilroy. For tickets, visit bessonfamilyvineyards.com.

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SPOKING MY MIND

Curt Hentschke

LOCAL FAVORITE The Coyote Creek Cycling Classic offers a number of rides along the Coyote Creek Trail.

Cycling Classics

Coyote Creek ride returns in October BY CURT HENTSCHKE

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ello, October. September recently showed us that we can go from century-topping heat to pouring rain in a matter of a few days.

What do you have in store for us?

Whatever you dish out, we’ll be out there cycling! (Note: Be sure to take the family out for a ride to check out the Halloween decorations.)

Longtime readers know how much I adore the Coyote Creek Cycling Classic, which returns Oct. 12. The CCCC is the perfect event to get your pedaling progeny pumped about bicycling events: • Very doable rides! CCCC offers 10-, 25- and 50-mile options.

• Very safe routes! The 10- and 25-mile options travel the beautiful (and mostly flat) Coyote Creek Trail.

• Very rewarding! Face it, who doesn’t love a post-ride meal and shwag like shirts and patches? Think of the pride felt when walking into work or the classroom, rocking that CCCC T-shirt!

One week later, on Oct. 19, another area favorite returns: the Discovery Classic, this year staging out of Paicines. This year’s two choices are a challenging 100K Gravel Grinder ride and a lovely 40-mile Vineyard Tour, which promises cyclists “some of

California's most scenic landscapes on a fully supported event.” Riders will also feel rewarded that a portion of the Discovery Classic proceeds go to benefit San Benito County youths.

SAVE THE DATES OCT. 12: Coyote Creek Cycling Classic, Morgan Hill—svmbc.org OCT. 12: Wine & Roses Ride, Templeton—wineandrosesride.com OCT. 13: Biketoberfest, Fairfax— marinbike.org OCT. 13: Mount Diablo Challenge, Danville—mountdiablochallenge.org

OCT. 19: Discovery Classic Bike Event, Hollister—discoveryclassic.org OCT. 26: Wheels for Meals Ride, Pleasanton—tinyurl.com/yyv2vt7x NOV. 3: Cycle of Hope,Palo Alto— habitatebsv.org NOV. 3: Giro D’Vino, Acampo— deltavelo.com Curt “Cycle Guy” Hentschke has pedaled more than 60,000 miles of South Valley and San Benito County trails. Send your cycle celebrations to heycycleguy@gmail. com. Check for last minute changes before attending.

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HOME OF THE WEEK

UNIQUE LOOK The main home on this Hollister property is shaped like a horseshoe.

Two homes in one lot OCTOBER 4, 2019

Thirty-acre property zoned for agricultural use suitable for farmers

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ome seekers looking for a unique buy in San Benito County should take heed.

Located at 1410 Spring Grove Road in Hollister, there are actually two homes on this 30-acre lot. The first, built in 2004, is 2,336 square feet, including two bedrooms and two baths.

It also is designed like a horseshoe, with views of the hills and city lights from its many windows.

The second home is 1,200 square feet with two bedrooms and one bath.

The fenced property, zoned agricultural productive, also includes a 1,000-square-foot shop and a carport structure.

The overall package is listed at $1,525,000 by Intero Real Estate Services. For information, visit tinyurl.com/y3dzcfau.

GRAND OPENING OCTOBER 5TH! K. Hovnanian Homes is excited to be back in Hollister! Bennett Ranch is our newest community in Hollister where you will not only be impressed with the gorgeous surrounding area, but also with the impressive home designs. Bennett Ranch is conveniently located near shopping centers, recreation and highly rated schools.

Join us on Saturday October 5th for the Grand Opening! Tour the models, meet the sales team and enjoy Grand Opening pricing. Food from local eateries, entertainment for the kids and refreshments will be available from noon to 3pm.

Looking for a new home, but unsure where to start?

Contact our friendly Community Information Specialists at 888-408-6590

Four single-story homes up to 2,766 square feet - all featuring an Extra Suite or Extra Suite Plus option, perfect for multi-generational families. 3- and 4-car garages are also available per plan. Pricing starts from the mid $600s.

Bennett Ranch is offered by K. Hovnanian Homes Northern California, Inc.. See a Sales Consultant for full details.

Equal Housing Opportunity. ©2019 K. Hovnanian Companies of California, Inc. BRE license number 01183847.

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Bennett Ranch • Southside Rd. and Hospital Rd, Hollister, CA 95023 • Thursday-Tuesday 10am - 6pm, Wednesday 1pm - 6pm

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Amazing Views on Private 3.54 Acres GREAT OPPORTUNITY ~ This 1Br/1Ba fixer upper comes w/well-kept singlewide 2Br/1Ba. Light & bright kitchen w/island open to family room. Huge back deck great for entertaining.

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I like working with sellers because they are moving on to another adventure in their future of home buying – either upgrading or downͲ sizing. I like working with buyers because I like to see their reactions to the houses we look at.

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Beautiful in Desitable Area WELL MAINTAINED ~ 1-story 3Br/2Ba + den.

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SELLERS MOTIVATED Absolutely Exquisite

Located in Well Established Neighborhood GREAT FAMILY HOME ~ 3Br/2Ba at end of cul-de-sac. Light & bright w/separate living room & kitchen open to dining area. Two sliding glass doors into large fenced backyard. A Must See! Don’t Hesitate to Make this Home Yours! $532,000 Hollister (831) 245-0321

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Open Saturday 1-4pm Hosted by Eileen Stone (408) 506-0067 Anderson-built home—5 years new! Nestled at the end of the street, lots of privacy & country property as your back neighbor.

5Br/4Ba w/downstairs bed/bath. Open kitchen w/granite counters & tile floor, spacious chef’s area & walk-in pantry.

Upstairs bedrooms are very large w/junior master suite. Bring popcorn & snacks to enjoy the loft for movie night! Master suite has ample space for furnishings & fabulous, peaceful country/mountain view. Master bath has oversized tub, large separate step-in shower, spacious counter space & 2 SIZEABLE walk-in closets. Finished 3-car garage w/built-in industrial cabinets.

Abundant backyard is low maintenance w/ paver patio. WOW—a must see!

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The real estate market is hot and inventory is low! Give us a call to find out what your home could sell for in today’s market!

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Within walking distance of neighborhood park; near Cerra Vista School. Lots of extra space in this KB resale home. 4 bedrooms 2.5 bathrooms with bonus room upstairs, stucco exterior, 2464 Sq.Ft., L.R./D.R. combo, laminated flooring, kitchen has eating Reduced: area, tile floors, freestanding gas range, ceramic tile counters, pantry cabinet, microwave. Larger Master Bedroom Suite has good sized bath w/ separate tub, stall shower, double sinks.

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A Play Faire Production

WEEKENDS, SEPT 14th - OCT 20th

Oktoberfest!

OCT 5th & 6th

FREE Rock Concert Series The Pikeys, OCT 5th Children 12 & under FREE every weekend at Casa De Fruta, Pacheco Pass, HWY 152, Hollister

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