San Benito Magazine January 10-16, 2020

THE LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE OF SAN BENITO COUNTY

A supplement to the Hollister Free Lance

JANUARY 10, 2020

Walk to health Start of the new year a time to break bad habits P2

ERSKINE’S FAREWELL P7 | CALENDAR OF EVENTS P8 | REAL ESTATE P15

Healthy

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Turn of the decade can inspire people to get in shape, both physically and financially

BY ERIK CHALHOUB

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ew year, new you”—January is the time when this cliché returns to popular culture.

The turn of the year represents a time for rejuvenation, a new beginning, or “out with the old, in with the new,” as the other cliché goes.

But for some people, a cliché may be all it takes to ditch bad habits and get started on a healthier path.

And 2020 represents something that happens every 10 years: the beginning of a new decade. That alone may inspire more people to rethink smoking that cigarette, cutting down on their junk food intake or dusting off that piece of exercise equipment.

San Benito County and beyond has those people covered.

Physical health A workout doesn’t have to be intense to be beneficial.

Sometimes all it takes is just a walk before, during and after work.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in four American adults sit for more than eight hours a day, which can lead to increased blood pressure and lower metabolic rates, among other issues.

Fortunately, there are plenty of opportunities in this region to walk in the scenery of natural beauty.

California State Parks recently celebrated its 10th annual First Day Hikes, which promote healthy lifestyles and yearround outdoor recreation through free guided hikes.

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Natural Wonders in San Juan Bautista serves up fresh vegetarian and vegan food.

FINDING COMFORT

Courtney Evans is the owner/ operator of Kamal Yoga Studio in Hollister.

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mushroom sandwich, kale Caesar salad and the popular buffalo cauliflower bites. Ingredients are sourced from local organic farms such as Spade and Plow and Mariquita Farm.

Craft Roots also has a full menu of vegan cocktails and local craft beers.

Nutritional health

Mind/body

Plant-based foods have grown in popularity over the past decade as people have discovered their nutritional benefits.

Natural Wonders, 215 Third St. in San Juan Bautista, is a deli and health food store rolled into one.

Owner Alma Paulk said the store promotes the practice of healthy living, serving fresh, organic and vegetarian/vegan food at its deli.

Its menu includes staples such as Greek salads and avocado sandwiches, as well as a “Bu-Wrap Plate,” consisting of a multi-grain tortilla, potatoes, beans, corn and salad.

Natural Wonders opened in 2012.

The rise of vegan establishments is evident with the recent opening of Craft Roots at 17230 Monterey Road in downtown Morgan Hill.

The menu, described as a “balance between comfort and healthy,” includes a cornflake-fried king oyster

“We all have to, in our lives from time to time, find the comfort within the discomfort,” said Courtney Evans, owner/operator of Kamal Yoga Studio in Hollister.

Yoga studios such as Kamal often experience a surge of interest at the beginning of the year, both from the New Year’s resolution crowd and from those who received gift certificates at Christmas to try it out. Enlarging the comfort zone by expanding into discomfort is one of yoga’s primary selling points, whether that’s body discomfort (the stretches and poses) or social/psychological discomfort (all those hang-ups about how you might look or perform in public).

“Doing new things or new routines can be scary and intimidating,” Evans said. “But that’s how you make routines; you have to get through the uncomfortable part.” ➝6

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The community is invited to join Save Our Shores for a beach cleanup at Scott Creek Beach. Dress in layers, wear sun protection and bring a filled reusable water bottle; volunteers are encouraged to avoid single-use plastics at the cleanup.

Participants under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult. RSVP is not required, but one waiver per volunteer must be submitted. Saturday, Jan. 11, 9-11am at Scott Creek Beach, Davenport. For information or to complete a volunteer waiver, visit saveourshores.org.

The 22nd annual El Dia de los Tres Reyes Magos is a celebration of Latino culture. The Three Kings are widely celebrated by many cultures throughout the world. The event features live performances, traditional Three Kings pastry, Mexican arts and crafts including papel picado and more. Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 11-12, noon-4pm each day at Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose, 180 Woz Way. For information, visit cdm.org.

The Scooter Chefs will share their passion for food and their vintage scooters at a post-holiday cooking class featuring healthy snacking.

Attendees can learn how to sneak herbs, spices, grains, good fats and no refined sugar or flour into tasty morsels and tidbits. Participants will also learn healthy recipes and tips with an opportunity to sample the results along with wine pairings. Saturday, Jan. 11, 4-6pm, at Lion Ranch Vineyards & Winery, 645 W. San Martin Ave. For menu information and to reserve a spot, visit lionranch.com.

Gallery 1202 presents the opening reception of native San Jose painter Helen Bellaver’s solo show, “An Affair with Black: Abstract Expressionism,” which showcases Bellaver’s newer works addressing the power of the color black. The show runs Jan. 10-Mar. 6. The reception will feature live music, food, refreshments and wine. Saturday, Jan. 11, 4-6pm at 7363 Monterey St. To RSVP, visit gallery1202.com.

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VEGGIE PLATE Eating healthier is a popular New Year’s resolution.

Kamal opened in 2017 offering Hollister and San Benito County a variety of yoga styles—heated yoga, slow yoga, pilates and more— with four instructors, and maximum flexibility with daily drop-in classes. Evans—who grew up in Hollister but started her yoga practice in Fresno before returning to her hometown—talks a lot about discomfort, but she also insists that yoga “conforms to everyone. If you can breathe, you can do yoga.”

Financial health Without financial stability, many other aspects of health are difficult to achieve.

Financial wellness is not just about achieving a specific dollar amount in terms of savings, advised Amanda Clayman, financial therapist and Prudential’s financial wellness advocate. Instead, Clayman recommended establishing overall healthy money habits when it comes to finances in 2020.

“One of the smartest things we can do for our bottom line is simply

reviewing our finances,” Clayman said. “Dedicate time each week or month (whatever you can do, just keep it consistent) to tackling your money management. These intentional ‘money dates’ with yourself and/or your family or partner could help you save money throughout the year.”

During a money date, people should review where they are in terms of their budget process, debt they are trying to reduce and their savings plan. Have unexpected expenses come up recently?

Clayman acknowledged that most people find dealing with money stressful, which can cause them to avoid examining these issues or discussing them with spouses or family members.

“It’s perfectly normal to feel anxious about money from time to time,” she said. “When this happens, take a break and come back to the task when you can think with a clear, productive mindset.”

Wallace Baine and Brandpoint Content contributed to this article.

GETTING OUT

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GETTING OUT Ron Erskine has written 350 columns encouraging readers to go outside and explore the world around them.

Goodbye After 10 years, columnist hangs up pen

By RON ERSKINE the benefits of time in nature, but I don’t know why we need this confirmation. We all know it’s true. When you return from a day hike, you feel energized, refreshed, cleansed.

If you have ventured into the wilderness for days or weeks, you returned a different person.

Ten years and 350 columns ago, I began writing “Getting Out” with a purpose as simple as its name. The pace of life is hectic, and the Bay Area grows more and more congested. But the remedy is all around us. No major urban area in the United States has more

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ime in nature is at least restorative, at best transformative. This notion has been part of me from the start. Like my nose, my toes and my bones, it was part of the original package.

Scientific research has confirmed

open space than the San Francisco Bay Area. The quantity is all the more dazzling for its variety and beauty. From a bayside marsh or by the pounding surf, we can climb through silent forests and oak woodlands to windswept peaks. Where else is such a variety of natural landscape so accessible?

Countless miles of trails trace these open spaces awaiting the imprint of our boots.

We have traveled far and wide together in these pages. But writing about magnificent places is senseless unless you go. And we did. Beginning with the Clouds Rest Challenge in 2013, we walked to seven alpine summits, one each summer. Not to mention all the local hikes we did each winter and spring to prepare. It was extremely gratifying that despite the time, expense and effort it took, you came in big numbers. Amazing.

The love of my life and I couldn’t navigate past 35 years, and that has changed everything. In April, I will move to McCall, Idaho and start a new life. So, this will be my last column. I have loved discovering the trails and doing my best to tell you about them in a way that might entice you to go see for yourself. And to those of you who have joined me on the trail, it has been one of the greatest gifts of my life to have walked among your bright faces and your sweet souls.

If this column has done nothing else, I hope it has marked you with a perpetual itch to go into nature’s heart and walk. Strap on the trail shoes, grab a day pack and find a lonely spot where the silence is deafening. Leave the earbuds behind. Feel your heart pound and your chest heave. Soak up the peace. There is no greater tonic for body and soul. As always, John Muir, the master wordsmith, said it so well: "I used to envy the father of our race, dwelling as he did in contact with the new-made fields and plants of Eden; but I do so no more, because I have discovered that I also live in ‘creation’s dawn.’ The morning stars still sing together, and the world, not yet half made, becomes more beautiful every day."

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ECOFARM CONFERENCE

JANUARY 10, 2020

The 40th annual EcoFarm Conference, the nation’s premier organic and regenerative farming conference, will be themed “20/20 Vision–40 Years & Growing.”

EcoFarm is a networking and educational hub for ecologically minded farmers, ranchers, and all who work to support their success in growing a healthy food system and world. The 2020 conference features more than 70 workshops, keynotes, farm tours, an exhibitor marketplace, tastings and more. A seed swap, live entertainment and an organic culinary fair round out the conference. Wednesday, Jan. 22-Saturday, Jan. 25 in Pacific Grove. For information, conference schedule and registration, visit eco-farm.org.

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HOLLISTER YAPPY HOUR Yappy Hour is now being held the second Tuesday of every month at The

Hollister House, with a portion of the evening’s cocktail and food proceeds benefiting Pet Friends and Rescue Non-profit Organization of San Benito

County. Pet Friends 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. Tuesday, Jan. 14, 5-9pm at The Hollister House, 500 San Benito St. For information, visit petfriends.org.

BABY STORY TIME Babies and their caregivers are invited to head to the San Benito County Free Library for stories, songs, rhymes, movement and music designed to promote early literacy skills, motor coordination, social interaction and more. Wednesday, Jan. 15, 10-11am at San Benito County Free Library, 470 Fifth St. For information, visit sbcfl.org.

SAN JUAN BAUTISTA FIRE SAFETY The public is invited to attend San Benito Fire Safe Council’s Monthly Business Meeting. Fire-safe councils are grassroots community-based organizations sharing the objective of making California's communities less vulnerable to wildfire. The San Benito Fire Safe Council works with the Community Foundation of San Benito County to promote fire safety. This monthly meeting is open to the public, and attendees can learn how to make their homes safer. Thursday, Jan. 16, 5-6:30pm at San Juan Fire Department, 24 Polk St. For information, visit sbfsc.org.

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soul, dance and rock music from the ‘70s to the present, with special features to Earth, Wind & Fire, the Gap Band and the Jacksons. This 11-piece, multi-tribute cover band will take the stage Saturday, Jan. 11, 8pm-midnight at The District Theater, 7430 Monterey St. For information, visit whatthefunk11. com.

The 10th Annual Whalefest Monterey celebrates the return of gray whales to the Monterey Bay. This free and educational event is family-friendly and features live entertainment, face painting, educational exhibits, historic walking tours, chalk art and more. Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 25-26, 10am-5pm both days at Monterey Old Fisherman’s Wharf, 1 Fishermans Wharf, Monterey. For information, visit montereywharf.com.

PRUNING FRUIT TREES UC Master Gardeners of Santa

FUNKY BAND What The Funk Band will perform funk, R&B, pop,

MORGAN HILL YOGA 101 Yoga 101 is a beginner workshop designed specifically for the new practitioner. In two hours, participants will learn the fundamentals of hatha, the physical practice of yoga. This comprehensive workshop will

cover accessing postures through the use of props, a brief history of yoga, the importance of breath and studio etiquette with an emphasis on alignment and form of basic poses. Saturday, Jan. 11, 2-4pm at Art of Yoga, 16165 Monterey Road. For information, visit artofyogamorganhill.com.

ZENTANGLE CLUB The public is invited to tangle with Zentangle artists at the free Morgan Hill Tangle Club. Attendees are advised to bring their own supplies (pen, pencil, tortillon, paper tiles, sketchbook) and share ideas and trade tips with other artists. All skill levels are welcome and the club is open to visitors; there will be no formal ➝ 11

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COMEDY THEATER Pintello Comedy Theater will present the campy comedy musical blockbuster Little Shop of Horrors.

Watch as hapless florist’s assistant Seymour tends to a new breed of plant he has named “Audrey II” after his coworker crush, and Audrey II promises Seymour fame, fortune and all his desires—as long as Seymour keeps him fed.

Friday, Jan. 10 and Saturday, Jan. 11, 8-9:30pm at Pintello Comedy Theater, 8191 Swanston Lane.

For information and tickets, visit pintellocomedy.com.

Clara County will present its Fruit Trees Pruning Workshop, where Master Gardeners will demonstrate pruning techniques.

Participants that would like to try pruning are invited to bring along pruning shears and gloves for an opportunity to be guided through the process. There is no cost to attend, and registration is not required. Saturday, Jan. 11, 10-11:30am at St. Louise Hospital Teaching & Demonstration Garden, 9400 No Name Uno. In the event of rain, the workshop will be rescheduled. For information, visit mgsantaclara. ucanr.edu.

Art of Yoga will brighten up this darker time of year with Glow Yoga. Participants will enjoy an all level flow yoga class with low lights and glow sticks. Wear white or light colors, if possible; glow sticks will be provided. This class will be free to members or require a regular class pass for drop-ins. Friday, Jan. 17, 6-7pm at Art of Yoga, 16165 Monterey Road, Morgan Hill. Pre-registration is suggested. For information, visit artofyogamorganhill.com.

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SPOKING MY MIND

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FESTIVE RIDES Bike Therapy’s Jingle Holiday Lights Ride in December was a success.

Happy New You Registration open for spring rides

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appy New Gear!

Was Santa good to you and your bicycle?

Awesome!

Were you able to join in Bike Therapy’s Jingle Holiday Lights Ride five days before Christmas? Super! Is it too cold to ride? Never! Just add an extra layer (or two) and enjoy.

Some of my all-time favorite spring bicycling events (like Gilroy’s Tierra Bella and Monterey’s Sea Otter Classic) are already accepting registrations, so sign up today. Can’t wait? Linden’s Pedaling Paths to Independence and Reedley’s King’s River Blossom

Ride are both very nice early season opportunities.

Since it’s January, many of you will be making resolutions for 2020. How many of you plan to ride more often and get into better shape this year? Confession time: I broke my toe last September and have been unable to don my bike shoes since then. As 2020 begins, I will be joining many of you on the never easy but always rewarding road to better fitness.

Back in ’98, I transformed from an out-of-shape, very overweight exercise avoider into a lean, nonmean, cycling machine. The key points I learned might help you in

By CURT HENTSCHKE your efforts. Get help with managing caloric input (I joined Weight Watchers; you do what’s right for you, but avoid fads and quick fixes).

Ask a friend to join you and another to pray for you. Finally, make your bicycle an integral part of your low-impact exercise routine.

Email me your successes. We can compare!

SAVE THE DATES • Feb. 22: Pedaling Paths to Independence, Linden, communitycenterfortheblind.org • March 7: King’s River Blossom Ride, Reedley, blossombikeride.com

• March 14: Solvang Century, bikescor.com • March 14: El Granada 200k/San Gregorio 125k, santacruzrandonneurs.org • April 25: Tierra Bella, Gilroy, tierrabella.org • April 16-19: Sea Otter Classic, Monterey, seaotterclassic.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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BRIDGE LESSONS Learn to play bridge in a day with a fast introduction to the basics.

Saturday, Jan. 18, 10am-3:30pm at Morgan Hill Centennial Recreation Center, 171 W. Edmundson Ave., Morgan Hill.

For information and to sign up, call the Community Recreation Center at 408.782.2128 or Linda King at 831.801.9257.

NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY

Photographers of all skill levels are invited to participate in Open Space Authority’s Sunrise Nature Photography. Bring along a camera, phone or iPad and capture images of landscape and wildlife at dawn. Beginners will benefit from hands-on tips, ranging from camera operation basics to setting up more complex techniques for capturing unique images. Wear sturdy hiking shoes, layers for warmth and bring water. Saturday, Jan. 11 7-10am at North Coyote Valley Conservation Area, San Jose. To register, visit openspaceauthority.org..

instruction given during club time. Wednesday, Jan. 15, 6-8pm at Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Road. RSVP is required to participate. For information, visit linedotcalm.com/tangleclub.

LADIES NIGHT Fortino Winery is kicking off 2020 with an ‘80s-themed, ladies-only event.

Enjoy appetizers, music, games and Fortino wines available for purchase.

Friday, Jan. 17, 7-10pm at Fortino Winery, 4525 Hecker Pass Highway,

WOMEN’S HEALTH CONFERENCE Shine a light on women’s physical and mental health issues as the Neon Exchange presents the #LivingBrightly: Women’s Health Conference 2020. This half-day symposium kicks off with yoga and breakfast, and features an intimate discussion of current topics and panel speakers including subject matter experts in general medicine, wellness, mental health, acupuncture, nutrition and more.

Register in advance to attend.

ANIME-COMIC CON The family-friendly Morgan Hill Toy-Anime-Comic Con hosted

by Ohana Comic Con celebrates fandom, comics, collectibles, pop culture and more. All ages are invited to dress to impress and enter the cosplay (costume) contest beginning at 2:30pm. Cameras are OK, children 12 and under enjoy free admission and parking is free.

Sunday, Jan. 19, 11am-4pm at 229 W. Main Ave., Morgan Hill. For information, visit tinyurl.com/ yxx2dhmn.

BOOK CLUB The GardenShoppe will host the Boozy Bees Book Bonding book club to read and discuss books. Each attendee will get to choose a book at some point.

Thursday, Jan. 23, 6-10pm at The GardenShoppe, 364 Seventh St., Hollister. For information, visit tinyurl.com/qsqgk4m.

MINIMALIST STRATEGIES Local author Erica Layne will visit the Gilroy Library to talk about her book, The Minimalist Way: Minimalist Strategies to Declutter

MISSION 10 RACE The 37th annual Mission 10 Race, sponsored

by Hollister Rotary Club, features four different races, including a 1-mile kids fun run, TAC Distance Certified Half Marathon and 10 miles and a 5k. Each race will run through the scenic Anzar Hills through rural farmland and start and finish in front of the historic San Juan Mission. Family-friendly theme teams are encouraged and trophies will be awarded to top themes. All proceeds benefit local scholarships and charities. Saturday, Jan. 25 at Mission Plaza, 406 Second St., San Juan Bautista. To register, visit tinyurl.com/tecetz2.

MOJO WORKIN’ Mojo Workin’ will perform at Grillin & Chillin Alehouse, with blues classics

by Muddy Waters, Jimmy Reed and Albert King, mixed with contemporary tunes and other genres that are heavily influenced by the blues. Sunday, Jan. 26, 4-7pm at Grillin & Chillin Alehouse, 401 McCray St., Hollister. For information, visit tinyurl.com/tcz4k7k.

POETRY CONTEST The San Benito County Arts Council will host a high school contest for Poetry Out Loud: National Recitation Contest.

The fifth annual San Benito County competition is part of a national program encouraging high school students to learn about great classic and contemporary poetry. Attend the competition to watch students from San Benito and Anzar high schools compete in Live Poetry Contest County Finals. Thursday, Jan. 30, 6-8pm at Anzar High School, 2000 San Juan Highway, San Juan Bautista. For information, visit sanbenitoarts.org.

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DANCE PARTY Clos LaChance’s After Dark Dance Party features a performance by DJ Sound in Motion. Pizza prepared by Chef Lou will be available for purchase.

Outside alcohol is not permitted, and attendees must be 21 or over. No tickets are required. Saturday, Jan. 18, 7-10pm at Clos LaChance Wines, 1 Hummingbird Lane, San Martin.

For information, visit clos.com.

Your Life and Make Room for Joy. The book includes the principles of minimalism, how readers may apply minimalism to every aspect of their lifestyle and real solutions to spending time and energy wisely. Copies of the book will be available for sale and signatures.

Tuesday, Jan. 21, 7-8:30pm at 350 W. Sixth St., Gilroy. For information, visit sccl.org.

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WINE

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CHEMICAL ATTRACTION San Martin resident, winegrower and consultant,

Karen Seeker with her winemaker husband Randy.

Living the wine life

Karen Seeker has jumped all-in to her career in the wine business By LAURA NESS

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an Martin resident, winegrower and consultant Karen Seeker was born and raised in Benton, Ill., next door to her grandparents.

“We had horses, race horses, cows, brahma bulls, even buffalo at one point,” Seeker said. “It was very country and my world centered around family.”

No wonder she relishes the rural vibe of South Valley.

During college in South Carolina, she pursued a career in theater, which took her to Hollywood. She and some friends established a theater on Sunset Boulevard, but it wasn’t easy.

“I made extra money by playing professional billiards, mostly in Las Vegas. I had played collegiate and made it to nationals three years in a row, so it was an easy side job for me,” Seeker recalled.

With encouragement from a college advisor, she pursued corporate training, earned her Master of Science in Instructional Systems Design, did an internship at Bell Laboratories in New Jersey, and started her own consulting practice. After she met her husband, Randy, (PhD in Nuclear and Chemical Engineering), she

moved to San Clemente. A startup position brought them to Northern California in 2009, and they purchased their San Martin property, which was planted to Cabernet Sauvignon, in 2011. The couple knew they eventually wanted to transition from corporate life to their dream of having a winery.

Seeker pretty much wrapped up her consulting a few years ago to focus on the wine business.

Now the entire family is involved: Randy is the winemaker and manages the vineyard. Their youngest, Taylor, manages the tasting room and inventory. Misha is a teacher at Huntington Beach High School in Southern California and helps out when she visits. Karen handles the finances, marketing and special events, which she says is the most fun part for her.

To make between 550 to 750 cases per year, the boutique winery purchase grapes from local growers and from far away sources like Lake County and the Santa Lucia Highlands, adding chardonnay, syrah, merlot, sauvignon blanc and several rosés to their lineup.

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The spacious master suite has a walk-in closet w/built-in shelves; master bath w/large soaking tub & stall shower. Easy to maintain backyard w/hardscape/artificial lawn.

1990 Morning Glory Drive, Hollister Offered for $605,000

Open Sunday Noon-3pm A MUST-SEE ~ Lovely 5Br/3Ba in Sunnyslope Village. Kitchen & dinette area flow into family room. Downstairs BR w/full BA. Large master suite. 3-car garage & SOLAR too!

1920 Sycamore Court, Hollister $665,000 Charlene King (831) 801-5464 NEW LISTING

Open Sunday 1-4pm BREATHTAKING VIEWS ~ Custom built 5Br/3Ba, 2,600 sf + 480 sf finished attic. On 2.5 acres in gated area. Owned solar, tankless water heater, chicken coop, fruit trees + so much more!

35635 Eagle Ridge, Soledad $850,000 Shannan Matthews (209) 410-8078

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December 27th 6-9pm Closing Recepon for “Show Me Your Neon: A Feminist Dialogue” Art, Wine, and Food! FREE

January 11th @ 4pm

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Opening Recepon “An Affair with Black:

⇒ Business or Personal events, Christmas pares, birthdays, bar(t) mitzvahs etc. ⇒ Catering Capable with Full Kitchen

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“I Remember,” Katherine Filice, 2018

Abstract Expressionism by Helen Bellaver” Art, Wine, Food and Live Music! FREE

January 24th & 25th

Lan Dance Performances

“Emerge II, Holy Wong, 2019

⇒ Beauful Adjustable Lighng

We will host two Lan Dance Performances (Cha-Cha, Samba and Salsa) by LA based performers Fri/Sat ($35)

⇒ Furniture Rental & Event Planning Services Available

February 22nd @ 7:30pm

→Lan Dance Workshop on 1/25 @ 12 pm ($35)

Jazz Ensemble Performance!

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Liz Was & Co Lan Dance

“Legends,” Helen Bellaver, 2019

ALL EVENTS WILL HAVE FREE WINE TASTING AND FOOD RSVP & Tickets on EventBrite.com or FaceBook