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8 PEDRO PARTY The San Benito County CattleWomen will host its annual Pedro Party fundraiser, featuring an evening of card games with friends, family and neighbors. Refreshments will be served and participants will enjoy door prizes and raffle items. The High Score winner will be awarded $100; second through fourth place winners will also receive cash prizes. Saturday, Feb. 22, 6-10pm at Tres Pinos Church Hall, 7290 Airline Highway, Tres Pinos. $10 per person. Game play will begin at 6:30pm. For information, call 831.206.2060.

HOLLISTER

MUSICAL AUDITIONS Actors ages six years through eighth grade are invited to audition for San Benito Stage Company’s production of Beauty and the Beast Jr. Auditionees should be prepared with a song and accompaniment track, wear comfortable shoes

and bring a great attitude. Performance dates for this familyfriendly production are April 24-May 9. Auditions are Feb. 14 at 6pm or Feb. 15 at 9am at Mr. O’s Academy, 360 Sixth St. For information, call 831.636.0122.

WINTER BOUTIQUE Shop for handcrafted goods, vintage treasures and more at the Winter Boutique 2020 in Hollister. All proceeds will benefit the My Father’s House Homeless Shelter and homeless organizations in San Benito County. Raffle prizes will also be featured. Sunday, Feb. 16, 10am-4:30pm at Worth Saving Mercantile & Thrift Store, 101 Fifth St. For information, visit tinyurl.com/rd2a4bb.

FIRE SAFETY The San Benito Fire Safe Council will hold its 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, Feb. 20, 5-6:30pm at Hollister Fire Station,

SPEECH CONTEST The American Association of University Women (AAUW) presents “Speech Trek,” the 2020 AAUW high school speech contest. Contestants will express their thoughts with a five- to six-minute speech on this year’s topic, “Are Men and Women Truly Equal Today, or are the Suffragettes of 1920 Still Suffering in 2020?” Prizes will be awarded to the top three contestants. All high school students, from any school, are eligible to participate. Tuesday, Feb. 25, 7-9pm at Morgan Hill Library, 660 W. Main Ave. For information, visit aauwmh.org/speech-trek.

SUCCULENT PLANTING Plant a unique container garden at The GardenShoppe’s Succulent Planting Class. Succulents are a group of plants that store water in their leaves and can endure extended periods of drought. A $35 fee includes a ceramic bowl, decorative broken pottery, seven succulent plugs, sand and rocks. Additional plants, accessories and more will be available for additional cost. Saturday, Feb. 15, drop in for this one-hour class between noon3pm at The GardenShoppe, 364 Seventh St., Hollister. For tickets and information, visit tinyurl.com/rdajp5b.

110 Fifth St. For information, visit sbfsc.org.

REGGAE PARTY Grillin & Chillin Alehouse Brewery’s Reggae Party will feature Dub Souljah and special guest Shawn Yanez. Enjoy original reggae rock as well as some throwback covers. Friday, Feb. 21, 7-10pm at Grillin & Chillin Alehouse, 401 McCray St. For information, visit tinyurl.com/vvc7jqg.

SAN JUAN BAUTISTA

BENEFIT SHOW Enjoy hard rock and blues songs from the ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s as Credo Studio Community Art & Cultural Center presents The Band DemBones. All proceeds will be donated to benefit programming at Credo Studio. Guests are invited to sit back, relax and enjoy the “Dynamic Duo.” Saturday, Feb. 15, 6-8pm at Credo Studio, 1 Polk St. For tickets, visit tinyurl.com/v6jmcso.

AURORA PAINT Celebrate Valentine’s weekend doing something creative at Credo Studio’s Aurora Paint Party. Participants are challenged to arrive with a stress-free mindset and be prepared to experience joy and enjoy the creative process. Wear messy clothes and bring along snacks. This event is beginner and child-friendly; seating is limited. Sunday, Feb. 16, 4-7pm at Credo Studio, 1 Polk St. For information, visit tinyurl.com/ wnvsl7w.

AROMAS

FUNDRAISING CONCERT The Aromas Grange will host a live concert featuring Backyard Birds and their blend of vocal harmonies and wide range of music. The band performs songs in three-part harmony from Americana, rock and roll, country and soul, to jazz standards and more. The Grange’s Roast Chicken Dinner and other refreshments will be available for additional purchase. Sunday, Feb. 16, 4:30-6:30pm at the Aromas Grange, 400 Rose Ave. For tickets and information, visit tinyurl.com/ vhk8t9s.

GILROY

BLACK HISTORY The Gilroy Center for the Arts is hosting the sixth annual Black History Month Exhibit. The Artist Reception is Saturday, Feb. 15, 2-5pm and the exhibit runs through Feb. 28 at Gilroy Center for the Arts, 7341 Monterey St. Admission to the gallery and receptions are always free. For information, visit gilroycenterforthearts.com.

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