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LEPRECHAUN LEAP Hollister Recreation invites adult and youth runners to celebrate the weekend before St. Patrick’s Day by wearing green and participating in the 1K Leprechaun Leap and Doggie Dash Fun Run. An obstacle course at Dunne Park will be featured and responsible dog owners are welcome to register dogs on leashes for an additional fee. The 1K Leprechaun Leap Pet Show will follow the race, featuring prizes for best trick, pet and owner look alike and most festive. Saturday, Mar. 14, 11am at Veterans Memorial Building, 649 San Benito St., Hollister. To register, visit tinyurl.com/rvlgcw3.

SAN JUAN BAUTISTA

LIVING HISTORY Meet mountain men, Civil War soldiers, Victorian ladies, and more while stepping back to the early days of San Juan. Attendees can take part in craft and cooking demonstrations and see historic horse-drawn vehicles and Victorian furnishings. Saturday, Mar. 7, 11am-4pm at San Juan Bautista State Historic Park, 19 Franklin St. For information, visit sanjuanbautistaca.com.

OPEN MIC Credo Studio invites talented community members to join its Open Mic Night, a part of Credo’s monthly First Saturday community events. Share music, poetry, comedy and more. Coffee service and dessert will be available for a donation. Saturday, Mar. 7, 7pm at Credo Studio, 1 Polk St. For information, visit tinyurl.com/vph98e6.

TRIVIA NIGHT Vertigo Coffee Roasters holds Trivia Night hosted by Quizmaster Miguel Silva each Thursday. Teams are limited to six people, and prizes will be awarded for first and second place. Also enjoy $1 off all draft beer. Thursday, Mar. 12, 6:30-8:30pm at Vertigo Coffee Roasters, 81 Fourth St. For information, visit vertigocoffee.com.

GILROY

MARCH MIXER Soul Kiss Band will perform at The District Theater March Madness Mixer. Soul Kiss performs a variety of top pop, rock, country, hip-hop, old school, classic rock and R&B hits from today and yesteryear. Saturday, Mar. 7, 9pm-midnight at The District Theater, 7430 Monterey St. For information, visit soulkissband.com.

BACH TO BLUES Bach to Blues 2020 is Gavilan College’s annual faculty concert with special guests. This fundraising concert showcases regional talent with performing artists including the winner of the Marian Filice Youth Piano Competition, Gavilan Performance Ensemble and guest artists. All proceeds benefit the Gavilan College Music Program. Bach to Blues 2020 will be held Saturday, March 14, 7pm at the Gavilan College Theater, 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd., Gilroy. For information, visit gavilan.edu/bachtoblues.

STARRY SKY Astronomy docents will share the view during an evening under the stars at Starry Nights March. Attendees are advised to dress in warm layers and bring drinking water and a sense of wonder for the night sky; telescopes will be provided. Space is limited; registration is required. Saturday, Mar. 14, 8:15- 10:15pm at Rancho Cañada del Oro Open Space Preserve, 4289 Casa Loma Road, Morgan Hill. Please arrive before the gates close at 9pm to allow for undisturbed viewing. For information, visit openspaceauthority.org.

DRUMMING WORKSHOP Barbara Borden, percussionist, teacher, composer and subject of the documentary Keeper of the Beat: A Woman’s Journey Into the Heart of Drumming, will lead a beginning drumming workshop at the Gilroy Library. Borden aims to introduce women to the restorative and transformative nature of drumming and music. This special program is part of the Silicon Valley Reads programming. Sunday, Mar. 8, 2-3pm at 350 W. Sixth St. For information, visit sccld.org.

MORGAN HILL

PURIM CELEBRATION All ages are invited to connect with the Jewish community and celebrate at the Grand Purim Community Celebration. This celebration will feature a New York style deli dinner, Megillah reading, magic show, Hamentashen Bar, music, children’s activities and more. Participants are encouraged to arrive in costume. Suggested donation is $15 for adults, $10 children and $40 families. Tuesday, Mar. 10, 5:45pm at the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Road. For information and to RSVP, visit jewishmh.com/purim.

WATSONVILLE

YOUNG EAGLES Kids ages 8-17 fly free at the Young Eagles Rally. Young aviation enthusiasts will get the chance to ride the skies on a safe and enjoyable flight and gain new perspectives on the world. Participants will receive a free 15- to 20-minute flight and follow the basic steps in the flight pattern. Saturday, Mar. 7, 9am-noon at the Watsonville Aviation Education Center, 60 Aviation Way. For information, visit eaa119.org/ youngeagles. To register, visit youngeaglesday.com.

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HISTORIC HACIENDA Castro Adobe State Historic Park presents its public open house “Luck o’ the Castros.” Learn about the ➝ 13