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THE LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE OF SAN BENITO COUNTY

A section of the Hollister Free Lance

DECEMBER 15, 2017

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Elf Jr' s joyful song Theater company inspires students in Hollister

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he thought of Christmas elves can create mixed feelings among family members. Children love them; parents cringe at them. Though elves have taken over several homes in Hollister this December, a new kind of elf is visiting town.

But families can rest assured: This elf won’t be popping up on your shelf. And he’s sure to put smiles on the faces of parents and children alike.

Presented by Inspire Performing Arts Academy, “Elf Jr. the Musical” opens on Friday, Dec.15 at the San Benito High School Auditorium. The three-show performance is directed by academy owner, Sally Hail, choreographed by Maddi Alipaz, vocal-directed

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SEASONAL TRANSFORMATION Inspire Performing Arts Academy presents ‘Elf Jr. The Musical’ Dec. 15-16 at San Benito High School Auditorium.

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ELF JR. THE MUSICAL

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STRANGE RELATIONSHIP Overly enthusiastic Elf Jr. (J. Jesus Jaramillo)

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Those familiar with the movie Elf will find joy in its musical version.

The tale stars William “Buddy” Hobbs, a young orphan who is transported to the North Pole after crawling into Santa Claus’ toy bag. Found by Santa and his elves, he is raised as an elf. But years later, Buddy (played by J. Jesus Jaramillo) finds out he’s human and becomes curious about where he comes from. With permission from Santa (played by Cole Barker), Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father, Walter, and to discover his true identity.

The musical follows Buddy through his adventures of being part of the human world and his determination to win over his birth family.

All the while, Buddy helps New York City remember the true meaning of Christmas.

Tristan Clayson described Buddy the Elf as “so jubilant that even his elf coworkers are sick of how happy he is.”

This may explain how Jaramillo was cast as the lead character.

Jaramillo’s audition for Buddy the Elf was a “ray of sunshine entering the room,” said Hail.

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According to Clayson, the musical has all the fixings for an annual holiday tradition.

“For those who want to be there this first year and adopt this play into their holiday plans, or for anyone who wants to spend a fun night out for the holidays—this story is perfect,” he said.

The desire to have this show continue in the future made the production difficult, Clayson added, but it was a feat the production team was willing to endure.

“The love of theater these students and families bring to the production is the cornerstone of Sally’s vision,” he said.

“The exuberance they display will be the delight of every audience member during the show.”

Inspire Performing Arts presents ‘Elf Jr. the Musical’ Friday, Dec. 15 at 7pm and Saturday, Dec. 16 at 2pm and 7pm at San Benito High School Auditorium,1220 Monterey St. Tickets are available at ipaacademy.com or at Inspire Performing Arts Academy. For more information call 831.635.0553.

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“When we saw J. Jesus smile, he was an obvious choice for the lead,” she said.

The entire cast, to be exact, is sure to be a hit with audiences.

Ranging in age from child to adult, cast members are showcased in such numbers as “Happy All the Time” (where elves sing and smile all day long, but Buddy is even more of an excess of cheerfulness).

Jaramillo’s depiction of Buddy the Elf will shine for audiences as well during “SparkleJollyTwinkleJingley.”

Producer Tristan Clayson is excited for the audience to finally experience the fun the cast has had.

“Walter’s initial reaction to finding out about Buddy is sure to be a favorite moment for the audience,” Clayson said. “It’s one which consistently brings many laughs from the cast members observing during rehearsal.”

As for Hail, she hopes this musical will become a holiday fixture in Hollister.

Much as those elves show up in homes once a year, she plans to revisit this show on a yearly basis.

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Visit the Salinas Valley Comic Con, now in its fourth year, featuring Disney Family Museum workshops, Latino Comics Expo, a gaming room, Artists’ Alley, cosplay contests and a variety of engaging speakers and panels. Other highlights include crafts tables for kids, facepainting, comic books, scores of vendors, and much more. Enjoy this grassroots celebration of comics Saturday, Dec. 16, 10am-5pm and Sunday, Dec. 17, 10am-4pm at Hartnell College, 411 Central Ave. For more information, visit steinbeck.org.

Experience San Juan Bautista’s annual bonfire, a tribute to the Hayden Family who, during the depression era, bought candies, toys and oranges for the community children. Townspeople came together around a bonfire and celebrated with games and songs while keeping warm. The bonfire will be held Friday, Dec. 15 at sunset on First Street near the Mission in San Juan Bautista. Meet Santa Claus at 6pm at the Community Hall, 10 San Jose St. For more information, visit tinyurl.com/ycp2vx6r.

Head to the Christmas Double 15K/10K/8K/5K Road Race. Double Racing® consists of two-stage running events; participants run the longer stage, take a halftime break and then run the second stage.

There will be four Double Racing events, including a Kids’ Double and two open races. Enter the costume contest and participate dressed like Santa. Join the Road Race Saturday, Dec. 16, 7am-12:15pm at 406 Second St. For more information and registration, visit tinyurl.com/yc2yo59z.

Join Julianne Skai Arbor, aka TreeGirl, as she reads from her new book, TreeGirl: Intimate Encounters with Wild Nature. TreeGirl invites readers into intimate contact with 50 magnificent tree species from her adventures in 13 countries on four continents with stunning fine art nude photography. Attendees will enjoy a book talk, slide show and signing on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2pm at Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 6825 Camino Arroyo. For more information, visit tinyurl.com/y9alg4oj.

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GETTING OUT

Devil’s Dance Floor

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IRRESISTIBLE DRAW A day trip to Yosemite Valley brings surprise and glacier polished granite.

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Gorge of Despair.

Lake Lola Montez. Wonderful place names are scattered across Sierra Nevada maps colorfully depicting the difficulty of passage or honoring everything from the Devil to wayward Gold Rush dance hall girls. When a friend sent me a list of possible day trip destinations near Yosemite Valley, the Devil’s Dance Floor caught my eye.

For two reasons. First of all, what a terrific name! Who wouldn’t want to visit a place where the Devil throws a party? Secondly,

I was surprised that I had never heard of a place near Yosemite Valley with such an intriguing name.

The pull was irresistible.

Among several ways to get to the Devil’s Dance Floor, the short and easy route won out. From the beginning of Tioga Road at Crane Flat, we drove 3-1/2 miles to the Old Big Oak Flat Road, the road to that leads to Tamarack Campground. The gate was closed for the season, so what would have been a three-mile drive to the campground in summer, instead added three miles to our walk.

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There was nothing but solitude and silence along the paved road that descended gently through an open forest of grand ponderosa and sugar pines. From the campground, we turned into the forest and held a steady cross country course due south. Like giant stairs, a succession of round hillocks lifted us higher, each step with more bare granite and fewer trees.

Glaciers have sculpted most of the world’s mountain ranges, but immense stretches of glacially polished granite are a signature characteristic of the Sierra. As we rose to the top of the last and highest hill, we laid eyes on a perfect example. The Devil's dances must be wild events because his dance floor is huge. We crossed acres of bare granite dotted sparsely with contorted pines squeezing a living out of narrow cracks in the rock.

At the far edge of the dance floor, the granite dome tumbled toward distant horizons. Immediately below us, a forest of black tree snags, remnants of the 2009 Big Meadow Fire, stretched across Big Oak Flat Road toward the community of Foresta. Valley falls and landmarks were round the bend and out of sight, but beyond and above the valley's southern rim, we recognized key peaks in the Yosemite backcountry. The visibility was so clear that we could see Pacheco Peak in the Coast Range, a three hour drive away.

Devil’s Dance Floor offers a taste of the alpine high country at a modest elevation (6,836 feet). In winter, Tioga Road is closed at Crane Flat making it a long cross country adventure to the dance floor, but come summertime when the road to Tamarack Campground is open, it is an easy one-mile ramble away.

Visiting a special place in Yosemite usually means you will have plenty of company. Devil’s Dance Floor hits a rare sweet spot: beautiful place, great views, easy to reach, and lightly visited.

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The public is invited to help ARTI-Culture celebrate its one year anniversary with one of its biggest parties ever. This free holiday season themed party will feature live music, a toy drive and the release of ARTI-Culture’s very own beer. There will also be a ton of raffles and two lucky people will win free ARTI-Culture events for one whole year. Entrance to the anniversary party is free, food and drinks will be available for separate purchase. Celebrate with ARTI-Culture Saturday, Dec. 16, 6-9pm at Grillin & Chillin Ale House, 401 McCray St, Hollister. For more information, visit tinyurl.com/ycymqgwq.

HOLLISTER ‘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 film Elf is now available for production off-Broadway

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, 1220 Monterey St. For more information, visit ipaacademy.com.

CHRISTMAS CONCERT Join San Benito Oriana Chorale and the Oriana Youth Chorus at this year’s Christmas concerts.

The concerts 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. Don’t miss the final concert Friday,

Dec. 15, 7:30pm at St. Benedict Catholic Church, 1200 Fairview Road. For more information, visit orianachorale.org.

PAINT & BRUNCH Savor brunch complete with yummy food, drinks, raffles and painting at Paint & Brunch. An ARTICulture artist will lead a step by step painting process and all materials will be provided for participants to take home a 16 inch by 20 inch canvas of their finished masterpiece. Arrive early to order and enjoy brunch specials available for purchase separately from 11am-noon. Enjoy painting and brunch Sunday, Dec. 17, 11am-2pm at The Grove by Leal Vineyards,

SOLSTICE OBSERVATION

Witness the sun illuminate the church tabernacle on the morning of the winter solstice in San Juan Bautista. Arrive at the Mission church at sunrise and witness the spectacular light of sunrise enter through the window, line up with the altar, then the aisle and end at the tabernacle. Have a moment in the sun at this free event on Thursday, Dec. 21, 6-7am at Old Mission San Juan Bautista, 406 Second St, San Juan Bautista. For more information, visit tinyurl.com/yb7dcdlq.

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CHRISTMAS PRECELEBRATION Pre-celebrate Christmas with Kool Katz as they play their unique and infectious “Latin Bounce” jamms, jumping from one genre to another all with a Latin Feel. ‘Tis the season to enjoy music, dancing, singing and fun. Join the precelebration Saturday, Dec. 16, 8pm-midnight at The District Theater, 7430 Monterey St. For more information, visit tinyurl. com/ybatjmue.

IMMIGRATION CONSULTATIONS Services, Immigrant Rights, and Education

Delight in an evening adorning a wreath with shabby chic succulent arrangements that will last for months with the proper care. Everything needed to make and take a succulent arrangement home is included in the price of admission. Food and drinks will be sold separately, and attendees will enjoy a raffle. All ages are welcome at this fun event on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 6-9pm at Paine’s Restaurant, 421 East St, Hollister. For more information, visit tinyurl.com/y8hgtmbw.

Network (SIREN) is an immigrant rights organization dedicated to supporting immigrant communities through legal services, community organizing and policy advocacy. SIREN invites the community to its free legal consultations helping community members read legal documents, check for eligibility for immigration benefits and explain the immigration process and how to navigate it. Services will be available in English, Spanish and VIetnamese. Attend the free immigration consultations Wednesday, Dec. 20, 1-5pm at Gilroy Library, 350 W. Sixth St. For more information, visit sccl. org/Locations/Gilroy.

MORGAN HILL HOLIDAY GALA ‘Tis the season to be jazzy at Guglielmo’s Holiday Gala, featuring the Live Oak Jazz Band.

Enjoy Hors d’oeuvres, Desserts, Live Jazz Music and Dancing and be sure to enter the raffle. Tickets are $50 per person; all proceeds benefit the Live Oak Emerald Regime Band Boosters, a non profit organization benefitting the Live Oak Music Program. The Holiday Gala will be held Saturday, Dec. 16, 6:30-9pm at Guglielmo Winery, 1480 E. Main Ave. For more information, visit guglielmowinery.com.

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CHRISTMAS TREE FUNDRAISER 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. For more information call, 831.524.2389.

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ARTISAN’S BOUTIQUE Enjoy a taste of the fabulous at the Artisan’s Holiday Boutique at the Gilroy Center for the Arts. The boutique is a showcase for artists to sell their work, perfect for the last minute shoppers to find one of a kind gifts for everyone in the family. Find unique handmade gifts Friday, Dec. 15, 3-8pm, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2-8pm, and Sunday, Dec. 17, 11am-2pm at Gilroy Center for the Arts, 7341 Monterey St, Gilroy. Admission is free. For more information, visit GilroyCenterForTheArts.com.

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Grab some bingo daubers and head to Ridgemark for holiday bingo. Attendees will enjoy a buffet dinner, complimentary house drink ticket, raffle ticket and 10 games of “4-on.” Ages 21 and over only, must have dinner to play.

Don’t miss the chance to win on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 5pm at Ridgemark Golf Club and Resort, 3800 Airline Highway, Hollister. Please note this is a cash only event. Please email katie@ridgemarkgolfclub.com for reservations. For more information, visit ridgemarkgolfclub.com.

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its Christmas Luau Party complete with a full pig roast. The shop will be decked out in Hawaiian decorations as Kona Brewing Company takes over the tap all day.

Attendees can join yoga at Bike Therapy at 9am and a Women’s Road Ride at 10am. Proceeds from the Pig Roast will go to Sonoma County. Enjoy the Luau Sunday, Dec. 17, noon-8pm at The Running Shop and Hops, 17500 Depot St, Ste 100. For more information, visit tinyurl.com/ydfaweul.

EVENTS HOLIDAY@NIGHT Return to Gilroy Gardens for the magic of the season at Holiday@Night!

This December, festive strings of twinkling lights, Santa, ice skating and live shows usher in the tradition of the holiday season at Gilroy Gardens. Feast on turkey with all the trimmings at a grand holiday feast and bundle up with family while riding around the park on the train. Experience Holiday@NIght Friday-Sunday, Dec. 15-17, 4-9pm at Gilroy Gardens, 3050 Hecker Pass Highway, Gilroy. Rides will not be in operation during Holiday@ Night. For more information, visit gilroygardens.org.

GOURMET TREATS Find something for everyone on your list at B&R Farms Holiday Saturdays. Sample seasonal menu items while shopping the many

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 Sunday, Dec. 17 at Old Mission San Juan Bautista, 406 Second St, San Juan Bautista. Performance is presented in Spanish. For more information, dates and tickets, visit elteatrocampesino.com.

JEWELRY MAKING Be a part of an exclusive Dichroic Glass jewelry making party at ARTI-Culture art studio. Dichroic glass is fantastically multicolored with reflective properties similar to the appearance of the colors seen when oil mixes with water or the rainbow patterns that shift within a soap bubble.

Participants will learn how to fuse dichroic glass together and will make their very own pendant or earrings.

Make something beautiful Thursday, Dec. 21, 6-8pm at ARTI-Culture, 910 Monterey St, Hollister. Seating is very limited, please RSVP or purchase tickets prior to the event to ensure a seat. For more information, please visit tinyurl.com/ycv6osoa.

THE NUTCRACKER Be a part of a holiday tradition and join San Benito Dance Academy as it presents its 10th annual Nutcracker show. This unforgettable experience features a cast of dancers from ages three to adult presenting the timeless tale of Clara, her beloved Nutcracker and their adventures on Christmas Eve. Revel in this holiday staple Friday and Saturday, Dec. 22-23, 1pm or 6pm at Sherwood Hall, 940 North Main St, Salinas.

For more information, visit sanbenitodanceacademy.com.

WHITE ELEPHANT Throw on an ugly sweater and head to Johnny’s Bar & Grill for the annual White Elephant gift exchange. Wrap up a $20 store bought gift, or regift something that Aunt Nellie gave you; this party is always about the laughs.

Snacks will be provided and attendees are welcome to bring an appetizer to share. Share a great time with friends Saturday, Dec. 23, 6pm-midnight at Johnny’s Bar & Grill, 526 San Benito St, Hollister. For more information, visit tinyurl.com/yb3vm22x.

BULKY RECYCLING San Benito residents are invited to take part in the Free Bulky Item Recycling Event presented by San Benito County Integrated Waste Management. The John Smith Road Landfill will be accepting residents’ bulky items for free during the last weekend of the month. Limited to residents only and participants are limited to two bulky items per event. Take advantage of this free recycling event Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 30-31, 9am-3pm at John Smith Road Landfill, 2650 John Smith Road, Hollister. For more information, visit tinyurl.com/ y7h83mwe.

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, superpremium wines. Quantities are limited. Experience Holiday Library Wine Tasting weekends through Dec. 31 at Solis Winery, 3920 Hecker Pass Road, Gilroy. For more information, visit soliswinery.com.

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ESSENTIAL WISDOM Hollister boutique Johnnie’s Girl sells high quality essential oils and other personal care products and gifts.

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he allure of Johnnie’s Girl, a shop in downtown Hollister, is that it offers boutique items, but ditches the boutique prices, says owner Sarah Smith. Smith and her mother Patty Marfia just celebrated the two year anniversary of the store opening at 535 San Benito St. Johnnie’s Girl is a handcrafted boutique showcasing local artisans and personal care products.

“We have so many local people in the shop, we call ourselves a family,” Smith says.

Shoppers will discover a variety of gift items to choose from including home décor, yard art, knit hats, scarves, handmade aprons, makeup bags and more.

The mother daughter duo says Johnnie’s Girl is proud to be a certified retailer of the doTERRA line of essential oils, which they say provides high

quality Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade essential oils that are naturally safe and purely effective. The store offers the full product line, which includes personal care and spa products, nutritional supplements and healthy living products.

Smith boasts the shop is the only retailer in a 50-mile radius to carry these products.

Another specialty item featured at the shop is Pink Zebra Sprinkles,

By KIMBERLY EWERTZ a unique and sustainable line of scented soy wax melts made in the U.S., lasting 30 percent longer than most traditional wax candles Store hours are: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, 10am to 6pm. Johnnie’s Girl will offer extended hours till 9pm during the holiday season. For more information go to: facebook. com/Johnniesgirlforever/ or call, 831.245.6186

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HOME & GARDEN

The bitter root

of chicory. Lettuce and dandelions are close cousins, while chicory's distant cousins include sunflowers, artichokes, and yarrow. Also known as cornflower, bachelor’s buttons, coffeeweed, blue daisy, and wild endive, chicory’s flowers are composite, and leaves are normally toothed or lobed.

Plants grow 10 to 40 inches tall.

Flowers appear July through October.

How to grow chicory In our planting zone (9b), chicory is a cool season crop that can be started in January and February, for an early summer crop, and again in July or August, for an early winter crop. This gives the seeds time to get started before the weather turns too hot or too cold. Summer's heat causes chicory to bolt, but a light frost actually adds just a touch of sweetness. Seeds should be planted 1/4 inch deep and thinned to 12 inches apart. Avoid overhead watering, as the leaves are prone to rotting.

Chicory pests and diseases VERSATILE VARIETAL Chicory is a woody perennial weed with a variety of uses at home and in the garden.

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Chicory is commonly used as a coffee substitute

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By KATE RUSSELL

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hicory root coffee may inspire thoughts of pastry and jazz, but this rugged roadside weed has a place in San Benito county gardens and landscapes.

Chicory is a woody perennial that comes in many different varieties, depending on the cultivar used: roots (var. sativum) and leaves (var. foliosum) are the most common. Chicory, occurring naturally, can indicate compacted soil. Luckily, its deep taproot help break up that compacted soil, plus it’s drought tolerant!

Chicory as food Chicory is a highly versatile plant. It’s slightly bitter leaves are used in salads, the buds can be blanched, and the

taproots are frequently roasted and ground up as a coffee substitute. You can reduce the bitterness by changing the cooking water 2 or 3 times. Roots are harvested before flowering stems emerge. These roots can be cooked and eaten the same as carrots or parsnips, ground into flour for bread, or used as a coffee substitute. Plus, chicory contains twice as much of the cancer fighting, heart-healthy polyphenols found in spinach!

Chicory description A member of the daisy family (Asteraceae), chicory (Cichorium intybus) is one of those large, gregarious groups that may surprise you.

For example, curly endive, Belgian endive, and radicchio are all types

Despite its rugged nature, there are some pests and diseases that can impact chicory. Bacterial soft rot, damping off disease, fusarium wilt, white mold, anthracnose, and downy mildews are all diseases that attack chicory. Aphids, cabbage loopers, beetles, leaf miners, thrips, and slugs and snails may feed on your chicory plants.

Chicory grows like a weed.

Once established, you can pretty much ignore it until you decide to harvest whatever part you have a hankering for. And, hey, even the flowers are edible!

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