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THE LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE OF SAN BENITO COUNTY

DECEMBER 21, 2018

A supplement to the Hollister Free Lance

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Ambitious Ascents Planning for big summer hikes begins in the winter

PLANNED EXCURSION

DECEMBER 21, 2018

In the last six years more than 400 people have accepted Ron Erskine’s hiking challenge to scale a high mountain summit.

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ONE STEP AT A TIME Red Lake Peak Challenge

BY RON ERSKINE

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alking. We do it every day without thought. Over the last six summers, more than 400 people from our community have accepted a special challenge and walked to a high mountain summit. For most, it was simply a lovely, but tiring, day out. But for many others, it was a walk beyond what they thought they were capable of—a transformative, even life-changing experience. � 4

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RED LAKE PEAK CHALLENGE

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Located at 810 Tennant Ave, Morgan Hill off HWY 101 & Tennant Ave

In February 1844, from the summit of Red Lake Peak near Carson Pass, John C. Fremont and Kit Carson became the first Europeans to set eyes on Lake Tahoe. What a surprising sight it must have been. At 8am on Saturday, July 13, 2019, we will follow in their footsteps to the top of Red Lake Peak...if you accept the challenge.

Three years ago, 70 challengers tackled Round Top, a beautiful 10,381-foot peak just south of State Route 88 at Carson Pass. It was a great introduction to a day hiker’s playland I had not explored before.

Lakes, accessible peaks, flower gardens, mountain meadows and stunning views were within comfortable reach of the average Joe— no macho required. To wit, the day before our summit climb, we walked to Winnemucca Lake. At the end of a gentle two-mile jaunt through a color riot of alpine flowers, we lunched beside an iceberg-studded lake, looking up at Round Top 1,500 feet overhead. A fabulous setting, and one usually reserved for high-mileage backcountry travelers.

Since the country south of Carson Pass offered so much, I decided to cross the highway, turn north and explore. From a day-use parking area just west of Carson Pass, I set out through a stand of Sierra junipers, aspens, and western white pines that soon gave way to

a wide open sea of sagebrush. After a gentle1½-mile walk, I looked to up to my right between hummocks tumbling down from the peaks above. A craggy-crested Red Lake Peak appeared. It called, and I answered.

Here's the good news: The walk to Red Lake Peak is the shortest hike (about five miles round trip) and the least elevation gain (1,500 feet) of any of the prior six challenge peaks. But don't be fooled. You don't stand on a 10,063-foot mountain top for free.

The approach along the Pacific Crest Trail is gentle, but when Red Lake Peak appears, instantly every step of the 1,100-foot climb to the peak is there before you. On most ascents, the work is revealed bit by bit, so you are spared a discouraging view of the entire task ahead.

Not here.

It is an “Oh, my goodness” moment likely to give you pause.

Here’s where you measure your resolve. There is no trail to the top, but the country is wide open, you always know where you are, and the footing is solid. Dig deep.

Choose a route and go. Take one step. Then another. And another.

You might be thinking: it’s too much for me. I can’t do it. You underestimate yourself. Each summer, on the morning of our challenge hike, people of all shapes and sizes, teenagers to septuagenarians, look ➝ 6

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UGLY SWEATERS

The Faultline Derby Devilz will host their annual Ugly Christmas Sweater Party Dec. 22.

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SAN JUAN BAUTISTA

UGLY SWEATERS Kick off the holidays and make merry with the ladies of the Faultline Derby Devilz at the their Ugly Christmas Sweater Party. Enjoy karaoke, raffle prizes and hanging out with the Devilz roller derby team. This event will also raise money to support the skaters’ travel expenses for their trip to Iceland in May 2019. Saturday, Dec. 22, 6-11pm at Daisy’s Saloon. For more information, visit tinyurl.com/yc6sx7qc.

SAN JUAN BAUTISTA

HOLIDAY BONFIRE Experience San Juan Bautista’s annual bonfire, a tribute to the Hayden Family who, during the Depression, bought candies, toys and oranges for the community’s children. Townspeople came together around a bonfire and celebrated with games and songs while keeping warm. The bonfire will be held Friday, Dec. 21 at sunset at the Community Hall, 10 San Jose St. Don’t miss Santa Claus arriving on a firetruck. For more information, visit sanjuanbautistaca.com.

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HOLIDAY FESTIVITIES Toast the holidays with friends and family at Blended, A Winemaker’s Studio’s third annual Holiday Party. Enjoy festive snacks, music and wine available for purchase by the glass or the bottle. Friday, Dec. 21, 6-9pm at Blended, A Winemaker’s Studio, 3200 Dryden Ave. Tickets are available for $20 in the tasting room or by visiting, tinyurl.com/y77nvcjo.

MORGAN HILL

JINGLE RIDE DECEMBER 21, 2018

Join the Jingle Ride around Morgan Hill to see the holiday lights and decorations. Riders of all ages are encouraged to decorate their bikes with holiday lights for this slow group ride that will take place primarily on neighborhood streets. The Jingle Ride will roll out at 6:30pm, and riders will enjoy hot cocoa and cookies upon their return. Saturday, Dec. 22, 6:15-8pm at Bike Therapy, 17540 Depot St. Roll out at 6:30pm. For more information, visit tinyurl.com/yamlo4fr.

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HILLTOP VIEWS Red Lake Peak reveals a challenging hike with beautiful scenery to the top of a 10,063-foot mountain. up at a sight that excites them a little and scares them a little. Hours later, they look down from the top, pleased they made it and realizing they had underestimated themselves. It will hurt, but you can do it...if you want to do it.

As in years past, we will do a number of hikes throughout winter and spring to prepare for the summer challenge and get to know each other. The schedule is below.

As usual, it begins with a New Year's morning walk, a great way

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to start the year. Mark the dates on your calendar. Everyone is welcome whether you plan to come to Red Lake Peak or not. I am particularly excited that on March 30, the Santa Clara Open Space Authority will open Coyote Ridge, a preserve not yet open to the public, to us alone.

To receive emails with full information about the challenge and each hike as it approaches, contact me at ronfoxtailerskine@gmail.com.

PLANNED HIKES

March 30, 2019. 7-ish miles.

Moderate.

1: Coyote Valley OSP. Arrowhead Loop Trail. 9am, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019. 4 miles. Moderate.

5. Joseph D. Grant County Park. Cañada de Pala/Pala Seca/Cañada de Pala trails.

9am, Saturday, May 18, 2019.

9 miles. Moderate

2: Mt Umunhum. 9am.

Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019. 7.4 miles. Moderate.

3: Harvey Bear County Park. Coyote Ridge/ Calaveras/Harvey Bear/ Coyote Ridge Trails. 9am , Saturday, March 9, 2019. 10 miles. Moderate.

4. Coyote Ridge Open Space Preserve. 9am, Saturday,

6. Sierra Vista OSP. Sierra Vista/Upper Calaveras Fault Trails. About 5 miles.

Saturday, June 8, 2019.

Moderate+.

Red Lake Peak Challenge.

8am, Saturday, July 13, 2018. 5 or so miles. Expect pounding chest, sweating brow, doubt, great views, great satisfaction.

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Bike shop pedals up fun

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MR. FIXIT Steve Twesten helps get bikes back on the road at Bike Therapy in Morgan Hill.

Gear up for the holidays on all budgets

By MARY BARTHOLOMEW

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aking up Christmas morning to see a shiny new bike under the tree is a kid’s

For more information Bike Therapy or its upcoming Holiday Lights Ride on Dec. 22, visit Bike Therapy at 17540 Depot Street, Morgan Hill 408.708.9818 or online at ridemorganhill.com.

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dream come true.

One-year old South Valley shop Bike Therapy of Morgan Hills offers a wide range of bikes to choose from for all budgets. Owner Doug Hall wants to encourage anyone and everyone to get started riding.

“We are all about getting more butts on bikes,” says Hall.

Besides offering a full service bike shop, selling, servicing and offering bike fit services, Hall says Bike Therapy provides many opportunities to get riders on the road together.

“Bike Therapy helped organize Morgan Hill Bike Party,” he says.

“We have weekly road and mountain bike rides and [monthly] womens’ rides.”

Parents interested in surprising their child with a bike for the holidays only need their child’s height, age and favorite color to find the perfect bike.

For toddlers, Hall recommends balance bikes, a pedalless solution for toddlers, which offer more stability than conventional pedal bikes.

“These get kids as young as 17 months onto two wheels, learning to balance before they learn to pedal,” says Hall. “Most of the time, kids end up skipping training wheels all together.”

Laura Doughty, a seasoned sales associate who rides sweep for the women’s ride recommends personalizing bikes with fun items that include colorful bells, spoke lights, and colorful grips. “Gloves, knee pads, helmets with magnetic clasps and sunglasses make great stocking stuffers,” says Doughty.

Adults can enjoy the same thrill shopping at Bike Therapy, which offers e-bikes, road, mountain, commuter, racing and kids bikes. Top brands include Specialized, Santa Cruz, Electra, Salsa, MOOTS, Subrosa and ibis.

Morgan Hill’s only full-service certified repair shop also offers demo bike rentals, all weather clothing, safety gear, weekly group rides, classes and even financing. For as low as $100, customers can demo e-bike, road and mountain bikes before committing to a purchase.

Hall offers a trade in programs for adults based on Bicycle Blue Book value. Trade Up programs are available for kid bikes purchased within two years from Bike Therapy. Purchased bikes can stored until the holidays.

Hall and his knowledgeable staff created a vibrant culture of bike enthusiasts. The website’s online event calendar makes it easy to navigate and plan ahead for weekly road and mountain bike rides, womens’ rides, and the upcoming Holiday Lights Ride on Dec. 22.

Hall created a winning formula: great bike selection for every need and budget; a knowledgeable team whose passion and love for the sport is infectious; has cultivated a bike culture packed with weekly classes, group rides and special events and a social environment with bars and restaurants in the same courtyard where riders can unwind and mingle after a ride.

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O& A CALENDAR

DECEMBER 21, 2018

DAY HIKE

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Join the annual First Day Hikes initiative across America and start the new year outside. First Day Hikes is a nationwide promotion of healthy lifestyles and year-round outdoor recreation through free guided hikes. Participants will enjoy a guided 1.5-mile, two hour stroll. Hikers should bring water, layered clothing and comfortable hiking shoes. Dogs on a leash are welcome; park entrance fee is $5. Start the new year off on the right foot Tuesday, Jan. 1, 10am-noon at Hollister Hills SVRA Nature Area, Lower Ranch, 7800 Cienega Road, Hollister. For more information, email hollister.hills@parks.ca.gov.

HOLLISTER PAINT NIGHT Savor a vast assortment of gourmet food, drinks, specials and painting at

the “Friday Night at the Grinch, I Mean GROVE� painting event.

An ARTI-Culture lead artist Joel Esqueda will lead a step-by-step painting process to complete a

Grinch-themed painting with personalized options. Arrive early to order and enjoy Friday specials available for purchase separately from 6-7pm. Paint a sassy Grinch Friday, Dec. 21, 6-9pm at The Grove by Leal Vineyards, 7511 Pacheco Pass Highway. For more information, visit tinyurl.com/y9ak5tsm.

DRIFTING COMPASS Spend Friday night with the highenergy, original rock music of Drifting Compass, filled with memorable and thoughtprovoking lyrics, catchy hooks and great melodies. Enjoy free admission to this powerful show Friday, Dec. 21, 7-10pm at Grillin

& Chillin Alehouse, 401 McCray St. For more information, visit driftingcompass.com.

HOLIDAY HAYRIDE Get in the festive spirit while discovering park trivia during a hayride through Hollister Hills State Vehicle Recreation Area. The Holiday Hayride Tours will begin at 6pm in the Madrone Campground and will make stops to pick up passengers along the way. Bring along a thermos of hot cocoa, a blanket and warm clothing and enjoy this free event. Saturday, Dec. 22, 6pm at Hollister Hills State Recreation Area, Lower Ranch, 7800 Cienega Road. Park entrance

VINEYARD BASH

Head to Léal Vineyards to enjoy the annual New Year’s Eve Bash where attendees will enjoy dinner and dancing in the magical Barrel Room.

Guests will savor a three-course plated dinner by the live+love+leal culinary team and dance the night away to live music by the Isaiah Pickett Band. Wine, dine and dance the night away Monday, Dec. 31, 7pm-1am at Léal Vineyards, 300 Maranatha Dr, Hollister. For tickets and more information, visit liveloveleal.com.

fee is $5. For information, email HollisterHills@parks.ca.gov.

PINE PLANTING Children are invited to the GardenShoppe’s

GILROY EVENING EXPERIENCE Celebrate the wonder of the season

Make the scene at Casa de Fruta’s traditional gala New Year’s Eve Party.

Enjoy a catered dinner, dancing, champagne and party favors. Attendees are invited to spend a leisurely New Year’s without having to drive by taking advantage of the Inn and RV Park, just steps from the gala activities.

Bring in the new year Monday, Dec. 31, 6:30pm-12:15am at the Casa de Fruta Music Hall, 10011 Pacheco Pass Highway 152. For more information, call 408.842.9316 or visit casadefruta.com.

at Gilroy Gardens’ Gardens@ Night Holiday. Experience Gilroy Gardens’ 26 acres of majestic trees and gardens come alive with twinkling light displays and special holiday treats around every turn.

Ice skate under the stars, visit with Santa, ride favorite rides, find crafts in the Marketplace and more. Friday-Sunday nights, Dec. 21-23, 4-9pm at Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park, 3050 Hecker Pass Highway. For more information visit gilroygardens.org.

HOLIDAY WINE TASTING Solis Winery is offering its awardwinning vintage wines from its library cellar to celebrate the holiday season. Guests are invited

to taste and/or purchase handselected, super-premium wines.

Quantities are limited. Experience Holiday Library Wine Tasting weekends from through Dec. 30 at Solis Winery, 3920 Hecker Pass Road. For more information, visit soliswinery.com.

MORGAN HILL OPEN SPACE Enjoy an evening under the stars with astronomy docents eager to share the view at Starry Nights in Open Space.

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 ➝ 11

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ROCKIN PARTY Head to Grillin & Chillin Alehouse to celebrate the holidays with Soul Kiss Band at the Ugliest Christmas Sweater Party. Enjoy high-energy dance music as Soul Kiss performs a variety of top pop, rock, country, hip-hop, old school, classic rock and R&B hits from today and yesteryear. Prizes will be awarded to those wearing the best ugliest Christmas sweater/clothes.

Saturday, Dec. 22, 8-11pm at Grillin & Chillin Alehouse, 401 McCray St. Visit soulkissband.com.

Children’s Mini Pine Planting Class. Participants will enjoy painting a terracotta pot and decorating a rooted pine tree that can eventually be transplanted to a larger pot or into the ground.

Class cost is $15 with other holiday accessories available to add as decorations for an additional cost. This event will be held, while supplies last, through Dec. 24, noon-4pm daily at the GardenShoppe, 364 Seventh St. For tickets and information, visit tinyurl.com/y728ppdb.

GALA GETAWAY

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Christmas Eve AT MORGAN HILL BIBLE CHURCH S U N DAY, D E C E M B ER 2 3 RD Kids Christmas Services 3:00 & 4:30pm

M O N DAY, D E C EM B ER 24 TH Christmas Eve Services 1:30, 3:00 & 4:30pm

Morgan Hill Bible Church | 15055 Monterey Street | Morgan Hill, CA 95037 | mhbible.org

Christmas SUNDAYS

CHRISTMAS EVE

Silent Night… Peaceful Night

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5:30 & 7PM

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9 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. 29-30, 9am-3pm at John Smith Road Landfill, 2650 John Smith Road, Hollister. For more information, visit cosb.us/countydepartments/iwm.

YOGA RETREAT

Begin 2019 with a renewed sense of peace at the annual New Year’s Ashtanga Yoga Retreat. Enjoy daily practices of pranayama and meditation, asana classes, devotional singing and dancing, presentations on tools for finding contentment in daily life, a children’s program and more. Also enjoy a New Year’s Eve celebration and New Year’s Day sacred chant for world peace. Friday, Dec. 28 - Tuesday, Jan. 1 at Mount Madonna Center, 445 Summit Road, Watsonville. For information and to register, visit www.mountmadonna.org.

EVENTS CAR SEAT SAFETY Join the California Highway Patrol’s Hollister-Gilroy Area office for a car seat safety check. Thousands of

children are injured or killed every year because their child safety seats are not properly installed. Car seats will be checked for recalls and inspected to make sure they are the proper seat for the age, weight and height of the child. Attendees will also be assisted with proper installation back into each vehicle.

Friday, Dec. 28, 9am-noon at CHP-Hollister-Gilroy, 740 Renz Lane, Gilroy. Appointments are required to 408.848.2324.

BULKY RECYCLING San Benito residents are invited to

CLASSIC ROCKIN’ Plan a rockin’ New Year’s Eve night out with JJ Hawg Band at Daisy’s Saloon. Guests will be treated to all their favorite classic rock, blues, country and funk songs. Enjoy the great original music, too. Rock in the New Year Hawgstyle Monday, Dec. 31, 9pm-1am at Daisy’s Saloon, 213 Third St, San Juan Bautista. For more information, visit jjhawgband.com.

LIVING HISTORY Meet mountain men, Civil War soldiers, Victorian ladies and more while stepping back to the early days of San Juan. Enjoy craft and cooking demonstrations and see historic horse-drawn vehicles and Victorian furnishings. Taste an old-fashioned soda in the historic Plaza Hotel Saloon. Experience the history Saturday, Jan. 5, 11am-4pm at San Juan Bautista State Historic Park, 19 Franklin St, San Juan

COMEDY NIGHT Head to Granada Theatre for a night of laughter, dinner and music. Guests will enjoy the comedy of Johnny Peña, dinner and dessert by the live+love+léal culinary team and dance to the live music of the Chicano All Stars Band. Guests must be 21 or older to attend, and dress to impress with collared shirts and no ball caps. Enjoy a night of comedy Saturday, Jan. 12, 6-10pm at Granada Theatre, 17440 Monterey St, Morgan Hill.

For tickets and more information, visit liveloveleal.com.

ARTIST INVITATION San Benito County Arts Council invites artists to join the 2019 Open Studios Art Tour. Open Studios is a self-guided tour of artists’ studios taking place throughout San Benito County Saturday and Sunday, Apr. 13 and 14. Applications are currently being accepted from local artists, crafts people and other creatives in all media who wish to participate at their own site or at one of the many group sites available in Hollister, San Juan Bautista and Aromas. Applications are due Friday, Jan. 18, 5pm. For applications and information, visit sanbenitoarts.org.

MISSION 10 RACE Register now for the 36th annual Mission 10 Race, sponsored by Hollister Rotary Club. With four different races, including a one mile kids fun run, TAC Distance Certified Half Marathon and 10 miles and a 5k, there is something for everyone. Each race will run through the scenic Anzar Hills through rural farm land 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. Join the 2019 Mission 10 Race Saturday, Jan. 26 at Mission Plaza, Second St, San Juan Bautista. Register now at tinyurl.com/y9973eb6.

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required. Enjoy the view Saturday, Dec. 29, 7-9pm at Rancho Cañada del Oro Open Space Preserve, 4289 Casa Loma Road. Please arrive before the gates close at 8pm to allow for undisturbed viewing. Please register by the number of cars in each group.

Visit, openspaceauthority.org.

MUSEUM CELEBRATION Include the whole family in celebrating the arrival of 2019 at the Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose’s version of the ball drop in Times Square and countdown to noon across the time zones.

Attendees will enjoy lots of confetti, a noisy celebration, shoutouts to different countries at the different ball drops and more. Celebrate the start of 2019 on Monday, Dec. 31, 10am-4pm at Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose, 180 Woz Way, San Jose. For more information, visit cdm.org.

Bautista. For more information, visit tinyurl.com/y9obo36e.

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Happy Holidays from everyone at Morgan Hill Imaging!

DECEMBER 21, 2018

We hope your holidays will be filled with joy and laughter throughout the New Year!

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FUN FINDS Ashford’s Heirlooms sells jewelry and an assortment of handmade ornaments, tableware and other great gifts for the holidays.

Relics renewed Ashford’s continues to sell antiques during its remodel By

KIMBERLY EWERTZ complete, hopefully by the end of this year.

“One dealer sells Native American jewelry and it’s all beautifully made turquoise and coral, and sterling silver,” Ashford said, adding that prices start at around $30 for the unique pieces.

Other items range in price from a few dollars up to hundreds. The ever-changing inventory includes an assortment of, handmade ornaments, cake plates, champagne flutes, wine glasses, and table

linens. All great gift ideas for the holidays.

Gifts for the kids are also available with the selection of children books, puzzles, and board games on hand. “We don’t do electronics,” Ashford said with a grin, adding she is happy to gift wrap, and shipping is available.

In Ashford’s opinion, antique stores offer shoppers a unique buying experience, one that touches their heart.

“I think there’s a connection

between things that have been used and loved and people’s heartstrings,” she said, adding, “The past is also part of the present, and if you don’t recognize it you’re missing something.”

Ashford boasts the store offers a variety of fun and quality items and encourages everyone to come and check them out. Hours of operation are: 11am-5pm, Tuesday through Sunday. For more information call, 408.842.8236, or visit: facebook. com/AshfordsHeirlooms.

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inda Ashford, wife, mother, grandmother, and local business owner, first opened Ashford’s Heirlooms, located at 7547 Monterey Street, Gilroy, in 1993.

“It’s not the same as it was 25 years ago but we’re holding our own,” Ashford said.

The store has been undergoing a remodel and currently seven local vendors operate out of the space. Ashford expects that number to increase once the remodel is

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