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8 ENVIRONMENTAL TOWN HALL Assemblymember Robert Rivas will present a community town hall focusing on environmental issues and featuring a panel of local, regional and state stakeholders and environmental experts. Environmental issues facing the region will be discussed and the community will have an opportunity to learn more about what challenges these issues create for the environment. Friday, Feb. 28, 3-7pm at San Benito High School Library, 1220 Monterey St., Hollister. For information or to RSVP, call 831.759.8676 or email amy.mcelroy@asm.ca.gov.

HOLLISTER

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.

DRIVE SMART The California Highway Patrol’s Hollister-Gilroy Area office will present the free driving seminar, “Age Well Drive Smart.” The presentation will last about three hours and is designed to help senior drivers tune up driving skills, refresh knowledge of the rules of the road and become better, safer and more alert drivers. Attendees will also learn about normal age-related physical changes and how to adjust to them, discuss when it may be the time to limit or stop driving and understand alternatives to driving. Thursday, Feb. 27, 1-4pm at Jovenes De Antano Senior Services, 300 West St. For information, visit tinyurl.com/sel89ak.

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, Feb. 27, 6-10pm at The GardenShoppe, 364 Seventh St. For information, visit tinyurl.com/wykfvlm.

SAN JUAN BAUTISTA

WORLD OF FUNGI The San Juan Bautista City Library presents “The Wonderful World of Fungi.” This special presentation features Ron Bader, Big Basin Redwoods State Park docent and Santa Cruz Fungus

SWEET BASKETS The “Petit Four Baskets” class at Family Threads Quilt Shop offers participants the opportunity to create small organizers that have been named after sweet petit four cakes. These small organizers can be made from 10-inch squares or scraps from the fabric stash and are ideal for gifts or for holding tiny treasures. This class is appropriate for beginners. Saturday, Feb. 29, 10:30am-2:30pm at Family Threads Quilt Shop, 107 The Alameda, San Juan Bautista. For information, visit familythreadsquiltshop.com.

SPRING BARREL TASTING Sample a selection of La Vie Dansante 2017 Wines straight from the barrel before they are finished for bottling at the Spring Barrel Tasting Event. Winemaker Jeff Fadness will be presenting the wines and available to answer questions. Small bite food pairings will also be featured. Saturday, Feb. 22, 1-4pm at La Vie Dansante Wines, 3200 Dryden Ave., Gilroy. For information and tickets, visit laviedansantewines.com.

Federation member. Bader will discuss local fungi and their roles in the ecosystem. Friday, Feb. 28, 6:30-8pm at 801 Second St. For information, visit tinyurl.com/y3e77rqh.

WATSONVILLE

ROSE CLASS Alladin Nursery presents its Rose Class, taught by American Rose Society Certified Consulting Rosarians. Learn about rose pruning practices and procedures, pruners and tools, safety, Integrated Pest Management, fertilizers and more. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own rose plants for pruning and additional tips on proper care. Admission is free. Saturday, Feb. 22, 10am at Alladin Nursery & Gift Shop, 2905 Freedom Blvd. For information, visit alladinnursery.com.

GILROY

INTRO TO BEEKEEPING Arthur Kubogamell of the Gilroy Beekeepers Association will host “Intro to Beekeeping” at the Gilroy Library. Sunday, Feb. 23, 2-3pm at Gilroy Library, 350 W. Sixth St. For information and to register, visit tinyurl.com/wfxqq92.

COMBATING RACISM DISCUSSION Dr. Kamilah Majied from California State University, Monterey Bay will discuss combating racism and oppression at “Speaking Justice into Reality: The Language of Liberation from Racism.” Majied is a mental health therapist, clinical academician and internationally engaged consultant on inclusivity and contemplative pedagogy and practice. This talk is a part of Gavilan College’s Black History Month celebrations. Monday, Feb. 24, 11:20am-12:55pm at Gavilan College Main Gilroy Campus, Library Building Study Room, 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd. For information, call Ruan Shook at 408.852.2849.

BLACK HISTORY The Gilroy Center for the Arts is hosting the sixth annual Black History Month Exhibit. 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.

SAN MARTIN

DANCE PARTY Clos LaChance’s After Dark Dance Party features music as the lights are dimmed, the sound is turned up and HackJammers performs all evening long. Outside alcohol is not permitted, and attendees must be 21 or over. Tickets are not required; just join the party Saturday, Feb. 22, 7-10pm at Clos LaChance Wines, 1 Hummingbird Lane. For information, visit clos.com.

MORGAN HILL

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.