San Benito Magazine May 15-21, 2020

THE LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE OF SAN BENITO COUNTY

A supplement to the Hollister Free Lance

MAY 15, 2020

HOME CHALLENGE Tres Pinos family puts creativity to the test P2

WINE P4 | HOME OF THE WEEK P6 | REAL ESTATE P7

BY ERIK CHALHOUB

HOME CREATIVITY The Cross family of Tres Pinos planned,

shot and edited their short film in less than 72 hours.

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Local family finds way to be creative while sheltering in place

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f there’s one thing the shelter-inplace order has proven, it’s the fact that people can be creative without ever leaving their homes.

That creativity can be shared throughout the world. Whether it’s musicians performing live on social media, or artists hosting virtual paint parties, there is plenty people can do with their electronic devices as they wait for the world to return to normal.

With schools moving into students’ homes, families have more opportunities to be together and find ways to not only pass the time, but have fun doing so.

The Cross family of Tres Pinos did just that.

The family competed in the nationwide Tap Into Film: Slam the Curve 72-hr Family Film Slam, put on by East Coast-based

organizations Catamount Arts and SOCAPA (School of Creative and Performing Arts).

Competing teams had to script, shoot and edit their short films in 72 hours, incorporate surprise prompts, and shoot their films without leaving their household properties.

The Cross family entered The Shootout at Tres Pinos, a Western film that follows an outlaw who becomes the town sheriff.

Twin brothers Oliver and Finn Cross, who turn 14 next month, took the lead on the project.

Oliver, who played the main character as well as the villain in the all-family cast, said it was the first time the brothers had entered into a film contest. He admitted receiving the randomly selected western genre “stumped” the brothers, but it worked out in the end.

“It was really fun to make,” he said.

Finn said that although the competition

was three days, the Crosses only had two days to finish as the family had to be somewhere else on the third day. They quickly turned around the film from concept to filming, editing well into the night on the second day.

“The first day we were coming up with ideas, throwing around things,” he said. “The next day we finally came up with something that sounded OK, and we shot the whole film.”

The Shootout at Tres Pinos was filmed on a smartphone and edited with iMovie.

While the film didn’t win an award, the exercise reinforced the passion the Cross twins have for filmmaking. Both said they are interested in a career as a Disney Imagineer.

“I’ve always had an interest in filmmaking,” Finn said. “Writing a story and seeing it play out in real life is really cool.”

To view The Shootout at Tres Pinos, visit tinyurl.com/yccy8ydh.

How your family can crush cabin fever

Make the most of your own yard

It's not always easy to be at home with kids day after day, but with a little creativity, you can beat cabin fever.

Whether you're in your own backyard or venturing out, there are plenty of things you can do to have fun together. Make sure to choose activities that are ageappropriate and that follow your current local guidelines for social distancing.

Here are just a few things to try.

You'd be amazed how much kids can appreciate their own yard, with just a little help.

• Create an obstacle course using large cardboard boxes, hula hoops, cones or other items from your garage.

• Make bubbles with 1 part dish soap to 3 parts water, adding a little sugar (1-2 teaspoons). Stir the mixture gently. Use pipe cleaners or cut out the bottom of plastic water bottles to create wands.

• Use sidewalk chalk to draw hopscotch and other games, plus pictures and hopeful messages for neighbors walking by.

• Find veggies or flowers your kids want to grow and involve them in gardening projects.

• Dig through your garage for neglected toys and games. When did your kids last play badminton or croquet? Or make your own games, like jump rope, cornhole or horseshoes, using household items.

Get out in nature Visit nearby parks or scenic areas for fresh air and exercise. Choose locations that aren't crowded, so social distancing isn't difficult. Bring toys for the kids, like balls, kites, hula hoops, scooters or bikes.

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Plan a celebratory parade Have a friend or family member with a birthday, anniversary or graduation to celebrate? Plan a drive-by parade with a few other family groups in cars, complete with signs, streamers and balloons. Honk, wave and sing as you slowly pass their home.

Go on a scavenger hunt

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Whether you're walking or driving through the neighborhood, play "I Spy" or hunt for specific items—like a red car, a blue house, a large dog—or search for signs, rainbows or teddy bears in neighbors' windows (a trend sweeping the nation while people are staying home).

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WINE

Local delivery Wineries offering service under stay-home order

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ineries in the Santa Clara Valley are offering free delivery throughout the area to residents who are sheltering in place due to the Covid-19 outbreak.

The following is a list of those that are offering the service.

More local wineries are also providing curbside pickup and shipping. For a complete list, visit santaclarawines.com.

Aver Family Vineyards 408.203.8575 carolyn@averfamilyvineyards averfamilyvineyards.orderport.net/ wines/Purchase-Wine

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Free Delivery to: Santa Clara Valley with 4+ bottle purchase - 15% off purchase of 4 bottles of either Hope, Reverence or Inspiration (members get add’l discount)

Cinnabar Winery 408.867.1012 www.cinnabarwinery.com/Wines

Free Delivery to: Santa Clara Valley with 2+ bottle purchase - 10% off 2+ bottles (members get add’l discount)

Guglielmo Winery 408.779.2145, info@guglielmowinery.com guglielmowinery.orderport. net/wines/Our-Wines

Free Delivery Wed/Thur to: Morgan Hill, San Martin, Gilroy, San Jose with 6+ bottle purchase

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Kirigin Cellars

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408.847.8827, folks@kirigincellars.com, kirigincellars.orderport.net/wines/ Current-Releases

Free Delivery to: Santa Clara Valley - $5.90-$9.90 per bottle for all wine by the case - call or email for breakdown and to order - Buy 5 cases, get one free.

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Free Delivery to: Morgan Hill, San Martin, Gilroy with 3+ bottle purchase

Lion Ranch Vineyards & Winery 408.713.8501, info@lionranch.com lionranch.orderport.net/ wines/Current-Releases

Free Delivery to: Santa Clara Valley

MO | HI 408.769.1126, liveloveleal.com/shop Free Delivery to: Morgan Hill, San Martin, Gilroy - 10% off purchases of 6+ bottle purchase (members get add’l 10%)

P & V Winery 408.781.0171, info@pandvwinery.com pandvwinery.com/shop

Free Delivery to: Santa Clara Valley

Satori Cellars 408.921.2786, tom@satoricellars.com satoricellars.com/our_wines

Free Delivery to: Morgan Hill, San Martin, Gilroy - Discounts on 2014 cases

Tank House 408.386.6825 Jessica@tankhousewinery.com www.tankhousewinery.com/wine-store.html#/

Free Delivery to Santa Clara Valley - $17 a bottle for all current varietals plus 20% off a case order

Vallée Vineyards 408.590.7254 mh-vallee-vineyards.myshopify.com/ collections/all

Free Delivery to: Santa Clara Valley - 20% discount (Members get additional discount)

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Huge country estate on sale More than 8K square feet across two homes

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Located at 190 Windmill Drive, the main house, at 6,931 square feet, features five bedrooms and seven baths. The guest house, at 1,208 square feet, has one bedroom and one bath.

This country estate is located in the gated Hidden Valley HOA

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The seller notes that the home is “outdated,” and the guest house needs a new roof. It will be sold as-is.

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