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THE LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE OF MORGAN HILL, GILROY & SAN MARTIN

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Groomed forgrooming Canine Concepts owner Jamie Ha’s life with dogs

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ven as a kid, everyone knew Jamie Ha would grow up to be a pet groomer.

When she bought Canine Concepts at East Dunne and Monterey Street in Morgan Hill in 2015, Ha had nearly 20 years of grooming experience under her belt. And that didn’t even include her early work with pets when she was just a child—Ha says she used to bathe and fluff-dry her grandmother’s little toy poodle.

“And she’ll tell you, she knew I was going to be a groomer when I was young,” Ha says.

With a staff of six and a breadth of four decades of experience between them, Ha and her team offer full-service grooming to pets big and small.

From tiny chihuahuas and small yorkies to Great Pyrenees and

Newfoundlands, Canine Concepts doesn’t discriminate—they also groom mastiffs, pit bulls and the occasional feline.

“We do do cats, I have a groomer who does the kitty haircuts,” says Ha. Pets can come in for a basic treatment or they can get the works.

“We do anything from nail trimming to full service grooming,” she says. “We do the a la carte services, just nails, feet trimming, feet brushing.”

At Canine Concepts, your pet can even get styled in the colors of your favorite team especially for game day.

“We do dye dogs—we have a special hair color that’s used—a pet safe hair color,” Ha says.

She says they can mix any color to make nearly any design.

“We’ve done panda bears, we’ve done mohawks, we’ve done jerseys for the San Jose Sharks,” she says.

“We’ve done Sully from Monsters Inc., Oscar the Grouch, Cookie Monster. Most people just do tails and ears and maybe little boots.”

Ha says the most used colors are pinks and purples and the blue teal for the Sharks fans.

At $30 for a basic grooming, dogs get their ears, nails and glands taken care of.

Top that out to $65 and they’ll throw in a nice haircut for your pooch.

“All shampoos are natural and organic and I also offer a variety of veterinary-grade medicated shampoos,” Ha says.

Other tools of the trade Ha and her staff employ to get pets looking their best include scissors, stripping knives, clippers, dematting tools, rubber brushes, slicker brushes, nail trimmers, the high velocity dryers and specially designed tables.

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DOG LOVER A Gilroy resident and owner of Morgan Hill’s Canine Concepts, Jamie Ha has been grooming pets for more than 20 years.

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aggressive, timid or simply isn’t into the experience?

“We don’t discriminate against any breed—we’ll taken them all,” she says. “We have special training with the handling of aggressive and elderly animals.”

The room where the grooming occurs is large, so there’s plenty of room for a variety of breeds and personalities.

“If the dogs are very mild-mannered, they don't’ try to escape and they are not aggressive. We’ll allow them to not be kept in the kennel—they can stay in the salon,” she says. “It helps nervous dogs. Once they see there are other dogs acting

normal and having a good time, it calms them down a lot. So we try to do as much outside of the kennel as we possibly can.”

While Ha says she has the most fun with her staff, she calls one her craziest stories, rehabilitating a stray, filthy, scruffy puppy, a terrier mix with cuts, ticks and matted hair.

“Houdini was a stray dog in our town and we ultimately caught him and rehabilitated him at the salon— put him through rescue and helped him find his forever home,” Ha says.

Even with the busyness of operating her own business, Ha loves working with dogs.

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Support local high school teams at Bike to the Future, Silicon Valley Clean Energy’s electric bike building scholarship competition. Watch students compete in challenges using electric bikes they designed and built for a scholarship prize. Also enjoy a clean commuting fair with electric bike vendors, safety tips for bike commuting and information on carbon-free transportation. First 100 guests receive a free ticket to Gilroy Gardens. Saturday, May 5, 9am-1pm at Gilroy Gardens, 3050 Hecker Pass Road. Visit svcleanenergy.org.

Don’t miss the first South County Health Fair in Downtown GIlroy.

This event is free to attend and will feature health and wellness vendors, practitioners, screening providers and more. Attendees will also enjoy healthy cooking and exercise demonstrations on stage.

Get healthy Saturday, April 28, 10am-4pm outside The Gilroy Center for the Performing Arts, 7341 Monterey Road. For more information, call 408.607.2491.

Head to downtown Morgan Hill for the 2018 Wine Stroll. Taste wines from around the region on a selfguided walking tour throughout downtown. Participants will receive a wristband, personal tasting glass, tote bag and map. Saturday, April 28, 1-5pm in Downtown Morgan Hill. For information, tickets and a list of participating wineries and downtown businesses, visit morganhilldowntown.org.

Let the moon illuminate the way on a moonlight walk along the wide and kind De Anza Trail. Join Jim Ostdick before the walk for a talk about what to expect and the phases of the moon. Register in advance and bring water and a light snack.

Don’t miss the first organized Walking San Benito event Saturday, April 28, 7:30pm, at Juan Bautista De Anza Historic Trailhead, Old Stagecoach Road. For registration, information and detailed directions, visit reachsanbenito.org.

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SONGSTRESS Diane Milo opposite Michael Hirsch in ‘Tenderly, The Rosemary Clooney Musical.’

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enderly, The Rosemary Clooney Musical, opening April 27 at Limelight Actors Theater, is more than simply a jukebox musical with an actress running through the Clooney songbook.

Instead, the musical, written by Janet Yates Vogt and Mark Friedman, takes a deeper look at the life of the legendary cabaret singer and actress.

“It’s not all about the bright stuff.

It dives into her life, her breakdown and her eventual turnaround to come back on top,” said Kevin Heath, Limelight co-founder and producer.

“It’s a real story with dark moments.”

Clooney was born into poverty in Kentucky in 1928. By the time of her

death in 2002, her career had run parallel to that of other pop crooners from the middle of the 20th century, but was clouded by her mother’s abandonment of her at an early age, the disappearance of her father when she was a teenager, a rocky marriage to Jose Ferrer, the assassination of close friend Robert F. Kennedy, a nervous breakdown and drug addiction.

The Limelight production will be star Diane Milo as Clooney and Michael Hirsch as her psychiatrist (and a host of other roles). Songs come into the plot as Clooney revisits key memories of her life.

Heath said Limelight’s creative team saw an earlier version of Tenderly after Limelight had done

“Always...Patsy Cline” (which also starred Milo).

“We learned so much about Rosemary that we started researching her life,” said Heath. “She worked with famous icons like Bing Crosby, Bob Hope and Frank Sinatra, but her personal life was almost more famous.”

Clooney was standing just yards away from Bobby Kennedy when he was shot. After a public breakdown and years of therapy, she made a comeback when Crosby invited her to join him for a 50th anniversary concert.

Tenderly covers her life from the late ’50s to the ’80s, providing some challenges to the Limelight crew.

“One of the biggest issues is keeping true to the period with costumes and set pieces,” said Heath. “Fortunately, our musical director, Michael Johnson, is also our costumer. He will create several original pieces for the show, as he did with the Patsy show. We are also having custom wigs made to fit each period. The set pieces are minimal, and all Mid Century, one of my favorite styles.”

Heath has put a three-piece live band—piano, drums and bass guitar—right on the stage to make the performance scenes more real.

“At first, I was nervous about having a drummer, to be honest. But after hearing the music, I realized the music of the period used very soft brushes on the drums, versus a hardcore pounding,” said Heath.

Milo has done extensive theater work in the Bay Area, after getting her start in Pittsburgh, Penn. in the 1970s. She directed Limelight’s 2018 Cabaret Series and will direct the next show, The Last 5 Years before retiring from her day job and returning to Pennsylvania. She also directed her co-star Hirsch in The Bridges of Madison County.

“Both are exceptional performers and dancers with incredible voices,” said Heath.

‘Tenderly, The Rosemary Clooney Musical.’ Limelight Actors Theater, April 27-May 19. Visit limelightactorstheater.com.

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Light up the sky with messages of hope, love and remembrance written on a personal lantern at the Luminara Festival. Experience an evening of connection, inspiration and magic with the timeless tradition of the hanging lantern festival. Reconnect with loved ones through music, inspiring story and the lantern ceremony and enjoy live music, food trucks and more. Tickets include lantern with swag bag and inspirational message, children 12 and under enjoy free admission with parent or guardian. Saturday, April 28, 6pm at Morgan Hill Outdoor Sports Center, 16500 Condit Road, Morgan Hill. Visit luminarafestival.com/san-jose-lp1-feb/.

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GILROY MUSICAL THEATER Witness as Tenderly: The Rosemary Clooney

Musical offers a fresh, remarkably personal and poignant picture of the woman whose unparalleled talent and unbridled personality

made her a legend. Follow Clooney’s journey from childhood to her rise to Hollywood stardom and learn about her successes and personal struggles with her signature songs woven throughout. As always, guests are invited to bring their own dinner and wine to performances.

This production runs Friday, April 27-Saturday, May 19 at Limelight Actors Theater, 7341 Monterey St. For information, showtimes and tickets, visit limelightactorstheater.com.

FLOWER SALE Don’t miss the upcoming Gilroy Rotary Club’s Spring Flower Sale. The tradition started by the Goldsmith family continues this year as Syngenta Flowers donates their California

Spring Trial flowers for this highly anticipated sale. Purchase beautifully flowering plants, hanging baskets, annuals and more all at the best prices. Proceeds support the Gilroy Rotary Club’s charitable giving and scholarship programs. Saturday, April 28, 8am-2pm at the corner of First St and Kelton Dr. Visit gilroyrotary.org.

RECIPE SUBMISSIONS Amateur chefs are invited to submit their original recipes for The Gilroy Garlic Festival’s 40th annual Great Garlic Cook-Off amateur cooking competition. Eight finalists will be selected to compete on stage at the Gilroy Garlic Festival on Saturday, July 28, 2018 for the

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WINE BOTTLING

Experience the fun of bottling wine at Guglielmo Winery’s 60th Bottle Your Own red wine event. Attendees may bring their own clean bottles or purchase new from the winery and will receive a commemorative label. Enjoy a strolling Mariachi Band, cuisine to celebrate Cinco de Mayo and a Spring Vendor Fair featuring more than 20 vendors. Saturday, May 5, 10am-3pm at Guglielmo Winery, 1480 E. Main Ave, Morgan Hill. For information, call 408.779.2145.

garlic crown and grand prize of $5,000. Each original recipe must include a minimum of six cloves of fresh garlic or three teaspoons of chopped or minced garlic. Submit original recipes for Great Garlic Cook-Off by May 1. For entry rules and more information, visit gilroygarlicfestival.com.

MORGAN HILL BOOKSTORE DAY Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day with mimosas and merchandise at BookSmart of Morgan Hill. Enjoy a free mimosa or cup of coffee and special merchandise presented just for Independent Bookstore Day including bags, books, broadsides and more. Meet local authors, enjoy coloring stations for kids and adults and find a leprechaun coin to receive an ice cream cone for $1.

Saturday, April 28, 9am-4pm at

South Valley Civic Theater presents the children’s musical Annie, JR. Adapted from the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, Annie, JR. features little orphan Annie’s first adventure in 1930’s New York City. Watch the classic story unfold of Annie’s orphanage escapades, quest to locate her long lost parents and the new home that she comes upon while singing along to familiar tunes. Now playing through Saturday, May 12 at Morgan Hill Community Playhouse, 17090 Monterey Road, Morgan Hill. Visit svct.org.

BookSmart of Morgan Hill, 1295 E. Dunne Ave. For more information, visit mybooksmart.indielite.org.

CAMP EXPO Get ready for summer and learn all about the summer camps offered by the City of Morgan Hill and the YMCA at Summer Camp Expo Night. Meet camp vendors and stay for fun, kid friendly activities including face painting, balloon animals and more. Get a headstart on summer plans Monday, April 30, 4:306:30pm at Centennial Recreation Center, 171 W. Edmundson Ave. Visit tinyurl.com/ychyzrl3.

JAZZ NIGHT Head to the Morgan Hill Library for an evening of free, live jazz music. Listen to some of the

great jazz standards performed by local musicians. All ages are welcome Monday, April 30, 7-8pm at Morgan Hill Library, 660 W. Main Ave. Visit sccl.org/locations/morgan-hill.

HOLLISTER DERBY DAY Head to The GardenShoppe for its Derby Day Party held the evening of the Kentucky Oaks Race—the night before The Kentucky Derby— featuring prizes for the fanciest outfit and hat for both males and females, live music, horse racing trivia, raffles and more. Tickets are limited and will include Kentucky style hors d’oeuvres and desserts.

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HISTORIC TOUR Learn about the historic districts of Gilroy the first Saturday of each month during Historic Walking Tours.

Join members of the Gilroy Historical Society Saturday, May 5, 10am-noon for a free walking tour of Old Gilroy focusing on Forest and Chestnut Streets. Reservations are recommended, but not required.

Meet at the Gilroy Historical Museum, 195 Fifth Street. For more information, call the Gilroy Museum at 408.846.0446.

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RELIGION

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SOUTHERN SAFFRON Learn why Buddhist monks wear orange robes

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Sunday, April 29 during ICSC’s “Faith of Our Neighbors” event.

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South Valley interfaith community talks about Buddhism

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or nearly one-tenth of the world’s population, Buddhist practice is where adherents go to find their center.

Buddhism is prized the world over for its peaceful philosophy and mindfulness practice geared toward ridding oneself of suffering.

But this way of life or path isn’t just for Buddhists—it’s available to adherents of other religions too.

That’s part of the mission at the Dhammakaya Meditation

Center Silicon Valley where abbot Piyawajago Bhikkhu and his staff teach and practice Buddhist meditation in the Theraveda philosophy and where, on April 29 the Dhammakaya Meditation Center will open its doors to a Q&A as part of its first collaborative effort with the Interfaith Community of South County (ICSC).

This event is part of the ICSC’s “Faith of our Neighbors” series, in which various religious entities

invite the community to come and learn about faiths different from their own.

Center coordinator Rose Wimonrat Well says she believes people will be surprised to learn Buddhism is very simple and easy.

“What we teach is the practical Buddhism,” says Wimonrat.

“They don’t have to be Buddhist to learn these principals. They can use it in their daily lives no matter who they are.”

Wimonrat says the meditation techniques taught at the center are known as the Middle Way—a tradition that originated in Thailand. She says the techniques are accessible to all regardless of faith, age, or gender and attendees will be invited to learn these techniques on April 29.

“There are a lot of benefits to practicing this type of meditation,” says Wimonrat. “For example stress management—it can increase clarity or self awareness.

You’re able to be more in the present moment and therefore you are able to enjoy the happiness of being in the present moment.”

Wimonrat said the center offers its classes free of charge, including an Introduction to Middle Way Meditation, Journey to Inner Peace, a seven-week life enrichment program and a mobile meditation. “Mobile meditation is a session where people invite our teaching monk to their office, their house, their apartment to learn about mediation,” Wimonrat says. “The topic can be customized to their interests.

And right now the most popular request is for work life balance.”

‘Faith of Our Neighbors: Buddhism and The Art of Meditation’ Sunday, April 29, 2018, 4-6pm, Dhammakaya Meditation Center Silicon Valley, 280 Llagas Road in Morgan Hill. Follow ICSC on Facebook: @InterfaithCommunityofSouthCounty

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Walk A Mile in Her Shoes to raise awareness about gender violence and help end sexual assault. Participants will don high heels and attempt to walk one mile through downtown Hollister. Men, women, youth and families are welcome to register as individuals or volunteers, or to join or create a team. Proceeds benefit Emmaus House Domestic Violence Shelter and Community Solutions. Saturday, April 28, 10am at the corner of San Benito and Fourth Streets, Hollister.

Visit walkamilesanbenito.org.

and wine sold on site. Please note stiletto heels are not allowed in the bar. Join the party Friday, May 4, 6-10pm at The GardenShoppe, 364 Seventh St. Call 831.801.6049.

EVENTS

SPRING BOUTIQUE Join Gilroy Senior Center for its third annual Spring Crafter’s Faire and discover great gift ideas for Spring and Mother’s Day. The Crafter’s Faire will feature local vendors

FREE COMICS Don’t miss the 16th Annual Free Comic Book Day hosted by Bill’s Bullpen.

Stop by, pick up a free comic, enter the raffle for great prizes and be sure to take a picture with favorite superheroes. Join the fun Saturday, May 5, 10am-8pm at Bill’s Bullpen Baseball Cards & Comics, 207 Fourth St, Hollister.

For more information, call 831.636.1180.

MUSICAL REVIEW The Music in Motion Performing Arts Studios presents It’s Showtime! This musical review features songs made famous by Broadway shows including Hamilton, A Chorus Line and Wicked and movies including Trolls, Camp Rock and more. Support talented youth as they take the stage singing and dancing Saturday, May 5, 2pm or 6:30pm at Ann Sobrato Theater, 401 Burnett Ave, Morgan Hill.

Visit themusicinmotion.com.

VINEYARD YOGA Enjoy the morning while taking a 75 minute outdoor, all levels yoga class overlooking the Solis Vineyard.

Attendees will taste a variety of

MUSICAL SPOOF The Tabard Theatre Company presents the fast paced musical Adrift in Macao. Set in 1952 Macao, China this musical lovingly parodies the Hollywood film noir classics of the ’40s and ’50s and features shamefully silly lyrics, lethally catchy music and a drop-dead funny book. Watch the mystery of Macao unfold in this film noir musical adventure through Sunday, May 6 at Theatre on San Pedro Square, 29 N. San Pedro St, San Jose. Visit tabardtheatre.org/tickets.

BIKE TO WORK The City of Morgan Hill encourages the community to join this year’s Bike to Work Day. Participants are invited to stop by the energizer station near the bicycle sculpture in front of the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey St, Morgan Hill on their way to work or school to enjoy water, a small treat and a chance to win a raffle prize.

Bike to work Thursday, May 10, 6-9am. For more information, call 408.310.4277. To locate other South Bay energizer stations, visit bikesiliconvalley.org.

HOME TOUR Experience the Gilroy Assistance League’s 14th annual Home and Garden Tour and Boutique and enjoy a driving tour of four beautiful and expansive homes that are a reflection of family, culture and community in South County.

Enjoy the boutique featuring unique vendors at the last home on the tour. Purchase tickets online through May 10, tickets will be held at the first home.

Friday, May 11 - Saturday, May 12, 10am-5pm beginning at 13535 Spring Valley Road, Morgan Hill.

For tickets and information, visit gilroyassistanceleague.org.

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BACKCOUNTRY WEEKEND Don’t miss a once a year opportunity to enjoy Henry W. Coe State Park’s Coe Backcountry Weekend, held in the littletraveled east side of the 87,000 square foot park. Drive 11 miles into the park’s interior at the south entrance and enjoy the day, camp,

or backpack. Bring a bike, horse or fishing pole and enjoy kids’ activities, guided hikes and rides or exploring alone. Space is limited and pre-registration is required.

Friday-Sunday, April 27-29 at the Henry W. Coe Dowdy Visitor Center, Bell’s Station Entrance on Highway 152. For registration, information and detailed directions, visit coepark.net.

FOOD FOR FINES Those with overdue library fines or lost items are invited to clear their fines while doing a good deed and helping others. Participate in Santa Clara County Library District’s Food for Fines event during the month of April and donate any non-perishable food donation to any library or bookmobile in the Santa Clara County Library District to have up to $100 in outstanding fees and fines waived. Please bring donations to the Accounts Desk at any Santa Clara County Library location during normal open hours through Monday, April 30. For information and a list of most needed items, visit sccl.org/foodforfines.

wines at their leisure at free wine tasting following class. Please bring a yoga mat. Enjoy Yoga in the Vineyard Sunday, May 6, 10:30am–noon at Solis Winery, 3920 Hecker Pass Road, Gilroy.

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amala Meador, President of the Morgan Hill Community Foundation, says the South Valley Wine Auction this year will benefit many charitable organizations in the community for the first time in its 20-year history. The Foundation is partnering with the Wineries of Santa Clara Valley, great local restaurants and 15 other charities to bring new energy to this annual evening of fun, food, frivolity and philanthropy. The buzz is in the air, with half the VIP tickets for the May 11 event already sold.

“We are thrilled to be able to host an event that really represents the philanthropic spirit of South County in a very demonstrative way,” says Meador. “We will be pairing the Charities and the Wineries

together in a way that highlights the Charity. We want this event to bring donors into direct contact with the people that their money serves so that we can create a more lasting and meaningful connection. As we raise our wine glasses, we are also raising our awareness of causes in our community and giving a clearer pathway to contribute.”

Working with a professional auctioneer and event planner instrumental in growing the Sonoma Valley Wine Auction to a multi-million dollar fundraising affair, Meador eventually hopes to make the SVWA one of the premier wine auctions in the state.

Tickets and information: southvalleywineauction.org

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A DOG’S LIFE Ha’s salon offers services to

all breeds and pet personalities.

These added touches bring all the comforts of home to the salon.

“One of my favorite memories is when I was pregnant,” says groomer Kira Burns. “There were two dogs I groom, Tater Tot and Malibu, that would follow me everywhere I went. Malibu would press her nose against my belly. It truly was an amazing feeling.”

An experienced dog and cat groomer, Burns met Ha after leaving Petco to work at Le Pooch Dog Grooming and Dog Boutique in Morgan Hill. Burns followed Ha over to Canine Concepts. Now with seven years of professional experience, Burns says she loves working at Canine Concepts because of the staff and the clients.

“I love working with [Ha] and she has taught me so much as a groomer,” Burns boasts.

“We have some of the best dogs and the owners always make you feel so good about the work you do,” says Burns.

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“Nothing beats working with animals,” she says. “It can be a little bit stressful from time to time.

Nothing beats their personality— nothing beats working with dogs.”

Ha says it’s not just the dogs that enjoy the experience, but the humans too. She has clients that come weekly, biweekly and monthly, but most are on a six- to eight-week schedule.

One customer, Shelly Canario, has been taking her pets to Canine Concepts for six years, regularly bringing three furry visitors into the shop. Canario was also able to reach out to Canine Concepts during a particularly difficult time.

“I had three dogs, 2 shih tzu’s and a chihuahua,” Shelly says. “I recently put the Chihuahua down but the staff was always so gracious to allow me to bring Suzy in every other week even though she did not need to be groomed. It was my two shih tzus that needed the bi-weekly grooming, and they always welcomed Suzy to stay so she did not feel left out.”

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Cerrato in Hollister is Now Selling!

Model Homes Available for Tour Currently selling, this new community in Hollister features solar homes with plenty of flexibility and customizing options. Choose from 3 single-story or 5 two-story plans that range in size from 1,616 - 3,183 square feet.

Home prices start from the high $400s. Build your dream home or choose from one of our move-in ready homes!

To be the first to know about new releases, go to CerratoNewHomes.com and sign up for the interest list.

Visit our Sales Office Today 705 Valencia Way (located by Highway 25 and Meridian Avenue) Hollister, CA 95023

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Price, plans and terms are effective on the date of publication and subject to change without notice. Depictions of homes or other features are conceptual. Decorative items and other items shown may be decorator suggestions that are not included in the purchase price and availability may vary. Persons in photos do not reect racial preference and housing is open to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. Š 2018 Century Communities.

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550 Heatherwood Estates Drive, Hollister Jose Vargas (831) 524-1559 (Host) Charlene King (831) 801-5464 (Listed By)

Four Parcels Totaling 549+ Acres BREATHTAKING VIEWS ~ Nice & quiet land w/lots of possibilities. Enjoy sun & beautiful trees. Well water, old septic, elec.

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Jose has over 30 years of leadership and management experience working at a major international corporation in Silicon Valley where he obtained the experience to effectively communicate and negotiate deals.

Jose is an active member of the community, loves technology and likes to play sports. Jose has bought and sold both personal and investment properties. Jose joined Century 21 Showcase, REALTORS® in 2018 to work with a fantastic team of real estate professionals.

Jose is passionate about helping clients achieve their real estate dreams and will work hard to make that happen for you.

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$450,000 San Juan Bautista (831) 245-0321

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Gorgeous Victorian Home WELL CARED FOR ~ Opportunity to call home or as an investment. Main: 3Br/2.5Ba (rented @ $2000/mo) + 1Br w/own entrance (rented @ $800/mo). Enclosed back yard.

Interested? Call for More Details! $499,000 Hollister (831) 245-0321

Ana Milenewicz (831) 595-2036 (Host) Charlene King (831) 801-5464 (Listed By)

This 4Br/3Ba family home in gated Stonegate offers everything you need in a single-level home on over 3 level acres. Gourmet kitchen w/granite counters, S/S appliances, large pantry & lots of cabinets. Dining area w/beautiful decorative in-laid hardwood floor. Step down into your own workout & yoga room w/fantastic views! Oversized family room accommodates a large family & is open to dinette & kitchen.

The large master suite is at one end of the of home w/fantastic spa-like bathroom w/jetted tub & separate shower. At the other end of your home is a junior suite great for guests. And, there are two more bedrooms w/another full bath.

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Tierra at Monte Bella Grand Opening is Tomorrow!

Join us for the Tierra at Monte Bella Model Grand Opening TOMORROW, April 28th!

From 11am to 4pm, stop on by and tour the new, fully-decorated models, visit with the sales team and enjoy food, music and family activities! Tierra offers five distinct 1- and 2-story floorplans that range in size from 1,543 – 2,853 square feet with base prices starting from the mid $400s.

To be the first to know about new releases, go to centurycommunities.com and sign up for the interest list.

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Offered for sale by BMC Realty Advisors, Inc. CA Broker License #01920450. General Contractor License #971581. Seller reserves the right to make changes or modifications to plans, amenities, maps, plan specifications, materials, features, and colors without notice. Maps, plans, landscaping and elevation renderings are artist’s conceptions, are not to scale, and may not accurately depict the homes or lots as they are built. These illustrations may depict options and features that are not standard on all models. Optional features may be included in the purchase, and if included, will vary according to size and location of the lot. Exterior treatments, square footages, window locations, and room configurations may vary with elevation. Model home interior decorating, options, landscaping, fencing, and other amenities are for display purposes only. All marketing material is for illustrative purposes only and not a part of a legal contract. Square footages are approximate. All prices, plans, standard features, specifications, options, availability and estimated delivery dates are subject to change without prior notice. Additional restrictions may apply. See a New Home Counselor for further details. Depictions of homes or other features are conceptual. Decorative items and other items shown may be decorator suggestions that are not included in the purchase price and availability may vary. Persons in photos do not reflect racial preference and housing is open to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. ©2018 Century Communities.

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