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Holiday SPECIAL MAGAZINE

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64 W. Sixth Street, Gilroy, CA Mailing address: P.O. Box 516, Gilroy, CA 95021 Phone: 408-842-6400 Publisher

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Tia Sundberg Contributing Writers

Jenny Arbizu, Wallace Baine, Janet Enright, Ron Erskine, Kimberly Ewertz, Susan Rife, Colleen Grzan, Cheryl Huguenor, Emanuel Lee, Kate Russell, Neera Siva

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Gifting right Holiday shopping for everyone on your list

GIFTS NEAR YOU View our collection of local shops and speciality stores in Gilroy, Hollister, Morgan Hill and San Juan Bautista.

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olidays inspire a frenzy of feelings. Warm memories with family and friends are often partnered with lots of traffic and big crowds.

Sometimes it can all be too stressful, but getting a small gift or a token of appreciation doesn’t

have to be.

This holiday season we’re encouraging our readers to buy local by supporting small neighborhood businesses.

We’ve compiled a list of shops in Gilroy, Hollister, Morgan Hill and San Juan Bautista to help guide you.

With a full spectrum of locally sourced specialty items and goods at a variety of stores, including antique shops, books stores, boutiques, needlecraft stores and more, we’ve provided a collection of top shops and will continue

SHOPPING Bella Charm 835 Prospect Ave, Hollister, 831.636.7757 bellacharmshop.com Bella Charm is a little boutique in a rustic old feed mill that features a great selection of everything bling from trendy bling to western swag to customized jewelry.

Bike Therapy 17540 Depot St, Morgan Hill, 408.708.9818 ridemorganhill.com Bike Therapy is a full-service

family bike store that aims to help everyone between the ages of 2 and 99 to discover the joys of pedaling, on the trails or on the road!

Corbin Workshop of Wizards 2360 Technology Pkwy, Hollister, 831.634.1100, corbin.com The Corbin factory offers RIDEIN service where patrons can have a custom motorcycle seat made while they wait or even have a pre-ordered Corbin Fairing and/or Saddlebags installed.

DeBrito Chocolate Factory 160 Briggs Road, Hollister, 800.588.3886 debritochocolate.com

Family Threads Quilt Shoppe 107 D The Alameda, San Juan Bautista, 831.623.0200 familythreadsquiltshop.com Family Threads Quilt Shoppe

Garlic World 4800 Monterey Highway, Gilroy, 800.537.6122 garlicworld.com

to homeowners and landscape contractors, as well as plants, fountains, statuary, garden art, gifts and more.

4310 Monterey Highway, Gilroy, 888.328.4275 garlicdude.com

Garlic World offers a wonderful selection of garlic products including garlic braids, fresh garlic, pickled garlic, garlic seasonings, dehydrated garlic, garlic olive oils, and more.

Jewel Box Morgan Hill, LP.

The Garlic Shoppe offers high quality California grown foods, sauces and gadgets and friendly service with a smile.

Grass Farm Garden Accents

CEO Tracey S. Ulery has been in the jewelry business for 18 years.

Find fine jewelry, diamonds, custom jewelry designs, estate jewelry, onsite jewelry and watch repairs and more.

The Garlic Shoppe

11155 Lena Ave, Gilroy, 408.846.4555, grassfarm.com Grass Farm Garden Accents provides top of the line sod lawn

17190 Monterey Road, Morgan Hill, 408.776.9444 jewelboxofmorganhill.com

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Be sure to visit DeBrito Chocolate Factory’s original factory store for gourmet chocolates and outrageous crisp and fresh caramel apples made daily.

offers hundreds of bolts of 100 percent cotton fabrics, a wall of notions including rulers, needles, thread, marking tools and a large rotating rack of buttons.

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SPONSORED BY HOLLISTER DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION

DOWNTOWN HOLLISTER

Veterans’ Plaza

10 am to 2 pm, Seventh Street Featuring 2018 Street Festival Winners Best Car Club

Trees decorated by local nonprofit groups.

Donated to San Benito County families in need by Bourdet's Christmas Trees

Begins at 5:30 pm San Benito Street

Through the Eyes of a Child presented by PG&E

7:00 pm Veterans’ Memorial Building

$10 per photo (no pet photos please)

Visit downtownhollister.org for a complete list of events

NOSTAGLIA Thinker Toys in Morgan Hill offers a wide selection

of toys and games for developing minds.

The Last Stitch Quilting Design Studio & Gallery

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107 B/C The Alameda, San Juan Bautista, 831.623.4330 laststitchquiltingdesignstudio.com

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Off the Chain Bikes, Inc. 101 McCray St, Hollister, 831.636.0802 offthechainbikes.com

The Last Stitch Quilting Design Studio and Gallery offers 4000 patterns to choose from, access to a rental machine for quilting, and handmade items from the community and pattern design services for special quilts to tell a personal story.

Off the Chain Bike Shop’s goal is to provide quality bicycles, professional repairs and outstanding customer service. Find road bikes, mountain bikes, BMX, beach cruisers, cross cycle and children’s bicycles, as well as topof-the-line bicycle components, accessories and clothing & shoes.

Morgan Hill Wine Shop & Cigar Co.

Thinker Toys

16375 Monterey Rd. Morgan Hill, 408.776.7667 morganhillcigar.com Fnd fine cigars and fine wine -- and enjoy them both on site with friends -- in this popular and friendly wine and cigar bar featuring wines from 25+ local wineries.

311 Vineyard Town Center, Morgan Hill, 408.779.5260 thinkertoys.com Thinker Toys features special toys, games, children's books, arts and crafts projects, stuffed animals, and more. ➝ 12

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OUT & ABOUT MORGAN HILL

COMMUNITY CELEBRATION

DUELING PIANOS

Join The Hollister Downtown Association at the 28th annual Lights On Celebration. This family-friendly, all day community event features a holiday car display, Dec-A-Tree Contest, food vendors and live entertainment. The free “Through the Eyes of a Child”-themed parade begins at 5:30pm. Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus for pictures at 7pm in front of the Veteran’s Memorial Building. Celebrate Saturday, Nov. 24, 9am-7:30pm on San Benito Street. For entire lineup of events and more information, visit downtownhollister.org.

Enjoy an evening of fast, funny and unforgettable entertainment with Dueling Pianos International.

Experience two sharp witted, incredibly talented musicians with two grand pianos playing music including classic rock, country, hard rock, Top 40 and more. Attendees will also enjoy a three-course dinner by the Live+Love+Leal culinary team. Don’t miss this unique evening Saturday, Nov. 24, 6-10pm at Granada Theatre, 17440 Monterey St. For tickets and more information, visit liveloveleal.com.

GILROY

TRES PINOS

EVENING EXPERIENCE

COWBOY CHRISTMAS

Enjoy the magic of the season during 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 through Sunday nights, Nov. 23-25, 4-9pm at Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park, 3050 Hecker Pass Highway, Gilroy. For more information visit gilroygardens.org.

Drinking and shopping, what more could one ask for? Head to The 19th Hole Booze and Food on Nov. 25 for the annual Cowboy Christmas Boutique. Enjoy a cocktail while shopping the handpicked wonderful vendors both inside and out.

Attendees are invited to stay for lunch or dinner after completing their shopping. Cowboy Christmas will be held Sunday, Nov. 25, 10:30am-4pm at The 19th Hole Booze & Food, 7071 Airline Highway. For more information, visit the19thholetrespinos.com.

COMMUNITY CELEBRATION

The Hollister Downtown Association presents the 28th annual Lights On Celebration on Nov. 24.

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SHOPPING

A quilter’s friend

Robert Eliason

STITCH IN TIME Quilts and Things’ Louise Coombes has been making quilts for more than a decade.

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Two South Valley quilt shops with many notions to offer

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beautifully made quilt brings warmth, joy and comfort for friends, family and strangers.

For the quilter in your life, there are two great quilt shops in the South Valley each offering great ideas for holiday gift giving. Gift certificates to take the guesswork out of holiday gift-giving and both stores offer classes to help encourage new and experienced quilters alike.

Nimble Thimble located in historic downtown Gilroy may look quaint with exposed brick and aged linoleum however it is a mecca for fabric with 5000 bolts.

Owner Linda Williams of Nimble Thimble suggests BabyLock

quilting machines and sergers, Coronet long arm with a 10-foot frame, Arrow sewing furniture or Floriani’s Embroidery software for quilters. Nimble Thimble also offers a broad selection of holiday-themed panels, table runner patterns and a variety of project kits. Its extensive collection of threads including Floriani Encore sets, Genziana wool thread and Valarini threads are great gifts for those who enjoy embroidering the top sheet or embellishing wool appliqué.

For a traditional quilting shop known for its large selection of baby flannels and Minky fabric selection, Morgan Hill’s Quilts and Things owner Laurie Perez offers personalized service.

Making quilts for charity such as “Sew Quilts for Veterans has been a gratifying experience,” says Caren Hanson of San Jose. Hanson a member of three local chapters Embroidery Guild of America. .Seasoned seamstresses will fawn over a hard-to-find cordless double-pointed iron or an Eversew sewing machine, complete with quilting capabilities.

Owner Laurie Perez also recommends Cuddle Minky baby quilt kits, holiday panels, jigsaw pattern quilt kits, jelly rolls, layer cakes and rug making supplies are great gift ideas.

High quality traditional flannels fabrics are great for those who would like to sew flannels shirts for one or the whole flock.

With more than 5,000 bolts of fabric at Nimble Thimble and top-quality quilting fabrics offered at Quilts and Things including such reputable brands as Robert Kaufman, Moda, Marcus, Michael Miller, Rowan, Timeless treasure, Alexander Henry and Studio E fabrics—no quilter will go without.

If you like to give back during the holidays, Williams at the Nimble Thimble organizes charity block get togethers to donate to St. Joseph Family Center. Tiles and a selection of gifts for non-quilters are also available. “If you want downtown Gilroy to thrive,” Williams says “then shop local in order for it to thrive.”

QUILTS AND THINGS 16985 Monterey St. #316, Morgan Hill Visit: quiltshopmorganhill. com or call: 408.776.8438.

THE NIMBLE THIMBLE 7455 Monterey St, Gilroy Visit: nimblethimble.com or call: 408.842.6501.

Our Gift Shop Has It All! Perfect gifts for everyone on your list!

Spectacular, one-of-a-kind holiday dĂŠcor!

Award-winning wines to enjoy while you shop!

Fun awaits you with imported cheese & decadent chocolates!

Come pamper yourself in our winter wonderland!

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1480 East Main Ave., Morgan Hill 408.779.2145 guglielmowinery.com

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HOLIDAY PARADE

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Experience the Morgan Hill Kiwanis Holiday Lights Parade and Tree Lighting, a free event that has been a highlight of the holidays in Morgan Hill for decades. Floats from community organizations will parade through downtown Saturday, Dec. 1, 5:30-8pm on Monterey Road from First Street to Fifth Street in Downtown Morgan Hill. The parade ends as Santa’s Magic Ship leads the crowd to the ceremonial tree lighting at the corner of Dunne Avenue and Monterey Road in Downtown Morgan Hill. Don’t miss this long standing family fun tradition. For more information, visit morganhillkiwanis.org.

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HOLLISTER BIKE PARTY Bicycle riders of all kinds are invited to come together to enjoy the sites and streets of

Hollister during Hollister Bike Party’s fifth ride. The ride will be medium paced and is generally 3 to 5 miles. All are welcome Saturday, Nov. 24, 3:30pm-4pm

at 400 San Benito St. Meet at 3:30pm and depart at 4pm. Visit tinyurl.com/yd2u5r4a.

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SANTA’S BREAKFAST Have breakfast and take a picture with Santa and Mrs. Claus and enjoy fun crafts. Breakfast includes all you can eat pancakes, an order of sausage and coffee, juice, hot chocolate or tea. Tickets on sale at Hollister Recreation, 300 West St, Hollister or at webtrac.hollister. ca.gov. Free to the first 250 children ages 12 and under. Have breakfast with Santa Saturday, Dec. 1, 8-11am at the Veterans Memorial Building, 649 San Benito St. Visit hollister.ca.gov.

BIENNIAL SPECTACLE El Teatro Campesino presents La Virgen del Tepeyac 2018, adapted

by Luis Valdez as it celebrates 45 years of tradition at the beautiful Old Mission San Juan Bautista. This joyous reenactment of the miraculous events that inspired the religious rebirth of Indigenous Mexico dramatizes the four apparitions of Our Lady of Guadalupe to Indigenous messenger Juan Diego in 1531. The performance features live music and Aztec dance and is presented in Spanish. Experience this special

Provided by San Benito County Arts Council

Robert Eliason

WINTER CONCERTS

San Benito Oriana Chorale and Oriana Youth Chorus present the Winter Concert Series, “Season of Light.” Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door, $10 for students and free under age 12. Concerts will be presented Tuesday, Dec. 11, 7:30pm at Mission San Juan Bautista, 406 Second St, San Juan Bautista, Friday, Dec. 14, 7:30pm at St. Benedict Catholic Church, 1200 Fairview Road, Hollister and Sunday, Dec. 16, 3pm at Christ Fellowship Church, 2066 San Benito St, Hollister. Visit orianachorale.org.

Christmas offering from Nov. 23-Dec. 16 at Old Mission San Juan Bautista, 406 Second St. For information, dates and tickets, visit elteatrocampesino.com.

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HOLIDAY KICK-OFF Ring in the holiday season in true small-town America style at the Downtown Gilroy Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting. Festivities will kick off at 2:30pm and the parade will begin around 5:30pm with Santa lighting the tree at the parade’s conclusion. Kickoff the holiday season Saturday,

San Benito County Arts Council presents “Small Works Art Show & Raffle,” an exhibition and raffle of small scale artwork created by local artists including paintings, pottery, ceramics, photography and more, on display through Nov. 30. Enjoy special viewing hours Friday and Saturday, Nov. 23 and 24, noon-4pm and the Art Party and Live Raffle featuring opportunities to meet the artists and win an original piece of art Friday, Nov. 30, 6:30-8:30pm at ARTspace Annex, 217 Fifth St, Hollister. Visit sanbenitoarts.org.

Dec. 1, 2:30-8pm in Downtown Gilroy. For information, visit gilroywelcomecenter.org.

MORGAN HILL PLANT ID WALK Learn about the trees and shrubs native to this area at a beginner’s plant ID walk through a variety of native habitats. Discover oaks, madrone, coffeeberry, snowberry and observe distinct foliage, fruit and branching patterns while being outdoors in the Fall. Walkers will take the Mayfair Ranch Trail and return via the Longwall Canyon Trail for a 4.3-mile hike offering spectacular views. Bring a hat, water and bag lunch and dress in layers

appropriate for late fall weather.

Sunday, Nov. 25, 10am-3pm at Rancho Canada del Oro Open Space Preserve, 4289 Casa Loma Road. Meet in the preserve parking lot. Heavy rain will cancel. For information and to register, visit openspaceauthority.org.

WATSONVILLE MULTICULTURAL CELEBRATION Don’t miss Holidays in the Plaza— Multicultural Festival and Tree Lighting presented by the City of Watsonville. Savor the flavors of many cultures through dance, music, food and crafts at the multicultural festival. Enjoy ➝ 13

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HOLIDAY COMEDY Don’t miss the heartwarming holiday comedy Mom’s Gift, the annual fundraiser for the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research presented by Limelight Actors Theater. In this comedy with a heart, Mom has been dead for 11 months and shows up at her husband’s birthday party as a ghost with a mission. Like Clarence in It’s a Wonderful Life,

she has to accomplish a task to earn her wings. Enjoy door prizes and special surprises along with this wonderful show for the holidays through Dec. 8 at The Gilroy Center for the Arts, 7341 Monterey St. For information and performance schedule, visit limelightactorstheater.com.

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TOPS A Rock Shop

Hazel’s Thrift Store

209 Third St, San Juan Bautista, 831.623.4441 tinyurl.com/topsarockshop

898 San Benito St., Hollister, 831.638.0526 facebook.com/pg/Hazels-ThriftShop-310641669275134/ about/?ref=page_internal

TOPS A Rock Shop is full of sparkles and unique geological surprises.

Find rocks, crystals, minerals, fossils, beads, and findings. Also look for classes for all ages on arts, crafts, and rocky things and check out the monthly San Andreas tours and Geology of Wines tours.

THRIFT SHOPS Corner Thrift Store 54B East San Martin Ave, San Martin, 408.872.8835 sanmartinthriftstore.com Corner Thrift is a one-stop vintage and antique shop in San Martin specializing in individualized service and unbeatable prices.

Forgiving Paws Thrift Shop

Hazel Hawkins Hospital Auxiliary New Date!

More Vendors!

New Food!

Saturday, December 8 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Veteran’s Memorial Building Downtown Hollister

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New menu with Polish Sausages, Hot Dogs and more!

Bring the Whole Family!

Murphy’s Mercantile 17337 Monterey Road, Morgan Hill, 408.779.5400 murphysmercantile.com Find a unique addition for the home or spend some time treasure hunting at Murphy’s Mercantile featuring new items handpicked from estate sales and antique shows across the Bay Area almost daily.

ANTIQUE & SPECIALTY SHOPS

195 Meridian St. B-18, Hollister, 831.638.2119 forgivingpaws.org/thrift-store/

Ashford’s Heirlooms

Forgiving Paws Thrift Shop is the primary source of revenue for the mission of Forgiving Paws, Inc. Managed completely by volunteers, the shop is a clean, open and inviting thrift shop with racks of clothing, shelves of home decor items and one of a kind gently used books, media items and more.

Head to Ashford’s Heirlooms and find an eclectic collection of antiques, usable household goods, sewing, loads of vintage vinyl, Native American jewelry, rusty man stuff and vintage furniture.

Goodwill Thrift Store Hollister 1703 Airline Highway goodwillsv.org

Lunch available 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

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Raffle Drawings New Craft Vendors Thrift Shop Christmas Greenery & much more!

Hazel’s Thrift Shop is run by volunteers of Hazel Hawkins Hospital Auxiliary with proceeds going toward the purchase of equipment and materials related to patient care.

Discover more variety than what can be found on the average department store shelves at Goodwill, where more than 2,000 one-of-a-kind items are introduced onto the sales floor each day. Revenue generated at Goodwill funds valuable employment training and job placement services for people in the community.

7547 Monterey Street, Gilroy, CA 95020 408-842-8236 • facebook.com/AshfordsHeirlooms

Ivori Boutique 7490 Monterey Street, Gilroy, 408.337.1522 Shop local at Ivori Boutique and find apparel, jewelry, handbags, furniture and home accents.

The Barn at Hoey Ranch 2480 Hecker Pass Highway, Gilroy, 408.309.1179 thebarnathoeyranch.com Visitors will find everything from iceboxes to jukeboxes, from vintage furniture to farm equipment inside this 130-year-old barn. Open select weekends and by appointment ➝ 15 only, be sure to call ahead.

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11 at Santa Clara University, for this visual and interactive program on her work designing and supervising student designers for department productions. Tuesday, Nov. 27, 6:30-9pm at the Morgan Hill Library, 660 W. Main Ave, Morgan Hill. For information, visit sccl.org or email programs@aauwmh.org.

GLOW YOGA Head to Art of Yoga to brighten up this darker time of year with Glow Yoga.

Participants will enjoy an all level flow yoga class with the added fun of low lights and glow sticks. Wear white or light colors, if possible; glow sticks will be provided. This class will be free to members of require a regular class pass for drop-ins. Friday, Nov. 30, 6-7pm at Art of Yoga, 16165 Monterey Road, Morgan Hill. Please note, pre-registration is suggested. Visit, artofyogamorganhill.com.

HOLIDAY SYMPHONY

Get in the holiday spirit with music as South Valley Symphony and Conductor Anthony Quartuccio, present Holiday Hit Parade. Experience winter themes and holiday classics a the symphony performs selections from the Nutcracker Ballet, the theme from “Polar Express,” “A Winter Landscape” by Alexander Glazunov and more. Celebrate with the Symphony Sunday, Dec. 9, 4pm at Gavilan College Theater, 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd, Gilroy. For more information, visit southvalleysymphony.org.

EVENTS HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR Head to the country and enjoy shopping the day away at the first annual Holiday Craft Fair in the Country.

More than 12 vendors will be on hand to help guests find the perfect gifts for everyone on their lists. Sunday, Nov. 25, 10am-4pm at 200 Churchill Road, Hollister.

Admission is free. To register, visit tinyurl.com/y7gwkeao.

FASHIONABLE PRESENTATION Learn about costume designing at “Not Your Everyday Fashion: The Costume Designer’s Job, Getting it from Page to Stage,” presented by the American Association of University Women. Join Barbara Murray, Resident Costume Designer in the Department of Theatre and Dance

SHOPPING EXTRAVAGANZA B&R Farms invites holiday shoppers to skip the hectic malls and delight in holiday shopping as it brings together the very best boutiques, vendors and shops for Holidays in Hollister: Shop Amongst Blenheims and Bells. Enjoy the cozy pine smell of the holidays, refreshments including hot apricot cider and complimentary gift bags and cards.

Shop for gift boxes, wreaths and Christmas trees, quilts, decor, soaps, wood crafts and more. Also enjoy a children’s book signing and a Santa photo booth. Ten percent of all proceeds to benefit community non-profits. Saturdays,

HOME TOUR Tour the historic homes of Hollister this holiday season on the Victorian Christmas Home Tour presented by Joshua Inn Bed & Breakfast. Attendees will tour historic homes including the Flint House, Joshua Inn, Ladd House, Lico House and more. Attendees will enjoy a raffle drawing and specialty food and beverages provided by a variety of Hollister’s local restaurants and wineries. All proceeds benefit the Hollister Pregnancy Center.

Saturday, Dec. 1, 5-10pm, tour check in and registration begins at Hollister Pregnancy Center, 483 Fifth St, Hollister. For tickets and information, visit joshua-inn.ticketleap.com.

HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE Bring the whole family to the Winter Magic Holiday Boutique for a fun day of shopping. See what the excitement is all about as Hazel Hawkins Hospital Auxiliary Volunteer Services presents this annual boutique featuring twenty vendors, the best of Hazel’s Thrift Shop, holiday music, raffle drawings and more. Also enjoy lunch, available from 11am-3pm, including a new menu with polish sausages, hot dogs and more. Saturday, Dec. 8, 9am-5pm at Veterans’ Memorial Building, 649 San Benito St, Hollister. For more information, visit tinyurl.com/y8awm5pl.

FUNDRAISING EXHIBITION The Gilroy Center for the Arts presents “Small Works Salon,” a fundraising exhibition to benefit the Center’s After School Art Program. The Small Works Salon is an exciting small art exhibition featuring works from emerging and established artists in Gilroy and neighboring communities and will be on display through Dec. 12. Entrance to the gallery is always free, Tuesday through Friday, 2-5pm and Saturday, 11am-2pm at the Gilroy Center for the Arts, 7341 Monterey St, Gilroy. For more information, visit gilroycenterforthearts.com.

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boarding the Holiday Train for a magical tour around the Plaza and visit Santa in his workshop for a photo. Also enjoy the main event, the Holiday Tree Lighting with entertainment and a countdown to the start of the holiday season.

Saturday, Dec. 1, 1:30-7pm at Watsonville City Plaza, 358 Main St. Visit cityofwatsonville.org.

WINTERFEST FAIRE Stop by the fourth annual Winterfest Crafter’s Faire, enjoy refreshments and find perfect gifts from the large selection of handmade items.

Sponsored by the Gilroy Senior Craft Store and the City of Gilroy Recreation Department, the faire features heirloom quality items, holiday wreaths and decorations and home decor. Shop handmade gifts galore on Saturday, Dec. 1, 10am-4pm at the Gilroy Senior Center, 7371 Hanna St, Gilroy. For information, call 408.846.0417.

Dec. 1, 8 and 15, 9am-5pm at B&R Farms, 5280 Fairview Road, Hollister. Visit brfarms.com.

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CINDA SAYS BookSmart offers great service with family-feel.

Besides books, it sells clothing, art supplies and puppets.

People power BookSmart fosters community

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usband and wife, Cinda Meister, and Bradley Jones, co-owners of BookSmart, first opened their doors 23 years ago in downtown Morgan Hill. Ten years later they moved to Depot Center on Second Street.

“And then we redeveloped and here we are,” Meister said, referring to their current location, 1295 East Dunne Avenue, Suite 120, where they moved in November 2016. With each move, the couple’s goal has remained the same, serving the community.

“When they’re looking for a gift certificate or donation for their club, school or church, we always do whatever we can,” Jones said.

In this day and age of big box stores BookSmart offers something unique as well, personal service.

“It’s nice to shop where someone knows your name, or knows your face, or knows your family, you have a much more personal touch,” Meister said.

Finding that perfect holiday gift is easy at BookSmart, which offers a wonderful variety of books in addition to beautiful scarves, socks, gloves, hats that light up, (perfect for the holiday parade), 2019 calendars, art supplies, puppets, coloring books, markers, art supplies, and greeting cards.

“We even have a great BBQ spatula to go with your cookbook,” Jones said.

“We’re always looking for something just a little different, a little unique,” Meister said, adding that special orders are no problem. “If we don’t have what you want in stock, book wise, we can special order it for you, it just takes a day or two, there’s no additional charge.”

BookSmart’s hours of operation: Monday-Friday 9am-7pm, Saturday and Sunday, 10am-5pm, (with extended hours during the holiday season).

Visit: mybooksmart.indielite.org/, or call, 408.778.6467.

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Garbo’s Antiques 7565 Monterey Street, Gilroy, 408.842.7373 tinyurl.com/garbosantiques

Find collectibles and rarities at this downtown antique mall with eight shops and an ever changing storefront window.

Gilroy Antiques 7445 Monterey Street, Gilroy, 408.842.7373

Find one-of-a-kind treasures

for the special people on their shopping list.

Murphy’s Mercantile 17375 Monterey Road, Morgan Hill, 408.779.5400 murphysmercantile.com Always on the hunt for unique treasures from estate sales and antique shows all around the Bay Area, so you can take home vintage pieces that won't break the bank

FARM STANDS Andy’s Orchard 1615 Half Road, Morgan Hill, 408.782.7600 andysorchard.com Andy’s Orchard is a quality fruit grower specializing in tree ripened stone fruit. Visit a tasting or orchard tour event or the retail Fruit Stand and Country Store that offers food, gifts and mail order items.

Casa De Fruta 10021 Pacheco Pass Highway, Hollister, 408.543.1702 casadefruta.com

5280 Fairview Road, Hollister, 831.637.9168 brfarms.com B&R Farms has grown and processed the very special Blenheim apricots on their ranch in Hollister since 1929. Find California dried Blenheim apricots, chocolate covered apricots, sundried apricot seeds, preserves and toppings, gifts and more.

for the

The most wonderful time of the year!

Fairhaven Orchards 1448 Bolsa Road, Hollister, 831.637.4221 fairhavenorchards.com Fairhaven Orchards has been family-owned and operated since 1958 and offers the finest Bing, Royal Hazel and Rainier Cherries, and fresh and dried Blenheim Apricots.

The Farm Bertuccios 2410 Airline Highway, Hollister, 831.636.0821 thefarmbertuccios.com The Farm Bertuccios is a small town market with fresh fruit and vegetables in addition to famous dried apricots, and chocolatecovered apricots and walnuts.

Pinnacle Organic Farmers 400 Duncan Ave, San Juan Bautista, 831.623.9422 pinnacleorganic.com

Nov. 16 - Jan. 27: Downtown Ice Nov. 21 - Dec. 31: Winter Wonderland Nov. 23 - Dec. 25: Christmas in the Park Dec. 16: Santa Run Silicon Valley Jan. 4 - 7: College Football Playoff Weekend Celebration

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Pinnacle Organic Farmers grow cool season crops such as lettuce and cabbage on its 50 acres in San Juan Bautista and hot season crops like sweet corn, bell peppers, garlic and onions on its 200 acres near Hollister. Visit Pinnacle’s Saturday Farmstand year round from 8am-1pm.

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The simplicity of an era of old-fashioned goodness and no-nonsense value is found at the Casa De Fruta original Fruit Stand. Select fresh-off-the-farm fruits and vegetables, premium dried fruits and nuts, and unique condiments. Also browse through gourmet groceries and a fullservice deli section at Casa de Wine or visit a candy lover's paradise at Casa de Sweets.

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POP CULTURE At Bill’s Bullpen in Hollister, patrons will find such items

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More than Comics

Hollister’s Hodge-podge store

By JENNY ARBIZU

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ill’s Bullpen isn’t just for comic book buffs.

In fact, the Hollister store—commonly known for its comics and baseball cards—can be a life saver for the holiday shopper.

“We’re a great store for last minute shopping and for confused people who don’t know what to get,” says owner, Bill Mifsud.

Mifsud says the store is also a great place to buy stocking stuffers and gift exchange items (where price limits are usually set at $10 or $20). “We’re unique in terms of that sense,” he adds.

After 31 years in business, Bill’s Bullpen has found success with being, what Mifsud calls, a “hodgepodge store.”

Such items as sports apparel,

comic books, sports cards, sports memorabilia, and figurines such as Pop Funko figures can be found at the store. And the store will even make orders for customers who don’t want to purchase items online.

Gift cards are available for those who are unsure of a gift choice.

Mifsud says the secret to the success of the business—“There’s something there for everybody.”

Bill’s Bullpen is located at 207 Fourth Street in Hollister. Store hours are Mon-Fri,11am - 8pm; Sat 10am-8pm; and Sun 11am-7pm. Special holiday hours are Mon-Sun, 9am-8pm.

For more information, call 831.636.1180.

SHOPPING

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SWEET TOOTH San Benito Bene offers chocolates as well as other locally made products including bath and kitchen items.

Charmed

Bene offers local gifts and goods

By JENNY ARBIZU

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the coveted Progresso Tamale Parlor Mexican Restaurant cookbook, as well as Hollister history books.

The store’s culinary section features award-winning olive oils that come in a variety of flavors.

Spices, gourmet mustards, smoked ketchup, tea leaves, apricot preserves, local honey, olives are also sold.

Custom baskets can be made for any occasion.

“People want to gather products, especially local products, that they can give to their friends and families,” Szeto says. “We just want to listen to what it is we can provide the service for.”

San Benito Bene is located at 615 San Benito Street in Hollister. Store hours are Mon. through Fri. 10am-6pm, and Sat. 10am-5pm. For more information, visit sanbenitobene.com or call 831.638.1188.

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athina Szeto has only lived in Hollister for 12 years, but her store, San Benito Bene, has been thriving since its opening seven years ago.

Part of its success is its Hollister location—on San Benito Street, in the midst of coffee shops, organic restaurants, and wine bars—and it also draws in shoppers looking to purchase local products.

“We’re a locally inspired gift shop,” Szeto says.

Perusing around the charming shop, visitors will delight in the array of items for sale—and to see many are local.

Anyone looking for bath products will find goat milk lotions, body butters, and healing baths salts.

There are also toys made in Hollister, and locally-made jewelry, chocolates and pottery.

Hollister residents will also find

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