Come to the Barn at Hoey Ranch and shop for great antique and rustic finds for your home. Inside the 130 year-old barn, you’ll find everything from iceboxes to jukeboxes, from vintage furniture to farm equipment. Don’t miss this opportunity to discover beautiful vintage pieces you’ll fall in love with. The Barn will be open 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. all weekend long January 14-16. Visit www.thebarnathoeyranch.com for more information.
GILROY
Bike Safety Rodeo
Help keep kids safe when riding their bikes, through family-fun activities at the Annual Bike Safety Rodeo. Bring the kids and their bikes and line up for a free bike inspection. Parents will have an opportunity to have their child fingerprinted and license their bikes. Meet the K-9 and mounted units, get free helmets and hot dogs and have a great day on Saturday, Jan. 16 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. in the parking lot between the police department and senior center at 7301 Hanna St. in Gilroy.
Art Exhibit
Gilroy Center for the Arts presents Contemporary Art by Richard Young, a local businessman who will share his works of art with the community. Art lovers are encouraged to browse and shop unique items at the Artisan’s Corner from Jan. 21 to Feb. 19, Tuesdays through Fridays from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Center for the Arts on 7341 Monterey St. Join the reception on Saturday, Jan. 21 from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. Admission to the Gallery and Reception is free. Visit gilroycenterforthearts.com.
MONTEREY
Dune Restoration
Join Return of the Natives (RON), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and California State Parks for an exercise in Dune Restoration. Help protect the natural habitat for the threatened Western Snowy Plover bird species, which has been listed as critical all along the Western Coastal areas. Get outside and learn about native restoration and native plant species, earn service hours or just spend the morning on the dunes on Saturday, Jan. 21 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Monterey State Beach on 2600 Sand Dunes Dr. in Monterey. Free and open to all ages. Visit seemonterey.com
MORGAN HILL
Musical Moments
Rekindle your passion for learning with the launch of South County Lifelong Learning classes and enjoy the discussions, lectures and workshops. View film clips of Great Musical Moments in Movie History along with a presented lecture. Listen to cover songs, dance numbers and background music from films such as The Jazz Singer in 1927 and ending with present-day films. Venture back to some of the greatest sounds in history on Wednesday, Jan. 18 and 25 from 10 a.m. to Noon at the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center on 17000 Monterey Rd. Tickets are $20 and include both days. Visit eltorosc.com.
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Rotary Mission 10
Dust off those running shoes, pack up the kids and get ready to run in the family, friendly, 2017 Rotary Mission 10 Race, sponsored by the Rotary of Hollister and benefiting local scholarships and charities. All races are timed with medals and trophies awarded in age categories. Theme teams are encouraged to participate. Fee ranges from $10 to $60 if registered before Saturday, Jan. 21 and includes an event T-shirt. Kids Fun Run registration accepted on race day. Be inspired as you run through beautiful, rural farmland on Saturday, Jan. 28. Packet pickup starts at 7:30 a.m. at Mission Green on 406 Second St. Register at mission10.racemine.com.
THE VALLEY
Children’s Musical
The Gilroy Children’s Musical Theater presents Broadway Movie Musical where local youth perform songs from hit shows such as Wicked, Matilda, Legally Blonde, West Side Story, Fiddler on the Roof and more.
This full-length feature film will premiere at Cinemark’s Century 20 Oakridge Theater on Sunday, Jan. 22 at 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. and Sunday, Jan 29 at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. The theater is located at 925 Blossom Hill Rd. in South San Jose. Limited tickets are $16 and can be purchased at broadwaymoviemusical.com.
2017 MLK Celebration
Hop on the Caltrain NorcalMLK Celebration Train and take part in the MLK2017 March/Parade or go directly to Yerba Buena Gardens for a day of festivities in San Francisco. All events are free and open to the public. Tickets good for the Celebration Train plus one southbound trip on Monday, Jan. 16 departing for the following train stations: San Jose Diridon on 65 Cahill St. at 9:45 a.m., Palo Alto Station on 95 University Ave. at 10:05 or the San Mateo Station on 385 First Ave. at 10:22. Visit sfmlkday.org.
Quinceañera Expo
The San Jose Quinceañera Expo in is one of the most anticipated events for teenage Latinas approaching their 15th Birthday. Here a young girl can find ideas to plan a very special Quince Party, all under one roof. Enjoy fashion shows, choreographed dance performances, prizes and special demonstrations on Sunday, Jan. 22 from Noon to 5 p.m. at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds on 344 Tully Rd, San Jose. Tickets are $8 online and $10 at the door. Find out more at eventbrite.com.
