Soul of CA

Doors Open California
2024-09-14 - 2024-09-15
We all know that there are many sites throughout the state of California which have a rich history and an interesting story to tell. This weekend you can pay a single fee and visit as many of them as you can in two days. A daunting task, for sure. Try just a few in the area. Go to https://www.californiapreservation.org and find out which of the eighty sites is closest and easily available to you.

Soledad City Wide Garage Sale
2024-09-14 - 2024-09-15
The whole town is participating! Just about anything might be available to buy. You won’t know unless you come out to find what’s available. If you want to join the fun go to https://www.cityofsoledad.com to get registered or just more info.

Granite Rock River Run
2024-09-14 08:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Granite Rock Quarry, 5632 Airline Highway, Hollister, CA, 95023, United States
Sponsored by and taking place at the Granite Rock Quarry this event has different races for different racers. All proceeds benefit the YMCA of San Benito County. Go to https://www.runsignup.com/Race/CA/Hollister/graniteRockRun for info or registration.

Farmers Market Aptos (8-12)
2024-09-14 08:00 - 12:00 | Cabrillo College Aptos Campus, Cabrillo College 6500 Soquel Ave., Aptos, CA, 95003, United States
Right about now is when those autumn fruits start to come into the markets. Apples in their many red/green varieties and delicious juicy pears are in the stalls now and there will be more soon. Lovers of other fall produce will be heading out for the freshest and most savory cool weather produce. (No, it’s not that cold yet but…) Come out and see what’s new. There are always the other vendors and craft folks. For more sites, dates, and times check out https://www.montereycfb.com

Farmers Market Santa Cruz West (9-1)
2024-09-14 09:00 - 13:00 | Mission St & Western, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Farmers Market Salinas (9-2)
2024-09-14 09:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Salinas, 1 Main St., Salinas, CA, 93901, United States

Farmers Market Moss Landing (10-2)
2024-09-14 10:00 - 14:00 | Power Plant, Highway One, Moss Landing, CA, United States

Glass Pumpkin Patch
2024-09-14 10:00 - 16:00 | MEarth, 4380 Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel Valley, CA, 93924, United States
It’s back, the show that has the most fragile and interesting squash you have ever seen. Gorgeous creations in glass and other materials are available for sale and funds will benefit local charities. Go to https://www.mearthcarmel.org and get lots of info and pictures of their work.

Jamesburg Bluegrass Festival
2024-09-14 12:00 - 19:00 | Jamesburg Schoollhouse, 40379 Tassajara Rd., Carmel Valley, CA, 93924, United States
For a hot time in the hills that form the Carmel Valley come out for the festival. (Although it is probably already rather warm.)Lots of great local musicians and more. The fun is aimed at benefiting the Jamesburg Schoolhouse on Tassajara Rd. That’s also the locale so that’s easy. More information is at https://www.jamesburgschoolhouse.org

Teen Kitchen Project
2024-09-14 16:30 - 19:30 | Everett Family Farm, 2119 Soquel San Jose Rd., Soquel, CA, United States
This is a fund-raiser for this project which features teenage deliverers of food and companionship to elderly and shut-in residents of the area. Everett Family Farm is the host and there will be lots of food and activities to engage you and the family. More info is at https://www.crm.nonprofiteasy.com

San Benito County Chamber of Commerce 103rd Awards Dinner/Dance
2024-09-14 17:00 - 22:00 | Leal Vineyards, 300 Marantha Dr., Hollister, CA, 95023, United States
Celebrating the outstanding business and community leaders for the 103rd time. That is quite an accomplishment. Come out and celebrate with the movers and shakers of the area. More info is at https://www.eventbrite.com

Poetry Reading
2024-09-14 17:30 - 18:30 | Pacific Grove Library, Central Ave. , Pacific Grove , CA, United States
Two local poets, both recipients of recognition and awards, Alex Luceli Jimenez and Nancy Miller Gomez, will be reading and discussing their works at the Pacific Grove Library.

Shrek Meets the Firefighters
2024-09-14 17:30 - 20:00 | Colton Hall, 570 Pacific St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Or vice-versa, depending on your point of view. Either way it’s an evening of fire fighting equipment, firefighters, and the movie, “Shrek”. If you have someone in your household who likes any of these things this is the place to be. Go to https://www.montereyfirefightersfoundation.org it’s where there are more bits of info that you might need.

Ben Folds (Paper Airplane Tour)
2024-09-14 20:00 - 22:30 | Golden State Theater, 417 Alvarado St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
The highly regarded musician, producer, and game show judge is coming to town. If you’re a fan, you need no intro. Otherwise, come on out and find out what the fuss is all about. Details are at https://www.goldenstatetheatre.com

Farmers Market Del Monte (8-12)
2024-09-15 08:00 - 12:00 | Del Monte Shopping Center, Munras Ave., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States

Farmers Market LIve Oak (9-1)
2024-09-15 09:00 - 13:00 | 15th & East Cliff, Santa Cruz, United States

Farmers Market Marina (10-2)
2024-09-15 10:00 - 14:00 | Marina Village Shopping Center, Marina

Farmers Market Carmel Valley (10-3)
2024-09-15 10:00 - 15:00 | Carmel Valley Community Center, 25 Ford Rd., Carmel Valley, CA, 93924, United States

Semana Artesanal (Artistic Week)
2024-09-15 11:00 - 2024-09-22 18:00
This is a week-long exhibit in downtown Watsonville featuring the work of many local artists. Come by and spend some time and enjoy the lovely setting (Romo Park) and the center of Watsonville. It lasts from September 15th through the 22nd and the hours are 11 until 6.

San Lyon Musical
2024-09-15 12:30 - 15:00 | Active Seniors Center, 100 Harvest St., Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
The Active Seniors Center in Salinas is sponsoring a musical event at its building. You can come by and enjoy some music, dance, and light refreshments. Go to https://www.activeseniorsinc.org and find more info etc.

Farmers Market Pacific Grove (3-6)
2024-09-16 15:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Pacific Grove, Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove , CA, 93950, United States
The crisp feeling in the air isn’t your imagination. Autumn is around the corner. It’s time for the fall fruits and vegetables and the waning of the summer fruits. Don’t get too depressed, they will be back. Meanwhile there are vendors with prepared foods and lovely craft items as well as the friendly and helpful farmers who are happy to tell you the best, interesting ways to prepare the produce they sell. More markets on different dates and sites are available at https://www.montereycfb.com

Farmers Market Barnyard ((9-1)
2024-09-17 09:00 - 13:00 | The Barnyard, Barnyard Shopping Center, Carmel by the Sea, CA, United States

Farmers Market E. Alisal (11-4)
2024-09-17 11:00 - 16:00 | WIC Office, 632 E. Alisal St., Salinas, CA, United States

Farmers Market Monterey (4-7)
2024-09-17 16:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Monterey, Monterey, CA, United States

Farmers Market Natividad Hospital (11-3:30)
2024-09-18 11:00 - 15:30 | Natividad Hospital, E. Laurel Dr., Salinas, United States

Farmers Market Santa Cruz (1-5)
2024-09-18 13:00 - 17:00 | Cedar & Lincoln Sts., Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Farmers Market Hollister (3-7)
2024-09-18 15:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Hollister, Hollister, CA, United States

Farmers Market King City (4-7)
2024-09-18 16:00 - 19:00 | Downtown King City, King City, CA, United States

A Million Miles Away
2024-09-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Carmel Sunset Center
The story of a boy, Jose Hernandez, from a farm worker family who follows his dreams and talents to become an astronaut and much more. At the Sunset Center as part of its cinema series. Go to https://www.sunsetcenter.com for more info.

Fore the Kids
2024-09-19 08:00 - 17:00 | The Club at Pasaders, 100 Pasadera Dr., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Hey, it’s a golf tournament to benefit the CASA of Monterey County. All the regular fun stuff like food and drink and prizes for those most extreme shots etc. The big deal is that you are benefiting the future of kids in foster care. They get to have an adult who provides support and continuity through the experience of the foster care system. This is truly a life-changing organization. More info about the tournament and CASA in general is available athttps://www.CASA2024GOLF.givesmart.com
