Soul exploration
GILROY
–Frank MacEowen will lead
”
In the Belly of the Serpent,
”
a workshop on primal Irish and shamanic explorations of energy,
change and the nature of the soul on Saturday, Aug. 14.
Soul exploration
GILROY –Frank MacEowen will lead “In the Belly of the Serpent,” a workshop on primal Irish and shamanic explorations of energy, change and the nature of the soul on Saturday, Aug. 14. the morning session will last from 10 to noon and the afternoon session will last from 1:30 to 5 p.m. The cost is $65 and space is limited to 28 people. To register, call The Sanctuary at 838-4847. Directions will be provided.
Pinnacles Programs
PINNACLES – Pinnacles National Monument is offering a series of night hikes and programs in the East District of the park. All night hikes/programs take place on Saturdays and reservations are required and accepted no more than two weeks in advance. On Aug. 14, it will have a Dark Sky program. Bring a flashlight. For program details and reservations call (831) 389-4485. For general information visit www.nps.gov/pinn.
West Coast Robotics
ATWATER – West Coast Robotics will hold its inaugural robot battle Aug. 14 and 15 at the Castle Science and Tech Center, 3460 Challenger Way. Tickets are $8 per person. For more information, visit www.wcrobotics.org.
Oblivion Express
SANTA CRUZ – British Hammond B-3 player Brian Auger will return to the Kuumbwa Jazz Center, 320-2 Cedar St., with Oblivion Express on Aug. 16. The show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $18 in advance and $21 at the door. Dinner will be served beginning at 6 p.m. For tickets, visit www.ticketweb.com or order by phone (866) 468-3399.
Harvest dinner
GILROY – Old City Hall will hold a Harvest Festival Wine Dinner to celebrate harvest season. The dinner, on Aug. 22, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., will feature fresh ingredients and fine wines. Dinner is $60 per person, plus tax and tip. Old City Hall is located at 7400 Monterey St. For more information, call 846-8880 or visit www.ochgilroy.com.