Registration starts for Fit Kidz Yoga
HOLLISTER
– The Fit Kidz Yoga program is taking registration for its
summer session. Classes run June 29 through July 29, from 10:30
a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays.
The class is open to kids ages 5 to 10. Kids will learn balance,
coordination, stretching and stillness. The cost is $50 per child
and classes are held at the Veterans Memorial Building.
For more information or to register, call the Hollister
Recreation Department at 636-4390.
Fourth of July parade and fireworks set
HOLLISTER
– The Annual Kiddie Parade will be held on July 4th (Sunday)
beginning at 10 a.m. The Kiddie Parade will begin in the Commuter
Parking Lot at Veteran’s Memorial Park on Memorial Drive and
continue north on Memorial Drive to Marguerite Maze Middle
School.
A short program will be held at Marguerite Maze Middle School.
Children of all ages are welcome to participate: walk, ride, roller
skate or roller blade. All entrants will receive an American flag.
The Kiddie Parade is presented by the 4th of July Celebration
Committee and sponsored in part by the City of Hollister and the
San Benito County Chamber of Commerce. (No dogs or motorized
vehicles are permitted.)
The annual community fireworks display will take place on July
4th (Sunday) at dusk at the field adjacent to Marguerite Maze
Middle School.
The fireworks are a gift to the public from the 4th of July
Celebration Committee and all of the local fireworks booths.
For any additional information please call Geri Johnson in the
City Clerk’s Office at 636-4304 or 637-1475.
Registration starts for Fit Kidz Yoga
HOLLISTER – The Fit Kidz Yoga program is taking registration for its summer session. Classes run June 29 through July 29, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays.
The class is open to kids ages 5 to 10. Kids will learn balance, coordination, stretching and stillness. The cost is $50 per child and classes are held at the Veterans Memorial Building.
For more information or to register, call the Hollister Recreation Department at 636-4390.
Fourth of July parade and fireworks set
HOLLISTER – The Annual Kiddie Parade will be held on July 4th (Sunday) beginning at 10 a.m. The Kiddie Parade will begin in the Commuter Parking Lot at Veteran’s Memorial Park on Memorial Drive and continue north on Memorial Drive to Marguerite Maze Middle School.
A short program will be held at Marguerite Maze Middle School. Children of all ages are welcome to participate: walk, ride, roller skate or roller blade. All entrants will receive an American flag. The Kiddie Parade is presented by the 4th of July Celebration Committee and sponsored in part by the City of Hollister and the San Benito County Chamber of Commerce. (No dogs or motorized vehicles are permitted.)
The annual community fireworks display will take place on July 4th (Sunday) at dusk at the field adjacent to Marguerite Maze Middle School.
The fireworks are a gift to the public from the 4th of July Celebration Committee and all of the local fireworks booths.
For any additional information please call Geri Johnson in the City Clerk’s Office at 636-4304 or 637-1475.
Charter School information meeting
HOLLISTER – An informational meeting on Hollister Charter School will be held June 21, at 6 p.m., in the Hollister School District Enterprise Room, 2690 Cienega Road.
For more information, email hc*****@go**********.com
Upcoming book signings
HOLLISTER – Renette Torres will be speaking at the Rotary Club Luncheon at the Ridgemark Golf and Country Club June 28 about her book “Ya Wanna Watch? I’ll Let Ya!” She also has a book signing scheduled at Borders in Sand City July 17, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.; a speaking event at the SIRS luncheon at Ridgemark, Sept. 9 at noon; and a book signing at the Los Banos book faire Sept. 18, from 8:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Free seminar on autism
MONTEREY – A free seminar on autism will be hosted at the California State University, Monterey Bay July 15, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., in the World Theater. The event is suggested for parents of children with autism, educators and medical professionals.
The speakers will include Dr. Cathy Scutta, an educational consultant with experience adopting multiple methods in large systems and Donna LeFevre, a behavior specialist and educational consultant. They will talk about their successes in merging applied behavior analysis, speech and occupational therapy for children with autism. They will also present finding from research conducted at Temple University, one of the first studies to compare three educational programs for children with autism currently used in public schools.
For driving directions or more information, visit www.csumb.edu/map.
Whooping cough reports up
SAN BENITO – Reports of pertussis, or whooping cough, are at the highest since 2005. To date, there have been 584 reported cases and five infant deaths in children under the age of three months in 2010.
Whooping cough is highly contagious and infants are particularly vulnerable, according to a press release from San Benito County’s Public Health Services. The five deaths this year occurred in children three months old or younger. Vaccination starts at two months, but full protection doesn’t occur until six months of age. Kids receive a total of five doses of the vaccine before they enter kindergarten.
Parents, family members and caregivers of infants should be re-vaccinated to provide a cocoon of vaccination around them. Neither vaccination or illness from whooping cough provides a lifetime of immunity. The vaccine wears off by the time a child finishes middle school. Most infants with whooping cough get it from their parents, according to the press release.
Whooping cough starts with a cough and runny nose for one to two weeks. It is followed by weeks to months of rapid coughing fits that end with a whooping sound. Some cases in children and adults go unrecognized by physicians. Timely vaccination or revaccination of close contacts can protect an infant from people with undiagnosed pertussis. There are also antibiotics that can be given to close contacts after known exposure to pertussis to prevent transmission to infants in their care.
For more information about Pertussis, call a physician or health care provider. You may also call the Health Department at 637-5367 or visit www.cdph.ca.gov.
Low-cost helmets available to local kids
HOLLISTER – The Child Injury Prevention Coalition, in partnership with the San Benito County Public Health Department will be offering low-cost bicycle helmets at Off the Chain Bikes. Helmets are $5.
To get a voucher for a low-cost helmet stop by the Public Health Department Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., 439 Fourth St. Payment is due when picking up the voucher.
For more information, call Public Health at 637-5367.
Public meetings on high-speed rail
HOLLISTER – The California High-Speed Rail Authority and the United States Department of Transportation is hosting public information meetings on the San Jose to Merced Section Alternatives Analysis. The meeting allows an opportunity to learn about the next steps in the environmental review.
The meetings will begin with an open house, followed by a presentation. The same information will provided at each meeting.
Upcoming meetings:
Gilroy: Monday, June 28, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Hilton Garden Inn, 6070 Monterey Road
San Jose: Wednesday, July 7, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Gardner Community Center, 520 West Virginia St.
Merced: Thursday, July 8, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Merced Senior Center, 755 West 15th St.
For more information, call 1-800-881-5799 or visit www.cahighspeedrail.ca.gov.
Summer reading program kicks off
HOLLISTER – The San Benito County Free Library is accepting registration for the children’s summer reading program “Make a Splash – Read!” at 470 Fifth St. The program runs Thursdays, from 2 to 3 p.m. through July 22. Children in preschool through eighth grade can register.
Kids can chose their reading goal and receive a reading log as well as a calendar of free summer reading events at the library. Logs may be turned in between July 12 and Aug. 20.
Some of the programs include exploring our oceans, Shannon German and her white doves, starting a garden and your water and you. Each program will be accompanied by different related crafts. Children who meet their goal will be rewarded at the Finisher’s Party with a reading certificate, a goodie bag and a new paperback book.
Children can register for the program on the bookmobile and as participants of the Reading Readiness Champions Programs. All programs are free of charge.
For more information, call 636-4107.
Class of ’65 to hold reunion
HOLLISTER – The San Benito High School Class of 1965 will hold a class reunion July 17, at the Hollister Elks Lodge, from 4 to 10 p.m. Tickets are $40 a person or $50 at the door.
The organizers are still looking for some classmates including Lynn Cabral, Estella Castaneda, Curtis Cope, Patricia Craven, Sue Dame, Michael Denny, Cathy Dias, Gloria Garcia, Rosalinda Guerra, Mary Hinojos, Dora Hutchings, Shirley Jones, Anne Martinez, Angie Martinez, Amelia Ortiz, Norma Perez, Kathy Vigil, Sally Ware, Willis West and Carol Wilson.
Anyone interested in attending or who has contact information for the above mentioned classmates can contact one of the organizers. They include Diane Large Gibbs, at 637-5061, Marie Barrett Pera, at 630-1670, Gloria Rochelle Grimsley, at 801-2934, and Wayne Barnes, at 763-1217.
Health Foundation opens renovated WIC department
HOLLISTER – The San Benito Health Foundation will be hosting an open house June 25, from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. to inaugurate the newly renovated WIC department, at 351 Felice Drive, in Hollister.
For more information, call 637-5306.
YMCA starts registration for summer programs
HOLLISTER – The YMCA of San Benito County is still accepting registration for its summer day camp. The program is open for children in grades K-8, and the students will have an opportunity to go on one field trip each week.
The program runs now through August 12, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with extended care hours from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Some of the field trips include trips to Happy Hollow, Morgan Hill Bowl, the Discovery Museum, the Tech Museum, San Jose Giants Games and more, depending on the grade level of the student. Students entering ninth and 10th grade can register for the Leaders in Training program for $75 a week, where they have a chance to learn skills and prepare for future jobs by gaining work skills.
The weekly cost is $152 for YMCA members. The YMCA annual membership is $55 per family or $30 per individual. Students are asked to pack a lunch, a hat, two snacks and a bottle of water. The camp is located at Sunnyslope School, 1475 Memorial Dr.
In addition to the summer camp, registration is open for summer basketball for grades K-8. Practices start June 14 and games go through Aug. 7. Games are held on Saturdays, but some may be during the week. Games are held at Rancho San Justo Middle School and Watsonville Family YMCA.
The cost is $65 per child, right a YMCA membership.
For more information, call 637-8600 or visit www.centralcoastymca.org.
Water Resources Association offers home water survey
HOLLISTER – The Water Resources Association of San Benito County is continuing to offer free home water surveys to local residents that can help them identify ways to converse water around the house. Some of the things the survey includes tips on leaks, showerheads and faucet aerators, irrigation, suggested watering schedule, water softener assistance and high-quality hose nozzles.
According to a press release from the agency though the region received more rainfall this year, surface water deliveries to the county are still below historical averages.
“Even during wet years, like we’ve had this year, it’s a good idea to conserve water because it costs money to pump and treat water,” the release said. “The most immediate thing any of us can do is use our local water supplies as efficiently as possible.”
For more information or to schedule an appointment for a home water survey, call 637-4378.
Blood drive
HOLLISTER – The American Red Cross is hosting a blood drive at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1670 Cienega Road, July 15, from 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. Appointments can be made by calling 800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767) or going online to redcrossblood.org and entering the sponsor code HOLLISTER.
Donors will be entered in a drawing to win a $100 gas card. There will be four weekly drawings and four winners.
Rabies vaccination clinic
HOLLISTER – San Benito County’s health and human services agency will be hosting a series of rabies vaccination clinics. The immunization is required for dogs and cats between four months to one year who should be revaccinated within 12 months. After that, the animals can receive the vaccine every three years. Dogs should be leashed at the event and cats should be in a cage or carrier.
The clinics will be held in the Animal Shelter Parking Lot, 1331 South St., in Hollister, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Dates include July 14, and August 11. The fee is $6.
For more information, call the Environmental Health Division at 636-4035 or Hollister Veterinary Clinic at 637-2580.
San Juan Soccer Club takes sign-ups
SAN JUAN – The San Juan Soccer Club is accepting registration for fall 2010, for boys and girls ages 4 to 13. The registration fee for the fall 2010 season is $75 for the first player and $50 for each additional player in the family. The fee includes a soccer uniform, picture package and trophy. Those who register by June 30, can get $10 off registration.
Players have a chance to improve soccer skills and learn teamwork while having fun. Sign up sheets are also available at the San Juan Library 1 to 5 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday or Friday, 1 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday or Thursday, or 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. Complete a membership application, bring a recent wallet size photo of the child and a copy of a birth certificate for new players.
For more information, call Joey Canepa at 623-9048.
Summer registration for Cardinals
HOLLISTER – The last date to register for San Benito Cardinals Football and Cheer is June 26. All players must be age 5 to 15. Football is $250 and cheer is $200. There will be a two-day cheer clinic, June 19 and 20 at Calaveras School, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The clinic is $5 for both days. For more information, visit www.sbcards.org.
Designing for friendlier transit
HOLLISTER – The San Benito County Local Transportation Authority wants to hear ideas from the public about how transit design can be improved to meet the community’s needs. The LTA will hold public workshops on Wednesday, June 30 from 10 a.m. to noon and 4-6 p.m. at the Veteran’s Memorial Building, Room 204, 649 San Benito St.
Free transportation and food will be provided. For more information, contact Veronica Lezama at 637-7665 or by e-mail at ve******@sa**********.org.
Regional blueprint workshops start
The Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments is offering several workshops for local communities to address the challenges of the 2035 regional blueprint. Over the next 25 years, the region has a goal of lowering its impact on the environment while the region continues to grow.
The workshops will discuss regional challenges of 2035, potential solutions and scenarios, making decisions on solutions and a toolbox for 2035. Residents are invited to attend and share their input.
Upcoming workshops are June 2, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Watsonville Community Room, 275 Main St.; June 16, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the Veterans Memorial Building, room 218; and June 26, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the Veterans Memorial Building, room 218.
For more information, call Linda Meckel at 883-3750 or lm*****@am***.org.
Give Today, Change Tomorrow fundraiser starts
HOLLISTER – The Hollister Youth Alliance is kicking off its Give Today, Change Tomorrow fundraiser. All funds go to support after school programs in the community. Donors can help by visiting Mountain Mike’s Pizza, Cheap Seats, Jerry’s, Donuts and Deli, Hollister Super, in Hollister, or Windmill Market, in San Juan Bautista, where the owners will match contributions from the community up to $1,200.
For more information, call 636-2853.
Relay For Life gears up
HOLLISTER – The annual Relay For Life raises money for the American Cancer Society while also raising awareness of disease. The event is scheduled for Saturday, July 31, at 10 a.m. to Sunday, Aug. 1, at 10 a.m. For more information, visit www.acs.org or call the co-event chair at 902-9549.
Class of ’71 preps for fundraiser
HOLLISTER – The San Benito High School Class of 1971 will hold its third annual scholarship fundraiser July 17, at Veterans Memorial Park, in Hollister. The barbecue and silent auction will be 1 to 5 p.m. Tickets are $25 a person and anyone is invited to attend. An RSVP is requested by July 7.
The Class of 1971 Scholarship is awarded to graduating seniors who plan to further their education at a college, university, technical or vocational school. The scholarship was stabled by 1971 Baler alumni. It is coordinated by Rudy Bermudes, Debbie Carrillo Villalon and Debbie Paura Dike. Bermudes said the scholarship was started to help outstanding Balers who have the desire to further their education, but do not have the financial mans.
Gabriel Espinoza and Xavier Beltran, 2009 SBHS graduates, were the first students to receive the scholarship. Espinoza is studying at Arizona State University and Beltran is studying at California State University, Fresno.
For more information on the scholarship or the fundraiser, visit http://classof1971scholarship.blogspot.com.
Work permits available
HOLLISTER – Students between the ages of 12 and 18 years of age who plan to work during the summer must have a “Permit to Employ and Work” on file with the employer during the term of employment. Students can apply for a work permit at their school attendance office, where authorized personnel are available to approve the applications and process the paperwork. Applications for work permits for students attending rural schools may be obtained from the school principal.
Students under 14 years of age are only allowed to work in agriculture-related businesses or the entertainment field. Students are urged to process their applications before school recesses for the summer.
Students not attending a public high school should direct their inquiries about work permits to the San Benito County Office of Education, 460 Fifth St., in Hollister. Employers who employ students without work permits on file, face potential fines of $500 per minor.
