Sexual Assault Awareness Month
HOLLISTER – Community Solutions will be hosting the “Time to Stop Rape” flag display at the Gavilan College campus in Gilroy, and in front of the Briggs Building in Hollister from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 1. The event is to raise awareness of sexual violence.
Donations needed for garage sale
HOLLISTER – The Guardian Angels will be hosting a Relay For Life fundraising multi-family garage sale Saturday, April 4 from 8 a.m. to whenever they are sold out at 960 El Toro Drive in Hollister. They are collecting donations from community members of items to sell to raise money for the American Cancer Society. To donate items or to participate, call Delia Villegas at 801-0515 or e-mail her at
dv***********@ya***.com
.
Workshop for job seekers
HOLLISTER – Job seekers are invited to a free workshop that will discuss interview techniques and professional networking at Grace Bible Church, 375 Sixth St., from 7:15 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Joe Cullinane, an author and business consultant who is serving as an executive-in-residence at the Northern Illinois University College of Business, will speak. He will talk about techniques for developing and maximizing a professional network. Grace Griffin, the director of entrepreneur support, and a past H.R. executive for several Silicon Valley companies, will also talk at the seminar.
Club Ed tutoring available
HOLLISTER – Club Ed, a club at San Benito High School, offers private tutoring for students in first through 12th grade in math and most language arts subjects. Tutoring takes place in the SBHS library from 3 to 4 p.m., and 6 to 8 p.m. The cost is $14 an hour. For more information, contact teacher Rachel Flores-Zepeda at
rf*****@sb***.us
or 637-5831, ext. 370.
Tickets on sale for Rotary fundraiser
HOLLISTER – The Hollister Rotary will be hosting a take-out barbecue to raise money for its scholarship program. The barbecue will be Saturday, April 4, with pick up near the parking garage at Fifth and San Benito streets. Tickets are available through pre-sale only and need to be purchased by March 31. Tickets are $25 for a whole seasoned tri-tip and a loaf of garlic bread.
Tickets are available from any Rotary member, or by calling Ruth Humber at 637-5311.
Chamber mixer
The San Benito County Chamber of Commerce invites you to a mixer hosted by Pinnacle Hardwood Floors at 203 Hawkins St. on Wednesday, April 8 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Chamber members, bring a raffle prize and promote your business. Non-Members: $5 entry fee. For information call 637-5315.
5th Annual Wine & Roses Benefit
HOLLISTER – Spring Grove School will host their 5th Annual Wine and Roses benefit April 4 from 6 p.m. to midnight at San Juan Oaks Country Club. The event includes a no-cash casino, food, drinks, silent and live auctions, and live music by Blues Remedy. Guests must be 21 and older, and tickets are $45 per person. They can be purchased by contacting the Spring Grove PTO at 637-3745, ext. 355 or by e-mail to
sp************@ya***.com
. Auction includes wine tours, vacation packages, art and more. The money raised will be used to fund improved technology in the classroom and fund programs and activities that are likely to be hit by budget cuts.
Cerra Vista rummage sale
HOLLISTER – Cerra Vista Elementary School will be hosting a rummage sale Saturday, April 4, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 2151 Cerra Vista Drive. Vendors will be selling clothing, books, furniture, knick-knacks and other items. More vendor spaces are available for anyone who may be interested in selling items at the rummage sale.
For more information, contact Monica Sims at 524-5503.
Casa de Fruta Crafts Fair
HOLLISTER – Casa de Fruta will be hosting the 15th annual Easter Weekend Arts and Crafts Fair, to be held at the Casa de Fruta train station Saturday, April 11, and Sunday, April 12 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission and parking are free. Some of the items for sale include wood work, oil paintings, jewelry, leather work, and metal art, among other items. Music will be provided by Good Medicine, which will play blues, country, oldies classic rock and other music.
For more information, call (559) 877-3474 or (408) 842-9316.
Spring boutique needs vendors
HOLLISTER – The Sunnyslope Christian Center is hosting a Spring Boutique Saturday, April 25, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1520 Sunnyslope Road. Vendors will be selling Custom-made jewelry, candles, collectible dolls and other items.
For more information, call 637-2635 or e-mail
ml**@pg*.com
.
Taxpayers’ tea party
HOLLISTER – The San Benito Chapter of Friends of the Constitution will host a Taxpayers’ tea party Wednesday, April 15 at 3 p.m. at the corner of Fourth and San Benito streets. They encourage residents who disagree with the way state and national government is using taxpayer money to attend and bring a tea bag with them.
For more information, visit www.sanbenitochapter.org or contact Marvin Jones at 638-0938.
Tax help for residents
HOLLISTER – The American Association of Retired Persons Tax-Aide Program offers free personal tax counseling and preparation assistance to all taxpayers with middle and low income, with a special emphasis on helping those 60 and older. The program will run through April 14 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Community Center, 300 West St., in Hollister. Help will also be available Saturdays from noon to 3 p.m. at the County Library on Fifth Street. Call ahead for an appointment at 637-1980.
Those who need help with preparing their taxes are requested to bring the tax package they received in the mail, last year’s return, and all relevant information on income and expenses. Volunteer counselors are not trained to assist in preparing tax returns that report business, rental or partnership income.
Immunization hours change
HOLLISTER – The San Benito County Public Health Immunization Clinic now requires appointments effective March 31, and cannot accommodate walk-in clients due to budget constraints. Clinic hours are Tuesdays from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. For more information or to make an appointment, call 637-5367.
Blood drive
HOLLISTER – The American Red Cross will be holding a mobile blood drive Thursday, April 1 from 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Church Hall, 1670 Cienega Road, in Hollister. To schedule an appointment call 800-GIVE-LIFE (1-800-448-3543) or go to BeADonor.com and enter HOLLISTER as the code.
Republican Party meeting
HOLLISTER – The April meeting of the San Benito County Republican Party will be Tuesday, April 7 in the San Benito County Free Library at 470 Fifth St. The meeting will be called to order at 7 p.m.
For information, call 638-0938 or check our Web page at www.sanbenitogop.org. The public is welcome.
Workshop for multi-story buildings
HOLLISTER – The National Trust for Historic Places is hosting a webinar on making better use of unused and underused upstairs space on Thursday, April 2, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the DMB West Ranch conference room. The topics will include how to increase investor returns by expanding the usage of the downtown district as well as some of the challenges presented such as meeting building code requirements.
Panelists include Linda Sorden, of the National Trust Loan Fudn; and Thom Guzman and Tim Reinders, of Main Street Iowa. The event is free, but RSVP is requested. Please contact 636-8406 for more information.
Young Professionals
The SBC Chamber’s Young Professionals group kick-off event will be held Thursday, April 9th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at DeRose Winery. The event is for 21- to 40-year-old business professionals. The cost is $20 (payable by cash or check at the door) and includes admission, heavy appetizers and wine. Please bring a friend! For more information please call (831) 637-5315.
