Anza Trail roundtable meeting
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
– The public is invited to the Anza Trail roundtable meeting
with the new trail superintendent. The event will be at the Plaza
Hotel in San Juan June 6, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
For more information, call Jim Sleznick at 623-2964.
Anza Trail roundtable meeting
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA – The public is invited to the Anza Trail roundtable meeting with the new trail superintendent. The event will be at the Plaza Hotel in San Juan June 6, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
For more information, call Jim Sleznick at 623-2964.
CASA info session
HOLLISTER – Court Appointed Special Advocates, CASA of San Benito County, is holding an info session at Starbucks on Airline Highway in the Nob Hill shopping center on Wednesday at 6 pm. Be a voice for an abused, neglected or abandoned child. Come and learn how you can make a difference in a child’s life and support your community. Spread the word and bring a friend. To RSVP, contact Esther at 637-4992.
Chamber mixer
HOLLISTER – The San Benito County Chamber of Commerce invites you to a mixer hosted by Hazel Hawkins Hospital Foundation at the Mabie Center (behind the hospital) Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. Chamber members, bring a raffle prize and promote your business. Non-members $5 charge at the door. For more information, call 637-5315.
Rodeo entries due June 12
TRES PINOS – Entries for the San Benito Saddle Horse Show and Rodeo are due June 12 at 6 p.m. Entry forms can be picked up at Ranchers Feed, McAbee Feed, Tres Pinos Ranch Supply and Feed, Bolado Park or they can be downloaded at www.sanbenitocountyrodeo.com. Mail the forms in or drop them off at the Bolado Park Office. For more information, call 628-3545.
Club Ed tutoring continues for summer
HOLLISTER – Club Ed summer tutoring will be available for all students in all subjects to catch up for next fall. Also available are students who can tutor college level classes. Math is our specialty, $14 an hour. For more information, call R. Flores at 637-5831, ext. 370
Blood drive
HOLLISTER – The American Red Cross will host a blood drive at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1670 Cienega Road, in Hollister, Thursday, June 18, and Thursday, July 16, from 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The Red Cross will hold a weekly drawing for a $100 gas card in July for all participating donors.
For more information or to make an appointment, call 800-GIVE LIFE (800-448-3543) or visit www.HelpSaveALife.org and type in HOLLISTER.
Portuguese Lodge golf tournament
TRES PINOS – The S.D.E.S. Portuguese Lodge will host its 12th annual golf tournament at Bolado Park Golf Course on June 19. Registration is at 8 a.m. with a shot gun start at 9 a.m. The event is limited to 72 players for the four-person scramble. Entry fee is $75, which includes a green fee and a barbecue. For an additional $5 each, golfers can register for putting contests. Non-golfers can attend the chicken barbecue for $10. Tee sponsorships are available for $50. For cart arrangements, call Bolado Park at 628-9995.
For more information, call Carlos Alvernaz, 637-0914; Anthony Silva at 637-2497; or Manuel Silva at 209-668-1587.
Teamster’s Local 890 casino night
GILROY – Teamster’s Local 890 is hosting a casino nightat Duthman’s Pizza, 6940 Chestnut St., in Gilroy June 20, from 8 p.m. to midnight. Tickets are $25 per person or $40 for couples for advance sales or $30 at the door. The admission includes $250 in chips. The grand prize is a trip to Las Vegas, including room and airfare. Some of the other items to win include a digital camera, a Flip video camera, sports gear, wine and gift cards.
Tech Academy of Silicon Valley
SAN JOSE – Local middle school and high school students can sign up for the Tech Academy of Silicon Valley. The program is designed for middle school and high school students who are interested in pursuing college-level work in engineering, technology and science. The three-week session starts June 22 and July 13 and runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registration is $300 for the three weeks, and some scholarships are available.
Middle school students can register for the introductory academy, which offers an overview of power and solar, high tech and environmental engineering. Projects include building and racing solar-powered cars and deconstructing cell phones. The introductory academy runs 9 a.m. to noon or 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Graduates of the introductory program and high school students can take advanced courses on green energy; fuel cell technology; Mars exploration; solar cell fabrication and systems; robotics and signal analysis. Advanced academies are held at San Jose State University, though the introductory academies are offered at SJSU, Morgan Hill, Santa Clara University and other school sites in the greater bay area.
For more information, call 877-224-1256 or visit www.techacademysv.com.
Sacred Heart class of ’82 reunion
HOLLISTER – Sacred Heart class of 1982 will be hosting a class reunion at the Cutting Horse Saturday, July 25, at 3 p.m. Dress is casual. Contact reunion organizers Bonnie Brown or Michael Kirch for menu options.
For more information, please contact Bonnie at bo*********@wi******.net or Michael at mi**********@ho*****.com.
Graniterock employee LEED certified
WATSONVILLE – Granitrock employee Greg Wilkinson recently passed an exam for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design accreditation, a certification offered by the United States Green Building Council. Passing the exam generally takes 80-100 hours of preparation as well as detailed knowledge of the material.
“As a team, we continually strive to meet the needs of our customers,” siad Mike Cook, the director of quality services, in a press release. “Greg’s newly achieved expertise allows him and the entire Graniterock team to better help our customers meet requirements and make informed decisions about green materials so that they can compete and win in an evolving market. Greg has demonstrated his commitment to meeting customers needs in an exceptional way for many years and this is another example of that professional leadership.”
The exam consists of 80 randomly selected multiple-choice questions on a computer format.
Friends of the Library book sale
HOLLISTER – Books for all ages and interests are available for purchase at $2 per bag at the shed behind the San Benito County Free Library on Fifth Street every Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. For more information, call 636-4107.
Becerra basketball camp
HOLLISTER – John Becerra, the longtime head boys’ baskeball coach at San Benito High School, is offering the Becerra Summer Basketball Camp for students in first to 10th grade. He will be helped by Dan Quinn and Gilbert Soza, with players from the high school team assisting.
Enrollment is $65 for first- to fifth-graders; $90 for sixth to eighth graders; and $135 for ninth and 10th graders. T-shirts are guaranteed with enrollment by May 23.
Sessions will have a minimum of 15 participants and start in June.
Session 1, co-ed, runs June 8-12, from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m.. for incoming first, second and third graders.
Session 2, co-ed, runs June 8-12, from 10 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., for incoming fourth and fifth graders
Session 3, boys, runs June 8-12 and June 15-19, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., for incoming ninth and 10th graders
Session 4, girls, runs June 15-19, from 8:15 a.m. to 10 a.m., for incoming sixth, seventh and eighth graders
Session 5, boys, June 15-19, from 10:15 a.m. to noon, for incoming sixth, seventh and eighth graders
For more information, contact John Becerra at 637-0464 or visit www.becerrabasketballcamp.com.
Rabies vaccination clinic
HOLLISTER – The San Benito County Health and Human Services Agency is hosting rabies vaccination clinics on select Wednesdays through August 12. The vaccinations are $6. Primary immunizations should be administered to dogs and cats between the ages of four months and one year of age every 12 months. Revaccinations after that can be every three years.
The clinic will be held in the Animal Shelter Parking lot, 1331 South St. in Hollister, from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., on the following dates: June 17; July 15; August 12.
All dogs are required to be leashed at the clinic and cats are required to be in a carrying case.
For more information, contact San Benito County Health Department’s Environmental Health Division at 636-4035 or the Hollister Veterinary Clinic at 637-2580.
Alzheimer’s Association Kick-off Party
SOQUEL – The Alzheimer’s Association will host its kick-off party for the 16th Annual Santa Cruz Memory Walk on June 24 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Bargetto’s Winery in Soquel. The event will include information on the Memory walk, the signature fundraiser for the Alzheimer’s Association.
For details, call 464-9982.
Kids Rule Theater Camp
HOLLISTER – The San Benito Stage Company is accepting registration for its Kids Rule Theater Camp. The Camp is June 22-26, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for boys and girls ages 6 to 13. The workshop includes ensemble music, dance movements, acting, improv, pantomime, small vocal groups and more.
For more information on registration and cost, contact Kristy Burchard at 636-6810.
Saddle Horse Show parade applications ready
HOLLISTER – Applications are available for the June 25 Saddle Horse Show Parade. Forms can be picked up at the San Benito County Chamber of Commerce, 650 San Benito St., Ste. 130. For more information, call 637-5315.
