The local Veterans of Foreign Wars and Ladies Auxiliary chapters are presenting their annual Easter egg hunt set for 1 p.m. Saturday at Veterans Memorial Park.
Easter Egg Hunt
The local Veterans of Foreign Wars and Ladies Auxiliary chapters are presenting their annual Easter egg hunt set for 1 p.m. Saturday at Veterans Memorial Park. The age groups are 2-4, 5-7 and 8-10. Some special eggs can be redeemed for prizes. Parents will not be allowed in the hunt area. The American Legion post is providing special prize baskets. For more, call Frankie Gallagher at (831) 638-6434.
Walk a Mile in Her Shoes
At 10 a.m. April 11, Community Solutions and Emmaus House will host a Walk a Mile in Her Shoes—The International Men’s March to stop rape, sexual assault, and gender violence. It is to be held at the corner of Fourth and San Benito streets, while Community Solutions held a similar event in Hollister last year. Designed as a men’s march against violence, male participants are encouraged to walk the mile in high heels. Women are also encouraged to participate in a show of solidarity. High-heeled shoes will be provided to every male registrant. Proceeds from the event benefit Community Solutions, a nonprofit human services agency serving South Santa Clara County and San Benito County and Emmaus House, a Hollister-based domestic violence shelter for women and children.
Fundraiser for Olive Fest
The first BBQ pick-up fundraiser is set for the San Benito Olive Festival, which is set for Oct. 17. The fundraiser is 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. April 16 at Brigantino Irrigation, 910 Prospect Ave. It is $20 per plate. For information, call Kathina Szeto at (831) 537-7508. The dinner meal consists of halved, oak-grilled rosemary chicken; Mediterranean farfalle pasta salad; roasted, locally grown vegetables; blended olives and olive oil and herb focaccia. The menu will be prepared by Chef Mike Fisher. Tickets for the BBQ meal can be purchased at: Postal Graphics, 1760 Airline Highway; Grillin & Chillin Alehouse, 401 McCray St.; Brigantino Irrigation; San Benito County chamber, 243 Sixth St.; San Benito Bene, 615-B San Benito St.; Third Base Burger Bar, 650 San Benito St.; San Juan Oaks Golf Club, 3825 Union Road; Grillin & Chillin Roadhouse, 3650 San Juan Road.
FUN-draise for schools
The Aromas-San Juan Bautista Community Schools Foundation is holding its 18th annual fundraising dinner and auction April 18 at the Aromas Grange Hall. The evening begins at 5 p.m. with a social hour. A delicious barbeque tri-tip and chicken dinner is followed by a lively auction featuring local wine, art, collectibles and student art. The foundation supports arts in the schools, provides assistance to educational programs through mini-grants, and provides annual scholarships and awards to district graduates. Tickets cost $45 per person and can be purchased through the Aromas-San Juan Unified School District Office by calling (831) 623-4500. Please order tickets by April 3.
Teacher workshops at Anzar High
Anzar High School is bringing together teachers, administrators and community members for a variety of workshops on teaching. Topics include teaching science in the K-5 classroom, using rubrics to motivate high school students, owning the future of a child’s education, teaching math with Common Core and approaching the difficult topic of race in the classroom. More than a dozen workshops will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 25, a Saturday, at the high school on 2000 San Juan Highway in San Juan Bautista. For more information, contact Adam Causey at ac*****@as****.us or Angela Oliveira at ao*******@as****.us. Breakfast, lunch and parking are provided. The cost is $50, or $40 if paid before April 15. There is a group rate of $100 for teams of three. Discounts are available for parents of students in the district.
Chamber marketing seminar
The San Benito County Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau is hosting a tourism marketing seminar set for 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. April 17 at San Juan Oaks Golf Club in the Fred Couples Room. It is $25 for chamber members and $40 for non-chamber members with limited seating. RSVP by April 14. It is presented by Nancy Reid and Lisa Smith from The Big Blend Network. For more, call (831) 637-5315 or email ju**@sa********************.com.
Traveling silent auction for Free Wheelers
The third annual traveling silent auction to benefit the Hollister Free Wheelers is starting Friday and runs through April 4. Bidding items range from and oil & service at Auto Works to a metal angel from Visions of Christmas in San Juan. Other businesses taking part include Barone’s Florist, BCT Hobby, Bel Amour Pet Spa, Best of Times Café, Eclectic Treasures, Heavenly Bakery, Hollister Muffler, Irma’s Fashions, La Catrina Mexican Restaurant, La Maison Des Chats, Margot’s Ice Cream Parlor, McKinnon Lumber, Mission Clock & Watch, Natural Wonders, Precious Petals, Radio Shack, San Benito Bene, San Juan Oaks, Stars Beauty Salon and Union Bank.
Japanese Temple Garden discussion
The Hollister Japanese Temple Garden at 920 Riverside Road in Hollister is hosting “Dharma Talks-2015 with Rev. Cathy Toldi” from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. April 6 and April 20. Everyone is invited to these meetings. For more information, please call Don at (831) 637-6361.
Free tax preparation available yet
The AARP Tax-Aide program offers free personal tax preparation assistance to low- to middle-income residents with special attention to those over age 60. Tax counselors are available by appointment at the Hollister Community Center, 300 West St., on Tuesday afternoons and all day Wednesdays through April 8. Starting this year, taxpayers must show that everyone on their tax returns has minimum, essential health coverage. Bring appropriate documents. To make an appointment, call Irma at (831) 630-0642.
Cards for a Cause fundraiser
CASA of San Benito County will be hosting its annual Cards For A Cause Fundraiser on Saturday, April 24 from 4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Hollister Elks Lodge. Tickets are $60, which includes dinner and player’s choice of poker or Bingo, or $45 for dinner only. Event also features raffles, auctions and more! For more information, please visit www.casasanbenito.org or call (831) 637-4992. Proceeds from this event will provide support, resources and advocacy for children in San Benito County’s foster care system, giving them a powerful voice and brighter future. Please note that you must be 21 or older to participate in poker.
Free Comic Book Day is coming
Bill’s Bullpen in Hollister is one of thousands of comic book shops around the world celebrating the comic book art form May 2. On the 14th annual Free Comic Book Day, more than two million comic books will be given away by participating stores. Free Comic Book Day kicks off at 10 a.m. May 2 and runs until all free comics are given away at Bill’s Bullpen, 207 Fourth St. For more information, call (831) 636-1180 or go to FreeComicBookDay.com.
Open Studios Tour is coming
The weekend tour is hosted by the San Benito County Arts Council April 25 and April 26 and gives residents in Hollister, San Juan Bautista and Aromas a chance to open their studios, share their work and sell art. This year’s event will be preceded by a preview exhibition, which gives attendees a sneak peak of work from the featured studios. It is scheduled from April 3 to May 28 at ARTspace, the council’s new home on 240 Fifth St. There will be a reception with light refreshments and music from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. April 10.
Kids Rule Theatre Camp
San Benito Stage Company is presenting the children’s summer theatre camp, Kids Rule. It is set for June 22-26 with a theme of “Kids rule on Broadway.” It includes workshops in ensemble music, dance movement, acting, improve, pantomime, small group vocal, auditioning and more. Entry forms are available at Postal Graphics, sanbenitostage.org or by calling Kristy at (831) 636-6810.
Farmers market starts in May
The Downtown Hollister Certified Farmers’ Market starts in May. It is every Wednesday from 3 p.m.-7:30 p.m. from May 6 to Sept. 30. Located on San Benito Street between Fourth and Seventh streets, it includes such items as fresh produce, flowers, organic meat and poultry, specialty baked goods (including gluten free), local olive oils, honey, sausages, barbecue items, free entertainment, culinary demonstrations and more. Call Market Manager Tammy Jackson at (408) 804-1234 for questions about being a vendor at the market.
Mission Fiesta planning is under way
Planning is under way for the 2015 San Juan Bautista Mission Fiesta and the Fiesta Committee is looking for volunteers from the community. This year’s Fiesta celebrates the 203rd year anniversary of the Mission church’s dedication to St. John the Baptist. The Fiesta honors the Mission’s history and all the peoples past and present. The committee invites persons with organizational skills, historical knowledge, helpful equipment, artistic talents, and other such gifts to step forward and share their skills for the success of the event. Other volunteers are also needed at the event to support the many teams that operate Fiesta. Would you like to join an action subcommittee to make things happen? It takes more than 100 people to plan, set up, run activities and booths, clean up and put away. Fiesta 2015 will be held on June 28 in the historic Mission Olive Grove.
