Tax-aide program looking for volunteers
HOLLLISTER
– The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) is seeking
volunteers of all ages to learn tax law and help prepare tax
returns for middle and low income taxpayers.
Tax-aide program looking for volunteers
HOLLLISTER – The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) is seeking volunteers of all ages to learn tax law and help prepare tax returns for middle and low income taxpayers. Volunteers will receive free training from the Internal Revenue Service and are asked to give a minimum commitment of 40 hours over a 10-week period. Local training will begin later this month. For more information, call Dolly De Vasier at 637-1980.
E-waste recycling event
TRES PINOS – An e-waste recycling event will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 19 at the San Benito County Fairgrounds, 9000 Airline Hwy. There is no charge to participate in the event, and no limit to the number of items per person.
Items which can be dropped off during this free program include: LCD televisions and monitors; laptop computers; plasma screens; televisions; computer towers; printers; DVD players; copy machines; fax machines; calculators, keyboards; stereo systems; speakers; computer mice; telephones; cell phones; and VCRs. Broken recyclables will also be accepted. For more information, call 628-3421.
Monthly blood drive scheduled
HOLLISTER – The American Red Cross will hold its monthly blood drive on Thursday, Feb. 7 from 1:30-6:30 p.m. at the church hall of the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-day Saints, 1670 Cienega Road. Call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE or go to www.BeADonor.com (code: Hollister) to schedule an appointment.
American Legion Post 69 to hold meeting
HOLLISTER – The American Legion San Benito Post 69 invites all veterans and veteran family members to become a member. The post’s first meeting of the year will be held Thursday, Jan. 24 at 7 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Building on San Benito Street in room 204. Refreshments will follow. Meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month. For more information, call 636-7113.
Volunteers needed for advocate training
GILROY – Community Solutions is offering domestic violence and sexual assault volunteer advocate training beginning Tuesday, Jan. 22. The training lasts six weeks on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and three full Saturdays. At the end of the session, volunteers will be state of California certified.
Community Solutions provides crisis intervention to more than 500 survivors of sexual assault or domestic violence each year. The program also offers shelter to battered women and their children and legal advocacy to women in need. Community Solutions is located at 6980 Chestnut St. For more information, call Emma Lucas at 408-776-6288 or send an e-mail to [email protected].
Free income tax service available
HOLLISTER – The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) Tax-Aide program offers free personal tax counseling and preparation assistance to all taxpayers of low to middle income, with special attention to those ages 60 and older. Beginning Tuesday, Feb. 12 through Thursday, April 10, volunteers will be available by appointment only to those who need help preparing their taxes. Appointments can be made on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1-4 p.m. Appointments will be held at the Hollister Community Center, 300 West St.
Participants should bring in all tax documents they receive in the mail, last year’s tax 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. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call Dolly at 637-1980.
Gavilan offers inspection exam prep course
GILROY – Gavilan College will offer a residential building inspection-ICC certification exam prep course on Saturdays, Feb. 23-April 19, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at its Gilroy campus, 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd. This 40-hour course will prepare participants to pass the International Code Council’s residential building inspector of 1-2 family dwelling exam. Passing of this exam will give international certification with a three year certification by the ICC.
Cost for the course is $450 per person as well as $89 for materials. For more information, contact Rosie Armstrong at 408-847-2514 or go to http://gavilan.augusoft.net.
Crafters needed
HOLLISTER – The Ladies Auxiliary, Veterans of Foreign War Post #9242 is looking for crafters for their spring craft show, March 15. The show will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Building, 649 San Benito St.
Cost for vendors is $40 for an 8 by 10 foot space. A table and two chairs will be available if needed.
For more information or an application, call Dolly at 637-1980 or Geri at 524-1459.
