Leadership fundraiser
Help give ‘tweens a place to hang out. Members of the Leadership
San Benito class of 2008 will be selling 8-ounce boxes of See’s
Candy at Hollister Flowers, 843 San Bento St., on Wednesday, Feb.
13 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The money raised will be used for fund
the ‘Tween Spot, a once-a-week hangout for kids ages 11 to 15 at
the Hollister Community Center.
For more information call Julie Bonett at 840-1501.
Feb. 13
Women’s Club meeting
The Women’s Club of Hollister meets Wednesday, Feb. 13 for its monthly
luncheon at Ridgemark Golf & Country Club from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The 93-year-old club is a member of the Greater Federated Women’s Clubs, one of the oldest women’s volunteer groups in America. All women are invited to join. Please call Vivian McCormick, 637-6949 or ra********@ju**.com by noon on Feb. 11 for luncheon reservation.
Leadership fundraiser
Help give ‘tweens a place to hang out. Members of the Leadership San Benito class of 2008 will be selling 8-ounce boxes of See’s Candy at Hollister Flowers, 843 San Bento St., on Wednesday, Feb. 13 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The money raised will be used for fund the ‘Tween Spot, a once-a-week hangout for kids ages 11 to 15 at the Hollister Community Center.
For more information call Julie Bonett at 840-1501.
Today-Feb. 15
Kindergarten registration
The Hollister School District will hold kindergarten registration Monday through Friday. Parents should bring a birth certificate, written proof of immunization, a Social Security number and proof of address. Registration times are as follows: Calaveras, 9 a.m.-noon and 1 p.m.-3p.m.; Accelerated Achievement Academy – call 634-4963 to inquire about the program; Cerra Vista, 8:30 a.m.-noon and 1 p.m.-3 p.m.; Gabilan Hills, 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m., 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m.; Dual Language Academy – register at your neighborhood school; Ladd Lane, 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m., 2 p.m.-4 p.m.; R.O. Hardin, 9 a.m.-noon and 1 p.m.-3 p.m.; Sunnyslope School, 10:30 a.m.-noon and 1 p.m.-3 p.m.
Feb. 22
Free dental service
The San Benito Health Foundation Dental Department invites you to join them for a day of fun and free dental services. The seventh annual Give Kids a Smile Day is Feb. 22 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 351 Felice Drive. Parents can bring kids ages 0 to 12 for a free dental screening. Fun activities will be available, such as puppet shows, storytelling, coloring and more. There also will be a visit from the Tooth Ferry.
For more information call 637-5306.
Feb. 28
‘Tag-a-long’ for the symphony
The Hollister Symphony Group announces a new “Tag-a-Long Series” for 2007-08. The group is offering four bus trips to San Francisco for those wishing to have lunch, go shopping, visit a museum or attend the symphony, purchasing tickets that day. The bus departs Dunne Park at 8:30 a.m., arriving at Union Square around 10:30 a.m. The return trip departs Davies Symphony Hall about 4 p.m., arriving back around 6:30 p.m. The remaining dates are Feb. 28 and March 27.
For more information call Sally Crisman at 630-0750 or Michele Stephenson at 637-9543.
March 5
Bunco Social
The annual Lady Elks Bunco Social is set for March 5 at the Hollister Elks Lodge. A social is at 5 p.m., a dinner at 6 p.m. and Bunco at 7 p.m. Join us for an evening of food, fun and conversation and a chance to win. The cost is $10 for Bunco.
Please RSVP at 637-1436.
Retired teachers meeting
The San Benito County chapter of the California Retired Teachers Association will hold its next meeting March 5 at 10:30 a.m. at Paine’s Restaurant. Members are reminded to bring their volunteer hour logs. Following the business meeting is a luncheon at which members have a choice of calamari steak or chicken parmagiana. A guest speaker is chosen, so come and be surprised!
March 31
Health workshop
A free workshop will be offered through San Benito County Behavioral Health beginning Thursday, March 31 at 6:15 p.m. at San Benito High School. The interactive workshop is for Spanish-speaking parents of 9-14-year olds to help you and your family learn the skills to work together and prevent unhealthy behaviors (such as using alcohol or drugs or gang involvement).
Please call Juanita Luna at 636-4020 to register or obtain more information.
Meetings and Announcements
New members in Habitat
San Benito County Habitat for Humanity recently added two new members to its board of directors. Johny Van Dyke of South County Housing and Lori McClelland, a local real estate agent, joined the board as of January 2008.
These new members join Habitat Board President Ray Pierce, Vice-President Niessa-Bauder Guaracha, Secretary Sandi Hollenbeck, Treasurer Kathy Flores, Past President George Lewis, and Members Brian Abbott, Peggy Pierce, Jennifer Galindo, David Huboi and Scott Fuller.
Habitat for Humanity will undertake its first housing rehabilitation projects this year, with plans for two or three qualifying homes to be
repaired and rehabilitated. San Benito County Habitat for Humanity is also recognizing past board members who played such an important part in forming the organization and raising the funds to enable the rehabilitation projects to move forward. These past members include Cynthia Holthouse, Arthur Cantu, Mary Paxton, Lori Shackleton, Tina Tully, and Sandi Slonaker.
For more information about San Benito County Habitat for Humanity please contact Ray Pierce at 634-4476.
Women’s support group
Are you feeling pushed to your limit, isolated, depressed or misunderstood?
Have you been hit by a partner, emotionally abused or sexually assaulted?
If you’d like to talk to people who understand, contact Community Solutions about a Women’s Support Group. It runs 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays.
To register call Debbie Ruiz a 637-1094.
Brain Injury Support
The Brain Injury Support Group meets from 6-8 p.m. every second and fourth Thursday of the month at Poblanita Restaurant, 313 Third St. in San Juan Bautista. Anyone who has had a brain injury, stroke or aneurysm is welcome to attend, along with caregivers, family and friends.
For more information call Maggie at 623-9271.
Republican Party meeting
The San Benito County Republican Party has changed its monthly meeting to the first Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Pacific Coast Bank Community Room, 260 Tres Pinos Road, Hollister. The location is across Rancho Drive from the San Benito Bank.
For information, call 638-0938 or check our Web page
