Kindergarten: Southside School Registration dates are March 29
through April 2, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Proof of birth and
immunization are required, and the student must be 5 years of age
on or before Dec. 1, 2004.
Kindergarten: Southside School Registration dates are March 29 through April 2, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Proof of birth and immunization are required, and the student must be 5 years of age on or before Dec. 1, 2004.
CHADD: Join CHADD, Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder, at Cerra Vista School for a short video presentation on Tuesday, March 30 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room. A question and answer period will follow the video. For more information, call Cerra Vista School at (831) 636-4470, (831) 637-7025, or (831) 637-0930. Childcare will be provided.
COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE NETWORK: The Community Assistance Network will host a second strategic planning session on Tuesday, March 30 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at the Veterans’ Memorial Building, 6401 San Benito St., Hollister. The purpose of the session is to bring together local youth service providers as a first step toward coordinating the county’s services for youth. Participants will be given the opportunity to share information about their organization, receive information about other youth serving organizations and will be provided with the opportunity to gain valuable strategies for strengthening their organization, developing community assets and improving community relationships. If interested in attending, call Kellie Guerra, CAN chairwoman, at 637-5393 ext. 125.
KICK THE HABIT: Learn a step-by-step approach to quit smoking and how to maintain a smoke-free life at the YMCA, 339 Fifth St., March 30 to May 11. The class will meet every Tuesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m., with a free orientation on the first day. Registration is $60. Bring a friend for free with advanced registration. The last day to register is April 6. To register, call 636-4011 or 636-5229. It’s sponsored by the American Lung Association and San Benito County Health and Human Services agency.
Bay Meadows Bus Trip: A bus trip to Bay Meadows will be held April 14 at $60 per person. The fee includes bus transportation to Bay Meadows, tip for driver, admission, program and buffet, including snacks. The bus departs at 9:30 a.m. from Gold’s Gym parking lot and returns at 6:30 p.m. Reservation and money must be turned in by March 31 to the SBCAOR Office.
San Benito County Historical Society: The San Benito County Historical Society will be holding its monthly general meeting on March 31 at 7 p.m. at the Dunne Park Club House, at West and 6th streets in Hollister. A reading will be offered pertaining to the history of Jesse Ross and Warren Bowden, two early pioneers in San Benito County. Refreshments will be served and the event is free to the public.
Pinnacles: Pinnacles National Monument will be opening the Bear Gulch Cave to public access until Wednesday, March 31. After March 31 the cave will be closed again until October. For more information contact the Bear Gulch Visitor Center at (831) 389-4485, ext. 0 or online at www.nps.gov/pinn.
Beg and borrow: The Monterey Peninsula Kiwanis Club is sponsoring a “beg, borrow and deal” event to raise money for local schools and the Children’s Miracle Network. The fund-raiser is for high-school students in teams of three. The last weekend in April, teams will complete tasks on a list, similar to a scavenger hunt.
Applications are due April 1 and can be picked up by e-mailing or calling Kaj Helding at [email protected] or calling 801-1083.
Snow White: Rainbow Theater presents “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” Friday, April 2 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, April 3 at 5 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Building in downtown Hollister. Tickets can be purchased in advance for a $1 discount at the Hollister Community Center. At the door, tickets are $7 for adults, $6 for seniors and $5 for children. Details: [email protected].
TEACH IN JAPAN: Local, recently graduated college students can apply to be the assistant English teacher in Hollister’s sister city, Takino, Japan, for next year, beginning in June. It’s a great opportunity for an adventurous person who wants to experience the customs and culture of Japan and its long history, while living and working in a beautiful area of the world. Interested applicants should call co-presidents Ruth Erickson at (831) 637-0987 or Geri Johnson at (831) 636-4304 by Thursday, April 1.
Senior Legislature: If you are 60 or older, you are eligible to run for the California Senior Legislature. The Seniors Council will be conducting an election for a Senior Senator and Senior Assemblymember to represent Santa Cruz and San Benito counties. For more information or to obtain a candidate’s packet, call the Seniors Council at 831-688-0400. The deadline for receipt of completed petitions is noon Thursday, April 1.
STUDENT ART: Students from Anzar, Gilroy and San Benito high schools have their artwork exhibited in a Gavilan College Exhibit through April 2 at the Gavilan Library, 5055 Santa Theresa Blvd., Gilroy. Admission is free. Thursday, April 1 there will be an artists’ reception from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the art gallery.
Action Pajaro Valley: An advisory board meeting for Action Pajaro Valley is being held Thursday, April 1 at the Kalich Building, located at 449 Union St. from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
yard sale: Veterans from the American Legion Post 69 will have a yard sale April 2 and 3 at the Old Fremont School from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. It is open to the public. For more information, call Commander Robert Gonzales at 636-6911 or e-mail [email protected].
State Fair Online Entries: Most competitive programs for the 2004 California State Fair can now be entered online by visiting the State Fair Web site at http://www.bigfun.org/html/competitions.aspx. Programs accepted online include: open livestock, junior livestock, youth exhibits, county fair best of show, California fine art, California creative arts, California’s kitchen, commercial cheese and industrial and technology education. To enter one must be able to pay the normal entry fees online with a valid credit card and have an active e-mail address. Deadlines for entry are posted on the Fair’s Web site. For more information contact the Entry Office at Cal Expo at (916) 263-4149. You can also contact the office by e-mail at [email protected].
UNITED WAY: The United Way of SBC invites interested community members to volunteer. Opportunities exist for those interested in the allocation process, fund-raising activities and organizing events. For more information, call 636-9134 or e-mail [email protected].
