FIESTA: The historic Old Mission San Juan Bautista will hold its annual Fiesta from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 27 in the Olive Grove. Old-fashion Chicken barbecue, games and entertainment are planned. Admission is free. Call 831-623-2127 for more information.
BUDDY POPPYS: The Veteran’s of Foreign Wars Auxiliary 9242 Ladies will distribute Buddy Poppys on Friday and Saturday, May 21 and 22 at the Post Office and Nob Hill Foods stores.
DINNER DANCE: The San Benito County Republican Party will hold a dinner dance honoring 28th Assembly District candidate Bob Perkins. Join Senator Bruce McPherson at 6 p.m. May 21 at the Vault restaurant. Call Tanya at 831-210-2656 for more information.
NAVY REUNION: Shipmates from the USS Sperry (AS-12) are sought for a reunion Sept. 30 to Oct. 2, 2004 at the Days Hotel Timonium in Baltimore, Md. Call Arnold Ross at 281-534-2459 for more information.
SAVE A LIFE: Recycle your empty printer and fax cartridges and cell phones in the UPS Store at 201 A McCray Street in the Albertson’s Shopping center and proceeds will be donated to the Relay for Life San Benito County. Call 636-5952 for more information.
HOUSE AND GARDEN TOUR: The first annual “Let’s be Friends” House and Garden Tour will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, June 3 throughout Hollister. Tickets are available for $25 at Dorothy McNett’s Place and proceeds will benefit the Friends of the San Benito County Free Library. Call 637-1794 for more information.
ATTENTION ALL QUILTERS: The Pinnacle Quilters of San Benito County will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 18 at the Assembly of God Church on 301 The Alameda Suite G in San Juan Bautista. The program will be a workshop on paper piecing. Kits will be available for $1. For more information, call 637-5315.
ROAD OPENINGS: San Benito County Public Works Department will open the low-water crossing at Nash Road and San Benito River at 4 p.m. May 19. The road will remain open until October of 2004. For more information call 831-636-4170.
BYGONE YEARS MEMBERS: Attention all San Benito County Bygone Years Members: Submission deadline for the June issue of the Time Capsule is Wednesday, May 19. Send all information to: Bygone Years Time Capsule, P.O. Box 273, San Juan Bautista, CA 95045. The monthly board of trustees meeting will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 22 at Granville Hall. To list agenda items call 637-8450 by 1 p.m. May 19. A monthly general membership meeting will be held at 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday, May 27 at Granville Hall. A social hour will begin at 6 p.m.
AUDITIONS: The San Benito Stage Company will hold auditions for its production of Oliver, based on the novel Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens and written by Lionel Bart. Auditions will be held for people 16 and older from 5 to 9 p.m. May 20 at Grace Bible Church and 10:30 to 2:30 p.m. May 22 at the YMCA; ages 8-15 from 3-7 p.m. May 21 and 22 at the YMCA. Call 637-7293 for an appointment.
THE WIZARD OF OZ: The Spring Grove School of Theatre Arts will perform “The Wizard of Oz” at 7 p.m. Friday, May 21, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, May 22 and 2 p.m. Sunday, May 23 at 500 Spring Grove Road in Hollister. Tickets cost $5. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime.
POWDER PUFF COMPETITION: Students at San Benito High School will hold their seasonal Powder Puff Competition beginning at 5:30 p.m. May 21 at Andy Hardin Field. The four classes of students will compete head-to-head and a dance will follow at 8 p.m. in Mattson Gym. Tickets cost $3 with the ASB stamp, $4 with a SBHS ID card, $5 general admission and $2 for children under 12.
MACBETH: The Southside School will present “Macbeth…A kid’s cautionary tale of greed, power, mayhem and other current events” at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, May 21 and 22 in the Southside School gym at 4991 Southside Rd. For more information call 637-4439, ext. 106.
SWEET HEART DANCE: Will be held for adults 21 and older starting at 5:30 p.m. May 22 in Bolado Park. The event will feature music from the 60s, 70s and 80s and the band Shaboom. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. and tickets are available for $25. Call 801-0903 for more information.
HENRY COE STATE PARK: The park has the following activities scheduled this weekend:
Join Libby Vincent for a “hiker’s choice” hike of 8 miles or less at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 22. The group will choose the destination and difficulty of the hike. Bring water and a lunch. An evening program on Mountain Lions by Rick Hopkins will feature slides of the beautiful yet controversial animals and he’ll discuss mountain lion studies in the area at 8 p.m. Saturday, May 22. Wildflower Walks will be held at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 23.
Appreciation Day: Hollister United Methodist church is sponsoring a “Judy Rider Appreciation Day” from noon to 3 p.m. May 22 at Gate 4 of Bolado Park. Judy will be recognized for her many years of service to the church’s preschool and numerous contribution to the community. A light lunch will be served. Call 637-4240 for more information.
EARS FUND-Raiser: Elephants of Africa Rescue Society is hosting a fund-raiser at the event facility at Wild Things in Salinas on Saturday, May 22. The semi-formal dinner/silent and live auction will be held under a spacious heated tent and feature the acrobatics of Wayne Handley Aerosports during a private airshow. Tickets are $125 each. Seating is limited. For reservations, call (831) 455-3180.
FREE TOILETS: Residents of Hollister, San Juan Bautista and Sunnyslope can pick up a free water-saving toilet when you install it from the city of Hollister public works from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 22 and Saturday, June 12 at 1291 South St. San Juan Bautista residents may pick up toilets from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday May 8 at the city of San Juan Public Works on the corner of Jefferson and Second streets. Some requirements apply. Call 637-4378 for more information.
