YMCA hosts open house
HOLLISTER – The YMCA of San Benito County is opening its doors to the public for a free day of fun and fitness Feb. 21, from 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Stop by any time of the day, join or observe group fitness classes like Zumba, Yoga or Tai Chi and use the cardio/weight equipment. San Benito County residents who sign up for the wellness program on the day of the open house will have their annual program participant fee waived. For the open house fitness class schedule, go to centralcoastymca.org.
Pedro Party
HOLLISTER – SBC Cattlewomen will host a Pedro party Feb. 22, at 6 p.m., in the Tres Pinos Church Hall. Games will start at 6:30 p.m. The event features lots of prizes including a first place prize of $100, second place of $75 and a door prize. Cost is $10 per person. Details: Call Nenette at 408-804-1603
Free Buddhist meditation
HOLLISTER – Free Buddhist meditation will be held in the Barbara Memorial Room at the San Benito County Free Library every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. through Feb. 27. Details: diamondway.org/hollister
Mardi Gras dinner and dance
HOLLISTER – Community Food Bank will host its Mardi Gras dinner, dance and silent auction Feb. 23, from 6 to 10:30 p.m., at San Juan Oaks Golf Club. Tickets are $100 per person. Tickets are available at Community Food Bank, Postal Graphics, She’s and online at Communityfoodbankofsbc.org. A prize will be awarded for best costume.
Fundraiser for ‘Uncle Joe’ Fahy
HOLLISTER – Friends and family will host a fundraiser for “Uncle Joe” Fahy, Feb. 24, from 1 to 6 p.m., at Daisy’s Saloon in San Juan. Fahy has been undergoing treatment for cancer. Tickets for a chicken barbecue are $12 and includes beans, rice, salad and garlic bread, with carry out available. Entertainment will be provided by Aaron and Second Wind Band, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. The event will include a drawing for a Samsung 51-inch Plasma 720p 600Hz HDTV, a 50/50 drawing, raffle prizes and a bake sale.
AARP tax aide offered through April 10
HOLLISTER – The AARP Tax-Aide program offers free personal tax counseling and preparation assistance to taxpayers of low-to-middle income, with special attention to those ages 60 and older. Volunteers will be available to assist residents on Mondays and Wednesdays, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., through April 10, at the Hollister Community Center, 300 West St. Please call ahead to make an appointment. Participants should bring their photo identification and Social Security cards or ITIN documents for each individual on their return, along with any tax documents they have received in the mail, last year’s 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.
Champagne Tea and Treasures
HOLLISTER – The Friends of the San Benito County Free Library and Women’s Club of Hollister will host the annual Champagne Tea and Treasures Silent Auction and Drawing March 15, from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., in the Oak Room at San Juan Oaks Golf Club. Tickets are $30 per person. Bring an item for the silent auction and receive a free ticket for the drawing. Additional tickets available for purchase. Details: Call 831-205-1373
Casino trip fundraiser
HOLLISTER – The Hollister Seniors Group is having a fundraiser trip to Table Mountain and Chucksani Indian Casinos on March 2. Departure is 6:30 a.m. from the Hollister Community Center, 300 West St. The cost is $30 per person. Each participant gets $10 in e-cash, a $5 food voucher and $5 free play from Table Mountain. Anyone over 21 is welcome. For information call Pauline at (831) 637-9275 or Dolly at (831) 637-1980.
Merit badge university
HOLLISTER – Hollister Boy Scout Troop 436 will hold its third annual Merit Badge University March 9 at Sacred Heart School. Interesting merit badges such as Animal Science, Fingerprinting, Cinematography, Pulp & Paper, Fire Safety, Scholarship, Dentistry, Art, Public Speaking, Music and Law are being offered. Registration is open on a first come basis to all ranks of Boy Scouts. Details 636-6810 or [email protected].
Camera Club meets
HOLLISTER – The Hollister Camera Club is seeking new members. The club meets the fourth Tuesday of each month, at 100 Dry Creek Road in Hollister. Photographers of all skill level who work with prints, slides or digital images are welcome. Details: Jack Marcheski at 637-3453 or 524-5912
Singles 55+ are invited to dinner
HOLLISTER – Singles 55 and up are invited to join a dinner club in San Benito County that meets on the third Saturday of the month. The group visits area restaurants for the meal, with the choice of each month’s restaurant selected by group majority. The group also enjoys the occasional dinner at a member’s home. The group is not a dating group, but for individuals who would like to meet and socialize with others. For details on the Jan. 19 dinner, email Sandi Gowers at [email protected].
Ten-year reunion
The SBHS Class of 2003 is proud to announce its 10-Year Reunion. San Benito High School’s Class of 2003 will host a 10-year reunion at The Vault in Downtown Hollister on April 20. The event will take place from 8 p.m. to midnight. Please log in to Pay Pal and pay through the site. Person receiving payment will be: [email protected]. Pease pay $25 per person attending. If you would like to pay in person please contact: Elias Barocio (831) 245-5736 [email protected] or Amber Phillips (831) 801-8660 [email protected].
Children’s Art goes up at Mars Hill
HOLLISTER – As part of its five-year anniversary, the San Benito Street ART Academy will have artwork by students from the last five years on display at Mars Hill Coffee House through the end of February. Evelyn Pogrowski has selected artwork from students in a variety of the classes she offers, which have included egg decorating, cartooning, clay work and more. For details on upcoming classes, call Pogrowski at 831-760-6404.
