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The American Red Cross Hollister Office of the American Red Cross Monterey Bay Chapter is planning a kick off on Jan. 7, “Sleeves up, hearts open, all in.”

Less than a week after Hurricane Sandy ravaged parts of the east coast, local Nants Foley was on a red eye flight to West Virginia. While the brunt of the storm hit New York and New Jersey, as many as 24 states were affected by the category two hurricane, including rural communities set in the Appalachia mountains.

1. Annual Rib Cook-off: San Juan Bautista will host the annual Best Ribs in the West competition May 19 and 20 on Third Street, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Six teams will be vying for the title. Admission is free to the public and food will be for sale. Visitors can get in on the action by casting a vote for the People’s Choice Award on Saturday. Official judging will take place Saturday at 3 p.m., with winners announced Sunday at 1 p.m. There will be arts and craft booths as well as entertainment. Details: 775-324-6435.