Blood drive
HOLLISTER – The American Red Cross will host a blood drive June 21, from 1 to 6 p.m., at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1670 Cienega Road, in Hollister. To make an appointment, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or go to redcrossblood.org and enter the sponsor code “HOLLISTER.”
Nominations wanted for Sacred Heart award
HOLLISTER – Sacred Heart School Foundation is again seeking nominations for its Hall of Distinction award, which is presented annually in November during the Celebrating Catholic Education dinner at San Juan Oaks. Alumni, friends, faculty or staff members, current parents, board members and parishioners can make nominations. Once an individual has been nominated he or she will remain eligible for three years.
Nomination forms can be found in the church vestibule of Sacred Heart, St. Benedict, Immaculate Conception and the San Juan Mission, as well as the Sacred Heart School office and Sacred Heart pastoral office.
The deadline for nominations is June 30. Awards will be given out Nov. 3.
Pacheco State Park’s Eleventh Kite Day
HOLLISTER – The 11th Annual Family Kite Day will be held at Pacheco State Park, June 16, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Other fun activities include a “Make Your Own Kite Free” table and free face painting as well as pie eating contests and bubble gum blowing contests. Plus, there will be interesting tables to check out, including nature tables, a sun and wind table and craft tables. Families are encouraged to bring a kite, hats and/or sunscreen, drinking water, lawn chairs and a picnic lunch. It may be cool and windy or very hot. Hot Dog Heaven from Los Banos will sell lunches. There is a $5 state park day use fee per car.
Details: Jennifer Morgan at (209) 826-1197 or www.parks.ca.gov/events, and choose Pacheco State Park.
Fiesta at San Juan Mission
SAN JUAN – On June 24, Old Mission San Juan Bautista will celebrate the bi-centennial dedication of its church with a fiesta, acknowledging Native American, Mexican, Spanish, Franciscan and settlers’ influence on the Central California area.
At 11 a.m., led by Azteca dancers and religious banners, priest and people will reverence the 200th anniversary with a procession from the church, through downtown and into the mission’s Historic Olive Grove. This kicks off a multi-cultural, family-oriented fiesta. All are welcome to enjoy on-stage entertainment continuing until 5 p.m. with mariachi music, singers, traditional and contemporary Mexican music and dancing. There will be historic displays, a visit by Bishop Garcia, costumed participants, food, beverages, games and activities for all ages. The traditional chicken barbecue is not to be missed. This fiesta promises to be a grand celebration of this unique bi-centennial.
Admission and stage entertainment is free. Tickets for food, games and activities are priced so all can enjoy the event. Visit the museum and church for a small donation. The gift shop will be open as well.
Details: David and Diana Bruce at 408-500-8353.
Registration open for Kids Rule
HOLLISTER – San Benito Stage Company’s Kids Rule Theatre Camp is accepting registration for the program, scheduled June 25-29, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The camp is open to girls and boys ages 6 to 13. It includes workshops in ensemble music, dance movement, acting, improv, pantomime, small group vocals and more. Entry forms are available at Postal Graphics or by calling Kristy at 636-6810.
Work permits available
HOLLISTER – Students between the ages of 12 and 18 who plan to work with summer will need to have a permit to employ and work on file with their employers. Work permits can be picked up at the student’s school of attendance. Students under the age of 14 are only allowed to work in agriculture-related businesses or the entertainment field.
Applications for students attending rural schools can be obtained from the principal. Students are urged to process their applications before school is out for summer.
Students not attending a public school can direct inquiries to the San Benito County Office of Education, 460 Fifth St., in Hollister.
Fathers Day Car Show
HOLLISTER – The 8th annual Fathers Day Car Show is June 17, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., 2350 Technology Pkwy, Hollister, 831-801-9679. No entry fees. Antique, classic, rods, trucks, motorcycles, projects welcome.
VFW hosts comedy night
HOLLISTER – VFW Post 9242 is hosting a Comedy Night and Spaghetti Feed on June 2 at the IOOF Lodge located at 300 Fourth St. Doors open at 5 p.m. with no host cocktails, dinner will be served at 6 p.m. and the show begins at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets are available through VFW members, at Design Line & Granger Printers in downtown Hollister or at the door. All proceeds benefit active duty military families in San Benito County.
For more information call 637-6015 or 638-6434.
Barn sale vendors needed
TRES PINOS – The San Benito County Historical Society is hosting a big barn sale June 2, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the San Benito County Historical Park. Vendors can reserve a space for $10.
Details: Call Don Pidd at 902-9349 or [email protected].
Sidesaddle & Company show
AROMAS – The Aromas Community Grange presents Sidesaddle & Company June 2, at 7:30 p.m. The five-member band plays a repertoire of traditional bluegrass, seasoned with country, Irish, Cajun and cowboy western, including gospel, folk, novelty and comedy. Tickets are $15 and are available at Marshall’s Grocery, Aromas Feed and Vertigo Coffee, in San Juan, or online at Brownpapertickets.com. They will be $18 at the door. The concert is a benefit for the Aromas Grange.
Details: www.aromasgrange.org.
Dressage at the Gaits
HOLLISTER – Gilroy Gaits, 7777 Frazier Lake Road, in Hollister, will be hosting a dressage show June 2 and 3, starting at 8 a.m. The show is free and will include a showcase of all levels of dressage riders. It will showcase top-level dressage riders, world-class western trainer Warwick Schiller doing a Pas De Deux with dressage trainer Allida Allen, a barrel-racing demonstration/competition between dressage riders and barrel racers.
The show will be held in the new 300×150-foot indoor arena with bleacher seating. There will be lunch, snacks and beverages available for purchase throughout the day.
After the last ride on Saturday, around 4 p.m., Gilroy Gaits will host a wine and cheese reception and equestrian demonstration. Prizes will be raffled off throughout the event.
Details: Call 630-0340, email [email protected] or visit www.GilroyGaits.com.
Entries for Rodeo and Saddle Horse Show available
HOLLISTER – Entries are now open for the 79th annual San Benito County Rodeo and Saddle Horse Show. Mail in or drop by the Bolado Park Office. Those interested in advertising in the June program or sponsoring an award for an event should contact the office.
Details: Call 628-3545 or www.sanbenitocountyrodeo.com.
Wag ’n Walk
HOLLISTER- The fourth annual Wag ’n Walk 5K family fun run and walk is June 16, at Graniterock Southside Sand & Gravel, 5632 Airline Hwy., in Hollister. The 5K run is open people, with the 5K walk open to people and dogs. The price for pre-registration by June 8 is $15 per individual, $40 for family up to four members and pets are free. Event-day registration is $20 for individual and $45 for a family of four. Register online at www.petfriends.org or www.active.com.
Check-in and on-site registration starts at 8 a.m.
Details: Call Marissa Brennan at [email protected] or 902-8660.
Ag Against Hunger luncheon
SOLEDAD – Ag Against Hunger will host its 19th annual Ag Woman’s Luncheon where the Ag Woman of the Year Award will be presented. The event celebrates women in agriculture in San Benito, Monterey and Santa Cruz counties. The event will be June 8, at Paraiso Vineyards, 38060 Paraiso Springs Road, in Soledad, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Tickets are $75 per person and table sponsorships are available for an additional price. The guest speaker will be Sandra Schubert, the undersecretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture.
Details: 755-1480 or AgAgainstHunger.org.
Registration open for Gavilan College
HOLLISTER – Gavilan College is accepting registration for new and returning students who have completed high school for summer and fall classes. Open registration started May 14, with summer classes starting on June 11. Fall classes start Aug. 29.
To register, new students will need to submit an application, available at all Gavilan College locations and online; create a MyGav account and get a student ID number at www.gavilan.edu; take a placement assessment test for English and math; complete in-person or online orientation; go to counseling for registration assistance; register online or in person; make payment of $46 per unit for California residents. The schedule of classes is available online. In-person registration will be held May 1-24, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursdays and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Fridays, at the Briggs Building in Hollister. Details: Visit www.gavilan.edu.
Si, Se Puede takes registration for summer, seeks activity leader
HOLLISTER – The Si, Se Puede Learning Center is seeking a site activity leader to work with kids between the ages of 5 and 13. The applicant must be 18 years of age, a US citizen or legal resident, a college student and able to commit to a six-month term from April to September 2012. Those hired will receive a monthly living allowance that totals $2,590 for the six months and an educational award of $1,175 upon completion of the program.
The center is also taking sign ups for its summer program. The program runs June 11 through Aug. 3, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The cost is $35 per week, per child for residents of the Villa Luna Apartments ($10 per week for additional siblings.) The cost is $70 per week per child for non residents ($20 per week for additional siblings.)
Details: Elise Hasty at 637-9097 or [email protected].
Hollister’s Got Talent seeks competitors
HOLLISTER – Mini Max Storage & RV will be hosting its Annual Hollister’s Got Talent 2012. Please join to get a chance to be named ‘Hollister’s Most Talented 2012’!
Registration will be accepted at Mini Max Storage 2450 San Juan Road, in Hollister, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The deadline to register is June 5.
Auditions and the competition will be held at City Life, 330 Tres Pinos Road, Ste E. There is no fee to register or be a part of the event. Details: Michelle Rodarte at 524-5475.
Homeownership workshop
HOLLISTER – Dreams & Visions Community Development will host the “Making Homeownership Affordable” workshop June 24, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. From 9 a.m. to noon speakers will discuss foreclosure prevention options, followed by a workshop on looking to buy a home from 1 to 4 p.m. The event coordinators are looking for sponsorship and vendors for the event. Participants and speakers include CJ Valenzuela, of the San Benito County housing department, and Elias Baracio, of the city of Hollister housing department. Details: 635-6813 or www.DandVCD.org.
Methodist Preschool registration starts
HOLLISTER – The Methodist Preschool is accepting registration. The school accepts children from 2 years 9 months up to 5 years old to its school, 521 Monterey St. Details: Call for additional information or to schedule a tour at 637-0440.
Time changes for Ladies Auxiliary
HOLLISTER – The Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9242 will meet every second Saturday of the month at 4 p.m. The dues are $20 per year. Meetings are held at the Veterans Memorial Building, Room 204. Pins will be awarded for years of membership to celebrate 65 years in existence in Hollister. At a recent meeting Ruth Gunnels, the only charter member in the group, was honored for her 57 years of service as treasurer. Details: Call Dolly De Vasier at 637-1980.
Class of 1982 plans reunion
HOLLISTER – The San Benito High School class of 1982 is planning a reunion for September. The reunion will be Sept. 15 at Leal Vineyards. Tickets are $50 per person.
Details: Call Teri at 636-8204, or visit the class of 1982 on Facebook, Classmates.com or SBJUHS website.
VFW wants to connect with those who served in French liberation
HOLLISTER – The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9242 of Hollister is looking for men and women from San Benito County that served in the Armed Forces that liberated France. The French government is planning to award those that are still alive with the Legion of Honor. Those who served in the liberation of France are asked to call the local post at 637-9028 and leave their name and phone number.
Pat’s Place accepts donations
HOLLISTER –Pat’s Place is open on the first Saturday of each month from noon to 3 p.m. to receive donations. The store will be closed for shopping, but donations will be accepted.
The thrift store benefits the San Benito County Food Bank. It is located at 101 Fifth St., in Hollister.
Details: 637-5500.
Hollister Hills offers educational opportunities
HOLLISTER – The interpretation department at Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area is gearing up to provide a variety of educational opportunities through the parks curriculum-based education program and its Junior Off-Highway Ranger adventure. The free programs offer educational, inspirational and recreational opportunities. The program will expose students to the various topics concerning the environment, cultural preservation, OHV safety and OHV recreational opportunities.
In addition to the outdoor program, Hollister Hills SVRA staff members will be holding a Junior Off-Highway Ranger program. The free program will provide participants the opportunities to reinforce safe riding habits, improve and enhance their skills and riding etiquette while learning about the importance of protecting natural and cultural resources.
Details: Those interested in scheduling a class field trip or participating in a Junior Off-Highway Ranger Program can call 636-2065 or e-mail [email protected].
Street Fest accepts vendor applications
HOLLISTER – The Hollister Downtown Association is seeking vendors for its 26th Annual Street Festival and Car Show, scheduled from July 21, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., in downtown Hollister. Applications are available online at www.downtownhollister.org/StreetFestival or at the office, 455 San Benito St., Ste. 21. Booth discounts are available to nonprofits, HDA members and Hollister’s Farmers Market 2012 vendors.
Details: 636-8406 or [email protected].
Foundation accepts grant application
HOLLISTER – The Community Foundation for San Benito County is accepting applications for is Community Impact Grants for 2012. Applications will be accepted through Sept. 28, and will be reviewed and approved on a monthly basis. To learn more about updated guidelines and the streamlined application process, visit www.cffsbv.org.
Details: 630-1924 or www.cffsbc.org.
Rotary plans for summer antiques fair
SAN JUAN – The Rotary Club of San Juan Bautista is planning its 49th Annual Antique and Collectibles Fair for Aug. 12, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., in San Juan. An appraiser will be available from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Applications are being accepted for vendor booths. The event this year will include an increase in vendors and food booths.
All proceeds go to the club’s community grants program, emergency fund for local families, leadership opportunities for high school students and the donation of dictionaries to all third-grade children in the Aromas-San Juan Unified School District.
Details: 207-2331 or email [email protected].
Art League calendars on sale
HOLLISTER – The 2012 Hollister Art League Calendars of local flowers are now on sale.
This calendar entitled “Beauty Around” features reproductions of original art in
oils, watercolors, acrylics, lino-cuts and photography by local artists.
These colorful calendars may be purchased at Blak Sage Gallery and Country Rose Gallery & Frame. All proceeds go toward San Benito High School art scholarships.
This project was made possible by a grant from the Community Foundation.
Details: 637-6062 or 638-0277.
Red Cross seeks volunteers
HOLLISTER – The American Red Cross, Monterey Bay Area Chapter is looking for volunteers to staff the Hollister chapter office. The chapter office is located at 357 Fifth St., and the hours are Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Shifts are four hours, once a week, but any hours will be considered.
Details: 636-2100 or contact volunteer Howard at 297-3696.
