Blood drive
HOLLISTER – The American Red Cross will hold blood drives in Hollister from 1 to 6 p.m. Jan. 17 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1670 Cienega Road, and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 29 at the shopping center on 580 Tres Pinos Road. Details: 1 (800) RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or redcrossblood.org.
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, with the next meeting scheduled for Jan. 19. 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, email Sandi Gowers at
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Save the date for Open Studios
SAN BENITO – The San Benito County Arts Council is calling all local artists to save the date for the next Open Studios Art Tour 2013. OS 2013 will be held on Saturday & Sunday, June 1-2 throughout San Benito County. Prospective artists will be invited to attend an informational workshop in late January and applications will be available in February at www.sanbenitoarts.org For more information or to be added to the Open Studios mailing list, please email Jennifer at
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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, 637-3453 or 524-5912.
Sacred Heart Open House
HOLLISTER – Families and children are invited to an open house for Sacred Heart School Jan. 27, from 1-2:30 p.m., at 670 College St., in Hollister. Sacred Heart Parish School invites all prospective students and parents to the open house. Details: 637-4157 or visit www.sacredheartschool.org.
SBSC Annual Members’ Choice Awards
HOLLISTER – The San Benito Stage Company will host its Annual Members’ Choice Awards Feb. 2, at 6:30 p.m., at the Granada Theater. Doors will open with refreshments served at 6 p.m. The annual event is an opportunity to thank volunteers, supporters and participants for their involvement throughout the year. Attendees are welcome to wear their finest attire or a favorite costume. The event is free and open to the public. Details: Call 636-0122 or visit www.sanbenitostage.org.
Weekly book sale
HOLLISTER – Friends of the San Benito County Free Library holds weekly book sales on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon, behind the library and the Historical Museum at West and Fifth streets, Hollister. (Enter from West Street.) Book donations can be delivered to the book sales or at the library, 470 Fifth St., in the two gray book bins in the lobby Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday from noon to 8 p.m.
Class of 2003 prepares for reunion
HOLLISTER – The SBHS Class of 2003 is proud to announce their 10-Year Reunion. Please join us by attending the event which will be hosted at The Vault in Downtown Hollister on April 20, 2013. The event will take place from 8 pm-12 am. Please log in to Pay Pal and pay through the site. Person receiving payment will be:
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. Pease pay $20 per person attending. After Dec. 31 it will be $30 per person. Thank you all. We really hope to see you there! If you have any questions feel free to ask Elias Barocio (831) 245-5736
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or Amber Phillips (831) 801-8660
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Friends to hold Adopt-a-Book fundraiser
HOLLISTER – The Friends of the San Benito County Free Library invite the community to be sponsors for its Adopt-a-Book fundraiser through “Birdies for Charity” to buy books for the San Benito County Free Library. For every dollar donated, the Monterey Peninsula Foundation will match it plus 15 percent. If donations are made online at www.attpbgolf.com/birdiesforcharity/donations, 20 percent additional funds will be added to the donation. Brochures with information on how to donate are available at San Benito County Free Library, the Chamber of Commerce office and at local golf clubs. Brochures and donations should be returned to Friends of the San Benito County Free Library, 470 Fifth Street, Hollister, CA 95023 unless donating online.
Fellowship open to local students
HOLLISTER – The Center for California Studies is offering a fellowship program for recent college graduates with a bachelor’s degree. The opportunities include the Jesse Marvin Unruh Assembly Fellowship, Senate, Executive and Judicial fellowships. Applicants must be 20 years of age by Sept. 1, 2013. Graduate, postgraduate and mid-career applicants are also welcome. The deadline to apply for a fellowship is Feb. 11, with each fellowship having its own requirements. The fellowship runs 11 months, with health benefits and a monthly stipend of $1,972.
For more information about the programs, visit http://www.csus.edu/calst/capital_fellows_programs_overview.html.
Two local bands battle in SF
More than a dozen local musicians will be performing at DNA Lounge in San Francisco on Jan. 20 as part of a Battle of the Bands finale. Smith Alley and Trophy Kids, from Hollister, advanced to the finale along with six other bands to compete for $500 in cash, 20 hours of studio time and an opportunity to headline at the club. Judging is based on audience response and applause at the end of the show. The DNA Lounge show is for all ages. Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., at 375 Eleventh St., in San Francisco. For more on the bands, visit www.facebook.com/trophykidsband or http://www.facebook.com/pages/Smith-Alley/253030978112271. For tickets, visit www.dnalounge.com.
Learn bridge in a day
HOLLISTER – Learn to play bridge in one day during a five-hour session on Feb. 2 at the Dunne Park Club House, on Sixth and West Street. The cost is $20 per person and participants may bring a bag lunch with them. For the time and more detail, call Linda King at 831-801-9257 or email
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