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.
Veterans of Foreign Wars 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.
Pink flamingoes invade for fundraiser
HOLLISTER – The Hollister Women’s Club will be doing an interactive fundraiser during the first two weeks of April. According to their press release, “pink flamingoes are migrating our way and will soon be flocking to yards near you during the first two weeks of April. Keep an eye out for these pretty pink birds, but be cautious as they can be territorial. Safe removal of the flock may be accomplished by calling one of our removal specialists.” Details: For more information, call Kim Kimber, of the Women’s Club, at 207-7016.
CSEA to host parent/community forum
HOLLISTER – The Hollister School District classified staff union, CSEA Chapter 625, is hosting a parent and community forum April 4, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Paine’s banquet room. They will discuss cuts to the music and sports programs, school budget, libraries and computer labs closures, layoffs and cuts, how it affects children and education, priorities of the board members and district administration and will answer questions about the issues.
Coffee and cookies will be provided. A $50 gift certificate will be raffled off.
Details: Diane Smith at 524-6134.
Hazel Hawkins scholarship applications available
HOLLISTER – Applications for the 2012 Hazel Hawkins Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship Awards are now available. Each year the auxiliary awards scholarships to students who are pursuing a medical or medically oriented career. The total amount awarded to each recipient will be at the discretion of the scholarship committee.
Auxiliary members put in thousands of hours throughout the year running a thrift shop, the hospital gift shop, and organizing their annual craft and antique faire in order to fund scholarships and purchase equipment for Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital.
To be eligible to apply for a scholarship you must:
Be a high school graduate (or equivalent).
Be a resident of San Benito County for a minimum of one continuous year.
Be enrolled in health-related course of study at an accredited institution.
Apply by March 30.
A complete list of eligibility rules and application packet are available at Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital Lobby, San Benito High School, Gavilan College, on the hospital website at www.hazelhawkins.com.
Details: Call Frankie Gallagher in the HHH
Pat’s Place accepts donations
HOLLISTER – Starting April 7, Pat’s Place will be 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.
Stage company scholarships available
HOLLISTER – The San Benito Stage Company is offering its first scholarships to graduating seniors this year. The San Benito Stage Company Alumni Scholarship and the Dave King Memorial Scholarship are $500.
To be eligible, students must be a graduating high school senior, a resident of San Benito County, and must have been a participant as a performer or tech crew in a San Benito Stage Company production during their high school term. Applications are due April 23.
Applications are available at the high school career center, from a counselor or can be downloaded at www.sanbenitostage.org.
Details: 636-0122.
CSU Summer Arts
MONTEREY – CSU Summer Arts, a series of summer workshops, will start a five-year residency at California State University, Monterey Bay, this summer. The seesions run July 2-15 and July 16-29, at 8 a.m. The workshops are in visual, performing and creative arts. A performance at the end of the workshops will be open to the public, with date and time to be announced.
Details: 277-7443 or csusummerarts.org.
Garlic recipe entries being accepted
GILROY – The Garlic Festival committee members are accepting entries for the Great Garlic Cook-Off through May 1. The July 28 Great Garlic Cook-Off is the headline event at the annual festival. Eight finalists will be selected to compete on stage. The original recipes must include a minimum of six gloves of fresh garlic or three teaspoons of chopped or minced garlic. At the cook-off, the recipes must be prepared, plated and served to a panel of six judges.
Submissions can be sent to: Gilroy Garlic Festival Cook-Off, P.O. Box 2311, Gilroy, CA 95021-2311 or by email to [email protected]. Submissions should provide a recipe form and photograph of the final dish.
For more information, visit www.gilroygarlicfestival.com
Open registration starts for Presbyterian Preschool
HOLLISTER – The Presbyterian Co-op Preschool is having open registration for the 2012/2013 school year, March 30, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at 2066 San Benito St., in Hollister. Priority registration for church and alumni families is from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Enrollment is available for potty trained 3-, 4- and 5-year-olds. Spaces are filled on first come first serve basis and the following admission requirements are needed; birth certificate, current immunization records, $100 non-refundable registration fee and a $150 refundable deposit for project hours.
Details: Call 630-1234 or visit www.hollisterpresbyterianpreschool.com
Small earthquake hits near Pinnacles
HOLLISTER – A shallow magnitude 3.0 earthquake was reported Tuesday afternoon two miles from Pinnacles National Monument, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The temblor occurred at 5:30 p.m. Pacific time at a depth of 1.9 miles.
According to the USGS, the epicenter was 13 miles from Soledad, 16 miles from Gonzales, 24 miles from Hollister and 67 miles from San Jose City Hall.
In the last 10 days, there have been no earthquakes magnitude 3.0 and greater centered nearby.
~ Los Angeles Times
Free compost class
HOLLISTER – Free composting classes will be held April 10 and May 15, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Composting is a way to save money by lowering garbage bills and replacing store-bought soil conditioners. It helps garden and house plants by improving fertility and health of the soil, saving water by helping the soil hold moisture and reducing water runoff, and it benefits the environment by recycling valuable organic resources and extended the life of landfills. Participants will receive a free compost bin.
Limited space is available so call ahead to sign up. The workshop is sponsored by San Benito County’s Integrated Waste Management Regional Agency.
Details: 636-4110.
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].
Si, Se Puede! seeks activity leaders
HOLLISTER – Si, Se Puede! is seeking site activity leaders through the AmeriCorps program. The activity leaders assist with homework, reading, math and other learning activities at the after school program.
Candidates must be at least 18 years of age, be a U.S. citizen or legal resident, be a college student, be organized, a resource builder and a self-started, interested in helping children from a low-income community and able to commit to a six-moth term of service. The appointment is for April through Sept.
The position pays a living allowance of $2,590 paid our through the six months and an educational award of $1,175 upon completion of the term.
Details: Elise Hasty, 637-9097 or [email protected] or Facebook.com/ssplc.vl
Local blood drive
HOLLISTER – There will be an American Red Cross blood drive held April 19, from 1 to 6 p.m., at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1670 Cienega Road. To make an appointment, use the sponsor code HOLLISTER.
Details: 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or www.redcrossblood.org.
Street Fest accepts vendor applications
HOLLISTER – The Hollister Downtown Association is seeking vendors for its 26th Annual Street Festival and Car Show, scheduled for 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].
SBHS Class of 2002 reunion set
HOLLISTER – The San Benito High School class of 2002 reunion will be May 19, at Leal Vineyards, from 5 to 10 p.m. Tickets are $45 and reservations are required by April 19. Details: Monica Cordova at 562-754-4075 or class of 2002reunion on Facebook.
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.
