Briefs: Father’s Day car show is Saturday

Homeless vets
The Veterans of Foreign Wars is hosting a stand down at the Salinas Rodeo grounds for homeless veterans and veterans that came back from war and are still living with their parents. The event is June 19, starting at noon, through June 21 at noon. The event will include free medical and dental care for veterans, free veterinary care for their pets and free food. Other services will be provided by chaplains, barbers and beauticians and legal aide. There will be referrals for employment, education and housing. Veterans can receive assistant in reviewing their military records and documents, health services and VA claims. The event will provide a warm, comfortable, clean and safe place for veterans to stay. Families and children are invited to come along, and services will be provided for special-needs children. Each homeless veteran will receive fresh, clean cloths and a sleeping bag. A free bus will be leaving Veterans Memorial Building in Hollister on June 19, at 7 a.m., with return times to be determined.
The event is being hosted by VFW organizations in Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito counties.
Details: 637-6015.
Casino trip
Jovenes de Antano Senior Services, of Hollister, will have fundraiser casino trips to various Indian Casinos every other first Saturday of the month, starting on July 7. Everyone over the age of 21 is welcome. Seats are sold on a first come basis and payment is required in advance. Details: Call Pauline at 637-9275 or Dolly at 637-1980.
Father’s Day Car Show
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.         
Fiesta at Old Mission
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.
Blood drive
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.”
Summer reading
The San Benito County Free Library is kicking off the summer reading club June 21. The kickoff will include a visit from Smokey the Bear. The theme this year is “Dream Big” for infants to children age 12 and “Own the Night” for teens 13-18. The summer reading club is from 4 to 5 p.m., with other events on June 28, July 5, July 12, July 19 and July 26. Registration begins on the first day of the program. Prizes will be given out at a to-be-determined date in July.
Hall of Distinction
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. 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.