Debris in the Sea: Friends of Moss Landing Marine Laboratories
presents Judith L. Connor, PhD on Wednesday, Jan. 14 at 7 p.m.
Seminars are held in the seminar room of MLML at 8272 Moss Landing
Rd. in Moss Landing. All seminars are free and open to the public.
For more information, call 831-771-4100.
Debris in the Sea: Friends of Moss Landing Marine Laboratories presents Judith L. Connor, PhD on Wednesday, Jan. 14 at 7 p.m. Seminars are held in the seminar room of MLML at 8272 Moss Landing Rd. in Moss Landing. All seminars are free and open to the public. For more information, call 831-771-4100.
Magic Ship: Santa and the Magic Ship will be at Naturals Day Spa on Saturday, Dec. 20 from noon to 2:15 p.m. Come by to get a toy and candy cane from Santa. Naturals Day Spa is located at 15790 Monterey Rd. Suite 100 in Morgan Hill.
Spirit Awards: Gavilan College is honoring Dona Esther Mexican Restaurant, YMCA of San Benito County and Ignacio Velazquez with Community Spirit Awards on Tuesday, Dec. 16 at The Briggs Building, 365 Fourth St. in Hollister from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Dinner auction: A dinner and auction will be held Thursday, Feb. 12 from 6 to 9 p.m. at CSUMB’s University Center Ballroom on Sixth Ave., to raise funds for students who have significant financial needs. Tickets are $50. Make your reservation by calling 831-582-4141 by Friday, Feb. 6.
Library closed: The San Benito County Free Library canceled its annual Christmas movie viewing Dec. 17 because it will be upgrading its computer system that day. It will also be closed Dec. 16 for staff training. For information call 636-4107.
Babe Ruth: San Benito Babe Ruth sign-ups are Tuesday, Dec. 16 at Straw hat Pizza from 6 to 8 p.m. For more information, visit www.Eteam2.com/SanBenitoBabeRuth.
Winter Concerts: Hartnell College Music and Dance departments present Winter Concerts 2003:
Music for a Mid-Winter Festival: Hartnell College Community Band. Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 7:30 p.m. on the Hartnell Main Stage.
Winter Jazz: Hartnell College Jazz Ensemble. Thursday, Dec. 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the Hartnell Recital Hall.
For more information, call 755-6905 or 755-6906.
Winter High School Prep basketball league: Hollister Recreation is currently taking registration for Winter High School Prep League Basketball. The registration fee is $66 per resident and $71 per non-resident. Registration deadline is Wednesday, Dec. 17. The Season begins Friday, January 9. For more information, call 636-4390.
SBJ Chamber: The San Juan Bautista Chamber of Commerce will hold a dinner meeting Wednesday, Dec. 17. Dinner will be at 5:30 p.m. and the meeting will start at 6:30 p.m. at Joan and Peter’s German Restaurant. Reservations are required by Friday, Dec. 12. Meal is $20 and includes tax and tip. We will be voting on new directors, amendments to bylaws and a new calendar of events.
SBC CHAMBER: Coming events for the Chamber of Commerce:
Wednesday, Dec. 17, BOM, Laurette Chandler and Assoc. at the Chamber.
Rancho-Maze band: The Rancho-Maze Band will be performing at their holiday concert and raffle Thursday, Dec. 18 at 7:30 p.m. in the Rancho gym. Raffle tickets are available from band members and will also be available at the door. Tickets are $1 each.
Fiesta flamenca: An evening of Flamenco dance, song and guitar at Don Quixote’s Restaurant, 6275 Highway 9 on Friday, Dec. 19 at 9 p.m. $12 cover at the door. Reservations recommended. Call 831-335-2800.
Common Ground: A coalition of musicians in support of jobs, housing and respect will entertain patrons of Rollick’s Specialty Coffee, 210 Main St. in Salinas on Friday, Dec. 19 from 7 to 9 p.m.
Christmas concert: The community is invited to attend the annual Christmas Concert at the Hollister Seventh Day Adventist Church, 2020 Sunnyslope Road. The event will be held Saturday, Dec. 20 at 10:45 a.m. Admission is free. For more information, call 637-5506.
Monterey Symphony: The Monterey Symphony will present A Symphony Christmas in Carmel at the Sunset Theater on Saturday, Dec. 20 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 21 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20-$50 and may be purchased by calling 831-624-8511 Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Men’s night: Naturals Day Spa is having a Men’s Night on Monday, Dec. 22 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Appointments are still available, 15790 Monterey Rd, Suite 100 in Morgan Hill. To make an appointment, call 408-779-8466.
YMCA Holiday camps: Winter Camp: Monday, Dec. 22 through Wednesday, Dec. 24 and Monday, Dec. 29 through Wednesday, Dec. 31. For more information, call the YMCA at 637-8600. Financial assistance is available for all YMCA programs.
Tree Pickup: Boy Scouts troops 436 and 428 will be picking up Christmas trees for recycling Sunday, Dec. 28, Saturday, Jan. 3, Sunday, Jan4, and Sunday, Jan. 11 beginning at 9 a.m. For a $5 donation, they will pick up trees left at the curb and recycle them. For more information, call Troop 436 in Hollister at 628-3045, Troop 428 in San Juan Bautista at 623-4360, e-mail
bs*******@ya***.com
or visit www.freewebs.com/bsa436/.
Monterey Aquarium: A New Year’s Eve celebration will be held at the Monterey Bay Aquarium from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tickets to the New Year’s Eve party and dance are $50 per person ($40 for aquarium members). An optional strolling dinner will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Dinner tickets include admission to the party and are $130 per person ($105 for aquarium members).
Little League: Hollister Little League final registration will be held Saturday, Jan. 3 at the Hollister Recreation Center from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fees are $85 for the first player, $50 for an additional player and $50 for T-ball. Please make sure to bring a copy of the child’s birth certificate (to be kept by the league), medical insurance information, check or cash (no credit or debit) and a copy of a valid government issued photo identification from the registrant. For more information, call the Hollister Little League Hotline at 831-644-8185.
Hollister Heat: Hollister Heat girls fastpitch 2004 spring season registration dates are Monday, Jan. 5 and Thursday Jan. 8 at Marguerite Maze Library from 6 to 8 p.m. Any questions, call Heat Hotline at 638-9123.
Anyone interested in managing a Hollister Heat girls fastpitch “A” travel team must submit a letter by Tuesday, Dec. 9. For more information, call Rob at 636-4812 or the Heat Hotline at 638-9123.
Child welfare: The next Child Welfare Commission meeting will be Thursday, Jan. 8 at 1:30 p.m. at the Health and Human Services Agency, 1111 San Felipe Road, Suite 207 in Hollister.
HIRC: The Hollister Independence Rally Committee will not be having a December General Meeting. Our next General Meeting will be held Thursday, Jan 8 at 7 p.m. at the YMCA.
Heat ‘A’ team: Tryouts for the Hollister Heat “A” girls fastpitch softball travel teams for ages 12, 14 and 16 will be held Saturday, Jan. 10 at Heat Field at Veterans Memorial Park. Tryouts for 12 and under is at 10 a.m. Tryouts for 14 and under is at noon. Tryouts for 16 and under is at 2 p.m.For more information, call Todd Freitas at 831-636-0789 or Steve Grimsley at 831-637-1095.
Marine Corps League: Detachment 711 of the Marine Corps league invites all current or former Marines to attend our Saturday, Jan 10 meeting. We will be meeting for lunch at 2 p.m. at the Seaside Boys and Girls Club. For more information, call David at 831-424-2004.
Maya Beiser: “World to Come” will be presented Sunday, Jan. 11 at 7 p.m. at the UCSC Music Center Recital Hall. Admission is $40 for gold circle, $25 for adults, $20 for students and seniors, $12 for UCSC students. To purchase tickets, call 831-459-2159
Prevention coalition: The next San Benito County Prevention Coalition meeting will be Thursday, Jan. 16 at 6 p.m. at the Dunne Park Clubhouse on the corner of West and Sixth streets.
Library meeting: The next Friends of the Library meeting will be Thursday, Jan. 15 at 12:30 in the Barbara room at the San Benito County Free Library.
