Lincoln Day: The annual Lincoln Day Dinner will be Friday, Feb.
6 at the Elks Lodge, Astro Way, near the Hollister Airport. Mario
Rodriguez, vice-chairman of the California Republican Party, will
be the featured speaker. The event is sponsored by the San Benito
Republican Central Committee. For more information and tickets,
call 831-638-0938.
Lincoln Day: The annual Lincoln Day Dinner will be Friday, Feb. 6 at the Elks Lodge, Astro Way, near the Hollister Airport. Mario Rodriguez, vice-chairman of the California Republican Party, will be the featured speaker. The event is sponsored by the San Benito Republican Central Committee. For more information and tickets, call 831-638-0938.
Recycling Bin: The recycling bin behind the Free Lance will be open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and open Friday through Sunday night.
Tax Service: AARP Tax-Aide Program offers free personal tax counseling and preparation assistance to all taxpayers with middle and low income, with special attention to those age 60 and older. Starting Tuesday, Feb. 3, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 to 5:30 p.m. until Thursday, April 15 at Community Center, 300 West Street in Hollister. By appointment only, those who need held preparing their tax returns should bring the tax package they received in the mail, last years return and all relevant information on income and expense. Volunteer counselors are not trained to assist in preparing tax returns that report business, rental or partnership income. For more information or appointment, call Dolly at 637-1980.
House Church: The Free House Church Conference will be held Saturday, Jan. 31 at 9 a.m. at Bolado Park Blue Room. The speakers will be Jonathan Lindvall and Donald Telian. For more information, call 630-1523.
Class of 1974: The Class of 1974 Reunion Committee is looking for addresses of former classmates. Please contact Linda Keller at
lp*********@ya***.com
.
San Justo Reservoir: The reservoir will be open Monday, Jan. 19 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. with a $5 parking fee.
Measure G Forum: A public forum will be held on Measure G. A panel of presenters will share their views on the growth control measure appearing on the March 2 ballot. The forum is sponsored by the San Benito Agricultural Land Trust. It will be held Wednesday, Jan. 21 at the Hollister City Council Chambers from 7 to 8 p.m. For more information, call Paul Hain of the San Benito Agricultural Land Trust at 831-628-0838.
SJB Chamber: The San Juan Bautista Chamber of Commerce mixer will be Wednesday, Jan. 21 at 5:30 p.m. at 410 Third Street, Pepper Tree Corner.
Hydrogeologic study: There will be a public workshop at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22 at the City of Hollister Council Chambers, 375 Fifth Street. This is an open workshop with public input encouraged. For more information, call the Public Works-Engineering Department at 636-4340.
Stop Signs: The City of Hollister will be installing “Stop” signs on Hawkins Street at the intersection of Hawkins and Prune streets. The signs will be installed Friday, Jan. 23. For more information or to comment, call Matt Atteberry at 831-636-4340.
Peter Pan: South Valley Civic Theatre presents “Peter Pan” on Fridays and Saturdays, Jan. 23, 24, 30, 31 and Feb. 6, 7, 13, 24 at 7 p.m. and Sundays, Feb. 1 and 8 at 2 p.m. at the Morgan Hill Community Playhouse, at Monterey and Fifth streets in Morgan Hill. Tickets are available at the Morgan Hill Community Center, Booksmart in Morgan Hill and www.svct.org. For more information, call 408-842-SHOW.
Community Garden: Vista Park Hill Community Garden will have a plot pick’n Saturday, Jan. 24 from 9 a.m. to noon. Any interested party may pick a plot to plant for the year. The garden is open to everyone until the plots are full. For more information, call Robin at 637-0949.
Historical Society: The San Benito County Historical Society will hold its monthly meeting Wednesday, Jan. 28 at 7 p.m. at the Dunne Park Club House, at Sixth and West streets. The guest will be Joe McMahan, a descendant of the Castros of Monterey and San Juan Bautista. The meeting is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.
Clearview Drive: The City of Hollister will be holding a neighborhood meeting to discuss Clearview Drive traffic calming. The meeting will be held Thursday, Jan. 29 at 6 p.m. at the City Council Chambers, 375 Fifth Street. For more information, call Matt Atteberry at 831-636-4340.
Italian Night: The Italian Catholic Federation will hold its annual “Night in Italy” dinner dance Saturday, Jan. 31 at Sacred Heart Church’s O’Reilly Youth Center, Sixth and College streets.
Hors d’ oeuvres and no-host cocktails will be served from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 8 p.m. and dancing. The menu includes barbecued chicken, homemade ravioli, salad, wine and dessert. Proceeds benefit local charities.
Tickets are available at Pennywise Drug or by calling 636-1842 or 637-1295. Tickets will not be available at the door.
10-Mile Run: The 21st annual Mission 10 will be Saturday, Feb. 7. Race day registration begins at 8:30 a.m. The 10-mile run will begin at 10 a.m. and the 5-kilometer run will begin at 10:15 a.m. It is $20 to enter the race before Jan. 31 and $25 after. Checks should be make to the Rotary Club of Hollister. For more information, call Bill Tiffany at 831-637-0071 or visit sanjuanbautista.com/mission10.html.
Science Alive: Gavilan College will be hosting Science Alive on Saturday, Jan. 31 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. for students in grades 5-8. There is a registration fee of $10 per person, which includes lunch. Buses will be available to take students from Hollister to Gavilan, 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd. For more information or to register, call 408-848-4887 or visit www.gavilan.edu/sciencealive.
Gavilan Quilters Guild: The next meeting will be Monday, Feb. 2 at 6:30 p.m. at the tennis club at Ridgemark (note new time and place.) The guest speaker will be Irwin Baer from P&B Textiles discussing “From design to stash.” For more information, call Homespun Harbor at 630-9438.
YMCA EVENTS: YMCA programs for 2004.
YMCA Little Leaders: Ages 3-5 starting Tuesday, Feb. 3 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. This program offers children a chance to grow, learn, explore and develop in mind, body and spirit.
YMCA Bitty Sports: Ages 3-5 from 9 to 11 a.m. starting date to be announced. Please call to put your name on the waiting list.
YMCA Parents Night Out: Starting date will be based on interest. Please call to put your name on the waiting list. Ages 6-12.
