Alive Driver: The AARP 55 Alive Driver Safety Program will be
offered Saturday, Feb. 28. This one-day classroom refresher for
motorists 50 and older will familiarize participants with driver
safety, new DMV tests and laws. Three-year DMV certificates will be
awarded for discounts on auto insurance upon completion of the
program. No tests will be given. Space is limited so reserve your
place in advance. Location of the class will be given upon
registration. For details, call 408-779-7117 between 1 and 6
p.m.
Alive Driver: The AARP 55 Alive Driver Safety Program will be offered Saturday, Feb. 28. This one-day classroom refresher for motorists 50 and older will familiarize participants with driver safety, new DMV tests and laws. Three-year DMV certificates will be awarded for discounts on auto insurance upon completion of the program. No tests will be given. Space is limited so reserve your place in advance. Location of the class will be given upon registration. For details, call 408-779-7117 between 1 and 6 p.m.
Mexi-Cali Mission: The First Presbyterian Church is holding a car wash Saturday, Feb. 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at San Benito Land Title Corp., 260 Tres Pinos Road, to raise money for the annual Mexi-Cali Mission.
Bonfante Gardens: Bonfante Gardens is looking for people to join their Docent population. Previous horticulture experience of any sort is a bonus, but definitely not a requirement. Orientation is offered each Wednesday and Saturday, beginning Wednesday, Feb. 18 through Saturday, March 20 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. For more information or to make a reservation, call 408-840-7210.
Voter Registration: The San Benito County Republican Central Committee will be having a voter registration drive Monday, Feb. 16 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Hollister Post Office, 100 Maple St. and the Tres Pinos Post Office, 21 E. 4th St. The last day to register to vote in the March 2 primary election is Tuesday, Feb. 17. Voters of all party affiliations may register. For more information, call Jennifer Zapata at 637-9111.
Instructor Training: The American Red Cross will be holding inspector training class for CPR and First Aid Tuesday, Feb. 10. For more information, call 636-2100.
SBC Fair: A Board of Director’s meeting will be held at Bolado Park on Wednesday, Feb. 11 in the Board Room at 6 p.m.
Maddux Jewelry: Maddux Jewelry, 535 San Benito St., is having a one day sale Thursday, Feb. 12 from noon to 7 p.m. Hundreds of styles of gold chains, bracelets, anklets and lockets to choose from at huge factory to you savings. Try for a chance to open the treasure chest full of prizes and enter to win a .5 carat diamond pendant. For more information, call 831-637-3481.
Candidates Forum: The 19th annual Candidates and Issues Forums will be held Thursday, Feb. 12 and Thursday, Feb. 19 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the City Council Chambers. The forums are presented to provide an impartial venue for exposure to important issues and to meet the candidates who are running for public office on March 2. For more information, call Theresa Kiernan at 831-637-5315.
Symphony Group: The Hollister Symphony Group bus for the San Francisco Symphony will leave Dunne Park on Thursday, Feb. 12 promptly at 8:30 a.m. New members are always welcome. Extra seats are available for shoppers. For more information, call Michele Stephenson at 637-9543 or Elma Renshaw at 637-7616.
Retail Stores: This free eight-hour training course will help you learn the basics of working in retail. The first workshop will be held Friday, Jan. 30 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Gavilan College SBDC offices at the Dry Creek Village Center, 8351 Church Street, Building E in Gilroy. This workshop will be repeated every Friday through June. For more information, call Debi Simmons at 408-847-0373.
Business Workshop: The class presents an overview of marketing essentials, produce selection, legal issues, licenses, risk evaluation, bookkeeping, financing and management issues. The workshop will be held Tuesday, Feb. 3 from noon to 2:30 p.m. at the Gavilan Small Business Development Center Offices located at 8351 Church Street, Building E in Gilroy. The cost for this workshop is $20 in advance or payable at the door. To pre-register, call 408-847-0373.
Wine and Chocolate: Come and sample chocolate goodies from several different suppliers and enjoy some Guglielmo wine Wednesday, Feb. 11 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Guglielmo Winery, 1480 East Main Avenue in Morgan Hill. The event is free. For more information, call 408-779-2145.
