FREE SCOOP: Baskin Robbins wants to thank loyal customers during their fifth annual Free Scoop Night 6-10 p.m. Wednesday, April 28 at their store on 1741 Airline Highway in Hollister. Baskin Robbins will also make a donation to the First Book program, a nonprofit organization providing free, new books to children in low-income families.
Spring into Health: The San Benito County Health Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, May 13 at the Veterans Memorial Building in Hollister. The fair offers seniors and their families a chance to learn more about their health and community resources available that provide support and information. The interactive event will feature speakers, info booths, workshops, breakout sessions and health screenings. Call 831-688-0400 or 831-628-3305 for more information.
Make a PSA: Local access television station CMAP is hosting a quarterly PSA Day on Friday, May 7. Nonprofit and government agencies in Gilroy, Hollister and San Juan Bautista can create a general PSA with long air-play for free. Call 408-846-4983 for more information.
The language of MUsic: Come and learn how you are affected by today’s music industry from Brian S. Nuemann, beginning Thursday, April 29 from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Hollister SDA Church. Call 637-5506 for more information.
Working women: The National Women in Construction Pinnacles Chapter #363 will hold a special event at Dorothy McNett’s Place for any working woman running out of ideas on what to feed her family. Come join us for a relaxing afternoon with a glass of wine and a treat from Dorothy’s famous kitchen. For more information, cost and to reserve your spot, contact Dorothy McNett’s Place at 637-6444.
Join CWA: The local chapter of California Women for Agriculture will host their annual spring membership mixer from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 28 at the Steinbeck Center, One Main St., Salinas. Join the group for a social evening of complimentary wine tasting and appetizers. Newly elected executive board members will answer questions. The event is sponsored by the Salinas Valley Chapter of the CWA. There is no cost to attend. Membership applications will be available. For more information, call 771-9075.
National Victims’ Rights week: Will be honored April 18 to 24, a time for our community to reflect on the needs and rights of crime victims. If you know someone who has been victimized, the San Benito County Victim/Witness Assistance Center offers services to help people cope with financial, emotional, and physical losses, and to help understand their rights. Get help. Call 637-8244.
Culinary Classic: The Culinary Classic heralds spring with inspiring chef demonstrations all day long and marketplace vendors selling exotic and high-tech foods, culinary implements and decorative entertainment pieces. The show will be held at 940 N. Main St., Salinas, from 10 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 24. Admission is $10. A gala preview dinner is the night before, from 6 to 9 p.m. Admission to this special dinner is $50.
Proceeds from the event benefit Monterey County Agricultural Education, Jacobs Heart and Gateway Center. For more information, call (831) 678-3164.
William Alnas Family Fund-raiser: Will host a barbecue on Saturday, April 24 from 12 to 5 p.m. at the VFW hall in San Juan Bautista. $10 donation will benefit the William Alnas Family. The barbecue will have chicken, chili, beans, salad, garlic bread, prize raffle, live music, no host bar and baked goodies for sale. Call 623-2518 for more information.
Dog Show: The Gavilan Kennel Club will host an all breed dog show from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, April 24 at Bolado Park on Airline Highway. Call Jayme at 831-970-4908 for more information.
Car wash: The San Benito High School Sophomore Class of 2006 will hold a car wash from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 24 at the medical center on the corner of Memorial and Sunnyslope. The class is raising money for next year’s prom. Donations are greatly appreciated. Call Brian at 637-7308 for more information.
EARTH DAY: Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area, six miles south of Hollister via Cienega Road, is having an Earth Day event on Saturday, April 24 from 10 a.m. to noon. Volunteers and staff will be removing yellow starthistle from the park’s vintage motorcycle track. Participants are asked to bring work gloves, water and lunch, and wear hats and long pants. For more information contact Patty Forbes at 637-8186.
Garage sale: The Young Ladies Institute will hold their annual garage sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 24 at 611 B Street. Proceeds will benefit local fund-raisers.
CLEAN UP POSTPONED: The Hollister Downtown Association has postponed the April 24 Spring Clean Up. The project will resume sometime after the Downtown Beautification Project is completed. Please call 636-8406 for more information.
POTTERY OPEN HOUSE: San Benito County potter Jane Rekedal will open her Family Gooey Pottery Studio to visitors for two weekends this spring from 10 to 5, April 24-25 and May 1-2. The annual event will feature a variety of Rekedal’s work. Her studio is located 1560 Cannon Road, Aromas. Call 831-566-4576 for more information.
CACTUS SALE: A Cactus and Succulent Show and Sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 24-25 at Jardine’s restaurant on 115 Third St. in San Juan Bautista. Don’t miss your chance to see the unusual and wonderful plants at this free event. Call 758-6645 for more information.
4-h breakfast: The annual 4-H Pancake Breakfast will be held April 25 from 7 a.m. to noon at the Hollister Elks Lodge at the Hollister Airport. Pancakes, eggs, sausage, orange juice, coffee and milk will be served. Tickets are a $4 donation and can be purchased from 4-H members or at the door. For more information, call 637-5346.
Studio Tour: The San Benito County 2004 Open Studio Tour, sponsored by the Hollister Art League, will be Saturday and Sunday, April 24 and 25 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Come see the art and visit local talent from Hollister, San Juan Bautista, Tres Pinos and Aromas. Maps will be available at the Hollister YMCA, Chamber of Commerce and Country Rose Gallery and Frame. For more information, call 831-638-0277 or 831-637-6062.
