Traffic Light: A traffic signal will be installed at the
intersection of Highway 25 and Union Road in Hollister. The
installation is scheduled to begin Monday, Feb. 23 and is expected
to be completed by April 6, weather permitting.
Traffic Light: A traffic signal will be installed at the intersection of Highway 25 and Union Road in Hollister. The installation is scheduled to begin Monday, Feb. 23 and is expected to be completed by April 6, weather permitting.
Retired Teachers: The San Benito County Division of the California Retired Teacher’s Association will hold its quarterly business-luncheon meeting at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 4 at Dorothy McNett’s Place, 800 San Benito Street in Hollister. The program will feature a cooking demonstration by Dorothy McNett. For more information, call 638-0149.
Beg and borrow: The Monterey Peninsula Kiwanis Club is sponsoring a “beg, borrow and deal” event to raise money for local schools and the Children’s Miracle Network. The fund-raiser is for high-school students in teams of three. The last weekend in April, teams will complete tasks on a list, similar to a scavenger hunt.
Applications are due April 1 and can be picked up by e-mailing or calling Kaj Helding at be*************@sb*******.net or calling 801-1083.
Scholarships: California Women for Agriculture, Salinas Valley Chapter will be offering two scholarship programs for women in or from Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz counties. The scholarships, women pursuing degrees in agriculture and daughters of farm workers, will be awarded to women pursuing a bachelor’s degree, an associate’s degree or a degree from an accredited trade school. All scholarship applications must be postmarked by May 1 to be considered. For a copy of the application, visit http://www.salinascwa.org or call Kelly O’Grady at 408-782-5009.
United Way: The United Way of San Benito County announced its annual call for funding requests. Agencies and organizations meeting critical human needs of San Benito County residents are encouraged to apply. Forms are available at http://www.unitedwayofsbc.com/where.htm. Applications must be received by Friday, March 19 to be considered. For more information, call 831-636-9134.
Moving Wall: The Hollister Independence Rally Committee and the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Hollister Post 9242 is announcing the Moving Wall exhibit to be on display at the old Fremont School from June 30 to July 5. The memorial will be open around the clock. HIRC and the VFW are looking for volunteers to help setup the event and the manning of the memorial around the clock. If you are interested in volunteering, call HIRC at 634-0777 or the VFW at 637-6015.
Path of Excellence: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage announced its second annual scholarship program benefiting students in Silicon Valley high schools. Ten students from Santa Clara and San Benito county high schools will earn a $2,000 scholarship. Students interested in being considered for the scholarship program should talk to their guidance counselor or principal. The deadline for returning applications is Friday, March 12.
Early Voting: For voters wishing to vote before Tuesday, March 2, San Benito County elections will be open Saturday, Feb. 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 28 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The deadline for applying for an absentee ballot is Tuesday, Feb. 24. For more information, call 831-636-4016.
Pie in the Sky: Hollister United Methodist Church Children’s Ministries are sponsoring a “Pie in the Sky” auction and entertainment fund-raiser. The event will be held Saturday, Feb. 21 at 6 p.m. at Hollister United Methodist Church on the corner of Fifth and Monterey streets. For more information, call 637-4240.
Project Linus: Project Linus San Benito Chapter is celebrating National Blanket Day on Saturday, Feb. 21 at the United Methodist Church, 521 Monterey Street from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hand made blankets, yardage goods and yarn will be collected. Project Linus gives security blankets to children in San Benito County who are seriously ill or traumatized. For more information, call Sheron Johnson at 831-637-2971.
Book Sale: Friends of the Library book sale will be Saturday, Feb. 21 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. behind the library and the Historical Society at 470 Fifth and Monterey streets. New and used books on health, mystery, religion, romance, science, Spanish, special collections and travel are available. Donated books and tapes are appreciated also. Please bring items to the Friends’ book shed on Feb. 21 during the book sale or to the book shed on Thursdays from 11 a.m. to noon. For more information, call 831-636-4107.
Louise Lacy: On Saturday, Feb. 21, author Louise Lacy will be discussing and signing her book “Find a California Home for $150,000 or Less” at The Wize Owl Book Store, 8060 Santa Teresa Blvd., in Gilroy. For more information, call 408-848-9090.
Cork Equity: Customers are given the opportunity to drop by the winery and fill, cork and label their own bottles of wine. Bring your own clean bottles or buy them for 50 cents from the winery. The event will be held Saturday, Feb. 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Guglielmo Winery, 1480 East Main Avenue in Morgan Hill. Admission is free. Wine cost is $5 per 750 bottle.For more information, call 408-779-2145.
Red Hot Revue: The City of Gilroy Community Services Department and John Bisceglie present a 1920s style multi-media spectacular at Gilroy High School Theater, 750 W. 10th Street in Gilroy through Sunday, Feb. 22. Evening performances are at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. There will be two matinee performances Sunday at 1 and 5 p.m. Admission is $10. For ticket information, call 408-846-8836.
Burt’s Bees: A skin care seminar will be held at The Old Flower Mill, 853 San Benito Street, on Tuesday, Feb. 24 at 6:30 p.m. Space is limited, so RSVP to 831-635-0195.
CHADD: Join Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder at Cerra Vista School, multipurpose room, Tuesday, Feb. 24 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. A short video will be presented with questions and answers after. CHADD library will be open. Child care is provided. For more information, call 636-4470, 637-7025 or 637-0930.
LULAC Forum: Candidate and issues forum sponsored by the League of United Latin American Citizens will be held Tuesday, Feb. 24 at 7 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Building Annex and will be moderated by Richard Ybarra.
Public Notice: The next regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission will be held Tuesday, Feb. 24 at 6 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers. For more information, call Clayton Lee at 831-636-4324.
Hunger Fighters: The fourth annual award for Hunger Fighters 2004 is taking nominations. Nominations must be received by Tuesday, Feb. 24, P.O. Box 990, Watsonville, Calif. 95077-0990, fax at 831-722-0435 or e-mail at an****@th*********.org. The awards will be presented at the Second Harvest Annual Dinner in April.
Organization: Need help with organization? Cecelia from Closet Factory will be at Natural’s Day Spa in Morgan Hill to answer questions Tuesday, Feb. 24 at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 408-779-8466.
SJB Chamber: The San Juan Bautista Chamber of Commerce mixer will be Thursday, Feb. 26 at 5:30 p.m. at 306 and 308 Third Street.
Guys And Dolls: Roles are open for adults and young adults, ages 16 and up. Come prepared to sing a song of your choosing, not from this show. Audition dates and times are Friday, Feb. 27 at 7 p.m. (check-in at 6:30 p.m.), Saturday, Feb. 28 at 2 p.m. (check-in at 1:30 p.m.) and Sunday, Feb. 29 at 2 p.m. (check in at 1:30 p.m.) All auditions will be held at the SVCT Warehouse at 8565 Monterey Road in Gilroy. For more information, visit www.svct.org. To schedule an appointment if you can’t be at the open auditions, call 408-683-2817.
