State Fair Online Entries: Most competitive programs for the
2004 California State Fair can now be entered online by visiting
the State Fair Web site at
http://www.bigfun.org/html/competitions.aspx.
State Fair Online Entries: Most competitive programs for the 2004 California State Fair can now be entered online by visiting the State Fair Web site at http://www.bigfun.org/html/competitions.aspx. Programs accepted online include: open livestock, junior livestock, youth exhibits, county fair best of show, California fine art, California creative arts, California’s kitchen, commercial cheese and industrial and technology education. To enter one must be able to pay the normal entry fees online with a valid credit card and have an active e-mail address. Deadlines for entry are posted on the Fair’s Web site. For more information contact the Entry Office at Cal Expo at (916) 263-4149. You can also contact the office by e-mail at en*********@ca*****.com.
CHADD: Join CHADD, Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder, at Cerra Vista School for a short video presentation on Tuesday, March 30 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room. A question and answer period will follow the video. For more information, call Cerra Vista School at (831) 636-4470, (831) 637-7025, or (831) 637-0930. Childcare will be provided.
San Benito County Historical Society: The San Benito County Historical Society will be holding its monthly general meeting on March 31 at 7 p.m. at the Dunne Park Club House, at West and 6th streets in Hollister. A reading will be offered pertaining to the history of Jesse Ross and Warren Bowden, two early pioneers in San Benito County. Refreshments will be served and the event is free to the public.
Lane Closed: Caltrans will close the southbound slow lane of Highway 101 from the San Benito County line to San Juan Road in Monterey on Tuesday, March 23 from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. to install a temporary concrete guardrail. No significant traffic delays are anticipated since work will be done at night.
Eighth Grade Preview Night: San Benito High School’s Eighth Grade Preview Night will be held Wednesday, March 24 in the Mattson Gym at 6:30 p.m. Various presentations will be held throughout the evening all over campus. There will be a special meeting for migrant students and Spanish-speakers at 6 p.m. in Room 344. A meeting for families of Special Education students will be held in Room 360 at 6 p.m.
MS Walk: The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Silicon Valley Chapter is hosting its largest fund-raiser, the Rainmaker MS Walk in San Jose on Saturday, April 17, and in Monterey on Sunday, April 18. The 10K walk raises funds for the 2,500 local residents living with MS. For more information, to volunteer or to sponsor someone in the MS Walk, call the Silicon Valley Chapter of the National MS Society at (408) 988-7557, or call 24 hours a day at 1-800-FIGHT MS or online at nationalmssociety.org/cau.
Preschool Registration: The Hollister Methodist United Church Preschool is hoping to offer two three-day-a-week pre-kindergarten programs on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings and afternoons for children 4 and 5 years old who will be entering kindergarten in the fall of 2005. Registration dates have been set for April 15 at 8 a.m. for returning families and at noon for alumni families; and on April 16 at 8 a.m. for new families. Registering for summer and fall preschool can be done at the same time. For questions, call the school at (831) 637-0440.
Easter Party: Moms ‘N’ Kids will be holding its Easter party on Saturday, March 27 at Frank Klauer Park from 10 a.m. until noon. An Easter egg hunt will be held for children 5 and under who bring their own baskets, and photos with Jumper the Easter Bunny are $3 unless taken yourself. For more information, call (831) 635-0574 or go online at www.momsnkids.org.
Wildflower Day: The public is invited to Pacheco State Park’s first ever Wildflower Day on Saturday, April 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. There is a $4 state park day use fee per car. Pacheco State Park is located on Highway 152 between Gilroy and Los Banos. For more information, call Jennifer Morgan at (209) 826-1196, ext. 534 or e-mail at jm***@pa***.gov.
Astronomy Nights: Pacheco State Park offers Astronomy Nights on Saturday March 27 and May 1. Local astronomers will be on hand to view stars, planets, nebula, the moon and more. Viewing will begin shortly before sunset and last until 10 p.m. There is a $4 state park day use fee per car. For more information, call Morgan at (209) 1196, ext. 534.
prunedale road: As part of the Highway 101/156 interchange project, Prunedale North Road will be closed until Friday, March 26 at 6 p.m., weather permitting. Motorists wanting to access Vierra Canyon Road via southbound 101 will be detoured to Boronda Road in Salinas. Prunedale North Road will still be accessible from the San Miguel interchange. For more information, call 831-372-0862.
san juan kindergarten: Registration for San Juan School for children who will be five years old by Dec. 2, 2004 will be at San Juan School, 100 Nyland Drive in San Juan Bautista on Wednesday, March 24. Registration requirements: immunization record, health exam, certified copy of birth certificate and three proofs of residency (all must contain physical address). Call 831-623-4538 for an appointment or for more information.
Alcohol and Drug Abuse: San Benito County Medical Home Project Coalition is putting on a workshop on the effects of alcohol and drug abuse on childhood development. It will be held March 24 at the First Presbyterian Church in the multi-purpose room, 2066 Cienega Road. The workshop is broken down into four sessions: Session A for parents, grandparents and foster care parents is from 8:30-11:30 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church; Session B for physicians, physicians assistants and nurse practitioners is at the Gil Gallery at Hazel Hawkins Hospital from noon to 2 p.m.; Session C for nurses, social workers, probation officers and counselors at First Presbyterian Church; Session D for preschool teachers, special education teachers and classroom assistants is from 6-8:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church. The seminars are free. For more information, call Susan Silveira at 637-5367.
The Passion: “The Passion of the Christ” – see the movie then explore the claims Wednesday, March 24 at 7 p.m. at South Valley Community Church. For more information, call 408-848-2363.
San Juan Home and School Club: The San Juan Home and School Club is holding their first annual Open House BBQ Dinner, and parents and families of San Juan School students and the public are invited to an evening of great food and fun featuring a delicious Mansmith’s BBQ dinner. It will be held Thursday, March 25 from 5:30- 8 p.m. at the San Juan School outdoor basketball courts. Adult meals are $7 and child meals are also available. To-go orders will be available. Proceeds from this fund-raiser will benefit the children of San Juan School. For more information contact Julie Hicks at (831) 623- 4538 or at (831) 623-2801.
Stage Company: San Benito Stage Company presents adult comedy dinner theater with Neil Simon’s “California Suite” March 26 and 27 at The Vault Restaurant. Dinner is at 7 p.m. Tickets are $30 and are available at The Vault and Dorothy McNett’s Place, by calling 637-1947 or online at sanbenitostage.org.
Bible Conference: The Second Annual Grace Bible Church Bible Conference will be held Friday, March 26 through Sunday, March 28. Professor and Pastor Alex Montoya will be the guest speaker. A special men’s breakfast will also be held Saturday at 8 a.m. Grace Bible Church is located at 634 Monterey St. in Hollister. For more information call 638-1394.
