Saddle horse parade: The Saddle Horse Parade is still looking
for participants. We accept walkers, cars, bands, trucks, floats,
etc. If you are interested in being
 a Parade participant, applications are available at the San
Benito County Chamber of Commerce office at 650 San Benito St.,
Suite 130, #637-5315. Fees are $25 for a single entry or $40 for a
double entry. The theme is circa 1800 Western. The deadline for
entry is Friday, June 4. Don’t miss the par
ade on Thursday, June 24 at 6 p.m. in downtown Hollister.
Saddle horse parade: The Saddle Horse Parade is still looking for participants. We accept walkers, cars, bands, trucks, floats, etc. If you are interested in being a Parade participant, applications are available at the San Benito County Chamber of Commerce office at 650 San Benito St., Suite 130, #637-5315. Fees are $25 for a single entry or $40 for a double entry. The theme is circa 1800 Western. The deadline for entry is Friday, June 4. Don’t miss the parade on Thursday, June 24 at 6 p.m. in downtown Hollister.
AUDITIONS: The San Benito Stage Company will hold auditions for its production of Oliver, based on the novel Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens and written by Lionel Bart. Auditions will be held for people ages 8-15 from 3-7 p.m. May 21 and 22 at the YMCA. Call 637-7293 for an appointment.
THE WIZARD OF OZ: The Spring Grove School of Theatre Arts will perform “The Wizard of Oz” at 7 p.m. Friday, May 21, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday May 22 and 2 p.m. Sunday May 23 at 500 Spring Grove Road in Hollister. Tickets cost $5. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime.
POWDER PUFF COMPETITION: Students at San Benito High School will hold their seasonal Powder Puff Competition beginning at 5:30 p.m. May 21 at Andy Hardin Field. The four classes of students will compete head-to-head and a dance will follow at 8 p.m. in Mattson Gym. Tickets cost $3 with the ASB stamp, $4 with a SBHS ID card, $5 general admission and $2 for children under 12.
DINNER DANCE: The San Benito County Republican Party will hold a dinner dance honoring 28th Assembly District candidate Bob Perkins. Join Senator Bruce McPherson at 6 p.m. May 21 at the Vault restaurant. Call Tanya at 831-210-2656 for more information.
MACBETH: The Southside School will present “Macbeth…A kid’s cautionary tale of greed, power, mayhem and other current events” at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, May 21 and 22 in the Southside School gym at 4991 Southside Rd. For more information call 637-4439, ext. 106.
BUDDY POPPYS: The Veteran’s of Foreign Wars Auxiliary 9242 Ladies will distribute Buddy Poppys on Friday and Saturday, May 21 and 22 at the Post Office and Nob Hill Foods stores. The Veteran’s of Foreign Wars Post #6359, will also hand out poppies May 21 and 22 in San Juan Bautista at the Windmill Market, San Benito Bank and the Post Office.
SWEET HEART DANCE: Will be held for adults 21 and older starting at 5:30 p.m. May 22 in Bolado Park. The event will feature music from the 60s, 70s and 80s and the band Shaboom. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. and tickets are available for $25. Call 801-0903 for more information.
WOMEN’S HEALTH SUMMIT: The second-annual Tri-County Women’s Health Summit will be Wednesday, May 26, at the Corral de Tierra Country Club, 81 Corral de Tierra Rd., Salinas. The summit educates participants about the top issues facing women and girls and will form task force groups to identify strategies and develop plans to address the key issues. In addition, a free community health fair will be offered Saturday, May 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Natividad Creek Park, 1395 Nogal Drive, Salinas. For more information, call Judy Garrison at (831) 755-4142.
Appreciation Day: Hollister United Methodist church is sponsoring a “Judy Rider Appreciation Day” from noon to 3 p.m. May 22 at Gate 4 of Bolado Park. Judy will be recognized for her many years of service to the church’s preschool and numerous contribution to the community. A light lunch will be served. Call 637-4240 for more information.
EARS FUND-Raiser: Elephants of Africa Rescue Society is hosting a fund-raiser at the event facility at Wild Things in Salinas on Saturday, May 22. The semi-formal dinner/silent and live auction will be held under a spacious heated tent and feature the acrobatics of Wayne Handley Aerosports during a private airshow. Tickets are $125 each. Seating is limited. For reservations, call (831) 455-3180.
BYGONE YEARS MEMBERS: The monthly board of trustees meeting will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 22 at Granville Hall. A monthly general membership meeting will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday, May 27 at Granville Hall. A social hour will begin at 6 p.m.
FREE TOILETS: Residents of Hollister, San Juan Bautista and Sunnyslope can pick up a free water-saving toilet when you install it from the city of Hollister public works from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 22 and Saturday, June 12 at 1291 South St. San Juan Bautista residents may pick up toilets from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday May 8 at the City of San Juan Public Works on the corner of Jefferson and Second streets. Some requirements apply. Call 637-4378 for more information.
PROJECT LINUS SAN BENITO CHAPTER: Will be collecting handmade blankets, yarn, yardage goods and monetary donations 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 22 at San Benito Land Title on 260 Tres Pinos Road. Project Linus gives security blankets to children in San Benito County who are seriously ill or traumatized. For more information, call Sheron Johnson at 637-2971.
Mid Valley Saddle Club: Will host a Western schooling horse show with sign-up starting at 8 a.m. for the 9 a.m. start May 23 at the Rascal Slough Ranch in Hilmar. Call Judy at 667-6370 or Nancy at 352-0232 for more information.
SEWER IMPROVEMENTS: The city of Hollister and Harris & Associates will host a Public Meeting to discuss CEQA Scoping for the Domestic Wastewater System Improvements from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 25 at the Veterans Memorial Building in Room 204-A. This is an open Meeting with public input encouraged. Please come and join the discussion. For further information, contact the Hollister Public Works-Engineering Department at 636-4340.
Wake-Up San Benito County Breakfast: Join guest speaker Linda Daughenbaugh of Fast Travel at 7:30 a.m. May 25 in Paine’s Restaurant, 421 East St., for breakfast. Linda will provide some destination ideas and travel tips to get you prepared for your summer vacations. The cost of the breakfast is $10 and you must RSVP with the Chamber office. Call the Chamber at 637-5315.
SHOW AND TELL: The San Benito County Historical Society will hold its monthly general meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 26 at the Dunne Park Club House at West and Fifth streets Hollister. We are having a “Show and Tell” of San Benito County related artifacts. The public is encouraged to bring an artifact relating to San Benito County and talk about it. Event free to the public. Refreshments will be served. Call 831-635-0335 with any questions.
