Lifeguard training: Will be offered this summer beginning May 13 at 6 p.m. and continuing May 14, 22, and 23. You must attend all classes for certification and the course costs $150. Sign up at the American Red Cross on 341 Tres Pinos Rd. Suite 202-A. You must be able to swim 500 yards for a pretest. Call 636-2100 for more information.
SPECIAL TRIBUTE: The San Benito Post 69 of the American Legion will host a special tribute to World War II veterans and widowed spouses beginning at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 29 in the Veterans Memorial Building. a Tri-Tip lunch will be served from noon to 3 p.m. with a $10 per plate donation. Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Vets building American Legion Office. Call636-6911, 801-7424 or 637-6362 for more information.
ROAD OPENINGS: San Benito County Public Works Department will open the seasonal low-water crossing into the San Benito Historical Park at Tres Pinos Creek at 4 p.m. May 17. The department will also open the low-water crossing at Nash Road and San Benito River at 4 p.m. May 19. Both roads will remain open until October of 2004. For more information call 831-636-4170.
BOOk Sale: Friends of the Library will hold its monthly Book Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 15 at the library on 470 Fifth and Monterey streets. New and used books on all subjects are available. Donations of books, CD’s and videos are appreciated. Bring donations to the Friends’ Book Shed during the sale or to the donation table in the lobby. For more information call 831-636-4107.
Chili cook-off: The Salvation Army will sponsor a Chili Cook-off to raise funds for youth and family programs in Hollister. Contestants can pick up an entry form at 910 Buena Vista Road by May 12. Awards will be given for the best four chilis. The Cook-off is scheduled at 5 p.m. on Saturday May 15. Entry to the event costs $5 for adults, $2.50 for children and contestants can enter for free. Call Hermemlinda or Ramon Garcia at 636-5612 for more information.
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.
Doll and Bear Show: The San Jose Spring Doll and Bear Show and Sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, May 14 at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds. Admission is $5 for adults, children 6-12 $2 and children under 5 are free. Call 415-383-2252 for more information.
Farmer’s Market Fair: Students at the Anzar Service Learning Center will host the school’s first-ever Farmer’s Market Fair for the public from 3 -7 p.m. on May 14. Call 623-7660 for more information.
MELODRAMA: “The Drunkard or Down with Demon Drink,” a melodrama, will be performed at the Gavilan Theatre Performing Arts Center at 8 p.m. on May 14 and 15. Tickets cost $8 for adults, $7 for students and seniors, and $6 children under 12. Come dressed up as your favorite hero on May 15 and get in for free. Call 408-846-4973 for more information.
Animal Adoption: Come and see the wonderful pets raised in loving foster homes and now needing permanent homes at 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 15 at 930 Sunnyslope Road. Adoption fee includes a spay/neuter, shots, worming and micro-chip. For more information call All Creatures Great and Small, inc. at 636-3825.
San Benito Oriana Chorale: Will begin its summer season at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, May 15 with a dinner show at Ridgemark Golf and Country Club in Hollister. The cost $37 per person.Call 831-637-2848 for more information.
SAN benito county democratIC Party: Will hold a social and fund-raiser with Congressman Sam Farr, Assemblyman Simon Salinas, DNC Delegate Chris Stampolis, Morgan Hill Mayor Dennis Kennedy, and others from 3 to 6 p.m. May 15 at Ridgemark. Tickets cost $25 per person. Call 831-638-1712 for tickets.The group also meets the second Thursday of every month at 4:30 p.m. in the Gavilan extension classroom #1. The next meeting is May 13.
BOok Sale: Friends of Library will hold its monthly book sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 15 behind the San Benito County Free Library and the Historical Society at 470 Fifth and Monterey streets. New and used books of all genres will be available. If you have materials to donate, bring them to the Friends Book Shed during the sale or to the donation table at the library lobby. Call 636-4107 for more information.
BYGONE YEARS MEMBERS: Attention all San Benito County Bygone Years Members: Submission deadline for the June issue of the Time Capsule is Wednesday, May 19. Send all information to: Bygone Years Time Capsule, P.O. Box 273, San Juan Bautista, CA 95045.
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.
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.
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.
