Car Campaign: Boys and Girl Clubs are running car campaigns to help support their programs. If you would like to donate an automobile call 1-800-246-0493. Some restrictions apply.
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. To list agenda items call 637-8450 by 1 p.m. May 19. 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.
Annual Festival: The Portuguese Society of the Holy Ghost of Hollister will have its annual festival weekend May 29 and 30. A dance will be held at 9 p.m. Saturday, May 29 at the Portuguese Hall at 695 Seventh St. A parade will leave the Hall for Sacred Heart Church at 10 a.m. Sunday, May 30 for an 11:15 a.m. Mass. Afternoon festivities continue with auction, dance and serving of Portuguese “sopas.” Everyone is welcome. Call 637-4222 for more information.
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.
HORSE SHOW: The 71st annual San Benito County Saddle and Horse Show and Rodeo will be held Friday, June 25 to Sunday, June 27 at the Bolado Park Fairgrounds. The event begins at 7 p.m. Friday and continues at 1:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Friday night tickets cost $7 and $10 for Saturday and Sunday. Call 831-628-3545 for more information.
PJ GALVAN ALUMNI CLASSIC: For the first time in Baler baseball history, Varsity baseball will hold an alumni game between former players and the current 2004 varsity squad at 7 p.m. June 5 at the Vets Park on Babe Ruth field. The evening will include raffle prizes, barbeque and snack bar. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for children and students and tickets will be sold at the door.
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.
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE: The San Benito County Planning Department will be conducting a series of workshops for the 2001-2008 Housing Element Update. The purpose of the workshops is to receive community input on unmet housing needs in the county. A general workshop on unmet housing needs and current proposed programs will occur at 7 p.m. May 17 in the San Benito County Board Chambers on 481 Fourth Street. A workshop on elderly and disabled housing will occur at 1 p.m. May 18 in the Hollister Community Center on 300 West St. A farmworker workshop will be held at 7 p.m. on May 18 in the county board chambers and at 6 p.m. May 19 in Aromas Grammar School. For more information call the San Benito County Planning Department at 831-637-5313.
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.
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.
Chili cook-off: The Salvation Army will sponsor a Chili Cook-off to raise funds for youth and family programs in Hollister. 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.
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.
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.
