Work Permits: Pursuant to California Labor Code Mandates, students between the ages of 12 and 18 years of age who plan to work this summer must have a “Permit to Employ and Work” on file with the employer during the term of their employment. Students must apply for these permits at the school they attend. Students under the age of 14 are only allowed to work in agriculture-related or entertainment field. Rural students may obtain work permits through their school principal. Employers without work permits for student employees face potential fines of $100 to $500. Call 831-443-3041 for more information.
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.
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 16 and older from 5 to 9 p.m. May 20 at Grace Bible Church and 10:30 to 2:30 p.m. May 22 at the YMCA; ages 8-15 from 3-7 p.m. May 21 and 22 at the YMCA. Call 637-7293 for an appointment.
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.
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.
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.
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 at 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday, May 27 at Granville Hall. A social hour will begin at 6 p.m.
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.
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.
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.
