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.
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 Road, 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.For more information, call Judy Garrison at (831) 755-4142.
Child Care provider recognition: Child care providers are being honored at a special dinner event on Thursday, May 27, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at San Juan Oaks Golf Club, Highway 156 at Union Road. Registration is from 6 to 6:30 p.m. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Bill Michaelis, professor at San Francisco State University and director of Children Together, an international leadership training organization. Admission is free for licensed child care providers and $10 for guests.
The event is sponsored by San Benito County Local Child Care Planning Council in collaboration with Go Kids. For more information, call Go Kids at (831) 637-9205.
BYGONE YEARS MEMBERS: A monthly general membership meeting will be held from 7-10 p.m. Thursday, May 27 at Granville Hall. A social hour will begin at 6 p.m.
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.
STATE ART FAIR: The California Exposition & State Fair is now accepting entries for California Fine Art, one of the largest and oldest art competitions in the state. The California State Fair and special donor organizations offer more than $15,000 in award money. Award amounts range from $40 to $500.
Entries accepted through May 28. For online entry, competition guidelines and entry information, visit their Web site at www.bigfun.org/. For more information or questions regarding California Fine Art, contact Megan Elliott at (916) 263-3161 or via email, me******@ca*****.com.
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.
RELAY FOR LIFE: A Team Captain’s Meeting will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Paine’s Restaurant on June 2 and June 23.
HOUSE AND GARDEN TOUR: The first annual “Let’s be Friends” House and Garden Tour will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, June 3 throughout Hollister. Tickets are available for $25 at Dorothy McNett’s Place and proceeds will benefit the Friends of the San Benito County Free Library. Call 637-1794 for more information.
CHILD WELFARE: The Child Welfare Commission will meet at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, June 3 at the Health and Human Services Agency on San Felipe Road. Call 636-4108 for more information.
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.
P.J. 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.
VETS PARK: Veterans Memorial Park Commission meeting will be held Monday, June 7 at the board chambers.
THEATER PRODUCTION: The Mount Madonna School will present their production of Ramayan at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 11-12 and 2:30 p.m. Sunday June 13 at the CSU Monterey Bay World Theater. Tickets cost $25 and are available by calling 831-582-4580.
ANIMALS IN NEED: The Hollister Animal Shelter is looking for a few good volunteers. Is there any reason you couldn’t donate about two hours a week to help walk dogs or cuddle cats…good exercise for you too. (Must be 18 years old, or at least 13 accompanied by an adult.) We also need a few more volunteers to help with our doggie laundry. Please call June at 831-628-9594.
SAVE A LIFE: Recycle your empty printer and fax cartridges and cell phones in the UPS Store at 201 A McCray Street in the Albertson’s Shopping center and proceeds will be donated to the Relay for Life San Benito County. Call 636-5952 for more information.
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.
Host families needed: Bring home the world by hosting a foreign exchange high school student for a semester or school year. The students come with their own spending money and are insured. They are eager to share their culture and customs with you while learning about your family’s traditions. For more information about hosting, studying abroad and scholarships, call Hollister community representative Ruth Erickson at (831) 637-0987 of academic Year in the USA.
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.
Kidz Kamp: Summer is right around the corner and the Kidz Kamp Unlimited is preparing to begin. They are offering a full schedule of weekly themes and once a week field trips in or out of town, crafts, games and enriched experiences in music, theater, dance and creative arts. The camp will start June 13 and end Aug. 21. Kool Kidz Kamp hours will be from 9 to 4 p.m. (extended care is available for no extra charge from 6 to 9 a.m. and 4 to 6 p.m.). Kidz Kamp is for ages 6 to 14. Call 638-1104 for more information.
Free Lance News: Is searching for San Benito County residents serving in the military overseas in Iraq or other important military missions for upcoming articles. Call City Editor Marcus Hibdon at 637-5566, ext. 332.
