Peddler’s Faire RevisIted: Will close the following streets in San Juan Bautista from 2 to 8 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, June 5 and 6: Third Street between Muckelemi and Franklin, Muckelemi between Second and Fourth, Polk between Second and Fourth, Mariposa between Second and Fourth, Washington between Second and Fourth. Any vehicle parked on the streets will be towed at the owners’ expense
Farmers market: The Farmers Market will be held from 3-7 p.m. Wednesday June 2 at Fourth and San Benito streets and continue weekly through September 29. Please come and enjoy fresh veggies, fruit, bread, meat, fish and much more. Call 636-8406 for more information.
Farmers Market coming: Attention local nonprofits, the Hollister Downtown Association Certified Farmers Market will have a nonprofit booth at each market. Sign-ups will be taken first come, first serve. Please call the HDA office to reserve your date at 636-8406.
Cancer Survivor Celebration Mixer: Join us from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, June 18 at the San Benito Land and Title on 260 Tres Pinos Road in Hollister and meet other cancer survivors in the community and learn how you can get involved with Hollister’s Relay for Life. Refreshments will be served, prizes won and fun had. RSVP by June 13
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. Call 636-6911, 801-7424 or 637-6362 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.
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.
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.
FREE TOILETS: Residents of Hollister 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, June 12 at 1291 South St. Some requirements apply. Call 637-4378 for more information.
San Benito Stage Company: Pre-registration for the San Benito Stage Company’s Children’s Summer Theatre Camp runs through June 15. The fee is $100, with a $10 discount for each additional sibling. The camp runs from Tuesday, July 6 to Saturday, July 10, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. It’s open to boys and girls ages 6 to 12 years old. Camp will be held at Sacred Heart Parish School, 670 College St. Volunteers are also needed. For more information, call Kristy at 636-6810.
