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.
Help Stamp Out Hunger: Put a bag of food out by your mailbox this Saturday, May 8 and support the Twelfth annual Letter Carriers Food Drive. Your letter carrier will pick up the food and have it delivered to Second Harvest Food Bank. It’s the largest annual one-day food drive in the United States. Food will be donated to low income school children who will soon be without the benefit of free and low cost school lunch and breakfast programs. For more information or to make a cash donation, please visit www.thefoodbank.org.
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 7, 8, 14, 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 8 or 15 and get in for free. Call 408-846-4973 for more information.
Make a Public Announcement: Local access television station CMAP is hosting a quarterly PSA Day on Friday, May 7. Nonprofit and government agencies in Gilroy, Hollister and San Juan Bautista can create a general PSA with long air-play for free. Call 408-846-4983 for more information.
Sheriff Meeting: The San Benito County Sheriff’s Office will hold a public meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday, May 10 in the County Administration Building for the purpose of public input regarding the Off Highway Motor Vehicle Grant Application to the State of California Department of Parks. Everyone is welcome to attend.
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.
