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.
Sheriff Meeting: The San Benito County Sheriff’s Office will hold a public meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday, May 10, 2004 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.
Meeting Canceled: The Child Welfare Commission meeting on May 6 has been canceled. The next meeting will be held 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.
GIVE BLOOD: The Red Cross Blood Bank will hold a blood drawing Thursday, May 6 from 1:30-6:30 p.m. at the Latter Day Saints Church on 1670 Cienega Road in Hollister. For appointments call 1-800-448-3543 or online at www.beadonor.com.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
STATE ART FAIR: The California Exposition & State Fair is now excepting 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, [email protected].
