Community briefs from around the area.
Good Neighboor Day
Pick up a dozen free roses and meet new people during Good Neighbor Day. The roses are free while supplies last and all that is asked is that you keep one and give the other 11 away to friends and neighbors. The doors open at 8am Wed. Sept. 1 at San Benito Street Flowers, 850 San Benito Street.
Call 636-6861 for more
information.
Republican Meeting
The San Benito County Republican Committee will meet at 7pm Wed. Sept. 1 at the San Benito County Library. Plans for the election will be discussed. Guests are also invited to attend a “Party for the President” at 6pm Sept. 2 at the Vault restaurant.
For more information, call
Jennifer Zapata at 637-9111.
Book Sale
The Friends of the San Benito County Library will hold a book sale from 9am to 2pm Sat. Aug. 28 behind the SBC Free Library at 470 Fifth and Monterey sts. Find new and used books for school, health, fiction, science, history, Spanish and more, plus videos and CDs. If you have items to donate, bring them to the library donation bin.
For more information, call
831-636-4107.
Kinship Food and Wine Tasting
The 48th annual Food and Wine Tasting fund-raiser for the Gabilan chapter of Kinship, an organization dedicated to providing support and services for foster children and their families, will be held from 4 to 6:30pm Sept. 11 at Paicines Ranch at 13388 Airline Highway approx. 1 mile past the village of Paicines on Hwy. 25). Tickets cost $40 per person and all the money stays in San Benito County.
Call 831-638-0741 for more
information.
Customer Service Workshop
Learn why customer service skills are so important during a small business workshop presented by Gavilan College. The two-hour course will be held from 10am to noon on Wed. Sept. 1 at the Community Services and Workforce Development Office located 1131 San Felipe Rd. The cost is $20 payable at the door, but pre-registration is required.
Call 408-847-0373 for more
information or to register.
Apples Ready
The agricultural Commissioner of San Benito County has announced Red Delicious apples are released for harvesting. Tests indicate the apples have reached the minimum maturity standards necessary for shipping. Individual growers are reminded that they will have to decide the optimum time for harvesting based on color, size and other considerations.
For more information, call
831-637-5344
Support the Troops
Come lend your support for local troops in Iraq. Tuesday, Aug. 31, Operation Homecoming will be holding a donation drive in front of Nob Hill Foods on Airline Hwy. Soldiers from the central coast will be collecting donations from 8am to 3pm, and then again from 5pm to 8pm. Some items needed are allergy medicine, anti-bacterial wipes, granola bars, hard candy, batteries, prepaid phone cards and more.
A complete list of items will be posted at the drive, and for more information, call 636-8616.
Help Companion Animals in Need
The Friends of San Martin Animal Shelter (FOSMAS) will help Petco celebrate their new National Pet Adoption Days by hosting a petfair to find loving families for the many homeless companion animals currently at the Shelter and in foster homes. Please come to the FOSMAS petfair on Sat-Sun, 28-29 Aug, noon – 5:00 PM, at Petco, Morgan Hill (corner of Tennant and Monterey). Stop by to find a new furry friend; make a donation to help cover spay/neuter, food, and litter expenses; or sign-up to volunteer for the Shelter.
Please call the San Martin Animal Shelter at (408) 683-4186 for more
information.
Preschool Registration
The First Five Preschool is accepting applications for the fall session. Children in the R.O. Hardin and Calaveras attendance areas who turn 4 years old by Dec. 2, 2004 are eligible. There are am and pm sessions available. Classes last three hours a day Monday to Thursday with Friday off. There is no fee but parents must provide transportation.
Please call Joyce Swett at 634-2046 for an application or more information.
Blood Drive
The Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 1:30 to 6:30pm Sept. 2 at the Latter-day Saints Church at 1670 Cienega Rd.
Please call 1-800-448-3543 for an appointment or more information.
Disaster Training
The San Benito County
American Red Cross will be offering a free disaster class for the public from 6 to 10pm on Sept. 7 and 8. The training will teach participants how to
provide emergency disaster assistance to others. The course is free but pre-registration is required.
For more information, call
636-2100 or log on to www.sanbenitocounty.redcross.org
Labor Day Concert
The Naval Postgraduate School invites members of the public to the annual Labor Day Concert on the Lawn featuring the Monterey Bay Symphony at 2pm on Sept. 6. Admission is free, but parking and seating is limited.
Call 831-656-3649 for more information.
Caregiver Training
A Caregiver Training Workshop is being offered for family members and paraprofessionals interested in learning skills
associated with caring for a dependent elder. The workshop is Friday, Sept. 10 at 9:30am to 1:30pm at the Oldemeyer Multi-use Center, 986 Hilby Avenue in Seaside. Please bring your own bag lunch. Pre-registration is required as class size is limited. There is a $25 materials fee. All registered participants will receive a Caregiver Training workbook and completion
certificate.
Please call Health Projects Center (831) 424-4359 for more information and registration.
Horse Show
The Western Schooling Horse Show will be held at Rascal Slough Ranch in Hilmar with sign-up beginning at 8am on Sept. 26. There will be high point awards, first place prizes for halter, leadline, trail, pleasure and equitation classes for every age group, followed by a fun class.
For more information, call Judy Fisher at 667-6370 or Nancy Thormahlen at 357-0232.
San Juan Soccer Club
The San Juan Soccer Club will kick off the soccer season with a fun day of events Sat. Aug. 28 from 10am to 1pm at San Juan School. Bring your outgrown cleats and shinguards to trade or giveaway. Hot dogs for $1 and $2 hamburgers will be available. The club is also looking for volunteers.
For more information, call Danny Avalos at 623-4063.
Street Closures
The City of Hollister will be closing the following streets for pavement rehabilitation on Thursday, September 2nd, 2004: Fifth Street (Monterey Street to San Benito Street), Fifth Street ( San Benito Street to East Street), Sixth Street (Monterey Street to San Benito Street), and Seventh Street (San Benito Street to Sally Street). All businesses will remain open. Please park on adjacent streets and use the sidewalk to access the businesses.
For further information, please contact Matt Atteberry at (831) 636-4340.
