GUEST SPEAKER: The Hollister Airmen’s Association invites all aviation enthusiasts and history buffs to “From Crop Duster Pilot to Crop Duster Manufacturer.” Speaker John Weatherly will tell his story of how he transitioned from from a flying crop duster to a manufacturer from 1961 to the late 1980s at 7 p.m. June 17 at San Benito Land and Trust across from Gold’s Gym on Tres Pinos Road. Dessert and coffee will follow the presentation. Call HAA President Ruth Erickson at 831-637-0987 for more information.
Street Faire: Downtown Gilroy will host the annual Father’s Day Antique and Collectibles Street Faire from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 20 with a certified appraisal from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call Dave Peoples at 408-842-6501.
Kiddie Parade: The 4th of July Celebration Committee and the SBC Chamber of Commerce will hold the annual Kiddie Parade at 9 a.m. in the Park and Ride lot of the Veterans Memorial Park on Memorial Drive and continues to Marguerite Maze Middle School on Meridian Street. Call the committee at 831-636-4304 for more information.
YARD SALE: The Bull Dog Boxing Gym will be having a yard sale in front of its boxing gym on the corner of Gibs and McCray streets. With all the repair to the gym and the upcoming tournaments, the organization has a lot hard work and finances to meet. Call Zeke at 636-1349 for more information.
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. Call 623-2302 or 630-2059 for more information.
BYGONE YEARS: Attention all San Benito County Bygone Years members: Submission deadline for the July issue of the Time Capsule is Wed. June 16. Send information to Editor, The Time Capsule c/o Bygone Years, P.O. Box 273, San Juan Bautista, CA 95045.
Horse Show: Advanced tickets are on sale for the 71st Annual San Benito County Saddle and Horse Show, June 25, 26 and 27, at the fairgrounds office, Ranchers Feed and the San Benito County Chamber of Commerce.
Biker Breakfast: The Hollister Methodist Church will serve a buffet style breakfast from 7 a.m. to noon July 2, 3 and 4 at the fellowship hall of the Hollister United Methodist Church on Fifth and Monterey streets. Cost is $6.50 per person, $3.50 for kids 12 and under.. A motorcycle quilt will be raffled. Call 831-637-4240 for more information.
early days in San juan: San Juan Bautista State Historic Park’s annual “Early Days in San Juan” will be held from 11 a.m to 4 p.m. Saturday June 19 at the park. The one-day event will showcase 19th century customs and culture with living history demonstrations and activities put on by State Park volunteers and Docents. Entry to the event costs $3 adults and free for children under 16. For more information call 831- 623-4881.
victorian ball: The Plaza History Association presents its annual Victorian Ball from 7 to 11:30 p.m on June 19 at the San Juan Bautista State Historic Park. Live music, dance caller and dessert buffet will be present. Victorian attire is admired but not required. Tickets cost $25.00/person. For information and tickets call 831-623-2455.
High School Reunion: The San Benito High School 20-year reunion committee will have its first meeting in order to plan for the event. If you are interested in serving on the committee, please come to the first meeting to be held at 6 p.m. on July 9 at The Vault or if you have any questions please call Jaime De La Cruz at 831-801-5689 or email him at [email protected].
Farmers market: The Farmers Market will be held from 3-7 p.m. Wednesday, June 16 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 831-636-8406 for more information.
Friends of the Library Meeting: The board meeting of the Friends of the San Benito County Free Library will meet at noon Thursday, June 17 in the Barbara Memorial Room at the Hollister Library on 470 Fifth Street. The public is invited and urged to attend. Call 637-1794 for more information.
Open Model Call: Looking for men and women 18 and over who would like to model for an upcoming Leather & Lace Fashion Show to be held on July 3, 2004 sponsored by Boutique de Lingerie. Come to Boutique de Lingerie on Saturday, June 19 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. if you are interested. Full body and or head shot photos will be appreciated. Must have current photo ID. For more info, call Jennifer at 635-0722.Friends of the Library Meeting: The board meeting of the Friends of the San Benito County Free Library will meet at noon Thursday, June 17 in the Barbara Memorial Room at the Hollister Library on 470 Fifth Street. The public is invited and urged to attend. Call 637-1794 for more information.
Gavilan Small Business workshop: “Workplace Skills in a Retail Environment” workshop will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on June 19 at the Gavilan College SBDC office at the Dry Creek Village Center, 8351 Church Street, Bldg E., Gilroy and other facilities throughout Gilroy. In this free 8 hour workshop you will learn the basics needed to work in retail. Customer service, cash register operation and cash handling, dealing with difficult customers, work attitudes, ethics and more. Certificates will be presented upon completion of the workshop. Call (408) 847-0373 for more information.
FIESTA in the Olive Grove: The Historic Old Mission San Juan Bautista will hold its annual Fiesta in the Olive Grove from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on June 27 in San Juan Bautista. Old fashion chicken barbecue, games and entertainment will be provided. The event is free. Call 831-623-2127 for more information.
RELAY FOR LIFE: Will hold a Team Captain’s meeting on June 23 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Paine’s Restaurant. Call Mary Nelson at 637-9147 for more information.
Kite Day: The Pacheco State Park will host a Kite Day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 19 at Pacheco Park. Everyone who flies a kite receives a sourvenir button. Trophies will be given for “Best Kite made by an individual under 15,” “Best Kite over 15,” Best Kite made by a group.” For contest rules go to www.parks.ca.gov/events and see June 19. For more information call Jennifer Morgan at 209-826-1196 ext. 534
