Blood Drive: The Red Cross will host a blood drive from 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. July 1 at the LSD Church on 1670 Cienaga Road. Call 1-800-Give-Life for more information or check www.beadonor.com.
Volleyball Camp: San Benito High School will host a volleyball camp for incoming freshman through senior girls on Aug. 2-4. For a registration brochure or more information call Coach Villegas at 831-637-5831 ext. 286.
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.
Horse Show: Advanced tickets are on sale for the 71st Annual San Benito County Saddle and Horse Show, June 25, 26, 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.
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
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Farmers market: The Farmers Market will be held from 3-7 p.m. Wednesday, June 23 at Fourth and San Benito streets and continue weekly through Sept. 29. Please come and enjoy fresh veggies, fruit, bread, meat, fish and much more. 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. Call 831-636-8406 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.
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.
Soccer Sign up: The San Juan Soccer Club will hold a sign up day for boy and girls ages 4 to 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 23 at the Pizza Factory. Interested players must bring a check or money order for $65 ($40 for each additional child) payable to the San Juan Soccer Club, recent wallet size photo, completed and signed membership form and new players must bring a copy of their birth certificate. For more information call 831-623-4620.
ANIMALS IN NEED: The Hollister Animal Shelter is looking for a few good volunteers. Is there any reason you couldn’t donate about two hours a week to help walk dogs or cuddle cats… good exercise for you too. (Must be 18 years old, or at least 13 accompanied by an adult.) We also need a few more volunteers to help with our doggie laundry. Please call June at 831-628-9594.
NAVY REUNION: Shipmates from the USS Sperry (AS-12) are sought for a reunion Sept. 30 to Oct. 2, 2004 at the Days Hotel Timonium in Baltimore, Md. Call Arnold Ross at 281-534-2459 for more information.
SAVE A LIFE: Recycle your empty printer and fax cartridges and cell phones in the UPS Store at 201 A McCray Street in the Albertson’s Shopping center and proceeds will be donated to the Relay for Life San Benito County. Call 636-5952 for more information.
Work Permits: Pursuant to California Labor Code Mandates, students between the ages of 12 and 18 years of age who plan to work this summer must have a “Permit to Employ and Work” on file with the employer during the term of their employment. Students must apply for these permits at the school they attend. Students under the age of 14 are only allowed to work in agriculture-related or entertainment field. Rural students may obtain work permits through their school principal. Employers without work permits for student employees face potential fines of $100 to $500. Call 831-443-3041 for more information.
Host families needed: Bring home the world by hosting a foreign exchange high school student for a semester or school year. The students come with their own spending money and are insured. They are eager to share their culture and customs with you while learning about your family’s traditions. For more information about hosting, studying abroad and scholarships, call Hollister community representative Ruth Erickson at (831) 637-0987 of academic Year in the USA.
Car Campaign: Boys and Girl Clubs are running car campaigns to help support their programs. If you would like to donate an automobile call 1-800-246-0493. Some restrictions apply.
Moving Wall: The Hollister Independence Rally Committee and the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Hollister Post 9242 is announcing the Moving Wall exhibit to be on display at the old Fremont School from June 30 to July 5. The memorial will be open around the clock. HIRC and the VFW are looking for volunteers to help setup the event and the manning of the memorial around the clock. If you are interested in volunteering, call HIRC at 634-0777 or the VFW at 637-6015.
Recycling Bin: The recycling bin behind the Free Lance will be open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and open Friday through Sunday night.
Diabetes series: Hazel Hawkins Community Health Clinic in San Juan Bautista is offering a free community education series on diabetes. Classes will be Wednesdays through Oct. 27 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Assembly of God Church, 301 The Alameda, Suite G, San Juan Bautista. Classes will be in English on the second Wednesday and in Spanish on the fourth Wednesday. For information, call Anthony Mojica at (831) 623-4615.
Steamfitting-Pipefitting: Pipe Trades Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee of Santa Clara and San Benito County has a revised application availability schedule. Applications will be available on the following days in 2004: Tuesday through Thursday, July 6 through July 8; Monday through Thursday, July 12 through July 15; Monday through Thursday, July 19 through July 22.
RELAY FOR LIFE: Mark your calendar for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. This year’s event will be held Aug. 6 at 5 p.m. through Aug. 7 at 5 p.m. at San Benito High School’s Andy Hardin Field, Hollister. For more information, call 623-2501.
