Parade and Fiesta: The 2004 Saddle Horse Show Parade and Fiesta will be held today. The Parade begins at 6:15 p.m. on San Benito Street. The Fiesta featuring the music of 8-Second Ride, a watermelon eating contest, pie eating contest, face painters and balloon artists begins at 7 p.m.
LIbrary Book SALE: The Friends of the Library will hold its monthly book sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday June 26 and July 24 behind the SBC Free Library at 470 Fifth and Monterey streets. Find new and used books on health, education, mystery, religion, romance, science, children’s, Spanish, travel and National Geographics. If you have books, cd’s or videos to donate bring them to the book sale or to the donation bin in the library lobby. For more information call 636-4107.
CAR WASH: The San Benito High School Junior Class of 2006 will hold a car wash at the medical center from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 26 at the corner of Memorial and Sunnyslope. Money raised will support next year’s prom and donations are greatly appreciated. Call Brian Rocha at 637-7308 for more information.
Art museum outing: The Free Caregivers will hold a social outing to the Monterey Museum of Art at La Mirada on July 15 from ll:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Caregivers from Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito Counties are welcome. The Health Projects Center (HPC), sponsor of the Del Mar Caregiver Resource Center (DMCRC) and the Monterey County Respite Coalition present this free outing, which includes a picnic lunch at Lake El Estero followed by a guided tour of the Museum and grounds and finishing with light tea and snacks in the garden.Please call Health Projects Center for more information, 831-424-4359. Pre-registration is required.
10 Year anniversary: A Taste of Monterey Wine Visitors’ Center will celebrate it’s 10 year anniversary during the month of June. Visitors will have the opportunity to receive special offers for the entire month — a privilege normally given only to wine club members. An Open House celebration is also being planned for weekend of June 26-27 at all three locations with tasty nibbles paired with a selection of wines. For more information about A Taste of Monterey and its 10 year anniversary activities call 831-646-5446 ext.11 or visit www.tastemonterey.com.
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.
VOLUNTEER: The Child Abuse Prevention Center offers you an opportunity to join one of its Volunteer Case Aide programs which assist children and their families by providing services requested by county social workers. The training class for all prospective volunteers will be held on Saturday, July 17 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. in Belmont. Call 650-595-7640 for more information.
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 September 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.
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.
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.
