Pinnacle Climbing Areas Reopen: Rock formations subject to
advisory closures to rock climbing and off-trail hiking for
protecting nesting birds of prey at the Pinnacles National Monument
have been reopened. A total of 32 Prairie falcons fledged from
eight nests, and American Kestrels and Red-tailed hawks produced
young this year.
For more information about raptor monitoring, call 831-389-4485,
ext. 223, and for details about the status of rock climbing or
general information, call ext. 235.
Pinnacle Climbing Areas Reopen: Rock formations subject to advisory closures to rock climbing and off-trail hiking for protecting nesting birds of prey at the Pinnacles National Monument have been reopened. A total of 32 Prairie falcons fledged from eight nests, and American Kestrels and Red-tailed hawks produced young this year.
For more information about raptor monitoring, call 831-389-4485, ext. 223, and for details about the status of rock climbing or general information, call ext. 235.
Indian Storytelling Event: The 8th annual Indian Canyon’s “Indian Storytelling Event” will take place July 26, featuring storytelling, Ohlone dance groups, food, a raffle and ceremony. There will also be a Californian Indian Art Show from 1 to 5:30 p.m. The event takes place at Indian Canyon. Tickets are $20 for adults and $5 for students. Details: 637-4238 or www.indiancanyon.org.
Library book sale: Friends of the Library is having a book sale Saturday, July 26, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. by the courtyard and shed behind the library at 470 Fifth St. New and used books are for sale for every interest area and reading level. Donated books are appreciated also. Please bring them to the front desk clerk and say they are for the “Friends Book sale,” which is held each month. Details: 636-4107.
Scholastic book fair: Girl Scout Troop #3473 will hold a book fair from July 28 to Aug. 3 from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and until 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday. The “Clued into Reading” book fair will offer the most sought after titles in literature for every reader and Spanish selections. The book fair also offers school supplies, posters, stuffed animals, craft kits, computer games and more.
The fair will be held at San Juan Bautista Library and all proceeds will benefit the SJB City Library. Details: 623-4360.
Historical Society Meeting: The San Benito County Historical Society will hold its monthly general meeting July 30 at 7:30 p.m. at the Dunne Park club house, Sixth and West streets. Anita Kane, a local landscape architect, will speak on plants and trees of SBC. There is no charge to the public, and refreshments will be served. Call 635-0335 with questions.
Show and shine: The Show and Shine event happens every last Wednesday of the month at the corner of Fourth and San Benito streets from 5 p.m. to dusk. The event showcases local hot rods and Harleys. Various nonprofit groups benefit from funds raised at the show, including: the San Benito County YMCA on July 30; Girl Scouts Aug. 27; San Benito County Guide Dogs for the Blind Sept. 24; and the Spring Grove School Theatre Arts Program Oct. 29. For more information, call 634-0777.
SBC Chamber members needed: The San Benito County Chamber of Commerce is looking for chamber members that would be interested in serving on the SBC Chamber Board. Anyone interested, please submit name, business name, address, telephone number and current e-mail address to the Chamber office or just call 637-5315. The deadline is July 31.
Bolado Charity Rodeo: The 10th annual Bolado Charity Rodeo will take place Aug. 23 and 24. Entry forms are available at local feed stores and must be postmarked by Aug. 1 to P.O. Box 2243, Hollister, CA, 95024. All proceeds benefit youth organizations in San Benito County. Details: 673-1399.
2003-04 Grand Jury: People interested in being members on the 2003-04 San Benito County Grand Jury should attend an orientation meeting on Thursday, Aug. 7, at 7 p.m. at the home of foreperson Roxy Montana at 7350 Pacheco Pass in Hollister (across from Old Sugar Plum/Plum Tree Restaurant on Highway 156). Details: 524-2834.
‘Right Bed, Wrong Husband:’ Pintello Comedy Theater in Gilroy will present “Right Bed, Wrong Husband” beginning Aug. 15. Performances are Friday and Saturday nights at 8 p.m. through Sept. 13. Tickers are $15. The theater is located at 8531 Church St. in Gilroy. For reservations or questions, call 408-776-8004 or e-mail pi******@ga****.com.
Congressman Farr town hall meetings: Congressman Sam Farr, D-Carmel, will hold his annual summer town hall meetings throughout the 17th Congressional District’s region in August. Nearby meetings include: Hollister, Aug. 19 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the San Benito County Chambers, 482 Fourth St.; Santa Cruz, Aug. 15 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Santa Cruz City Hall, 809 Center St.; Salinas, Aug. 21 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Salinas City Council Rotunda, 200 Lincoln Ave.; and Watsonville, Aug. 27 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Watsonville City Hall Chambers, 250 Main St. For more information, call 202-225-2861.
Win a trip to Hawaii: The Hollister Relay for Life is offering raffle tickets to win a trip to Hawaii for two to benefit The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life event that will be held Aug. 8-9 at San Benito High School.
Tickets are $10 for one or three for $25 and available at A Glorious Holiday, 748 San Benito St. Details: 630-1218.
Fall enrollment tours: A Children’s Garden Childcare/Learning Center in Morgan Hill is offering daily fall enrollment tours for families with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, kindergartners and k-sixth graders (afterschool). Details: 408-778-1977.
Relay For Life Sponsors: Precision Laser Engraving is selling Italian charms for the American Cancer Society benefit, Relay for Life, that read “Relay ’03.” The charms are $18 and for every charm sold, $10 will go toward the relay event.
Precision Laser also has starter bracelets, pink ribbon charms and custom charms for “In honor of …” and “In memory of …” Details: 635-9747.
