WIZARD OF OZ: The Rainbow Children’s will perform the Wizard of Oz at 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 5 p.m. on Saturday. Tickets are available for $7 for adults, $5 for seniors (55+) and $3 for children under 12.
PRESCHOOL ENROLLMENT: The Presbyterian Cooperative Preschool is now enrolling students, ages, 3,4 and 5 for fall 2004 a.m. and p.m. classes, two, three or four days a week. Call 831-630-1234 ext. 201 for more information.
CAREGIVER SOCIAL: A caregiver social will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, August 19 with a nature boat tour of Elkhorn Slough and a picnic lunch at Moss Landing Park. All caregivers from Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito counties are welcome to attend. Pre-registration is required to the free event and donations are welcome. Call the Health Projects Center for more information at 831-424-4359.
MOVING WALL BRUNCH: A special program and brunch thanking volunteers of the Moving Wall Vietnam Memorial, which visited Hollister over the 4th of July, will begin at 9:30 a.m. with a brunch at 11:45 on Sunday, August 1 at the Seventh Day Adventist Church on 2121 Sunnyslope Rd. Music and a slide show will be provided. Call Linda at 408-603-8887 or 831-637-5350 for more information or to RSVP.
DONATIONS FOR RUMMAGE SALE: Friends of San Martin Animal Shelter (FOSMAS) is preparing for their third annual rummage sale to be held in September. We are now accepting donations of usable household goods, clothing, pet supplies, etc. Tax-deductible donations may be dropped off at the San Martin Shelter, 12370 Murphy Avenue, San Martin Monday-Saturday, 12:00-5:00 p.m. (closed Tuesday).Â
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: The First Presbyterian Vacation Bible School will take place on Aug. 9-13. “Lava Lava Island, where God’s love flows,” is the theme for this week of Bible fun, crafts, games, food and music. A mission project of bibles for Latin America is also part of the week’s activities. The school runs from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday. Kindergartners through fifth grade are welcome. Registration is occurring now. Call 831-637-4350 for more information.
FLEA MARKET: The 41st Annual Antiques and Collectibles Flea Market returns to San Juan Bautista on Sunday Aug. 8. Call 831-623-2454 for more information.
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT: Local law enforcement is sponsoring the National Night Out from 5 p.m. to dusk on Tuesday Aug. 3 at the state historic park plaza in the San Juan Bautista Mission. The purpose of the event is to heighten crime and drug awareness prevention, generate support and participation in local crime fighting efforts and strengthen neighborhood spirit and police community partnerships. Call the San Benito County Sheriff’s Office for more information at 636-4080.
COASTAL CLEANUP DAY: Help clean up the California coast from 9 a.m. to noon September 18, 2004. Last year volunteers collected 571,722 pounds of trash. Call 800-COAST-4U of visit the web site www.coastforyou.com
FOSTER PARENTS: ASPIRA Foster and Family Services will hold a foster parent orientation at the Hollister ASPIRA office located at 615 A San Benito Street. The orientation is free and open to anyone interested in becoming a foster parent. Call 831-637-1632 or 408-848-8128 to reserve a spot or for more information.
REFEREE CLINIC: Get certified to become a referee on July 29, 30, 31 and Aug. 1 at San Juan School. Call 831-623-4063 for more information.
RANCH DOG TRIAL: Paicines Ranch will hold a Ranch Dog Trial focusing on the practical ranch and feedlot work, stockmanship and teamwork between dog, horse and owner on Aug. 14 and 15. Call 831-375-6586 for more information. Registration closes July 26.
MONTEREY JAZZ FESTIVAL: The 47th Annual Monterey Jazz Festival will be held Sept. 17-19 at the Monterey Fairgrounds. Tickets begin at $30. Call 925-275-9255 or visit montereyjazzfestival.org on the web.
SBHS LIBRARY BOOSTER CLUB RAFFLE: The newly formed library booster club will hold a raffle later this summer to raise money to support the school library. The grand prize is a handmade quilt and other prizes include a gift basket, hand-knit gloves and scarf set and a handmade basket. Call 637-3216 for more information and to find out how your business can help support the SBHS Library.
STREET FESTIVAL: The Hollister Downtown Association is looking for local artists to show their work in the courtyard of the Veterans Building during the 18th Annual Street Festival from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Aug. 14. Volunteers are also needed for the event. Call the HDA at 831-636-8406 for more information.
EARN A BADGE, MAKE A TV SHOW: Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts in Hollister, Gilroy and San Juan Bautista – make your own TV show and earn a scout badge at the same time with “Scout Week at CMAP” from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 9-13. The deadline to register is Aug. 4. Call 408-846-4983 for more information.
BYGONE YEARS: A general membership meeting will be held Thurs. July 29 at Granville Hall from 7-10 p.m. with a social hour beginning at 6 and guest speaker Peter Vafiadis.
20th ANNUAL CALIFORNIA INDIAN MARKET : Sep. 4-5, 10 a.m. to 7p.m. at the School Lot on the Alameda in San Juan Bautista. The event will feature Apache singer and drummer Yoland Martinez, California Indian and Aztec Dancers, Native American Arts, crafts, food and more. Admission by donation benefitting Peace and Vision, a 501c3 nonprofit. Call 831-245-5440.
FIRST ANNUAL JESUS QUINTERO TOURNAMENT: The Relay for Life Galaxy Gold team will host this best ball tournament on Sunday July 25 at San Juan Oaks. Check-in begins at noon. Call 831-634-0321
RECYCLE YOUR USED INKJET CARTRIDGES: Help the Friends of the Library support the San Benito County Free Library’s services and programs to the community. Package cartridges in a zip-lock bag, bring them to the San Benito County Library and place them in the green box provided on the newspaper counter. Thank you for your participation.
RELAY RAFFLE: Support the 2004 Hollister Relay For Life Survivor’s Team and for every $5 donated, receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win four San Francisco Giants tickets for Saturday, August 21, 2004. Winner to be announced at the 2004 Hollister Relay For Life on Saturday, August 7. Winner need not be present to win.
You can donate online by visiting www.cancer.org /relayonline and go to the Hollister Relay For Life and then to the Survivors team. Or, you can donate by mail by sending your check made payable to the American Cancer Society to:
Survivor’s Team
c/o Village Shopper Web Design
550 Monterey Street, Suite G
Hollister, CA 95023
Please be sure to include a phone number so we can contact you.
For more information on the 2004 Hollister Relay For Life on August 6th & 7th at San Benito High School, please contact Jeana Arnold at 635-9747 or visit www.cancer.org. If you are a cancer survivor and would like more information or would like to attend special survivor events at the Relay, please contact Jean Gillaspie at 623-2302.
First aid volunteers: Become First Aid and CPR certified and volunteer for the American Red Cross. Free training and certification will be offered to those who volunteer to work at First Aid Station Sept. 30 to Oct 4. Call 636-2100 for more information.
Golf Tournaments: The San Benito County Farm Bureau will hold its 13th Annual Golf Tournament on August 18 at Ridgemark. Call 831-637-7643 for more information. Players must register by Aug. 4
The YMCA will hold its 6th Annual Charity Golf Tournament Friday, August 20 at the San Juan Oaks Golf Club. call 831-637-8600 for more information.
CLASS OF 79 REUNION: San Benito High School Class of 1979 will hold its 25th reunion on August 21 at Ridgemark. Contact Laurie or Jerry at 831-636-9028 for more information and tickets.
SBHS 30th REUNION: Attention classmates, if you are planning on attending the 30th class reunion on August 14th, 2004 send in your confirmation now. Don’t get left out. We need to submit the final count soon. For more information please contact Linda at 831-637-3349
CAR CAMPAIGN: Boys and Girls Clubs in California are running car campaigns to help support their programs. If you would like to donate your automobile, call 800-246-0493. Some restrictions apply.
VENDOR SEARCH: The Hazel Hawkins Hospitals Auxiliary is seeking interested vendors for their Craft & Antique Faire on November 19 and 20, 2004. The Faire will be held at the Hollister Presbyterian Church gymnasium and fellowship halls. Please contact Juli Vierra at 637-1488 for applications. All applicants will be juried after July 15th.
Attention 1968 Graduates: Our committee is looking for 1968 SBHS graduates for a reunion to be held July 31, 2004. They can call Margie (Sanchez) Barrios at 831-637-8717 for more information.
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.
Farmers market: The Farmers Market will be held from 3-7 p.m. Wednesday, July 28 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.
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 the 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.
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.
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.
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: 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.
FARMER’S MARKET: The Hollister Farmers Market is held every Wednesday from 3-7 p.m. through Sept. 24. Enjoy fresh organic fruits and vegetables, fresh fish of the day, breads, pasta, olive oils, herbs, avocados, nuts, berries, honey, eggs, smoked meats and fish, cut flowers, plants, orchids, roses and weekly entertainment. The market is on East Street between Fifth and Seventh streets.
Call the Hollister Downtown Association at 636-8406 for more information.
