San Juan Kindergarten: Registration for San Juan School for
children who will be five years old by Dec. 2, 2004 will be at San
Juan School, 100 Nyland Drive in San Juan Bautista on Wednesday,
March 24.
San Juan Kindergarten: Registration for San Juan School for children who will be five years old by Dec. 2, 2004 will be at San Juan School, 100 Nyland Drive in San Juan Bautista on Wednesday, March 24. Registration requirements: immunization record, health exam, certified copy of birth certificate and three proofs of residency (all must contain physical address). Call 831-623-4538 for an appointment or for more information.
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.
SBC Fair: A board of directors meeting will be held at Bolado Park on March 10 in the Board Room at 6 p.m.
Seniors Council: The Advisory Council for the Area Agency on Aging for Santa Cruz and San Benito Counties will be holding public hearings to get input from the community on issues affecting seniors. A local meeting will be March 12 at 1 p.m. at the Hollister Community Center, 300 West St. in Hollister. For further information call 831-688-0400, ext. 15.
Senior Legislature: If you are 60 or older, you are eligible to run for the California Senior Legislature. The Seniors Council will be conducting an election for a Senior Senator and Senior Assemblymember to represent Santa Cruz and San Benito counties. For more information or to obtain a candidate’s packet, call the Seniors Council at 831-688-0400. The deadline for receipt of completed petitions is noon Thursday, April 1.
Coe Backcountry Weekend: From April 24-25, Henry W. Coe State Park will open the gate at Bell Station on Highway 152 east of Gilroy. The annual Coe Backcountry Weekend. This event allows visitors vehicle access to a remote and beautiful area. Entry for the weekend is by reservation only. Application forms are available on the Coe Park Web site (http://www.coepark.org), at park headquarters and at the libraries in Gilroy and Morgan Hill. There will only be 150 reservations available this year instead of the usual 320. All unsuccessful application forms will be returned with their checks to the applicants.
Poker Ride and Picnic: Wadi Arabian Horse Association is sponsoring a poker ride and picnic at Dinosaur Point, Pacheco State Park, off Highway 152 on Sunday, May 2. Reservations and payment due by April 26. Fees for lunch/ride/poker are $20, $15 for lunch/ride, $10 for lunch only and $10 for lunch/ride for kids under 12. For more information contact Jane Cloud at 209-524-4253 or e-mail cl*****@ao*.com.
AARP Driver Safety: A refresher classroom course for drivers over the age of 50. The eight-hour course will be held for Hollister residents at the Hollister Elks Lodge 1436, 351 Astro Drive, on April 12 and 13 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. both days. For more information call (831) 636-5195, or call Harry at 375-4495; check www.communitylinks.net for the latest information on local AARP driver classes or www.aarp.org/drive/ for national AARP Driver Safety Program information.
Beg and borrow: The Monterey Peninsula Kiwanis Club is sponsoring a “beg, borrow and deal” event to raise money for local schools and the Children’s Miracle Network. The fund-raiser is for high-school students in teams of three. The last weekend in April, teams will complete tasks on a list, similar to a scavenger hunt.
Applications are due April 1 and can be picked up by e-mailing or calling Kaj Helding at be*************@sb*******.net or calling 801-1083.
Scholarships: California Women for Agriculture, Salinas Valley Chapter will be offering two scholarship programs for women in or from Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz counties. The scholarships, women pursuing degrees in agriculture and daughters of farm workers, will be awarded to women pursuing a bachelor’s degree, an associate’s degree or a degree from an accredited trade school. All scholarship applications must be postmarked by May 1 to be considered. For a copy of the application, visit http://www.salinascwa.org or call Kelly O’Grady at 408-782-5009.
United Way: The United Way of San Benito County announced its annual call for funding requests. Agencies and organizations meeting critical human needs of San Benito County residents are encouraged to apply. Forms are available at http://www.unitedwayofsbc.com/where.htm. Applications must be received by Friday, March 19 to be considered. For more information, call 831-636-9134.
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 831-634-0777 or the VFW at 831-637-6015.
Path of Excellence: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage announced its second annual scholarship program benefiting students in Silicon Valley high schools. Ten students from Santa Clara and San Benito county high schools will earn a $2,000 scholarship. Students interested in being considered for the scholarship program should talk to their guidance counselor or principal. The deadline for returning applications is Friday, March 12.
Bonfante Gardens: Bonfante Gardens is looking for people to join their Docent population. Previous horticulture experience of any sort is a bonus, but definitely not a requirement. Orientation is offered each Wednesday and Saturday through Saturday, March 20 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. For more information or to make a reservation, call 408-840-7210.
WALNUT INSTITUTE: The annual Central Coast Counties Walnut Institute will be held Friday, March 5 from 9 a.m. to noon in the Veterans Memorial Building, 649 San Benito St. It is free and will cover topics of interest to local walnut growers. For more information, call the local Extension office at 637-5346.
Open Auditions: San Benito Stage Company is having open auditions for children ages 8-17 for “The Secret Garden” at the Hollister YMCA on Friday, March 5 at 3 p.m. and Saturday, March 6 at 11 a.m. For an audition appointment, call Toni Smith at 637-7293.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY: There will be a noon reception Monday, March 8 for volunteers interested in starting up a San Benito County chapter of Habitat for Humanity. The guest speaker will be Dirk Holkedor, who is the Regional Director for the Western U.S. Habitat for Humanity. Holkedor has worked with Jimmy Carter in the past. The meeting will be at World Savings Real Estate (not World Savings Bank) at 615 San Benito St. in Suites D,E or F. For more information, call Cynthia at 637-5590.
Kindergarten: Kindergarten registration will be held the week of March 8-12. Calaveras: Monday-Thursday, 11:45 a.m. and 1-3 p.m.; Cerra Vista: Monday-Friday, noon and 1 to 3 p.m.; Gabilan Hills: Monday-Friday, 8:30-11:30 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m.; Ladd Lane: Monday-Thursday, 9 to 11:45 a.m and 2 to 4 p.m.; R.O. Hardin: Monday-Tuesday, 9 to 11:30 a.m., 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, 9 to noon and 4 to 6 p.m., Thursday, 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., Friday, 9 a.m. to noon; Sunnyslope: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.
The Passion: “The Passion of the Christ” – see the movie then explore the claims Wednesday, March 10, 17, 24 at 7 p.m. at South Valley Community Church. For more information, call 408-848-2363.
Community Grange: Legendary songwriter and performer Steve Gillette along with traditional singer and musician Cindy Mangsen are the headline performers for th Aromas Community Grange’s new concert series. The event is Thursday, March 11 at 7 p.m. at the Aromas Community Grange Hall located at the corner of Rose and Bardue streets in Aromas. Admission is $12 for adults, $10 for students and $6 for quiet children under 12. Tickets will be available at the door beginning at 6 p.m.
Awards Banquet: The Pinnacles Chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction will be holding an awards banquet Friday, March 12 at Casa Maria in San Juan Bautista. No host bar at 6 p.m., tri-tip dinner at 7 p.m. followed by the awards program. Individual tickets are $25. For more information, call Rosemary at 831-637-1700 or e-mail ro****@ho******.com. Tickets are also available at Granger Printing in Hollister.
Stage Company: San Benito Stage Company presents adult comedy dinner theater with Neil Simon’s “California Suite” March 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27 at The Vault Restaurant. Dinner is at 7 p.m. Tickets are $30 and are available at The Vault and Dorothy McNett’s Place, by calling 637-1947 or online at sanbenitostage.org.
