holiday boutique: The event will be Saturday, Dec. 6 from 9:30
a.m. to 4 p.m. at South Valley Community Church, 8095 Kelton Drive
in Gilroy.
holiday boutique: The event will be Saturday, Dec. 6 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at South Valley Community Church, 8095 Kelton Drive in Gilroy.
getting through: “Getting through the holidays” with Kim Shannon, MFT, on Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. at South Valley Community Church in room 204, 8095 Kelton Drive in Gilroy. For more information, call 408-848-2363.
mini-booksale: Saturday, Dec. 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the courtyard behind the San Benito County Free Library at 470 Fifth Street in Hollister. For more information, call 636-4107.
baby-sitting class: The American Red Cross will be holding a baby-sitting class Saturday Dec. 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cost of the class is $25 without a baby-sitter’s bag and $32 with the bag. Please bring a sack lunch and drink. For more information, call Tina Lopez at 636-2100.
Senior Day: Tuesday, Dec. 2 will be senior day at Target. The event will be from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. There will be food and entertainment.
razorback wrestling: The Razorback Wrestling Club is a nonprofit organization looking for a workout facility. We have two full size 60′ by 60′ wrestling mats that need to be accommodated. Workout space is extremely limited. Any help or suggestions are helpful. Please call David Salcedo at 831-902-0651.
first night monterey: First Night Monterey admission buttons will be available at all Safeway locations throughout Monterey County. Buttons are $10 through Dec. 10 and are $15 after that. The button allows access to more than 125 performances over a nine-hour period throughout more than 35 venues in downtown Monterey. For more information, visit www.firstnightmonterey.org/ or call 831-373-4478.
creative catalyst: Artist-educators from Gavilan College, Gilroy High School, Live Oak High School and San Benito High School are exhibiting the work they do when they are not teaching at Gavilan College’s main gallery in the library building, 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd. now through Jan 16. The gallery is open Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is closed Saturday and Sunday.
shrine bowl: The Gavilan Rams football team will be playing Sierra College in the Capitol Shrine Bowl game Saturday, Nov. 29 at noon at Sacramento City College. Tickets can be purchased by calling Athletic Director Ron Hannon at 408-848-4895 and are $10 each.
fremont peak: The campground at Fremont Peak State Park will be closed starting Dec. 1 and will reopen in spring 2004. Picnic facilities and hiking trails will remain open.
Class of 1974: The Class of 1974 Reunion Committee is looking for addresses of former classmates. Please contact Linda Keller at [email protected].
tutors wanted: The Adult Literacy Program of San Benito County is seeking volunteer tutors to spend one to two hours a week tutoring adults in strengthening their literacy skills. A six hour training program is giving to tutors prior to being assigned an adult learner. Training begins Monday, Dec. 8. For more information, call Barbara Scott or Alyson Creech at 831-623-2061, the San Juan Bautista City Library at 831-623-4687, or the San Benito County Free Library at 831-636-4107.
play open: South Valley Civic Theatre presents “The 1940s Radio Hour” at the Morgan Hill Community Playhouse at Dunne Ave. and Monterey St. in Morgan Hill. Friday and Saturdays, Nov. 28, 29, Dec. 5, 6, 12, 13 at 8 p.m. and Sundays Nov. 30 and Dec. 7 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and students.
pottery sale: Local potter Jane Rekedal will have her Family Gooey Pottery Studio open to the public for her annual fall sale Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 29 and 30, and Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 6 and 7. The studio will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is located at 1560 Cannon Road in Aromas. For more information, call 831-726-2349.
shopping spree: The Historic Downtown Hollister Holiday Shopping Spree, sponsored by San Benito County Chamber of Commerce and the Hollister Downtown Association will be Saturday, Nov. 29 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Stop by the Chamber office to pick up the official shopping list. Have the participating stores validate your list and return it to the Chamber before 4 p.m. and be entered to win a $650 shopping spree. Winner will be announced during the “Lights on Celebration.”
gem faire: The 14th annual Gem Faire will be held Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 29-30 at the Monterey Fairgrounds. Hours are Friday, noon to 7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $5 and is valid for the whole weekend. For more information, call 503-252-8300.
foster parents: Aspira Foster and Family Services will hold a foster parent orientation Monday, Dec. 1 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Hollister Aspira office located at 615 A San Benito Street. The orientation is free and open to all who are interested in becoming foster parents. For more information or to reserve a space, call Marisa at 831-637-1632 or 408-445-3855.
driver safety: AARP will be hosting a driver safety program Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 1 and 2 at the First Presbyterian Church, 2066 Cienega Road in Hollister, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost is $10 per student. For more information, call 636-8595.
public workshop: The City of Hollister will be holding a public workshop at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2 to discuss the Long Term Waste Water Treatment Plant. The workshop will be held at the City Council Chambers located at 375 Fifth Street. This workshop is open to the public. For more information, call Clint Quilter, public works director, at 831-636-4340.
babe ruth: San Benito Babe Ruth sign-ups are Tuesday, Dec. 2 and Tuesday, Dec. 16 at Straw hat Pizza from 6 to 8 p.m. For more information, visit www.Eteam2.com/SanBenitoBabeRuth.
Historical society: The San Benito County Historical Society will hold its monthly general meeting Wednesday, Dec 3 at 7 p.m. at the Dunne Park Club House, at West and Sixth streets in Hollister. Ruben Lopes of San Juan Bautista will speak on growing up in the 1940s and 1950s in San Benito County. The public is welcome, refreshments will be served. For more information, call 831-635-0335.
christmas bazaar: The Hazel Hawkins Auxiliary will hold its 25th Winter Magic Luncheon and Bazaar on Wednesday, Dec. 3 at the Veteran’s Memorial Building. Admission is free. Doors will open at 10 a.m. The luncheon will begin at 11 a.m. and is $9 per person.
book fair: Usborne books are fun books for children. They will be available Thursday, Dec. 4 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Methodist Church on Monterey and Fifth streets. Or visit the Web site at www.ubah.com/bf13227 and have your books shipped directly to you.
