STUDENT ART: Students from Anzar, Gilroy and San Benito high
schools have their artwork exhibited in a Gavilan College Exhibit
through April 2 at the Gavilan Library, 5055 Santa Theresa Blvd.,
Gilroy.
STUDENT ART: Students from Anzar, Gilroy and San Benito high schools have their artwork exhibited in a Gavilan College Exhibit through April 2 at the Gavilan Library, 5055 Santa Theresa Blvd., Gilroy. Admission is free. Thursday, April 1 there will be an artists’ reception from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the art gallery.
PINNACLES: The Bear Gulch Cave at Pinnacles National Monument is now open and will remain open until March 31.
SYMPHONY: The South Valley Symphony will have their next concert Saturday, April 3 at 7:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church at 8455 Wren Ave. in Gilroy. The concert has been designated as a “Celebration of Soloists,” and the orchestra will be under the direction of Henry Mollicone. Tickets are on sale at Dorothy McNett’s Place and The Mission Gallery in San Juan Bautista, and are also available at the church one hour prior to the performance. Prices are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors 55 and over and $7 for students ages 12-18. For more information, call 842-3934.
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, 9 a.m. to 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.
Community Grange: Legendary songwriter and performer Steve Gillette along with traditional singer and musician Cindy Mangsen are the headline performers for the 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.
passion of the christ: The public is invited to a community discussion and forum on the movie “The Passion of the Christ.” It will be held Friday, March 12 at 7 p.m. at the Hollister Seventh Day Adventist Church, 2121 Sunnyslope Road. It is free and all are welcome to participate. Free literature will be given out. For more information, call 637-5506.
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 [email protected]. Tickets are also available at Granger Printing in Hollister.
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.
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.
Sweets and Wines: The Hollister Downtown Association presents Sweets and Wines of San Benito County on Saturday, March 13 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Building. Tickets are $7 pre-sale and $10 at the door. Wine tasting is an additional $10 and includes a new event glass.
Voter Registration: In honor of National Voter Registration Week, the San Benito County Republican Central Committee will be holding a voter registration drive Saturday, March 13 from 9 a.m. to noon, near the Dingaling Cafe at the Hollister Airport. Voters of all parties may register. For more information, call Jennifer Zapata at (831) 637-9111.
LULAC: The League of United Latin American Citizens, a national nonprofit organization that seeks to increase access to education and leadership opportunities for Hispanic/Latino youth, is seeking new members to help support its efforts to provide scholarships, educational/cultural programs, local/national conventions and trips. The next meeting is Saturday, March 13 at 9:15 a.m. For more information, call Dan Reyes at 408-661-3538.
SBHS Graduation: The Class of 2004 graduation ceremony is scheduled for Friday, June 11, 2004. The Senior Graduation Committee is looking for people to help out. The committee is primarily responsible for planning the ceremony and Sober Grad Night. Each member who attends 80 percent or more of the committee meetings and works on a specific subcommittee is eligible to receive front row seating for themselves and one other guest at the graduation ceremony. Committee meetings will be held at 7 p.m. at the school cafeteria on: March 15, April 19, May 10, May 24 and June 7.
St. Patrick’s Day: Hollister United Methodist Church is sponsoring a traditional St. Patrick’s Day Dinner. The event will be held Wednesday, March 17 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Hollister United Methodist Church on the corner of Fifth and Monterey streets. The cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children 12 and under. Take out is available. Please call in your order ahead of time. Entertainment is included. For more information, call 637-4240.
The Passion: “The Passion of the Christ” – see the movie then explore the claims Wednesday, March 17 and 24 at 7 p.m. at South Valley Community Church. For more information, call 408-848-2363.
SBHS Drama: SBHS Drama presents “Damn Yankees” on March 18, 19, 20 and 22 at the SBHS Auditorium, 1220 Monterey St. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 general admission and are available at Dorothy McNett’s Place or the YMCA. For more information or ticket sales, call 637-9691.
Smoke Alarms: The Hollister Rotary Smoke Alarm Project is offering smoke alarm installation or inspection free of charge to seniors and disadvantaged families within the City of Hollister on Saturday, March 20. For more information, call Mike Thompson at 638-1399.
