The Aromas Grange, 400 Rose Ave., presents Chris Webster and Nina Gerber in a show set for 4:30 p.m. Feb. 8. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. for dinner. Tickets are $18 in advance or $20 at the door.
Aromas Grange show
The Aromas Grange, 400 Rose Ave., presents Chris Webster and Nina Gerber in a show set for 4:30 p.m. Feb. 8. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. for dinner. Tickets are $18 in advance or $20 at the door. It will feature the Aromas Grange’s famous roast chicken dinner (not included in ticket price) with chicken, a baked potato, green salad and vegetarian beans with homemade cookies for dessert. Also, there will be premium beer and wine, coffee, tea and juice drinks. Get tickets at brownpapertickets.com and Marshall’s Market. For more information, call (831) 726-3609 or (831) 277-8194.
Free tax preparation
The AARP Tax-Aide program offers free personal tax preparation assistance to low- to middle-income residents with special attention to those over age 60. Tax counselors are available by appointment at the Hollister Community Center, 300 West St., on Tuesday afternoons and all day Wednesdays between Feb. 8 and April 8. Starting this year, taxpayers must show that everyone on their tax returns has minimum, essential health coverage. Bring appropriate documents. To make an appointment,
call Irma at (831) 630-0642.
Japanese Temple Garden discussions
The Hollister Japanese Temple Garden at 920 Riverside Road in Hollister is hosting “Dharma Talks-2015 with Rev. Cathy Toldi” from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 16, March 2, March 16, April 6 and April 20. Everyone is invited to these meetings. For more information, please call Don at (831) 637-6361.
HSD kindergarten registration approaches
The Hollister School District is opening registration for transitional kindergarten and kindergarten beginning Feb. 9-13. Parents should bring a certified copy of the child’s birth certificate, immunization records including Hepatitis B and the second Measles vaccine and proof of address, such as a current utility bill. Students must be 5 years old on or before Sept. 1. For more information, go to the district website: hesd.org.
Southside School registration
Southside School kindergarten registration will begin the week of Feb. 2 and go through Feb. 13. If residents have any questions they should call Mrs. Rocha at (831) 637-4439 x100.
Hospital auxiliary offers scholarships
Applications for the 2015 Hazel Hawkins Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship Awards are now available. Each year the auxiliary awards scholarships to students who are pursuing a medical or medically oriented career. The total amount awarded to each recipient will be at the discretion of the Scholarship Committee. According to the hospital, auxiliary members put in thousands of hours throughout the year running a thrift shop and the hospital gift shop, and organizing their annual holiday bazaar in order to fund scholarships and purchase equipment for Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital and their Skilled Nursing Facilities. To be eligible to apply for a scholarship residents must:
– Be a high school graduate (or equivalent)
– Be a resident of San Benito County for a minimum of one continuous year
– Be enrolled in health-related course of study at an accredited institution.
– Apply by April 1, 2015
A complete list of eligibility rules and application packet are available at the Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital Lobby, San Benito and Anzar High Schools, Gavilan College or on the hospital website at www.hazelhawkins.com. For more information, call Frankie Gallagher in the Hazel Hawkins Public Relations office at (831) 636-2644.
Panoche solar open house for office
Panoche Valley Solar, which is developing the 247-megawatt solar farm in southern San Benito County, is hosting an open house to celebrate opening a new Hollister office. The open house is set for 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Feb. 5 at The Vault, 452 San Benito St. The new office will be at 530 San Benito St., suite 102 in downtown Hollister.
That company vying to build a 247-megawatt solar farm in Panoche recently submitted a draft supplemental environmental impact report addressing plans to address impacts under a revised, reduced proposal. Panoche Valley Solar filed the supplemental draft EIR on Dec. 23. The prior company overseeing the project, Solargen Energy, had an initial EIR approved by the county board in late 2010. Panoche Valley Solar submitted the supplemental draft—the public comment period is open until Feb. 10—to address changes to the project such as its reduced scope, a more condensed but intensified construction schedule, and variations in water use. That latest draft EIR comes after PV2’s August announcement that it secured a power purchase agreement—the last, major step in the process—with Southern California Edison.
As for the new office, the company plans to host events to meet with local businesses and discuss training opportunities “within the next few weeks,” according to announcement on the open house.
Sacred Heart School Ranch Dance
The Sacred Heart Parish School Ranch Dance and Auction is Jan. 31 from 5-11 p.m. at the Bolado Park Pavilion. This event will have the Brigantino’s tri-tip BBQ, full no-host bar, local wines, cold beer and sweet snacks. Enjoy music by Soul Kiss as you dance the night away. For more information about the event and tickets please visit the web site www.sacredheartschool.org.
Bus services meeting
County Express announced it wants “to hear your thoughts on the bus service needs for Jóvenes de Antaño and County Express” at a meeting set for February. The meeting is set for 3 p.m. Feb. 19 at the San Benito County Administration Building, 481 Fourth St. For more information, get in contact with Veronica Lezama at ve******@sa**********.org or (831) 637-7665.
Oriana Chorale prepares for the spring concert
Oriana Chorale is “calling all singers” for the 2015 Spring Concerts on May 15 and May 17, according to an announcement from the organization.
According to the announcement:
Oriana Chorale is starting off the new year with a new director. Rachael Romina is a multi-talented vocal coach and music instructor who will be taking Oriana to the next performance level. If you have been looking for somewhere to use or develop your vocal talent Oriana Chorale can be a place for you. Come to a rehearsal try us out and then be a part of this exciting season. If you have sung with us in the past please come back, we’ve missed you. You will enjoy performing again in these events that kick-off the holidays in San Benito County. All voices are needed, altos, tenors and basses are especially welcome. No auditions are required.
Rehearsals are set for 7:15 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Jan. 26 at United Methodist Church, 521 Monterey St., Hollister
Concerts will be at St. Benedict Church on May 15 and the First Presbyterian Church on May 17. For more information, call (831) 637-8188.
