Find out the latest details on several upcoming events in San Benito County.
Business After Hours
The next Business After Hours event from the San Benito County Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau is set for 5:30 p.m. May 14. It will be at the Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital Support Services Building on the second floor. It is hosted by the Hazel Hawkins Hospital Foundation.
Heritage event in SJB
On May 17, join an informative walking tour of the heritage roses (some of which date back to Civil War days) at the San Juan Bautista District Cemetery, 70 Monterey St. The tour will be led by Jill Perry, curator of the collection at the Heritage Rose Garden in San Jose; joining her will be Jeri Jennings, national convener for the Heritage Roses Group. After touring the roses and collecting some cuttings, the group will then proceed to the lovely garden of the historic Marentis House, 45 Monterey St. for a propagation workshop. Bring a hat, water, pencil and paper and maybe clippers and gloves. The group will meet at the bottom of the cemetery at noon to start the tour and the propagation workshop will be from about 1:30 p.m. 3 p.m. Contact Wanda to sign up for the tour (helpful but not required) or with questions: [email protected] or (831) 623-1672.
Limelight presents ‘Aladdin’ at Spring Grove
Spring Grove School’s Theater Arts program is putting on a production of Disney’s Aladdin through Limelight Productions. It is set for 7 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday at the school. The price is $10 per adult, $5 per student and free for children under age 5.
Rodeo parade entries
The annual Saddle Horse Parade is taking place on Thursday, June 26. Sponsorship forms are available at the chamber office, 243 6th St., Suite 100, Hollister, or by sending an email to: [email protected].
Casino trip fundraiser
The Hollister Senior Center is having a fundraiser trip to Cukchansi and Tachi Palace Indian casinos on May 24. Departure is 6:30 a.m. from the Hollister Community Center, 300 West St. The price is $30 per person. Each person gets $15 in free play and a $5 food voucher at Tachi Palace with $10 in free play and a $5 food voucher at Chukhansi. It is open to anyone 21 and older. Advance registration required. For more information, call Pauline at (831) 637-9275 or Dolly at (831) 637-1980.
Sounds and Flavors of Eastern Europe
The event featuring “The St. Petersburg Men’s Ensemble is set for 5 p.m. May 26 at the Hollister United Methodist Church, at Monterey and Fifth streets in Hollister. It is a sample of eastern European music set to sacred and secular Russian masterpieces. Admission is $15. For more information, call (831) 637-4240.
Portuguese Celebration
Come join the annual Portuguese Celebration June 7, while the Queen Coronation and dance will start at 8:30 p.m. at the S.D.E.S. Hall, 695 Seventh St. On Sunday, June 8, the parade will commence at 10 a.m. from the S.D.E.S. Hall and proceed to Sacred Hearth Church for 11 a.m. Mass. Serving of the traditional Portuguese sopas will begin at the hall at 11 a.m. with an auction and dance to follow. For more information, email [email protected] or call (408) 230-2039.
Hollister Airshow coming
The city is hosting the Hollister Airshow this Father’s Day weekend. Show Dad a good old-fashioned time on June 14 and 15. The event will be held at the Hollister Municipal Airport on San Felipe Road. Gates open at 9 a.m. and the show begins at 11 a.m. with the singing of the National Anthem and the flag drop. Other events include acrobatic aerial performances, experimental and classic aircraft static displays, stunts performed on a Harley Davidson Motorcycle and even a Jet car, new this year. Come see who wins when this jet car races traditional aircraft. Food vendors, as well as aviation promotional groups and local non-profit organizations, will be easily accessible to our guests. Additionally there is free seating in the viewing area, available on a first-come first-served basis. It is set for the Hollister Airport, 90 Airport Drive. The price is $15 for general admission with youths under 13 $10 and kids 5 and under free. For more, go to hollisterairshow.com.
July 4 block parties
Anyone wishing to close a street in the City of Hollister (a public right of way) for a block party at any time, especially for 4th of July celebrations, must have permission from the City of Hollister. Applications are available in the City Clerk=s Office, City Hall, 375 Fifth St., or by calling the City Clerk’s Office at (831) 636-4300, extension 16. Applicants must submit a completed application for a block party as well as an executed “Hold Harmless Agreement,” both of which are available from the City Clerk’s Office, as well as a certificate of Insurance naming the City of Hollister as an additional insured. Certificates of Insurance are usually available from a resident’s home owners insurance company. Normally a request for a block party is required to be submitted 30 days prior to an event. However, due to increased requests for 4th of July Block Party Permits and scheduled Hollister City Council meetings, all completed applications for a Block Party Permit for this 4th of July must be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office no later than June 5 at 5 p.m.
Pancake biker breakfast
The Hollister United Methodist Church at Fifth and Monterey streets is presenting its All You Can Eat Breakfast for the Hollister Rally motorcycle event. It is set for July 4, 5 and 6 at the church and includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage patties, orange juice and coffee. It is $12 for adults and $6 for children 12 and under. Take out is available. For information, call (831) 637-4240.
VFW golf tourney
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9242 is hosting a golf tournament June 20 at San Juan Oaks Golf Club with all proceeds benefiting local veterans. Check-in is at 9:30 a.m. Shotgun starts at 11 a.m. It is $125 per person or $500 per team. It is a four-person scrambled format. Entry includes tee prices, golf cart and dinner with raffle prizes and awards. There are two hole-in-one prizes, a $25,000 prize donated by Leandro Galaz with 10% donated back to the VFW post and a 2014 Chevy Cruze donated by Greenwood Chevrolet. For more information, call Bernie at (831) 902-7811.
Class of ’71 fundraiser
The seventh annual Class of 1971 scholarship fundraiser will be held July 12, noon to 4 p.m. at the Bolado Park Golf Club. This luncheon is the major fundraising event for raising money for scholarships awarded to graduating seniors from San Benito High School who have plans to further their education at a college, university, technical school or vocational school. Since 2009, the 1971 Baler alumni have awarded a grand total of $12,000 to 10 Balers. The summer luncheon will include a silent auction and a raffle. Tickets are $25 per person. To reserve a space, email Rudy Bermudes at rudyb50@hotmail com.
Sacred Heart Hall of Distinction
Sacred Heart School Foundation is again seeking nominations for its “Hall of Distinction” award presented annually in November during the Celebrating Catholic Education dinner at San Juan Oaks Golf Club. Alumni, friends, faculty or staff members, current parents, alumni parents, board members or parishioners can make nominations. Once an individual has been nominated he/she shall remain eligible for three years. Nomination forms can be found in the church vestibules of Sacred Heart, St. Benedict, Immaculate Conception and San Juan Mission as well as in the Sacred Heart School office and the Sacred Heart Church pastoral office. The deadline for making nominations is June 30, 2014. Awards will be given out on Saturday, November 1, 2014. Mark your calendar now so that you can join us for dinner and the awards ceremony!
West Nile reminder
The San Benito County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office has released a reminder to residents about vaccinating horses against West Nile virus in the wake of last year’s equine fatality from the illness.
The following is the agriculture commissioner’s office mosquito abatement program.
In October 2003, West Nile Virus was diagnosed for the first time in a horse in California. Today, West Nile Virus is considered endemic in California. Last year San Benito County suffered its first equine West Nile Virus fatality since 2006. This horse had not been vaccinated. Vaccination and mosquito control minimize the risk of your horse contracting West Nile Virus.
The American Association of Equine Practitioners recommends incorporation of a West Nile Virus vaccine as an annual core vaccination in equine vaccination protocols. Consult with your veterinarian to ensure your horse’s West Nile Virus vaccination is up to date.
You can also minimize your horse’s exposure to West Nile Virus by using an insect repellant and eliminating mosquito breeding sites. Methods to eliminate mosquito breeding sites include:
- Draining unnecessary standing water found in wheelbarrows, tires, etc.
- Cleaning water containers at least weekly (especially bird baths, fountains or plant saucers).
- Scheduling pasture irrigation to minimize standing water.
- Using Mosquito “Dunks” in water troughs that are unable to be cleaned weekly or stock troughs with mosquito fish. If you need mosquito fish contact the San Benito County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office at (831) 637-5344.
Kids Rule theater camp
Registration is open for the San Benito Stage Company’s Kids Rule Theatre Camp. Camp is scheduled for June 23-27. It includes workshops in ensemble music, dance movement, acting, improv, pantomine, small group vocal and much more. Entry forms available at Postal Graphics, www.sanbenitostage.org or by calling Kristy at (831) 636-6810.
Sacred Heart School reunion
The Sacred Heart School class of 1968 will hold a reunion from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 12 at the O’Reilly Youth Center, 670 College St. from 2-5 p.m. Any of the students that were in Sister Francesca’s first grade class in 1960-61 and those that joined along the way to Sister Matthew Ann and Mr. Quinn’s in 1967-68. Bring an appetizer or dessert to share and your own beverage. Following the reunion, we may go to dinner together at a place to be determined. Get updates on Facebook page Sacred Heart School, Hollister, Class of 1968. For more information contact Anna Brigantino at (408) 203-4992 or Yvonne (Brisbine) Ryan at (530) 945-9420.
