Read the latest Calendar & Briefs for events and news in San Benito County.
Jovenes yard sale
Jovenes de Antano is hosting a yard sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 20 at the Hollister Community Center, 300 West St. Spaces will be sold for $25. Call (831) 637-9275 to reserve space. The group is also seeking donations of articles for the sale. To donate, call (831) 637-9275. Proceeds go to senior programs provided in the county.
Fundraiser dance
The second annual Jacqueline Dilley Medical Fundraiser Dinner Dance is set for 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Elks Lodge, 351 Astro Drive. The theme is 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s. It is optional to come dressed in costume from your favorite era. Tickets are $45 each and are available at Postal Graphics. For information, call (408) 960-9543. Tickets cannot be sold at the door.
Pizza at The Grove
Join the Hollister Downtown Association for our Pizza at The Grove Fundraiser. Details include: All-You-Can-Eat Wood Fired Pizza, caesar salad and non-alcoholic beverages and live music by Naked in Vegas for $25 per ticket. It is Sept. 20 from 5:30 to 10 pm. Call 831-636-8406 or email ma*******@do***************.org for tickets.
‘Men of Integrity’ conference
Sunnyslope Christian Center is hosting its eighth annual “Men of Integrity” conference on Sept. 20 at 1520 Sunnyslope Road. Guest speakers include Dr. Greg Campbell (Homeland Security), Dave Buehring, Dennis Gaxiola (comedian) and music by Leon Patillo. Call (831) 637-2635 for more information.
Scouts recruitment
Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts will be holding recruiting events at local elementary schools through Sept. 18. If you have a boy in grades 1st through 5th grade they can register for scouts now. Boys in 6th grade through 18 years old can register for Boy Scouts. Call Kristy for more information at (831) 801-1203.
San Juan Bautista Historical Society open house
The Historical Society and Library Auxiliary will once again host an Open House at Luck Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 11. Details will be finalized in the next historical society newsletter, which will be circulated about three weeks before the event. Local organizations and nonprofits have been invited to participate for the purposes of showcasing their projects, fundraising, recruiting membership, etc. The Library Auxiliary will hold a silent auction to raise funds for their summer children’s program. The Digital San Juan Project will be a highlight of the day, featuring newly scanned and processed vintage photographs that have been donated over the years and more recently as well.Â
CASA seeks advocates
CASA is looking for adult volunteers interested in becoming advocates for foster children from San Benito County. No special background or education is required, just someone who cares about making a difference in their community and a foster child’s life. For more information, please call (831) 637-4992 or email: in**@ca***********.org.
Pinnacles birding trips
The Pinnacles Condor Fund Committee of Pinnacles Partnership will host several fund-raising birding trips in Pinnacles National Park this fall to raise money for the Condor Restoration Program. These trips will be led by Rusty Scalf and/or Richard Neidhardt and Condor Crew volunteers, according to an announcement from Pinnacles Partnership. According to that announcement: Rusty is a life-long birder who has been teaching bird identification to beginning birders since 1990. He is active in the County Breeding Bird Atlas programs of Alameda, Contra Costa, Yolo and Solano Counties. Rusty also leads trips for the Monterey Birding Festival. Richard Neidhardt is a long-time volunteer on the Pinnacles Condor Crew and has intimate knowledge of the Central California condor flock. Fall hike dates are Oct. 4 and 18, Nov. 1 and 22, and December 6. Participation in these trips requires a donation of $50 per person. Register at PinnaclesPartnership.org/donate. Direct questions to in**@pi******************.org.
Casino trip fundraiser
The Hollister Senior Center is having a fundraiser trip to Table Mountain and Chukchansi Indian Casinos on Saturday, Oct. 11. Departure is 6:30 a.m. from the Hollister Community Center, 300 West St. The cost is $30 per person. Each participant gets $5 free play at Table Mountain Casino, $10 free play and $5 food voucher at Chukchansi Casino. The trip is open to anyone 21 and older. This is a fun trip with a raffle, bingo and a drawing for two free seats for this trip. Advance registration is required. For more information call Pauline at (831) 637-9275 week days or Dolly at (831) 637-1980.
Pet Friends Fur Ball
Pet Friends is hosting its second annual Fur Ball event set for 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Hollister Elks Club, 351 Astro Drive. There is a no-host bar with a D.J. and dancing. Tickets are $35 per person or $350 for a table of 10 plus 20 complementary raffle tickets. Ticket sales close Oct. 18. Contact Pet Friends at (831) 634-1191 or go to petfriends.org. Tickets are also available at Postal Graphics, Country Groomers or from any board member. All proceeds benefit the care of animals at Pet Friends.
Fall art classes
The San Benito County Arts Council is offering three sets of fall art classes, which include courses in painting and drawing with charcoal. Classes will be held in the council’s new art space at 240 5th St. For more information, including the full class schedule, registration forms and rates, go to sanbenitoarts.org or call Jennifer Laine at (831) 636-2787.
