Find out what’s happening soon in San Benito County in this week’s Calendar & Briefs.
Citizenship clinic
Gavilan College and partners in July will host a free legal clinic for people interested in the process of applying for citizenship. According to an announcement, OneJustice, which is partnering with Catholic Charities of Monterey County and Gavilan College, is set to host a clinic where attorneys will be available to help individuals at any level of the naturalization application process. Additionally, English language assessments will be provided on site, with screenings for exceptions to the English language component of the naturalization exam, according to the statement. Space is limited, so residents are encouraged to call and make an appointment. The clinic is set for 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. July 11 at the Gavilan College site at the Briggs Building in downtown Hollister. To register, call (415) 834-0100, ext. 318.
VFW golf tournament
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.
Show & Shine
The third annual LDS Show & Shine car show is set for June 21. It will include up to 100 cars with motorcycles welcome as well, a free jump house, free hot dogs and pinewood derby races. Car owners preregistering will get a free car show T-shirt. To register call (831) 636-6822. The show is at 1670 Cienega Road in the church parking lot. It is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with sign-in at 8 a.m. For more go to the following website: facebook.com/ldscarshow.
Mission Fiesta
Old Mission San Juan Bautista continues a long tradition when it again hosts the great fiesta to honor its namesake St. John the Baptist on June 22 in the historic Olive Grove adjacent to the Mission. In addition to the concheros, Mariachi Juvenil Alma de Mexico, a youth mariachi group from Gilroy, will perform. And finally, back again by popular request and closing the generations gap, is the ever popular Nu-Horizon Band playing their traditional Mexican and Latin groove dance music. For years now, the San Juan Club has served the barbecue chicken dinners. Starting early in the morning the oak fire is prepared for the chicken from the mystery marinade known only to the group. By late morning it is served with salad, French bread and chili beans. This year the dinner is $8 per plate. Beer, wine and sodas are available and the food booths have exotic foods. The Fiesta is a multi-cultural, family event for the summer and is open to all with free admission, free stage entertainment, affordable food, free demonstrations, and affordable activities. Children will be entertained with games and game booths. A second popular feature is the annual drawing for the grand prize, which this year is $2,000. Tickets are $2 each or six for $10. The Fiesta is planned and staffed entirely by volunteers. If you’d like to be part of this modern/historical event, call David or Diana Bruce, the co-chairs, at (408) 500-8353.         Â
Pat’s Place anniversary
Pat’s Place, a thrift store to benefit the Community Food Bank of San Benito County, is celebrating its five years in business from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 1. Refreshments will be served. The store is at 101 Fifth St. Also, the store needs volunteers. If you have hours to spare, come by and see the store at 101 Fifth St. or call (831) 637-5500. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday or 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday. Proceeds benefit the Community Food Bank.
Rodeo parade
The annual Saddle Horse Parade is taking place on Thursday, June 26, at 6 p.m. in downtown Hollister.
Street Festival coming
The Hollister Downtown Association celebrates the 28th Annual Street Festival and Car Show on Saturday, July 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Historic Downtown Hollister! This family-friendly event features free admission, an automotive swap meet, free watermelon, a Kid’s Zone, approximately 200 show cars, food concessions, youth performances, live entertainment, specialty vehicles, beer and wine garden, and much, much more!
Come join in the fun! For more information, contact the Hollister Downtown Association at 831-636-8406, on the website at www.downtownhollister.org, or on Facebook at Hollister Downtown Association.
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.
Top Hatters Poker Run
The 67th annual Top Hatters Independence Run is set for July 5. It includes a meal, run pin, support sticker and $300 High Hand. All bikes are welcome. Check-in is 9 a.m. to noon. For more information, go to tophatters-mc.com or call (831) 801-6737.
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, pantomime, small group vocal and much more. Entry forms are available at Postal Graphics, www.sanbenitostage.org or by calling Kristy at (831) 636-6810.Â
