March 5
Bunco Social
The annual Lady Elks Bunco Social is set for March 5 at the
Hollister Elks Lodge. A social is at 5 p.m., a dinner at 6 p.m. and
Bunco at 7 p.m. Join us for an evening of food, fun and
conversation and a chance to win. The cost is $10 for Bunco.
Please RSVP at 637-1436.
March 5
Bunco Social
The annual Lady Elks Bunco Social is set for March 5 at the Hollister Elks Lodge. A social is at 5 p.m., a dinner at 6 p.m. and Bunco at 7 p.m. Join us for an evening of food, fun and conversation and a chance to win. The cost is $10 for Bunco.
Please RSVP at 637-1436.
Retired teachers meeting
The San Benito County chapter of the California Retired Teachers Association will hold its next meeting March 5 at 10:30 a.m. at Paine’s Restaurant. Members are reminded to bring their volunteer hour logs. Following the business meeting is a luncheon at which members have a choice of calamari steak or chicken parmigiana. A guest speaker is chosen, so come and be surprised!
Band’s Spring Concert
The Watsonville Community Band presents its 60th Spring Concert tonight at the Veterans Memorial Building, 649 San Benito St., at 7:30 p.m. March 5. This free concert will feature renditions of “America the Beautiful,” “Light Cavalry Overture,” and a big band arrangement of Barbara Streisand classics. The band will also debut their newest song, “Red Hat Serenade,” written by band member Bill St. Pierre in memory of his late wife, Doris, who was an active Red Hat member.
For more information about the concert, e-mail [email protected].
March 15
Crafters needed
The Ladies Auxiliary, VFW, Post #9242 is looking for crafters for the spring craft show March 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Building, 649 San Benito St., Hollister. Cost for vendors is $4 for an 8-foot by 10-foot space. A table and two chairs will be available if needed.
For more information or an application call Dolly at (831) 637-1980 or Geri at (831) 524-1459.
March 22
VFW pasta feed
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9242 invites the public to attend its inaugural pasta feed fundraiser March 22 at the Veterans Memorial Building. Proceeds go to support VFW programs while providing support and services for troops fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan and those returning home. Doors open at 6 p.m. and dinner’s at 7 p.m. From 8 p.m. until midnight there will be music and dancing. Tickets are $25 per person.
Call either Jim at 637-9499, Jesse at 637-9028, Tom at 636-8217 or Elegant Touch at 637-6246.
March 31
Book sale
A free workshop will be offered through San Benito County Behavioral Health beginning Thursday, March 31 at 6:15 p.m. at San Benito High School. The interactive workshop is for Spanish-speaking parents of 9-14-year olds to help you and your family learn the skills to work together and prevent unhealthy behaviors (such as using alcohol or drugs or gang involvement).
Please call Juanita Luna at 636-4020 to register or obtain more information.
AARP Tax-Aide Program Seeks Volunteers
The AARP is seeking volunteers of all ages who want to learn tax law and help prepare tax returns for middle and low income taxpayers. Volunteers receive free training from the IRS and are asked to give a minimum of 40 hours over a ten week season. Local training is scheduled in late January 2008.
For more information contact San Benito County Coordinator Dolly De Vasier at (831) 637-1980.
Free health workshop
A free workshop will be offered through San Benito County Behavioral Health beginning Thursday, March 31 at 6:15 p.m. at San Benito High School. The interactive workshop is for Spanish-speaking parents of 9-14-year olds to help you and your family learn the skills to work together and prevent unhealthy behaviors (such as using alcohol or drugs or gang involvement).
Please call Juanita Luna at 636-4020 to register or obtain more information.
Meetings and Announcements
Women’s support group
Are you feeling pushed to your limit, isolated, depressed or misunderstood?
Have you been hit by a partner, emotionally abused or sexually assaulted?
If you’d like to talk to people who understand, contact Community Solutions about a Women’s Support Group. It runs 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays.
To register call Debbie Ruiz at 637-1094.
Brain Injury Support
The Brain Injury Support Group meets from 6-8 p.m. every second and fourth Thursday of the month at Poblanita Restaurant, 313 Third St. in San Juan Bautista. Anyone who has had a brain injury, stroke or aneurysm is welcome to attend, along with caregivers, family and friends.
For more information call Maggie at 623-9271.
Republican Party meeting
The San Benito County Republican Party has changed its monthly meeting to the first Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Pacific Coast Bank Community Room, 260 Tres Pinos Road, Hollister. The location is across Rancho Drive from the San Benito Bank.
For information, call 638-0938 or check our Web page
