The next graffiti abatement for the Hollister Police Department
is set for 9 a.m. to noon Saturday April 26 at the City Yard on the
end of South Street. Students, if possible, should provide their
own transportation, and any donations
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appreciated. HPD graffiti abatement
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Hollister citizens. Lunch and beverages will be provided.
To have your event listed in the community bulletin, www.sbhsd.k.12.ca.us.
E-waste at fairgrounds
On Saturday, the San Benito County Fair in Tres Pinos is giving residents an opportunity to safely unload their old computers, television sets, fax machines, keyboards, telephones, and other out-dated, unusable or unwanted electronic items for proper recycling from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Many Californians are unaware that it is illegal to throw certain electronic items, such as televisions and computer monitors, in the trash because of the environmentally-sensitive materials they contain. By law, such products must now be recycled properly and in ways that won’t harm the environment.
For more information about the San Benito County Fair recycling event, please call 628-3421.
Graffiti abatement
The next graffiti abatement for the Hollister Police Department is set for 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the City Yard on the end of South Street. Students, if possible, should provide their own transportation, and any donations of paint and other supplies are always greatly appreciated. HPD graffiti abatement does not have funds and is done with donations from Hollister citizens. Lunch and beverages will be provided.
April 20
Pancake breakfast
The SBC 4-H clubs will hold their annual pancake breakfast from 7 a.m. to noon on April 20 at the Hollister Elk’s Lodge at the airport. The breakfast will include pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, juice and coffee. Proceeds go to support various 4- club in the county throughout the year. Tickets are available at the door for a donation of $5.
Call Joe Buchanan with any questions at 637-5346.
April 24
Bunco social
Calling all Lady Elks and their friends to attend the Bunco social April 24 at the Hollister Elks Lodge. The social is at 5 p.m., with dinner at 6 and Bunco at 7. The cost is $10 for Bunco. RSVP by April 22 please. It’s OK to leave messages at 637-1436.
April 26
Symphony group
The Hollister Symphony Group has one more trip for the season. The next Thursday matinee performance is April 26 – it’s Mussorgsky/Pictures at an Exhibition. The bus leaves Dunne Park at 8:30 a.m. for San Francisco and returns at 6:30 p.m.
For information, call Michele Stephenson at 637-9543 or Sally Crisman at 630-0750.
April 26-27
BLM service trip
If you enjoy a cool dip after a warm, moderate hike, join BLM staff and the Sierra Club on this volunteer service opportunity approximately, a 1.5-hour drive from the Monterey Bay coast. It’s the BLM Volunteer Service Trip to Laguna Creek and the Gorge on April 26-27. Participants will conduct minor trash pickup and develop a plant species list as they hike approximately two miles down to Laguna Creek and up to the Gorge. Camping is primitive (e.g. no water or facilities). This trip can be accomplished in one day if you prefer, but you don’t want to miss a fun evening under the stars and valley oaks.
Contact BLM Recreation Planner Lesly Smith at le*********@bl*.gov or (831) 630.5015 or Botanist Bruce Delgado at bd******@bl*.gov or (831) 394.8314 for more information.
April 27
Open Studios
The 18th annual San Benito Open Studios is coming soon, April 26 and April 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nine artists from Aromas, two from San Juan Batista and seven artists from Hollister invite you to visit their studios. This is a free event. It is a wonderful opportunity to see where artists work, ask questions, learn a new technique or talk to the artist about their creative process. This is your chance to buy a special piece of art at the artist’s price. There will be a preview showing at Galeria Tonantzian in San Juan Batista, next door to Jardines restaurant, on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays until April 27 from noon to 5 p.m. To preview the art and download a free map, go to
For more information, call Andrea at 726-1312 or Sally at 726-9038.
For more information call Margo Tankersley at the chamber at 623-2454.
April 28
Fill the Truck food drive
Community Pantry’s annual Fill the Truck Day food drive kicks off April 28 with an appeal to local businesses and organizations for their participation. Barrels will be provided to participating locations on April 28 and the barrels will be collected on May 12. Community Pantry depends on this drive to provide canned protein, fruit, and vegetables for its member/clients. Last year we collected about 5,500 pounds of food. This year we hope to double that. We also want to increase the number of participating groups.
If your office or business would like to host a barrel this year, please contact Mary Anne Hughes at 637-0340.
April 29
After Hours seminar
The San Benito County Chamber of Commerce and the Community Foundation are hosting an After Hours Nonprofit Seminar on April 29. The doors open at 5:30 p.m. with wine and appetizers and the program will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. with a Q&A panel of speakers at the end. The cost is $15. If you are interested in learning more about D&O Insurance, 501(c)3 tax and legal issues, and fundraising, please contact our office as space is limited at 637-5315.
May 5
Call for volunteers
The 24th annual California Indian Market Pow Wow
and World Cultures Festival is set for May 3 and 4 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Mission San Juan Bautista. It will include fine arts & crafts, dancers, drums and native food – along with California Indian dancers, Lakota traditional dancers, drums and singers. There will also be children’s jingle and shawl dances.
For information call Laynee Bluebird, director, at 623-4771.
May 10
CASA fundraiser
Court Appointed Special Advocates of San Benito County announces its HeArt of CASA fundraiser May 10 at San Juan Oaks Golf Club. The public is invited to join the group at the event and/or pledge support by becoming sponsor. CASA is a nonprofit organization working with kids in the juvenile dependency system. CASA recruits and trains volunteers to work with these youths during their tough times.
For more information call 637-4992.
May 17
Leadership San Benito fundraiser
“A Night on the Vine,” a fundraiser for Leadership San Benito County, is set for 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. May 17 at Leal Vineyards. The event is $60 per person and includes $200 in casino money, wine tasting and food pairings. There will be silent and live auctions, a no-host bar and entertainment by “Soul Kiss.” The raffle drawing, for which casino money is used, is at 11 p.m. Leadership San Benito County
May 21
Farmers’ Market entertainers? 
The Hollister Downtown Association seeks anyone interested in providing entertainment for the Farmers’ Market that starts May 21 and is every Wednesday through August. Hours are 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. for the market.
Anyone interested can call 636-8406.
Meetings and Announcements
Paper or plastic? 
Don’t throw away paper or plastic bags you get at the supermarket! Community Pantry needs them to help feed the hungry. If you have bags, please donate them to the pantry. Every bag donated is one we don’t have to buy, and we’d rather use what little money we have for food.
For more information call 637-0340.
Independent Study
San Benito High School’s Independent Study program is accepting applications for the fall 2008 semester. It offers a means of individualizing the educational plan for students. Each student meets once a week for a one-on-one meeting with a teacher and also may participate in small-group tutorial sessions. Families interested in applying can pick up an application at the Independent Study Office at the high school’s new administration building on Nash Road.
For more information call Linda Yetter at 637-5831, ext. 467.
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.
Tax service
The American Association of Retired Persons tax-aide program offers free personal tax counseling and preparation to all taxpayers with middle and low incomes, with special attention to those over age 60. Until April 10, the service will be available by appointment only. People should bring the tax package they received, last year’s return and all relevant information.
For more information call Dolly at 637-1980.
VFW meetings
The VFW Post 9242 meets on the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Veterans Building on the second floor in Room 204. The group welcomes all veterans to call and inquire about joining and serving the community at the same time.
For more information call 637-6015.
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
