The 24th annual California Indian Market, Peace Pow Wow and
World Cultures Festival continues from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. today at
Mission San Juan Bautista in the 2nd Street lot. There will be fine
arts and crafts, dancers, drums and native food. It’s a
family-oriented, sober, public educational benefit. Donations go
toward Peace Vision 501c.3 Youth Arts Projects. For information
call 623-4771 or go to
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Candidates forum
Aromas Community Grange will host a candidates forum on Sunday at 4 p.m. San Benito County District 2 candidates will attend and answer questions, Measure V (school bond) will be explained and debated, and information on the June ballot initiatives will be presented by the League of Women Voters. The Grange is located at the corner of Rose and Bardue.
Meet candidate Grant Brians
Grant Brians, candidate for the District 1 seat on the board of supervisors, is hosting a meet the candidate reception Sunday at his home, 6580 Fairview Road, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided, and the public will get a chance to meet Brians and ask questions about his candidacy. Kids are welcome.
May 8
Democrats Meetings
The San Benito County Central Democratic Committee meets at 5 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month at the YMCA, 339 5th St. in Hollister. All are welcome. The new headquarters is at 910 Monterey St. The public is invited to visit Saturdays between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
For more information call 888-740-4432 or write For mor e P.O. Box 921, Hollister, CA 95023.
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.
Pinnacles Partnership Picnic
Pinnacles Partnership will host their annual picnic at the Pinnacles National Monument Eastside Campground site 85 and 78 on May 10 from noon to 3:30 p.m.  Come and enjoy a delicious BBQ, informative displays, children’s activities, wildflower and wildlife walks with National Park Service rangers, and information on the new non-lead ammunition laws as they pertain to the survival of the California condor. Everyone is welcome. For nonmembers, the cost of the event is $15, which will entitle the payee to membership benefits for 2008! 
For more information and to RSVP call Grace Dominguez, Outreach Coordinator 831-389-4486 x239 or email
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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
