Dinner Dance:
The SBC Chamber is planning the Dinner Dance and is looking for
community nominations for Man, Woman and Business of the Year
awards. Pick up nomination forms at the SBC Chamber office Monday
through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Deadline is Friday, Oct. 31.
Dinner Dance:
The SBC Chamber is planning the Dinner Dance and is looking for community nominations for Man, Woman and Business of the Year awards. Pick up nomination forms at the SBC Chamber office Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Deadline is Friday, Oct. 31.
United Way Extravaganza
The United Way of San Benito County presents its 4th Annual Winter Wonderland Extravaganza on Saturday, Nov. 8, at the San Juan Oaks County Club. The event will raise funds to support many local non-profits serving the community. The extravaganza features a delicious gourmet dinner, dancing to DJ Robin Renee and the thrill of both a silent and live auction. Auction items include beautifully decorated Christmas trees, exclusive tickets to sporting events, family trips and much more. Tickets are $50.00 and available at Dorothy McNetts, Muenzer’s, and Postnet . For information or to reserve tickets, call Kathy Sheridan at 636-0458.
GIft festival:
The 16th American Indian Gift Festival will be Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 1-2, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Community Center on Second and San Jose streets in San Juan Bautista. There will be fine arts, crafts vendors and native foods and music. Please donate a new unwrapped toy, game, blanket, clothing or book to be sent to the White Buffalo Calf Women’s Shelter in South Dakota. Admission is a donation and parking is free. For more information, call 831-623-2379.
Knights of Columbus:
Morgan Hill Knights of Columbus is hosting a Fall Festival Dance on Saturday, Nov. 8 at 6 p.m. $25 per person and free child care is available. Everyone is welcome. For more information or to purchase tickets, call Gordon Case at 779-6522.
Holiday boutique:
Sunnyslope Christian Center, 520 Sunnyslope Road in Hollister, will hold its annual boutique Saturday, Nov. 8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call 637-2635.
School Book Contest:
Casa de Fruta is giving away six sets of Scholastic books. Each set contains 295 books. Enter your school to win at Casa de Fruta and recieve a Free Fun Pass just for entering. Limit one set of books per school and one entry per person. The drawing will run through Oct. 31, and the winners will be notified by Nov. 7. For more information, call Suzan Slater at 408-842-7282, ext. 309.
Veterans Day Parade:
The Veterans Coalition of San Benito County will present the second annual Hollister Veterans Day Parade “Honoring Veterans of San Benito County” on Tuesday, Nov. 11 from 10-11 a.m. in downtown. If you would like an application or want to volunteer, contact Richard Herrera Jr. at (831) 801-7424 [email protected] or visit the Web site at www.sbcveterans.org for more information. Application deadline is Oct. 1, but the deadline is flexable.
Dance Live:
The YMCA of San Benito County and the San Benito County Prevention Coalition are sponsoring Dance Live, a summer dance program for middle and high school students. The program, which will be held every Tuesday and Thursday from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the YMCA at 339 Fifth St. in Hollister. Youths will learn hip-hop, jazz, salsa and other dance styles. They wil also be taught choreogrophy, basic dance moves and theory. At the end of the program, youths will perform their routines for family and friends. The program is free and youths can sign up on a first come, first serserve basis, for more information, call 637-8600.
Hollister Rec Classes:
The Hollister Recreation Division is offering monthly classes and programs in the following areas: pakua kickboxing, pakua slow movement, women’s self defense, including intermediate karate, dance, creative cartooning, aerobics, Latin ballroom dance, adult golf and time bowling. For more information, call 636-4390.
San Juan Library Story Time:
Story-teller Adele Pimentel will present story time for pre-schoolers at the San Juan Bautista Library on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. and every other Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at the library, 801 Second St. Pimentel uses puppetry and songs in her stories. For more information, call the library at 623-4687.
Bilingual Story Time:
The San Benito County Free Library holds Bilingual Story Time with refreshments and prizes for children ages 3-5 Saturdays from 2-3 p.m. at the library, 470 Fifth St. For details, call 636-4107.
Peter Pan Auditions:
Auditions will be held Friday, Oct. 24 (6:30 p.m. sign-in for 7 p.m. audition) and Saturday, Oct. 25 (9:30 a.m. sign-in for 10 a.m. audition; 12:30 p.m. sign-in for 1 p.m. audition or by appointment) at the SVCT warehouse behind Kelly Moore at 8565 Monterey Rd in Gilroy. For more information, call Stephanie Hamik at 848-2422, Nicole Tom at 476-8805 or 842-SHOW.
Rummage Sale:
Boy Scout Troop 436 will be holding a rummage sale Saturday, Oct. 11 at the Bertha Briggs Youth Center, 1220 Memorial Dr. in Hollister from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Proceeds from the sale will go toward the troop’s annual activities.
Gavilan College Art Gallery Exhibit:
Running through Oct. 31 the gallery will feature Franiso Frano: Eduational Travels. Parking is $.75. The gallery is open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Gavilan is located at 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd. in Gilroy. For more information call (408) 846 4974 or email [email protected].
The Wize Owl Bookstore:
Saturday at 9:30 a.m. Dr. Robert Kovacs and Cristina Lorente-Jurevich, personal trainer, will discuss and demonstrate stretching techniques. Saturday, from 2-3 p.m. Cooking with Brendan, the executive chef from the JR Brewskis preparing dishes from the “Barefoot Contessa’s” cookbook. On Oct. 18, at 2 p.m. Organizing for the Holidays with executive home director Kate Morse. On Oct. 25, at 1 p.m. Teens Tea with inspirational writer Betty Auchard, who will be promoting “Chocolate for a Teen’s Spirit.” On Oct. 26, 4-6 p.m. Karolyn “Zuzu” Grimes, actress, will share her childhood memories with such actors as Jimmy Stewart, Cary Grant, Bing Crosby, John Wayne and more. Friday, Oct. 31, all day. Costume contest- prizes will be store gift certificates.
Polio fund-raiser:
Recipe for Murder: A Musical Mystery Dinner Production is being presented by the San Juan Bautista Rotary and sponsored by the San Juan Oaks Golf Club, TOPS and A Rock Shop Friday, Nov. 14. No Host Cocktails and Act I is 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dinner and Act II is at 7:30 p.m. at the San Juan Oaks Golf Club. Tickets are $65 per person and seating is limited. Pre-paid tickets are a must. Tickets purchased after Nov. 7 will be $75. Fore more information, call Pearl Masterson at 623-265
SBC Deputy Sheriff’s Association:
Saturday, Nov. 22, the SBCDSA will be hosting a day in the park, featuring a Golden Oldies Review with the Coasters and special guest Daddy O at Bolado Park, 9000 Airline Highway in Tres Pinos. The show begins at 2 p.m. with doors opening at 12 p.m. General admission will be charged and food and refreshments will be available to the public.
