Movies in the Park
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
– The San Juan Bautista Historic Park is hosting a movie in the
park June 26 at 8:30 p.m. The film will be
”
The Mask of Zorro,
”
and a presentation on the role of the Spanish in early
California life will proceed the showing at 8:15 p.m. The viewing
is free to the public, and any proceeds benefit the Plaza History
Association. Dress warmly and bring a blanket. Children must be
accompanied by an adult.
For more information, call 623-4526.
Diabetic support group
HOLLISTER – The Hazel Hawkins Diabetic Support Group will meet Monday from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Hospital Board Room. The meeting is free and open to the public. The topic will be proper foot care. For more information, contact Jennifer Bange at 636-2607.
Fit Kidz Yoga
HOLLISTER – Instructors Robin Pollard and Karin Larsen will be offering a yoga program for kids through the Hollister Recreation department this summer. The class meets Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Veterans Memorial Building from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., and is $50 for 10 classes. The class is designed for 5 to 10 year olds and they will learn balance, coordination, stretching and stillness.
For more information or to register, call 636-4390 or visit www.hollister.ca.gov.
Money under the mattress
HOLLISTER – A seminar will be offered to residents who would like information on what steps they can take to preserve their financial future June 18 at 5:30 p.m., at the Lombardo and Gilles office in the Farm Bureau building, 530 San Benito St., Ste. 202. Attendance is free. Presenters will include Andrew Shelton with the New York Life Insurance Company, Kathleen S. Wright with Northern California American Red Cross; and Paul Rovella and Amy Purchase Reid of Lombardo and Gilles.
For more information or to RSVP, call Lynn at 630-9444.
Movies in the Park
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA – The San Juan Bautista Historic Park is hosting a movie in the park June 26 at 8:30 p.m. The film will be “The Mask of Zorro,” and a presentation on the role of the Spanish in early California life will proceed the showing at 8:15 p.m. The viewing is free to the public, and any proceeds benefit the Plaza History Association. Dress warmly and bring a blanket. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
For more information, call 623-4526.
San Benito Stage Company seeks support
HOLLISTER – The San Benito Stage Company is planning its 2010 season of productions, including children’s, teen, family and dinner theater programs. The stage company is seeking support in the form of members, sponsors and volunteers. Members enjoy benefits such as ticket discounts, advertising, and free show passes depending on level of sponsorship. For more information, call 636-0122 or visit www.sanbenitostage.org.
Community Food Bank looks for support
HOLLISTER – Community Food Bank is in need of more support, according to Mary Anne Hughes, the executive director. The number of residents seeking help has gone up 100 percent in the last two years, according to Food Bank statistics. In April, the bank served 1,660 households, up 60 percent from a year ago. The pantry provides for 5,500 people each month.
Hughes has launched a fundraising campaign and is asking for donations from community members. To donate, call 637-0340, visit www.Communitypantry.com or visit 1133 San Felipe Road.
Rodeo entries due today
TRES PINOS – Entries for the San Benito Saddle Horse Show and Rodeo are due today at 6 p.m. Entry forms can be picked up at Ranchers Feed, McAbee Feed, Tres Pinos Ranch Supply and Feed, Bolado Park or they can be downloaded at www.sanbenitocountyrodeo.com. Mail the forms in or drop them off at the Bolado Park Office. For more information, call 628-3545.
Club Ed tutoring continues for summer
HOLLISTER – Club Ed summer tutoring will be available for all students in all subjects to catch up for next fall. Also available are students who can tutor college-level classes. Math is our specialty, $14 an hour. For more information, call 637.5831, ext. 370.
Relay For Life yard sale
HOLLISTER – The San Benito High School Key Club Team will be hosting a yard sale Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Sunnyslope Medical Center at Sunnyslope Road and Memorial Drive, Hollister. The Kiwanis Club of Hollister is sponsoring the event.
To reserve a space for $10 at the yard sale or to donate items, call 637-9466 or 801-5930.
Portuguese Lodge golf tournament
TRES PINOS – The S.D.E.S. Portuguese Lodge will host its 12th annual golf tournament at Bolado Park Golf Course on June 19. Registration is at 8 a.m. with a shot gun start at 9 a.m. The event is limited to 72 players for the four-person scramble. Entry fee is $75, which includes a green fee and a barbecue. For an additional $5 each, golfers can register for putting contests. Non-golfers can attend the chicken barbecue for $10. Tee sponsorships are available for $50. For cart arrangements, call Bolado Park at 628-9995.
For more information, call Carlos Alvernaz, 637-0914; Anthony Silva at 637-2497; or Manuel Silva at 209-668-1587.
Sacred Heart class of ’82 reunion
HOLLISTER – Sacred Heart class of 1982 will be hosting a class reunion at the Cutting Horse Saturday, July 25, at 3 p.m. Dress is casual. Contact reunion organizers Bonnie Brown or Michael Kirch for menu options.
For more information, please contact Bonnie at [email protected] or Michael at [email protected].
Teamster’s Local 890 casino night
GILROY – Teamster’s Local 890 is hosting a casino night at Dutchman’s Pizza, 6940 Chestnut St., in Gilroy, June 20, from 8 p.m. to midnight. Tickets are $25 per person or $40 for couples for advance sales or $30 at the door. The admission includes $250 in chips. The grand prize is a trip to Las Vegas, including room and airfare. Some of the other items to win include a digital camera, a Flip video camera, sports gear, wine and gift cards.
Tech Academy of Silicon Valley,
SAN JOSE – Local middle school and high school students can sign up for the Tech Academy of Silicon Valley. The program is designed for middle school and high school students who are interested in pursuing college-level work in engineering, technology and science. The three-week session starts June 22 and July 13 and runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registration is $300 for the three weeks, and some scholarships are available.
Middle school students can register for the introductory academy, which offers an overview of power and solar, high tech and environmental engineering. Projects include building and racing solar-powered cars and deconstructing cell phones. The introductory academy runs 9 a.m. to noon or 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Graduates of the introductory program and high school students can take advanced courses on green energy; fuel cell technology; Mars exploration; solar cell fabrication and systems; robotics and signal analysis. Advanced academies are held at San Jose State University, though the introductory academies are offered at SJSU, Morgan Hill, Santa Clara University and other school sites in the greater bay area.
For more information, call 877-224-1256 or visit www.techacademysv.com.
Friends of the Library book sale
HOLLISTER – Books for all ages and interests are available for purchase at $2 per bag at the shed behind the San Benito County Free Library on Fifth Street every Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon.
For more information, call 636-4107.
Becerra basketball camp
HOLLISTER – John Becerra, a basketball head coach at San Benito High School, is offering the Becerra Summer Basketball Camp for students in first to 10th grade. He will be helped by Dan Quinn and Gilbert Soza, with players from the high school team assisting.
Enrollment is $65 for first- to fifth-graders; $90 for sixth to eighth graders; and $135 for ninth and 10th graders. T-shirts are guaranteed with enrollment by May 23.
Sessions will have a minimum of 15 participants and start in June.
Session 4, girls, runs June 15-19, from 8:15 a.m. to 10 a.m., for incoming sixth, seventh and eighth graders
Session 5, boys, June 15-19, from 10:15 a.m. to noon, for incoming sixth, seventh and eighth graders
For more information, contact John Becerra at 637-0464 or visit www.becerrabasketballcamp.com.
Rabies vaccination clinic
HOLLISTER – The San Benito County Health and Human Services Agency is hosting rabies vaccination clinics on select Wednesdays through August 12. The vaccinations are $6. Primary immunizations should be administered to dogs and cats between the ages of four months and one year of age every 12 months. Revaccinations after that can be every three years.
The clinic will be held in the Animal Shelter Parking lot, 1331 South St. in Hollister, from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., on the following dates:
June 17
July 15
August 12
All dogs are required to be leashed at the clinic and cats are required to be in a carrying case.
For more information, contact San Benito County Health Department’s Environmental Health Division at 636-4035 or the Hollister Veterinary Clinic at 637-2580.
Alzheimer’s Association Kick-off Party
SOQUEL – The Alzheimer’s Association will host its kick-off party for the 16th Annual Santa Cruz Memory Walk on June 24 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Bargetto’s Winery in Soquel. The event will include information on the Memory walk, the signature fundraiser for the Alzheimer’s Association.
For more information or to reserve a space, call 464-9982.
Kids Rule Theatre Camp
HOLLISTER – The San Benito Stage Company is accepting registration for its Kids Rule Theater Camp. The Camp is June 22-26, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for boys and girls ages 6 to 13. The workshop includes ensemble music, dance movements, acting, improv, pantomime, small vocal groups and more.
For more information on registration and cost, contact Kristy Burchard at 636-6810.
Saddle Horse Show parade applications ready
HOLLISTER – Applications are available for the June 25 Saddle Horse Show Parade. Forms can be picked up at the San Benito County Chamber of Commerce, 650 San Benito St., Ste. 130.
For more information, call 637-5315.
You-Pick Harvest Days at ALBA
SALINAS – The Agriculture and Land-Based Training Association (ALBA) is organizing public You-Pick Harvest Days at its farm south of Salinas.
The Harvest Days will be July 25 and another date will be set in October. The event is an excellent occasion for families and friends to harvest organic produce alongside local farmers while learning about sustainable agriculture practices. Participants will have direct access to fresh, bursting-with-flavor produce such as strawberries, carrots, zucchini, peas, garlic, cilantro, onions, green beans, cucumbers, spinach, beets, lettuce, flowers and more.
Guests will enjoy live music from Kombucheros (Latin rhythms), Abdoulaye Diallo (West African drumming) and Corridos Mexicanos (traditional). Visitors will have the opportunity to join in the first mural painting, organized by Vincent Deluccio, a CSUMB visual and public arts student who will lead guests of all ages to help with the mural. Children, bicycles and re-usable bags are encouraged.
ALBA is located at 1700 Old Stage Rd. Heading south of Salinas on Hwy 101, turn left on Potter Rd, then right on Old Stage Rd. Turn right at the ALBA sign and follow the signs into the farm.
The Agriculture & Land-Based Training Association (ALBA) provides educational opportunities for farm workers and entrepreneurs to start their own organic farms while promoting just & healthy local food systems.
For more information call 758-1469 or visit www.albafarmers.org.
Young Professionals Giants trip
HOLLISTER – The San Benito Young Professionals Group will host a trip to a San Francisco Giants game. The $50 cost includes the bus ride and game ticket. Seat reservations are due June 12.
For more information, call the San Benito County Chamber of Commerce at 637-5315.
IOOF Golf Tournament
HOLLISTER – IOOF Mound Lodge 166 is looking for participants for its August 7 Golf Tournament at Bolado Park. Registration is $75 a person and includes a barbecue dinner, green fees, cart, prizes and awards, and gift bag for each player. Additional dinner tickets may be purchased for $15 each. Registration is 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., shotgun start at 1 p.m. for the four-person scramble, and dinner awards and raffle will be at 6:30 p.m. No-host cocktails. The proceeds will go to local charities.
For more information or to enter the tournament, make a donation or become a sponsor, call Bernie Ramirez at 637-7820; Ron Klauer at 637-8518; or Cliff Cardoza at 637-2623.
