Walnut growing tips offered
HOLLISTER
– The Central Coast Counties Walnut Institute will be held from
8:30 a.m.-noon on Friday, March 7, in the Veterans Memorial
Building, 649 San Benito St., Hollister.
The free meeting is open to the public. Among the topics will be
pesticide regulation updates, pest management guidelines, walnut
husk fly effects on quality, the UC Davis walnut breeding program,
walnut research update, codling moth management with pheromone
mating disruption and walnut marketing activities. Department of
Pesticide Regulation continuing education credits are available. No
advance registration is required. Contact Bill Coates, farm adviser
for U.C. Cooperative Extension, for more information at 637-5346 or
visit the Web site at cesanbenito.ucdavis.edu.
Walnut growing tips offered
HOLLISTER – The Central Coast Counties Walnut Institute will be held from 8:30 a.m.-noon on Friday, March 7, in the Veterans Memorial Building, 649 San Benito St., Hollister.
The free meeting is open to the public. Among the topics will be pesticide regulation updates, pest management guidelines, walnut husk fly effects on quality, the UC Davis walnut breeding program, walnut research update, codling moth management with pheromone mating disruption and walnut marketing activities. Department of Pesticide Regulation continuing education credits are available. No advance registration is required. Contact Bill Coates, farm adviser for U.C. Cooperative Extension, for more information at 637-5346 or visit the Web site at cesanbenito.ucdavis.edu.
Students raise money for travel
HOLLISTER – Weather permitting, the International Travelers of San Benito High School, who will be visiting Spain, London or Costa Rica, will host a rummage sale on Sat., March 1, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. in front of the high school tennis courts.
Witness history
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA – The San Juan Historical Society will be hosting a meeting Saturday, March 1, at Dona Esther’s Restaurant. The event will include a social hour at 11 a.m. when visitors may purchase a copy of “San Juan Bautista” by Carla Henderson and Joe McMahon. At 11:30 a.m. menu orders will be taken for lunch. The highlight of the event will be a presentation by Emily Renzel about one of the nation’s oldest landmarks, La Casa De Anza adobe.
Retired teachers to hold luncheon meeting
HOLLISTER – The next meeting of the local chapter of California Retired Teachers is scheduled for Wednesday, March 5, beginning at 10:30 a.m. at Paine’s restaurant. A luncheon will follow the meeting. This month’s guest speaker was not determined at press time.
Monthly blood drive scheduled
HOLLISTER – The American Red Cross will hold its monthly Hollister blood drive on Thursday, March 6, from 1:30-6:30 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Hall, 1670 Cienega Road. Call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE or go to www.BeADonor.com (code: HOLLISTER) to schedule an appointment.
Crafters needed
HOLLISTER – The Ladies Auxiliary, Veterans of Foreign War Post No. 9242 is looking for crafters for their spring craft show, March 15. The show will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Building, 649 San Benito St.
Cost for vendors is $40 for an 8-by-10 foot space. A table and two chairs will be available if needed. For more information or an application, call Dolly at 637-1980 or Geri at 524-1459.
Independent study program accepting applications
HOLLISTER – San Benito High School’s Independent Study program is now accepting applications for the fall 2008 semester. The program is geared for students whose needs may be best met through study outside the regular classroom setting. Each students meets once a week for a one-on-one meeting with a teacher, and may also participate in small group tutorial sessions.
Interested families may pick up an application at the Independent Study office in the high school’s administration building on Nash Road. For more information, call Linda Yetter at 637-5831 ext. 467.
Free income tax service available
HOLLISTER – The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) Tax-Aide program offers free personal tax counseling and preparation assistance to all taxpayers of low to middle income, with special attention to those ages 60 and older. Beginning Tuesday, Feb. 12 through Thursday, April 10, volunteers will be available by appointment only to those who need help preparing their taxes. Appointments can be made on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1-4 p.m. Appointments will be held at the Hollister Community Center, 300 West St.
Participants should bring in all tax documents they receive in the mail, last year’s tax return and all relevant information on income and expenses. Volunteer counselors are not trained to assist in preparing tax returns that report business, rental or partnership income. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call Dolly at 637-1980.
Club Ed tutors available
HOLLISTER – San Benito High School Club Ed tutors are available to work with high school students in grades 9 through 12 in a variety of subjects. Tutors work one on one with students Monday-Thursday between 3 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Some tutors are bilingual. For more information, contact Club Ed Advisor Rachel Flores at 637-5831 ext. 370 or e-mail [email protected].
Oriana to hold spring rehearsals
HOLLISTER – The Oriana Chorale will hold weekly rehearsals for its upcoming spring concert Mondays beginning at 7:15 p.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church. Rehearsals will be under the direction of Bruce Olstad and the chorale will be singing a medley of songs from Broadway musicals and Frostiana. All singers are welcome. For more information, call Jan at 638-9002.
Transitional home has room
HOLLISTER – Bridge of Hope, a faith-based transitional home, is accepting new clients. Bridge of Hope offers a transitional residence offering safety, dignity and structure for women. It emphasizes spiritual and emotional growth and support, while offering a way to make a successful transition back to their families and society.
Residents must pay a $500 per month fee. To apply for residency or for more information, call Hillside Christian Fellowship at 630-0800.
Schools act on beef recall
HOLLISTER – A recent federal recall of Hallmark/Westland brand beef touched down at local schools.
When the U.S. Department of Agricuture ordered the recall on Feb. 18, Hollister School District staff inventoried its supply, and discovered two cases of meat covered by the recall. The cases were promptly disposed of.
