Weekend pet fair
HOLLISTER
– The Hollister Animal Shelter, BAD DAWG Rescue, Pet Friends,
Noble Cats and SHARE are combining their efforts for a pet fair
Sat., Sept. 20 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parking lot of the San
Benito Bank on Nash Road. Raquel’s Dog Training helped sponsor
flyers for the event.
Many rescue groups and shelters are struggling to get cats and
dogs adopted this summer. To find out more about animal adoptions
through the Hollister Animal Shelter, visit
www.hollister.ca.gov/Site/html/gov/office/aniCtrl.asp.
Charity car wash
HOLLISTER – Members of All Creatures Great and Small, an animal rescue group, are holding a car wash to raise money for on-going veterinary expenses on Sept. 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the medical center on 930 Sunnylope Road.
Cars are $8. Trucks and SUVs are $10. Free cookies and coffee. For more information, call 636-7559.
Weekend pet fair
HOLLISTER – The Hollister Animal Shelter, BAD DAWG Rescue, Pet Friends, Noble Cats and SHARE are combining their efforts for a pet fair Sat., Sept. 20 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parking lot of the San Benito Bank on Nash Road. Raquel’s Dog Training helped sponsor flyers for the event.
Many rescue groups and shelters are struggling to get cats and dogs adopted this summer. To find out more about animal adoptions through the Hollister Animal Shelter, visit www.hollister.ca.gov/Site/html/gov/office/aniCtrl.asp.
Volunteer op with Ag Against Hunger
MONTEREY – Ag Against Hunger staff are looking for volunteers for their gleaning program Sat., Sept. 20. The group works with local growers to collect high-quality marketable produce that has been left behind after commerical harvest. Including orientation, transportation to the gleaning site and harvesting of crops, volunteers should expect to commit three hours of time from 9 a.m. to noon.
To participate, call 755-1480 or e-mail an****@ag*************.org by noon on Fri., Sept. 19 to RSVP and get the location of the glean.
Homebuyer Workshop
HOLLISTER- Seating is still available for a free homebuyer workshop hosted by San Benito County officials. Guest speakers will include experts from Intero Real Estate, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage and Chicago Title Co. The workshop will include topics such as the home buying process from A to Z, available down payment and closing cost programs, below market rate housing opportunities, available foreclosed properties in the county and, for qualified county employees, the CalPERS home buying program.
The workshop is Sat., Sept. 20 at Veterans Memorial Building on 649 San Benito Street. On-site registration is from 9:00 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. The workshop is from 9:30 a.m. until noon. To attend, contact C.J. Valenzuela, the housing programs coordinator for San Benito County, at 636-1763.
Public workshop
HOLLISTER- Officials from the Council of San Benito County Governments (COG) are seeking public input into the Bikeway and Pedestrian Master Plan regarding ideas for future bikeways, important walking routes and how to improve walking and biking.
The meeting is Sept. 23 from 6:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Hollister Community Center on 300 West St. For more information, contact Veronica Lezama at 637-7665. Visit www.SanBenitoCog.org to take a short survey and enter to win a $100 Target gift card.
Student orientation for adult literacy program
HOLLISTER – The Adult Literacy Program coordinator will host a student orientation class at the San Benito County Free Library Thursday, Sept. 25 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Persons over the age of 18, who are not in school, who wish to speak better English are invited to attend the meeting.
For more information and to RSVP, call Diane Leverich at 630-1449.
Wine and cheese reception
TRES PINOS – The San Benito County Chamber of Commerce and the San Benito County Fair are co-sponsoring a wine and cheese reception at the 85th annual San Benito County Fair on Friday, October 3rd at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person and only 100 tickets are available.
Tickets available at the SBC Chamber of Commerce, Ranchers Feed and the SBC Fair Office. For additional information call 637-5315
Superintendent of schools retires
HOLLISTER – Tim Foley, San Benito County Superintendent of Schools, has announced his plans for retirement as of Jan. 5, 2009. He was appointed county superintendent by the San Benito County Board of Education in 1996 and was reelected in 1998, 2002 and 2006. He cited a desire to spend more time with family and his involvement in special projects as the reasons for his decision. A successor has yet to be determined.
Anna Caballero honored
SACRAMENTO – Assemblywoman Anna Caballero will be honored by the Civil Justice Association of California with the Civil Justice Leadership Award for her work in the 2007-2008 legislative session, at a luncheon set for a date to be announced.
During the session Caballero supported bills that protect businesses or individuals who volunteer to help in an emergency; authorize additional judges in California and increase access for people with disabilities while reducing excessive litigation against businesses.
“Anna Caballero’s constituents and all Californians are lucky to have an assemblywoman with enthusiasm, courage and common sense working for them in Sacramento to support the interests of citizens, consumers, businesses and good Samaritans, and ease the burden on our courts,” said John H. Sullivan, CJAC’s president.
Free Shriner’s clinic for SBC children
HOLLISTER – A free Shriner’s screening clinic for children from birth to 18 years of age will be held at Hazel Hawkins Hospital Saturday, Sept. 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Shriner’s Hospital offers no-cost care to children with orthopedic needs, birth defects and burn damage. Evaluations will be done by a physician. For more information, call 637-2585.
Annual hoedown supports ‘Hunger’
SALINAS – The Central Coast Young Farmers and Ranchers will host their 5th annual Harvest Dance Oct. 11 at 6 p.m. at Chapin Pines, 440 Crazy Horse Road, in Prunedale. The annual fundraiser will benefit Ag Against Hunger.
The casual, outdoor dinner dance will feature a barbecue dinner, a full bar with local wines and music from the Shan Johnson Band. Tickets are $40 and sponsorships are available.
For more information, call 805-801-5478 or e-mail cc***@ho*****.com.
Want a green thumb?
SAN JOSE – Local residents qualify for a green gardener training program, a 10-week series offered at the Erikson Adult Education Center, 4849 Pearl Ave., San Jose.
The program is designed for landscape maintenance workers, landscape contractors and professional gardeners, and training is conducted in English and Spanish.
Cost is $120 and further information is available by calling 408-723-6450.
Craft fair around the corner
HOLLISTER – The Rancho-Maze Band will hold its annual Holiday Craft Saturday, Nov. 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Rancho San Justo Middle School. Vendor booths are still available. Anyone interested in receiving a booth should contact Laura Arballo at 524-3528 or via e-mail at ad************@ho*****.com.
‘Lights On’ applications available
HOLLISTER – The Hollister Downtown Association is laying plans for the annual “Lights On Celebration” Saturday, Nov. 29. This year’s parade theme is “All I want for Christmas …” and parade applications are now being accepted.
Space is limited. For applications, people may call the HDA office at 636-8406 or visit the HDA Web site at www.downtownhollister.org to download a copy.
Sewer Moratorium
HOLLISTER- California Regional Water Resources Control Board staff is recommending that board members lift the cease and desist order on new sewer hookups in Hollister at its Dec. 5 board meeting, according to documents from the Water Resources Control Board. The cease and desist order has accomplished its purpose and is no longer necessary, according to the documents.
