College oversight committee has openings
GILROY
– The Gavilan College Measure E Citizen’s Oversight Committee is
accepting applications for two at-large representatives. The
openings are for a senior citizen representative and a taxpayers’
group representative. Business organization members from Morgan
Hill or Hollister are welcome to apply.
College oversight committee has openings
GILROY – The Gavilan College Measure E Citizen’s Oversight Committee is accepting applications for two at-large representatives. The openings are for a senior citizen representative and a taxpayers’ group representative. Business organization members from Morgan Hill or Hollister are welcome to apply.
Measure E approved a $108 million bond for facilities improvements.
For an application or more information, go to www.gavilan.edu/pio/bond.html or call 408-848-4711.
Training class for tutors begins
HOLLISTER – The Adult Literacy Program’s next tutor training session will be held Saturday, April 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Barbara Memorial Room of the San Benito County Free Library, 470 Fifth St. Prospective tutors will be introduced to the program, why the program is important, how it works, who the learners are and what materials are used during lessons. Attendees will have the opportunity to browse through materials, ask questions and view teaching technique videos.
Participants should bring a bag lunch. Beverages will be provided. For more information, or to reserve a spot at the session, call Diane Leverich at the library at 636-4107.
Blood drive set for April
HOLLISTER – The American Red Cross will hold its monthly blood drive Thursday, April 3 from 1:30-6:30 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1670 Cienega Road. To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE or go to www.BeADonor.com (code: ROTARY).
Republicans to hold meeting
HOLLISTER – The San Benito County Republican Party will hold a meeting Thursday, April 3 beginning at 7 p.m. in the Pacific Coast Bank community room, 260 Tres Pinos Road. Supervisors Anthony Botelho and Jaime De La Cruz will speak regarding their bid for reelection. For more information, call 638-0938 or go to www.sanbenitogop.org.
Benefit concert for Utah Phillips
AROMAS – Local artists are hosting a benefit concert for Utah Phillips at the Aromas Grange Hall, Sunday, Mar. 30, at 3 p.m. Donations are $15 and will help Phillips who has serious heart problems.
Performers include Sherry Austin, Jimmy Chickenpants, Harmony Grits and Rick Barned with commentary by Wallace Baine. There will also be a pre-concert open mike opportunity with Eric Burman from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Sponsors include the Aromas Grange, the Aromas Eagles and the Northern California Bluegrass Society.
For more information, visit www.utahphillips.org or contact Bill Hunter at
bi**@hi*********.com
Volunteers and vendors needed for Pow Wow
SAN JUAN – The 24th Annual California Indian Market Pow Wow
and World Cultures Festival will be May 3 and 4 from 10 am – 7 pm in San Juan. Vendors and volunteers are invited to contact Laynee Bluebird, the program director for more information at 623-4771.
Events will include arts and crafts, dancers, drummers, native food and performances by different groups. Donations benefit One Earth One People Peace Vision.
