New thrift shop opens
HOLLISTER
– Pat’s, a new thrift shop, has opened at 101 Fifth St., in
Hollister, at the corner of Sally Street. The shop will offer
clothing, furniture, toys, household items, tools and more, with
all proceeds to benefit the Community Food Bank. The thrift shop is
open Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to
4 p.m. Donations are accepted Monday, Wednesday and Fridays from
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Diabetic support group meets
HOLLISTER – The Hazel Hawkins Diabetic Support Group will meet July 20, from 7-8 p.m. in the Board Room at Hazel Hawkins Hospital. The meeting is free and open to the public. Call Jennifer Bange, at 637-2607 for more information.
Recovery Act to benefit local health foundation
HOLLISTER – Three community health organizations on the Central Coast have been awarded grants totaling more than $2.2 million. The funds were included in the Recovery Act, which was signed into law in February.
Local clinics receiving the grant include the San Benito Health Foundation, $554,150; Clinica de Salud del Valle de Salinas, $1,244,315; and Santa Cruz County, $460,035
“The Recovery Act was written with an eye toward stimulating our economy, but it’s also meant to help millions of families who have been hurt by job loss, foreclosure and state fiscal struggles,” said Congressman Sam Farr (D-Carmel). “Making sure that our health safety net is solid will help many families in our communities, and I look forward to working with these clinics to make sure they remain strong.”
The grants are coming from the Recovery Act Capital Improvement Program and are intended to support construction, repair and renovation of more than 1,500 health center sites around the country. This is the second group of grants to local health centers. Another Recovery Act distribution in the spring sent $1.2 million to four local clinics.
Red Cross recognized for 111 years of services
SALINAS – The Monterey-San Benito Counties Chapter of the American Red Cross will celebrate 111 years of service to the community at Casa Sorrento Pizzeria July 23, at 393 Salinas St. in Salinas from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Chapter will recognize the accomplishments of its volunteers, donors and install its incoming Board of Directors for fiscal year 2009-2010. The public is invited to attend.
“I can’t think of a more appropriate time to recognize the accomplishments of our volunteers,” said Emergency Services Director Lynda Maguet. “Our volunteers have worked tirelessly in the past few months to be there for people forced from their homes due to our recent house fires and during the French Tour Bus crash. They are the heart and soul of the Red Cross and we appreciate them.”
Over a hundred years ago, two months after the outbreak of the Spanish-American War, the Monterey-San Benito Counties Chapter of the American Red Cross’s beginnings were formed. The Chapter, then called the Monterey-Pacific Grove Chapter, was headed by Miss Margaret Jacks and a future First Lady of the United States – Miss Lou Henry, who later became Mrs. Herbert Hoover.
The Monterey-San Benito Counties Chapter serves more than 465,000 people throughout Monterey and San Benito Counties.
Test drive to earn money for SBHS
HOLLISTER – The community of Hollister has an opportunity to earn money for San Benito High School by test-driving a new Ford vehicle at San Benito High School, Baler Alley parking lot, 1220 Monterey St., Hollister, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 25.
For every person who takes an all-new Fusion, Flex, F-150, heavy duty trucks or other Ford vehicle for a spin during the Drive One 4 UR School event, Ford and Tiffany Ford will donate $20 to San Benito High School.
In total, as much as $6,000 could be directed toward the school.
Anyone can participate and there is no purchase necessary.
In addition to the $20 donation per test drive, Tiffany Motors will donate $100 to the school for anyone who test drives a vehicle during this event and purchases a Ford vehicle from their dealership within 45 days of the event.
Participants must be 18 or older and have a valid driver’s license, limit one test drive per household.
1960s Hollister High reunion
HOLLISTER – A joint class reunion for Hollister High School classes from1960 through 1969 will be held Saturday, Aug. 29 at Bolado Park.
Guests should enter through Gate 2 and the event will be held at the north section area starting 11 a.m. Cost is $25 per person, which includes a barbecue tri-tip, Al Castaneda’s homemade chili beans, salad, garlic bread and fruit platter. Food will be served at 2 p.m. Guests should bring their own beverages and dessert.
Live music will be provided by “Forecast” and RV parking is available. For more information on camping, call 628-3421.
RSVP by Aug. 3 to Castaneda by mail at 814 Holly Oak Ct. in Hollister; e-mail him at [email protected]; or call 636-0380. You may also RSVP to Fred Pagaran at [email protected] or call 623-2951. Make checks payable to “1960s Joint Class Reunion.”
Volunteers needed for WERC
MORGAN HILL – The Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation Center in Morgan Hill is accepting applications for volunteers who care about wildlife and who are available to work during the morning on Saturdays. Duties include cleaning, feeding and caring for injured, orphaned and sick native wildlife. Volunteers are required to be at least 16 years of age. They should also be able to make a three-month commitment and work a three- to four-hour shift.
For more information, call 408-779-9372, e-mail [email protected] or go to www.wec.ca.org.
Blood drive
HOLLISTER – The American Red Cross will host a blood drive at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1670 Cienega Road, in Hollister, Aug. 20, from 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The Red Cross will hold a weekly drawing for an 8GB iPod nano for all participating donors in August, excluding high school or college blood drives.
For more information or to make an appointment, call 800-GIVE LIFE (800-448-3543) or visit www.HelpSaveALife.org and type in HOLLISTER.
DV and SA advocate training begins
HOLLISTER – Community Solutions will be offering volunteer advocate training to work with victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. The advocates help Community Solutions staff with crisis intervention to more than 700 survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence; shelter to 77 battered women and 85 children; and legal advocacy to more than 100 women.
The training begins July 21 and last six weeks. Training is Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 p.m. to 9:45 p.m., with three Saturday sessions form 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
To find out more, contact Emma Lucas at 408-776-6288 or e-mail [email protected].
Junior golf clinic at Ridgemark
HOLLISTER – The Ridegemark Golf and Country Club is offering three sessions of golfing instruction for children ages 8-16. Each session consists of three, 3-hour days of lessons and guidance. Once young golfers join the Junior Golf Clinic at Ridgemark, they automatically receive youth on course certification.
The certification qualifies the golfers for discounted green fees at nearby golf courses. The cost for the clinic is $100 and one will be held Aug. 4-6.
To register or receive more information, contact Bruce Vieira at 637-1010 or visit www.ridgemark.com.
Got Milk? Sponsors photo contest
SAN CLEMENTE – Got Milk? has partnered with the Dental Health Foundation to put on a photo contest for best smile in the state. The goal of the contest is to promote healthy teeth. A Dental Health Foundation report from 2006 found that by the time children get to kindergarten, 50 percent have tooth decay. By third grade, the number increases to 70 percent.
“Today, there are nearly 140,000 elementary school children across the state in pain requiring treatment for dental care,” said Stevene Uranga McKane, the chair of the foundation. “Parents need to be proactive and encourage development of good oral health habits and – as studies show – proper nutrition in order to ensure a beautiful smile.”
Part of that nutrition includes consuming plenty of calcium, according to studies. Some advice for parents includes starting to brush their teeth with a soft tooth brush as soon as their first tooth erupts. The first dentist appointment is suggested at one-year old and every six months after that. Brushing should be done twice a day for two and a half minutes with a fluoride toothpaste. Take children to the doctor if their gums are red, puffy or tender. Offer milk instead of sugar-filled juices or sodas and limit consumption of sugary sweets or hard candies that can chip teeth. More tips for preventing cavities can be found online at www.gotmilk.com.
Photos will be accepted through July 31 at [email protected] (8 MB limit) or through mail to: Say Cheese with Got Milk? Photo Contest, c/o RL Public Relations, 11835 W. Olympic Blvd., Ste. 1155E, Los Angeles, CA 90064.
IOOF Golf Tournament
HOLLISTER – IOOF Mound Lodge 166 is looking for participants for its Aug. 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.
Chamber of Commerce accepting board applications
HOLLISTER – The San Benito County Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for its 2010 board position openings. Chamber members only are eligible to apply. For more information, call the chamber office at 637-5315.
New thrift shop opens
HOLLISTER – Pat’s, a new thrift shop, has opened at 101 Fifth St., in Hollister, at the corner of Sally Street. The shop will offer clothing, furniture, toys, household items, tools and more, with all proceeds to benefit the Community Food Bank. The thrift shop is open Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Donations are accepted Monday, Wednesday and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Low-cost support groups help locals
HOLLISTER – Suzette Dierkes, M.A., L.M.F.T. will be offering two ongoing support groups for $25 a session.
The first is an Anxiety and Depression support group for men and women that will run weekly from 6 to 7:30 p.m., at 345 Fifth St., Ste. 3 in Hollister.
The second support group is a women’s divorce and separation group that will run weekly 6 to 7:30 p.m.
For more information, or to register for the group, call 524-2371. Groups will be limited to a maximum of eight people.
Free haircuts for unemployed job seekers
HOLLISTER – The Hair Shoppe, of Hollister, is offering free haircuts (a $30 value) to unemployed residents who have a job interview scheduled. The Shoppe is located at 57 East St., and residents can call 637-4356 to schedule an appointment.
El Teatro Campesino seeks new members
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA –El Teatro Campesino would like to remind current members to renew their membership and invite new members to sign up. Memberships range from $50 to $10,000. All members will be placed on a preferred mailing list and members are eligible for a 10 percent discount on our merchandise and get exclusive ticket privileges.
For more information on how to become a member of El Teatro Campesino, please call 623-2444 or e-mail [email protected]. Visit www.elteatrocampesino.com.
San Benito Stage Company
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.
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.
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.
Rabies vaccination clinic
HOLLISTER – The San Benito County Health and Human Services Agency is hosting rabies vaccination clinics on select Wednesdays through Aug. 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, Aug. 12, from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., on the following date:
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.
‘Save the Redwoods’ photo contest
SAN FRANCISCO – Save the Redwoods League, a nonprofit dedicated to protecting redwood forests, will be hosting a free statewide photo contest. The “Walk Among Giants” contest encourages California residents to capture every angle of the redwood forest, from the smallest critters inhabiting the forest floor to the grandeur of the tree canopy.
“The proposed elimination for public funding for California State Parks could close 60 of 61 parks that are home to redwoods, severely limiting opportunities for people to visit and experience awe-inspiring redwood forests,” said Jennifer Benito, an outreach director for Save the Redwoods, in a press release.
To submit photos, visit savetheredwoods.org/contest. All photo submissions and completed contest forms are due July 23 at 5 p.m. Winners will be notified by flickr.com Ids.
First prize includes a one-night stay in a cabin and a half-day guided eco-tour of the Redwood National Park. The photo will be featured in Redwood League publications and online. Second prize is a one-night stay at the historic Requa Inn in Redwood National Park. Third prize is two redwood seedlings planted in honor of the winner.
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 (831) 758-1469 or visit www.albafarmers.org.
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].
