Crafters needed
HOLLISTER
– The Ladies Auxiliary, Veterans of Foreign War Post #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.
Crafters needed
HOLLISTER – The Ladies Auxiliary, Veterans of Foreign War Post #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.
For more information or an application, call Dolly at 637-1980 or Geri at 524-1459.
Host an exchange student
HOLLISTER – The Northwest Services Peace Program is looking for host families in San Benito County willing to take in high school students from countries such as Brazil, Colombia, Italy, France, Belgium, Germany and other countries for the 2008 fall semester. Students are 15-18 years of age and arrive in August for a 5 to 10 month program.
Students speak English, have their own medical insurance, and have spending money for clothing, school supplies and entertainment. Host families are not paid, but may be able to claim $50 a month as a charitable contribution on their taxes.
For more information, call 1-866-846-3977 or visit www.nw-services.com.
Zaucha a homespun hero
TRES PINOS – The Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association newsletter, “Taxing Times,” saluted local resident Bobby Zaucha for his work to block a rate increase in the tiny Tres Pinos Water District.
Zaucha organized a rate-payers protest that successfully blocked the increase.
St. Francis marks anniversary
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA – St. Francis Retreat and Renewal Center begins its 61st year of service.
In 1947, at the suggestion of Jack Haley, the Tin Man in “The Wizard of Oz,” the Franciscan friars bought the San Justo ranch house and 73 acres near San Juan and launched repairs and renovations in preparation for their first retreat in February 1948.
The retreat center grew over time, but suffered a devastating blow in 2006 when a fire swept through the 140-year-old house that was the center’s headquarters. The center quickly re-opened, and plans were laid for new facilities.
A capital campaign for $5.5 million is nearing completion, with $1.4 million needed to complete the project.
As part of the retreat’s celebration of its past and its future plans, an anniversary Mass and banquet are planned for Jan. 20. The public is invited. Those planning to attend should call the retreat at 623-4234 or e-mail
in**@st**************.com
on or before Jan. 15. Further information about the retreat center and upcoming events is available at www.stfrancisretreat.com.
Guiding Good Choices
HOLLISTER – A series of workshops intended to help parents improve family relationships and reduce the risk of teen drug abuse is set to start Jan. 15.
The series, offered through San Benito County Behavioral Health Services, starts at 6:30 p.m. at the Esperanza Center at 327 Fifth St. in Hollister.
The five-week interactive program is aimed at parents of young people in grades 4-8
Child care is available during classes. Further information is available from Renee Hankla at 636-4020.
Book sale
HOLLISTER – The Friends of the Library will be hosting a book sale Jan. 12 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. behind the library, 470 Fifth St. in Hollister.
In addition, the Friends of the Library are continuing a bookmobile drive. Donors who give $50 or more will receive a Friends of the Library book bag.
“I believe this year’s drive will bring us more than $3,000 towards our goal,” said Mary Schneider, the president of Friends of the Library.
The fund-raiser will continue through January. Those interested in donating money or books may contact the library at 636-4107 or by e-mail at
sa*******@sb*******.net
.
Paperbacks and hardcovers published within the last 3 years that are in good condition may be donated at the library front desk. Other books in good condition may be donated in the book bin in the library foyer for sale at the monthly book sale.
