Local woman joins the Gennis Agency
Brenda Weatherly has joined the Gennis Agency as Director of Sales. Ms. Weatherly has a degree in advertising from Fresno State University. Previously with the Hollister Free Lance and other San Benito County Businesses and organizations, Ms. Weatherly will be in charge of New Business Sales and Marketing for the agency.
The Gennis Agency is a full service advertising agency located in Salinas with clients through the Tri-County area. The agency specializes in Agriculturally based accounts, retail, and business-to-business.
Get Ready, Get Set, Rideshare!
Rideshare Week, October 4-8, 2004, is the largest public education and outreach campaign promoting sustainable modes of transportation such as
carpooling, vanpooling, walking, biking, riding the bus or teleworking supported by Commute Alternatives and San Benito County Rideshare.
Participants who live or work in San Benito Counties who use an alternative mode of transportation just once during the week will be eligible to win one of many fantastic prizes, including an expedition cruise for two to Mexico, Canada or Alaska.
The stage is set to encourage even greater participation. This year, our website at RideshareWeek.com serve as a comprehensive resource for commuters, especially employers. Download posters and registration cards, get tips and tools on commuting alternatively; read our Road Raves entries; ride San Benito County Express for free; receive a Rideshare Week discount card; and register for a chance to win a trip of a lifetime. As an extra incentive, we are offering a special drawing for private business employers and public agencies. By providing feedback on how our rideshare agencies can best provide assistance to common transportation needs, businesses and agencies will be entered into a drawing for two golf passes valid for four players each at Ridgemark Golf and Country Club.
For additional commuting strategies and information on Rideshare Week contact your local Rideshare Agency at 1-888-BAY-POOL.
AutumnFest 2004: Find the best that Fall has to offer in San Benito County
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church will host the annual AtumnFest from 9am to 5pm Sat., Oct. 16 on Monterey Street between Sixth and South streets in Hollister.
The festival features the best of fall in San Benito County, including beer, wine chocolates, food, live entertainment family fun and craftsmen. The event is free and is sponsored by Wells Fargo bank.
A wine tasting will feature samplings from local wineries Calera, DeRose and Flint Cellars. San Andreas Brewing Company and Coast Range Breweries will have ales in the beer garden. Chocolate from Marich Confectionary, Isabella Zanger and more will also be available for sampling. A variety of food will also be available with American classics, Phillipino cuisine, Indian fried bread and barbecue on the menu.
Over 50 booths filled with crafts, antiques, collectibles and clothing will be at the festival. Children activities such as a jump house, carnival games, balloon art and face painting will also be provided. An exhibit by the Hollister Art League will show the talent of local artists as well.
A portion of the proceeds from the event benefits Emmaus House and Community Pantry. Festival visitors can help by bringing canned or non-perishable food to the Community Pantry and receive a free gift.
For more information, contact Mia Casey at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church at 831-637-7570.
Local Tribes to host annual gathering
The Mutsun Language Foundation (founded by Amah Mutsun Tribal Members) and the California State Parks will host the Fourth Annual Native Peoples Fall Gathering on Oct. 16 at the San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area off of Highway 152 Between Los Banos, Hollister and Gilroy. This event is unique in that all the demonstrators are from tribes throughout California including, the local Amah Mutsun Tribe, Yokuts, Miwok, Maidu, and Chumash. All demonstrators donate their time to educate the public in their cultural traditions such as: basketry, traditional games, jewelry making, mini tule boat construction, flint-napping, fire making, language, and traditional California Indian dancing. There will also be tule boat rides on an Amah Mutsun style tule boat.
Please come and see the Amah Mutsun and other tribes working together to educate our local communities.
