YMCA gets grant
HOLLISTER
– The YMCA of San Benito County received a $2,500 grant from
PepisCo in support of its health and wellness programs related to
YMCA Activate America, a long-term initiative designed to
strengthen and promote YMCA’s abilities to help Americans live
healthier lives.
The grant money will be used to offer two free community events.
The first is Healthy Kids Day, scheduled for April 17, 2010. It
will also support America on the Move, Sept. 20-27, as well as free
Healthy Seeker Workshops, which will be offered the first Tuesday
of every month.
PepsiCo donated $1 million to 400 YMCAs across the country.
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Through our long-term alliance, PepsiCo and the YMCA share a
common goal to find better ways to help Americans lead healthier,
more active lifestyles, said Stephanie Rath, a senior marketing
manager of PepsiCo Health and Wellness Team.
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Working together, we have tremendous potential to encourage
individuals and families to become more physically active and make
better nutritional choices across the country.
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The goal of the Activate America program is to help YMCAs better
support individuals who try to make a commitment to healthy living,
but who are unable to sustain it; reduce community barriers and
increase community support for healthy living; and collaborate
across public, private and nonprofit sectors to make an impact on
the nation’s health crisis.
”
We are very grateful for PepsiCo’s support of our health and
wellness initiatives,
”
said Rochelle Callis, the executive director of the YMCA of San
Benito County.
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They know, as we do, that to reverse the obesity epidemic,
Americans must change the dangerous course of physical inactivity
and poor nutrition that threatens the long-term health of our
country.
”
YMCA of San Benito County will be offering the first of its free
health seekers workshops Sept. 1 at 7 p.m., at the YMCA office on
Fifth Street. The first meeting will discuss local fruits,
vegetables, chicken and meats. Guests include Phil Foster of
Pinnacle Farms, Dick and Bonnie Swank of Swank Farms, and Paul Hain
of Hain Chickens and Everett Sparling of Morris Grass Fed Beef.
Upcoming topics for workshops include hiking and biking in San
Benito, whole food nutrition, chiropractic care and more.
For more information, call 637-8600 or e-mail
rc*****@ym**************.org.
YMCA gets grant
HOLLISTER – The YMCA of San Benito County received a $2,500 grant from PepisCo in support of its health and wellness programs related to YMCA Activate America, a long-term initiative designed to strengthen and promote YMCA’s abilities to help Americans live healthier lives.
The grant money will be used to offer two free community events. The first is Healthy Kids Day, scheduled for April 17, 2010. It will also support America on the Move, Sept. 20-27, as well as free Healthy Seeker Workshops, which will be offered the first Tuesday of every month.
PepsiCo donated $1 million to 400 YMCAs across the country.
“Through our long-term alliance, PepsiCo and the YMCA share a common goal to find better ways to help Americans lead healthier, more active lifestyles, said Stephanie Rath, a senior marketing manager of PepsiCo Health and Wellness Team. “Working together, we have tremendous potential to encourage individuals and families to become more physically active and make better nutritional choices across the country.”
The goal of the Activate America program is to help YMCAs better support individuals who try to make a commitment to healthy living, but who are unable to sustain it; reduce community barriers and increase community support for healthy living; and collaborate across public, private and nonprofit sectors to make an impact on the nation’s health crisis.
“We are very grateful for PepsiCo’s support of our health and wellness initiatives,” said Rochelle Callis, the executive director of the YMCA of San Benito County. “They know, as we do, that to reverse the obesity epidemic, Americans must change the dangerous course of physical inactivity and poor nutrition that threatens the long-term health of our country.”
YMCA of San Benito County will be offering the first of its free health seekers workshops Sept. 1 at 7 p.m., at the YMCA office on Fifth Street. The first meeting will discuss local fruits, vegetables, chicken and meats. Guests include Phil Foster of Pinnacle Farms, Dick and Bonnie Swank of Swank Farms, and Paul Hain of Hain Chickens and Everett Sparling of Morris Grass Fed Beef.
Upcoming topics for workshops include hiking and biking in San Benito, whole food nutrition, chiropractic care and more.
For more information, call 637-8600 or e-mail rc*****@ym**************.org.
Auditions for ‘A Christmas Carol’
HOLLISTER – Limelight Productions will be hosting open auditions for “A Christmas Carol.” Auditions are Oct. 9 at 6 p.m. or Oct. 10 at 11 a.m. for children ages 8 to 18, at 618 San Benito St., in Hollister. Those auditioning are asked to prepare a song and bring a small photo.
For more information, call 635-0553.
Free evening classes for adults
HOLLISTER – Free evening classes are available for adults, 18 and older, at the San Benito Adult School. They begin Tuesday, Sept. 8. The program offers three levels of ESL classes and a diploma class. Adult diploma students should being their most recent high school transcript to the first class. Classes meet Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., on the new campus of San Benito High School.
For more information, call 637-5831, ext. 467.
Red delicious apples released for harvesting
HOLLISTER – The agricultural commissioners of San Benito and Santa Cruz counties announced Aug. 24 that all varieties of Red delicious apples are released for harvesting Aug. 27. Test indicate the apples have reached the minimum maturity standards necessary for shipping.
Individual growers are reminded that they will have to decide the optimum time for harvesting based on color, size and other considerations.
Free art classes
HOLLISTER – Bob Wilkinson will be offering free art classes at Mars Hill Coffee House on Tuesdays from 4 p.m.to 5 p.m. or 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Space is limited. For more information, call 635-9218.
Math Talk program starts
HOLLISTER – The San Benito County Office of Education will be hosting a Math Talk on the first Tuesday of every month, starting in Sept. 1 (no meeting January 2010.) The program will help teachers improve their math skills, and will be held from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at 460 Fifth St., in Hollister.
For more information or to RSVP, call 459-5703.
Habitat throws Masquerade Ball
HOLLISTER – The Habitat for Humanity of San Benito County, Inc. will be hosting a Masquerade Ball Oct. 9, at San Juan Oaks. Tickets are $50. No-host cocktails at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m., and dancing to follow. Music will be by The Ramblers. Costumes are welcome, but not required. Masks will be sold at the door.
For more information on tickets, call 635-9904.
Free and low-cost childcare available at Gavilan
GILROY – The Gavilan College Child Development Center, which is NAEYC accredited, has child care spaces available for children who are ages 3 -5 (but not yet eligible for kindergarten) and potty trained. Families must qualify as low income. This free program runs from 8 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Monday through Friday. The center is located on the Gavilan College campus in Gilroy.
The Gavilan College child Development Center also has a fee-based program for the community which runs from 6 a.m. – 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.
For eligibility guidelines and more information please call (408) 848-4815.
Women’s support group starts
HOLLISTER – Community Solutions is offering a women’s support group. The group is a free six-week program and is confidential. Topics include healthy relationships, domestic violence, safety planning, resources and much more.
For more information or to register, call Debbie Ruiz at 637-1094.
T’ai chi at the Grange
AROMAS – T’ai chi classes are available at the Aromas Grange, at the corner of Rode and Bardue, Mondays and Wednesday from 8:45 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.
For more information, call 726-7151.
Sign ups for HYA Maze program
HOLLISTER – The Hollister Youth Alliance is now registering for their Maze Middle School CASA After School Program. The program includes homework help, study groups, youth development opportunities, intramural sports, the arts and local field trips. New clubs will also feature music, dance, photography and movie making. The program is free and begins the first day of school, Aug. 17. Registration forms available now at the Hollister Youth Alliance main office, 310 Fourth St., Ste, 101.
For more information, call 636-2853.
Farmers market in need of volunteers
HOLLISTER – The Hollister Farmers Market needs volunteers to help with market set up and break down Wednesdays through the end of September. Volunteers are also needed to help count the number of people in the crowd throughout the event. The market is held on Fifth Street between San Benito and Monterey streets Wednesdays between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.
For more information, contact Tammy Jackson, market manager at 408-804-1234.
Emergency preparedness fair
HOLLISTER – Residents are invited to an emergency preparedness fair at the LDS Church, 1670 Cienega Road, on Sept. 12, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Visits can learn about preparing a 72-hour kit, food storage, cooking with stored food, making bread for less than 20 cents, how to save money at the grocery store, solar energy, Ham radio, Boy Scouts, gardening tips, West Nile Virus, the American Red Cross, the fire department., PG&E and much more. Activities will be available for children.
Art classes available
HOLLISTER – Dale Yarmuth, a member of the San Benito Arts Council and the Hollister Art League, will be offering daily two-hour art sessions for artists of all ages. The classes will focus on pen and ink with watercolor. Classes are Monday through Friday, and are available during daytime or evening hours. The cost is $20 per hour, with materials and tools costing extra. Artists will also learn how to mat and frame their work.
For more information, call 634-0821 or e-mail mm****@sb*******.net.
YMCA gears up for fall events
HOLLISTER – The YMCA is now accepting registration for their summer YMCA afterschool program. The program is offered at Cerra Vista, Gabilan Hills, Ladd Lane, San Juan, Spring Grove and Sunnyslope elementary schools. The program includes homework help, asset development, value lessons, organized sports, arts and crafts, nutritious snacks, special events and learning centers. Some financial assistance is available, and fees, days and times vary by site.
The Homework club is also available for $110 a month for one hour everyday after school.
Other upcoming activities include the YMCA Sharks and Parks youth hockey league that starts in September. The program is $80, or $75 before Sept. 5. Three divisions are available, including first and second grade, third through fifth grade and sixth through eighth grade. In addition sign ups are available for co-ed soccer for kindergarten to fifth graders. The fee is $80, or $75 before September 5. For more information, contact Kristie Agan at ka***@ym**************.org.
An annual membership is required to participate in YMCA programs, $30 per individual or $55 per family.
For general information, call 637-8600.
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, Sept. 17, from 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The Red Cross will hold a weekly drawingfor a $60 gift certificate to Applebee’s or La Pinata Restaurant, 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.
