Float-building workshop
HOLLISTER
– The Hollister Downtown Association is sponsoring an amateur
float-building workshop Tuesday, May 12, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
at the Veterans’ Memorial Building in Room 218. The workshop fee is
$10 per organization or business and is open to participants of any
local parade include the Saddle Ho
rse Parade, the Homecoming Parade, the San Juan Bautista Easter
Parade, the Veterans’ Day Parade, the Fourth of July Kiddie Parade,
Mexican Independence Day Parade and the Lights on Celebration.
The workshop will offer information on design concept,
construction, decorative materials and parade day appearance.
To RSVP or register with payment, send checks to Hollister
Downtown Association, 455 San Benito St., Ste. 21, Hollister, CA
95023. For more information, call 636-8406 or visit
www.downtownhollister.org.
Float-building workshop
HOLLISTER – The Hollister Downtown Association is sponsoring an amateur float-building workshop Tuesday, May 12, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Veterans’ Memorial Building in Room 218. The workshop fee is $10 per organization or business and is open to participants of any local parade include the Saddle Horse Parade, the Homecoming Parade, the San Juan Bautista Easter Parade, the Veterans’ Day Parade, the Fourth of July Kiddie Parade, Mexican Independence Day Parade and the Lights on Celebration.
The workshop will offer information on design concept, construction, decorative materials and parade day appearance.
To RSVP or register with payment, send checks to Hollister Downtown Association, 455 San Benito St., Ste. 21, Hollister, CA 95023. For more information, call 636-8406 or visit www.downtownhollister.org.
Mental health services open house
HOLLISTER – San Benito County Behavioral Health Department staff will be hosting a community event Saturday, May 9, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Esperanza Center, 327 Fifth St., in Hollister. The event is meant to bring together community members as they promote “empowerment and recovery in the mental health field.” The event will include skits and a panel about mental health; a watermelon eating contest and water balloon toss; face painting and other activities for families.
For more information, call 636-4020.
Lunch with Leaders
HOLLISTER – The San Benito County Chamber of Commerce is hosting Lunch with Leaders from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at San Juan Oaks Golf Club. The speaker is Art Henriques, director of the county planning department, and the sponsor is Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital. The cost is $15 in advance or $18 at the door. Please call the chamber to reserve a seat at or to get more information at 637-5315.
Day in the Sky
WATSONVILLE – Shared Adventures and the Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 119, will be offering free airplane rides to more than 750 children with disabilities and their family or friends at the Watsonville Airport Saturday, April 18, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. About 50 private pilots will be on hand to take the children on 30-minute airplane rides along the Santa Cruz coastline. Pre-registration is available, and walk-in flights will be given if space permits on a first-come, first-served basis.
There will also be information booths from a variety of local agencies or organizations that work with special-needs students including the Autism Parent Club of San Benito County.
For more information, call 459-7210 or e-mail www.dayinthesky.org.
Teen driving class
HOLLISTER – The Hollister Gilroy area office of the California Highway Patrol is hosting a free teen driving class. The class targets new and future licensed drivers between the ages of 15 and 19, and their parents or guardians. In the class, CHP officers will discuss how to avoid an accident, factors that can lead to an accident, driver/parent responsibilities and seat belt use. The class will be held at the CHP office, 740 Renz Lane in Gilroy.
For more information, call CHP Officer Matt Peters at 408-848-2324.
Stork’s Nest program suspended
HOLLISTER – Due to budget constraints the San Benito County Public Health Department staff have closed the Stork’s Nest program effective Feb. 28. The program offers vouchers for baby supplies or clothing to low-income or at-risk mothers who receive recommended prenatal care while pregnant and who maintain well-baby checkups after their babies are born.
The program staff is no longer accepting new referrals and the program will remain closed until the department has the budget to hire bilingual staff. The last Stork’s Nest “Store Day” supported by Public Health will be May 27 at the WIC Community classroom from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. for those who already have vouchers. They can contact 637-5367 to set up an appointment. The staff for the Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies coalition is looking into hosting the remaining “Store Days” for 2009, but it will depend on grant funding on volunteers whether they can do it.
For more information, call Catherine Farnham at 637-5367.
Shake, Rattle and Roll car and motorcycle show
TRES PINOS – The Road Angels are looking for entries for the 3rd annual Shake, Rattle and Roll car and motorcycle show that will be held May 16 at the San Benito County Fairgrounds from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Entries for pre-1973 cars and trucks, and any year motorcycle (with no hydraulics) are $25 if registered before May 1, or $30 at the gate. Those who pre-register by May 1 will receive a goodie bag and a T-shirt. The event will feature food, music and a raffle. Admission is free, but there is a $5 parking fee. Proceeds will benefit children’s diabetes.
For more information, call 724-2632 or download the registration form at www.roadanglescarclub.com.
Children’s art contest
HOLLISTER – The Child Abuse Prevention Council of San Benito County is accepting entries for the April art contest. To enter children in grades third through sixth should create a picture and a slogan related to the theme of preventing child abuse. The pictures can be on 8 ½-by-11 paper up to poster size, and can be done in any medium such as charcoal, markers, paint, etc. Entries can be completed by an individual child, or a group of children, though only one prize will be awarded. All submissions should have a consent form completed by a parent or legal guardian attached.
The first prize is a $50 gift card; second place is a $25 gift card and third place is a $15 gift card. The winners will be announced at the YMCA Healthy Families Day April 25, and the winning entries may be used in agency newsletters Web sites, or on County Express buses.
For more information, contact Ana Cabrera at San Benito County Health and Human Services Agency at 634-0686 or by e-mail at
ac******@sa***********.org
.
Digital Media Festival in May
HOLLISTER – Student filmmakers have a chance to show off their work at the San Benito Student Digital Media Festival. The event is open for fifth to eighth grade, high school and Gavilan Community College students. Students can submit an animated film, a short movie, a band music video or a YouTube video to be shown at the festival. The festival will be May 30 at the Granada Theatre in Hollister.
Entries are due by 4 p.m. April 24. Students who are residents of San Benito County, attend San Benito County schools or Gavilan College are eligible to enter. Applications and a release form can be downloaded from the San Benito Arts Council Web site at www.sanbenitoarts.org/programs.php.
Students who are interested in learning more about movie making or camera basics can receive training through the Community Media Access Partnership at Gavilan College. Contact Mary Maio at SBHS, 637-5831, ext. 224 or CMAP at (408) 846-4983 to find out more. In addition, there will be a Movie Mad Libs class on April 15 and April 22 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. that is open to high school students. The students will play Mad Libs and then make a movie based on their Mad Libs. The workshop will be in the CMAP classroom, 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd., L139, in Gilroy.
Public invited to meeting on courthouse
HOLLISTER – The Superior Court of San Benito County and the Administrative Office of the courts will present information about the proposed Hollister courthouse at the northwest corner of Fourth and Monterey Streets at the San Benito County Board of Supervisors Chambers, 481 Fourth St., on Monday from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The meeting will start off with a welcome Judge Steven R. Sanders, followed by a presentation by the project manager and environmental analyst. From 5:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., members of the public will have a chance to comment and ask questions.
Registration for Seventh-Day Adventist school
HOLLISTER – The Hollister Seventh-Day Adventist Christian School is accepting registration for their 2009-2010 school year starting April 14. Located at 2020 Santa Ana Road, the school provides K-8 education. For more information, visit www.hollistersdaschool.com or www.hollistersdaschool.org, or call 637-5570, ext. 300.
Diabetic support group
HOLLISTER – The Hazel Hawkins Diabetic Support Group will meet Monday, April 20 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the hospital board room. There will be a guest speaker from the Monterey Sleep Apnea Center. The meeting is free and open to the public.
For more information, call Jennifer Bange at 636-2607.
Career Information Panel
GILROY – All job seekers are invited to a free Career Information Panel Discussion Monday, April 20, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the student center at Gavilan College, 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd.
The discussion will feature professionals who have worked in career services and include Martha Bell, director of community services for Silicon Valley Independent Living Center; Laurie Greer, mentoring and employment specialist for TransAccess; Diane McWilliams, human resources manager for Lowe’s; Steve Peat, owner-operator of McDonald’s; Lisa Cheftmet, disability advisor for Stanford University; and Shairon Zingshiem, human resources director for Gavilan College.
The program is sponsored by the Gavilan Workability III Program.
For more information, contact Lisa Franklin at 408-848-4851 or by e-mail to
lf*******@ga*****.edu
.
Free movie night
HOLLISTER – The Hollister People for Peace, the San Benito County Healthcare for All, and the San Benito County Democratic Party are hosting a free movie night at the San Benito County Free Library, in the Barbara Memorial Room Wednesday, April 29, at 7 p.m. The movie, “Iraq’s Lost Billions,” will focus on the cost of the war. Refreshments provided.
For more information, call Natasha Wist at 630-1059 or Mary Zanger at 637-6445.
Vendors needed for GavFest 2009
GILROY – Vendors, artists or nonprofits can showcase their agency or business by purchasing a booth at GavFest 2009, May 2, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is held at the main campus in Gilroy as an open house for the community college. Vendor fees are $50 for a commercial exhibitor and a $25 refundable deposit for nonprofits. The fee includes a six-foot table and two chairs. The event draws 2,000 visitors and includes a chance to have hair styled or receive a manicure, watch a soccer tournament or visit the kids area, among other activities.
For more information call Noemi Naranjo at (408) 852-2852 or download an application at www.gavilan.edu/gavfest/vendors/index.html.
Sock Hop tickets on sale
HOLLISTER – Leadership San Benito County is hosting a ’50s Sock Hop to raise money for Jovenes de Antano senior programs May 30, from 5 p.m. to midnight. The event will include a ’50s costume contest, raffle, dinner and a dessert bar. No-host cocktails at 5 p.m., dinner and program at 6 p.m. and dancing from 7 p.m. to midnight. Live music by “Come Back Buddy.” Tickets are $50 per person, $30 for those 65 and over. To sponsor the event or make donations, contact Pauline Valdivia at 637-9275 or for tickets, contact Robbie Russell at 901-7283 or by e-mail to
rr******@sb********.org
.
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.
Foreclosure prevention workshop
HOLLISTER – The City of Hollister and San Benito County will host a free, bilingual foreclosure prevention workshop on Saturday, April 25, at the Veterans Memorial Building in downtown Hollister.
Hosted by Francisco Casas, Hollister’s housing programs coordinator and a NeighborWorks certified housing counselor, the workshop will offer an overview of the foreclosure process, tips on how to avoid foreclosure and loan modification options. The workshop will be held in conference room 204 at the Vet’s Building, 649 San Benito St. Doors open at 9 a.m. The workshop is from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Seating is limited. RSVP to Christopher “CJ” Valenzuela, 637-1763 or e-mail
cv*********@pl******.us
.
Graniterock to host career day
AROMAS – Graniterock is hosting a Construction Career Day Friday, May 8, at its A.R. Wilson Quarry in Aromas. The event is designed for students, and will highlight the many career paths available in the construction business. The event begins at 10 a.m. with a tour. Bruce Woolpert, president and CEO, will address the students. After that, 25 professionals representing various construction and green building occupations will meet with the students.
To RSVP or get your school program registered contact Audries Blake at 479-5013.
Club Ed tutoring available
HOLLISTER – Club Ed, a club at San Benito High School, offers private tutoring for students in first through 12th grade in math and most language arts subjects. Tutoring takes place in the SBHS library from 3 to 4 p.m., and 6 to 8 p.m. The cost is $14 an hour. For more information, contact teacher Rachel Flores-Zepeda at
rf*****@sb***.us
or 637-5831, ext. 370.
Spring boutique needs vendors
HOLLISTER – The Sunnyslope Christian Center is hosting a Spring Boutique Saturday, April 25, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1520 Sunnyslope Road. Vendors will be selling Custom-made jewelry, candles, collectible dolls and other items.
For more information, call 637-2635 or e-mail
ml**@pg*.com
.
Clean up downtown
HOLLISTER – The Hollister Downtown Association is hosting the annual spring cleanup, and volunteers are needed. The event will be April 25 from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Organized groups such as Boys and Girls Scout troops or 4-H clubs are invited to participate. Students looking for community service hours or adults wanting to pitch in can also join in. For more information, call 636-8406.
In search of Sacred Heart class of ’82
HOLLISTER – Members of the Sacred Heart class of 1982 are looking for missing classmates for a summer reunion. Bonnie Brown, maiden name Goodwin, and Michael Kirch are asking anyone who is in contact with a member of the Sacred Heart class of 1982 to help them pass the message along. They hope to have the reunion this summer in San Juan with all 48 class members present, with a date and location to be announced soon.
For more information, please contact Bonnie at
bo*********@wi******.net
or Michael at
mi**********@ho*****.com
.
New animal shelter hours
HOLLISTER – The Hollister Animal Shelter, 375 Fifth St., is now open on Saturdays for those interested in adopting a pet. The shelter hours are Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. For more information, call 636-4320.
