San Benito Health Foundation open house
HOLLISTER
– The San Benito Health Foundation is hosting an open house for
the community Aug. 11, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., 351 Felice Drive, in
Hollister. The event will feature hors d’oeuvres and refreshments.
Visitors can learn more about the programs offered at the Health
Foundation, such as the dental, med
ical and WIC programs. For more information, call 637-5306.
Caregiver support and education group meets
HOLLISTER
– The Caregiver support and education group, formerly the
Alzheimer’s support group, meets the second Thursday of every month
from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., at the Hollister Community Center, 300 West
St. The meeting is facilitated by Kim Harman, who said the name has
been changed to reflect that the gro
up is open to any caregivers who are helping someone with
dementia or memory impairment. Pamphlets and books on Alzheimer’s
can also be checked out from a resource library at the Community
Center. For more information, call 459-6639, ext. 16. The group is
sponsored by Jovenes de Antano and the Del M
ar Caregiver Resource Center.
San Benito Health Foundation open house
HOLLISTER – The San Benito Health Foundation is hosting an open house for the community Aug. 11, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., 351 Felice Drive, in Hollister. The event will feature hors d’oeuvres and refreshments. Visitors can learn more about the programs offered at the Health Foundation, such as the dental, medical and WIC programs. For more information, call 637-5306.
Caregiver support and education group meets
HOLLISTER – The Caregiver support and education group, formerly the Alzheimer’s support group, meets the second Thursday of every month from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., at the Hollister Community Center, 300 West St. The meeting is facilitated by Kim Harman, who said the name has been changed to reflect that the group is open to any caregivers who are helping someone with dementia or memory impairment. Pamphlets and books on Alzheimer’s can also be checked out from a resource library at the Community Center. For more information, call 459-6639, ext. 16. The group is sponsored by Jovenes de Antano and the Del Mar Caregiver Resource Center.
Celebrity look-a-like casting call
HOLLISTER – Members of the Baler Backers Athletic Organization are holding a casting call for celebrity look-a-likes to attend their Hollywood Glamour fundraiser in August.
They are looking for people who look like actors, models, comedians, entertainers, musicians or other celebrities. Auditions are Aug. 10, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at San Benito High School, Room #203, at the cross streets of Monterey Street and Richardson Drive. Participants must be available Aug. 28 and bring props or attire to go along with their celebrity impersonation. All levels of experience are welcome. There is no compensation offered, except a fun evening and resume building.
The Glamour Hollywood fundraiser is Aug. 28, at San Juan Oaks, in Hollister, from 6 p.m. to midnight. Tickets are $65 a person or $625 for a table of 10. All proceeds benefit the San Benito High School Athletic Department. For more information, visit www.HaybalerAthletics.com. Attire is semi-formal. No one under 18 is admitted.
Host families needed for exchange students
HOLLISTER – The STS Foundation is seeking two local host families for foreign exchange students for the 2010-11 school year. STS is a nonprofit student exchange program that has been placing students for 20 years.
This year two students are seeking placement in Hollister. Esteban is a 16-year-old boy from Cuincy, France. He likes playing soccer and is interested in trying out American sports. He enjoys table tennis and cooking traditional French food. He has a 12-year-old brother and his favorite subject is chemistry.
Tuija is a 16-year-old girl from Helsinki, Finland. She has trained as a competitive swimmer for four years and also likes soccer and ice hockey. They like the outdoors and are excited about studying at an American high school. Both are excellent students and will have their own spending money and health insurance.
Host families should provide a separate bed, family meals and a safe environment. Any interested families can contact Lillian at 1-800-522-4678 or send an e-mail to Li*****@st***********.org. For more information, visit www.stsfoundation.org.
Pertussis vaccine available
HOLLISTER – Pertussis has been declared an epidemic in California, as of June 25. In an effort to prevent pertussis in San Benito County, the Health Department strongly urges parents and caregivers of infants less than 12 months of age to become vaccinated.
The Health Department is conducted weekly low-cost or free pertussis vaccination clinics for persons who have never received a Tdap vaccination and who are close contacts of pregnant women and/or of infants less than 12 months of age on Wednesdays, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. by appointment only.
The Health Department also recommends that residents check with their primary healthcare provider for vaccine availability prior to contacting the Health Department to make an appointment.
In addition, the Tdap vaccination is recommended for all adults 19 through 64 whose last Td booster was two or more years ago. Please contact your healthcare provider or local pharmacy to inquire about the availability of the vaccine.
Pertussis in children and adults typically starts with a cough and cold-like symptoms for the first two weeks, followed by weeks of rapid coughing fits that sometimes end with a whooping sound. Fever is rare. Symptoms and disease characteristics in young infants are more variable. Childhood immunization does not provide lifetime immunity.
For more information, call the healthcare provider, the Health Department at 637-5367 or check the California Department of Public Health’s Web site at www.cdph.ca.gov.
Blood drive
HOLLISTER – The American Red Cross is hosting a blood drive at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1670 Cienega Road, Aug. 19, from 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. Appointments can be made by calling 800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767) or going online to redcrossblood.org and entering the sponsor code HOLLISTER.
Members sought for Gav oversight committee
GILROY – Volunteers are needed to represent the community on the Gavilan College Measure E Citizens’ Oversight Committee, which ensures that revenues from Measure E, a $108 million facilities bond, are spent as promised.
The committee’s role is to review and report on district spending of taxpayers’ money for construction and to provide a public accounting of the district’s compliance with legal requirements. The committee includes representation from business, seniors, students and the Gavilan College Educational Foundation. All meetings are open to the public.
The oversight committee meets quarterly. The next meeting is Sept. 13 at 6 p.m. at Gavilan College’s Gilroy campus, 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd.
For more information about Measure E projects and an application for the committee, call 408-848-4711 or go to www.gavilan.edu/pio/bond.html.
