New thrift shop opens
HOLLISTER
– Pat’s, a new thrift shop, has opened at 101 Fifth St., in
Hollister, at the corner of Sally Street. The shop will offer
clothing, furniture, toys, household items, tools and more, with
all proceeds to benefit the Community Food Bank. The thrift shop is
open Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to
4 p.m. Donations are accepted Monday, Wednesday and Fridays from
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Public meeting for courthouse design input
HOLLISTER – Residents will have a chance to offer input on the design concepts for the Superior Court of San Benito County. SmithGroup, an architectural firm, is being used to design the new facility, which will be located at Fourth and Monterey streets on the site formerly occupied by the Fremont School.
The new facility will include three courtrooms, holding cells for inmates, space for court staff and parking for the public and court users.
The meetings will be Tuesday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and Thursday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Building, Room 218B, in Hollister.
Funding for the project has been provided by state Legislature, and the state Public Works Board has approved acquisition of the property. The Administrative Office of the Courts has agreed to close escrow in the next few months. Completion of the project is expected by fall 2012.
Chamber of Commerce accepting board applications
HOLLISTER – The San Benito County Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for its 2010 board position openings. Chamber members only are eligible to apply. For more information, call the chamber office at 637-5315.
Luncheon to honor Johnson
HOLLISTER – A luncheon will be held at Paine’s Restaurant, 421 East St., in Hollister on July 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in honor of City Clerk Geri Johnson. Johnson received the City Clerks’ Association of California Presidential Award for Distinction of Humanitarianism. The price for the buffet lunch is $20 a person, with proceeds going to the Hollister city employee Relay for Life team. For more information or to RSVP, call Christine Black at 636-4304.
New thrift shop opens
HOLLISTER – Pat’s, a new thrift shop, has opened at 101 Fifth St., in Hollister, at the corner of Sally Street. The shop will offer clothing, furniture, toys, household items, tools and more, with all proceeds to benefit the Community Food Bank. The thrift shop is open Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Donations are accepted Monday, Wednesday and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Low-cost support groups help locals
HOLLISTER – Suzette Dierkes, M.A., L.M.F.T. will be offering two ongoing support groups for $25 a session.
The first is an Anxiety and Depression support group for men and women that will begin Tuesday, July 7, and run weekly from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at 345 Fifth St., Ste. 3 in Hollister.
The second support group is a women’s divorce and separation group that will being Thursday, July 9 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
For more information, or to register for the group, call 524-2371. Groups will be limited to a maximum of eight people.
Fireworks cancelled in Monterey
MONTEREY – The City of Monterey has cancelled its traditional fireworks display over Monterey Bay this July 4. The event has attracted thousands of people to Del Monte Beach in recent years. The city has banned all fireworks this year, including “safe and sane” fireworks. The fine for the sale, offering of sale, display or possession, or discharge of fireworks, is $1,000.
Free haircuts for unemployed job seekers
HOLLISTER – The Hair Shoppe, of Hollister, is offering free haircuts (a $30 value) to unemployed residents who have a job interview scheduled. The Shoppe is located at 57 East St., and residents can call 637-4356 to schedule an appointment.
El Teatro Campesino seeks new member
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA – In June, El Teatro Campesino would like to remind current members to renew their membership and invite new members to sign up. Memberships range from $50 to $10,000. All members will be placed on a preferred mailing list and members are eligible for a 10 percent discount on our merchandise and get exclusive ticket privileges. The theater is currently showing Kirk Ward’s “3 Stories Tall.”
For more information on how to become a member of El Teatro Campesino, please call 623-2444 or e-mail St*******@el***************.com. Visit www.elteatrocampesino.com.
Republican Party meeting
HOLLISTER – The July meeting of the San Benito County Republican Party will be Tuesday, July 7. The location will be the Mars Hill Coffee House, 610 San Benito St., in Hollister. The meeting will be called to order at 7 p.m.
For information, call 638-0938 or check our web page at www.sanbenitogop.org. The public is welcome.
‘Save the Redwoods’ photo contest
SAN FRANCISCO – Save the Redwoods League, a nonprofit dedicated to protecting redwood forests, will be hosting a free statewide photo contest. The “Walk Among Giants” contest encourages California residents to capture every angle of the redwood forest, from the smallest critters inhabiting the forest floor to the grandeur of the tree canopy.
“The proposed elimination for public funding for California State Parks could close 60 of 61 parks that are home to redwoods, severely limiting opportunities for people to visit and experience awe-inspiring redwood forests,” said Jennifer Benito, an outreach director for Save the Redwoods, in a press release.
To submit photos, visit savetheredwoods.org/contest. All photo submissions and completed contest forms are due July 23 at 5 p.m. Winners will be notified by flickr.com Ids.
First prize includes a one-night stay in a cabin and a half-day guided eco-tour of the Redwood Naitonal Park. The photo will be featured in Redwood League publications and online. Second prize is a one-night stay at the historic Requa Inn in Redwood National Park. Third prize is two redwood seedlings planted in honor of the winner.
Fit Kidz Yoga
HOLLISTER – Instructors Robin Pollard and Karin Larsen will be offering a yoga program for kids through the Hollister Recreation department this summer. The class meets Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Veterans Memorial Building from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., and is $50 for 10 classes. The class is designed for 5 to 10 year olds and they will learn balance, coordination, stretching and stillness.
For more information or to register, call 636-4390 or visit www.hollister.ca.gov.
San Benito Stage Company
HOLLISTER – The San Benito Stage Company is planning its 2010 season of productions, including children’s, teen, family and dinner theater programs. The stage company is seeking support in the form of members, sponsors and volunteers. Members enjoy benefits such as ticket discounts, advertising, and free show passes depending on level of sponsorship. For more information, call 636-0122 or visit www.sanbenitostage.org.
Community Food Bank looks for support
HOLLISTER – Community Food Bank is in need of more support, according to Mary Anne Hughes, the executive director. The number of residents seeking help has gone up 100 percent in the last two years, according to Food Bank statistics. In April, the bank served 1,660 households, up 60 percent from a year ago. The pantry provides for 5,500 people each month.
Hughes has launched a fundraising campaign and is asking for donations from community members. To donate, call 637-0340, visit www.Communitypantry.com or visit 1133 San Felipe Road.
Club Ed tutoring continues for summer
HOLLISTER – Club Ed summer tutoring will be available for all students in all subjects to catch up for next fall. Also available are students who can tutor college-level classes. Math is our specialty, $14 an hour. For more information, call 637.5831, ext. 370.
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, July 16, from 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The Red Cross will hold a weekly drawing for a $100 gas card in July for all participating donors.
For more information or to make an appointment, call 800-GIVE LIFE (800-448-3543) or visit www.HelpSaveALife.org and type in HOLLISTER.
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
IOOF Golf Tournament
HOLLISTER – IOOF Mound Lodge 166 is looking for participants for its August 7 Golf Tournament at Bolado Park. Registration is $75 a person and includes a barbecue dinner, green fees, cart, prizes and awards, and gift bag for each player. Additional dinner tickets may be purchased for $15 each. Registration is 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., shotgun start at 1 p.m. for the four-person scramble, and dinner awards and raffle will be at 6:30 p.m. No-host cocktails. The proceeds will go to local charities.
For more information or to enter the tournament, make a donation or become a sponsor, call Bernie Ramirez at 637-7820; Ron Klauer at 637-8518; or Cliff Cardoza at 637-2623.
Sacred Heart class of ’82 reunion
HOLLISTER – Sacred Heart class of 1982 will be hosting a class reunion at the Cutting Horse Saturday, July 25, at 3 p.m. Dress is casual. Contact reunion organizers Bonnie Brown or Michael Kirch for menu options.
For more information, please contact Bonnie at bo*********@wi******.net or Michael at mi**********@ho*****.com.
