Flea market/bake sale
HOLLISTER
– San Benito Cardinals cheerleaders will be having a flea market
and bake sale in the parking lot at Rossi Tire Co., 90 San Felipe
Rd., Hollister, next door to Taco Bell on Sunday, Aug. 16, from 8
a.m. to 1 p.m.
Flea market/bake sale
HOLLISTER – San Benito Cardinals cheerleaders will be having a flea market and bake sale in the parking lot at Rossi Tire Co., 90 San Felipe Rd., Hollister, next door to Taco Bell on Sunday, Aug. 16, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Street festival donations
HOLLISTER – The Community Food Bank of San Benito County will accept canned goods or non-perishable items at its booth at the Hollister Downtown Association Street Festival on Saturday, Aug. 15, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. All donated food will benefit local families. Cash donations are also welcome. For more information, e-mail Loree Van Bebber at
lo*************@ra******.com
or Maria Fehl at
ma*******@ra*******.com
.
Prescription drop-off this weekend
HOLLISTER – San Benito residents can drop off unused or expired medication, old syringes and lancets at the John Smith Road household hazardous waste collection Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. The collection is the third Saturday of every month. Prescriptions can be brought in the original container with the prescription number and name removed. Sharps, such as lancets or syringes, can be brought in an approved puncture proof plastic containers.
In addition, the items can be dropped off at Penny Wise Drug Store, 549 San Benito St., in Hollister, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon.
For more information on how to properly dispose of household hazardous waste, call 637-4378 or visit www.wrasbc.org.
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.
SJB Mission tour and barbecue
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA – The San Juan Bautista Historical Society will host a Labor Day Mission museum tour and barbecue in the olive grove of Mission San Juan Bautista on Saturday, Sept. 5 from 10:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. Guests will meet on the Mission grounds at 10:45 then explore Mission archives and take a grounds tour with Dr. Ruben Mendoza from 11-12:30. A barbecue chicken lunch featuring chicken, beans, garlic bread, sodas, water and dessert will be served between 12:30 and 2 p.m.
Cost for the event is $15 and guests do not need to be a member of the Historical Society in order to attend. RSVP by Sept. 1 to 623-2001. Payment may be made by cash or check at the door or in advance by mail to P.O. Box 1 in San Juan Bautista, 95045. For more information, call Sheila at 831-254-4833 or Georgana at 623-2001.
Oriana Chorale starts rehearsals
HOLLISTER – The San Benito Oriana Chorale will start rehearsals for its fall/winter session Aug. 24. Rehearsals are at the Trinity Lutheran Church at 2300 Airline Hwy., in Hollister, from 7:15 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Participants are asked to bring a paper and pencil to take notes on the music.
Dress rehearsal will be Nov. 30, at 7:15 p.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church, with performances on Dec. 2 and 8 at 7:30 p.m. at Mission San Juan Bautista, and Dec. 6, at 2 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church.
For more information, call 637-8188. or e-mail
in**@or***********.org
.
Kinship Wine and Food Tasting
PAICINES – The Gabilan Chapter Kinship Center will be hosting its 53rd annual Wine and Food Tasting Sept. 12, at the Paicines Ranch Garden from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Silent auction items include wine, winery tours, dinners, golf packages art and more. The cost is $50 per person and tickets are available at Cheap Seats, She’s, Drapeol’s, Timber and Textiles, Postal Graphics, or online at www.kinshipcenter.org. Tickets can also be purchased by sending a sell-addressed stamped envelope to Roni Culler, 106 Louise Court, Hollister, CA 95023, by Sept. 5. No tickets will be sold at the gate.
For more information, call 634-0238. The event benefits foster and adoption services in San Benito County.
CHP honors flies purple ribbons
SACRAMENTO – The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reminds motorists the summer heat can quickly create deadly conditions inside a vehicle, especially for children.
“As a driver, you are responsible for the safety of your passengers both while the vehicle is running and when it is parked,” said Joe Farrow, the CHP commissioner, in a press release. “Carelessness, can lead to tragedy.”
Research by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) in 2007 showed that for children hyperthermia (heat-stroke) is the leading cause of non-crash vehicle deaths. Every year in the United States, an average of 27 children die as a result of hyperthermia or excessive heat while in a vehicle.
“If you see a child unattended in a vehicle call 911 immediately,” Farrow said. “Not only is leaving a child in a vehicle unattended dangerous, under California law it is illegal.”
On January 1, 2002, the Unattended Child in Motor Vehicle Safety Act, took effect. The law became known as “Kaitlyn’s Law” in memory of 6-month-old Kaitlyn Russell, of Corona, who died August 15, 2000, after being left alone in her babysitter’s car for about two hours.
Kaitlyn’s Law makes it an infraction, punishable by a fine of $100 for any parent, legal guardian, or other person responsible for a child 6 years of age or younger, to leave that child unattended in a vehicle without the supervision of someone at least 12 years of age or older.
The national, nonprofit organization, 4 R Kids Sake, has designated August as “Purple Ribbon Month,” to raise awareness and educate the public about the dangers of leaving a child unattended in or around a motor vehicle. In recognition of “Purple Ribbon Month,” the CHP will attach a purple ribbon to the antenna of its patrol cars.
“Hopefully by focusing attention on this issue, we can prevent the senseless loss of innocent lives in the future,” Farrow said.
Class of 1979-80 reunion
HOLLISTER – The Hollister High School class of 1979-80 will be hosting a 30-year class reunion August 29, at Ridgemark Golf and Country Club from 7 p.m. to midnight. Tickets are $55 a person.
For more information, call Laurie at 636-9028.
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.
San Benito Stage Company holds auditions for show
HOLLISTER – San Benito Stage Company will be hosting auditions for the teen musical “Little Shop of Horrors.” Eligible performers will be 13-19. Auditions are Aug. 21 and 22, at 7 p.m., and Aug. 23, at 12:30 p.m. Call backs will be held Aug. 24, if needed. Tryouts will be held at the Granada Theatre, 336 Fifth St. Teens are asked to wear comfortable shoes and clothes to learn some choreography, and to have a song prepared.
For more information, visit www.sanbenitostage.org or call 638-1542 or 636-0122.
YMCA gears up for fall events
HOLLISTER – The YMCA is now accepting registration for their fall 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, Aug. 20, from 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The Red Cross will hold a weekly drawing for an 8GB iPod Nano for all participating donors in August, 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.
‘Bye Bye Birdie’ benefits Ag Against Hunger
SALINAS – The Western Stage at Hartnell College will present a performance of “Bye Bye Birdie” to benefit Ag Against Hunger Sunday, Aug. 30. Tickets with the pre-show reception are $40 and are on sale through Aug. 28. The pre-show reception features a silent auction, hors d’oeuvres and a wine tasting at 12:30 p.m. The show begins at 2 p.m.
For more information, visit www.agagainsthunger.org/news.htm or call 755-1480.
1960s Hollister High reunion
HOLLISTER – A joint class reunion for Hollister High School classes from 1960 through 1969 will be held Saturday, Aug. 29, at Bolado Park.
Guests should enter through Gate 2 and the event will be held at the north section area starting 11 a.m. Cost is $25 per person, which includes a barbecue tri-tip, Al Castaneda’s homemade chili beans, salad, garlic bread and fruit platter. Food will be served at 2 p.m. Guests should bring their own beverages and dessert.
Live music will be provided by “Forecast” and RV parking is available. For more information on camping, call 628-3421.
RSVP to Castaneda by mail at 814 Holly Oak Ct. in Hollister; e-mail him at
lu******@ho*****.com
; or call 636-0380. You may also RSVP to Fred Pagaran at
fr**********@co**********.com
or call 623-2951. Make checks payable to “1960s Joint Class Reunion.”
Red Cross offers CPR and First Aid
MONTEREY – The Monterey-San Benito Counties Chapter of the American Red Cross received a $3,000 grant from the Target Foundation that will provide the Chapter with manikins, DVD’s, pet manikins, instructor training and supplies.
“The American Red Cross recognizes that knowing CPR and First Aid is the first step in being prepared for a disaster of any kind,” said Brielle Bumba, the chapter education and training director. “Summer is a great time to learn CPR and First Aid and I’d encourage all those who haven’t taken the training to sign up for one of our classes today…it’s money well spent.”
Those interested in signing up for training in CPR and First Aid are encouraged to visit the Chapter’s Web site at www.montereyarc.org to sign up for a course that best fits their needs. Individuals may also reach the Chapter by calling 636-2100.
Participants needed for YMCA’s Charity Golf Tournament
HOLLISTER – The YMCA of San Benito County will host its 11th annual Charity Golf Tournament at the Ridgemark Golf and Country Club, 3800 Airline Hwy., Friday, Sept. 18. Fees are $130 a person for green fees, cart, range balls, lunch, dinner and awards. Guests can attend dinner for $35. There are also $20 fun packages available for mulligan, prices, on-course games and refreshments.
Registration begins at 11:30 a.m., with a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. No-host cocktails are at 6 p.m., with dinner, awards, a live auction and raffle at 6:30 p.m. Music will be provided by the Music Jones Band.
For more information, call 637-8600 or visit www.centralcoastymca.org.
Homes needed for exchange students
HOLLISTER – International high school exchange students are coming to study in the Hollister area during the 2009-10 school year. These students will integrate themselves into a Hollister area family with the goal of experiencing American culture as an American high school student does. In turn, they will provide insight into their own culture. More family volunteers are needed to host the students.
STS Foundation, a nonprofit student exchange organization, is proud to help facilitate these relationships. They have been placing students for 20 years and look forward to finding new host families in Hollister and connecting them with exchange students. Two students STS is looking for host families in the area for this year are Nick and Rebecka. Nick is a 17-year-old boy from Eindhoven, Netherlands. He loves playing baseball and is a pitcher for a club in his hometown called PSV. He has also been a competitive swimmer and enjoys basketball and water polo. In the future, he would like to play baseball or be an airline pilot. Nick is eager to learn about American culture and customs. Rebecka is a 17 year old girl from a small city in Sweden called Vastervik. She is a competitive swimmer and also teaches young children to swim. She enjoys photography, dance and also loves animals and watching sports like ice hockey. They are both excellent students and will have their own spending money and health insurance.
The host family provides a separate bed, family meals and a safe environment. If your family is interested in being a host family, please call Lillian at 1-800-522-4678 or send an email to
li*****@st***********.org
. For more information, visit www.stsfoundation.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.
El Teatro Campesino seeks new members
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA –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.
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.
San Benito Stage Company seeks members
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.
Volunteers needed for WERC
MORGAN HILL – The Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation Center in Morgan Hill is accepting applications for volunteers who care about wildlife and who are available to work during the morning on Saturdays. Duties include cleaning, feeding and caring for injured, orphaned and sick native wildlife. Volunteers are required to be at least 16 years of age. They should also be able to make a three-month commitment and work a three- to four-hour shift.
For more information, call 408-779-9372, e-mail
ed*******@we*****.org
or go to www.wec.ca.org.
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.
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.
