Best of Out & About, Jan 13, 2017
If songs like La Bamba or Great Balls of Fire get you out on the dance floor or simply bring back memories of the good old days, you won’t want to miss the “1950s Sock Hop”—this year’s theme of the 96th Annual Awards Dinner Dance, honoring the Man and Woman of the Year. Begin the evening with a Champagne reception and appetizers, followed by dinner and a candy bar for dessert. The event begins at 6 p.m. on Jan. 28 at San Juan Oaks in Hollister. For more information or to sponsor, call (831) 637-5315.
Manufacturers struggle to find skilled workers
Doug Parsons needs to hire more than two dozen skilled workers at his manufacturing plant here, but he can’t find them.
High school students collect shoes for needy
San Benito High School’s kindness movement started with little acts such as clothespins clipped to backpacks broadcasting positive messages such as “You Rock,” “You're awesome,” “Smile” and “Have a great day.” The idea was to pay a kind thought forward, so anyone who received a clothespin message would give it to another student.
First summer day camp keeps students busy, stimulated
On a recent July afternoon, Calaveras School buzzed with activity and enthusiasm.
In one classroom, students made and played songs on iPads under Andrew Iriarte’s instruction. The instructor explained how they can use GarageBand to play piano, drums and guitar to record songs—and he mentioned...
Ex-Boy Scouts leader set to appear in court
The Hollister man and former Boy Scouts leader suspected of sexually assaulting two juvenile teenagers between 2002 and 2005 has his latest hearing scheduled for next week.
Police Blotter: Possession of narcotics, paraphernalia reported
Read the Hollister Police Department blotter from the past two weeks.
