The dinner-dance for Girl Scouts is set for today at Ladd Lane Elementary School. It is $20 per couple and $10 for each additional girl. For information call Heidi at 801-0757.
Saturday Church production
The Drama Department of First Presbyterian Church Hollister is presenting "Bingo Spells Murder," a mystery dinner theater on Saturday May 31 at 6 p.m. and Sunday June 1 at noon at 2066 San Benito St. Reserved tickets are on sale at the church office, or call 637-4350. Adult tickets are $15, Childcare and Snack - $7. The meal and presentation will be in the Multipurpose Building. Limited seating.
Italian Dinner Dance
The Italian Dinner Dance sponsored by the Italian Catholic Federation is set for 4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. May 31 at the Sacred Heart Church O'Reilly Hall, 680 College St. Appetizers and no-host bar starts at 4:30 p.m., with dinner at 6 and dancing at 7. Tickets are on sale at Pennywise and Hollister Motorsports.
For information call Rosalie at 637-1295, Richard at 902-6163 or Jim at 408-595-0444.
Sunday CSWD youth program
The Community Services & Workforce Development office has received funds to support a summer youth work experience program starting in June. It will allow 15 to 20 youths ages 14 to 16 to gain valuable work experience through our local employers. CSWD is looking for employers who are interested in mentoring these youths by providing work experience opportunities at their work sites. Wages are paid through CSWD.
For more information, call Laura at 637-5627.
June 6 Saddle Horse Parade entries
The Saddle Horse Parade is on Thursday, June 26, 2008. Entry forms for the parade are available at the San Benito County Chamber of Commerce office, 650 San Benito St., suite 130. The entry fees are $30 per single entry or vehicle and $50 for two. Public safety and local school marching bands are no charge. The number of parade entries is limited and determined on a first-come, first-serve basis. Entries are due no later than 5 p.m. Friday, June 6. For more information call 637-5315.
June 7 Historical Society BBQ, Potluck
The San Benito County Historical Society is set to host a BBQ for its membership June 7 at the Historical Park in Tres Pinos. The gathering will start at noon, with food served at 1 p.m. until 2. The society will supply the meat, beans, bread, drinks and tablewear. Membership is encouraged to bring desserts and side dishes to share. Buildings will be open for display. Also, there will be gas engines and tractors to peruse. Please RSVP to President Peter Sonne at 630-1653.
June 9 Caregiver basic training
At the end of this four-week class, participants will feel confident to provide personal care to their loved one. Emphasis will be on understanding the role of the caregiver, loss issues, safety and transfers, and hygiene and nutrition. It runs four Mondays starting June 9 through June 30 at the Hollister Community Center, 300 West St. The class is free. Pre-registration is required.
For information or to register, call 637-7303.
June 16 Prescribed burning at Pinnacles
Fire Management staff at Pinnacles National Monument plan to burn 160 acres along the newly acquired bottomlands, and previously burned Entrance Meadow, the second or third week of June if weather conditions allow. Appropriate wind, temperature, relative humidity, and atmospheric pressure will ensure safe and effective prescribed fire operations with good smoke dispersion. The area to be burned is along Highway 146 inside of the park's east boundary. The lands recently added to the east side of Pinnacles National Monument include a large infestation of non-native yellow star-thistle. About 12 million acres in California are invaded with this aggressive weed.Three consecutive years of burning, in combination with other integrated plant management techniques, can effectively control yellow star-thistle.
August 23 All-sports boosters
The San Benito High School Athletic Department is working closely with the "Baler Backers Athletic Organization," a newly formed All-Sports Booster Club whose primary purpose is to raise funds to help offset the costs associated with running a first class high school athletic program. The Baler Backers Athletic Organization is pleased to announce their inaugural fund raising event: The First annual "Baler Summer Nights," to be held on Aug. 23 at Bolado Park. This exciting dinner-dance event will include silent and live auctions, raffles and an enjoyable night of celebration with friends and Baler Alumni from years past (21 and over)! Ticket sales, sponsorship reservations and donation collection have now begun. This will be the Hollister event of the year, and a sell-out crowd is expected; purchase your table, tickets and sponsorship reservations today!
For further information, please call: Christie Cabrera, Baler Summer Nights chairperson: (831) 262-5686; Tod Thatcher, San Benito High School Athletic Director: (831) 637-5831x350; Michele Hales Cameron, sponsorship chairperson: (831) 638-1082. For information on ticket sales, call 801-7334.
Meetings and Announcements Paper or plastic?
Don't throw away paper or plastic bags you get at the supermarket! Community Pantry needs them to help feed the hungry. If you have bags, please donate them to the pantry. Every bag donated is one we don't have to buy, and we'd rather use what little money we have for food.
For more information call 637-0340.
Independent Study
San Benito High School's Independent Study program is accepting applications for the fall 2008 semester. It offers a means of individualizing the educational plan for students. Each student meets once a week for a one-on-one meeting with a teacher and also may participate in small-group tutorial sessions. Families interested in applying can pick up an application at the Independent Study Office at the high school's new administration building on Nash Road.
For more information call Linda Yetter at 637-5831, ext. 467.
Women's support group
Are you feeling pushed to your limit, isolated, depressed or misunderstood?
Have you been hit by a partner, emotionally abused or sexually assaulted?
If you'd like to talk to people who understand, contact Community Solutions about a Women's Support Group. It runs 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays.
To register call Debbie Ruiz at 637-1094.
Tax service
The American Association of Retired Persons tax-aide program offers free personal tax counseling and preparation to all taxpayers with middle and low incomes, with special attention to those over age 60. Until April 10, the service will be available by appointment only. People should bring the tax package they received, last year's return and all relevant information.
For more information call Dolly at 637-1980.
VFW meetings
The VFW Post 9242 meets on the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Veterans Building on the second floor in Room 204. The group welcomes all veterans to call and inquire about joining and serving the community at the same time.
For more information call 637-6015.
Brain Injury Support
The Brain Injury Support Group meets from 6-8 p.m. every second and fourth Thursday of the month at Poblanita Restaurant, 313 Third St. in San Juan Bautista. Anyone who has had a brain injury, stroke or aneurysm is welcome to attend, along with caregivers, family and friends.
For more information call Maggie at 623-9271.
Republican Party meeting
The San Benito County Republican Party has changed its monthly meeting to the first Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Pacific Coast Bank Community Room, 260 Tres Pinos Road, Hollister. The location is across Rancho Drive from the San Benito Bank.
ObesityHelp Weight Loss Surgery Support Group will be held on the third Wednesday of the month from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Community Room next to Pacific Valley Bank on the corner of Tres Pinos Road and Rancho Drive.
Servicing the community for vision care needs, we meet on the second and fourth Thursday each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Dunne Park Club House at the corner of Sixth and West streets. We accept donations of eye glasses and hearing aids.
For more information, call 801-8811 or 636-3852.
Young Ladies Institute
The Gabilan Chapter of the Young Ladies Institute No. 172 meets the first and third Tuesday of each month. The first Tuesday is the business meeting with the third Tuesday being a social gathering. Applications for new membership are welcome.
For more information, call Julie Martin at 637-3281 or Vivian Medina at 637-1567.
I.O.O.F. Lodge meetings
I.O.O.F. Lodge #166 meets the first and third Thursday of each month at 330 C Fourth Street. Social hour is from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The meetings begins at 7pm. Applications for new membership are welcome.
For more information call: 637-3688.
SJB Library Books
The San Juan Bautista Library invites the public to check out new bestselling books, which are arriving weekly.
For more information call 623-4687.
Join Team Women
Team Women is a 'women-only' network with a chapter in Hollister. This person-to-person networking chapter is for women in business who are looking to actively increase sales, form lasting relationships, share business tips, discuss current business issues and have fun while doing it. Meets at 1 p.m. every other Tuesday at 1582 San Benito St.
For more information call Darcy Stevenson at 831-261-4130.
Democrat Meetings
The San Benito County Central Democratic Committee meets at 5 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month at the YMCA, 339 5th St. in Hollister. All are welcome.
For more information call 888-740-4432 or write For mor e P.O. Box 921, Hollister, CA 95023.
RPEA Meetings
The Retired Persons Employment Association meets at 1 p.m. on the third Monday of each month at the Methodist Church at Fifth and Monterey streets in Hollister.
For more info. call 637-4655 or 637-4716.
Compulsive Eaters Anonymous Meetings
Compulsive Eaters Anonymous meets from 5:30-6:30 p.m. every Tuesday at 1149 Powell St. (on the corner of Nash and Powell) in Hollister.
For more information call Nena at 801-4396.
Elks Lodge meetings
The Hollister Elks Lodge #1436 meets the first, third and fifth Tuesdays of the month. Social meetings occur every Tuesday. Dinner starts at 7 p.m. with lodge meetings at 8 p.m. The lodge is located at 351 Astro Drive at the Hollister Airport.
Parkinson support group
A Parkinson Support Group patients, caregivers and others meets the first Tuesday of every month at the Presbyterian Church on Cienega Road from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Emmaus House seeks volunteers
Emmaus House, a safe shelter for women and their children that are victims of domestic violence is seeking additional volunteers to assist the staff and clients. Openings are available for transportation of clients, general housekeeping, children's activities, bookkeeping, general office work and assisting house management with other necessary operations. Experienced counselors, teachers and health service personnel are also needed on a volunteer basis. Applications can be obtained by calling 831-636-7224 or by email to: alma.emmaushouse@yahoo.com.
Anyone wishing to adopt a family for Christmas or donate food or gifts for the families that are staying at Emmaus House, please contact us at 831-636-7224.
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