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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170113T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180112T235959
DTSTAMP:20260411T024625
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SUMMARY:San Benito County Community Action Board Committee
DESCRIPTION:In order to reduce poverty in its community\, a Community Action Agency works to better focus available local\, state\, private\, and federal resources to assist low income individuals and families to acquire useful skills and knowledge\, gain access to new opportunities\, and achieve economic self-sufficiency. The San Benito County Community Action Board consists of a tripartite board consisting of one third elected officials or their representatives\, one third service providers or local businesses and one third low income representatives.
URL:https://benitolink.com/event/san-benito-county-community-action-board-committee/
CATEGORIES:Government,Lectures,Meetings,Neighborhood Associations,Rally-Causes,Schools,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170111T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180110T235959
DTSTAMP:20260411T024625
CREATED:20161214T050437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161214T050437Z
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SUMMARY:Hollister School District Board of Trustees Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://benitolink.com/event/hollister-school-district-board-of-trustees-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Government,Meetings,Neighborhood Associations,Schools,Sports-Recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170111T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180110T235959
DTSTAMP:20260411T024625
CREATED:20161214T043250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161214T043250Z
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SUMMARY:Gavilan Joint Community College District Board of Trustees Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please check the meeting schedule for the location of each meeting which may vary from building to building to accommodate campus repairs underway and to adhere to the long-standing practice of conducting board meetings at each of Gavilan's sites (Gilroy\, Morgan Hill\, Hollister\, and now Coyote Valley). \n https://www.gavilan.edu/administration/board/schedule.php \nThe Gavilan Joint Community College District Board of Trustees is responsible for setting policy for the District. Registered voters in geographical divisions elect the seven Board members for four-year terms. The public is welcome to address the Board on particular agenda items and may do so at the time it is presented. Individuals wishing to address the Board on a non-agenda item may do so during the Citizens' Interim. However\, no action may be taken on an item which is not on the agenda. Individuals wishing to have an item appear on the agenda must submit the item in writing to the Superintendent/President two weeks prior to the regularly scheduled meeting. The Board President and Superintendent/President will determine what items will be included in the agendas. 
URL:https://benitolink.com/event/gavilan-joint-community-college-district-board-of-trustees-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Government,Meetings,Neighborhood Associations,Schools,Sports-Recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170111T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180110T235959
DTSTAMP:20260411T024625
CREATED:20161127T170052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161127T170052Z
UID:10001853-1484092800-1515628799@benitolink.com
SUMMARY:City of San Juan Bautista Strategic Planning Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Objective of the Strategic Planning Committee is to develop a Strategic Plan for the implementation of the General Plan of the City of San Juan Bautista.  We advise and assist the City Council in the implementation of the General Plan.  The Strategic Plan is a guide to implementing the General Plan. \nThe Committee is divided into sub-committees. The sub-committees receive input from the community\, research ideas and help the City Council put those plans into action. \nThe committees are\, \nHistoric Preservation & Community Design Sub-Committee\nBusiness Development and Tourism\nArts\, Culture\, Recreation & Wellness\nGovernment & Communications\nAgriculture Environment & Land Use\nYouth\nVision-Mission Statements \nMembership on the Strategic Plan Committee shall be representative of the entire community insofar as that is possible in order to provide a broad and all-inclusive vision of the community. \nMembers of the Strategic Plan Committee are appointed by the City Council of the City of San Juan Bautista.
URL:https://benitolink.com/event/city-of-san-juan-bautista-strategic-planning-committee-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Arts-Entertainment,Fairs-Festivals,Fundraiser,Government,Lectures,Meetings,Neighborhood Associations,Rally-Causes,Schools,Sports-Recreation,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170104T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180103T235959
DTSTAMP:20260411T024625
CREATED:20161127T165225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161127T165225Z
UID:10001852-1483488000-1515023999@benitolink.com
SUMMARY:City of San Juan Bautista Planning Commission/Historic Resources Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Planning Commission/Historic Resources Board The Planning Commission/Historic Resources Board meets the first Tuesday of each month in Council Chambers at City Hall\, 311 Second Street\, San Juan Bautista at 6:00 pm. Our Planning Commission consists of five members appointed by our City Council all serving four-year terms.
URL:https://benitolink.com/event/city-of-san-juan-bautista-planning-commission-historic-resources-board-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Government,Lectures,Meetings,Neighborhood Associations,Schools
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161119T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161119T235959
DTSTAMP:20260411T024625
CREATED:20161001T000229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161001T000229Z
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SUMMARY:Caregiver University Conference 2016: Hollister
DESCRIPTION:Are you a caregiver taking care of a loved one with memory impairment? Please join us for Caregiver University\, a free conference for family caregivers featuring the following presentations: \n-Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behavior by Alexandra Morris\, Alzheimer’s Association Training Specialist \n-Stress Reduction Exercises for Caregivers \n-The Pressures of Limitless Caregiving by Sam Trevino\, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and CSUMB Adjunct Faculty for the Health\, \n     Human Services and Public Policy Department   \nDate: Saturday\, November 19 \nTime: 10:30 am – 2:30 pm\, check in begins at 10:00 am \nLocation: 300 West Street\, Hollister Community Center\, Hollister \nTo register online: http://www.delmarcaregiver.org/caregiver-university-conference.html \nTo register by phone: 831- 637- 9275. \n  \nSpanish translation is available. \nThis conference includes a FREE lunch.   \n 
URL:https://benitolink.com/event/caregiver-university-conference-2016-hollister/
CATEGORIES:Meetings,Neighborhood Associations,Workshop-Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161109T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161109T235959
DTSTAMP:20260411T024625
CREATED:20161031T130512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161031T130512Z
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SUMMARY:San Benito County Amateur Radio Association Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is our monthly meeting where we discuss our projects\, events and other planning and business topics. \nWe often have technical meetings as well — these will restart in 2017.
URL:https://benitolink.com/event/san-benito-county-amateur-radio-association-monthly-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Meetings,Neighborhood Associations,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161022T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161022T235959
DTSTAMP:20260411T024625
CREATED:20160927T064150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160927T064150Z
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SUMMARY:SJB Make a Difference Day Community Clean-up Event
DESCRIPTION:The community is coming together to freshen up our town including: downtown\, library\, city hall and the community center. Volunteers are needed! Call 623-4661 or email receptionist@san-juan-bautista.ca.us. Registration ends Oct. 14.
URL:https://benitolink.com/event/sjb-make-a-difference-day-community-clean-up-event/
CATEGORIES:Government,Neighborhood Associations,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161005T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161005T235959
DTSTAMP:20260411T024625
CREATED:20160914T055619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160914T055619Z
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SUMMARY:San Benito Cub Scout and Boy Scout Sign-up Event
DESCRIPTION:Come see what scouting is all about in our community and learn how Scouting is a family program. You will be able to meet with all our local Packs and Troops and sign your boy up for Scouts. Boys will also have the opportunity to participate in a traditional scouting activity. Make Scouting the foundation of your boys future and your families next adventure. \nFor questions please contact Bri Tavares 831-801-9678 or Jack Kirk 831-637-0344.
URL:https://benitolink.com/event/san-benito-cub-scout-and-boy-scout-sign-up-event/
CATEGORIES:Neighborhood Associations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160915T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160915T235959
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CREATED:20160913T015814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160913T015814Z
UID:10001779-1473897600-1473983999@benitolink.com
SUMMARY:Les Schwab Tire Center Opens in Hollister
DESCRIPTION:We’ll be hosting a BBQ with hot dogs and hamburgers grilled by the Hollister Ag Boosters and AmeriPride\, as well as delicious Ohana Shave Ice (Saturday only). We’ll also have a spin-to-win prize wheel for chances to win San Jose Sharks tickets\, movies tickets\, hats\, t-shirts\, lanyards and more. Please swing by with the kids for the bounce house! \nKPRC 100.7 FM and 102.5 KDON will be onsite providing the music\, and the San-Benito County-Chamber of Commerce will be on hand for an official ribbon cutting ceremony. We hope to see you there!  \nFull schedule of events: \nThursday\, 9/15:\n– 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.: Bounce house (weather permitting)\n– 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.: Try your hand at our spin-to-win prize wheel with prizes that include San Jose Sharks tickets\, movies tickets\, hats\, t-shirts\, lanyards and Les Schwab services (free flat repair\, free tire rotation\, Free Pre-Trip Safety Check\, $25 off front/rear brakes\, free alignment)\n– 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Grilled hamburgers and hot dogs by Hollister Ag Boosters \nFriday\, 9/16:\n– 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.: Bounce house (weather permitting)\n– 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.: Try your hand at our spin-to-win prize wheel with prizes that include San Jose Sharks tickets\, movies tickets\, hats\, t-shirts\, lanyards and Les Schwab services (free flat repair\, free tire rotation\, Free Pre-Trip Safety Check\, $25 off front/rear brakes\, free alignment)\n– 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Grilled hamburgers and hot dogs by Hollister Ag Boosters\n– 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.: Music courtesy of KPRC 100.7 FM \nSaturday\, 9/17:\n– 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.: Bounce house (weather permitting)\n– 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.: Try your hand at our spin-to-win prize wheel with prizes that include San Jose Sharks tickets\, movies tickets\, hats\, t-shirts\, lanyards and Les Schwab services (free flat repair\, free tire rotation\, Free Pre-Trip Safety Check\, $25 off front/rear brakes\, free alignment)\n– 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Grilled hamburgers and hot dogs by AmeriPride\n– 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.: Music courtesy of KDON 102.5 FM\n– 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Ohana Shaved Ice (while supplies last)\n– 12 p.m.: Ribbon cutting ceremony with the San Benito County Chamber of Commerce
URL:https://benitolink.com/event/les-schwab-tire-center-opens-in-hollister/
CATEGORIES:Fairs-Festivals,Neighborhood Associations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160629T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160929T235959
DTSTAMP:20260411T024625
CREATED:20160628T025915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160628T025915Z
UID:10001738-1467158400-1475193599@benitolink.com
SUMMARY:Certified Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:The Farmers Market has vendors selling locally grown raised food\, the very best produce\, prepared foods\, organics etc. The market is open every Wednesday from 3-7:30 p.m. from May 4 through Sept. 28. \nThe market is located on Fourth Street to Seventh Street in downtown Hollister.
URL:https://benitolink.com/event/certified-farmers-market/
CATEGORIES:Neighborhood Associations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160521T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160521T235959
DTSTAMP:20260411T024625
CREATED:20160519T042209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160519T042209Z
UID:10001723-1463788800-1463875199@benitolink.com
SUMMARY:Bugsy Malone Jr
DESCRIPTION:When:  Friday\, May 20\, 2016 @ 7:00pm\nSaturday\, May 21\, 2016 @ 2:00pm and 7:00pm\nWhere:  Spring Grove School Gym\nCost:  $5.00 per student/child\n(*Children under 5 = free)\n         $10.00 per adult
URL:https://benitolink.com/event/bugsy-malone-jr/
CATEGORIES:Arts-Entertainment,Fairs-Festivals,Neighborhood Associations,Schools,Sports-Recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160423T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160423T235959
DTSTAMP:20260411T024625
CREATED:20160421T040030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160421T040030Z
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SUMMARY:Rocket into Scouting
DESCRIPTION:Come see what Scouting in San Benito County is all about. The San Benito District of the Boy Scouts of America is hosting a “Rocket into Scouting” program to take our Spring sign-ups to new heights. With a focus on fun\, this program invites families in our community to experience the adventures that only Scouting can offer. \nSome of the highlights of the Rocket into Scouting event: FREE model rocket build and launch\, archery\, monkey bridge\, Hollister Police and Fire department's\, CHP\, amateur radio\, state parks and much more!   Lunch is available for purchase but everything else is FREE.   Participating Scouts that bring a non-Scout friend also get a special edition patch \nAll we ask of participating families is to have great time. Through this simple interaction\, parents will see the experience\, friendships\, and once-in-a-lifetime opportunities that Scouting can offer their children. It’s sort of a “test drive” of the Scouting experience showing parents that Scouting will foster their child’s creativity\, initiative\, and sense of wonder.  \nEVENT DETAILS \nDate: Saturday\, April 23\, 2016 \nTime: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM \nLocation: San Benito High School\, Soccer Field \nParking: Ask that all Scout families park in the LDS church parking lot after unloading\, if needed. \nCost: FREE for currently registered Scouts and all non-Scouts\, Kinder to 8th grade\, includes rocket kit \nRegister today http://bit.ly/1TT53Qq \n 
URL:https://benitolink.com/event/rocket-into-scouting/
CATEGORIES:Neighborhood Associations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160420T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160420T235959
DTSTAMP:20260411T024625
CREATED:20160412T224827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160412T224827Z
UID:10001696-1461110400-1461196799@benitolink.com
SUMMARY:Turf Removal Workshop
DESCRIPTION:                                                               FREE Workshop \nLearn how to make your landscape water efficient and how to cash in on the state’s rebate program for removing turf from your landscape. \nTurf is one of the biggest water users in California landscapes. \n 20% discount on plants\, fertilizer and soil!* \nWednesday\, April 20th from 9am to 12 noon \nThe GardenMart \n 190 San Benito Street in Hollister \n(831) 801-6049 \nTom Stonecipher from Save Our Water Rebates will be on hand to discuss the rebate program. \nAgenda:  \n·         Intro to the program \n·         Eligibility \n·         Requirements \n·         Online Application Process \n·         Q&A \n  \nAbout The GardenMart \nOur annuals and perennials are grown locally on our San Benito county property so are acclimated to our temperature and wind. We grow about 600 different kinds of plants. We have a huge selection of flowering water wise California friendly plant. \n  \nOur purpose for The GardenMart is to not only grow and sell healthy regionally appropriate plants but to help people achieve success with gardening and in their gardens. We offer free landscape design suggestions. \nTo reserve a seat email: marci@mmplants.com \n  \n*20% discount is offered to attendees on the day of the workshop only
URL:https://benitolink.com/event/turf-removal-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Lectures,Neighborhood Associations,Workshop-Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160420T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160420T235959
DTSTAMP:20260411T024625
CREATED:20160407T094413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160407T094413Z
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SUMMARY:Pinnacles Gateway Partners Centennial Celebration Mixer
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a time of conversation and getting to know each other better\, amid the beauty and splendor of Pinnacles National Park. \nRSVP Required to Karen Jernigan\, King City Councilwoman 8431-385-6112\, karenjernigan2007@gmail.com
URL:https://benitolink.com/event/pinnacles-gateway-partners-centennial-celebration-mixer/
CATEGORIES:Meetings,Neighborhood Associations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160323T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160323T235959
DTSTAMP:20260411T024625
CREATED:20160310T051656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160310T051656Z
UID:10001658-1458691200-1458777599@benitolink.com
SUMMARY:2nd What's Happening in West Hollister Open House
DESCRIPTION:PUBLIC INVITED TO 2nd WHAT’S HAPPENING IN WEST HOLLISTER OPEN HOUSE \nHollister District 2 Council Member Mickie Solorio Luna invites community members to an Open House at the Hollister Community Center on Tuesday\, March 22\, 2015 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.  to learn updates about what’s happening in West Hollister.  A brief presentation will be followed by an informal open house with an opportunity to meet and ask questions about the following topics: \nRecent and planned park improvements \nWinner of the West Gateway Design competition \nRenaming San Juan Road to Fourth Street \nApproved and proposed development in West Hollister. \nCouncil Member Luna is also inviting the public to participate in an interactive survey for all ages about traffic\, bicycle and pedestrian safety issues in West Hollister. \nSpanish language translation services will be provided at the Open House.
URL:https://benitolink.com/event/2nd-whats-happening-in-west-hollister-open-house/
CATEGORIES:Government,Meetings,Neighborhood Associations,Schools,Workshop-Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160223T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160223T235959
DTSTAMP:20260411T024625
CREATED:20160219T003026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160219T003026Z
UID:10001641-1456185600-1456271999@benitolink.com
SUMMARY:San Benito Rising @ Board of Supervisors Meeting Tuesday February 23
DESCRIPTION:When citizens of our county proposed a ban on fracking and other high risk oil drilling methods\, many said that if we did so\, the oil industry would sue and bankrupt the county. Well the people did pass it and we did not go bankrupt. San Benito Rising presents the Board of Supervisors with a check in the amount of $684. to cover the entire legal expenses the county incurred to defend Measure J. We invite you to attend the meeting next Tuesday the 23.
URL:https://benitolink.com/event/san-benito-rising-board-of-supervisors-meeting-tuesday-february-23/
CATEGORIES:Government,Meetings,Neighborhood Associations,Rally-Causes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160127T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170201T235959
DTSTAMP:20260411T024625
CREATED:20161214T045659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161214T045659Z
UID:10001860-1453852800-1485993599@benitolink.com
SUMMARY:San Benito High School Board of Trustees Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://benitolink.com/event/san-benito-high-school-board-of-trustees-meeting-2/
CATEGORIES:Government,Meetings,Neighborhood Associations,Schools,Sports-Recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160118T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160118T235959
DTSTAMP:20260411T024625
CREATED:20160113T030701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160113T030701Z
UID:10001617-1453075200-1453161599@benitolink.com
SUMMARY:Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Martin Luther King Jr. "The Dream in Action"  \nThis year’s celebration will feature a commemorative Civil Rights March beginning at San Juan Oaks parking lot. The march will begin at 8:30 a.m.\, and is open to all. The program will begin at 9:00 a. m.\, and will feature the wonderful EMA Choir\, MLK Praise Dancers\, and much more! The Ceremony will also feature a presentation by the winner of the Leadership Technology Workshop contest plus a silent auction. \nFeatured Speakers \nKarina Cervantez Alejo\, 30th Assembly District candidate\, Watsonville city councilwoman\, Cal State Monterey Bay Adjunct Faculty \nDr. Mary Bains\, Licensed psychotherapist\, psychologist\, lecturer\, musician\, trainer and writer \n  \nCommunity Awards: \nPastor Gerald E. Harris\, Bethany Community Church \nRolanda Pierre Dixon\, Former Assistant District Attorney\, Santa Clara County \nJim Gibson\, owner\, Baylor\, Hollister Super and Windmill Markets \nFrank Rivera\, owner\, 8-Ball Bail Bonds \n  \nAdmission $35 and Parking is Free \nFor tickets contact Elvira Zaragoza Robinson (831) 801-5530 or ShaRon Mills (831) 245-3900 \n  \nSan Juan Oaks Golf Club\, 3825 Union Road\, Hollister\, CA 95023
URL:https://benitolink.com/event/martin-luther-king-jr-leadership-breakfast/
CATEGORIES:Arts-Entertainment,Fairs-Festivals,Fundraiser,Neighborhood Associations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160113T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170111T235959
DTSTAMP:20260411T024625
CREATED:20161214T045049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161214T045049Z
UID:10001859-1452643200-1484179199@benitolink.com
SUMMARY:San Benito High School Board of Trustees Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://benitolink.com/event/san-benito-high-school-board-of-trustees-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Government,Meetings,Neighborhood Associations,Schools,Sports-Recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151021T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151021T235959
DTSTAMP:20260411T024625
CREATED:20151003T011607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151003T011607Z
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SUMMARY:Community Matters - Leadership Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Join our panel of local community leaders as they answer questions and provide valuable insight on:\n*  Education * Employment * Food * Health * Homeless * Housing *\n*  Job Training * Poverty * Seniors * Youth & more \nNon-Profits can reserve table space to present their materials when registering for this event. \nPanel Presentors:\nIgnacio Velazquez\, Mayor\, City of Hollister\nMargie Barrios\, Chair Board of Supervisors\nGary McIntire\, Superintendent Hollister Elementary School District\nFernando Gonzales\, Local Entrepreneur and Philanthropist\nEnrique Arreola\, Deputy Director HHSA\nHal Hendrickson\, Moderator
URL:https://benitolink.com/event/community-matters-leadership-luncheon/
CATEGORIES:Neighborhood Associations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150731T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150731T235959
DTSTAMP:20260411T024625
CREATED:20150729T001334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150729T001334Z
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SUMMARY:Junta Comunitaria Para Residentes de Oeste de Hollister
DESCRIPTION:Concejal Mickie Solorio Luna le invita a junta comunitaria para concer mas acerca de los cambios previstos para el oeste de Hollister – plan de Embellecimiento en la carretera San Juan\, evolucion y propuestas aprobadas en el Oeste de Hollister\, planes para rutas seguras en las escuela Calaveras & R. O. Hardin\, propuesta de cambio de nombre de calle "San Juan Road." a "Fourth Street".
URL:https://benitolink.com/event/junta-comunitaria-para-residentes-de-oeste-de-hollister/
CATEGORIES:Government,Meetings,Neighborhood Associations,Schools,Volunteer,Workshop-Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150731T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150731T235959
DTSTAMP:20260411T024625
CREATED:20150728T235545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150728T235545Z
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SUMMARY:Open House - What's Happening in West Hollister at Hollitser Community Center
DESCRIPTION:Council Member Mickie Solorio Luna invites you to an Open House to learn more about changes planned for west Hollister.  There will be information about the San Juan Road Streetscape Beautification Plan\, proposed and approved developments in West Hollister\, a proposed street name change to San Juan Road to Fourth Street\, Safe Routes to School Plans for Calaveras and R. O. Hardin Schools  and the river trail.  
URL:https://benitolink.com/event/open-house-whats-happening-in-west-hollister-at-hollitser-community-center/
CATEGORIES:Government,Meetings,Neighborhood Associations,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150706T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150717T235959
DTSTAMP:20260411T024625
CREATED:20150704T001835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150704T001835Z
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SUMMARY:Kids SJB Summer Enrichment Camp
DESCRIPTION:The 2015 SJB Summer Enrichment Camp revives a summer program that ran during the years 2000 – 2005. The San Juan Bautista and Aromas area have few affordable summer programs for youth. For example\, 78 percent of SJB youth qualify for the free or reduced lunch program\, so we have set a sliding scale fee ($20\, $30 or $40) that maximizes our program's access to families. Our program is funded by donations from local businesses and individuals. We also have a large number of volunteers (from SJB LULAC and San Benito Rising) who help run the program. \nSan Juan Bautista \n2015 Summer Enrichment Camp \nJuly 6 – July 17 (9am – 1pm) \nTheme: Restoring Our Environment \nLocation: San Juan Bautista Library \n\n30 to 35 students from SJB\, Aromas and Hollister\n3 credentialed teachers\n6 high school interns (camp assistants)\nWe’ll be planting native trees/plants & working to restore part of the Pajaro River\n\n  \nWeek 1 \nDay 1 – Understanding Our Environmental Challenges \nUnderstanding ecosystem concepts\nMonarch butterflies (Guest speaker\, Martha from Natural Bridges State Park) \n90% of Monarchs have disappeared since 1990 (almost 1 billion butterflies\, only 30 million left)\nDecline due to herbicides like Roundup that kill milkweed\, and also climate change\nOther insects disappearing too \nBees (Guest speaker\, a beekeeper who will bring comb honey for kids to taste) \nDecline of bees due to pesticides used in agriculture \nDay 2 — What are some Solutions to Environmental Challenges? \nExamples of youth who are tackling Environmental Challenges\nShort videos of Ta’Kaiya Blaney & Alex Loorz (followed by discussions)\nGuest youth speaker from iMatterYouth.org (Becky Chung\, age 17)\nFieldtrip — walk around SJB to observe trees\, discuss photosynthesis\, ecosystem & biodiversity concepts (Andy)\nGuest youth speaker\, Jesse Vallejo (started Haybalers Against Fracking facebook page) \nDay 3 — Specific Solutions: Solar Energy\, Model Green City & Sustainable Agriculture \nDiscuss how solar cells work & how wind turbines work \nExamples of solar oven\, solar bio light\, solar flashlight\, sample windmill\nExample of electric car – Nissan Leaf \nFieldtrip to Pinnacle Farm (Phil Foster leads tour of his solar installation & organic farm)   \nDay 4 — Understanding biomes\, water cycle\, carbon cycle — soil \nGuest speaker\, Shawn Novak discusses water\, drought\, climate change & conservation\nFieldtrip to Morris Ranch (Joe Morris)\nDiscuss how Native Americans\, Spanish & Americans have altered local ecosystem \nDay 5 – Recycling & Work on Projects — art\, music\, etc. \nGuest speaker from Recology (reduce\, recycle\, reuse info) \nWeek 2 \nDay 1 — Reforestation intro — The Man who Planted Trees (watch video) \nDiscuss video — Ecological benefits/services that trees provide for ecosystems \nWatch Plant for the Planet video – Felix Finkbinder (followed by discussions)\nPlant perennials around San Juan Bautista soccer field using Groasis Waterboxx (Joey) \nDay 2 – Show STRAW video \nGuest speaker — biologist from STRAW (Student & Teachers Restore A Watershed) \nDay 3 – Work on a STRAW Maintenance Project – at Pajaro River (Gonzales Ranch) \nDay 4 — Setup & rehearse for evening Open House – art\, performances\, etc. 6pm Potluck & Presentation to parents & community members (at SJB Community Center) \nDay 5 — — Hike at a park (Fremont Peak)\, go to beach\, or Morgan Hill Water Park (students will vote on this) \n  \nVideos\, Web Sites & Resources:\n1) Ta'Kaiya Blaney (Canada) \n https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gB59ZidluLw (Shallow Waters song) \n  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jA_GxLLXKLs (Speech) \n  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ezom1kX4rm0  (Earth Revolution song) \n  http://www.takaiyablaney.com/ (Ta'Kaiya's web site) \n2) Alex Loorz (USA) \nhttp://www.youngvoicesonclimatechange.com/movie_kids-global-warming.php \nhttps://vimeo.com/4204474 \nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=raW7wu_XxPs \nhttp://www.imatteryouth.org/ (website for Alex's organization) \n3 ) Felix Finkbeiner (Germany) \nhttp://www.youngvoicesonclimatechange.com/movie_plant-for-the-planet.php \n(reforestation) \nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzksgMrS_7o \nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGLtkbaeupI (speech to UN) \nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6fiXczd-so (speech at conference) \nhttp://www.plant-for-the-planet.org/en/about-us (web site for Felix's organization) \n4) Text of short story "The Man Who Planted Trees" by Jean Giono \nhttp://www.idph.com.br/conteudos/ebooks/the_man_who_planted_trees.pdf\n(This story was not copyrighted\, so it can be shared freely) \n5) Academy Award winning short animation (30 min.) of "The Man Who Planted Trees"  \nhttps://vimeo.com/19426214 \n6) STRAW video on DVD
URL:https://benitolink.com/event/kids-sjb-summer-enrichment-camp/
CATEGORIES:Arts-Entertainment,Lectures,Neighborhood Associations,Schools,Workshop-Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150326T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150326T235959
DTSTAMP:20260411T024625
CREATED:20150321T061109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150321T061109Z
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SUMMARY:Doing Business with Government Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The San Benito County Business Council is presenting an ‘ACT LOCAL’ Business Workshop- Doing Business with Federal & Local Governments and Public Agencies featuring Jeff Cuskey of the Monterey Bay Procurement Technical Assistance Center and representatives of local government and public agencies. Attendees will learn about government contracting and business opportunities. The workshop will be held Thursday\, March 26th from 8:30-10 a.m. upstairs in the Hollister Veteran’s Memorial Building\, 649 San Benito St. in Historic Downtown Hollister. \nThe free\, public event will be hosted by the San Benito Business Council in collaboration with the San Benito County Economic Development Corporation\, San Benito County Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau and the Hollister Downtown Association. \nAttendees of this free workshop will: \nLearn about the Monterey Bay PTAC’s mission and government contracting services  \nLearn about Government contract opportunities for Small Businesses\nLearn if their business is ready to pursue Government Contract Opportunities\nLearn about local government contracting resources that can provide advice on how to market and sell their existing products and/or services to federal\, state and local government agencies\nLearn how local government and agencies purchase goods and contract for services \nThe workshop’s lead presenter\, Jeff Cuskey\, CPCM\, CFCM\, CSCM\, CPP is the Senior Procurement Specialist/Counselor with the Monterey Bay Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC). He is responsible for providing a broad range of strategic and tactical government procurement counseling\, training and education to businesses within California that want to sell their products and services to federal\, state and local government agencies. \nJeff has over 25 years of experience in Federal and Defense Acquisition\, Contracting\, Program Management and Business Financial Management. During his 20 years of active duty service with the US Navy\, Jeff’s acquisition related assignments included tours as a Contract Specialist at DCMA Philadelphia\, Deputy Procuring Contracting Officer for the Navy’s F/A-18E/F Super Hornet Program and Business Financial Manager (CFO) for the Navy’s multi-billion dollar F/A-18 Program. After retiring from the Navy\, he became a full time MBA faculty member at the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS)\, Monterey\, CA. During Jeff’s 12-year tenure at NPS\, he developed and taught defense focused Acquisition\, Contracting and Program Management courses. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Delaware and a MS in Acquisition and Contract Management from NPS. Jeff is a Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM)\, Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM)\, Certified Schedules Contracts Manager (CSCM) and Certified Procurement Professional (CPP). \n‘ACT LOCAL’ is an initiative of the San Benito County Business Council encouraging San Benito county agencies\, businesses and residents to do business\, invest\, donate and volunteer locally. This workshop is the first in a series of events and activities to be championed by the Business Council this year to encourage our community members to do business\, buy\, shop\, think\, volunteer\, give… and ACT LOCALLY. \nFor further information and to register for the workshop see SBCBusinessCouncil.com or contact Business Council Executive Director Kristina Chavez Wyatt at (831) 524-0408 or Kristina@SBCBusinessCouncil.com. 
URL:https://benitolink.com/event/doing-business-with-government-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Government,Lectures,Neighborhood Associations,Volunteer,Workshop-Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150320T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150320T235959
DTSTAMP:20260411T024625
CREATED:20150121T072812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150121T072812Z
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SUMMARY:Vista Park Hill Community Garden 15th Year Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Come stroll through a once-vacant lot.  \n 
URL:https://benitolink.com/event/vista-park-hill-community-garden-15th-year-celebration/
CATEGORIES:Neighborhood Associations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141221T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141221T235959
DTSTAMP:20260411T024625
CREATED:20141204T000921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141204T000921Z
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SUMMARY:Dinner and Music for Veterans and Spouses
DESCRIPTION:Hollister VFW and American Legion Posts are hosting a dinner\, music and a no-host bar for all veterans and their spouses. Festivities will begin at 5:30 p.m.. Dinner is being catered by Don Esther in San Juan Bautista\, and the evening’s music will be provided by Old Habits. The cost is $25 for couples or $15 for individuals. Tickets can be purchased at the door\, at the VFW Dug Out\, or by contacting VFW Post Commander\, Bernie Ramirez\, American Legion Post commander\, 831-992-7811 or bpgramirez@gmail.com; Joe Love at 408-691-3691 or joe@legion-rider.com; or Mike Pulido at 831-637-6670.
URL:https://benitolink.com/event/dinner-and-music-for-veterans-and-spouses/
CATEGORIES:Neighborhood Associations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141214T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141214T235959
DTSTAMP:20260411T024625
CREATED:20141204T000458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141204T000458Z
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SUMMARY:Veterans Christmas Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Hollister VFW and American Legion Posts are hosting a potluck dinner for any veteran and family. Santa will be there and there will be gifts for children 10 years old and younger\, so it is important that those who plan on coming and bringing children to contact VFW Post Commander\, Bernie Ramirez at bpgramirez@gmail.com or call 831-902-7811 to let him know if the child is a boy or girl. There is no cost for the dinner\, other than bringing your favorite dish to share. 
URL:https://benitolink.com/event/veterans-christmas-dinner/
CATEGORIES:Neighborhood Associations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141111T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141111T235959
DTSTAMP:20260411T024625
CREATED:20141104T052351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141104T052351Z
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SUMMARY:Veterans Day Ceremony in San Juan Bautista
DESCRIPTION:SAN JUAN BAUTISTA VETERANS OF FOREIGN    \nWARS AND THE LADIES AUXILIARY TO HOLD    \nVETERANS DAY CEREMONY\n    \nLeslie L. Garratt Post #6359\, Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Ladies Auxiliary will hold a Veterans Day Ceremony to honor our veterans and war dead.  The event will be held on Veterans Day\, November 11\, 2014 at 11:11am at gravesite in the cemetery in San Juan Bautista.  The ceremony will be followed by brunch/lunch across the street in the Post Hall\, 58 Monterey Street.  The community is invited to attend. \nThe Veterans Day\, honoring veterans of all wars in which the United States of America was involved\, was formerly called Armistice Day.  The ceremony at Post 6359 recalls the armistice ending the hostilities of World War I on the eleventh minute of the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. \nFor more information please contact Oscar Inocencio\, Post commander\, at (831) 638-1411. \n 
URL:https://benitolink.com/event/veterans-day-ceremony-in-san-juan-bautista/
CATEGORIES:Neighborhood Associations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141023T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141023T235959
DTSTAMP:20260411T024625
CREATED:20141001T052145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141001T052145Z
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SUMMARY:Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Seminar with AB 1825 Certification
DESCRIPTION:Greetings Gavilan EAC members and friends\, \nPlease join us at our next seminar and sign up today! This seminar is great for human resources managers\, supervisors and business owners. \nSexual Harassment Prevention Training with AB 1825 Certificate\nThursday\, October 23\, 2014\nRegistration: 7:30 a.m. \nProgram: 8-10 a.m. \nSan Juan Oaks Golf Club\n3825 Union Road \nHollister\, CA 95023 \nEnter our raffle to win a free 2015 membership at this seminar!\nAttend with 5 or more people from your organization to win. \nIf you have any questions for speaker regarding this topic\, please send them to me by Monday\, October 20th. \nSpeaker: Jeanine DeBacker\nJeanine’s harassment prevention training is designed to fulfill California legal requirements and provide practical tools to prevent harassment in your workplace.  The session is intended to be engaging\, interactive\, and despite the topic\, fun! \nCalifornia law requires employers with 50 or more employees to provide training on the prevention of sexual harassment\, discrimination and retaliation. The training session will cover: \n\nDefinition of unlawful sexual harassment and discrimination under California and federal law\nDefinition of other forms of harassment and discrimination (age\, race\, religion\, etc.)\nThe state and federal laws that prohibit harassment\, discrimination and retaliation\nTypes of conduct that constitute sexual harassment  — including discussions on recent cases and cases I’m either involved with or know about through colleagues\nRemedies and resources available to individuals who believe that they have been subjected to harassment\nThe limited confidentiality of the complaint process\, how complaints are investigated\, what an “investigation” is\, and what outcomes could result\nStrategies to prevent unlawful harassment in the workplace\nHow supervisors\, managers\, and even colleagues should respond to seeing/hearing about/receiving a complaint of harassment\nWhat every company’s anti-harassment policy should be.\n\nPlease RSVP by Monday\, Oct. 20\, 2014\, to Michelle Alger at GavilanEAC@gmail.com or by fax at 408-413-5335. \nFor more information\, please check us out at our Gavilan EAC page http://ceac.org/region_2/gavilan_eac/gavilan or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/GavilanEAC or LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/groups/Gavilan-Employer-Advisory-Council-GEAC-6686299 \nWe hope to see you there! \nGEAC Coordinator’s Announcements: \n\nEnter our raffle at the October seminar to win a free 2015 membership! Attend this seminar with 5 or more people from your organization and enter for a chance to win.\nPlease RSVP by Monday\, October 20th. If we have less than 20 RSVPs by October 20th\, the seminar may be canceled.\nPlease submit any questions regarding this topic back to me by Monday\, October 20th. Thank you.\nJoin us at our Workplace Investigations Seminar in November.\nEnter our raffle in November to win a free 2015 membership! Attend this seminar with toys for our Toys for Tots Drive with value of $30 or more from your respective organization for a chance to win. Please bring receipt(s) for verification.\n\nOn behalf of Gavilan’s Board of Directors and the Employment Development Department\, we look forward seeing you at our next seminar. \nBest regards\,  \nElizabeth Flores \nEAC Coordinator  \n(408) 778-6490 \n 
URL:https://benitolink.com/event/sexual-harassment-prevention-training-seminar-with-ab-1825-certification-2/
CATEGORIES:Lectures,Meetings,Neighborhood Associations,Workshop-Training
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