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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160622T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160622T235959
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SUMMARY:Bilingual Preschool Open House
DESCRIPTION:Come and See! ¡Vengan a Conocer! \nLittle Bridges Bilingual Preschool – Los Puentecitos Escuela Pre-Escolar Bilingüe \nWednesday (Miércoles) 6/22 9am– noon\nPreschool Extended Care Available – Atención prolongada disponible en PM \nMeet teachers\, staff\, other parents and students and see the learning space!.\n¡Conocer a las maestras\, otros padres y alumnos\, y ver el espacio preparado para aprender! \nFor registration Information please call\, email\, or stop by.\nPara información sobre como registrar por favor llama\, manda correo\, o recoger los papeles en. \n(831) 637-7570\nstluke@garlic.com\n720 Monterey St.\, Hollister
URL:https://benitolink.com/event/bilingual-preschool-open-house-2/
CATEGORIES:Schools
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160622T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160622T235959
DTSTAMP:20260513T033210
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SUMMARY:Kids at the Park 2016
DESCRIPTION:Kids at the Park is sponsored by the Safe Kids California San Benito Partners. The goal of the Safe Kids Partners is to prevent unintentional childhood injuries through the collaborative efforts of community agencies to provide education and public awareness of the leading causes of injuries.  \nMember agencies include: \n–California Highway Patrol\n–San Benito County Public Health Department\n–Council of Governments (COG) \n–Hollister Parks and Recreation Departmentn Benito County \n–Hollister Fire Department\n–First 5\n–R.E.A.C.H.\n–Hollister Police Department\n–San Benito County Health and Human Services Department\n–Youth Alliance
URL:https://benitolink.com/event/kids-at-the-park-2016/
CATEGORIES:Arts-Entertainment,Fairs-Festivals,Government,Schools,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160613T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160617T235959
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CREATED:20160429T232643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160429T232643Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Food Program
DESCRIPTION:Hollister School District\, through the Student Nutrition Department\, will provide Summer meals for Kids and Teens.  The meals will be available at no cost and requires no enrollment to receive the food.  The following locations will provide lunches:  Dunn Park (600 West St)\, Ladd Lane School (161 Ladd Lane)\, Maze Middle School (900 Meridian St)\, Sunnyslope School (1475 Memorial Dr.)\, San Benito Health Foundation (351 Felice Dr.)\, Migrant Camp (3235 Southside Rd)\, Southside School (4991 Southside Road)\, and on Wed & Thurs-San Benito County Library (470 5th St).  For more information please call 831-630-6387.
URL:https://benitolink.com/event/summer-food-program/
CATEGORIES:Schools
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160521T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160521T235959
DTSTAMP:20260513T033210
CREATED:20160519T042209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160519T042209Z
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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:20160521T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160521T235959
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CREATED:20160326T035746Z
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SUMMARY:Auditions for Competitive Dance Team
DESCRIPTION:Calling all dancers!!! Do you yearn for more dance time? Does your mom yell at you to quit dancing and get your homework done? Do you dream about being onstage performing in the spotlight?  Well then\, this is for you! \nAt Inspire Performing Arts Academy\, we believe that dance encourages positive self esteem\, confidence\, accountability\, and leadership in dancers of all ages; competition can only further these developments as well as technique and choreographic ability. In our program\, students will have the opportunity to perform\, attend conventions taught by world‐renowned instructors\, and of course‐ compete. Our goal is to have fun and broaden our students’ horizons while improving skill!  \nAuditions are May 21st from 9 a.m. to 12 a.m. at Inspire Performing Arts Academy \nStudents can audition for Jazz\, Tap\, Hip Hop\, and/or Modern\n(Solos & Duets available by request) \nEach student will make a team. Our audition is for placement in:\nMini Level (ages 5‐8); Junior Level (ages 9‐12); or Teen/Senior Level (ages 13‐19) \n*Please bring appropriate shoes\, water\, & dress in form fitting clothing*\n We Hope to See You There! \n  \nFeel free to call 831.635.0553 with any questions or email info@ipaacademy.com
URL:https://benitolink.com/event/auditions-for-competitive-dance-team/
CATEGORIES:Arts-Entertainment,Fairs-Festivals,Schools,Workshop-Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160514T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160514T235959
DTSTAMP:20260513T033210
CREATED:20160510T232239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160510T232239Z
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SUMMARY:PRESCHOOL OPEN HOUSE
DESCRIPTION:Preschool open house Saturday 5/14 10am- noon  \n720 Monterey St Hollister Ca 95023 
URL:https://benitolink.com/event/preschool-open-house-2/
CATEGORIES:Schools
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SUMMARY:Pre- Registration Day and Dance Workshop for Competition Team
DESCRIPTION:For the past 10 years\, we have had a pre-registration day and for\nthe past couple of years it has been online. This year we are\nbringing it back to the studio and combining this event with a\nFREE workshop for those who are interested in finding out more\nabout our NEW dance competition team!\nAlthough all who audition for the new team will be accepted\,\nauditioning for anything can be scary. We want to help our\nstudents ease into this process with as little angst and\nnervousness as possible. All of our students can benefit from this\nevent. Also\, feel free to invite your friends; this is an outstanding\nopportunity to see what we are all about!\nReceive a FREE NEW LOGO SWEATSHIRT when you register\nat this event for the new and upcoming Academy year! \nwww.ipaacademy.com \nInspire Performing Arts Academy \n618 San Benito Street Hollister \n831.635.0553
URL:https://benitolink.com/event/pre-registration-day-and-dance-workshop-for-competition-team/
CATEGORIES:Arts-Entertainment,Schools,Sports-Recreation,Workshop-Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160416T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160416T235959
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CREATED:20160329T015252Z
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SUMMARY:Let’s Conserve Water San Benito County - Home Composting Made Easy
DESCRIPTION:Presenter:   Jan Janes is a writer\, teacher and master gardener promoting habitat gardening\, growing your own food\, and composting to enrich the soil in partnership with Water Resources Association of San Benito County\n \nLet’s Conserve Water San Benito County – Home Composting Made Easy  \n\nProviding nourishment and healthy growth to your plants\, soil and you\nSave money from purchasing pricey fertilizers and other soil conditioners\nImprove moisture retention\nReduction in pest problems\nDecrease presence of organic materials in landfills\, waterways and water treatment facilities \n\nCost: $20\n \nSaturday\, April 16\, 2016; 9:30am-12:30pm\nGavilan College\, Hollister campus\, Room 1\, 365 Fourth Street\, Hollister\, Ca. 95023\n \nFrom the garbage to your garden — conserve water by using composted organic materials to act as a fertilizer\, soil amendment or additive to enrich your soil. Rich in nutrients\, use compost to beautify landscaping\, gardening\, improve farming and more.\n \nCost is $20.         \nInformation and Registration at www.GavilanCE.com or call us at 408-852-2801\n  \n### \nphoto by https://www.flickr.com/photos/sporkist/\, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/
URL:https://benitolink.com/event/lets-conserve-water-san-benito-county-home-composting-made-easy/
CATEGORIES:Schools,Sports-Recreation,Workshop-Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160403T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160403T235959
DTSTAMP:20260513T033210
CREATED:20160324T232538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160324T232538Z
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SUMMARY:PRESCHOOL OPEN HOUSE
DESCRIPTION:Little Bridges/ Los Puentecitos Preschool  \nHollister's first Bilingual preschool has an open house Sunday April 3 3-5pm  \n720 Monterey St Hollister 
URL:https://benitolink.com/event/preschool-open-house/
CATEGORIES:Schools
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160324T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160324T235959
DTSTAMP:20260513T033210
CREATED:20160324T001756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160324T001756Z
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SUMMARY:Career Fair
DESCRIPTION:What: Gavilan College is hosting its annual Career Fair.  This year 50 representatives will be on campus t Visitors will be able to speak with AFLAC\, Aspiranet\, Bank of America\, Best Buy\, California Department of Corrections\, California Highway Patrol\, Center for Social Dynamics\, Child Development Inc.\, City of Gilroy\, Costco Wholesale\, Del Mar Food Products Corp.\, Foothill Community Health Center\, Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park\, GEM Aviation\, Genius Kids\, Heritage Bank\, Hilton Garden Inn Gilroy\, and Kaiser Permanente to name a few.  Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with employers who are hiring\, or to explore these professions.  Attendees can ask insight on industry job prospects\, trends and career paths. \nDon't forget to bring your resume! \nWhere:  Gavilan College Student Center at 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd.\, Gilroy\, 95020. \nWhen: Thursday\, March 24\, 2016 from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. \nCost: FREE \nFor more information\, please contact Jacquelyn Richburg at (408)852-2897 or jrichburg@gavilan.edu. \n 
URL:https://benitolink.com/event/career-fair/
CATEGORIES:Fairs-Festivals,Schools
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160323T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160323T235959
DTSTAMP:20260513T033210
CREATED:20160310T051656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160310T051656Z
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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:20160206T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160206T235959
DTSTAMP:20260513T033210
CREATED:20160202T025851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160202T025851Z
UID:10001625-1454716800-1454803199@benitolink.com
SUMMARY:Brady Goss and Band in Concert
DESCRIPTION:Brady Goss (piano & vocals) was described from an early age as a piano phenomena. Today he is recognized as an electrifying entertainer. Those who have witnessed his live shows are awed by his formidable keyboard speed then grabbed by soulful vocals that are loaded with passion and bring out the feel good emotions that keep fans of all ages wanting more. Influences such as Jerry Lee Lewis\, Hank Williams\, Eric Clapton\, The Eagles\, Stevie Ray Vaughan\, and John Mayer might characterize him as Blues\, 50*s Rock *N Roll\, Classic Country\, or Classic Rock\, but Brady*s own unique improvisational style makes him truly one of a kind with a style all his own. \nHis comfort and crowd pleasing ability on stage is truly remarkable\, yet his people friendly\, small town\, regular kid\, personality will convince fans of diverse musical desires and backgrounds to come along with him on the musical journey that will have everyone and especially Brady just having a blast.
URL:https://benitolink.com/event/brady-goss-and-band-in-concert/
CATEGORIES:Arts-Entertainment,Fairs-Festivals,Schools
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160127T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170201T235959
DTSTAMP:20260513T033210
CREATED:20161214T045659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161214T045659Z
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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:20160113T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170111T235959
DTSTAMP:20260513T033210
CREATED:20161214T045049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161214T045049Z
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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:20160112T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170110T235959
DTSTAMP:20260513T033210
CREATED:20161127T133918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161127T133918Z
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SUMMARY:San Benito County Supervisors Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The County Board of Supervisors will recognize the public trust it holds\, will on all occasions conduct business with honesty\, integrity\, and respect for the individual\, and will hold the organization of County government to that same standard.  The Board of Supervisors is the governing body of the County and certain special districts.  The Board enacts ordinances and resolutions\, appropriates funds\, determines land use zoning for unincorporated area\, and appoints certain County officers\, including members of various boards and commissions.
URL:https://benitolink.com/event/san-benito-county-supervisors-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Government,Meetings,Rally-Causes,Schools
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151211T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151211T235959
DTSTAMP:20260513T033210
CREATED:20151126T042500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151126T042500Z
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SUMMARY:Library to Host 9th Annual Holiday Program
DESCRIPTION:The San Benito County Free Library (SBCFL) will host its 9th Annual Holiday Program on Thursday\, Dec. 10\, from 4:00 – 6:00pm. Activities at this year’s celebration include: \n\nVisit with Santa\nFREE book for every child (all ages welcome)\nHoliday movie screening\n\nParents are encouraged to bring their own cameras to take photos of Santa with their children. \nThe Friends of the San Benito County Free Library sponsors this event. With their help\, the library is able to provide this event to San Benito County families and encourage a love of reading in the home by providing every child in attendance with a free book. \nQuestions about this family program can be answered by visiting the library at 470 5th Street\, in Hollister\, calling the library at 831-636-4107\, or contacting the library online.
URL:https://benitolink.com/event/library-to-host-9th-annual-holiday-program/
CATEGORIES:Arts-Entertainment,Schools
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151123T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151123T235959
DTSTAMP:20260513T033210
CREATED:20151120T045355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151120T045355Z
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SUMMARY:Craft Program at San Benito County Free Library
DESCRIPTION:Come enjoy a festive fall craft at the library while the kids are out of school! This family friendly program is FREE and open to all ages. Drop in any time between 2:30-4:30 p.m. to make a craft you can bring home with you.
URL:https://benitolink.com/event/craft-program-at-san-benito-county-free-library/
CATEGORIES:Arts-Entertainment,Government,Schools
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151024T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151024T235959
DTSTAMP:20260513T033210
CREATED:20151003T231722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151003T231722Z
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SUMMARY:San Benito High School Fall Drama
DESCRIPTION:The San Benito High School Drama 3 class is proud to present their first fall production No Signs of Intelligent Life.  This comedy takes a light-hearted look at how confusing humans can be when viewed through the eyes of aliens.  Join in the laughter as these extraterrestrials meet all kinds of humans — teenagers\, rednecks and even survivalists. Will these aliens be able to figure out the confusing daily rituals of dating\, gossiping at the water cooler\, camping\, or even ordering a hamburger? The single performance will be on Oct.23 at 7 p.m. in the SBHS auditorium.   Tickets are $7 at the door\, but students\, children\, and senior citizens can get discounted tickets when purchased in advance at the Student Payment Center.  For additional information please call 831.637.5831 x-223.  
URL:https://benitolink.com/event/san-benito-high-school-fall-drama/
CATEGORIES:Arts-Entertainment,Schools
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150801T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150801T235959
DTSTAMP:20260513T033210
CREATED:20150729T010550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150729T010550Z
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SUMMARY:Community meeting on Gavilan College trustee elections
DESCRIPTION:At the meetings\, Dr. Jeanne Gobalet will present three draft district maps depicting potential district configurations that meet the requirements of state and federal law. Community members will learn about the criteria used by the consultants to create the draft Trustee area maps\, and provide feedback for the district about the community’s priorities and preferences. Dr. Gobalet\, will receive the public’s input\, consider revisions to the existing maps or the development of additional maps\, and report her findings to the Board at a subsequent meeting. The community’s input will then be used to create final maps that will be presented to the board at two Public Forums.\n \nWHEN and WHERE:\n \nThree community meetings have been scheduled\, one in each of the major communities served by the Gavilan Joint Community College District:\n \n·      Morgan Hill\, Wednesday\, July 29 at 6pm\nRoom 10 – Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center\n17060 Monterey Road\, Morgan Hill\, 95037\n \n·      Hollister\, Saturday\, August 1 at 10:30 a.m.\nBriggs Building\n365 Fourth St\, Hollister\, 95023\n \n·      Gilroy– Tuesday\, August 4 at 6 pm\nNorth Lounge\, Student Center\, Gilroy campus\n5055 Santa Teresa Blvd.\, Gilroy\n \n \nBACKGROUND:\n \nThe District currently elects its governing Board members through “at-large” voting.  This means that all of the voters in the District can vote on any of the candidates on the ballot regardless of where the voter resides. The candidates\, however\, must reside within one of three trustee areas although they are voted upon by all of the voters in the district.  Since the founding of the district\, three trustees have been from San Benito county\, and two each from the communities from Gilroy and Morgan Hill.\n \nAt the April 2015 meeting meeting of the Gavilan College Board of Trustees\, the board took action to amend Board Policy 2100 and to state its intention to transition to a system of by-trustee area elections in time for the Governing Board’s November 2016 election. The policy change will create seven distinct geographic districts\, each represented by a single trustee\, who is elected by the voters of that voting district rather than the entire college district.\n \nIn order to change to the by-trustee area election methodology\, the Board through its attorneys has retained a demographer\, Dr. Jeanne Gobalet of Lapkoff & Gobalet\, Demographic Researchers Inc.\, who has prepared draft maps showing how trustee areas may be configured for purposes of implementing the by-trustee area election methodology.  Dr. Gobalet’s full “Demographer’s Report on Draft Trustee Area Plans\, for Gavilan Community College District”\, can be accessed at: http://gavilan.edu/board/agenda.php\n \nThe criteria for drawing the district maps include the constitutional and statutory requirements for one-person one-vote\, demographic distribution\, communities of interest. The reason for the change was explained in the cover sheet for the agenda item in the materials packet for the Board of Trustees:  “According to the California Voting Rights Act of 2001 (Elections Code § 14025 et seq.\, the “Act”)\, if an at-large election methodology impairs the ability of a protected class to elect candidates of its choice or its ability to influence the outcome of an election that methodology can be challenged in court\, and a public entity\, such as the District\, can be required to change to an election methodology where trustees are elected by only the voters of the area in which they reside.  By transitioning to the “by-trustee” area election methodology\, the Board can preclude the significant financial consequences associated with CVRA litigation.”\n \nEach map has a page summarizing the relevant demographic information.  The summary includes information regarding the total population of each of the proposed trustee areas contained in the draft map along with information as to the demographic make-up of that trustee area\, the voting age population in each proposed area\, and information regarding the estimated Citizen Voting Age Population (“CVAP”) for each proposed trustee area based on the most recent release of the American Community Survey (2009-2013). \n \nHOW:\nThe community meetings will be open to the public\, and Spanish translation services will be provided. Community members needing an accommodation in order to participate in the meetings should call the Office of the President at 408-848-4724 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting they would like to attend.\n \n###\n 
URL:https://benitolink.com/event/community-meeting-on-gavilan-college-trustee-elections/
CATEGORIES:Government,Meetings,Schools
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150731T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150731T235959
DTSTAMP:20260513T033210
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:20150715T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150715T235959
DTSTAMP:20260513T033210
CREATED:20150707T033957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150707T033957Z
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SUMMARY:Smartphone Video Production Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn to create\, edit and publish videos with your smartphone! An excellent opportunity for you\, your business and family… \nA Smart Phone Video Production Workshop will be held 6:30PM to 8:30PM Tuesday\, July 14 in the Gavilan College Room 4 at the Briggs Building 365 Fourth Street in Downtown Hollister. Developed in cooperation with Community Media Access Partnership (CMAP)– our local\, public access media organization\, the San Benito County Business Council\, the California State University Monterey Bay Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and Gavilan College\, workshop participants will learn how to capture video\, record audio\, edit multiple clips and post to sites like You Tube. The fee for the workshop is just $10. Laptops are encouraged but not necessary to participate. Register online at www.cmap.tv/events \nQuestions? Contact Jenney at CMAP at (408) 722-9144 x105 or jenney@cmap.tv
URL:https://benitolink.com/event/smartphone-video-production-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Arts-Entertainment,Government,Rally-Causes,Schools,Workshop-Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150706T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150717T235959
DTSTAMP:20260513T033210
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150516T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150516T235959
DTSTAMP:20260513T033211
CREATED:20150513T041510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150513T041510Z
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SUMMARY:Class of 2016 Swap Meet
DESCRIPTION:The San Benito High School Class of 2016 will hold a Swap Meet this Saturday\, May 16 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. in the football parking lot. Items for sale will include jewelry\, garden supplies\, clothes\, crafts and much more.
URL:https://benitolink.com/event/class-of-2016-swap-meet/
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Schools
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150430T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150430T235959
DTSTAMP:20260513T033211
CREATED:20150408T050520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150408T050520Z
UID:10001485-1430352000-1430438399@benitolink.com
SUMMARY:A night of Scout recruiting!
DESCRIPTION:There will be one night of scouting on April 29\, from 6:30-7:30 p.m.  If you have thought of joining scouts in time to take part in Cub Scout Fort Benito Day Camp\, out at Bolado Park\, now is the time.  We can sign up boys going into first thru fifth grade for Cub Scouts.  Recruiters will be availalble at all Hollister School District Elementary Schools prepared to sign you up for Cub Scout and get you enrolled in Fort Benito Day Camp\, that runs from June 15-19 daily from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.  You can also join Boy Scouts which is for boys ages 10 years  (and have finished fifth grade) and are not yet 18 years old.  This will also be in time to attend summer camp with boy scout troops. There are several troops to choose from. \nCOME TO ANY HOLLISTER SCHOOL DISTRICT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL on April 29 from 6:30-7:30  and sign up to join scouting. You will be glad you did. Questions? You may call 636-6810.   \n 
URL:https://benitolink.com/event/a-night-of-scout-recruiting/
CATEGORIES:Schools,Sports-Recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150330T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150330T235959
DTSTAMP:20260513T033211
CREATED:20150316T222646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150316T222646Z
UID:10001455-1427673600-1427759999@benitolink.com
SUMMARY:Spring Break Camp At the San Benito Y
DESCRIPTION:Want to keep your child occupied and learning during their spring break? The YMCA of San Benito County is offering a day camp at their Sunnyslope location from March 30 through April 3. Your child will be occupied every day from 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. with arts and crafts\, games and mini field-trips. To sign up today\, call Crystal at 637-8600 for more information.
URL:https://benitolink.com/event/spring-break-camp-at-the-san-benito-y/
CATEGORIES:Schools,Sports-Recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150321T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150321T235959
DTSTAMP:20260513T033211
CREATED:20150226T142132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150226T142132Z
UID:10001445-1426896000-1426982399@benitolink.com
SUMMARY:Tres Pinos School's 8th Grade Pedro Card Game Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://benitolink.com/event/tres-pinos-schools-8th-grade-pedro-card-game-fundraiser/
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Schools
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150312T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150312T235959
DTSTAMP:20260513T033211
CREATED:20150224T221915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150224T221915Z
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SUMMARY:1st Annual Central Coast Spanish Spelling Bee
DESCRIPTION:The 1st Annual Central Coast Spanish Spelling Bee will be held on Thursday\, March 12\, at San Juan School in San Juan Bautista at 4 p.m.  The Spanish Spelling Bee is open to bilingual 4th and 5th grade students from Dual Language Schools in San Benito and Monterey counties.  These schools will be sending their top 10 spellers who are fluent in Spanish to participate in this unique opportunity to showcase their knowledge and demonstrate their proficiency in Spanish.  Prizes will be given to the top three spellers and all participants will receive a ribbon at the end of the competition.  Please call San Juan School for more information at 831-623-4538.
URL:https://benitolink.com/event/1st-annual-central-coast-spanish-spelling-bee/
CATEGORIES:Schools
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150307T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150307T235959
DTSTAMP:20260513T033211
CREATED:20150303T134817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150303T134817Z
UID:10001447-1425686400-1425772799@benitolink.com
SUMMARY:Art Exhibit Reception: Art 107 - SBHS Advanced Art Students
DESCRIPTION:Exhibit of artworks from Advanced Placement (AP) Studio Art Students of San Benito High School (SBHS):\nIn 2001\, teacher John W. Robrock\, MFA initiated the AP Studio Art program at SBHS. AP in Studio Art is not like other AP subjects\, where students take a written exam to test that they have mastered the subject at a college level. In May\, AP students must submit a digital portfolio of 24 artworks\, including five of the original artworks\, demonstrating a breadth of media\, technique and subjects.  The portfolios are graded 0 to 5 by college professors.  From 2003-2014\, more than 130 of Robrock’s students have completed portfolios and all but a handful earned scores of 3 to 5. Colleges award college credits according to the AP scores\, for example at UC Santa Cruz\, a score of 5 would be awarded 8 credits\, thus saving students thousands of dollars in tuition costs.
URL:https://benitolink.com/event/art-exhibit-reception-art-107-sbhs-advanced-art-students/
CATEGORIES:Arts-Entertainment,Schools
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150207T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150207T235959
DTSTAMP:20260513T033211
CREATED:20150129T055220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150129T055220Z
UID:10001428-1423267200-1423353599@benitolink.com
SUMMARY:Open House
DESCRIPTION:Come see our campus! \nWe will have enrollment information for the 2015-2016 school year.  Staff and Board Members will be on hand to answer questions about curriculum\, the Outdoor Class\, volunteering in the classroom\, etc.
URL:https://benitolink.com/event/open-house/
CATEGORIES:Schools
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150125T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150125T235959
DTSTAMP:20260513T033211
CREATED:20150105T015506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150105T015506Z
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SUMMARY:Sacred Heart Parish School Open House
DESCRIPTION:We invite all prospective parents and students to attend our Open House on Sunday\, January 25\, 2015 from 1:00-2:30 PM.  Our principal\, Dr. Yriarte\, will begin with a school overview at 1 p.m.\, followed by classroom tours and an opportunity to meet all of our teachers.  We look forward to having you.  For more information\, call the School Office at 637-4157.
URL:https://benitolink.com/event/sacred-heart-parish-school-open-house-2/
CATEGORIES:Schools
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