San Benito Health Care District / Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital Board of Directors Regular Meeting
2014-03-28 00:00 - 2015-08-28 23:59 (America/Los_Angeles)
Formed 1957 and affirmed by District voters, the San Benito Health Care District is a public agency that serves as a responsive, comprehensive health care resource for its patients, physicians and the health care consumers of the community. The District has a 5-member, publicly elected board of directors that holds monthly public meetings. The Hazel Hawkins Memorial Health Care System is a comprehensive network of health care programs, services and facilities. In addition to a core 62-bed hospital, community health care needs are met via home health care and palliative care programs, 4 clinic/patient care centers, 4 diagnostic laboratories, 2 Skilled Nursing Facilities encompassing 120 beds, and new state-of-the-art facilities including an Ambulatory Surgery Center, Women’s Center and Emergency Department.
Board of Directors: Gordon A. Machado- President, Mary McCulloch- Vice President, Jim West- Treasurer, N. Parveen Sharma, MD- Secretary and Sharon Scagliotti- Assistant Secretary
Meeting agendas are posted at http://www.hazelhawkins.com/ . Hard copies of meeting agendas and meeting packets are available at the Hospital Administration Office located at 911 Sunset Drive, Hollister. For further information, please contact:
Loretta Martin
Administrative Assistant
Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital
911 Sunset Drive
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-2673 office
(831) 636-2668 fax
lmartin@hazelhawkins.com
Board meetings include:
– Public Comment
– Continuing Education
– Administrative Reports: Nursing, Home Health, Palliative Care, Human Resources, Auxilliary & Volunteer Services, Community Development- Marketing, Foundation, Outreach & Guest Relations
– Finance Reports
– Medical Staff Reports
– District Facilities & Service Development
– Administration: Physician Activity, Physical Plant, Operations, Upcoming Events/Meetings, Pillar Reports
– New / Old Business

San Benito County Parks and Recreation Commission
2014-04-09 00:00 - 2017-06-14 23:59
Meeting held in the Chambers of the Board of Supervisors at County Administration Building, 481 4th St., 1st Floor, Hollister on the first and third Tuesday of the month. The nine member committee is advisory to the Board of Supervisors, and is comprised of: (5) Supervisorial district representatives, (1) Historical Society representative, (1) Veterans' Memorial Commission representative, and (2) Youth Commissioners.
Phone: 831.636.4000, #18

San Juan Bautista Planning Commission/Historic Resources Board Meeting
2014-05-07 00:00 - 2015-06-03 23:59

San Benito County Board of Supervisors Meeting
2014-06-03 00:00 - 2016-12-06 23:59
Meeting held in the Chambers of the Board of Supervisors at County Administration Building, 481 4th St., 1st Floor, Hollister on the first and third Tuesday of the month.
Phone: 831.636.4000
County Board of Supervisors web page is here.

San Juan Bautista City Council Meeting
2014-06-18 00:00 - 2016-11-16 23:59
The City Council meets the third Tuesday of each month in Council Chambers at City Hall, 311 Second Street, San Juan Bautista at 6:00 pm.
Our City Council consists of five members elected to serve four-year terms.

Monthly San Benito County Planning Commission Meeting
2014-06-19 00:00 - 2020-05-21 23:59
Planning Commission meets every third Wednesday in the Board of Supervisors Chambers at the County Administration Building at 481 Fourth Street in Hollister

Community Action Board
2014-07-11 00:00 - 2015-11-13 23:59
Public Comment Period: Guests may introduce themselves and request to comment on any non-agenda items. Time is limited to five minutes per guest unless the board determines that more time is needed.
To view meeting agendas please visit www.sbccab.wix.com/cab1

Hazel Hawkins Hospital Grief Support Group
2015-03-02 00:00 - 2016-02-01 23:59
The Grief Support Group meets at Hazel Hawkins Hospital in the main Hospital Building @ 911 Sunset Drive, Hollister. Sponsored by the Hospitals Pallative Care Program the Group will provide emotional support, hope for the future, a place to talk and what to expect in the months to come.
For more information contact Sunny Underwood – FNP, MSN, PhD, Certified Grief Recovery Specialist (831) 635-1148

Monthly Meeting
2015-04-17 00:00 - 2015-12-02 23:59
Please join us for our monthly meeting to plan fire safety projects in San Benito County. Our website, www.sbfsc.org, lists the location of the meetings – they rotate between Hollister, San Juan Bautista and Aromas. Everyone is welcome.

Hazel Hawkins Hospital Grief Support Group
2015-05-04 00:00 - 2016-08-01 23:59
The Hazel Hawkins Hospital Grief Support Group meets the first Monday of each month at 12:00pm (Noon) in the Hospital Board Room located in the main Hospital building at 911 Sunset Drive, Hollister. Sponsored by the Hospital’s Palliative Care Program, the Group will provide emotional support, hope for the future, a place to talk and what to expect in the months to come. For more information, please contact: Sunny Underwood, FNP, MSN, PhD. Certified Grief Recovery Specialist (831) 635-1148.

Living History Days in San Juan Bautista
2015-06-06 00:00 - 23:59
Step back to the early days of San Juan. Meet mountain men, Civil War soldiers, Victorian ladies and more. Enjoy craft and cooking demonstrations, drink old fashioned soda in the historic Plaza Hotel Saloon. See historic horse drawn vehicles inside the Plaza Stables and Victorian furnishings in the Plaza Hotel and Zanetta Family home.
Adults $3, children under 17 are free. Free parking along city streets for more information go to http://www.parks.ca.gov or www.sanjuanbautistaca.com or call 831-623-4881.

Leal Vineyards Afternoon of Wine Food and Music
2015-06-07 00:00 - 23:59
Leal Vineyards will host an afternoon of Wine, Food and Music in the Olive Grove on Sunday June 7 from 1-4 p.m. tickets are $25 per person, complimentary for Wine Club Members.
300 Maranatha Drive, Hollister, CA (831) 636-8925
Must be 21 to attend – Please no outside food or beverage. Tickets are not refundable. Please RSVP Laura at wineclubleavineyards.com.

Pet Friends 7th Annual Wag N Walk
2015-06-13 00:00 - 23:59
Pet Friends 7th Annual Wag N Walk Fundraiser
Day of registration starts at 7:15 AM
Online registration through www.active.com ends June 8, 2015
Mail-in registration (click here for form) must be received at the Pet Friends office by June 5, 2015.
Registration Fee: $20/Individual, $50/Family registration (up to 4 people), Pets: Free
A comfortable short course is available for 2 and 4 legged walkers. Following the Wag N Walk, come join us for the Graniterock Open House BBQ of hot dogs, chips, and drinks. Ask for a Graniterock tour!
Raffle items, too!

Free - Communication Skills Course for Couples & Singles
2015-06-13 00:00 - 2015-06-27 23:59
Community Fellowship Center is sponsored through HHS/ACF and Healthy Relationships California.
2 Day Class designed help grow and strengthen relationships.
You will learn communication skills for forming family relationships that endure and strengthen during times of stress,
as well as help in getting and keeping a job, and more.
The course covers 16 pillars and is very interactive with in-class skill practice and exercises.
Topics include:
Setting Goals, Power Listening, Avoiding Blame, Handling Hot Topics, Resolving Conflicts and Disagreements, Giving Apology
& Forgiveness, Growing Yourself, Nurturing the Relationship, and more. You’ll love this class!World Class Relationships for
Presented by Bento Leal,
Certified WCRWH Instructor
2 Saturdays – June 13 & 27
9:30am to 6:30pm (Registration begins at 9:00am)
Timeless Treasures
507 3rd St., San Juan Bautista
(Offered through Community Fellowship Center)
Includes Free Workbook, Lunch & Refreshments!
Space Limited – Please RSVP to:
Heliena Walton 650-776-6679 or email HWalton@SupportCFC.org

Summer Day Camp
2015-06-15 00:00 - 23:59
Join us at the YMCA of San Benito County for summer day camp. This program runs for 9 weeks and is open to children ages K through 8th grade.
Summer Day Camp at the Y gives kids the opportunity to make new friends, develop new skills, learn core values and gain self-confidence in a safe and fun learning environment.
Facility members pay just $134 for an entire week while program participants pay $164.

Princess Pre-School Summer Camp
2015-06-16 00:00 - 2015-06-18 23:59
Bring your 3- to 5-year-old to the YMCA of San Benito County to enjoy three fun and fantastic days. Your child will enter a fairyland of wonder while creating and engaging in royal activities!
Only costs $35 for facility members; $65 for program participants.
Contact us at 637-8600 for more information.

Pietra Santa's Music in the Vines
2015-06-20 00:00 - 23:59
Music in the Vines at Pietra Santa Winery featuring The Maneck Band. There is a $10 fee for entry.
~You must be 21 to attend.
For more information contact Colleen at 831-636-1991
or by email Colleen@PietraSantaWInery.com

Groov'n in the Grove @ Leal Winery
2015-06-20 00:00 - 23:59
Leal Winery Summer Music event, "Groov'n in the Groove" featuring the band Got 2 Groove set to play from 7-10 p.m.. Doors open at 6 p.m.
Cost to attend is $25 per person / $15 for Club Members
Must be 21 to attend – Please No outside food or Beverage
LÉAL VINEYARDS
300 Maranatha Drive
Hollister, CA 95023
Tel: 831-636-8925 or 831-636-1023
Fax: 831-636-1071
E-mail: info@lealvineyards.com

Hollister Airshow
2015-06-20 00:00 - 2015-06-21 23:59

Community canine classes
2015-06-20 00:00 - 2015-08-01 23:59
Spot-On Dog Training and Obedience in partnership with pet friends will be holding a low cost 6 week obedience clinic starting June 20 at 10 a.m. located at the Pet Friends shelter. As a part of our community our dogs fill a constant roll in our lives. We are offering training at a seriously discounted rate in hopes to provide all families the opportunity to create a wonderful working bond and well mannered canine community members. This is part of our forever dogs program. We hope to offer this clinic two to three times yearly. Spaces full up fast so please reserve your spot. The six-week course runs $95 per student. Please call (831)359-4033 or email us at seespotssmarts@gmail.com for more information.

Kids rule Theatre Camp
2015-06-22 00:00 - 2015-06-27 23:59
Kids rule Theatre Camp directed by Kristy Burchard and proudly presented by San Benito Stage Company enters its 13th year with a Broadway theme. Registrations are now available at Postal Graphics or by calling 636-6810. Kids rule will be able to accept the first 130 entries. Camp is June 22-26 at Sacred Heart Parish School from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. The campers will be working on songs, dances and scenes to perform for their family and friends on Friday June 26 at 6:30 p.m. for a free show on the lawn at Sacred Heart School. Registration fee is $135 prior to June 1 or $160 after June 1. Space is limited.

Community Solutions' Volunteer Advocate Training for Sexual Assault, Intimate Partner Abuse and Human Trafficking Advocates
2015-06-26 00:00 - 2015-08-01 23:59
This 9-day training provides community members with the knowledge and skills needed to become a Certified Sexual Assault and Intimate Partner Abuse Advocate. Trained advocates will be able to provide prevention, education and outreach presentations; assist with legal advocacy and court accompaniment; provide peer support to survivors at our confidential shelter and crisis line support; provide in person responses for survivors in crisis; and support at our Morgan Hill and Hollister offices. Training is free with a commitment of 100 volunteer hours within a year.
For more information and to complete the application process, contact Erica Elliott, 408-776-6246 or erica.elliott@communitysolutions.org.

Inaugural Garden Tour
2015-06-27 00:00 - 23:59
San Benito Resource Conservation District
Inaugural Garden Tour
June 27 9 a.m. to noon
A FREE drive or bike yourself tour showcasing gardening and environmentally friendly yards and garden practices
About the tour:

Participants will be able to travel to different sites in Hollister. Water Wise Demo from 9-10 a.m. with Shawn Novak, water conservation program manager.
Meet Mary Paxton, UC Master Gardener & Anita Kane, Landscape Architect.
See different types of native, edible and drought resistant gardens.
Learn techniques to apply to your own yard.
Observe what other local residents are doing to protect natural resources and for water conservation.
Learn about pollinator plants for hummingbirds and bees.

Bring a sketch of your yard to M&M Garden Mart for help with a planting plan. Tour participants will receive a 20 percent discount on landscape plants. (one- and two-gallon containers).
Directions and maps available at Water Wise Demonstration Garden, 6th & Powell at Dunne Park on June 27 from 9-10 a.m,
or contact camllle@rcdsanbenito.org, 831-637-4360 ext.101 for an e-map
Info also available at www.rcdsanbenito.org.

Hollister Free Wheelers' Home Games
2015-06-27 00:00 - 23:59
The Hollister Free Wheelers, power wheelchair soccer athletes, are hosting their last home games for the 2014-2015 season on Saturday, June 27, at 11 a.m. and 2:15 p.m. (the opposing teams will play each other around noon). We will also be holding a drawing for a $100 Visa gift card during the last game. Admission is free. For more information about how to be eligible for the gift card drawing, and/or about the games, contact Don or Sue Jones at 831-636-3271 or at the Hollister Free Wheelers' Facebook page.

Saddle Horse Show & Rodeo at Bolado Park
2015-06-27 00:00 - 2015-06-28 23:59
The 82nd annual San Benito County Saddle Horse Show and Rodeo will be held at the Bolado Park Fairgrounds in June:
​FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 7 p.m.
SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 1:30 p.m.
SUNDAY, JUNE 28, 1:30 p.m.
TICKET INFORMATION: All seats are reserved in the shaded grandstand. Friday night seats are $7. Saturday and Sunday seats are $10. Babes in arms are free; toddlers to 11 years old are $4. Tickets can be obtained in advance by completing the attached form and mailing it, with a check payable to the S.B.C. Saddle Horse Association and indicating the desired seat location, to P. O. Box 56, Hollister, CA 95024. You can also call the office, (831) 628-3545, to reserve seats or to pay by credit card. All ticket sales are final. General Admission ticket sales start May 25. Tickets can also be purchased at Rancher’s Feed and at Bolado Park. On Friday, June 26 tickets can be obtained at the fairgrounds starting at 10 a.m.
CONCESSION STANDS: Alcoholic beverages will be available at the Grandstand concessions. There will be arena seating that has access to the food concession booth. With purchase of a wrist band and general admission ticket to the seating area, beer and food will be available. Beer must be consumed within the special seating area and ID will be required. Tickets and wrist bands will need to be purchased at the Grandstand or Tunnel to the arena and will not be available to be purchased at the special seating area.
FREE EVENTS IN THE KIDS CORRAL include Two Bounce Houses & a Bucking Horse on the grass at the north end of the Grandstand.
For more information, email office@SanBenitoCountyRodeo.com or visit the horse show website at www.SanBenitoCountyRodeo.com

FREE Immigration Legal Clinic/Taller GRATIS para Asistencia Inmigratoria
2015-07-01 00:00 - 23:59
OneJustice’s Justice Bus Project and the United Farm Workers Foundation are partnering to hold a free legal clinic for individuals in need of assistance with their application for naturalization, Deferred Action for Childhood arrivals (DACA), DACA renewal, or other immigration matters. At the clinic, volunteer law students and attorneys will meet one on one with clients at any stage of the application process.
El proyecto Autobús de Justicia de OneJustice Y la Fundación de la Unión de Campesinos están colaborando para ofrecer una clínica legal gratuita para las personas que necesiten ayuda con inmigración, sus solicitudes de naturalización, la Acción Diferida para llegadas infantiles (DACA), o la renovación de DACA. En la clínica los estudiantes de derechos y los abogados voluntarios se reunirán uno-a-uno con los clientes en cualquier etapa del proceso de solicitud.

Kids SJB Summer Enrichment Camp
2015-07-06 00:00 - 2015-07-17 23:59
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.
San Juan Bautista
2015 Summer Enrichment Camp
July 6 – July 17 (9am – 1pm)
Theme: Restoring Our Environment
Location: San Juan Bautista Library

30 to 35 students from SJB, Aromas and Hollister
3 credentialed teachers
6 high school interns (camp assistants)
We’ll be planting native trees/plants & working to restore part of the Pajaro River

Week 1
Day 1 – Understanding Our Environmental Challenges
Understanding ecosystem concepts
Monarch butterflies (Guest speaker, Martha from Natural Bridges State Park)
90% of Monarchs have disappeared since 1990 (almost 1 billion butterflies, only 30 million left)
Decline due to herbicides like Roundup that kill milkweed, and also climate change
Other insects disappearing too
Bees (Guest speaker, a beekeeper who will bring comb honey for kids to taste)
Decline of bees due to pesticides used in agriculture
Day 2 — What are some Solutions to Environmental Challenges?
Examples of youth who are tackling Environmental Challenges
Short videos of Ta’Kaiya Blaney & Alex Loorz (followed by discussions)
Guest youth speaker from iMatterYouth.org (Becky Chung, age 17)
Fieldtrip — walk around SJB to observe trees, discuss photosynthesis, ecosystem & biodiversity concepts (Andy)
Guest youth speaker, Jesse Vallejo (started Haybalers Against Fracking facebook page)
Day 3 — Specific Solutions: Solar Energy, Model Green City & Sustainable Agriculture
Discuss how solar cells work & how wind turbines work
Examples of solar oven, solar bio light, solar flashlight, sample windmill
Example of electric car – Nissan Leaf
Fieldtrip to Pinnacle Farm (Phil Foster leads tour of his solar installation & organic farm)
Day 4 — Understanding biomes, water cycle, carbon cycle — soil
Guest speaker, Shawn Novak discusses water, drought, climate change & conservation
Fieldtrip to Morris Ranch (Joe Morris)
Discuss how Native Americans, Spanish & Americans have altered local ecosystem
Day 5 – Recycling & Work on Projects — art, music, etc.
Guest speaker from Recology (reduce, recycle, reuse info)
Week 2
Day 1 — Reforestation intro — The Man who Planted Trees (watch video)
Discuss video — Ecological benefits/services that trees provide for ecosystems
Watch Plant for the Planet video – Felix Finkbinder (followed by discussions)
Plant perennials around San Juan Bautista soccer field using Groasis Waterboxx (Joey)
Day 2 – Show STRAW video
Guest speaker — biologist from STRAW (Student & Teachers Restore A Watershed)
Day 3 – Work on a STRAW Maintenance Project – at Pajaro River (Gonzales Ranch)
Day 4 — Setup & rehearse for evening Open House – art, performances, etc. 6pm Potluck & Presentation to parents & community members (at SJB Community Center)
Day 5 — — Hike at a park (Fremont Peak), go to beach, or Morgan Hill Water Park (students will vote on this)

Videos, Web Sites & Resources:
1) Ta'Kaiya Blaney (Canada)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gB59ZidluLw (Shallow Waters song)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jA_GxLLXKLs (Speech)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ezom1kX4rm0 (Earth Revolution song)
http://www.takaiyablaney.com/ (Ta'Kaiya's web site)
2) Alex Loorz (USA)
http://www.youngvoicesonclimatechange.com/movie_kids-global-warming.php
https://vimeo.com/4204474
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=raW7wu_XxPs
http://www.imatteryouth.org/ (website for Alex's organization)
3 ) Felix Finkbeiner (Germany)
http://www.youngvoicesonclimatechange.com/movie_plant-for-the-planet.php
(reforestation)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzksgMrS_7o
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGLtkbaeupI (speech to UN)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6fiXczd-so (speech at conference)
http://www.plant-for-the-planet.org/en/about-us (web site for Felix's organization)
4) Text of short story "The Man Who Planted Trees" by Jean Giono
http://www.idph.com.br/conteudos/ebooks/the_man_who_planted_trees.pdf
(This story was not copyrighted, so it can be shared freely)
5) Academy Award winning short animation (30 min.) of "The Man Who Planted Trees"
https://vimeo.com/19426214
6) STRAW video on DVD

1st Annual Carnival
2015-07-10 00:00 - 2015-07-12 23:59
Community Fellowship Center of San Juan Bautista is delighted to invite you to our 1st Annual Community Carnival. Come out and enjoy a day of shopping, eating, and exciting fellowship with the family!
Location: Soccer Field, 300A The Alameda, City of San Juan Bautista, CA 95045
Date: Friday thru Sunday, July 10 – 12, 2015
Time: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
The San Juan Bautista 1st Annual Community Carnival is the community’s first fundraiser of its kind. In hope of continued growth Community Fellowship Center members’ dedicate themselves to giving and supporting the families of San Benito County.
The Carnival will include clothes; jewelry, non-profit booths, food booths, and music, guests may also enjoy shopping at the San Juan Bautista stores.
All proceeds are allocated to the community programs; food baskets for local families, leadership and mentoring opportunities for high school students and adults, educational workshops for adults and scholarships for students in the San Benito County School District.
Our Purpose accordingly Lily Anderson, a master’s candidate in the School of Social Work, “Research shows that increasing young people’s social activities and family cohesion significantly decrease the chances that a child or adolescent will experiment with drugs and alcohol.” The Community Carnival will assist in creating an environment that can foster family and community bonding with budget friendly activities that promote family togetherness, by offering a fun outlet for families to bridge the gap in their busy lives and enjoy the day!

Community Fellowship Outreach Team

Hacienda de Leal Fundraiser for Pet Friends
2015-07-12 00:00 - 23:59
Come join the friends of Pet Friends for a fun, 1950s theme at Hacienda de Leal.
Enjoy pizza, no-host bar, DJ dancing, and raffle items. Rock out in your best 50’s outfit.
This fundraiser event includes fantastic raffle items including a fun two room, one night stay at Hacienda de Leal, and a wine tour to the Leal Vineyards.
Tickets: $15 per person – children welcomed!
Contact the office at Pet Friends office for more information and ticket purchase (831) 634-1191.

San Benito County Parks and Recreation Meeting
2015-07-15 00:00 - 23:59
On Tuesday, July 14, join the San Benito County Parks and Recreation Commission and County Staff to discuss incoming subdivisions and their park elements. At the May 12 meeting, the Commission was informed of several new subdivisions that will require strategic planning for park dedications because of their size and limited creditable park space in each proposed area. Staff is looking at a larger neighborhood park, what pieces might fit into a regional park, and planning with city staff to ensure long-term sustainable and quality parks for the community. Learn more by attending the meeting!
