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SUMMARY:Coastal Trail Walk
DESCRIPTION:Suicide Prevention Service is proud to announce our 10th Annual Coastal Trail Walk on Saturday\, September 17\, 2016! \nThe annual Coastal Trail Walk offers community members a chance to join together in a celebration of life\, in remembrance of loved ones\, and in support of the services of Suicide Prevention. The walk begins at Window on the Bay Park in Monterey and continues on to just past the Monterey Bay Aquarium\, then returns to the Park for announcements and prizes.  \nThe event follows the commemoration of World Suicide Prevention Day and is a family-friendly event. If you have kids\, pets\, friends\, neighbors—bring them all! \nSchedule \n9 am—Registration begins*\n10 am—Walk begins promptly\n11:45 am—Acknowledgements/Raffle prize giveaway \n*Online registration ends Friday\, September 16\, at 5:00 pm.\nEvent day walk-up registration: cash or check only\, please. \n“It’s not forgetting that heals. It’s remembering.” ~Amy Greene \nSuicide Prevention Service\, a program of Family Service Agency of the Central Coast is a 501(c)(3).
URL:https://benitolink.com/event/coastal-trail-walk-2/
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160917T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160917T235959
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CREATED:20160901T112057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160901T112057Z
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SUMMARY:LULAC Community Health Fair
DESCRIPTION:Join San Benito County LULAC for its annual community Health Fair. Obtain FREE health services for the entire family.
URL:https://benitolink.com/event/lulac-community-health-fair/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160918T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160918T235959
DTSTAMP:20260427T052211
CREATED:20160901T010300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160901T010300Z
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SUMMARY:Sept 17th "Music in the Vines"
DESCRIPTION:There is a $10 cover charge\nMusic begins at 6 p.m. and ends at 9 p.m.\nThis is a 21 and over ONLY event. For the enjoyment and safety for all\, there will be no exceptions.\nOutside Alcohol Prohibited. If anyone brings outside alcohol\, they will be asked to leave.\nDisposable cups provided. Wine glasses available at $5 each\, or feel free to bring your own.\nSummer music events can get warm so bring some shade cover. It can also get windy so bring something to keep warm!\nSeating is limited so pack a fold away table an chair just in case.\nTickets are limited so get yours early!\n\nDetails on the Music in the Vines series and upcoming events can be found on our website: www.PietraSantaWinery.com or our Facebook page.
URL:https://benitolink.com/event/sept-17th-music-in-the-vines/
CATEGORIES:Arts-Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160923T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160924T235959
DTSTAMP:20260427T052211
CREATED:20160916T000957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160916T000957Z
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SUMMARY:Friends of the SBC Library Free Classic Movie for Seniors
DESCRIPTION:Seniors of SBC are invited to view the movie VERTIGO – no charge to Seniors. Just fun at the Library.
URL:https://benitolink.com/event/friends-of-the-sbc-library-free-classic-movie-for-seniors/
CATEGORIES:Arts-Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160924T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160924T235959
DTSTAMP:20260427T052211
CREATED:20160921T031120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160921T031120Z
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SUMMARY:National Public Lands Day Centennial Service Event &     Bacon Ranch Ribbon-Cutting
DESCRIPTION:Service Project: 9 am to 12 pm \n       *Registration begins at 8:30 am at the Pinnacles Eastside Visitor Center\, Paicines. \n       *Free Fee Day! Volunteers will receive a voucher for 1 free day pass to a public land in the future. \nCentennial Celebration at the Bacon Homestead : 12pm to 2pm \n       * Ribbon cutting for the six new interpretive wayside signs at 12:30 pm \n       * Light refreshments compliments of Pinnacles Partnership \n       * Bluegrass Music and hands on activities honoring the homesteaders of San Benito County. \nRegistration & questions: Veronica Johnson \nCall 831-389-4486 X243 or email Veronica_Johnson@nps.gov \n *** Groups of 10 + must pre-register *** \n 
URL:https://benitolink.com/event/national-public-lands-day-centennial-service-event-bacon-ranch-ribbon-cutting/
CATEGORIES:Arts-Entertainment,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160925T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160925T235959
DTSTAMP:20260427T052211
CREATED:20160430T223623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160430T223623Z
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SUMMARY:SBJUHS Class of 1976 40th Class Reunion
DESCRIPTION:Please contact the committee for all the specific information. Thank you very much!
URL:https://benitolink.com/event/sbjuhs-class-of-1976-40th-class-reunion/
CATEGORIES:Arts-Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160925T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160925T235959
DTSTAMP:20260427T052211
CREATED:20160920T084318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160920T084318Z
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SUMMARY:4th Annual Tomato Tasting & Wood-Fired Pizza Event
DESCRIPTION:Hollister’s own “Tomato Mama\,” Diane Matarangas\, and her husband\, Dan\, invite you to Penny Lane Farm to taste a variety of heirloom tomatoes and enjoy homemade pizza.  \n•    Taste a variety of heirloom tomatoes – you might find a new favorite!\n•    Enjoy homemade wood-fired pizza – we provide the dough and sauce\, you bring your favorite cheese and toppings\n•    Mingle with friends\, neighbors and the Slow Food community \n•    Sip on cool drinks  \nProvided by event hosts: \n•    Handmade pizza dough\n•    Pizza sauce made from Penny Lane tomatoes\n•    Non-alcoholic beverages \nWhat to bring: \n•    Cheese\n•    Your favorite toppings — something from your own garden perhaps!\n•    Your own varieties of garden-grown tomatoes for tasting (optional) \nCost: $5 per person (kids 5 & under FREE).  Please RSVP by Friday\, Sept. 23 to SanBenitoBountyCA@slowfoodusa.org  – Tickets for sale at the door  \nAs your local Slow Food Chapter\, San Benito Bounty supports Good\, Clean and Fair food for all in our community. Our Chapter focuses on the following: \nPromoting seasonal\, locally grown foods\nSupporting our region's farmers\, ranchers and gardeners \nSupporting local school gardens\nConnecting the community with local producers and the Slow Food movement through events \nAs a member of Slow Food San Benito Bounty\, you are helping this important work continue and grow! \nIf you love what we are doing\, consider becoming a member or ask us how to donate time or resources. \nBecome a member of Slow Food USA at www.slowfoodusa.org and remember to select San Benito Bounty as your chapter! 
URL:https://benitolink.com/event/4th-annual-tomato-tasting-wood-fired-pizza-event/
CATEGORIES:Arts-Entertainment,Fundraiser,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161002T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161002T235959
DTSTAMP:20260427T052211
CREATED:20160903T041315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160903T041315Z
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SUMMARY:Oct. 1 "Music in the Vines"
DESCRIPTION:Music from 6-9 p.m.\n$10 Entrance Fee. Secure your space by pre-purchasing tickets.\nMusic-in-the-Vines are outdoor events. Be prepared for variable weather such as heat\, wind and rain.\nDue to limited seating we encourage you to bring portable table and chairs for your personal use.\nThis is a 21 and over ONLY event. For the enjoyment and safety for all there will be no exceptions.\nOutside Alcohol Prohibited. Pietra Santa wine glasses are available for purchase.\nMusic-in-the-Vines Events are held outdoors. Please be prepared for variable weather often experienced in the Cienega Valley. \nDue to limited seating  we recommend bringing a portable table and chair\nFor more information call Colleen 831-636-1991 or email Colleen@PietraSantaWinery.com
URL:https://benitolink.com/event/oct-1-music-in-the-vines/
CATEGORIES:Arts-Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161005T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161005T235959
DTSTAMP:20260427T052211
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:20161006T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161006T235959
DTSTAMP:20260427T052211
CREATED:20160823T012636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160823T012636Z
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SUMMARY:San Benito County Fall Seminar
DESCRIPTION:The seminar "Define the Customer" is an interactive seminar where you will learn to understand the steps to\, and benefits of\, defining your customer. \nWho should attend:  Business owners\, customer service representatives\, executive and management associates involved in professional services\, retail\, non-profits\, and hospitality organizations.   \nContact Cindy Merzon\, associate director of CSUMB Small Business Development Center\, at www.csumb.edu/SBC for tickets and additional information. \nFees: $35 for members and $45 for non-members
URL:https://benitolink.com/event/san-benito-county-fall-seminar/
CATEGORIES:Workshop-Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161012T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161012T235959
DTSTAMP:20260427T052211
CREATED:20160913T065438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160913T065438Z
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SUMMARY:Talking to Your Youth about Healthy Relationships
DESCRIPTION:An instructive workshop is designed to facilitate the discussion between you and your peers about the best practices when talking to your teens and children about healthy relationships. \nFree childcare will be provided. \nFor questions\, please contact Anadeli Lopez at 408-779-2794 or anadeli.lopez@communitysolutions.org \nThis workshop is sponsored by Community Solutions in association with San Benito High School.
URL:https://benitolink.com/event/talking-to-your-youth-about-healthy-relationships/
CATEGORIES:Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161012T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161012T235959
DTSTAMP:20260427T052211
CREATED:20160924T014749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160924T014749Z
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SUMMARY:Livestock Health & Beef Quality Assurance Certification\, Oct 12
DESCRIPTION:Join us at 101 Livestock on October 12 from 8:15 am to 12:30 pm for a free livestock health workshop. You can also get BQA certified for free! Lunch will be provided by 101 Livestock. The workshop will cover the following topics: \n• Foothill Abortion • Mineral Deficiencies • EID Program\n• Economic Outlook on Livestock Industry • Interstate transport of Cattle\n• Drought Tolerant Cattle? New Research in Feed Efficiency • Anaplasmosis \nMany thanks to 101 Livestock for hosting & sponsoring this workshop!\nThere's no need to register\, just show up! For more information\, please contact Devii Rao at drorao@ucanr.edu or 831-637-5346 x14. \nCheck out my blog for the flier and agenda: http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=22070.
URL:https://benitolink.com/event/livestock-health-beef-quality-assurance-certification-oct-12/
CATEGORIES:Workshop-Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161013T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161013T235959
DTSTAMP:20260427T052211
CREATED:20160511T011009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160511T011009Z
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SUMMARY:Tips for Hiring and Maintaining In-Home Workers
DESCRIPTION:Are you a caregiver interested in hiring in-home help? In this class you will learn to:\n \n Decide when it is time to ask for help\n Determine your loved one’s needs\n Determine financial resources\n Write a job description\n Conduct an interview\n Evaluate Employee Liability and Responsibilities \nCall Health Projects Center at 831-459-6639 or www.delmarcaregiver.org to register.\n 
URL:https://benitolink.com/event/tips-for-hiring-and-maintaining-in-home-workers/
CATEGORIES:Meetings,Workshop-Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161013T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161013T235959
DTSTAMP:20260427T052211
CREATED:20161001T043813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161001T043813Z
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SUMMARY:Tips for Understanding and Managing Medications
DESCRIPTION:In this course\, which includes a video presentation\, you will learn safe practices for assisting with and storing various types of medications. Learn the warning signs of improper use and interactions as well as gain an understanding of how aging changes the way our bodies respond to medication.\n  \nDate: Wednesday\, October 12 \nTime: 6:00 – 7:30 pm \nLocation: Hollister Community Center \, 300 West Street Hollister \n  \nRegister online: http://www.delmarcaregiver.org/registration-form.html \nOr call Health Projects Center at 831-459-6639.
URL:https://benitolink.com/event/tips-for-understanding-and-managing-medications-2/
CATEGORIES:Workshop-Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161013T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161013T235959
DTSTAMP:20260427T052211
CREATED:20161012T213226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161012T213226Z
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SUMMARY:First 5 Open House and Ribbon Cutting
DESCRIPTION:First 5 Open House and Ribbon Cutting Celebration \nFirst 5 San Benito would like to invite you to our Open House and Ribbon Cutting this Thursday\, 10/13.  This Community Celebration begins with Supervisor Margie Barrios set to cut the ribbon at 2 pm.  Our new office is located at 351 Tres Pinos Road\, Suite 100A (next to Heritage Bank and the YMCA). \nListed below is the schedule of events\, and a flyer attached for more information. \nHope you could join us. \nSCHEDULE of EVENTS \n2:00 PM Ribbon Cutting Ceremony  – First 5 Commissioners led by Supervisor Margie Barrios \n2:30PM – Circle Time (Karin Larsen) \n3PM – Story Time with Little Red Reading Hood (Samantha Hernandez) \n3:15PM – Raffle \n3:30PM – Puppeteer (The Frog Prince) \n4PM – Circle Time (Karin Larsen) \n4:15PM – Raffle \n4:30PM – African Drumming (Heart Drum) \n5PM – Story Time with Little Red Reading Hood (Samantha Hernandez) \n5:15PM  Raffle \n5:30PM – Circle Time (Karin Larsen) \n6PM – Story Time with Little Red Reading Hood (Samantha Hernandez) \n6:15PM Raffle \n6:30PM – Puppeteer (The Frog Prince) \n7PM – Orff Drumming (Heart Drum) \n7:15 Raffle \n7:30PM – End
URL:https://benitolink.com/event/first-5-open-house-and-ribbon-cutting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161014T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161014T235959
DTSTAMP:20260427T052211
CREATED:20161004T235857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161004T235857Z
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SUMMARY:Paicines Ranch Field Day: Grazing Innovations to Grow Soil Health
DESCRIPTION:Spend a day getting down and dirty on the ranch!  This field day will focus on Paicines Ranch’s innovative livestock management on both pasture and in cropping systems\, to build soil and increase biodiversity.  Participants will have the opportunity to get out on the land\, observe the results of regenerative agriculture\, see the animals\, and hear about efforts to share this work beyond the ranch.  \nCost: $30 if purchased separately from conference package\, includes grassfed burger lunch.  For locals discount 20% use promo code HEALTHY20 at checkout.   Full agenda and registration information at this link: https://holisticmanagement.org/cc/#ccfieldday 
URL:https://benitolink.com/event/paicines-ranch-field-day-grazing-innovations-to-grow-soil-health/
CATEGORIES:Workshop-Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161014T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161016T235959
DTSTAMP:20260427T052211
CREATED:20161005T010502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161005T010502Z
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SUMMARY:Cultivating Community: Land\, Food\, Health: HMI’s 2016 Gathering
DESCRIPTION:San Benito Slow Food enthusiasts: this is your chance to connect with innovative\, solution-oriented and passionate farmers\, ranchers\, conservationists\, authors\, natural food/health professionals\, and members of the Holistic Management community from all over the globe! \nKeynote speaker is Joel Salatin of Polyface Farms.  Speakers from our regional community include Sallie Calhoun and Kelly Mulville of Paicines Ranch\, Julie and Joe Morris of Morris Grassfed\, Doniga Markegard of Markegard Family Grassfed\, Jack Varian of V6 Ranch\, and Leslie Dorrance of the Santa Lucia Conservancy. \nLOCALS ONLY 20% Registration Discount: use promo code HEALTHY20 at checkout. \nSee attached flier for more details\, or check out the complete line-up of speakers\, topics and sessions at https://holisticmanagement.org/cc/ \nIf you can’t attend the entire conference\, but want to support the work of HMI and have a chance to mingle with conference attendees and speakers\, consider attending The Gathering Wine & Cheese Fundraiser Launch Party on Friday evening\, October 14th from 6:00 – 9:00 pm.  Tickets are $50\, sold separately from the Gathering package. 
URL:https://benitolink.com/event/cultivating-community-land-food-health-hmis-2016-gathering/
CATEGORIES:Workshop-Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161015T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161015T235959
DTSTAMP:20260427T052211
CREATED:20160616T043145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160616T043145Z
UID:10001730-1476489600-1476575999@benitolink.com
SUMMARY:Walk for Life
DESCRIPTION:For more information on the Walk for Life and how you can get involved\, please come by the center at 483 Fifth Street or call (831) 637-4020.
URL:https://benitolink.com/event/walk-for-life/
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161015T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161015T235959
DTSTAMP:20260427T052211
CREATED:20161005T013650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161005T013650Z
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SUMMARY:The Gathering Wine & Cheese Fundraiser Launch Party
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to experience a cornucopia of locally-sourced food and a wine tasting brought to you by local\, sustainable winegrowers. Meet the HMI staff and Board of Directors\, enjoy entertainment\, dine and mingle as we celebrate healthy land\, healthy food and healthy lives! \nTickets are $50\, sold separately from the Gathering package. Buy tickets here: https://holisticmanagement.org/cc/#ccwineandcheese \n 
URL:https://benitolink.com/event/the-gathering-wine-cheese-fundraiser-launch-party/
CATEGORIES:Arts-Entertainment,Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161020T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161020T235959
DTSTAMP:20260427T052211
CREATED:20161014T022956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161014T022956Z
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SUMMARY:San Benito County "Building Business" Job Fair
DESCRIPTION:Are you searching for a job\, a new local career or seeking employees? Then don’t miss the San Benito County “Building Business” Community Job Fair on Thursday\, October 20th from 4:00PM-7:00PM at the Veterans Memorial Building 649 San Benito Street in downtown Hollister. \n“America’s Job Center of California is your one-stop shop for workforce services\, like this Job Fair\, for employers and job seekers alike\,” said San Benito County Employment & Training Services Counselor\, Megan Crable. “If you have job openings\, our staff can assist you at this event by receiving applications so that you can focus on promoting your company and talking to potential employees at your booth during the event.” \nThis event will host more than 23 employers and agencies promoting their job openings and career opportunities in a variety of fields. Local employers are scheduled to attend and job seekers will have the opportunity to meet employers from all industries. Veterans and military spouses are also encouraged to attend. Veterans with Military ID have the option to participate in the job fair in a special\, Veterans only session from 3pm-4pm.  \nThe San Benito County America’s Job Center will have staff members on hand at the event to provide resume\, application and on-site interview assistance. Applicants are asked to come prepared\, professionally “dressed for success” and to bring copies of their resume complete with their latest contact information. \nAssistance for job seekers is also being provided in advance of the event 8:00AM to 5:00PM Monday through Friday at the Job Center located at 1111 San Felipe Road\, Suite 107 in Hollister. Employment readiness workshops are also held at the Center from 8:30AM to Noon every Tuesday and Friday. \nThe event is sponsored by Pacific Scientific\, Teknova\, Plumbers\, Steamfitters & Refrigeration Fitters Local Union 393 and Infinity Staffing. Businesses are currently still being recruited to sponsor and participate in the event. It’s not too late to secure your spot for participation. \nThe Community Job Fair is sponsored by San Benito County America’s Job Center of California and the San Benito County Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau. For more information\, see sbcjobs.org\, sanbenitocountychamber.com or contact Megan Crable at (831) 638-3323 or mcrable@cosb.us. Spanish speakers may contact Pedro Ornelas at (831) 638-3317 or pornelas@cosb.us. \nThe San Benito County America’s Job Center of California is part of a state wide network of conveniently located centers providing employment and training services all in one place. Center programs include: job services\, unemployment insurance\, vocational education\, vocational rehabilitation\, veterans services\, welfare to work transitioning and youth services. The center is funded by the Department of Labor under the Workforce Investment Act. Our goal is to make the recruitment\, hiring\, and training process easier\, faster\, and more efficient for both job seekers and employers.
URL:https://benitolink.com/event/san-benito-county-building-business-job-fair/
CATEGORIES:Workshop-Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161022T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161022T235959
DTSTAMP:20260427T052211
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:20161022T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161022T235959
DTSTAMP:20260427T052211
CREATED:20161005T002148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161005T002148Z
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SUMMARY:Girl Scouts of California’s Central Coast to Host Girls Night Out in San Benito County
DESCRIPTION:Girl Scouts of California’s Central Coast to Host Girls Night Out in San Benito County \nParents and Girls are Invited to Discover New Adventures with Girl Scouts of California’s Central Coast \nWHO: Girl Scouts of California’s Central Coast (GSCCC) is inviting girls K- 6th grade to join the fun and learn about Girl Scouts at free Girls Night Out events in San Benito County. \nWHAT: Girls Night Out events are being held all over California’s Central Coast\, throughout the month of October. All events are free and girls and their families will learn about various Girl Scout programs\, from outdoor activities to building robots to camping and playing sports. Girl Scouts is an exciting way to engage girls all year round\, while providing countless opportunities for making friends\, trying new things and exercising leadership skills through fun activities! \nWHEN: Friday\, October 21st\, 6 to 7:30 p.m. \nWHERE: Briggs Building\, 1221 Memorial Dr.\, Hollister. \nWHY: To introduce hundreds of new adults and girls to Girl Scouting. \nTICKETS: Free! This family event is open to the public. All events are complimentary\, featuring an array of activities\, songs\, stories\, games\, crafts and snacks. \nFor information please visit www.girlscoutsccc.org/gno or at www.girlscoutsccc.org/descubre. or call 800-822-2427 ext. 9775. \n 
URL:https://benitolink.com/event/girl-scouts-of-californias-central-coast-to-host-girls-night-out-in-san-benito-county/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161022T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161022T235959
DTSTAMP:20260427T052211
CREATED:20161011T092121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161011T092121Z
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SUMMARY:Pet Friends Yard and Bake Sale
DESCRIPTION:Help support the Pet Friends Adoption Center while shopping for great\, must have treasures: \nFurniture*Appliances*Cooking & Dinnerware*Clothes* Gardening Items* Pet Supplies \nHave a sweet tooth? There will be a variety of cookies\, cakes\, and other goodies!
URL:https://benitolink.com/event/pet-friends-yard-and-bake-sale/
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161022T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161022T235959
DTSTAMP:20260427T052211
CREATED:20161018T234813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161018T234813Z
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SUMMARY:Hollister Hills SVRA-Make a Difference Day
DESCRIPTION:Hollister Hills SVRA Make a Difference Day\nPlease join us on Saturday\, October 22 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm for the Hollister Hills SVRA Make a Difference Day.  Volunteers will assist with our annual clean wheeling trash pick-up in the Upper Ranch.  The park will also provide a separate volunteer project for the public who aren’t able to drive a 4×4 vehicle.  Please meet at the Hollister Hills Area 5 at 8am to register for the event.  A lunch will be provided at noon.  Please bring gloves\, water\, sun block and a hat.  If you are interested in camping overnight for this event contact Chris Silverberg at (831) 638-3390.  Please RSVP by October 20 to Michelle Armijo at michelle.armijo@parks.ca.gov or call 831-638-3207 to learn more about the event.
URL:https://benitolink.com/event/hollister-hills-svra-make-a-difference-day/
CATEGORIES:Sports-Recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161023T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161023T235959
DTSTAMP:20260427T052211
CREATED:20160924T020138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160924T020138Z
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SUMMARY:Low-stress Livestock Handling\, Oct 23
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Steve Cote\, Cattle Sense\nFeatures Presentation\, Demonstration\, and Hands-on Experience \nSteve Cote and his wife Susan have their own business teaching low stress stockmanship. They specialize in teaching livestock handling for range and grazing lands management. Steve worked for 26 years helping farms and ranches with range and soil conservation with USDA; with 17 years practicing & teaching livestock handling learned from Bud Williams. He has gone around the country helping\nproducers on rangelands\, pastures\, feedlots and dairies to solve their handling difficulties. Steve wrote the book\, Stockmanship\, which is the only book in the world on the subject of low stress livestock handling for grazing lands management. Steve and Susan live in Weiser\, Idaho. \n\nTopics to be covered\n•Benefits of low-stress livestock handling\n•Basic skills\n•Working cattle on the range\n•Working cattle in facilities\n•Field demonstration and hands-on experience\nFor more information\, please contact Devii Rao at drorao@ucanr.eduor 831-637-5346 x14. Check out my blog for the flier and agenda: http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=22070. \nHere's the link to register: http://ucanr.edu/survey/survey.cfm?surveynumber=18409.
URL:https://benitolink.com/event/low-stress-livestock-handling-oct-23/
CATEGORIES:Workshop-Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161027T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161027T235959
DTSTAMP:20260427T052211
CREATED:20160823T014400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160823T014400Z
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SUMMARY:San Benito County Fall Seminar - How to Handle Difficult & Angry People
DESCRIPTION:The seminar "How to Handle Difficult and Angry People" will allow you to distinguish among six kinds of customer behavior\, know about words to use\, words to avoid\, customer body language\, etc. \nWho should attend:  Business owners\, customer service representatives\, executive and management associates involved in professional services\, retail\, non-profits\, and hospitality organizations.   \nContact Cindy Merzon\, associate director of CSUMB Small Business Development Center\, at www.csumb.edu/SBC for tickets and additional information. \nFees: $35 for members and $45 for non-members
URL:https://benitolink.com/event/san-benito-county-fall-seminar-how-to-handle-difficult-angry-people/
CATEGORIES:Workshop-Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161028T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161028T235959
DTSTAMP:20260427T052211
CREATED:20160922T225213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160922T225213Z
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SUMMARY:College Fair
DESCRIPTION:Over 50 California and out-of-state colleges to attend! \nSouth County Cal-SOAP (SCCC) invites students of all ages and their parents to its 12th annual college fair\, to be held from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday\, Oct. 27 at the San Benito High School Mattson Gym and Thursday\, Nov. 3 at the Gilroy High School Student Center. \n“This is one of the ways Cal-SOAP can reach all students and parents in the four different districts that participate in the SCCC Consortium. SCCC welcomes students and parents from all over the South County region\, and especially families from the Aromas-San Juan\, Gilroy\, Hollister and Morgan Hill School Districts for this exciting event!  The college fairs are scheduled between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. in order to accommodate parents’ working schedules…your entire family is welcome!” stated Erin C. Gemar\, Project Director for the SCCC Consortium.  “We sincerely appreciate the continued support from our local school districts and from our higher education partners\, Gavilan Community College\, CSU Monterey Bay\, UC Santa Cruz\, Stanford University and the Silicon Valley Education Foundation. The recent success of Cal-SOAP graduates and their college-going rate is a direct reflection of their support." \nSpecial thanks to our additional partners who have directly contributed to SCCC: Women’s Fund of San Benito County\, The Bress Family Grant\, Gilroy Rotary Club\, Latino Family Fund\, MG Constructors & Engineers\, Inc.\, and Scholarshare. \nNo reservations are required and both events are open to all community members! Opportunity to win door prizes will be available to all students in attendance\, upon receipt of their evaluation of the event. \nTo ask questions or to contribute door prize donations\, please contact the SCCC Office at (408) 846-7504. \nFor information on the Nov. 3 Gilroy event\, visit www.southcountycalsoap.org. \n 
URL:https://benitolink.com/event/college-fair/
CATEGORIES:Schools
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161028T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161028T235959
DTSTAMP:20260427T052211
CREATED:20161002T211524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161002T211524Z
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SUMMARY:CAHRO Dignity of Working People Lecture Series SJSU
DESCRIPTION:Students\, educators\, activists\, public officials\, community members and human relations commissioners from across California are invited to the SJSU main campus for two days of talks\, workshops\, and organizing activities on economic human rights\, discrimination\, and effective practices for realizing human rights in the workplace and our communities at-large.
URL:https://benitolink.com/event/cahro-dignity-of-working-people-lecture-series-sjsu/
CATEGORIES:Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161029T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161029T235959
DTSTAMP:20260427T052211
CREATED:20161006T025028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161006T025028Z
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SUMMARY:Music In The Park
DESCRIPTION:1PM – 2PM\nDavid Huboi and the Architecturals \n2PM – 3PM\nRich Hagget – Moondance \nFREE Open to Public at Dunne Park
URL:https://benitolink.com/event/music-in-the-park-2/
CATEGORIES:Arts-Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161029T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161030T235959
DTSTAMP:20260427T052211
CREATED:20160913T082330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160913T082330Z
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SUMMARY:5th Annual Halloween Comic Fest
DESCRIPTION:Free comic book day. Take a picture with your favorite super hero from 12:00pm to 2:00p.m.. Special appearance from Batman\, Super Girl and Spider-Man.. Comic in your favorite costume and enter our  Halloween costume contest too.
URL:https://benitolink.com/event/5th-annual-halloween-comic-fest/
CATEGORIES:Arts-Entertainment,Schools
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