The South Peninsula Area Republican Coalition (SPARC) will feature Hollister Mayor Ignacio Valaquez at their monthly dinner meeting. Velazquez, the former president of the San Benito County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, will address: “Is Local Government Good for Business?”

RSVP: For more information and to make your reservation, visit www.sparc1.org. Cost: $35 for members; $45 for non-members.