Community
Serendipity carries a variety of products made by local artists and farmers:
On Saturday, February 11th (the same day as our Valentine Party--See the Events page for details), we will be hosting our first Artist Trunk Show, featuring local jewelry designer Tina Stopper of "Uniquely Yours" Jewelry. We hope you'll stop by to meet Tina and see some of her latest designs!
- Uniquely Yours - Beautiful jewelry designed with natural stones. Go here to read
about artist Tina Stopper.
- Designs by Juli Ann / Snuggly Babies - Amazing handmade baby blankets, quilts
and tote bags. Go here to read about artist Juli Vieira.
- Fox Hollow Herb Farms - Gift sets, bath and beauty products
- Dolce Baby - Whimsical hand made children's tutus and Beautiful Bloom headbands
- Gonzales Orchards / Apricot King - Variety of dried fruits, chocolate covered apricots, candied walnuts, etc.
In spite of a number of business closures as a result of the economy, Hollister's downtown has seen a surge of new small businesses in the past year. Small businesses are the backbone of the U.S. economy, and buying locally benefits the community. For every $100 spent at a local small businesses, $68 returns to the community (Source: Civic Economics). During the last decade, 60-80% of new jobs were generated by small businesses (Source: Small Business Administration).
These are some of the warning signs of an abusive relationship. If you answer yes to ANY of these questions, it's time to take action:
•Are you afraid to say "no" or to disagree with your partner?
•Does your partner criticize you constantly?
•Do you make excuses and apologize for your partner's behavior?
•Does your partner blame you or others for every problem or for his own mistakes?
•Have you ever been hit, kicked or pushed by your partner?
•Have you been forced to have sex?
•Is your partner jealous of time you spend with your friends and family?
•Do you have to explain everything you do, every place you go and everyone you see or talk to?
•Does your partner constantly call to check up on you when you are at work or visiting with friends or family?
•Does your partner threaten to hurt you, your children, or other family members?
•Does your partner throw things, damage or destroy property and possessions, abuse or threaten to hurt pets?
What you can do to help yourself:
1. Understand that you are in a very serious situation that only escalates over time.
2. Call to speak with an advocate or a counselor. You can go here for 24-hour assistance or for guidelines on
how to help a friend or family member you believe is in trouble.
3. Tell someone you trust about your situation (family members, friends, a domestic violence counselor, etc).
4. If you are in immediate danger, call the police.
Website designed by Robin Carlen Copyright 2012
February Artist Trunk Show
Help Stop Domestic Violence
One cause that's especially close to my heart is Domestic Violence. It's a problem that does tremendous damage to families, especially women and children, and is often kept hidden because of fear and shame; if not stopped, the cycle of abuse only continues. Do you have a teenager who is of dating age? Are you a woman who is uncomfortable or afraid in her relationship? If so, it's important to be aware of the signs of dating and relationship violence, which don't just involve physical voilence, but can also be solely verbal and/or emotional violence.
Gonzales Orchards
Artist Trunk Show - Saturday, February 11th
Local Motion
We carry products that are made by the following local businesses:
