1. ‘Narnia’ production
The San Benito Stage Company presents “Narnia,” C.S. Lewis’ tale of “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.” The show opens April 13, with additional shows on April 14, 20, 21, 27 and 28 at 7 p.m., and matinees on April 15 and 22, at 2 p.m., at the Granada Theater, 336 Fifth St., in Hollister. General admission is $15, students and seniors are $12, and group packs are available for advance purchase for $40 for four tickets. Tickets may be purchased at Postal Graphics or the Market, in Hollister. Details: 636-6810 or www.sanbenitostage.org.
2. Earthquake walk
Join geologists from Pacific Geotechnical Engineering for an informative walk and talk through downtown Hollister, and get up close and personal with the world-famous Calaveras Fault. See where the fault runs and the damage that active fault movement is causing. Learn what it means for future earthquake probabilities, effect on property values and more. Meet at the Chamber office, 650 San Benito St., Ste. 130, for coffee and then head out on the one-hour stroll. The event is free. Details: 637-5315 or email [email protected].
3. Crab crack
Hollister Exchange Club will hold its annual Crab Crack and Dance April 14 at the Pavilion at the San Benito County Fairgrounds. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Musical group Dadz will perform. Enjoy all-you-can-eat crab, pasta and salad. There will be a raffle and silent auction. Cost: $50 each. There is a $5 discount for tickets purchaced online. They also may be purchased from a club member or Rick Shelton Insurance, 719 San Benito St. # B. Details:hollisterexchangeclub.com/2012_Crab_Crack.html. Details: 389-4486 or www.nps.gov/pinn.
4. Library movie night
The San Benito County Free Library will celebrate its 95th anniversary during National Library Week, April 9-13. April 13 there will be a movie night from 5:30 to 8 p.m., with the movie to be announced. There will be a local history display up throughout the week, children’s programs and AWE early literacy computers and an art contest. Details: 636-4107
5. 4-H pancake breakfast
The San Benito County 4-H clubs will host their annual pancake breakfast April 15, from l7 a.m. to noon at the Hollister Elk’s Lodge. The breakfast will include pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, juice, potatoes, strawberries, coffee and milk. Tickets are $5 and the proceeds benefit the 4-H club programs throughout the year.