Government relations
The San Benito County Chamber of Commerce & Visitor’s Bureau Government Relations Committee will hold a meeting at 9 a.m. Wednesday at the chamber office, 650 San Benito Street, suite 130, to discuss upcoming issues that may affect business in our community. If you are interested in being a part of the committee or just finding out more, you’re welcome to attend.
School forum
The Hollister School District classified staff union, CSEA Chapter 625, is hosting a parent and community forum April 4, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in Paine’s Banquet room. They will discuss cuts to the music and sports programs, school budget, libraries and computer labs closures, layoffs and cuts, how it affects children and education, priorities of the board members and district administration and will answer questions about the issues. Coffee and cookies will be provided. A $50 gift certificate will be raffled off. Details: Diane Smith at 524-6134.
Earthquake walk
Join geologists from Pacific Geotechnical Engineering for an informative walk and talk through downtown Hollister 9 a.m. April 14, 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.
Stage company’s ‘Narnia’
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.
Library Week
The San Benito County Free Library will celebrate its 95th anniversary during National Library Week, April 9-13. All programs are free to attend. April 10 activities include a teen video project with CMAP, from 3 to 6 p.m. April 12 activities include a customer appreciation day with refreshments and a technology demonstration, from noon to 4 p.m., a family literacy night VIP story time and puppet show, from 5:30 to 6 p.m., Chamber Music, from 6:30 to 7:30 pm., unveiling of a new library logo and appreciation ceremony, from 7 to 7:10 p.m., Evening of the Stars volunteer and literacy tutor/ learner reception and literacy essay contest winners announced 7:10 to 8 p.m. 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
Easter egg hunt
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9242 and the Ladies Auxiliary will host the annual Easter egg hunt April 7, at 1 p.m. There will be three age groups for the hunt – 2-4-year-olds; 5-7-year-olds and 8-10- year-olds. There will be some special eggs in the hunting area. Parents will not be allowed in the hunt area. Children that do not find any eggs will be able to get some from the command post. Designated areas will be set up for parking.
