Friday, May 18 – Sunday,
May 20, 2012 -
Drew Brees Celebrity
Championship La Costa Resort and Spa
2100 Costa Del Mar Road
Carlsbad, CA 92009
Time:
7a.m. Friday – 4pm Sunday
The Drew Brees Celebrity Championship will feature more than 50
celebrity golfers competing for a $100,000 purse. The 14th annual
event,
formerly named the Celebrity Classic hosted by Stan Humphries, will
also crown the best celebrity golfer in the United States. With
previous alumni such as Tony Romo, Ray Romano, Chace Crawford, and
Drew Brees, this family-friendly event is guaranteed enjoyment for
individuals of all ages.
Proceeds from the Drew Brees Celebrity Championship benefit the
Brees Dream Foundation to support local San Diego charities.
Schedule: Thursday
Red Carpet Reception (invitation only)
Friday
1st Round Celebrity-Amateur Tournament (public spectators welcome)
Drinks on the links (invitation only) Saturday
Family day with bounce houses and games (public welcome)
Free autographs (*No memorabilia)
Final Round Celebrity-Amateur Tournament (public spectators welcome)
1st Round Drew Brees Celebrity Championship (public spectators welcome)
Champions Diner Gala (invitation only) Sunday
Military appreciation day (public welcome)
Free autographs (*No memorabilia)
Final Round Drew Brees Celebrity Championship (public spectators
welcome)
General Description:
The Drew Brees Celebrity Championship is a
three-day celebrity golf tournament with is comprised of nightly
parties, family-friendly entertainment, and a two-day celebrity
golf championship to crown the best celebrity golfer in the United
States. The 2012 event will feature more than 50 celebrity golfers
competing for a $100,000 purse. With previous alumni such as Tony
Romo, Ray Romano, Chace Crawford, and Drew Brees, this family-friendly
event is guaranteed enjoyment for individuals of all ages. The 14th
annual event was formerly named the Celebrity Classic hosted by
Stan Humphries.
Proceeds from the Drew Brees Celebrity Championship benefit the
Brees Dream Foundation to support local San Diego charities.
For more information or to volunteer, visit: CelebrityChampionship.com.
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Embark on an incredible rolling journey along the pastoral
country roads of Sonoma County with 3 Cycling events: 35 miles,
70 miles or 99 miles (half metric, metric century and century).
The ride starts and finishes at the Lagunitas Brewery in
Petaluma, and explores Sonoma Valley and the coast. Enjoy
beautiful scenery, challenging hill climbs, and a noble charity
event. Stay for the post-ride Backroad Fest at Lagunitas Brewery
with gourmet food vendors, live music, massage tables, cycling
oriented merchants, community organizations, and great beer.
This event benefits Petaluma Sunrise Rotary Club. See
www.backroadchallenge.com for more information. (707)283-8038;
info@backroadchallenge.com. $65, $75, $85
The Topanga
Banjo-Fiddle Contest and Folk Festival, Inc. is holding its 52ndannual event on Sunday, May 20th, 2012, in the
Paramount Movie Ranch located at 2903 Cornell Road off of Kaman
Road in Agoura Hills, California. The gates open at 9:00 am
and the festivities continue all day until 6:00 pm. Parking
is free.
Going since
1961, Southern California's oldest and favorite old-time, folk and
bluegrass music festival will be held again from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
at the Paramount Movie Ranch in the Santa Monica Mountains Recreation
Area, Over 100 contestants compete for prizes, plus professionals
including bluegrass and old-time bands, folksingers and other acoustic
musicians will perform on three stages, and the Dance Barn and Children’s
Area. The festival experience also features folk song singing circles,
folk dancing and jamming acoustic musicians on Western movie sets
and mountain locations. Bring your acoustic instruments and
sit in with jamming musicians!
This year the
professional entertainment will include:
Ken Perlman
preforming “Northern Clawhammer Banjo.” Ken will also be appearing
with fiddler Alan Jabbour. Alan will also be appearing by
himself to present “The Music of Old-Time Fiddler Henry Reed;” Ross
Altman featuring “The Woody Guthrie Centennial;” Fur and Steve -
Folk Songs; Triple Chicken Foot - Old-Time String Band Music; I
See Hawks In L.A.- Bluegrass and New Grass Band Music; Molly’s
Revenge- Celtic Band Music; Rockyneck Bluegrass – Bluegrass
Band Music; Modal Tease – Old-Time String Band Music; Hollow Trees
– Children’s Songs; Scottish Fiddlers- Traditional Scottish and
Celtic Fiddle Tunes; Rebecca Lomnicky- Fiddle Workshop, all levels
welcome; Stuart Mason and John Reed- Traditional Irish and Appalachian
Music; Kalinka Klezmer – Klezmer Band Music; Susie Glaze and The
Hilonesome Band– Americana, Folk and Bluegrass Songs; Cowboy Music
– Songs and Poetry of the Old West; Rebecca Lomnicky & David Brewer-
The World of Scottish Fiddle and Bagpipe Music; and Bee’s Knees-Children’s
Music.
There will again
be National Parks exhibits, folk arts booths and children's music
& activities.
Bring your instruments!
Bring a picnic! Bring your family and friends!
Tickets
will be available at a discount online atwww.topangabanjofiddle.org,
at $11.00 adult admission, $9.00 for seniors 65 and up and
ages 10-17, and regular priced admission will be available at
the event on May 20, 2012, for $16.00 adult admission, $11.00
seniors 65 and up and ages 10-17 .
May 26, 2012 -
Clovis Memorial Run Memorial Park adjacent to the Senior
Center
Join us for the Clovis Memorial Run to be held May 26, 2012. The
event is to honor and support
our senior citizens, veterans and active military on Memorial
Weekend. We hope you will join us to Honor our Legacy of the
senior citizens and veterans in our community. This is a
non-competitive race for all athletic abilities and ages. The
event will be held rain or shine.
The event includes a 5K (3.1 miles) run or walk, a 2-mile walk,
a 1/2 mile kid's run, and a 1/2 mile S.A.F.E. Senior Walk &
Roll. Your registration includes a t-shirt, pancake breakfast
ticket, goodie bag, one raffle ticket (additional tickets
available for $1.00) and a participant ribbon.
The 5K or 2-mile registration is $25 until May 20. The Kid's Run
or SAFE Senior Walk and Roll is $15 until May 20. Veterans and
active military may participate for free but must register in
order to get their shirt and other goodies.
Early bird registration is available through May 20. No mail in
registrations after May 20 - in person at the Senior Center or
on-line only. From May 21-26 the cost per runner increases $5.00
per person for each event listed above except for active
military and veterans which remains free. Shirt sizes and
quantities are not guaranteed for registrations after May 20,
2012.
Proceeds from the event go to the Clovis Senior Center to help
create a laptop computer lab. Our seniors are learning new ways
to communicate with the next generation and desire to stay tech
savvy.
In conjunction with the races, a resource fair will be held in
Memorial Park adjacent to the Senior Center. Vendors and
information for seniors, veterans and their families will be
available. A pancake breakfast will be served inside the
neighboring Veteran's Memorial Building. Each participant will
receive a breakfast ticket and additional tickets for family and
friends can be purchased for $4.00 each. Some additional shirts
(they're nice ones!) are available for $10.00 each.
Packet and shirt pick up is available at the Clovis Senior
Center located at 850 Fourth Street in Clovis on May 24 and 25
from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and the day of the event, May 26
starting at 7:00 a.m.
The kid's race starts at 8:00 a.m., followed by the SAFE Senior
Walk and Roll at 8:05 a.m. The 5K starts at 8:25 and the
mile-walk at 8:30 a.m. The resource fair will be open from 7:30
a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and the pancake breakfast will be served from
8:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
That's Right, Greenhorn Ranch can now claim that honor amongst
long running ranches. In 2012 we are proud to officially be
able to say that we have been a guest dude ranch for more than
50 years! SEASON OPENS MAY 26, 2012
Plan
your next Dude Ranch Vacation at our Guest
Ranch in
Quincy, California, just 70 miles from the Reno
Tahoe Airport. Serving up the best hospitality in the west,
Greenhorn Creek Guest Ranch, a western ranch resort,
offers horseback
riding, fishing and hiking in rustic ranch
setting. Why do our guests say we are their favorite
family dude ranch vacation spot? Mostly because of
the way they feel when they are here - just like family! We
have miles and miles of horseback riding trails;
all-inclusive rates.
cookouts on the trail, campfire sing-alongs, country western,
line and swing dancing, a full service
saloon and dance hall; delicious bar-b-q; fun western
activities for the kids and real cowboys and cowgirls to teach
you about Ranch life! This is a family guest ranch, owned and
operated by our family!
Greenhorn Creek Guest
Ranch has been a vacation
getaway
since 1962. Offering generations of families who
want a dude ranch vacationthat
includes something to do for everyone in the whole family
is very important to us. We are
located near the Feather River Canyon in the
beautiful High Sierra mountains of
Plumas County. While at our California Guest
Ranch, you can swim in our heated swimming pool,
race frogs, do some fly fishing and participate in our rodeo
games. Greenhorn Ranch also offers the perfect setting for
meetings,
business retreats, family reunions,
mountain weddings and other special events.
Check out our new
Equine Guided Learning program the most
effective meeting and retreat activity since the ropes course!
May
26-27 - Welcome
To Morgan Hill Mushroom Mardi Gras
Downtown Morgan Hill
Outdoor Community Center Amphitheater and Surrounding
area
FREE ADMISSION & FREE PARKING
Memorial Day Weekend: May 26-27, 2012
The Morgan Hill
Mushroom Mardi Gras
Festival, now in its 33rd year of turning Memorial
Day weekend into a celebration of the mushroom,
has big plans for the free May 26-27 event in downtown
Morgan Hill, California.
The two-day festival
of family-fun includes live entertainment on two
stages, arts and crafts, gourmet offerings, mushroom
education, strolling musicians, street performers,
and several city blocks of unique booths. For children,
Munchkinland captivates kids with rides, games and
continuous entertainment.
The festival raises
funds for educational scholarships, which are granted
annually and provides an opportunity for many local
non-profit organizations, clubs and schools to create
awareness of their cause.
Mushrooms, the
region’s predominant local crop, are the stars of
the festival with opportunities for guests to taste
fresh, locally grown mushrooms and learn about their
important health benefits.
ARTS & CRAFTS
GOURMET FOOD
BOOTHS
COMMERCIAL EXHIBITS
MUSHROOM EXHIBIT
& DISPLAY
LIVE MUSIC ON
TWO STAGES
STROLLING MUSICIANS
& STREET PERFORMERS
BEER GARDENS
WINE GARDENS
FEATURING LOCAL WINERIES
MUNCHKINLAND
FOR THE KIDS
WITH RIDES,
GAMES & KIDS ENTERTAINMENT
Make plans now
to attend the 33rd Annual Morgan Hill Mushroom Mardi
Gras, May 26-27, 2012 in Downtown Morgan Hill
The 18th annual “World’s
Smallest” Air Show will be held Saturday 26 & Sunday May 27,
2012 from 8 AM until 2 PM. There will be
ultralight, light sport, & general aviation flying & static
displays, RC airplanes, a rocket demonstration, sky divers,
& other events. Food & memorabilia will be available.
There will be activities for kids. Admission & parking
are free. Check our website
www.brianranch.com
for fly-in or driving directions. For more information,
email felice@brianranch.com
or call (661) 261-3216.
June 20012
June 8 - 10, 2012
- THE 2012 EGYPTIAN
FESTIVAL 1320 South Church Street, Visalia , CA
93277
Central Valley, California
“Meet the Pharos”
Festival Date & Time: Friday June 8, 2012
4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Saturday June 9, 2012
10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Sunday June 10, 2012
10:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Come Experience Egyptian Food and Culture:
· Kebab, BBQ and Falafel.
· Baklava, Kunafa, Loukoumades pastries.
· Enjoy Camel Rides.
· Ancient Egyptian Artifacts · Take your picture with the pharos.
· Kids Obstacle Courses and Slides.
· Festival Train Rides.
· Face Painting.
· Have your name written in Hieroglyphic.
· Nefertiti Jewelry Bazaar.
· Egyptian Henna Tattoo.
· Surprising Raffle Prizes.
· Tour the 2000 years old Egyptian Coptic Church.
Follow us on
http://www.facebook.com/EgyptianFestival
June 9–12 - Mustangs:
A Living Legacy Bishop, Calif.: Benton Hot
Springs Bed and
Breakfast, 55137 Hwy 120.
Track wild horses and relive the Old West in the
seldom-visited Pizona area of Inyo National
Forest. From a central meadow camp, riders
track mustangs in their natural pinyon forest habitat. Observe
and photograph mustang herds and wildflowers. Learn the social
behavior of the
horses and their current struggle.
Enjoy spectacular sunsets of the Sierra and White Mountains
while a cook prepares dinner over an open fire.
This program is a special opportunity that com-
bines a superb outdoor adventure and a unique
educational experience in exploring the biology,
ecology and behavior of a proud and beautiful
animal—the North American wild horse.
June 9–12: Sat.–Tues., 7 a.m.–3 p.m.
$900. Includes horse, saddle, meals and
instruction. Enroll in section 114OTH800.
The Dream Mile is the flagship event
in Vibha's continued efforts to increase awareness about the
plight of underprivileged children. It has
come a long way since its inception in 1998. It has grown from
being a small event attended primarily by volunteers and friends
to a permanent fixture on the calendars of runners in the
various cities in America. The increasing participation and
enthusiasm for this event just goes to show how strongly people
feel about the cause of underprivileged children.
Professionally Timed FREE for Children under 12 FREE T-Shirt & Food Kid’s Carnival – Games, Face Painting, Mehendi and more…
Event Information
Date
Sunday, June 10th 2012
Time
Registration at 6:30am
Half Marathon at 7:30
10K at 8:00am
5K at 8:20am
Venue
Hellyer county park, San
Jose
Cost
5K: $20 (Early bird), $25
(regular)
10K: $25 (Early bird), $30 (regular)
Half Marathon: $45 (Early bird), $60 (regular) Early bird ends May 27th
FREE for Children under 12
A 3 day fun filled event - Pier-side & throughout downtown Pismo
Beach, Central California's premier seaside classic car & street
rod car show. This show is in it’s 27th year, featuring almost 1000
classic restorations, street rods and
customs. All years, makes and models are welcomed! This is a 3 Day
Classic Car & Street Rod event. Featured events are a Car Show &
Shine, "Budweiser Clydesdales", Cruise Night" when hundreds of cars
parade for thousands of spectators who line the streets, A Friday
& Saturday Surf & Turf Dinner at the Main Tent for just $31.95,
Thursday Night Gala Event, Fathers Day Celebration, Live Entertainment,
"The Hot Rod Bar and Grill" located pier-side provides the venue
with outstanding live entertainment, a live charity auction to benefit
the Veterans, great food and drink, BBQ, Poker Run, Gala and HUGE
Bud Light Beer Garden with a full bar located on the Benson lot
by the pier. Don't miss out sign up today!
Register online at www.thepismobeachclassic.com or call Just Cruzin
Productions at (866) 450 - 7469; email: Miked@justcruzinevents.com.
Registration forms are also available on our website http://www.thepismobeachclassic.com/registration.htm,
by phone, fax or email. Registration $65.00 thru Dec. 31, 2011,
$80.00 Jan. 1, 2012 thru May 14, 2012, $100 May 15, 2012 thru June
7, 2012, Pre-Registration Closes June 9, 2011. Weekend of show vehicle
registration is $115.00. All registrations include a T-shirt, goodie
bag and dash plaque along with a weeked of fun! Hours: Friday /
Saturday 9 am- 10 PM, Sunday 9am - 5pm. Look forward to seeing you
in Pismo!
Saturday June 11, marked the 2011 second
annual Philip Rivers 5K Walk & Fun Run,
presented by EDCO. The event took place at NTC Park in Liberty Station
in Point Loma. This event brought together celebrities and the San
Diego community to raise money for Rivers of Hope Foundation, a
non-profit charitable cause formed by Philip Rivers, the San Diego
Chargers' all-pro quarterback, along with his wife Tiffany.
Since its creation last year, the Rivers
of Hope Foundation has donated more than $600,000 to local foster
care organizations (not including funds from this year's race).
The 5k furthered the foundation's mission to help local children
in need find forever families.
"Tiffany and I are thrilled," said Rivers. "The community's support
of the Rivers of Hope Foundation makes this a great day for foster
kids in San Diego."
Some highlights from the 2011 Philip Rivers 5K Walk & Fun Run, presented
by EDCO included:
Attendance by current and former
chargers including: Seyi Ajirotuto; John Carney; Antoine Cason;
Jacques Cesaire; Jeromy Clary; Brandyn Dombrownski; Nick Hardwick;
James Holt; Quentin Jammer; Ryan Mathews; Kory Sperry; Darrell
Stuckey; Mike Tolbert and Bryan Walters.
Also in attendance: former MLB infielder
and Padre Bret Boone and New York Jets punter Steve Weatherford.
Former Charger Hank Bauer served
as the master of ceremonies.
An autograph booth sponsored by
Novatel Wireless, with the current and former San Diego Chargers.
A crowd estimated at more than 5,000,
with 2,500 participating in the race.
An awards ceremony with prizes for
the winners of each age category.
Sponsor booths with giveaways
A Fun Zone featuring free activities
for kids including games, bounce houses, snow cones, and popcorn
by LB Jumpers Express.
A live band playing family themed
music.
A complimentary food court featuring
foods from IHOP Restaurants, Rubio's, Gordon Biersch, Bod Health,
Souplantation, Papa John's, Capriotti's Sandwich Shop, and Gaglione
Brothers Famous Steaks & Subs.
On-site information from numerous
local adoption services, including San Diego County Adoptions,
Angels-Foster Family Network, Just In Time for Foster Youth,
Voices for Children, Whispering Winds, Promises 2 Kids, Koinonia
Family Services and the adoption ministry of the Rock Church.
All paid entrants received a gift
pack with a commemorative T-shirt, free SportClips haircut voucher
and more.
Luis de la Vega, age 25, won the race
with a time of 15 minutes, 56 seconds (15:56). The top female finisher
was Lindsey Golden with a time of 19:22.
PHILIP RIVERS' 5K WALK & FUN RUN EXPANDS
FAMILY FUN ZONE
FAMILIES INVITED TO ENJOY NUMEROUS EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT
THE DAY
SAN DIEGO (May 2011) – The second annual
2011 Philip Rivers 5K Walk & Fun Run presented by EDCO has received
tremendous response from the San Diego community. The family oriented
event adds to this year's appeal in extending the family fun zone
to include various new activities. The run/walk is set for Saturday
morning, June 11 at NTC Park at Liberty Station in Point Loma.
"The 5K Walk and Fun Run is an event
for the whole family," said Philip Rivers. "It is a great chance
to get some exercise and support the Rivers of Hope Foundation at
the same time. There's are a lot of great activities for kids, great
food for all and family friendly music during the entire event.
I really enjoy getting out there and being part of something that
does a lot for kids in need."
This year's family fun zone will include
interactive games, bounce houses from LB Jumpers, a complimentary
food court, family themed live music and much more.
The Philip Rivers 5K Walk & Fun Run,
presented by EDCO, represents a great opportunity for serious and
casual runners, as well as family members and friends, to kick off
the summer. Awards will be given to the top three runners in each
age division. In addition, winners of each category will receive
two tickets to SeaWorld San Diego.
Proceeds will benefit the Rivers of
Hope Foundation, a non-profit charity started by Philip and Tiffany
Rivers in April 2010. The Philip Rivers 5K run will begin at 8:15
am and the walk will begin at 8:30 am, and will include a picturesque
walk along the water.
We at Rainbow Promotions,LLC
are excited and proud to continue in the tradition of the
Festival as we move it forward into its 25th year. Rainbow
Promotions,LLC supports
Comprehensive Child Development (CCD) fundraising efforts. The new
and expanded Long Beach Bayou & Blues Festival will offer a wider
range of Cajun, Zydeco and Blues artists plus increased children’s
activities. In addition, the cultural history of these music genres
will be explored in small-group talks with individual musicians
as they share a little about the origins of the music and its cultural
influences. Musicians will talk about what influenced their choice
of a particular instrument, demonstrate its capabilities, and answer
questions.
GATE OPENS:
Saturday 11:00AM to 9:00PM Sunday 11:00AM to 8:00PM
NOTE:
No tickets mailed after 6/18. Will-call will be located at the entrance
on
Shoreline Dr. & Linden Ave. After 12 noon on 6/21, all
tickets must be purchased at the gate. Box Office opens at 10A.M.
Gates open at 11A.M.
Public
Transportation (with
the Metro "M" logo which I have attached):
Metro
provides Metro Bus and Metro Rail transportation to Long Beach via
the Metro Blue Line or several Metro Bus routes, For more information
about planning your trip to the Long Beach Bayou & Blues Festival
please visit the Metro trip planner at
www.metro.net
or call (323) Go Metro or (323.466.3876).
LIVESTRONG® and the City of Davis
announced that the Team LIVESTRONG Challenge is returning to Davis,
June 23-24, 2012 The 2012 Team LIVESTRONG Challenge Davis activities
will be located in Central Park. On Sun. June 24, cyclists will
be able to ride distances ranging from 20 to 100 miles in one of
the nation’s premier recreational cycling events through the beautiful
landscape of northern California.
In order to make the weekend more memorable for visitors, the event
has formed a partnership with the U.S. Bicycling Hall of Fame in
Davis. Another attraction planned for the LIVESTRONG Challenge riders
and others is the 2nd Annual Davis Music Festival to be held downtown
on Sat., June 23.
An integral part of the event is a free-to-the-public LIVESTRONG
Challenge Village on the “Green” in Central Park featuring many
health-related and information booths. The Village will be open
on Sat., June 23 in conjunction with the Davis Farmers Market. The
Village booths will also be open to the public on Sun., June 24
and will offer post-race food and refreshments.
In July 2011, 1500 cyclists raised nearly $1 million for LIVESTRONG
as a result of the first Challenge event in Davis. The 2012 Team
LIVESTRONG Challenge series will also travel to Philadelphia (Aug.
18-19) and Austin, Texas (Oct. 21). Registration for the 2012 Team
LIVESTRONG Challenge series is now open at TeamLIVESTRONG.org and
the cost is $35 through Dec. 31, 2011 and $45 beginning Jan. 1,
2012.
LIVESTRONG is the brand of the Lance Armstrong Foundation, created
in 1997 by the cancer survivor and champion cyclist to serve people
living with cancer and empower communities to take action. The LIVESTRONG
Challenge is the organization’s popular three-part series in Team
LIVESTRONG’s roster of more than two-dozen athletic events designed
to raise funds for the fight against cancer. The Challenge inspires
and empowers individuals, teams, families, friends and co-workers
to unite in the fight against cancer. One hundred percent of participant
and donor gifts to the LIVESTRONG Challenge series go directly to
support cancer programs and initiatives. Since 1997, the Challenge
events have raised more than $75 million.
About LIVESTRONG/Lance Armstrong Foundation
LIVESTRONG serves people affected by cancer and empowers them to
take action against the world's leading cause of death. Created
as the Lance Armstrong Foundation in 1997 by cancer survivor and
champion cyclist Lance Armstrong, the organization is now known
publicly by its powerful brand – LIVESTRONG – and is a leader in
the global movement on behalf of 28 million people around the world
living with cancer today. Known for its iconic yellow wristband,
LIVESTRONG has become a symbol of hope and inspiration to people
affected by cancer around the world. Since its inception, the organization
has raised more than $400 million for the fight against cancer.
For more information, visit LIVESTRONG.org.
Can't attend, but still want to
show your support?
Virtual Challenge registration is always free.
The Team LIVESTRONG
Challenge will return to Davis, California for the second year in
2012.
Fifteen hundred cyclists raised over $950,000 for LIVESTRONG
in 2011. Join us in Central Park as we once again take to the streets
of one of the most bike friendly cities in the U.S.
Participants can ride distances ranging
from 20–100 miles through the beautiful landscape of northern California.
And our partnership with the U.S. Bicycling Hall of Fame will make
the weekend's experience a memorable one for any cycling fan.
Please keep in mind that any participant
registered for a cycling event will be required to raise $250 in
addition to the registration fee.
Each cancer survivor will receive a
yellow rose coming through the finish chute. And every participant
receives a t-shirt and a water bottle as well as access to our Hospitality
Tent for lunch following the ride. Our sponsors and vendors fill
the LIVESTRONG Village with all sorts of cool products
and services for you to learn about. Staff and volunteers will be
located throughout the venue all weekend to make sure that you're
having the experience of a lifetime.
We look forward to seeing you in June.
Registration Window
Activity
Registration Fee
December 1–June 24, 2012
Virtual Entry (show your support
even if you cannot attend the event)
FREE
January 1–March 31, 2012
Ride Entry
$45
April 1–June 24, 2012
Ride Entry
$50
June 30th 2012
- Motorcycle
Ride and Family Festival to
Benefit Underprivileged Youth
Proceeds to Provide Scholarships for Children to Attend Summer
Camp Calvary Chapel Sacramento (6750 Florin
Perkins Rd) to Calvary Chapel Pine Grove (18400 Ridge Rd.).
Join us for a day of family friendly fun that includes a benefit
motorcycle run followed by a family festival and concert. The
festival will include a bounce house, custom car display, BBQ,
raffle, silent auction and live bands. All funds raised will
help provide camp scholarships for underprivileged children,
some who have an incarcerated parent, and to help make needed
improvements to the camp facilities.
Pre-register by June 15 and
receive a ride T-shirt. Pre-registration is $20.00 per rider and
$10.00 per passenger. Day of registration is $30.00 for riders
and $15.00 for passengers and begins at 8:00am at Calvary Chapel
Sacramento (6750 Florin Perkins Rd). The ride departs at
10:30am.
The ride ends at Calvary Chapel Pine Grove (18400 Ridge Rd.).
The route will follow scenic Highway 49, south to Pine Grove,
just east of Jackson. The BBQ and concert will begin at 11:15am
with events and fun for the whole family. For more information
call (530) 867-1295 or visit us on-line @
www.petraspringschristiancamp.org;
**Note: Participation in the ride is not required to attend the
BBQ and concert.
July 8–14: Sun.–Sat., 7 a.m.–5:30
p.m.
$1,400. Includes horse, saddle, meals and
instruction. Enroll in section 121OTH800.
This deluxe pack trip covers the essentials of
horsepacking in the wilderness—with the
Golden
Trout Wilderness of the high Sierra as your labo-
ratory. The instructor will discuss equipment,
emergency veterinary care, feeding and manag-
ing livestock in the backcountry. Past participants
have acclaimed it as an outstanding adventure.
Lecture and laboratory topics include: wilderness
conduct of people; trail riding safety and horse
equipment; methods of feeding livestock in the
backcountry; management of livestock; preventa-
tive medicine; evaluating the normal horse; treat-
ing a hurt or sick horse in the wilderness; packing
equipment, fitting saddles, making loads, hitches
and leading strings of mules; veterinary skills
including physical examination, floating teeth, IM
IV injections, applying wraps, animal restraint and
aging horses; and shoeing.
Instructors
Craig London, D.V.M.,
co-owner of Rock Creek Pack Station and Mt. Whitney Pack Trains.
Janet Roser, Ph.D.,
professor with the Department of Animal Science at UC Davis.
For more information
Download our
brochure for additional information and itinerary. For
general information or to enroll, contact UC Davis Extension at
(800) 752-0881 or email
extension@ucdavis.edu.
July 14 & 15, 2012
- Hot San Jose Nights Santa Clara County Fairgrounds
344 Tully Road, San Jose, CA 95111
Car Registration cost $60, Spectator cost $12. Bay Area's
Largest Car Event. Indoor & Outdoor Car Displays, Destruction
Derby, Swap Meet, Clint Ewing Motorcycle Stunt Performances,
Prom Dance Saturday Night, Activities for the whole family,
Friday Night Drive-In Movie and Cruise, Vendor Poker Walk for
great prizes, Drawings! Hundreds of cars & thousands of people.
Register your car today! Vendors welcome!
A brand new country music festival kicks off this July 20-22 in
Northern California with Alan Jackson, Kellie Pickler, Scotty McCreery,
Joe
Nichols, Mark Chesnutt, Pam Tillis, Ricky Skaggs, Daryle Singletary,
Asleep At The Wheel and Nuthin’ Fancy!
This festival promises to be the event of the year in Shasta County.
This is an awesome vacation destination to begin with, and when
you add world class country music artists and fans plus onsite camping
and dozens of vendors, it will be a fantastic experience for the
whole family! The Jukebox Music Festival will be held at the beautiful
Shasta District Fair Grounds in Anderson, CA just south of Redding,
CA. The finest music will flow from any of 4 different stages all
weekend long!
Camping is available right at the venue as well as RV parks and
lodging close by. Folks are all A-Twitter about it already. Use
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3-day tickets now! Seriously!
August 20012
August 4, 2012
- BLUES FOR THE ZOO
Swim Beach
Outdoor Amphitheater
41220 Park Avenue, Big Bear Lake 92315
Concert Event Benefits Alpine Wildlife Sanctuary
BLUES FOR THE ZOO (Saving Wildlife Since 1959)
(fundraiser for Moonridge Animal Park – Alpine wildlife
sanctuary)
SATURDAY, AUGUST 4, 2012 / 3:00pm to 7:00pm
Doors open at 1:00pm
COST: $30 advance / $35 day of show – Children 10 & under FREE
Parking $4 on site (TICKETS ON SALE June 1, 2012)
C.J. CHENIER & The Red Hot Louisiana Band
JIMMY THACKERY & The Drivers
ALVIN YOUNGBLOOD HART
(909) 547 0504 www.moonridgezoo.org/BluesConcert
Friends of the Moonridge Zoo announce the third annual BLUES FOR THE ZOO
benefit concert to celebrate this unique Alpine animal rescue
sanctuary. The afternoon lakeside concert will raise funds for
the Mooonridge Animal Park’s wildlife rehabilitation program.
BLUES FOR THE ZOO is set for Saturday, August 4, 2012 at Big
Bear Lake’s Swim Beach Outdoor Amphitheater, 41220 Park Avenue,
Big Bear Lake 92315, with a line-up of world class Blues artists
including a touch of New Orleans Zydeco.
On the sandy shoreline of Big Bear Lake, surrounded by ancient
pine trees, this setting offers a scenic backdrop for a day of
internationally recognized musicians along with a selection of
local arts and crafts and a freshly prepared food/beverage menu.
Headlining the afternoon of music is Zydeco “crown prince” CJ
Chenier. According to Downbeat Magazine, "his vocals and
accordion drip with top-line Louisiana hot sauce.” Chenier
carries on in the tradition of his father Zydeco great Clifton
Chenier, playing accordion-based American blues and danceable
two-steps, singing in both French and English.
No blues festival is complete without a guitar hero and Jimmy
Thackery fits the bill. The six-string virtuoso is known to
unleash an intense volley of rockin' blues guitar, guaranteed to
leave crowds emotionally spent. His double-edged guitar dynamics
allow him to fire off tracer missiles, bend a note so it will
fit under a limbo bar, run off dive bomber riffs and find space
within the trembling of one stinging note.
Starting out the day’s musical gumbo will be acoustic Delta
blues interpreter Alvin Youngblood Hart. Influenced by the deep
country blues, Hart is known as one of the world's foremost
practitioners of that genre. After the release of his 1996 major
label debut recording, the all-acoustic BIG MAMA'S DOOR (Okeh/Sony
Records), Hart was honored with the Best New Artist award by the
Blues Foundation in Memphis. Hart’s subsequent CD “Down In the
Alley” in 2002 was nominated for a Grammy Award in the Best
Traditional Blues category. He was featured in the Denzel
Washington film “The Great Debaters,” playing a 1930s juke joint
musician and contributing several songs to the soundtrack.
Continuing in the path laid down by contemporary acoustic blues
practitioners like Taj Mahal, his roots also reach back to the
classic stylings of Charley Patton, Leadbelly and Blind Willie
McTell.
Profits from the charity concert will benefit the Moonridge
Animal Park, distinguished as the only zoological facility in
the United States located in an Alpine/Sub-Alpine environment,
dedicated to the preservation of its indigenous species. The
park is a fully licensed facility for injured wildlife and
confiscated animals. Friends of the Moonridge Zoo is a 501(C)(3)
nonprofit organization formed to support the park’s programs
through fundraising, volunteer coordination and educational
activities.
Beach chairs and blankets are welcome for lawn festival-style
seating, no coolers please (a selection of food and beverage
will be available on site). Tickets may be purchased in person
or via telephone from the Big Bear Chamber of Commerce,
909-866-4607, at the Moonridge Animal Park Gift Shop (43285
Goldmine Drive in Big Bear Lake) or online at
www.moonridgezoo.org/BluesConcert For lodging/ticket packages
call the Big Bear Lake Resort Association 1-800-4-BIG-BEAR or go
online at www.bigbear.com.
Big Bear Lake is nestled in the San Bernardino Mountains,
surrounded by National Forest, with an azure-blue lake as its
centerpiece. Located at an approximate 7,000-foot elevation, the
area is known for pristine hiking trails, boating, fishing and
mountain bike runs. For more information on activities in this
quaint mountain community please visit
www.bigbear.com or
www.eventsinbigbear.com.
If you love Renaissance Faires, this full scale, interactive
experience is not to be missed. San Jose Renaissance Faire
offers you a chance to visit the days of Her Majesty Queen
Elizabeth I!
See about 800 costumed performers bring
Shakespeare's England to life with parades, pageants, and fun
townsfolke, offering continuous entertainment of spectacular
variety spread throughout the village. You'll enjoy musicians,
jugglers, and the ribaldry of actors drawing you even deeper
into the Renaissance.
Around 100 artisans display beautifully crafted masterpieces in
the village, plenty of variety for even the most discerning
shopper.
See brave and bold knights competing for the favor of the Her
Majesty's Court and for their lady's affection during any one of
two full-contact jousts held in the Queen's Tiltyard each day!
Whether you thirst or hunger for a Turkey leg or a chocolate
dipped strawberries on a stick, an amazing gourmet foods and a
dozen delicious drinks will satisfy your taste buds to give them
a try.
"Feeling a bit dirty from all the mud runs out there? Foam up
your next run with the 5K Foam Fest! Imagine all the fun of
running through mud, jumping over obstacles mixed with the
excitement of running through a giant car wash. You will be
covered in mud up to your Adam’s apple and then dodge through
obstacles to emerge covered in suds. This race is more fun than
a scrub in the tub on a Saturday night!"
WTF!?
What
The Foam?!
The 5k Foam Fest is the
newest and craziest race to hit the
nation! Smiling and running don’t usually go
hand in hand but the 5K Foam Fest is an amazing
mix of foam, mud and obstacles thus making
fitness fun. Whether you like it dirty or clean
the 5k Foam Fest has something for everyone.
Imagine the excitement of a mud run combined
with foam, ginormous inflatable obstacles, army
crawls, foam, colossal walls, mud pits, cargo
net climbs, foam, body washer, moon walk, foam,
slip’n slides and water obstacles (did we
mention foam). The 5k Foam Fest is a fun and
exciting challenge for the experienced and
beginner runners alike. The 5k Foam Fest makes
exercising an absolute party for you and your
friends.
PICTURE THIS: The Golden Gate
Bridge. Wine Country. You and 11 of your closest friends running
day and night, relay style, through some of Northern
California's most beautiful scenery.
This running event starts in Marina Green, near downtown San
Francisco, runners will take awe in the views of the Bay Area
while crossing the Golden Gate Bridge as they head toward
Sausalito and Mill Valley. Participants will race inland and
experience the rolling hills and farmland of Petaluma before
heading toward the Valley of the Moon. This race will guide
runners south to Sonoma and along country roads to Napa Valley,
where endless vineyards will surround runners. The race (and
your stamina) will wrap up in Calistoga. Mark your running
calendars; you don’t want to miss this race.
This isn’t your average 10K or half
marathon, this is Ragnar! To learn more about running overnight
relays read the What
is Ragnar? page.
What you will need
to have a good Ragnar
12 Runners (6 runners
for an Ultra team)
2 vans
An
average team pace around 11 minute miles (we have tools
to help with this)
The
ability to provide three volunteers if you live within
100 miles of the race.
Learn More about volunteer requirements.
Race
Director Contact
We have an
Awesome Race Director for each of our races. Hit'em up if
you have any questions:
“50” Days of
Fishmas April 30 –
June 18, 2012 Fishing derbies and 50% off lodging, dining, gear,
activities and flights!
Print your Eastern Sierra Fishing Passport at
www.easternsierrafishing.org
for FREE and catch all the savings.
Mammoth Lakes, California 93546
info@visitmammoth.com
info@visitmammoth.com
Celebrate Memorial Day in Mammoth Lakes with Mammoth Mountain
Ski Area, the Village at Mammoth and Mule Days in Bishop.
Hangman’s Bonus Fishing
Derby Weekend
June 8-10, 2012 Win
lots of cash at this bonus fishing derby at Convict Lake
Mammoth Lakes, California 93546
760-934-3800
Kid-A-Palooza
June 9, 2012
Kid-A-Palooza
is a day full of children's entertainment, family-friendly
entertainment, booths, crafts, food and activities that support
the event's themes of wellness, health, literacy, community, and
social responsibility.
Mammoth Lakes, California 93546
760-709-6744
sandrad@greenfoxevents.com
2012 Monster Energy
Mammoth Motocross
June 21 – July 1,
2012 Motocross riders from
around the nation will take to the famed Mammoth Motocross track
this summer. This event draws some of the best riders in the
world and is the oldest continuously running motocross event in
the United States.
at 4th Annual
Spring Concert Series
Costa Mesa, CA
May 12 and 13
This spring, a variety of music genres will be blooming at
the Orange County Market Place during its 4th
Annual Spring Concert Series. It opens with a Double
Header Blues Band Weekend May 12 and 13 featuring eight
different blues performances, follows with five Sundays of
classic rock tribute bands and concludes with a psychedelic
tribute to Woodstock. All concerts are held in conjunction
with the regular Market Place activity at the Costa Mesa
Fairgrounds and are included in the $2 swap meet admission
or free with a canned food donation for the Second Harvest
Food Bank of Orange County.
Rip Cats Records
, a local blues record label, will showcase four bands on
Sun., May 13 which gets
started at noon with European touring sensation, Johnny
Mastro and The Mamas Boys. Their edgy, raw back-alley smoky
blues style is what Johnny describes as “Sledgehammer Blues”
with blues harp massacres on his knees. The Mercy 4 will
rock-out at 1 p.m. with their blues-rock merger of
old-school influences and modern day rock. The 2 p.m. show
features Whiteboy James and the Blues Express. This
gritty-blues-grind band is made up of James ‘Whiteboy’ Page
with Blake Watson (bass), and Max Bangwell (drums), with
Guitarist Scott Abeyta - the founder and principal of Rip
Cat Records. Headlining at 3 p.m. is Gino Matteo, a musician
who has received accolades and honors including Honorable
Mention in the 15th Annual Billboard World Songwriting
Contest, Best Blues Album in the 2009 Just Plain Folks Music
Awards and Honorable Mentions from the International
Songwriting Competition in both the "Blues" and
"Performance" categories for his song, Only 24!
After the blues concerts
springboard, the classic rock tribute concerts take over
each Sunday at Noon and 2 p.m. as the 4th annual
Spring Concert Series, presented by Playlist 92.7 FM and
Live Orange County, continues.
Sun., May 27,
it’s a tribute to The Doors with Peace Frog.
Celebrating fourteen years of performance, the magic of Jim
Morrison and The Doors comes alive on stage with lead
singer, Tony Fernandez channeling Morrison in a dramatic
rock performance, performing all the classic hits including
“L.A. Woman” and “Light My Fire.”
Turn The Page
will pay the ultimate Tribute to Bob Seger and The Silver
Bullet Band on Sun., June 3.
Got
‘moves like Jagger?’ It’s time to find out as
Sun., June 10 delivers a
Tribute to the Rolling Stones with The Ultimate
Stones.
Journey tribute band,
DSB, performs on Sun., June
17th and is led by vocalist Juan del Castillo, known
for sounding like the renowned lead singer Steve Perry of
the “real“Journey. Journey has sold over 55 million albums
worldwide and continues its reign at the very top of the
short list of rock bands whose music has truly stood the
test of time.
Sun., July 1,
Springsteen! ,an homage to Bruce Springsteen
and the E Street Band commands the stage with the passionate
guitar playing of Josh Tanner who reincarnates Bruce’s
“Glory Days.”
The
concert series takes a bow with a groovy two-day Woodstock
Tribute Weekend on Sat., July 7 and
Sun., July 8, bringing together the sound and
feel of several rock legends from the infamous 1969
Woodstock concert before the O.C. Market Place brief hiatus
for the annual Orange County Fair. A tribute to The Who by The Who
Revue on July 7
at Noon and 2 p.m. takes on Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey
in a remarkable retro way.
On July 8Aquarius
will take you on a magic carpet ride back to the 60s so you
can relive the experience of Woodstock through Janis Joplin,
Jimi Hendrix, Creedence Clearwater Revival and many more.
From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., both
days will also include tie dye vendors, artisans, hippie
stilt walkers, and a new Peace, Love and Ice Cream stage
presented by Farrell’s Ice Cream Parlours and features a
sweetened up version of the legendary concert offering ice
cream eating contests, Farrell’s Psychedelic Rainbow Ice
Cream in take home size, hippie hula hooping, Kidstock
Karaoke, a giant “Color Your World” mural and other
activities.
In
addition to the concerts, the 3rd Annual West
Coast Rockabilly Showdown will be held five corresponding
Saturdays of the Sunday tribute band shows. Twelve bands
selected from electronic auditions will be battling it out
for a spot in the finals, $2,500 in cash awards and an
opportunity to open for a top name Rockabilly band on Sat.
Sept. 1. Three bands perform on Saturdays, May 26, June 2, 9
and 16 at noon, 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. First place winners from
each date return on Sat. June 30 to perform at noon, 1 p.m.,
2 p.m. and 3 p.m. and determine the winner. Bands selected
for the contest will be posted on the
Market Place.
In
its 43rd year, the swap meet operates every Saturday and
Sunday except during the annual Orange County Fair. Hours
are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and features nearly 1,000 vendors.
Admission to the Orange County Market Place is free for kids
12 and under, and $2 for ages 13 years and above or free
during the Spring Concert Series and the Rockabilly Showdown
with a canned food donation. Free parking is available as
well as preferred parking for $5. More information may be
obtained at
www.ocmarketplace.com
or by calling 949-723-6660.
personally trains each dog. Tracey has many years of training
dogs to avoid rattlesnakes.
She is well known for being a problem solver when it comes to
difficult dogs.
Her methods are safe and humane to both dogs and
rattlesnakes.
Did you know?
* Domestic dogs do not know the danger of poisonous snakes
* 15,000 dogs may be bitten by poisoned snakes every year
* 70-80% of bites are to a dog’s face and head, indicating it
was investigating a snake
* Dogs can be taught to associate the smell of live
rattlesnakes with negative correction
* A dog’s avoidance behavior may alert his owner to the
danger as well
Mountains Restoration Trust is a 501(c)3 nonprofit
organization
A California Public Benefit Corporation to Preserve and
Enhance the Natural Resources of the
Santa Monica Mountains
Proceeds benefit environmental education programs,
restoration, and acquisition of parklands and trails
HelpMountains Restoration Trust extend natural
values in the beautiful Santa Monica Mountains.
Diving the Montebello Thursday, May 17, 2012; 7 pm
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, Munger
Theater, 113 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara, California
A Lecture by Robert Schwemmer
With Special Guest Richard Quincy
(The only known survivor of the attack on the Montebello)
To learn about the Union Oil Company Tanker the SS Montebello’s
history, sinking and rediscovery
Cost: Free (members), $5 (non-members)
To RSVP and purchase tickets call: (805) 962-8404, x115
To interview Mr. Quincy please call: (925) 831-1024
For more information visit:
www.sbmm.org
Robert Schwemmer will present historical research he has uncovered on the
Union Oil Company tanker S S Montebello, which was torpedoed by
a Japanese submarine in 1941. Schwemmer will share underwater
imagery of the sunken ship that sits in 900 feet of water, just
south of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Richard
Quincy, the last known living crew member aboard the Montebello
when it sank, will be in attendance.
Schwemmer, who serves on the museum’s board of directors, is the
West Coast Regional Maritime Heritage Coordinator for NOAA
Office of National Marine Sanctuaries. Mr. Schwemmer was part of
the science team that rediscovered the wreck in 1996 in the
two-manned submersible Delta. In 2009, the Montebello Assessment
Task Force was established at the request of California State
Senator Sam Blakeslee to determine the likelihood of the sunken
ship’s release of more than 3,000,000 gallons of crude oil that
potentially could still be onboard. In 2011, the U.S. Coast
Guard awarded a contract to Global Diving & Salvage to conduct
an assessment of the condition of the sunken tanker and
determine if the oil was still onboard. Schwemmer served on the
taskforce and was on board the OSRV Nanuq during the assessment
and served as a technical advisor. The history of the Montebello
is still deeply rooted in the communities of Cambria, Cayucos
and Morro Bay, for these citizens took heroic action to launch a
sea and land rescue for the Montebello’s crew of 38. “Today, 70
years after the sinking of the Montebello people are just
learning about the little known history of Japanese submarines
attacking and sinking American merchant ships within site of the
California shoreline,” said Robert Schwemmer. The lecture is
free for SBMM members and $5 for non-members. To RSVP and
purchase tickets call 805-962-8404 x 115 and to view more film,
lectures and exhibits at the museum visit www.sbmm.org.
Inductees Greg LeMond, Ruthie Matthes, Nelson
Vails and other legends to join cycling enthusiasts on May 6, 2012
The United
States Bicycling Hall of Fame today announced the launch of the
first ever Legends Gran Fondo, which will take place in Davis,
CA on May 6, 2012. This new event will provide a unique
opportunity for cycling enthusiasts to ride alongside America’s
cycling legends within a fully-supported Gran Fondo setting.
Participants will enjoy a fast and rolling 90 mile Gran Fondo or
a 63 mile Medio Fondo. Both courses will spin through Northern
California’s picturesque Yolo and Solano counties.
Many Hall of
Fame Inductees and other cycling legends will participate in the
event. Chief among them will be two-time World Champion and
three-time Tour de France winner Greg LeMond (1996 Inductee),
World Champion and Olympian Ruthie Matthes (2011 Inductee), and
Olympic Silver Medalist Nelson Vails (2009 Inductee). Other
recent additions to the roster of attending inductees include
Jacquie Phelan, George Mount, Wayne Stetina, John Howard, Jeanne
Golay, and Stu Thomsen. These legendary riders and others like
them will ride wheel to wheel with avid cyclists in support of
the only national Hall of Fame that recognizes all disciplines
within the sport of cycling.
“This new
Gran Fondo event headlines our efforts to connect American
cycling’s history with its present,” said Joe Herget, Executive
Director of the U.S. Bicycling Hall of Fame. “The bringing
together of America’s greatest cycling legends and avid riders
creates a fantastic atmosphere to promote the growth of cycling
at both competitive and recreational levels.”
The Legends
Gran Fondo will start and finish in Davis, CA, home of the U.S.
Bicycling Hall of Fame. Fuji Bicycles heads up the growing list
of event sponsors, as Presenting Sponsor. Supporting Sponsors
include Bicycling Magazine, LeMond Fitness, Sutter Health,
Primal Cycling Apparel, BazuSports and Jelly Belly Sport Beans.
This exclusive event will be limited to 1,000 lucky cyclists,
who will also have the opportunity to win a newly unveiled Fuji
Gran Fondo carbon road bike.
The U.S.
Bicycling Hall of Fame is a 501c3 non-profit organization
dedicated to recognizing American competitive cyclists and
contributors to the sport for their significant achievements.
Its mission is to preserve the history of American cycling in
order to educate people about the past and encourage them to
participate in the future of the sport. For more information,
visit www.usbhof.org.
For more events visit our Calendar
of Events at www.yolocvb.org
Unique
Wineries
stretching from Clarksburg, to the far edge of the Capay Valley
to the foothills of Berryessa. Here are just a few...
The Old Sugar Mill, a restored
sugar factory in Clarksburg, is home to numerous family wine makers.
The beautiful facility along the Delta also hosts events and other
fun gatherings along with wine tasting rooms.
Capay Valley Vineyards, located
in the rolling hills in the small town of Brooks is a family owned
and operated winery producing award wining wines.
Berryessa Gap Vineyards located
in the charming town of Winters just picked up six awards at the
San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition. Stop by their tasting
room in Historic Downtown Winters for these worth-the-drive wines!
Yolo County is also home to new and emerging wines from
Fiddlehead Cellars in Davis, Route
3 wines in Woodland, and Turkovich Family Wines in Winters.
For a map and a complete list of the many wineries to tour in Yolo
County’s emerging wine region visit
www.yolocvb.org
Memorial Day Flower Drop
May 28, 2012
3,000 red and white carnations are dropped from a vintage
WWII bomber to commemorate those who gave the ultimate
sacrifice for the United States. Family activities, food
vendors throughout the day.
ART SHOWS /
RECEPTIONS
Southern California Swimming Pool Photography
Exhibition Apr 28, 2012 - May 27, 2012
Backyard Oasis: The Swimming Pool in Southern California
Photography, 1945-1982 Exhibition from January 21 to May 27,
2012 The Palm Springs Art Museum is participating in the
Getty Foundation's Pacific Standard Time: Art in L.A.,
1945-1982 regional initiative with Backyard Oasis...
SHAG Harvey's Handbag Release Party
Apr 28, 2012
Fans, Join us on Saturday, April 28th, from 8:00pm to
11:00pm at M Modern Gallery in Palm Springs, CA for a SHAG
Designed HARVEYS Seatbelt Handbag Release Party with 5
Amazing Styles to Purchase that evening! Plus, this will be
a Print, Merchandise & Book Signing with your HOST Josh Agle
(aka SHAG)
Weekend
Celebration of Seminal Artist Armin Mueller-Stahl Apr 28, 2012 - Apr 29, 2012
This event occurs daily, every 1 day(s). CHRISTIAN HOHMANN
FINE ART is pleased to announce a seminal weekend
celebrating the work of Renaissance man and multifaceted
artist Armin Mueller-Stahl...
Artist
Reception for Rafi Perez May 12, 2012
Rafi, a gay Israeli artist, tests the boundaries between
eroticism and art. Show runs from May 2 to June 10. Gallery
open Thurs to Sun from 12 to 5pm
Art Party "12" May 26, 2012
Art Party '12 Palm Desert will feature hands-on art
activities, plein air demonstrations, storytelling and
performances, and docent tours of the Palm Springs Art
Museum in Palm Desert.
BOOKS / LECTURES /
TOURS
"A Gothic Affaire" Apr 28, 2012 - Apr 29, 2012
“A Gothic Affaire” is an exciting new exhibition at Nicole
Barosi Gallery featuring the works of Palm Springs artist,
writer and publisher, Robert Cullison. Cullison, who writes
under the pseudonym “Mayhew Preston Reese,” spent 14 years
writing, illustrating and designing his first book, A Gothic
Fable – The Tales of Beverly Rose. With its black...
Nature
Lecture May 1, 2012
Nature Lecture: Presenting a series of natural science and
cultural history topics pertaining to Joshua Tree National
Park and surrounding desert lands. The lecture will be in
The Learning Center (TLC), seating is limited. This program
is presented in partnership with the Desert Institute at
Joshua Tree National Park.
Meet
The Author: Marcia Clark
May 1, 2012 A presentation by author and former Los Angeles deputy
district attorney Marcia Clark, Tuesday, May 1, 2012 7:00 –
8:00 p.m. Community Room of the City of Rancho Mirage Public
Library. Free to the Public
The World Affairs Council Dinner/Speaker - “Cuba
Rising: Time for Normalization?”
May 6, 2012
Frank Mora, Office of the Secretary of Defense A reception
no-host bar reception begins at 5:00 p.m., followed by a
3-course dinner at 6:00 p.m. and our speaker presentation
begins shortly after dinner, around 7:00 p.m.Cost is $55 for
members, $65 for non-members...
Join Les Dames D'Escoffier Spring Farm Tour
May 7, 2012
Join Palm Springs Chapter of Les Dames d'Escoffier
International (LDEI) for an in-depth educational tour of
Coachella Valley Farms on Monday, May 7, departing promptly
at 8 a.m. from Shields Date Garden, 80225 Highway 111 at
Jefferson, Indio. Discover some of the amazing tree and
row crops growing in our east valley. You'll see corn, bell
peppers, lettuces,...
Meet
The Author: Hicks Stone at Rancho Mirage Public Library
May 16, 2012
A presentation by author and architect Hicks Stone .
Wednesday, May 16, 2012, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. . Community Room
of the City of Rancho Mirage Public Library. PRICE: Free to
the Public
DANCE
Country Night at LIT May 3, 2012 - Jun 7, 2012
Grab your boots and cowboy hat and mosey on down to Fantasy
Springs Resort Casino on Thursday nights where you can
saddle up to the LIT lounge for a night of live music
featuring local country bands and tributes to the biggest
acts in Country Music. Dance, two-step and dosey-doe to
popular and contemporary Country Music hits performed by a
live band starting at 8pm. Drink specials and...
30th Annual Southwest Dance Movement and Acro-Sports
Workshop
May 5, 2012 - May 6, 2012
30th Annual Southwest Dance Movement and Acro-Sports
Workshop Dance and movement from traditional (such as
Ballet, Tap, Jazz), to contemporary (Hip Hop, Salsa,
Afro-Caribbean), to sports and fitness (Cheer Stunts &
Dance, Tumbling, Tai Chi, Martial Arts), to cultural
(Polynesian, Belly Dancing), will be presented in a
non-competitive, educational environment for all ages...
The
9th Tango® Stage Dance Drama May 18, 2012 - May 19, 2012
The 9th Tango® storyline is electrifying and you'll feel
yourself tingle! The dancing is absolutely flamboyant,
exquisite, sensual and exotic! These world acclaimed
dancers were discovered by the previous lighting director of
Cirque du Soleil Las Vegas. Dance, Romance, Passion and
Forbidden Pleasures grace the stage in the Hottest Show of
the Season! ...
DINING / WINE
MAY OFFERINGSSmall Plates & Big Pours Now at Fleming's Prime
Steakhouse & Wine Bar Apr 30, 2012 - Jun 6, 2012
Join us in the bar and take your pick of a winning pair:
select any of our seven, innovative steakhouse Small Plates
matched with an oversized wine pour from the Fleming's 100®.
Each of these seven premium wines has been specially chosen
by our Director of Wine to pair with the flavors of our
steakhouse Small Plates. Enjoy a winning pair. PICK A SMALL
PLATE * SLICED FILET...
It's "Foodie Friday" at Tommy Bahama's Restaurant May 4, 2012 - Jun 8, 2012
Tommy Bahama celebrates Foodie Friday. The expression TGIF
is the ubiquitous cry that signals the end of a long week
and the beginning of the weekend. Tommy Bahama celebrates
TGIF and helps you get a jump start on the weekend with
Foodie Friday. Each Friday, Tommy Bahama will release a
secret password. Simply mention the password at Tommy
Bahama on Friday when you...
Chocolate Indulgence Bar at bluEmber May 6, 2012 - May 30, 2012
Decadence offered every Sunday at bluEmber Restaurant! An
artful display of confections, mignardises, patisserie with
chocolate coffees and liqueurs. The Chocolate Indulgence
Bar is a truly special and delicious experience!
Winemaker's
Dinner Event at Morgan's in the Desert May 11, 2012
Morgan’s in the desert at La Quinta Resort & Club began its
Winemaker’s Dinner Series in 2010, and has established its
program as one that gives participants a superb Four-Course
Dinner prepared by Chef Jimmy Schmidt’s kitchen team while
offering collaborative wine pairings from outstanding West
Coast wineries. The new scheduled dinners – starting on
Friday, Dec....
Dinner and a Show Theater Series at the Trio
Restaurant May 17, 2012
Trio Restaurant in Palm Springs is presenting our Dinner & a
show Theater Series in association with the Palm Canyon
Theater & AIDS Assistance Project. $45 included show ticket
and a 3-course dinner! A portion of the proceeds benefit
AAP! Package prices available on select Thursday
performances: * Thursday, May 17, 2012
Hitching
Post Wine Dinner at Circa 59 May 17, 2012
Hitching Post Wine Dinner at Hitching Post Wine Dinner *
Pinks, Dry Rose 2012 * Little Gem Lettuce Salad, Green
goddess Dressing, Kumquats, Spiced Almonds * Hometown & Cork
Dancer Pinot Noir 2009 * Hometown Seared Yellow fin Ahi
Tuna, Green Garlic potato croquette, wild mushrooms Cork
Dancer - Confit of Yellow fin Ahi Tuna ; Oregano, roasted
fennel, spring onion,...
May
Wine Dinner at Copley's on Palm Canyon May 30, 2012 - May 31, 2012
May Wine Dinner on Wednesday and Thursday, May 30th and
again on May 31, 2012. These May Wine Dinners will be the
Kick Off to Restaurant Week 2012. Join Chef Andrew Copley
for a night featuring great wines from Malibu and items from
our wood-burning oven. He will be featuring a 4 course
dinner paired with 4 wines for $85. Per Person. Served From
Our Wood...
MOTHER'S DAYMother's Day Brunch at Cuistot May 13, 2012
Cuisot on El Paseo in Palm Desert invites you to treat Mom
to our wonderful Mother's Day Brunch on Sunday, May 13, 2012
from 10:30 to 2:30. The cost is $39.75 per Adult and $16.95
per Child. Space is limited so please reserve now by
calling 760-340-1000 Four Course Champagne Brunch * Choice
of Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice, Champagne, or Mimosa
Viennoiseries, Danish,...
Mother's
Day at Wally's Desert Turtle May 13, 2012
Appetizers(Choose one) * Mushroom Soup, Porcini, Shiitake &
Oyster * Asparagus Soup, Crème Fraîche and Toasted Brioche *
Caesar Salad, Heart of Romaine. Herbed Croutons &
Traditional Caesar Salad * Warm Spinach Salad, With Bacon
Dressing, Eggs & Mushrooms * Shrimp Caprese * Bay shrimp,
Mozzarella and plum tomato, Basil Balsamic vinaigrette *
Seasonal...
Mother's
Day Brunch at Vicky's of Santa Fe May 13, 2012
Celebrate Mom and treat her to a special Mother’s Day Brunch
here at Vicky’s Sunday, May 13th. Brunch served 11am to 2pm
in the dining rooms. A $32 Prix Fixe Mother’s Day Brunch
Menu. Appetizers -Choice of One * Crab Cakes with Sweet Corn
Relish * Roasted Red Pepper Soup * Lobster Raviolis * Smoke
Salmon on Potato Pancakes * Shrimp Salad with...
Mother's Day Dining at The Fantasy Springs Resort
Casino May 13, 2012
This Mother’s Day, let mom relax and enjoy the talents of
Fantasy Springs’ world class chefs. There are special
offerings to be had in three of our restaurants. If a casual
relaxed dining experience is what mom loves, then POM is the
perfect pick. For $36 she can enjoy Shrimp and Veal
Parmigiana. The sauteed jumbo shrimp and breaded veal loin
cutlet is served with...
An
Extraordinary Dinner for an Extraordinary Mom at Morton's,
The Steakhouse May 13, 2012
Your Mom Deserves the Best! Treat her to Morton's The
Steakhouse. Enjoy a special Mother's Day Menu for $59 per
person*. Morton's full dinner menu also available. Sunday,
May 13 - Open Early! First Course (Choice of) * Lobster
Bisque * Ahi Tuna Tower * Jumbo Shrimp Alexander * Caesar
Salad * Morton's Salad * Chopped Spinach Salad Second...
Mother's Day Champagne Brunch at Melvyn's Restaurant May 13, 2012
Melvyn's Restaurant, located right on the premises of the
legendary Ingleside Inn, is elegantly upbeat with a fully
restored 1895 carved oak and mahogany bar. With its numerous
antiques, waiters in linen jackets and photographs from long
ago, dining at Melvyn's is truly a unique experience. Join
us and treat your Mother and family to a World Class
experience this Mother's...
Mother's Day Brunch at The IW Club May 13, 2012
Treat Mom to a sumptuous brunch in beautiful surroundings at
a great price. $38 - Adults / $18 - Children (6-11 yrs.) For
an additional $8, enjoy endless refills of Le Grande
Courtage Brut, Loire Valley, France, NV Discounts do not
apply. Call 760.834.3800 for information.
Treat Mom to Mother's Day at Fleming's Prime
Steakhouse & Wine Bar May 13, 2012
Treat Mom to Fleming's and we'll treat her to a Special $25.
Gift. Make this Mother's Day an especially memorable
celebration for your family with brunch at Fleming's,
featuring an exceptional three-course menu...
FILM
4th Annual Digital Community Student & Teacher Film
Festival
May 1, 2012
The City of Palm Springs will celebrate the opening of Palm
Springs Unified School District’s 4th annual Digital
Community Student and Teacher Film Festival, (DIGICOM), on
May 1 at the Palm Springs High School Auditorium, featuring
the best student and teacher, K-12, video projects from
around the district. This year’s event is free to the public
and will be held from 6:30...
Premiere Screening of To Love Again May 1, 2012
Smart Dog Films in Association with Journey Entertainment
Ministries invites the public to the Premiere Screening of
to Love Again, a film showing that in addition to supporting
the filmmaking efforts of Smart Dog Films, will donate a
sizable portion of each ticket sale to the Coachella Valley
Rescue Mission. Smart Dog Films produces true story films
with a message of faith and hope that...
Spring
Film Series in The Annenberg Theater at The Palm Springs Art
Museum
May 3, 2012
The following series of films have been selected by the Palm
Springs International Film Society as programming associated
with the exhibition Backyard Oasis: The Swimming Pool in
Southern California 1945-1982. Unless otherwise noted, all
films will screen at 6 p.m. in the museum's Annenberg
Theater. All films are free and open to the public and no
RSVP is needed - just show up...
Art in the Twenty-First Century Screening May 3, 2012 - Aug 30, 2012
The Palm Springs Art Museum in Palm Desert will offer free
screenings of Season 6 of the PBS Peabody Award-winning
series, Art in the Twenty-First Century. The series
showcases living artists in each new episode. Once Season 6
is complete, the museum will revisit past episodes featuring
artists from its collection, including Lynda Benglis (who
has work currently on view at the Palm...
Local Premiere Documentary: Weight of the Nation May 3, 2012
This free, public event will be held starting at 5 p.m. May
3 at the Camelot Theaters, 2300 E. Baristo Road in Palm
Springs. A discussion about local efforts to combat obesity
will be held at 6:30 p.m., following the screening. Please
call (800) 491-4990 or go online to www.desertregional.com/weight
to RSVP. Featured special guests will include Ginny Ehrlich,
chief executive officer of...
"True
Fans" Free Screening May 5, 2012
Free screening of the documentary “True Fans” chronicles
filmmaker and philanthropist Dan Austin’s bike journey
across America with his brother and his best friend. Dan
Austin will be present at the screening and will conduct a Q
& A after the film.
Gods Fiddler: Jascha Heifetz Presented May 5, 2012
Not since Paganini had there been such a magician on the
violin. Filmed in St. Petersburg, Russia; Vilnius,
Lithuania; and in Heifetz's own rebuilt studio in Los
Angeles, GOD’S FIDDLER: JASCHA HEIFETZ, spans a musical
history of the 20th century as seen through archival films
photographed by Heifetz himself. The paradox of how a
mortal man lives with immortal gifts -...
FOR SENIORS
Derrik Lewis' Musical Chairs Returns to The Mizell
Senior Center May 5, 2012
Two Performances on May 5 of "I Love a Piano" The ever
popular Derrik Lewis' Musical Chairs will return to Mizell
Senior Center for two performances of "I Love a Piano" on
Saturday, May 5 at 2:30PM and 7:00PM. The show will feature
music from Classical to Ragtime with a Special Tribute to
Roger Williams. The show stars Celebrate Popular Pianist...
Seniors and the Law The Mizell Senior Center
May 8, 2012
What You Need to Know About Revocable Living Trusts and Your
Estate Plan Join Business Partner Eric Rudolph, Esq. on
Tuesday, May 8 at 11:00AM as he presents an in-depth look at
Revocable Living Trusts and how they can benefit you, your
family, and your estate plan. We will provide a live
presentation with a written guide to help you better
understand what a Revocable Living...
GOLF / SPORTS /
OUTDOORS
Palm Springs Bike to Work Day & Bike Month
May 5, 2012 - May 31, 2012
The City of Palm Springs Sustainability Commission kicks off
its third annual celebration of National Bike Month in May.
There will be a series of events designed to encourage and
celebrate the use of the bicycle as a greener, healthier
transportation alternative.
15th Annual Chamber Challenge Golf Tournament May 11, 2012
The Yucca Valley Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 15th
Annual Chamber Challenge Golf Tournament on Friday, May 11,
2012 at Tahquitz Creek Golf Resort in Palm Springs as the
kick-off event for the 62nd Grubstake Days Celebration.
Check –In 7:00 a.m., Shotgun Start: 8:00 a.m. Tournament
events include: Longest Drive, Closest to the Pin, Free Trip
for the best Poker Hand,...
Jazzed About CDMOD Kickoff Party, Auction & Golf
Tournament Fundraiser
May 10, 2012 - May 11, 2012
After 25 years of providing a place to play and learn for
our children, the Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert
is asking the community to come celebrate and raise funding
for the future. For the first time ever, the museum is
opening its doors for an evening kickoff celebration,
featuring drinks, hors d’oeuvres and jazz. Then the next day
the Jazzed about CDMOD Golf Tournament tees off.
MUSIC
HOT! HOT! HOT! 21st Edition with The Diamonds at The
Palm Springs Follies May 2, 2012 - May 20, 2012
Kicking off its extraordinary third decade on November 1,
2011 and playing through May 20, 2012, The Fabulous Palm
Springs Follies celebrates perpetual summer vacation with an
all-new show entitled Hot! Hot! Hot! In preparation for the
show’s gala grand opening, the Follies Box Office reopens
Monday, September 26. In a city where the sun shines 12
months of the year, join the...
4
Guys Names Jose & Una Mujer Named Maria May 4, 2012 - May 13, 2012
Four guys meet in Burrito World in Nebraska and decide to do
a golden oldies show at the local Veteran’s Hall – they get
Maria to join them, but a different Maria shows up and
comedy and mayhem ensues. Songs include La Bamba, Bidi Bidi
Bom Bom, Livin’ La Vida Loca, Amore, Besame Mucho and many
other hit songs! Performance Schedule: Fridays at 7:00 pm.
Saturdays at...
Grooves in the Grove at La Quinta Resort & Club
May 4, 2012
Jeffrey Osborne with Gregg Karukas & Michael Paulo Jeffrey
Osborne began his professional singing career in 1969 with a
popular funk and soul group called Love Men Ltd. The band
moved to Los Angeles in 1970 and changed its name to L.T.D.
Osborne was originally brought on as the drummer and
eventually became the lead vocalist. After more than ten
years with the band, he decided to...
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19th Annual AIDS Assistance Program's Evening Under
The Stars Gala May 5, 2012
The Go-Go’s live shows continue to deliver every bit of the
raw energy of their now legendary punk beginnings, tempered
with the wisdom of three decades of pop perfection. more One
of the more recent traditions of Evening Under the Stars is
the unique ways in which the attendees interpret each year’s
theme. In ‘08, Pink Martini gave everyone creative license
to...
Michael McDonald Performs May 5, 2012
Join us at The Morongo Casino Resort and Spa on Saturday,
May 5, 2012 at 8:00 pm. for a live concert by the wonderful
Michael McDonald.
Singing
Icon Tony Bennett in Concert May 11, 2012
Join us at The Morongo Casino Resort and Spa for an evening
of music featuring the musical Icon Tony Bennett in Concert
at 9:00 pm. on Friday, May 11, 2012.
West Side Story Presented May 11, 2012 - May 27, 2012
West Side Story is an American musical with a script by
Arthur Laurents, music by Leonard Bernstein, lyrics by
Stephen Sondheim, and choreography by Jerome Robbins. The
musical is an adaptation of William Shakespeare's play Romeo
and Juliet. Set in New York City in the mid-1950s, the
musical explores the rivalry between the Jets and the
Sharks, two teenage street gangs of different ethnic...
Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr. Perform May 12, 2012
Join us at the Spotlight 29 for a performance live on-stage
of Marilyn McCoo and Billy David, Jr. Marilyn McCoo and
Billy Davis, Jr. have enjoyed tremendous success through the
years as recording artists, performers and authors. Join us
for their performance on Saturday, May 12, 2012 at 8:00 pm.
and be prepared for an evening of musical enjoyment.
Rock Giants Creed in Concert May 12, 2012
Creed is one of the most successful rock bands of the last
15 years, and on Saturday May 12th they will perform at
Fantasy Springs Special Events Center. The show is part of
their U.S. tour and includes performances of their entire
blockbuster albums, My Own Prison and Human Clay. 2012 marks
the 15-year anniversary of Creed’s debut blockbuster album,
My Own Prison, which has sold...
Sally
Kellerman Live! May 16, 2012
The Academy Award and Golden Globe nominated celebrated
actress, Sally Kellerman will return to Vicky's in SALLY
KELLERMAN LIVE! – “A LITTLE JAZZ, A LITTLE BLUES, A LITTLE
ROCK AND ROLL!” -- A new show, with a new look and new takes
on familiar songs. The tall, willowy blonde, who
immortalized the role of Major Margaret “Hot Lips”
O’Houlihan in Robert Altman’s classic film,...
10th Annual Joshua Tree Music Festival
May 18, 2012 - May 20, 2012
Early bird tickets are on sale now for the the 10th Annual
Joshua Tree Music Festival May 18-20. Join us for a true
global music experience. Fresh and innovative world music to
make you dance. Soulful and soul stirring. Live music in an
intimate bowl of sound in a magical setting. Get your
tickets now, as the price is more than right, or volunteer
in exchange for a ticket if you are short on...
Sugarland Live and In Concert May 25, 2012
Country Music's SUGARLAND will appear LIVE & IN CONCERT at
The Show at the Agua Caliente Casino Resort in Rancho Mirage
on Friday, May 25, 2012 at 9:00 pm. Tickets are available at
the Casino Gift Shop, online at www.HotWaterCasino.com or by
calling 800-585-3737. Tickets will go on sale on March 24,
2012.
Dwight Yoakum Performs May 25, 2012
Join us at the Spotlight 29 for a performance live on-stage
by country music star Dwight Yoakum on Friday, May 25, 2012
at 8:00 pm.
Beach Boys 50th Anniversary Tour Concert May 26, 2012
The Beach Boys, one of the world’s most legendary and
influential bands, have reunited for a global 50th
Anniversary Tour. Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine,
Bruce Johnston, and David Marks will tour together for the
first time in more than two decades. The 40+ city tour,
comes to Fantasy Springs Resort Casino on Saturday, May
26th. Two concerts each in Chicago and...
Greg Lake "Songs of a Lifetime" Tour May 26, 2012 - May 27, 2012
La Quinta Resort & Club is pleased to present musician
extraordinaire Greg Lake and his spectacular “Songs of a
Lifetime” – an intimate performance from one of the greatest
voices and musical minds of a generation – on Saturday, May
26 at 8 p.m. In addition, a special breakfast buffet and
meet and greet with Greg Lake will be held on Sunday, May
27. Concert goers...
THEATRE / COMEDY
Jekyll & Hyde The Musical
May 3, 2012
College of The Desert/Performing Arts Presents - Jekyll &
Hyde The Musical Book & Lyrics by Leslie Berceuse - Music by
frank Wild horn. A true musical phenomenon, Jekyll & Hyde
attracted legions of loyal fans even before the show began
its smash-hit Broadway run. An evocative tale of the epic
battle between good and evil, Jekyll & Hyde is based on
Robert Louis...
Improv
Comedy at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino May 4, 2012 - May 12, 2012
Chuckle, guffaw, snort, giggle. How ever you laugh, it is a
good bet the best comedians in the business will make you do
it as they return for the 2012 season of the Improv Comedy
Club at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino. Starting Saturday,
January 21st and running every Friday and Saturday through
April 14th, three comedians take the stage inside the club
during shows at 9pm Fridays and...
The Circle Presented at Groves Cabin Theatre May 5, 2012 - May 27, 2012
W. Somerset Maugham's most popular comedy, "The Circle,"
will open at Groves Cabin Theatre in Morongo Valley on
Saturday, April 28; it will be performed Saturdays at 8 pm
and Sundays at 2:30 pm through Sunday, May 27. "The Circle,"
a wise and witty satire concerning marriage, infidelity and
the battle between passion and practicality, was first
produced in 1921....
Comedian Gabriel Inglesias Performs May 5, 2012
Join us at the Show at Agua Caliente and enjoy an evening of
laughter with the comedy of Garbriel Inglesias
It's
Comedy Night at The Show May 18, 2012
Join us at the Show at Agua Caliente and enjoy an evening of
laughter featuring Steve Bruner, Jim McDonald, Lisa alvardo,
Dan Bennett & Don Friesen on Friday Evening, May 18, 2012 at
9:00 pm. Tickets for this event go on sale on March 17, 2012
This is a Charity Event sponsored by CVSPIN.
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
(PG&E), the California Department of Boating and Waterways (DBW),
and California State Parks
Warn
Outdoor
Recreationists
to Take Precautions this Season
SACRAMENTO,
Calif.– Outdoor recreationists should take serious precautions
against cold temperatures and swift currents when in or near
waterthis spring. Despite this year’s
below-normal snowfall, the spring snowmelt can still
result in swift and cold river flows that can create treacherous
conditions for all recreationists – waders, swimmers, paddlers,
boaters, anglers, and even hikers cooling off at the water’s
edge.
The utility and state departments cautioned that even though the
water content of California’s mountain snowpack is near 40
percent of normal, there is still a significant amount of water
in the snowpack and it is rapidly melting as mid-spring
temperatures continue to warm. As
warmer weather and longer days accelerate melting snow in
mountainous regions, water temperatures will continue to drop
and flows will continue to rise in waterways and reservoirs,
with some reservoirs spilling and resulting in higher flows
downstream.
“Those
planning outings near mountain streams, rivers and reservoirs
need to be vigilant and take appropriate safety measures,” said
Debbie Powell, director of PG&E’s hydro generation department.
“Water flows will fluctuate with the warming and cooling of the
day so always be prepared for a change in conditions.”
“Even
experienced swimmers can get caught in swift river flows,” said
DBW’s Acting Director Lucia C. Becerra. “Stay safe by checking
local
water conditions before taking a boating trip,
wear a life jacket, and
avoid alcohol.”
“Spring is a wonderful time to visit our beautiful lakes and
fast-moving
rivers,” said Ruth Coleman, director of California State Parks.
“But please read the safety tips in this water safety warning
because making a mistake could threaten the life of a loved
one.”
Water safety tips:
Know the Water
·
Sudden immersion in cold water
can stimulate the “gasp reflex” causing an involuntary
inhalation of air or water. It can even trigger cardiac arrest,
temporary paralysis, hypothermia and drowning.
When faced with swift water, even the strongest
swimmers may be easily overwhelmed.
·
Cold water entering the ear canal
can cause vertigo and disorientation. This may confuse swimmers,
causing them to venture deeper into the water.
Know your limits
·
Swimming in open water is more
difficult than in a swimming pool – people tire more quickly and
can get into trouble.
·
Cold water causes impairment leading to fatalities. It reduces
body heat 25
to
30 times faster than air does at the same
temperature.
·
Many unseen obstacles can be lurking below the water’s surface.
Swift water can make these obstacles even more treacherous.
Guided trips for inexperienced paddlers are recommended.
Wear a life
jacket
·
Conditions change quickly in open
water and even the best swimmers can misjudge the water and
their skills when boating or swimming. Wearing a life jacket can
increase survival time.
·
A life jacket can provide some
thermal protection against the onset of hypothermia and keep you
afloat until someone else can rescue you.
Parental
Supervision
Actively
supervise children in and around open bodies of water,
giving them your undivided attention. Appoint a designated
“water watcher,” taking turns with other adults.
Teach children that swimming in open water is
not the same as swimming in a pool: they need to be aware of
uneven surfaces, river currents, ocean undertow and changing
weather.
Know the Law
·Every child
under 13must wear
a Coast Guard-approved
life jacket when on a moving vessel that is 26 feet or less in
length.
A Coast Guard-approved life jacket must be
carried for each person on board a boat. This includes rigid or
inflatable paddlecraft.
·
Every person on board a personal
watercraft (popularly known as “jet skis”) and any person being
towed behind a vessel must wear a Coast Guard-approved life
jacket.
·
It is against the law to operate a
boat or water ski with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of
0.08 percent or more. You can be arrested even when your BAC is
less than 0.08 percent if conditions are deemed to be unsafe.
About DBW
DBW
enhances public access to California’s waterways and promotes
on-the-water safety to California’s more than four million
motorized and non-motorized boaters through programs funded by
vessel registration fees, boating fuel tax dollars and boating
facility construction loan payments. For more information, visit
www.dbw.ca.gov.
About PG&E
Pacific Gas and Electric Company, a subsidiary of PG&E
Corporation (NYSE:PCG),
is one of the largest combined natural gas and electric
utilities in the United States. Based in San Francisco, with
20,000 employees, the company delivers some of the nation’s
cleanest energy to 15 million people in Northern and Central
California. For more information, visit
www.pge.com/about/.
About California
State Parks
California State Parks manages 278 parks units in a system that
contains 1.5 million acres, 300 miles of the California
coastline, 640 miles of lakefront and more than 300 miles of
rivers. More than 65-million people visited State Parks in 2010.
For more information, visit www.parks.ca.gov.
SACRAMENTO,
Calif.
– California’s Department of Boating and
Waterways (DBW) and Coastal Commission’s Boating Clean and Green
Program invite boaters to become Dockwalkers.
Training is free and Dockwalking is a fantastic way to interact
with boaters to help keep California’s marinas, waterways, and
ocean clean and healthy.
“It is important for boaters to not only boat
safely, but to also implement clean boating practices,” stated
DBW’s Acting Director Lucia Becerra. “Safety and protecting the
environment go hand in hand.”
The Dockwalker Program educates boaters to be
safe and environmentally sound while boating in California
through its volunteer Dockwalkers. The volunteers are trained to
conduct face-to-face boater education and distribute boater kits
with educational information while visiting marinas, boat launch
ramps, boat shows and events. Hours
spent training or educating the public qualify as community
service.
Marinas also benefit from the Dockwalker Program.
Involvement in this program provides marinas with the
educational materials and tools to operate a clean boating
facility and minimize water quality impacts.
Partnerships with the Santa Monica Bay
Restoration Foundation, the Keep the Delta Clean Program and
many more organizations have made this program successful. Since
the year 2000, more than 600 volunteers have become Dockwalkers
and more than 90,000 boater kits have been distributed
throughout California.
California’s Recreational Boaters Encouraged to Boat Clean and
Green
According to
the California Department of Boating and Waterways (DBW),
California has more
than four million motorized and non-motorized
recreational boaters. The negative impact that these boaters can
have on California’s marine environment and boating facilities,
can be significant.
The good
news is that DBW provides a number of environmental services
that boaters can use to minimize their impact on the marine
environment. Below are some of these services:
Boat
Cleaning Guide Book. The spread
of aquatic invasive species, such as quagga/zebra mussels,
can create havoc in the marine environment and damage motor
boats. The
Boat Cleaning Guide Book was compiled specifically for
boat owners and watercraft users with general guidelines for
all boaters and a basic checklist for inspecting and
cleaning boats and recreational equipment for aquatic
invasive species. There are also additional inspection and
cleaning checklists for specific types of boats and
equipment.
Sewage
Pumpouts. It is
important for boaters to use
sewage pumpouts or
mobile-pumpout services to properly dispose of raw
sewage. In some areas, dumping raw sewage into waterways can
be illegal. Most importantly this practice can be unsafe for
humans and the marine environment. Plan ahead and find out
where your nearest pumpout station is located and how to
properly use it.
Fishing Line
Recycling Stations. Besides
making sure that you keep your trash on board, make sure to
recycle monofilament fishing line appropriately.
Monofilament fishing line can entangle and kill wildlife,
and cause boat damage. Fishing line is not biodegradable and
can remain in the environment for more than 600 years. Take
advantage of shore-side facilities to properly dispose of
trash, or
recycle your fishing line.
Disposing of
a Vessel Properly. Proper
disposal of an unwanted vessel is a vital part of clean and
responsible boating. Because there are several environmental
hazards associated with old vessels, including used oil,
solvents and used batteries, it is important that all vessel
owners properly dispose of their vessels at the appropriate
time. There are
several options for proper vessel disposal: Vessel
Turn-In Program, donating, recycling and dismantling.
Recycle,
Collect, Report. Spill-proof
oil changes with oil absorbent pads and dispose of them and
oil filters properly. Remember to never use soap to disperse
fuel and oil spills. It increases harm to the environment
and it is illegal. Also, remember to report oil spills
immediately to the
corresponding agencies.
For more detailed information on these
environmental services and to find out about other resources
visit
www.BoatResponsibly.com.
A California
interagency taskforce battling the spread of
invasive Quagga and Zebra mussels urges boaters to remain especially vigilant this Memorial Day
weekend. Anyone who launches their vessel at any body of water must
clean, drain, and dry their boats, personal watercraft, and any
equipment that comes in contact with the water-both before arrival
and after leaving the waterway.
"Quagga and zebra mussels are a serious threat to our aquatic environment
and fisheries," Director of the Department of Fish and Game (DFG)
John McCamman said. "It's crucial that everyone who uses public
waters takes the time to make sure they're not moving these mussels
from place to place. It only takes a few mussels to infest an entire
waterway and destroy the ecosystem there."
What you can do to help prevent their spread in
California, visit the DFG Web site at www.dfg.ca.gov/invasives/quaggamussel.
Festival, now in its 33rd year of turning Memorial
Day weekend into a celebration of the mushroom,
has big plans for the free May 26-27 event in downtown
Morgan Hill, California.
customs. All years, makes and models are welcomed! This is a 3 Day
Classic Car & Street Rod event. Featured events are a Car Show &
Shine, "Budweiser Clydesdales", Cruise Night" when hundreds of cars
parade for thousands of spectators who line the streets, A Friday
& Saturday Surf & Turf Dinner at the Main Tent for just $31.95,
Thursday Night Gala Event, Fathers Day Celebration, Live Entertainment,
"The Hot Rod Bar and Grill" located pier-side provides the venue
with outstanding live entertainment, a live charity auction to benefit
the Veterans, great food and drink, BBQ, Poker Run, Gala and HUGE
Bud Light Beer Garden with a full bar located on the Benson lot
by the pier. Don't miss out sign up today!
Fifteen hundred cyclists raised over $950,000 for LIVESTRONG
in 2011. Join us in Central Park as we once again take to the streets
of one of the most bike friendly cities in the U.S.
