The fifth annual Desert Classic Concours
d’Elegance will be held at the legendary Westin Mission Hills Resort
& Spa in Rancho Mirage, California. Nestled in the heart of the
Palm Springs valley, this beautiful, world class golf resort provides
a spectacular setting for the invited automobiles and the Car Club
Corral.
The Desert Classic Races:
Spectator Tickets will be sold at the track.
For Directions to Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, click here
Saturday, February 25
The Tour:
Free to spectators!
Sunday, February 26
Concours d’Elegance:
General Admission Tickets:
$30 advance purchase, $35 day of show purchase. Children under 12
and active duty military admitted free.
General Admission Tickets include:
1. Admittance to the Concours d’Elegance and the Car Club Corral
2. Event Program
3. Admittance to the EG Auction
All Ticket Sales Are Final.
Click here to purchase tickets
The Desert Classic Concours d'Elegance is a 501(c)(3), non-profit
corporation. Net proceeds from the event will be donated each year
to our charity partners.
TICKET INFORMATION
HOTEL RESERVATIONS
Way Too Cool 50K Endurance Run presented
by GU Energy Labs welcomes you to the 15th annual running on Saturday,
March 10, 2012 at 8am. This race has become the most sought after
50K in the United States for veterans and novices alike. The breathtaking
trails, spirited aid stations, amazing views and pure fun, make
this an adventure you won’t want to miss.
After your run, kick back and relax as you enjoy a slice of pie
from the American River Pizza & Grill. Warm your soul with a cup
of homemade Minestrone soup prepared by ultra runner and chef, Tim
Ruffino. Finally, satisfy your sweet tooth with our signature frog
cupcake!
A special thanks to all of our sponsors for their continued support
and generosity. Thanks to the two hundred volunteers who help make
this race weekend possible.
Heartfelt thanks and sincere gratitude to the Western States Endurance
Run Foundation, Western States Trail Foundation, Robie Foundation
and the California Forest Foundation for their help in clearing
and maintaining the trails to afford each of us an opportunity to
run and enjoy.
March 24th, 2012
- Into the Wild OC
Trail Run
Location: Irvine Regional Park, 1 Irvine Park
Rd., Orange, CA. 92869
Come join us for the second annual "Into the Wild OC Trail Run!"
Choose your distance! The 10k beginner/intermediate course starts
beneath the canopy of the oaks and onto the trails in Irvine Regional
Park. If you are out for a challenge the 21k intermediate/advanced
course is the choice for you. Starting in Irvine Regional Park the
course meanders along the Southwest edge of the park. Once into
Santiago Oaks Regional Park prepare yourself for climbing. We have
also added a 2k kids fun run this year! Sign up, make the commitment,
and start training! For more information visit
www.intothewildoctrailrun.comor Active.com.
PICTURE THIS: A 197 mile running
relay that takes you and 11 pals, day and night, through the
beautiful Arizona Desert. This springtime running event
starts in Wickenburg, Arizona. Running
‘round the clock, passing beautiful Saguaro cactus and red rock
cliffs you will make your way south to the Phoenix area. This
running race (and your stamina) will wrap up in beautiful Tempe,
Arizona. Get your running calendar set; this is a race
everybody in Arizona will be talking about.
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:
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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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
26-27 - 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
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.
Offers weekend
Marine Mammal (whale watching) Cruises to provide participants
with a ship-board view of migrating gray whales, dolphins,
sunfish, sea lions, and other creatures of the sea. Institute
marine biologists lead the cruises onboard the Sea Explorer,
which makes use of state-of-the-art equipment such as an
acoustic array, plankton nets, video microscopes and a sediment
sampler. Trips last 2 ½ hours; upcoming trips include: 1p.m. to
3:30 p.m. Jan. 29, Feb. 5, Feb. 25, Feb. 26, March 3, March 4,
March 10, March 11, March 18 and March 31. 10 a.m. to 12:30
p.m. March 3, March 4, March 10, March 11 and March 24. Prices
are $35 for adult, $22 for children (4 to 12). Information:
949-496-2274 or
www.ocean-institute.org.
Photo by Joanne
DiBona, Convis Photo by Caitlin Scully
"The whale and dolphin watching
trips organized by Ken Manzoni at Adventure Rib Rides are highly
professional and productive, and with special care to avoid disturbances
to the animals and the surrounding environments. I highly recommend
his trips, especially for keen observers.”Hadoram Shirihai,
Author: Whales,
Dolphins and Seals of the World
SAN DIEGO,
CA—Passengers
enjoyed amazing sightings offshore yesterday of Gray Whales, Minke
Whales and lots of dolphin. This is just the start of Gray Whale
Watching and passengers will enjoy sightings of Gray Whales through
mid April. Adventure Rib Rides offers daily Gray Whale and Dolphin
Watching Excursions on board a high speed Navy SEAL Rigid Hull Inflatable
Boat (RIB). All excursions are limited to 6 passengers, making for
an intimate on-the-water experience.
Gray Whale
and Dolphin Watching Excursions are offered daily from 9am-Noon
and 1-4pm. Our knowledgeable captain will serve as on board naturalist
and guide, which makes for a personal and interactive experience.
In addition to seeing Gray Whales, sightings of Humpback, Fin and
Minke Whales are common during this time of year. This is also a
great time of year for dolphin lovers. Various species of dolphin,
including the seasonal Risso dolphin, are seen almost daily in numbers
often in the hundreds. The dolphins come right up to the RIB to
play in the bow wave and stern wake. This intimate on-the-water
experience makes Adventure Rib Rides’ excursions a unique and personal
on-the-water experience.
The Gray Whales
are currently on their way South to the warm lagoons in Mexico where
the females will give birth to their calves. Around mid February,
we will begin to see the Gray Whales returning North to their feeding
grounds in the Bering Sea.
Adventure
Rib Rides is the only boat charter company in San Diego that offers
year round Whale & Dolphin Watching. Little known to San Diegans
are the many different types of whales we see offshore all throughout
the year including: Humpback, Fin and Minke Whales. Of course, we
also see the largest animal to have ever lived, the Blue Whale,
offshore San Diego throughout the Summer and Fall.
ADVENTURE RIB
RIDES…BECAUSE LIFE IS MEANT TO BE AN ADVENTURE!
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
Blessed with idyllic weather for much of the year and diversity
of topography and flora, the Coachella Valley is a haven
for hikers. Adapted with permission of the publisher from
Philip Ferranti’s book, 140 Great Hikes in and Near Palm
Springs (Big Earth Publishing).
Jun 24, 2011 - May 27, 2012
Monthly I Dunno Ride from Valley V-Twin Motorcycle Join us on the last Sunday of every month for our "I Dunno
Ride". Come with a full tank and a couple bucks for breakfast
somewhere.
DINING
/ WINE
BRUNCH
Jun 24, 2011 - Jan 29, 2012
The Mirage Bistro Brunch at Wally's Desert Turtle The Mirage Bistro at Wally's Desert Turtle is now
serving a Champagne Brunch starting at 11:00am on Saturdays
and 10:00am on Sundays.
Warner Bros. and
Universal Parks and Resorts to bring
The Wizarding World
of Harry Potter to Universal Studios Hollywood
Significant Expansion
Also Planned for
The Wizarding World
of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort
Hollywood,
CA (Dec. 6, 2011) - Warner Bros. Entertainment
and Universal Parks and Resorts today announced a partnership to
bring The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – the enormously popular
themed entertainment environment which debuted in Orlando in June
2010 – to Universal Studios Hollywood.
The two companies
also announced their plans to significantly expand The Wizarding
World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort.
The Wizarding
World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Hollywood will be as
impressive as what has been created in Orlando – and is expected
to transform tourism in Los Angeles for decades to come. It will
be a fully immersive environment for the entire family that brings
the stories of Harry Potter to life and is faithful to the visual
landscape of the films, including a majestic Hogwarts castle to
serve as the centerpiece of the themed environment. The Wizarding
World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Hollywood will be created
with the same commitment to authenticity and the same level of talent
and resources as its Orlando counterpart.
“I am delighted
that the Wizarding World of Harry Potter has been so popular with
fans since the opening in Orlando last year and I am sure that the
teams at Universal and Warner Bros. will bring their expertise and
attention to detail to Hollywood to make this new experience equally
as exciting,” said J.K. Rowling.
The Wizarding
World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort opened in June
2010 and immediately captured global attention. It is a spectacularly
themed land that includes Hogwarts castle, Hogsmeade and multiple
themed attractions. Specific details of its expansion will
be announced over time.
“The announcement
of our partnership with Universal to bring The Wizarding World of
Harry Potter to Hollywood and expand what already exists in Orlando
is probably the best holiday gift we could give to the legions of
Harry Potter fans worldwide,” said Barry Meyer, Chairman & CEO,
Warner Bros. “Everyone involved with these projects is committed
to continuing the enchantment of J.K. Rowling’s masterful books
as they were brought to life on screen in our eight films and dedicated
to extending the magic of the experience for generations of fans
to come.”
“This is an incredible
moment for Universal Studios and the millions of guests who visit
our theme parks,” said Ron Meyer, President & COO, Universal Studios.
“The Harry Potter stories are some of the most powerful of our time
and we are honored to expand our Orlando experience and bring The
Wizarding World of Harry Potter to Hollywood, forever changing family
tourism in Los Angeles.”
“The Wizarding
World of Harry Potter is an entirely new level of themed entertainment
that brings the stories of Harry Potter to life in incredible ways,”
said Tom Williams, Chairman and CEO, Universal Parks and Resorts.
“We are thrilled to be able to share this experience with our guests
in Hollywood. And we are thrilled to take what has been created
in Orlando to even greater levels.”
California
Boating and Waterways Commission Announces
$2.1 Million in Funding for
Boating Facilities Approved
SACRAMENTO,
Calif.
- The California Boating and Waterways Commission (Commission) yesterday
approved $2.1 million in funding for boating facilities.
Items
approved include:
Sandy
Beach Boat Launching Facility – Solano County
The
Commission approved a $60,000 grant to Solano County Parks and Recreation
for improvements to Sandy Beach County Park. The project will include
the installation of a fish cleaning station, modification and extension
of the existing parking lot and pathways to provide full disabled
accessibility to the fish cleaning station.
Santa
Barbara Boat Launching Facility – Santa Barbara County
The
Commission approved a $350,000 grant to the City of Santa Barbara
for improvements to its harbor boat launching facility. The project
will include demolishing the existing ramp area, and constructing
two new V-groove launching lanes and a boat wash-down area.
Santa
Barbara Harbor – Santa Barbara County
The
Commission approved a $1.7 million loan to the City of Santa Barbara
to complete construction of Fingers L and M of the Marina One Replacement
Project at Santa Barbara Harbor.
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.
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