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Sunday, February 24, 2008
SPARTO - Capay Valley Almond Festival. Breakfasts,
wine tasting, arts and crafts, and activities such as a petting
zoo and wool spinning all surround the blossoming of the almond
trees in cities and towns: Esparto, Brooks, Capay, Guinda, and
Rumsey. Cost: Free admission; $7/tasting ticket. Call:
(530) 787-3242. espartochamber.com
FORT BRAGG - Symphony of the Redwoods: Concert with
volinist and Santa Rosa native David McCarroll, who joins 50
musicians in a performance of Sergei Prokofiev's Violin Concerto
No. 1, Opus 19, Bohuslav Martinu's Estampes and
Beethoven's Symphony #8, Opus 93. Location: Cotton
Auditorium, Fir and Harold Streets, Fort Bragg, CA Time: Sat. 8
p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. Cost: $13–$16. Call: (707) 964-0898. mcn.org/
HUNTINGTON BEACH -
Huntington Beach Kite Party. Kite Connection Dave's Annual
Kite Party north of Huntington Beach Pier attracts kite
enthusiasts from around the nation. Trick flying and new release
kites are on view at the annual kite fly invitational. Location:
north side of Huntington Beach Pier (315 Pacific Coast Highway,
approx.), Huntington Beach, CA. Public can watch. Contact: Dave Shenkman, (800) 431-3339. kiteconnection.com
INDIO - Date Festival.
Annual Indio Date
Festival at Riverside County Fairgrounds. Fair runs through
today, last day! Superfiesta Featuring "Banda Novillo" &
"Gerardo Fernandes" will appear at 3 pm at Aladdin's Concert
Pavilion; and Demolition Derby at 2pm & 5:30 pm at the Arena.
Aladdin's Concert Pavilion is also the stage for an
award-winning Arabian Nights Musical Pageant starting at 6:15
p.m.
Carnival rides from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. General admission: $7;
Unlimited carnival rides: $18. Location: Riverside County
Fairgrounds, 82-503 Hwy 111, Indio, CA 92201. Call: (800)
811-FAIR or (760) 863-8247. datefest.org
LA JOLLA - THE
SEVEN. A play adapted from Aeschylus' “Seven Against Thebes", is
Greek tragedy meets hip-hop in writer/composer Will Power's
modern adaptation of Aeschylus' story of a cursed family and a
society unsure of how to free itself from war. Power's urban
remix, with rhyming verse and diverse musical styles, shines
with relevance through the eyes of a new generation. Contains
adult language. Runs through March 16, 2008. Performance
times: Tuesday and Wednesday: 7:30 pm; Thursday, Friday: 8:00
pm; Saturday: 8 pm; Sunday: 2 pm and 7 pm.
lajollaplayhouse.org. Box Office (858) 550-1010.
PACOIMA - Feria Hispana Salud y Nutricion - (Health and
Nutrition Hispanic Fair) - The fair promotes a healthy,
family-oriented lifestyle through exhibits, activities, vendor
booths and free giveaways. Free health screenings for men, women
& children that include Mammogram, Diabetes, Blood test,
Glucose, Cholesterol, Artery pressure, Vaccines for children,
Dental, Referrals, etc.; free gifts; live Musical groups; and
much more will be included in this informative event geared
toward the Spanish speaking population in cities Pacoima,
Arleta, Panorama City, Van Nuys and surrounding areas. Location:
14400 Van Nuys Blvd. (& Woodman Ave.) Pacoima, CA. Time: Noon –
8 p.m. Call: (818) 734-2744. e-mail: njmedina@pacbell.net
RIPON - Ripon Almond
Blossom Festival. 46th Annual event includes a carnival, food
vendors, games, exhibits and hometown fun. The majority of U.S.
almonds come from this region. Beachcalifornia.com recommends
you visit Ripon and nearby farms on your journeys to California.
You will not find fresher almonds. Cost: Free admission.
Festival is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Carnival is open from Noon
to 5 p.m. Location: Ripon Community Center, 334 W. 4th Street,
Ripon, CA. Call: (209) 599-7519. riponchamber.org
SANTA BARBARA - Gem
Faire. Classes, demos, and gems to adore in this popular event
where you can even find jewelry repair while you wait! Time:
Friday: 12pm-7pm, Sat: 10am-7pm, Sun: 10am-5pm. General
Admission $5 Weekend Pass; Children 11 and under Free. Tel.
(503) 252-8300. Location: Earl Warren Showgrounds, Exhibit Hall,
3400 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA 93105. gemfaire.com
WATSONVILLE - Pajaro Valley Quilt Fair. Quilts are the
fiber of a community's history. This event attracts quilters and
those who love to look at amazing handiwork to an event
featuring demonstrations, product vendors, sales, lectures and
all things quilt. Cost: $7 adult; $6 senior,
student; Free/age 12 & under. Location: Santa Cruz Country
Fairgrounds, 2601 E. Lake Ave., Watsonville, CA. Time: Saturday
10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Call: (831) 475-0402.
pvqa.org
WHALE WATCHING
- Views available along the vantage points of the California
Coast that include Big Sur, Santa Cruz, Humboldt Bay, Monterey
Bay, Ventura, Santa Barbara, Point Fermin, Newport Beach and San
Diego.
DANA POINT Cruise
Photos & Tickets! -
Each winter, thousands of California Gray Whales leave the cold
Artic Seas and follow the coastline to the warm, calm waters of
Southern California and Baja. This 5,000-mile migration brings
much of the pod past Dana Point, where pods of Giant Grays can
be easily seen and photographed. Dana Wharf Sportfishing – (949)
496-5794 www.danawharfsportfishing.com; Dana Island Yacht
Charters – (949) 248-7400 www.danaislandyachts.com;
Ocean Institute – (949) 496-2274 www.ocean-institute.org;
Aventura Sailing Association – (949) 493-9493
www.aventurasailing.com; Captain Dave’s Dolphin Safari –
(949) 488-2828 www.dolphinsafari.com
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Dana Point Hotels
REDONDO BEACH - California
gray whale migration from the Arctic to Baja and back. Dolphins,
Harbor Seals and Sea Lions and the beautiful Santa Monica Bay
coastline on three-hour experience. (310) 372-2111
rbmarina.com
SAN DIEGO
- Annual migration of California gray whales to the warm
breeding grounds off the coast of Baja California. Glimpse these peaceful
"giants of the sea" from Cabrillo National Monument or on special whale-watching
cruises. 619-557-5450 or 619-236-1212
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