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Friday, May 16, 2008
Featured Event: Annual Catfish
Derby (Clearlake Oaks-Glenhaven)
Catfish Derby annual
event brings out the families and anglers to catch big catfish.
The 26th annual event is
the largest catfish tournament west of the Mississippi. The
tournament features separate divisions for adults and children.
Sponsored by the Clearlake Oaks Glenhaven Business Association,
entry fees are affordable for three days of fishing. Ranging
between $10 and $50, kids 15 and younger can enter for around
$10/each. Location: Derby Headquarters, Clearlake Oaks fire
station, 12655 E. Hwy 20, Clearlake Oaks. Call: (707) 998-1006 /
clearlakeoaks.org
ANGELS CAMP -
Jumping
Frog Jubilee and Calaveras County Fair. A popular contest
based on Samuel Clemens’ trips to the Gold Country region
that inspired his published work, “The Celebrated Jumping Frog
of Calaveras County”, about Jim Smiley and his frog Dan’l
Webster. Event includes a carnival, vendors, games,
entertainment and the famous Jumping Frog contest. Cost:
$9/adult; $5/child daily. Location: Fairgrounds along Highway 49
between Angels Camp and Sonora. frogtown.com
CLEAR LAKE -
Catfish Derby.
26th annual event is the largest catfish tournament west
of the Mississippi. Runs through Sunday, May 18. Cost:
$10/child; $40-50/ adult. Location: Derby Headquarters,
Clearlake Oaks fire station, 12655 E. Hwy 20, Clearlake Oaks.
Call: (707) 998-1006 / clearlakeoaks.org
HUNTINGTON BEACH -
Duck-a-thon.
Rubber duck race in which public purchases toy rubber ducks
(around $10/ea). The ducks are dropped by a tractor into the
ocean and the come ashore, collected by volunteers. The first
ducks to arrive win prizes. Location: Pier Plaza- Pacific
Coast Highway at Main St. Time: Daily at 10 a.m. Cost: Free
admission. duck-a-thon.org
PASO ROBLES - Paso
Robles Wine Festival. The 26th Annual Paso Robles Wine Festival
weekend is the 2008 Paso Robles Wine Festival marquee tasting
event in the downtown city park. It features more than 90 area
wineries host an array of special events including winemaker
dinners, food pairings, seminars, winery tours, special tastings
and more. Advance purchase of tickets is highly recommended
since there is a limited amount on the day of the event. $50
Tasting Ticket – advance purchase recommended - includes
unlimited wine tasting (2-5 p.m.) in the designated tasting area
and a commemorative Riedel glass;
$15 Designated Driver/Child Ticket - includes access to the
event, four non-alcoholic beverages and a commemorative beverage
container. Call (805) 239-8463. pasowine.com
REDDING - Redding
Rodeo. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Location: Redding Rodeo Grounds,
Redding, CA. Call: (530) 241-8559. reddingrodeo.com
SACRAMENTO - 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: Cal Expo, Building A, 1600 Exposition
Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95815. gemfaire.com
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO - Heritage Art Exhibition & Sale. The
2nd Annual art exhibition and sale will showcase the original
works of 40 Plein Air (French for “open air”) artists from
across the nation who have captured the breathtaking beauty of
the landscape at 10 exhibition sites within the Irvine Ranch
wildlands and parks. Art enthusiasts will have the opportunity
to take home these one-of-a-kind masterpieces at the outdoor
dinner gala. Hosted by the Capistrano Valley Conservancy (CVC),
along with the Irvine Ranch Conservancy, all proceeds from the
gala and art sale will support the CVC’s mission of increasing
the public’s awareness of the fragile nature of the natural
treasures of this region. Time: 5 p.m. Cost: $165 person; $1000
for table of 8. Location: The Oaks Horse Farm, 28650 Ortega
Highway, San Juan Capistrano, CA. cvconservancy.com.
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO -
Band - Foghat at The Coach House. Price: $27.50. Time: 8 p.m.
Location: 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, CA.
Call: (949) 496-8930. thecoachhouse.com
SONOMA VALLEY -
Passport to Sonoma Valley. The charm of Sonoma Valley,
California 's Original Wine Country, will be showcased in 40
Sonoma Valley Wineries presenting over 200 exceptional wines,
gourmet food pairings and entertainment. Your passport and
commemorative wine glass give you unlimited tastings, discounts
on wine purchases and entry to Sonoma Valley 's acclaimed
wineries and hidden gems not normally open to the public.
Time:
11 am
to 4 pm daily. Tour one day or the entire weekend. Cost:
Weekend Passport: $50; One-Day Passport: $45/person.
Ticket sales start March 1, Call: (707) 935-0803. or buy
online: sonomavalleywine.com
SAN PEDRO - L.A. Wood (Woodies on the Waterfront) will be
held at Berth 73 within the Ports o' Call in San Pedro Ca.
90731. The event begins at 9 a.m. and concludes by 4 p.m.
There will be Live Music , Food (including famous
swordfish sandwiches) and a raffle, with event T- Shirts
available! Admission is free for the cars and public, with
plenty of parking. For more info e-mail southbaywoodies@cox.net
or call Stan (310) 833-0680
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