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SAN JUAN BAUTISTA -
California Indian
Market and Peace Pow Wow is an annual event to celebrate
peace. Native American Indian culture, festive costumes,
products, art and a variety of goods and services are all
explored in the 24th annual celebration held at Mission San Juan
Bautista. Held 2 days, May 3 & 4, 2008, a ceremony opens the
event at 10 a.m. on Saturday May 3 with Kanyon Sayers honoring
our ancestors with prayer.
Organized by a renown local
artist from San Juan Bautista, Elayne da Silva-Reyna aka “Laynee
Reyna” or Bluebird Woman is a visionary who's worked in many
careers and helped many people through service as a military
medic during wartime, private pilot and member of the Flying
Doctors, who assist people in need of medical help in other
countries, volunteering their time and services, and as a
spiritual counselor to help people through their grief and
issues that hold them back from living life to its fullest.
Reyna formed the non-profit One Earth, One People, Peace Vision,
Inc. to help empower people to restore honorable and respectful
relationships through understanding that all life is sacred and
interconnected. She won a silver medal/second place in the 2003
National Veterans Creative Arts Festival for her portrait of
prophet “Medicine Song Woman- Bernice Torrez”, Kashaya-Pomo
California Indian, and daughter of renowned Shaman Woman, Essie
Parrish, and donates proceeds from fund-raising events such as
the California Indian Market and Peace Pow Wow to bring art into
the lives of youth with supplies and instruction.
At 11 a.m. California Indian Dancers Amah-Ka-Tura performance. Noon
is Kelly Looking Horse - Lakota Traditional Dance and Song; and
1 to 2:30 p.m. and 4 to 5:30 p.m. will be Grand Entry Northern
Drum Singers honoring veterans, families and cultures. Jingle &
Shaw Dancers Children's Round Dance will follow. And at 2:30 to
3:30, 5:30, 6:30 p.m. watch the splendor of Resplendent Xipe
Totec Aztec Dancers. Cinco de Mayo will be honored, too, as all
people join in a friendship dance. Donations are accepted
and benefit Peace Vision's youth arts projects. Call:
(831) 623-4771 or peacevision.net.
ARCADIA - LA Garden Show 2008:
Abundant Gardens—A Vision for Sustainability. Learn how to make
a garden from the best designers in Southern California, buy
one-of-a-kind plants, shop at The Marketplace and meet well-know
garden experts and authors. Ongoing demonstrations,
entertainment and food throughout the weekend. Bring your own
wagon. Garden Show Hours are 9am to 4:30pm. Admission: $7.
Location: 301 North Baldwin Ave., Arcadia, CA. Call: (626)
821-3243. arboretum.org
BENICIA - "Under The Big Top"
Opening Reception. Over 25 artists are showing their artwork in
the historical, downtown district of Benicia, in the 1940's art
deco home transformed into a gallery. Mixed media, oil, water
colors and acrylic paintings, photography, glass work includes
everything from clowns to bare breasted women..."Under the Big
Top". Time: Opening reception 2 to 5 p.m. Exhibit hours: Friday
- Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (usually). Location: 453 West J
Street, Benicia, Ca. 94510. Call: (707) 745.2768
themainARTerygallery.com
BODEGA -
Artisans Co-op Art
Demonstration. Ceramics and wheel work with Vera Van Schaik is
featured at the artist gallery, a cooperative of over 40 artists
who sell their products in the storefront in Bodega. Time: 11
a.m. to 5 p.m. Location: 17135-A Bodega Highway
Bodega, CA. Cost: Free. Call: (707) 876-9830.
artisansco-op.com
CAMBRIA - Gathering of Gardeners
Cambria. Stroll through the five acres of world-class gardens at
Cambria Pines Lodge and Cambria Nursery while listening to live
entertainment. The two day event includes many free
demonstrations and lectures, and several that charge fees.
Lectures include Fabulous Fountains for Butterflies & Birds, Rock Wall Design &
Construction and much more. Location: Cambria
Nursery and Florist, 2801 Eton Dr., Cambria, CA. Call: (800)
414-6915. gardenersevents.com
CLOVIS - Motorsports Jamboree - First
annual event. Location: Bicentennial Park, Sunnyside Ave.,
Clovis, CA. Time: begins at 7 a.m. Call: (559) 299-7363.
clovischamber.com
FERNDALE - Cinco de Mayo Fiesta. Parade down
Main Street, 11 a.m. Mexican Folkloric Dancing, authentic
Mexican food and Mariachi music at the Ferndale Community Center
in Firemen's Park, noon to 3 p.m. Presented by Ferndale
Elementary School students. Call: (707) 786-9668.
LOMPOC - People's
Day at Mission La Purisima. It's 1822 at the mission as
costumed docents and staff portray life of the mission during
that era. Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: Highway 246 near
Lompoc. lapurisimamission.org
MONTEREY - May Faire. Monterey Bay Charter School’s
annual spring celebration includes traditional garden games,
spring crafts, live music, and lunch. Explore a magic fairy
glen; enjoy a puppet show and dance around the May Pole. The
entire family can participate in many activities, including face
painting, a dunk tank, and flower garland weaving. Admission is
free and the public is welcome! Time: 11a.m.-3 p.m. Location:
1004-B David Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA. Call: (831) 655-4638.
ONTARIO - Southern California Builders Expo. Exhibits &
Educational Programs for Builders, Remodelers, Developers and
Contractors. The Expo features over 350 exhibitors and
will showcase the latest products and services for residential,
light commercial and retail construction and other
building-related fields. Complimentary and fee-based educational
workshops and seminar programs include business operations,
personnel, sales and financial management, as well as green
building practices. Cost: Free admission for members of the
building industry. Location: Ontario Convention Center, 2000
East Convention Center Way, Ontario, CA 91764.
socalbuilderexpo.com
SAN BERNARDINO - California State 35th Annual Chili
Cookoff. Location: Perris Hill Park, San Bernardino, California.
Contact: Mike Austin 909-883-3596.
see more chili cook-offs
SAN DIEGO - Fiesta Old Town Cinco de Mayo. 25th annual Cinco
de Mayo celebrates Mexican heritage at the oldest and largest
celebration in San Diego. History and culture, Mexican cuisine,
traditional Mariachi music, colorful dances and a children’s
area where kids can pan for gold are part of the Old Town San
Diego State Historic Park experience. A Mercado with beer,
tequila and food specials at over 30 delicious restaurants,
stagecoach rides, over 20 museums and the dozens of specialty
stores offer room to roam and celebrate. Time: May 3 from
11a.m. to 10 p.m. May 4 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This fun fiesta
is FREE to the public and will feature an array of activities
and entertainment for all ages to enjoy.Call: (619) 291-4903.
fiestaoldtown.com.
SAN DIEGO -
Walk for Hope. Walk for Hope 2008. City of Hope ’s ninth
annual Walk for Hope to Cure Breast Cancer. Location: University
of San Diego campus, 5998 Alcalá Park , San Diego , CA 92110.
Time: 7:45 am - 12:00 pm. Price: Adult $30; Child $20; USD
Student $20 with valid student id. walk4hope.org/sandiego or
contact Sherri Edell at 858-452-6846.
SAN DIEGO - Global
Human Rights Torch Relay, San Diego. The Human Rights Torch
Relay (HRTR) is an international campaign that calls for an end
of human rights violations by the Chinese communist regime and
the release of all prisoners of conscience before the Olympics.
During the run up to the 2008 Beijing Olympics, the HRTR torch
will host events in 37 countries on 5 continents with ceremonies
and peaceful rallies, to deliver the message that the Olympic
Games and Crimes against Humanity Cannot Coexist in China. Time:
12pm - 4pm. Cost: FREE. Address: Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Pan
American Rd. East, San Diego, California 92101. Call:
619-296-9536. HumanRightsTorch.org
SAN DIEGO - 2008 CA
American Queen Pageant. Here is a chance for girls to increase
communication and public speaking skills, improve physical
fitness, gain regional /state /national celebrity status
(helpful for actors and models) possibly win a State crown!
American Queen Pageant is a fundraising vehicle for the national
D.A.S.H Foundation which was created to address the issue of
domestic violence, especially dating violence among teens.
Delegates will compete for over $10, 000 in prizes in the
following age divisions: Teen ages 13-15; Miss Teen ages 15-18;
Miss ages 18-27; Mrs. ages 21-60 and married minimum of 6
months; Ms. ages 27 - 60 any martial status competition. Fee:
$50 - $629. Contact: valeria@valeriesheppard.com. Mailing
address: 25 Visalia Irvine CA 92602. Event location: Handlery
Hotel and Resort, San Diego, Co. dashfoundation.net /
AmericanQueenPageant.net
SAN FRANCISCO - Earl
Klugh. Spend an evening with hit recording artist, acoustic
guitarist Earl Klugh. New CD release Spic of Life. Time & price:
8pm $28; 10pm $32. Location: Yoshis, 1330 Fillmore at Eddy on
the ground floor of the Fillmore Heritage Center, San Francisco,
CA. Call: (510) 464-6000. sf.yoshis.com
SAN JOSE -
The Firebird
Ballet, plus Mendelssohn's Symphony No. 4, The Italian.
Ballet San Jose's presentation of this unique ballet is enhanced
by the choreography that broke grounds and bounds with Dennis
Nahat's unique interpretation scored to the music of Igor
Stravinsky in this Russian fairy tale. Location: San Jose
Center for the Performing Arts, 255 Almaden Blvd., San Jose, CA.
Time: Fri at 8 p.m., Sat at 8 p.m.; Sat (children's 1 hour
matinee at 1:30 p.m.; and Sun 1:30 p.m. Cost: $25-$82. Call:
(408) 288-2800 x 204. balletsanjose.org
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA -
Blessing of the Horses. Blessing at 10:30 a.m., Event Time:
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: The Juan Bautista De Anza National
Historic Trail in San Juan Bautista (off of Hwy 156) meeting at
the North Gate. Contact: Michelle Armijo (831)389-4486 ext. 262
to register for the pleasure trail ride. Cost: Free event
however registration is limited due to parking.
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA -
California Indian Market and Peace Pow Wow - 24th annual
event celebrates the heritage of the region May 3 & 4. Location:
Mission San Juan Bautista, 406 2nd St., San Juan Bautista,
California. Time: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Call: (831) 623-4771 or
peacevision.net
SANTA MARIA - Bull Canyon Run. 10th annual event is open to
public participation, this event actually takes place in
Bull Canyon as a fundraising event for Special Olympics.
www.bcrun.org
YUCAIPA - Old Ways Days. Try driving a horse team,
pealing bark to build a log cabin, make rope candles or throw a
tomahawk. Activities are free.
Riley's
at Los Rios Rancho, 39611 Oak Glen Rd. #13, Yucaipa, CA.
92399. Call: (909) 797-1005. losriosrancho.com |
