15 Sunday, May 15, 2011

SUNOL: Toast of Spring on the Wildflower Train

One hour excursion filled with views of California poppies, lupin and mustard wildflowers seen from a vintage train ride through Niles Canyon. Board at the old Sunol depot and travel part of the historic route of the first transcontinental railroad. The one-hour round-trip excursion is about 14 miles. Suggested donation for regular trips: kid, . Sunol Station, 6 Kilkare Rd., Sunol, CA 862-9063. ncry

BALBOA ISLAND: Balboa Island Art Walk. Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 17th annual event is fine art show with 90 artists exhibiting paintings, fine jewelry, blown glass, sculpture, and photography. Location:Bayfront and Marine Avenues. balboaislandartwalk.info

CALEXICO: Mariachi Festival Sin Fronteras through May 15, 2011. Featuring Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlan and 2010 Mariachi Idol. Weeklong festivities include a Mariachi Festival Sponsor Reception, Festival Mixer, Mariachi Idol Competition, Arts & Crafts Sale featuring artisans from Mexico. Gates open at 5 p.m. at Crummet Park, Calexico, CA. For Sponsorship Opportunities and Ticket Reservations call the Calexico Chamber of Commerce at 357-1166

HUNTINGTON BEACH: Duck-a-thon Duck Festival May 14 - 15, 2011 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Free admission, ducks: . Fun activities for kids throughout the day. Location: Huntington Beach Pier, Huntington Beach, CA. duckathon

KING CITY: Salinas Valley Fair May 12 - 15, 2011 salinasvalleyfair

LOS ANGELES: Museums of the Arroyo free admission day 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

PORTERVILLE: PortervilleFair - May 11 - 15, 2011 portervillefair

VICTORVILLE: San Bernardino County Fair May 14 - 22, 2011. sbcfair

WOODLAND HILLS: Heritage Days and Civil War Reenactment May 14 -15, 2011 . Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. 2 general admission; age 4-15 years ; age 65 & older Location: Pierce College Farm Center, 20800 Victory Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA 91367 999-6300. piercefarmcenter

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