Saturday, April 1, 2017

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Festivals & Events

AMADOR: Spring Fling April 1-2, 2017 Demonstrations by gardening experts, spring plants and food you can purchase. Amador Flower Farm, 22001 Shenandoah School Road
Plymouth, CA 95669 amadorflowerfarm.com

ANZA BORREGO SP: Peg Leg Smith Liar's Contest in State Park

ARCADIA: Winner's Circle BBQ Championship at Santa Anita Park April 1, 2017. Location: Santa Anita Park 285 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA. Time: 1-5 p.m. $15-up. santaanita.com

ARCADIA: Bear Essentials Craft & Gift Show March 30- April 1, 2017. Location: Embassy Suites Hotel, Arcadia, CA. bearessentialsgifts.com

ARCATA: California Big Time & Social Gathering. 11 a.m.-6 p.m.  Free Humboldt State University, West Gym Arcata, CA  | pow wow

ARROYO GRANDE: Central Coast Orchid Show & Sale, April 1-2, 2017. Annual flower show event. fcos.org

BAKERSFIELD: Blessing of The Bikes April 1, 2017. Time: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Social gathering after Blessing details to be announced at The Blessing, T-shirts & raffle tickets, food vendors will be on Church grounds. Location: St. Joseph Church 1515 Baker St., Bakersfield CA, 93305 Cost: Donations | Bakersfieldbikeblessing@ gmail.comvisitkern.com, visitkern.com

BRAWLEY: Two Rodeos April 1 & 2, 2017 These are 2 separate rodeos! California Junior Rodeo Association Cattle Call Arena
Brawley, CA cjra.org

BUENA PARK: Boysenberry Festival April 1-23, 2017. Knott's Berry Farm. Extended hours 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. knotts.com  tickets

CARPINTERIA: Carpinteria Greenhouse & Nursery Tour 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free self-guided tour at 6 participating flower farms in Carpinteria carpinteriafarmtours.com

CARPINTERIA: Open Streets Carpinteria April 1, 2017, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. sbopenstreets.org | streets

CHICO: Paradise Gem & Mineral Society April 1-2, 2017. Location: Silver Dollar Fairgrounds 2357 Fair Street Hours: Sat 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun 9 a.m.-4 p.m. pgmclub.wix.com/paradise-gem-and-mineral-club | gems

CHINA PEAK: Wine & Brew Fest, 12-4 p.m. China Peak Mountain Resort 59265 Highway 168 Lakeshore, CA 93634 $20-$25, skichinapeak.com

CLOVERDALE: Old Time Fiddle Festival. Cloverdale Fiddle Festival Tickets are $19,$15 age 65+ and 6 through 12 years. Location: Citrus Fairgrounds, Citrus Fair Dr., Cloverdale, CA. cloverdalefiddles.com

CLOVIS: Big Hat Days April 1-2, 2017. Saturday 9am-6pm & Sunday 9am-5pm clovischamber.com

COLUSA: Colusa Western Days Rodeo & Parade March 31-April 2, 2017. Colusa Western Days, Cattle Drive and Parade. colusawesterndays.com

COVINA: Chalk Art Family Festival & Summer Talent Show. Time: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.Heritage Plaza San Bernardino Rd. & Citrus Ave. covinaca.gov | chalk art

EUREKA: Redwood Jazz Festival, March 31-April 1, 2017. Held in venues throughout the city, this is a must-see annual jazz festival which includes Tom Rigney & Flambeau with Michael Doucet in 2017. Cost: $10 - 85. redwoodjazz.org | music

EXETER: Hats for Hope April 1, 2017, 11am - 1pm Hats for Hope Tea Party The Clover House 224 North E St. Exeter, CA $20, (559) 280-5000 or (559) 280-0897 exeterchamber.com Refreshments, Rafffle and Prizes

FILLMORE: Fillmore & Western Railway | Murder Mystery Express Lunch Train April 1, 2017. Time: 12 Noon. Location: Fillmore & Western Railway, Fillmore, CA. prices & tickets: fwry-blog.com

FREMONT: Tartan Day. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Ardenwood Historical Farm 34600 Ardenwood Blvd, Fremont, CA eastbayscots.org $6-12 approx. Celebrating all things Scotland. | renfaire

FRESNO: California Classic Weekend Century April 1-2, 2017. Ride the Freeway to California's Year Round Playground! Cyclist have the choice of either a Century, Metric or 35-Mile Mini Metric Ride. californiaclassicweekend.com

FULLERTON: Bach Festival March 31-April 2, 2017
shannoncenter.org
Whittier College Department of Music hosts its annual Bach Festival

GARDEN GROVE: Garden Grove Open Streets. 3-6 p.m. After party 6-10 p.m. ggopenstreets.com 2.5 Mile Route | streets

HAWTHORNE: Bunny Breakfast and Egg Hunt

INDIAN WELLS: Indian Wells Arts Festival March 31-April 2, 2017. Indian Wells Arts Festival. Location Indian Wells Tennis Garden, Indian Wells, CA . Location Web Site: IndianWellsArtsFestival.com

JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK: The Big Bloom: Hi Desert Wildflower Tour. Bus tour of the Hi-Desert and Joshua Tree National Park is brought to you by the Chambers of Yucca Valley, Joshua Tree and 29 Palms as well as the Joshua Tree Retreat Center. Tickets: Yucca Valley Welcome Center at (760) 365-5464 or yuccavalleycwc@msn.com. Tickets can be purchased in person as well at 56711 29 Palms Hwy, Yucca Valley, CA 92284. Online: joshuatreegatewaycommunities.com/ thebigbloom.html $37 approx.

LAGUNA NIGUEL: Our Town Performances March 24-26, 2017 & March 31-April 2, 2017. Location: Sea Country Senior & Community Center, 24602 Aliso Creek Rd., Laguna Niguel, CA. $20, lagunanigueltheatre.org

LATON: Laton Rodeo March 31-April 2, 2017 latonrodeo.com
$5 rodeo, $10 bull riding Sponsored by Laton Lions Club, the rodeo is an annual event featuring 7 events. This is a California Cowboys Pro Rodeo Association event. | rodeos

LINDSAY: Lindsay Orange Blossom Festival April 1-8, 2017 Lindsay, California lindsayorangeblossom.org Event includes a parade on Saturday, Fun Run, cooking contest, horseshoe competition and carnival.

LODI: Lodi Wine & Food Festival April 1, 2017
Ole Mettler Grape Pavilion at the Lodi Grape Festival Grounds
413 E. Lockeford Street Lodi, CA. $50-65, grapefestival.com

LONG BEACH:  53rd Annual Congressional Cup March 27 - April 2, 2017. Spectators free, Belmont Pier viewing. thecongressionalcup.com 

LOS ANGELES: Theodore Payne Native Plant Garden Tour April 1-2, 2017, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Los Angeles County $15-50, theodorepayne.org | gardens

MANTECA: Manteca Crossroads Street Faire April 1 & 2, 2017, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Carnival at the Promenade March 29 - April 2 | Kick-Off Party at Library Park Vendors: visitmanteca.net (209) 823-7229 309

MILL VALLEY: Bunny Breakfast 8:30 - 10 a.m. and Egg Hunt at 10 a.m. Cost: Egg Hunt is FREE! (Optional) Breakfast fee: Adult: $6, Child: $4, Mill Valley Community Center 180 Camino Alto Mill Valley, CA

MOORPARK: The Blue & Gray Civil War Reenactment April 1-2, 2017 Hitch Ranch 110 W. High Street Moorpark, CA
facebook.com/CivilWarReenactment/ | moorparkrotary.com
The Blue & The Gray March 31, 2017 is by-invitation-only school educational visitation day. Battles on Saturday and Sunday. | civil war

NEEDLES: Colorado River Rodeo & Roundup March 31 - April 1, 2017 Needles Rodeo Grounds 1000 San Clemente Street Needles, California needlesrodeo.com | rodeos

OCEANSIDE: IRONMAN 70.3 ironman.com Half event Race offers 50 qualifying slots for the 2017 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in Chattanooga, Tennessee. | endurance

ORANGE COVE: Orange Cove Blossom Festival. Parade at 10 a.m. Festival 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at James O. Eaton Park, 690 6th St., Orange Cove, CA cityoforangecove.com

OROVILLE: Wildflower Nature Festival - at Nelson Complex, Oroville, CA. Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. $10 bus tours to see the wildflowers on Table Mountain, a children's craft and game area, and live music. Festival admission is free. frrpd.com/wildflower-festival/

PALM SPRINGS: The Dinah, Largest Girl Party Music Festival in the World March 29- April 2, 2017 $60-up
1-888-92-DINAH (34624). Age 21+, guys welcome
thedinah.com

PALO ALTO: Stanford Kids Easter Party

PASO ROBLES: Dog Jog 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. Vina Robles Winery 3700 Mill Rd. Paso Robles, CA $25, parks4pups.org Expo, Silent Auction, Dog Contest, Lunch, Wine Tasting and Music by Rag Bone Saints. | pets

PLEASANTON: Insane Inflatables. Alameda County Fairgrounds 4501 Pleasanton Ave. Pleasanton, CA, $60 - 100, insaneinflatable5k.com

PLEASANTON: Crow Canyon Cat Club April 1-2, 2017 Alameda County Fairgrounds, 4501 Pleasanton Avenue Pleasanton, California. cfanorthwest.org | cats

POMONA: World of Dance Festival April 1, 2017 fairplex.com | worldofdance.com World of Dance Tour Inc. Expo Halls 7 & 9 The 2017 World of Dance Tour promises to deliver an unparalleled experience to both participants and spectators. | dance

RANCHO MIRAGE: Concert featuring Peter White with Allstar Band & Michael Paulo. Concert 7 p.m. with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. Ticket prices range from $45 to $99. Reservations are required by calling (760) 770-2150 or via email to pinziminips@westin.com, westinmissionhills.com

RIVERSIDE: Riverside Air Show April 1, 2017 Hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Cost: Free admission Riverside Airport 6951 Flight Road Riverside, CA 92504 riversideairshow.com | air shows

RIVERSIDE: April 1, 2017 Nature Hikes at the Ameal Moore Nature Center | Nature Hikes is led by Nature Center staff members every 1st Saturday of the month. The hike starts at the nature center and will begin at 9 a.m. unless otherwise indicated. Hikes are free and open to visitors (though please be aware that the hikes will go uphill). Hikes last for 1 hour. Be sure to wear appropriate footwear, sunscreen (and other sun protective gear if needed), and to bring water. Time: 9 - 10 a.m. Location: Sycamore Canyon Wilderness Park, 400 Central Ave., Riverside, CA. mysycamorecanyon.com

ROLLING HILLS ESTATES: Universe Multicultural Film Festival March 29-April 2, 2017  Ticket price: $10 - $388 umfilms.org  Films from all over the world, filmmaker tributes, industry seminars, film market and Red Carpet Fashion show and gala receptions.

ROSEVILLE: Crossroads Doll and Teddy Bear Show. Placer County Fairgrounds Jones Hall 800 All America City Blvd Roseville, CA 95678 crossroadsshows.com $8-10 admission, Free-$4 for ages under 12 years

SACRAMENTO: The New World Expo April 1-2, 2017 Cal Expo, Sacramento, CA. Eco-fest. thenewworldexpo.com

SACRAMENTO: Sacramento Food & Film Festival April 1-8, 2017 sacfoodfilmfest.com Premier, Sustainable, City of Gold and Bourbon & Bites ticketed events

SAN DIEGO: Egg Hunt Annual Martin Luther King Rec Center Egg Hunt, 6401 Skyline Drive. San Diego, CA. Mr. Bunny, face painting, bunny hop dance contest.

SAN DIEGO: Butterfly Jungle at Safari Park March 11-April 23, 2017 The Safari Park 15500 San Pasqual Valley Road Escondido, California 760-747-8702, sdzsafaripark.org | butterfly

SAN DIEGO: Benefit on the Bay Southwestern Yacht Club Charity Bay Regatta and Race Party, celebrating 30 years of fun in the sun in a day of sailing, BBQ, live music, raffle, and specialty cocktails. $15. The race is at noon, with the post-race Awards Ceremony and Party beginning at 3pm. Open to the public with reservation: info@southwesternyc.org | Raises funds for ElderHelp of San Diego.

SAN JUAN BAUTISTA: Living History Days, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Mountain men, Civil War soldiers, Victorian ladies, historic horse-drawn vehicles inside the Plaza Stables and Victorian furnishings in the Plaza Hotel and Zanetta family home offer a glimpse into the 1850s in California. State Park, San Juan Bautista, CA, sanjuanbautistaca.com

SANTA ANA: Bubblefest, March 26-April 10, 2017. Astounding spring break bubble spectacular features good, clean fun for the entire family! See the Mega Bubble Laser Show (ticket required) Make your own giant bubbles, see BubbleBusters stage show And much more! Discovery Science Center 2500 N. Main St. Santa Ana, CA 92705 Tel: (714) 542-2823 discoverycube.org Open 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily. $Fee

SANTA CLARA: Easter Egg Hunt with Rivermark Moms Location: Thamien Park.

SANTA CRUZ: Beach Boardwalk Spring Break April 1-16 2017. beachboardwalk.com

SANTA MONICA: Eternal Meadow Living History Tours April 1, 2017. Costumed guides portraying notable women and men interred, share the contributions to culture, history and society of those portrayed. Grand Opening of Woodlawn Cemetery's new eco-friendly burial section includes craft activities, movies in the Mausoleum, and more. Cost: Free. Time: 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. (310) 458-8717, smgov.net | festivals

SHINGLE SPRINGS: Gold Country Jazz Festival Hosted by Ponderosa High School. 2017 Guest Ensembles Evening Concert Stanislaus State University Jazz Ensemble. Lunch Concert The Fred Morgan Big Band $5 | Students Children: $1 Ponderosa High School Shingle Springs, CA pondoband.org/ index.php/gold-country-jazz-festival/

SIMI VALLEY: ROUND-UP A Rockin Country Music Extravaganza April 1, 2017, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Rancho Simi Community Park 1765 Royal Ave. Simi Valley, California $27.25-95 approx. roundupsimi.com

SOLVANG: Garagiste Annual Southern Exposure Wine Festival. $64-140 approx. californiagaragistes.com
40+ winemakers, 150+ wines from 1-5p from artisan garagiste producers of handcrafted, small lot production wines.

SONOMA: Sonoma International Film Festival March 29- April 2, 2017. Location: Sonoma Plaza & immediate surroundings, Sonoma, CA. sonomafilmfest.org
| film

THOUSAND OAKS: Scandinavian Festival April 1-2, 2017, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Cal Lutheran Campus 60 W. Olsen Rd. Thousand Oaks, Calif. callutheran.edu Admission: $5-10, public invited.

TRUCKEE: Northstar Tahoe Pond Skim - Spring It On April 1, 2017 5001 Northstar Drive Truckee, California  northstarcalifornia.com

TURLOCK: Holistic Expo April 1, 2017, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Stanislaus County Fairgrounds  900 N. Broadway Bldg. E-2
Turlock, CA turlockexpo.com Free entry, donations appreciated | festivals

WHITTIER: Uptown Whittier Art & Antique Spring Street Fair April 1, 2017. Location: Philadelphia Street, Uptown, Whittier, CA. Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. whittieruptown.com

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