AMERICAN CANYON - SF Bay Flyway Festival, February 11 - 12, 2012. Family Birding in American Canyon Wetlands. Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Location: Eucalyptus Dr. & Wetlands Edge Rd. At the corner of Eucalyptus Dr. & Wetlands Edge Rd. American Canyon, California. ci.american-canyon

BODEGA BAY - Chowder Day in Bodega Bay, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Start at the Bodega Bay Visitor's Center, 850 Highway One, Bodega Bay, CA. . 875-3866.

COSTA MESA - A Taste of Monaco, February 2-12. South Coast Plaza restaurants and cafes feature special tastes, plus an exhibit in Jewel Court with memorabilia recalling Monaco's cultural heritage and Princess Grace's contribution to the arts. See exclusive photos, videos, ballet artifacts and rarely seen personal effects of Princess Grace. Enter to win trip. Location: 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, CA. (714) 435-2000. monacotakesus or southcoastplaza .

ESCONDIDO - For the Love of Chocolate Festival & ArtWalk. Time: 1-5pm Where: Downtown Escondido Admission: for 10. 745-8877. downtownescondido

HOLTVILLE Carrot Festival Feb. 3 - 12, 2012 Carrot Capital of the World celebrates carrots with a carnival, parade, carrot cook-offs, and the Annual Dia de la Familia "Day of the Family", in Holt Park at 11am until the food is gone! holtvillechamber .

KELSEYVILLE - Wine & Chocolate… and more. Mt. Konocti Winery will be pouring our Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc and Lady of the Lake Sparkling Pear wine along with chocolate confections. Noon to 5 p.m. Cost is 5. Location: 2550 Big Valley Road, Kelseyville, CA. Tickets can be purchased in the Tasting Room. mtkonoctiwines

LOS ANGELES - Pan African Films and Arts Festival Feb. 9 - 20, 2012 Artistfest, Spokenwordfest, Studentfest. Details... paff

LODI - Wine and Chocolate February 11 – 12, 2012, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

15th Annual Wine & Chocolate Weekend invites you to sip award-winning, handcrafted wines and taste decadent chocolates at over 40 wineries in the Lodi appellation. Be the lucky one to unwrap the Golden Ticket at any participating winery and win a Wine Country Getaway or one of over 100 other prizes! 5 pre; day of. lodiwineandchocolate

MORAGA - Moraga California Independent Film Festival Feb. 10 -16, 2012. This star-studded event provides both local Bay Area residents and visitors with an opportunity to see world-class films, meet filmmakers from around the world and international celebrities. Locations: Zemrak Theatre, Winchell Auditorium, Marriott Hotel, Moraga, CA. caiff

VENTURA - Putting Down Roots - Ventura County's Early Immigrant Farmers , exhibit. Runs through May 20 in the Finch Family Gallery. Location: The Museum of Ventura County Agriculture Museum, 926 Railroad Avenue, Santa Paula, California. Hours 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. adult, senior, age 6-17. 525-3100. venturamuseum

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