SATURDAY JUNE 15, 2013

Summer Concerts...

ANAHEIM OC Wind Symphony & All American Boys Chorus

LOS ALTOS Peninsula Symphony

SACRAMENTO John Skinner Band

SIERRA MADRE Pasadena Community Orchestra

WESTLAKE VILLAGE Raymond Michael

Living History...

• COLUMBIA: Columbia State Historic Park, June 15 & 16, 2013. offers Saturday and Sunday free tours at 11 a.m. with costumed guides. Enjoy an hour-long walking tour of town led by a park staff member or docent. See the actual gold discovery site, learn about the buildings and early merchants of Columbia. Contact Columbia State Historic Park at 209-588-9128.
• SACRAMENTO: Hands-on-History: War in California! Sutter's Fort State Historic Park there is a special event, 10 a.m. -5 p.m. Cannon firing demonstrations: 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m.; Musket demonstrations periodically throughout the day. Cost is adult, child. Sutter's Fort ; 2701 L Street, Sacramento Call 916-445-4422 or suttersfort
• SAN FRANCISCO: On Angel Island WWII Living History, June 15-16, 2013, takes place at Ft. McDowell , 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. 435-5537, parks.ca.gov/angelisland
• SAN JUAN BAUTISTA: Early Days, June 15- 16, 2013. San Juan Bautista State Historic Park event takes place at 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. both days. Hands on demonstrations, costumed actors, docent information and activities for all ages are included in the admission. Costumed docents bring the past into the present. Meet the people of early California including miners, mountain men, Civil War soldiers, and Victorian ladies. See craft and cooking demonstrations. Ride in a horse drawn wagon. Drink an old-fashioned soda or play cards in the saloon. The Park is located in the city of San Juan Bautista, 3 miles east of Highway 101, 7 miles west of Hollister, 15 minutes south of Gilroy. 831-623-4881, or parks.ca.gov
• WHITTIER: Pio Pico Fiesta. onLiving history, hands on activities for kids, entertainment, tour the museum, too. Noon - 5 p.m. piopico

Events, Festivals and More...

CARLSBAD: Carlsbad Beach Fest. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Location: The Carlsbad State Beaches beginning at Frazee Beach, (Carlsbad Blvd. and Pine Ave.) in downtown Carlsbad, stretching south on the sand to Tamarack Beach at Tamarack Avenue. Carlsbad Village Drive & Carlsbad Blvd. Carlsbad, CA. carlsbadbeachfest

COLFAX: Fire & Steel Festival June 15, 2013, 2 - 11 p.m. Price: 5 in costume, no costume. Location: Old Colfax, Main at So. Auburn Streets, Colfax, CA 95713

GRASS VALLEY: 38th Annual Fathers' Day Weekend Bluegrass Festival, June 13-16 2013. Held at the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley, California! Four days of family fun, jamming, workshops, Children's Programs, Luthier's Pavilion, Kids on Bluegrass, camping on site and the best in Bluegrass and Old Time Music on stage under the beautiful pine trees. fathersdayfestival

LAKE ALMANOR: Mile High 100. The 31st Annual Mile High 100 Bike Ride takes place in the Lake Almanor Area, a summer recreation mecca, every Father's Day weekend for the past 30 years. The Mile High 100 offers three rides to accommodate cyclists of all abilities; a century ride, metric century ride, and half-metric century ride- all of which include lakeside views of Lake Almanor. This ride offers 4 rest stops with lots of delicious food, SAG service, unique and breathtaking views of Lake Almanor, Mount Lassen and Indian Valley, and of course fresh mountain air. As a registered rider, you will receive an event t-shirt, goody bag, post ride lunch at Chester Park; century riders also receive a catered luncheon in Taylorsville. DATE: Saturday, June 15, 2013 TIME: 7am ADDRESS: Chester Park on Main Street 5- PHONE: 530-258-2426, milehigh100

LEE VINING: Bird Chautauqua, June 14-16, 2013, birdchautauqua

LOS ANGELES: The Los Angeles Film Festival FAMILY DAY. The public event is a day-long celebration with activities the entire family will enjoy, ending with the world premiere screening of My Little Pony Equestria Girls. Time: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Character appearances, Digital gaming area, Photo booth, Play-Doh creativity station, Entertainment lounge, A fire truck and police car for interactive experiences, Balloon animals Face painting, A Ponyfication Station fashion experience, Giveaways, And more! The world premiere of My Little Pony Equestria Girls begins at 4 p.m. Location: Nokia Plaza at L.A. LIVE. lafilmfest

ORINDA: Best of the Bay. Annual Century Ride on the best cycling roads along the East Bay Hills of San Francisco. 80 or 100 or 125 Miles; 6000, 8000 or 10,000 feet of climbing. Very scenic and beautiful route; well-supported by Cherry City Cyclists; great final training for the Death Ride. 510 394-8684. cherrycitycyclists

SAN CLEMENTE: Paint San Clemente, June 15-23, 2013. San Clemente Art Association's 12th Annual Paint event includes a Gallery Exhibit, Quick Draw Competition, Collector's Gala Dinner, Show & Sale, and Outdoor Fine Art Show. Prominent artists from all over the country compete for awards and cash prizes. Proceeds fund art programs in local schools. Location: Community Center, 100 N. e Seville, San Clemente, CA. 369-0260. scartgallery .

SAN DIEGO: Old House Fair & Vintage Row. This free festival at 30th & Beech Streets welcomes thousands of San Diegans and visitors to South Park, to enjoy tours, visit with restoration experts, browse art vendors and antiques, and enjoy music and food galore. Plenty of festive activity for the whole family -- kids' crafts, gardening demos, music and dance, experts and shopping! Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free admission, Historic Home Tour ( 5) includes docent-led visits to five early 20th century homes. theoldhousefair

SAN FRANCISCO: North Beach Festival June 15 - 16, 2013, sresproductions San Francisco's Little Italy features over 125 arts and crafts booths, 20 gourmet food booths, two stages of live entertainment, Italian street painting, beverage gardens, kid's chalk art area and the blessing of the animals.

SAN MATEO: Santa Mateo County Fair June 8-16, 2013. -10 adult admission. Address: 1346 Saratoga Ave San Mateo CA 94403 sanmateocountyfair

SANTEE: Firefighters Fishing Derby. Open to ages 3 to 17 years. Children must have supervision. Adults can help bait and cast but not fish. Derby Participants Will Receive: Free Day Permit, Worms, Raffle Ticket, Hot Dog lunch, and Free Door Prizes while they last! Loaner poles will be available with I.D. Email Questions to: FishingDerby@SanteeFirefighters Padre Dam's Santee Lakes Lake 3 & 4 - Area G Time: 6 - 11 a.m. santeefirefighters

VALLEJO Northern California Pirate Festival June 15-16, 2013. Vallejo Waterfront, 289 Mare Island Way, Vallejo, CA norcalpiratefestival

VICTORVILLE: Huck Finn Jubilee 37th Annual Event Father's Day Weekend - June 14-16, 2013. Includes weekend of great bluegrass music, Huck Finn themed kids events and California Arm Wrestling Championships. Mojave Narrows Regional Park, 18000 Yates Road, Victorville, California 92392. Admission: -25. (951) 780-8810. huckfinn

YREKA: Gold Rush Days. Free Annual Gold Rush Days & Antique Peddlers' Street Fair - Join Gold Rush History Storytellin of Hard Luck Lin, Cowboy Shoot-Out Reenactment & Historic Home Tour. Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 842-1649, yrekachamber

WATSONVILLE Scottish Renaissance Festival June 15-16, 2013. Explore the History, Myth, & Legend of 16th century Scotland! Enjoy the Excitement & Competition of the Highland Games! Learn the regional differences of Scotch whisky with prizes for winners who can identify them. Saturday Night Ceilid-- dinner, music, dancing, stories, and a few surprises. 10am to 6pm. Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, 2601 East Lake Avenue, Watsonville, CA scottishrenaissancefestival

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