ARCADIA: Monrovia Rockhounds Gem Show, March 1-2, 2014. Sat 9-4:30, Sun. 9-4:30, adults , seniors and students , children , more than 14 vendors, raffle, games, grab bags, geodes,LA County Arboretum, 301 S. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia, CA. 359-1624, moroks
CALISTOGA: Napa Valley Marathon napavalleymarathon
COSTA MESA: Gem Fair, February 28- March 2, 2014. Classes & demonstrations: Bead classes with Donna Palmer Nearly 200 exhibitors Gem Faire Hours: Fri. 12pm-6pm Sat 10am-6pm Sun. 10am-5pm weekend pass Under age 12 Free OC Fair & Event Center 88 Fair Dr. gemfaire
LIVERMORE: Bay Area Daffodil Show March 1-2, 2014 - 44th Annual event is co-hosted by Alden Lane Nursery, Livermore. daffodil
MODESTO: Stanislaus County Home and Garden Show, February 28-March 2, 2014. Food Truck Wars which gives show goers a chance to try several gourmet food trucks and fun activities for the kids provided by the Zombie Club. general admission. Location: Modesto Centre Plaza, 1000 L St, Modesto, CA metroexpositions
NEVADA CITY - Mardi Gras, March 1 & 2, 2014. A downtown parade and masquerade ball are featured as this colorful Sierra foothills town again celebrates Mardi Gras in Nevada City.
OAKHURST: Chick Days Location: Feed & Pet 40119 Enterprise Drive Oakhurst, CA. Backyard flock raisers learn how to manage their hens, support a healthy coop, and identify avian disease. Ca Dept of Ag and Land O'Lakes and Purina will be on hand to teach and answer questions. Baby chicks will be on sale, along with great deals on chicken coops. Fun for the whole family! oakhurstchamber
REDDING: The Big Adventure through April 27, 2014 at Turtle Bay Exploration Park (turtlebay ). Challenge yourself, test your mental and physical abilities and explore. Adventure Mountain, The Tunnels of Fun, Virtual Flyer, River Crossing: Bridge Out, The Main Drag and Charlie's Web are options in this learning experience best suited for ages 5-12 years old.
SACRAMENTO: Camellia Show March 1 & 2, 2014. Memorial Auditorium, 15th & J Streets, camelliasocietyofsacramento
SACRAMENTO: Sacramento Home & Garden Show, Feb. 28-Mar. 2, 2014. admission, with can of food. Expo Fairgrounds, 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento, CA. 924-9934, sachomeandgardenshow
SAN CLEMENTE: Village Art Faire in Downtown San Clemente, CA
SAN DIEGO: Spring Home & Garden Show, February 28 - March 2, 2014. admission. Location: Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2160 Jimmy Durante Blvd. #106, Del Mar, CA. springhomegardenshow
SANTA BARBARA: Home & Garden Expo Home Show, March 1-2, 2014 . Hours: Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Admission: Adults , Children under 12 FREE Parking: FREE Contact: Charles Browning 689-7932 or Margo Browning 525-5227. chargoproductions
VENTURA: Ventura Gem & Mineral Society Show, March 1-2, 2014. Sat 10-5, Sun. 10-4, free admission, gems, minerals, fossils, lapidary art, more than 50 exhibits, more than 15 dealers, demonstrators, kids' activities, silent auctions, raffles, Country Store and Plant Sale, Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 W. Harbor Blvd., 323-6725. vgms. org
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