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24 sunny Day Mainstays the best and brightest fashion for summertime in San Joaquin, all from locally-owned boutiques and retailers. compiled by Lauren LaBelle

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28 san joaquin’s 25 Ways to GEt oFF thE CouCh We’ve jumped, climbed, surfed, sailed, soared, and raced our way to the most exciting adventures around San Joaquin. by Jennifer Ruff with additional reporting by Jamie Menaker

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percent of California’s peaches? Brush up on this sweet summer fruit, and then try our recipes. by Lauren LaBelle

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UP fROnT | 209 Hoe lui, tracy’s bobblehead expert; camping Spots and must-Have gear; Sister Cities; Taste of San Joaquin; Local Book; and more

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sunny Day mainstays This summer’s fashion picks in San Joaquin, all sold by locally-owned boutiques and retailers.

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spotlight: Taste of the season central valley peaches, and sweet summer recipes to try.

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Summertime Living

I hate to say it but it seems like the rest of the year pales in comparison to the three months of summer. I try to pretend like I enjoy the other nine months of the year, making the most of diversions like Christmas and snow days up in Tahoe, but when it really comes down to it, I’m dreaming about warm summer days all year long. I’m almost giddy when summer arrives, and solemn when it leaves, not to return for another whole year. This year, we here at San Joaquin magazine decided to embrace this giddiness. No time for sitting on the couch this summer—we’ve scouted the most exciting, heart-pumping, the-stuff-that-memories-are-madeof, summer activities to try in “25 Ways to Get Off the Couch and Get the Adrenaline Pumping” (page 28). Adventures like swimming with the sharks and rock climbing at Yosemite are a little further, but well worth the drive for the thrills, and activities like sailing and skydiving can be found right here in our very own Central Valley. For those that prefer to sit lakeside and enjoy the summer at a standstill (hey, I get it, summer relaxation is second to none, and Lodi Lake is filling up as we speak), we collected some of the best and brightest summer fashions in San Joaquin, all found at locally-owned businesses, with our “Sunny Day Mainstays 2009” (page 24). Any of these picks, from sunglasses to bathing suits and sundresses to jewelry, happily embrace the spirit of the summer. For San Joaquin’s families, I have the most exciting It’s summertime and the living is easy information of this issue to share with you. We have an entirely Fish are jumping and the cotton is high Your daddy’s rich and your mama’s good-looking new publication to introduce, San Joaquin Kids, which you will find inserted into this month’s San Joaquin magazine. Our staff Hush, little baby don’t you cry has really enjoyed channeling our inner child, and putting -Sam Cooke together a publication that is chock full of the most fun any kid can have this summer, and the most helpful tips for any San Joaquin parent. I am already excited to print the next issue of San Joaquin Kids in September (the magazine will print four times a year), which will launch as its own separate publication, and be available at hundreds of locations throughout the Central Valley. It seems that we had so much great information to include that we ran out of space in our premiere issue. Check out this month’s cover child, 3-year-old Sarah Mompean from Stockton, and our “Kids Kaptures” (SJ Kids page 28) picturing our own local kids. If you want your kids in the next edition of San Joaquin Kids, be sure to visit our website, www.sanjoaquinkids.com. Enjoy this first month of summer. I know I will!

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Bobbleheads Aren’t Just For Kids You may have seen his work on television. Or, you may even have a piece or two created by Hoe Lui somewhere in your home. by Lauren LAbelle

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Lui, a local resident, is the CEO of Kloanz Inc., based in Hong Kong. Specializing in creating promotional products for a number of national, as well as smaller, organizations, Kloanz has made bobblehead replicas of famous baseball and basketball players, television characters, and even the President of the United States. Not limited to only bobbleheads, Kloanz has also provided products to commemorate special events, such as a specially-made MP3 player for the release of a limited edition DVD, or even toys designed as giveaways for fast-food chains. When we catch up with Lui at his homeoffice in Tracy, we’re surrounded by hundreds of famous faces, all nodding in agreement. In-progress creations sit in pieces on his

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Brushed Back

by Richard Paloma (Lachesis Publishing, 2008)

Tracy author Richard Paloma recently released his second novel, Brushed Back, loosely based on his experience working in law enforcement in Stockton. The plot is centered around a fallen-from-grace police detective, Gino Spinelli, who finds himself in the hot seat once again when he’s chosen to investigate the murder of a fellow officer’s wife. While the book is set in the fictional suburb Tieton Grove, local locations such as Wine and Roses, Downtown Stockton, Billy Herbert Field, Waterloo Restaurant, and more are recognizable to readers in the know. Paloma is currently scheduling local signings and appearances for Brushed Back, which is available, along with his first novel also starring Spinelli, The Beach Club, at local bookstores. —Lauren LaBelle For more information: Visit www.richpaloma.com

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desk, while his email inbox overflows with drawings, specifications, and photos of a series of possible bobbleheads for NBC’s The Office. It’s 4 p.m. in Tracy, and he will be starting his work day in two hours. While the rest of us are sitting down to dinner and unwinding after a long day, Lui’s team in Hong Kong is just arriving at their desks due to the time difference between the countries. When his co-workers sign off for the day, Lui sleeps for a few hours, and then gets it all going again at 6 a.m. (local time) to be available for clients that have already started their day in New York. While Lui is the man behind the sales and business side of the company, most of the art and all of the production is done by his talented Kloanz team in China. The team creates the bobbleheads by looking at photos of the person they are creating a likeness after,

then taking measurements, and responding to approvals and suggestions from the clients. A figurine is then carved and tweaked into the specifications for the final product. Most of the dolls hone in on a specific feature (think tattoos or a hairstyle) or stance of the person, trying to capture their most recognizable traits. Lui shows us the difference between Kloanz works and those of the “other guys,” crediting the excellence of his products to meticulous attention to detail, and the quality materials and factories that make them. The items are produced in quantities anywhere from a couple thousand into the millions. In his first foray into selling his own products, he has created collectors edition bobblehead dolls of President Barack Obama (whose likeness is public domain). A limited one thousand dolls will be sold from www. obamawobblers. com in several models. Lui’s first bobblehead, portraying the President in his business suit, is to be followed by a double-sided doll with one side of the doll wearing a Team USA basketball uniform and the other in his signature suit. Large busts of the President are also available on the site, and each doll or bust comes with a numbered certificate of authenticity. Lui’s entrepreneurial degree from the University of California San Diego combined with his fourteen years spent living in Hong Kong and his passion for sports created the perfect opportunity for Lui’s unique business. He hopes to assist others in seeing their ideas or inventions come to fruition, mocking up designs and discussing materials with them. According to Lui, he sees a possible entrepreneur in most everyone, and we can’t help but nod in agreement.

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Camping 101 rise and shine to san Joaquin’s great Outdoors by jaMiE MEnaKEr

Load the car, and hit the road—it’s time to go camping. Set out to one of these spots for some outdoor fun, and remember: no day-to-day distractions means plenty of quality time with the people you enjoy spending time with most. bear river reservoir, Placerville Located east in the eldorado National Forest, you’ll pass through Jackson on your way through the foothills for about an hour and half to get to this serene spot. the Lower Bear is ideal for car/tent camping and families, while the Upper Bear is less developed. this spot never really gets crowded, and the lake allows for fishing and kayaking. www.fs.fed.us/r5/eldorado

Cherry lake, sonora In the Stanislaus National Forest, these campsites are at a 4,700 foot elevation, just outside of yosemite. Car/tent camping as well as undeveloped camping areas are available, and plenty of natural swimming holes, waterfalls, and pools make this a fun summer spot for hot days. www.fs.fed.us/r5/stanislaus

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lake Camanche, ione For less rustic camping, these lakeside campsites offer all the amenities (barbeques, showers, picnic tables), as well as plenty of lake for watersports like boating, wakeboarding, waterskiing, and tubing. Campsites are located either directly on the waterfront or a short walk away, and hiking trails are available on both the south and north shores. Fishing is also an option here. www.camancherecreation.com

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Taste of Local Flavor Get a taste for the Central Valley’s best cuisine at Taste of San Joaquin

For more information:

Taste of San Joaquin, July 4, 11 a.m.-8 p.m., (209) 464-5246, www.downtownstockton.org

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Fourth of July Celebrity Barbeque Contest Want to be a celebrity judge for the Way Out West BBQ Championship at Taste of San Joaquin? We’re giving away the opportunity to judge the contest, and win a San Joaquin Magazine t-shirt and dinner for two at one of San Joaquin’s favorite restaurants. To enter our random drawing, just answer the following:

What is your favorite barbeque sauce or marinade? E-mail your response to jamie@sanjoaquinmagazine.com, with “BBQ” in the subject line.

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If there are any restaurants in San Joaquin that you’ve always wanted to try, but never got around to making dinner plans, or thought they might be too pricey, here’s your chance to sample cuisine from some of the best restaurants in San Joaquin. Think culinary creations from the likes of the Hippo Bar and Restaurant and Jackson Rancheria. The event is a celebration of everything local—local entertainment, locally owned and operated restaurants, regional wine—and the whole community is invited. Keeping with the local focus, Stockton has also invited the best competitive barbeque chefs in the west to compete in the first annual Way Out West BBQ Championship. Cooking lasts for 18 hours (more than thirty chefs will get a head start on Friday night), and lucky for us, the barbeque fare will be up for sampling as well. Sampling tickets will be sold in $20 ticket books, and all restaurants offer tastings beginning at $1. —Jamie Menaker

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[ NO. 5 of 9 SiSter Cities ]

resident Eisenhower announced in 1956 a “Sister Cities” program for American cities to form partnerships with cities around the world, in order to promote peace and create economic and cultural alliances. Over the last fifty years, local cities have created and maintained close bonds with cities from all around the globe. This is part 5 of 9 in our series featuring our local Sister Cities.

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Sister Cities Lodi, Italy When Lodi began searching for their first sister city in 1961, they found an obvious choice in the town of Lodi, Italy. In the nearly fifty years since establishing their sister city relationship, they’ve discovered the two cities have more in common than just a name. Lodi, Italy is located on the Plains of Lombardy in Northern Italy, and sits about an hour southeast of Milan. The town has a long history that dates back to the era of the Romans, and has included political meetings and epic battles. It is a beautiful city with centuries-old cathedrals and castles, narrow streets, and open

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squares, along with museums, libraries, and theaters, resulting in an ambience that blends the ancient and the modern. Like its American counterpart, Lodi is a medium-sized town of around 50,000 people, and is well known for its agricultural industry. The two cities have had numerous exchanges in the past, including a student art exchange. The cities also regularly send delegations to one another. The mayor and eight other visitors from Lodi, Italy traveled to San Joaquin in 2006, while local citizens visited Italy in 2008. —Matthew Andrews JUNE 2009

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25 Ways to get off the couch and Get the Adrenaline Pumping

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Summer is officially here, and with the warm weather comes the impulse to make the most of each and every day before the season’s gone again for another whole year. This summer, we’ve jumped, climbed, swam, surfed, sailed, soared, and raced our way to the most exciting adventures within driving distance of the Central Valley. Some are local San Joaquin excursions, and some are a little farther in pursuit of thrills, but all are guaranteed to kick-start your summer and leave an unforgettable memory in its wake. »

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1. Brewery Tours

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Any educational experience is more fun when the phrase “alcohol content” is involved, so arrange for a designated driver and don your beer goggles for an outing to our local breweries. Visit Anheuser-Busch in Fairfield for a guided tour and the chance to sample your favorites in the aptly-named Hospitality Room, including the summer special Beach Bum Blonde Ale. Tours run Monday though Saturday during the summer. Make a day of it, and head to the Sierra Nevada brewery up the road in Chico. Beer aficionados can watch the brewing process, as well as taste the award-winning ales and lagers made on-site. Sober up over dinner at Sierra Nevada’s adjacent taproom and restaurant, and then stick around for some live music in the Big Room. www.budweisertours.com, www.sierranevada.com

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gigantic kite), or head to the Mission Soaring Center for lessons to become your own pilot. Gliding flights depart from Mt. Tamalpais, ten miles north of San Francisco, and land on the north end of Stinson Beach, for a total distance of about three miles—anywhere from ten to thirty minutes during which you’re soaring serenely two thousand feet above the ground. www.sfhanggliding.com

5. Stargazing

2. Livermore Rodeo

Get your heart racing with a jaunt to the famed Livermore Rodeo, dating back to 1918 as a fundraiser for the Red Cross during World War I. The official season kicked off this past spring with the crowning of the Livermore Rodeo Queen and culminates the second weekend in June with the main event and parade. Events like saddle bronc riding, team roping, steer wrestling, barrel racing, and bull riding are sit-on-the-edge-ofyour-chair exciting. The 2009 rodeo moseys into town June 13-14, tickets range from $12 to $20. www.livermorerodeo.org

3. Gold Prospecting in Jamestown

Strike it rich the old fashioned way, with an authentic California Gold Rush experience. A mere hour and a half from the Central Valley area, Gold Prospecting Adventures has created Jimtown mining camp, an exact replica of the original camp, which was first built in 1849 on the same site. Located along a creek where the original ‘49ers panned for gold over one hundred fifty years ago, guests can try their luck, hear about the history of the camp from authentically-dressed prospectors, and enjoy a summer day in the great outdoors—there’s also plenty of camping options in the area to get the full experience. www.goldprospecting.com

4. Paragliding/Hang Gliding

The San Francisco Hang Gliding Center can help make that childhood dream of flying a reality. Even without previous experience, students can be off and running … er … flying, in a matter of minutes on tandem flights with qualified instructors. Try tandem paragliding (think crescent-shaped parachute) or hang gliding (think

See to the stars and beyond at the Lick Observatory, located on the summit of Mt. Hamilton, in the Diablo Range east of San Jose. Although nighttime visitors are normally discouraged while the astronomers are at work, Lick offers a Summer Visitors program Friday nights throughout the summer, where stargazers can hear from well-known astronomers and take a peek at the heavens through Lick’s many telescopes. For a heftier price tag, the Music of the Spheres Summer Concert Series on Saturdays offers live music and opportunities to look through both the thirty-six inch Great Lick Refractor and the nearby one hundred twenty inch reflector at Shane Dome, used to discover new planets outside of our solar system. mthamilton.ucolick.org

6. Yosemite Rock Climbing

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Ah, nothing better than the Great Outdoors, and Yosemite National Park is one of the most stunning incarnations of our beloved Mother Nature, located right in our own backyard in the Sierra Nevada mountains. What better way to see the breathtaking span of Yosemite than at the top of a rock face 3,000 feet above the ground? Okay, maybe you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be climbing Half Dome or El Capitan on your first try, but the rock climbing possibilities in the park are endless, and the Yosemite Mountaineering School and Guide Service offers a range of instruction, from beginner Go Climb a Rock lessons, to guided climbs, to multiday climbing excursions. www.yosemitepark.com

7. Biking

Mt. Diablo

Located in the East Bay, Mt. Diablo is one of the most exciting biking experiences around—be prepared to peddle hard if you’re summiting by bike. Located just west of Walnut Creek, the mountain is one of the largest in the area, with an elevation of 3,849 feet at its peak, and bikers are rewarded with one of the most panoramic views in the world from the summit (second only to Africa’s Mt. Kilimanjaro, it has been said). On a clear day, visitors can see all the way to Yosemite’s Half Dome and the Farallon Islands, located more than thirty-five miles past the Golden Gate Bridge. Not sure how to get started? U.C. Berkeley’s bicycle racing team, Cal Cycling, can help. www.calcycling.org

8. Windsurfing/ Kite Boarding

With an abundance of wind and water in the Bay Area, there’s no better place to pick up a new hobby—or two—this summer. Water sports such as windsurfing and kite boarding take time to master since both are a combination of activities: windsurfing mixes surfing and sailing, and kite boarding blends surfing with the mechanics of, well, flying a kite. While windsurfing utilizes push-pull wind forces on the sail for lateral movement, kite boarding uses wind as a lifting force, allowing riders to effortlessly jump thirty feet in the air and attempt aerial tricks not possible with other water sports. Through September, San Francisco’s Boardsport School teaches lessons in both sports at Crown Beach Park in Alameda. Once you’ve reached the intermediate level, our own San Joaquin Delta is an ideal place to play, due to higher-speed winds. www.boardsportsschool.com

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9. Swimming with the Sharks

Adrenaline-junkies listen up: Great White Adventures offers cage diving excursions where you can get up close and personal with nature’s most-feared predators—on their turf. View the largest Great Whites in the world at the famed Farallon Islands off the coast of San Francisco, with trips departing from Emeryville. Scared? GWA happens to be rated as the number one Great White shark diving company here in the States. Not only do they have a spotless safety record since their founding in 1998, but GWA is also a sponsor of the Shark Research Institute, promoting the conservation and protection of Great Whites. Schedules run September through November for one-day Farallon Islands trips. www.greatwhiteadventures.com

10. Cave Tours and Rappelling

If you feel like you’ve literally done everything on Earth together, maybe it’s time to take things underground with a caving expedition to Moaning Cavern. Home of the largest vertical cave chamber in California, Moaning Cavern could hold the entire Statue of Liberty. It’s one of four caverns in the Sierra Foothills spelunkers are invited to explore via guided walking and rappelling tours. Take a forty-five minute walking tour down 234 stairs, a 165-foot rope rappel into the cave’s main chamber, or add on an hour or two of exploration through Moaning Cavern’s undeveloped passages, squeezing through tight spaces and belly-crawling by way of lighted helmets. www.caverntours.com

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11. Sailing Away

Set a course for fun this summer by learning the art of sailing. Situated right here in San Joaquin, the Stockton Sailing Club was started in 1933 by a couple guys from Stockton High School that just couldn’t get enough of the water. Try your hand at navigating the Stockton deep water channel with the sailing club’s summer Learn to Sail workshops. Beginners start with a two-day, weekend keelboat sailing course about the fundamentals of sailing, including knots, how to rig a boat, tacking and jibing (don’t worry, we don’t know what these mean yet either), and or course, time out on the water. www.stocktonsc.org

12. Surf’s Up

An Endless Summer it may not be, but if you’re in search of the perfect wave, hang ten in Pacifica or Santa Cruz with surf lessons from Adventure Out, specializing in outdoor recreational activities. Beginner clinics provide all gear and cover ocean awareness, wave breaks, ocean conditions, safety in and out of the water, wave etiquette, paddling, push up and pop up techniques, and balancing. Once you’ve got the technique down, join one of Adventure Out’s surf trips to places such as Big Sur or El Salvador to hone your board skills. Participants hit the open water at least twice a day, practicing on intermediate breaks and learning new maneuvers from the experts. www.adventureout.com

13. Urban Racing

Train for the San Francisco Oyster Urban Race this summer, taking place September 26, described as a cross between The Amazing Race and Survivor. As part of a six-city series, the SF Oyster challenges three-person teams to battle their way through San Fran’s urban jungle and surrounding areas with a mixture of in-line skating, scootering, urban trekking, rafting, creeking, plunging, running, biking, and navigation. There’ll be a few surprises along the way as well; additional activities have included stair climbing, rappelling, and even riding public transportation. The exact course is kept secret until race day, but it will focus on SF-area attractions and landmarks. Fun fact: San Joaquin competitors Dirty Avocados took second place for co-ed teams in last year’s race. www.sfoyster.com

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If skydiving’s promise of plummeting through the air toward the rapidly approaching earth doesn’t sound like much fun, maybe floating on the morning breeze in a romantic hot air balloon is more your speed. Each flight at Professor Muldoon’s Hot Air Balloons in Tracy includes a champagne toast and a personalized flight certificate. Professor Muldoon’s also specializes in the Buckeye Powered Parachute, a cart-like structure designed to be sat in, and powered by propeller, with a parachute attached to the top. With three controls, and at a maximum speed of 30 miles per hour, the Buckeye is one of the most enjoyable ways to fly. www.professormuldoon.com

16. Flight School

The pure joy of flying your own airplane is exhilarating; now it’s also accessible to anyone. Bay Area flight school and flying club California Airways offers single flight lessons out of the Hayward Airport, and customized aerial tours of the Bay Area for one to three people at a time. Teaching flight lessons for almost fifty-five years, California Airways can also help students to earn a private pilot certificate after approximately sixty-five hours of flight time. The lessons average upwards of $8,000, but some may consider this a small price to pay for the freedom of air travel wherever and whenever you want. www.california-airways.com

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For a birds-eye view of the San Joaquin Valley, with a side of heart-pumping adrenaline, get your skydive on at the Parachute Center in Acampo. This adventure destination has been in business since 1964, making it one of the oldest and largest skydiving facilities in the United States. First-time jumpers can take the plunge from 13,000 feet with no hassles when everything is included—all equipment, training, plane ride, and a tandem freefall jump with a specially-trained instructor. Can’t get enough? The center also offers advanced training once you’re officially ready to admit you’re a skydiving junkie. www.parachutecenter.com

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This 21-and-over island oasis is not for the faint of heart. With special events in past summers the likes of the Lost Isle Captain Morgan Pirate Party, Lost Isle X-Games, and Reggae Festival, an excursion to this accessible-only-by-boat, summer hotspot in the San Joaquin Delta is never a dull experience. The fare at Lost Isle is mostly simple burgers, dogs, and sandwiches for those stopping in for a bite, and there’s always a fun Jimmy Buffett-style drink special at the bar. But really, let’s be honest: Most visitors who head to the resort on weekends are there for the beachy party scene. The Isle has been closed for renovations this winter, and will open again in August. www.lostisle.com

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Challenging Mother Nature herself is not only a great way to get out and enjoy the beauty of the outdoors; it’s also good exercise and a thrilling way to spend time with friends and family. At Sunshine Rafting Adventures in Oakdale, groups can take on the whitewaters of the Stanislaus River in both self-guided and guided float trips. The ride can last anywhere from two to four hours to an overnight, two-day adventure. River Journey, another Oakdale rafting company, also offers inflatable kayaks for two, pre-made lunches, and a barbeque raft package. The Stanislaus River is a Class two river, good for any level of rafter. www.raftadventure.com, www.riverjourney.com

19. San Joaquin County Fair

It’s that time again, when all your friends and neighbors will turn out at the Stockton Fairgrounds for some good ole’ festival fun. June 24 through 28, enjoy five days chockfull of twist-and-twirl carnival rides, prizewinning carnival games, livestock, food and drink, and big-name concert acts (past performers have included Lee Ann Womack, Faith Hill, the Gin Blossoms, and REO Speedwagon, to name a few). Wednesday June 24, admission is only $5 for anyone at the fair before 5 p.m. www.sanjoaquinfair.com

20. Off-Road Racing

Carnegie State Park is one of only six State Vehicular Recreation Areas (SVRAs) in California. Dirt-bike, motorcycle, and quad fanatics of all skill levels will be in motor racing heaven traversing the 1,500-acres of hills, steep canyons, and rocky washes that make up this Tracy off-road playground. Offerings include a Motocross track, an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and motorcycle track, a children’s track, and a beginner track, as well as twenty-three campsites to kick-start the trip to whole new level. A store on-site is equipped with parts and accessories, food and beverages, apparel, and safety equipment. www.ohv.parks.ca.gov

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21. Extreme Paintball

Want to try your hand at dodging flying ammunition at the paintball park? Better plan on coveralls, goggles, and guerilla warfare tactics, because this sport is do or die… well, almost. The Extreme Paintball Park in Modesto is open every Saturday and Sunday rain or shine, with weekday openings available for groups of ten or more, and owner Rich Telford has been involved in paintball for over fifteen years. Packages here include safety gear, rounds of paintballs, unlimited air to get those paintballs soaring, and of course, your semi-automatic weapon of choice. Extreme Paintball also has a storefront in Modesto, which stocks everything paintball-related. www.extremepaintball.net

22. The Saddle Rack

Opened in 1976 and located in San Jose for its first twentyfive years, the Saddle Rack in Fremont is Northern California’s largest country-western bar and enjoys a reputation for having a high-energy crowd seeking strong drinks and good music— with the occasional mechanical bull ride in-between. With three bars and a large split-level dance floor, the Saddle Rack has a diverse crowd and live music each night, with the house band, Appaloosa, rocking out on Saturdays. Line dancing lessons are included in the cover charge Wednesday through Friday, which ranges from $5 to $20, depending on the night and time. Or, worst case scenario, strap yourself into the famed “Margarita Chair” and hold on for the ride. www.thesaddlerack.com

23. Indoor Skydiving

24. Indoor Rock Climbing

Limber yourself up for the challenge of pulling your own weight up a vertical wall—it’s not a short distance down from the top. Stonehenge Indoor Rock Climbing gym in Modesto boasts 4,500 square-feet of indoor rock walls for climbers of all skill levels, with walls ranging from 25 to 40 feet in height. First-timers will be given all the necessary climbing gear and a class on wall climbing before they tackle the wall, and you better

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Haute Items for Kids From bikes to Barbies, check out these local toys for both girls and boys

Kids Calendar of Events Fun for the whole family this summer

Getaway: Monterey Bay Aquarium Jellyfish, touch pools, sea lions, and kids learning without even knowing it— does it get any better than this?

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San Joaquin Kids Kaptures See your kids’ faces in our magazine

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Books for Babes

There’s no such thing as too early to start reading to kids Reading out-loud to children, the earlier the better, is the foundation for not only literacy, but an actual love for books and reading. St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Stockton has put this philosophy into practice, and their newest program, Books for Babes, provides “baby’s first book” to the family of each newborn birthed at the hospital. Supported by donations from local charities like the United Way and St. Joseph’s Auxiliary, titles like touch-and-feel book “Don’t Touch, It’s Hot” by David Algrim (Golden Books, 2007), and “Rock-A-Bye Baby Reader: A First Book for Babies and Parents” by Carole Olson and Cheryl Schneider (Third Week Books, 2000), offered in both English and Spanish, will become beloved tomes for local families. Why not take a cue from St. Joseph’s Medical Center, and try to make time each day to read to your children? —Jamie Menaker For more information: www.stjosephscares.org

The Afternaps, Wednesdays, 4-5 p.m., Blackwater Café, Stockton, $2 donation requested. www.blackwatercafestockton.com or www.myspace.com/theafternaps

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band the Afternaps is a delectable musical banquet for children and adults who want to add some zest to their favorite classic children songs. Geared towards educating young children through music, the Afternaps’ five band members use a banjo, harmonica, ukulele, kazoo, guitar, mandolin, washtub base, and vocals to produce a sound they consider to be Bluegrass Americana Folk, all while singing classic children’s songs like “Baby Beluga,” and kids creations of their own. The Afternaps evolved from a story group with friends of band member Erin Odessa and their children at Stockton’s Blackwater Café, where they would sing nursery rhymes and read stories once a week. After collaboration with band mate Snap Jackson at the café, Odessa and the rest of the band (she’s the only female) came together, and the rest is history. The Afternaps play every Wednesday at the Blackwater Café, where children are encouraged to sing and play instruments with the band during their weekly jam sessions. They also play at schools and other kids events, and are halfway done recording their first full-length album. A sample of their music can be found at www.myspace.com/theafternaps—make sure to check out the song “1 to 10” which teaches counting in English, Cantonese, and Spanish. —Arshia Randhawa

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Working alongside Monterey Bay marine researchers, competing in the Science Olympiad and the Sea Lion Bowl, creating remote-operated vehicles to collect organisms underwater— these are just a sampling of the activities that science teacher Mark McKay has his students getting their hands into. In his teaching role at Delta Vista High School, a science and technology offshoot of Stockton’s charter Venture Academy, McKay is a firm believer in his teaching philosophy: “The best way to get science in the classroom is to get students out of the classroom.” It’s a philosophy that has kids excited about learning, and McKay just as excited about teaching. Interested in science since childhood, McKay started his career working in the lab and research industry, and only switched over to teaching upon convincing from friends. In his first job as a substitute teacher, McKay was supposed to be teaching math, but kept bringing his reptiles into the classroom. He bonded with the kids, the school bonded with him, and there began his teaching career. Today, McKay, with the help of the San Joaquin County Office of Education, was one of the founding teachers of the Delta Vista school, and could not be more excited to talk about his students. “My kids look at me like I’m crazy,” says McKay. “They always say, ‘You actually like school?!’ But it’s just as much about keeping it from getting boring for them as it is for me. I get bored easily.” McKay teaches Environmental Science, Marine Science, Biology, Forensic Science, and Geographic (GIS) Mapping, and can’t wait to see what his students will be doing in the future. “I tell the kids, ‘Keep looking for opportunity.’ Half the kids today are going to work for jobs that haven’t even been thought of yet. That’s pretty neat.” McKay is taking his own advice and will be heading to the Alaskan coast this summer with researchers to study the retreating ice caps on the Bering Sea. —Jamie Menaker

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Lorikeet Exhibit May-September, Lodi Experience the wonder of exotic birds at this summer’s interactive lorikeet exhibit at the Micke Grove Zoo. Visitors will have the opportunity to feed the lorikeets, who are part of the parrot family, in a closed-off area where the birds are free to fly, eat nectar from your hands, and sit on your shoulder. Lorikeet nectar $1, adult zoo admission $3, youth zoo admission $2. Micke Grove Zoo, 11793 N. Micke Grove Rd., Lodi, (209) 953-8840, www.mgzoo.com

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Sesame Street Live: Elmo’s Green Thumb June 9-10, Stockton Popular television show Sesame Street comes to life to entertain your young ones. Elmo has raised his sunflower, Sunny, from a seed and it has grown too big for the flower pot. Elmo and his friends decide that Big Bird’s garden is the best place for Sunny to grow. Abby Cadabby casts a spell on Sunny to help him get bigger, but things go wrong and Elmo and his friends shrink. Watch the friends learn lessons about overcoming fears and appreciating the ecosystem. 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. $12-$25. Stockton Arena, 248 W. Fremont St., Stockton, (209) 373-1400, www.sesamestreetlive.com

Summer Art Workshop June 16-26 and July 7-17, Stockton This summer at the Haggin Museum, take your kids to art workshops based on the museum’s exhibits, Art of Africa and The Art Books of Henri Matisse, respectively. Young artists will spend time in the galleries to gather inspiration before they are given the opportunity for hands-on art creation in the studio. Classes will be instructed by Lisa Cooperman, an experienced artist and art educator. Morning sessions are at 10:30 a.m. for children ages 5-7. Afternoon sessions are at 2 p.m. for children ages 8-12. $40-$50. Haggin Museum, 1201 N. Pershing Ave., Stockton, (209) 940-6300, www.hagginmuseum.org Kids Pre-Game Baseball Clinic with the Stockton Ports June 28, Stockton The summer Pre-Game Clinic with the Stockton Ports players is open to all kids ages 12 and under, and is free of charge with the purchase of a ticket to the day’s game. Kids can get great playing tips from Ports players and coaches at the clinic, and have plenty of stories to tell their friends. 3 p.m. Free. Banner Island Ballpark, 404 W. Fremont St., Stockton, (209) 644-1900, www.stocktonports.com Alice in Wonderland July 8-10 and 16-18, Lodi The kids of Changing Faces Theater Company will showcase Alice in Wonderland this summer, accompanied by wine tasting, dinner, dessert, a pre-show marketplace, and a pre-show performance of Dr. Seuss’ The Sneeches. Young performers, ages 6 to 13+ will bring to life the classic story of Alice in Wonderland JUNE JUNE 2009 2009

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all received funding from the California Instructional School Garden Program to establish or enhance their gardens in our district. Garden programs are found in French Camp, Joshua Cowell, Komure, Lincoln, McParland, and August Knodt. Lathrop elementary plans a butterfly garden for the 2009-2010 academic school year. Woodward elementary school is proud to partner with our local Wal-Mart to establish a new garden to encourage student engagement and cooperative learning. In addition to science, the garden provides opportunities to teach, history-social science, mathematics, English-language arts, and visual and performing arts that align to California state standards. Most importantly a school garden promotes a healthy lifestyle for our students and our communities. Plant the seeds today for a brighter tomorrow for all of our students. Leadership On Green Initiatives Committee, L.O.G.I.C., will continue to update the community on ways Manteca Unified School District continues to respond to environmentally relevant curriculum. - Victoria Brunn vbrunn@musd.net

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if yoU’ve never treated yoUrseLf to a visit to tHe monterey Bay aQUariUm, yoU’re Long overdUe. much more than a local family attraction, the aquarium is recognized globally for its studies of marine life. at your fingertips are expert answers to the mysterious world just off-shore and under the surface. planning a day-trip to the aquarium can seem daunting, as there are enough attractions within to keep visitors occupied for a week, not to mention the worth-roaming cannery row district, which surrounds the aquarium. don’t be scared off by the enormity of all there is to see and do—the eleven main exhibits of the aquarium feed into one another seamlessly, ensuring that each family member will get to visit their preferred must-see exhibit. (it will help visitors to look at the monterey Bay aquarium website at www. montereybayaquarium.org to begin mapping out an itinerary. Here, guests will find tips, policies, directions, and parking information as well as aquarium news, live streaming video of the animals, and special online-only exhibits.) »

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The Monterey Bay Aquarium sits appropriately oceanside, just inside the entrance of Cannery Row. Its exterior blends with the salty feel of the old canning district, made famous by the John Steinbeck novel it was mentioned in and named for. Once inside, the ticket line at the entrance can be lengthy, but unquestionably worth the wait. (Spend less time in line, and more time swimming with the fishes by buying tickets beforehand on the website.) The eleven main exhibits of the Monterey Bay Aquarium span the geography of the ocean, from the sandy shores to the darkest depths. The first sea life that visitors encounter as they enter the main body of the aquarium is the playful sea otters, appealing to all ages with their antics. The view from the first floor is of these friendly oceandwelling mammals playing underwater, while they can be seen spending time on the water’s surface from the second story of the exhibit. Also near the entryway, the aquarium’s newest exhibit, “Mission to the Deep,” allows visitors to explore the largest habitat on earth and all its life forms, by photographing the unique creatures with a remote-controlled submarine, mapping the ocean floor, and looking in on a sunken whale carcass. The main entry area is also equipped with two gift stores (two other gift and book stores are located in other parts of the aquarium), an auditorium, and the Portola Café and Restaurant, which gives guests an option of dining in an upscale restaurant or ordering from the more casual café menu. The tables in the dining area are all equipped with complimentary binoculars for spying sea otters, seals, and perhaps even a whale in the expanse of ocean that can be seen from the restaurant windows.

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To the left of the main entryway, visitors will find the handson touch pools one of the aquarium’s highlights. The exhibit is kid-friendly, and the staff is on-hand to answer questions and talk about the sea life living here. Also in this area, a tunnel allows guests to sit in a dry protected area as the glass

“The largest community of open-ocean animals to be found in any aquarium.” surrounding them gets battered with pounding waves that run off into surrounding tide pools, simulating the experience of ocean waves. The aviary, where sea birds come and go, and the Kelp Forest exhibit, which is one of the tallest aquarium exhibits in the world, are not to be missed. The aquarium’s Giant Octopus, who belongs to a species that can grow up to thirty feet long, also calls this side of the aquarium home. Other impressive fish live in the Monterey Bay Habitats exhibit, which is over ninety feet long and displays over five different habitats naturally found in the area. To the right of the main entryway, the Outer Bay wing of the aquarium features the largest permanent collection of jellyfish anywhere in the world. In the dimly lit area dedicated to these boneless creatures, guests can take artistic photos of their own silhouettes against a backdrop of mysterious jellies. The different species found here range from familiar to bizarre and beautiful, and are all specially lit to accentuate their color and graceful movement. The other, and perhaps most-loved, exhibit here is the one milliongallon Outer Bay exhibit, which features the “largest community of open-

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ocean animals to be found in any aquarium.” Giant blue fin tuna, hammerhead sharks, and sea turtles are just a few examples of the deep sea marine life on display here. (The Monterey Bay Aquarium periodically has Great White sharks in the exhibit, and is the only aquarium in the world to hold one for over sixteen days.) In any given week, the impressive animals of the Outer Bay exhibit consume around one thousand pounds of squid, smelt, and vitaminsupplemented gelatin. This exhibit, like the Kelp Forest, spans two floors. A skywalk brings visitors from the top floor of the Outer Bay wing to the Penguin and Splash Zone exhibits, the latter designed to teach families about the animals in the aquarium with activities appropriate even for infants. Both

“The animals on display will amaze, the aquarium facilities will impress, and the experience will captivate the entire family.” Spanish and English activities are available here, as well as a kelp touch pool and kelp walkthrough tunnel. Another entirely family-friendly endeavor in this section of the aquarium is the live penguin area, where kids and adults will both be delighted to watch the birds interact with one another by moving their heads and flapping their wings. Depending on the weather and season, the aquarium also offers other hands-on activities such as scuba diving, sailing, and outdoor amphitheater presentations. At the end of your aquarium visit, if you still have the ambition for shopping and dining, a stroll through historic Cannery Row is a relaxing way to end the day. Lined with unique souvenir shops and over thirty restaurants, the streets of the historic sardine canning district were once home to workers of Chinese, Scandinavian, Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese descent who were all brought to life in John Steinbeck’s classic read, Cannery Row. For fans of the author, this leg of the journey should get top billing on the day’s itinerary. The Monterey Bay Aquarium lets every visitor feel like a tireless scientist intent on discovering all the ocean’s bounties. The animals on display will amaze, the aquarium facilities will impress, and the experience will captivate the entire family—expect many future car ride and bedtime discussions from the kids, curious for more. SJKIDS For more information: Monterey Bay Aquarium 886 Cannery Row, Monterey (831) 648-4800, www.montereybayaquarium.org Cannery Row, Monterey www.canneryrow.com

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health Ask The Local Experts Question: at what age should parents bring their child in for an orthodontic screening?

protecting baby teeth The rate of cavities in baby teeth is on the

rise, according to the most recent report on the topic from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In fact, a whopping 28 percent of children 2 to 5 years old have cavities. Dentists point to several factors contributing to the rise, including increased consumption of juices and soda. While baby teeth will eventually wind up with the Tooth Fairy, it’s still important to care for them as though they are permanent teeth, with one major difference. “Parents of young children should steer clear of fluoride toothpastes for their kids until their child has the ability to spit out the toothpaste,” says Dr. Theodorou of Glen Ridge Family Dental. Fluoride is an effective tool in the prevention of cavities, but in young children who do not have the ability to spit out the toothpaste, the consumption of too much fluoride can have a negative side effect known as fluorosis. This can result in unsightly spotting of the permanent teeth. “It is estimated that kids under age 4 swallow between one-third and two-thirds of the toothpaste they use when brushing their teeth,” says Dr. Theodorou.

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It is therefore recommended that youngsters brush their teeth using a non-fluoride toothpaste. Fluoride-free products such as Baby Orajel Tooth and Gum Cleanser (recommended for babies 4 months and older) and Orajel Toddler Training Toothpaste (recommended for toddlers and children up to age 4) are safe if swallowed when used as directed, and can be found locally. “Using a non-fluoride toothpaste still allows a caregiver to remove the plaque that builds up on teeth, as well as helping to establish a pattern for life of good oral care habits,” explains Dr. Theodorou. Other tips for encouraging good oral care health at a young age: Select a toothbrush with soft bristles. Encourage your toddler to engage in brushing his teeth twice a day. Bring along a “friend” to the bathroom sink— such as a favorite stuffed animal or doll—so the “friend” can also have her teeth brushed. Encourage toddlers to drink plenty of water after meals. This is especially important with toddlers who won’t allow parents to brush their teeth as often as recommended. —courtesy Family Features

Wheeler Orthodontics and the American Association of Orthodontists recommend that children have an orthodontic checkup by age 7. Most children at this age have a mix of baby (primary) and adult (permanent) teeth, enabling orthodontists to detect early signs of dental crowding, too much space between teeth, protruding teeth, extra or missing teeth, and sometimes jaw growth problems. Although only a few orthodontic problems need to be corrected while a child is this young, if caught early on, they are often easier to correct than when found after all the permanent teeth have arrived. For this reason, an early exam not only allows for proper guidance and care, but may also alleviate the extent of a child’s future orthodontic needs. For more information, contact Cameron R. Wheeler, DDS, MS Board Certified Orthodontist 4568 Feather River Dr., Ste. D, Stockton (209) 951-0151 www.wheelerortho.com

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Twinformation: How to survive and thrive with

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is hard work. But what about twins—or triplets? How can you manage two (or more) babies with only two hands? Is it possible to not just survive the daily frenzy of feedings, diaperings, and tears, but to thrive? There are more multiples than ever these days. The multiples birth rate has risen steadily over the last two decades, and the trend isn’t slowing. By 2010, it’s estimated that there will be 1.3 million sets of twins in America. When Christina Boyle and Cathleen Stahl discovered they were both having twins, they found out that there were surprisingly few resources geared toward parenting multiples. “No one understands what a mom of multiples goes through better than other moms of twins,” says Boyle. “But even with the twin birth rate soaring, it can be hard to find experts who get it.”

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So they put their heads together, consulted pediatricians and surveyed hundreds of moms of multiples and put their tips together in a new book, “Twin Set” (Three Rivers Press, 2008). “Both of us have older ‘singleton’ children so we’ve seen first-hand how raising our own twin sets is markedly different, but at the same time, most of the tips in our book are actually good for all moms, not just moms of multiples. Twins provide a great road test for products and techniques— if it works well with two, then it will be even better for one!” With that in mind, the authors created a resource that offers ideas, “real world” advice, support, and laughs, covering everything from feeding to diapering to bonding. In addition to the book, they are also partnering with Pampers to offer parenting tips and products at Pampers.com. Some basic advice for moms of multiples? Establishing a routine is essential. Having a routine in place gives you some semblance of control and it’s a huge sanity saver. You may need to do things at unusual times, such as giving baby twins their baths in the middle of the day, rather than at nighttime. As long as it works for your family dynamic, go for it. Do things that make life easier. There is no shame in ordering groceries online and having them delivered, or in pulling clean laundry off the top of the laundry basket and wearing it without folding it and putting it away. Get rid of the guilt. All moms of twins feel overwhelmed at some point. No matter how much help you have, how supportive your partner is or how much you prepare for the challenge, there will be days when you feel you cannot give enough to each child. It’s normal to feel guilty, but you’re probably doing a better job than you realize. —courtesy Family Features

Ask The Local Experts Question: we are thinking about a pregnancy about six months from now, what should we be doing before we conceive? I would recommend a healthy diet of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, eat plenty of calcium-rich foods and choose leaner foods. Exercise is also important for you to be in shape for the pregnancy. Start a prenatal vitamin or just take 400 mcg. of folic acid each day. Check with your doctor about any prescription or over the counter drugs that you take. If you smoke, now is the time to quit. Once you start trying to conceive you should stop all alcohol use. This is also a good time to update your immunizations. Question: when will i be able to know the sex of my baby? Ultrasounds are usually done around 18-20 weeks of pregnancy. These are done to observe your baby’s heart, stomach, and other organs. It also allows us to tell if your baby is growing properly. This is the time when the sex of your baby can be seen if the baby co-operates. Question: what will happen at the first visit with my doctor? You should learn the schedule of visits, tests that will be done during the pregnancy, and those things that you should and should not do during your pregnancy. Write down any questions you have, as this is a good time to discuss them. You might also have a physical examination. Some practices will do a sonogram to verify the dating of your pregnancy at this visit. For more information, contact Param Gill, MD, FACOG P. Gill Obstetrics and Gynecology Medical Group, Inc. 1617 N. California St., Ste. 2A, Stockton (209) 466-8546, www.gillobgyn.com

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Rates: $159-$450 per night More posh hotel spa than traditional bed and breakfast, Wine and Roses does still offer five rooms and a dining room that were part of the 1902 Victorian home where it all began. Modern accommodations include a fullservice spa and modern, spa-themed guest rooms, featuring a cross between natural and modern amenities. Think blue glass tiles, pebble bath floors, spa tubs, and wifi internet connections. Garden rooms and Vintner Suites offer views of the gardens from open verandas; look for Tuscan golds and browns with warm wood accents in these rooms. Wine and Roses, 2505 W. Turner Rd., Lodi, (209) 334-6988, www.winerose.com

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This edition of our “In Season” column is dedicated to peaches, in all their juicy, yellow and pink glory. This fuzzy fruit peaks from May through October in the state of California, which produces the most fresh peaches in the country (60 percent), with South Carolina coming in second (15 percent), and Georgia in third (13 percent).»

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Chipotle Peach Salad 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts salt and pepper 1½ Tbsp. adobo sauce from chipotle can, divided 1 chipotle pepper 2 ripe peaches, divided 3 Tbsp. olive oil 3 Tbsp. fresh lime juice ½ tsp. each salt and sugar Romaine lettuce ½ cup quartered and thinly sliced red

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Directions Rinse chicken breasts and pat dry. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and brush with 1 Tablespoon adobo sauce. Grill over medium coals for about 5 minutes per side or until nicely charred and cooked through. Chill, then cut into small bite-size strips. Meanwhile, peel and pit one of the peaches. Transfer to a blender container with the chipotle pepper, the remaining adobo sauce, olive oil, lime juice, salt, and sugar; blend until smooth. Pit and thinly slice the remaining peach and place in a large salad bowl with the romaine and onion. Drizzle with dressing and toss well to coat. Top with tortilla chips. Serves 4 to 6.

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E2 Family Winery 2006 verdelho

yellow-gold in color, this verdelho offers aromas and flavors of tropical fruits with a hint of citrus. The wine is a nice balance of natural sweetness and tart acidity. This is a perfect cocktail wine or sipping wine, but also pairs well with moderately spicy foods. ($16) www.e2familywinery. com

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as spring and summer approach and the weather gets warmer, people want to enjoy a glass of wine before dinner, after work to unwind, or simply to enjoy with friends in a social setting. For many, the thought of a big red wine on a warm day is not very appealing. so what types of wines work best in this situation? typically, either white wines, dry or a little sweet, dry rosés, and lighter-style reds are the wines of choice. These wines are not as heavy or viscous feeling on your palate. They are lower in alcohol because the grapes are harvested earlier, meaning less sugar to convert to alcohol during fermentation (alcohol adds to the perception of body or weight). because these wines spend little or no time fermenting with their skins, extraction of color compounds and solid materials is limited, which also contributes to the lighter nature of these wines. They retain more natural fruit acid since they were harvested earlier in the season, and the result is a clean, crisp, pallet cleaning style. This is especially true for the whites and rosés. all these factors, and the

ability to chill the whites and rosés contribute to wines that are great alternatives to dinner wines for casual, warm weather sipping. The wines listed here are examples, and also demonstrate the grape growing diversity of the lodi region. Cheers!

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benson Ferry 2006 95240 “old vine” Zinfandel The wine is a light purple-red with nice clarity. red and black berry fruit aromas and flavors are complimented by moderate oak and black pepper. The wine is medium-bodied and has a pleasant berry and spice finish. a great summer sipping red that also pairs well with pasta of all kinds and grilled meats and vegetables. ($13) www.bensonferry.com

bella vigna 2006 barbera This bella vigna barbera is garnet red with bright aromas of cherry and cranberry. Dark berry flavors are augmented with light oak and soft tannins. medium-bodied, the wine is a little more acidic than most reds, allowing it to be served with foods that might normally be reserved for whites, like pasta with a creamy white sauce. it also pairs well with most red sauce pastas, rich creamy cheeses, and grilled foods of all types. vino ($14)

Con brio 2007 Pinot Grigio

medium gold color, the wine features core fruit aromas of pear and peach with distinctive floral notes. The wine’s rich flavors mimic its aromas. The finish is clean and refreshing. This wine is perfect for appetizers, pastas with white sauce, poultry, or fish. ($16) www.vinoconbrio.com

Peltier station 2007 viognier

light straw gold in appearance, the wine’s natural sweetness is augmented by citrus and floral aromas and flavors. a rich, lingering finish makes this wine the perfect summer sipper. it can also be enjoyed with rich or moderately spicy foods and aged cheeses. ($15) www.peltierstation.com JUne 2009

Langetwins 2007 sauvignon blanc

The wine is light gold with a hint of green. aromas of lemon, lime, grapefruit, and melon lead to citrus flavors and a rich mouth feel which creates a smooth lingering finish. excellent as a warm weather sipping wine, it also pairs nicely with light appetizers, poultry, and fish. ($14) www. langetwins. com

onus 2007 Chardonnay

Clear and bright gold in appearance, this unique Chardonnay exhibits core fruit aromas and flavors of pear, peach, and nectarine. unoaked, this wine is crisp, clean, and refreshing. serve with appetizers, pasta with white sauce, oysters, poultry, and fish. ($17) www.onuswines.com

uvaggio 2007 barbera rosato

Pink with light red tones, the uvaggio barbera rosato offers aromas and flavors of strawberry, red berry, and tropical fruits. The wine is dry with bright acidity that makes it the perfect wine for lightly grilled meats and vegetables and all types of pasta. ($12) www.uvaggio.com

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Campus oaks 2007 White Zinfandel

salmon colored, this white zinfandel offers fresh, fruity aromas and flavors. The wine is moderately sweet but not syrupy. White zinfandel is great for new wine tasters because its flavors and tastes are pleasing to all. served well chilled as a sipping wine, it also pairs well with moderately spicy foods. ($7) www.gnekowwinery.com

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This wine is a pretty purple-red color. it offers aromas of berry jam, black pepper, light chocolate, and spicy oak. This smooth, medium-bodied zinfandel has flavors of red berry jam and black pepper and a pleasant lingering finish of fruit and spice. This wine is great before dinner but is versatile enough to serve with burgers, pasta, and grilled meats and vegetables. ($15) www. oakridgewinery.com

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a favorite among guests that enjoy fine dining, Rosewood Bar and grill offers an upbeat and sophisticated setting with its rich wood and black and white tile floor, while still remaining family friendly. with an exceptional menu, Rosewood offers monday night prix fixe (french for “fixed price”) dining specials, letting diners order a complete meal for about half the price of doing so a la carte. Rosewood Bar and grill also boasts a wine list that is out of this world. 28 S. School St. lodi, (209) 369-0470

Magellan’s Restaurant

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magellan’s Restaurant, named after owner and executive chef Tomas magellan, is much like the small but intimate restaurants found in San francisco. featuring traditional american cuisine, the menu choices range from duck salad to the ever popular, mouth-watering ﬁlet mignon. if you are looking for a good traditional meal with peaceful ambiance, seafood specials, and a martini bar to put others to shame, then magellan’s is the place for you. 15 e. 6th St. Tracy, (209) 839-2333

Serving authentic and modern Japanese cuisine, come enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of the causal dining room, or grab a seat at the sushi bar and have some fun with the professional and creative sushi chef. To enhance your experience, mikasa invites you to explore the list of premium sakes. mikasa offers outstanding sushi, sashimi, tempura, noodles, and teriyaki, as well as traditional Japanese sukiyaki and yosenabe. The most popular dishes are the Hawaiian tuna poki, tako kimchee, hamachi jalapeno, tuna ceviche, mikasa steam sole, ginger beef tenderloin, golden gate roll, and mikasa roll. They’re looking forward to your visit! kampei! 15138 Harlan Rd., lathrop (209) 858-1818 www.mikasasushilathrop.com

Tracy Thai Tracy Thai successfully captures the unique and complex ﬂavors Thai food is known for. Using only fresh, quality ingredients, their food has exceptional presentation, from mouth-watering appetizers like their heavenly angel wings (boneless chicken wings stuffed with silver noodles), to their soups served in a ﬂaming tureen that keeps it warm throughout the meal. Tracy Thai prepares imaginative creations for those with more adventurous tastes, or delicious familiar dishes that are great choices for those who have never experienced Thai food before. 1035 central ave. Tracy, (209) 833-9703

Bartoni’s at The Great Plate

Sitting around the immense copper beer vats in the middle of the dining room floor, beer connoisseurs with a taste for fine dining can enjoy the best of both worlds at lodi Beer co. Restaurant and Brewery, newly opened and located in downtown lodi. with such house specialties as the deep-fried mac and cheese nuggets for starters, to the melt-in-your-mouth prime rib entrée cooked to perfection, this casual fine dining restaurant is the ideal choice for both lunch and dinner. 105 S. School St. lodi, (209) 368-9931

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Two of Tracy’s favorite establishments are blending into one exciting destination. Bartoni’s long list of fans will be excited by his return to downtown Tracy. come and enjoy the best of both worlds! all the great Plate favorites along with Bartoni’s sensations are available in a relaxed dining atmosphere. choose a selection from the extensive wine list to compliment any item. lunch, dinner, and appetizers are available 7 days a week, along with a full bar and 16 beers on tap. fresh pastas, certiﬁed angus steaks, gourmet pizzas, famous hot wings, excellent burgers, and so much more! catering is also available. 714 central ave. Tracy, (209) 833-0862 www.thegreatplate.com

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Bringing a new look and feel to Stockton, centrale kitchen and Bar will give you the feeling of an upscale bistro in any big city around the world, with its authentic brick walls and dark, walnut wood floors. The menu features traditional american comfort food with a strong focus on fresh and unique ingredients. as with the dinner menu, the wine selection will change by season, and you will find many extraordinary bottles that you won’t find anywhere else in the region. with a full bar, centrale is also bringing back the quality cocktail by using all fresh juices and house-made mixes. centrale kitchen and Bar is located on the south end of the “miracle mile” and is open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week.

if you’re looking for a place that knows its steak, Shadow Oaks is the spot. known for its kobe beef and Porter House steaks, the Prime Rib, lamb, and veal aren’t the only thing made to perfection at this local restaurant. with pasta, seafood, and salads on the menu as well, you’re bound to ﬁnd something to fall in love with. an incredible selection of wine awaits you at Shadow Oaks, with bottles priced anywhere from $25 to $450. and did we mention the tequila list? Hidden within the full bar is a variety of tequila bottles, with respective shots ranging from $6 a shot to $85. with its sophisticated interior, beautiful bar, and live music on Thursday, friday, and Saturday, this casual restaurant offers ﬁne dining without the pomp and circumstance.

1825 Paciﬁc ave., Ste. 2 Stockton, (209) 939-1825

Papapavlo’s Bistro and Bar is considered by many to be one of northern california’s most unique ﬁne dining establishments, located in Stockton’s lincoln center. They offer the ﬁnest and freshest in gourmet cuisine, and their fabulous menu includes a large variety of continental dishes. Three outdoor dining patios make for a perfect place to relax during lunch or dinner. Papapavlo’s offers four private banquet rooms accommodating groups as intimate as 12, to as large as 100 guests. Papapavlo’s is open Sun.Thur., 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., fri. and Sat., 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. 501 n. lincoln center, Stockton (209) 477-6133, www.papapavlos.com

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with its seasonally-based menu and gourmet preparation, the wine and Roses restaurant boasts a charming venue with exceptional service. guests are spoiled with beautiful views of the garden, or can enjoy a romantic evening sitting by the large ﬁreplace. Sit alongside the piano while enjoying an after dinner cocktail. as an added bonus, stay overnight at the charming and beautiful wine and Roses inn and make a weekend out of it.

De vega Brothers restaurant offers the romance and warmth of a picnic on a Tuscan hillside, any night of the week. Specializing in a cuisine that celebrates life and culture through ﬂavor, they are a local favorite in manteca and now in Stockton. Their menu offers mostly delectable italian staples—caesar salad, veal saltimbocca, tiramisu, cappuccino—but adds lunch menu options like the teriyaki chicken sandwich and the De vega burger to ensure that all their guests are satisﬁed.

7555 Paciﬁc ave., Stockton (209) 477-5547

comida reﬁnada – giving mexican food the elegance it deserves. with a menu that ranges from central mexico to the yucatan coastal region, we’ve added a modern day touch to recipes from the kitchens of historic mexico. we eliminated all common dishes created in typical U.S. mexican restaurants and held to the mexico tradition of baking our food instead of frying it. Our food is plated for sharing with family or you can make friends at our always lively communal table. we have revolutionized margaritas by using only the three most natural ingredients: agave nectar, limes, and 100% agave tequila. looking for something fun to do? Join us for one of our upcoming events. 307 S. lower Sacramento Road, lodi (209) 334-1519 www.rev1910.com

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CEntrale Kitchen and bar

1825 Pacific Ave., Ste. 2, Stockton (209) 939-1825. Full bar. Open for lunch and dinner. $$

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Clements Feed & Fuel 18938 E. Hwy. 88, (209) 759-3100. Full bar. Open for lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch. $$-$$$$

Located in a building that dates back to the 1890s, and decorated to preserve its Victorian-era charm, Clements Feed and Fuel is an excellent choice for families and large groups (the large banquet room seats one hundred fifty). Turn of the century decorations may often call to mind faded roses and dainty tea houses, but not here. Instead, think antique railroads and hearty prime rib and steaks served seven days a week—perfect for hungry railroad workers and modern diners alike.

selection of Mediterranean cuisine—enjoy a falafel or gyro and wash it down with something off the wine list.

lodi California Street Café 332 N. California St., (209) 367-1780. No alcohol served. Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch. $

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The California Street Café serves up a hearty breakfast five days a week, plus good ol’ American BBQ ribs, tri-tip, burgers, and more for lunch and dinner. It’s casual dining, but by no means is it uncultured— the restaurant is a participant in downtown Lodi’s Friday night Art Hop, so its walls are hung with local art which changes monthly. Stop by to admire the most recent art, eat lunch outside with a view of downtown Lodi, or pick up a catering menu to make your life easier the next time you entertain.

Mikasa Japanese Bistro

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15138 Harlan Rd. (209) 858-1818. Beer and wine. Open for lunch and dinner. $$$

Serving authentic and modern Japanese cuisine, come enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of this casual dining room, or grab a seat at the sushi bar and have some fun with their professional and creative sushi chef. To enhance your experience, you’re invited to explore their list of premium sakes. Mikasa offers outstanding sushi, sashimi, tempura, noodles, and teriyaki, as well as traditional Japanese sukiyaki and yosenabe. The most popular dishes are the Hawaiian tuna poki, tako kimchee, hamachi jalapeno, tuna ceviche, Mikasa steam sole, ginger beef tenderloin, Golden Gate roll, and Mikasa roll. Kampei!

LOCKEFORD Lockeford Inn Restaurant and George’s Lounge 18700 N. Hwy. 88, (209) 727-5028. Full bar. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. $$

George’s Lounge at the Lockeford Inn and Restaurant may be known for its banquet rooms that can accommodate up to three hundred people for dancing and drinks, but the lounge also offers a wide variety of food for every meal of the day. Looking for some homemade cooking? You’ve come to the right place. The meatloaf is guaranteed to make you feel like you’re sitting at your childhood kitchen table in your flannel pajamas. Not in the mood for traditional American fare? George’s also offers a wide

1024 Victor Rd., (209) 369-3791, www.habanerohots.com. Full bar. Open for lunch and dinner. $$

Not only does this Mexican restaurant offer steaming fajitas and cheesy nachos, but they serve up hot peppers, too. Those willing to eat a habañero chili pepper can win their way into the Habañero Hots “Hall of Flame.” This is no bell pepper, either; the habañero is rated between 100,000 and 350,000 on the Scoville scale, developed to rank spiciness, compared to a mere 5,000 for a basic jalapeño. If you’re successful in the “Eat the Heat” contest, you are rewarded with a complimentary T-shirt and your photo on the wall. Hey, you can always wash it down with one of their one hundred seventy-five selections of tequila.

Lodi Beer Company 105 S. School St., (209) 368-9931, www.lodibeercompany.com. Full bar. Open for lunch and dinner. $$

Whether you’re looking for a place to meet for your next business lunch, to grab a bite with friends or your kids after work, or to dine with a party of one hundred, the Lodi Beer Company welcomes you. The beautiful slate floors, iron work, and copper accents create an inviting atmosphere, and with up to fourteen beers on tap and menu items ranging from deep fried macaroni and cheese to a twenty-two ounce rib eye steak to grilled mahi-mahi, everyone is sure to leave happy and full.

Lodi Feed and Fuel 27 W. Elm St., (209) 365-1043. Full bar. Open for lunch,

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Bringing a new look and feel to Stockton, Centrale Kitchen and Bar will give you the feeling of an upscale bistro in any big city around the world, with its authentic brick walls and dark, walnut wood floors. The menu features traditional American comfort food with a strong focus on fresh and unique ingredients. As with the dinner menu, the wine selection will change by season, and you will find many extraordinary bottles that you won’t find anywhere else in the region. With a full bar, Centrale is also bringing back the quality cocktail by using all fresh juices and house-made mixes. Come check out the new patio— Centrale Kitchen and Bar is located on the south end of the Miracle Mile.

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Moo Moo’s Burger Barn 113 N. School St., (209) 369-9450, www.moo-moos.com. No alcohol served. Open for lunch and dinner. $

Playing off the name of the restaurant, Moo Moo’s is decorated with handpainted murals of a large barn and open pastures, but the atmosphere is more reminiscent of a ‘50s diner than a drive

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dine in style The Restaurant at Lodi’s Wine and Roses If you haven’t been to The Restaurant on the Wine and Roses property in Lodi anytime lately, it’s just about time for a visit to the charming eatery. Reopened March 1 after an extensive renovation, The Restaurant has refreshed the casual elegance it has long been known for. In addition to knocking out one of the property’s hotel rooms and expanding the kitchen (in use since 1901), hiring new chef George Bertaina, and creating an entirely new seasonal menu, owner Kathryn Munson and designer Judy Schultz have redecorated the entire dining room with new window coverings, fresh paint, and cozy new booths for dining. Another pleasant addition, the fireplace lounge has also been expanded and refreshed—think an entirely new bar with custom-made cabinetry, all new carpeting, new paint, and a much larger space for unwinding pre- or post-dining. —Jamie Menaker For more information: The Restaurant at Wine and Roses is open for lunch Monday through Friday, dinner every day, and brunch Saturday and Sunday. www.winerose.com

through the countryside. Authentic burgers, shakes, onion rings, and fries are served in addition to less greasy sandwiches, salads, veggie burgers, and sweet potato fries. This is a great place to come with small children for a fun, tasty, and affordable meal. Moo Moo’s ensures that, like happy cows, happy diners come from California.

bread and the salad, which is really quite memorable—crisp lettuce sprinkled with savory croutons, sunflower seeds, raisins, and a dressing that pulls the whole dish together. Thinking about stopping after the salad? Not a chance. Try the lasagna, which is superb, or any of the seafood dishes, all of which are surprisingly fresh and flavorful.

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28 S. School St., (209) 369-0470, www.rosewoodbarandgrill.com. Full bar. Open for dinner. $$-$$$

A favorite among guests that enjoy fine dining, Rosewood Bar and Grill is an upbeat and sophisticated setting with its rich wood and black and white tile floor, yet it remains family friendly. With an exceptional menu, Rosewood offers Monday night prix fixe—French for “fixed price”—dining specials, letting patrons order a complete meal for about half the price of a la carte. Rosewood Bar and Grill also boasts a wine list that is out of this world. School Street Bistro 116 N. School St., (209) 333-3950, www.schoolstbistro.com. Beer and wine. Open for lunch and dinner. $$-$$$

At this quaint European-style bistro, everything is made from scratch daily, as well as all of the sauces and salad dressings accompanying their regional American cuisine. Specialties include upscale comfort foods like bacon wrapped meatloaf and smoked gouda macaroni and cheese, in addition to delicious steaks and fresh seafood. The bistro features domestic and imported beers and an extensive wine list of over one hundred local and imported wines. This is a popular destination for both casual dining and the occasional wine tasting events hosted by the restaurant, so reservations are highly recommended. Strings Italian Café

First impressions can be deceiving, as is the case with Strings Café. The modest location (nestled in the WalMart shopping center) doesn’t do its flawless reputation justice. You have to stop in, if only to taste the soft Parmesan

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With its seasonally-based menu and gourmet preparation, the Wine and Roses restaurant boasts a charming venue with exceptional service. The kitchen uses fresh, local ingredients to create tantalizing examples of California cuisine. Guests are spoiled with beautiful views of the garden, or a romantic evening dining by the large fireplace. Sit alongside the piano while enjoying an after dinner cocktail and, as an additional bonus, stay overnight at the charming and beautiful Wine and Roses Inn and make a weekend out of it.

manteca De Vega Brothers 515 N. Main St., (209) 823-0947, www.devegabrothers.com. Beer and wine. Open for lunch and dinner. $-$$$$

De Vega Brothers has risen from its humble beginnings in a converted A&W stand in Manteca to one of the Valley’s premier Italian restaurants, with expanded locations in both Manteca and Stockton. The Manteca site boasts hand-painted murals of Roman ruins and rustic Italian vistas, while Stockton prides itself on creating an atmosphere of urban elegance with patio dining and live piano music. Both restaurants are known for their generous portions and delicious lamb chops, cioppino, chicken and veal scaloppini, steak, and seafood, as well as their gourmet pastas and sauces.

Finley’s Bar and Grill 10477 S. Airport Way, (209) 983-9493. Full bar. Open for lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch during the winter season. $$-$$$$

Finley’s is full of pleasant surprises, the first being the truly romantic restaurant that lies within this nondescript building. While soft candlelight flickers at the

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2314 W. Kettleman Ln., (209) 369-6400, www.stringscafe.com. Beer and wine. Open for lunch and dinner. $$-$$$

2505 W. Turner Rd., (209) 334-6988, www.winerose.com. Full bar. Open for lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch. $$$-$$$$

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Kelley Brothers Brewing Company 112 E. Yosemite Ave., (209) 825-1727. Full bar. Open for lunch and dinner. $$-$$$

This Manteca hot spot rose up out of the ashes of the El Rey Theatre, which ironically burned down after its final showing of The Towering Inferno. Big, bulky sandwiches, like the Southwest-style BBQ Pork Masterpiece make this a great lunch destination, but live music Friday and Saturday nights and the largest bar in the Valley (complete with twelve house-made beers on tap) draw crowds at dinnertime and in the later hours, too. The whole family will enjoy the food as much as the fun murals and collections of local antiques on display.

stockton 856 Restaurant & Lounge 856 Benjamin Holt Dr., (209) 957-7856, www.856856.com. Full bar. Open for dinner. $$-$$$

Boasting one of the prettiest bars around, 856 is as comfortable as it is trendy. With over sixteen different martinis on the menu, all served to perfection, 856 hosts a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Martini Mood Hourâ&#x20AC;? Monday through Friday, and prepares after-hours appetizers for those stopping by after a late night on the town. The menu is built upon lots of local produce, and their fish is trucked in each morning fresh from the docks of San Francisco. Enjoy delicious food, friendly service, and a beautiful fullservice lounge. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always something happening at this unique place to dine. Check out their calendar of events for the live music schedule, early Supper Club hours, and more.

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Consider inviting all your relatives to dine together in Angelina’s comfortable and cozy banquet room the next time you are hosting a family get-together. Angelina’s isn’t fussy—just simple, classic, and great tasting.

Angelina’s Spaghetti House 1563 E. Fremont St., (209) 948-6609, www.angelinas.com. Full bar. Open for lunch and dinner. $$-$$$

Angelina’s is a true family restaurant: owned by four family members, named after another, and welcoming to all of yours. For thirty-one years, their hearty homemade pastas, raviolis, and traditional sauces have been bringing families together just like a meal at Grandma’s house.

Arroyo’s Café 2381 W. March Ln., (209) 472-1661, www.arroyoscafe.com. Full bar. Open for lunch and dinner. $

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moved here in the early 1940s, they immediately began sharing their passion for food with friends and family by opening their first restaurant. Sixty years later, their son Mario continues the tradition and commitment to excellence at Arroyo’s Café. Located on the water, one can enjoy fresh, homemade tortillas, enchiladas, carne asada, and other Mexican favorites. Friday and Saturday nights the restaurant hosts live Mariachi music, and the bar hosts Happy Hour from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Back Bay Restaurant 2301 Pacific Avenue, (209) 941-0094. Full bar. Open for dinner. $$-$$$

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Breadfruit Tree Restaurant 8095 Rio Blanco Rd., (209) 952-7361, www.breadfruittree.com. Beer and wine. Open for lunch and dinner. $$

In the mood for something different? Relax on the Delta and enjoy the flavors and rhythms of the Caribbean Islands at the Breadfruit Tree. The restaurant serves food from many of the tropical islands, and prides itself on its Peleau—a rice stir-fry with fresh veggies and seafood, seasoned with a myriad of delightful spices. Complete your meal with a Jamaican beer or house-made, Caribbean-style drink. While eating, admire the hand-painted murals depicting waterfalls and island life. The owners proudly claim, “As they say in the Caribbean, ‘we cook food with love.’” The Breadfruit Tree is open for catering year-round and restaurant dining from February to November.

CEntrale Kitchen and bar 1825 Pacific Ave., Ste. 2 (209) 939-1825. Full bar. Open for lunch and dinner. $$

Bringing a new look and feel to Stockton, Centrale Kitchen and Bar will give you the feeling of an upscale bistro in any big city around the world, with its authentic brick walls and dark, walnut wood floors. The menu features traditional American comfort food with a strong focus on fresh and unique ingredients. As with the dinner menu, the wine selection will change by season, and you will find many extraordinary bottles that you won’t find anywhere else in the region. With a full bar, Centrale is also bringing back the quality cocktail by using all fresh juices and house-made mixes. Centrale Kitchen and Bar is located on the south end of the Miracle Mile.

Chitiva’s Salsa and Sports Bar and Grill 445 W. Weber Ave., (209) 941-8605, www.chitiva.net. Full bar. Open for lunch and dinner. $-$$

Bud’s Seafood Grille

Chitiva’s serves up authentic Mexican food, tasty tropical drinks, and a giant side of fun six nights a week. Saturday nights after 9 p.m., the fajitas and enchiladas play second fiddle to the DJs and live bands on center stage—the Salsa is still hot, but now it’s a dance, not a culinary dip. If all this has you craving a cool Delta breeze, look no further than the restaurant’s outdoor dining overlooking the water or one of their popular Salsa cruises (summer months through October). So go find your dancing shoes, sip a cool mojito, and have some fun.

314 Lincoln Center, (209) 956-0270, www.budsseafood.com. Full bar. Open for lunch and dinner. $$-$$$

2105 Pacific Ave., (209) 941-6053. Beer and wine. Open for lunch and dinner. $$-$$$

Everyone is welcome at Bud’s Seafood Grille. Friendly service, hearty portions, and a range of fish, seafood, pasta,

Cocoro is the “it” place to go for sushi in Stockton. Its streamlined, contemporary Japanese décor and intimate seating

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We all love Lodi Appellation wines, so why not pair sipping your favorite varietals with giving back to an important cause? Sheri and Craig Watts of Watts Winery, located at Vino Piazza in Lockeford, have released two special edition wines as their “Wings of Hope” collection—a red wine blend and a Chardonnay, both adorned with custom-made labels with an artist’s rendition of a butterfly. After their son, Kyle, 12, was diagnosed with Burkitt’s lymphoma a year and a half ago, and the couple saw how many families are affected by childhood cancer, they wanted a way to give back. Thirty percent of the profits from each bottle of the butterfly wines will go back to the UC Davis Cancer Research Center. “The new wines have a butterfly on each bottle because it is the international symbol for childhood cancer and hope,” says Craig. The Shadow Oaks Steakhouse in Stockton will also be supporting the Watts’ cause with their Winemaker Dinner July 21, pairing their menu with the butterfly wines, and giving a portion of the proceeds to children’s cancer research. —Jamie Menaker

In business for twenty-four years, the Back Bay is the place for couples and friends to go for casual yet intimate dining in Stockton. The white tablecloth draped tables, nautical-themed watercolors and oil paintings, create a sophisticated atmosphere and provide an elegant backdrop for the restaurant’s signature prime rib, seafood, lamb, and veal dishes. Friday and Saturday nights, enjoy live piano music from the bar.

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The Creamery 5756 Pacific Ave., Robinhood Plaza (209) 925-1111. No alcohol served. Open for breakfast (on weekends), lunch, and dinner. $-$$

The Creamery Restaurant is a classic American grill that has been a Stockton landmark since 1985. Great for large parties or a family meal, it is also the perfect spot for hungry shoppers. Enjoy gourmet sandwiches, huge hamburgers, garden fresh salads, pasta dishes, homestyle dinners, and an amazing dessert selection seven days a week, with breakfast served on the weekends. Whether you’re in the neighborhood or just hungry for great food, The Creamery Restaurant will be sure to please.

Dante’s California-Style Pizza 9305 Thornton Rd., (209) 474-0221. Beer and wine. Open for lunch and dinner. $-$$

Nestled in the Thornton Plaza shopping center, Dante’s puts a sunny California spin on the standard pepperoni and cheese creation. In fact, most of their pizzas don’t even come with pepperoni or mozzarella. The name of the restaurant says it all— this is not your authentic Italian pizzeria, so be prepared for specialty pizzas with experimental combinations of unique and exotic toppings. Dante’s offers fourteen different pizzas made with fresh meats and produce, gourmet cheeses, and colorful sauces (the pesto is fantastic). Like pizza joint worth their sauce, take-out and delivery options are also available.

Dave Wong’s Chinese Cuisine 2828 W. March Ln., (209) 951-4152. Full bar. Open for lunch and dinner. $-$$

You may already have a favorite Chinese restaurant—everybody does—but if you are in the mood to venture away from habit, hit

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Dave Wong’s. This longtime Stockton favorite serves up a pleasant combination of Chinese, Cantonese, and Szechwan eats. The broccoli beef, lemon chicken, and fried rice are handsdown favorites. The menu has many traditional dishes, alongside appetizing treats like wokcharred green beans. The muted walls and intimate (yet expandable) quiet candlelit dining chambers reiterate the fact that Dave Wong’s is not your typical Chinese restaurant.

David’s New York Style Pizza 1744 W. Hammer Lane, (209) 477-2677 9000 W. Benjamin Holt Dr., (209) 957-2850. Beer and wine. Open for lunch and dinner. $-$$

Toppings, cheese, and dough that’s prepared fresh daily may be three of the reasons this Stockton staple has had such success that they’ve recently opened a second location in Lincoln Center. Or maybe it’s all the choices at David’s New York Style Pizza that make it so popular: Eat in or take out? Hammer Lane or Lincoln Center? Thick, thin, or standard crust? Indoors or out on the patio? One of David’s twelve specialty pizzas or one of your own creations? We know sports-lovers love the pizzeria because it combines some of their favorite things: great pizza, beer, fellow fans, and the big game televised on the many 46-inch flat screen televisions hung in both locations. Whatever their reasoning for coming back, repeat customers can be found enjoying David’s New York Style Pizza seven days a week.

De Vega Brothers 2819 W. March Lane, Ste. A1, (209) 957-3839, www.devegabrothers. com. Beer and wine. Open for lunch and dinner. $-$$$$

De Vinci’s 4555 N. Pershing Ave., (209) 957-2750. No alcohol served. Open for lunch and dinner. $

Old-world Italian eats rule here, where the foccacia and ravioli are homemade. Red and white checkered tablecloths and an Italian-inspired mural lend distinct charm to this half deli, half restaurant which serves up spectacular sandwiches, rice torta, and pesto. The food may be delicious, but don’t bring a hungry crowd and expect to find a table big enough— this place is best for take-out and catering. Instead, grab a bag of goodies to go and head over to nearby Victoria Park for a picnic with panache. A downtown Tracy location was recently opened.

Delights Waterfront Coffee Bar and Deli 445 W. Weber Ave., Ste. 126, (209) 462-3401. Beer and Wine. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. $

Delights Waterfront Coffee Bar and Deli is appropriately named, serving up some of the best casual favorites this side of the Delta. With its premium coffee bar, morning starters, salads made to order with the freshest local produce, and the popular tri-tip sandwich that’s grilled daily on the patio, you can’t escape the quiet, peaceful nostalgia that Delights has to offer. Located right on the water in the historic Waterfront Warehouse building, Delights is a visual treat. While they don’t accept reservations, you’ll soon find that it’s not necessary. This restaurant is a relaxed hangout for anybody, from businessmen to students from local colleges and schools.

El Rancho Inn Steak and Lobster House 1457 E. Mariposa Rd., (209) 467-1529. Full bar. Open for lunch and dinner. $$$-$$$$

For sixty-eight years, El Rancho Inn has been charming customers with its superior service and delectable dishes. Although most drive by without giving this establishment a second glance, it’s well worth your time to stop in for a meal – try Prime Rib Sundays. The steak, lobster, and homemade soups are excellent, but be sure to look up from your plate and take in the surroundings. From the cattle brands on the walls to the regulars relaxing at their favorite tables, this country inn is sure to bring a smile to your face as well as warmth to your belly.

Ernie’s on the Brick Walk 296 Lincoln Center, (209) 951-3311. Full bar. Open for lunch and dinner. $$-$$$

Ernie’s has been incorporating classic French technique with abundant Central Valley produce since its doors opened in 1990.

Chef and owner Warren Ito was trained at the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco and loves to use his skills to prepare fresh takes on “old classics” for his loyal patrons. The menu ranges from rib eye steak to Australian lamb chops to seasonal fish and pasta dishes to house specialties like the nutty grilled tahini prawns and madeto-order fresh Manila clam chowder. Take your time while perusing the extensive wine list—it’s over one hundred fifty wines long.

Garlic Brothers 6629 Embarcadero Dr., (209) 474-6585, www.garlic-brothers.com. Full bar. Open for lunch and dinner. $$

Ironically, Garlic Brothers is a spectacular spot for a date, even though the kitchen is known to go heavy on the—you guessed it—garlic. Fun and lively, this restaurant sits right on the water’s edge and boasts delicious garlicky pizzas, pastas, and seafood. Contrary to popular belief, however, anything on the menu can be whipped up without the brothers’ favorite ingredient. Before you leave, roll up your sleeves and dig into a serving of Justy’s Cake—vanilla ice cream on a cookie crust topped with toffee and glazed with caramel and chocolate.

Le Bistro 3121 W. Benjamin Holt Dr., (209) 951-0885, www.lebistrostockton.com. Full bar. Open for lunch and dinner. $$$$

This award-winning restaurant is Stockton’s only four-star dining experience. Whether eating lunch or dinner, Le Bistro offers a menu of French Continental cuisine beautifully presented in a stylish and sophisticated setting. This is a luxurious affair, where servers wear tuxedos and the ever-evolving wine list is like no other. The quiet elegance extends to the outdoor patio as well as four banquet rooms that can accommodate up to two hundred guests. If you are in the mood for an upscale treat, this is the place to go. Check the website for current information about live bands playing in the restaurant’s show room this fall.

Papapavlo’s Bistro and Bar 501 N. Lincoln Center, (209) 477-6133, www.papapavlos.com. Full bar. Open for lunch and dinner. $$-$$$

Papapavlo’s Bistro and Bar is considered by many to be one of Northern California’s most unique fine dining establishments located in Stockton’s Lincoln Center. They offer you the finest and freshest in gourmet cuisine and their fabulous menu includes

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Located at the downtown Stockton Waterfront area, Paragary’s Bar and Grill is a destination in itself. The menu is full of simple American fare with all the right ingredients taken straight from our own Central Valley. The contemporary eatery also features a classic kids menu and surprisingly inexpensive happy hour specials in addition to their lunch, dinner, and dessert offerings. The Stockton location is part of the Sacramento-based Paragary Restaurant Group, but with tasty offerings like these, we don’t mind sharing.

The Shadow Oaks Steakhouse 7555 Pacific Ave. (209) 477-5547. Full bar. Open for dinner. $$-$$$$

If you’re looking for a place that knows it’s steak, Shadow Oaks is the spot. Known for its Kobe beef and Porter House steaks, the Prime Rib, lamb, and veal aren’t the only thing made to perfection at this local restaurant. With pasta, seafood, and salads on the menu as well you’re bound to find something to fall in love with. An incredible selection of wine awaits you at Shadow Oaks, with bottles priced anywhere from $25 to $450. And did we mention the tequila list? Hidden within the full bar is a variety of tequila bottles, whose respective shots range from $6 a shot to $85. With it’ssophisticated interior, beautiful bar, and live music on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, this casual restaurant offers fine dining without the pomp and circumstance.

Stockton Joe’s 236 Lincoln Center, (209) 951-2980, www.stocktonjoes.com. Full bar. Open for lunch and dinner. $$-$$$

Featuring San Franciscan, Italian, and American continental cuisine, this is the place to go for a delicious meal in a casual and relaxed atmosphere. Entrees include charbroiled steaks, fresh seafood, and veal, chicken, and pasta dishes, and have recently extended to offer several hearthealthy options. Stockton Joe’s frequently plays host to a variety of musicians and local artists who entertain diners relaxing in the restaurant’s comfy, padded booths and chairs. Each month, the kitchen selects a featured wine from a local winery, and wine tasting events and wine dinners are held throughout the month. With exhibition cooking, a banquet hall that can seat up to sixty people, and catering for all occasions,

Stockton Joe’s is a local feature not to be missed. Taste of Brittany 2041 Pacific Ave. (209) 946-9494 www.tasteofbrittany.com Full bar. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. $-$$

Owner Daniel Peron and Executive Chef Francois Alips, both native from France, create the most authentic classic French cuisine in the Valley. Dishes range from savory crepes made out of buckwheat flour and filled with beef bourguignon, chicken Chardonnay, or smoked salmon, to a variety of omelets made on the griddle, pancakes, and, of course, sweet dessert crepes. Other popular items are the fresh and warm beignets, and a large selection of salads and baguette sandwiches. Sunday Champagne Brunch is also a winner, and at nighttime, try dishes like Muscovy duck breast with raspberry sauce, rack of lamb a la Provencale, veal Normandy, chicken Cordon Bleu, steaks, and fresh fish and seafood. The “Moulin Rouge Cocktail Lounge” offers a full bar with a large selection of French and local wines. Valley Brewing Company 157 W. Adams St. (209) 464-2739, www.valleybrew.com. Full bar. Open for lunch, dinner, and weekend breakfast. $-$$

The Valley Brewing Company is a fun place to bring the whole family for dinner: homemade beers, classic pub fare, live bands during the summer, and unique sports memorabilia keep everybody happy. The Brewing Company keeps fourteen beers on tap at all times, from a pale wheat, to an IPA, to the house favorite Black Cat Stout, and apricot and berry fruit beers. Friday is fish night, and Saturday is all about Prime Rib. Beer and scotch tasting events are held throughout the month; check the website for up to the minute information about when the fun’s happening. Waterloo 10447 E. Waterloo Rd., (209) 931-4019 www.thewaterloo.com. Full bar. Open for lunch and dinner. $-$$

At this fun aussie-inspired restaurant, they really know how to mix it up on the barbee. One of their signature dishes is the savory barbecued ribs, served as an appetizer or an entrée. The

ribs, which are best paired with Bette’s world-famous pesto, are tender to the point of melting away in your mouth. It is likely visitors will find this restaurant bustling when they visit, so during peak hours, be prepared for a lengthy wait. If that doesn’t suit you, they also offer their entire menu for take-out orders, and they even offer catering. Yasoo Yani 326 E. Main St., (209) 464-3108. Full bar. Open for lunch and dinner. $-$$

This downtown restaurant, open since 1975, is a classic eatery where the food is as eclectic as the diners. Mothers with their toddlers settle in next to prominent businessmen in ties for everything from a sturdy American burger to Greek souvlaki. Don’t be intimidated by the Greek side of the menu or the local luminaries—souvlaki is simply the Grecian version of shish kebab, served on pita bread, and at Yasoo Yani, everyone gets the same fine family service. Don’t even get us started on the honey-drenched baklava for dessert.

tracy Amore’s 130 W. 11th St., (209) 835-9566. Full bar. Open for lunch and dinner. $$

Anything but bland—that’s Amore’s. The building that houses this eatery is historic and rustic, which, when combined with the fun decorations and local antiques inside, creates a sense of small-town charm echoed by the friendly service and traditional Italian dishes. Rigatoni with herb chicken is a house specialty that everybody loves, but the Mediterranean garlic shrimp is a close second. Take your time looking over the menu; it also features a selection of fantastic steaks, pizzas, and salads. Check out the specials offered at the weekly Family Night and Monday Night Football Sports Night celebrations.

Carmen’s Casa Nachos 350 W. Grant Line Rd. (209) 835-9402. Full bar. Open for lunch and dinner. $$

Want to spice up a dull week? A trip to Carmen’s Casa Nachos family Mexican restaurant should do the trick. Try Carmen’s fantastic fajitas and their specialty salsa seven days a week for lunch and dinner, where they make all of their food fresh everyday. Outdoor dining and a children’s menu are available to accommodate the whole family, while their catering and banquet menus take care of all your special

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Fabio’s 88 W. 10th St., (209) 836-2012, www.fabios.biz. Full bar. Open for dinner. $$-$$$

Fabio’s is family owned and operated, and diners appreciate its romantic Italian charm and family-friendly ambiance. Everything on this traditional menu comes highly recommended; the kitchen’s devotion to using only the freshest ingredients makes this a truly memorable affair. Tasty appetizers like carpaccio—thinly sliced beef tenderloin with Parmesan cheese and red onions—and deep-fried calamari, as well as main dishes like chicken picatta and the restaurant’s freshly made soups, pastas, and sauces are handmade from old world family recipes. Don’t skip the dessert; the assorted selections will keep you coming back for more.

strikes. This little place manages to stay afloat despite some stiff competition from surrounding restaurants, perhaps in part to a large following of loyal customers. Regulars rave about the Thai Chicken Salad and Salad Kai, but if you are in the mood for something a little heavier, go ahead and try the Koa Paad—deep-fried rice served with your choice of meats. The colorful Thai decorations set the mood for a fun and flavorful meal where everyone is welcome. Tracy Thai 1035 Central Ave., (209) 833-9703. Beer and wine. Open for lunch and dinner.$-$$

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Grand Theatre Center for the arts The City of Tracy Cultural Arts Division presents two new exhibitions at the Grand Theatre Center for the Arts. Both free exhibitions are open to the public, with Bloom!: Paintings by Lou Bakalian on display through July 25, and Control: Drawings, Paintings and Prints by Curtis Bartone on display through June 27 in the Grand Galleries. Bloom! presents a grouping of paintings by local artist Lou Bakalian. Her colorful expressionistic works blend abstraction and surrealism into bold design. Control features a body of thematic works by Curtis Bartone exploring human encroachment into wilderness and art’s ability to define and control nature. The Grand Galleries Exhibitions Program offers a combination of professionally produced exhibitions and arts-based events featuring local, regional, national, and international artists, as well as arts educators and organizations in all disciplines and genres. Often, exhibitions collaborate with the Arts Education and Presenting Programs to develop educational and interactive components such as demonstrations, gallery talks, receptions, residencies, and workshops. The Grand Theatre Center for the Arts is a unique interdisciplinary arts center offering professional and community-based fine arts programming though arts education, exhibitions, and performances of all kinds. Further information regarding the Exhibitions Program is available by calling (209) 8316ART (6278). To arrange a facility tour, visit www.atthegrand.org, or call the box office at (209) 831.6TKT (6858).

Through June: Disturbing, A photo exhibit by John Nagle John likes to tell a story with his photos, featuring simple scenes with complex messages. His images are meant to move the viewer to understanding and emotion. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wine and hors d’oeuvres reception open to the public June 12, 5-8 p.m. in conjunction with the downtown art walk. Tidewater Gallery, Stockton, (209) 463-4033 Through June 27: Remnant Beauty: Photographs by Roman Loranc A show of black and white landscape photographs of the Central Valley and Mt. Shasta regions, by Polish photographer Roman Loranc. Hours: Tues.-Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. View the show at www. knowltongallery.com. Knowlton Gallery, Lodi, (209) 368-5123 Through June: Art Workshops: Peggi Kroll-Roberts, Gil Dellinger, and Ray Roberts Three intensive painting workshops will be offered at the Knowlton Gallery: Painting the Figure, June 6 and 7, Pastel Workshop, June 13 and 14, and Portrait Painting, June 27 and 28. Details online: www. knowltongallery.com. Knowlton Gallery, Lodi, (209) 368-5123 July 9-30: Street Photography: Stockton Photographer Ilona Sturm presents her work along with fifteen youths from San Joaquin Delta Kids College. This culminating exhibition is based on a twoweek Street Photography Workshop, where students and the instructor photographed the City of Stockton and Delta College campus. Funded by the Stockton Arts Commission. Gallery Hours: Tues. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Wed.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Fri. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Reception: July 9, 5-7 p.m. Free and open to the public. LH Horton Jr Gallery, Stockton, (209) 954-5507 July 10, 18, 24: Impossible Marriage July 11, 17, 25: 9 Parts of Desire Enjoy on-stage works at Delta College. Studio Theatre, Delta Center for the Arts, San Joaquin Delta College, Stockton, (209) 954-5110

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Stockton, (209) 937-8958, www.

for the best barbeque. Cooking will

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last 18 hours, so come indulge in the aromas and watch the chefs at work.

San Joaquin County Fair

11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sampling starts at $1.

June 24-28, Stockton

Weber Point Events Center, 221 N.

The county fair is back, and once

Center St., Stockton, (209) 937- 8206,

again, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time for some summer

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fun. The fair will have all the traditional amenities we loveâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; carnival rides, games, shows, contests, and horse racing. The concert lineup this year includes

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Tax and Retirement Planning Q: Why are retirement planning and income tax planning inter-related? A: Distributions from deferred compensation plans (i.e. 401k) and Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) are taxable as you take distributions during your retirement. Up to 85 percent of your payments from Social Security may be taxable, depending on the other gross income you receive. If you work part-time after applying for Social Security and earn over $14,160 (2009) in wages during the year, you may forfeit part or all of your Social Security prior to the full Social Security retirement age (from 65 to 67). It is best to seek guidance from a tax professional before you make any irrevocable elections to draw your Social Security at 62.

San Joaquin Professionals

Penny van de Meer, EA - Willson & Company 612 W. 11th St., Ste 101 - Tracy (209) 832-2997 - www.willsonco.com

FINANCIAL PLANNING

BUSINESS EDUCATION ALLIANCE

Q: What is the best gift you can give your grandchild?

Q: What is the Business Education Alliance? (BEA)

A: The best gift is financial security. Giving a gift of life insurance to your grandchild can be one of the most significant things you do in your lifetime. The younger the child’s age, the lower the premiums. Potential illness or injury could affect a child’s ability to purchase life insurance coverage for themselves later in life. He or she may not initially understand just how important this gift is, but they will grow to really appreciate your long term thoughtfulness. Take the guesswork out of your gift shopping. Rather than giving a gift that is short lived, give the ultimate gift of life insurance that will last a lifetime.

A: Today, whether our young people go directly to college or directly into the workforce, the BEA (www.bea2003.com) strides to prepare students for the workforce that awaits them. The BEA provides programs that enhance individual and group communication, teach soft skills, and implement problem-solving techniques. The BEA provides an opportunity for business leaders to communicate directly with educators about what skills and programs educational institutions need to provide students so they are prepared to enter the workforce.

Rick Guajardo - State Farm Agent 445 W. Weber Ave. Ste. 238 - (209) 460-1700 Email: rick.guajardo.m2jx@statefarm.com - Se habla espanol

Dennis Goldstrand, Goldstrand Planning Group, 2008-09 President of the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce 2800 W. March Lane, #326 Stockton CA 95219 (209) 472-7000 - dennis@goldstrand.com

HEALTH CARE

RECYCLING

Q: What’s changed in NURSING HOMES? A: What was once known before as “Convalescent Hospital,” “Nursing Home,” or yes, even “Old Folks Home” has changed over the years. There are now a number of choices available for the active senior. Golden LivingCenter is one company making changes to accommodate those needs. Offering as the name suggests - LIVINGCENTERS, with fullservice meals, activities throughout the day, and most with state-of-the-art therapy programs, with the latest in rehabilitation equipment. Patients are now able to rehab in one of the living centers and receive one-on-one therapy that helps build for stronger, faster, and longer lasting outcomes following surgery or accidents. Shorter stays and faster outcomes have become the new staple in Nursing Homes. 4 Living Centers to serve you in San Joaquin County Chateau, Hy-Pana, Portside, and Galt Greg Geiger - Golden LivingCenters - (209) 609-0924 gregory.geiger@goldenliving.com

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Q: What do I do with old paint, pesticides, pool chemicals, automotive products, and household cleaners? A: Hazardous products are often marked with warning labels or cautions because they contain toxic, flammable, corrosive, or reactive chemicals. They cannot be thrown out with your household trash. San Joaquin County operates a Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Facility, where residents of San Joaquin County and its cities can dispose of these materials for free. The HHW Facility also accepts fluorescent lamps, batteries, used motor oil and filters, cell phones, small electronics, and other hazardous household products. Items in good condition are diverted to the facility’s free ReUse Room. Kimbra Andrews, Management Analyst San Joaquin County Public Works, Solid Waste Division Household Hazardous Waste Facility (209) 468-3066 - www.BeGreenSanJoaquin.org

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Out and About >

players, parties, and premieres

24th Annual Asparagus Festival The twenty-fourth annual Stockton Asparagus Festival, April 24-26, was filled with fried asparagus, live music, over 150 booths, warm weather, and good times for all. 1. Jessica Krablin and Sadye Reish 2. Mike Sansone 3. Chris Catrone, Justin Ecker, Kourtney Clark, Ryan Hayes 4. Cody Polk, Marlena Maldonado 5. Jennifer Moore, Liza Flanigan, Malissa Perez, Shannen Blankenship, Michelle Scott 6. Tony Vice, Fleet Feet Sports

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Macchia Wine Release Party

Macchia Winery’s Spring Release Party, May 2-3, was a celebration fit for wine country, with wine tasting, dancing to the music of local band Vine Dawgs, and tri-tip and sausage sandwiches. 1. Tim Holdener, Carolyn McGinnity, Lani Holdener 2. Tim Holdener 3. Michaela and Andy Jensen 4. Rick and Valerie Wilkins, Diane Keller, Sherry and Terry Evans

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Dameron Hospital Event Dameron Hospital opened up their facility to the public May 5 with a guided hospital tour and hors d’oeuvres reception, including a talk from the hospital’s CEO. 1. Alison Jaques, Karen Eggleston, Shannon Ding 2. Julie Whitehouse, Debbie Armstrong, Lynn Davis 3. Mike Steenburgh, Greighton Younnel

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What’s What >

win dinner on us

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name: _________________________________________________________________ address: _______________________________________________________________ city: __________________________State: _____zip code: ____________ Phone:__________________________________________________________________ e-mail: _________________________________________________________________ JUne 2009

Tracy Arts Commission presents

Music in the Park

Thursdays, 7 - 9 PM • June 4th - July 23rd Lincoln Park, East & Eaton

June 4th

Cheeseballs 70s & 80s Cover Band

June 11th

Mambo Tropical Reggae/Polynesian

June 18th

Latin Essence Latin

June 25th

Delta Wires Blues

July 2nd

Stompy Jones Swing

July 9th

Dave Russell Band Country

July 16th

Black Irish Band Celtic

July 23rd

Elvis Impersonator Jeremy Pearce - Rock ‘n’ Roll

Bring Picnic Baskets, Lawn Chairs, etc.

BEST OF ALL, IT’S FREE!

209.831.6858 www.ci.tracy.ca.us www.sanjoaquinmagazine.com

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