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EDITOR’S NOTE Publisher Deitra Kenoly Editor Karen Bakhtegan Graphic Artists Jason LaMasters Jason Ente Dan Loeffelbein Advertising Specialists Liz Saldivar Maria Miller Social Media Jason LaMasters Contributors Charleen Earley Melissa Hutsell Eunice Green Denzel A. Jackson Sonny Lucatorto Jorge Ruiz Joshua Stoner
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ith all of the shop local initiatives and promotions we have experienced over the years, we all now know how important it is to shop at locally-owned businesses. It keeps our money in our own community where it is needed the most, and keeps the doors open at the small businesses that give our community its own personality. The importance of shopping local to keep our community thriving cannot be stressed enough. However, when shopping for gifts this season, there is another benefit from shopping at small local businesses. Shopping small and local can be an adventure. It gives you the opportunity to go on a real treasure hunt to find the perfect, unique, and truly meaningful gift that speaks to the recipient, letting them know that gift came straight from the heart. If that isn’t enough there are even more reasons to shop local – smaller lines, outstanding and personal customer service, and a much more pleasant atmosphere.
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A cheerful and festive little boutique will get you in the holiday spirit. Shop local tip: locally produced items like Bruno Peppers, Lodi Wines, Cecchetti Olive Oil, Rob’s Smokin’ Rub or Mom’s Spice Bomb are great to stock up on for last minute, unexpected holiday guests. Last but certainly not least: the best gift you can give to your community is the gift of your time. Be sure to spend some time this holiday season helping out at one of the many local nonprofit organizations. The satisfaction of helping others is the biggest gift you will ever receive! Look for the GIVE edition next month featuring the local nonprofits at the heart of our community. Karen Bakhtegan Editor
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08 market - cool beans - shop local - our market from A-Z - roll out the barrel
18 bites - fall savor
22 artbeat - november exhibits
24 words - lived & loved
26 sweet charity - hockey sticks for hammers
28 holistic - vitamin c therapy
30 perspectives - i am OTHER too - civic vignette
32 the undercurrent - confined efforts - the vape escape - the nightcrawler
38 get out - november events calendar
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by Melissa Hutsell aura and Efrain Garcia have transformed their kitchen into a micro-roastery. Their home-roasted coffee beans are served straight from their home to customers – and soon, locals can order their own cup of locally roasted Terra Coffee at the company’s newest café in downtown Stockton. The Garcias, the husband and wife team behind Terra Coffee Roasters, will launch their first brick and mortar location this December. The full-service café will be located within the Mexican Heritage Center and Gallery, said Laura, and will feature Mexican-inspired food and drink items. The menu will help to marry the café and heritage center together, Efrain added. Orange peel, cinnamon, dulce de leche; these are just a few of the flavors profiles they hope to build off of. The menu, he explained, is still in development but will showcase locally sourced baked goods and freshly brewed beverages, including their signature single-origin blend, “Café de Olla,” a medium dark roast infused with cinnamon and cane sugar. The traditional Mexican coffee is inspired by Efrain’s heritage, said Laura. Other items, such as their house-made syrups, feature regionally-grown ingredients like mint, and hand-milled spices. All Terra Coffee beans are freshly roasted at their Stockton home. The Garicas were inspired to launch their own coffee roasting company after a recent road trip to Texas, which turned into a “coffee tour,” said Efrain. After the trip, they purchased their San Franciscan coffee roaster, and officially launched their business in December 2016. Efrain is particularly proud of the roaster because “every batch is special,” he said. The machine makes small, 6-pound batches, which allow the Garcias to fine-tune flavor profiles, and ensure optimal quality. 8
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Their roastery became the first company of its type in San Joaquin County to function as a Cottage Food Operation (CFO). A CFO, according to the California Department of Public Health, is described as an operation that earns $50,000 or less in annual sales, and produces food at home that does not support the rapid growth of bacteria. Examples of the types of foods which fall under this category are confections such as caramel or fudge, chocolate covered nonperishable items (like nuts), roasted coffee, popcorn, dried pasta, etc. As a class B operation under the state’s Cottage Food Law (or AB 1616), CFOs are required to complete annual re-permitting and health inspections. While the café will operate as a commercial business, the roastery will remain a CFO as the Garcias focus on small, specialty-roasted batches. Specialty coffee, according to the Specialty Coffee Association of America, is defined as being high quality throughout the supply chain, from farming to roasting. Increased demand for specialty coffee has made way for more consciously crafted cups o’joe. The Garcias not only focus on high-quality, but also sustainably sourced beans. The company exclusively imports coffee beans grown by fair-trade farmers throughout the world. They want to get as close to the source as possible to ensure farmers are compensated fairly. “We are trying to focus on the beans themselves,” said Efrain. This means he’ll be bringing in new coffee constantly in an effort to showcase and inform fellow coffee lovers. From the supply chain to the consumer, the Garcias are building sustainable, community-minded business models. “[We want to] improve upon what we have,” said Efrain. As a nod to this, part of the proceeds from the café will go back into the Heritage Center, and toward local causes. Through their locally roasted, eco-friendly coffee, Terra Coffee Roasters hope to bring locals a whole new way of experiencing coffee – one consciously created cup at a time. For more information, visit TerraCoffee.com
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by Melissa Erickson
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hopping small can make a big difference. On November 25, shop Small Business Saturday to benefit your community, help the local economy and environment, get personalized service and top-notch products, and have fun exploring the stores and restaurants in your neighborhood. “Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, creating two out of every three net new jobs in the U.S.,” said Jessica Mayle, spokeswoman for the U.S. Small Business Administration, Illinois District Office.
WHY BUY LOCAL? “Unique, independent, local businesses play a vital role in maintaining a community’s distinct character,” said Leslie L. McKnight, senior development specialist in the Office of Economic Development, Peoria, Illinois. “Local businesses usually are coupled in low-traffic business corridors and provide unique offerings and experiences that become a destination place that attracts visitors and tourists. A large number of local business outlets serving their own niche creates far greater diversity and choices overall.” 10
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ECONOMIC VITALITY Shoppers reported spending $15.4 billion at independent retailers and restaurants on Small Business Saturday 2016. “This support helps America’s small businesses do what they do best: grow their business, create jobs and ensure that our communities remain as vibrant tomorrow as they are today,” Mayle said. “Each dollar spent at a local business returns an average of three times more money to the local economy than spending at national chains. This is called the multiplier effect,” McKnight said. “Independent businesses have to do shopping of their own – whether it be hiring a marketing team, a lawyer or a construction company – and we find, overwhelmingly, that they usually ‘buy local’ themselves,” Mayle said. “Thus, consumer spending at a small business creates a multiplier effect and re-circulates in the local community, fueling jobs and supporting growth across sectors.” A study by the Institute for Local Self-Reliance found that each $100 spent at local independents generated $45 of secondary local spending, compared to $14 for a big-box chain.
A HEALTHIER LIVING ENVIRONMENT “Buying local reduces transportation costs from outside the region, which results in lesscongested roads and the ability to design a more walkable and bikeable community,” McKnight said. “Local businesses typically consume less land and locate closer to residents, which can lessen overall traffic, pollution and infrastructure costs.” “Small-business owners are passionate experts about the products they make and sell, and they understand that a durable, long-lasting product is ultimately a better value than mass-produced or cheap alternatives,” Mayle said. “Buying and using products with longer lifespans is, in general, a trend with positive implications for the environment.”
SHOP AND CHAT “Small businesses are the original social networking sites. They offer shoppers the chance to catch up with neighbors and express their style and preferences,” Mayle said. By shopping small, residents demonstrate commitment to their communities and create goodwill. To learn more about local Small Business Saturday events, in-person training and financing support, visit the Small Business Administration at SBA.gov.
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Canepa’s Car Wash Gift Shop 6230 Pacific Avenue, Stockton Eclectic gifts for all ages, cards, keychains, auto accessories and more
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Carats Jewelry 260 Lincoln Center, Stockton Fun, affordable jewelry for any occasion
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Carter’s Pet Mart 909 W. March Lane, Stockton Animal lover on the list? …small pets, pet supplies and accessories, aquariums and more op ft Sh Canepa's Car Wash Gi
Al’s Comics 1847 Pacific Avenue, Stockton Comics and collectibles for the super fans
Cheese Central 11 N. School Street, Lodi Specialty Cheeses… YUM!
Artesian Natural Foods 145 Lincoln Center, Stockton Healthy foods and products for your holiday table or gifting
Delta Humane Society Thrift & Gift Boutique 6830 Pacific Avenue, Stockton Cheese Central Collectibles, antiques, jewelry, vintage and designer clothing, accessories, household goods, books, home décor, art, pet products and more… and the profits go to a great cause…Win win!
Baker’s Boutique 5757 Pacific Avenue, Stockton Unique gifts for the home baker or anyone with a sweet tooth
DragonFairy 2119 Pacific Avenue, Stockton Metaphysical gifts, candles, crystals, Tibetan bowls, books, spiritual tools, and more… OM!
Bead Dreams 2103 Pacific Avenue, Stockton Austrian Swarovski crystals, Swarovski pearls, glass beads, freshwater pearls, semi-precious gemstones, wire, tools, beading supplies and more. Baker’s Boutique
Fashion Safari 120 N School Street, Lodi Women’s fashions and accessories galore Fina 240 Lincoln Center, Stockton Truly stylish women’s clothing, shoes and accessories
Bellissima Boutique 2230 Pacific Avenue, Stockton More unique women’s fashions and accessories Best Wishes 325 Lincoln Center, Stockton A seemingly endless array kitchen supplies and accessories, home décor, gifts and more
Fine Wines of Stockton 866 W Ben Holt Drive, Stockton Wines from around the world, including some of the best California wines ir y Dragonfa
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Flair Boutique 352 Lincoln Center, Stockton Gorgeous women’s clothing, shoes & accessories with style and… Flair
Music Go Round 944 W. Robinhood Drive, Stockton Instruments, amps, accessories and more for the musician in your life
Green’s Nutrition 1906 Pacific Avenue, Stockton Healthy foods and products for your holiday celebrations or for giving the gift of health
New & Again Consignment Furniture Gallery 210 S. School Street, Lodi A real treasure hunt! Gently used furniture, antiques and collectibles and other household goods!
Hubba Hubba Antiques 2026 Pacific Avenue, Stockton A treasure chest of collectibles and antiques, furnishings and more Infusion Playhouse 2005 Pacific Avenue, Stockton Crystals, stones, herbs, vintage boho, and more. Give the give of inner peace and relaxation. In Season Market & Nursery 215 E. Alpine Avenue, Stockton Natural food and gifts for the organic lovers on your list
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Kingpin Skate Shop 526 W. Benjamin Holt Drive, Stockton Top-notch skateboards, skate apparel and accessories, and more
Lomeli Gardens 10950 CA 99, Lodi Unbelievably unique Outdoor furniture, décor and accessories, statuary, fountains, and more… They even have dinosaurs!
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Randy’s Fish Palace 1163 E. March Lane, Stockton Fish and aquarium supplies for your fin-loving friends. Regalo Bello 5757 Pacific Avenue, Stockton Must-have home décor, kitchen accessories, children’s items, and more! Robby’s Bicycles 7931 Thornton Road, Stockton Top-quality bicycles and accessories with service to match
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Marina Marketplace 3201 W. Benjamin Holt Drive, Stockton Farm-fresh produce, a gourmet bakery and deli, and the freshest seafood in town!
Podesto’s Market & Deli 104 Lincoln Center, Stockton The finest selection of groceries, fresh produce, baked goods, meats and seafood, plus an array of locally grown products.
Sassy Pants Children’s Boutique Regalo B ello 354 Lincoln Center, Stockton Absolutely adorable children’s apparel, shoes and accessories
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Say It With A Box 2301 Alpine Avenue, Stockton Custom gift boxes filled with local goods – this is one of the best new businesses of 2016.
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Second Hand Rose 14 N. School Street, Lodi Collectibles, antiques, jewelry, accessories, books, home décor, furniture, toys, and more… some the very best stuff is in the basement.
Stockton Civic Theatre 2312 Rose Marie Lane, Stockton Theatre tickets make great gifts! Theadora 270 Lincoln Center, Stockton Women’s fashions, beautiful lingerie and truly unique accessories
Silveria’s Flowers and Gifts 995 Lincoln Center, Stockton Home décor and accessories, garden décor, candles, and more. This place is a Stockton classic!
Thornton House Furniture 6 S. School Street, Stockton Classic and beautiful home décor and accessories Time Honored 2130 Pacific Avenue, Stockton Fine jewelry and watches for someone special
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Tobacco Leaf 209 Lincoln Center, Stockton Quality tobacco products, cigars, humidors, tobacco pipes and more
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Spectator Boutique 1420 W. Kettleman Lane, Lodi Fun and fashionable women’s clothing and accessories
Treasure Trove Antiques 234 W Harding Way, Stockton It’s, well… a treasure trove of collectibles and antiques, furnishings and more. The Spa at Wine & Roses 2505 W. Turner Road, Lodi Spa packages always make great gifts.
Stage Two 2123 Pacific Avenue, Stockton Dance and workout apparel and accessories for the active people on your list Spectator Boutique
With Garden Flair 2206 Pacific Avenue, Stockton These home and garden décor items and accessories will be among their favorite gifts this year.
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Zuester’s 363 Lincoln Center, Stockton Men’s & women’s casual, surf, active wear, sandals, accessories… hang ten!
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or the last nine years, Pete Troiani has been working at a job he loves, not because he created it, but because it’s connected to his upbringing and his nationality.
The half-Italian Morada resident makes furniture and home décor items out of retired wine barrels. Born and raised in Tulare, a farming community he says is similar to the Stockton and Lodi areas, Troiani grew up on a farm. After getting a degree in ag business with a concentration in marketing from Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo, he scored a job in the agriculture field as a ranch manager, “but my calling was to work for myself,” he said.
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When starting his website, the name Wine Barrel Creations was taken, so he got creative there, too. “Another name for barrel is cask, so I took that,” said Troiani, 49. From bar tables and baskets to wall-mounted bottle racks and half wine cask wine racks, he said his bestselling items are lazy Susans and 16
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candleholders, of which he carries inventory. Depending on the furniture item, many which are custom-made to order, it takes Troiani anywhere between a day to four weeks to complete a piece, with no formal training, all self-taught. “Growing up on a farm, I’m sure helped,” he said. “I do not apply any stains,” he added, about his finishes. “All the red you see on my products is attained by the red wine in which the barrel captured from the red wine it used to house. I do apply a food-grade beeswax to all my products, and I personalize most of my products – done by a lasering process – logos, family crest, wedding dates and names.” His clientele ranges in age, as do their professions. “They are from 18 to 100 years old, everyone from culinary owners to interior designers to homeowners,” said Troiani, who travels throughout California to buy retired barrels, mostly from Napa. Repurposing wine barrels helps the environment, but Troiani remains modest on his ecological contributions. “Don’t give me too much credit, but it does. Wine barrels are still constructed by hand, and I feel giving them a more gratifying afterlife subsequent to serving their original purpose is very fulfilling,” he said. His creations are sold online through his website, at five Italian festivals each year, and he sells wholesale to 10 brick-andmortar stores. His wife, Amy Troiani, a registered dietician at DaVita, supports his business one hundred percent, along with family members. “After I decided to take out a loan to have my shop built, I’m always asked by family members how sales are doing and any new business – which is always inspiring, because they give me new ideas to add to my portfolio,” said Troiani. He finally found a job that’s not a job. photos
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Recipes courtesy The Ultimate Cook’n Cookbook
With autumn comes cravings for comfort foods. These recipes will warm both your tummy and your soul.
Pumpkin Pie Smoothie Yield: 2 cups • 1/2 cup canned pumpkin (or fresh cooked, cooled and pureed pumpkin) • 3/4 cup low fat milk • 1 banana • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon • 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg • 1 1/2 teaspoons raw honey • 1 teaspoon v anilla extract • 6 ice cubes Mix all ingredients in a blender until creamy and smooth. Garnish with whipped cream and freshly grated nutmeg. TIP: This recipe makes a great frozen dessert, too: Just pour into a popsicle mold (or a plastic cup with a spoon doubling for a popsicle stick) and freeze to enjoy later. — The Ultimate Cook’n Cookbook
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Shortbread Pecan Squares Preparation: 20 minutes Cook time: 50 minutes Yield: 28 squares • 2 cups all purpose flour • 2/3 cup powdered sugar • 3/4 cup butter softened • 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar • 1/2 cup raw honey • 2/3 cup butter • 3 tablespoons whipping cream • 4 cups coarsely chopped pecans Preheat oven to 350°F. Sift together flour and powdered sugar. Cut in ¾ cup softened butter using a pastry blender or fork, just until mixture resembles coarse meal. Pat mixture onto bottom and 1½ inches up sides of a lightly buttered 9x13-inch baking dish. Bake for 20 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool. Bring brown sugar, honey, 2/3 cup butter and whipping cream to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in pecans. Be careful not to over-boil. Pour hot filling into prepared crust. Bake at 350°F for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden and bubbly. Cool completely before cutting into 2-inch squares.
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Chicken Pot Pie Makes 6 servings Preparation: 30 minutes Cook time: 50 minutes • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken (or turkey) breast halves, cubed • 1 cup sliced carrot • 1 cup frozen green peas • 1/2 cup sliced celery • 1/4 cup butter • 1/2 cup chopped onion • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1/4 teaspoon pepper • 1/4 teaspoon celery seed • 2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced • 1 3/4 cups chicken broth • 2/3 cup milk • Two 9-inch unbaked refrigerated pie crusts Preheat oven to 350F. In a saucepan, combine chicken, carrots, peas and celery. Cover with water and boil for 15 minutes. Remove from heat; drain, remove to a bowl, and set aside. In the same saucepan, melt butter and cook onions over medium heat until soft and translucent. Stir in flour, salt, pepper, celery seed and garlic. Slowly stir in chicken broth and milk. Simmer over medium-low heat until thick. Add chicken and vegetables to sauce; warm through. Remove from heat and set aside. Line a pie pan with a crust. Pour hot chicken mixture into crust and top with second crust. Cut away excess dough and seal edges. Make several small slits in the top to allow steam to escape. Bake for 50 minutes, or until pastry is golden brown and filling is bubbly. Cool for 10 minutes before serving.
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Ultra Loaded Mashed Potatoes Makes 10 servings Preparation: 45 minutes • 5 pounds potatoes • 8 ounces cream cheese • 4 ounces sour cream • 1/4 cup butter, softened and divided • 1/2 teaspoon onion salt • 1 cup finely sliced green onion • 3/4 cup crumbled cooked bacon • 1 cup grated sharp Cheddar cheese • Dried chopped parsley, for garnish Peel, cube and cook potatoes in salted water. While potatoes are cooking, beat together cream cheese, sour cream, 3 tablespoons butter and onion salt in a medium bowl. Set aside. In another bowl, mix together onions, bacon and cheese. Once potatoes are cooked and drained, mash with an electric mixer. Beat in cream cheese mixture and fold in the onion, bacon and cheese mixture. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with 1 tablespoon of butter and sprinkles of dried parsley. TIP: For extra fiber, minerals, color and taste, consider cooking the potatoes with the skins on and mashing them into the rest of the ingredients.
Flavored Butters Yield: Approximately 1 cup each CHIPOTLE BUTTER
ITALIAN BUTTER
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2 teaspoons grated lime rinds
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh chopped basil
• 4 teaspoons lime juice
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 4 teaspoons minced chipotle in adobe sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• Kosher salt to taste
In a small bowl, mix all ingredients until thoroughly blended. Roll into a log, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate until firm.
In a small bowl, mix softened butter and 2 teaspoons chipotle peppers (with seeds removed). Mix well. Add lime zest, lime juice and the remaining 2 teaspoons chipotle in adobe sauce. Add salt to taste. Roll into a log, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate until firm.
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• Salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar • Dash lemon juice In a small bowl, combine all ingredients. Raspberries will become juicy, so press butter mixture through a cheesecloth or fine-mesh sieve to remove as much juice as possible. Refrigerate. ORANGE BUTTER • 1 cup butter, softened
RASBPERRY BUTTER
• 1/2 cup orange marmalade
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
In a small bowl, mix both ingredients well. Refrigerate.
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art Beat Dia De Los Muertos at The Mexican Heritage Center
Now – November 4 Dead art Check out the annual Day of the ge Center! exhibition at the Mexican Herita de will be holding its annual Dia y ler Gal and ter Cen ge ita Her n The Mexica s is a ough November 4. Dia de los Muerto los Muertos exhibit October 10 thr s time we to the early Aztecs. During thi cultural celebration dating back endas are have gone before us. Altars or ofr t tha se tho of es liv the ate ebr cel celebrate s, and friends that have died. We made for loved ones, family member The center will be filled with art th. dea in m the er emb rem and es their liv and ofrendas. l reception on Friday, October 20. There will also be a very specia y Mexican Heritage Center and Galler 111 South Sutter Street, Stockton mexicanheritagecenter.org
First Friday Art Hop November 3
s in Lodi. s and family celebrating the art end fri r you h wit g nin eve an nd Spe Hutchins Street Square 125 S. Hutchins Street, Lodi etsquare.com For more information: hutchinsstre
War Comes Home: The Legacy Now through November 5
s, offers h historic and contemporary letter The special exhibition, rich wit ughts and emotions of veterans and tho the o int ve cti spe per te ima an int their families. eum San Joaquin County Historical Mus Micke Grove Regional Park 11793 N. Micke Grove Road, Lodi istory.org More information: www.sanjoaquinh
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Baseball: “America’s Game” at the Haggin Museum
Now through November 19
This exhibition celebrates baseba ll’s place in the American story – its portra yal, in arts and letters, as the game and the nation have grown up together. The Haggin Museum 1201 North Pershing Avenue, Stockt on hagginmuseum.org
Tuleburg Quilt Guild of Stockton’s 2017 Quilt Show
November 11 and 12
Come see quilts, quilting vendor s, a Presentation of Quilts of Honor, demonstrations and how-tos, food, and much more! San Joaquin County Fairgrounds 1658 South Airport Way, Stockton More information: 209-478-3662 Are you hosting an exhibit in Dec ember? Email details to thecurrent@reco rdnet.com
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“Last week I presented a PowerP oint presentation at the veteran s gat hering aboard the Isla nd Princes s, and will be doing a presentation for the Pion eer Women’s organi zation of San Joaq uin County,” he said. “Besides other book sign ings, I have also had an article featuring my stories published in France Today, a popular French magazine.” When it comes to France, Corren reca lls both a funny and embarrassing mom ent in his life. “I was invited for lunch by an old frie nd of my wife’s, and trying to impress him with my WWII experiences in France, I ord ered a bowl of vichyssoise soup – which I had never eaten before,” said Corren. “When it arrived in a small tureen, with a napkin between it and the saucer, I took a spo onful and informed the waiter that the sou p was cold!” Reliving his life while writing his mem oir, Corren said, was a joyful experience , but getting the project started, was a bit of a challenge. “Regimenting the time to write, but onc e I sat down to do it, it flowed,” he said .
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nstead of taking to the ice on Thursday morning, the Stockton Heat took to the community as the entire roster traded their hockey sticks for hammers, helping out Habitat for Humanity. The team assisted by building fences for two properties in south Stockton that will help families with a need in the area. “It is a great project with Habitat for Humanity, and I learned a lot today,” Heat defenseman Rasmus Andersson said. “We love helping out in the community, and to see the people it helps is great!” Habitat for Humanity of San Joaquin County believes that everyone, everywhere, should have a healthy, affordable place to call home. More than building homes, Habitat for Humanity builds communities and opportunities for families to help themselves. “Without the voluntary labor like the Stockton Heat provided today, we would not be able to accomplish our
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mission,” Director of Habitat for Humanity of San Joaquin County Mike Huber said. “The way we can keep costs low is through free, voluntary labor with groups like the Stockton Heat!” For one person on the Heat roster, building houses is nothing new. Heat forward Austin Carroll assists every summer in the building of a house for a low-income family in Mexico, and has done so with his family for over 20 years. “It’s a privilege for us to be able to give back to the less fortunate and people in need,” Carroll said. “It’s huge to get the guys together and bond over a special cause like Habitat for Humanity, and it brings the team together with some laughs and helps bond the team.” With two games under their belts to start the 2017-18 season, the team was not only giving back to the community, but also building a rapport between teammates. Assisting Habitat for Humanity provided the kind of team building experience Heat head coach Ryan Huska was looking for while also giving his club an opportunity to give back. “I think when you can find times when the guys can come together away from the rink, I think that’s valuable in general,” coach Huska said. “When you can add in a great cause and make them a part of something special, it’s even better.” The Stockton Heat return to the ice this Saturday at Stockton Arena for a 6:00 p.m. puck drop against the Grand Rapids Griffins.
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itamin C is probably one of the most talked about and used vitamins.
Almost anyone who takes vitamins takes some amount of Vitamin C every day.
Vitamin C became quite prominent in the 1970s with the advent of Linus Pauling doing an enormous amount of research on this common vitamin and then publishing many research papers and books. In his book, Vitamin C and the Common Cold, he explained that at the proper dose, it can prevent a virus from taking hold in the body. This became a very popular book with the general public, and many people started taking 500 mg to 1000 mg a day. More recent research by many scientists have shown that mega doses is what is necessary to have major results. Taking 1000 mg an hour can replace antibiotics, antihistamines, antipyretics, antitoxins and antiviral drugs at saturation levels. Saturation levels mean bowel tolerance. When you reach your saturation of Vitamin C you will develop diarrhea – it usually only lasts for 15 minutes. That means that is all you should take for the day. The book Doctor Yourself by Andrew Saul PHD is a wonderful reference and gives an enormous amount of information on the benefits of large doses of Vitamin C. Taking 1000 mg an hour can often prevent bacterial and viral infections. If an infection does occur, taking 1000 mg every 15 minutes for a couple of hours can stop the infection quickly. Dr. Saul explains that in his reading he has found that any low-grade bacterial infection – or even an injury – increases the need for an antioxidant and lowers the level of vitamin C in the blood. That is when megadoses are needed. According to Dr. Saul,there are many uses other than infections that make vitamin C therapy ideal. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition states that “decreased concentrations of vitamin C in blood plasma are associated with asthma.” In other words, they feel that low levels of vitamin C may be a cause of asthma. Robert Cathcart, M.D. recommends a daily dosage of 15,000 mg of C – in divided doses – to alleviate asthma symptoms. What an inexpensive natural therapy to try. Dr. Saul also recommends high doses of C for bedsores, diabetes, arthritis, fibromyalgia, any immune problems, insect bites (topical as well as internal) pneumonia, sciatica and skin problems. Vitamin C has varying activities in the body. You need to to have some vitamin C to stay alive – and low doses will help keep you alive. At a little higher doses (1000 to 1500 mg a day) it does help to build health. But it is the high doses that create a therapeutic value. That is where you will find results. It is really important to take the very high levels if you want it to work against illness. There is also decades of research that show that Vitamin C therapy for cancer patients has had a very positive effect. There are many oncologists that do intravenous vitamin C therapy, and clinical research has shown that it has a positive effect. Even taking mega doses by mouth can have positive results. And Vitamin C therapy is safe. Side effects (other than the diarrhea when you hit
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bowel tolerance) are truly nonexistent. There are many vitamins that can be taken in high doses for a therapeutic effect, but if you were to take nothing else, I recommend a good multivitamin and large doses of vitamin C. That, along with giving up sugar and increasing your fruit and vegetable intake, (with an emphasis on the vegetables) could make a great difference in your health and wellbeing. This time of the year, when we see more colds and flu, is the absolute best time to increase the intake of vitamin C.
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by Denzel A. Jackson
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o much of what you have to say, I think is dumb and poorly thought-out. Likewise, so many of the wild things that I say, you would think are foolish and outlandish. I do not mean this as a diss; it is just our nature and involuntary perception. Each one of us has our own mind and unique understanding of the world; we see through our own eyes.
whichever issue you would like. Instead of attacking the other, we need to learn how to engage in meaningful discussion and understand each other, WITH our disparities. Instead of viewing disagreements and debates as a way to prove your point by any means, instead try to see it as an opportunity for both sides to get closer to the truth. All you have to do is allow yourself to be exposed to the things that you do not like to hear, and truly listen to what they have to say. After all, they are doing the same exact thing that you are doing – speaking what they believe is the truth (as long as they are an honest person).
Us having our differences of opinions is a normal thing and it is not a problem – it is what makes the world salty and diverse because there can be different truths for different people. Now, this will continue to not be a problem until the point when we begin to blur the lines between “I disagree with you” and “everything you say is wrong.” This lack of distinction is something that happens so, so, much.
For a plus, by practicing this, you are going to make so many interesting friends, because you all are going to learn from each other and get to take part in new exciting experiences. That is just extra gravy for your mashed potatoes. But in all honesty, if we can embrace each other with our varied views, then I believe that we can take huge steps forward, not only in one field or party, but across the entire spectrum of all peoples and cultures.
Self-reflection and communication is what makes us special. We are able to surround ourselves with the people who we agree with, whether that be in the physical world, or via the bubble of information that we have individually customized for ourselves on the internet. It is too easy for us to get so caught up in our personal beliefs, that we can build an impenetrable barrier around them and shut ourselves off from being exposed to everyone else’s. Us realizing our differences and learning how to communicate with each other, despite them, is very important right now, for many reasons that I do not even need to mention here. Pick 30
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by Jorge Ruiz
The laundromat.
It’s a hub and an experiment of what occurs when you place people of all salary ranges, backgrounds, cultures, and sizes in a room together, pursuing a common goal. The goal is to clean their clothes.
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There’s so much to see there, and it’s beautiful really. Even though to stand there and look around at all the people would break one of its precious rules. That rule is consideration, and the majority of the people honor this rule in the laundromat. They try to stay out of each other’s way, and even help each other find an available dryer.
The little round window of the washer machine in which you can see colorful clothing spinning around and around, creating a little picture like a frothy sunset, is a representation of the diversity and beauty of the laundromat and all its patrons.
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Brainpower and teamwork helps players escape a “lockdown” adventure by Charleen Earley
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o one likes to be stuck in a room with no way out, but what if you’re given clues to escape – you just need to use your brain and teamwork with your friends or coworkers. Launched in September, The Excape Adventure is located on March Lane in Stockton. “I liked the idea of an escape room so much, and I wanted Stockton to have one where people can play,” said owner Brenda Lewman. “I first heard of escape rooms in 2015; that’s when it started to get popular.” With two rooms, one beginner-level called Classroom Lockdown with 5-8 players, and a second room currently in construction, intermediate level called Room 42 with 6-8 players, Lewman said escape rooms are thought-provoking. “This is a very unique experience they may have never had before, because it’s challenging and fun for you and your friends,” she said. “It’s proven to exercise teamwork, organization and attention to detail, even under stressful environments.” Leman describes her escape rooms as a “handson puzzle game in which participants are locked in a room with other players. Given one hour, players are to find clues and solve puzzles within the room, in order to escape.” To date, the fastest time on record for Classroom Lockdown is 49 minutes. “They had a blast,” said Lewman about the group. “This team worked very well together and followed all suggestions and strategies.” “When the game was in testing, it took one person about four hours to come out!” Lewman added. “All other teams didn’t make it out, but the game stopped in an hour.” With two Internet protocol cameras in the room to monitor progress, Lewman says she hasn’t seen any major conflicts so far.
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“I haven’t seen it yet, but I heard a mom get bossy once!” said Lewman. “Some get frustrated and start to isolate themselves. Teamwork is just very important.” Lewman, who has played a few escape rooms herself in Los Angeles, Reno and San Jose, said confining issues have not been an issue either. “Generally people who have claustrophobia would not sign up for games like this. There have been others worried about not getting out, but they knew they can get out if they wanted to,” said Lewman. “They would joke about dying in there, but that’s about it. I’ve heard them say, ‘Come on people, hurry up. We are going to die!’” Creating the Stockton escape rooms based on her own experience and vision of how they should be played, Lewman advises players to work as a team, communicate, share their findings and don’t overthink it. She said you don’t need to be a pro to play. “No experience is needed,” she said. “It’s suitable for ages 12 on up. The Classroom Lockdown room is filled with straightforward, to-your-face clue puzzles, but it’s very fun.” “Players get stuck because they over think it and have many ‘duh’ moments,” she added. “It’s challenging, but it’s actually easy.” www.theexcape.com
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C C Vapor Mo’s by Joshua Stoner When you walk into Vapor Mo’s on North Pershing, a small locally-owned-andoperated shop situated in the same center that once housed Blockbuster video, you won’t see what you might expect in a “vape shop” of this day and age. In place of flames and skulls, there are neatly-painted, monochromatic walls surrounding a clean and kept common area with a cafe-esque feel.The owner, Jimmy Wilson, says it was not his intention to create another “head shop” that features a plethora of cigarettes, pipes, bongs, and of course, endless billows of smoke. “My wife decorated the whole store. I wanted it to be a place where you wouldn’t be afraid to send your grandma in.” Sure enough, both Wilson’s grandmother as well as scores of others from the older generation have been inside the store. Vapor Mo’s sets itself apart from other stores of its kind for many reasons, but at its core is the mission to help people in the local community quit smoking.
shortness of breath, headaches, earaches, and sinus infections, to name a few. “When I decided to give quitting another go, I tried Chantix, but only for a month since the psychological effects of the drug were so severe and dangerous. When I started craving cigarettes strongly again, my colleague gave me a vape pen to try. It’s been five years, and I haven’t picked up a cigarette since.” So transformative was the experience of kicking the habit for Wilson that he set out to share the joy with others. He lives for the moments when his customers report freedom from their long-time ailments and the new experience
“I’m an ex-smoker. My brand of choice was Kool menthols, which I smoked for over 30 years.” For Wilson, the ravages of smoking are shared by countless other smokers and include wheezing, gagging,
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of being revitalized in some small way. “Many of my customers report that after only 4 weeks of vaping and not smoking cigarettes, they can taste food again after years of having destroyed taste buds.” From the start, Wilson wanted to create a safe place with safe products. For that reason, the team at Mo’s create their own juices for the vape pens to provide people with the specific amount of nicotine they are looking for – even if that amount is zero. “Vapor Mo’s makes its juices on a 0 to 24mg nicotine scale so people can get less and less each time they buy to help them quit smoking, as opposed to commercial companies that make juice in set numbers like 3, 6, 9 mg. So a smoker can drop 1 to 2 mg every two weeks and not even notice the difference.” Wilson and his team also know exactly what goes into the juice
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that the pens use. No unnecessary artificial colors are found in the contents of the product. Their philosophy is, if it doesn’t need to be in there, you won’t find it in there. “Commercial companies will not list what they use in their e-juice products. We order locally-produced and FDA-approved flavor additives, the same additives that major candy companies use in candies such as Skittles, Red Vines, and Sweet Tarts. We have over 2000 flavor combinations to vape.” For those who are unfamiliar with vaping and are concerned about the trend and the related products, consider that smoking cigarettes causes the emission of over 4,500 chemicals during combustion, whereas studies show vaporizing to be 98% carcinogen-free. In fact, vaporizing gets equated and confused with smoking all the time, when in reality, there’s no smoke [and mirrors] involved.
“Imagine walking into a dry sauna; in that room you have a ton of steam. That’s how I often describe vaporizing to people. It’s purely water vapor, not smoke.” A vaporizer consists of a battery to produce electricity, special cottoninsulated coils (called atomizers) that heat up, and the substance (often flavored and referred to as ‘juice’) that is turned into vapor when coming into contact with the heated coils. “Europe and Thailand have done studies involving vaporizing. They have concluded that it is almost 100% safer to vape than to smoke cigarettes, although the FDA of the US will not deem it as safe or healthy at this time.” Wilson is a believer. So much so that he has dedicated his life to sharing what vaping has done to drastically improve his life. Even if you are not a smoker and have never heard of vaping, you are welcomed by Wilson and his team at Vapor Mo’s. “If you don’t smoke, don’t get nicotine in your vape. You can vape a bowl of fruit loops, your favorite candy, even chocolate peanut butter. We have 2000+ flavors and combinations, and the additives are FDA-approved for consumption. Many of my customers just like to vape on occasion, whether that be socially or just with a cocktail as they relax.” If you do want to quit smoking, and would like to try vaping as a method to attaining your goal, a Vapor Mo’s $29 kit (the price of 3 packs of cigarettes) comes with juice, and it’s a small price to pay to taste the freedom that Wilson first did – and continues each time he vapes.
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Late night spots for the ‘after dark’ crowd Alibi Bar & Lounge 211 S. Cherokee Lane, Lodi Info: 209-609-9655 Hours: 3 p.m.-2 a.m. Music/Pool Tables/Full Bar
Amaraen Hookah & Entertainment Lounge 1720 Pacific Avenue, Stockton Info: 949-394-2625 Hours: 6 p.m.-1 a.m. $3 Cover/No Alcohol/Music/Food
Basil’s
2324 Grand Canal Boulevard, Stockton Info: 209-478-6290 Hours: 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Juke Box/Food/Sports/Full Bar
Bourbon Street Bar & Grill at West Lane Bowl
3900 West Lane, Stockton Info: 209-466-3317 Hours: Mon-Thurs 9 a.m.-11 p.m., Fri-Sat 9 a.m.-12 a.m. Sun 9 a.m.-11 p.m. Bowling/Dining/Drinks
Cameo Club Casino
552 W. Benjamin Holt Drive, Stockton Info: 209-474-1777 Hours: 9 a.m.-4 a.m. Music/Dining/Casino/Full Bar
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Deliberation Room
19 N. California Street, Stockton Info: 209-910-9477 Hours: Mon 11 a.m.-2 a.m., Tues-Thurs 11-9 p.m., Fri 11 a.m.-2 a.m., Sat 3 p.m.-2 a.m. $5 Cover/Dining/Karaoke/ Great Ambience!
Finnegan’s Irish Pub
6002 Pacific Avenue, Stockton Info: 209-951-4782 Hours: Mon-Sat 11 a.m.-2 a.m., Sun 9 a.m.-2 a.m. Music/Food/Pool Tables/Sports/ Karaoke/Full Bar Must be on their guest list at 209guestlist.com
Garlic Brothers Restaurant & Bar
6629 Embarcadero Drive, Stockton Info: 209-474-6585 Hours: Mon 4 p.m.-8 p.m., Tues-Thurs 11:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Fri-Sat 11:30 a.m.-9:15 p.m., Sun 11:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Dining/Music/Full Bar
Misaki Sushi & Bar
222 N. El Dorado Street #M, Stockton Info: 209-547-1288 Hours: Mon-Fri 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., 4 p.m.-9 p.m. Sat 3 pm-10:30 pm, Sun 3 p.m.-9 p.m. Sushi/Cocktails
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Paradise Nightclub
10114 Lower Sacramento Road, Stockton Info: 209-477-4724 Hours: 6 p.m.-2 a.m. $3 Cover/Dancing/Pool Tables/Food/Full Bar
Pete’s Restaurant & Brewhouse
881 Lifestyle Street, Manteca Info: 209-825-4200 Hours: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Dining/Full Bar
Taps Barrel House
1924 Pacific Avenue, Stockton Info: 209-466-3683 Hours: Mon-Wed 12 p.m.-9 p.m., Thurs-Sat 12 p.m.-10 p.m. Sun 12 p.m.-4 p.m. Ales & Local Beers/Dining
The Rusty Hook
955 E. Yosemite Avenue, Manteca Info: 209-825-1001 Hours: Mon-Wed 12 p.m.-2 a.m., Thurs 12 p.m.-2 a.m., Fri-Sun 9 a.m.-2 a.m. Pool Tables/Dancing/Full Bar
Valley Brewing Company
157 W. Adams Street, Stockton Info: 209-464-2739 Hours: Mon-Wed 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m., Thurs 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri-Sat 11:30 a.m.-11:00 p.m., Sun 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Dining/Ales & Local Beers
Whiskey Barrel Saloon
151 W. Alder Street, Stockton Info: 209-938-9192 Hours: Mon-Thurs 5 p.m.-11 p.m., Fri-Sat 5 p.m.-1 a.m., Closed Sun Dining/Full Bar
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November 3 to 4
Annual Tribute to Gary Patterson
Stockton Dirt Track San Joaquin County Fairgrounds 1658 S. Airport Way, Stockton 12 p.m. to 11 p.m. Info: 916-370-9417 or 209-234-1722
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Punkin Chunkin ART November 1 to 4
Stockton Arts Week: Dia de Los Muertos
The Mexican Heritage Center 111 S. Sutter Street, Stockton Info: 209-898-6600 or 209-547-0752
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Sketchy Thursdays
Infinite209 522 E. Weber Avenue, Stockton 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Info: 209-403-8271 EVENTS November 10
Dome of Hope 5th Annual Transforming Communities Charity Gala & Awards
Stockton Memorial Civic Center 525 N. Center Street, Stockton 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Info: 209-245-8364 Tickets: www.thedomeofhope.org FAMILY November 3
Hunt Magnetos Wingless Tour
Stockton Dirt Track San Joaquin County Fairgrounds 1658 S. Airport Way, Stockton 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. Info: 209-234-1722
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World of Wonders Science Museum 2 N. Sacramento Street, Lodi 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Info: 209-368-0969 wowsciencemuseum.org November 5
Friends of the Fox presents Young Frankenstein Bob Hope Theatre 242 E. Main Street, Stockton 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Info: 209-373-1400 November 10
Family Movie Night Big Hero 6
Charlene Powers Lange Theatre Hutchins Street Square 125 S. Hutchins Street, Lodi 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Info: 209-333-5550 November 17
Silent Movie Night: Laurel & Hardy Putting Pants On Philip Harmony Wynelands 9291 E. Harney Lane, Lodi 7:30 p.m. Info: 209-369-4184 info@harmonywynelands.com November 18
Annual Trout Bout
Oak Grove Regional Park 4520 W. Eight Mile Road, Stockton 6:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Info: 209-331-2050 November 18
Neon Night
Oak Park Ice Arena 3545 Alvarado Avenue, Stockton 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Info: 209-937-7433 $10 – includes rentals
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Annual Hospice of San Joaquin Tree of Lights Lighting Ceremony Corner of Pacific Avenue and Yokuts Avenue San Joaquin Delta College 5151 Pacific Avenue, Stockton 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Info: 209-957-3888 November 24
Sky Tours
San Joaquin Delta College 5151 Pacific Avenue, Stockton 7 p.m. Info: 209-462-0798 spacecadetdoug@stocktonastro.org November 28
Read to Rescued Animals Cesar Chavez Central Library 605 N. El Dorado Street, Stockton 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Info: 209-937-8221 FESTIVALS November 3 to 5
The Sandhill Crane Festival
Hutchins Street Square 125 S. Hutchins Street, Lodi Friday 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sunday 5:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Info: 800-581-6150 www.cranesfestival.com November 10 to 11
Annual Diwali Celebration
Ronald E. McNair High School 9550 Ronald E. McNair Way, Stockton 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. November 18 to 19
Stockton Hmong New Year Celebration
San Joaquin County Fairgrounds 1658 S. Airport Way, Stockton 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Info: 209-466-0721 shny@lfeempowerment.org
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FOOD November 5
Mimosa Sunday Brunch University Plaza Waterfront Hotel 110 W. Fremont Street, Stockton 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Info: 209-323-3131 November 5 to 6
Sunday Brunch
Cast Iron Trading Co. 114 N. San Joaquin Street, Stockton 10 a.m. Info: 209-227-8585 HEALTH November 4
Free Yoga in Victory Park
Victory Park 1001 N. Pershing Avenue, Stockton 8:45 a.m. to 10 a.m. November 23
Annual Run & Walk Against Hunger
Banner Island Ball Park 404 W. Fremont Street, Stockton 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Info: 209-464-7369 Register: www.runagainsthunger.org *Bring canned and nonperishables MUSIC November 1
Karaoke
Deliberation Room 19 North California Street, Stockton 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Info: 209-910-9477 November 4 to 5
Sabados Tropicales
Chivitas Salsa & Sports Bar 445 W. Weber Avenue, Stockton 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Info: 209-271-9105 $10/cover 21+ w/ ID November 7
Jam Sessions
Take 5 Jazz at Valley Brewing Company 157 W. Adams Street, Stockton 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Info: 209-946-3196
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Alabama Live In Concert
Stockton Arena 249 W. Fremont Street, Stockton 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Info: 209-373-1400 Tickets: $42.50 to $117.50 November 11
Live Music
Consumnes River Farm 28305 N. Thornton Road 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Info: 209-327-7057 crf.ashley@att.net November 18
Stockton Symphony presents “Classics 2: Tanya Gabrielian”
Warren Atherton Auditorium San Joaquin Delta College 5151 Pacific Avenue, Stockton 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Info: 209-951-0196 THEATRE November 3-4
Stockton Arts Week: The Rocky Horror Show Showbiz Theatre Company 1744 Pacific Avenue, Stockton 7:30 p.m. Info: 209-938-0447 November 15
Stockton Civic Theatre presents Mamma Mia
Stockton Civic Theatre 2312 Rosemarie Lane, Stockton 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Info: 209-473-2424 November 19
Brian Regan
Bob Hope Theatre 242 E. Main Street, Stockton 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Info: 209-373-1400 November 24
So You Think You Can Dance Tour Bob Hope Theatre 242 E. Main Street, Stockton 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Info: 209-373-1400
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Bird Walk at Heritage Oak
Heritage Oak Winery 10112 E. Woodbridge Road, Acampo 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. $20 per person Info: 209-329-5490 birdmanyee@gmail.com November 11
Friendsgiving at Lange Twins Winery Lange Twins Winery 1525 E. Jahant Road, Acampo 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Info: 209-334-9780 November 18
Retro Vegas Night
Peltier Winery 22150 N. Kennefick Road, Acampo 5pm-9pm Info: 209-367-4882 November 30
A Handmade Holiday
Peltier Winery 22150 N. Kennefick Rd, Acampo 4 p.m. Info: 209-367-4882 The Stockton Opera Guild’s Annual “Curtain Goes Up” event will be held on November 16th at the Stockton Golf and Country Club. The event will begin at 6:00 p.m., and this year the Opera Guild members will honor Ben Reddish for his longtime support and dedication to the guild. Tickets are $75.00. Contact Carolyn Pometta at 209-4732256 or Beverly McCarthy at 209-463-6957 for ticket reservations and/or more information. Proceeds go to the Kathi Underwood Scholarship Fund and the Stockton Opera Guild.
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