California Kids! - November 2017

November 2017

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Counting for Success

By Diane Levin

Chief Deputy Director, First 5 California

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t First 5 California, one of our core focuses is ensuring parents and caregivers of young children are aware of the importance of talking, reading and singing.

Engaging with a young child in these ways helps to build critical neural connections in the brain and puts them on a path for lifelong success.

Another activity that will help them become even more ready for school and life is counting. Studies have shown that early exposure to simple math skills helps children develop familiarity and comfort with math, increases their confidence, sets the foundation for more advanced concepts, and helps with learning other subjects.

Many children learn how to recite numbers, but they also

benefit from counting, which involves more cognitive activity and an understanding that each item is assigned a particular number or value, and the last item counted represents the total quantity.

There are many ways you can incorporate counting into how you interact with your child, and there are a variety of some fun activities to try: Talking: When out with your kids in the car, have them help you keep track of the number of white, black, or red cars you see.

Reading: When reading a picture book, count some of the items in the pictures, whether they’re animals, people, houses, or other interesting objects.

Singing: Make up a fun song that incorporates counting of toys or household items, or even body parts, like fingers, toes, eyes, and ears.

Eating: Have your child count vegetables, fruit slices, or pieces of cereal.

Playing: When you are playing with building blocks, cars, or dolls, incorporate counting. For example, if there are three cars, and you take one, your child can see that there are two cars left.

Once you start, you’ll find it’s easy to make counting part of your child’s everyday activities. It will all add up to making them even more prepared for success in school and life.

For more information on activities you can do visit www. first5california.com Diane Levin is First 5 California’s Chief Deputy Director and oversees the agency’s Talk.

Read. Sing.® campaign. www. first5california.com

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Railroad Museum to Honor Military Veterans with Complimentary Steam Train Excursion Rides & Museum Admission on Veterans Day

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o honor their service and celebrate the patriotic holiday, California State Parks and the California State Railroad Museum & Foundation are proud to offer veterans and active military personnel with complimentary steam train excursion rides behind Granite Rock No.10 and complimentary Museum admission on Saturday, November 11, 2017. With patriotic music playing aboard the trains, veteran and active military personnel are encouraged to wear their uniforms with pride while enjoying an excursion train ride offered at 11 a.m., noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. on Veterans Day. Excursion train ride guests will delight in the sights, smells and sounds of an authentic, working locomotive as it rolls along the levees of the Sacramento River for a six-mile, 45-minute roundtrip excursion. Appealing to all ages, the train features a combination of vintage closed cars and open air

gondolas. All excursion trains depart from the Central Pacific Railroad Freight Depot in Old Sacramento (located on Front Street between J and K Streets). Advance train ride tickets are available at https://www. californiarailroad.us/intro/home/ purchase-tickets/november-2017/ as well as in-person if space is still available; note first class service is not available that day.

To receive complimentary Museum admission on this celebratory day, veterans and active military personnel must show their current military ID or proof of discharge under conditions other than dishonorable or bad conduct. Regular excursion train tickets cost $12 for adults, $6 for youths (ages 6-17), and ages five and under ride free.

Regular Railroad Museum admission is $12 for adults, $6 for youths, and children ages five and under are free. More information is available at 916-323-9280 or www.californiarailroad.museum.

Photo is courtesy of the California State Railroad Museum.

Railroad Museum to Showcase a “BIG Weekend of Small Trains” on November 4-5

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alifornia State Parks and the California State Railroad Museum & Foundation have exciting plans to dazzle and delight visitors with a special “BIG Weekend of Small Trains” on Saturday, November 4 and Sunday, November 5, 2017.

Typically held the weekend after Thanksgiving, this familyfavorite small train extravaganza has been moved earlier in the month and will serve to help to kick off the holiday season this year. The special event showcases a magical assortment of trains, hundreds of feet of track and an array of buildings and accessories. For the “BIG Weekend of Small Trains,” local organizations and devoted enthusiasts will set up shop in the Museum, filling the Roundhouse with delightful model and toy train layouts of every description while being surrounded by impressive full-

scale locomotives. Visitors of all ages will marvel at the variety of locomotives that pull pretend passengers and scaled-down shipments through all kinds of scenery, whether modeled on real places or created in the imaginations of the collectors.

“BIG Weekend of Small Trains” visitors are also encouraged to explore the Museum that is home to 225,000 square feet of exhibits and beautifully restored railroad cars and locomotives that illustrate railroad history in California and the West.

All “BIG Weekend of Small Trains” activities are included with Museum admission: $12 for adults; $6 for youths ages 6-17; free for children ages 5 and under. For more information about the reading program or the California State Railroad Museum in general, please call 916-323-9280 or visit https://www.californiarailroad.museum/.

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Photo is courtesy of the California State Railroad Museum.

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November 2017 Adventures, Events & Activities Santa Cruz District – California State Parks Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park Located 20 miles south of Half Moon Bay and 30 miles north of Santa Cruz, off Highway 1 (650) 879-2120 | Volunteers.PigeonPoint@parks. ca.gov | Hours: ThursdaysMondays 10am-4pm www.parks.ca.gov | www. facebook.com/PigeonPointLightHouse An annual special event!

145th Anniversary Celebration of the Pigeon Point Light House Saturday, November 18 from 1 pm to 7 pm Join California State Parks and Coastside State Parks Association to celebrate the 145th anniversary of Pigeon Point Light Station on Saturday, November 18 from 1-7pm. This free event includes tours, information booths, live music, face painting, children’s activities, maritime author JoAnn Semones, food truck, and a native plant sale. The Visitor Center and park store will remain open through 7pm to show off the First Order Fresnel Lens, the original lighthouse beacon.

For more information, please call (650) 879-2120, email

Volunteers.PigeonPoint@ Parks.CA.gov, or visit www. parks.ca.gov. Event made possible by California State Parks and Coastside State Parks Association.

Rancho del Oso Nature and History Center Located 17 miles north of Santa Cruz, at 3600 Highway One, Davenport, CA 95017 Open Weekends 12-4pm | (831) 427-2288 | parksRDOPIS@parks.ca.gov| Facebook:@RDOSP | Instagram: @WildernessPatrol Wildflower and Nature Hike of Waddell Valley Friday, November 10 at 10am Join docent botanist Bryce Stauble and learn to identify many of Waddell Valley’s plants within Rancho del Oso’s seven diverse habitats.

Each walk is unique as blooming flowers and pollinators are constantly in flux! This walk takes a leisurely pace that is great for learning the native habitats we are experiencing.

Bring lunch, questions and curiosity! Meet at the Rancho del Oso Nature and History Center, located off Highway 1 in Davenport. Events made possible by Waddell Creek

Association and California State Parks.

Nature Wander Sunday, November 12 at 1pm Find out what’s growing and blooming right now in the Waddell Valley on this approximately 1-mile, 1.5hour guided walk with docent naturalist Ann Garside.

She will share information about the plants of Rancho del Oso as the group walks from coastal scrub through one of the last native stands of Monterey Pine left in the world. Meet at the Rancho del Oso Nature and History Center, located off Highway 1 in Davenport. Events made possible by Waddell Creek Association and California State Parks.

Birding for Beginners in Waddell Valley Saturday, November 11 at 8am Interpreter Jeremy Lin will lead an approximate two-mile hike to observe and enjoy morning wildlife at Rancho del Oso. We will take our time and explore the beautiful coastal valley. No previous experience necessary. It is helpful to bring binoculars, bird guides and a readiness for patient observation as we

witness wildlife awakening on a crisp Waddell Valley morning. Meet at the Rancho del Oso Nature and History Center, located off Highway 1 in Davenport. Events made possible by Waddell Creek Association and California State Parks.

When Species Collide Saturday, November 18 at 10am How did Rancho del Oso become the park it is today?

Who are the plants and animals that live here? Why are they here? How did humans influence the natural history of the Waddell Valley? Join Rancho del Oso docent Ken Koll for a 4-mile hike on the Skyline to Sea Bypass Trail. Bring water, snacks, and wear sturdy footwear. Meet at the Rancho del Oso entrance gate (yellow gate across from Waddell State Beach parking area), located off Highway 1 in Davenport.

Events made possible by Waddell Creek Association and California State Parks.

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Cowell.Redwoods.SP Photography Tour Sunday, November 5 at 1pm Beginners to advanced photographers and nature enthusiasts alike are invited on a 5-mile hike through towering redwoods and rare ancient marine deposits discovering panoramic views along the way. Please bring a camera, water, layered clothing, snacks, and hiking shoes. We will be discussing the natural history of the park in addition to compositional elements. Meet at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park Visitor Center, located off Highway 9 in Felton. Event is free; vehicle day-use fee is $10. For more information, please call (831) 335-7077. Event made possible by Mountain Parks Foundation, and California State Parks.

Redwood Tours Sat., November 4 at 11am Sat., November 11 at 11am Sat., November 18 at 11am How do redwoods grow to become the tallest organisms on earth? How important are banana slugs to the redwood ecosystems? Why are there so few old growth trees left?

Answer these questions and more every Saturday on our Redwood Grove Walks. One of our knowledgeable docents will lead you through our magnificent old growth forest and answer any questions you may have. Meet at the Visitors Center in the day-use area of Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park located off Highway 9 in Felton. Tour is free; vehicle day-use fee is $10. Event made possible by Mountain Parks Foundation, California State Parks volunteers, and California State Parks.

Pine Needle Basket Making Workshop Saturday, November 11 from 10am to noon Saturday, November 18 from 10am to noon Join Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park Docent See November Events, page 11

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Make it yourself!

Cornucopia Craft Here’s a very quick and easy cornucopia craft for kids at Thanksgiving - fun for preschoolers.

You will need: Paper plate Brown paint Stapler

Instructions Paint one side of the plate brown. When it is dry paint the other side brown too.

When the plate is dry, roll it to make a cone and staple in place. Now fill with “fruit” and “vegetables”.

Stained Glass Turkey

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f you scroll down the page you can see how lovely this stained glass turkey craft looks displayed in the window! We’ve used festive colours for his stained glass feathers and the sun streaming through them looks really special.

Stained Glass Turkey You will need: Sheet of brown card or paper Cellaphane or tissue paper Glue Marker pens

Eagle Fuse Bead Pattern

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his super eagle fuse bead design is perfect for Thanksgiving or other American holidays. A pale blue for the background and green for the grass was used here. (Although, you could leave the green off if you prefer.)

Instructions: Fold one corner of the brown paper to the long edge. Trim along the straight edge. You will have a square of paper and a small rectangle. Put the small rectangle on the side for later.

Fold the square in half diagonally and then in half again and in half a third time.

With the center point to the bottom left, cut along the open edge so the folds form points. See our photograph below.

Now cut curves out of each fold, as in the photograph below.

Open up the card. It should look something like this: Glue a piece of tissue paper or cellophane over each hole, trimming the extra bits off.

Using the spare card put on one side earlier, cut out a turkey body.

Glue the body to the front of the stained glass tail. Draw on eyes and a beak.

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Amarillo, Texas, A Great Place to Play Cowboys and Indians

By Carmel L. Mooney

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marillo, Texas is one of the best family vacation destinations for families looking to enjoy cowboy culture, captivating history, unparalleled outdoor beauty, recreation and spectacular hospitality along Interstate 40, one of the nation’s most famous freeways. Whether you stop by for a few days while on a major road trip or choose to fly into one of the nation’s most friendliest airports to savor the destination experience, it’s sure to become a family favorite where it’s easy to create lifelong memories and adventures while immersed in cowboy culture.

It isn’t easy to find the perfect lodging option for your travel-weary family when you’re experiencing the fun of one of Texas’ best and biggest cities but one excellent family lodging option is the Country Inn & Suites on the west side of Amarillo. It’s thoroughly family-friendly, impeccably clean and well-maintained. The staff are incredibly hospitable and helpful, and the price is very reasonable for a mid-range hotel.

The pool and spa are pristine and even have a waterfall. The hotel has a wonderful lending library, fresh baked cookies, excellent teas, coffees, infused water, fresh fruit, a delicious and hearty complimentary breakfast, comfortable high quality linens and bedding, and spacious rooms with excellent amenities any traveling family will appreciate. Best of all, it’s central to many of Amarillo’s family highlights.

There is absolutely no way any family can visit Amarillo without a visit to The Big Texan which is a true landmark and famous steak house eatery, the world over.

The western cowboy themed steak house is home to one of the world’s most famous eating extravaganzas and foodie contests where over 140,000 brave souls have attempted to finish a famous 72-ounce steak with all the fixins in under an hour, with only around 9,000 succeeding. It’s a spectacle to see but eating there is the real treat where you can enjoy buffalo burgers, hand-breaded chicken fried steak and the famous “calf fries.” The wait staff is excellent every time and the portions are large and delicious no matter what you choose.

The place is rip-roaring fun at every turn with homemade fudge

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and hand crafted beer, a shooting gallery, gifts, and musicians who will take requests to serenade you during your unforgettable dining experience where you even get to keep a souvenir cup with every meal, at no extra charge. Should you be traveling with horses, they get treated as well as the dining patrons where they can stay at the Big Texan Horse Hotel in lavish equine digs or you can exercise your horses for free in the “free while you eat round pin.”

You won’t want to miss the Big Texan limo service where they will pick up your tribe for free, from any area hotel or RV park, and take you back, in style, in a huge Texas limo complete with longhorns on the front.

You may want to watch brave eaters attempt the 72 oz. Steak Challenge on the dining stage live at www.bigtexan.com by clicking “Watch Live.” It will give you a preview of the fun that awaits you in person.

If you save room after the Big Texan or while out exploring, stop

by The Cowboy Gelato Smokehouse, the perfect location for a fun treat for the whole family. Unlike many other gelato restaurants, the Cowboy Gelato Smokehouse offers all of their flavors home-made

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from scratch, with no artificial colors or flavors. It’s all offered in a fun cowboy style themed eatery with live music offered weekly.

When it started out of a food truck and grew into a brick and mortar dining establishment, you know there’s a reason for its following and this place doesn’t disappoint.

Palo Duro Canyon is one of the foremost natural wonders and beauties in all of Texas. Much like a small Grand Canyon this geological wonder offers outdoor-seeking adventurers an opportunity to experience wild animals, history, and even theatrical performances that draw crowds the world over. Palo Duro Canyon offers camping, cabins or the perfect spot for a day trip hiking or cycling, a scenic drive or a visit purely to take in an award winning performance at the outdoor musical drama TEXAS. You’re bound to get outstanding photography captured, no matter what you choose to do at this beautiful creation and wonder.

The unique Jack Sisemore Traveland RV Museum began decades ago when a local father and son began collecting and restoring unusual vintage RV’s. It has morphed into a fascinating and free museum that now houses their vast collection including the Flexible Bus from the Robin Williams movie RV, the first Itasca motor home ever built, and the oldest Fleetwood in existence, plus dozens more, not to mention many vintage motorcycles. RV’s spanning the 1930s to the 1970s are displayed in retro decorated style and open for you to tour and step back in time to an era of traveling like yesteryear. When you enter the main showroom and tell the friendly staff you want to see the RV Museum, they will direct you kindly and warmly in the finest Texas style. Any family who likes to camp or wants to explore camping in the future will enjoy this Amarillo gem.

For another fun cowboy experience, stop into the historic Amarillo Stockyards. If you can possibly time your visit for Monday morning it’s fun to watch the livestock auction.

The Stockyard Cafe is an Amarillo landmark and serves a wonderful breakfast fit to satisfy any hungry cow poke.

Historic Route 66 runs through Amarillo with fabulous art galleries, shopping and eateries that offer a glimpse of old Ameriana.

As you stroll the fun and historic downtown route, be sure to stop in for a burger at Golden Light Cafe. It’s a true historic Route 66 dive and Amarillo’s oldest operating restaurant, in the same location since 1947. Famous for a great NOVEMBER 2017 • CALIFORNIA KIDS! Family Fun Guide

burger and fries, this is the place.

Try a Harley Burger or a 6th Street Special which is a blend of hamburger and chicken wrap in one.

In downtown you have to try Crush Wine Bar and Deli where mom and dad can enjoy relaxing after a fun filled day with a glass of wine or one of 14 beers on tap and where your clan can dine on a lively patio, or inside where delicious entrees like salmon on saffron rice and even small plates and mouth watering salads are served up in a relaxing and hip atmosphere.

The American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum showcases exiting exhibits and art for any horse lover or wannabe cowboy. Amarillo has fabulous botanical gardens, The Kwahadi Kiva Indian Museum, the Alibates Flint Quarry National Monument, Amarillo Art Museum, Amarillo Air and Space Museum, Panhandle Plains Historical Museum, Amarillo Railroad Museum, and so much more. Many museums and venues are free or very low cost, making Amarillo a wonderful yet frugal travel destination for those on a budget or those traveling with a large family.

Amarillo offers a fun scavenger hunt for visiting kids and kids at heart where you can spy many painted quarter horses in and around Amarillo, so be sure to stop by the Visit Amarillo office for more details on this fun and interactive way to enjoy local art and keep the little ones busy at the same time.

Even leaving Amarillo, there are still wonders to be found. Stop at the Cadillac Ranch on your way in or out of Amarillo. Thousands make

a detour there just to spray paint their name on one of the famous abandoned Cadillacs on this public art installation. These partially buried Cadillacs, located on a cow pasture that has free public access, are even used to make fashionable keepsake jewelry. Visitors are allowed to bring their own spraypaint, borrow some from someone else, or try their luck with used bottles people leave at the ranch. For a fun memory, leave your mark on a Cadillac located just outside Amarillo. Take Exit 60 off of I-40 and follow the frontage road on the east side of the freeway. You will see the artistic spectacles sticking out of the ground. Park your car on the shoulder and enter the unlocked pasture

gate. You’ll likely see crowds leaving their mark as well as you hear tourists from various nations chatting about their impressions. Be sure to snap some photos as your artistic endeavors will likely be covered up by someone else before too long.

There’s a reason over 2 million overnight visitors frequent Amarillo every year which is also home to the Cowboy Mountain Shooting Association Tony Lama World Finals, the Amarillo Farm & Ranch Show and the WRCA World Championship Ranch Rodeo. Amarillo is proud to be recognized as a Top 10 True Western Town for Second Consecutive Year. You can find out more and plan your trip at: https://www. visitamarillo.com/

Explore Fall With Us! at Effie Yeaw Nature Center

November 21 & 22 10am to 1pm Ages 5-11 Register online today!

Nature-based activities & crafts Science topics learned each day Guided hikes in the nature preserve

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THE BOOK REPORT

Bear Stories

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ears appear cuddly and invite snuggling and sleep to a young one’s day, making them a perfect bedtime story. each of the books in this collection has a different backstory.

One explains how animals survive in a ravaging storm, one shares a recipe for a warm pot of soup, two address diversity, and one is just plain fun! These clever stories will delight and comfort a child as cold winter settles in.

When the Wind Blew, by Petra Brown (Sleeping Bear Press, ages 2-4) This bedtime story gently tells of a mama bear and her cub who wake to a storm-ravaged land where the trees have fallen. Like the birds who lost their nests, they set off to find a new home. Little Bear seeks to understand the new experiences as a toddler would. When he learns that flowers bent with the winds, he bends to see what that was like. He imagines what it would be like to be knocked down in the wind as he dances and falls in the grasses. Love between mama and little bear is woven into the story on every page. a perfect way to wrap a toddler in love at the end of his or her day.

Blue Corn Soup, by Caroline Stutson, illustrated by Teri Weidner (Sleeping Bear Press, ages 3-8) a lovely story in perfect rhyme about abuelita who makes a small

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pot of Blue Corn Soup. as she adds each ingredient, the aromas carry outside her home to her three friends.

Recognizing the smell of sopa, they head towards abuelita’s cottage.

When they arrive, they realize her little pot of soup can never feed them all and they start to turn away, but abuelita suggests they all bring something and share. What they create, they call Friendship Stew. The book includes the recipe to be shared with friends.

Who Wants a Hug?, by Jeff Mack (HarperCollins, ages 2-5) a big huggable bear hugs all his friends, except Skunk. Skunk determines that no one wants to hug him because he smells bad and declines. each time he declines, bear says, “i’ll save you one for later.” Skunk decides bear is too happy and decides to teach bear a lesson. But after several humorous attempts which backfire, skunk gives up. Bear asks him if he’d like that hug now. Skunk loves the hug, but bear jumps back crying “PU!” But Bear hugs and figures out a way.

Clever story showing how easy it is to jump to conclusions and how obstacles can be overcome. a story on diversity that toddlers can understand. and who doesn’t want a great, big bear hug?

Chee-Kee, A Panda in Bearland, by Sujean Rim (Little, Brown and Company, ages 3-8) Chee-Kee is fresh, clear and true. in simple words and drawings, we follow the Loo family of Pandas

who arrive at Bearland, looking and living very differently from the bears of Bearland. Chee-Kee, the young son, notices the differences and feels uncomfortable. He tries to change to be less noticeable, but that doesn’t work. He stays alone, until one day a soccer ball gets stuck in a tree. Chee-Kee knows exactly how to rescue the ball using methods from his original country.

The drawings and story support each other to make the story work. a richness that comes from living through this kind of experience permeates the story. Cheers to author/ illustrator Sujean Rim for crafting this wonderful story.

Bear and Bunny, by Daniel Pinkwater, illustrated by Will Hillenbrand (Candlewick Press, ages 2-5) Rendered in mixed media, each scene is filled with clever extras to delight the mind and endearing expressions that move the heart. Bear and Bunny are friends. Bear thinks Bunny is a little bear. Bunny thinks Bear is a big bunny. They delight in exploring their world and sing songs together. after their naps, they wonder why they don’t have a pet. They discuss what a pet is and think about what pet they would like. after a lot of thinking, they take another nap. When they wake, they see something up in the tree. The animal goes “Croak!”

and they climb the tree to take home their new pet, a kitty. a quiet, yet humorous book about friends, perfect for bedtime. reviewer’s Choice Susan L. Roberts (www.Books4theCuriousChild.com) lives in Sacramento, CA where she reads dozens of picture books each month and reviews the best to help parents and teachers find books that will inspire and develop a child’s curiosity, their dreams, and passion for reading.

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Who wrote that?

KIDLIT CREATORS WHO MAKE KIDS WANT TO READ

An interview with with & Illustrator Jeanne Walker Harvey and Dow Phumiruk

By Bitsy Kemper

Who Wrote That? is a monthly column that profiles talented authors and illustrators who are bringing children’s books to life.

In honor of Veterans Day, this month’s column uniquely features both the author and illustrator behind the new Maya Lin: Artist-Architect of Light and Lines, a picture book about the young visionary who designed the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

The story behind the story is that author Jeanne Walker Harvey researched and wrote and rewrote the book for about a decade. “I know it’s hard to believe, given how few words there are in it,” said Jeanne.

(There are fewer than 800 words total.) “I tried different approaches after receiving feedback from editors, but I eventually returned to my original way of telling the story starting with her childhood, following her into adulthood and subsequent artworks.”

When researching any of her books, Jeanne seeks and prefers primary sources. She was lucky to find Maya Lin has written a great deal about her artwork and experiences (and written about it eloquently, according to Jeanne).

It makes sense for Jeanne to approach the story academically, seeing as the author studied literature and psychology at Stanford University and has been a middle school teacher of Language Arts and writing workshops.

Illustrator Dow Phumiruk approached the project a little differently. First off, Dow is a pediatrician by trade. Yes, a doctor! She remembers always enjoying art as a child, but put it aside to study medicine. It wasn’t until well into adulthood that she realized her creative side is too big a part of who she is to ignore.

Yet she admits it took a very long time to build up enough confidence to call herself an artist and illustrator.

“Creating art is my way of settling into a decadent and peaceful moment to myself, much like settling down with a warm cup of coffee in the morning,” Dow said.

“I love watching a character

find out MORE about author jeanne and illustrator dow Dow: portfolio: www.artbydow.com blog: www.happydow.blogspot.com Twitter and Instagram: @dowphumiruk Facebook: Art by Dow Jeanne: www.jeanneharvey.com Twitter: @ JeanneWHarvey Dow’s favorite quote: “No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another.”

-Charles Dickens

emerge from a thought to a few scratchy lines, to a colored shape, and ultimately to a finished image with all the lighting and detail. I often don’t know exactly what the finished product will look like until I am done, and this mystery or surprise ending motivates me to complete the piece.”

Jeanne agrees in the passion side of creating. “I write because I love to get lost in the world of words as I seek to paint a world, a portrait, or a situation with words.

The best feeling is when I’m writing and I lose track of time.” Like illustrator Dow, the author also looks back to her love of writing starting in childhood. “I’ve wanted to write children’s books ever since I was a girl carrying stacks of books home from the town library which I visited with my mom every week.

But quite honestly, even if I’d never been published, I still would write because it’s how I express myself creatively.”

Neither of them had met before collaborating on the book (and didn’t meet in person until after the book was filed). They both have the same literary agent, who arranged for the match up. “I had just signed on with East West Literary Agency, which is also Jeanne’s agency, the month before I got the offer to illustrate this story. I still can’t believe my luck and timing!” said Dow. Jeanne gushed back with, “I too can’t believe my luck that Dow accepted the offer to illustrate this book. I can’t tell you how thrilled I am with

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her illustrations for our MAYA LIN! Her artwork is elegantly simple yet also evocative of emotion which perfectly fits the clean yet powerful lines of the memorial.”

Dow found plenty of online images of Maya as an adult, often with her works of art.

There were very few images from her childhood, though, so Dow had to extrapolate in order to draw her at different ages. Jeanne, ever the researcher, helped find images of Maya Lin’s childhood home through a realtor site!

Born in Bangkok, Thailand, Dow lives with her husband and children in Lone Tree, Colorado.

They have three daughters, a dwarf rabbit, a bearded dragon, and a chubby hamster.

Jeanne lives in Sausalito, California. She walks by or kayaks on the bay every day looking for sea lions, and writes with her gray tabby cat by her side. She feels lucky to have her two grown sons living nearby in San Francisco.

Perhaps the luckiest of all, though, are readers of Jeanne and Dow’s work.

Bitsy Kemper is author of 16 children’s books. You may have seen Bitsy on CNN, heard her on national radio, noticed her quoted in a range of places from Parenting magazine to Writing Children’s Books for Dummies, or seen her work in countless newspapers, radio and TV stations across the U.S of A. Busy with three kids (four if you count her husband), she happily finds time to present at schools and writer conferences from CA to NY. Find out more at www.BitsyKemper.com

Jeanne’s favorite quote: “Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one and wild precious life?”

- Mary Oliver SEE JEANNE AND DOW November 7: see Jeanne in person, and Dow virtually, at the 35th anniversary of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and Library of Congress November 8-10: see Jeanne in the D.C. area including the Prose and Politics bookstore, Takoma Park Library, Title 1 schools (organized by the Open Book Foundation) and Hooray for Books November 17: see Jeanne at a national conference for Social Studies teachers in San Francisco BOOKS BY JEANNE WALKER HARVEY ASTRO: THE STELLER SEA LION. Illus by Shennen Bersani, Arbordale Publishing (formerly known as Sylvan Dell Publishing) MY HANDS SING THE BLUES – ROMARE BEARDEN’S CHILDHOOD JOURNEY, illus by Elizabeth Zunon (Marshall Cavendish) HONEY GIRL: THE HAWAIIAN MONK SEAL, illus by Shennen Bersani, Arbordale Publishing MAYA LIN: Artist-Architect of Light and Lines, illus by Dow Phumiruk (Henry Holt- Christy Ottaviano Books) BOATS ON THE BAY, illus by Grady McFerrin (Cameron + Company), coming out Fall 2018 BOOKS BY DOW PHUMIRUK MAYA LIN: Artist-Architect of Light and Lines, written by Jeanne Walker Harvey and illustrated by Dow Phumiruk (Henry HoltChristy Ottaviano Books) Mela in the Jungle, written by Dow and illustrated by Ziyue Chen, Sleeping Bear Press, coming out Spring 2018

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What’s Happening, Kids!

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 1 READ-TO-A-RABBIT – Join us in reading to Bentley, a therapy rabbit, on the first Wednesday of every month! This is a variation on the popular Read-to-a-Dog program. Participants can bring their own books or choose from a selection provided by the library. Wednesday November 1, 3:30 p.m., at the Arcade Library, 2443 Marconi Ave., Sacramento.

CODE.KIDS – Are you interested in Coding? Come learn and create using SCRATCH, a free programming language. Feel free to bring your own laptop. Please register if you need to borrow one so we know how many to provide.

Open to “tweens” ages 8-12. Thursday, November 1 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Arden-Dimick Library, 891 Watt Ave., Sacramento.

THURSDAY, NOV. 2 LAND PARK PUBLIC SAFETY TOWN HALL: Councilmember Steve Hansen will be hosting a Land Park Public Safety Town Hall on November 2nd from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at California Middle School, 1600 Vallejo Way, to hear from residents, businesses, employees and others about your concerns and ideas for improving public safety. Representatives from the District Attorney’s office, the Police Department, and other city staff will be available to provide information and answer questions.

Council District 4 and Land Park have been dealing with increasing reports of crime and public safety problems. Councilmember Hansen is firmly committed to advocating on behalf of our residents to ensure people feel safe in our homes, in our parks, on our streets and at our work. For further information please call Councilmember Hansen’s office at (916) 808-7004. This event is open to the public and all residents are encouraged to attend.

Please RSVP at goo.gl/MDC4os.

TODDLER TIME: FUN WITH BUGS: Play-based learning experience just for little ones ages 2 through 5 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Each week is a different lesson and theme exploring either our animal family or a children’s book. Parents and little ones can sign up for one or more weeks. Advance registration is required. This week’s Fun with Bugs session is focused on decomposers that live at Fairytale Town! Get an up-close look at these bugs while learning more about each one. Interactive craft time, story time, singing, and sensory play are also part of the fun. The registration fee is per session and includes the class and park admission for one child age 2 through 5 and one parent or caregiver. New this season: No convenience processing fee during regis-

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tration! $9 per session for members; $14 per session for nonmembers.

Fairytaletown.org; 3901 South Land Park Drive.

THURSDAY, NOV. 2-SUNDAY, NOV. 5 DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS ‘DREAM BIG’: Showtimes are: Thursday, Nov. 2 at 7 p.m. ; Friday, Nov. 3 at 7 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 4 at 11: a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 5 at noon and 4 p.m. at the Golden 1 Center – 500 David J Stern Walk, Sacramento, CA 95814. Tickets: Tickets start at $20 each. Fifty percent off discount opening night tickets available on select seating (not valid for premium VIP/Front Row seating). Tickets available for purchase online at Ticketmaster.com, charge by phone at 800-745-3000 or in-person at the venue box office. *Prices subject to change; additional venue/ticketing fees may apply FRIDAY, NOV. 3 DOWNTOWN SACRAMENTO ICE RINK OPENING CEREMONY: Join Sacramento County Supervisor Phil Serna, Councilmember Steve Hansen, Sacramento Kings dancers, Slamson and others to mark the official opening of the ice rink with a unique ribbon cutting celebration. Following, 60 third-grade students from William Land Elementary will take to the ice for free skate until the rink opens for $2 skating from noon to 10 p.m.

SATURDAY, NOV. 4 DOWNTOWN SACRAMENTO ICE RINK PRINCESS & SUPERHERO DAY:Noon to 2 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 4 The 2nd annual Princess & Superhero day, presented by Sac RT, returns just in time for Disney On Ice at Golden 1 Center nearby. Skaters are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite princess or superhero and can expect special visits from costumed princesses and superheroes, face painting, free balloons and more.

CARMICHAEL LIBRARY ANNUAL BOOK SALE: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Carmichael Library (5605 Marconi Ave, Carmichael) SALMON STROLL: Effie Yeaw Nature Center (2850 San Lorenzo Way, Carmichael), 10:30 a.m.

SOULS OF THE CITY: DIA DE LOS MUERTOS: Sol Collective, the Sacramento History Museum and Maquilli Tonatiuh invite you to “Souls of the City” a Dia de Los Muertos community celebration from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Sacramento History Museum, (outdoors, in front of Sacramento History Museum 101 I St. ). There will be a procession and

New chicken coop unveiled for Fairytale Town’s featured friends Fairytale Town’s feathered friends have a new home! Farmer Brown’s new Chicken Coop features additional square footage, more nesting boxes for chickens to lay their eggs, and larger viewing windows with a lower profile for little ones to see inside the Coop. The new coop was made possible by the Rotary Club of Sacramento, the Setzer Foundation, and from donations received on the Big Day of Giving on May 4. Fairytale Town thanks the generosity and patronage from those who have helped create magical experiences at Fairytale Town for the children of today and tomorrow! lighting of altar led by Kalpulli Maquilli Tonatiuh (Aztec Dancers). Additionally, there will be interactive community altars, community members are invited to leave notes, flowers, items for their loved ones, calavera face painting, family activities, arts & cultural vendors and live music.

SUNDAY, NOV. 5 CARMICHAEL LIBRARY ANNUAL BOOK SALE: Carmichael Library (5605 Marconi Ave, Carmichael); noon to 4 p.m.

FALL COLORS: Effie Yeaw Nature Center (2850 San Lorenzo Way, Carmichael); 1:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 8 TRAVEL SHOW AND RIVER CRUISING: Mission Oaks Community Center (4701 Gibbons Dr, Carmichael); 10 a.m. to noon NATURE’S CRITTERS – Come see (and touch) real animals at the library! Open to kids of all ages and their adults. Wednesday, November 8 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Arden-Dimick Library, 891 Watt Ave., Sacramento.

SCUSD “CHOOSE YOUR FUTURE” HIGH SCHOOL EXPO: 5:30pm - 7:30pm at the Serna Center, 5735 47th Ave.

THURSDAY, NOV. 9 DOWNTOWN SACRAMENTO ICE RINK Throwback Thursdays: 6 – 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, Dec. 14 & Jan. 11: Hangout at the ice rink for Throwback Thursdays!

Skaters are encouraged to dress in their best throwback outfits, bring some friends and skate the night away to tunes from the 90s, 80s and 70s spun by local DJs. 90s Night - 6 – 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9 SATURDAY, NOV. 11 TINY BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM: Effie Yeaw Nature Center (2850 San Lorenzo Way, Carmichael); 10:30 a.m.

DOWNTOWN SACRAMENTO ICE RINK Veterans Day: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11 Celebrate Veterans Day with friends and family at the Downtown Sacramento Ice Rink. All active duty and retired military members skate free with valid ID. ONGOING CHAUTAUQUA PLAYHOUSE CHILDREN’S THEATRE PRESENTS “CINDERELLA”: Chautauqua Playhouse presents the timeless fairy tale “Cinderella”, adapted by Robert Gerould at the Playhouse. The show will run on Saturdays at 1 p.m. through Nov. 11. The performances will be held

at the Chautauqua Playhouse, 5325 Engle Road in the La Sierra Community Center in Carmichael. Admission is $8 for all seats. The most famous fairy tale in the world comes to Chautauqua, with all the characters you love. Cinderella, a scullery maid in her own home, dreams of finding love and escaping from her wicked stepmother and stepsisters. Only a Fairy Godmother and an optimistic heart can help Cinderella achieve her happily ever after.

The direction is by Warren Harrison. The cast includes Stella Pedersen, Dean Dudzik, Pat DeBruyn, Jamie Bristow, Linden Tarr, Shelly Montes and Stephen Watson. Information and tickets are available through the Chautauqua Playhouse website: www.cplayhouse.org or call the box office at (916) 489-7529, during business hours.

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Cheryl VanDeVeer or a fun, free, family workshop learning how to make a basket from local pine needles. Children 10 and older may attend if accompanied by an adult. Class begins at 10am and fills on a first-come basis. Meet at the Visitor Center in the day-use area, located off Highway 9 in Felton. No experience necessary. Event is free; parking is $10. Events made possible by Mountain Parks Foundation and California State Parks.

Wilder Ranch State Park Located two miles north of Santa Cruz, on Highway 1 (831) 426-0505 | Open 8am-Sunset Facebook: @WilderRanchStatePark Life on the Ranch Day Saturday, November 11 from 11am to 3pm Join in on the fun and oldtime activities that include themes from the Old West: The Rancho, Dairy Farm, and Cowboy Rodeo Days. Living history demonstrations by docents may include; Machine Shop, Blacksmith, Wood Stove Baking, Tortilla Making, Rope Making, Butter or Ice Cream Making, Crafts, Games and Wagon Rides.

Event is free; parking is $10.

For more information, please call (831) 426-0505. Event made possible by Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks and California State Parks.

Ranch Tours Saturdays and Sundays at 1pm History comes alive at Wilder Ranch State Park on the weekends with Machine Shop Pelton Water Wheel Demos, baking on the woodstove, and ranch tours. Event is free; parking is $10. Please call the park to confirm at (831) 426-0505. Event made possible by Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks and California State Parks.

Tour of the Wilder back country Saturday, November 11 at 9am This challenging guided three-hour, 6-mile hike will explore the natural and cultural history of the upper hills of Wilder Ranch State Park.

Meet at the Wilder Ranch

parking lot. Bring good walking shoes, lunch, snacks, and water. Rain cancels. Event is free; parking is $10. For more information, please call (831) 426-0505. Event made possible by Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks and California State Parks.

Old Cove Landing Coast Nature Walks Sat., November 4 at 11am Sat., November 18 at 11am Sat., November 25, at 11am On these two-hour natural history excursions, you will explore the plants, animals, and geology of the spectacular coastal bluffs. Meet at the Wilder Ranch Interpretive Center. Bring a snack, water, binoculars, and good walking shoes. Binoculars are available to borrow. Event is free; parking is $10. For more information, please call (831) 426-0505. Event made possible by Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks and California State Parks.

Año Nuevo State Park Located off Hwy1, halfway between Half Moon Bay and Santa Cruz 1 New Year’s Creek Road, Pescadero, CA 94060 | (650) 879- 2025 Facebook: @Ano.Nuevo.

State.Park | Instagram: @ anonuevostatepark | Snapchat: anonuevosp | Twitter: anonuevosp Birding for Beginners Saturday, November 11 at 9:30am Discover the diversity of birds in Año Nuevo State Preserve on this 2-hour stroll with Docent Katherine. The tour is a one-way walk, ending in the preserve; you are welcome to stay in the preserve after the walk to view the elephant seals. Please bring layered clothing, water, good walking shoes, and binoculars. Meet at the Año Nuevo State Park Marine Education Center. Rain cancels. Event is free; parking is $10. Events made possible by Coastside State Parks Association and California State Parks.

Guided Elephant Seal Walks Ticket sales open Friday, October 20

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Cost: $7 per person + $3.99 reservation fee www.parks.ca.gov/anonuevo Journey to view a large colony of Northern elephant seals, guided by your docent naturalist on this moderate 3-mile, 2.5 hour adventure.

In the month of December, male elephant seals, or bulls, arrive along the shore of Año Nuevo State Park to establish hierarchy, while pregnant females come ashore to birth to their pups.

These popular guided walks take place rain or shine, so be prepared for windy, rainy conditions as well as muddy trails. Layered clothing, sturdy shoes, and rain gear is strongly advised. Umbrellas and strollers are not permitted. Pets are not allowed in the park. Parking is $10. For more information, please call (650) 879-2025 or for recorded information (650) 879-0227.

People with accessibility needs may reserve an equal access tour along the boardwalk.

These tours take place on Fridays, weekends, and select holidays. For reservations and info call ReserveCalifornia at 1-800-444-4445. Events made possible by Coastside State Parks Association and California State Parks.

Self-Guided Seal Walks

Daily, between 8:30am and 3:30pm (Natural Preserve closes at 5pm) Stroll over sand dunes, enjoy beautiful ocean views, and gain a unique opportunity to view a large colony of Northern elephant seals on this 3-mile, 2.5-hour selfguided trail! Visit the female elephant seals as they return to shore to molt, or shed their fur, in this annual excursion. Additionally, young pups are still ashore from the winter breeding season.

Layered clothing, closed-toes shoes, and rain/wind gear are strongly advised. Umbrellas and strollers are not permitted inside the dune area. Pets are not allowed in the park. Walk is free; day-use vehicle fee is $10. Entrance to the reserve for your self-guided walk requires a free permit that can be obtained at the entrance station, or the Visitor Center. Please contact the park at 650-879-2025 for further information.

If you require mobility assistance, you may request a volunteer-led equal access tour. You will board our accessible van and get a ride to our wheelchair-accessible boardwalk. A volunteer(s) will accompany you to the two seal-viewing decks, explain the Northern elephant seal natural history, the history of the park, and answer questions. Reservations are required. Please, allow a 2-week advance notice. The volunteer led tour is free, dayuse vehicle fee is $10. Contact the park at 650-879-2033 or email Ano.EqualAccess@ parks.ca.gov. Events made possible by Coastside State Parks Association and California State Parks.

Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park

144 School Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 | (831) 425-5849

Hours: Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, & Saturdays from 10am-4pm; Sundays from 12pm-4pm.

Dia de los Muertos

Saturday, November 4 from 12:30pm to 6pm Celebrate the dead with an all-ages procession through Downtown Santa Cruz with music and dance performances. Meet at the Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History at 2pm to join the parade that travels through the Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park to end at the Evergreen Cemetery. For more information and a detailed scheduled, please visit santacruzmah. org. Día de los Muertos is presented by the Santa Cruz MAH in partnership with Senderos, Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks, and California State Parks.

Drop In Family Crafts

Sunday, November 5 from 1pm to 3:30pm Luminaria Sunday, November 19 from 1pm to 3:30pm Ramillettas Enjoy an informal afternoon at this hidden jewel near downtown Santa Cruz.

You can fashion a tin lantern in our garden courtyard or create colorful layered paper decorations. This free event is at the Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park, located

on School Street in Santa Cruz. Rain cancels. For more information, please call (831) 425-5849. Event made possible by Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks and California State Parks.

Wool, Spinning, and Weaving at the Santa Cruz Mission

Saturday, November 11 from 1pm to 2pm

How did an isolated settlement clothe the hundreds of people who lived there? Take an in depth look at the cloth industry of Mission Santa Cruz. We will follow the path of wool from the sheep to the shirt. You will have the chance to try your hand at a drop spindle and spin your own wool. This free event is at the Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park, located on School Street in Santa Cruz.

For more information, please call (831) 425-5849. Event made possible by Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks and California State Parks.

Mission Building Game

Friday, November 10 at 11am Friday, November 24 at 11am

Gather round the table and play a board game set in the 18th century. Spend Spanish real coins and roll the sheep’s knucklebone to determine the fate of your mission. Geared for ages 8 and older. This free event is at the Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park, located on School Street in Santa Cruz. For more information, please call (831) 4255849. Event made possible by Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks and California State Parks.

Skill and Luck

Saturday, November 18 at 1pm Learn and play traditional games of the California Indians and Spanish that required skill and luck. Make a game to take home. This free event is at the Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park, located on School Street in Santa Cruz.

For more information, please call (831) 425-5849. Event made possible by Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks and California State Parks.

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Mission Cooking Demonstration

Saturday November 25 at 1pm

Come to Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park and experience different cooking styles used by the people who lived and worked here over 200 years ago. There will be a presentation of Ohlone and Spanish cuisine including hot rock cooking, tortilla frying on a Comal and baking in our Horno. You can even sample the creations and make your own tortilla. This free event is at the Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park, located on School Street in Santa Cruz. Rain cancels. For more information, please call (831) 425-5849. Event made possible by Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks and California State Parks.

Redwood Grove Loop Walk

and informative guided half-mile stroll through a magnificent old-growth redwood forest. Meet the famous Mother Tree, the Father of the Forest and the incredible Chimney Tree on this 90-minute walk. Stroller and wheelchair accessible. Meet at Big Basin Redwoods State Park Headquarters. Event is free; parking is $10. Events made possible

by Mountain Parks Foundation and California State Parks.

Exploring Big Basin

Tuesday at 9am

Learn about redwoods, forest plants, fires, geology, history and more on these fun, varied hikes with Docent Diane Shaw. Hikes are 5-8 miles and last up to 5 hours. We go rain or shine, but strong winds may cancel. Meet at Big Basin Redwoods State Park Headquarters. Event is free; parking is $10. Events made possible by Mountain Parks Foundation and California State Parks.

Saturdays and Sundays at 11am and 2pm Friday, November 10 Veteran’s Day at 11am and 2pm Thursday, November 23 Thanksgiving at 1pm Friday, November 24 Green Friday at 11am and 2pm

Friday, November 3 at 10:30am Sunday, November 12 at 10:30am Friday, November 24 at 10:30am

How do these grand redwoods grow to be so old? So tall? Join us for this fun

Join Docent Hal Anjo on a hike to McAbee Outlook. We’ll stop at the

Outlook from Mt. McAbee

top and enjoy the lovely ocean views, returning through a beautiful oldgrowth redwood forest. Learn about the different habitats as you watch the environment change as we climb and enjoy the view. Difficulty level is moderate. The hike is six miles and about three and a half hours. Bring plenty of water, snacks and good hiking shoes.

Meet at Big Basin Redwoods State Park Headquarters. Event is free; parking is $10. Events made possible

by Mountain Parks Foundation and California State Parks.

arral and redwoods. You’ll discuss forests, flowers and fires on a sixmile, 3.5-hour hike. This somewhat strenuous ascent is rewarded with ocean views on a clear day. Bring water, lunch and good hiking shoes.

Meet at Big Basin Redwoods State Park Headquarters. Event is free; parking is $10. Events made possible

by Mountain Parks Foundation and California State Parks.

Felling the Giants (Logging Demonstration!)

A Walk in the Past

How did lumbermen cut down these tall, tall trees? What was life like in a logging camp? What tools did they use? Join Docent Paul Fewel as he tells stories of the logging days and demonstrates how loggers were able to fell these giants—without chainsaws!

You get to use some tools too! Rain cancels. Meet at Big Basin Redwoods State Park Headquarters. Event is free; parking is $10. Events made possible

by Mountain Parks Foundation and California State Parks.

Saturday, November 4 at 11:30am

Saturday, November 4 at 10am No Safeway? No Home Depot?

No Pharmacy? How did the Ohlone Indians survive? Take a walk with Docent Eva Fewel and learn about some of the plants the Ohlones used for food, tools and medicine. This is a 4-mile, 2.5-hour walk. Meet at Big Basin Redwoods State Park Headquarters. Event is free; parking is $10.

Events made possible by Mountain Parks Foundation and California State Parks.

Discover Big Basin Redwoods

Saturday, November 4 at noon Meteor Trail Hike Sunday, November 5 at noon Saturday, November 4 at 10:30am Saturday, November 11 at noon Friday, November 17 at 10:30am Sunday, November 12 at noon Join Docent Hal Anjo on one of Sunday, November 19 at noon our most diverse hikes—by moun- Saturday, November 25 at noon tain streams, oak woodlands, chap-

Storytime Theatre Of Sacramento City College Proudly Presents

Aesop’s Fun Fables

Adapted and Directed by Doug Lawson

Opens November 11th and continues Saturdays and Sundays at 12 noon closing on December 3rd.

$5

Admission for all ages. Children 2 and under FREE!

- 20% OFF group rate for parties of 15 or more! (Please call 916-558-2174 to make arrangements.

- Half-price opening day special! November 11th only!

The group rate is not valid on opening day.)

SACRAMENTO CITY COLLEGE NOW CHARGES $2.00 FOR ON CAMPUS PARKING 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK All performances are in The Little Theatre, Room 106 of the performing arts center located in the corner created by 12th ave and freeport blvd (the northwest corner of the sacramento city college campus).

Sunday, December 3rd Will Be Interpreted In American Sign Language.

3835 Freeport Blvd.

Sacramento, CA 95822 12

Cash or checks only at the door.

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