Local vintners and grape-growers will host the first Tracy Hills Art and Wine Festival on Sunday at area vineyards and wineries, which will each offer their own mix of food, wines to taste and live entertainment.
Participating wineries and vineyards include: Villa Spatafore, Ramon Rios Winery, Windmill Ridge Winery, La Bonne Vie Cellars, Tulip Hill Winery and Oso Vista vineyard.
The event begins at 11 a.m. and lasts until 5 p.m., and the cost of a glass for the event is $20 presale or $25 at the gate.
For information: Windmill Ridge Winery, 834-0005; or La Bonne Vie Cellars, 836-2188.
Health seminar
WHEN: 10 a.m. to noon
WHERE: Peaches and Cream Skin Care and Retreat, 118 E. 11th St.
DETAILS: Spiritual medium Michael Eakin will lead a health and wellness seminar about how to communicate with dead loved ones. He’ll also talk about the difference between mediums, psychics and channeling. He’ll also take signups for 15-minute private sessions during which he said he’ll contact dead loved ones.
INFO: 833-6211
Teen job workshops
WHEN: 3:30 p.m.
WHERE: San Joaquin County WorkNet, Tracy branch, 213 W. 11th St.
DETAILS: To encourage teens to apply for after-school jobs, the city and a San Joaquin County employment agency will host a workshop every Wednesday in September. City-paid bus passes are available.
INFO: 831-6125
THURSDAY, Sept. 25
Classic Car and Hot Rod Show
WHEN: All day Thursdays
WHERE: 575 W. Clover Road
DETAILS: Go see the classic cars and hot rods of Tracy at Dandy Dogs at the In-N-Out shopping center every Thursday.
INFO: Mansoor Halimi, 986-2715
Alzheimer’s group meets
WHEN: 6 p.m.
WHERE: Astoria Gardens, 1960 W. Lowell Ave.
INFO: 238-0538
FRIDAY, Sept. 26
Kids In A Box
WHAT: Begins at 5 p.m. and ends at 8 a.m. Saturday
WHERE: St. Bernard’s Catholic Church, 163 W. Eaton Ave.
DETAILS: McHenry House Family Shelter will host the ninth annual Kids In A Box campout at St. Bernard’s to raise money for homeless families who turn to McHenry House Family Shelter for help. Registration forms are available at www.tracykib.com, McHenry House Family Shelter, 739 A St., or St. Bernard’s Parish office.
INFO: 835-4560 or 835-2328
‘Casablanca’ at the Grand
WHEN: Starts at 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Grand Theatre Center for the Arts, 715 Central Ave.
DETAILS: A classic movie returns to the Grand Theatre. "Casablanca" will be shown as a centerpiece of Tracy Inner Wheel’s "Movies at the Grand" night. The fundraising event will begin with hors d’oeuvres, wine, beer and soft drinks served in the lobby area. "Casablanca," the 1942 classic starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman, will be shown in the Grand’s black-box theater at 8 p.m. along with classic cartoons and a vintage newsreel.
COST: $40
INFO: Joan Matthews, 835-2082; or Noel Parker, 835-8891
SATURDAY, Sept. 27
Downtown Farmers Market
WHEN: 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: 10th Street, between Central Avenue and B Street
INFO: Diana Koron, 831-4170; or www.pcfma.com
Health seminar
WHEN: 5 p.m.
WHERE: Peaches and Cream Skin Care and Retreat, 118 E. 11th St.
DETAILS: Spiritual medium Michael Eakin will lead a health and wellness seminar about how to communicate with dead loved ones. He’ll also talk about the difference between mediums, psychics and channeling. He’ll also take signups for 15-minute private sessions during which he said he’ll contact dead loved ones.
INFO: 833-6211
Tracy High School Class of 1988’s 20-year reunion
WHEN: 6 to 11 p.m.
WHERE: The River Mill, 1672 W. Bowman Road, in French Camp
COST: $65
DETAILS: There will be a shuttle to transfer people from hotels in Lathrop to the River Mill.
INFO: Jennifer Brown, 298-6839
Grand Theatre Center for the Arts presents Johnny Winter
WHEN: 8 p.m.
WHERE: Grand Theatre, 715 Central Ave.
COST: $44 day of show; $41 in advance
INFO: 831-6858 or www.atthegrand.org
Women’s Center of San Joaquin’s sixth annual Break the Silence on Domestic Violence
WHEN: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
WHERE: Starbucks Coffee, 1857 W. 11th St.
COST: $10
INFO: 467-2333 or www.womenscenterofsjc.com
Sutter Tracy Community Hosptial Fun Fit & Healthy Fair
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
WHERE: Sutter Tracy Community Hospital, 1420 N. Tracy Blvd.
DETAILS: Get free health screenings along with health and wellness information. Play in the family fitness zone, chat with health and fitness experts and grab some healthy, tasty and easy recipes. Lunch will be available for a small donation. Proceeds benefit Tracy Cancer Support Services.
INFO: 832-6511
SUNDAY, Sept. 28
Tracy Hills Art and Wine Festival
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
WHERE: Windmill Ridge Winery, 8350 W. Linne Road
DETAILS: The Tracy Hills Vintners Association will host the Tracy Hills Art and Wine Festival at three local wineries and two vineyards. There will also be fine art, music and food at each venue.
COST: $20 presale, $25 at the gate
INFO: Windmill Ridge Winery, 834-0005; or La Bonne Vie Cellars, 836-2188
MONDAY, Sept. 29
‘Rollin’ Rec’ program
WHEN: 2:30 to 5 p.m. through Oct. 3
WHERE: Tracy Sports Complex, 955 Crossroads Drive
DETAILS: Tracy’s Department of Parks and Community Services’ "Rollin’ Rec" program will provide activities for children from ages 8 through 14 years weekdays in a different park each week around town.
COST: Free
INFO: 831-6200
Candidates’ forum for Lammersville School District
WHEN: 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Wicklund School, 300 E. Legacy Drive, in Mountain House
INFO: 830-4201
TUESDAY, Sept. 30
Baby program at the Mountain House Branch Library
WHEN: 10:15 a.m.
WHERE: Mountain House Branch Library, 579 Wicklund Crossing, in Mountain House
DETAILS: All About Baby is a free program that will be offered at the Mountain House Branch Library every Tuesday starting Sept. 2 through Nov. 4. All About Baby is a story time for newborns to 18 months old and their parent or caregiver. Each session lasts about 20 minutes. All About Baby is based on "Mother Goose on the Loose," an award-winning, early literacy program for infants and young children. Each All About Baby session combines nursery rhymes, songs, movement and book sharing.
INFO: 937-8221, 866-805-7323 or www.stockton.lib.ca.us
City Boards and Commissions Recognition Event
WHEN: 7 to 10 p.m.
WHERE: City Hall, 333 Civic Center Plaza
DETAILS: The city’s annual recognition of appointed boards and commission members.
INFO: Carole Fleischmann, 831-6100
THURSDAY, Oct. 2
Classic Car and Hot Rod Show
WHEN: All day Thursdays
WHERE: 575 W. Clover Road
DETAILS: Go see the classic cars and hot rods of Tracy at Dandy Dogs at the In-N-Out shopping center every Thursday.
INFO: Mansoor Halimi, 986-2715
Candidates’ forum for Mountain House Community Services District
WHEN: 7 p.m.
WHERE: Wicklund School, 300 E. Legacy Drive, in Mountain House
INFO: 830-4201
FRIDAY, Oct. 3
Tracy Hispanic Business Group presents Music at the Vineyard
WHEN: Gates open at 5 p.m.; concerts starts at 6 p.m.
WHERE: Del Rios Winery, 8458 W. Linne Road
DETAILS: The Tracy Hispanic Business Group — a committee of the Tracy Chamber of Commerce — will host a night of music and wine under the stars, featuring Latin Essence Band. All of the money raised will go toward scholarships for Tracy youth. No outside beverages or children allowed.
COST: $10
INFO: Juana Dement, Jdement@c21mm.com; or 830-7014
20th annual Downtown Wine Stroll
WHEN: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
WHERE: Downtown Tracy
DETAILS: Glasses will be sold at several locations, including The Tracy Wine Cellar, 2nd Avenue, Versailles Salon, Primrose Lane II, The Great Plate, Ria Mia Beads, Jo & KC’s, Subway on 10th Street, The Lighting Gallery and Cost Plus World Market.
COST: $20 presale; $25 day off
INFO: 831-6400
SATURDAY, Oct. 4
Tracy Fire Department’s annual pancake breakfast
WHEN: 6 to 11 a.m.
WHERE: Station 91, 1701 W. 11th St.
COST: $5 for adults, $4 for kids and seniors.
INFO: Brian Bagley, 831-4730
Order of the Eastern Star Craft Fair
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
WHERE: Tracy Masonic Lodge, 1601 N. Tracy Blvd.
COST: Free for public; vendor fee applies
INFO: Leslie Routt, 835-4112
Citywide garage sale
WHEN: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
WHERE: East side of Tracy Boulevard
DETAILS: Deadline to register is Sept. 18
INFO: Jennifer Cariglio, 831-4331; or www.ci.tracy.ca.us
AARP driving class
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
WHERE: Lolly Hansen Senior Center, 375 E. Ninth St.
DETAILS: AARP will have a two-part, four-hour driving class for those 55 and older. Bring a lunch or snack. Space is limited to 25 people. Registration required.
COST: $10
INFO: 831-4230
Downtown Farmers Market
WHEN: 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: 10th Street, between Central Avenue and B Street
INFO: Diana Koron, 831-4170; or www.pcfma.com
St. Bernard’s Catholic School’s 17th annual golf tournament
WHEN: Check-in time at 10 a.m., shotgun at 11
WHERE: Old River Golf Course,
DETAILS: Fees include golf cart, range balls, tee gifts, team photo, lunch and dinner. There will be a silent auction and raffle. Prizes also will be given out for the longest drive and closest to the hole. Registration and fee deadline is Sept. 22.
COST: $125 per person; or $110 per person before Sept. 3
INFO: Tim Ribota, 832-9125; or Bea Fahrberger, 835-2607
‘Fill the pantry’ fundraiser
WHEN: 6 p.m. Oct. 4
WHERE: Ramon Rios Winery, 8458 W. Linne Road
DETAILS: The Tracy Interfaith Ministries’ auxiliary group will host a prime-rib dinner to pay for Interfaith’s food or other bills.
COST: $65 per person (includes food and drinks)
INFO: 836-5424
Grand Theatre Center for the Arts presents Gutbuster’s Comedy Show
WHEN: 8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Grand Theatre, 715 Central Ave.
COST: $25 to $92
INFO: 831-6858 or www.atthegrand.org
SUNDAY, Oct. 5
Order of the Eastern Star Craft Fair
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
WHERE: Tracy Masonic Lodge, 1601 N. Tracy Blvd.
COST: Free for public; vendor fee applies
INFO: Leslie Routt, 835-4112
Jefferson School District Carnival
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
WHERE: Jefferson Elementary School, 7500 W. Linne Road
DETAILS: The event will feature crafts, bounce house, obstacle course and food, including homemade baked goods. The live and silent auctions will have a range of items, such as themed gift baskets and front-row tickets for the 2009 eighth-grade graduation ceremony.
COST: Admission is free, but cash is exchanged for tokens to pay for everything, including food.
INFO: Peggi Johnson, 510-304-3261
MONDAY, Oct. 6
‘Rollin’ Rec’ program
WHEN: 2:30 to 5 p.m. through Oct. 10
WHERE: Kenner Park, Kavanaugh Avenue and Golden Spring Drive
DETAILS: Tracy’s Department of Parks and Community Services’ "Rollin’ Rec" program will provide activities for children from ages 8 through 14 years weekdays in a different park each week around town.
COST: Free
INFO: 831-6200
TUESDAY, Oct. 7
Baby program at the Mountain House Branch Library
WHEN: 10:15 a.m.
WHERE: Mountain House Branch Library, 579 Wicklund Crossing, in Mountain House
DETAILS: All About Baby is a free program that will be offered at the Mountain House Branch Library every Tuesday starting Sept. 2 through Nov. 4. All About Baby is a story time for newborns to 18 months old and their parent or caregiver. Each session lasts about 20 minutes.
INFO: 937-8221, 866-805-7323 or www.stockton.lib.ca.us.
THURSDAY, Oct. 9
Animal Rescue Fundraiser
WHEN: 5 to 7 p.m.
WHERE: Smart & Final parking lot, 1150 W. 11th St.
DETAILS: Presale tickets are $40 each for a meal that will easily feed a family of four. Includes choice of tri-tip roast or whole chicken, plus macaroni salad, baked beans, loaf of French bread and a 2-liter bottle of soda — all catered by All Day BBQ & Catering.
COST: $40 presale ONLY. Tickets must be purchased by Oct 1.
INFO: 546-1517 to purchase tickets
Candidates’ forum for Tracy Unified and Jefferson school districts
WHEN: 7 p.m.
WHERE: Vista Middle School, 751 W. Lowell Ave.
INFO: 830-4201
FRIDAY, Oct. 10
Louis Bohn Elementary School’s Fall Carnival
WHEN: 2 to 8 p.m. Oct. 10
WHERE: Bohn Elementary School, 350 E. Mount Diablo Ave.
DETAILS: Along with food, crafts, games and entertainment, Bohn Elementary School’s Fall Carnival will have a silent auction and raffle. All proceeds will benefit field trips and the Louis Bohn New Playground Fund.
COST: Free admission
INFO: Samantha Nieto, 408-605-8842 and savmemz4luv1@sbcglobal.net
Friday Night Music Series presents swing music by Jeff Bordes and the Desperados
WHEN: 6:30 to 9 p.m.
WHERE: Windmill Ridge Winery, 8350 W. Linne Road
COST: $10 presale, $12 at the gate
INFO: 834-0005 or sales@windmillridgewinery.com
SATURDAY, Oct. 11
Mountain House fire station's annual pancake breakfast
WHEN: 6 to 11 a.m.
WHERE: Station 1, 911 Tradition St., in Mountain House
COST: Adults, $5; kids and seniors, $4.
INFO: Brian Bagley: 831-4730
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