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Calendar: events for March 2009
SACRAMENTO
When, where: March 14,
Highlights: A Friends of the River-sponsored event with white-water rafting and kayaking vendors offering outings and lessons, classes about river sports, workshops and more.
Cost: Free.
Info: (916) 442-3155, www.friendsoftheriver.org/site/PageServer?pagename=FORRiversFestivalMainPage
SAN FRANCISCO
When, where: March 14, 2nd and Market streets to Civic Center Plaza.
Highlights: About 250,000 revelers attend this event, now in its 158th. The parade through the city ends at Civic Center Plaza, where Irish food, dance and song take center stage.
Cost: Free.
Info: sfstpatricksday%parade.com
YOUNTVILLE, CALIF.
Taste of Yountville
When, where: March 21, throughout Yountville
Highlights: The 16th annual event has offerings from 15 local restaurants (three with
Cost: Free; tasting tickets $1 each.
Info: (707) 944-0904, www.yountville.com
COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO.
The Broadmoor's 6th Annual Weekend of Jazz
When, where: March 26 to 28, the Broadmoor
Highlights: Grammy-winning guitarist Earl Klugh hosts a lineup of jazz artists, including Patti Austin and Spyro Gyra, in live performances.
Cost: Two and three-day packages start at $189 and $169 per person, per night, (double occupancy) and include tickets to performances, classes and discounts on hotel services.
Info: (800) 634-7711, www.weekendofjazz.com and www.broadmoor.com.
HALF MOON BAY, CALIF.
Farm Day
When, where: March 27, IDES Hall on Main Street
Highlights: At this 40th annual event, Half Moon Bay's residents will celebrate local farmers. Activities include lunch made with local produce and an awards ceremony naming the region's farmer of the year.
Cost: $25 in advance; $30 at the door.
Info: (650) 726-8380, www.visithalfmoonbay.org
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