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  January 2009
 
Tuesday, January 13: 7-8 pm - From Shore to Sea Lecture Series
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum
Santa Barbara, CA 93109

Presented by SBMM, CINMS & NPS

High Definition Film Air: The Search for One Clean Breath

Introduced by Barbara Page, Public Information Division Manager for the Ventura County Air Pollution Control District

$: FREE to the Public

Location: Santa Barbara Maritime Museum’s Munger Theater

Air: The Search for One Clean Breath is a large-screen format film funded by a United States Environmental Protection Agency and produced by the Ventura County Air Pollution Control District and the communications firm, Media 360. The high-definition film showcases air – its personality, lifestyle changes, and endurance as the “majestical roof” surrounding our planet. Using a blend of animation and actual footage, the film captures atmospheric phenomena, paired with an original music soundtrack.
 
  February 2009
 
February 14th & 15th 2009 - 10th Annual Petite Sirah Port Weekend

Spend Valentine's Day in the beautiful town of Clarksburg, sipping wine and watching the sun set on the Delta.

Held February 14th-15th 2009, at Bogle Winery in Clarksburg, the Annual Petite Sirah Port Weekend is a great way to get ready for Valentine's Day. Guests can sample ports both out of the bottle and out of the barrel. Bottles will also be available for sale. They also offer tempting treats such as Stilton Cheese, strawberries and lots of chocolate!

Bogle Winery was founded in 1968 by the father and son team of Warren and Chris Bogle. They planted their first 20 acres of wine grapes in Clarksburg and today, the Bogle family farms over 1200 acres and has become a nationally acclaimed winery.
For more information contact the YoloCVB at (877) 713-2847 or Bogle Winery at (916) 744-1139

February 14 - 22 - FIRST EIGHT TEAMS ANNOUNCED FOR 2009 Amgen tour of California

World-Class, Accomplished Teams to Compete in February 14-22 Stage Race
Best Field Ever to Compete on U.S. Soil Anticipated For Nine Day Stage Race

LOS ANGELES, December 18, 2008 – The 2009 Amgen Tour of California will once again bring together a world-class field of cycling teams from multiple nations, including eight of the sport’s top-rated ProTour teams. Race organizers confirmed today that entries for the fourth annual race will include Lance Armstrong and the Amgen Tour of California’s two-time defending champion Levi Leipheimer’s team, Astana, along with two of the top U.S.-based teams, Garmin-Slipstream (new to the ProTour circuit) and Team Columbia (formerly Team High Road). Also racing will be Team Saxo Bank, which finished in the top-three of the world rankings last season and Quick Step, which claimed 55 victories in the 2008 season.
The 2009 Amgen Tour of California roster includes the following eight ProTour professional cycling teams:
· Ag2r-La Mondiale (FRA)
· Astana (LUX)
· Garmin-Slipstream (USA)
· Liquigas (ITA)
· Quick Step (BEL)
· Rabobank (Netherlands)
· Team Columbia (USA)
· Team Saxo Bank (DEN)

The recently expanded 750-mile, nine-day stage race, considered to be the most important and popular race held on U.S. soil, will take the world’s top professional cycling teams from Sacramento to San Diego County from February 14-22, 2009.
"The success of the Amgen Tour of California has created a very positive reputation among the professional cycling community, which has helped to ensure the high level of competition that people have come to expect from our race," said Andrew Messick, president of AEG Sports, presenter of the race. “We have invited the best teams that the world has to offer to compete on an outstanding course. The success of the race, combined with an updated, world-class route will ensure a level of competition that is unprecedented in the United States.”

Split between teams who compete on the UCI ProTour and those who race predominately in the United States, the field of athletes competing in the 2009 Amgen tour of California will be one of the most diverse, accomplished
updated, world-class route will ensure a level of competition that is unprecedented in the United States.”

Split between teams who compete on the UCI ProTour and those who race predominately in the United States, the field of athletes competing in the 2009 Amgen tour of California will be one of the most diverse, accomplished groups of cyclists ever assembled for a stage race in the U.S. The full list of teams will be announced in January, with final rosters due in February.
“We have a great roster of top athletes, and the Amgen Tour of California delivers a great stage on which to perform,” said Bob Stapleton, owner, Team Columbia. “The Amgen Tour of California is great for the sport of cycling in the U.S. and great for the sport overall.”

Several of the ProTour professional cycling teams will hold their pre-season training camps in California, which will give residents throughout the state an opportunity to watch these elite athletes prepare for the top professional cycling race in the United States.

For more information about the teams competing in the 2009 Amgen Tour of California, please visit www.amgentourofcalifornia.com.
About the Amgen Tour of California
The largest cycling event in America, the Amgen Tour of California is a Tour de France-style cycling road race, presented by AEG, that challenges the world’s top professional cycling teams to compete along a demanding course. Building on last year's third-annual stage race, which attracted 1.6 million spectators, the 2009 Amgen Tour of California will be expanded to cover more than 750 miles over nine days from February 14-22, 2009.

About Amgen
Amgen discovers, develops, manufactures and delivers innovative human therapeutics. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen was one of the first companies to realize the new science's promise by bringing safe and effective medicines from lab, to manufacturing plant, to patient. Amgen therapeutics have changed the practice of medicine, helping millions of people around the world in the fight against cancer, kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and other serious illnesses. With a broad and deep pipeline of potential new medicines,

 Amgen remains committed to advancing science to dramatically improve people's lives. To learn more about Amgen's pioneering science and vital medicines, visit www.amgen.com. To learn more about Amgen’s Breakaway from Cancer initiative, visit www.breakawayfromcancer.com.

AEG is one of the leading sports and entertainment presenters in the world. AEG, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Anschutz Company, owns or controls a collection of companies including facilities such as STAPLES Center, The Home Depot Center, Sprint Center, The O2, Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE and NOKIA Theatre Times Square; sports franchises including the Los Angeles Kings (NHL), two Major League Soccer franchises, a Women’s Professional Soccer league team, the Los Angeles Sol, two hockey franchises operated in Europe, management of privately held shares of the Los Angeles Lakers, the ING Bay to Breakers foot race and the Amgen Tour of California cycling road race; AEG Live, the organization’s live-entertainment division, is a collection of companies dedicated to all aspects of live contemporary music performance, touring and a variety of programming and multi-media production.
For more information, visit AEG today at www.aegworldwide.com.


February 20-21, 2009 - California Duck Days

This event is one of California’s premier wildlife viewing festivals in the Sacramento region. This Wetlands event offers a wide variety of activities, including field trips, workshops, family and youth activities, a student art show, education displays and demonstrations about wetlands and wildlife.

The Yolo Wildlife Area is the largest public/private restoration project west of the Florida everglades. The Wildlife Area is home to tens of thousands of waterfowl and shorebirds which can be seen resting and feeding during the winter and spring migrations. For more information contact the YoloCVB at (877) 713-2847 or the Yolo Basin Foundation at (530) 757-3780

February 21, 2009 - 28th Annual Los Alamitos Race on the BaseRace on the Base
Los Alamitos

Joint Forces Training Base in Los Alamitos

Events: 5K & 10K Run, 5K Walk, 10K In-Line Skate/Wheelchair, Kids Fun Run, Reverse Triathlon

This course is located on the runways of the Joint Forces Training Base. Helicopters, planes, and military vehicles line portions of the 100%
flat course.
 
  March 2009
 
March 18-22, 2009 - Elevation 2009 – Mammoth’s Gay Ski Week
Mammoth Lakes, California 93546
323-654-0650

Elevation, the annual Mammoth Gay Ski Week, brings together people from across the country and the world, for a week of events that celebrate diversity, fun, and the best spring skiing and boarding in North America. Elevation celebrates its seventh year at Mammoth Mountain with more than 1500 riders, major parties, and zero attitude. The hottest guys on the West Coast (and beyond) converge on Mammoth Mountain in March for what is now the third largest gay ski week in North America.

March 29April 3, 2009 - International Ski History Congress in Mammoth Lakes
Mammoth Lakes, California 93546
760-934-7393

The 2009 International Ski History Congress (SH Congress) is a five-day academically sound, three-dimensional ski history event, worthy of being documented by filmmakers and journalists. The SH Congress includes a meeting of ski museums, presentations by international keynote speakers and ski historians in academic sessions. The 2009 Skiing Heritage Week of the International Skiing History Association (ISHA) is also being held in conjunction with the SH Congress. Details regarding registration, accommodations, ISHA events, optional activities, transportation, can be found online.
 
  April 2009
 
April 5, 2009 - 2009 Mammoth Marathon at Tamarack Cross Country Ski Center
Mammoth Lakes California 93546
760-934-2442

Mammoth Marathon Cross Country Freestyle Race, located in Mammoth Lakes, California is traditionally held on the first Sunday of April. Mammoth Marathon is a long-standing Eastern Sierra event that goes way back to the 1970’s. This may be the best end of the season race, and quite possibly, the best end of the season party. If you have never been to the Mammoth Marathon you might just want to put this one of your list, you won’t be disappointed.

April 25, 2009 - Opening Day of the Mono County Fishing Season
Mammoth Lakes, California 93546
888-466-2666

info@visitmammoth.com
For fishermen, Opening Day is a highlight of the year. Rainbows, Browns as well as the famous trophy-sized Alpers Trout are stocked in the many lakes and streams in and around the Mammoth Lakes area. There is great boat fishing, fly-fishing, shore fishing and float tubing. The fishing season runs through November 15th.
 
  May 2009
 
May 1-3, 2009 - Mammoth Mountain Ski Area presents the West Coast Invitational & Rail Jam

Mammoth Lakes, California 93546
800-626-6684
www.mammothmountain.com
For the eighth consecutive year, Mammoth Mountain’s award winning West Coast Invitational (WCI) returns May 1-3, 2009 with an explosive lineup of former Olympians and the most talented up-and-comers. When the sun sets on Saturday the competition moves to The Village at Mammoth for the rail jam. (Events subject to change due to weather.)

  June 2009
 
June 5 & 6 2009 - The Hesperia Rodeo
Val Shearer Equestrian CenterThe Hesperia Rodeo
Lime Street Park
16292 Lime Street Hesperia, California


The Hesperia Rodeo is a fun filled event with lots of things to see. For two days we have several events ranging from women bull riding to tie-down roping. If you forgot to grab dinner before you came, don't worry because we have lots of vendors that are happy to serve you. While enjoying the rodeo and having great rodeo food, you can get into the rodeo spirit and hoot and holler with the clown. If in the midst of all this, you decide you want to be daring, you can test you luck and strength on the mechanical bull!!! Once you have enjoyed watching all the rodeo activities, join us for the dance after the rodeo. For more information please contact us at the Lime Street office with the phone number listed. We look forward to seeing you all at the 2009 Hesperia Rodeo!

June 19-21, 2009 - The Classic at Pismo BeachThe Classic at Pismo Beach
Pismo Beach, CA.
The Classic at Pismo Beach is a 3 -day fun filled event - Pier-side & throughout downtown Pismo Beach, Central California's finest seaside classic & street rod car show. This show has been presented for now its 24th year, with hundreds of classic restorations and street rods. A 3- Day Classic Car & Street Rod event. Featured events are a Car Show & Shine, "Cruise Night" when hundreds of cars parade for thousands of spectators who line the streets, Live Entertainment, "The Hot Rod Bar and Grill" located pier-side and provides the venue for the outstanding live entertainment, live charity auction to benefit the Veterans, great food and drink, BBQ, Poker Run, Gala. Don't miss out sign up today! Info: Just Cruzin at (866) 450 - 7469; email pamb@thepismobeachclassic.com or checkout our website at www.thepismobeachclassic.com for detailed information. Registration forms are available on our website http://www.thepismobeachclassic.com/registration.htm, by phone, fax or email. Registration $65.00 thru Dec. 31, 2008, $80.00 Jan. 1, 2009 thru May 15, 2009, $100 May 16, 2009 thru June 18, $115.00 weekend of show. All registrations include a T-shirt. No admission charge for spectators to the show. Hours: Friday / Saturday 9 am- 10 PM, Sunday 9am - 5pm. Look forward to seeing you in Pismo!
 

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