While these events are annual, the specific dates may change. It is best to visit the website or call for information. The area code for all phone numbers is 604. January -Polar Bear Swim Phone Number: 732-2304 February -Chinese New Year Celebration Phone Number: 687-0729 -Chutzpah Festival: www.chutzpahfestival.com -Lunar Fest - contemporary expression of Asian arts & culture: www.lunarfest.org -Push, … [Read more...]
Santa Rosa, CA – Radio Stations
The following is a list of radio stations originating in Sonoma County area, which can be heard in Santa Rosa. However, most of these stations do originate out of Santa Rosa. We make our best effort to keep this list updated - however radio stations change faster then the wind changes directions at times. With few exceptions, do NOT become attached to your 'favorite' Sonoma County radio station - chances are it will change format fairly … [Read more...]
Santa Rosa, CA – Shopping
Coddingtown is one of two primary malls in Santa Rosa and is the city's oldest mall. It continues to undergo a number of select remodels over the years with parts of the mall torn down and then rebuilt from the ground up. Originally founded by Hugh Codding in 1962 as an open-air mall it was later enclosed in 1979. The name Codding is a long time prominent family in town - Hugh Codding developed a number of shopping centers in town as well as … [Read more...]
Santa Rosa, CA – Farmers Markets
Numerous farmer's markets are located throughout Sonoma County. Unlike in the southern part of the state where year round farmer's markets are the norm, seasonal farmers markets far outnumber the year round ones up here. Seasonal smaller markets tends to have live music while the year round (often larger markets) do not always use music to liven up your shopping experiences. We have visited all of the farmers' markets in Santa Rosa and Sonoma … [Read more...]
Santa Rosa, CA – Schools
Santa Rosa High School (SRHS) is a landmark historic campus in the city of Santa Rosa. It is Santa Rosa's oldest high school by a long shot and is located on Mendocino Avenue right next to the Junior College. Founded in 1874 it has not always been in it's current location. Supported by a strong history in the community, an active Foundation and strong academic programs, Santa Rosa High School is the leading high school in the city. The main … [Read more...]
Lake Tahoe, CA – Event Calendar
This is only a small sampling of the events that occur throughout the year. Many ski resorts have events planned throughout the ski season. January -Winter Celebration at Heavenly Ski Resort. Event includes ski races, fireworks, & ice sculpting. February -Cross Country Ski and Food Festival at Northstar at Tahoe -Snowfest Winter Carnival has been held annually since 1982, events and activities for families on Tahoe's … [Read more...]
Lake Tahoe, CA – Restaurants
The following restaurants are located in the Lake Tahoe area. This list is only a small portion of the total restaurants in the Lake Tahoe basin so if you find your "favorite" restaurant is not listed here, please email Dave with your recommendation. Major casinos usually have multiple restaurants. Dave has chosen to profile restaurants that he has either heard good things about or has personally at. He categorizes the restaurants according … [Read more...]
Lake Tahoe, CA – More Info
Visitor Centers Tahoe Douglas Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 7139] Lake Tahoe, NV 89449 Phone (702) 588-4591 www.tahoechamber.org Incline Village Chamber of Commerce: 969 Tahoe Blvd. Incline Bay, NV 89451 Truckee Chamber of Commerce Truckee, CA 96161 They can also be reached by calling Phone (530) 587-2757. www.truckee.com Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority P.O. Box 16299 So. Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 Phone … [Read more...]
Santa Barbara, CA – Colleges
MUSIC ACADEMY OF THE WEST is a prestigious music conservatory tucked away in the hills above the ocean just east of downtown Santa Barbara. Take Cabrillo Blvd to Channel Drive and turn off on Fairway Drive. There will be signs guiding you. Watch out for the one way streets. Not many tourists ever visit this academy (as it is a private campus). The campus is quite secluded and automatic gates are at the entrance and exit. Whenever we have … [Read more...]
Santa Barbara, CA – Radio Stations
The following is a list of radio stations in the Santa Barbara area and also stations that you are able to hear in Santa Barbara, but originate out of Los Angeles. We make a concerted effort to keep this page updated as radio stations are constantly changing format or locations on the dial. Email Dave if you have any updates for this page. Select AM stations: Select FM Stations: … [Read more...]