May 15th, 2015 at 8:00 am
Water conservation is a topic those of us in Southern California are all too familiar with. While in the midst of one of the most severe droughts on record, it’s no surprise that counties throughout California are putting together programs to incentivize residents to take part in conservation efforts. Rebates are available for homeowners as well as renters, and typically fall into one of two categories. Rebates can be obtained for indoor and outdoor water-saving technology. Rebates can be obtained through programs from California American Water and the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. Many of these rebates can easily be applied for online.
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May 14th, 2015 at 11:00 am
It took 23,000 helicopter missions to build, has withstood four decades of desert heat, mountain snow, and high winds, and carried millions of enthralled passengers from around the globe. But the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway still towers above all Southern California attractions as the “eighth wonder of the world.”
Completed in 1963, the tram whisks riders from the Valley Station at 2,643 above the Coachella Valley floor to the Mountain Station at 8,516 feet on Mount San Jacinto in about 15 minutes. It’s usually 40 degrees cooler at the top year round, so residents and visitors alike can catch a break from the desert heat in summer or toss snowballs at each other in winter.
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May 14th, 2015 at 9:00 am
When you think of wine tasting, what comes to mind? For many, it might be a whole event or afternoon production. First, you head to a local winery or tasting room and begin your sensory adventure. Your day is filled with the sweet and dry aromas and tastes of various grapes and assorted blends. Between samples, you cleanse the palate with water and maybe even a pretzel or cracker. By the end of your tasting afternoon, you’re ready to leave with a few bottles of some of the delicious wines you’ve sampled and hand-selected.
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May 13th, 2015 at 11:00 am
The California Jazz and Wine Fest is back for the fourth consecutive year. Spend the day seeing jazz groups, sipping wine and beer, and sampling gourmet cuisine. The jazz lineup includes Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band, Oskar Cartaya Enclave with guest Justo Amario, as well as other bands. The festival is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Westlake Village Sunrise. All attendees must be 21 or older.
Where:
Thousand Oaks Community Park
2525 N. Moorpark Road
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
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May 12th, 2015 at 11:00 am
If you’re looking for something “berry” unique, check out the California Strawberry Festival. During this two-day event, you can participate in bushels of activities dedicated to delicious strawberries. Dive face-first into a strawberry pie-eating contest, team up for the strawberry relay race, or bling out your cap in the “berry best hat” contest. Musical entertainment, award-winning arts and crafts, and a kids’ Strawberryland are among the many attractions at the festival. If you’ve ever wanted to try a strawberry pizza, deep-fried strawberries, or strawberry beer, here’s your chance. More than 50 booths will offer their best strawberry-inspired dishes.
Where:
Strawberry Meadows of College Park
3250 S. Rose Ave.
Oxnard, CA 92866
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