Mother Lode Happenings November 5-8, 2009

Mother Lode Happenings

November 5 - 8

Are you looking for something to do this weekend? If so, here is a sampling of what is happening this weekend in and around Sonora:

Rod Harris Jazz Combo

Columbia College Jazz Series director Rod Harris and his saxophones will take center stage for a special concert at 8pm Saturday at Stage 3 Theater in Sonora. Admission is $15. For more information call 209-533-1778.

Craft Faire

The Sonora Senior Lounge and Boutique will hold a craft faire from 10 am to 3 pm Saturday in the Firemen's Museum at 125 N Washington St in Sonora. Admission is free. Crafts, scones and coffee will be available. Proceeds will benefit the senior lounge, a place for senior citizens to meet, watch television and play games, including bingo. For more information, call Susan Lowe at 209-533-2859.

Open Garden Day

Tuolumne County Master Gardeners will host open garden day on Saturday at their demonstration garden on the Cassina High School campus at 251 Barretta St. in Sonora. The garden opens at 10 am and demonstrations begin at 10:30 am. Planting and transplanting native plants will be first on the agenda, followed by how to make a rock garden. Lastly, there will be a talk on paths and walkways and fire safe landscapes. Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer gardening questions. There is no charge. For more information call 209-533-5696.

Nutcracker Tea Party

Soroptimist International of Sonora will hold its first Nutcracker Tea Party for children of all ages from 3 to 6 pm Saturday at the Humane Society of Tuolumne County at 10040 Victoria Way in Jamestown. Santa Claus will be present, along with entertainment, tea and prize drawings. Tickets are $15 per child or adult. For availability, call Carol Norwood at 209-728-5034. All proceeds will go to service projects of Soroptimist International of Sonora.

Hike to Natural Bridges

The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation will sponsor a hike to Natural Bridges at 10 am on Sunday. Meet at the trailhead on Parrots Ferry Road just outside Columbia. No dogs are allowed on the trail. Bring plenty of water and clothing appropriate for the weather. For more information call 209-536-9094.

This is just a few of the things happening this weekend, so get out, enjoy the wonderful fall weather and HAVE FUN!