Almond Festival, Antiques, and Tea Highlight Choices

It’s Thursday and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do this weekend.

Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new places to explore.

1. Dixon United Methodist Women’s Annual Spring Tea –

Where/When: Dixon United Methodist Church, 209 North Jefferson, Dixon, Saturday, March 12 at 11:30 a.m.

Why Go: ‘The Wonderful World of Tea’ presentation by Dr. Kristina Wiley, owner of the Linde Lane Tea Room here in Dixon. Her talk will be about the different kinds of teas, their history, and tea traditions. This is a delightful time with great food, entertainment, and lots of door prizes.

Pricing: Tickets are $20 available at the church or at the door. For more information, call (707) 678-2191 or go to www.dumc.org.

2. Soroptimist Annual Antique Show /Sale

Where/When: Saturday and Sunday, March 12 and 13 all day at the Dixon May Fair, 655 South First Street.

Why Go:  It will take you back in time! There is plenty of old things and collectibles, refreshments and friends.

Pricing: $5.00 with free return and free parking on both days. For more information, contact Twin Bridges at (530) 241-4063 or go to www.tbcashows.info.

3. 2011 Capay Valley’s Almond Festival

Where/When: In towns of Esparto,Capay, Brooks, Guinda, and Rumsey on Sunday, March 13.

Why Go: Something for everyone including petting zoos, craft fairs, old fire engine displays, baked goods, food vendors, live music, children’s play area, 10K Fun Run and Cow Plot Bingo.

Pricing: More information call (530) 787-3242 or go to espartoregionalchamber.com.

4. Sacramento Valley Dog Fanciers Association Big Dog Show

Where/When: Dixon May Fairgrounds, 655 South First Street on Saturday, March 12, starts at 7 a.m.

Why Go: AKC sanctioned B Match and Obedience Workshop is great to watch and observe.

Pricing:  No admission but may be parking fee.

5. California Delta Chambers Masquerade Mardi Gras Ball at the Historic Ryde Hotel. 

Where/When:  California 160 in Walnut Grove.  Saturday, March 12, 7 - 11 p.m. 

Why Go: Dinner and Dancing (No Host Bar). Dinner Menu includes Salad, Roasted Stuffed Pork Tenderloin, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables, Cake.   Entertainment 7:20 to 8 p.m. Delta Paranormal Investigator will speak on ghosts of the Delta and Spirits that inhabit the Ryde Hotel.  Dance Music by Ralph The Hat, 8:30 - 11 p.m. 

Pricing:  Tickets $48 per person includes. Reservations: 916-777-4041, Email Address: info@californiadelta.org.