Get Out on the Water this Weekend

1. Saturday, February 19 – Delta Discovery Cruises out of Pittsburg is offering a Mothball Fleet World War II History Cruise 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy a 4-hour cruise and a delicious lunch while touring the fleet and learning the history of the ships. Call for reservations (925) 252-9300 or go to www.deltadiscoverycruises.com. Cost is $79.00 per person.  

2. Saturday, February 19 - San Francisco’s spectacular Chinese New Year Parade is this Saturday, 5:30 – 8 p.m. starting at Second and Market Streets and loops around Union Square, Geary, Powell, and Post Streets, then runs up Kearny Street to Columbus. This is the parade that features the 200-foot long giant Golden Dragon and more than 100 colorful participants along with 600,000 firecrackers. For more info, go to www.sanfranciscochinatown.com.

3. Saturday, February 19 – The ‘Tracy Bass 4 Cash Tournament’ will begin at the Oasis Marina and Resort right off I-5 turns into 205 (15 minutes past Stockton), with all events leading up to the May finale. The series is open to everyone and costs $150 entry fee with many other options such as big fish. Call Terry at (209) 835-3182 or learn more on www.tracyoasismarina.com.

4. February 19, 20 & 21 - Carvalho Family Wines Barrel to Bottle experience from 11 a.m. to 5 pm.  Come bottle your own wine. They provide the bottles, corks, labels and wine but insist you bring the fun! Located at 35265 Willow Avenue in Clarksburg. Cost is $12.50 each with a 2-bottle minimum.  Family Wine Club members: $10.00 a bottle.  Contact Name: Marnie Stiles, Phone: (916) 744-1625, Email Address: marnie@carvalhowines.com or see more at the California Delta Chambers and Visitor’s Bureau website:  www.californiadelta.org.

5. Sunday, February 20 - Cozy Chic Design and Home Staging will be hosting a complimentary decorating class at Pier 1 located at Harbison Drive in Vacaville. To reserve your spot, call, (707) 592-8276 or (707) 447-0977. The website is www.cozychicdesign.com.