Month: June 2016
Transportation
We’re not called the Central Valley for nothing—and there are many planes, trains, and automobiles that connect us to surrounding gems and intercity destinations. San Joaquin Regional Transit District Whether you’re jumping on the bus for a venture into town, a stretch through San Joaquin, […]
Arts & Galleries
LODI Double Dip Gallery What do you get when you cross riveting artwork with rich ice cream? A truly delectable experience! Double Dip Gallery is here to satisfy your “palette” in more ways than one when you take up a scoop of ice cream from […]
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4th Annual Lets Face It Together Foundation
On Saturday April 30th many gather in support of Dr. Kimberly Cockerham’s non-profit organization, Lets Face It Together Foundation. The foundation’s 4th annual spring event, Casino Live!, was held at Brookside Country Club, where attendees enjoyed a delicious meal, poker, black jack and other game […]
In Season: Peaches
By Copper Williams Isn’t California just a peach about its peach production? We love the juicy fruit so much we ended up cultivating our own variation! The California Clingstone holds fast to its pit, unlike its Freestone counterpart. Thus, it’s perfect for processing and preserving, […]
June 2016's 209 Agenda
Compiled by Nora Heston Tarte Pixie Woods 61st Birthday Bash June 4 Come celebrate the 61st birthday of Pixie Woods, Stockton’s very own enchanted amusement park. In addition to the daily wonder that can be found at the forest, visitors can enjoy festive […]
Summertime Sippin’ At Oak Farm Vineyards
By Nora Heston Tarte One of the finest places to enjoy the outdoors this summer is at Oak Farm Vineyards, a vineyard and tasting room located on the original DeVries Estate in Lodi where 400+ year old oak trees, extensive lawns, and large patios are punctuated […]
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An Ag-travaganza at the San Joaquin Fairgrounds
By Copper Williams When it comes to farming festivities, no one does it better than the San Joaquin AgFest! Hosted at the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds in Stockton, this week-long event sprawls from June 13th throughout the 18th to showcase talented 4-H and FFA […]
Life on the Lake
Daniel Arbuckle began his love affair with local waters at just seven years old. His family operated a camp for the Boy Scots of San Joaquin, and although he was too young to participate in the program, he enjoyed his time there, “with my own […]
Tempting Tastes at Tracy Thai
By Copper Williams You’d be hard pressed to find an empty seat any night of the week down at Tracy Thai. The dinner rush knows its dining destinations for traditional dishes, and this unique Thailand experience is heralding all the flavors from its Asian southeastern […]
48 Hours in San Francisco: A Travel Guide for the Experienced Novice
By Nora Heston Tarte If you’ve lived in San Joaquin County for long, chances are you’ve made your way to the city by the bay a time or two. You’re somewhere between a tourist and a local, and your San Francisco excursions should meet this […]