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August 3, 2010, 6 :00 pm
Stockton National Night Out 2010
Stockton

Join your neighborhood for National Night Out events. To find out what is happening in your neighborhood, or, to register your event, please contact Stockton Police Department Community Services.
 

MORE INFO:
dwight.brown@ci.stockton.ca.us 
(209) 937-8084
www.stocktongov.com/police/index.cfm 

Saturday, August 14, 2010, (All day or non-timed event)
Take ACE to Jazz Festival & California's Great America
ACE Train Station
949 E. Channel St.
Stockton, CA US

Spend the day enjoying Jazz, Salsa and even R&B tunes at the Jazz Festival or choose thrills and family fun at California's Great America. When you take the train, there's no hassles with driving, traffic and parking- just sit back and relax.

Tickets for the Jazz Festival event package are $22/person and include round-trip rail fare and all-day Saturday admission into the San Jose Jazz Festival.

The California's Great America event is $50/person which includes: round-trip train fare, all-day admission into Great America, all-you-can-eat hot dog and chili buffet lunch in the park's private picnic area.

Trains for both events leave Stockton at 9:30 am on Saturday, August 14 and arrive at Great America at 11:18 am and San Jose at 11:30 am.

There are two options offered for the return trip:
1. depart San Jose and Great America Saturday evening, or

2. Stay overnight and take a train back to Stockton train leaving San Jose and Great America Sunday afternoon on August 15.
For tickets, a complete schedule, and all departure locations contact ACE.
Buy early, space is limited!



Contact: ACE
Phone: 1-800-411-RAIL
www.acerail.com 

Location Contact: Altamont Commuter Express
Location Phone: 800-411-RAIL

Friday, August 13, 2010, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Downtown Art Walk and Art Battle
Various Locations Downtown
Stockton, CA 95202 US

Enjoy also a late night beer garden at Janet Leigh Plaza and extended Farmers Market at DeCarli Square.

The Art Walk is held the 2nd Friday of the month June-August. It is a self-guided tour featuring art work in every medium; from photography to sculpture, from fine art to live music and spoken word. Downtown businesses become “galleries” hosting local artists. All demonstrations and exhibits are free of charge.

WHO WILL BE STOCKTON'S 2010 CHAMP?
Help create the contender's challenge, then test your artistic skills, vote for your favorite artist, bid for one of the masterpieces that will be created before your eyes at this exciting event.

THE CHALLENGE: Involve any 2 characters from the CHALLENGE LIST in a scene at the downtown Stockton waterfront. Artists will have 2 hours to create a finished work. $100 First Prize. Art will be sold by silent auction to support JLI Academy.

Challenge List characters will be selected from suggestions submitted by August 1. Submit your character suggestions at JLI's booth at the July 9 Art Walk or by using the online form available at www.JLIacademy.com. CHALLENGE LIST will be posted at JLI's website on August 2.

The ART BATTLE is open to all artists willing to accept the challenge. Winners will be selected by public voting during the event. Your opinion counts, don't miss this chance to pick a winner, and bid on original art at the silent auction.

Rules and Artist's registration forms are available at www.JLIacademy.org. Registration is $10 and includes a T-shirt. Walk-up registrations are welcome (up to 5:25 on August 13). Pre-registrations accepted by mail and at JLI's booth at the July 9 Art Walk.

MORE INFO:
Contact: Downtown Stockton Alliance
Email: Events@downtownstockton.org
Phone: 209-464-5246
www.downtownstockton.org 
For information please call: 209-479-4128

Saturday, August 14-15, 2010, 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Barrio Fiesta
Filipino Plaza
6 West Main St.
Stockton, CA

A two-day celebration of Filipino culture: food, music dance.

MORE INFO:
Contact: Filipino Plaza
Phone: 209-466-1414
www.filipinoplaza.org 

Location Phone: 209-466-1416

August 15, 2010; Every Thursday, 5:30 - 6:30pm
Farmer's Market Chefs Tour
Downtown Lodi

The W&R Chef is hosting a tour of downtown Lodi's Farmers market every Thursday. On this complimentary interactive tour, you will learn how to select the right melon, choose the freshest vegetables, and learn how to utilize/prepare different varieties of fruits and vegetables. Chef will personally tour you by the market booths giving you worthwhile recommendations while also answering your questions. Don't miss this unique opportunity to receive personalized shopping education! Now taking reservations for Thursdays- starting 6/17 through 9/23. Each tour is limited to 12 people. Reservations required by contacting sales@winerose.com or 209.371.6117. Tour is from 5:30pm-6:30pm. Arrive at Rosewood Bar & Grill at 5:15pm, where the Chef will greet you. Sign up today- space is limited!

MORE INFO:

Contact Name: Wine & Roses

Contact Phone: 209-371-6117

Email Address: sales@winerose.com

WebSite Address: http://www.winerose.com

August 15, 2010; Every Thursday, 4:00PM
Downtown Lodi Farmers Market & Festival
Downtown Lodi

Downtown Lodi Business Partnership hosts The Downtown Certified Farmers Market. The family friendly market is held every Thursday evening beginning in June throughout the end of September. Over 25 certified farmers offer an array of fresh produce, wine and flowers. 50 homemade and commercial arts and craft vendors line the streets of downtown attracting over 5,000 attendees each week. An upscale beer and wine garden which showcases local breweries and wineries is located adjacent from the entertainment stage. The stage hosts live music performed by local bands, along with dance performances, comedy acts and competitions. The entertainment also includes theme nights such as Hawaiian, Mardi Gras, Country Western and Patriotic, where there are free giveaways, contests and family fun. The Food Court accompanies the market offering a wide variety of choices including hot dogs, BBQ, salads, Philippine cuisine, snow cones, smoothies and more. A Kids Zone invites kids of all ages to jump in bouncing houses, get their face painted and interact with clowns, balloon artists and animals. The Farmers Market is Lodi�s summer signature event that has something for everyone!

MORE INFO: Jaime Watts & Stephanie Perez: 209-369-8052, stephanie@downtownlodi.com, http://www.downtownlodi.com

August 25, 2010, 8:00 AM
7th Annual Trix Run
Lodi Lake Park Lodi, CA

17th Annual Trix Run Lodi Lake Park, Lodi, CA Sunday, July 25th 2010 8:00 AM 5K Run and Family Walk 9:30 AM "Trix is For Kids" Fun Run

MORE INFO: Jeremy Judkins: 209-334-7000, kim.sample@genmills.com, http://trixfunrun.generalmills.com/

Friday, August 6, 2010, September 3, 2010, October 1, 2010, November 5, 2010, December 3, 2010 6:00 - 8:30pm
First Friday Art Hop
Thomas Theatre Gallery
125 S. Hutchins Street
Lodi, California
209.333.5511

Artist To Be Announced
Additional locations include:
Lodi Community Art Center, Dancing Fox Winery, Bakery & Eatery, Scooters, Java Stop, McKinleys Frame Shop, and Vision Flooring, Interiors and Gifts.

Admission is free!

November 14, 2010
Annual Cowboy Christmas
Oakdale, CA

This is a community event and free to the public. There are over 40 exhibitor booths and you’ll find just about anything western and more! There is beautiful western art, furniture, jewelry, apparel, cowboy grub and entertainment! But best of all, you’ll find COWBOY SANTA, who will arrive on horseback at 11:00 AM and be available for pictures until 3:00 P.M.

MORE INFO: http://www.ethnicevents.com/

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