On Saturday, February 7 from 2 to 5 p.m., Rosenblum Cellars in Jack London Square is excited to announce the release of their Chateau La Paws wines supporting no-kill shelters throughout the United States. Stop by Rosenblum Cellars and enjoy a glass of wine, small bites and photos with your furry friend.
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Published: February, 2015
Chateau La Paws Release Party
On Saturday, February 7 from 2 to 5 p.m., Rosenblum Cellars in Jack London Square is excited to announce the release of their Chateau La Paws wines supporting no-kill shelters throughout the United States. Stop by Rosenblum Cellars and enjoy a glass of wine, small bites and photos with your furry friend. Rosenblum Cellars is located at 10 Clay Street. For more information, call (877) 478-9467. Admission fee for members is $20, public $30.
Tulipmania
PIER 39 comes alive from February 14-22 with the vibrant colors of more than 39,000 blooming tulips and seasonal garden favorites during Tulipmania. Enjoy the flowers’ beauty and learn helpful gardening tips with the self-guided tour anytime during Tulipmania or take a free guided tour that begins daily at 10 a.m at PIER 39’s Entrance Plaza and concludes with complimentary refreshments at Pier Market Seafood Restaurant. For more information, visit www.pier39.com.
Elephant Seal Walk
On Saturday, February 7 from 2 to 5 p.m., join a Farallones Sanctuary staff naturalist and a state parks interpretive guide for a walk through the Nature Preserve at Año Nuevo State Park to observe one of the largest mainland breeding colonies of northern elephant seals in the world! Every year up to 10,000 elephant seals visit to breed, give birth and molt in this amazing park. Watch males battle for prime beach real estate and the right to mate, while females are birthing and suckling their newborn pups. Learn about their fascinating natural history, behavior and ecology of northern elephant seals while observing them first-hand during this fun and dynamic afternoon program. The cost is $12 per person with a $10 per vehicle parking fee. Space is limited and registration is required. Contact Sara Heintzelman at sara.heintzelman@noaa.gov or (415) 561-6622 x237 to reserve a spot.
Make Your Dog Best in Show
Enjoy an evening like no other at Contra Costa Humane Society’s “Best in Show” on February 17 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Concord Hilton, 1970 Diamond Blvd. Enjoy a night out with your dog (feel free to dress them up!) and help support the Contra Costa Humane Society programs and services for animals in need. Prizes and surprises—not to mention fine wine, champagne, nibbles and desserts—for you and your canine! Plus the live broadcast of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on the big screen too. Individual tickets are $75 each and group packages are available. Your well behaved, fully licensed and vaccinated pups are most welcome. Get your tickets now at bestinshow2015.eventbrite.com. For more information, call (925) 279-2247 or visit www.cchumane.org.
It’s a Love Thang
Gentlemen, pamper your sweetheart with a weekend that was planned with her in mind. Show her how truly special she is with a Valentine weekend couples retreat on February 14-16 at the DoubleTree by Hilton in American Canyon. There will be a Saturday night buffet dinner dance at 8 p.m. with music provided by Project 4 featuring Gerald Glasper, line dance lessons by dance instructor Ramona Pam as well as gifts and raffle prizes. On Sunday, there is a 12:30 p.m. limo/party bus Napa winery and outlets tour. Admission to the winery for tasting, lunch and beverages is included. Price is $300 per couple, limo only is $165 and the price for just the dinner dance is $150. Accommodations are not included, but special rates for the event are available for the hotel, spa and restaurant. Contact Irma Martin at (510) 472-2397 or La Tanya Watson at (925) 565-2056 for tickets and details, or you can purchase tickets via PayPal at MotherOnion@aol.com or LaTanyaWatson@aol.com.
Orchid Exposition Returns to Fort Mason
The 2015 Pacific Orchid Exposition, happening February 19-22 at Fort Mason Center in San Francisco, is focusing on “The Thrill of Discovery” for its 63rd annual show, which will feature very special varieties of orchid little known in the United States. The show’s presenting sponsor, the Taiwan Tourism Bureau, has worked with local grower Tom Perlite, the owner of Golden Gate Orchids and operations manager of the Pacific Orchid Exposition, to ship and cultivate rare orchids, including Cymbidium goeringii and Anoectochilus formosanus, which will be on display throughout the event. The Pacific Orchid Exposition, which is the largest orchid show in the United States, is hosted by the San Francisco Orchid Society (SFOS), whose mission is to foster the culture and cultivation of orchids and to promote orchid education to its members and the public. The Pacific Orchid Exposition kicks off with the wildly anticipated Gala Benefit Preview on Thursday, February 19 from 6:30 to 10 p.m. The Gala Benefit Preview gives attendees the first chance to view and purchase some of the best orchids in the world before the show opens to the general public. Guests can also enjoy delicious gourmet hors d’oeuvres and wine tastings from some of California’s premier wineries, including winners of the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, the largest competition of American wines in the world. They can bid on fabulous auction items which include gift baskets and certificates, dinners, getaways, wine, original art, and more. The general show follows February 20-22 and boasts over 150,000 beautiful orchids from across the globe. Throughout the weekend there will be docent tours, orchid potting demonstrations and special lectures. Tickets for the Gala Benefit Preview are $43 online and $50 at the door. General tickets are $14 online and $15 at the door or $11/$12 for seniors. Weekend passes are $60 with the gala and $25 without. For more information, visit www.orchidsanfrancisco.org.
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