December 3 General Get Ready Stockton for the Freeze! Announcement, City of Stockton, San Joaquin County, Stockton California Preparing for a frost - Provided by San Joaquin County Master Gardeners. 8 Easy Tips- Some quick suggestions from the San Joaquin County Master Gardeners and Marcy Sousa, San Joaquin UC Master Gardener Program Coordinator.
November 27 Sports Stockton Ports Anchor Fund donates nearly $40,000 in 2013. Ports Release 2013 Community Relations Report Downtown Stockton, Stockton Ports In a continued effort to support the San Joaquin Valley community, the Ports gave approximately $39,400 to local non-profits and more than $197,700 of in-kind donations, including over 25,000 tickets, to local charities and schools in 2013.
November 25 General Fun “Faraday Lecture” Science Event at University of the Pacific Stockton California, University of the Pacific Honoring a tradition that was started in the 1820s at the Royal Institution, two Pacific chemistry professors dressed as 19th century chemists will carry out experiments that explode, change colors and delight an audience of all ages. The event is free and open to the public, but admission is limited. Tickets are available at the Pacific Box Office.
November 25 Weekend Getaways By Tim Viall Festival of Trees makes December perfect to visit San Joaquin County Historical Museum Anytime is a good time to visit our county’s spectacular historical museum in Micke Grove Park south of Lodi, but December is the “put it on your calendar” time! In December, the museum complex comes alive with both Christmas cheer and the stunning Festival of Trees! With more than 70 beautifully decorated unique Christmas trees, the San Joaquin County Historical Museum’s 22nd annual Festival of Trees is Saturday and Sunday, December 7 and 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the museum (located in Micke Grove Park south of Lodi about one mile west of Highway 99 and south of Armstrong Road).
November 19 General Photography 2013: Inventing Perspective San Joaquin Delta College, Stockton Arts, Stockton California Delta Center for the Arts LH Horton Jr Gallery presents the 4th Annual National Photography Exhibition and Awards Competition, Inventing Perspective, November 21 - December 13, 2013.
November 18 Sports Thunder Battle Back in Third, Lose in Shootout Stockton Thunder The Thunder scored three straight goals in the third period but would fall to the Bakersfield Condors in a shootout by a final score of 4-3.
November 18 Sports Former Boston College Eagle standout goaltender Parker Milner has been called up ahead of tonight’s Thunder game against the Bakersfield Condors. Thunder Goalie Called to the AHL Downtown Stockton, Stockton California, Stockton Thunder Stockton Thunder Director of Hockey Operations and Head Coach Rich Kromm has announced that goaltender Parker Milner has been called up to the Bridgeport Sound Tigers of the American Hockey League, effective immediately.
November 15 General Micke Grove Zoo to Celebrate 25th Year of Twinkling Zoo Lights Tradition Micke Grove Zoo, San Joaquin County The Micke Grove Zoological Society invites visitors to brighten their holiday nights at the Micke Grove Zoo’s 25th Annual Zoo Lights, where sparkling lights and lighted animal silhouettes transform the Zoo into a winter wonderland. A benefit for the Micke Grove Zoo Education Department, the event runs from 5PM – 8PM on Friday through Sunday November 29 – December 1 and December 6 – 8 and includes games, crafts, entertainment, hay rides, treats, and a traditional Zoo Lights favorite: Santa’s Workshop.
November 15 General San Joaquin Sheriff Steve Moore honored as Scouting's 2013 Distinguished Citizen Announcement, San Joaquin County, Stockton California The Nominating Committee of the Greater Yosemite Council of the Boy Scouts of America has selected you as a Distinguished Citizen Honoree for 2013!