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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Nominating Committee of the Greater Yosemite Council of the Boy Scouts of America has selected you as a Distinguished Citizen Honoree for 2013!

Stockton Filipino Center Plaza is helping in relief efforts to the areas affected by the typhoon in the Philippines. They are accepting clothes, canned goods, first aid kits, Tylenol, Ibuprofen, and antibiotic ointments (unopened). Drop off is at the Filipino Center Plaza, 6 West Main Street, 9 am - 4 pm, November 14 - 21, except Sunday. 209-466-3940