It's Christmas in Coloma this weekend
Herb man Steve Haron might be mistaken for Santa with his white beard and cheery smile. The purveyor of Woodsong Herbs in Garden Valley is a fixture at central Sacramento's Sunday farmers market at Eighth and W streets.
For the holidays, Haron's wife, Julie Baldwin, created "living wreaths" that last far beyond December. The large wreaths ($65) are planted with an assortment of herbs and violas, an edible flower.
"What's neat is the whole thing is edible," Haron said. "My wife has been working on these for two years, perfecting the technique."
Started in May with seedlings, each wreath has grown into a thick, intertwined mass. Woodsong also offers living wreaths made with succulents.
Woodsong's wreaths will be among the scores of interesting offerings this weekend at the Christmas in Coloma holiday event.
From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and Sunday, volunteers dressed 1800s-style will show how Christmas was celebrated during Gold Rush days. That includes making wreaths and corn-husk dolls. Several tons of snow will be trucked in for kids.
Held at Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park in Coloma. The park is halfway between Auburn and Placerville on Highway 49. Admission is free; parking $7. Information: (530) 622-3470.
Obama-bilia
For the collector on your holiday gift list, scores of souvenirs from Barack Obama's historic election will be among the highlights at the annual political collectibles show and sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday at Sierra 2, Curtis Hall, 2791 24th St., Sacramento.
Hosted by the American Political Items Collectors, this annual show also will feature thousands of vintage items from elections past. Collectors can get free appraisals of political treasures from experts.
Admission is $4, free for children and students with ID. (916) 921-7415 or www.apic.us.
– Debbie Arrington
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