Special events
TODAY
• A master gardener will be available during Ask an Expert Day. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Roseville Utility Exploration Center, 1501 Pleasant Grove Blvd., Roseville. Free. (916) 746-1550.
FRIDAY
• The Conservatory of Flowers' opening exhibit, "Playland at the Conservatory: A Garden Railway Celebrating San Francisco's West End," through April 15. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays. Golden Gate Park, 100 John F. Kennedy Drive, San Francisco. $2-$7. (415) 831-2090.
FRIDAY-Nov. 20
• The River City Quilters' Guild hosts its annual quilt show. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday-next Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 20. Scottish Rite Temple, 6151 H St., Sacramento. $7 general, free for children ages 12 and younger. (916) 332-6974.
NEXT SATURDAY
• UC Davis Arboretum Guided Tour: Container Plants for Winter Color. 2 p.m. Arboretum Terrace Garden, Davis Commons, First and D streets, Davis. Free. (530) 752-4880.
Classes and workshops
THROUGH DEC. 8
• Weekly fused glass jewelry classes. 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thursdays. Mission Oaks Community Center, 4701 Gibbons Drive, Carmichael. $65. (916) 966-3535.
TODAY
• Food Preservation Public Demonstration: The Pressure's On!, basic introduction to safe pressure canning techniques. 10 a.m.-noon Sacramento Cooperative Extension Office, 4145 Branch Center Road, Sacramento. Free. (916) 875-6913.
• Composting: Yard Waste and Worm Composting through the Amador Master Gardeners. 9 a.m.-noon. GSA Building, 12200-B Airport Road, Jackson. Free. (209) 223-6838.
• DreamBuilders Home Remodeling seminar, "Champagne Kitchens on a Beer Budget," 10-11 a.m. 893 Embarcadero Drive, 103, El Dorado Hills. Free. (916) 933-7371.
WEDNESDAY
• The Friends of the Roseville Public Library hosts a demonstration on no-sew table runners led by Judy Panish of Triad Plus Fabrics. 1:30-3:30 p.m. Downtown Library Community Room 225 Taylor St., Roseville. (916) 783-3892.
• The Sacramento County UC Cooperative Extension food preservation demonstration on fall fruits and winter squash. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sacramento Cooperative Extension Office, 4145 Branch Center Road, Sacramento. $3. (916) 875-6913.
NEXT SATURDAY
• Nevada County UCCE Master Gardener demonstration on winterizing tools. 10 a.m.-noon. 1036 W. Main St., Grass Valley. (530) 273-0919.
• Holiday gift-wrapping demonstrations, and "Greening Your Holidays" exhibit. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Roseville Utility Exploration Center, 1501 Pleasant Grove Blvd., Roseville. Free. (916) 746-1550.
• El Dorado County Master Gardener class on berry selection, planting, care and harvesting. 9 a.m.-noon. Veterans Memorial Building, 130 Placerville Drive, Placerville. Free. (530) 621-5502.
Meetings
TUESDAY
• Stan Dotson, director of breeding and technology at Monsanto Vegetable Seeds, will discuss the development of new and innovative vegetable seed products for the marketplace to the Gloves and Shovels Garden Club. 10 a.m. Renasas Electronics of America Building, 7501 Foothills Blvd., Roseville. (916) 434-6813.
THURSDAY
• The Elk Grove Quilt Guild will meet to craft pillowcases, Christmas stockings and small quilts to donate to various charities (bring your sewing machine and supplies). 2-9 p.m. First Baptist Church of Elk Grove, 8939 E. Stockton Blvd., Elk Grove. (916) 427-0559.
FRIDAY
• The Carmichael Geranium Society presents florist Michelle Grotemeyer, who will demonstrate holiday floral arrangements and wreaths. Carmichael Park Community Clubhouse, 5750 Grant Ave., Carmichael. (916) 481-2076.
Holiday crafts fairs
TODAY
• Thirty crafters will participate in the 13th annual Holiday Craft Faire. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Cold Springs Community Church, 2600 Cold Springs Road, Placerville. (530) 622-2171.
• More than 60 artists and crafters will participate in the Sacramento Emblem Club 539 annual Craft and Gift Fair. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sacramento Elks Lodge, 6446 Riverside Blvd., Sacramento. (916) 686-0347.
• The Club at WestPark hosts an Holiday Craft Fair. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 3240 Kennerleigh Parkway, Roseville. (916) 771-7801.
• The St. Mary Art Market. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Giovanni Hall, 58th and M streets, Sacramento. $3 advance, $5 at the door. (916) 452-1100.
• More than 100 vendors will participate in the Lincoln Hills Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair and Bake Sale. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Orchard Creek Lodge, 965 Orchard Creek Lane, Lincoln. (916) 203-1370.
• Rosemont High School PTSA's sixth annual Harvest Craft and Community Festival. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Rosemont High School, 9594 Kiefer Blvd., Sacramento. (916) 383-8712.
• The city of Rocklin Community Services and FirstStep Marketing presents its Holiday Craft and Gift Faire. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Rocklin Sunset Center, 2650 Sunset Blvd., Rocklin. (916) 768-9781.
TODAY-SUNDAY
• Annual Alternative Christmas Market, featuring native crafts from Third World countries. 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Fremont Presbyterian Church, H Street at Carlson Drive, Sacramento. (916) 452-7132.
SUNDAY
• Alternative Gift Market, featuring Fair Trade Items from around the world. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Northminster Presbyterian Church, 3235 Pope Ave., Sacramento. (916) 487-5192.
THURSDAY-NEXT SATURDAY
• The Olde Christmas Shoppe. 4681 Oak Glen Way, Fair Oaks. 2-7 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. next Saturday. (916) 622-2032.
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