Cemetery tour features novel twists

Tour: A Dozen New Ways to Die

Where: Historic City Cemetery, 1000 Broadway, Sacramento

When: 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 5

Admission: Free; donations welcome

Details: 916-448-0811, oldcitycemetery.com

This evocatively titled tour of the cemetery and its gardens focuses on the unusual demises of 12 early Sacramento residents. Parking available on street only.

Bonsai workshop

Where: Exotic Plants, 1833 Howe Ave., Sacramento

When: Noon Saturday, Sept. 5

Admission: Free

Details: 916-922-4769, exoticplantsltd.com

Learn the basics of growing “little trees in pots.” Call ahead to reserve a seat.

Amador Art Trek

Where: Galleries in Sutter Creek, Amador City, Jackson and Volcano

When: 1-6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5

Admission: Free

Details: amadorarts.org

Visit more than a dozen galleries in the Sierra foothills during this monthly event. Meet the artists and find something perfect for your own home. See website for addresses and directions.

Debbie Arrington

This story was originally published September 4, 2015 at 7:00 AM with the headline "Cemetery tour features novel twists."