Support local artists, learn native culture

NorCal Art by Fire fall sale

Where: Shepard Garden and Arts Center, 3330 McKinley Blvd., Sacramento

When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31

Admission: Free

Details: http://www.artbyfire.org/

Support local artists while getting a jump on holiday shopping. Find hundreds of handmade pieces of pottery, glass or metalwork at affordable prices.

Storytime Through the Seasons: Under the Redwood Tree

Where: Arboretum Wyatt Deck, UC Davis; rain location: 146 Environmental Horticulture

When: 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1

Admission: Free

Details: (530) 752-4880, arboretum.ucdavis.edu

Join the Arboretum Ambassadors for a reading program exploring the culture and natural world of American Indians native to what is now California. All ages welcome.

Open Garden Day

Where: Demonstration Garden, DeWitt Center, 11477 E Ave., Auburn

When: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4

Admission: Free

Details: http://ceplacer.ucanr.edu/

Join the UC master gardeners of Placer County during this lunchtime event. Learn about winter vegetable gardening and many techniques. Bring questions (and samples) for expert advice.

Debbie Arrington

This story was originally published October 30, 2015 at 7:00 AM with the headline "Support local artists, learn native culture."