The week ahead: Rose pruning, antique bottles and holiday fun on tap
▪ ROSE PRUNING WORKSHOP
Where: Historic City Cemetery, 1000 Broadway, Sacramento
When: 10 a.m. today (rain cancels)
Admission: Free
Details: (916) 448-0811, www.oldcitycemetery.com
The experts from the cemetery’s Heritage Rose group will lead this informative hands-on workshop, using the cemetery’s world-class collection of old garden roses as examples. Bring gloves and pruning shears. Participants may take home some cuttings.
▪ 37TH ANNUAL 49ER BOTTLE AND ANTIQUE SHOW
Where: Placer County Fairgrounds, 800 All-America City Blvd., Roseville
When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. today
Admission: Free
Details: (916) 367-1829, www.fohbc.org/shows/
Presented by the 49er Historical Bottle Association, this “Best of the West” antique show is devoted to Gold Rush-era bottles, glass, books, photos, pottery, advertising and more.
▪ CHRISTMAS IN THE VILLAGE
Where: Plaza Park, 10219 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
When: Noon-6 p.m. today
Admission: Free
Details: (916) 966-1036, www.fairoakspark.org
Fair Oaks Village hosts old-fashioned holiday fun with Santa, carolers, arts and crafts, vendors and more. Parade starts at 4 p.m. with tree lighting ceremony at 5:30 p.m.
▪ MEET AUTHOR MONTALVAN AND HIS CANINE INSPIRATION
Where: Rocklin Event Center, 2650 Sunset Blvd., Rocklin
When: 1 p.m. Sunday
Admission: Free
Details: www.rruffdogpark.org
Presented by the RRUFF (Rocklin Residents Unite For Fido), retired U.S. Army captain Luis Montalvan shares his inspirational story of post-Iraq recovery, with the help of his service dog Tuesday. Author of the best-seller “Until Tuesday: A Wounded Warrior and the Golden Retriever Who Saved Him,” Montalvan – accompanied by Tuesday – will discuss his life and book, followed by a Q&A session, book signing and photos. Books will be available for sale at the event.
▪ WALK WITH WARREN
Where: Meet at the Gazebo, UC Davis Arboretum
When: Noon Wednesday
Admission: Free
Details: (530) 752-4880, arboretum.ucdavis.edu
Join arboretum superintendent emeritus Warren Roberts for a story-filled lunchtime stroll through the arboretum’s west end gardens in this exploration of winter wonders.
▪ HISTORIC FOLSOM HOLIDAY HOME TOUR
Where: Start at Folsom History Museum, 823 Sutter St., Folsom
When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday and Dec. 13
Admission: $20
Details: (916) 985-2707, www.folsomhistorymuseum.org
Seven charming historic homes and buildings dating from the 1850s to the 1920s will be turned out in vintage holiday style for this popular walking tour, which emphasizes architecture as well as seasonal decorations. Get tickets early via website; this event tends to sell out.
Debbie Arrington
This story was originally published December 5, 2014 at 4:00 PM with the headline "The week ahead: Rose pruning, antique bottles and holiday fun on tap."