Count birds, shop for vintage finds

Great Backyard Bird Count

Where: Anywhere you’d like to observe birds, including your own backyard (front yards, too), parks, schools or open spaces

When: Through Monday, Feb. 15; the minimum counting time is 15 minutes.

Admission: Free

Details: birdcount.org, sacramentoaudubon.org

Coordinated by the Audubon Society and Cornell Lab of Ornithology, this international volunteer census of bird populations is a fun activity for the whole family. No prior birding experience necessary. See BirdCount.org website for instructions and checklists.

Gold Country Antique Show and Sale

Where: Gold County Fairgrounds, 1273 High St., Auburn

When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 13 and 14

Admission: $6

Details: (530) 241-4063, tbcashows.info

Coordinated by Twin Bridges Antique Productions, this huge show features vendors from throughout the Western states. Expert evaluations from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day; $5 per item. Proceeds benefit the Placer County Library.

Sacramento Antique Faire

Where: 21st and X streets, Sacramento

When: 6:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14

Admission: $3; youths 16 and under admitted free; no pets

Details: 916-600-9770, sacantiquefaire.com

Find the perfect vintage Valentine’s Day gift at this gigantic marketplace with more than 300 vendors under the freeway.

Debbie Arrington

This story was originally published February 12, 2016 at 6:00 AM with the headline "Count birds, shop for vintage finds."