Postponed until August, 2021 – 2020 Festival of Fruit

Santa Rosa Junior College 1501 Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa, United States

The Festival of Fruit theme for the 2020 gathering of national California Rare Fruit Growers (CRFG) chapters is “The Chosen Spot” in celebration of local fruit hero Luther Burbank. The...

Cancelled – Saratoga Men’s Club Book Talk

Saratoga Foothill Club 20399 Park Place, Saratoga, CA

I'm pleased to be giving a talk to the Saratoga Men's Club about the history of the Santa Clara Valley, my memories of growing up on an orchard property, and...

Author Book Talk at Saratoga History Museum

Saratoga History Museum 20450 Saratoga Los Gatos Rd, Saratoga, CA

I'm pleased to be giving a book talk at a virtual event hosted by the Saratoga Historical Foundation and the Cupertino Historical Society and Museum. I'll discuss my journey in...

Blossom Festival – Saratoga Heritage Orchard

Saratoga Heritage Orchard 13777 Fruitvale Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

Reminiscent of the original Saratoga Blossom Festival that debuted in 1900, the Saratoga Historical Foundation hosts a day of family fun on Saturday April 9 from 10 am to 4...

Apricot Stem Fair and Book Signing

Los Altos History Museum 51 So. San Antonio Road, Los Altos, CA, United States

Join me at the Los Altos History Museum and celebrate the taste of apricots! I will be signing my cookbook/memoir, "For the Love of Apricots: Recipes and Memories of the...

$7

Book Signing at Charlie Olson’s Farm Shop

C.J. Olson's Farm Stand 560 E Remington Ave., Sunnyvale, CA, United States

On Sunday, December 11th, I will visit the Olson’s Barn to sign copies of my cookbook from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Please stop by and say hello! I’ll be...

Saratoga Blossom Festival

Saratoga Heritage Orchard 13777 Fruitvale Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

Come enjoy the historic Blossom Festival that celebrates Saratoga's Orchard history and world famous fruit! This will be my sixth year at the Blossom Festival where I will share tastes...

Book Talk at Rotary Club of Los Gatos

Shir Hadash 20 Cherry Blossom Lane, Los Gatos, CA, United States

I'm delighted to be giving a book talk to the Rotary Club of Los Gatos about the history of the Santa Clara Valley, my memories of growing up on an...

Guest Speaker at The Garden Club of Palo Alto

Palo Alto Art Center 1313 Newell Rd., Palo Alto, CA

I'm honored to have been invited to speak at the Palo Alto Garden Club. Since October 1921, they have promoted the planting of trees and gardens at Palo Alto libraries,...