Calendar: Events from June to September 2008

CLOVIS

North American Pole Vault Championship

When, where: 5:30 to 9 p.m. Aug. 1, at Pollasky Avenue and 4th Street.

Highlights: Top national and international pole vaulters compete; farmers market, petting zoo and other kids’ activities.

Cost: Free.

Info: (559) 298-5774, www.clovisoldtown.com.

SANTA BARBARA

French Festival

When, where: July 12 and 13, Oak Park, 300 W. Alamar Ave.

Highlights: Crêpes, cancan dancers, French wine, folk dancing, cabaret music, French pastries and more.

Cost: Free.

Info: (805) 564-7274, www.frenchfestival.com.

NORTH LAKE TAHOE

Guided sunset hikes

When, where: Fridays and Saturdays from July 6 to Sept. 1 at High Camp. Arrive at cable car at the end of Squaw Valley Road, Olympic Valley, at 5 p.m.; hikes are at 6.

Highlights: Take a cable car to the top terminal for sign-up; hikers catch mountain and sunset views and, occasionally, full-moon vistas; hikes are at a moderate pace.

Cost: $15, 12 and younger $5, includes cable car ride. No reservations needed.

Info: (530) 583-6985, www.squaw.com/summer /html/fullmoon.html.

SAN FRANCISCO

“Power & Glory: Court Arts of China’s Ming Dynasty”

When, where: June 27 to Sept. 21 at the Asian Art Museum, 200 Larkin St.

Highlights: Timed to coincide with the Summer Olympics in Beijing; a collaboration of three top museums in China; more than 240 objects, including jade, jewelry, textiles and paintings.

Cost: $12, $7 ages 13 to 17, free for children 12 and younger.

Info: (415) 581-3500, www.asianart.org.

SQUAW VALLEY

July 4th party

When, where: July 3 at the ski resort off California 89, six miles northeast of Tahoe City.

Highlights: Independence Day party a day early; hiking; kids’ activities; High Sierra Beard & Moustache Championships; Children’s Beard & Moustache Parade; Led Zeppelin tribute band Heartbreaker; laser light show.

Cost: $5 per person, $10 per family.

Info: (530) 583-6985, www.squaw.com.

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