Another Reason To Stay? Paso Robles, California Winter & Early Spring 2011 Events

Paso Robles, CA (PRWEB) December 20, 2010

Whether you?re seeking a romantic getaway, a girls? or guys? night on the town or a family friendly vacation, Paso Robles is the perfect place for your next trip. Nestled in the coastal mountain range of Central California mid-way between Los Angles and San Francisco and just 30 minutes from the San Luis Obispo Airport, Paso Robles is a conveniently located respite to enjoy a relaxing getaway.

Below is a roundup of not-to-miss events taking place during winter and early spring 2011. With a vast wine region boasting more than 200 vintners, farm-fresh cuisine, a quaint downtown filled with local artisan shops and galleries and a wide selection of accommodations, the range of activities allow visitors to plan an extended vacation around one or more of these events.

For more information on attractions, dining and lodging, visit http://www.travelpaso.com. For the latest news, visit http://blog.travelpaso.com or follow us on twitter @travelpaso.

JANUARY -
1/14 - 1/16: Esprit du Vin

Firestone Vineyard, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Celebrate Esprit du Vin, ?the Spirit of Wine,? with nine wineries from the area?s east side. Taste a variety of local wines paired with gourmet cheeses and appetizers for $ 20 per person or $ 35 per couple. For more information and to purchase tickets call Firestone Vineyard at (805) 591-8050.

1/14: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Remembrance Celebration (free!)

Paso Robles Senior Center, 5:30 p.m.

Gather with your family and friends to honor the powerful vision and message of Martin Luther King, Jr. Inspirational words and music will fill the evening with celebration. Light refreshments will be served. For more information call (805) 237-4741.

FEBRUARY -
2/13: Valentine Movie Night

Park Cinema, 7 p.m.

Cuddle up in the dark next to your sweetheart to watch a Valentine?s Day classic at Park Cinema. Tickets are $ 12 and include complimentary popcorn, a soft drink or champagne and truffles. For more information call (805) 238-4103 or visit http://www.pasoroblesdowntown.org.

2/25: Flamenco Fantasia

Centennial Park Ballroom, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Let the rhythm of your soul awaken to soothing and energetic sounds. The evening will be a sensory delight featuring Latin music, flamenco dancers, delectable chocolates and local wines. For adults 21 years and over. Limited to 200 participants. Tickets are $ 12 per person. For more information and to purchase tickets call (888) 988-PASO (7276) or visit http://www.prcity.com.

MARCH -

3/5 - 3/13: PCCHA Derby (free!)

Paso Robles Event Center, from 8 a.m. daily

Cutting horse competitors from all over the western US come to the Paso Robles Event Center each March for the PCCHA Derby. The event includes western vendors selling apparel, boots, saddles, leather, silver, jewelry and more. For more information visit http://www.pccha.com.

3/6: Wedding and Event Expo (free!)

Paso Robles Inn Ballroom, 11 a.m.

Showcasing the latest trends and newest styles, this is the place to be for planning the perfect wedding or event. For more information call (805) 238-4103 or visit http://www.pasoroblesdowntown.org.

3/18 - 3/20: Zinfandel Festival

Paso Robles Event Center, 5:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Celebrate Zinfandel with over 50 wineries showcasing their zinfandel and zinfandel blends, Zin-perfect food and a unique wine country auction. In addition to the festival, wineries throughout the area will be holding Zintacular activities to add to the experience. Tickets from $ 60. For more information and to purchase tickets visit http://www.pasowine.com.

3/26: Dog Jog

Kennedy Club Fitness, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Dogs and their owners are invited to join in the fun and get some exercise at the same time. Parks-4-Pups is the sponsor of this event and is committed to providing recreational areas and events for dogs and their families in North San Luis Obispo County. Registration is $ 15. For more information and to register call (805) 239-4437 or visit http://www.parks4pups.org.

APRIL -

4/8 - 4/10: Cattlemen's Western Art Show (free!)

Paso Robles Event Center, Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Boasting original art from 60 superbly talented western artists, this three day extravaganza will spur excitement for the whole weekend. The event kicks off on Friday night with the Artists? Wine and hors d'oeuvre reception (5 p.m. to 9 p.m.; $ 20 per person). For more information call (805) 472-9100 or visit http://www.cattlemenswesternartshow.com.

4/9: Fly, Fish And Feel (free!)

Barney Schwartz Park, 8:30 a.m. ? 3 p.m.

Gather your family and friends for the first ?Fly, Fish, and Feel? Day. For more information call (888) 988-PASO (7276) or visit http://www.prcity.com.

This day features amazing 100-feet long kites, music, fishing and more!

4/10: Wine Country Half Marathon

River Oaks Hot Springs, 7:15 a.m.

Starting and ending at the beautiful River Oaks Hot Springs, this mostly paved course takes runners over rolling hills, through picturesque vineyards and down along the Salinas River.

After the race, take in breathtaking views and enjoy a complimentary breakfast bar, live music, raffles and the post-race award ceremony. Accompanying events include a 5K Race and a Kids' Half Mile Grape Stomp. First place winners of the half marathon run win their weight in wine. Entry fees: $ 55 1/2, $ 35 5K, $ 15 Stomp. For more information and to register visit http://www.winecountryruns.com.

4/16: Easter Egg Hunt (free!)

Downtown City Park

Children of all ages gather to hunt for thousands of Easter eggs filled with candy and prizes. For more information call (805) 238-4103 or visit http://www.pasoroblesdowntown.org.

4/16: Kite Fest (free!)

Barney Schwartz Park, 10 a.m. ? 3 p.m.

The whole family will enjoy watching the high-flying, brightly colored kites being shown off by professional and amateur kite flyers alike. Pack a picnic and head down to the park for a relaxing day on the grass. For more information call (888) 988-PASO (7276) or visit http://www.prcity.com.

4/24: Recycled Treasures, Vintage Sidecar Rendezvous and Bicycle Bonanza (free!)

Downtown City Park, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

The highlight of this event is definitely the vintage sidecars of all ages, shapes and sizes. For more information call (805) 238-4103 or visit http://www.pasoroblesdowntown.org.

4/28 - 4/30: Hospice du Rhone

Paso Robles Event Center, 8 a.m.

Hospice du Rh?ne represents and embodies the spirit of Rh?ne varieties and those who produce the wines made of these unique grapes. Each year, Hospice du Rh?ne produces an exceptional three-day wine event that is globally regarded as the single most essential and enjoyable gathering of international Rh?ne wine producers and enthusiasts. Ticket prices vary. For more information call (805) 784-9543 or visit http://www.hospicedurhone.org.

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Are Bats Driving You Batty? Cowleys Termite & Pest Services Advises Homeowners that August and Early Fall is the Ideal Window of Opportunity to Safely Remove and Exclude Bats From Your Home

Neptune City, NJ (PRWEB) August 20, 2011

Afraid of bats? You are hardly alone. Perhaps no creature is misunderstood and shrouded in mystery as bats. With their bulging eyes, pushed-in snouts, vampire-like incisors, vein-covered translucent wings, and alien-like ears, bats have always been burdened with centuries of misinformation. Many believe that bats thrive on human blood. In fact, there are only three species of bats that live off the blood of cattle and they all reside in Latin America. Compound all this with the myth of Dracula and it?s hardly surprising that, along with ghosts, goblins, and spiders, bats have become a staple of spooky Halloween d?cor.

So, what?s the reality of these nocturnal creatures? Bats are neither birds nor rodents. They are mammals that produce only one or two offspring per year. There are nearly 1,000 species of bats and New Jersey is home to nine of them. Six are year-around residents and three are migratory. If you run into a bat in New Jersey, it is likely to be the insectivorous Little Brown Bat (Myotis lucifugus). Bats do far more good then harm. At night, they become nature?s vacuum cleaner, sucking up the insect population, especially annoying adult mosquitoes. They are vital to our ecosystem and conservation groups are active in their protection.

According to Drew Cowley, a wildlife removal specialist, ?I often receive frantic phone calls from homeowners who have found a bat suddenly appearing in their kitchen or living room. I hear a litany of common questions: ?Is it rabid?? ?Will it attack me?? ?What should I do?? Often, I hear something with a bit more urgency like ?Get someone over here now. I want this disgusting thing out of my house!?

Continued Cowley, ?Perhaps, the most important place to start is what you can?t do. Bats are a protected species. It is illegal for anyone, including animal control officers and professional wildlife removal specialists to kill bats. Terminal traps and poisonous bait traps should never be used.?

A wildlife control specialist has the training and experience to remove bats safely and humanely. More important, after eviction, a home needs to be made ?bat proof? to prevent later reentry. Eviction, followed by exclusion, is the only safe, permanent remedy.

Close inspection of entry points usually reveals brown stains caused by body oils where the bats squeeze in and out and possibly a few mouse-like droppings adhering to the building just below. Bats must eat and drink daily. When they emerge at dusk to feed, homeowners should watch their home to see where the bats leave. This information will greatly assist the bat removal specialist who, upon closer inspection, will locate the holes or cracks allowing the bats access the structure.

Common access routes are:

under the eaves
behind a chimney or loose board
beneath a roof?s ridge cap
inside an opening made by squirrels or birds
loose-fitting screen doors

Once exits have been located, the bats can be excluded. However, this should not be done when flightless young may be present which is usually in June and July. Excluding the parents will starve the young, creating an odor problem from the decaying carcasses. Bats leave their roosts starting in August and into the fall. This is the ideal time to set up physical barriers, mostly netting, permitting exclusion during their winter absence. Bats are extremely roost-faithful, returning year after year to the same building sites. If exclusionary measures are not implemented, the bats will likely return.

Said Cowley, ?Never forget that bats are wild animals. The same health concerns and precautions that we take with other wild animals like raccoons, opossums and skunks, apply equally to bats. Bats that can be caught, especially those found on the ground or are unable to fly should be assumed to be sick and treated with caution. Children, in particular, should be warned to never pick up bats. If you have to remove a sick bat from the house, use thick leather work gloves and make sure the bat is disposed of in a place where it will not be found by pets or other animals.?

Bats are carriers of rabies. If you suspect you may have been bitten, or a bat was in the room with you while you were sleeping, contact your health professional immediately. Bat bites and scratches are often not noticeable. Bat teeth are tiny and razor sharp, leaving a mark the size of a pinprick.

Cowleys Termite & Pest Services, founded in October 1991, helps homeowners deal with a full range of pest infestations. Through its Little Rascals Nuisance Wildlife Removal Division, Cowley?s offers bat, bird, rodent, and other wildlife removal. For more information visit http://www.cowleys.com or call 866-9-COWLEY.

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Free Entertaining, Educational iPad Book for Kids Available Now; Chimps Should Be Chimps, Designed for Early Readers, Explores World of Chimpanzees

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) December 03, 2011

Lincoln Park Zoo?s Project ChimpCARE announced the release of a new children?s book for iPad?, Chimps Should Be Chimps, that can now be downloaded for free from the App StoreSM. ChimpCARE is an initiative aimed at heightening awareness about the welfare of chimpanzees across the United States.

Chimps Should Be Chimps is designed for early readers aged 3 ? 8 years and offers an interactive and engaging story that aims to educate and inform kids ? and their parents - about chimpanzees.

?Too often, first impressions about chimpanzees are formed by seeing them dressed in human clothes performing in movies or television shows,? said Steve Ross, PhD, founder of Project ChimpCARE. ?Unfortunately, recent research suggests that these impressions can be lasting and have detrimental consequences for this endangered species.?

Chimps Should Be Chimps provides kids, and their parents, with a different impression ? one that looks at life from a chimpanzee?s perspective. Through rhyming, lyrical prose, the story is told through the eyes of two chimpanzee characters: wise old Poe and his granddaughter Lulu who live amongst other chimpanzees at a local zoo.

The engaging story is highlighted with bright, colorful and playful illustrations which seem to come to life with the stroke of a finger on the iPad screen. This multisensory book includes the sounds of waterfalls, music and birds that help bring the characters to life.

The story highlights things that chimpanzees love to do including climbing and swinging in trees, fishing for termites, building nests and playing with other chimpanzees. The story also carefully conveys a message about things that do not make chimpanzees happy, such as being separated from their mother at an early age and being isolated from their peers so they can be used for performance in movies or circuses.

?The inspiration for the book came from trying to talk to my own kids about chimpanzees,? explained Ross. ?The story aims to relate how chimpanzees deserve to be free from these antiquated practices of being dressed up for human amusement. But perhaps just as importantly, it conveys to kids the importance of being yourself and believing in what comes naturally to you.?

Ross expresses hope that the children's book will not only reach a younger generation who will be active in changing the world to be a better place for wildlife, but it will give their parents, who might be reading along to them, a new perspective on these important issues.

Chimps Should be Chimps was created in partnership with Manning Productions. Learn more about this free iPad book, see illustrations, view the book trailer and get detailed behind the scenes interviews about the creation of this children?s app and the work of Project ChimpCARE by visiting http://www.chimpsshouldbechimps.com.

ABOUT CHICAGO?S LINCOLN PARK ZOO

Chicago?s Lincoln Park Zoo, a historic landmark founded in 1868, is dedicated to connecting people with nature by providing a free, family-oriented wildlife experience. A leader in conservation science both globally and locally, the zoo exemplifies the highest quality animal care and educational outreach. The not-for-profit zoo, managed by The Lincoln Park Zoological Society, is a member-supported organization and one of the nation?s only free, privately managed zoos. For more information, call 312 -742-2000 or visit http://www.lpzoo.org.

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Contrary To Early Reports, Pricing Of Super Bowl Tickets Are Going Up.

Indianapolis, Indiana (PRWEB) January 24, 2012

Early reports suggest that Super Bowl tickets are going down to under $ 2,000 per ticket have proven wrong. According to Sb-Tickets.com prices yesterday soared to over $ 2,500 per ticket confirming that tickets to the rematch between the Giants and Patriots are highly sought after. After browsing multiple reseller websites the least expensive ticket to be found was in the upper level for $ 2,475, with fees. The most expensive tickets sold for over $ 12,000 each since Sunday's game.

Sb-Tickets.com reports that Downtown hotels have sold out on the secondary market after fetching as much as $ 6000 per night. Decent hotels are still costing over $ 3,000 for a 4 night stay 15 miles from the stadium. The cheapest hotel that could be found was in the city of Carmel for a price of $ 1300 for a three night stay.

Tickets are now being listed in section and row after months of zone seating. Distribution of tickets has begun and some tickets are being shipped out within 24 hours of placing an order.

For fans wanting to experience the game but not buy a ticket, private tailgate parking areas have been set up around the stadium with prices starting at around $ 600 per Recreational Vehicle and $ 300 per car.

Super Bowl parties in Indianapolis the weekend of the game are still available. Fans are focused on one thing...finding a game ticket; once that happens, expect party tickets to start selling fast!

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