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2 2 California & N. Nevada The Country Register of California & N. NV 515 E Carefree Hwy #1128 Phoenix, AZ Fax California@barlomedia.com Barb Stillman Publisher barb@barlomedia.com Patty Duncan Sales/Office Assistant Adrieanna Gaston Office Assistant Nancy Williams Consultant Sandi Nickler Graphics Assistant Lolly Konecky Publisher/Art Director lolly@barlomedia.com Phyllis Cypert Sales/Office Assistant The CA & N. NV Country Register is published by: The Deadline for the Dec-Jan Issue is Nov 1st for Ads & Articles. Our feature articles will focus on Holiday Events, Boutiques and Shows The Country Register is a United States and Canadian network of independently owned and published specialty newspapers for the consumer who enjoys outstanding shopping, events, day & overnight excursions and specialty classes. 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3 Oct-Nov 2017 Chico Roseville Auburn Special Events 3 Annie s Star Quilt Guild 2017 Show At Fairgrounds in Chico on Nov. 4 & 5 Annie s Star Quilt Guild s Biennial Quilt Show, Harvest of Quilts IX, will be held on Saturday and Sunday, November 4 and 5, at the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds in Chico. More than 200 dazzling quilts created by the non-profit Guild s members will be on display. These are often-painstakingly generated works of art using traditional and art designs in diverse sizes and representing multiple techniques. This will be a professionally judged show in addition to attendees voting for People s Choice awards. In addition to the quilt exhibit, the show will include raffles, prizes, and information booths. A silent auction will offer numerous prize baskets and small quilts. A Boutique will sell small quilted and hand-sewn items, and vendors from throughout Northern California will offer sewing and quilting supplies and unique items. Lunch and snacks will be available to purchase. The show will include a special exhibit of work created by featured quilters Janice Maxey and Janet Alexander, sisters who are among the most proficient quilters in the Guild. Quilts and sewn items created by the Guild s Community Service Committee will be on display, showing examples of objects that are given throughout the year to individuals and families in need and to other non-profit organizations for fund-raising raffles. The Show will culminate with the raffle of the Guild s extraordinary 2017 Opportunity Quilt created by member Judy Johnson. Raffle tickets will be on sale during the event for $1 each and the drawing will take place at 4 p.m. on Sunday. Quilt Show hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday and admission is $7 per person. The Silver Dollar Fairgrounds are located at 2357 Fair Street in South Chico and there is plenty of free parking. Annie s Star Quilt Guild began in July 1981 when a small group of women began meeting at Nantucket in downtown Chico. In addition to retaining many of those charter members, the Guild has continued to grow by leaps and bounds. There were over 100 members in 1996 and it is up to almost 200 today. Guild meetings are held on the first Thursday of the month at the Chico Masonic Family Center, 1110 W. East Avenue, Chico. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the meetings start at 7 p.m. Visitors are always welcome, however there is a $5 cover fee if there is a speaker. For additional information, visit the Guild website at anniestarquilt. blogspot.com. California Fall & Holiday Events October November 2017 Seasons of the Heart Home Décor, Gift & Craft Faire Sept 29 Oct 1, 10am-4pm The Del Mar Fairgrounds Activity Center, 2260 Jimmy Durante Dr, Del Mar 3rd Annual Colusa County Pumpkin Village Oct 21, 22, 28 & 29, 10am-4pm Colusa County Fairgrounds, th Street, Colusa For information call or Visit Seasons & Holidays in Chino Hills November Chino Hills Pkwy, Chino Hills For more information call or Visit Holiday Craft Faire November 4, 9am-4pm Crafts, Great Food, Many Booths Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1855 Orange-Olive Rd, Orange Visit Colusa Holiday Craft Faire Nov 18-19, 10am-4pm Colusa County Fairgrounds, th Street, Colusa Free Admission & Parking For information call or Visit Gingerbread Boutique in Arcadia November W Duarte Rd, Arcadia For more information call or Visit Rossmoor Woman s Club Annual Holiday Home Tour A Day of Enjoyment December 3 Tour homes in Rossmoor & Los Alamitos House Beautifully decorated for the holiday Season Refreshments - Silent Auction Raffle Tickets on sale now. Call or Visit

4 4 Danville Sacramento Ontario Special Events California & N. Nevada Building Harmony Blue Eyes Cryin in the Rain by Jeff Cappis It was a dark and stormy night. (Don t you just love it when a story starts that way?) The rain was drivin down and the lightening was going off like flash pods all around. I was heading home to the acreage when I got word that a small mudslide had closed down the highway up ahead. With nowhere else to go, I pulled into a roadside coffee shop figuring I d wait it out. The road would be cleared in an hour or two. It was a rustic little coffee shop. The power was out, but the owner had a power generator so we had minimal lights, a jukebox, and the coffee maker was working. At any rate, it was comfortable and dry so I didn t mind waiting it out there. After a few moments of chatter, the cook got busy cleaning in the kitchen. At first I thought I was the only one (besides the cook) in the restaurant. But, then I noticed there was someone sitting off in a dimly lit corner of the coffee shop. At best, all I could make out of this person was a slight silhouette with brief details only when lightening lit up the room. I was trying not to leer so I kind of watched out the corner of my eye. I got more curious. After 3 or 4 lightening flashes, I surmised that this was an older woman. She was hunched over her coffee and holding it with two hands. She appeared forlorn. What would bring her out on a night like this? Mine was the only vehicle in the parking lot. Did she walk? Was she waiting for some one? Maybe she was stranded. The gentleman in me wondered if I could offer some assistance. I quietly called the cook over. He came right away. Who is that woman over there? I asked. The cook looked at me for a moment, then over into the corner. A lightening flash momentarily lit up the woman again and the room. Still looking into the corner, the cook got a smile on his face. Don t worry about it, that s nobody. He winked at me, put a toothpick in his mouth, then went back to work in the kitchen. Well, at least I could assume that wasn t his mother sitting there. I wondered why the cook would have so little regard for this woman. What kind of a man was he really? I was still concerned though. I thought perhaps I could just wander over and see if there is anything she needed. That wouldn t be rude or intrusive right? I quietly got out of my chair and wandered over towards her table. The walk across the room seemed unusually long and when I got there, I was still surprised at how little Continued on next page...

5 Oct-Nov 2017 San Lorenzo San Mateo Saratoga San Jose Fremont Stockton Special Event 5 Blue Eyes Cryin, continued from previous page... I could make out of her only a few feet way. It was as if she was camouflaged by the darkness. Please excuse me, I started, I couldn t help but notice you here alone in the dark. Is there anything I can do for you? No answer. In the next lightening strike I could see her raising her coffee cup to her lips. Are you meeting some one here? My cell phone is working. Perhaps I could call some one for you. I waited for a moment then I saw her hand moving out into the still very dim light with a finger pointing towards the jukebox. Please play Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain for me. Sure, I said. Seemed like a simple request, but I was glad to do it. I found the song and dropped a quarter in the machine. I was surprised that such an old song was in there. As I headed back to my chair, it began to play. The cook came over and I got comfortable again. Can I get you some more coffee? Sure, I replied. And I ll buy one for that lady in the corner. For the second time the cook looked at me for a moment, then got a smile on his face. He looked over into the corner, then back at me. There s nobody there. I looked at him like he must be crazy or blind. He realized this and then explained, That was a ghost. Trust me. I ve never actually seen her. He paused and said, But I can always tell when she s around. How? I asked. Somebody always plays Blue Eyes Cryin in the Rain and tries to buy her a coffee. Copyright 2017 by Jeff Cappis. jcappis@telus.net.

6 6 Portola, CA Fallon, NV Oregon & WA Special Events California & N. Nevada Taste the World with an International Tea Although Jeanetta and her husband didn t travel around the world, their crosscountry drive from Missouri to Seattle called for a tea party with an international flavor. I combined foods from other countries with a traditional tea menu to create a unique taste experience. Since our weather can be unpredictable, I set up two tea tables: one on our deck and another in our dining room for our round-the-world tea. First Course: Taste of Russia It was pleasant outside when they arrived so I seated them outdoors. The table was set with a blue-and-white pinstriped cloth, blue cloth napkins, and hydrangeas arranged in a teacup planter. I also used my tea ware from other countries: blue-and-white teapot from Hungary, windmill salt and pepper shakers from Holland, and Russian teacups. For starters, they could choose from a cup of Russian borscht made from my mother s recipe or hearty corn chowder with sausage. The salad Jeanetta and Keith Chrystie enjoying tea on our deck selection included cucumber orzo salad and three-bean salad. I served warm English scones and toppings right away so they could nibble on them throughout our teatime. Homemade lemon curd, assorted jams, crème fraîche (French cultured cream), and butter made the scones taste delicious. Since it was a warm day, they chose a refreshing rhubarb slushy punch for their beverage. Second Course: Taste of France The next course included quiche, a classic French dish, which is served in other countries as well. I also prepared two variations of chicken salad to spread on crescent rolls or eat plain. One was made with chicken, chopped celery, mayonnaise and pepper. To the other salad I also added chopped grapes and a dash of curry powder for a flavor from India. Third Course: Taste of England By now, our guests wanted to go inside, so we savored English trifle, cookies and tea around our dining room table. I offered Dove s chocolate truffle tea and Harney & Sons wedding tea to sip with dessert. The trifle was easy to make by slicing pound cake and spreading strawberry jam between some slices and lemon curd between others. I filled clear plastic cups for individual servings by layering pound cake, vanilla cream pudding, fresh berries and fluffy whipped cream. Then I repeated the layers to fill the cup and added a few berries on top for a garnish. International Par-TEA Tips I kept my international emphasis simple by adding one main food from another country to each course. But you can make your tea more elaborate by offering more foods and teas from other countries. When you select foods, consider ones from your heritage or favorites from travel. I served borscht since my parents lived in Russia. The quiche and trifle were foods from countries we toured early in our marriage. Continued on page 9...

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9 Oct-Nov 2017 Reedley Wrightwood Special Events 9 A Cup of Tea, continued from page 6... To make it easier on the day your guests come, prepare the food ahead. My borscht was waiting in the freezer, and the salads, lemon curd and trifle were prepared and chilling in the refrigerator. To create an international setting, use maps, globes, flags and keepsakes from the countries you feature. Over tea, share travel stories or plans for future trips. Play background music from the countries and perhaps teach everyone how to say a word or two in that language. For example, thank you in Russian is spasibo and in French merci. Traveling On Keith and Jeanetta enjoyed all the foods and I sent them on their way with scones and toppings. Thank you for a wonderful international tea, Jeanetta said as she hugged me. Her husband agreed, This trip has already been worth it to share tea with you. Although they arrived tired from travels, the teatime refreshed them and they were eager to continue on to spend time with their children and grandchildren. Now that I ve tasted part of the world over tea, I m ready to tour other places with tea guests. Won t you join me? Until then, auf wiedersehen. Lydia E. Harris holds a master s degree in home economics and wrote the book Preparing My Heart for Grandparenting (AMG Publishers). Her grandchildren call her Grandma Tea. From Lydia s Recipe File: Borscht A hearty vegetable-beef soup with cabbage and beets. 1. Soup stock In large kettle simmer until tender: 2 pounds chuck roast 3 quarts water 4 teaspoons salt 4 whole back peppercorns 1 bay leaf Remove meat. Cut into bit-sized chunks and refrigerate until ready to use. Cool broth and refrigerate; skim off fat. (I do this the day before I want to cook the soup. When the soup stock is ready, then continue.) 2. To the soup stock and cooked meat add: 2 cups carrot chunks 2 cups cubed potatoes 2 stalks celery, cut into 1/2 inch slices 1 large onion, diced 1 15-oz can sliced beets (include some or all liquid to taste; adds red color and sweetness) 2 cups diced tomatoes (fresh or canned) 2 teaspoons dill weed 3. Simmer for 30 minutes. Add: 1 small head cabbage, chopped or coarsely shredded. Simmer another 20 to 30 minutes. Serve with sour cream and a sprinkle of dill weed. Variation: Cook soup with chicken meat and stock instead of beef.

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12 12 Brea Lake Forest Special Events California & N. Nevada California Quilt Shows October November th Annual Mtn Idyllwild s Quilt Show Back in the Day October 7 & 8, 10am-4pm At Charming Buckhorn Camp, Hwy 243, Idyllwild (Mile high between Palm Springs & Hemet) 1 Day admission - $7, spouses free 26th Annual Pacific International Quilt Festival October 12-15, Thur-Sat, 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-4pm Santa Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara $15 Admission includes re-admission, Sunday only -$13 Children under 16 free with an adult Visit Independence Hall Quilters 40th Annual Mountain Heirloom Quilt Faire October 20-22, Fri & Sat 9am-4pm, Sun 10am-4pm At the Ironstone Vineyards, 1894 Six Mile Road, Murphys Admission - $8 For more information call or Visit or 11th Annual Maverick Quilters Quilt Show Oct 21 & 22, Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 10am-4pm th St West, Rosamond Free Admission, For more information call th Annual Central Coast Quilters October Quilt Fest Oct 21, Door opens at 11am, Auction 1pm Quilts, Auction, Boutique and Bake Sale Arroyo Grande Community Center, 211 Vernon St, Arroyo Grande Visit Pioneer Quilters Quilt Show & Sale Nov 11-12, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm Quilt Show, Quilts for sale, Vendors, Boutique, Raffle, Door Prizes, Refreshments & Lunch available Roseville Sports Center, 1545 Pleasant Grove Blvd, Roseville Admission $7, children 12 and under free Visit River City Quilters Guild 2017 Quilt Show Nov 17-19, Fri & Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm Scottish Rite Masonic Center, 6151 H Street, Sacramento Admission $10 for all 3 days, Children 12 and under -free with an adult Visit

13 Oct-Nov 2017 Covina Chatsworth Carson Pasadena Oceanside Special Events 13 It Takes a Village Quilt Show Presented by AAQLA in Carson on 11/4 The African American Quilters of Los Angeles (AAQLA) presents its Biennial quilt show on Saturday, November 4, at the Carson Community Center, 3 Civic Plaza Drive in the city of Carson. The Guild s motto is Reflections of Our Heritage and the theme for this year s show is It Takes a Village, a phrase taken from one of the oldest known African proverbs. The event will feature over 200 quilts, wall hangings, wearable art and specialty items, machine and/or hand pieced by some of the most talented local and internationally known artists. Attendees can vote for their favorite selections and Viewer s Choice awards will be presented. There will also be a vendor mall, demonstrations, gift basket drawings and a fun-filled scavenger hunt. Everyone attending the show will receive a very special free gift crafted by AAQLA members. The Spectrum Jazz Band will again be a special feature of the show, playing a variety of musical styles as visitors enjoy the show. In the past, some folks have enjoyed dancing, especially when the delightful Zydeco music is heard. The beautiful Opportunity Quilt, designed, pieced and quilted by Guild members, is also titled It Takes a Village. The quilt contains images of women, men and children in colorful dress, holding hands and standing before a tree of life with a brilliant yellow and orange background. Tickets for the Opportunity Quilt drawing are $1.00 each or six for $5.00 and may be purchased in advance or at the quilt show. The drawing will be held at 4 p.m. and the lucky winner need not be present. One of the most popular activities is guess the spools. A large glass container holding thread spools of every size and description is displayed and participants are asked to guess how many spools are there. The winner receives a valuable prize. Hours for the 2017 Quilt Show are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $10.00 and parking is free. Carson is located about 12 miles south of Downtown Los Angeles. The African American Quilters of Los Angeles was founded in 1986 following a quilt exhibition at the California African American Museum in Exposition Park. A number of women created the Guild to celebrate, preserve and promote the traditional art of quilt making and to recognize the contributions of African American fiber artists. Some patterns used today are believed to be derived from African signs, symbols and motifs and to be hundreds of years old beliefs substantiated by a number of quilt historians. The Guild now numbers over 180 members of all ages. AAQLA is a nonprofit, charitable organization and, among other functions, the quilt show introduces the larger community to this dynamic and beautiful art form. The event also provides a fundraising venue to support making and donating hundreds of quilts to area hospitals; foster, youth and nursing homes; veterans and individuals. Several committees within the Guild assist with this but the Caring Hearts Committee is responsible for oversight and encouraging members to participate in completing quilts for distribution at year s end. The Guild meets on the third Sunday of the month from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 4117 Overland Ave. (at Culver Blvd.), Culver City. For more information and/or directions, please call Ms. Ujima Wema at or text Visit the website at

14 14 Orange Santa Ana Special Event California & N. Nevada Giveaways and Winners We have two giveaway winners from our last issue. Robin McCoy of Eastvale will be sent a $25 Gift Certificate to be spent at her favorite Country Register advertiser, Paris In a Cup located in Orange. Robin said she loves the teas they have there and all of the Paris gifts! Lorrie Albin from Ione is the winner of Marie Bostwick s book, Between Heaven and Texas. In this issue, there is another $25 Gift Certificate drawing so be sure to enter and tell us which Country Register advertiser is your favorite. Also, please let us know how you use The Country Register in your travels and shopping trips. We love hearing from our readers and so do our advertisers so tell them how much you appreciate their shops and that they bring you The Country Register each issue. The Country Register, Inc., is celebrating its 30th year in 2018! Newspapers are published in 46 states across the U.S. and in five provinces in Canada. Going out of state? Call ahead to the state(s) you will visit and get a copy of that area s The Country Register and take it with you as you travel this fall and winter. Enter to Win a $25 Gift Certificate The Country Register has a Gift for one of our lucky readers! We are giving away one $25 gift certificate to be spent at a local advertising shop. Use it to go shopping at your favorite Country Register advertiser. The drawing will be held on Nov 1st and the winner will be announced in our Dec- Jan issue. The gift certificate will be mailed to the winner. Entry Deadline is Nov 1, 2017 (Names are not sold, given away or used for any other purpose.) Drawing Entry Form Name Phone Address City, State & Zip address: Name of my favorite Country Register advertiser is: Tell us what makes this advertiser your favorite: To enter, complete this form and mail to: The Country Register, 515 E. Carefree Hwy, #1128, Phoenix, AZ (Photocopy of form is fine. Be sure to answer all questions.) Or the information to: california@barlomedia.com and put Gift Certificate in the subject line. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Please tell us about a local California or N. Nevada quilt shop, antique store, gift shop, etc that you would like to see advertising in The Country Register: We welcome your comments and/or suggestions about The Country Register. Include a note with your drawing entry, send us an or give us a call at We enjoy hearing from our readers!

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