Antiques sales at Goat Hill, Tracy, Campbell
Industrial chic: Goat Hill Fair, an antique and
artisan show that’s endeared itself to scads of collectors since it first began in 2011, occurs May 20-21.
At the semi-annual exposition, producer Cyndi Garofalo melds a group of 100 merchants who artfully display the merchandise that’s in vogue with today’s collectors: artifacts in funky styles known as “atomic rust” or “industrial chic,” plus architectural elements, furniture, holiday decor, Americana, jewelry, kitchen goods and “repurposed” items.
There’s a dining area where shoppers can relax, eyeball their just-purchased treasures and nibble on salads, sandwiches and pies baked at neighboring Gizdich Ranch.
It all happens at the Santa Cruz Fairgrounds, 2601 E. Lake Ave., Watsonville. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 20, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. May 21. Admission: $10. “Early goats” pay $25 in advance to shop 8:30 a.m.-10 a.m. May 20. ATMs on site. Parking free. Details: 408221-5054, or www.goathillfair.com. Sorry, no pets.
Shop for a cause: The EMQ Auxiliary, an arm of Uplift Family Services, will sponsor “Fashion
Encore” on May 6-7. It’s a great opportunity to score deals while helping a worthy cause. Shoppers can select from hundreds of baubles, scarves, shoes and handbags, plus pieces for the gents, such as ties and cuff links.
The highly anticipated sale is at Uplift Family Services Community Room, 251 Llewellyn Ave., Campbell. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. May 6, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 7. Details: 408-395-1968. Proceeds help the nonprofit agency provide behavioral health and social services to children and families. 150th anniversary: The city of Mountain View and the Friends of “R” House are celebrating the 150th anniversary of the
Rengstorff House on May 6. Everyone is invited to join the party for free at the historic home built in 1867, the oldest in the community. There will be an open house, antique car show, kids activities, live music, lectures, demonstrations, food trucks and more. Hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. You’ll find the Victorian Italianate home with its dozen rooms at 3070 N. Shoreline Blvd. See www. r-house.org for details. Vintage cookbooks: The San Jose Woman’s Club is whipping up a program on “The History of Cookbooks,” featuring cookbook historian and author Lori Hughes. At the May 9 event, which starts at 2 p.m., Hughes will discuss the art of collecting vintage cookbooks. Bring one of yours along if you’d like her to give you a verbal appraisal after the talk. Details:
Admission, $5; parking permits will be available for finding a spot near the 75 S. 11th St. building. www. sjwomansclub.org.
Show in Tracy: The Vintage and Antique
Street Faire in downtown Tracy has morphed into a huge success since it was started in 2016 by the energetic staff with Owl Box Antiques plus Tracy City Center Association folks. The 2017 bash is being held May 13 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Patrons will find 30 antique, collectible and craft vendors, along with restaurants, food trucks and a farmers market that includes candymakers. The fair is set along 10th Street, between A and B streets. Admission, parking are free. Details: 209-830-0796. History and brunch: Head to Saratoga’s verdant hills for brunch, and you can help preserve the historic grounds and educational programs at Montalvo. The nonprofit Montalvo Service Group will present the May 14 Mother’s Day Champagne Buffet Brunch on the grounds of this 1912 villa. Choose from three seatings: inside the manse at 11 a.m., in the Spanish courtyard at noon or at 1:15 p.m. on the veranda. Reservations ($86 each, or $40 for children ages 4-10) due by May 8 at 408-961-5858 or http:// montalvoarts.org/mothers.