Parlaying pigeons into profit
Breeder feathers retirement nest egg with supply business for bird fanciers. Tony Patti, a pigeon fancier with more than 300 birds, acquired his taste for pigeons from his mother.
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Community Calendar
Editor's Note: The community calendar is printed as space permits. Only noncommercial, public events held in Sevier County will be considered. They are listed by date. To place an item phone 428-0748, ext. 214, or e-mail to editor@themountainpress.com. Items may be faxed to 453-4913.
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Garden Calendar
CLASSES/WORKSHOPS "Aesthetic Pruning of Trees and Shrubs" -- 10 a.m. Nov. 11. Speaker: Marie Miller, Master Gardener and member of the Merritt College Aesthetic Pruning and Marin Bonsai clubs. Learn how to bring out the beauty of your trees and shrubs. Garden hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays; 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays. Magic Gardens, 729 Heinz Ave., Berkeley. Free. 510-644-2351,
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Garden Calendar
CLASSES/WORKSHOPS Flower Drawing and Painting workshop -- 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 4. Instructor: Stephanie Scott, MFA, San Francisco Art Institute. Open to all levels. Methods for visualizing and making a botanical still-life composition will be demonstrated. Instructor will call to discuss supplies. Bring lunch. 1540 Marchbanks Drive, Walnut Creek. $65 members; $75 nonmembers; $12 materials fee (in
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