California Corner

NEVADA CITY--Experience Summer Nights in Nevada City on the next three Wednesdays, July 12, 19 and 26. The former Gold Rush town closes downtown streets to make way for five stages of entertainment, dozens of local vendors and antique cars. 6-9 p.m. Free. (530) 265-2692.

SAN DIEGO--Ring in the 231st anniversary of Mission San Diego de Alcala with the Festival of the Bells, July 15-16. Highlights include food, crafts, blessing of the bells (noon July 15) and animals (3 p.m. July 16), mariachis, dancers and children’s games. Noon-10 p.m. July 15; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. July 16. Free. (619) 283-7319.

GREENVILLE--Gold Digger Days on July 15-16 include a Firemen’s Muster on July 15, horseshoe pitching and a street dance. Main Street. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. both days; street dance 8 p.m.-midnight July 15. Free. (530) 284-6633.

KLAMATH--This former logging town hosts the Terwer Valley Fair July 16. Logging demonstrations and a flea market are planned. 4100 Highway 169. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. (707) 482-3713.

PASO ROBLES--The Twilight Dine & Dance in City Park July 21 will include a Kiwanis barbecue and live music. The barbecue will be 6-7 p.m., followed by music and dancing until 10 p.m. Spring and 12th streets. $7 in advance, $10 at the gate. (805) 238-4103.

Schenden’s e-mail address is lkschenden@msn.com.