Fun Fall Family Events

Hey Kids! Cook with a King Contest

Twenty (20) winners will each win one (1) entrance pass for the winner and one (1) entrance pass for the winner's minor child into a "Get Your Kids Cooking" event with the Sacramento Kings on December 1, 2008. Each of the winners will also win one (1) prize pack for the winner's minor child containing a Sacramento Kings Kids Jersey, tote bag, mini basketball, recipe booklet, child size apron, utensil set and measuring spoons with an approximate retail value of $200. On-line deadline, Nov. 14th.

Plants are Amazing - Explorit Science Center in Davis

Saturday, Nov. 15: "Plants Are Amazing" Family Exploration program for all ages. Scientists from the UC Davis Botanical Conservatory will bring cool plants to investigate, including desert succulents and crazy carnivores. Handle the plants and you'll quickly learn how a cactus defends itself. 1-4 p.m. at Explorit's main site, 2801 2nd St., Davis. Free with paid admission to the museum.