Festivals, Feasts & FairsVICTORVILLE--Jewels, minerals and other...

Festivals, Feasts & Fairs

VICTORVILLE--Jewels, minerals and other treasures are showcased at the Gem Faire, Jan. 13-15 at the San Bernardino County Fairgrounds, 14800 7th St. Noon-7 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Also offered: lectures, slide shows, seminars and classes, jewelry cleaning and gemstone identification. $4, general; $3, seniors; free for children 12 and under. (619) 759-1135.

OJAI--Relive history at the second annual Ojai Civil War Re-enactment, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Jan. 14-15 at Lake Casitas. Tactics and maneuvers used during the Civil War are demonstrated by costumed participants. In addition, there are vendors, exhibits, pony rides, live music, a grand battalion parade and more. $6, general; $4, students with ID, kids and seniors; free for those under 3. (805) 649-2233. For weekend camping reservations at Lake Casitas, call (805) 649-1122.

LA JOLLA--Little ones can learn about the ocean and its residents at “Seaside Stories,” 9:30-11 a.m. Jan. 21 or Feb. 18 at the Stephen Birch Aquarium-Museum, 2300 Expedition Way. The program for 4- and 5-year-olds includes storytelling, puppets, marine artifacts and live marine creatures. $13. Advance reservations are required. (619) 534-7523.

AVALON--Attention divers: The 15th annual Underwater Clean-Up Day in Avalon Bay is scheduled for 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Feb. 25. Garbage from the bay is collected and recycled, and awards are given out in various trash categories. Festivities and the awards ceremony follow the dive on the Wrigley Stage in the center of town. Divers must be certified to participate. $20. (310) 510-0330.