Skip Mohatt book signing
Career teacher Skip Mohatt, now retired from Amador Valley High School, will be at Towne Center Books, 555 Main St., starting at 2 p.m. tomorrow to autograph “Ceilings,” his first book. The story is set in California’s Mother Lode country and is the story of the author’s childhood in a harsh environment and a difficult time. Mohatt, who now lives in Auburn with his wife Joyce, taught in the Social Studies department at Amador and is best remembered for his many successful years teaching Competition Civics and leading teams to the “We the People…” competitions, including the national championship in 1995. He is also recognized as the most victorious basketball coach at Amador, with the boys’ gym now dedicated to him.Join the Fair
The Alameda County Fair is currently accepting entries for the talent show, parade and exhibits. The talent show is for youths ages 5-19 and offers them a chance to compete in a variety of dance and music categories for awards and cash prizes. The deadline to enter is June 2. Individual participants pay an entry fee of $28, duos pay $14 per person and groups pay $10 per person for up to three people with a charge of $15 for each additional member. Call Youth Focus at (866) 939-6884 for more information.People interested in joining the parade can sign up in a variety of categories including floats, classic cars, horses and marching bands. The parade theme is “Jump Start Your Summer,” the same theme as the Fair, and is meant to celebrate cars and racing. Entries in the parade should incorporate that theme. The parade is Saturday June 24. Call Nicole Hankton at 426-7511 for more information.
The Fair’s Exhibit Catalog is online and highlights all exhibit categories including fine art, poetry, photography, amateur gardening, amateur wine, industrial technology, hobby collections, small animals, livestock, textiles and more. The deadline to enter is May 13. Entry forms, rules and guidelines are online at www.AlamedaCountyFair.com. Call 426-7611 for more information.
