California Corner

SAN JOSE--Paratroopers will descend at 11 a.m. Thursday for the 80th annual community celebration honoring American servicemen and women. A Veterans Day parade will begin at noon down Park Avenue. Downtown streets. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. (408) 292-1277.

SAN FRANCISCO--More than 300 vendors will be at the Harvest Festival next weekend, Nov. 12-14, and Nov. 19-21. Concourse Exhibition Center, 635 8th St. Noon-8 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sundays. $7.50; $6.50 seniors; $4 ages 6-12. (707) 778-6300.

TEMECULA--Dolls, wood crafts, stained glass, jewelry and candles will be featured at the Fairytale Art and Crafts Festival next weekend, Nov. 12-14. Temeku Hills Clubhouse, 41687 Temeku Drive. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Free. (909) 694-9101.

PASO ROBLES--A free carriage ride through downtown next Sunday, Nov. 14, will be among highlights of “Merry Millennium: Times Change, Traditions Remain.” Strolling carolers and dancerswill entertain. Free refreshments. Main Street. 4-7 p.m. Free. (805) 238-4103.

SAN MARCOS--During the San Marcos Street Fair next Sunday, Nov. 14, arts and crafts, children’s games and rides, food and entertainment will fill San Marcos Boulevard from Rancheros Road to Mission Road. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. (760) 744-1270.

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