about - which make your heart and soul feel perky - including things like working out, cooking,


painting, writing, yoga, hiking, walking, swimming, being in nature, being around art, or


reading inspiring books. Karen Salmansohn


Do activities you're passionate


UPBEAT’s SUMMER Entertainment Guide #2 The 29th Annual


Internationally Renowned Cotati Accordion Festival Happens Next Month!


JOKES & Humor #3


My dog used to chase people on a bike a lot. It got so bad, finally I had to take his bike away. ~


A woman walks into a library and asked if they had any books about paranoia. The librarian says "They're right behind you!" ~


What did the pirate say when he turned 80 years old? Aye matey. ~


Cotati, CA. ~ The 29th An- nual Nonprofit, Multi-cultural, Internationally Renowned Co- tati Accordion Festival will be taking place this coming Au- gust 17th & 18th in La Plaza Park in downtown Cotati, Ca. This year’s theme is “To honor and thank the first responders for their past, current, and fu- ture dedication and sacrifice”. World acclaimed virtuosos from France, Italy, Scotland, and Canada, joined by an on- going two day dance party featuring four zydeco bands, will be featured at the famed multi-generational event. Don’t miss the Polka Tent, the Jam Tent, the Student Stage, the Friday Redwood Cafe Show, the Zydeco Dance


Party and the alternative Trav- eling Spectacular Stage, the two main stages, and over 70 vendors, including food, wine, and beer. Tickets are available on line at www.cotatifest.com, at all four Oliver’s Markets, The Last Record Store, People’s Music, and Tall Toad Music at $17.00 in advance, $27.00 for both days, and $19.00 at the gate.


For more information call Scott Goree at (707) 479- 5481, or at the C.A.F. hotline (707) 664-0444. E-mail at info@cotatifest.com or write to C.A.F. at Cotati Accordion Festival, P.O. Box 809 94931 Cotati, CA USA


My wife told me I had to stop acting like a flamingo. So I had to put my foot down. ~


As I suspected, someone has been adding soil to my garden. The plot thickens. ~


Why did the person stare at frozen orange juice can for 2 hours? Because it said 'concentrate'. ~


A lady decided to paint a room. When her husband got home, he asked, 'Why are you wearing an Alaskan and a winter coat?' She replied, 'The can said for best results apply 2 coats.'


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