Oh wow, mark your calendar people of SoCal!

King Arthur Flour has gained a bit of noteriety over the past few years. They are dedicated to educating America on the rewards of home baking. They have a travelling class, free of charge, where they share important baking skills to attendees. You can visit the King Arthur website and check out the schedule. You'll find it on the left side of the page under What's New? Click the link and there is a schedule of their calendar.

In January/February it is SoCal's turn to be educated by King Arthur:

Pasadena, California - January 31, 2007
Location:

PASADENA CONFERENCE CENTER

300 East Green Street

Pasadena, California

626.793.2122 (for directions only)
Date/Time:

Wednesday, January 31, 2007

12:00 pm to 2:00 pm - Yeast Breads: Sweet & Whole-Grain
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm - Crusty Artisan Breads
Cost: FREE

Ventura, California - February 1, 2007
Location:

THE POINSETTIA PAVILION
3451 Foothill Road
Ventura, California

805.648.1143 (for directions only)
Date/Time: Thursday, February 1, 2007
12:00 pm to 2:00 pm - Yeast Breads: Sweet & Whole-Grain
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm - Crusty Artisan Breads
Cost: FREE

Ontario, California - February 2, 2007
Location:

AYRES HOTEL & SUITES ONTARIO CONFERENCE CTR.
1945 E. Holt Boulevard
Ontario, California

909.390.7778 (for directions only)
Date/Time: Friday, February 2, 2007
12:00 pm to 2:00 pm - Yeast Breads: Sweet & Whole-Grain
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm - Crusty Artisan Breads
Cost: FREE

Irvine, California - February 3, 2007
Location:

DOUBLETREE HOTEL IRVINE-SPECTRUM
90 Pacifica Avenue
Irvine, California

949.471.8888 (for directions only)
Date/Time: Saturday, February 3, 2007
11:00 am to 1:00 pm - Yeast Breads: Sweet & Whole-Grain
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm - Crusty Artisan Breads
Cost: FREE

So if you have the free time, and want to imporve your bread making skills, pick a place, show up and enjoy the company of a few other bakers. It should be fun and informative. The best part? They're free!