But he still maintains his commitment to raising cattle with wife Nancy and two sons. He maintains a medium-sized operation of about 300 cows in the area and owns a big ranch out in Nebraska, too. With the current drought, a number of ranchers have been forced to sell off a lot of their cattle to make ends meet. Also, ranchers are having to move their cattle to other states, where enough grass is growing and water more plentiful, adding to their business costs. But ask Wiedemann about the current drought, and he’ll say, it’s reaching “an acute level.”.

San Jose Museum of Art: “Retro-Tech,” an exhibition that explores technology and the concept of obsolescence, Organized in conjunction with the 01SJ Biennial art and technology ballet slippers gel dupe event, Through Feb, 6, 110 S, Market St., San Jose, 408.271.6840 or www.sjmusart.org, Wreath Workshop: Look through the gardens of Guadalupe River Park Conservancy to find unusual items that can be incorporated into wreaths, Master gardener Milli Wright leads the workshop, All basic materials will be provided, but participants are invited to bring any items they would like to add to their wreaths, like greenery, lights or ornaments, Dec, 11, 10 a.m.-noon, or 1:30-3:30 p.m, $35, Guadalupe Visitor & Education Center, 438 Coleman Ave., San Jose, 408.298.7657 or www.grpg.org..

The City of San Bruno; Corey, Luzaich, de Ghetaldi; Nastari & Riddle LLP; Google; San Mateo Credit Union, Skyline College; and YouTube were sponsors of the event. Since the TAILS — Transitioning Animals Into Loving Situations — program began in July 2009, 59 dogs have graduated. The program provides dogs with limited adoption potential, or puppies with little socialization and training, constant care and attention from inmates and gives inmates an opportunity to develop skills and make their time more meaningful.

Tickets are $14, and can be purchased through the center ticket office in person, at www.lesherartscenter.org, or by calling 925-943-7469, Lafayette gallery seeks two member artists, The Lafayette Art Gallery has openings for two new member artists, All members of the co-op gallery are juried in, and share staffing and expenses, For more ballet slippers gel dupe information or to apply, stop by the gallery at 3420 Mt, Diablo Blvd., call 925-284-2788, or go to the website at www.Lafayetteartgallery.com, ‘Color, Clay and Fire’..

The free events are open to the community and sponsored by the Orinda Parks and Recreation Department. Families are invited to bring blankets, lawn chairs, and popcorn. Movies scheduled include: “Cinderella (2015) on July 21; “Inside Out” on Aug. 4′ and “The Good Dinosaur” on Aug. 18. For more information, go to http://bit.ly/1zvjRZA. Pottery, quilts on exhibit at Moraga Art Gallery. “Porcelain Poetry/Textile Treasures” at the Moraga Art Gallery continues through Aug. 13, and features pottery and quilts.