Central Valley Chronicles | Funniest Features


	Funniest Features Flugtag Thirty-two teams constructed wacky contraptions to launch off a San Francisco pier as participants of the annual Flugtag ("flying day" in German). Judged on creativity, showmanship, and distance, these creative daredevils risk it all for their moment of glory with submissions such as Son of the Kung Fu Dragon and the giant flying Martini glass as Shaken, Not Stirred. Chabot Space and Science Center The universe is yours to experience at the Chabot Space and Science Center with a hands-on celebration of sights, sounds, and sensations. Set amid 13 trail-laced acres of East Bay parkland with glorious views of San Francisco Bay and the Oakland foothills, the center's 10-year-old tour guide Christian Smith takes us on a voyage through space, in a family-friendly environment. Laughter Works "Smarten up by lightening up" is Jim Pelley's mantra, who presents Laughter Works seminars at top organizations as a way to bring humor to the workforce and relieve stress. As a former standup comedian and producer for NBC's Saturday Night Live, Jim is dedicated to providing the highest quality and most humorous presentations possible. His clients such as Sacramento's VSP as well as AT&T, IBM, Intel, and Mattel claim their employees are happier, healthier and more productive as a result of his seminars. Town Crier Learn the story of Redmond O'Connell, who agreed to play the role of town crier in a street theater performance 11 years ago. He had no idea how far it would take him and since has performed at the engagement party of such notables as Bill and Melinda Gates. Join as we discover what all the "hollering" is about. Jackson Barber Gino Ricci Gino Ricci has been cutting hair for the past 62 years and sees no signs of turning in his clipping shears. Good thing, because most of his customers have been coming to Gino's shop for over 20 years - for haircuts and "clips" of wisdom. Inspired by his father who was a barber since the early 1900's, the Ricci family has been Jackson residents all of their lives, as evidenced from the photos and memorabilia displayed in the shop. Gino has seen this small town go from mining madness to a tourist's hot spot. Other Stories We also visit with the Robot Man - inventor of robots, and put the dog car seat to the test! Season eight of "Central Valley Chronicles" is underwritten in part by Classic Living.