Sponsored Events The Chronicle sponsors dozens of community events throughout the Bay Area, bringing entertainment, sports and arts events to millions of people.

Napa Valley Mustard Festival The Sixteenth Annual Napa Valley Mustard Festival offers a full palette of food, wine, art, entertainment, and cultural activities staged throughout the world-famous grape growing region from approximately the end of January through the month of March. January 31 through March 28, 2009 For more information visit: www.mustardfestival.org

Heroes & Hearts Benefiting the San Francisco General Hospital Foundation Thursday February 12, 2009, Luncheon in Union Square For more information visit: www.sfghf.net/heroes

San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition The San Francisco Chronicle|SFGate.com is proud to be the title sponsor of the largest competition of American wines in the world. On Saturday, February 28, 2009, the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition (SFCWC) Public Tasting will return to Ft. Mason, indulging the palates of wine and food lovers alike. February 28, 2009 To purchase tickets or for more information visit: www.winejudging.com