Events in California, Hawaii, Nevada, Utah, New Mexico, Arizona, & Wyoming

• Albuquerque, NM; Friday, September 19, 2008: A charity event raising money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, the first annual Sierra Nevada Hopfest is going to take place in the parking lot adjacent to JC’s New York Pizza Department, in downtown Albuquerque. The event will feature Samuel Smith's, Lindemans, Ayinger and Zatec among other great beers. More here later.

• Los Angeles, CA; Monday, September 29, 2008: Ford's Filling Station will host a Merchant du Vin beer dinner, starting at 6:00. Look for more here later.