Sunday, September 5
Tejano Conjunto Festival
Time: 10:00 AM (US/Pacific) Location: Ceaser Chavez Plaza
Selena singing contest Best in Tejano Conunto music. Grammy performers outdoor concert. Tex Mex festival with food, beer garden, children's area.
3,000 attendees expected.
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Sacramento Greek Festival
Time: 12:00 PM (US/Pacific)Location: Sacramento Convention Center
The 47th annual Sacramento Greek Festival invites you to a wonderful culinary and informational tour of Greece. Walk through our Agora (Greek Market Place), stop by and watch our traditional dance performances or participate in our free dance instruction. And don't forget to sample the delicious food; we are serving roast lamb, gyros, dolmathes, kalamari, spanakopita, moussaka, baklava, and much more! Friday(9/3/10) 11AM to 11 PM, Saturday (9/4/10) Noon to 11 PM, Sunday (9/5/10) Noon to 10 PM
(Posted by mattybroad)Salt of the earth (1954)
Time: 7:30 PM (US/Pacific)Location: The Guild Theater- 2828 35th St Sacto
Sunday, September 5, 2010
7:30 PM
Admission: $5.00
Movies on a Big Screen at The Guild
2828 35th St, Sacramento, CA
Salt of the Earth (1954)
"Salt of the Earth" portrays the story of the Empire Zinc Mine strike in 1951. Directed by Herbert Biberman ("Meet Nero Wolfe"), Produced by Paul Jarrico ("Tom, Dick and Harry") and written by Michael Wilson "Lawrence of Arabia," "Planet of the Apes") the film employed a handful of professional actors, but mostly utilized mine workers and their families who were involved in the actual strike.
In New Mexico (where the strike originally took place) a largely Hispanic union is trying to achieve wage parity and improve working and living conditions for the laborers who live in poverty. This results in a strike by the men, yet the men are ultimately beaten and broken. Interestingly, the women fight for the right to carry on the strike (and do so), resulting in a film that not only made bold statements about labor relations for the time, but also was one of the first films to portray a feminist social and political viewpoint.
During filming, threats of vigilante violence against the production were common. The US House of Representatives denounced the film, the FBI investigated its production, and The American Legion called for a nationwide boycott of it. Post-production facilities were told not to work on it (creating a massive delay and headache in finishing it and forced the film to be edited in secret locations), and theaters and projectionists were instructed not to screen it. When initially released, only a dozen theaters in the US would run it. Through the 1960s and beyond, "Salt of the Earth" gained a following via college campuses, labor activists, Mexican Americans, film historians and professors, First Amendment advocates, and feminists.
"H'wood Reds are shooting a feature-length anti-American racial propaganda movie at Silver City..." - Hollywood Reporter, ca. 1953
"Completely un-American propaganda." - Screen Actors Guild statement on "Salt of the Earth," 1953.
"As clear a piece of Communist propaganda as we have had for many years... extremely shrewd propaganda for the urgent business of the U.S.S.R." - Pauline Kael, Sight & Sound. 1954
"A good, highly dramatic and emotion-charged piece of work that tells its story straight. It is, however, a propaganda picture which belongs in union halls rather than theatres." - Variety, Dec 31, 1953
"In the light of this agitated history, it is somewhat surprising to find that 'Salt of the Earth' is, in substance, simply a strong pro-labor film with a particularly sympathetic interest in the Mexican-Americans with whom it deals.." - New York Times, 1954
(Posted by ShinyObject)Movie Night: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
Time: 8:10 PM (US/Pacific)Location: Fairytale Town
Movie Night: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
Sunday, September 5
Gates open at 7PM: Movie begins at 8PM
"Invention, my dear friends, is 93% perspiration, 6% electricity, 4% evaporation and 2% butterscotch ripple" relive this zany classic at Fairytale Town! Catch Gene Wilder, his crazy candied funhouse, Oompa Loompas and all the golden tickets you can bear, where dreams become realities and some realities become dreams. This is a special ticketed event, tickets are $5, members receive 2 for 1 admission, children 2 and under are free.
Please note the following items:
This is a special event and is open to the general public.
No outside food or drink is permitted.
Lawn seating only, no chairs or benches.
Buy tickets at http://www.ayacart.com/root/ftt/sf_catproductlist.asp?sf_p_CID=TVHRLHUL0M6USDH677TF87J4K0
Thursday, September 9
Sal Valentino In Concert
Time: 6:10 PM (US/Pacific) Location: Fairytale Town
Sal Valentino In Concert
Thursday, September 9
6PM
Join Sal Valentino as he celebrates his birthday with this special concert at Fairytale Town! Food and beverage available for purchase, gates open at 6PM. This is a special ticketed event, tickets are $10 for adults, Fairytale Town members and CPR members receive a 2 for 1 discount and children 12 and under are free! All proceeds benefit nonprofit Fairytale Town.
Please note the following items:
No outside food or drink.
Lawn seating only, no chairs or benches.
No cameras.
Friday, September 10
California State Home & Garden Show
Time: 12:00 PM (US/Pacific) Location:Sacramento Convention Center
<September 10-September 12, 2010
Come celebrate your home with us at the California State Home & Garden Show. "You survived 2009 now come learn how to thrive in 2010." Have FUN as you learn money saving ideas for your home and garden. And for the first time ever it's all FREE.
http://www.calstatehomeshow.com/
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Take practical steps towards sustainability in your home, workplace, and community
A Weekend of Sustainable Living
Time: 6:00 PM (US/Pacific)Location: Penn Valley, CA
Join us for a Weekend of Sustainable Living at Ananda Dhiira, Center for Spirituality and Wellbeing
Evening of Friday, September 10, through mid-day Sunday, September 12
Learn to:
We’ll take time to rejuvenate your mind and body amidst the tranquil outdoor setting of Ananda Dhiira. Weekend includes; yoga, nature walks, stargazing, swimming in the South Yuba River. Join us for an unforgettable weekend
Cost: $250
Early Bird Registration $225 by August 20
For information contact Gayle Marsh at:
gaylemarsh@mac.com
415- 609-2017
Ananda Dhiira,
19393 Sanctuary Rd.,
Penn Valley, CA
530- 432- 3618
anandadhiira.net
Christian Brothers Wine, Beer, and Food Extravaganza
Time: 6:00 PM (US/Pacific)Location: Christian Brothers High School
For over 22 years, the Christian Brothers Wine, Beer, and Food Extravaganza has been a signature event. More popular than ever, the event drew over 2,000 people in 2009. The 2009 event also featured over 50 wineries, 20 breweries, and 40 restaurants. Through the proceeds from this event last year, our alumni association was able to net over sixty thousand dollars, which went to the school's tuition assistance program.
This year, we'll also feature limited-admission Private Reserve tasting featuring wines of distinction and gourmet foods from the major growing regions and local restaurateurs. This is truly the event for the wine aficionado!
Your admission to the Private Reserve Tasting includes admission to the Wine, Beer & Food Extravaganza, featuring additional wineries, restaurants and breweries from around the region.
http://www.cbhswinetasting.com/
Tickets: $50-$100
(Posted by rekeDMC)18th Annual Fairytale Town After Hours
Time: 10:30 PM (US/Pacific)Location: Fairytale Town
18th Annual Fairytale Town After Hours Event This annual benefit event brings together a good time with food, wine, live music, a silent auction, and local celebrity hosts. Friday, Sep 10, 2010 Occured First On: Friday, Sep 10, 2010 Cost: $50 per ticket, Sponsorships available! Type: Fundraisers Join us September 10, 2010 for the 18th Annual Fairytale Town After Hours fundraiser, benefitting Sacramento Area Emergency Housing Center. This evening will include a wide array of local restaurants and beverage providers serving their own tasty creations, as well as a fantastic silent auction. Fairytale Town After Hours is Sacramento Area Emergency Housing Center's only source of discretionary income and it is because of our supporters' generosity that we are able to continue to provide excellent housing and wraparound services to homeless families with children and single adults throughout the Sacramento Region. Save the date, Friday, September 10, 2010, and join us for a great evening! Live music provided by The Retronauts and the Putah Creek Crawdads Purchase your tickets today!
(Posted by ChenChong)Saturday, September 11
Volunteer For the 13th Annual Tahoe Forest Stewardship Day
Time: 10:00 AM (US/Pacific) Location: North Tahoe Regional Park on the North Shore of Lake Tahoe
Join hundreds of volunteers to help restore forest ecosystems,
alpine meadows,
creeks and streams, and
improve water quality.
Learn about forest
and fire ecology,
defensible space, wildlife,
invasive species, and hydrology.
Celebrate community goodwill with friends and family!
Volunteers and team leaders needed.
To sign-up visit the event registration page, or for more information on volunteering or being a team leader contact Flavia Sordelet at (530) 541-5388 or by email at events@keeptahoeblue.org
(Posted by ChenChong)Calvine Crossing New Park Opening
Time: 10:00 AM (US/Pacific)Location: Almadine Drive and Obsidian Way, Sacramento
Southgate Recreation & Park District is proud to announce the grand opening of a new park! Calvine Crossing Park has a tot lot and equipment for 5-12 year olds. Come out and celebrate with the District and enjoy recreational activities with the kids. The District's R.E.C. Van will be present. For more information, call (916) 395-0601 or visit the District's Facebook page.
(Posted by CourtneyBlack)Curtis Park Curtis Fest 2010
Time: 10:00 AM (US/Pacific)Location: Curtis Park
Curtis Fest, now in its fourth successful year, will return to Curtis Park on Saturday September 11th from 10am to 4pm. This year’s celebration will feature a variety of artists and musicians sharing their talents in beautiful Curtis Park. Mark your calendars and plan to spend the day enjoying paintings, photography, stained glass, crafts, sculpture and more, as well as some activities for the kids.
Price: Free
Age Suitability: All Ages
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Curtis Fest, now in its fourth successful year, will return to Curtis Park on Saturday September 11th from 10am to 4pm. This year’s celebration will feature a variety of artists and musicians sharing their talents in beautiful Curtis Park. Mark your calendars and plan to spend the day enjoying paintings, photography, stained glass, crafts, sculpture and more, as well as some activities for the kids.
California Brewers Festival
Time: 1:00 PM (US/Pacific)Location: Discovery Park, Sacramento, CA
In 2010 the California Brewers Festival will celebrate its 16th year. Each year our attendance has grown, as has the number of brewers and beers offered. This year we anticipate that you'll be able to taste over 150 microbrews handcrafted by more than 60 brewers from all over the country, as well as, some foreign participants. In addition to this wide variety of microbrews, delicious food from numerous food vendors will be available for you to purchase.
The California Brewers Festival benefits Assistance League® of Sacramento's Operation School Bell®:
"With the help of Point West Rotary, Assistance League of Sacramento is able to fulfill its vital mission of providing school clothing and uniforms to children in need. Annually, the lives of over 3,000 children in the Greater Sacramento area are made better because they have proper clothing, shoes, and backpacks to attend school. Assistance League values the opportunity to partner with Point West Rotary on this fun-filled event that touches so many lives."
For Tickets and more info visit our website: www.calbrewfest.org
(Posted by MatthewByers)5th Annual Midtown Community Festival
Time: 2:00 PM (US/Pacific)Location: Midtown
A fun-filled day for the whole family! Stop by to enjoy live music, kids' activities, merchant booths, BBQ and Beer Garden! This event is held in the street in front of the RUBICON (Capitol Ave between 20th and 21st Streets, Midtown, Sacramento). Festival entrance is free to all, and tickets for the Beer Garden are available in advance at the Rubicon for $20 starting Monday, August 9th. They will also be available on the day of the festival for $25. For more information about this event, please visit the Boys & Girls Club website.
(Posted by rekeDMC)24th Annual Asian Community Center Nursing Home Fundraiser
Time: 6:00 PM (US/Pacific)Location: Elk's Lodge, 6446 Riverside Boulevard
The Asian Community Center is hosting its 24th Annual ACC Nursing Home Fundraiser! All proceeds will benefit residents at the ACC Nursing Home.
Want to find out how you can help?
Easy. Simply attend the fundraiser or volunteer!
The event will be held on Saturday, September 11 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Elk's Lodge, located at 6446 Riverside Boulevard, Sacramento, CA 95831. Tickets are $65 (advance purchase) or $75 (at the door). Tickets sell out FAST, so purchase yours soon! If you have a party of 6 or more, please request seating.
Honorary co-chairs this year are Congresswoman Doris O. Matsui and Angelo Tsakopoulos.
The fundraiser will feature:
* Gourmet Asian buffet
* Desserts
* Last Person Standing raffle
* Silence Auction
Tickets: $60.00 - $75.00
(Posted by rekeDMC)Sunday, September 12
8th Annual “Stepping Out To Cure Scleroderma”
Time: 8:30 AM (US/Pacific) Location: William Land Park
8th Annual “Stepping Out To Cure Scleroderma” 2 Mile Walk & 5K Fun Run in Sacramento, CA
Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010
William Land Park
1702 Sutterville Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95822
Map and directions.
Registration opens at 8:30 a.m.; walk/run starts at 9:30 a.m.
Registration fees:
Walkers/Fun Runners – $25 adults; $15 age 17 and under
Register online and build your fundraising page at: www.firstgiving.com/scl-northernca. To register by mail, please print the online form, fill it out, enclose check, and mail to our office:
Scleroderma Foundation Northern California Chapter
PO Box 601313
Sacramento, CA 95860
Strollers Welcome!
For more information you can call our office at 916-832-1102
(Posted by ChenChong)National Grandparents Day
Time: 9:10 AM (US/Pacific)Location: Fairytale Town
National Grandparents Day
Sunday, September 12
9AM - 4PM
Celebrate the 32nd anniversary of national Grandparents Day at Fairytale Town! Grandparents who visit Fairytale Town on this day accompanied by a grandchild, ages 12 and under, receive free admission to Fairytale Town! Bring the whole family for a day of play and fun, plus enjoy special performances on the Mother Goose stage from the Northern California Vocal Artists Association performing classic standards. These peformances are free with paid park admission. This event is made possible in part by support from ScholarShare College Savings Plan.
ScholarShare Children's Book Festival
Saturday & Sunday, September 25 & 26
10AM - 4PM
Fairytale Town celebrates literacy with this two day festival, thanks to generous support from ScholarShare College Savings Plan, guests receive free admission both days! Activities include author and illustrator presentations on the Mother Goose Stage, a wide array of hands on literacy activities provided by several local arts organizations, one of the most popular weekends of the year. Puppet Art Theater will be performing in the Children's Theater. Tickets are $1 for members and $2 for nonmembers.
The ScholarShare Book Festival is sponsored by ScholarShare College Savings Plan, Wells Fargo, KVIE, Mix96, The Sacramento Bee, Time Tested Books and IKEA.
(Posted by ChenChong)My Pet Dog Show
Time: 2:00 PM (US/Pacific)Location: Vintage Park (Helmsdale Way & Vintage Park Dr.)
Southgate Recreation & Park District is excited to host its third annual My Pet Dog Show. Get your pooch ready and dressed up to take part in a series of contests including wettest lick, highest jump, and more! If you and your pet would like to participate, please contact Debbie Avery at (916) 391-7622.
(Posted by CourtneyBlack)10th Annual Sacramento Valley AIDS Run/Walk
Time: 7:30 PM (US/Pacific)Location: Capitol West Steps
Join the walk, join the fight! The 10th Annual Sacramento Valley AIDS Run/Walk will take place on September 12, 2010 on the West Steps of the State Capitol. Registration begins at 7:30 am and the run and walk start at 8:30 & 9:00 am respectively. There is a $25 registration fee. Proceeds will go to 12 local HIV/AIDS service organizations. The Run is the only AIDS Run in Northern California! We need your help to fight this deadly disease. Sign up by going online at www.sacvalleyaidsrunwalk.org!
(Posted by mattybroad)Crime Wave
Time: 7:30 PM (US/Pacific)Location: MOBS@ The Guild- 2828 35th St Sacto
Describe eventSunday, September 12, 2010
7:30 PM
Admission: $5.00
Movies on a Big Screen at The Guild
2828 35th St, Sacramento, CA
Crime Wave
It's our 4th year anniversary, so we're going back into our archive to show one of MOBS' personal favorites!
From "Kids in the Hall" director John Paizs comes a surreal comedic obscurity from 1985. There's no true way to try to convey this film in words, but the general plot centers on a quiet young man (also played by Paizs) who is intent on writing "the greatest color crime movie ever made," but can only write beginnings and endings - and those only by streetlight. After befriending the young Kim, she tries to help him complete his opus, but fails. Throughout the film, the various beginnings, endings, and rejected "middles" are dramatized. Throw in a mysterious and psychotic script doctor named Dr. Jolly, a private club for imaginary friends, a quarantined city — and you still won't come close to the idea of what this film is really like.
"Genuinely unique—every time you think you know where it's going, it veers off in some strange, and strangely fascinating, direction." - Baltimore City Paper
(Posted by ShinyObject)Tuesday, September 14
SAT Test Secrets 101
Time: 6:00 PM (US/Pacific) Location: Central Library Sacramento
SAT Test Secrets 101 Tue, Sep 14 6:00-7:00
Registration is required to attend
College-Bound Students
Learn to score higher on the SAT using key Kaplan test taking strategies. This workshop is open to students who took the SAT Practice Test the previous Saturday(test results will be available),their parents, and anyone else interested in improving their test scores.
Please register at http://cal.saclibrary.org/eventsignup.asp?ID=25251
Thursday, September 16
Introduction to the Internet
Time: 10:10 AM (US/Pacific) Location: Central Library, Sacramento
Event Type: Computer Class
Date: 9/16/2010
Start Time: 10:15 AM
End Time: 11:45 AM
Description: Learn how to visit websites and find information on the Internet. Also the various functions of Google and our SPL Databases. Experience using a mouse and keyboard required. If no experience, please sign up for our Computer Basics. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Library: Central Library
Contact: Central Library
Presenter: Library Staff
Status: Openings
Please register at http://cal.saclibrary.org/eventsignup.asp?ID=24099
Capitol Heart Walk
Time: 10:30 PM (US/Pacific)Location: Capitol in Sacramento
At the American Heart Association, we know that cardiovascular diseases including stroke impact far more people than just those who suffer from these diseases. As the No. 1 killer in the U.S. and even the world, cardiovascular diseases impact millions of families, friends and loved ones. Embracing a healthier life is one of the best gifts we can give to ourselves and those we love. We want to help you and millions of others make these lifestyle shifts become the “new normal.” We are partnering with you, to build a healthier, stronger legacy one heart at a time.
(Posted by ChenChong)Saturday, September 18
Deaf Awareness Day
Time: 9:00 AM (US/Pacific) Location: Fairytale Town
Deaf Awareness Day September 18: 9 am to 4 pm
Join us for a special day for our deaf and hard of hearing community, sponsored by NorCal Services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing. ASL interpreters will be onsite.
For more information, visit http://www.norcalcenter.org/
Pre-Business Orientation
Time: 9:00 AM (US/Pacific)Location: Central Library
Adult Program
If you are thinking of, wanting to, or planning to start a business, take this workshop as a first step. Find out if business ownership is right for you. This class provides a business overview and covers topics such as: the demands of ownership, why businesses fail, false precepts of starting a business, hiring, business structures, finding money, permits and licensing, and finding resources.
This program is in the West Meeting Room and may be accessed only from I Street through the old Library Building entrance.
Registration is required. Seating is limited. You may register by calling (916) 264-2920 or visiting the SPL Homepage at www.saclibrary.org.
Note: FREE PARKING coupons available on Saturdays at the Central Library 1st floor check-out desk when you present your garage ticket from the City of Sacramento public parking garage at 10th and I Streets or 10th and L Streets.
Please register at http://cal.saclibrary.org/eventsignup.asp?ID=28097
13th Annual Sacramento Reptile Show
Time: 10:20 AM (US/Pacific)Location: Exhibit Hall at Sacramento Convention Center
13th Annual Sacramento Reptile Show
Reptile Show takes place in the Exhibit Hall at Sacramento Convention Center.
Start Time: 10 am - 5 pm
Cost : tickets at door/CASH ONLY. Prices TBA
Phone: (916) 808-5181
Organization Website: http://upscalereptiles.com/
Location:
Convention Center
1400 J St
Calligraphy
Time: 2:00 PM (US/Pacific)Location: Central Library Sacramento, CA
Adult Program
This is an adults-only class. Learn calligraphy with professional calligrapher Phawnda Moore in this two-part course. Classical letterforms written with up-to-date tools will inspire you to
create beautiful gifts. We will study several styles of calligraphy: brush italic, whimsical italic, bungalow and monoline variations — all made with marker pens.
Class One: Several alphabets will be demonstrated and interpreted
for individual expression. Alphabet history, colors, tools, and paper
will be discussed.
Class Two: Application of lessons from class one to card and envelope
design.The instructor will demonstrate useful tips and explain techniques.
Materials will be supplied. You must attend both classes. Class size is limited and registration is required, so sign up for this free adult program now! Program will take place on the second floor.
Note: FREE PARKING coupons available on Saturdays at the Central Library 1st floor check-out desk when you present your garage ticket from the City of Sacramento public parking garage at 10th and I Street or 10th and L Streets. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Central Library.
Please register at http://cal.saclibrary.org/eventsignup.asp?ID=25277
Sunday, September 19
Chinatown Mall Culture Fair
Time: 11:00 AM (US/Pacific) Location: Ong Ko Met, Sacramento, CALive entertainment, food, and renowned authors, filmmakers, and historians! Come experience Sacramento's rich Chinese heritage, culture, and arts. Included will be - "Sacramento Exhibit's Chinatown and Its People" - Maggie Gee, WWII Chinese American Women Airforce Service Pilot and Congressional Medal of Honor by President Obama. Autumn Gem, the life of China's first feminist. - Martial Arts - Cultural Performances - and a wide variety of Children's cultural activities.
(Posted by mattybroad)Job Networking Meeting
Time: 1:00 PM (US/Pacific)Location: Central Library
Job Networking Meeting Sun, Sep 19 1:00-2:30
Adult Program
Network! Network! Network! With a 60 - 70% success rate, networking is the most effective job search method. Now there's a place where you can meet other job seekers and career changers to learn everything there is to know about networking. And, IT'S FREE! No membership or admission fee. Come and share ideas and experiences; gather contact information and perhaps a few job leads. Each month we'll discuss a different related topic which will help to sharpen your job search skills.
Brutal Beauty: The Tale of the Rose City Rollers
Time: 7:30 PM (US/Pacific)Location: MOBS@ The Guild Theater- 2828 35th St Sacto
Sunday, September 19, 2010
7:30 PM
Admission: $5.00
Movies on a Big Screen at The Guild
2828 35th St, Sacramento, CA
Brutal Beauty: Tales of the Rose City Rollers
With members of Sacramento's Sacred City Derby Girls in attendance! Plus, director Chip Mabry is currently scheduled to be in attendance!
A harrowing and fun tale of girls fighting for the best of themselves, "Brutal Beauty" tells the story of Portland's Roller Derby queens, the Rose City Rollers. The Rollers tell how derby saved their souls - and kicked their ass.
"Forget Drew Barrymore's recent foray into rollerderby: Chip Mabry's Brutal Beauty gives an honest shot of girl-powered adrenaline in his documentary on Portland's own Rose City Rollers." - Willamette Week
"Brutal Beauty contextualizes the sport of roller derby and explores how participating in a full-contact sport can challenge our notions of traditional femininity." - Bitch Magazine
Please note: this screening is in advance of The WFTA Western Regional Derby Tournament, hosted by Sacred City Derby Girls, at Memorial Auditorium Oct 1 - Oct 3!! More info here at Rollin' on the River.
Tuesday, September 21
Stress Reduction
Time: 6:30 PM (US/Pacific) Location: Carmichael LibraryLocal licensed therapist Cathie Daniels-Landeros, MFT, will discuss the causes and consequences of stress in our lives, along with practical ways to reduce stress. Involves a voluntary relaxation exercise 7:30 - 8:00. Bring a mat to lie on, or you can just sit in a chair.
(Posted by CathieDaniels-Landeros)Wednesday, September 22
Stress Reduction
Time: 6:30 PM (US/Pacific) Location: Fair Oaks LibraryLocal licensed therapist Cathie Daniels-Landeros, MFT, will discuss the causes and consequences of stress in our lives, along with practical ways to reduce stress. Involves a voluntary relaxation exercise 7:30 - 8:00. Bring a mat to lie on, or you can just sit in a chair.
(Posted by CathieDaniels-Landeros)Thursday, September 23
Email Basics
Time: 10:10 AM (US/Pacific) Location: Central Library Sacramento CA
Email Basics Thu, Sep 23 10:15-11:45
Registration is required to attend
Computer Class
Set up your own web-based, free e-mail account. Participants will practice sending a message and attaching a file. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Class will be held in the Technology Lab on the 3rd floor.
Please register at http://cal.saclibrary.org/eventsignup.asp?ID=24106
Saturday, September 25
First Annual African Cultural Festival
Time: 9:00 AM (US/Pacific) Location: Cal ExpoGeneral Admission is $5 and children are free. Event hours 9:00am to 11:00pm Events include: Prayer Breakfast Parade Vendors and exhibitors Speakers Performers Authentic African Food Family Fun Banquet Dinner For more information visit www.africanculturalfestival.com Parking: $10 Contact Information Shabbir Jiwa (510) 378-8484 Edrine Ddungu (916) 710-4123 Uche Ozoh (310) 936-6865
(Posted by ChenChong)ScholarShare Children's Book Festival
Time: 10:10 AM (US/Pacific)Location: Fairytale Town
ScholarShare Children's Book Festival
Saturday & Sunday, September 25 & 26
10AM - 4PM
Fairytale Town celebrates literacy with this two day festival, thanks to generous support from ScholarShare College Savings Plan, guests receive free admission both days! Activities include author and illustrator presentations on the Mother Goose Stage, a wide array of hands on literacy activities provided by several local arts organizations, one of the most popular weekends of the year. Puppet Art Theater will be performing in the Children's Theater. Tickets are $1 for members and $2 for nonmembers.
The ScholarShare Book Festival is sponsored by ScholarShare College Savings Plan, Wells Fargo, KVIE, Mix96, The Sacramento Bee, Time Tested Books and IKEA.
(Posted by ChenChong)“A Taste of History” Slow Food Event
Time: 6:30 PM (US/Pacific)Location: Sutter's Fort Historic Park
John Sutters legacy lives on especially in Sacramento — but did you know he was known as a great host who welcomed guests with amazing feasts and delicacies? And now you have the unique opportunity to spend an evening at Sutters Fort State Historic Park enjoying a culinary experience like no other when some of todays top chefs prepare delicious and innovative new dishes reminiscent of those Sutter shared with guests in the late 1800s.
(Posted by mattybroad)Sunday, September 26
How Austentatious! The Jane Austen Book Club
Time: 2:00 PM (US/Pacific) Location: Central Library Sacramento CA
How Austentatious! The Jane Austen Book Club Sun, Sep 26 2:00-4:00
Adult Program
Please note that this program has changed.
Mansfield Park is this month's featured novel. As the least read of Austen's novels, you might consider yourself a true "Janeite" having read it. It is also Austen's most complex novel, so it will be broken up into two parts. During our first meeting on September 10 we will have discussed Volume I.
Today, enjoy a dramatic performance as talented local actors perform scenes from Lovers' Vows, a play central to the plot. Then, participate in a book discussion about Volumes II and III.
This program will take place in the Tsakopoulos Library Galleria.
Metered street parking is free on Sundays.
Note: Paid for by The Friends of Central Library.
Please check out this month's How Austentatious Book Bulletin at
www.saclibrary.org/?pageId=1254
Lunch Line
Time: 7:00 PM (US/Pacific)Location: MOBS@ The Guild Theater- 2828 35th st Sac
Sunday, September 26, 2010
7:00 PM
Admission: $6.00
Movies on a Big Screen at The Guild
2828 35th St, Sacramento, CA
Lunch Line
In conjunction with Slow Food Sacramento. A portion of the admission will benefit Time For Lunch, "a campaign to give kids the school food they deserve."
Community activists for real food in schools will be in attendance to speak following the film.
"Lunch Line" reframes the school lunch debate through an examination of the program's surprising past, uncertain present, and possible future.
In the film, six kids from one of the toughest neighborhoods in Chicago set out to fix school lunch and end up at the White House. Their unlikely journey parallels the dramatic transformation of school lunch from a weak patchwork of local anti-hunger efforts to a robust national feeding program. The film tracks key moments in school food and child nutrition from 1940s, 1960s, and 1980s to the present - revealing political twists, surprising alliances, and more common ground than people realize.
Along the way, Senators, Secretaries of Agriculture, entrepreneurs, and activists from across the political spectrum add top-down perspective to a bottom-up film about the American political process, the health and welfare of its future, and the realities of feeding more than 31 million children a day.
About Slow Food Sacramento: Slow Food Sacramento is the local chapter of Slow Food, an international organization, founded in Italy 1986, whose aim is to protect the pleasures of the table from the homogenization of modern fast food and life. Through a variety of initiatives it promotes gastronomic culture, develops taste education, conserves agricultural biodiversity and protects traditional foods at risk of extinction. The Sacramento chapter hosts a wide range of educational and convivial events throughout the year to introduce you to the producers and creators of some of the region's outstanding foods, farms, and restaurants.
(Posted by ShinyObject)Monday, September 27
Benise Live in Concert
Time: 7:00 PM (US/Pacific) Location: rest Theatre: 1013 K St.Spanish flamenco guitarist
(Posted by JazzFaeth)Thursday, September 30
Annual Natomas Chamber Golf Tournament
Time: 10:40 AM (US/Pacific) Location: Teal Bend Golf Course
http://library.constantcontact.com/doc207/1101414307610/doc/MisLua715wdZZOs1.pdf
Come out and Play!
Join us September 30th
for the
Annual Natomas Chamber
Golf Tournament
(Sponsor/Entry information below - just click on the document or link)
We need your help for the event too,
so
let us know if you'd like to volunteer.
Just contact the Chamber or any Chamber Board member
for more information.
(Posted by mattybroad)Friday, October 1
Fairways to Fairytales, Annual Golf Tournament
Time: 10:10 PM (US/Pacific) Location: Fairytale Town
Fairways to Fairytales, Annual Golf Tournament
Friday, October 1
Invite colleagues, family and friends to join one of the best charity golf events of the year held at Empire Ranch Golf Club in Folsom. This golf tournament features a scramble format and Hole-In-One, Longest Drive, and Closest to Pin contests. After golfing, celebrate at the awards reception and dinner in the clubhouse. One hundred percent of the funds raised by the event are used to maintain and support Fairytale Town and its programs.
For additional information about sponsorships or the tournament please contact 916.808.7462.
(Posted by ChenChong)Saturday, October 2
SAT Practice Test
Time: 8:30 AM (US/Pacific) Location: Central Library Sacramento CA
College-Bound Students
Prepare for the SATs by practicing with a real SAT test under real test conditions! Kaplan Test Prep will administer a practice test on the dates listed. The SAT Practice is open to all high school students.
Note: Entrance to the practice test is on I Street, through the doors to the left of the main library entrance.
Please register at http://cal.saclibrary.org/eventsignup.asp?ID=25246
Simple Steps to Learn to Draw
Time: 2:00 PM (US/Pacific)Location: Central Library Sacramento CA
Adult Program
Learn simple steps to learn how to draw, and SEE like an artist. The class will cover 3 basic steps to drawing: Shape, Shading to create 3 dimension, and Perspective.
Required materials: Sketchbook (rough), Vine Charcoal, Kneading eraser and a notebook. Sketchbook should be no smaller than 11 x 15. Second Floor Conference Room.
Note: FREE PARKING coupons available on Saturdays at the Central Library 1st floor check-out desk when you present your garage ticket from the City of Sacramento public parking garage at 10th and I Street or 10th and L Streets. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Central Library.
Please register at http://cal.saclibrary.org/eventsignup.asp?ID=25278
Teen Book Club Meeting
Time: 3:00 PM (US/Pacific)Location: Central Library
Teen Program
Do you like reading? Are you just aching to tell other people about a great book that you’ve read? Do you want to hear about other great books read by your peers? If you can answer yes to any or all of these, please join our book discussion group for teens. We will have our meeting on Saturday, September 4 at 3pm, right in the Teen Underground on the lower level. Please bring at least one of your favorite books to discuss for this first meeting. It can be of any genre or subject. We will also plan out the direction we will take for future book club meetings. Everyone will have a say.
Attending a book club might earn you credit for school and would count for volunteer hours (Not court-ordered, however). This group focuses on teens from grades seven through twelve. If you have email, drop me a line at mpezzell@saclibrary.org to express your interest. I hope to see you there!
Marc, the Teen Librarian
(Posted by ChenChong)Leukemia & Lymphoma Society for our Light the Night Walk
Time: 10:50 PM (US/Pacific)Location: West Steps of the State Capitol
Legislators and staff are invited to join the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society for our Light The Night walk, to be held on October 2 on the West Steps of the State Capitol. Each year, in communities all across the United States, teams of families, friends, co-workers and local and national corporations come together to raise funds for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's (LLS's) Light The Night Walk events and bring help and hope to people battling blood cancers. For additional information, please contact: Mandy Lee at mandy.lee@sen.ca.gov.. (7/19).
(Posted by ChenChong)Wednesday, October 6
The Small Claims Court, the Legal System, and You
Time: 12:00 PM (US/Pacific) Location: Central Library Sacramento CA
The Small Claims Court, the Legal System, and You Wed, Oct 6 12:00-1:00
Adult Program
The legal system can be complicated! If you need to go to court, it's best to be prepared. Join us to learn the ins and outs of small claims court at this event with the Department of Consumer Affairs, Library Staff, and our partners.
Note: West Meeting Room
DCA Legal
Saturday, October 9
First 5 Children's Celebration
Time: 10:00 AM (US/Pacific) Location: Fairytale Town
First 5 Children's Celebration
Saturday, October 9
10AM - 4PM
Families with children five years of age and under receive free admission to Fairytale Town at this annual event hosted by First 5 of Sacramento.
(Posted by ChenChong)Sunday, October 17
Stress Reduction: Rediscovering Ourselves
Time: 1:00 PM (US/Pacific) Location: Sacramento Fine Arts Center, Carmichael2-hour workshop with local therapist Cathie Daniels-Landeros, MFT, $40 fee. Causes and consequences of stress will be introduced, with focus on learning or expanding upon stress reduction techniques. Journaling, art therapy, mindfulness and relaxation exercises will be explored. For more information see website at CounselingThatHeals.com.
(Posted by CathieDaniels-Landeros)Wednesday, October 20
MTP Workshop
Time: 6:00 PM (US/Pacific) Location: Sacramento CountyRegister now for a Metropolitan Transportation Plan 2035 (MTP2035) Workshops in October
SACOG will be hosting nine regional workshops to receive comments and input on the update to MTP2035 and the Sustainable Communities Strategy. Everyone is encouraged to attend, no previous meeting participation or transportation planning experience is needed.
Through the MTP workshops, residents help shape how money is spent on public transit, bicycle and pedestrian, community and road improvements.
The workshops are FREE and food will be provided. Interested parties are encouraged to attend any workshop in the region. Registration online is now open at www.sacog.org/update. For more information, please visit www.sacog.org.
There are three workshops located in Sacramento County:
SOUTH
Wednesday, October 20
6-9 p.m.
Elk Grove High School
9800 Elk Grove-Florin Road
Elk Grove 95624
NORTH
Thursday, October 21
6-9 p.m.
Citrus Heights Community
Center
6300 Fountain Square Drive
Citrus Heights 95621
CENTRAL
Wednesday, October 27
11 a.m.-2 p.m. or 6-9 p.m.
Sacramento Convention
Center
1400 J Street
Sacramento 95814
Friday, October 22
Safe & Super Halloween: Monster Mash
Time: 5:00 PM (US/Pacific) Location: Fairytale Town
Safe & Super Halloween: Monster Mash
Friday - Sunday, October 22 - 24
5PM - 9PM
Three nights of Halloween fun at Fairytale Town features 17 candy stations and your favorite classic monsters. Frankenstein, Dracula, Dr. Jekyl, witches and werewolves fill the park along with puppet shows, hands on activities and much more! Puppet Art Theater will be performing in the Children's Theater, tickets are $1 for members and $2 for nonmembers. This is a special ticketed event.
Please note: Fairytale Town will be closing its gates at 2PM each day in order to prepare for the evening festivities.
(Posted by ChenChong)Friday, November 26
Free Admission Day
Time: 10:00 AM (US/Pacific) Location: Fairytale Town
Free Admission Day
Friday, November 26
10AM - 4PM
Fairytale Town offers free admission to families who bring in a canned good the day after Thanksgiving as a chance to say thanks for visiting throughout the year. All canned goods will be donated to Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services, Holiday Spirit of Giving Food Drive. Activities during the event include an arts & craft activity and puppet shows by Puppet Art Theater in the Children’s Theater. Puppet show tickets are $1 for members and $2 for nonmembers.
(Posted by ChenChong)California State Indian Museum Arts & Crafts Holiday Fair — NOVEMBER 26- 27
Time: 10:00 AM (US/Pacific)Location: California State Indian Museum, Sacramento, CA
Native artisans from all over California offer their wares for sale each year on the two days following Thanksgiving. Enjoy browsing through jewelry, basketry, pottery, hand-painted gourds, ornaments and much more, as you select those just-right gifts for the holidays. Regular museum admission fees apply.
(Posted by mattybroad)Crocker Art Museum Holiday Art & Craft Festival
Time: 10:10 AM (US/Pacific)Location: Scottish Rite Center
The Crocker Art Museum and the Creative Arts League of Sacramento are seeking local artists and craftspeople to showcase their work in the annual Holiday Art & Craft Festival taking place November 27-29, 2009. This event features a variety of crafts including jewelry, ceramics, painting, gourmet food, knit items and much more.
(Posted by mattybroad)Friday, December 3
Winter Wonderland
Time: 5:00 PM (US/Pacific) Location: Fairytale Town
Winter Wonderland
Friday & Saturday, December 3 & 4
5PM - 8PM
Holiday lights radiate from Fairytale Town for this special two night event. Visit with Father Christmas, holiday vendors, participate in hands on activities and listen to live holiday entertainment while enjoying the festive decor and holiday atmosphere throughout the park. The event also features a gift wrapping station and pictures with Father Christmas, available for an additional cost. This is a special ticketed event.
Please Note: Fairytale Town will be closing its gates at 2PM each day in order to prepare for the evening festivities.
(Posted by ChenChong)Sunday, December 5
California International Marathon
Time: 7:00 AM (US/Pacific) Location: Folsom to the State CapitolSunday • 7 a.m. • December 5, 2010 • Folsom to the State Capitol, Sacramento • Organized by the SRA logo
Tuesday, December 14
California Job Journal: HIREvent
Time: 12:00 PM (US/Pacific) Location: Exhibit Hall, Convention Center: 1400 J St
Interested in journalism? Please stop by from noon to 4 p.m. for the California Job Journal Job Fair. Don't forget to polish up those resumes! For more information, please visit: http://www.jobjournal.com
