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SANTA BARBARA STYLE Custom Santa Barbara style single story home in Sierra Oaks Vista. Attention to detail in every aspect. 3 bedrooms and library in main home plus separate guest cottage. Gourmet kitchen offers gas range, center work island, dining bar and breakfast nook. Beautiful Àoral gardens surround home and feature sparkling pool, Àagstone patio. $2,049,000 PATTY BAETA 916-806-7761

MARIEMONT ESTATES French Countryside meets Sacramento. Formal living and dining rooms are matched with a stunning kitchen that overlooks the backyard. Large entertaining family room with full built-in bar, wine rack, two refrigerators. 5-7 bedrooms, 4½ baths and a large upstairs workspace. Home sits on a full acre w/built-in pool, spa, full guest house and 4-car garage. $1,775,000 TINA SUTER 916-247-9262

CALIFORNIA LIVING Fabulous Sierra Oaks Vista! Custom home built with extraordinary craftsmanship. Amazing open Àoor plan. Gourmet kitchen opens to huge great room with high ceilings, oak Àoors and tons of natural light. Sumptuous master suite with 2 walk-in closets and outdoor access. Spectacular outdoor pavilion, pool, spa. $1,795,000 CAROLE GOODIN 916-718-0875

TUCKED AWAY IN ARDEN OAKS 1951 Squeaky Williams home; nestled on 2 acres with rolling hills of grass and lush landscaping. 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, beautiful updated kitchen opens to the family room and informal dining room, overlooking the picturesque backyard through a wall full of windows. Vaulted, beamed living room off of foyer. Hardwood Àoors throughout. 4 ¿replaces. $1,899,999 TIPHANNE CROWE 916-277-8999

WONDERFUL CARMICHAEL 1st time on the market. Quality custom 5 bedroom 2½ home has been well maintained and improved by original owners. Newer HVAC, water heater, refrigerator and dishwasher. New roof 2006. Hardwood Àoor under carpet, dual pane windows and plantation shutters. Set on a leafy lot with mature landscape and lovely pool. Huge backyard has RV parking. $649,000 JAY FEAGLES 916-204-7756

CLOSE TO ANCIL HOFFMAN PARK Here is your chance to own a home on a private street near the river, the Park and Ef¿e Yeaw Nature Center. 4 bedrooms 2½ baths with a large yard, formal dining room, separate family room, large kitchen with plenty of storage and an open Àoor plan for you to put your personal stamp on. $485,000 KIM SQUAGLIA 916-205-2681

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UNIVERSITY PARK HOME Fall in love with this detached home on an interior lot in gated University Park. 2 large master suites upstairs and 3rd bedroom and full bath downstairs. Remodeled bathrooms. Custom plantation shutters and professionally painted throughout. Handsome granite kitchen counters, quality Àooring and carpet. The backyard is your private oasis. $509,000 JAY FEAGLES 916-204-7756

LOVELY CARMICHAEL HOME 4 bedroom 3 bath home that seller loved for 17 years. All the space that you desire with high ceilings, kitchen family room combo, formal entry and central hallway, large master suite, formal dining and living room, beautiful backyard with pool and lawn area, 3-car garage all on quiet cul-de-sac street! A very desirable Àoorplan! $495,000 CARMAH HATCH 916-765-6210

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Public Art is Alive and Well SACRAMENTO METROPOLITAN ARTS COMMISSION CELEBRATES 40 YEARS

rior to starting our first publication 22 years ago, my husband and I became deeply involved in the neighborhood association we helped create. The lessons learned about local politics and land-use decisions were integral to the type of coverage our publications brought to our community. Just over six years ago, another civic experience dramatically shaped our coverage. In 2011, County Supervisor Susan Peters appointed me to the Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission. During my six-year term, I learned not only about the farreaching work of the commission, but also the arts community in general. This year, SMAC is celebrating its 40-year anniversary, so I want to share both the history and current work of the commission. SMAC was established in 1977— under Mayor Phil Isenberg—by city and county ordinances as a public agency devoted to supporting, promoting and advancing arts in the region. It is jointly funded by both the city and county. The commission provides funding to local artists and arts groups, and promotes the arts through marketing, outreach and education initiatives. SMAC also provides resources to

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Gerald Walberg’s Indo Arch sculpture, located the corner of 4th and K streets, was the ﬁrst piece of public art commissioned in 1977. Walberg is an internationally renowned sculptor living in Sacramento. support and increase regional arts education activities. SMAC is guided by 11 commissioners, five appointed by the city council, five appointed by the county board of supervisors and one appointed by the current commissioners. SMAC also has a small staff led by Jonathon Glus, director of cultural and creative economy. When I was appointed to the commission, I assumed incorrectly that the only thing it did was select and administer public art. A decade

earlier, I served as a community member on a selection panel for public art that now appears on the water tower on Alhambra Boulevard in East Sacramento. Sacramento’s nationally renowned Art in Public Places program was also established in 1977 to expand visual artwork in public spaces. Sacramento’s most iconic public art pieces—including the giant red rabbit at the Sacramento International Airport and the Jeff Koons’ sculpture at the Golden 1 Center—get most of the media and public attention.

But the APP collection now includes more than 650 artworks, of which more than 60 percent are by local and regional artists. APP is managed through SMAC, and funded by 2 percent of eligible city and county capital-improvement project budgets that are set aside for the commission, purchase and installation of artworks. For the past couple of years, I chaired the public art committee, which oversees and approves projects and artist selections. For all but smaller budget TO page 12

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FROM page 11 projects, a panel is assembled of community members, artists and project representatives to select artists for specific projects and review their plans with the entire commission for approval. In the early decades, public art was restricted to paintings, sculptures and murals. But in recent years, it has grown to take a much broader approach that includes functional or utilitarian urban components, such as benches, bike racks, tree protectors and flooring elements. While public art is easily the most visible to the community, SMAC also does significantly more. The commission’s arts education program provides access to, and engagement in, learning experiences for regional residents of all ages. Arts and cultural organizations are also offered grant opportunities to encourage their growth and to broaden their contributions to the community. Earlier this year, the commission established a community task force on cultural equity to ensure that the policies and procedures of SMAC lead to grant awards that reflect the rich diversity of our community.

My appreciation for the breadth of the local arts community was signiﬁcantly enhanced by my six years on the commission.

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SMAC’s gallery program also provides visual art experiences in public locations, including the gallery in the lobby of City Hall and at the SMUD headquarters. These free public exhibitions showcase the artistic and cultural resources of the region.

This month, if you are traveling, you may be lucky enough to hear the Holiday Music Series that brings high-quality, diverse performances to the airport. In recent years, Supervisor Peters also presented holiday music performances at shopping centers in the county. In addition, SMAC administers the Sacramento Poet Laureate Program designed to bring the spoken word to our community through the power of poetry. I believe one of the most impactful programs that SMAC manages is the Sacramento365.com website. The site features comprehensive listings of music, theater and dance performances, museum and gallery exhibitions, film screenings, poetry readings, cultural festivals, kids' activities and much more, showcasing all things artistic that Sacramento has to offer. When I joined the commission in 2011, the arts community was still reeling from the recession. Donations were down, and arts and cultural organizations were on life support. Funding for the commission is based upon apportion of the city’s hotel tax. As city budgets were slashed, funding for the commission was severely cut, as were funds for staff, programs and grants. In recent years, a good portion of the budget has been restored. As a commissioner, I was asked to attend monthly public meetings and arts events in the community. I have always loved the arts, but frankly my appreciation for the breadth of the local arts community was significantly enhanced by my six years on the commission. In addition, our business developed a program to sponsor the cost of advertising for a number of arts organizations. My goal during my tenure was to bring as much attention to the local arts community as we could through our publications’ coverage. When I stepped off the commission in August, I felt confident that I succeeded in fulfilling that goal. And we look forward to continuing—and further expanding—our coverage well into the future. Cecily Hastings can be reached at publisher@insidepublications.com. n

Legends of the Arts Awards As part of Sacramento Metropolitian Arts Commission’s 40th anniversary celebration a special awards program to honor those who have made major contributions to the arts over the past four decades. The celebration was held in October at the lovely East Sacramento home and studio of internationally renowned artist Gerald Walburg. Walberg’s studio was selected because his Indo Arch sculpture was the ﬁrst piece of public art commissioned in 1977. Not pictured is former SMAC commissioner Susan Willoughby who presented her award to ceramicist and arts educator Ruth Rippon.

Arts philanthropist and artist Marcy Friedman presented her award to Shelly Willis for her public art contribution and arts advocacy.

Arts philanthropist Joyce Raley Teel presented her award to Ron Cunningham, artistic director of the Sacramento Ballet.

Former county supervisor and arts advocate Muriel Johnson presented her award to Donald Kendrick of the Sacramento Choral Society and Orchestra.

Arts advocate Dennis Mangers presented his award to Estella Sanchez, the founder of Sol Collective.

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Theater actor and producer James Wheatley of Celebration Arts presented his award to Shonna McDaniel, founder of the Sojourner Truth African Heritage Museum and Arts Education Program. Daphne Burgess accepted the award for McDaniel.

Arts philanthropist and former mayor R. Burnett Miller and Mimi Miller presented their award to Bob Stanley, Sacramentoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ďŹ rst poet laureate.

SMAC commissioner Steve Winlock was emcee of the Legends event. Former county supervisor and arts advocate Sandy Smoley presented her award to John Crowe for his work in arts philanthropy.

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Cash-Mob Christmas SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES WITH YOUR DOLLARS

his holiday season, consider giving a gift to the brave local business owners who are fighting an ever-rising tsunami that threatens to sink retail and related small businesses: the threat of internet and anonymous big-box shopping. I’m going out on a limb here to suggest that Arden and Carmichael residents take a stand by standing up for our local businesses. This December, let’s give anonymous buying the big smack-down. Let’s look our local merchants in the eye and say a big thank-you to them. You’ve heard of flash mobs—those large groups of people who quietly assemble and break out in song and dance in the streets, offering up a unilateral show of support, enthusiasm and spirit? Well, think cash mob instead. Let’s put together an Arden-Carmichael cash mob this holiday shopping season, banding together to keep each other in business. We are a unique community. We are a national test market for new products, foods and ideas. We are also a tight-knit collection of wonderful neighborhoods: Del Paso Manor, Garden of the Gods, Arcade Creek, Sierra Oaks, Del Dayo, Wilhaggin, Carmichael Creek, the Ardens, the Vistas and the meandering American

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to Fung Global Retail & Technology, a retail think tank. That actually surpasses the previous all-time high of 6,163 store closings during the 2008 financial meltdown, according to estimates by Credit Suisse. The Wall Street Journal reported that Nike is telling investors that “undifferentiated, mediocre retail” won’t survive, and the brand expects sales to move online. Meanwhile, Nordstrom anticipates half of its sales to be online within five years. In an era where even stalwart national chain department stores are shifting to online sales and closing their brick-and-mortar locations, what do we expect will happen to local mom-and-pop retailers? Let’s not wait to find out. Let’s instead go the extra mile to shop local. Local. Local. Local. The following are a few ideas for local holiday gift giving:

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Dawn Byers of Lyon Village gift shop Mono Mia has been monogramming and customizing gifts for Sacramentans for 14 years. River Corridor. Our schools brim with brainiacs. Our teams turn out world champions. Our neighbors watch out for each other. So how about we look out for the business owners who are there for us when we need a friendly smile, a warm hug and a place that lets us browse, touch, feel and taste

the gifts we buy for our loved ones? There is nothing like a sweet day of shopping among friends. If we’re not careful, we won’t have those days anymore. Just look at the news. By the end of the year, 6,700 stores in the United States will close, according

How about a little one-stop shopping while supporting neighborhood businesses? At Lyon Village Shopping Center, you’ll find just the right wine at Sierra Oaks resident Rod Farley’s Beyond Napa Wine Merchants. Top that off with some rich chocolates from Dean and Carol Shellenberger’s Le Grand Confectionary. How about stuffing a few stockings with gift cards from Marque Molodonof’s Yo-Yo Yogurt? Or visit Mono Mia, where Dawn Byers is celebrating 14 years of offering custom embroidered gifts. Byers can monogram nearly anything under the sun. She’s also the go-to TO page 18

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FROM page 16 source for fabulous Hanukkahthemed gifts, serving platters and specialty items. “I don’t compete with the corporate stores,” she says. “They might have the same thing, and they can sell it for less. I am more expensive, but I also wrap your gift when you leave the shop. The people who shop here want to touch and feel their gifts. Plus they can buy them today, wrapped and pretty and ready to give tonight.” If you’re shopping for a little one, let your imagination wander at Janie Ison’s Puddles, a children’s clothing boutique featuring items made by local artists and designers. And splurge for that special someone at family-owned Grebitus Jewelry and Fine Gifts. Edwin Grebitus Sr. started the business in 1926 before becoming a founding member of the American Gem Society, helping to improve the ethical and gemological skills of the jewelry industry. The destination jeweler is still run by family members. 2580 Fair Oaks Blvd.

A NEW SPIN ON GIFT CARDS Maybe you have no intention of getting on a stationary bike at 6 a.m. on a freezing winter morning, but you know just the pedal pusher who’d love to start off the New Year with a fresh take on fitness. Carmichael resident Katherine Benbrook is celebrating five years at her spin studio, Cycle In, where she and her staff keep Arden bodies motivated and fit. It’s the "Cheers" of the workout world, where everybody knows your name and, despite how much you think you don’t like exercise, you’re always glad you came. Cycle In offers gift cards. 1828 Walnut Ave.; (916) 993-8355; cyclein. net

GIFTS FOR HOME AND GARDEN Does the handyman on your list dream of building a new backyard barbecue or a Zen garden? What about replacing that dated fireplace? Arden Park Vista residents Mike

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Arden Park Florist & Gift carries jewelry, collectibles, cards and gifts as well as fresh ﬂoral bouquets and centerpieces. Dawson and his wife, Bette Burrows, have just the ticket. Bette’s father started Rustic Brick and Stone Company in 1954, and the couple bought it about 20 years ago. The business offers home and garden building ideas, products and sample displays. Plus, there are lots of little home and garden gifts and goodies to choose from. “It’s tough being a little guy like us,” says Dawson. “These days, every little bit helps.” 3150 Power Inn Road; (916) 452-8114; rusticbrick.com

SWEET SOMETHINGS No holiday would be complete without at least one nibble of a pastry from Ettore’s Bakery & Cafe. But if you’re like most of us, you’ll need a lot of will power to pass up the rows of perfectly decorated cakes and gorgeous assortment of bakery treats. After more than 30 years in business, Ettore’s continues to be a world-class bakery. Best of all, it’s right in the heart of Arden and a favorite for breakfast, lunch and dinner. It also offers carryout holiday meals. 2376 Fair Oaks Blvd.; (916) 482-0708; ettores.com

FLOWERS GALORE After four decades in business, everything is still coming up roses at

Arden Park Florist & Gift Gallery. Since 1976, the Woodward family has been arranging flowers, and they’re still growing strong. For every fresh bud you can smell the moment you enter, there’s a little trinket, card, necklace or clever gift item that will surprise the best of ’em. You rarely get a chance to see three generations of the same family working side by side anymore. 564 La Sierra Drive; (916) 489-7602; ardenparkflorist.com

GIFTS FOR THE FASHIONABLE For the fashionista on your list, visit Hourglass Salon + Boutique at Five Points Shopping Center. The owners, sisters Melissa Burgoon and Erin Banville, always dreamed of owning a hair salon and clothing boutique together. Banville oversees the salon, while Burgoon puts her apparel design and merchandising studies to work in the boutique. The result: a friendly one-stop spot for spiffing up your hairdo and wardrobe. 5128 Arden Way; (916) 640-8181; stylebyhourglass.com And if there’s a bicyclist on your list, stop by Carmichael Bike Shop on your way out of Hourglass. 5142 Arden Way; (916) 640-2453

Support local volunteers who do all sorts of good by taking in a few of the region’s wonderful craft fairs. The first weekend in December is synonymous with St. John the Evangelist School’s Annual Craft Fair from Friday, Dec. 1, to Sunday, Dec. 3. Founded by Carmichael’s Pat Holbus, the fair is in its 39th year and boasts more than 150 crafters. There’s Irish coffee for sipping while you browse. It’s said to be divine! 5701 Locust Ave.; stjohnev.com Not to be missed is the Ben Ali Shrine Ladies Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 2, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The free event, held at Scottish Rite Masonic Center, will feature arts, crafts, holiday decorations, gift baskets, homemade jams and candies, a silent auction, face painting and photos with Santa. 6151 H St.

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DON’T FORGET FIDO Dogs need a little love at the holidays, too. And nobody appreciates a doggie gift more than a dog lover. Consider introducing your dog-loving friend to one of the neighborhood dog groomers. You might try Vicky’s Pet Chalet. 1828 Walnut Ave.; (916) 487-3647

HOLIDAY MUSIC TO GET YOU IN THE MOOD If you need a little help getting in the spirit of the season, attend a holiday concert. River City Chorale will perform three times this month: Friday, Dec. 1, at 7:30 p.m. at Town & Country Lutheran Church; Saturday, Dec. 2, at 7:30 p.m. at Faith Presbyterian Church; and Sunday, Dec. 3, at 4 p.m. at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church.

Third graders at Sacramento Country Day School learn about mechanical and chemical digestion during Share the PhUn in Physiology week. Sac Country Day's high school biology teacher, Dr. Kellie Whited, partnered with physiologists from Sacramento State to help pre-kindergarten through ﬁfth grade students explore physiology.

Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door. For tickets and more information, go to rivercitychorale. org.

“Ring We Now of Christmas,” is a beneﬁt for Family Promise of Sacramento. Northminster Presbyterian Church is the place to be on Sunday, Dec. 17, at 4 p.m. for an afternoon of holiday music from around the world. The Bel Tempo Handbell Choir concert is a holiday tradition for music lovers of all ages. Bel Tempo will be joined by soloists on violin, marimba, English horn and a variety of percussion instruments. Audience members will have a chance to try their skills with hand chimes and join in a carol singalong.

This year’s concert, “Ring We Now of Christmas,” is a benefit for Family Promise of Sacramento, which helps homeless and displaced families. The concert is free, but donations will be accepted for Family Promise. For more information, call (916) 487-5192 or go to northminsteronline.org.

SOROPTIMIST FUNDRAISER Soroptimist International of Sacramento will hold its annual See’s Candy fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily from Dec. 1 to Dec. 24 at Loehmann's Plaza at 523 Munroe St. “Inside Sacramento: The most interesting neighborhood places in America’s farm-to-fork capital” also will be for sale to benefit the nonprofit service club that has a 93-year history of supporting at-risk women and girls in Sacramento. For more information, visit soroptimistsacramento.com. Duffy Kelly can be reached at dk@ insidepublications.com. n

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Thera-Poodle at Work SIR WINSTON SOOTHES JUMPY PATIENTS AT CARMICHAEL DENTIST’S OFFICE

Dr. Rasi and Sir Winston Churchill with 2-year-old patient Lillian Kavanagh, her mother Angela (left) and dental technician Lindsay LaMantain (right).

Gabrielle Rasi and Sir Winston Churchill dress for the season at Rasi’s Carmichael dental practice.

armichael Chamber of Commerce president Dr. Gabrielle Rasi and her staff have the glorious smiles of dental professionals. One employee, however, flashes a bonus grin. Poodle Sir Winston Churchill’s white canines are truly canine. “I brush his teeth every day,” says Rasi, a dentist. “Puppy

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breath is lovely. Doggie breath isn’t. That can mean dental disease.” Sweet-breathed Winston works in Rasi’s Coyle Avenue dentistry office as a comforter-in-training. “People are sometimes stressed at the dentist,” explains Rasi. “Winston’s still working for his therapy diploma, but he already helps anxious patients. He leans against them or puts his head in their laps. He’s a big, fluffy teddy bear.” Named for the legendary British prime minister, the 3-year-old doggie diplomat is the latest in a series of pooches at the practice. Rasi is married to a fellow dentist, Dr. Kevin

Tanner, and for 13 years, the couple’s Labrador, Hudson, welcomed patients to Rasi’s office. When Hudson retired, poodle Lola succeeded him. Eventually, when Lola followed Hudson to doggie heaven, Rasi and Tanner adopted Winston. “Standard poodles are smart,” Rasi explains. “They’re also hypoallergenic. They don’t shed or affect people with allergies. They love and protect.” Sir Winston started therapy internship at the age of 2. Consultant Miranda Viani, a dog-training specialist, regularly takes her woolly student to busy places to desensitize him to moving objects and loud noise. “He still gets excited when he sees kids,” says Viani. “He’s learning the difference between playtime and work time.” “Winston lives for love,” says Rasi. “He just can’t get enough of kids. We recently had a 3-year-old who was scared and crying when she arrived

for her examination. As soon as she saw Winston, she started laughing and petting his poufy head. With a loving friend beside her, she knew no one would harm her.” Winston has his own shelf in the office fridge. He heads purposefully for patio doors to indicate his bathroom needs. “He sits outside my examination room door when I’m working,” says his boss. “He knows he’s not allowed in during procedures. But he’s ready to spoil people with love as they leave. My patients ask for Sir Winston by name. Some visit without appointments just to bring him treats or toys. He shakes hands. He takes center stage in the lobby. Without Winston, work would be much less fun. “He’s also king of the castle at home,” Rasi continues. “He knows when it’s Saturday, and he sleeps in with us. When I get up Monday morning, he waits for me at the

Crafters will offer seasonal apparel at St John’s craft fair.

garage door. If I tell him he must stay home (sometimes I have meetings he can’t attend), I feel I’ve ruined his whole day.”

ALL HANDS ON DECK FOR ST. JOHN’S CRAFT FAIR St. John the Evangelist School’s Annual Craft Fair will ensure a crafty Christmas for thousands of shoppers during the first weekend in December. More than 150 crafters will participate in the three-day event. A ticket to the preview on Friday, Dec. 1, costs $5; admission on

Saturday, Dec. 2, and Sunday, Dec. 3, is free. Now in its 39th year, the market takes over the entire Catholic school campus. Hot food and toddies will be available for purchase. “People come here from all over Sacramento, even some from out of state,” says fair founder Pat Holbus. “For many guests, our market is part of a tradition to shop with friends. It’s a weekend that says at last it’s Christmas time.” St John the Evangelist School is at 5701 Locust Ave. For information, call the school at (916) 481-8845.

Carmichael Parks Foundation directors and volunteers at their ﬁrst Dinner in the Park fundraiser.

Carmichael Boy Scouts observe ceremonial ﬂag retirement protocol at Gibson Ranch.

OLD GLORY’S LAST SHINING MOMENT When is it not a sacrilege to burn the American flag? When it blazes in ceremonial retirement. “It must burn with respect and dignity,” explains Scout Master Andy Campbell of Boy Scout Troop 55. Weeks before Veterans Day, his Carmichael troop and other local Boy Scout troops committed nearly 1,000 tattered flags to a fire. The Eternal Flame program—completed during a weekend campout at Gibson Ranch— was an exercise in patriotism. As each flag blazed, the uniformed scouts offered final salutes. The fire burned uninterrupted all weekend. Troop 22 leader Jeff Berg of Antelope supervises the 14-year-old program. “Scouts have a citizenship component in their advancement,” he explains. “Honoring the flag is central to that. Our ceremony instills respect for the nation’s symbol. When veterans see young people doing this, it reassures them what they fought for is valued. One flag we received had accompanied the same soldier at every post throughout his long career. When he died, his family brought it in for final honors. Seeing it burn made me choke up. That piece of cloth represented a life of devotion to our nation.”

Prescribed protocol is observed for each flag. Two scouts fold the flag, then lower the stripes into the fire. The blue-and-white field of stars goes in last. The group salutes until colors are no longer recognizable. Some recently burned flags were as large as garrison banners, some so small that folding them was an exercise in origami. “They’ve served our nation with pride,” says Berg. "We’re not just burning flags; we’re remembering those who died.” Anyone wishing to retire an old American flag—or the emblem of any allied nation—can take it to a veterans organization, such as the VFW, a fire station or Boy Scout troop. For more information, go to scouting.org.

CARMICHAEL MOONLIGHTING Carmichael Parks Foundation’s recent Dinner in the Park outdoor gala treated more than 300 guests to a swanky moonlit picnic. Flowering arbors, towering oaks, a nearly full moon and occasional organic compost bins provided backdrops for the gourmet affair. Appetizer grazing began among leased vegetable plots at the community garden in Sutter Park. TO page 22

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FROM page 21 Guests then took a meandering path to the main course at Jensen Botanical Gardens. (Both locations are administered by Carmichael Recreation and Park District.) Jazz musicians performed along the twilight route. At the top of the bill was famous Carmichael native Joe Gilman, whose quartet jazzed up the dinner hour. Milagro Centre restaurants River City Brewing Company, Fish Face, The Patriot and Mesa Mercado provided cocktail nibbles. Hawks Restaurant presented a Farm-to-Fork dinner that included buttermilk-fried chicken and tri-tip beef. Designer cupcakes from Milagro’s Jaynee Cakes completed the feast. Sponsors included Comstock’s and Mercy San Juan Medical Center. Predicted to become an annual affair, the sold-out event supported youth programs and improvements for Carmichael Recreation and Park District facilities.

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hundred people showed up. That told us there was a need for middle-aged people to socialize. I’ll go back and enjoy those dances. I’ll also be part of our wine-appreciation and travel groups. I might try my hand at tap dancing. I don’t want to disappear; I’ve spent most of my life here.”

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED Directing Mission Oaks Community Center brings Terri McAdam in contact with more than 900 people every week. She has a wide smile for each of them. “For 34 years,” she says, “I’ve had the job of my dreams.” Tall and slender, with blond hair that swings with each step, she seems nowhere close to retirement age. But a 33-year marriage to Malcolm McAdam supports over-60 rumors. The couple have a 25-year-old daughter, Chelsea, who works for Orangevale Recreation and Park District. In December, Mission Oaks veteran Rod Dahlberg will take McAdam’s position. “It will be bittersweet to walk away from this place,” she says. “Yet I know its heart will go on.” Indeed, the beat will continue with McAdam as a customer. The grandmother-of-one anticipates enrolling in programs she initiated. “I started our baby-boomer dances,” she explains. “We planned an event with music my age group grew up with. A

These programs save lives. Often, when someone loses a spouse, they ﬁnd another here. Thirty-four years ago, McAdam stepped into a Gibbons Drive facility called Mission Oaks Senior Citizen/ Community Center. “The first thing I did was get that sign changed,” she shudders. “My role was to involve people of all ages, from birth to infinity. One of my first jobs was supervising our preschool.” Work and family life soon became intertwined. “My wedding was at Mission Oaks,” she says. “My four kids joined our day-camp programs and became junior volunteer leaders. My daughter got married here last year. “I look forward to work each day. I’m surrounded by people with good hearts. From my office, I see people

of all ages doing fitness classes. I know we’re keeping them healthier for longer, and I draw energy from that. Back in my 50s, I watched our senior ballroom dances and wondered what they’d be like in 10 years. Well, they’re still going on. These programs save lives. Often, when someone loses a spouse, they find another here.” McAdam and her staff have long been helped by volunteers. “We’ve had so many amazing volunteers at Mission Oaks over the years,” says their boss.“With our budget limits, volunteers are critical. We’re always recruiting people to help with lunch programs and answer questions at the front desk. We look for people with nice smiles who work well with others. I tell them we’re here to save lives. Giving to others is a reward you feel inside.” Mission Oaks Community Center is at 4701 Gibbons Drive. For more information, go to morpd.com.

FULL STEAM AHEAD AT BARRETT SCHOOL Nerds rule. Or at least they were a powerful majority at Family Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math Night recently hosted by John Barrett Middle School. The brainchild of science teacher Cynthia Book, the 3-year-old event aims to open young eyes to the myriad possibilities of technology. Science and engineering graduates from UC Davis partnered

Propeller and wind power are harnessed to raise weights at John Barrett Middle School. with Barrett teachers to set up experimental projects for families to complete. Challenges included oxidizing titanium wire for jewelry making; harnessing alternative

energy to lift weights; creating tiedyes; and floating coins on foil. Visitors also talked technology with working engineers and scientists. The Clean Energy Institute was represented by graduates from

University of Washington. More than 100 Carmichael and Fair Oaks families participated. “When we started it,” said Book, “some kids weren’t interested because they thought science wasn’t cool. Then they heard how much fun the evening was. Now we have people, including many immigrant families, who come back every year. It’s exciting to hear them communicating in their own languages as they work on the projects. It’s always been my dream to have people come together with science and to enjoy themselves. “It’s surprising that some girls still think they can’t be scientists. We show them they can. The program also encourages kids to stay in school, work hard and keep their career options open.” To learn more about the annual event, email Book at cbook@sanjuan.edu.

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f Gayle Kono could pick the one thing that distinguishes the Sacramento Senator Lions Club from other service organizations, it would be the group’s hands-on approach to volunteerism. “We’re considered ‘the workers,’” says Kono, president of the local chapter. “Whatever needs to be done, we’ll roll up our sleeves and do it. Fundraisers are nice. It’s nice to have money to give back to the community. But our main focus is service projects.” The Sacramento Senator Lions Club has two signature service projects: building and maintaining the Japanese Garden at Fairytale Town and sponsoring and maintaining the Sacramento Zoo’s Sensory Garden. The chapter also sponsors the Sacramento ZooMobile, which visits schools in areas where students might not be able to afford to go to the zoo on their own, as well as the Kindle Project, in which students at Sierra Enterprise Elementary School participate in a reading contest for a chance to win one of six Kindle readers. “For every book a child reads, they enter to win a Kindle,” the South Land Park resident explains. “A child who might not be a big reader can still win, so it encourages kids who maybe aren’t the best readers to read.”

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serves on the board of the Sacramento Buddhist Women’s Association. She encourages anyone interested in volunteering to figure out what kind of club best fits their goals.

“I always tell people they should visit different clubs to see where they feel most comfortable.” “I always tell people they should visit different clubs to see where they feel most comfortable,” Kono says, adding that there are 54 service clubs in her district alone. “Come and volunteer at a service project and see if it’s something you’re interested in. And if you have an interest in a particular cause, the Lions Club can help you organize a service project and provide manpower. There’s strength in numbers.”

Gayle Kono Kono says the group’s primary mission has evolved over time to focus on children. “I really feel that if you’re going to put your efforts into anything, the best place to see results is in helping kids,” Kono says. “If you can get to them early and put them on the right track, you won’t have to deal with

other issues down the line. I’ve been the recipient of many acts of kindness throughout my life, especially as a child. Those little gestures that show a kid that someone cares can make them persevere.” Kono also volunteers for the Buddhist Church of Sacramento (where she plays the organ), and she

The Sacramento Senator Lions Club will hold its DandeLion Arts and Crafts Show on Saturday, Dec. 2, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Buddhist Church of Sacramento, 2401 Riverside Blvd. The club meets on the first Thursday of every month at Aviator’s Restaurant at Sacramento Executive Airport, 6151 Freeport Blvd. For more information, go to sacramentosenatorlions.org. Jessica Laskey can be reached at jessrlaskey@gmail.com. n

o laugh often and love much; to win the respect of intellingent persons and the affection of children; to earn the approbation of honest citizens and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty; to ďŹ nd the best in others; to give of one's self; to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or a redeemed social condition; to have played and laughed with enthusiasm and sung with exultation; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived - this is to have succeeded. -Ralph Waldo Emerson

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n West Sacramento, behind the old Hollywood Hardware building on Merkley Avenue, there’s a farm. Washington Unified School District leases the 1-acre plot to the Center for Land-Based Learning, and Fiery Ginger Farm subleases it from the center. The farm’s owners, Hope Sippola and Shayne Zurilgen, grow their fall and winter crops here. This morning, a work crew, students from the district’s Transition to Adult Living program, arrives with their aide, Lynne Narag. Four days a week, this crew helps Sippola and Zurilgen with farm chores in West Sacramento. On Tuesdays, the TAL

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students take the bus to Davis, where Fiery Ginger Farm leases another plot at The Cannery. The crew has been working with Zurilgen and Sippola for about a year. The TAL program assists young adults with developmental disabilities transition from student life to independent living. Communitywork settings, like Fiery Ginger Farm, teach the students hands-on, employment-related skills. The program pays the students for their time. Today, the crew is transferring Freedom Ranger chicks from the plastic crates they arrived in to their new homes: movable structures called chicken tractors. The structures don’t look like tractors; they look like chicken apartments. The only moving parts are the birds themselves, although the structures are rotated from spot to spot every day. Zurilgen shows the crew how to carry a red-feathered chick with both

hands. Sippola counts the chicks as the crew transfers them from crate to tractor. Austin Todd, wearing a blue shirt covered with sailboats,

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drinking water, sampling grain and pecking at the ground. A couple of chicks bump chests like tiny football players. Zurilgen compares them to little boys on a playground. In addition to vegetables, Fiery Ginger raises chickens for eggs and meat. This batch will be “processed” when they are about 9 weeks old and tip the scales at 5 to 6 pounds. Until then, they can free-range comfortably inside the tractors; they are excellent foragers. Plant matter and bugs improve their health, which means better-tasting chickens. In turn, they fertilize the soil. A new batch of chicks will be introduced in about seven weeks. But now it’s time to plant seedlings. Nick Brisco and Iorga get a lot of satisfaction from the job, Zurilgen says. “Planting is something they do very well. It’s a win-win, beneficial to us [and them].” The program teaches students life skills, along with a work ethic. They go on to

find employment in the community at grocery stores, Goodwill and on farms like this one. The students choose their trowels and start planting a row of bok choy. Sippola scoops seedlings out of flats while the crew digs small holes and places a baby bok choy in each one. Wearing pink gloves and a gray hat with the hashtag #Love, Byron Moore stands close to Sippola, skipping over more than a few seedlings to keep up with her. The work is not perfect, but perfection is not the goal. “It’s about the experience, learning where your food comes from,” Sippola says. Most of Fiery Ginger’s vegetables are started from seeds and sprouted in trays, but beet, carrot and turnip seeds are placed directly in the ground. Fiery Ginger sells chard, bok choy and kale to the school district. The farm also grows lettuce, broccoli, cauliflower, garlic and onion. Fiery Ginger’s produce can be purchased

at local farmers markets, along with broiler chickens and eggs. Brisco is a careful planter, feathering and fluffing soil around the seedlings. The crew works in a line: first Moore, followed by Iorga, Brisco, Todd and Narag. Iorga likes to leapfrog forward in line. Todd stands and smiles until Narag puts him to work. “Byron, don’t plant too deep,” she says while straightening seedlings. Narag’s been with the TAL program for 12 years. She calls each student “buddy,” praises and encourages them, and reminds them not to cover plant leaves with dirt. Last year, the crew sold pumpkins from a farm stand. “They did a way better job than we did,” Zurilgen recalls. Seeing them at work this morning, it’s not difficult to picture. For more information about Fiery Ginger Farm, go to fierygingerfarm. com. Angela Knight can be reached at knight@mcn.org. n

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Reducing Homelessness THE COUNTY TAKES A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH BY PHIL SERNA AND PATRICK KENNEDY

ore than two years ago, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors challenged itself and the county agencies we govern. That’s when board members began making regular and increasingly passionate overtures from the dais. We said things like “What we’re doing is not enough to reduce homelessness” and “We need to do things differently to effect the outcomes we all want.” These statements stemmed from all five of us seeing what our constituents did every day: the person talking to himself in Cesar Chavez Plaza, the huddled figure asleep in a storefront alcove, the growing tent complexes along the American River Parkway. This prompted us to develop a comprehensive and deliberate approach to ameliorate homelessness, the likes of which is unparalleled during our tenure. The following summary explains Sacramento County’s calculated and intensive work in this regard and reflects current measures to reduce homelessness. It is by no means exhaustive, and it denotes only recent developments to augment many

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well-established and effective county programs in place for years.

FAMILY CRISIS RESPONSE AND SHELTERS This initiative will shelter more families dealing with complex health and behavioral health obstacles, and services will be deployed to rapidly rehouse families into permanent and stable living conditions. Entry into family emergency shelters will be simplified by way of a new electronic bed-reservation system managed by the county’s Department of Human Assistance, and DHA bureaus will serve as entry points to the broader crisis-response system, thereby exposing clients to interim supportive services. This initiative is expected to shelter approximately 268 families each year, and transitional housing opportunities will be expanded for an additional 25 families annually.

PRESERVE MATHER COMMUNITY CAMPUS Facing the loss of significant federal funding for more than 200 residential units serving individuals and families in Volunteers of America’s residential and

employment programs, this initiative identifies replacement funding, including new county General Fund support, to continue operations at Mather Community Campus, one of the region’s most successful models offering comprehensive assistance to formerly homeless individuals. With this funding, MCC will transition residents to stable employment and permanent housing in an environment supportive of drug and alcohol recovery.

FULL-SERVICE REHOUSING SHELTER To reach people experiencing homelessness who are difficult to engage in traditional shelter environments, the county will open innovative low-barrier, full-service sites complete with rehousing, and addiction and mental health services. This approach will serve up to 300 individuals each year and welcome people with pets, partners and possessions—the most common reasons given for refusing help. This first-of-its-kind program is intended as a structured “point of entry” to the county’s broader Homeless Continuum of Care, where people can

stabilize and participate in their own recovery and pursue self-sufficiency.

FLEXIBLE PROGRAM The county is implementing a new Flexible Supportive Rehousing Program that will provide adaptive rehousing and stabilization services to people experiencing long-term homelessness and who frequently utilize expensive county and local hospital services (e.g., emergency rooms and/or jail), but who could, with appropriate assistance, stabilize in permanent supportive housing. FSRP will rehouse up to 250 individual and family households in the first year of implementation and provide ongoing services and rental assistance to ensure long-term housing access.

PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY RESOURCES This past spring, the Board of Supervisors (acting as the Sacramento County housing authority) directed the Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency to initiate a process that will increase public-

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Friday Night Lights FOR THIS REPORTER, COVERING HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS NEVER GETS OLD

acramento is filled with athletes who hide in plain sight. They walk among us, but their greatness is not obvious. Their greatness belongs to the past. For many Sacramento athletes, greatness came and went in high school. They were among the elite: star players on the football or basketball team; winners of multiple varsity letters; the fastest, strongest, tallest people on campus. Few of these athletes extended their success into college. Fewer still made a living from sports. For the vast majority, high school was the high point. Joe Davidson is one person who never forgets our faded high school stars. For three decades, he has chronicled local high school sports for The Sacramento Bee, writing about them with rare and genuine insight more typically reserved for professional sports. “For a lot of athletes, the coverage they get in high school is the most attention they will ever get,” Davidson says. “It’s a big deal for them, and I take a lot of pride in doing it right.” High school sports are more than final scores and team rankings. For Davidson, games are cultural phenomena, places where

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Joe Davidson communities affirm their pride, legacy and uniqueness. He strives to celebrate the triumphs of inner-city schools such as Burbank, McClatchy, Sacramento and Grant. He describes strategies that propel suburban schools to success, places like Folsom, Del Oro, Granite Bay and Elk Grove. “Sacramento is very lucky because we aren’t dominated by a few elite private schools, which is what you see in the Bay Area and Los Angeles,” he says. “Here, our public schools have great, extremely competitive programs.” The people who run those programs know Davidson and recognize his

influence. With almost 25,000 Twitter followers, he is one of the most popular media figures in Sacramento. When he decides which games he’ll cover, his presence becomes a big deal. Coaches open their locker rooms to Davidson and his photographer an hour before game time, allowing the production of internet minidocumentaries. Not long ago, a new administrator from a local school district was upset that Davidson had too much unrestricted access. The administrator told Davidson he would have to clear all interviews with district staff before arriving at campus.

The writer responded, Really? In that case, he would no longer cover any school from that district in any sport. The administrator’s boss—the district superintendent—quickly intervened and told the staff to let Davidson be Davidson. Attending high school games is the highlight of his week. It’s been that way since 1988 when Davidson covered his first event for the newspaper, an all-star softball game. Given his writing, interviewing and reporting talents, his managers have tried to nudge him toward more celebrated assignments.

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He was offered the Kings beat, and he covered the NBA from 2002 to 2006. Those were interesting years for the Kings, but he asked to be sent back to high schools. “I’ll cover a few Kings game each year, like the season opener, but it’s just the same old thing,” he says. “When you go to a high school game, it’s like going to a festival. Families are there, parents are cooking hot dogs, kids are on dates, alumni and people from the neighborhood are in the stands. There’s nothing like it, and for $7 a ticket, it’s the greatest value around.” None of which suggests Davidson doesn’t see problems with high school sports. He has followed up stories about the dangers of football concussions and fights in the stands. Most troubling from his perspective are overzealous parents. “Football is safe if kids are coached right and taught the right way to play,” he says. “And fights often involve people who have no connection with the school. What I worry most about is something

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housing resources. This initiative hinges on expanding the applicability of a “voucher” system for people suffering homelessness and includes: • A limited-preference allocation of 150 “turnover vouchers” annually. • Up to 375 project-based vouchers over three years to support new or existing permanent supportive housing, including conversion of “problem property” motels. • 75 Veteran Affairs Supportive Housing vouchers authorized to shelter homeless veterans over three years. • 50 vouchers over three years to help current supportive housing tenants progress to affordable housing, and that serve new families in need of intensive services. • 100 vouchers for homeless youth participating in a new federal grant called P3. Altogether, the reprioritized voucher system under the sole discretionary control of the Board of Supervisors aims to permanently house 1,050 formerly homeless individuals and families over the next three years.

WHOLE PERSON CARE The Board of Supervisors has been carefully considering the city of Sacramento’s request for assistance to implement a federal grant program called Whole Person Care. The program offers significant funding to enhance navigation, case management and outreach efforts that direct homeless individuals, and those at risk of becoming homeless, to mental health and other services as well as housing resources. The grant, however, does not fund actual service delivery or expand the availability of housing. Following careful analysis, including many appropriate inquiries from supervisors, the board acted on Nov. 7 to apply $44 million in Mental Health Services Act (Proposition 63) funds to provide vital services that will complement WPC grant objectives and those of the county’s other

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initiatives. Moreover, the board acted to improve upon the grant’s purpose and intent by thoughtfully identifying millions in Proposition 63 funds to continue helping homeless individuals past the grant’s three-year lifespan, a very significant development that underscores Sacramento County’s long-term commitment. Over the coming weeks, Sacramento County will refine an associated implementation plan that, while moving swiftly in its development, will strive to include input from stakeholders and the public. It is expected that this partnership with the city of Sacramento will help thousands of homeless people to stabilize their mental health condition, initiate recovery from drug and alcohol abuse, and secure much-needed housing. Like many others, we agree that homelessness is the most complex and nuance-laden humanitarian and local public policy challenge we face. Regardless of how much some may believe it is intractable, we as county supervisors and especially as native Sacramentans refuse to be defeatist or accept the status quo. Instead, we will continue redoubling our efforts and pursue productive partnerships to affect the change we all want. All of our constituents, including those suffering homelessness, deserve nothing less. Phil Serna and Patrick Kennedy serve on the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors, representing Districts 1 and 2, respectively. They can be reached at supervisorserna@saccounty.net and supervisorkennedy@saccounty.net. n

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Marketing Food Memories THIS BRANDING EXPERT LOOKS FOR THE ‘WHY’ BEHIND FOOD STARTUPS

eghan Phillips loves wine, tacos and her dad’s savory crepes with cheese rarebit sauce. She owns one of Sacramento’s only culinary marketing firms, Honey Agency, which has cornered the market on the Farm-to-Fork brand and local caviar. Most of all, she loves telling the story of food (and beverages). Phillips’ marketing firm buzzed into existence after she left a job at Java City. She worked in the coffee industry when craft coffee was just beginning to market itself as cool—a tactic that winemakers were already successfully using. Phillips had a background in wine marketing from early jobs in Sonoma County, where she grew up and went to college. Her talents transferred naturally into coffee, but Phillips didn’t want to work on a single brand. So she started her own agency in 2008, bringing Java City on as her first major client. Honey Agency’s next big break was landing a startup wine company’s business. The company wanted a female-run agency to develop an “Anthropologie-esque brand,” Phillips says. That winery was Cupcake Vineyards, which is now a major wine brand. Since those early clients, Honey Agency has gone on to represent both local and national brands under Phillips’ leadership. On Aug. 1, she took sole ownership of the company from her longtime partner, Rebecca

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Meghan Phillips started Honey Agency in 2008. Plumb, who left to start her next creative venture. Phillips uses a client survey to capture the “why” behind each business. Cupcake Vineyards, for instance, was founded to meet consumer demand for a consistent product at a low price. “If you know why a product was created, you can help tell the story,” she explains. Phillips started in the food marketing business before craft was

king. Today, food is romanticized in an ever-more competitive space, dulling the unique voice that craft food once held. To make it in a crowded market, brands need marketing expertise. “Food became romantic because we could shoot it with a camera and become proud of what we’re eating. What’s forgotten is how it got there,” Phillips says. Phillips grew up around farms and farmworkers, and she deeply

appreciates great cuisine. For her, a food’s story doesn’t start with a photograph on Instagram or Facebook. It starts in a farm field and lives on as remembrances. Phillips helped Sacramento embrace its neglected story of its agricultural roots. Her company created Visit Sacramento’s Farm-to-Fork website and several brand items. She believes the campaign has forged a sense of civic pride in a community that was yearning for something authentic to align with as a city. “Meghan and her team really helped us bring Farm-to-Fork to life,” says Visit Sacramento’s publicist, Kari Miskit. “They took the concept from an intangible movement and made it into something people could see and feel.” That vision permeates Phillips’ passions and inspires her approach. “The reason I love food-andbeverage marketing, and what’s stuck with me, is this idea of ‘farming to memories,’” Phillips says. “There are so many memories created around a table.” Client Michael Passmore, the owner of sustainable freshwater fish farm Passmore Ranch, met Phillips when he was seated next to her at a dinner event. She left him with a good impression. The next day, he called to learn more about her company. Eventually, Passmore signed on with the firm. Honey Agency helped launch Passmore Ranch’s caviar, a product once available only to restaurant chefs, to the public. The agency’s approach to the Passmore brand won the businessman over.

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t’s not hard to pull a weed, although there is a technique. Grasp it close to the soil, wiggle to loosen its roots and gently pull. With the right conditions, the roots will

come out readily. But it’s not always that easy. When the roots are tough or the soil is hard, the weed may break off and leave the roots to grow again. You can try moistening the soil

to make the job easier. If that doesn’t work, it’s time to break out your arsenal of weed weapons. There are many weeding tools on the market. Many of them are shorthandled. Leslie Hurlburt, manager of the Hamilton Square garden in Sacramento’s Historic City Cemetery on Broadway, is interested in trying the CobraHead, which he calls “the hottest gardening tool of 2017.” It has a hook topped by a curved blade sharpened on both sides, great for piercing the soil and lifting out the weed, roots and all. Many of my UC Master Gardener friends wield Japanese weeding knives known as hori-hori, which they strap to their side in a holster, ready to annihilate a seedling tree or any other weed that wants to put up a fight. It has a formidable blade that is sharp on both sides, one serrated, one straight. It will slice through just about any soil, slip next to taproots to lift them out, and saw off roots or stems. Another good tool for popping out dandelions and other weeds with deep taproots looks like a screwdriver with a fishtail end. A flat-edged hand hoe is good for dragging just beneath the surface to slice off young plants that haven’t yet developed deep roots. This tool works especially well when weeding decomposed-granite paths. Long-handled weeding tools make it possible to work without getting down to weed level. “I like to stay off my knees as much as possible,” Hurlburt says. Many gardeners, including me, are advocates of hula hoes, which you can shuffle back and forth an inch or so deep, slicing off shallowly rooted weeds. Hula hoes can neatly remove weeds from larger areas and can also work in tight spots. Traditional hoes are swung into the air and chopped into the ground, which takes more effort and stirs up weeds and roots. I prefer to leave soil as undisturbed as possible. Chopping up the ground stirs up seeds and distributes bits of the roots of persistent weeds such as bindweed, nutsedge and Bermuda grass, causing them to multiply. Herbicides can kill weeds outright but may damage other plants, soil organisms and beneficial insects in the process. Use them sparingly and

Christmas Eve Services carefully. If you can control weeds with hand-to-hand combat, do so. Better yet, prevent weeds as much as possible by applying a thick layer of mulch and controlling your growing conditions. Planting densely will shade the soil and discourage weeds from growing. Nutsedge thrives in wet areas. Generally, if you have a nutsedge infestation, you are watering too much or may even have an irrigation leak. Seeds are where weed problems begin. You can’t stop them from blowing into your garden, but you can make sure that you deadhead or remove your own weeds before they go to seed. Weed seeds can lay dormant in the soil for years, waiting for the right conditions. They can survive in most compost piles, so it’s best to throw out any weeds that you pull unless you are absolutely certain they don’t have seeds. If you can’t resist getting down on the ground to weed, try using some sort of cushion. Kneeling pads are cheap enough to buy two or three, which is useful if you tend to move around while working. You can sit on

them, too. Knee pads move with you, although I find that they cut off my circulation and make my knees sweat. My garden overalls have built-in knee pads and allow a bit of air movement. Some garden benches are designed for either kneeling or sitting and have long handles that help a stiff gardener get up and down. You don’t have to spend a penny for a gardening seat, however. Many gardeners simply turn over a bucket and plunk down. Even good gardens have weeds. Good gardeners work to keep them under control, removing weeds as soon as they emerge and digging out roots thoroughly. With the right equipment and conditions, you can win the weed battles, although the war against them never ends. Anita Clevenger is a lifetime Sacramento County UC Master Gardener. For answers to gardening questions, call the Master Gardeners at (916) 876-5338 or go to sacmg. ucanr.edu. The 2018 Gardening Guide and Calendar is available online or at a variety of local stores. n

FROM page 34 “Meghan is relentless,” says Passmore. “I am an earlier riser and appreciate that when I fire off thoughts to Meghan at 5 a.m., more often than not I get a reply right away. I do not think she can help herself, really. When she takes on your brand, it is personal to her. She will continue to drive until she has it.” This tenacity makes Phillips’ work relevant in the noisy food-andbeverage industry. She keeps her eye on trends. The next big one she sees coming: lifestyle takeovers. One of her newest clients wants to reimagine the plastic water bottle. Phillips and her staff spent weeks carrying water bottles of various shapes and sizes with them as research. Food and beverage isn’t just a business for Phillips. It’s also her lifestyle. Amber Stott is founder of the nonprofit Food Literacy Center. She can be reached at amber.stott@gmail. com. n

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he only thing Robert Nelsen enjoys more than welcoming new students to Sacramento State University is watching them leave—loaded with education and armed with degrees, all in four years. The four-year exit plan is especially important to Nelsen. Timely graduation rates have become something of an obsession with the university president, who arrived in Sacramento two years ago from Texas, determined to improve the experiences of Sac State’s extraordinarily diverse student population. Soon after moving into the president’s second-floor office at Sacramento Hall, Nelsen quickly learned there is much to love about Sac State students. Many have made remarkable sacrifices to study at 6000 J St. They work nights. They juggle family responsibilities. They sweat under tight budgets. And they transfer skills learned during military deployments. But for all their charms and qualities, under no circumstances can Sac State students be considered speedy. Only about 9 percent graduate in four years. Nelsen wants to see that number climb to 30 percent in the next five years. “We understand that life can get in the way, and not everybody can

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Sac State President Robert Nelsen often walks the campus and interacts with the students. or should graduate in four years,” Nelsen says. “But unless you think $23,000 is chump change to pay for a fifth year, why not try to graduate in four?” The president has been making his pitch to parents, who tend to see a more direct connection between college and cost than their children. Students often view tuition, room, board and books as somehow abstract. “We used to focus our orientation sessions on new, incoming students,” Nelsen says. “Now we make a point of discussing how much money parents can save by having their children graduate in four years.” A snail’s pace toward graduation is not unique to Sac State students. Low

four-year graduation numbers are common across the California State University system, which staggers behind the national average. About 34 percent of students nationally graduate within four years from public schools. CSU averages 21 percent. In the search for explanations, Nelsen focused on an institutional trigger. For a student to become eligible for federal Pell Grant money, only 12 units per semester are required. As Nelsen notes, it doesn’t take an engineering degree to know 12 units multiplied by eight semesters equals 96 units. Most Sac State undergraduate degrees require 120 units.

“The Pell Grant requires a minimum of 12 units, so that’s what a lot of students take,” Nelsen says. “But obviously, you need 15 units per semester if you want to graduate in four years.” Sac State doesn’t want to discourage students from seeking Pell Grants, which can provide about $6,000 annually toward college. The grants are based on financial need and determined by family income. A majority of Sac State students qualify. But even with grants, college can be expensive. Nelsen has been asking students to make “Finish in Four”

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ccasionally a reader suggests that I offer a religious view on the division that entangles our nation. My response is that often our best spirituality can be found by unpacking its practical components. To that end, I made some observations during my recent extended stay in Europe that might help defuse some of our national disagreements. For instance, road rage might be checked if we practiced the European method of passing other cars only while they are in the slow lane. Doing this means you aren’t whizzing by someone on their visually restricted passenger side. Also, does a slow or uncertain driver ever befuddle you? Maybe he’s a new driver. It’d be great if we adopted the Irish practice of labeling the back window of student drivers

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with a large red “L” for learning, and newly licensed drivers with a large “N.” Best of all, Europe employs traffic cameras to identify traffic offenders and sends citations by mail. Adopt this practice and police won’t be making dangerous traffic stops.

We detest any perceived intrusion into our personal space. Driving isn’t the only thing that enrages Americans. We detest any perceived intrusion into our personal space. Not so in Europe. If you brush a passerby, you needn’t utter so much as a “pardon me.” In fact, during the two years I was stationed in Turkey with my family, I was only once asked for a pardon. A man profusely apologized when he bounced a cigarette butt he intended for the street off my son.

Personal space in Europe is defined as any unoccupied space. If there is an open sidewalk space, no matter what its size, you’re entitled to it. We were in a nearly empty theater when a couple took the seats next to us. No worry. However, restaurants place a high regard on personal space. They encourage you to occupy your table long past your last bite of dessert. Signal them when you’re ready for a check and your bill will exactly total the menu price because all prices include tax. Meanwhile, in the United States, the battle lines are drawn over the most personal of spaces: the toilet. Much animosity is expressed over who should enter restrooms marked “men” or “women.” Some argue for a traditional gender distinction based on safety. Others make a case for inclusivity based on self-identity. No matter what bathroom you choose in Europe, you’ll find an attendant who’ll likely collect 75 cents for use of the toilets. At first, I was annoyed by the practice, but now I’m impressed with how the attendants keep the bathrooms clean, stocked and safe.

Some bathrooms are labeled “toilet” or “W.C.” (for water closet). The British call it a loo. While German men desperately hunt for the crude sign “pissoir,” Belgian men look for relief in the public-square urinal behind a half partition. Many restrooms maximize space through the use of a foyer where both sexes share the wash sinks. But whatever a toilet is called or however it’s used, Europeans make gender agreements a moot point with floor-to-ceiling toilet stalls. Better still, some places simply have two or three unmarked toilet rooms. No fuss, no muss. No one questions who you are or how you accomplish your business. These down-to-earth solutions are simple methods to employ before anger erupts. They are the practical side of Jesus’ teachings; what we call the Golden Rule. The modern translation is this: Here is a simple rule-of-thumb guide for behavior: Ask yourself what you want people to do for you, then grab the initiative and do it for them. Recently retired chaplain Norris Burkes is a syndicated columnist, national speaker and book author. He can be reached at comment@ thechaplain.net. n

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ou’re at the grocery store, or maybe the airport. You see a person collapse. On the floor, the person is not moving, not speaking, and you can’t wake them up. He may be one of more than 350,000 Americans who experience sudden cardiac arrest outside a hospital every year. His heart has stopped pumping oxygen-rich blood to his brain and body. In a few minutes, he will die. What do you do? The top priority is always to call 911 and get emergency services on the

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way. In the meantime, however, time is of the essence. The victim’s chance of survival decreases about 10 percent with each passing minute of inaction. A bystander using an automated external defibrillator—an AED—plus chest compressions can mean the difference between life and death. A bystander? You mean me? I’ve seen AEDs hanging on the wall, but I can’t use one, can I? Yes, you can. According to Chris Harvey, public information officer for the Sacramento Fire Department, “It’s very important not to hesitate. The whole point is to work quickly.” An AED might look intimidating, but it’s designed to walk you through each step, even if you have no experience. Just turn on the AED and the device will literally tell you what to do with voice prompts. It will direct you how and where to hook up the sensor pads on the patient. It will

instruct you when to perform CPR. Even if you haven’t been trained in CPR, you can—and should—do chest compressions when told to do so. The AED also does the thinking for you. It will decide whether the patient is in cardiac arrest and if a shock to the heart might help. The question is whether the patient’s heart is in a specific kind of abnormal rhythm called ventricular fibrillation, which Harvey describes as the heart moving “in an uncontrolled, unfocused way.” If ventricular fibrillation is detected, the AED will charge its capacitor and ask you to make sure no one is touching the patient. When you push the button, an electric shock is delivered to reset the heart’s conduction system with the goal of restoring a normal beating rhythm. While that might sound dangerous, Harvey emphasizes that an AED “won’t shock somebody unless it detects that specific heart rhythm. You can’t cause more harm. You can’t shock someone who doesn’t need it.” As intimidating as an AED might be, Harvey says, “don’t be afraid to take it off the wall and use it.” (If that assurance isn’t enough for you, know that Good Samaritan laws protect you from liability if you act reasonably and in good faith.) Harvey recommends that people get in the habit of noticing AEDs in places that they frequent. In the building where you work or a theater or restaurant that you visit a lot, pay attention and know if there is an AED and where it’s located. More than 2.5 million AEDs have been sold in the United States for use by laypersons. Most AEDs are found in public places where people

gather, such as government buildings and airports, as well as sports clubs, schools and casinos. Their locations are marked with signs. Another way to find an AED is to use the PulsePoint app on a smartphone. This app identifies the location of registered AEDs in public places near you. Looking around my neighborhood, the app tells me that the nearest AED is at Sam’s Club on El Camino Avenue, describes exactly where it’s located in the building and includes a photo of it. Conversely, if you know of an AED that is not yet registered with the app, you can submit details and a photo to get it included. PulsePoint also is connected with the emergency response systems of Sacramento’s Metropolitan Fire District (county) and the Sacramento Fire Department (city). The app “knows” when a possible case of sudden cardiac arrest has been called in and where the patient is located. This information can be used to get help to the patient even before EMS arrives. How? CPR-trained citizens are invited to register for alerts with the app. If you are in the vicinity of a cardiac arrest, your smartphone will notify you—and tell you where the nearest AED is. Arriving as little as a minute or two before EMS can make a big difference in the patient’s chance of survival. A CPR/AED certification course takes about three hours (two hours online, one hour at the American Red Cross near Cal Expo). Register at redcross.org. Amy Rogers can be reached at amy@amyrogers.com. n

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or thousands of years, mankind got around by walking, riding animals or riding in conveyances pulled by animals. Railroads transformed longdistance travel in the last half of the 19th century. For shorter trips, another form of mechanized travel, the bicycle, emerged on the transportation stage. During the first decades of the 1900s, city travel was revolutionized. First came the electric streetcar and interurban rail lines. Streetcar lines, sometimes owned by land developers, pumped up land values outside of cities and made suburban development possible. Then came the motorcar, which took advantage of the paved roads resulting from the “good-roads movement” led by bicyclists. Depending on your point of view, streetcars either faded away naturally, due to shrinking demand and a lack of profitability, or were

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systematically bought up and shut down in a corporate conspiracy. Holding companies controlled by General Motors, Firestone Tire & Rubber Co., Standard Oil and Phillips Petroleum purchased streetcar companies in big cities, ripped out the tracks and stopped operations. Individual ownership of automobiles became much more common, and city planners catered to this “modern” way to get around, all in the name of progress. Rubber-tired buses replaced streetcars in most places. In big cities, public-transit systems replaced the unprofitable or defunct private streetcar lines. For urgent trips and hard-to-reach destinations, public transit was supplemented by private taxis. For the past 70 or so years, short urban trips have been dominated by the personally owned car. With the exception of the very biggest cities such as New York, Philadelphia, Boston and Chicago, very few trips in American cities were made by public transit, walking, biking or taxis. More recently, urban transportation has started to morph again. It started small. The Blue Van replaced some taxi trips to airports by cutting costs with shared

rides. Private, for-profit car-share companies and private and public bike-share programs started and, at least for bike share, have burgeoned in number and scale. Uber, Lyft and other “ride-hail” companies entered the scene with another new scheme. Using cheap labor and other people’s cars, they offered rates lower than taxis and easy payment. Their convenience (door-to-door service with no parking costs) beat public transit and rivaled or beat private-car use. Research by UC Davis shows that ride hailing may actually be increasing the number of trips people make and cannibalizing trips from public transit and bicycling. Ride-hail companies are also starting to offer shared rides and some fixed-route service, further reducing costs for customers willing to spend a bit more time on their trips and rub elbows with strangers. Uber and Lyft are also experimenting with partnerships with transit systems, giving discounts for trips to transit stations. The next step in the local transportation evolutionary process is almost certain to be driverless ride-hail services. Eliminating labor

will dramatically cut costs while making tens of thousands of driving jobs disappear. Private transportation services will become even more cost competitive with subsidized public transit. It’s inevitable that public-transit systems will seek to cut their costs by eliminating bus drivers and railvehicle operators. Existing systems still have the capacity to move large numbers of people without clogging the roads. There could be increased competition between private- and public-transportation providers, with both offering rides on large, multipassenger driverless vehicles. Are we coming full circle after decades of domination by personally owned cars? Horses probably aren’t on their way back, but could we have a second era in which privatetransportation providers, walking and biking predominate for urban trips? There’s already increasing recognition on the part of government and public-health officials that walking and biking, while not modern, are sustainable activities to be encouraged, not disdained. Yet there are other possibilities, less promising, as well. Cheap ridehail trips could mean more trips

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Magical Recipe THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT DOESN’T COME FROM A STORE

uess what time it is. It’s time to bake the cookies! And I’m not talking Italian wedding cookies like my Aunt Sandie always threatened to start baking any time any of us kids would dare talk about a secret crush in front of her. I’m talking Christmas cookies! Dozens and dozens! Any variety you wish (although the more chocolate the better)! All packaged up, waiting to be delivered in the spirit of giving! You don’t have time? Oh, honey. Pumpkin. Sweetheart. Don’t let me hear you say that. You always need to make time for baking Christmas cookies! Come here. Sit down. Let me tell you a little secret: You know what the secret recipe for a magical Christmas is? It’s not the Barbie Dreamhouse you always wanted. It’s not the Stretch Armstrong you didn’t get. It’s not even the Green Machine that your bratty neighbor kid got and wouldn’t share. It’s cookies. OK, not specifically cookies. But it’s a good start. When I was a little girl, my head was filled with the imagery and promises of a magical Christmas through books, television specials, movies and other children’s stories. Families would traipse off to the country to cut down trees before

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decorating them with a plethora of ornaments while singing Christmas carols around the family piano in houses filled with holiday decorations. Stockings hung by the chimney with care would be stuffed with candy and goodies. Santa would bring bikes and roller skates and doll cribs and Big Wheels and Easy-Bake Ovens. But that’s not what I got, because funds were tight. That doesn’t mean I didn’t have good Christmases. It just means I learned at an earlier age than most

that it’s not the tangible things that make Christmas magical. It’s the intangibles. Things like the festiveness of my aunt’s or my grandma’s house stuffed with family and friends enjoying a Christmas feast together. It’s me, my brother and my sister snuggled under a blanket watching “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” on an 18inch black-and-white TV. It’s finding enough ingredients in the pantry to make chocolate chip cookies with my Mommy before the family enjoyed

them together in front of a cozy fire, with the pitter-patter of rain on the roof, under the glow of two strands of lights and a dozen homemade ornaments on a dime-store artificial tree. Sure, I want Santa to bring exactly what my kids want for Christmas. But it’s more important to me that they realize it’s not about what you get for Christmas, but what you get out of it. That the love and laughter shared with family and friends in the spirit of the season is enough. That realization becomes the magic not just of Christmas, but of life. So we started teaching the intangibles of Christmas early around here. Like singing and dancing in diapers and underwear to “Jingle Bell Rock” while decorating the Christmas tree. Like snuggling under a blanket together to watch “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” From the time my kids were knee-high to a grasshopper, we’ve been dragging chairs up to the kitchen counter and rolling out sugarcookie dough with Christmas music playing in the background. Making a big, fat mess cutting out all sorts of Christmas shapes. Inviting Grampa and Nana and Gammy and later, as the kids grew, a pack of teenage friends to help frost and sprinkle cookies, then packaging up those cookies to drop off to friends and neighbors. That, my friends, is the secret recipe for a magical Christmas. Who doesn’t have time for that? Kelli Wheeler is an author, family columnist and freelance writer. For weekly Momservations or to contact her, go to momservations.com. n

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Holiday Delight A NEUTRAL HOME GETS A FESTIVE MAKEOVER

tephanie and Todd Mirell had two children and wanted another. Unfortunately, their East Sac house wasn’t big enough for five people, so they began hunting for a larger home. “We were looking for a house with four bedrooms upstairs so we could all be together,” Mirell says. “But it was just too hard to find.” As luck would have it, Caramazza Construction was remodeling a twobedroom, one-bath bungalow a few streets away from where the Mirells lived, adding 2,100 square feet to the

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existing 1,100-square-foot structure. The couple began taking notice of the house when it was about halfway done. “It was still too raw to tell if we would like it or not,” says Stephanie. But they kept tabs on the project and eventually decided it was the right home for them. Today, the revamped structure is perfect for the family, which now has three children, and it blends nicely into the neighborhood. New floors and windows were installed throughout the house. The

tiny galley kitchen was opened up and is a sleek, contemporary family space with granite countertops, a glass-tile backsplash and a nifty built-in bar that Mirell uses as a buffet area when

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NEUTRAL COLORS CREATE A SOOTHING ATMOSPHERE IN AN ENVIRONMENT THAT CAN BE OVERWHELMED WITH THE PERSONAL EFFECTS OF THREE ACTIVE CHILDREN. entertaining guests. The living and dining rooms remained mostly intact, and the living room’s original fireplace and built-in bookcases were retained. Mirell prefers a neutral color palette for both interior finishes and accessories. Neutral colors, she says, create a soothing atmosphere in an environment that can be overwhelmed with the personal effects of three active children. “I needed to have clean, uncluttered colors,” she says. This holiday season, that neutral color palette will get shaken up when the house is featured on the Sacred Heart Holiday Home Tour. The theme of this year’s tour is “The Nutcracker." "The Nutcracker”—perfect for the Mirell family, since one of the daughters will be in Sacramento Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” this year. Designer Elizabeth Lake figures she will put in about 300 hours decorating the couple’s home for the tour. “I am going to follow the Nutcracker storyline as you go through the house,” she explains.

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The living room will be decorated for a Christmas party like the one that opens the ballet, with a tree and custom-made stockings on the fireplace mantel. Traditional colors of red, green and gold will provide the background for plenty of fresh greens. Lake hopes to track down candle-shaped lights for the tree. “I want it to feel like it was a long time ago when you walk in,” she says. The dining room will be decorated in rich jewel tones in homage to the battle scene between the Mouse King and the Nutcracker Prince. The kitchen and family room will nod to the ballet’s Land of Sweets scene, with a palette of pinks and silvery touches. A pink tutu will encircle the kitchen counter, and a flocked Christmas tree will adorn the family room. “It will be light and elegant without being too cute,” says Lake.

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Lake had access to anything in Sacramento Ballet’s warehouse that won’t be used on stage during the dress rehearsal, which coincides with the tour. “The Nutcracker theme of the Sacred Heart Home Tour marries the two biggest holiday traditions in Sacramento,” Lake says. “People see ideas on the tour that inspire them to do something special for the holidays in their own home.” The 44th annual Sacred Heart Holiday Home Tour takes place Friday, Dec. 1; Saturday, Dec. 2; and Sunday, Dec. 3. Tickets are $30 in advance, $35 on the days of the tour. For tickets and more information, go to sacredhearthometour.com. If you know of a home you think should be featured in Inside Publications, contact Julie Foster at foster.julie91@yahoo.com. n

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anis Tyson Foster knows firsthand how difficult it is to watch a parent battle Alzheimer’s. Her mother, Chizuko, was diagnosed with the disease at age 90. Now nearly 95, Chizuko is finding new hope through a program called Cognitive Therapeutics Method. It’s administered by Home Care Assistance, the leading local provider of in-home care for elders. “We started using Cognitive Therapeutics Method with my mom about a month ago,” says Foster, who manages her mother’s care in Sacramento from Los Angeles. “The change in my mom has been miraculous. I really didn’t expect that.” Cognitive Therapeutics Method is an activity-based program designed to promote brain health and improve quality of life through cognitively stimulating activities. Created by neuropsychologist Dr. Samuel Gontkovsky, the program

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uses workbooks full of enticing brain games to maintain and develop brain function in five key areas: executive functioning, attention, language, visual-spatial perception and memory. After the program was tested in the Bay Area, HCA owner Kathy Herrfeldt bought the program for her Sacramento site. Her company is the first franchise in California to offer it. “This program is a game changer,” says Herrfeldt, who offers it free to current clients and at an hourly rate to outside patients. “The aging population is doubling each year, and 99 percent of those clients suffering from age-related illness are cognitively impaired. Cognitive Therapeutics Method approaches the brain like a muscle and identifies what areas need the most attention. It’s not a cure (for Alzheimer’s or dementia), but it can slow the symptoms.”

Herrfeldt uses specially trained workers she calls “care partners” to facilitate the program in a client’s home or live-in care facility. “I handpicked people to train in Cognitive Therapeutics Method,” Herrfeldt says. “We’re educating families about a new normal in their lives and teaching them how to deal with new behaviors. Training is imperative.” “Seeing the joy and happiness in the client’s eyes as they progress through an activity gives me goose bumps,” says care partner Darrell Speck. “A client can go from having a standoffish attitude to complete engagement in a matter of minutes with the right support and stimulation.” Foster’s mom took to the program immediately. “The first session, my mother participated for the full hour with a smile on her face,” Foster says. “She laughed and engaged and told

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hat Old Sacramento isn’t the newest, hippest destination in town is old news. Local publications printed articles about Old Sacramento’s dysfunction as early as 1973. There are plenty of opinions about the district, but most Sacramentans would probably agree that Old Sac hasn’t lived up to its potential. Which is why Richard Rich, the city’s riverfront project manager, gave a presentation before the City Council in June. His topic: How can we revitalize Sacramento’s riverfront, specifically in Old Sacramento? “It’s not hard to find ideas,” said Rich, citing decades of city plans. “My job was pretty much to go through them and pull out the great ideas and present them back to council.” Noting that Mayor Darrell Steinberg has made the riverfront a focus of his administration, “we have a once-in-along-time opportunity right now,” Rich said. The question is this: How can we make ours a 21st-century riverfront? Rich proposed focusing on family attractions, improving building façades, expanding barges for music events, creating new riverfront terraces and bike paths, extending the promenade to Miller Park, adding water taxis, even creating a Sacramento monument. But, Rich conceded, the dots must connect first. Old Sacramento is divided into three groups of owners: state, city and private. “While those groups try to work together, they have different missions, and that creates gaps,” Rich said. The goal is “to get those major groups working toward a single vision and operating style to give a better rendition of the story of Old Sacramento.” Another problem, or a symptom of it, is a retail-and-office vacancy rate that is two-and-a-half times the regional average,

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with new venues, restaurants and bars, Old Sacramento remains, well, old. In particular, Old Sac fails to create spaces that could appeal to families and children. “Other than the Railroad Museum,” said Rich, “we have nothing on the other end [of Old Sac] to draw people through the district to get them to the waterfront.” Rich proposes the city transform Waterfront Park, the underused space adjacent to the Old Sacramento Schoolhouse Museum, “into a fun area for kids, in a presentation that fits within the theme of Old Sacramento.” The city has gone so far as to consider a Ferris wheel. Said Rich, “It’s something that I’m not seriously proposing, but everybody else that I talk to loves it.” Ferris wheel or no Ferris wheel, Rich said, “Once Old Sacramento gets relevant again, people’s reaction will be: Duh, what took it so long?”

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to focus on her marriage and career. She sold it to Trong Nguyen, a former student and creator of La Bou. While she misses the restaurant and still cooks occasionally, Gunter really misses the classroom. She retired from Sac State after suffering a stroke and mild aphasia, which made lecturing difficult. Gunter says she got one very good thing out of it: her rediscovered love of art. “When I had the stroke, I saw all these psychedelic colors,” Gunter recalls. “I wanted to capture these colors, so painting became a necessity.” That necessity increased when Gunter’s disabled son passed away in 2015. After deciding she’d “better do something to soothe me,” she began studying with painter Gary Pruner and pastel artist Reif Erickson. She eventually joined Sacramento Fine Arts Center, where she now serves as the vice president of Northern California Arts, which promotes the visual arts.

“NCA has about 160 members with various skills in watercolor, pastel, acrylic, oil, fiber and textures,” Gunter says. “I’m responsible for selecting the artists for the 2018 program and organizing their demonstrations and workshops.” Gunter is wildly inspired by her work with SFAC—and it shows. The walls of her house off American River Drive are filled with vibrant landscapes in watercolor and soft pastel. But there’s a new love in her life: PanPastel, which are professional-quality colors in a cakelike pan format. “I’ve discovered the treasure of the world,” she says as she runs her fingers lovingly over the pans of brilliant color. Who needs caviar when you’ve got pastels? Sacramento Fine Arts Center is at 5330 Gibbons Drive. For more information, go to sacfinearts.org. n

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The work of California artist Sharon L. Barnes is showing at the newly opened CK Art Gallery. Shown above: “De’tente” by Barnes, acrylic and gesso on industrial rooﬁng paper. 2500 J St.; ckart-gallery.com

“Big Show of Small Treasures” showcases intimately scaled works of art at Sparrow Gallery and various art venues around the city. Through Dec. 31. Shown above: “Box Girl” by Linda Nunes, encaustic. 1021 R St.; sparrowgallerysacramento.com

Archival Gallery presents selected works By Jian Wang and “Hometown” paintings by Earl Boley through Jan. 27. Shown above: an oil painting by Boley. 3223 Folsom Blvd.; archivalgallery.com

“Intersection” is a two-person show at Beatnik Gallery featuring Kathy Dana and Donald Satterlee collaborations, along with a showing of new individual works. Show runs through Jan. 25. Shown above: “Rolling Stones” by Dana and Satterlee, acrylic on photograph. 723 S St.; beatnik-studios.com

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“The Nutcracker” Sacramento Ballet Dec. 9–23 Community Center Theater, 1301 L St. • sacballet.org Ron Cunningham’s crown jewel of holiday entertainment returns for its 30th year. Select performances will feature live music by the Sacramento Philharmonic Opera & Orchestra.

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1400 L Street, Room 202 • sacballet.org Join the Sugar Plum Fairy on a magical journey to the Land of Sweets for a whimsical tea party for all ages. Mingle with beloved characters from “The Nutcracker” while enjoying a high tea sponsored by Ettore’s Bakery.

Carmichael Seventh-day Adventist Church, 4600 Winding Way • sacramentochildrenschorus.org Get ready to tap your toes as four choirs get the whole family in the holiday spirit.

Winter Faire Camellia Waldorf School Saturday, Dec. 9, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. 7450 Pocket Road • camelliawaldorf.org Start the holidays right with a day of crafts, food, shopping and entertainment that includes storytelling, puppet shows, a gallery of student work and live music. The Children’s Store is stocked with treasures designed to fit a child’s budget.

“Jingle All the Way!” Sacramento Master Singers Saturday, Dec. 16, 3 p.m. First United Methodist Church, 2100 J St. • mastersingers.org Don’t miss this 45-minute special performance of holiday songs for children and their families.

“Christmas Angels” and “The Nutcracker” Sacramento Civic Ballet Saturday, Dec. 16, 7 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 17, 2 p.m. The Center at Twenty-Three Hundred, 2300 Sierra Blvd. • deanedancecenter.com Sacramento Civic Ballet, along with Crockett-Deane Apprentice Company and Deane Dance Center, will present two Christmas ballets.

Holiday Magic Sacramento Zoo Saturday, Dec. 9, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. 3930 W. Land Park Drive • saczoo.org Watch the animals receive special treats and listen as zoo staffers share facts and answer your questions. Members receive 25 percent off at the Zoofari Market; visitors can donate to Loaves & Fishes’ holiday drive and receive $1 off admission. Don’t forget to wear your PJs to the zoo’s free-admission Pajama Party day on Sunday, Dec. 24, 10 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

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“Wells Fargo Home for the Holidays” Sacramento Choral Society & Orchestra Saturday, Dec. 9, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Memorial Auditorium, 1515 J St. • sacramentochoral.com Join the Sacramento Choral Society & Orchestra and guests Sacramento Children’s Chorus, narrator Matt Hanscom, puppets by Green Valley Theatre Company and the Vibrance Barbershop Quartet under director Alexander Grambow and conductor Donald Kendrick.

“Kings of America” Sacramento Theatre Company Through Dec. 10 Pollock Stage, 1419 H St. • sactheatre.org Don’t miss the world premiere of a play by local playwright Sean Patrick Nill. The timely production explores the flaws and legacies of American leadership through the recurring dreams of a struggling teenage boy. "Ground Swell" by Kathy Dana and Donald Satterlee can be seen at Beatnik Studios.

“The Sound of Music” Holiday Event Crocker Art Museum Thursday, Dec. 28, 1:30 and 6 p.m. 216 O St. • crockerart.org The Crocker’s screening of this beloved movie returns for its sixth and final year with costume contests, door prizes, yodeling, singing and lots of laughs.

“Winter Wonderland” Fairytale Town Saturday, Dec. 9 and 16; Sunday, Dec. 10 and 17, 1–7 p.m. 3901 Land Park Dr. • fairytaletown.org Celebrate the holiday season in Dr. Seuss’ Whoville with festive décor, dazzling lights and Grinch-themed hands-on activities. Don’t miss the snowfall nightly at 7 p.m.

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Holiday Craft Fair Sierra 2 Center Saturday, Dec. 9, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. 2791 24th St. • sierra2.org Shop for jewelry, soaps, candles, fiber arts, winter wear, wooden home and kitchen accessories, furniture, succulent arrangements, planters and more. All proceeds benefit Sierra 2 Senior Center.

“Intersection” Beatnik Studios Dec. 1–Jan. 25 (Opening reception Friday, Dec. 1, 6–9 p.m.) 723 S St. • beatnik-studios.com Artists and longtime friends Kathy Dana and Donald Satterlee collaborate on several stunning works of acrylic on photography and showcase new individual works. Still gift shopping? Check out Beatnik’s Handmade Holidays craft fair on Saturday, Dec. 16, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.

“A Master Singers Christmas” Sacramento Master Singers Sunday, Dec. 10, 3 p.m. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1300 N St.

Saturday, Dec. 16, 7 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 17, 3 p.m.; Tuesday, Dec. 19, 7 p.m. First United Methodist Church, 2100 J St. • mastersingers.org From a meditative candlelight processional to exuberant spirituals, this concert delivers the beauty and joy of the season.

Holiday Art Sale Gregory Kondos Gallery Dec. 6–9 Sacramento City College, 3835 Freeport Blvd. • scc.losrios.edu Shop for one-of-a-kind artwork created by students and professionals at this annual art show.

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“A Joyful Noise” Sacramento Symphonic Winds Sunday, Dec. 10, 2:30 p.m. Crowne Plaza Sacramento Northeast, 5321 Date Ave. • sacwinds.org The 60-piece adult symphonic band conducted by Timothy M. Smith will perform Timothy Mahr’s "Fantasia in G," Alfred Reed’s setting of Bach’s “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring,” Frank Ticheli’s “Joy Revisited” and more.

“Ring We Now of Christmas” Bel Tempo Handbell Choir Sunday, Dec. 17, 4 p.m. Northminster Presbyterian Church, 3235 Pope Ave. • northminsteronline.org Enjoy an afternoon of handbell music, violin, marimba, English horn and a variety of percussion instruments. Proceeds benefit Family Promise of Sacramento, which provides a safe and secure haven for displaced families. Jessica Laskey can be reached at jessrlaskey@gmail.com. n

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1. U.S. Rep. Ami Bera and County Supervisor Susan Peters with families of fallen heroes at Patriots Park in Carmichael.

4. Former Air Force nurse Kiyo Sato met Royal Canadian Air Force officers during the Mather Veterans Day observance.

2. At Sacramento VA Medical Center in Mather, state Sen. Jim Nielsen and Junior ROTC cadets offered salutes.

5. Both in their 90s, veterans Marion Smith (left) and Bob Burns traded WWII stories.

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College and a host of other important landmarks that were, or still are, part of the Freeport landscape. As the years have moved on, the landscape has changed somewhat. At the south end of the boulevard, the regional airport became Executive Airport, the local college became the city JC and the new high school (McClatchy) became the old high school. Food, too, has changed along Freeport. Where once there were steakhouses and tiki bars, there now sit Korean barbecue joints and

karaoke lounges. But with new tastes come new flavors, and two new food spots on Freeport stand out as refreshing, unique and delicious.

DELILAH’S MARKET CAFE The Hawaiian dish of poke (pronounced poke-ay) comes from, like so many other great dishes, humble origins. Combining chunks of raw fish, hearty sauces and generous heaps of fresh herbs and veggies, poke was originally seen as fishermen’s grub. Like the San Francisco creation

of cioppino, it involves the trimmings and leftover bits of fish, mixed with strong flavors and served with a hearty starch. (For cioppino, it’s SF sourdough; for poke, it’s rice.) In the past few years, poke has seen a huge upswing in popularity and notoriety. Throughout the West Coast, poke shops are poking up everywhere from San Diego to Vancouver. Hawaiian flavors and dining places are seeing a strong push, whether it’s loco moco (hamburger patty and gravy over rice)

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FROM page 78 at nearly every new restaurant with a hip flair, or Hawaiian-plate lunch spots popping up in strip malls. What makes Delilah’s Market Cafe a treat is that it combines the fresh flavors of the islands with the decadent and the divey. When you first arrive in the sparse environs of Delilah’s, you’re faced with a decentsized cold case filled with at least half a dozen types of seafood. Ahi, octopus, salmon and more line the shelves. At the counter, you can choose from a grab-and-go selection of musubi, perhaps the greatest Hawaiian culinary creation of the 20th century. For those unfamiliar with it, musubi is a ball of sushi rice topped with a slice of grilled spam, all wrapped with a slender ribbon of seaweed. This might not sound like your cup of tea, but you have to try it. It’s the low-budget indulgent treat

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you didn’t know you loved. Delilah’s dresses up its musubi with optional bits of jalapeno, barbecued eel and other odds and ends, should you want a few more flavors. A menu of made-to-order grilledcheese sandwiches is also available at the counter. The sandwiches feature seafood-focused combos, such as lobster with Swiss and cheddar, and salmon with cream cheese. They’re panini-style pressed sandwiches that blend surprising tastes and go far in disproving the old rule that seafood and cheese shouldn’t be served together. To top off the Hawaiian immersion, you can also pick up a Dole whip. The icy, sweet pineapple treat brings up thoughts of palm trees, sea breezes and maybe Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room, depending on your age. No matter what your demographic, the bright, bold flavors of Delilah’s

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8 FAHRENHEIT It’s a bold move to open an ice cream shop between Sacramento’s two most iconic ice creameries: Vic’s and Gunther’s. But the folks at 8 Fahrenheit have a different story to tell. Instead of old family recipes and slow-churned creamy treats, 8F goes for a new style of frozen treat: “rolled” ice cream. Sometimes referred to as Thai ice cream, it relies upon a unique style of freezing cream right in front of the customer. The server starts with an ultra-cold metal plate (presumably at 8 degrees). She pours flavored milk and cream over a few add-ins, like brownies or Oreos, and then starts chopping up the add-ins and

spreading out the cream into a thin layer. After a few passes over the supercool surface, the cream freezes into a thin sheet, which the server scrapes off with a spatula to create frozen rolls. The six or so rolls are wedged into a cup and topped off with garnishes like toasted marshmallows and cookies. It’s a totally novel and ultimately delicious experience. For the kids, and your inner child, grabbing a treat at 8F is a delight. Delilah’s Market Cafe is at 4400 Freeport Blvd.; (916) 382-4266; makefish.com. 8 Fahrenheit is at 4400 Freeport Blvd.; (916) 455-1633; 8ficecream.com. Greg Sabin can be reached at gregorysabin@yahoo.com. n

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de Vere’s Irish Pub 1521 L St. • (916) 231-9947

Willie’s Burgers

L D $$ Full Bar Family-run authentic Irish pub with a classic menu to match • deverespub.com

110 K St. • (916) 573-3897

Downtown & Vine

R STREET

1200 K St. #8 • (916) 228-4518 L D $$ Educational tasting experience of wines by the taste, ﬂight or glass with tapas and small plates • downtownandvine.com

Ella Dining Room & Bar

L D $ Great burgers and more • williesburgers.com

Café Bernardo 1431 R St. • (916) 930-9191 B L D $-$$ Wine/Beer Casual California cuisine with counter service • cafebernardo.com

1131 K St. • (916) 443-3772

Fish Face Poke Bar

L D $$$ Full Bar Modern American cuisine served family-style in a chic, upscale space • elladiningroomandbar.com

1104 R St. Suite 100 • (916) 706-6605

Esquire Grill

Iron Horse Tavern

1213 K St. • (916) 448-8900 L D $$-$$$ Full Bar Outdoor Dining Upscale American fare served in an elegant setting • paragarys.com • esquiregrill.com

Firestone Public House 1132 16th St. • (916) 446-0888 L D $$ Full Bar Sports bar with a classical American menu • ﬁrestonepublichouse.com

Frank Fat’s 806 L St. • (916) 442-7092 L D $$-$$$ Full Bar Chinese favorites in an elegant setting • fatsrestaurants.com

L D $$ Beer/Sake Humble Hawaiian poke breaks free • ﬁshfacepokebar.com

1800 15th St. • (916) 448-4488 L D $-$$ Full Bar Gastro-pub cuisine in a stylish industrial setting • ironhorsetavern.net

Magpie Cafe 1601 16th St. • (916) 452-7594 L D $$-$$$ Wine/Beer Seasonal menu using the best local ingredients • magpiecafe.com

Shoki Ramen House 1201 R St. • (916) 441-0011 L D $$ Beer/Wine Japanese ﬁne dining using the best local ingredients • shokiramenhouse.com

Ma Jong’s Asian Diner

THE HANDLE

1431 L St. • (916) 442-7555

The Rind

L D $-$$ Beer/Wine Cuisine from Japan, Thailand, China ad Vietnam. • majongs.com

1801 L St. #40 • (916) 441-7463 L D $-$$ Wine/Beer Cheese-centric menu paired with select wine and beer • therindsacramento.com

Grange Restaurant & Bar 926 J St. • (916) 492-4450 B L D $$$ Full Bar Simple, seasonal, soulful • grangesacramento.com

Hock Farm Craft & Provision

Zocolo 1801 Capitol Ave. • (916) 441-0303 L D $$-$$$ Full Bar Patio Regional Mexican cuisine served in an authentic artistic setting • zocolosacramento.com

1415 L St. • (916) 440-8888 L D $$-$$ Full Bar Celebration of the region’s rich history and bountiful terrain • hockfarm.com

South 2005 11th St. • (916) 382-9722 L D $-$$ Beer/Wine Timeless traditional Southern cuisine, counter service • weheartfriedchicken.com

MIDTOWN Biba Ristorante 2801 Capitol Ave. • (916) 455-2422 L D $$$ Full Bar Upscale Northern Italian cuisine served a la carte • biba-restaurant.com

Café Bernardo

OLD SAC Fat City Bar & Cafe 1001 Front St. • (916) 446-6768 L D $$-$$$ Full Bar American cuisine served in a casual historic Old Sac location • fatsrestaurants.com

Rio City Cafe 1110 Front St. • (916) 442-8226 L D $$ Full Bar Bistro favorites with a distinctively Sacramento feeling in a riverfront setting • riocitycafe.com

The Firehouse Restaurant 1112 Second St. • (916) 442-4772 L D $$$ Full Bar Global and California cuisine in an upscale historic Old Sac setting • ﬁrehouseoldsac.com

2726 Capitol Ave. • (916) 443-1180 B L D $-$$ Wine/Beer Casual California cuisine with counter service • cafebernardo.com

Centro Cocina Mexicana 2730 J St. • (916) 442-2552 L D $$ Full Bar Patio Regional Mexican cooking served in a casual atmosphere • paragarys.com • centrococina.com

Easy on I 1725 I St. • (916) 469-9574 L D $-$$ Full Bar American eats, including BBQ, local brews & weekend brunch • easyoni.com

Federalist Public House 2009 N St. • (916) 661-6134 L D $-$$ Wine/Beer Wood-ﬁred pizzas in an inventive urban alley setting • federalistpublichouse.com

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Clubhouse 56

1627 16th St. • (916) 444-3000

723 56th St. • (916) 454-5656

L D $$ Full Bar Authentic hand-crafted pizzas with inventive ingredients, gelato • hotitalian.net

B L D $$ Full Bar American. HD sports, kid’s menu, breakfast weekends, late night dining • ch56sports. com

Mulvaney’s Building & Loan 1215 19th St. • (916) 441-6022

OBO Italian Table & Bar

L D $$$ Full Bar Modern American cuisine in an upscale historic setting

3145 Folsom Blvd. • (916) 822-8720

The Red Rabbit 2718 J St. • (916) 706-2275

Español Italian Restaurant

L D $$ Full Bar All things local contribute to a sophisticated urban menu • theredrabbit.net

5723 Folsom Blvd. • (916) 457-1936

Paragary’s 1401 28th St. • (916) 457-5737 L D $$ Full Bar Fabulous Outdoor Patio.,California cuisine with a French touch • paragarys.com

Revolution Wines 2831 S St. • (916) 444-7711 L D $-$$ Beer/Wine Urban winery and tasting room with a creative menu using local sources • revolution-wines.com

Skool 2319 K St. • (916) 737-5767

Free $20 Fat’s Gift Card with each $100 gift card purchase.

L D $$ Beer/Sake Inventive Japansese-inspired seafood dishes • skoolonkstreet.com

2820 P St. • (916) 455-3500 L D $ Beer/Wine Classic burgers, cheesesteaks, shakes, chili dogs, and other tasty treats • suzieburger. com

Where Delicious Meets Delectible Only $12.99

Tapa The World L D $-$$ Wine/Beer/Sangria Spanish/world cuisine in a casual authentic atmosphere, live ﬂamenco music • tapathewworld.com

Thai Basil 2431 J St. • (916) 442-7690 L D $-$$ Wine/Beer Patio Housemade curries among their authentic Thai specialties • thaibasilrestaurant.com

The Waterboy 2000 Capitol Ave. • (916) 498-9891 L D $$-$$$ Full Bar Patio Fine South of France and Northern Italian cuisine in a chic neighborhood setting • waterboyrestaurant.com

EAST SAC 33rd Street Bistro 3301 Folsom Blvd. • (916) 455-2233 B L D $$ Full Bar Patio Paciﬁc Northwest cuisine in a casual bistro setting • 33rdst.bistro.com

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4314 Marconi Ave (S.E. corner of Marconi & Eastern) • carmcafedeli.com

(916) 481-5000 • M-Th 6am - 8pm, Fri-Sat 6am - 9pm • To-Go orders available

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Evan’s Kitchen and Catering 855 57th St. • (916) 452-3896 B L D $$ Wine/Beer Eclectic California cuisine served in a family-friendly atmosphere • chefevan. com

Formoli’s Bistro 3839 J St. • (916) 448-5699 L D $$-$$$ Wine/Beer Mediterranean inﬂuenced cuisine in a stylish neighborhood setting • formolisbistro.com

Hawks Public House L D $$-$$$ Full Bar Familiar classics combined with specialty ingredients by chefs Molly Hawks and Mike Fagnoni • hawkspublichouse.com

Kru 3135 Folsom Blvd. • (916) 551-1559

2115 J St. • (916) 442-4353

Carmichael Cafe & Deli

L D $$ Full Bar Classic Italian cuisine served in a traditional family-style atmosphere • espanol-italian. com

1525 Alhambra Blvd. • (916) 558-4440

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L D $$ Full Bar The rustic, seasonal and nourishing ﬂavors of Italy. Counter service • oboitalian.com

Burr’s Fountain 4920 Folsom Blvd. • (916) 452-5516 B L D $ Fountain-style diner serving burgers, sandwiches, soup and ice cream specialties

Cabana Winery & Bistro 5610 Elvas Ave. • (916) 476-5492 L D $$ Wine/Beer Wine tasting and paired entrees. Sunday Brunch 10 - 2 • cabanawinery.com

Chocolate Fish Coffee Roasters 48th St. & Folsom Blvd. • (916) 451-5181 Small-batch coffees brewed from beans harvested within the past 12 months • chocolateﬁshcoffee.com

L D $$-$$$ Full Bar Raw and reﬁned, traditional Japanese cuisine and sushi • krurestaurant.com

La Trattoria Bohemia 3649 J St. • (916) 455-7803 L D $-$$ Wine/Beer Italian and Czech specialties in a neighborhood bistro setting • latrattoriabohemia. com

Nopalitos Southwestern Café 5530 H St. • (916) 452-8226 B L $ Wine/Beer Southwestern fare in a casual diner setting • nopalitoscafe.com

OneSpeed 4818 Folsom Blvd. • (916) 706-1748 L D $-$$ Wine/Beer Patio, Private Room. Artisan pizzas & seasonally inspired menu in a casual, neighborhood setting • onespeedpizza.com

Opa! Opa! 5644 J St. • (916) 451-4000 L D $ Wine/Beer Fresh Greek cuisine in a chic, casual setting, counter service • eatatopa.com

Roxie Deli & Barbeque 3340 C St. • (916) 443-5402 B L D $ Deli sandwiches, salads & BBQ made fresh. Large selection of craft Beer • roxiedeli.com

Selland’s Market Cafe 5340 H St. • (916) 736-3333 B L D $$ Wine/Beer High-quality hand-crafted food to eat in or take out, bakery, wine bar, Sunday brunch• sellands.com n

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