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Out With the Old, In With the New

JANUARY 2016 publisher

Lori Cruz | LCruz@LifestylePubs.com

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appy New Year! May you be happy the whole year through!

New beginnings, fresh starts, reaffirmations of love and promises for a brighter future all come to mind as we ring in a New Year. These are the superficial — yet purposeful — promises we make to ourselves.

We resolve to get in shape, lose weight, and improve our career paths. And then there are the heartfelt promises we make to others, whether aloud or in our minds.

One thing I know for sure is that 2016 promises you 12 great months of Sacramento Lifestyle with many exciting stories ahead!

This month we are focused on helping readers start the New Year on a healthy note.

For starters, we offer five fun ways to get fit in Sacramento with a little something for everyone — from aerial dance to crossfit to pilates.

Did you know January is National Blood Donor Month? Learn about the importance of donating blood from a long-time volunteer at BloodSource.

And the New Year is a great time to start thinking about giving back. Get inspired by local business Morry’s Oriental Rug Bazaar and how they help their local community.

As we ring in the New Year, remember that this is YOUR magazine — we want your input! I’m asking for first-person lifestyle stories from readers about interesting hobbies, sports and other interests. Communicate with us about what you want to see the magazine become this year.

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Culinary Creations

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Healthy Lifestyle

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Page Turners

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Lifestyle Calendar

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Parting Thoughts

14 Morry’s Oriental Rug Bazaar

Giving back to the local community.

18 5 Fun Ways to Get Fit

Kick-start your 2016 fitness routine.

24 Celebrate January: It’s National Blood

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AI WEIWEI: CIRCLE OF ANIMALS/ZODIAC HEADS COMES TO CROCKER ART MUSEUM Starting January 24, internationally acclaimed artist Ai Weiwei’s "Circle of Animals/Zodiac Heads" will be on view at the Crocker Art Museum.

Artist, curator, architectural designer and social activist Ai Weiwei is arguably the best-known and most successful contemporary artist in China. The series features contemporary versions of the 12 Chinese zodiac animals that had once adorned the 18th century fountain-clock at an

Holding an event you want our readers to know about? Or would

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history behind Weiwei's works.

The exhibition will run January 24 through May 1, 2016. For more information, visit CrockerArtMuseum.org.

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Bronze, dragon 134 x 66 x 77 in. Image courtesy of the artist. Photo credit: Tim Nighswander.

SCUSD, ONTRACK EARN FEDERAL GRANTS FOR YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES The Sacramento County Unified School District (SCUSD) and ONTRACK Program Resources have been awarded three-year Project AWARE-Community Grants from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to support the training of adults in Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA).

ONTRACK will target youth-serving organizations in 11 high-risk Sacramento zip codes and coordinate with the school district foDocents from the California State Railroad Museum inspect the train mockup as it’s readied for the new “Fast Tracks” exhibit. Photo courtesy of the California State Railroad Museum.

RAILROAD MUSEUM DEBUTS NEW INTERACTIVE EXHIBIT Late last year, the California State Railroad Museum debuted an all-new, interactive exhibit featuring a high-speed train simulator with interactive controls and a digital projector, allowing museum guests to simulate the experience of piloting a modern high-speed train.

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RALEY'S TO OPEN NEW RANCHO CORDOVA STORE Raley’s Family of Fine Stores recently announced it will be opening

Called "Fast Tracks: The World of High-Speed Rail," the purpose of

a new store in Rancho Cordova. The store will be the anchor tenant

the exhibit is to give museum visitors a better understanding of the

for a new neighborhood shopping center at the southwest corner of

history of high-speed rail throughout the world, with information on

Sunrise Boulevard and Douglas Road being built by commercial real

railroad history and how high-speed rail works. And the exhibit allows

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visitors to board a life-size mockup of a high-speed train to experience what it's like from a passenger point-of-view.

The “Fast Tracks” exhibit will remain on display at least through December 2016. For more information, visit CSRMF.org.

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Culinary Creations

Eating Healthfully IT IS EASIER THAN YOU THINK

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id you know that according to the NPD Group National Eating Trends

database, the average American achieves the recommended dietary guidelines for Americans just seven out of 365 days?

Despite what most people think, preparing delicious, well-balanced meals is attainable and doesn’t have to cost a small fortune. There are many ways to achieve balanced nutrition throughout the day, even when you’re not cooking for a family of four or spending hours in the kitchen.

One solution comes in the form of a tool created by Nestlé called Balance Your Plate.

The program provides creative meal plans to encourage more healthful eating through the use of frozen entrees. These culinary-inspired, nutritionist-approved meals are convenient, affordable and aimed to help consumers meet dietary guidelines.

To generate new balanced meal ideas, Nestlé challenged more than 100 culinary and nutrition professionals to develop recipes that incorporate frozen entrees while keeping taste, health and convenience at the forefront.

Winners include first place Spinach Artichoke Mini Layered Ravioli Cups (incorporating Lean Cuisine Ravioli), which mimics a delicious multi-layered lasagna in a fraction of the time. Another entry earning top recognition is Pizza-nella Salad, which presents a fresh way to enjoy cheese pizza.

Find more recipes and tips for building healthy meals with frozen foods at NestleUSA.com/balance.

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SPINACH ARTICHOKE MINI LAYERED RAVIOLI CUPS

• In medium bowl, whisk together marinara sauce, cottage cheese, egg

Prep time: 10-12 minutes

cups with 1 tablespoon marinara mixture, 1 ravioli, 1 tablespoon of the

Cooking time: 17-19 minutes

spinach artichoke sauce and veggies from ravioli package, zucchini

Serving size: Two (2-cup) servings

squares and mozzarella cheese until muffin cup is full. Top off with 1

2 packages Lean Cuisine Spinach Artichoke Ravioli

tablespoon of mozzarella cheese. Repeat for 4 ravioli cups.

1 medium zucchini

• Bake cups for 17-19 minutes, until cheese is melted and begins to

1/3 cup marinara sauce, plus 1/4 cup for topping

bubble. Remove from oven to rest for 8-10 minutes. Using spoon, re-

1/4 cup low fat cottage cheese

move cups and place 2 on each plate, topping with remaining mari-

1 large egg

nara sauce and using parsley leaves to garnish.

and seasonings. Coat muffin tin with cooking spray and begin layering

Dash black pepper, dried basil and dried oregano (optional) Cooking spray

PIZZA-NELLA SALAD

1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Prep and cooking time: 15-20 minutes

Flat-leaf Italian parsley leaves for garnish (optional)

Serving size: 2 large entree salads

DIRECTIONS

1 cup grape tomatoes

• Heat oven to 375°F and prepare ravioli according to package di-

1/2 medium onion, thinly sliced

rections. As ravioli cooks, slice zucchini lengthwise in 1/4-inch strips,

2 cloves garlic, minced

then into squares that fit in muffin cup; set aside.

2 teaspoons olive oil 2 slices (1/3 of pie) prepared DiGiorno 4 Cheese Rising Crust Pizza 4 cups bite-size pieces Romaine lettuce 2 tablespoons basil pesto 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar DIRECTIONS

• Heat oven to 450°F. On baking sheet, place tomatoes, onion and garlic, and drizzle with olive oil.

Bake 5-7 minutes, or until onions are tender, and remove from oven to cool. Once cooled, slice tomatoes in half.

• Cut pizza into bite-size pieces for croutons. In large bowl, toss lettuce, tomatoes, onion, garlic and pizza with pesto vinaigrette made by combining pesto and red wine vinegar. Let sit for 10 minutes before serving to allow bread to absorb dressing.

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Locally Owned

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Step into Morry’s Oriental Rug Bazaar, 5623 H Street, Sacramento, and meet Morry Baghestanian himself — a kind and patient man who is happy to teach new customers how to choose the perfect rug for their home or business.

A fixture in East Sacramento for the past 24 years, Morry’s Oriental Rug Bazaar is filled from floor to ceiling with every type of rug from the traditional hand knotted variety to contemporary machine-made rugs.

Owned and operated by Morry and his son, Kamran Baghestanian, the store offers carpets from every region in the world including the Far East, Middle East, Europe, and North and South America.

When a new customer enters the store, Morry and Kamran try to educate the customer first. They start by asking a series of questions to help the customer pick the right carpet that will meet their needs and fit their budget. Will the rug be in a high traffic area? Are there children or animals?

Does the customer redecorate frequently or is he or she looking for a heritage piece that can be passed on to future generations?

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MORRY’S ORIENTAL RUG BAZAAR A PARTNERSHIP FOR GIVING BACK TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY

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HOW IT ALL STARTED

Morry got his start 55 years ago when he learned the craft from his father, Mohammed, who, in turn, learned the trade from his father, Mousa. Traveling to the old world bazaars of Tehran and Hamedan, Persia, Morry learned the intricacy of knot making, developing his expertise and ultimately establishing his own bazaar in the Persian capital. Following the Iranian Revolution, Morry made his way to the United States, where he settled in Sacramento operating as an importer furnishing the finest rugs to designers, furniture stores and other carpet dealers. According to Kamran, Morry’s expertise is so fine-tuned, he can tell, based on the pattern, weave, knots, colors and material, where a rug originated from and sometimes even the region and village.

Kamran, now the fourth generation in his family to carry on the rug business, started interning at the age of 15 at Scofield’s furniture store in Sacramento. While still in college, Kamran opened his own Oriental rug store and in 1998, established a large and successful home furnishing showroom in Lodi called Classic Living, featuring a beautiful selection of rugs, of course, to complement any home or office need.

With the recession taking its toll on the home furnishing business, Kamran decided to close his business, return to his roots in Sacramento, and work with his father again, doing what the

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family has done so well since the late 1800s. With the economy improving and furniture sales increasing, in May of this year Kamran opened his newest venture — Urban 57 Home Décor and Design. Just a stone’s throw from the rug store, Kamran keeps busy between the two locations.

GIVING BACK

But it’s not just about selling rugs and furniture. Over the years, Morry and Kamran have generously given back to the local community that has supported their business so well. Often approached by local charities and fund raising organizations, the Baghestanians are happy to donate a special rug or gift certificate for merchandise, rug cleaning or rug repair. Not only have Morry and Kamran developed a special business partnership as father and son, but that partnership also extends to giving back to the local community.

For example, among many worthwhile causes they support Capital Public Radio, CASA for children, B Street Theatre and even a recent local campaign to build a dog park in the community. Kamran, a self-professed dog lover, recalls that particular fund raising effort as one of his favorites.

“We love to help out in the community to help reach their goal. Why wouldn’t we get involved? It’s a win-win situation,” says Kamran. "I believe giving makes the giver feel good and somehow it will come back to you 10 times.”

Morry and Kamran have been serving the Sacramento region for so many years, they now have three generations of customers coming to them for rug purchases, cleaning and repair. Each generation may have different needs and desire different looks, all easily met by Morry and Kamran’s expansive selection of rugs and prices to match every budget.

So next time you are in East Sacramento, visit Morry’s Oriental Rug Bazaar and discover this no-pressure mecca of handcrafted carpets. Walk around the dizzying array of carpets that cover the floor and line the walls. Who knows? You might even find yourself taking home a special treasure to brighten up your living room and enjoy for a lifetime.

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FUN WAYS TO GET FIT

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daily. Kick-start your fitness routine with these alternatives to the typical gym.

Aerial Evolution If the thought of escaping adulthood to join the circus has ever tempted you, Aerial Evolution might be the next best thing. There, students perform stunning tricks on the silks, hoops and trapezes suspended in the air.

Aerial Evolution's instructors come from varied backgrounds including gymnastics, rock climbing, yoga and dance, but say you don't have to be an athlete to learn the aerial arts at one of their classes in West Sac, Natomas or Midtown.

Beginning classes focus on building core and upper-body strength with a heavy emphasis on safety. Owner Matt Wright, a certified personal trainer, compares the workouts to high-intensity interval training; there are short periods of intense anaerobic exercise followed by less-intense recovery periods. Workouts will wear you out, but the instructors promise they are never boring.

“I never teach the same class twice,” said instructor Alice Karrasch.

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American River CrossFit The Arden Way warehouse used by American River CrossFit isn't much to look at, but it's a step up from the original location in owner Christian Norgaard's garage. While there are now more than a dozen franchises in town, in 2008, Norgaard's garage facility for his neighbors and wife's “soccer mom friends” was only the second.

Today his gym sees an even mix of men and women, ranging from teens to seniors. Most come four to five days a week for the varied, high-intensity workouts that combine weight lifting, gymnastics, plyometrics and calisthenics. Using weights, kettlebells, gymnastics rings and even giant tires, everyone does the same workout, but scaled to ability.

“This is a family-friendly place,” says Norgaard, who greets each member by name and offers a space for children to play. “Everyone is welcome.

We clown around, cheer each other on. It's about bringing out the best in each other.”

Still, Norgaard warns the dedication CrossFit requires isn't for all. He offers a free introductory class to ensure the right fit. 916.335.6414, AmericanRiverCrossfit.com Photo courtesy Aerial Evolution.

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Pilates is sometimes referred to as yoga with machines, but that's an oversimplification. While yoga focuses on uniting mind and body through movement and meditation, Pilates strengthens and shapes the body in low-impact, medium-intensity workouts on the machine or on the mat.

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Step 1 Dance & Fitness Just think of Step 1 Dance & Fitness as a one stop shop for all ages, says renowned choreographer Pepper Von, who has co-owned the Midtown studio with Mary Wright for 28 years. Step 1 offers everything from ballet to boot camp and is the birthplace of Fierce Funk.

Inspired by the movements of 90s hip-hop artists like MC Hammer and Kid 'n Play, Von says he designed Fierce Funk as a science-based workout with that old school party feel.

“It's a good way to get all generations to work together out and party together,” Von says.

Fierce Funk takes everyday movements — reaching, bending, twisting — and puts them to music millennials and baby boomers alike can groove to. Unlike Zumba, which relies on mimicry, Fierce Funk exercises the brain by teaching the movements as building blocks to full routines. It also uses “vocalography” — shout out cues to help dancers remember the steps.

While Fierce Funk is a program for all, Step 1 prides itself on offering an array of adult classes, including tap, jazz and contemporary fusion.

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H.I.I.T. Fitness All workouts release endorphins, but channeling the day's anger and stress into a punching bag provides a special kind of therapy. At H.I.I.T. Fitness in East Sac, athletes learn how to kick butt from the experts.

Gym owner Michael Ortega is known around town as a former pro boxer and mixed martial artist, but he's been a teacher since about age 15. While an amateur teen boxer, he paid his gym dues with the money earned as an assistant trainer.

“Teaching has always been there for me,” he says.

Drawing from his combined teaching and competing experience, Ortega structured the intensity of H.I.I.T.'s boxing and kickboxing workouts to suit each individual’s abilities and goals. Benefits from the tailored workouts include improved strength, coordination, endurance, cardiovascular health and fat loss.

H.I.I.T. Fitness also offers high-intensity interval training, strength and conditioning and a program for teens and acknowledges the mental and physical toughness boxing demands can be challenging.

“You get back exactly what you put in,” says Ortega. 916.456.4448, JustDoHIIT.com

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CELEBRATE JANUARY:

It’s National Blood Donor Month ARTICLE ALLISON HOPKINS | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

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reg Thorsell of Diamond Springs, California, clearly remembers his first time donating blood. It was at a Star Trek convention in 1976 and he was a teenager, determined to get an autograph from George Takei (Hikaru Sulu). A pint of blood earned Takei’s signature!

For Thorsell, who is now 56 years old, donating blood has become a routine and he has donated frequently for more than 20 years. Every Tuesday he visits BloodSource’s Folsom center and rotates between giving plasma or platelets. He does not like needles but says the BloodSource staff greets him by his first name and treats him like family, making the experience very comfortable.

“My overall philosophy is that there is somebody who needs it more than I do,” says Thorsell, who has more than 1,100 credited donations. “If they need the blood they need it now. I will just do what I can to help out.”

With 15 donor centers, a volunteer donor base of approximately 100,000 people, and an innovative team of physicians, BloodSource is able to serve a population of more than 5 million and provide blood and medical expertise to more than 40 hospitals (26 counties) in northern and central California. The not-for-profit organization, established in 1948, supports other local and national centers when needed.

Who can donate? According to Alexander Sigua, public relations manager for BloodSource, less than 40 percent of the general population is eligible to give blood, and out of that number, less than 10 percent actually donate. BloodSource can store whole blood (red cells) for 42 days, platelets for five days, and plasma can be frozen for up to one year. A state-of-the-art apheresis machine leverages

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technology to separate the components, allowing the centers to recruit for what is needed.

“We have a goal to collect approximately 700 units of blood each day to meet the needs of the patients in each hospital,” says Donny Dumani, M.D., associate medical director for BloodSource. “One unit can be the equivalent of up to approximately one pint in volume. In exceptional cases, one single individual with serious injuries can require up to 50 units or even more, and for a small community hospital, that could be its entire blood supply.”

In 2014, BloodSource started collecting source plasma (plasma that is collected specifically to develop lifesaving plasma-based medicines and therapies) and operates the only voluntary source plasma donor centers in the U.S. This process is enabling medicine such as intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) to be developed. IVIG is used to treat immune deficient patients and according to Dumani, the medication has produced amazing results, is in high demand and is enabling these patients to live a normal life.

“BloodSource has always aimed to be at the forefront of the industry,” says Dumani, who is optimistic about another new lifesaving treatment, Fecal Microbiota Transplant (FMT).

FMT is being used to treat patients suffering from Clostridium difficile infection. According to Dumani, 15,000 Americans die ev-

ery year from this type of infection and antibiotics are not working.

AdvancingBio, a subsidiary of BloodSource, is one of two centers in the U.S. collecting stool to assist in the manufacturing of FMT, which has been found by the American College of Gastroenterology to cure more than 90 percent of patients.

As BloodSource’s services continue to grow with advanced technology, the organization’s vision remains the same: “To be the model blood services provider as we strive to improve patient health with precious resources of blood.” With nearly 2,000 mobile blood drives each year, the organization successfully carries out this vision.

For Greg Thorsell, donating is a simple concept.

“How would you feel if you needed blood and there wasn’t somebody out there to donate?”

MAKE TIME TO DONATE Donating blood is quick, safe and easy. Donors must weigh at least 110 pounds, be at least 17 years old (16 with a signed BloodSource parent consent form) and be in general good health. There are several ways to donate: giving a pint of whole blood (procedure takes 5-10 minutes) or giving platelets and/or plasma through automated donation (which utilizes special equipment to separate your blood into specific components and can take 2-3 hours). 866.822.5663 BloodSource.org

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ClutterFree Revolution SIMPLIFY YOUR STUFF, ORGANIZE YOUR LIFE & SAVE THE WORLD ARTICLE NICOLETTE TOUSSAINT | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

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van Zislis had lived simply because the salary of a seventh-grade teacher in Aspen, Colorado didn’t provide for many housing options. After a frustrated search, Zislis was able to rent a 250 square-foot mining cabin without running water or electricity for $50 a month. The historic cabin was discordantly sandwiched in between two contemporary houses in a neighborhood where the average home sold for $3.5 million.

But that didn’t last. Zislis owned a hulking Great Pyrenees dog who developed separation anxiety and “howled like a fire engine” when left alone. Elliot got his master frequently evicted, and in the six years Zislis lived in Aspen, he moved 13 times.

Little did Zislis suspect that the lessons learned from that minimalist, gypsy lifestyle would lead him to becoming a best-selling

author, professional organizer and lifestyle coach. After its April 2015 launch, Zislis’ book ClutterFree Revolution: Simplify Your Stuff, Organize Your Life & Save the World, rocketed to the top of Amazon.com, immediately becoming an international best-seller in eight countries. The book was recently featured in Inc. magazine and Interiors Colorado.

The book’s popularity stems from the fact that it’s a toughlove pep talk for American families, the quintessential pocket guide for clearing out, getting organized and thriving with less stuff and more life.

“ClutterFree Revolution is a conscious consumer's manifesto — an invitation to a life-transforming paradigm that is designed to remind us of what matters most, and that is: who we love, what we do, how and why we live, because everything else is just stuff,” says Zislis.

Zislis was inspired to write the book in part because he’s a father.

“As I watch my five-year-old daughter examining a fat caterpillar on our front porch, sandy curls blowing across her spellbound face as she watches a hundred tiny feet exploring the contours of her hand, I am filled with overwhelming joy — ­ and also an unsettling fear of what may cross her path. I am no one special; I am just one man. My sole purpose in life is to protect my child from harm and guide her in a direction of health and happiness,” he says.

Around the time of his daughter’s birth, Zislis started a consulting firm. Working with households and businesses as a professional organizer, he discovered that much of who we are revolves around what we have.

“It turns out," he says, "that those things have become toxic distractions from what matters most.” That insight is the book’s central theme.

ClutterFree Revolution is not about tidying up. It’s a practical guide for becoming conscious consumers committed to understanding the global impact that we have when we shop. Zislis asks us to become more intentional about what we buy, why we buy, where we buy, and from whom.

Casey Sheahan, the former President and CEO of Patagonia, Inc., calls ClutterFree Revolution "a must read for every household in America."

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JANUARY 9 & 10 THE TOTAL HEALTH & FIT EXPO CAL EXPO Learn how to make 2016 your healthiest year yet at this two-day event featuring fitness and nutrition experts, cutting-edge products, fitness apparel, supplements, healthy snack options and more! TheTotalHealthFitExpo.com

JANUARY 12 & 13 SHEN YUN COMMUNITY CENTER THEATER Journey back and visit "the Land of the Divine" with the world's premier classical Chinese dance and music company. Shen Yun brings the spirit of this lost civilization to life on stage with unrivaled artistic mastery. ShenYun.com/Sacramento

JANUARY 6

JANUARY 13

NEW DOCENT CLASS

BEARY SPECIAL PLAYDATE

CALIFORNIA AUTO MUSEUM

SACRAMENTO CHILDREN'S MUSEUM

The museum seeks men and women interested in automobiles and

Beary Special Playdate is a monthly event for special needs children and

their history who wish to become docents ― volunteer teachers/tour

their families. This is a RSVP only event as space is limited. Please call

guides who interpret the museum's story to visitors from around the

916.638.7225 for more information or to reserve your spot. Sponsored by

globe. The Museum contains cars dating from 1886 into the 1990s.

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northern California. SacKids.org

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JANUARY 16 HANDS ON HISTORY:

KIDS HELPING KIDS SACRAMENTO'S FOURTH ANNUAL GALA

TRAPPERS, TRADES

HARRIS CENTER FOR THE ARTS

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Kids Helping Kids Sacramento's Fourth Annual Gala will feature a

SUTTER'S FORT STATE

performance by contemporary Christian band Needtobreathe, live

HISTORIC PARK

and silent auctions, and much more. KidsHelpingKidsSac.org

Learn how trappers lived

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and worked in the 1840s, paving the way for emi-

HEALTHY CALIFORNIA LANDSCAPES

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per’s way of life. SuttersFort.org Photo: Sutter's Fort State Historic Park

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JANUARY 16 & 17 WEEKEND PHOTOGRAPHY INTENSIVE IN SACRAMENTO

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course. Learn how to achieve perfect exposure in a variety of situations,

ness and fitness show, featuring sampling, giveaways, a kiddie corner,

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ANY DREAM WILL DO - THE MUSICALS OF

CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION

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SACRAMENTO THEATRE COMPANY

The Chinese New Year Cultural Association will celebrate the Year of

Part of Sacramento Theatre Company's Cabaret Series, live mu-

the Monkey at its 19th annual event, featuring state programs on clas-

sicians and a cast of six present a tribute to musical impresario

sical and modern Chinese culture, children's games, vendors, food,

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Parting Thoughts

No More Resolutions

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very year after the sparkling ball has dropped in Times Square, the last flute of champagne has been drunk, and the last bit of confetti has fallen from the sky, people all over the world begin to make their New Year's resolutions.

Some make promises to get healthier, while others want to stop a bad habit or improve their overall life. Whatever it may be, they'll take those resolutions to heart for the first few weeks of January. But then sadly their hardcore determination begins to slip and by February, those resolutions are long forgotten.

In fact, research from the Statistic Brain Research Institute found that while 45 percent of Americans usually make New Year's resolutions, only 8 percent are actually successful in achieving them. And only 46 percent of resolution makers keep their promise going past the first six months of the year.

Why is it that New Year's resolutions are so hard to keep? Experts say many times it's because resolutions are too big and they become overwhelming. For instance, rather than saying “I want to lose weight,” set smaller goals to help you achieve that — “I will go to the gym twice a week,” “I will keep a food journal,” “I will focus on eating less sugar.”

A few years ago, I was part of the percentage of New Year's resolution failures. Then last year I decided to listen to the experts and change my

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all-encompassing resolutions to more tangible goals. I was surprised at how much easier they were for me to meet throughout the year and now looking back at 2015, I'm very happy with how far I've come.

So this year I'm doing the same — the first two of my goals are ones I wish to continue from last year, and my third goal is one I've been wanting to do for a while now and I believe 2016 is the right time.

That being said, here are my New Year's Goals for 2016: • Focus on being the best "me" I can be, which means committing to having a healthy and strong mind, body, and mental attitude.

• Commit to trying something new every week, whether that be a new recipe, new exercise, or new karaoke song. To commit to never stop learning or growing, to never be in a rut, and to never be bored with all the wonders that life offers.

• Rekindle my love of volunteering by finding a new charity or organization to devote my time and talents to.

I hope that I've inspired you to set your own goals for the New Year — share them with us on our Facebook page. I wish you and yours a happy and healthy 2016!

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