PRIDELY - Sacramento Vol 2

Renovations

to increase home value

Personalization: We all want to make our home unique to our own character. However, when it comes time to sell, buyers want to envision themselves in the home, which can be difficult if the entire home is personalized to you. Avoid any personalization that is difficult to undo and stick to a nice universal outlook that speaks to everyone.

Landscaping: Just like with personalizing, it’s best to keep it simple. Some home buyers may love how elaborate your landscaping may look, but most of the time they’re considering the cost of upkeep or the difficulty of maintaining that look. A clean lawn with curb appeal is the best first impression to give to potential buyers.

Closet Space: Some of us are minimalist and can do with a larger room by sacrificing closet space, but most potential buyers value the importance of storage. Remember, buyers want to see themselves living in the home, and a lack of closet space might send them looking elsewhere.

Bold Paint: Freshly painted rooms are a great way to brighten up your home. There’s nothing wrong with bringing a little color into your home but keep in mind that buyers may not favor the same colors you do. Stick to keeping the colors subtle with small accents and focus more on neutral tones to appeal to potential buyers.

Trendy Designs: Barn doors and patterned tiles may look great to some buyers, but avoid trendy designs that might be outdated when you decide to sell. No matter how tempting the latest home design trend may be, the classic look is always the safest bet.

DIY Projects: Projects that you build yourself are great, but only when they’re done professionally. This is important to potential buyers so make sure if you’re going to do your own home project, that you do it exceptionally well. This also applies to repairs, quick cover ups will only get you so far. These sort of projects can either increase or decrease the value of your home so make sure you know what you’re doing before proceeding.

Long-Term Necessities: When it comes to renovations, keep in mind that not every buyer needs a built in office desk, or a workshop, or anything that may seem like a great idea to you. Tread carefully when adding permanent fixtures, not all buyers have the same vision as you when it comes to changes made. Make sure your room structures allow the flexibility for potential buyers to make their own changes.

Feb 18-19

Mardi Gras Carnaval

We are excited to announce Mardi Gras weekend. This year we have a full weekend of Parades, Food, Drinks, Live Music & More. A combined audience of 10,000+ people throughout Mardi Gras Weekend. A parade with an audience of 25,000 people lined up at Sacramento Capital Mall down to Old Sacramento ending at our Mardi Gras Carnaval Festival at the Freeway Gardens. Learn more at eventbrite.com.

Mar 8

March of the Paws

March of the Paws is a 4-day event that features craft beer, supports animal shelters, and promotes safe rock climbing practices. As a Brewery that is also a climbing company, rock climbing safety is an important aspect of our lives, and we hope to spread that into the community. As lovers of the outdoors, we are also lovers of our four-legged friends! March of the Paws combines these two into one pawsome love child. Learn more at eventbrite.com.

Apr 22

The 4th Annual Taco Throw Down

Local restaurants compete in a street taco challenge to make the best taco! Eat your fill while enjoying Local Craft Beer, & Wines. The crowd and judges will each crown a winner that can take bragging rights back to their business all year long. There will be lawn games, a silent auction, and bands to entertain you as you rest between taco tastings. Learn more at eventbrite.com.

May 20

Brews in the Burbs 2023

On Saturday, May 20, 2023, Sunrise MarketPlace will transform the Sunrise Mall parking lot into a backyard hangout to showcase the best Craft Breweries, Home Brewers, Meaderies, and Wine in the Northern California area. This annual event will feature craft beer tastings, live music from Thunder Cover, food trucks, backyard games, and YOU! Learn more at eventbrite.com.

Restaurants

The Waterboy

Breezy locale for Italian, French & Californian fare with a focus on seasonal, local ingredients.

2000 Capitol Ave, Sacramento, CA 95811

Phone: (916) 498-9891 | Web: www.waterboyrestaurant.com

Canon | East Sacramento

Creative shared plates served with cocktails, beer & wine in a sleek, wood-accented space.

1719 34th St, Sacramento, CA 95816

Phone: (916) 469-2433 | Web: canoneastsac.com

Mulvaney’s B&L

Refined eatery plating seasonal New American fare in a converted firehouse or on the garden patio.

1215 19th St, Sacramento, CA 95811

Phone: (916) 441-6022 | Web: mulvaneysbl.com

Have a restaurant you’d like us to feature?

Send in a recommendation for your favorite restaurant to be added to our list. Be sure to mention why you think they are worthy of being featured and include a link to their website.

Cafeteria 15L

tylish, contemporary spot offering American fare, old-timey desserts & upmarket cocktails.

1116 15th St, Sacramento, CA

Station 16

Industrial-chic seafood specialist with outdoor seating, a raw bar & inventive cocktails.

1118 16th St, Sacramento, CA

Kru

Enduring Japanese eatery & sushi bar infusing classic dishes with international flavors.

3135 Folsom Blvd, Sacramento, CA

Zócalo Restaurant

Roomy, elegant restaurant & bar with modern Mexican dishes, classic margaritas & weekend brunch.

1801 Capitol Ave, Sacramento, CA

Sauced BBQ & Spirits

his chill eatery featuring rustic decor & a full bar offers BBQ classics & Southern sides.

1028 7th St, Sacramento, CA

Beast + Bounty

Airy, leafy & light-filled eatery offering wood-fired Californian cuisine for omnivores & vegans

1701 R St, Sacramento, CA

The Red Rabbit

Stylish, rustic-chic outpost for farm-to-table New American plates & innovative cocktails.

2718 J St, Sacramento, CA

Grange

High-end bar & eatery with a lofty feel preparing a farmto-fork menu & seasonal craft cocktails.

926 J St, Sacramento, CA

Moxie Restaurant

Enduring option serving a rotating menu of elevated American cooking & wine in a convivial setting.

2028 H St, Sacramento, CA

Echo & Rig

Modern American surf ‘n’ turf spot with a butcher on site, offering weekend brunch & craft beer.

500 NW J St Suite 150, Sacramento, CA

Jun 17

Pride Bar Crawl

Our crawls are often called “Make Your Own Adventure Crawls”. This is because of bars, drink specials, and other things going on, but we don’t have a set agenda. The reason we don’t have a “bar 1, bar 2, bar 3” format is that the time our crawls are so large that many of the bars are not large enough for the whole group. If 500 people show up to one bar at the same time, you would have to wait an hour just to get one drink! Learn more at eventbrite.com.

Jul 4

Fourth on the Field at Sutter Health Park

One of the most popular ways to spend Independence Day is the Fourth on the Field at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento. Bring your whole family to the famed ballpark to witness a pompous performance by Sacramento Philarmonic & Opera. The gates open at 7 pm, and the concert starts at 8 pm. The evening culminates at 9:30 pm with a unique fireworks display choreographed to the live orchestra. Learn more at eventbrite.com.

Dec 1-12

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Days of Midtown

Annually from December 1-12 Midtown kicks offiday season with events and specials that are sure to fill visitors and residents with holiday cheer. This event showcases local businesses and organizations through festive activities that engage the public to make Midtown a part of their holiday traditions. Learn more at sacramento.downtowngrid.com.

Oct 5-8

Aftershock

California’s biggest rock festival storms into Sacramento with a powerful lineup of rock and metal favorites. With alumni like Megadeth, Korn, Ozzy Osbourne, Nine Inch Nails, Godsmack, Alice in Chains, and System of a Down, this is the place to see genre legends in the western United States along with up-and-comers to the scene.

With lodging, food and entertainment all included in one price, choosing to do a vacation on a cruise gives great value. Traveling on the sea can be extremely fun, but it is important to choose the correct cruise line. If you’re going to spend a lot of your vacation time on a cruise ship, it may as well be one of luxury. Thankfully, there’s many luxury cruise lines ready to cater to your every

whim while ferrying you to and from some of the world’s most mesmerizing destinations in plush comfort. Some offer exotic voyages to faraway destinations, while others attract travelers with comfortable cabins and stimulating enrichment programs. Use this guide as a starting point to find out which luxury cruise fits best for your next vacation.

We made a list that factors in itinerary affordability, health ratings, and reputation among experts and travelers.

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EATING THE PSYCHOLOGY

Control weight gain and compulsive eating behaviors by making better choices about the food that you eat.

Control

weight gain and compulsive eating behaviors by making better choices about the food that you eat.

ConsumptionSome of us more than others realize that what we eat can effect how we feel such as eating too little or too much. We should be able to enjoy what we eat but also feel better when we do.

Eating healthy is a challenging task that many of us

strive to achieve but often fall short.

InfluencesCultural, social, family, and economical factors may be a direct influence linked to our food and eating behaviors. However, a more serious influence such as stress, boredom and anxiety can play a larger role as many of us eat as a coping mechanism. Although it can

sometimes help bring relief and ease feelings, it often leads to regret and build more negativity. Avoiding the problem with food will often create another problem with self-image when suffering from weight gain or other negative affects caused by unhealthy eating.

Weight ManagementHere are tips to help you manage your weight.

For starters, never skip a meal. By skipping a meal, you’re allowing yourself to become

hungry later which can result in reckless binge eating. Be sure to plan your meals ahead of time and limit night time snacking. This will allow you to always be one step ahead

of your weight by creating a routine. If you’re getting a craving between meals, try to exercise or find another way to distract yourself from food.

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Eating Diary - This is a great tool to keep track of your eating habits. Record what food you eat and when you eat it. Also take note of how you feel after eating and if you were doing anything while eating such as using your phone or watching TV.

By recording your habits, you will be able to pinpoint which foods and activities to avoid. The diary can also assist you when you’re working with a dietitian to help you make the best decisions.

SACRAMENTO LGBT COMMUNITY CENTER

The Sacramento LGBT Community Center works to create a region where LGBTQ+ people thrive. We support the health and wellness of the most marginalized, advocate for equality and justice, and work to build a culturally rich LGBTQ+ community. Phone: 916.442.1120 | Web: sccenter.org

SAC PRIDE

Sac Pride is celebrated as a two-day festival that transforms capitol mall into an LGBTQ+ village and entertainment zone with bars, vendors, and music stages that feature International Stars, Drag Performers and live musical acts.

Web: sacramentopride.org

PFLAG SACRAMENTO

Our mission is to build on a foundation of loving families united with LGBTQ people and allies who support one another and to educate ourselves and our communities to speak up as advocates until all hearts and minds respect, value and affirm LGBTQ people. Web: pflagsacramento.org

CALIFORNIA ADVENTURERS

California Adventurers, which is the state’s largest outdoors group for gay men, is for guys who are interested in hiking, camping, and other wholesome outdoor adventures in Northern California. Join at meetup.com/californiaadventurers

GOLDEN GROUNDS, LGBT SENIOR SOCIAL GROUP

A group of senior LGBT individuals committed to meeting regularly for the sole purpose of enriching the group through sharing insights, experiences and wisdom from what we’re doing presently with our lives and what we’ve done during our lifetimes. Web: meetup.com/Golden-Grounds-LGBT-Senior-Social-Group

RIVER CITY GEMS

The River City Gems are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to improve the lives of transgender individuals and their families by providing social opportunities, peer support, education, resources, outreach programs, and other services focused on the specific needs of the male-to-female transgender community. Web: rivercitygems.org