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Comic Books For All

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The Red Power Ranger stands in front of Dave Downey’s store World’s Best Comics & Toys at 2608 Watt Avenue.

A very popular super hero toy for early grade school students, the Power Rangers (now owned by Hasbro Inc,) originated in Japan as a colorcoded superhero squad which included a pink-suited female warrior who played a flute and utilized extra-sensory perception to subdue her enemies.

These days, the Power Rangers comic books, according to Downey, are one of the store’s top Christmas gift items. Parents and other purchasers, moreover, seem to enjoy the red, blue and yellow comic figures for a number of reasons.

Compared to other animated figures, the Power Rangers represent human traits such as courage and a desire to solve conflict by creative and peaceful means. Not quite as aggressive and violent as other comic book figures, they embody a wide range of human qualities.

In the latest version of these multi-hued protagonists, the rainbow teams fight a highly intelligent computer virus that threatens to dominate the universe.

Downey, characterized by reviewers on his website www.wbcomics.com as someone who is very helpful to new customers, exhibits a playful and friendly smile as he works behind the counter. When asked by someone how to get to the store (near the intersection of Watt and Marconi), he says: “you can come by bus or pogo stick!”

One customer recommends the store as a “place to get comic book back issues.” It is also good for parents and other gift-givers to familiarize themselves with the various types of comic books. An overview of comics is easily accomplished by browsing the weekly newsletter called the Comic Shop News. This mailer, which Downey offers to every customer for no charge, reviews the trends of the comic book industry but also provides a bonus Spider Man episode in each issue.

Of course, collectible figures that represent the various comic book super-stars are available at the store.

Many of these three-dimensional figures of comic book heroes come in colorful boxes and, in some cases, become value items as they are traded

back and forth by devotees of the imaginary characters.

Downey, though, states clearly that the comic books themselves (and not the toys) are the best selling items in his story. Many comic book lines, he says, are appreciated by older teens and even adults. These include comic books with sophisticated, movie-quality story narratives such as found in the Wonder Woman or Batman issues. Potential Christmas gifts for the older kids and adults are comic books that highlight satirical narratives and illustrations such as are found in Mad Magazine and other products. One of these narratives called “How the Trump Stole Christmas” is an obvious spinoff from the immensely popular Dr. Seuss stories.

In the end, World’s Best Comics & Toys might be a shopping destination best suited for the specific interest of someone in your family or friendship group who is already a comic book fan. Then again, with the store’s huge variety of publications and toys, you might find something to stuff into the stocking of a comic book newcomer.

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NorCal Resist to hold pozole feed fundraiser at Arden Church of Nazarene

By Jan Dalske

NorCal Resist is sponsoring a Pozole Feed to raise money for the migrant caravan, as well as NorCal Resist’s immigration defense and community fix-it programs.

This event will take place on December 1st from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm at the Arden Church of Nazarene located at 3337 Arden Way, in Sacramento.

The meal choices are vegan, chicken or pork pozole.

Tickets are $10.. If you cannot make it to this event, you can make a donation. “It’s an event to raise funds for folks seeking asylum, fleeing incredibly difficult conditions, and a way to connect with the community over a meal. It’s a comfort meal that we want to share, and we hope that we can raise some funds to bring a little comfort to these asylum seekers,” says Ruth Ibarra, NorCal of Resist.

Nor Cal Resist is made up of community members who are organizing for a better world. They are inviting you to join them. They are build-

ing infrastructure against oppression and empowering our communities through shared resources and support.

They protect against ICE with Migra Watch, which is a rapid response network that provides undocumented immigrants with support and protection against ICE. Directly impacted community members and allies can respond to ICE raids in our own neighborhoods in real time.

When ICE targets someone in our community, they will respond, document and offer support and resources.

There will be no more ICE raids in the shadows. Immigrants in the Sacramento area can access their 24 hour Migra Watch Hotline in the event of an ICE raid.

Hotline dispatchers will assess the situation and guide the impacted community member(s) on their rights

during the raid. Simultaneously, a text-alert will go out based on zip-codes to all trained volunteer legal observers within the vicinity of the ICE raid.

Available volunteer teams will deploy to the site of the raid to document the raid with their phones, hold space, and be a presence for the family. Afterwards, volunteers connect impacted community members and their fami-

lies with legal resources and movement support.

There is strength in numbers. The more volunteers that they have, the better able they will be to support undocumented neighbors. They hold observer trainings in Sacramento and the surrounding area regularly to build their base of support. They conduct these trainings in conjunction with National Lawyers Guild Sacramento Chapter as part of the Sacramento Immigration Coalition.

If you would like to support the efforts of the NorCal Resist, support their Pozole Feed.

Their best chefs are cooking up some delicious pozole. They are asking folks to buy tickets in advance so that they know how much pozole to make. They do not want to run out of their supporter’s favorite kind.

If you want to support this organization in another way, they are gladly accepting donations for auction and raffle prizes. You can email them at norcalresist@gmail.com and let them know that you are interested in donating.

High school senior to perform her last Nutcracker in the Arden area On Dec. 15 and 16 at The Center at Twenty-Three Hundred, local dancer Ginny Rattan will be dancing in her final Christmas performances for East Sacramento ballet company, Sac Civic Ballet and the Deane Dance Center.

Born here in East Sacramento and dancing at Deane Dance Center since she was 3 years old, Ginny has quite the ballet resume. For the past five years, Ginny has been part of the Sac Civic Ballet Company founded by legendary Barbara Crockett and directed by Allyson Deane and Don Schwennesen. The pre-professional company, an honors comValley Community Newspapers, Inc.

pany of the Regional Dance America, performs its own one-act, narrated version of the “Nutcracker,” along with its original ballet, “Christmas Angels” every December. It also produces a spring ballet production each year, with past shows including such shows as “Giselle” and “Swan Lake,” and this spring’s new production, based on “ The Girl of the Golden West.” Ginny has had many memorable performances in all of these shows, and many more ballets too numerable to list. She loves the Nutcracker and this year will be performing the role of the “Rose.” In past years she has

especially loved dancing the costumes. Little sister, Meg, Ginny’s dance training part of “Marie,” known as also danced at Deane Dance has taken her beyond the Clara in some productions. Center for many years. see Nutcracker page 7 Participation in the local ballet’s productions is a family affair. Ginny’s father, Pat Rattan, has performed several of the adult roles over the years, including Marie’s father in the Nutcracker’s party scene. This year he will add the role of Herr Drosselmeier, as well. Ginny’s mother, Debbie, has been a vital component to every production. She has been head chaperone, has been in charge of the company’s annual trips to the Regional Dance Festivals, and has played a lead role in coordinating and sewing www.valcomnews.com • November 23, 2018 • Arden-Carmichael News

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Civil Air Patrol Roofing Project Scheduled at the Executive Airport

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By Jan Dalske

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The Civil Air Patrol was founded in 1941, and has 165,000 volunteer members.

The local Squadron 14 is based at Sacramento Executive Airport.

They are a composite Squadron, with members made up of both Senior (adult) members and Cadets. Cadets are from age 12 to age 18. Members over 18 are considered to be senior members.

Recently, this local squadron was faced with the unanticipated cost of repairing and sealing their roof. After getting cost estimates, they became aware that the anticipated cost would exceed their total annual budget by 35%. They are a self-funded organization and rely on donations and dues to operate.

Platinum Roofing Co. of San Jose, with a local office in Rancho Cordova, has responded to their solicitation by offering them an exceptional donation.. They would install a high quality energy efficient silicone coated roofing system at a cost to the Squadron of just 15% of the normal contracting price.

This offer is an example of a collaboration between a private

industry, a non-profit organization and dedicated volunteers.

The mission of Sacramento Composite Squadron 14 is to conduct Emergency Services, Disaster Relief and Homeland Security missions in Northern California Their operational capabilities include well-trained aircrews who can conduct missions using CAP aircraft to search and locate downed aircraft and lost hikers, and silence false emergency signals We conduct photography missions of fire devastated area for FEMA . A critical mission is support of the Office of Emergency Services if and when disasters occur.

The Cadet Program provides a structured environment for youth to develop leadership skills, moral discipline, Community involvement, Aerospace education, and drug avoidance.

They have an opportunity to take eight introductory flights in our CAP aircraft.

Senior members teach cadets urban direction finding, in a search and rescue exercise at the squadron’s Thursday night meeting. In a practice exercise teams of adults and cadets us detectors to find a beacon hidden in the area. All the

teams found the beacon in a plane at the Sacramento Executive Airport. Ground operations are also a critical function to CAP’s mission operations.

Without ground teams, there can be no rescue in search and rescue. The squadron tries to keep up this training at least once a month in case teams are called into action.

You can find out more about Civil Air Patrol on the National Website and at CAP Volunteer Now. If you’d like to find out more about Squadron 14 you can send us an email or just drop by a meeting. Cadets meet every Thursday from 6:30 to 9:00 PM at Sacramento Executive Airport. Seniors meet on the first and third Thursday of every month at 7:00 PM, also at Sacramento Executive. Our building is located left and adjacent to the main Terminal building.

Platinum Roofing Co. can provide all roofing materials and systems for commercial and residential projects. Platinum provided quality materials and a skilled experienced crew for our Civil Air Patrol job.

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The 1956 Olympics is the First to be Broadcast on Television

By Jan Dalske

I did not know what the Olympics were. I was only seven years old, and I had never heard of them. But, this year, because we had a television in our living room, our family was going to be able to watch the Olympics. The Cortina Olympics, the name they were called, were the first Winter Olympics to be

broadcast to a multi-national audience.

My dad told us that the Olympics was a sporting contest where people competed in different activities. These Olympics were held in the winter, so the people who were in the contest were on sleds, on skies, and on skates.

These Olympics were going to take place on January 26th,

two days after my seventh birthday. Our family planned to watch them together on our new television.

This event was to take place in Cortina d’ Ampezzo, Italy from January 26th to February 5th.

Athletes that represented 32 nations from all around the world marched in the opening ceremony. This was the largest number of countries that had ever competed. There would be four sports and twenty-four events.

The figure skating competition was held outdoors for the last time at these Games. There was a problem with a lack of snow for the events. The government of Italy had to get their army to transport a large amount of snow to make sure that the area where the competitions took place were adequately covered. The opening ceremonies took place in the Olympic Ice Stadium. There were

140,000 people there to watch them.

There were two bobsled events. One was a two man and one was a four man competition.

The Italians won gold and silver in the two-man event. Switzerland took third place but Spain almost won. The United States won the bronze medal.

Ten different nations started the Ice Hockey competition.

Canada, Czechoslovakia, and the Soviet Union finished with undefeated records. Germany, the United States and Sweden took second place.

Skaters from the United States won five medals in the Figure Skating competition.

In Speed Skating, the Soviet Union was the best. They won seven on the twelve medals, including four golds.

There were six Alpine Skiing events, three for the men and three for the women. The

races were the downhill, slalom and giant slalom. Cross-country Skiing was won by the Soviet Union and Finland. There was a cross country race called the Nordic.

Ski Jumping was fun to watch as the skiers held their arms forward over their heads. Just before the closing ceremonies there was a figure skating show, where the skaters performed in pairs. When the ceremonies began, there were flag bearers from each nation that entered the stadium.

They were followed by the flags of Greece and the United States. The flags were raised to honor the nation that founded the Olympics and the next country that would host the Winter Games. The President of the International Olympic Committee declared the Olympics closed, and a fireworks display concluded the Games.

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Faces and Places: Sac Civic Ballet held fundraiser at local grocery store Photos courtesy of Sac Civic Ballet and Brenda Jew Waters

Sacramento Civic Ballet. There were also food specials of the day.

The totals are in for the Sac Civic Ballet Asked what the currents needs of the ballet benefit Saturday, Oct. 20 at Compton’s Mar- include, Don Schwennesen wrote in a stateket: $1854. A neighborhood festival includ- ment, “Sac Civic Ballet needs funds to fured performances by dancers from Sac Civ- ther the training of dancers through perforic Ballet and musician Andy Alexis played mances and outreach. In that the arts help songs on his hammer dulcimer. There was all young people with discipline, focus and also a demonstration dance classes for all time management, funds are always needed levels. A regular performer for Arts in Riv- to help with scholarships for all those who er Park, balloon artist Barry Magee, enter- wish to participate in dance.” tained children of all ages. The festival also On that note, you can get your tickets for the included vendors, prizes, food, beer and Nutcracker Tea for Dec. 2 for $25. wine tastings. Half of the sales at the groSponsors include Compton’s Market, KMG cery store during the festival benefited the Real Estate Finance, and Arts in River Park.

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local experience. For the past four summers, Ginny has attended several prestigious ballet summer intensive programs, including Houston Ballet, Boston Ballet, and the University of Utah. In addition, Ginny has competed at the Youth America Grand Prix ballet competition semifinals five times. Ginny has also been able to share her love of dance with the younger generation by teaching Kinderballet classes at the Deane Dance Center. In addition to showcases and demonstrations around the community, Ginny has had the privilege of performing several times at the widely popular annual Christmas concert at Fremont Presbyterian Church.

Ginny is a well-rounded young lady.

In addition to the time she puts into dance and school, she is very active in her youth group at Fremont Presbyterian. She serves on the leader-

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ship team and volunteers her time in children’s ministry. She spent her spring break last year on a mission trip to Mexico serving a local community through construction projects, medical care, and a children’s program. Home-schooled in her younger years, Ginny is currently a senior at Rio Americano High School. An excellent student, she will graduate this coming June. She is planning on attending college to pursue a career in exercise physiology/athletic training, where she hopes to put her dance experience to good use helping other athletes set and achieve goals and stay in top performance condition. No doubt, Ginny Rattan, will share her love of ballet wherever she end up!

Ginny’s last shows are Dec. 15 at 2 and 7, and Dec. 16 at 2. All shows are at The Center at Twenty-Three Hundred, 2300 Sierra Blvd., Sacramento; tickets $10-$15, at door or deanedancecenter.com; 916-4530226.

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Lighting up Cal Expo: Global Winter Wonderland returns

By Monica Stark editor@valcomnews.com

Celebrating our 42nd Season!!

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The holiday festival and multicultural celebration known as Global Winter Wonderland is back to Sacramento for a fifth season. The magical world of light spanning 17 acres at Cal Expo has unveiled two new main attractions - “Ultimate Laser Adventure,” which is an indoor laser tag venue, and Circus of Light, a Chinese circus with live performances by acrobats and other entertainers. The festival also showcases a number of new lanterns in 2018, including a Twelve Days of Christmas display, featuring beautiful installations highlighting the popular holiday song.

Global Winter Wonderland, which runs until Jan. 6, is both a holiday festival and multi-cultural celebration, and it’s become a holiday tradition for families in Sacramento and Northern California. The most visible and magnificent highlight are the giant illuminated lanterns – ranging from 9 to 72 feet.

Lulu Huang, President of the International Culture Exchange Group (the producer of the event), said in addition to the new attractions for 2018, they’ve brought back the popular attractions from previous years, including the giant illuminated lanterns, Santa’s Village and a Polar Village, where visitors can meet Santa, Santa’s elves, and Penny Penguin, the Global Winter Wonderland mascot. Food, hand-made crafts and holiday gifts for purchase, rides and other familyfriendly entertainment are also highlights.

Huang founded ICEG in 2011 to create a multi-cultural festival in the United States.

ICEG is the first company in history to bring lanterns to the U.S., making Global Winter Wonderland the first in the United States and largest lantern festival outside of China. It is a rich tradition that dates back more than 2,000 years.

At the center of Global Winter Wonderland is cultural exchange. “From the display of

traditional Chinese lanterns, to the International Food Court, to crafts and handmade goods from around the world, there’s as much beauty in the display of different cultures as there is in the well-designed light displays and imagery,” Huang said.

This event has traveled to a number of cities past years, including San Diego, Atlanta, Santa Clara, and Tulare.

In 2018, in addition to Global Winter Wonderland – Sacramento, another event is being simultaneously hosted in Las Vegas, NV. There will be a number of talented local acts performing this year, including the Sacramento Pow Wow dancers features their traditional native America dance and singing, the Otahi Marama Nea Ho Okahi (OMMH), who use dance, music, costume making, and storytelling to perpetuate the Hawaiian and Tahitian cultures, the Kapulli Xihuacoatl, a group of beautiful and brightly colored Aztec dancers, and Cap City Band, which pressee Cal Expo page 9

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Jokes, riddles and the poetry & prose of Lewis Carroll come alive in this production!

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ents a blend of soul, funk, hiphop and jazz from the 1970s to the present day.

Tickets are now on sale.

General admission tickets are the same price at the gate and online, so to save time you may want to purchase tickets in advance. Additionally, some ticket specials can only be found online or through third party sellers such as Walgreens. For ticket deals, entertainment updates, and more, you can follow the following social media accounts: Twitter: @GlobalWonderlnd Instagram: @globalwonderland YouTube: youtube.com/ GlobalWonderland Snapchat: @globalwonderlnd Parking is $10 for cars and $5 for motorcycles – cash only.

For more information, an event map, and help planning your time, visit http://globalwonderland.com/sacramento

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Time, place and ticket information Where: Cal Expo, 1600 Exposition Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95815 When: Today - Jan. 6, 4:30 p.m. – 11 p.m. (Daily, hours vary) Tickets: https://globalwonderland.com/sacramento/ ticketing/ Contact: (510) 962-8586 info@cultureexchange.us g l o b a lwo n d e rl a n d . co m / sacramento/ About Global Winter Wonderland •Holiday festival and multicultural celebration featuring: •Large lantern installations • Awe-inspiring illuminated landscapes Celebrating Holidays Around the World!

• Entertainment by Global Winter Wonderland’s Circus of Light, a Chinese circus with live performances from acrobats and other entertainers (with two shows per night, 6:30 and 9 p.m.

• Holiday ice skating and a full carnival with family and thrill rides.

• International cuisine • Photos with Santa and holiday shopping.

•Motorcycle Show (2x shows per night, 5:30pm, 8pm) • Crafts and activities for all ages •Ultimate Laser Adventure – indoor laser tag venue •Giant Illuminated lanterns (ranging from 9ft to 72ft high) •Santa’s village and Polar Village (from previous years) •Meet Santa and his elves, Penny Penguin •Dessert Dinosaurs •Magical Forest •Winter Wonderland •Numerous new displays including 12 Days of Christmas •Family-friendly entertainment •Carnival Games •Child augmented reality play zone •Family-friendly carnival rides (Teacups, Bumper Cars, Ferris Wheel) •Ice skating rink •Glow Zone/glow-in-thedark activity center •Carnival thrill rides (ex.

Starship 2000) •International food court including Thai, Italian, Mexican, American, Chinese and Mediterranean cuisine •Vendors selling handmade crafts and holiday gifts

Global Winter Wonderland postponed opening night to Nov. 23 amid concern over poor air quality Global Winter Wonderland pushed its Cal Expo opening night to Friday, Nov. 23, due to growing air quality and health concerns resulting from the California wildfires. The event was originally scheduled to open at 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 16. “ The health and safety of our guests is our number one priority,” said Lulu Huang, president, International Culture Exchange Group, the organization producing the event. “After careful consideration, we believe that postponing the

event is the best decision for our valued families in the Sacramento region, and we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause families who were planning to join us this weekend.”

All previous ticket purchases are still valid for the new opening date and will be good for entry starting Nov. 23. at 4:30 p.m. To stay updated on information regarding the event, please visit www.globalwonderland.com/sacramento or follow on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ globalwinterwonderland

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California Senior Legislature Voted on Top Legislature Priorities For 2019

By Jan Dalske

The California Senior Legislature (CSL) has completed their annual 3 day session in the Capitol. They have voted on what they consider to be the top legislative priorities for the coming year. The mission of the CSL is to help preserve and enhance the quality of life for older Californians and their families.

They achieve this mission by developing a forum through which older Californians can develop their legislative priorities and let the California and Federal legislators know what they are.

This is accomplished through an annual Session, a three-day model legislative session, where proposals are considered and prioritized.

Senior Legislators then seek state lawmakers to author at least 10 of the Session’s priority proposals. The CSL works throughout the year to ensure adoption of these measures.

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The top priorities for 2019 include: 1) Labeling of Prescription Drugs, by including the purpose of the medication. 2) Money to fund grant programs which will authorize the use of moneys in the electric program investment charge to fund grant programs to provide transportation to nonemergency medical services for seniors and disabled populations that are located in rural, desert, and mountain areas.

3) Amendment of the definition of “Mandated Reporters of Suspected Financial Abuse of an Elder or Dependent Adult” to include the officers and employees of businesses licensed under the Money Transmission Act for making wire or money transfers. It would increase penalties, including providing for full reimbursement of losses, for officers or employees of these businesses who fail to report as required. 4) Veterans Affordable Housing: This measure would establish a

rental housing assistance program and would require Dept. of Veteran Affairs to coordinate access to affordable housing with existing State and Federal Veterans services and provide detailed information about the assistance in a specified resource publication. 5) Fall Safe Housing: This measure would amend the Building Homes and Jobs Act to ensure that specific falls prevention structural features designed to prevent falls and facilitate aging in place are built into new housing funds generated by the Act. 6) Affordable Housing for the Elderly: Classify housing units participating in a home-sharing arrangement in which at least one of the occupants is an elderly person who qualifies as a person of low or moderate income, as defined, as very low income households. This would also incentivize local authorities to meet affordable housing goals and that would hold local authorities accountable when they fail to do so. 7) Dental Insurance: This measure would memorialize the Legislature and the Governor to enact legislation that would require the Dept. Of Insurance to enact legislation requiring Medi-Cal and private dental insurance plans to provide increased dental coverage at low cost for seniors. This would result in lower overall costs to the state for emergency room visits and inpatient hospital treatment. 8) This measure would require any facility that provides electric vehicle charging for public use or common use to provide at least one van accessible station regardless of when the electric vehicle charging stations were added to the facility. 9) This measure would

propose that a count of the number of homeless individuals include the number of seniors and individuals with disabilities that are homeless.

10) This measure would require all hotels, motels, inns, and bed and breakfasts to install grab bars in the tub and shower areas and nonskid surfaces on the tub and shower floors in all rooms available for public accommodations.

There are 40 CSL senators and 80 CSL assembly members who are elected from cities and counties throughout California. They are all volunteers who advocate in their districts and in Sacramento for legislation that supports and enhances seniors’ lives.

Charlotte Dorsey, who lives in West Sacramento, is beginning her second four year term as one of the elected representatives from Yolo County. She was elected through her membership in the Agency on Aging Area 4 Advisory Council which includes the seven counties of Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, Sierra, Sutter, Yolo and Yuba.

Charlotte wishes to share her thoughts with us about the issues that were ad-

dressed: “All of the issues addressed in the proposed legislation are important. But when you go a little deeper, it becomes evident that there is an overarching issue. When seniors feel left out, not included, and isolated from their communities, it affects both mental and physical health. It’s so important that the support systems are safe and strong.

These must include access and connections to convenient transportation, good health care and nutrition, affordable housing, and reliable resource information.

If not now, we will all be there one day and wish that the seniors’ voices had been heard.”

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regardless of economic status.

Fortunately, this activity From the moment a child is doesn’t require fancy toys or born, their brains are grow- special videos or apps, all it ing and developing at fan- requires is you. Here are some tastic speeds, and your in- easy steps to follow: teractions with them at this stage will impact the rest of Be engaged their lives.

Stay aware to what draws your infant or toddler’s atScience has shown that tention and their responses. healthy brain development It could be a toy, a pet wandepends upon ongoing con- dering past, a cloud floatversations and interactions ing overhead, or even their between an adult and a toes. child. This process of “serve and return,” where an infant Respond positively “serves” through gestures, This is the “return” porcries or coos, and an adult tion, where you provide a “returns” by acknowledging response to their expresand responding in a positive sions and gestures. If an obmanner, is critical for build- ject fascinates them, you ing neural connections and can point to it and give it language development. a name, or just smile and make a sign that shows you A recent study of chil- recognize their interest. dren between the ages of 4 and 6 by Massachusetts Inkeep it going stitute of Technology cogJust like in tennis, you want nitive scientists found that to rally and have an ongothis volleying back and forth ing back and forth dialogue accounted for a significant – even if they’re not using difference in brain physi- words. Make sure to pause ology and language skills and give them time to respond

so they have time to think and formulate their ideas.

Make this an important part of your daily interactions. By doing so, you will help your baby’s brain develop and prepare them emotionally and cognitively for the future.

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Beginners welcome, no partners necessary, always live music. Details about both dances, including callers, music, locations, and date changes, can be found on our Web site: sactocds.org/english-country-dance/

SATURDAY, DEC. 1 PARTICIPATE IN 34RD ARNHA ANNUAL WILDLIFE COUNT: Friends of the Riverbanks invites you to this monthly event, which generally meets on the second Saturday of each month at 10 a.m. (note there are exceptions so check the calendar), at Sutter’s Landing Park at the VERY end of 28th Street in Sacramento. Bring water and sunblock, and a change of clothes for young ones who are sure to get sandy, muddy, and wet. Children under 13 must wear life jackets if they go into the water, per law. Leave your dogs at home and please bike, walk, or carpool if you can to keep our carbon footprint as small as possible.

Directions: Head north on 28th Street, cross C Street and then the railroad tracks. Continue to the last parking lot where the park abuts the American River Parkway.

NORCAL RESIST POZOLE FEED: NorCal Resist is cooking up some delicious pozole, in support of the migrant caravan and our immigrant defense and community fix-it programs from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Arden Church of the Nazarene, 3337 Arden Way. Organizers are asking folks to buy tickets in advance so we have enough of each style-- we don’t want to run out of your favorite! This is a familyfriendly event. Tickets are available at www.actionnetwork.org PERLER BEAD DESIGNS – Make a design using plastic beads and then watch us fuse them together with an iron. Give your creation as a holiday gift or keep it for yourself!

All ages welcome. Dec. 1 at 1 p.m. at Arcade Library, 2443 Marconi Ave., Sacramento.

HOME DECOR AND CRAFT FAIR: On Saturday, December 1, First Christian Church will host its annual home decor and craft fair. Holiday items, soaps, jewelry, one of a kind home decor items, stocking stuffers and much more! The event will go from 9:00 a.m. till 2 p.m. at 3901 Folsom Boulevard in Sacramento. This event benefits the annual missions and service activities of the Disciple women. If you want more information, please call 916-452-7661.

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FRAUD WATCH WITH AARP – Get tips on how to spot and avoid scams, as well as ongoing updates from resources like Watchdog Alerts and a scam-tracking map that provides real-time alerts from law enforcement in your state. Q & A session will follow presentation. Register today online at saclibrary. org/events, by phone at 916-264-2920, or in person at the library. Saturday, December 1 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Arden-Dimick Library, 891 Watt Ave., Sacramento.

TUESDAY, DEC. 4 READ TO A RABBIT – Join us in reading to Bentley, a therapy rabbit, on the first Tuesday of every month! For school-age children.

Dec. 4 at 3:30 p.m. at Arcade Library, 2443 Marconi Ave., Sacramento.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 5 FRIENDS HOLIDAY PARTY – Celebrate the holidays with the Arden-Dimick Friends.

Decorate cookies, spin the dreidel, listen to a holiday story and visit with our special guest, Santa! New this year: get a free book! Wednesday, December 5 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at ArdenDimick Library, 891 Watt Ave., Sacramento.

SATURDAY, DEC. 8 ARCADE BOOK CLUB – Join fellow book lovers for discussion and socializing. This month’s book is The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See. Dec. 8 at 11 a.m. at Arcade Library, 2443 Marconi Ave., Sacramento.

SUNDAY, DEC. 9 SACRAMENTO SYMPHONIC WINDS, A 60-PIECE SYMPHONIC BAND, PRESENTS “… AND THE HEART REPLIES”: Bring the entire family to this extraordinary concert season entitled “… and the heart replies” at the new Rio Americano High School Center for the Arts. The Sacramento Symphonic Winds is a 60-piece adult symphonic band conducted by Music and Artistic Director Timothy M. Smith. The season will include James Sochinski’s epic Legend of Alcobaca, Frank Ticheli’s setting of Amazing Grace, Robert Jager’s inventive Variations on a Theme of Robert Schumann (The Happy Farmer) plus clarinet soloist Robert Mitchell performing Black Dog by Scott McAllister, lyric baritone vocal soloist Omari Tau performing selections from Aaron Copland’s Old American Songs, and our own trombone soloist Thomas Eckert performing Carnival of Venice by Herbert L. Clarke. Visit our <http://www. sacwinds.org> Date/Time: Sundays, December 9 (2018) and March 10 & May 5 (2019), 2:30 pm. at Rio Americano High School Center for the Arts, 4540 American River Drive.

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TUESDAY, DEC. 11 READ TO A DOG – Practice your reading and visit with a therapy dog the second Tuesday of every month! For school-age children. Dec. 11 at 3:30 p.m. at Arcade Library, 2443 Marconi Ave., Sacramento.

Speaker-Courtney Dempsey; Guest Artists-Jay Mason, Chase Spruill 4th, Indigo Moore, Julian Dixon, Leslie Sandefur, & Sheryl Counter.

Tickets: General $25, Students/Children/Seniors $20. For more information, visit www.sacramentoyouthsymphony.org

SUNDAY, MARCH 10 SATURDAY, DEC. 15 LGBTQIA+ TALK FOR TEENS – Join us for a discussion and Q&A with representatives from the Sacramento LGBT Center. For ages 12 – 19. Dec. 15 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Arcade Library, 2443 Marconi Ave., Sacramento.

FRIDAY, DEC. 21 ANIME CLUB & MANGA CAFE – Anime, manga, crafts and pocky for teens in 6th-12th grades. Watch anime on our big screen courtesy of Crunchyroll, read and discuss manga, play video games, and hang out with other fans. New time! Friday, December 21 from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. at ArdenDimick Library, 891 Watt Ave., Sacramento.

SATURDAY, DEC. 29 NOON YEAR’S EVE – Can’t stay up till midnight? Come to the library and celebrate early with activities and fun! All ages welcome. Dec. 29 from 3 to 4 p.m. at Arcade Library, 2443 Marconi Ave., Sacramento.

2019 JAN. 1 NEW YEARS GATHERING: Friends of the Riverbanks invites you to this monthly event, which generally meets on the second Saturday of each month at 10 a.m. (note there are exceptions so check the calendar), at Sutter’s Landing Park at the VERY end of 28th Street in Sacramento. Bring water and sunblock, and a change of clothes for young ones who are sure to get sandy, muddy, and wet. Children under 13 must wear life jackets if they go into the water, per law. Leave your dogs at home and please bike, walk, or carpool if you can to keep our carbon footprint as small as possible.

Directions: Head north on 28th Street, cross C Street and then the railroad tracks. Continue to the last parking lot where the park abuts the American River Parkway.

SACRAMENTO SYMPHONIC WINDS, A 60-PIECE SYMPHONIC BAND, PRESENTS “… AND THE HEART REPLIES”: Bring the entire family to this extraordinary concert season entitled “… and the heart replies” at the new Rio Americano High School Center for the Arts. The Sacramento Symphonic Winds is a 60-piece adult symphonic band conducted by Music and Artistic Director Timothy M. Smith. The season will include James Sochinski’s epic Legend of Alcobaca, Frank Ticheli’s setting of Amazing Grace, Robert Jager’s inventive Variations on a Theme of Robert Schumann (The Happy Farmer) plus clarinet soloist Robert Mitchell performing Black Dog

by Scott McAllister, lyric baritone vocal soloist Omari Tau performing selections from Aaron Copland’s Old American Songs, and our own trombone soloist Thomas Eckert performing Carnival of Venice by Herbert L. Clarke. Visit our <http://www.sacwinds.org> Date/Time: Sundays, March 10 & May 5 (2019), 2:30 pm. at Rio Americano High School Center for the Arts, 4540 American River Drive. Tickets sold at the door: Children 10 and under Free; Student/ Senior (65+) $10; General $15. For more information, call 916489-2576 or visit www.sacwinds.org https:// www.google.com/maps/place/4540+American +River+Dr+95864

SUNDAY, MAY 5 SACRAMENTO SYMPHONIC WINDS, A 60-PIECE SYMPHONIC BAND, PRESENTS “… AND THE HEART REPLIES”: Bring the entire family to this extraordinary concert season entitled “… and the heart replies” at the new Rio Americano High School Center for the Arts. The Sacramento Symphonic

Winds is a 60-piece adult symphonic band conducted by Music and Artistic Director Timothy M. Smith. The season will include James Sochinski’s epic Legend of Alcobaca, Frank Ticheli’s setting of Amazing Grace, Robert Jager’s inventive Variations on a Theme of Robert Schumann (The Happy Farmer) plus clarinet soloist Robert Mitchell performing Black Dog by Scott McAllister, lyric baritone vocal soloist Omari Tau performing selections from Aaron Copland’s Old American Songs, and our own trombone soloist Thomas Eckert performing Carnival of Venice by Herbert L. Clarke.

Visit our <http://www.sacwinds.org> Date/Time: Sunday May 5 (2019), 2:30 pm. at Rio Americano High School Center for the Arts, 4540 American River Drive.

Tickets sold at the door: Children 10 and under Free; Student/ Senior (65+) $10; General $15. For more information, call 916-489-2576 or visit www.sacwinds.org https://www.google.com/maps/place/4540 +American+River+Dr+95864

ONGOING LITERACY LITTLE LEAGUE IN NEED OF READING TUTORS: Reading tutors are needed for 40 minutes per week on either Mondays, Tuesdays, or Wednesdays from 1:55 to 2:35 p.m. starting in mid-September, continuing through May, 2019 (with the same child for the entire academic year, if you wish ). Training/ scheduling coffee occurs in late August. Literacy Little League, an award winning tutoring program, lets you get to know a third grade student in need of help with reading comprehension.

Tutors work together in the Resource Room with a credentialed teacher present and all materials provided. Substitutes are available if you can’t make it, or you can sign up as a substitute.

Tutoring takes place at the Edison Language Institute (at the site of the former Jonas Salk Middle School) at 2950 Hurley Way near Morse Avenue. Contact Dorothy Marshall, retired psychologist, San Juan Unified School District, at 916-488-2578., dorothymarshall@comcast.net for date/time of training session.

SATURDAY, FEB. 2 DREAM VARIATIONS: A SYMPHONIC CELEBRATION OF THE AFRICAN AMERICAN EXPERIENCE: The Sacramento Youth Symphony presents a major community concert event celebrating the ongoing contributions by African-Americans to our country’s artistic landscape. Musical selections will include celebrated works by Duke Ellington, William Grant Still, Emmy Awardwinning composer John Wineglass, and much more. An impressive roster of special guests will join the orchestra on-stage for this special event.

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