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Furniture store closing its doors See page 2
Sacramento County Fair to return to Cal Expo May 25-29 See page 6
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Furniture store closing its doors Family-owned and operated since 1934, Taber Furniture Company announced it will be going out of business this year. The store has been considered a Sacramentoarea landmark in North Sacramento for over three generations. Located at 1815/1817 Del Paso Blvd., the furniture company became an iconic anchor store serving the Uptown Sacramento and Del Paso Boulevard neighborhoods. Once renowned for providing well-picked antique, vintage and collectible estate furniture, over 10,000 feet of inventory will be available at a discount as part of this massive liquidation process. Those with a fondness for home decorating, remodeling, furniture collecting, or furniture rehab will not want to miss this once in a lifetime ‘Going-Out-of-Business’ sale event. Shopping hours will be Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m, and on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Richard Taber, Sr. opened Taber’s Furniture Company in 1934 and ran the business through World War II. His eldest son, Richard Taber, Jr., took over the store soon after the war and the family’s youngest son, Bob, joined his brother in the mid-1950s –turning Taber’s Furniture Company into a bona-fide family partnership. In 1998, store ownership and day-to-day operations were handed over to the junior Taber’s daughter, Dawn Taber Schneider. She and her husband, Scott Schneider, have 2
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worked together to keep the family business thriving since then. “It’s definitely the end of an era, brick and mortar just isn’t what it used to be anymore,” said Taber Schneider. “Over the years, people may not have known the name of the business on our building, but they would recognize the building. That’s what I’ll remember the most, customers always recognized our building on Del Paso Boulevard.” In addition to being a prominent anchor business for the North Sacramento neighborhood, the store has received area-wide recognition as a Best of Furniture Retailer in both the KCRA Ch. 3’s A-List and the Sacramento News & Review’s Best Of contests, in the recent past. On Saturday, May 20, the Taber family will be hosting a farewell reception from noon to 4 p.m. at the store address. The public is invited to attend, offer their best wishes to the patriarch of the family, enjoy complimentary finger foods and beverages, and share a story or two of nostalgia honoring the North Sacramento neighborhood which has touted the Taber family name for over 80 years. Valley Community Newspapers, Inc.
Kids Art
inspires children to be creative The annual Kids Art festival took place at Village Park in Fair Oaks on April 29. The event, sponsored by Fair Oaks Recreational Park District and San Juan Unified School District, featured several stations where children could participate in creating original works of art using different mediums like paint and fabric. The event also featured live music, food vendors and an art exhibition by San Juan Unified students. Source: San Juan Unified School District
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Now playing and coming soon at the Chautauqua Playhouse Exit Laughing by Paul Elliot, directed by Walt Thompson
When the biggest highlight in your life for the past 30 years has been your weekly bridge night out with the “girls,” what do you do when one of your foursome inconveniently dies? If you’re Connie, Leona and Millie, three southern ladies from Birmingham, you do the most daring thing you’ve ever done. You “borrow” the ashes from the funeral home for one last card game, and the wildest, most exciting night of your lives involves a police raid, a stripper and a whole new way of looking at all the fun you can have when you’re truly living. From May 12 to June 11, catch “Exit Laughing” by Paul Elliott. Showtimes are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m. There is no performance on Mother’s Day. Additional performances will be held on May 13 and June 10 at 2 p.m.
Mickey and Judy’s Barn Show Mickey, Judy, Little Debbie and friends will spend summer vacation “putting on the big show”. A musical salute to old time musicals, with a young cast, singing and dancing to new tunes! A delightful show for all ages! Shows are Saturdays May 20, 22 and June 3 at 1 p.m. All tickets $8. Written and directed by Warren Harrison, don’t miss this world public premiere.
Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap The mystery lives on this summer at Chautauqua with Agatha Christie’s, “The Moustrap” with shows from June 23-July 23. “ The Mousetrap” is the longest running play in the history of London’s West End. A group of people in a country house cut off by the snow –A murderer in their midst – Who can it be The suspicious characters reveal their sordid pasts – at the last, nerve shattering moment the identity and motive are revealed! Box office hours are Wednesdays from 2 to 6 p.m. and Fridays from noon to 5 p.m. when a show is running on the upcoming weekend. The box office will be open during the shows, as usual. The Chautauqua Playhouse is located at 5325 Engle Road inside the La Sierra Community Center, #110. For more ticket prices and information, visit cplayhouse.org/tickets/; email tickets@ cplayhouse.org or call 489-7529. 4
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Skunks By Ellen Cochrane
Let’s get right to it. Here is the recipe, and you might want to double it: 1/4 cup baking soda 1 teaspoon liquid dishwashing detergent (Dawn) 1 quart of fresh Hydrogen Peroxide 3% (the old stuff can turn to water) Make sure you mix it in an open container and don’t be shocked by the bubbling witches’ brew. Wear rubber gloves and start lathering while it’s still frothing, work it in and leave it on for 30 minutes. The foaming releases oxygen that attacks the sulfury smell and the detergent neutralizes the oils that help the stink stick to the fur, clothes and skin. For Carol Walker the recipe was not enough. Carol’s apex of horror came when Twinkie burst through the dog door and ran to the couch and rolled, then ran to the bedroom and rolled on the bed and then the carpet. Her house was in chaos for days—reeking, stinking, antiseptic chaos. “The dog ran to safety, but it created torture for us,” said Walker. Not only did she have to wash the dog, furniture and carpet, she also had to close all exterior windows and doors and turn off ventilation and then open all interior doors and boil vinegar for hours. Then she opened up the house and turned on the AC to eliminate the ambient smell. “The house smelled like a weird salad for days, but the vinegar did help.” Our beautiful Sacramento neighborhoods are the natural habitat for the western striped skunk. California is also identified as habitat for the spotted skunk but I’ve never seen one in the area. This year the rains and flooding seem to have pushed more skunks into the neighborhoods that snuggle up to wilderness. Sightings are common and the tell-tale whiff more prominent. An adult skunk is fearless and slow. And of course, beware the lifted tail. Skunks’ defense is very specialized. The anal scent glands Valley Community Newspapers, Inc.
are modified into spray sacks or papillae and have small nipple like protrusions at the base of the tail just inside the rectum. When chased by dogs the skunk usually can’t see its harasser as it flees, so it sprays a mist of stink. If the animal is cornered, and has a good line of sight, the skunk can exercise precision control over the aim and can nail a target 5-9 feet away. More often that not, a skunk prefers retreat, and hisses, stomps and waves its tail to discourage contact. Phoebe Hearst principal Nate McGill never thought he’d end up an animal wrangler, but with his trademark can-do attitude he jumped right in when skunks dug in at the elementary school. The weather and birthing season brought a higher than usual invasion to the campus this year. “In prior years there was a single family that would occasionally sneak under the portables to get out of the bad weather. This year, it was clear there were more than just a few skunks living under rooms 26 and 27. We could see three burrowed holes,” said McGill. Water can intensify the chemistry of skunk musk, and Phoebe Hearst staff and students got a giant whiff. Kids were going home with headaches and teachers needed to move classes to the library or technology room to escape. McGill soon realized the scope of the problem. “The smell was bad already and the cold and damp weather seemed to trap it—the classrooms stunk. Each time the smell got intense we’d call the trapper and we’d trap one, and hope it was the last. Well, after seven trapped skunks, it was clear we had a bigger problem.” Room 27 seemed to be the favorite lair so McGill got his circular saw, drill and some wood screws and boarded up one of the holes and the smell dissipated significantly. Shortly thereafter, Sac City’s maintenance crew came out to dig down fencing around the access areas. The critters did come back and tried to dig under, but gave up when they hit the buried fence.
It is possible to live in peace with skunks and they should not be destroyed needlessly. They are beneficial to neighborhood gardeners, eating snails, earwigs, mice, rats and other pests. They eat a large number of insects that damage lawns and our backyard crops. Respect is the key. Let the lumbering stink bombs move on if you see one, and never approach. Never leave food outside to attract them and make sure access to your foundation, and all little hidey-holes are sealed. Contact a local wildlife rescue center if they set up house on your property. Darcie Wilks Patock of East Sacramento had a skunk encounter of the cutest kind. Baby skunk cute factor is about 99.99% and Wilkes experienced it first hand when she helped rescue a batch of kits. “They were at a friend’s property, said Wilks. We think their mom was killed. After about three days my friend and I were
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East Sacramentan Darci Wilks Patock rescued these kits.
able to pick them up and we brought them to the wildlife rescue center. It was easy to get them because they did not have their sprayers yet.” Stink kitty, essence-peddler, polecat, civet cat or wood pussy, skunks are part of our
urban family. It has no need to camouflage and carries a heartily respected weapon. If we tiptoe around it’s noxious musk and pause to consider the benefits it brings, we can coexist with this stink bomb—carefully.
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Sacramento County Fair to return to Cal Expo May 25-29 Organizers expect it to be the “biggest and best” in its over 80-year history Over 100,000 guests will enjoy the Sacramento County Fair May 25-29 at the Cal Expo Fairgrounds. Nearly 10,000 school children will enjoy educational school tours. Five thousand local Sacramento residents will compete for awards in the livestock and competitive exhibit programs. Adult admission is only $6 and admission for kids 12-and-under is free every day of the fair. This year, the Sacramento County Fair will be the biggest and best in its over 80-year history, and the theme is “Let’s Eat, Have Fun & Celebrate the Red, White & Blue.” For more information please visit www.sacfair.com. Baby On Board at the Sacramento County Fair The Great American Petting Zoo is excited to announce that they have a new addition to their family, a baby donkey, born on April 23. Fair-goers will not only be able to visit the newborn, but they can also enter a unique contest, with the grand prize of naming the baby donkey. The Great American Petting Zoo is a must-see attraction at the 2017 Sacramento County Fair. Founded in 1983, by David and Dianne Linderman, it is known for providing wholesome, educational and fun entertainment for fairs, events, and even movies, across America. Each of the animals in the petting zoo are hand-raised at the Great American Entertainment
Company’s farms in Oregon and Texas. All of the staff are trained in veterinary care and animal husbandry. This petting zoo is truly unique because there are no barriers inside the enclosure. Once inside, the guests are free to pet, feed, and play with numerous animals. There are always a variety of animals to enjoy, including: llamas, Fallow Deer, Bennett Wallabies, African Pygmy Goats, assorted exotic and domestic goats and sheep, Vietnamese Potbellied Pigs, Bantam Chickens, miniature Sicilian Donkeys, miniature Call Ducks, and baby animals born all year long. Pamela Fyock, CEO of Sacramento County Fair says, “We appreciate the educational value Great Amercan places on the their exhibit. Kids learn about the animals while enjoying the animals in a clean and safe environment. It’s a Fair favorite! We are so pleased to have their team, and all of the wonderful animals joining us for this year’s fair. I’m especially excited to find out what the name of the baby donkey will be! Children under 12 are always free, so we hope to see a lot of kids come out to enjoy the animals.” The Great American Petting Zoo strives “to be industry leaders in the health and welfare of animals, educating the public and keeping the American agricultural experience alive.” This is certainly one attracSee Fair, page 7
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tion that you do not want to miss. It will be open all day, everyday for the duration of the fair. “Corn dog eating contest, kid’s talent auditions, and baby races, Oh My” Come and experience the Sacramento County Fair where new adventures await you! Food, the farm, and competitions are part of great family memories at the Sacramento County Fair. Here are some friendly competitions your kids, parents, teachers or friends can take part in: Kids Talent Auditions, Saturday, May 27, 10:00am – 12:00pm, Community Stage Got Talent? Young Performers Wanted, Saturday, May 27. Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your talent and compete for cash and prizes at the Sacramento County Fair’s 4th Annual Kid’s Talent Auditions. Auditions begin at 10 a.m. on the Community Stage. Anyone aged 14 and under can participate. Come prepared with a 2-minute audition piece, all music must be on a CD. Ten finalists will be selected and move on to Kid’s Talent Showcase, Sunday, May 28 at 1:30 p.m. The winner will receive $150, Corn Dog on a Stick, a stuffed animal, ride tickets plus more. 1st and 2nd runner ups will also receive cash and other prizes. Reserve a slot in advance at tnovoa@sacfair.com. Corn Dog Eating Contest (Sponsored by Milo’s Corn Dog) Saturday, May 27, 5:00pm – 5:30pm, Main Stage Who Let the Dogs Out! Take the challenge and join us for the Annual Corn Dog Eating Contest sponsored by Milo’s Corn Dogs. Contestants will go head to head in an 8 minute timed event competing for $500 Cold Hard Cash, as well as the bragging rights as the Champion! Entry fees submitted on or before May 26th are $10.00, day of will be $15.00. Must be 18 years of age or older to compete. Don’t miss the competition; it’s going to be dog-gone crazy! Valley Community Newspapers, Inc.
Baby Diaper Derby, Monday, May 29th, 12:00pm, Community Stage Let the Baby Race Begin! Come watch as little ones crawl in front of flashing cameras and cheering crowds. It will be the slowest and funniest 90 seconds in sports! All babies must be under 12 months old, born after May 28, 2016 and not walking. So sign up your little girl or boy and get ready to say “Go, Baby Go!” All babies will receive a participant ribbon and the winner will receive a baby prize package. Entry applications can be found on the website link located at http:// www.sacfair.com/competitionscontests.html For questions, please call 916-3978655 or 916-263-2975. Advanced entry is encouraged for all contests. Thousands of Local Students Learn About Farm-toFork with the ‘Farm Garden in a Wheelbarrow Program’ Through the Sacramento County Fair The Sacramento County Fair is encouraging local students to get their hands dirty to learn about where their food comes from by participating in the inaugural Farm Garden in a Wheelbarrow Program. With 87 local classrooms signed up, over 2,500 kids are engaging with food in ways they never thought possible. The Farm Garden in a Wheelbarrow program is designed to educate young children, grades Pre-K to 6th, about where their food comes from and how it grows. The program focuses on the importance of agriculture and teaching kids that good food can come from places like a farm or garden, not only the grocery store. “ This fun, hands-on science-based curriculum uses basic materials such as a wheelbarrow, soil and seeds, as well as a binder to record growth results” said Pamela Fyock, Sacramento County Fair CEO. “Students will learn how to plant and nurture their gardens from seed to salad!” In addition to seeing their vegetables grow day-by-day at their schools, the participating classrooms will be eligible to win awards by submitting their wheelbarrows and growth results for judg-
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Carnival Rides - Midway of Fun provides 30 fun and thrilling carnival rides to make your County Fair experience memorable and magical! The Main Carnival features 20 exciting rides and the Kids’ Carnival (especially for youngsters 3 to 7) has 10 rides especially for the littlest guests.
Getting to the Sacramento County Fair at Cal Expo The physical address is 1600 Exposition Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95815. Vehicle entry through Gate D at Exposition Boule- Fair Theme: “Let’s Eat, Have Fun & Celevard and Challenge Way. Gate admission is brate the Red, White & Blue” located at the entrance to the Cal Expo Ro- Featured events deo Arena. Thursday, May 25: Opening Day will have a double header of Lil Monster Truck & Fair Prices & Hours UTV at the Racers Lasher’s Arena at 7 The 2017 Sacramento County Fair runs p.m. May 25 - 29 (Memorial Weekend) from 10 Friday, May 26: There will be a double a.m. to 10 p.m. each day except Memorial header of Lil Monster Truck & UTV at Day, which ends the fair festivities at 7 p.m. the Racers Lasher’s Arena at 7 p.m. The carnival opens an hour later each day at 11 a.m. Children ages 12 and younger Saturday, May 27: Stars & Stripes Bull are free, everyone else is $6. Parking is $10. Riding at the Racers Lasher’s Arena at 7 There is limited Limited bike parking near p.m. the Rodeo Gate Entrance. Livestock Pavilion hours are Thursday – Sunday, May 28: Junior Livestock AucSunday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Junior tion, 10 a.m., Livestock Barn & Gran JaripLivestock Auction will be Sunday from 10 eo (Mexican Rodeo & Fiesta) a.m. to 6 p.m. While the Pavilion will be open Monday, Memorial Day from 10 a.m. Monday, May 29: Memorial Day is Milto 5 p.m., most animals leave the fair early itary Appreciation Day at the Fair. Also a on Monday morning. To visit the most ani- Tractor Pulls event will be held at 1 p.m at mals please plan to visit before Monday. Lasher’s Arena.
ing. Entries will be scored on presentation, evidence of learning, plant growth, and “wow” factor. Award ribbons will go directly to the top three winning classrooms in each division (PreK through 6th Grade, 4-H Club, Special Ed, Homeschool Group, and Girl Scouts). There will also be a Best of Show and a Reserve of Show ribbon awarded. The finished wheelbarrows will be on display during the Sacramento County Fair with winners announced on opening day. 30 Years of Fun Fair Food – Corn Dogs, Pizza, and Entertainment The 2017 Sacramento County Fair boasts numerous concession stands and quick-eats, but Milo’s is one concession stand that does it differently. As a secondgeneration fair food family, they run the first operational two-story food concession stand in the United States. This mean machine produces 135 pizzas and 900 corn dogs per hour. Milo himself has over 48 years in the food service industry, but it’s his family in the business right beside him that make it all the more worthwhile.
Most of the concession stand action takes place behind-the-scenes, so this stand was created to provide a little education and fun. Milo’s stand actually boasts a second-story window to give customers a sneak-peak inside the dough and cheese room upstairs. After the ingredients are prepped up top, the food travels down to the first-floor via dumbwaiter to be assembled and served to the fair-goers. Milo’s aims to do more than simply provide delicious food, they strive to provide a unique and fun experience for every single customer. “It just wouldn’t be same Sacramento County Fair without Milo and his family,” says Pamela Fyock, CEO of the Sacramento County Fair. “Every year we try to give our attendees more and more for their entertainment dollar. And Milo has been there for us and for Sacramento County, year after year, helping us to provide not just “Fair Value,” but entertainment value beyond compare. And it’s been a real joy for us old-timers to see his kids growing up and taking on a bigger and bigger role in the family business.”
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ummer is heating up over at Carmichael Park as the park and recreation district announced the summer 2017 Concerts in the Park schedule. What details below are tidbits about the performers as well as performance dates and times. All concerts are held at the Daniel Bishop Memorial Pavilion in Carmichael Park, located at 5750 Grant Ave.
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smokin’ hot blues player who can rock the house all night long with the best of them. His songwriting has a hard-charging Americana/ Blues/Roots style. His guitar playing is contemporary blues and he can rip on lead. Brad’s live show is presented with spirit and class.
Concerts in the Park: Jax hammer Band June 24, 2017 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Concerts in the Park: Great Wide open Based in the Greater Sacramento area, Jax HamJune 10, 2017 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm mer expertly and energetically plays crowdpleasing, Kick off the concert series with a Tom Petty trib- dance-inducing mainstream-rock and blues-rock ute band, Great Wide Open! Great Wide Open ig- covers—most well known, plus some that deserve nites the stage with their tribute to the music and dis- to be. Guitarist Jack Brizek and keyboardist Kevin tinctive sound of Tom Petty. With hit after hit from Whalen are both outstanding instrumentalists and his Heartbreakers, Traveling Wilburys, and solo al- lead vocalists. Bassist Carl Borden and drummer bums, GWO keeps crowds of all ages rocking and Mick Voss provide a solid and propulsive foundasinging along to all their favorites! For that authen- tion for the band’s sound. For a rockin’ good time, tic sound and non-stop fun, count on Great Wide it’s Jax Hammer! Open to keep you Runnin’ Down that Dream! Concerts in the Park: SwingMasters Concerts in the Park: West Fifth avenue June 25, 2017 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm June 11, 2017 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm The SwingMasters Big Band is an 18-piece West Fifth Avenue is a variety band that has been band that has been entertaining audiences in the entertaining audiences in the Sacramento area since Sacramento area since 1997. They feature an au1992. The bands’ instrumentation includes key- thentic, multi-voiced big band sound which emboards, bass, drums, sax, trumpet, accordion, gui- anates from a library of tunes from the 30’s to tar, and male and female vocals. West Fifth Avenue the 60’s. Genres include Swing (East & West specializes in weddings, private parties and events Coast), Latin (Cha-Cha, Rumba, Samba), Ballwhere there is a wide cross-section of people, ages room (Fox Trot, Tango, Waltz), and Rock featurand musical tastes. ing great vocals by Rubi Lee and Dr. Chuck LockWest Fifth Avenue delights crowds by playing great, hart. SwingMasters leader Tom Smith directs the entertaining music with skill, energy and enthusiasm. members that have cumulative musical experience of over 300 hours. Concerts in the Park: Brad Wilson & rolling Blues Thunder Band Concerts in the Park: Dennis Johnson & the MisJune 17, 2017 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm sissippi ramblers Brad Wilson is a California guitar slinger who July 8, 2017 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm plays rocked-up blues and is a charismatic and talSan Francisco native Dennis Johnson is one of ented guitarist, vocalist and songwriter. Performing the elite slide guitar players performing today with a over 100 shows a year, Brad has become known as a deep passion for preserving and innovating roots mu-
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sic. He is one of roots music’s best kept secrets. Dennis and his band, The Mississippi Ramblers, deliver standout professionally arranged live performances that incorporate Roots, Americana, Blues, New Orleans, Rock, Swing, and more. The electrifying live show has been called “A Must See!” by Modesto View Magazine. The band brings audiences to their feet at festivals, theaters, and concert series. Concerts in the Park: Carmichael Kiwanis Swing Band July 9, 2017 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm The Carmichael Kiwanis Swing Band was formed in the late 1980’s. Both Wayne Reimers and Jim Bortolloto founded the band. The band included an 18 piece dance band, including 4 vocalists. They are sponsored by the Carmichael Kiwanis club. Currently playing locally for charities and events in the Carmichael area. Concerts in the Park: Jackson Stone Band July 15, 2017 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Jackson Stone Band has been a professional act performing their own original music as well as country rock, blues, and classic rock hits for over three decades. The band has played as an opener for national touring acts in country, rock, southern rock, and blues genres. Jackson Stone is geared for hard driving country rocking performances that touch on all of their heroes Hank Williams Jr. Lynyrd Skynyrd, 38 Special, Waylon, Allman Brothers, Marshall Tucker, Charlie Daniels, Eric Clapton, ZZ Top, Bob Seger, Pink Floyd and many more. Jackson Stone Band music has reached audiences all over the world since 2004 and has made a small nitch in the music scene as a new and upcoming Southern Rock band that plays good old music played from the heart with gravely vocals, soulful lead guitars, searing b-3 organ and honky tonkin’ piano, hard hitting rock drums, and driving bass guitar. Their songs tell stories about being raised in the country, good times, good friends and play-
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ing rock n roll.The musicians in this band all have similar but different musical influences but together they have struck on a style that is their own magic that is the Jackson Stone Band. Concerts in the Park: howell Devine July 22, 2017 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Triple threat Josh Howell (slide guitar, harp, voice), percussion savant Pete Devine (drums, washboard) & bassist Joe Kyle Jr. deftly mix sinuous Delta/Hill Country Blues w/ wildly syncopated rhythms to create a rollickin’ present-day sound from the past. (On Arhoolie/Smithsonian-Folkways Records.)
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ements of soul, zydeco, folk, blues, rock, cajun, Caribbean, and country all mixed into their uniquely festive roots-music sound. Concerts in the Park: on air August 26, 2017 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm On Air, Sacramento’s premiere classic rock horn band, has entered its 32nd year of entertaining audiences throughout Northern California. Solid rock music, tight harmony, and white hot horns characterize the On Air sound. No fewer than five members are vocalists, both lead and backup. They perform a pleasing blend of classic rock, soul and funk, jazz and swing, with just the right amount of tasty ballads. On Air is family-friendly and a true crowd pleaser.
Concerts in the Park: John Skinner Band August 6, 2017 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm The John Skinner Band is a Sacramento institution. Audiences of all ages delight in a variety repertoire, ranging from big band to classic rock. Ensemble members include trumpet, sax, trombone, bass, keyboard guitar and drums. Susan Skinner is the popular featured vocalist. Concerts in the Park: The Golden Cadillacs Skinner repertoire caters especially for dancers July 29, 2017 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm with exciting swing, Latin and rock beats. The band The Golden Cadillacs are lifelong friends from the has provided concert programs for many Sacrafoothills of Northern California who began play- mento park districts and community events. Concerts in the Park: river City Concert Band ing music together back in high school. After goAugust 27, 2017 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm ing down different roads musically, their paths have Concerts in the Park: latin Touch The Rancho Cordova River City Concert Band led them back together to create a harmony that can August 12, 2017 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm began in 1990, branching off from the Sacramento only be founded in lifelong friendship. The band conThe Latin Touch Band is considered one of North- Concert Band under the Sacramento Valley Symsists of past and present members of Jackie Greene, ern California’s best multi-genre dance bands. phonic Band Association (SVSBA). The band will Nicki Bluhm and the Gramblers, Dead Winter CarThis cast of eleven versatile musicians puts their be celebrating its 27th anniversary in 2017 and penters, Jake Peavy and the Outsiders, Tim Flannery own spin on their interpretations of 80’s R&B, Tom will be celebrating his 14th anniversary as the and the Lunatic Fringe and Merrygold. Funk, and Old School, and the occasional “unex- band’s musical director and conductor. The band pected surprise”. But it’s the infectious rhythmic began its association with the city of Rancho CorConcerts in the Park: Dave russell Band sounds of “cumbia” that clearly defines their shows, dova, CA in June of 2012, and continues to enjoy August 5, 2017 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm and leaves you no choice but to embrace the “trop- acting ambassadors for the city in promoting the Listed as one of the “CMA’s Who New To ical” party atmosphere. Ladies and Gentleman, the arts through music and community service. Watch”, National / Nashville Recording Artist “No Dancing” light has been turned off. Please Note: Concert schedule subject to change. Dave Russell is a “Down Home, good ole boy” from North Carolina that has toured the coun- Concerts in the Park: Mumbo Gumbo The Carmichael Concerts in the Park series is try, performing to sold out crowds in Nashville, August 19, 2017 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm brought to you in part, by the generous support Biloxi, Branson, San Antonio, Reno, Tahoe, and For over 27 years, Mumbo Gumbo had been of the following sponsors: most recently all of Northern California. Making one of Northern California’s top groups. Releas- Access Dental, Sacramento County Supervisor, Suhis home in Placer County, Dave and his band ing 9 original-music cds and collecting numerous san Peters, Sacramento Municipal Utility District are constantly one of the “Most Booked Coun- “Sammie” and “Best of Sacramento” awards. The (SMUD), Emigh Hardware, Arthur Murray Carmitry Bands in California”. His vocal talent alone 7-piece band tours the Western United States, chael Dance Studio, California Family Fitness, Carmihas landed him 2 “ Top 40” hits on Country and bringing their “genre-bending Americana” music to chael Creek Neighborhood Association, John and Susan Christian Country Radio. He also is an accom- their many fans. Their big musical stew contains el- Skinner, Kiwanis Club of Carmichael.
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Fall was just around the corner. The temperatures were getting much cooler. Our mom had already put warmer blankets on our beds. Linda was turning four years old. Every year our family celebrated everybody’s birthday with a cake. Linda had asked our mother to bake her a tall white cake with colored sprinkles on top. Linda’s birthday cake this year was an angel food cake covered with homemade powdered sugar frosting and colored sprinkles. Everyone in our family always looked forward to our mom baking one of her special birthday cakes. And, we had a lot of birthdays in our family. But, our dad really liked our mom’s homemade pies. So, if mom did some baking during the week, she would usually make a pie. Her favorite pies to make for us were fruit pies. She covered the slices of fruit with strips of sugared pie crust and sprinkled them with cinnamon before she baked the pies. She had a large supply of canned fruits in the garage and would pick a different jar
of fruit whenever she baked. Our dad liked any and all of the canned fruits, and so did we. Peaches, apricots, cherries, and apples were all very tasty in a pie. Sometimes mom would make a lemon pie with a meringue topping that she made by whipping egg whites and sugar. Her pumpkin pies were always a wonderful treat following our annual Thanksgiving dinner. When our dad came home from work on Linda’s birthday he was carrying a large brown bag. Linda met him at the door and when she saw the bag, she smiled brightly. “Is my dolly in the bag, daddy?” she asked him. He did not answer her, and he kept walking down the hallway to our parents’ bedroom. He was cleaning up after work as he always did when he got home. She waited patiently in the hallway. A few minutes later, he came out. He had taken a shower and changed his clothes. He smiled at Linda when he saw her waiting outside the bedroom door.
Then, he strutted down the hallway, in the direction of the kitchen. He did not have the brown bag anymore. Linda must have wondered where the bag was. She was probably hoping that her birthday present was in that bag. Our mom was busy fixing dinner in the kitchen and our dad walked up behind her. He kissed her on the back of her neck, while he whispered something in her ear. Linda watched them from the hallway, curious about what our dad had said to our mom. She needed to find out what was going on with her parents. They were hiding something. She watched as our dad turned on the lamp in the living room. Then he sat down in his comfortable arm chair to read the newspaper just as he did every day when he came home from work. In the morning, he read part of the paper that was delivered on the front porch. And, after work he finished reading the stories that he had missed. Linda watched him and probably wondered how long he would be reading the paper tonight. She needed some time to tiptoe down the hallway and look for the brown bag. She headed for the bedroom as fast as she could. But, our mom had already started going down the hallSee Dalske, page 12
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Feral Cats Project Volunteers needed to help feral cats Sacramento Feral Resources is seeking volunteers to assist with our recently launched Feral Cats Project. The focus of the Project is to involve residents throughout Sacramento County in altering feral cats and helping resolve feral cat issues in local neighborhoods. Through Free Feral Cats Workshops anyone who wants to help feral cats through the Project can learn more about feral cats and volunteer opportunities. Volunteers may provide education, outreach, assistance with trap-neuterreturn (TNR), feral colony assistance, education, and more. Workshops are open to the general public. When it comes to feral cats in the neighborhood, people are either compassionate or angry about the cats. While both pet cats and feral cat are domestic animals. their lives are quite different. Unfortunately the stray/feral cats ended up on wrong-side-of-the-door when they were abandoned. They generally have a tough life and are maligned by many. Community involvement is important to reduce the number of unwanted kittens that are born each year and left to fend for themselves and become another starving cat on the street. However, the lives of feral cats can be easier when they are altered/returned and fed by caring people. In fact, since 2010 Sacramento County has supported altering feral cats and returning them to the neighborhood - not euthanasia, starvation, or trapping and relocating cats (which is illegal.) Many people that we talk with don’t understand why feral cat are in their neighborhood and that there can be a good outcome for both neighbors and cats. You can help improve the lives of community feral cats The Feral Cats Project has been introduced to encourage public involvement with helping resolve feral cat issues in the community. Feral cats are a neighborhood issue, and active support from local residents can help improve the lives of both neighbors and feral cats. Are you computer savvy? Good at problem solving? Volunteer in the Response Center, the front-line for information. Rather be outdoors? Want to be where the action is? Trap and/or transport cats for altering and return to their colony. Other ways to help feral cats in our neighborhood Support a neighborhood colony – feed feral cats – be a caregiver – help alter, return, and monitor a colony. Care about humane treatment of feral cats and find out how you can help Develop awareness of feral/stray cats in your neighborhood Education and communication - talk with neighbors about the cats and how to help Sponsor TNR for a feral cat or a colony – supports those who need help Donate food to help caregivers feed – often willing to care for, TNR, etc. but do not have the funds. – They consider surrendering cats to the shelter because they can’t afford to feed – with some support the cats can remain in place and be cared for. Feral cats project objectives Help improve the outcome for community feral cats and neighbors. Make a positive difference in the feral cat population through Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR), Outreach, Education, and Networking to involve the general public in becoming an active part of the process. The Feral Cats Project is supported by Sacramento Feral Resources (SacFerals). Visit www.sacferals.com for more information on volunteer opportunities with SacFerals. To request information on the Feral Cats Project, email: feralcatsproject1@gmail.com Valley Community Newspapers, Inc.
A special Mother’s Day Tea to be held at Carmichael Park By Laura Winn
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rience to introduce people to the world of tea.” Registered participants will taste black, green and herbal teas and discuss their health benefits as well as the similarities and differences between each one. Everyone will leave class with goody bags that include tea samples and FAQ flyers to further their tea education. In addition to over 30 loose-leaf tea blends packaged in mason jars – including a whimsical Harry Potter line – Woodsong Herbs also sells herbs, spice blends and local honey varieties at farmer’s markets, fairs and festivals in the west. Online they offer handmade products from Sacramento producers, such as Sunny California Soaps and Maltese Olive Oil. This year, the mother-daughter duo celebrate their twelfth year as a company. “Our best events are always when we can work side by side. We make a great team,” Baldwin said.
For Baldwin, love of tea is generational. “In my house, when I was a child, my mom made (Bigelow’s) ‘Constant Comment’ every afternoon, and my mama picked her own mint to make us tea at bedtime,” she said. “ Tea is woven into the fabric of our childhoods, and Mother’s Day is the perfect time to celebrate those connections.” Woodsong Herbs will be one of 80-plus vendors with booths at the market. Shoppers will find produce, meats, vegan products, canned preserves, prepared foods, plants, and even fresh-cut flowers and artisan crafts to gift mom. The Carmichael Farmer’s Market runs every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and accepts cash, WIC and EBT payments. Leashed dogs are welcome and there is ample free parking.
So, what’s your style? An urban loft Downtown where you can walk to the cafes? A home in a good school district with beautiful parks nearby? A lifestyle along the river where you can get out on your bicycle and breeze along the parkway every day? Tell me. Tell me what you want. It’s here. What you want is here in Sacramento.
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On Sunday, Mother’s Day teas will be held across the country at restaurants and country clubs, but few will be as eclectic as the tea party – emphasis on party – at Carmichael Park. Running during the farmer’s market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., the free event, now in its second year, will feature live music, games, children’s crafts, face painting, raffle prizes, a silent auction and food and drink demonstrations. Hosted by Living Smart, the Carmichael-based nonprofit that operates a dozen farmer’s markets in the Sacramento area and employs teens in a “learn as you earn” entrepreneurial program, the event aims to educate and entertain, all while pampering mom with tasty farm-to-fork treats under a canopy of shady trees. Rosa’s Bakery, a Portuguese eatery located in Escalon, will provide complementary pastries, which mom can pair with the free chocolate-covered strawberries courtesy of Rodriguez Ranch, a certified organic family farm in Watsonville run by brothers Roberto and Manuel. At 11:30 a.m., a chef will demonstrate how to use a variety of ingredients from the farmer’s market to make fresh sushi. Woodsong Herbs, a family-business based in Sparks, Nevada, will offer a tea sampling class for parties who sign up in advance. The limited-space workshop will be hosted by the company’s owner and tea sommelier, Julie Baldwin, and her daughter, Kay Neitz, who is the marketing and staff manager. Baldwin describes the class as “a tasting expe-
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way, and she was in the bedroom before Linda could even get there. Linda waited quietly in the hallway, putting her ear up against the door to listen to what her mother was doing. I bet she thought she could hear paper rustling. She held her breath and was so quiet that she could hear her heart beat-
ing. She was taken by surprise when our mom quickly opened the door and moved briskly toward the kitchen. Linda pretended that she was just walking by and headed for the bathroom as fast as she could. She stayed there for a few minutes. Her heart was still beating fast. Did our mom know that she was listening at the door? Of course Linda wanted to know what she had
been doing in the bedroom. Linda tiptoed to the bedroom, opened the door and slowly peeked in. There was nothing on the bed, or under the bed. She checked the bathroom and found nothing. When dinner was ready our mom called everyone to come to the table and get seated. Linda found her usual place next to her sister Janice, and tried to calm down. She was
sure that her heartbeat could be heard by everyone at the table. Our dad led the family at saying grace before we ate our meal. Then our mom started filling the plates with food. Before Linda knew it, dinner was finished and our mom was passing out saucers filled with angel food cake to all of the family members. Then, we all sang Happy Birthday to Linda. Our dad handed her
a present wrapped in bright pink paper. Linda grabbed it and tore the wrapping off. The doll with long blonde hair and blue eyes that closed when she went to sleep was inside. Her doll! It was the exact doll that Linda had wanted for her 4th birthday. She was so happy. She thanked our mom and dad. I was pretty sure that this birthday had been her best so far.
Carmichael Park Community Band Festival set for June 3, 4 The Sacramento Valley Symphonic Band Association presents the annual Carmichael Park Community Band Festival at the Carmichael Park Amphitheater. With 11 concert bands, for two decades this has been one of the largest community band festivals in California. Bring the entire family, a picnic, lawn chairs, sun hat, and enjoy two lovely afternoons of music, nonstop from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday and noon to 7:15 p.m. Sunday! Admission and parking is free. Carmichael Park is located at 5750 Grant Ave. on the southeast corner of the park on Fair Oaks Boulevard between Grant and North. For more information, call 4892576 or visit www.svsba.net. The event is sponsored by The Sacramento Valley Symphonic Band Association and the Carmichael Recreation and Parks District. Schedule of performances Saturday – June 3 noon – Rancho Cordova River City Concert Band 1:15 p.m. – Sacramento Symphonic Winds 2:30 p.m. – Winds of Faith 3:45 p.m. – Solano Winds Community Concert Band 5 p.m. – Yolo Community Band Sunday - June 4 noon – 3 Note Band 1:15 p.m.– Vallejo / Pittsburg Community Band 2:30 p.m. – Amador County Concert Band 3:45 p.m.– Sacramento Concert Band 5 p.m.– Roseville Community Concert Band 6:15 p.m.– Capital City Concert Band 12
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SATURDAY, MAY 13 HOWE PARK’S NEW DEMONSTRATION GARDENS GRAND OPENING: From 10 a.m. to noon, Sacramento Suburban Water District (SSWD) and Fulton-El Camino Recreation and Park District will host a grand opening celebration for the new Gardens at Howe Park. The Gardens at Howe Park include four, state-of-the-art, low-water use demonstration gardens, created in partnership by SSWD and sustainable gardening group, EcoLandscape California. The grand opening celebration will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony, guided tours, workshop demonstration on high-efficiency sprinklers, and free gift bags filled with gardening tools for the first 100 attendees. For more information about the grand opening celebration for the new gardens at Howe Park, visit sswd.org.
TUESDAY, MAY 16 SHERIFF’S COMMUNITY MEETING IN CARMICHAEL: The Sheriff ’s Department holds regular community meetings to share information about trends in crime and recent activities. These sessions are open to the public and residents are encouraged to attend. The Carmichael meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 16, 6 pm, at the Del Campo High School Library, 4925 Dewey Drive. Becoming involved by participating in Neighborhood Watch, attending these meetings, and learning about recent criminal activities makes us all more cognizant about how to better secure our property and make our communities safer.
SUNDAY, MAY 21 GUITAR SOCIETY ORCHESTRA SPRING CONCERT: The Sacramento Guitar Society Orchestra will be performing a Spring concert at the Clara, 24th and O Streets, on Sunday, May 21st at 3 p.m. Also performing are some of the area’s well known classical guitarists; Matthew Grasso, Sean O’Connor, the SGS Orchestra director,and Greg Williams. Donations will be accepted at the door.
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THURSDAY, MAY 25-MONDAY, MAY 29 SACRAMENTO COUNTY FAIR: The 2017 Sacramento County Fair will be held May 25 -29 at Cal Expo. Activities include a carnival, food, barn animals, music, and shopping. General Admission is only $6. Children age 12 and under are admitted free. Separate special entertainment includes Lil Monster Truck Tour, Bull Riding, and a Tractor Pull. For more information about hours, general admission entertainment plus tickets for the special entertainment, please visit the Sacramento County Fair website at sacfair.com
FRIDAY, JUNE 2, SATURDAY, JUNE, 3 COMMUNITY BOOK SALE – FRIENDS OF THE ARDEN-DIMICK LIBRARY: The Friends of ArdenDimick Library will be holding a two-day Community Book Sale on Friday, June 2, from 1 to 6 p.m. AND on Saturday, June 3, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Community Room at the Arden-Dimick Library, 891 Watt Ave. Funds from this sale will be used for local library programs. Summer means fun, and nothing is more fun than relaxing with a good book (or seven). We’ve got lots of reading material for both adults and children, and this sale is an excellent opportunity to stock up at low prices. Friends of the Library will receive a ten percent discount (other than during the bag sale). Membership information will be available at the sale for those who are not members of the Friends of the Library. The Friends of the Arden-Dimick Library is a volunteer community-based organization. Its dual mission is to advocate for the Library and to provide funding for books, materials, programs and library activities primarily through selling donated books.
SATURDAY, JUNE 3 AND SUNDAY, JUNE 4 Carmichael Park Community Band Festival June 3 & 4 - FREE! : The Sacramento Valley Symphonic Band Association presents the annual Carmichael Park Community Band Festival, Carmichael Park Amphitheater.
With 11 concert bands, for two decades this has been one of the largest community band festivals in California. Bring the entire family, a picnic, lawn chairs, sun hat, and enjoy two lovely afternoons of music, nonstop from noon to 6:00 pm Saturday and noon to 7:15 pm Sunday! Admission: FREE Parking: FREE Location: Carmichael Park: 5750 Grant Ave. Carmichael 95608 (southeast corner of the park; Fair Oaks Blvd. between Grant and North) Information: (916) 489-2576 Website: http://www.svsba.net Sponsored by: The Sacramento Valley Symphonic Band Association and the Carmichael Recreation and Parks District
ONGOING CAMP POLLOCK VOLUNTEER DAY: From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays help improve Camp Pollock! Join the Sacramento Valley Nature Conservancy at the 11acre, former Boy Scout Camp, located on the American River in the American River Parkway. Every Saturday volunteers team up with SVC staff to accomplish tasks including: painting, planting, weed eradication, construction, fence building, outreach, native plant garden maintenance and more. Volunteer days are held every Saturday from 9am-1pm at Camp Pollock. Please wear sturdy, closed toes shoes, hat, dress in layers and bring a water bottle, snack and liability form. All youth must be accompanied by their guardian. Please register below, so we can plan our volunteer projects accordingly. Volunteers will be notified by email if the event is canceled. Rainy conditions will also cancel Service Project. Important Documents: Directions to Camp Pollock Liability form - please print and bring (http://www. sacramentovalleyconservancy.org/admin/upload/ Adult%20Release%20of%20Liability.pdf ) Additional information about SVC’s events, outings and volunteer opportunities. If you would like to coordinate a group service day or have questions, please contact us at camppollock@sacramentovalleyconservancy.org YOGA FOR OPEN SPACE: Sacramento Valley Conservancy Docent Summer Ward of Seasons Of
Summer will be leading YOGA from Spring to Autumn in the Camp Pollock Lodge every Wednesday evening starting March 22 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. This donation-based, seasonally-inspired class will support the preservation, restoration and outings of the Sacramento Valley Conservancy (recommended donation $5-$15). Please bring your own mat, water and cash donations. All attendees will be required to sign a liability release to attend. Yoga will be in the lodge and/or closer to nature, on the deck when weather permits. SIERRA PASTEL SOCIETY MEMBERS SHOWING ART NOW AT SACFINEARTS: Exhibit dates: Feb. 21-March 12. Sacramento Fine Arts Center is located at 5330B Gibbons Drive, Carmichael. Gallery hours: Tuesday: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Wednesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. RECOVERY FROM GRIEF WORKSHOP: All widowed persons can participate in the recovery from grief program sponsored by the Widowed Persons’ Association of California, Sacramento, Chapter, No. 1. There is no charge or donation required. The only criteria is that you must be widowed or the surviving member of a registered domestic partnership in the State of California. The next Recovery from Grief Workshop be Feb. 4 continuing till Feb. 25 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. The meetings take place at 2628 El Camino Ave., Ste. D-18. Enter through the breezeway. Call the office at 972-9722 between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. to reserve a seat. If there is no answer at the office, leave your name, phone number and reference the workshop and someone will return your call. The Widowed Persons Association also sponsors Sunday Support Sessions which are held every Sunday at the office from 3 to 5 p.m., entering from the back parking lot at 2:30 p.m.11 SACRAMENTO CAPITOLAIRES BARBERSHOP CHAPTER meets Tuesdays at 7 p.m. in Christ Community Church, 5025 Manzanita Ave., Carmichael, CA 95608. Men who like to sing are always welcome; www.capitolaires.org; 888-8779806. The group is members of the Barbershop Harmony Society.
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