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Milagro Centre owner Allan Davis named grand marshal of Carmichael’s 4th of July parade

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Carmichael resident and businessman Allan Davis will serve as this year’s grand marshal of the Carmichael Elks Lodge Fourth of July Parade.

Allan, who co-owns the multi-million dollar Milagro Centre at 6241 Fair Oaks Blvd. with other members of his family, mentioned that he was surprised to learn that the parade’s organizers had selected him for this honorary position.

“I didn’t think I really deserved it, but I just think it’s a special honor to represent Carmichael,” he said. “I always loved the area and the ruralness of it.”

Allan has been quite familiar with Carmichael throughout his life, as he grew up in the neighboring Arden area.

During his youth, Allan was involved in the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts organizations and was active in sports. He was a member of baseball and basketball teams at Encina High School Allan was also a student at Mariemont Elementary School and Arden Middle School. And after graduating from Encina in 1964, he continued his education at American River College and Santa Clara University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in business.

Allan’s dream of establishing the 46,000-square-foot, two-building Milagro Centre began as a joint partnership with his wife, Nancy, who died at the age of 70 on March 19, 2015. Nancy also attended Encina, where she graduated in 1962.

Allan said the dream of creating what became the Milagro Centre began in about 1993 while he and Nancy were visiting Los Angeles.

“We came upon an indoor, open market facility in LA and thought it was an intriguing concept that we would like to explore sometime in the future,” he said. “We were always looking for the right place to establish that dream.”

Allan and Nancy made it their goal to create an upscale place with a relaxed environment for people throughout the region to visit, hang out and enjoy a diverse culinary experience with higher-end cuisine.

A concept of the project was to present a place where patrons could purchase different types of food and bring it to a common eating area where they could gather with friends and family.

Seating would also be made available inside each of the eating establishments of the center.

In 2011, Allan and Nancy finally purchased the 4-acre site where they would have their center built.

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Carmichael resident Allan Davis stands in front of the Milagro Centre, which he envisioned establishing with his late wife, Nancy, more than 20 years ago.

To create what would ultimately become known as the Milagro Centre, the couple had to transform the half-century-old, dilapidated Hillside Shopping Center into an attractive destination spot.

A unique, “un-groundbreaking” ceremony at that site was held during the afternoon of Nov. 7, 2013.

As opposed to traditional groundbreaking ceremonies, those participating in the un-groundbreaking ceremony held their shovels to the sky as a symbolic gesture of the direction the center’s owners wanted to take Carmichael.

Construction crews arrived at the old shopping center the next day to begin transforming it into the Davises’ dream destination spot.

The Milagro Centre, which includes a mix of eateries, the Milagro Experience event center and the headquarters of the Carmichael Chamber of Commerce, made its debut last year.

In addition to drawing visitors for those attractions, the center is also enhanced with a large arch at the main entrance along Fair Oaks Boulevard, various trees, including 22 palms, and a dining strip, with small tables and chairs, at the center of the parking lot.

Adding to the center’s continuous progress, it will introduce its newest eatery, The Patriot, on July 4. This 5,000-squarefoot restaurant is owned by local restaurateur Chris Jarosz.

Allan, who is currently part of the partnership that is developing a 50-acre residential and commercial development in Rancho Murieta, told the Arden-Carmichael News last week that he appreciates the opportunity he had to give back to a community he loves through the Milagro Centre.

“It was a blessing to finally do something for Carmichael,” he said. “And the place is going great. I had hoped it would have been opened long before that, but as far as the outcome, I love it.”

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2017 Fireworks Buyers Guide

Get the Most Bang for Your Buck

By David Dickstein

It’s almost time to enjoy a slice of our country’s birthday cake, and as Sacramento collectively blows out 241 candles by day, many citizens will keep the flame alive at night by celebrating the Fourth of July with fireworks.

Sacramento’s patriotic and philanthropic will buy theirs from non-profit organizations hoping to raise money for myriad good causes. Volunteers at hundreds of fireworks stands throughout the region will show up for duty as early as noon June 28. The week-long fundraiser ends on the federal holiday, and despite it falling midweek this year, a Tuesday fourth is expected to help fundraising efforts, according to the state’s largest fireworks resellers.

“Fireworks sales on a Tuesday are generally good because over 50 percent of people have Monday off from work, so it turns into an extra-long weekend celebration,” said William Weimer, vice president and general counsel of Phantom Fireworks.

Also believing that more green is made with a red, white and blue Tuesday is TNT Fireworks, which corners roughly 75 percent of the Northern California market.

“With the Fourth of July falling on a Tuesday, many people will spend the holiday in town,” said John Castilone, regional sales manager at TNT’s Sacramento office.

“With the rise in the economy we feel that people will be out spending more to celebrate our nation’s independence and support local community non-profits.”

When they do, folks will be asking those five big questions: What’s new? What’s loud? What’s colorful? How long does it last? What gives me the most bang for my buck?

Valley Community Newspapers has the answers. This year’s fireworks buyers guide includes reviews of every new state-approved firework from market-dominating TNT and Phantom along with returning favorites that scored at least four of five stars on a Valley Community Newspapers, Inc.

scale based on performance, duration, distinctiveness and comparative value.

This season, TNT takes “Best New Firework” honors while unveiling perhaps the strongest rookie lineup the state has ever seen. Meanwhile, Phantom has a California-record 13 buy-one-getone items, including the “Deal of the Season.”

Judges this year included firefighters of Metro Fire Station 65 in Rancho Cordova, where the test was conducted. Fireworks are listed by price, highest to lowest. Let the sparks fly!

New for 2017 Allegiance Fountain (TNT), $79.99 – Most expensive and largest fountain in California history is also the season’s only new firework packing the legal maximum of 500 grams of powder. Sparks flirt with unlawful height and spread to an audience’s delight. If you care about keeping up with the Joneses, here’s your pyro-style mic drop. 122 seconds. 4 Stars Miss Liberty Fountain (TNT), $39.99 – Beautiful multi-color stars with silver rain and crackles so intense that at times they sound like a violent storm of static electricity. 100 seconds. 4 Stars Phantom Duo Fountain (Phantom), $29.99 – “Beauty & the Beast” was the intended name for this set of

identically shaped, distinctively labeled fountains, but jitters over being sued by Disney is why a nameless mythical blonde hottie and anonymous underworld big cat adorn a cellophaned combo pack. Wide-spreading crackling silver sparks highlight an otherwise undynamic duo. 73 seconds (“Beauty”), 78 seconds (“Beast”). 3 Stars Power On Fountain (TNT), $19.99 – “Best New Firework” winner also gets a rare perfect score. Before lighting, get a charge out of its electrifying power plant shape and high-voltage label.

Then get excited by shockingly good and super-high crackling sparks, plus fusing that moves from one end to the other. 85 seconds. 5 Stars Magic Beans Fountain (TNT), $14.99 – Outstanding green sparks, crackles, whistle and labeling combine for a magical debut. 61 seconds. 4 Stars Lady Liberty Fountain (Phantom), $12.99 – Gorgeous red pearls – the prettiest ever seen in a fountain – lead to a fervent finale of silver crackle. 58 seconds. 3 1/2 Stars Everglow Fountain (TNT), $9.99 – Rookie sensation scores with a quiet fish effect opening, titanium sparkle middle and boisterous crackle finale. Striking reds and greens. 61 seconds. 4 1/2 Stars

Phantom Tank with Sparks (Phantom), $7.99 for four – As a “new” item, this one tanks. Only thing new is they come in a box of four for the first time in California.

Snore. So is the performance of this unexplainably popular novelty. 10 seconds. 1 Star Cool Breeze Fountain (TNT), $3.99 – Talk about your cheap thrills. Sustained crackle, color and a price that – I can’t believe I’m saying this – is actually too low compared to fountains of similar performance. 55 seconds. 4 Stars TNT Poker Chip (TNT), $2.99 for two – Packaging is better than the performance with this subpar ground spinner. For the same price, get the TNT Crazy Eyeballs 3-pack.

15 seconds. 1 Star Best of the Rest Opening Show (TNT), $69.99 – “Best New Finale” winner of 2012 was dropped from the list last year due to a $10 price hike, but the 500gram budget buster is back for the sole reason that it’s memorable. What happens at the 1:40 mark is jaw-dropping and unique. No spoiler here.

130 seconds.

Wicked Strong Fountain (TNT), $59.99 – Five-hundred-gram rookie sensation from last season is a fan-finale hybrid. Surge of sparks at the 90-second mark puts muscle in its name. 105 seconds.

Apache Firedance Premier Fountain (Phantom), $49.99 – Former “Best New Firework” honoree has 500 grams worth of crackles, strobes and height. 140 seconds.

Coral Reef Fountain (Phantom), $49.99 – Phantom’s longest-lasting fan fountain is a 500-gram crowd pleaser with radiant colors and clamorous whistles and crackles. Tested nearly identically to TNT’s best-selling Delirium (see review). 105 seconds.

Delirium Fountain (TNT), $49.99 – Still the benchmark of all state-approved fan fountains after 12 years, this 500gram showstopper packs intensity and stunning beauty.

105 seconds.

New York Harbor Fountain (Phantom), $49.99 — Grucci of New York, hailed as “the first family of fireworks,” partnered with Phantom on this 500-gram fountain distinguished by its stellar burn time and best-of-breed chrysanthemums. 252 seconds.

Magnetic Heat Fountain (TNT), $39.99 – Year-old fountain amazes with gorgeous smokeless globs, pretty palms and intense colorful crackles. 112 seconds.

Peacock Tail Fan Fountain (Phantom), $35.99 – Despite its fleeting burn time, former “Best New Firework” builds excitement with each dazzling stage. Works out to 67 cents per second, but priceless will be the audience’s “oohs” and “ahhs.” 54 seconds.

Sea Serpent Fountain (Phantom), $35.99 – Outstanding crackles, whistles, darting silver sparks and height made this an instant classic last year. 100 seconds.

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Fireworks: Continued from page 3

Core Reactor Fountain (Phantom), $25.99 – Rewarding tradeoff of height over duration, and love the raucous silver crackles from start to finish. 73 seconds.

Funky Monkey Fountain (Phantom), $24.99 – Pyrotechnic primate produces pretty prismatic pearls plus pleasing performance. 90 seconds.

Moondance Premier Fountain (Phantom), $24.99 for two – “Deal of the Season” right here. A $5 price drop plus a second one thrown in for free is unprecedented, and how awesome that it’s on the highly rated super-sized version of Phantom’s little Moondance Fountain. 100 seconds.

Zombie Apocalypse Fountain (TNT), $21.99 – Lots of life in these zombies, who prove you can add a quality-

grade fan to your show for under $25. 62 seconds.

O-Blivion Fountain (TNT), $19.99 – Lord of the ring-shaped fountains emits multi-colored chrysanthemums with pine and impressive titanium crackles. Sweet burn time. 125 seconds.

Sparknado Fountain (TNT), $19.99 – Year-old crackle-happy fountain is now $5 less, making this an even stronger buy. Unique effect

has geysers of sparks breathing in and out before going into a frenzy. 85 seconds.

Luminescence Fountain (Phantom), $17.99 for two – Starts out as a run-of-the-mill multi-effect fountain, then surprises with an eruption of widespreading sparks. Bright idea making this a buy-one-get-one deal for $3 more. 73 seconds.

Serenity Fountain (Phantom), $17.99 for two – Noiseless fountain opens with love-

ly lava lamp-like lumps and peacefully pleases with seven colors and white chrysanthemums. Two bucks more gets you twice the Serenity, so a great deal this season. 59 seconds.

Sundance Fountain (Phantom), $17.99 for two – Downgraded as an assortment-only item for a decade, this oldie but goodie is not only back out of the box, but a buy-oneget-one. Great height, color, whistles and crackles. 95 seconds.

For stand locations and additional product information, visit TNT’s website at www.tntfireworks.com and Phantom’s at www.fireworks.com. Due to providing us with erroneous information last season regarding product availability and stand openings, Discount Fireworks Superstore (dfsfireworks.com) is not included in this year’s buyers guide.

Don’t be a statistic this Fourth of July Here are some safety tips to help ensure that the red, white and blue on the Fourth of July aren’t from the fire, ash and mood caused by a lack of common sense: • Observe local laws.

• Always store fireworks in a cool, dry place.

• Always read and follow directions on each firework.

• Use only state-approved “safe and sane” fireworks.

• Only use fireworks outdoors, away from homes, dry grass or trees.

• Have a responsible adult present.

• Have a hose ready.

• Light at a safe distance.

• Never attempt to relight or fix a “dud.”

• Never carry fireworks in your pocket.

• Never point or throw fireworks at another person.

• Soak used fireworks overnight before disposing.

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Documentary Film Memorializing Sacramento LGBTQ History Premieres June 24 at Guild

By Bonnie Osborn

Just in time for Pride Month, Legends of Courage, a Sacramento-based documentary film and oral history project (http:// w w w. l a v e n d e r l i b r a r y. com/legends_of_courage. html), will present its debut film in a free community screening on Satur-

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day, June 24, 7:30 p.m., at the Guild Theater. Seating is limited; please reserve tickets at https://www. eventbrite.com/e/the-story-of-rosemary-metrailertickets-33496266234. The project’s debut film, “ The Story of Rosemary Metrailer,” centers on the pioneering local civil rights attorney

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who won a lawsuit against televangelist Jerry Falwell that provided seed money to found the Lambda Community Center (now Sacramento LGBT Community Center) in 1984. The film places the civil rights accomplishments of Metrailer and her peers in the context of the social and political

environment in Sacramento from 1960s to the 2015 Supreme Court ruling legalizing same-sex marriage in the U.S. “The Rosemary Metrailer Story” includes interviews with Metrailer’s peers—Sacramento leaders who forged Sacramento’s tradition of support for LGBTQ equality, including former mayors Phil Isenberg, Anne Rudin and Heather Fargo—and the many advocates, such as former legislator Dennis Mangers, publisher Linda Birner and Democratic activist Laurie McBride, who helped blaze the trail.

Metrailer may be best known for her role as plaintiff ’s attorney in the infamous 1984 lawsuit filed by former Metropolitan Community Church (MCC) minister Jerry Sloan against televangelist Jerry Falwell. The conflict made national headlines, and the court awarded Sloan nearly $9,000, including punitive damages, a portion of which became the seed money to found the organization that would become the Sacramento LGBT Community Center.

“You can influence other people, about being outspoken, about what to believe in,” says former Sacramento Mayor Anne Rudin in the film. “Rosemary did that.

She didn’t have to worry about, are they going to like me, or is this going to make me look bad? She said it, she did it, and other people took courage from what she said and did.”

Metrailer also is renowned in legal circles for her successful 1988 class action sex discrimination suit against McClellan Air Force Base (1988) on behalf of women employees.

As a community leader, she founded Sacramento Area Community Women’s Network, or SACWN, which continued in existence from 1984 till it was officially disbanded in 2007.

Metrailer also is a founder of SacLEGAL, a local organization of LGBT attorneys. Today Metrailer lives quietly in Nevada City with her partner of nearly 22 years and spouse, Tina Costella.

Launched in 2013 by Land Park filmmaker Dawn Deason of 3D Media and the late arts patron Camille Wojtasiak, the Legends of Courage project is designed to capture the voices of pioneering civil rights advocates who helped build Sacramento’s LGBTQ thriving community.

In addition to the Metrailer film, the June 24 screening will include several short video interviews with prominent Sacramento LGBTQ leaders. Deason said the concept for the Legends of Courage project came from late co-founder Camille Wojtasiak, a Sacramento professional financial advisor, arts patron and LGBTQ activist who died earlier this year. Wojtasiak’s dream was to preserve the stories of the men and women who fought for LGBT equality.

Project supporters hope the Metrailer film is but the opening offering of the Legends of Courage series, Deason says. “Ideally, we would like to make one or two films per year, 30 to 45 minutes in length. There are so many stories to be told about how a small capitol city like Sacramento became a model in regard to LGBTQ rights.” “ The Rosemary Metrailer Story” was produced in association with Sacramento’s Lavender Library, Archives, and Cultural Exchange and is made possible with support from California Humanities, a non-profit partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities, visit www.calhum.org.

Tax-deductible donations to the Legends of Courage project may be made to: Lavender Library, Archives, and Cultural Exchange for Legends of Courage, 1017 L Street, #540, Sacramento, CA 95814.

Any views, finding, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in “ The Rosemary Metrailer Story” do not necessarily represent those of California Humanities or the National Endowment for the Humanities.

For more information about the Legends of Courage project, visit http://www.lavenderlibrary. com/legends_of_courage.html.

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2017 Jesuit High School Graduates Joseph Elias Aboubechara **Maxwell Dhun Adams Blake William Adams Tyler Steven Adge ***John Garcia Almazan Jonathon E. Amadi ***Jack Ryan Angeles **Christopher T. Appel Alejandro J. Arceo Joseph Richard Arrow Darren John Fiesta Baker **Michael Richard Baleria **Christopher David Banister Solomon Ebow Bannerman Kaelen N. Barbre **Jose Miguel Avenido Batilando **Brian A. Bauer Dylan Behler Robert Matthew Bell *Conner Matthew Bellinger **Raul A. Bernal Elijah Nathaniel Berry Matthew John Bersin **John Blom Bickel **Carson C. Black *Matthew Robert Blake Trevor J. Bonanno ***Marc Anthony Boudreaux **Dylan Thomas Boylan **Timothy Jon Brannan *Casey Joseph Bravo *Andrew Joseph Briseno *Weston Douglas Browne Calvin Scott Brownholtz Spencer Louis Bruno **Mark Joseph Bunkers Leland Troy Buraga **William Burke *Gerald William Cahalan Brandon P. Calk *Tyler Keith Cameron Julian Michael Carrillo Kamau Zafar Carter *Jacob G. Casale ***Patrick Thomas Caslin Jordan Christopher

Dalida Celis Kevin Michael Cendro Nathaniel Mendoza Ceniza Xavier G. Chaney **Andrew C. Chang **Yoo Joon Chang ***Patrick Chen Chen **Grant Hiro Chin **Lucas Aaron Churchill Jackson Edward Cline *Aidan Joseph Cordero Michael Franco Coyne ***William John Daly III Josiah Joel Davis **Giordano C. DeSantis **Kellen J. Dudley Elijah Mekhi Duffy Tyler Austin Duhon Nathan Garrett Dunmoyer *Matthew D. Ehrlich ***Nicholas Daniel Sosa Ellis Kyle Andrew Estipular Grant McPherson Evans Bryce A. Evison **Max E. Fitzmorris-Johannes **Winston G. Fitzmorris-Johannes Anthony J. Flores Trent Joshua Flores Zachary James Foote Ershad Forghany Brendan G. Fretz Matthew A. Furno ***Michael Seamus Galane Diego Andres Gallardo **Devin Jacob Garber *Tyler M. Garcia **Kalum Nathaniel Gillett Nicholas S. Glascock Alexander John Glasgow Duncan Patrick Gonzalez *Lorenzo Benedicto Gonzalez *Roy Gonzalez, Jr. Myles J. Goudreau **Justin Paul Gregg ***Matthew Paul Grehm **Jacob Timothy Grisaffi

Valedictorian In his first years, Anton challenged himself to make the out of Jesuit by becoming actively involved in the school. Besides taking some of the most rigorous AP and Honors classes, he also became a senator of the student council, joined the Photography Club and Science Olympiad Team, and read at school-wide liturgies as a member of the Liturgy Planning Committee.

In his sophomore year, Anton combined his leadership skills and passion for filmmaking by founding the Filmmaking Club.

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***Carlos Antonio Manahan Gutierrez Nicholas Hadd Kyle Christopher Hagy **Julian Haladus-Henke *Johnathan M. Harrington Joseph Jerome Hart **Conrad Clark Hawkins **Matthew James Hawks-McDermott **Aiden Joseph Hayes Jeremy Austin Hayes Nicholas Roy Heagy William T. Helmsin Steven Thomas Herman, Jr. *Antonio Hernandez *Kyle Christopher Brian Hewitt **Benjamin Kirk Holland Jacob F. Honnold Alex Joseph Hopkins Tyler Benjamin Howell **Brian J. Jahn Alexander T. Johns Lucas Todd Johnson *William D. Johnson **Brendan Peter Jones **Kyle E. Jones Andrew K. Kapila **Joshua J. Kasten Garrett J. Kay Abbas H. Kazmi **Matthew Stephen Keehn Christopher G. Kemp *Edward James Kershaw **Jiman Kim **Matthew H. Kiyama ***Ryan Nicholas Knapp Cameron Joseph Knight ***Samuel Jacob Kreifels Mason Philip La Fond ***Bryant Craig Law Jakob Joon Lee SeongWoo Lee Victor B. Lephart Timothy Ryan Powell Lesher **Gary William Levi

ematic talents to new heights by producing several videos for Jesuit, including the Class of 2017 Senior Video. Additionally, Anton continued his involvement in the arts by joining Jesuit’s prestigious Chamber Choir and three other singing groups in the school. Currently as the Vice President of the Executive Council, Anton helps to make a change as a visible leader of the campus. Outside of school, he enjoys playing guitar and volunteering at the Challenge Sports Program to assist special needs children in playing sports. Jesuit has motivated him to make a positive impact in his community by being a Man for Others.

**Adam A. Lovasz Peter Martin Lucas Michael Lukas Justin Thomas Luthy George John Manikas Patrick Jorell Montemayor Manuel Alexander Paul Mar José Antonio Maravilla David Maxwell Marchant-Villalba **Maxwell J. Marsalla *Samuel Mayo Dominic J. Mazzoni ***Thomas Patrick McClain **Javier A. Mercado *Ryan P. Merz Jacob Xavier Meyers *Christopher Jared Pinto Miranda Kevin Jeffrey Aston Mitchell II **John J. Molitor Manuel Jose Montoya Harrison Louis Moore Jordan Joseph Morehead Stephen P. Morley *Tyler Montgomery Moss John Patrick Murphy John Prescott Napior *Zachary Joseph Neil **Cassidy M. Nguyen *Matthew Anhkhoa Nguyen *George P. Niethammer *Julian Emiliano Ochoa Patrick James OíConnor John Charles Olsen Ethan A. Pace Eric E. Paine John Charles Palmer Nathaniel William Parry Anuj D. Patel Jeffrey A. Patton **Alejandro Hernan Perez Edwin Joseph Arcilla Perez **Aleksander Christos Petuskey Ethan M. Piña **Carlos D. Ramirez

**Jose Guadalupe Ramos **Jared Matthew Rebuyon **Christian Alexander Reyes Matthew S. Riffle *Daniel Robert Rock Jacob Albert Rodriguez Eric Nelsen Roldan Ivan Francisco Romero **Bryce E. Rosellini Lowell Chester Ross Anthony Gennaro Rovito Jonathan Durai Sami Jacob N. Sauber-Cavazos **Max Allan Schlenker Nikolas Blake Sepulveda **Michael Thomas Shea Rahim N. Siddiqui Nicholas Jeffrey Sievers Zakary William Sievers Emmanuel B. Simon **Rodrigo Soler Vincent Connor Spence ***Riley Scott Spieler *Grafton Asa Hugh Stidger Randall D. Stralen Andrew T. Strand Jayme Ray Thomas *Maxwell Kent Thompson Alexander Luis Tyree **Reid Charles Vail *Alexander Mojica Van Vleet *Jacob Darius Vassar Cameron M. Vela Trey Visger John Joseph Welch V Mason Thomas Welge Ricky Walter White Nicholas M. Wieser Joshua Wiggen *Zachary Scott Williams Michael Robert Xavier Patrick Walter York Kyrollos Amir Zaki Braeden George Zammit ***Summa Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude * Cum Laude

“Like every great journey, we come to an end, the final step. And four years ago we lit that class candle for the first time, but in an hour or so, while we are all exiting Memorial Auditorium, someone is going to walk up on stage and blow out our class candle for the very last time. But the flame keeps burning in our hearts. Be the ones to keep the spark blazing with love. Be the light of someone’s life. Be the beacon of hope for humanity. Be the agents of change to set the world on fire. We can do it. And I know we will. Because when I look at this auditorium and see everyone’s happy faces, the world doesn’t seem so dark anymore. Let our light shine out forever and always.”

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Wine Pairing with a Purpose: Sierra Foothill winery partners with SSPCA and will co-host with Total Wine & More a Mobile Pet Adoption Unit

By Bia Riaz

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C.G. Di Airie’s support and philanthropic efforts raised about $8,500 for the Sacramento Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

The dog days of summer are just around the corner. Thankfully, the Delta Breeze from the Sacramento River cools your patio as you savor your favorite red blend from Amador County. You reach over and tussle Carmine’s soft shiny red fur as she eagerly lets you know it’s time to walk the trails and chase squirrels. Just a few short years ago, Carmine was a shy dog with a sad story waiting for a forever home at the local animal shelter. In your care, she managed to flourish and grow into a member of the family. She became the reason to go for walks and explore local parks. She excelled at being the best outdoor adventure buddy for trips up to the Sierra Foothills. This red blend of a canine represents a source of joy in your life; much like the red blend wine in your glass that makes you smile! This could be your story. If only there was a way to combine your love for rescuing and caring for animals and enjoying delicious California wine. There is! You won’t even have to travel very far.

Fin Fest

The Sacramento Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in partnership with C.G. Di Airie Winery will be visiting Arden with their Mobile Pet Adoption Unit on Saturday, July 1. Total Wine & More will be hosting the event at their Arden store located at 2121 Arden Way from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visitors will be able to meet potential pets from the SSPCA and also enjoy a tasting of the new red blend “Mixed Breed” from C.G. Di Airie. For every bottle sold, $3 will be donated directly to the SSPCA to help local animals in need. Additionally, the SSPCA will be waiving adoption fees for any seniors (age 65 and over) adopting pets age 5 or older.

Kristi Maryman, Special Events Manager at the SSPCA, will be bringing two adoptable pets to the event as part of the Mobile Adoption Unit: April, a 5-year-old female Terrier/ American Staffordshire mix. Her pet profile on the SSPCA website describes her as “Gentle and calm, 62 pound (chubby) April is a little shy at first but so friendly she might gently jump up and give you a delicate kiss once she knows you and this lov-

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ing girl walks great on leash, is playful and likes to try to catch birds, cats and other small critters.”

Hershey, an 11-year-old female Chinese Shar-Pei Mix. She is described as a “very sweet old lady,” 53 pound Hershey has a lot of energy but is well behaved (sits for treats, walks pretty well on leash, knows “sit” and possibly more commands and is said to be house-trained) and also very affectionate and likes to “go” (whether it’s on a walk, on a car ride or zooming off after a cat.)”

SSPCA’s website ( www.sspca. org) contains additional information and photographs for both pets.

Information for other adoptable pets is also available online. Kristi and her staff will be onsite at the event to answer any questions and provide information on the adoption process. Although visitors will not be able to adopt on the spot, they would be able to visit the SSPCA office located at 6201 FlorinPerkins Road right after the event.

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complete paperwork. The SSPCA is open Wednesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The cost of adoption includes all required shots and spay/neuter services.

“The SSPCA hosts weekly community events in partnership with local organizations and businesses that share our mission to improve the lives of animals and their families. These events provide an opportunity for visitors to have fun and also learn more about the products and services offered by the SPCA in the Sacramento region, while helping raise funds and awareness for animals in need. Organizing these these events allows us to get to know the local community. It is rewarding, inspiring, and fun,” Maryman said.

Wine Wednesday Leads to Great Things The idea to pair wine with fundraising for animals in need was inspired by the Wine Wednesday events hosted at Capital Stage Company.

A few years ago an SSPCA board member was attending a play at the Capital Stage theater company and experienced their Wine Wednesday event, where C.G. Di Airie Winery was the season’s wine sponsor, pairing one of their wines with each play for the season. The SSPCA board member was intrigued and wanted to explore the idea

further and felt it was a great way to support the arts and partner with a local business.

Shortly thereafter, renowned local winemakers and proprietors, Chaim and Elisheva Gur-arieh, expressing their love for animal welfare and a commitment to good causes, collaborated with the SSPCA and the Rescue Red wine was born. A further partnership was established with Total Wine & More to be the exclusive distributor. The concept was to use a portion of the wine sales to help raise awareness and help animals in need.

They worked closely with the SSPCA staff to design the wine labels featuring real pets from the shelter, with happy adoption stories. C.G. Di Airie’s support and philanthropic efforts raised about $8,500 for the SSPCA. In spring of 2017, inspired by the success of the collaboration, rave reviews, and the demand from consumers, C.G. Di Airie Winery, developed and released the Mixed Breed Red. California wine industry veteran and Project Manager for Mixed Breed, Steve Winter, describes the partnership as a “win-win” situation, where they are inspired to create delicious wines, support SSPCA, and other animal shelters throughout the region.

In his experience, Winter has seen how the good work of organizations like the SSPCA can help connect caring people with pets in need, and transform a pet with challenges into one that is calm and loving.

The 2014 Mixed Breed label features Sparky and Betty, two rescued pets now living in loving homes. At the event, visitors may experience the flavors of Mixed Breed at an exclusive tasting right inside the Total Wine & More store. To tempt your palate, Winter provided the winemakers notes: We created “Mixed Breed” as a tribute to the communities that shelter needy animals. This wine will be sold in retail stores and a part of the proceeds generated will be donated to one animal shelter organization that is located in that county.

2014 C.G. Di Arie Mixed Breed, Red Wine Estate Grown & Bottled California Sierra Foothills “Mixed Breed” is a blend of Zinfandel, Syrah, Petite Sirah and Cabernet Franc. Every component has been individually crafted and aged in French oak barrels for 2 years.

The layers of dark berry aromas and flavors are complemented with smoke and game with hints of chocolate, earthy and herbal notes that carry all the way to the finish.

Varietal Content: 45.0 percent Zinfandel, Estate Grown 31.5 percent Syrah, Estate Grown 13.5 percent Petite Sirah, Estate Grown 10 percent Cabernet Franc

A display at Total Wine & More showcases their 2014 Mixed Breed Great Wine for a Great Cause supporting the Sacramento Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

from the wine industry, the Mixed Breed project inspired him to came back. “I like working with Gur-arieh and I believe in the concept, because it allows us to give back,” said Winter.

Mixed Breed is available at all Total Wine & More Although Winter had locations throughout the previously taken a break region.

An estimated 6.5 million companion animals enter animal shelters nationwide every year. Local events, like this one, help the work and efforts of the SSPCA. It’s a great local opportunity to help animals in need and enjoy locally crafted red wine.

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Citizens Everywhere you see the bunting and flags—East Sacramento prepping for the Fourth. When we were kids on 42nd and D there was no grand local parade but the holiday was rollicking then too. Our father brought home little flags from McClellan and we marched around with them singing Yankee Doodle.

In the evenings our mother read enthralling poems

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to us—Paul Revere’s Ride, Flanders Fields. She said we were patriots. She said her father, born in occupied Ireland, loved the USA, and so did she. She said our Dad, his brother and her two brothers had all fought for America, for us, in World War II, and it was our duty to grow up to be good citizens. We said, why can’t we be citizens now, and she said we were, little ones, the little citizens of Forty-second Street.

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One year a man and woman moved into the small house on the corner and immediately installed in their front yard a prodigious flagpole. Our father said maybe they thought they were the City Hall, and our mother said, “Maybe they think they’re the Post Office.”

This got our parents laughing, especially our mother who sometimes laughed so hard and long our father had to help her from her chair.

On Memorial Day the new couple raised an enormous flag that seemed to dwarf their modest craftsman. By now the man was frequently seen on the street wearing a jacket festooned with military medals. It wasn’t a military jacket, simply a light windbreaker dragging heavily on the left where the medals had been affixed. Our father chatted with him one evening and reported that he was a retired army vet who operated a short wave radio in his basement and was on the alert for Communists.

I didn’t know what Communists were but they seemed thrilling. My mother said they were just people, like us, but were misguided.

The man’s name was Carl but his wife, Elsa, called him Captain. My father thought there was something wrong with someone who wore his medals on civilian clothes, and my mother said, laughing again, that it took all kinds.

On the Fourth we had the usual dizzy blur of hot dogs, wading pools and running around in the sun, and by the six o’clock block barbecue we were wild with excitement and exhaustion.

Captain Carl taught us how to salute his gigantic flag.

“You have to respect the colors,” he said. “Remember that.” Later that evening Captain Carl told my mother that Mrs. Gleason, a retired teacher on the other corner, a widow, was a red.

I had never seen my mother get mad at another adult but

she folded her arms and said sternly, “Mary Gleason is no more red than I am.” I ran to my sister, Kathleen, and told her that Mom was getting Captain Carl in trouble. We raced back to the excitement. By now a group of adults had formed and Captain Carl said anybody, even the most innocent looking, could be a red.

A red. Mrs. Gleason sat in a little canvass chair by the Toniola’s lawn. She had white hair, white eyebrows, white skin, a white blouse and pale blue pedal pushers. She wore straw colored sandals. The only red thing about her was the little flag in her lapel.

Kathleen said, “She’s not red.

Even her lipstick wore off.”

The adults became increasingly agitated, with the majority coming stoutly to Mrs. Gleason’s defense. By the time we tumbled into our cars and went in a caravan to watch the fireworks from the old fairgrounds, most of the grownups were irate about Captain Carl. When we went home my father, Mr. Gibson, and portly Mr. Carr went over to the Captain’s house, having decided, while drinking their beers, to upbraid the Captain for besmirching Mrs. Gleason’s reputation.

When my father returned he told my mother that the Captain answered the door in his robe, the medals now pinned on it. My mother went into one of her long laughing fits.

My father said, “Can you believe it? The G.D.S.O.B. had the G.D. things on his robe.”

Whenever we were listening my father tried to swear in initials. He added that the G.D.S.O.B. was a Sergeant, not a Captain.

What was a red? I pestered the answer from our parents.

Reds were belligerent Communists, who wanted to conquer us, but we were not to worry; Eisenhower wouldn’t let them. I couldn’t grasp how Mrs. Gleason, who lived

on 42nd street in Sacramento, and painted water colors of sunflowers, could want to conquer us, or why.

The Captain moved the next year and subsequent Fourths were harmonious.

My mother continued to read poems to us, adding The Patriot by Browning, Liberty by James Whitcomb Riley, and many more as we grew older and were at last able to sit still for Gilbert Keith Chesterton.

Mrs. Gleason died at 92 and no Communist banners were unfurled during her quiet service at a Methodist church.

When the little citizens of 42rd street came of age our patriotism evolved differently from that of our parents. In college I participated willingly in anti-Vietnam protests; my brother Danny enlisted in the Navy, was stationed in Da Nang. When he came home he joined the Vietnam Vets Against the War. Many people disapproved of these actions—the Captain would surely be among the outraged––but our parents listened, and stood by us. My father, who had served in the Pacific theater in World War Two, had a small flagpole suspended over the porch and when Martin Luther King was killed, he put the flag at half-staff. He did the same when Bobby Kennedy was shot. Thereafter he flew it on Memorial Day, Flag Day, The Fourth, Veterans Day—all the apt occasions.

Much later came a presidential election where flag protocol became a furious issue.

Some argued that we should be obligated to pledge allegiance and salute. I asked my mother what she thought of all this. She said if Germans hadn’t saluted the Swastika they probably would have been shot. Same for the Russians with the hammer and sickle. “But you can do as you like with our flag,” she said.

“And ours is still flying.” I told her she made a great point.

She said, “It’s what your father believed.”

This Fourth I will display a large flag. It’s the memorial flag the Navy presented to our mother when our father died. I display it for the man who earned it in war, the woman who appreciated its worth, and their children, who inherited and exercised the freedoms for which it stands.

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What’s SATURDAY, JUNE 24 CARMICHAEL CONCERTS IN THE PARK: JAX HAMMER BAND: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm: Based in the Greater Sacramento area, Jax Hammer expertly and energetically plays crowdpleasing, dance-inducing mainstream-rock and blues-rock covers— most well known, plus some that deserve to be. Guitarist Jack Brizek and keyboardist Kevin Whalen are both outstanding instrumentalists and lead vocalists. Bassist Carl Borden and drummer Mick Voss provide a solid and propulsive foundation for the band’s sound. For a rockin’ good time, it’s Jax Hammer! Concert is held at the Daniel Bishop Memorial Pavilion in Carmichael Park, located at 5750 Grant Ave. The Carmichael Concerts in the Park series is brought to you in part, by the generous support of the following sponsors: Access Dental, Sacramento County Supervisor Susan Peters, Sacramento Municipal Utility District, Emigh Hardware, Arthur Murray Carmichael Dance Studio, California Family Fitness, Carmichael Creek Neighborhood Association, John and Susan Skinner, and the Kiwanis Club of Carmichael.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21 XTREME SCIENCE MAGIC WITH DAN O’BRIEN: Xtreme Science is a fastmoving, interactive, upbeat show that mixes entertainment with information. Kids will not forget Don’s presentation! You can sign up for Summer Reading before or after the program! The program will be held from 4 to 4:45 p.m. at the Arden-Dimick Library, 891 Watt Ave.

SUNDAY, JUNE 25 CARMICHAEL CONCERTS IN THE PARK: SWINGMASTERS: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm: The SwingMasters Big Band is an 18-piece band that has been entertaining audiences in the Sacramento area since 1997. They feature an authentic, multivoiced big band sound which emanates from a library of tunes from the 30’s to the 60’s.

Genres include Swing (East & West Coast), Latin (Cha-Cha, Rumba, Samba), Ballroom (Fox Trot, Tango, Waltz), and Rock featuring great vocals by Rubi Lee and Dr. Chuck Lockhart. SwingMasters leader Tom Smith directs the members that have cumulative musical experience of over 300 hours. Concert is held at the Daniel Bishop Memorial Pavilion in Carmichael Park, located at 5750 Grant Ave. The Carmichael Concerts in the Park series is brought to you in part, by the generous support of the following sponsors: Access Dental, Sacramento County Supervisor Susan Peters, Sacramento Municipal Utility District, Emigh Hardware, Arthur Murray Carmichael Dance Studio, California Family Fitness, Carmichael Creek Neighborhood Association, John and Susan Skinner, and the Kiwanis Club of Carmichael.

TUESDAY, JULY 4 CARMICHAEL FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION: Independence Day fun starts with a pancake breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. at the Carmichael Park Clubhouse, located at 5750 Grant Ave. The cost is $5 for adults and $3 for children 12 and under. Stop by the Carmichael Park Clubhouse and grab some flapjacks and breakfast before the parade! The Pancake Breakfast is hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Carmichael.

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munity floats, marching bands, equestrian entries, antique cars and more! Parade route begins at Marconi/Fair Oaks, continues on Fair Oaks and ends at Cypress/Manzanita. For more information on the parade and float registration contact the Elks Lodge at 489-2103. Later in the evening, starting at 7 p.m., join in the fun with the annual fireworks show at La Sierra Community Center, 5325 Engle Road. While, the fireworks begin at dark, approximately at 9:30 p.m., you are welcome to stop by earlier for food, music and fun! Activities include arts & crafts, inflatable slides and games, balloon artist and more. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs and shade umbrellas. Participating food trucks include: Buckhorn Grill, Culinerdy Cruzer, New Bite Catering, OMG! Yogurt, Aztecas Street Tacos! Sacramento’s K-ZAP 93.3FM will also be on site celebrating their two year anniversary of being back on the air!

JULY 4TH PARADE AND FESTIVAL IN ARDEN PARK: The annual July 4th Bike Parade and Festival at Arden Park! The parade begins at 10 a.m. so you will want to be there a little early to get a good spot. After the parade, Brad Wilson will play old school and classic rock until 1 p.m. Sit back and relax with a hamburger ($6) or hot dog ($5) meal and don’t forget your raffle tickets! The pool will be open at noon and is free that day. A few giant inflatable attractions will be available. 1000 La Sierra Drive.

SATURDAY, JULY 8 CARMICHAEL CONCERTS IN THE PARK: DENNIS JOHNSON & THE MISSISSIPPI RAMBLERS: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm: San Francisco native Dennis Johnson is one of the elite slide guitar players performing today with a deep passion for preserving and innovating roots music. 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. Concert is held at the Daniel Bishop Memorial Pavilion in Carmichael Park, located at 5750 Grant Ave. The Carmichael Concerts in the Park series is brought to you in part, by the generous support of the following sponsors: Access Dental, Sacramento County Supervisor Susan Peters, Sacramento Municipal Utility District, Emigh Hardware, Arthur Murray Carmichael Dance Studio, California Family Fitness, Carmichael Creek Neighborhood Association, John and Susan Skinner, and the Kiwanis Club of Carmichael.

SUNDAY, JULY 9 CARMICHAEL CONCERTS IN THE PARK: CARMICHAEL KIWANIS SWING BAND: 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.

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morial Pavilion in Carmichael Park, located at 5750 Grant Ave. The Carmichael Concerts in the Park series is brought to you in part, by the generous support of the following sponsors: Access Dental, Sacramento County Supervisor Susan Peters, Sacramento Municipal Utility District, Emigh Hardware, Arthur Murray Carmichael Dance Studio, California Family Fitness, Carmichael Creek Neighborhood Association, John and Susan Skinner, and the Kiwanis Club of Carmichael.

SATURDAY, JULY 15 CARMICHAEL CONCERTS IN THE PARK: JACKSON STONE BAND: 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 fromthe 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 playing 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. Concert is held at the Daniel Bishop Memorial Pavilion in Carmichael Park, located at 5750 Grant Ave. The Carmichael Concerts in the Park series is brought to you in part, by the generous support of the following sponsors: Access Dental, Sacramento County Supervisor Susan Peters, Sacramento Municipal Utility District, Emigh Hardware, Arthur Murray Carmichael Dance Studio, California Family Fitness, Carmichael Creek Neighborhood Association, John and Susan Skinner, and the Kiwanis Club of Carmichael.

SATURDAY, JULY 29 CARMICHAEL CONCERTS IN THE PARK: THE GOLDEN CADILLACS: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm: The Golden Cadillacs are lifelong friends from the foothills of Northern California who began playing music together back in high school.

After going down different roads musically, their paths have led them back together to create a harmony that can only be founded in lifelong friendship. The band consists of past and present members of Jackie Greene, Nicki Bluhm and the Gramblers, Dead Winter Carpenters, Jake Peavy and the Outsiders, Tim Flannery and the Lunatic Fringe and Merrygold. Concert is held at the Daniel Bishop Memorial Pavilion in Carmichael Park, located at 5750 Grant Ave. The Carmichael Concerts in the Park series is brought to you in part, by the generous support of the following sponsors: Access Dental, Sacramento County Supervisor Susan Peters, Sacramento Municipal Utility District, Emigh Hardware, Arthur Murray Carmichael Dance Studio, California Family Fitness, Carmichael Creek Neighborhood Association, John and Susan Skinner, and the Kiwanis Club of Carmichael.

SATURDAY, AUG. 5 CARMICHAEL CONCERTS IN THE PARK: DAVE RUSSELL BAND: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm: Listed as one of the “CMA’s Who New To Watch”, National / Nashville Recording Artist Dave Russell is a “Down Home, good ole boy” from North Carolina that has toured the country, performing to sold out crowds in Nashville, Biloxi, Branson, San Antonio, Reno, Tahoe, and most recently all of Northern California. Making his home in Placer County, Dave and his band are constantly one of the “Most Booked Country Bands in California”. His vocal talent alone has landed him 2 “Top 40” hits on Country and Christian Country

Radio. He also is an accomplished Studio Vocalist providing the voices of countries most recognizable voices for such games as “Time Magazine’s Video Game of the year”, (Karaoke Revolution), along with “CMT Presents: Karaoke Revolution Country”. Concert is held at the Daniel Bishop Memorial Pavilion in Carmichael Park, located at 5750 Grant Ave. The Carmichael Concerts in the Park series is brought to you in part, by the generous support of the following sponsors: Access Dental, Sacramento County Supervisor Susan Peters, Sacramento Municipal Utility District, Emigh Hardware, Arthur Murray Carmichael Dance Studio, California Family Fitness, Carmichael Creek Neighborhood Association, John and Susan Skinner, and the Kiwanis Club of Carmichael.

SUNDAY, AUG. 6 CARMICHAEL CONCERTS IN THE PARK: JOHN SKINNER BAND: 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. Skinner repertoire caters especially for dancers with exciting swing, Latin and rock beats. The band has provided concert programs for many Sacramento park districts and community events. Concert is held at the Daniel Bishop Memorial Pavilion in Carmichael Park, located at 5750 Grant Ave. The Carmichael Concerts in the Park series is brought to you in part, by the generous support of the following sponsors: Access Dental, Sacramento County Supervisor Susan Peters, Sacramento Municipal Utility District, Emigh Hardware, Arthur Murray Carmichael Dance Studio, California Family Fitness, Carmichael Creek Neighborhood Association, John and Susan Skinner, and the Kiwanis Club of Carmichael.

SATURDAY, JULY 22 CARMICHAEL CONCERTS IN THE PARK: HOWELL DEVINE: 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 with wildly syncopated rhythms to create a rollickin’ presentday sound from the past. (On Arhoolie/ Smithsonian-Folkways Records.) Concert is held at the Daniel Bishop Memorial Pavilion in Carmichael Park, located at 5750 Grant Ave. The Carmichael Concerts in the Park series is brought to you in part, by the generous support of the following sponsors: Access Dental, Sacramento County Supervisor Susan Peters, Sacramento Municipal Utility District, Emigh Hardware, Arthur Murray Carmichael Dance Studio, California Family Fitness, Carmichael Creek Neighborhood Association, John and Susan Skinner, and the Kiwanis Club of Carmichael.

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