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Festa Queen Mary Quilici and Bambini Dancers at the Italian Cultural Center

Mother-Daughter Team Teach Culture Through Dance By Laura I. Winn

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When the mother-daughter Quilici duo teach dance, they are not just teaching the steps; they are passing on a history and culture to the younger generations. At the Sacramento Italian Cultural Center in Carmichael, mom Diana teaches the young Bambini dancers (ages 4 to 12) and 18-year-old daughter, Mary, leads the La Danza Teen Dance Group (ages 13 to 18). Both groups, along with the adult Baliamo! Dancers will entertain at the 32nd annual Festa Italiana! on August 5 and 6 at the The Croatian Center Grounds at 3730 Auburn Boulevard. Festa Italiana!, an event filled with music, dance, food and gifts, gives the young dancers a chance to share their proud heritage with the community. That pride is especially important for Diana, who grew up in an Italian-speaking household but felt a cultural void in her own generation and worries about the ways in which children see Italians portrayed in Hollywood – the gangsters and “not too bright” characters on screen. “It’s important to know not only where you’re going, but also where you came from,” she says. For Diana, who has trained in multiple styles of dance since age 4 and is a dentist at the VA Hospital by day, teaching children Italian dance is 2

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one way to negate those negative stereotypes and pass down knowledge of a rich history that includes the Renaissance and the Resistance. The dances she teaches tell stories through music and movement. The actions of the anti-fascist resistance movement of World War II are represented by the steps in “Bella Ciao,” a teen dance both Diana and Mary list as a favorite. Then there’s “La Raspa,” “La Pizzica” and “Carnevale,” dances Diana describes as “community dances” because everyone joins in, in some cases building bridges with their arms, exchanging hands and partners. And to connect with current Italian culture, at each Festa, the children dance to a modern hit – a song by one of the latest Italian pop stars. “We have Katy Perry; they have Baby K. We have Justin Bieber; they have Fedez,” Diana explains. The children and teens also perform these dances at Giants games, the California State Fair and at charity events. Practicing monthly throughout the school year and more frequently in the summer bonds the dancers and creates “a little family,” according to Julie Passadore, mom to three Bambinis. Mary Quilici agrees. “Italian dance is so much more than you think it would be. We’re a community. We have a family here.” Mary, who re-

cently graduated from St. Francis, also shares that family with her school friends. “I just brought them here, and to be surrounded by community, such funny and amazing people, they saw how fun it is and wanted to join,” she explains. Just like her mom, Mary has also been dancing since age 4 and has trained in many disciplines. As a teacher, she’s especially proud of the progress her students make. “Seeing someone go from basic steps and not knowing what foot to start with to getting better and better… It’s a journey I just love so much,” she says. Mary, who serves at the current Festa Queen, a title and higher education scholarship bestowed upon her by the Italian Cultural Society for penning a winning essay, adds that anyone interested in Italian dance should come by the Cultural Center in Carmichael or visit Festa Italiana! “What we have here is so unique to witness, just come come and watch. You’ll be amazed by it!” Festa Italiana! runs Saturday, August 5 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday, August 6 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Admission is $12 with free parking. Children under 15 are free. More information is available at festaitalianasac.com. For more information on Bambini and La Danza, contact Diana Quilici at bellachicca44@ yahoo.com. Valley Community Newspapers, Inc.

California State Fair calendar of events The 50th Anniversary of the State Fair at Cal Expo, and the 164th year overall... the 2017 California State Fair is finally here! Showcasing the best of the best in California, there is something for everybody to see. Whether it be family fun, date night, or a night out with friends, the 2017 California State Fair is the place for your summer’s best moments ahead. What follows are daily highlights for the fair which starts on Friday, July 14 and ends on Sunday, July 30.

Daily Events River City Quilters - 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.: River City Quilters are back! In this hands-on demonstration, you can design a nine-patch block. Then watch as volunteers sew your blocks into beautiful quilts right before your eyes! These quilts will be donated to children’s hospital wards throughout the Sacramento area. Over 100 quilts are consistently made each year from fairgoers design blocks! Occurring daily. Hollywood Krazy Kid Korral - 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.: Learn about how horses launched the Hollywood film industry, participate in fun games for the kids, and get ready for some fantastic photo opportunities! Hosted daily.

California Crafts Exhibit: See the best of California’s crafts on display in Expo Building 8. From intricate quilts, to impressive wood art, there is a large variety of amazing work on display. Be sure to check out the featured craft art from this year’s special contests--Upcycle Home Decor and Steampunk Fashion! Hosted daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

FRIDAY, JULY 14 Homemade Jam and Jelly Show Judging: 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.: Witness live judging of the best homemade jams and jellies that California has to offer. As part of the Canning and Baking Competition, this live judging is one delicious event to see! Japanese Cultural Arts- 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. - Matsuyama Sacramento Sister City Corporation introduces you to Japanese culture, calligraphy, and origami. Demonstrating artists will teach you how to write in traditional Japanese calligraphy and fold dollar bills into art forms!

ARC Design Hub vs. DieselZilla - 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. - Bring your family and friends to see American River College’s Design Hub battle DieselZilla! Various ARC departPigeon Display - 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.: ments and studentsgivehope.org have Fly on over to Fur and Feathers and banded together in an effort to “lock see the beautiful pigeons on display. the active site” that keeps DieselZilTheir beauty will surprise you, and la from ending its tirade. Learn how you may walk away having found your to design a molecule to deactivate the new favorite species! Occurring daily. monstrous DieselZilla and save the

Golden State! This fun-packed event can be found in Expo Building 3.

explain just what it is like to show a rabbit at the fair. Exhibitors will explain more about the rabbit species, proper Valley Sculpture Artist Creates in 3D! care, and showmanship. You might even - 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.: Experience the get to practice your exhibition skills! wonder of 3D art with our featured artist, Chris Thompson. You even will have LIVE Thoroughbred Horse Racthe opportunity to learn how to throw ing: 2:15 to 6 p.m.: Have you ever and mold clay pots on a pottery wheel! wanted to attend the Kentucky Derby, but never did? Are you a fan of celArt Knows No Boundaries: 10 a.m. ebrating the best? Do you like to have to 9:30 p.m.: The Short Center North fun? Then come on over to the Miller presents art as the greatest equalizer. Lite Racetrack Grandstand for LIVE Aptly named, this experience of live thoroughbred horse racing! It’s just painting and jewelry making demon- like the Kentucky Derby, except right stration truly knows no boundaries. here at Cal Expo. Bring some friends, Located in Expo Building 7. learn how to bet, and enjoy your time at this FREE event with the purchase The Art of Porcelain Painting: 10 of a State Fair ticket. Come back eva.m to 10 p.m. Watch the incred- ery Thursday, Friday, and Saturday ibly talented Camellia City Porce- for more racing during the State Fair. lain Artists demonstrate the delicate technique of painting porcelain. Farmyard Follies: 2:30 to 2:50 p.m.: The different forms of painting being Featuring animals from the Great demonstrated will be classical floral, American Petting Zoo, this is a funny contemporary form, Chinese, and wa- and educational animal entertainment tercolor-style painting. show! Some featured animals include: goats, llamas, sheep, and the infamous Cooking Demo with Official CA State trouble-making spotted donkey, FioFair Chef, Keith Breedlove: 1 to 2 na No-No! p.m.: The brilliant Official California State Fair Chef, Keith Breedlove of the Children’s Variety Hour: 4:30 to 5 Culinary Cruzer, throws elbows, jokes, p.m.: Watch as horses and their riders and facts, while turning the finest Farm- gracefully display flat English ground to Fork ingredients into creative and work as demonstrated by K.I.S.S. mouth-watering dishes. Join us for some Horse Center. Follow the larger horsculinary fun at The Grill in Kaiser Per- es, or watch the many talents of their manente Farm, presented by SaveMart. miniature horse friends from Storybook Farm Mighty Mini’s. Rabbit Demonstration at 2 to 3 p.m.: Patrons can listen to rabbit exhibitors See State Fair, page 4

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west of Nevada! Located at the Miller Lite Racetrack GrandContinued from page 3 stand, join us for a hilarious Cal Crush Clydesdales: 5:30 time watching the Wienerto 6 p.m.: Come witness the schnitzel Wiener Dog Races! magnificently polished giants gracefully prance around the John Michael Montgomarena pulling the big red Cal ery ~ CA State Fair Toyota Crush wagon. Concert Series: 8 to 10 p.m.: Enjoy a FREE concert (with Sheila E. ~ CA State Fair Fair admission ticket) by John Toyota Concert Series: 8 to Michael Montgomery on the 10 p.m.: Enjoy a FREE con- Golden 1 Stage! For reserved cert (with Fair admission tick- seating closest to the stage, et) by Sheila E. on the Golden Gold Circle seats are avail1 Stage! For reserved seating able for purchase. This conclosest to the stage, Gold Cir- cert takes place at the Califorcle seats are available for pur- nia State Fair. chase. This concert takes place at the California State Fair. Rock On! Live Karaoke: 8 to 8:45 p.m.: Get ready to become the rock star you always wantSATURDAY, JULY 15 ed to be! Grab some friends or Walk the Runway with Agee go solo, and sing some rocking Fashion Institute: 10 a.m. tunes with a LIVE band backto 9:30 p.m.: Journey behind ing you up! Check the Calithe scenes of a fashion career fornia State Fair app for more with fashion students dem- dates and times of Rock On! onstrating pattern-making, Live Karaoke. draping, and garment construction to fair-goers. SUNDAY, JULY 16 Wienerschnitzel Wiener Dog Races: 1:45 to 4 p.m.: In between each Kentucky Derbystyled horse race, will be exhilarating and side-splitting races between the finest wiener dogs

O.M.Genes! From UC Davis Genetics Grad Students: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Learn more about papaya pythons and develop a better understanding of snake genetics, popula-

tion structure, environmental conservation, and the interaction of these complicated issues that comprise species evolution and adaption. See and touch different species and witness how small mutations over years and years of evolution have changed these reptiles! Ozomatli ~ CA State Fair Toyota Concert Series: 8 to 10 p.m: Enjoy a FREE concert (with Fair admission ticket) by Ozomatli on the Golden 1 Stage! For reserved seating closest to the stage, Gold Circle seats are available for purchase. This concert takes place at the California State Fair.

MONDAY, JULY 17 Blacksmith Experience: 3 to 4 p.m.: Learn about the history of blacksmiths. Watch blacksmiths transform iron into beautiful works of art. Merchandise and artwork will be available for purchase. Master Hypnotist Tina Marie: 5 to 5:45p.m.: Participate and watch as master hypnotist, Tina Marie, hyp-

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notizes fair-goers. Enjoy this funny and entertaining experience many times throughout the fair! Check the California State Fair app for all hypnotist performances.

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Military and Veterans Appreciation Day: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.: Bloodsource presents a day dedicated to honoring the sacrifice and bravery of our active duty, reserve and veteran members of all branches of the armed forces. We invite all aforementioned individuals to enjoy FREE fair admission. (Dependents not included). Thank you for your bravery and sacrifice!

Lita Ford ~ CA State Fair Toyota Concert Series at 8 p.m.: Enjoy a FREE concert (with Fair admission ticket) by Lita Ford on the Golden 1 Stage! For reserved seating closest to the stage, Gold Circle seats are available for purchase. This concert takes place at the California State Fair. Good Charlotte ~ CA State Fair Toyota Concert Series: 8 to10 p.m.: Enjoy a FREE TUESDAY, JULY 18 concert (with Fair admission Building Buildings and Lay- ticket) by Good Charlotte on ing Foundations at 11 a.m. the Golden 1 Stage! For reto 9:30 p.m.: Learn about served seating closest to the Northern California ap- stage, Gold Circle seats are prenticeship programs in the available for purchase. This trades of Plastering and Ce- concert takes place at the Calment Masonry. Participate in ifornia State Fair. hands-on demonstration using different types of materi- FRIDAY, JULY 21 als used in these professional trades! Corn Dog Eating Contest: 6 to 7: See if you have what it SaveMart Pie Eating Con- takes to be named the Califortest at 2 to 3 p.m.: With nia State Fair Corn dog Eatcompetitions for each age ing Champion! A classic comgroup--kids, teens, and petition, happening right here adults--everyone can partic- at the California State Fair. ipate in this exciting and hilarious competition! California State Fair Guinea Pig Squeal Contest: 7 to 10 Poppy’s Birthday Party: 2 p.m.: Have you discovered that to 2:30 p.m.: Come wish the you are especially good at makCalifornia State Fair’s Mas- ing guinea pig squealing noiscot a Happy Birthday!! There es? Have you ever wanted to be will be an entertaining show creative and fun in an unconfor the young at heart, some ventional way? Head on down fellow mascots and plenty of to Expo Building 6 to particibirthday cake for all! pate in the Guinea Pig Squeal Contest and enter for a chance Queen Nation: A Tribute to to be crowned as Champion the Music of Queen ~ Toyo- Guinea Pig Squealer! ta Concerts: 8 p.m. Enjoy a FREE concert (with Fair ad- Sister Sledge ~ CA State mission ticket) by Queen Na- Fair Toyota Concert Series: tion: A Tribute to the Mu- 8 to 10 p.m.: Enjoy a FREE sic of Queen on the Golden concert (with Fair admission 1 Stage! For reserved seating ticket) by Sister Sledge on the closest to the stage, Gold Cir- Golden 1 Stage! For reserved cle seats are available for pur- seating closest to the stage, chase. This concert takes place Gold Circle seats are availat the California State Fair. able for purchase. This concert takes place at the CaliforWEDNESDAY, JULY 19 nia State Fair. Brian McKnight ~ CA State Fair Toyota Concert Series: 8 p.m.: Enjoy a FREE concert (with Fair admission ticket) by Brian McKnight on the Golden 1 Stage! For reserved seating closest to the stage, Gold Circle seats are available for purchase. This concert takes place at the California State Fair.

THURSDAY, JULY 20

SATURDAY, JULY 22 Motion Picture Audition: On-Camera Technique w/ It Factor Studio: 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Let your It Factor shine under lights, camera, and action! Join It Factor Studios to learn what it takes to audition See Fair Schedule, page 5 Valley Community Newspapers, Inc.

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8 to 10 p.m.: Enjoy a FREE concert (with Fair admission Continued from page 4 ticket) by Blues Traveler on and act in entertainment in- the Golden 1 Stage! For redustry. Show what you’re made served seating closest to the of by acting out a scene for a stage, Gold Circle seats are chance to win ONE FREE available for purchase. This MONTH of acting classes! concert takes place at the California State Fair. Best of California Brewfest: 3 to 7 p.m.: Sometimes the TUESDAY, JULY 25 best moments include the best drinks! Grab a friend 4-H Cooking Throwdown: and come out to the Best of 11:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m., 5:30 California Brewfest to enjoy p.m: All 4-H members are inthe award-winning brews of vited to participate in the 4-H the Golden State. Cooking Throwdown where teams of three youth memSmash Mouth ~ CA State bers will cook a three course Fair Toyota Concert Series: meal. A panel of judges will 8 to 10 p.m.: Enjoy a FREE taste all courses prepared and concert (with Fair admission the winners of each round ticket) by Smash Mouth on will then compete to deterthe Golden 1 Stage! For re- mine the daily Throwdown served seating closest to the Champion. stage, Gold Circle seats are available for purchase. This Anthem Lights ~ CA State concert takes place at the Cali- Fair Toyota Concert Series: fornia State Fair. 8 to10 p.m.:Enjoy a FREE concert (with Fair admission ticket) by Anthem Lights on SUNDAY, JULY the Golden 1 Stage! For re23-MONDAY, JULY 24 served seating closest to the FIRST Robotics with St. stage, Gold Circle seats are Francis High School: 10 available for purchase. This a.m. to 9:30 p.m.: Learn concert takes place at the Calabout robots--and even op- ifornia State Fair. erate one--with St. Francis High School’s all-female WEDNESDAY, JULY 26 STEM Robotics team!

free Fair admission on July 21, courtesy of BloodSource. All fair-goers can enjoy a day of fun celebrating first responders complete with special exhibits, interactive activities, one-day-only entertainment and much more. For free admission, active first responders must present ID showing first responder status at the California State Fair’s Box Office. Offer does not include admission for family members or dependents of first responders. Trace Adkins ~ CA State Fair Toyota Concert Series: 8 to 10 p.m.: Enjoy a FREE concert (with Fair admission ticket) by Trace Adkins on the Golden 1 Stage! For reserved seating closest to the stage, Gold Circle seats are available for purchase. This concert takes place at the California State Fair.

FRIDAY, JULY 28 Professional Chef Challenge: 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and

5 p.m.: Compete in a live cooking challenge at the California State Fair. Individual professional chefs will use a mystery ingredient to prepare a 3-course meal in front of a live fair audience and a panel of qualified Judges, in the Kitchen Theatre. Represent your restaurant or business.

or compete in the State Fair corn-hole tournament and watch as the best of the best take the title of California State Fair Corn-hole Champion!

The Marshall Tucker Band ~ CA State Fair Toyota Concert Series: 8 to 10 p.m.: Enjoy a FREE concert (with Fair admission ticket) by The Belinda Carlisle: 8 to 10 Marshall Tucker Band on the p.m.: Enjoy a FREE con- Golden 1 Stage! For reserved cert (with Fair admission seating closest to the stage, ticket) by Belinda Carlisle Gold Circle seats are availon the Golden 1 Stage! For able for purchase. This conreserved seating closest to cert takes place at the Calithe stage, Gold Circle seats fornia State Fair. are available for purchase. This concert takes place at SUNDAY, JULY 30 the California State Fair. Melissa Etheridge: Enjoy a FREE concert (with Fair SATURDAY, JULY 29 admission ticket) by MelisCorn-hole Champion- sa Etheridge on the Goldships: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.: en 1 Stage! For reserved Just a bag and a plank of seating closest to the stage, wood? Not quite! Grab Gold Circle seats are availsome friends and join us able for purchase. This confor a fun-filled afternoon of cert takes place at the Calicorn-hole. Come to observe fornia State Fair.

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$2 Taste Of The Fair: On Wednesdays and Thursdays Fun With Wood By “SAW”: between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., ev10 a.m. to 11 p.m.: Watch ery food vendor in the fair will amazing woodworking tech- have either a $2 food or bevniques with “SAW”--Sacra- erage item for patrons to buy. mento Ara Woodworkers. Typically a snack sized version, Stick around to watch the this allows fair-goers to eat a demonstrations and the wood- larger variety of the fair food. workers might make a small object to hand out to the kids! WEDNESDAY, JULY 26

SUNDAY, JULY 23

Eddie Money ~ CA State Fair Toyota Concert Series: 8 to 10 p.m.: Enjoy a FREE concert (with Fair admission ticket) by Eddie Money on the Golden 1 Stage! For reserved seating closest to the stage, Gold Circle seats are available for purchase. This concert takes place at the California State Fair.

Paperback Writer: The Beatles Experience ~ Toyota Concert Series: 8 to 10 p.m.: Enjoy a FREE concert (with Fair admission ticket) by Paperback Writer: The Beatles Experience on the Golden 1 Stage! For reserved seating closest to the stage, Gold Circle seats are available for purchase. This concert takes place at the California State Fair.

Sac Republic vs. Seattle Sounders: 8 to 10 p.m.: Sacramento Republic FC takes THURSDAY, JULY 27 on the Seattle Sounders in this exciting United Soccer First Responders AppreLeague (USL) match-up! ciation Day: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.: As a special thank you for their hard work and bravMONDAY, JULY 24 ery, active members of law enBlues Traveler ~ CA State forcement, firefighters and Fair Toyota Concert Series: first responder units can enjoy Valley Community Newspapers, Inc.

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From every porch USA to the Geery, local playwright brings topics of gentrification to the intimate midtown stage By Monica Stark

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A comedy about gentrification, The Porch, written by local playwright and journalist Karen Devaney examines diversity, self-acceptance, and various ethnicities while the neighborhood undergoes dramatic change -- all of which are topics for gossip as characters in the play tell their stories to a New York Times reporter. The main backdrop -- Chela’s porch. It’s a Friday evening in the summer. Women gather with their cocktails. It’s warm, there are the sounds of cars, fans, and a sense of chaos in the air. A modern “Comedy of Errors”, The Porch combines hilarious characters that could represent any urban area in the country. The oldest of the group announces she sold her house and is moving to Italy with her sweetheart. The neighbors are dumbfounded. As they spin their imaginations, the speculations morph and the women convince themselves that Chela must be dying. Moving to Italy with her phantom lover must be on her bucket list. Mean-

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while, the New York Times is doing a piece on neighborhoods throughout the country that are undergoing urban renovations. When the reporter comes to interview the group, bizarre events happen and truths are revealed. The Porch will have a formal reading July 14, at 7 p.m. at the Geery Theater in Midtown. Hoping that the audience comes away from the theater entertained and thinking about communities, choices in life, neighborliness, life and diversity, Devaney said The Porch is intended to spark a conversation about women’s roles, gentrification, change and how they happen whether we want them to or not. “I love when women get together and converse about everything from sex to jobs, to memories,” Devaney said. “I love the human interaction and the storytelling that goes on in everyday conversation, those little recollections that shape us and then let go of those stories that don’t serve us any longer. Chela is brave and it has taken a lot to get her to the place where she is ready to spread her wings. I also like to write about culture and breaking stereotypes, which is where Cindy comes in. Then of course, there are plenty of stereotypical behavior, but the play explores the context or the reason behind these behaviors. Lastly, I write that women have more voice.” From The Porch to her other writings -- fiction, nonfiction, or children’s books, inclusiveness is the main theme because diversity has always been the playwright’s reality. Born outside of Philly, Devaney then moved to the greater Washington D.C. area, where she had friends from China, Japan, Africa, and Peru. “Our little posse was a miniature United Nations,” she said. “I had babysitters from India and they would bring me food I had never tasted before. This play is inspired also by ageism—women of all ages can and do dream of love, adventure, and living life on their terms. Chela, the main character, does just that.” Living in Oak Park now, Karen undoubtedly was inspired by her street to write this play.

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“The street is as sweet and innocent as they come. All of my neighbors are like family at this point. I have been in Sac for three years now and met people that are sincere, rough around the edges but marshmallows inside, lesbians, exthugs, mixed couples, and people that are loving, caring, and fun to be around.” When she was a child, porch hangers were huge, she recalls. “The old and the young gathering to soak in the cool evening breezes, drink and solve the world’s problems or gossip. Kids run up and down the street etc. The music man is definitely Oak Park inspired, but then George, the can collector comes from any place in the USA nowadays.” Purposefully written without a specific locale -- there’s no city named, no neighborhood -- Devaney invites actors and directors from anywhere to put the play on and make it their own. While some of the characters, like Cindy a young single Vietnamese lesbian, are based on people she has known in her life, others are based loosely on people there on 10th Street, or at least a piece of them, she explains. Each character has bits and parts of her family, acquaintances, colleagues, life. One of the topics of the day -- the demolition of JJs, a family bar and restaurant, for the development of a 5-star restaurant. About JJ’s, Devaney said the establishment represents the warm fuzzy memories of the past that grow the older they get.

“People tend to forget what something used to be. For example, there was a park near where I was born, we always called it ‘Grammie’s Park’ because it was near where my grandmother lived. It held lovely recollections of a more innocent time in my life. Now, there are condos there and nowhere for children to play. I feel strongly about old and new working together, rather than trampling on historic value, incorporate it. I wish they would wake up the old bakery on the corner of 33rd and bring it back to life. It would keep the OP (Oak Park) character of yesteryear and provide quality to the neighborhood. It is sad though, there is much potential here in OP, but still too much violence that is tolerated. Sprucing up a neighborhood should be beneficial to everyone, crime needs to go away and if that means clamping down on drug houses and prostitution—do it! Children should be able to walk home from school without fear. JJ’s is also in part, a representation of when people cared about others, less corporation, less rich snooty folks, more sincerity. Let’s bring that back.” “In the play, JJs is based off of a fun place in Philly, Stogey Joes, where on Sunday afternoons the place is packed out with people of all ages drinking, eating and singing along with the deejay who plays all old crooner music like Sinatra and Dean Martin. “In the winter they crank up the fire, and in the summer the doors are open. It is a family run place

with hip hop on Friday and Saturday night, but by day, it’s kids and families. If you knew the bartenders, like we did, you could run a tab and pay later. JJ’s is a staple of the neighborhood and like Stogey’s it needs work, but the food and the folks are authentic and characters in their own unique way. It represents all that is not corporate or standard.” Devaney began her writing journey as a young child as she listened to family stories of her Irish and Italian relatives. “My father was a master storyteller and most nights he would tell us bedtime tales. I fell in love with Skippy the dog, Ralph the pig, Chief the horse. He had been in an orphanage until he was 7 and my grandmother remarried and brought him home. To me, it is so interesting how a person’s experiences that are generational… shape their psyche. I grew up outside of Philly and then D.C. had a large loving family that was far from perfect and usually broke. But we were rich in other ways, story, tradition, food, gatherings.” Devaney wants to go to a full production in the fall and to get this play out into the world with performances in San Francisco and New York City, but for now, she will continue to explore options here in Sacramento. “One of the actresses has an LA director boyfriend who is going to assist me in directing,” she added. The Geery Theater is located at 2130 L St. Tickets are $10. Valley Community Newspapers, Inc.

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Valley Community Newspapers ad representatives Linda Pohl, shown at left, and Melissa Andrews inside the new office at 1109 Markham Way.

Valley Community Newspapers moves down the street to Markham Way Earlier this spring, Valley Community Newspapers publisher David Herburger decided to close the Riverside Boulevard office but before the doors were shut and after just a couple of months, commercial real estate mogul Dave Macko (son of George Macko, former publisher) provided a quaint office at 1109 Markham Way for longtime VCN ad representatives Linda Pohl and Melissa Andrews. We always knew Linda had a creative side. She proudly painted the business sign that hangs from the eaves and brought a patio set for chats with clients and friends. While is the office is considerably smaller, the staff remains tiny but mighty. To reach Linda or Melissa, the phone number remains the same, 429-9901, as do business hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For questions on story submissions, call the editorial desk at 267-8992 or email editor@valcomnews.com.

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Billed a California-inspired upgrade to Independence Day, organizers of InterDependence Day at Southside Park brought the community together for a celebration of diversity, inclusion, innovation and civic participation. An event that featured hands-on activities such as sand mandala-making, a labyrinth walk, a Red Tent, children's art and cultural dancing, InterDependence Day encouraged attendees to learn something new and enjoy the beauty and uniqueness of different cultures. Compassionate California brought up Poles for Peace and Justice from Southern California and a pole was brought up for the event to be painted on by everyone. It will be planted somewhere in Sacramento when finished. Vendors and event participants included Electric Cars, Solar Innovations, SacIONS which sponsored Sue Ann Foster to design a labyrinth for people to walk the contemplative path; Ellen Springwind painted a sand mandala; Compassionate Women and Girls with Mercey Springs sponsored a Red Tent for women. Performers included the Punjabi Bhangra, the Duende Dancers, and the Midnight Players who got the crowd dancing. Asked about how the idea for an InterDependence Day came to be, event spokesperson Carmichael resident Joan Marie explained the concept of Interdependence has been around for quite some time. However, Stephen Dinan from The Shift Network wrote the book Sacred America Sacred World and felt compelled at this specific time to support California in lifting itself up as a leader for effective thought and change with this four year creative campaign towards the year 2020 as a way to do so. While Independence Day celebrates freedom and those who left religious persecution, Joan Marie thinks it's time "we get more ‘real’ about what telling the truth means. Independence Day is a celebration of people that were leaving persecution and wanted freedom to be who they are. Isn’t that what we all want?" But, she asks, "Was it really for everyone at that time? How are women treated? How are children treated? How are people of color treated? Let’s ask more revealing questions and have them answered more honestly as well. We have an opportunity to light a path to a new and brighter future for everyone from all walks of life." So, InterDependence Day provided the platform for people to celebrate differences 8

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instead of being divided by them. "We all belong to the human family and we all share the same home. Why not learn from each other?" Joan Marie said. This event helped launch a four-year plan of action with 2020 as an important year. The next big event, California Vision 2020 will be held on Sept. 21, 22 and 23 at the Sacramento Convention Center, as people come from all over to talk, listen, collaborate and celebrate. Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg has agreed to have Sacramento become a Compassionate City and both he and Louisville, Kentucky Mayor Greg Fischer have agreed to be part of a panel discussion of mayors. Prior to the InterDependence Day celebration, a global meditation of “Illuminating a Path for a Better Future”, was held at the State Capitol’s International World Peace See InterDependence, page 11

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Carb-loading before the big celebration: Annual Carmichael Kiwanis pancake breakfast kicked off July 4 festivities By Monica Stark

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With one of the cheapest meals in town surrounded by good neighbors and good, old-fashioned camaraderie, the annual Carmichael Kiwanis 4th of July pancake breakfast provided guests with hefty servings of flapjacks, sausages, fruit cocktail and beverages at a not so hefty price. At the rate of $5 for adults and $3 for kids, guests not only fueled their tummies for a bargain, they were treated to live by the entertainment by the Carmichael Kiwanis Swing Band. A prelude to the Carmichael Elks parade, the pancake breakfast brings the community together and also raises funds for worthy causes such as food closets, Sheriff ’s Community Impact, renovating the Koobs Nature Area (on Engle Road), river clean ups on the American River Parkway, providing scholarships to the Key Club, and Action Club. Kiwanian Wayne Lang has worked the annual event for more than 20 years. “Mostly our motivation is that it’s a community event,” he said. “We get people out and involved. A lot of people return. They came here as children and now they’re coming back as adults with their children.” Truly a community event, between 400 and 450 people eat pancakes at the July 4 Kiwanian breakfast. Served by two shifts of about 20 Kiwanians, the event also gets support from the Boy Scouts, Troop 55 who bus the tables and who share a float in the parade -- an antique San Juan Unified school bus. Additionally, the club has had members join the event because of the pancake breakfast. Not one of the biggest fundraisers but one that gets the club active in the community, the Taste of Carmichael, on the other hand, which was held on May 19 had one of the best turnouts yet, with support from the new Milagro Center and local restaurants such as River City Brewing Company, Fish Face and Mesa Mercardo. “There was so much food there people couldn’t get around them without getting totally full,” Lang said. Performing swing standards like Woodchoppers Ball, When the Saints, Spanky, Save the Valley Community Newspapers, Inc.

Last Dance, Nice & Easy, Rockabye Your Baby, Vine Street, Embraceable You, Chatanooga Choo Choo I’m Getting Sentimental, and Paper Moon, the full 18 piece Kiwanis Swing Band started with humble beginnings with just about six or seven Kiwanians. Today, alto saxophone player Wayne Reimers says the group prides themselves on being the only local Kiwanis-sponsored full swing band. An all-volunteer charity band, the Kiwanis Swing Band recently performed at the Concert in Carmichael Park series on July 9. “We like to play for those (events) because the audience is appreciative,” Reimers said. Asked what he likes most about the pancake breakfast event, he chuckled and said, “What do I like about it? Pancakes and sausage. Nah, it’s a great community activity. It’s so well-organized. There are lots of different floats. People are happy. They like coming out.” The swing band’s singer, Miss Delta, a professional singer since the age of 19 (now 68), performed Embraceable You at the 4th of July event. In the past, she has performed with Little Richard and toured the country. Four years ago, she moved to Carmichael and joined the Kiwanis club about three years ago. A member of the Elks, she heard through a friend about the Carmichael Kiwanis Club and subsequently the swing band for which she auditioned and has performed with since then. A fan of Carmichael, Miss Delta says the “All-American city” has everything she needs: “bus lines, the Elks Club, the Kiwanis Club. It’s quiet and felt comfortable here. Also, I’m a member of the Dixieland Jazz Society.” The Carmichael Kiwanis is the largest club in Division 44 and was chartered on Aug. 15, 1962. For more information on the Kiwanis Club, visit carmichaelkiwanis.org, email info@carmichaelkiwanis.org For more information on the Kiwanis signature project, the Koobs Nature Area, call 812-8867. The next event at the Koobs Nature Area, Fairy Houses, will be Aug. 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 5325 Engle Road.

Photos by Monica Stark

(top) Boy Scouts from Troop 55 helped bus tables at the Kiwanis breakfast and some participated in the Elks-sponsored parade. (above) Members of the 18-piece Carmichael Swing Band pose for a quick photo before their performance on July 4. (left) Singer Miss Delta, 68, looks through a book of Gershwin standards. A professional singer since age 19, she’s toured the country and has performed with such greats as Little Richard. Among other groups, she now performs with the Carmichael Kiwanis Swing Band. (below) Tractors set the stage welcoming guests to the Carmichael Clubhouse for the Kiwanis pancake breakfast on July 4.

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Farm and Flavor: Cherry-Plum Jam By Kerin Gould

I’m in the kitchen today making cherry-plum jam, after realizing that the hot wind knocked most of the fruit off the tree last night. I picked up all the little plums that weren’t a roasted, squishy mess, washed them and rolled them into a heavy pot. It may not be the coolest way to avoid the 110-degree heat outside, but it’s productive. The first time I made plum jam, it was from windfall fruit from a huge tree behind my workplace that, unnoticed, was groaning with the weight of its crop. I took plums home and then realized I had no recipe. I only had the memory of watching my grandfather, my mother’s father, Nicky make blackberry jelly in the cabin’s rustic kitchen up at the lake. Nicky was a gentleman of vast and varied skills, including watercolor painting, engineering, mapping the depths of the lake, and organizing Victory Gardens during WWII. Nicky could fix anything with a clothespin and/or a wire coat hanger. Just yesterday, I was using a little tool he had whittled: a hand-carved, simple sightline tool that serves me now for digging straight furrows to shape new rows of crops. I often suspect our 21st century life makes us hesitate to believe in our ability to rig our own gizmos or devise recipes and solutions. One

of the things I admire about the folks who come to my classes, is that they are seeking self-management options to be the bosses of their own health, to try new approaches, to look beyond standard diabetes or cancer treatment. I recall a gentleman who came to a prostate cancer support group after getting news that his vanquished cancer had returned. He was shaken to the core. The other men in the group gathered around him, told him he didn’t have to jump into chemo on Monday, and recommended resources that worked for them. That knowledge of hands-on alternatives was keeping them in charge of their own wellness. This man’s whole body went from crumpled to recharged, just from this push to think and do for himself. I recently had a health test result with surprisingly scary numbers. Wow, news of cancer, diabetes, cholesterol, blood pressure and other terrifying stuff just knocks you on your butt, doesn’t it? You were going along with some minor complaints, and now there’s this. Suddenly you feel helpless, jump to worst-case conclusions, then dismiss them, then think you shouldn’t dismiss stuff… You want to grill the doctor for every detail and option, but you’ve only had a few minutes’ conversation and gotten a prescription. Once I pull myself together, I start researching. What are the alternatives to the nasty medi-

cations and their side-effects? How much can diet help? I’ve got choices. I am capable of handling this. I’ve got this. So, while scary-looking test numbers and treatments intimidate at first, our inner doit-yourselfer can tap into the part of us that makes jam without a recipe, fixes things with a clothespin, and takes charge of our own wellness, including growing our own food or cooking from scratch and eating more fresh produce. In season in Sacramento: peaches, nectarines, plums, pluots, some berries, tomatoes, okra, summer squashes, peppers, cucumbers, green beans and melons. Recipe: Do-it-yourself, made from scratch doesn’t have to be complicated or time-consuming. When my grandfather made jellies, he used clean panty-hose to strain the fruit, no fancy gear needed. If you can find a wild, cherry-plum tree you can get the fruit for free too. These have real tangy flavor, and you don’t peel or pit them. You can use regular plums, but reduce the amount of raw fruit a little bit and sweeten less, and add the juice of a lemon. Windfall Cherry-plum Jam (no sugar added!) Why it’s healthy: No white sugar! Lots of anthocyanins and anti-oxidants. Why it tastes great: sweettart, summer fruitiness you can save for later

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Bring to a rolling boil, let boil for a couple of minutes, stirring constantly. When a Ingredients few drops dripped onto a cold • 4 cups cooked and strained plate gel or “set”, it’s ready. liquid from cherry plums, Storage option 1: Let cool. Uswild or regular plums (start ing a canning funnel, pour into with about 8 - 10 cups of freezer-safe containers and store cherry plums) in your freezer. You can also sim• 4 tbsp low sugar pectin, pref- ply store this in the fridge, where erably Pomona Pectin this will last about a week. • 1/2 cup maple syrup (If it’s Storage option 2: Boil canning not sweet enough, you can jars in a large pot of water, and add a little stevia.) wash lids carefully. Remove jars from the water. Ladle hot jam Directions into the jars using a canning funWash the plums and put nel if you have one, leaving a ¼” them in a large, thick-bot- space at the top. Top with the tomed pot. (If using larger lids and tighten the rings firmly. plums, cut them in half first.) Place filled jars into a pot of boilCover and cook on low heat/ ing water for 10 minutes. If your simmer until fruit separates pot doesn’t have a heavy bottom, from the skin and pits. Keep use a wire basket or even a clean an eye on it so it doesn’t get tile just to keep the glass jar from too hot and boil over. Stir cracking on the too-direct heat. occasionally. After 10 minutes, remove the Strain juice through a food jars, and let them cool. You’ll hear mill, cheesecloth or colander. a pop as the vacuum seal locks Return 4 cups to the pot. Add tight. If the top still has a bump maple syrup and adjust the you can press/click with your fintaste. Add pectin according to ger, it’s not sealed, so try again or package instructions. eat that one first.

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Rose Garden. Children lit the way, carrying Quality of Peace Flowers and inflatable solar powered lanterns from Rebuilding Alliance’s Brighten the Future of Gaza's Children Program. Explaining that particular part of the day, Joan Marie stated the following: "Sacramento is so honored to be the only State Capitol in the United States with an International World Peace Rose Garden! We are so honored to have the creator, Sylvia Villalobos and her partner, TJ living right here in (East) Sacramento. We had children of many walks of life acknowledge our 11 Sister Cities around the world with signs and also bringing in solar lanterns that are being sent to families in Gaza, by Rebuilding Alliance, since families only have electricity two to three hours a day. We had local leaders lifting people up to this calling of inspired change for our whole state into this wonderful city of Sacramento, the capitol of our state. Seven InterFaith leaders joined together in peace and each sharing a personal blessing. We held an opening and closing meditation as well. This event was live-streamed and since Laura Hansen and myself are the cofounders of Compassionate Capitol Region, which is part of the Charter for Compassion, a global network for inclusive and respectful change, we had people from all over the world joining in with us for a collective lifting of hearts and minds, ending with a beautiful rose petal toss."

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Providing thanks to those involved putting on InderDependence Day, Joan Marie recognizes Stephen Dinan for coming into Sacramento; Laura Hansen, co founder of Compassionate Capitol Region and who was the Executive Producer of this event as well as the conference in September; Brenda Kress, Judy Guadalupe, Beth DeLashmuttPoore, Brenda Gustin,

Sherrice Costa, and everyone who made this happen. Joan Marie came on board because of her own personal calling towards the year 2020, which will mark the centennial of the 19th Amendment, allowing women the right to vote. That year also marks the 150-year anniversary of Julia Ward Howe’s 1870 Mother’s Day Peace Proclamation, calling for people to come togeth-

er in peace instead of dividing through war. "I believe she wrote a beautiful template to guide us, 150 years later," Joan Marie said. "This is a time for women to gather, to no longer allow ‘irrelevant agencies’ to lead us, to come together and talk of the greater needs of peace and asking men to join us. I started with the International Day of Peace back in 2011, working towards mak-

ing every day a day of peace. This is my life’s work. This doesn’t mean I do it well every time! I make lots of mistakes, but I am doing the very best I can, learning as I go and I simply want people to know I care and as a grandmother, all children become your children. I want to be a part in honoring our global family and the home we all share, this beautiful planet we call Earth."

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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.

JOSH MOORE IN CONCERT: The Sacramento Guitar Society presents Josh Moore, a young classical guitarist. Joshua Moore is an amazing emerging guitarist. He has the uncanny ability to seek out rarely heard repertoire and also bring old guitar favorites to the audience. See him at 3 p.m. in the Clara Auditorium, 24th and O streets, Sacramento. A $10 donation is requested.

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’ present-day 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.

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

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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.

ble 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. ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL BRIDAL OPEN HOUSE AND FASHION SHOW: Known as the area’s premier wedding destination, Arden Hills is proud to present a very special Bridal Open House & Fashion Show from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Complimentary to attend, newly engaged couples, wedding planners and guests will be treated to delicious brunch bites, champagne and guided tours of the luxurious property complete with three elegant ballrooms, two lush wedding courtyards, amazing overnight Villas and the award-winning Spa and Salon. As an event highlight, a fabulous Bridal Fashion Show – presented in partnership with Enchanted Bridal Shoppe – will take place from 11 a.m. to noon that will highlight the latest in wedding fashions for brides, grooms and wedding party participants as well. Event attendees will also have the opportunity to visit with many of our preferred local wedding and service vendors who will be set up on-site for this special event. Plus, event guests are encouraged to enter for a chance win a variety of valuable raffle prizes (attendees must be present to win the randomly drawn prizes). Advance reservations are not required to attend this special Bridal Open House & Fashion Show. For more information about this event or Arden Hills in general, please call 916-482-6111 or visit www.ardenhills.club

HARVEST DAY 2017 FEATURING INSPIRING SPEAKERS: The UC Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners of Sacramento County present three inspiring speakers at Harvest Day 2017 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Horticulture Center, 11549 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks. The Green Acres Nursery tent will feature: Anne Fenkner, ISA Certified Arborist and UCCE Master Gardener, will start off the featured speakers at 8:30 with “Are Your Landscape Trees Healthy?” Greg Gayton, CA Certified Nursery Professional will speak at 9:45 on “Planting the Mediterranean Garden”. At 11:00, learn about “Adventures in Edibles, Garden to Kitchen” from Bill Krycia, UCCE Master Gardener. Purchase your 2018 Gardening Guide & Calendar and pre-order spring bulbs (cash and checks only). For more information, call the UC Cooperative Extension at 875-6913, visit sacmg.ucanr.edu or facebook.com/sacmg

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CARMICHAEL CONCERTS IN THE PARK: LATIN TOUCH: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm: The Latin Touch Band is considered one of Northern California’s best multigenre dance bands. This cast of eleven versatile musicians puts their own spin on their interpretations of 80’s R&B, Funk, and

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. Ensem-

DRAGONS AND DAMSELS: What’s the difference between a dragonfly and a damselfly? Which dragonflies feed on aerial plankton (and what is aerial plankton)? Who will be the first to catch a dragonfly this year? Friends of the Riverbanks invite you to join them at 9:30 a.m. for one of their favorite events: Dragons & Damsels with Greg Kareofelas. The 9:30 a.m. meeting will give the insects time to warm up, but early enough to beat the heat. Greg will bring some live animals for you to see and even touch (and then release). This is a fabulous event for children of all ages, and their parents too. Nets will be provided so you can go on an Odonata hunt—it’s not easy to catch these speedy creatures. Meet at the Sutter’s Landing parking lot for a short presentation with live insects. Then we’ll go down to the river to see what is hanging out this year.

Old School, and the occasional “unexpected surprise”. But it’s the infectious rhythmic sounds of “cumbia” that clearly defines their shows, and leaves you no choice but to embrace the “tropical” party atmosphere. Ladies and Gentleman, the “No Dancing” light has been turned off. 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. 13 ARDEN PARK YOUTH TRIATHLON: The 6th Annual Arden Park Youth Triathlon (ages 5-16) will be held on Sunday, August 13, 2017 at Arden Park. In partnership with the Arden Park Dolphins swim team and hosted by the Arden Park Recreation and Park District, the triathlon is held annually to grow the sport of triathlon among the youth of Arden Park and outlying areas and to promote health and wellness in the community. The event brings together more than 250 participants, 600 friends and loved ones, 150 volunteers, and countless residents and neighbors who support and promote the event. Swansons Cleaners returns as Title Sponsor for 2017! DJ Steve Buzzard returns as race announcer, emcee, and keeper of things rockin’ for 2017! 7-8 Bike course reduced to 1 lap in 2017. A free Arden Park Youth Triathlon bike bell offered to first 100 kids who register for the 2017 event. www.aptriathlon.org; 1000 La Sierra Drive.

TUESDAY, AUG. 15 CAMELLIA EMBROIDERS’ GUILD OF AMERICA MEETING: The Camellia Chapter, Embroiderers’ Guild of America welcomes the public to their meeting at 7 p.m. at the Rancho Cordova Library, 9845 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento. The program will be a presentation on tips to make your stitching easier. Guests welcome. Free. 223-2751.

SATURDAY, AUG. 19 CARMICHAEL CONCERTS IN THE PARK: MUMBO GUMBO: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm: For over 27 years, Mumbo Gumbo had been one of Northern California’s top groups. Releasing 9 original-music cds and collecting numerous “Sammie” and “Best of Sacramento” awards. The 7-piece band tours the Western United States, bringing their “genre-bending Americana” music to their many fans. Their big musical stew contains elements of soul, zydeco, folk, blues, rock, cajun, Caribbean, and country all mixed into their uniquely festive roots-music sound. 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. Valley Community Newspapers, Inc.

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MUSIC IN ARDEN PARK PRESENTS RONI & THE FLIGHT BAND: This band can get you moving and grooving with their big sound, powerful vocals and a great selection of music. Featured Vocalist, musician and singer-songwriter Roni Yadao is one of Northern California’s hottest. They have opened for big names in jazz “Velvet Fog”, Mel Torme and jazz violinist Stephan Grapelli during the UOP Spring Jazz Concert Series. She fronts the band Roni & the Flight with pro musicians that have been playing together for over 15 years. Music styles range from Old School, R&B, Country, Rock and everything in between. So hold on to your seat and get ready to take a ride with Roni & The Flight. Music goes from 7 to 10 p.m. at Arden Park, 1000 La Sierra Drive.

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 familyfriendly and a true crowd pleaser. 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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BBQ LUAU BEER & BOOGIE: A WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S FUNDRAISER: The Kiwanis Club of Carmichael invite you to join them in raising money for Alzheimer’s research by attending a “BBQ Luau, Beer & Boogie at Oakmont of Carmichael” from 5:30 to 8 p.m. There will be food, live music from Todd Morgan & The Emblems, dancing, a silent auction, and a raffle. Proceeds go to the Walk to End Alzheimer’s organization. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased by contacting Virginia Stone, Executive Director of Oakmont of Carmichael, at 208-3328. Oakmont of Carmichael is located at 4717 Engle Road, Carmichael.

CARMICHAEL CONCERTS IN THE PARK: RIVER CITY CONCERT BAND: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm: The Rancho Cordova River City Concert Band began in 1990, branching off from the Sacramento Concert Band under the Sacramento Valley Symphonic Band Association (SVSBA). The band will be celebrating its 27th anniversary in 2017 and Tom will be celebrating his 14th anniversary as the band’s musical director and conductor. The band began its association with the city of Rancho Cordova, CA in June of 2012, and continues to enjoy acting ambassadors for the city in promoting the arts through music and community service. 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 Stu-

SATURDAY, AUG. 26 CARMICHAEL CONCERTS IN THE PARK: ON AIR: 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

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FRIDAY, SEPT. 1 MOVIES IN ARDEN PARK PRESENTS ‘MOANA’: Young navigator Moana (voice of Auli’i Cravalho), the daughter of a Polynesian tribal chief, is chosen to find a precious artifact that could save her people. She teams with demigod Maui (Dwayne Johnson) to locate a legendary island, and together the pair explore fantastical lands and encounter incredible sea creatures in this animated adventure from Disney. The film’s soundtrack includes contributions from Lin-Manuel Miranda, the Tony and Grammy-winning creator of the popular stage musical Hamilton. Directed by Ron Clements and John Musker. Film starts at 7:30 p.m., 1000 La Sierra Drive.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 16 MUSIC IN ARDEN PARK PRESENTS ‘2-Lit-2 Quit’: 2 Lit 2 Quit has been making great music together since 2004. They are a high energy entertainment party band that will put the FUN in your night. Playing Classic rock, funk, blues, southern rock and

a little bit o’ country. You can sing and dance to all of their music. Music goes from 7 to 10 p.m. at Arden Park, 1000 La Sierra Drive.

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%20 of%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 FARMERS MARKET: Carmichael Recreation and Park District hosts a weekly farmers market where you can buy farm fresh goods to take to your table. The market is operated by, Living Smart Foundation, a local nonprofit training organization specializing in financial and business education for youth in our community. Each week the market features certified Farmers locally grown seasonal fruits and vegetables, specialty gourmet foods, spices, sauces, nuts, dried fruits and honey. Local entertainment is provided for your enjoyment! 9 a.m to 2 p.m. at 5330 Gibbons Drive. 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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