Arden-Carmichael News - September 15, 2017

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Fairy Houses at the Koobs Nature Area

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Arden-Carmichael residents needed for United Way’s Day of Caring

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The Koobs Nature Area is open to the public the second Saturday of every month, offering exploration and hands-on activities for families. August’s theme was Fairy Houses. Families visited this beautiful natural treasure in the heart of Carmichael, and learned about the hobby of making fairy houses with imagination, creativity, and whimsy on Saturday, Aug. 12. The Koobs Nature Area, located at 5325 Engle Road in Carmichael, is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every second Saturday of the month and there is no cost.

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Skye, the Red-Shouldered Hawk

Effie Yeaw Nature Center mourns the passing of Skye, the Red-shouldered Hawk Skye, the RedShouldered Hawk, who resided at the Nature Center for more than 11 years, passed away suddenly from an illness for which he was being treated.

This loss is felt deeply among staff and volunteers, coming so soon after the center lost Rocky in July of this year. While their deaths are entirely unrelated (Rocky passing peacefully at a ripe old age), they are equally crushing to the Nature Center family.

Skye and Rocky were both amazing ambassadors who Wek’-Wek, the Peregrine Falcon traveled to classrooms throughout the area helping to educate children about local wildlife and ecosystems. These raptors were also very popular among weekend visitors to the Center, each having a fan-base that would rival any celebrity! These two incredible birds and their abilities to touch so many humans on a personal level, will be missed.

What has helped keep the center moving forward through these challenges is the newest resident animal, who staff have been training the past few months. Wek’-Wek, the Peregrine Falcon, is slowly making her debut at the Nature Center. She is a gorgeous 1 and a half year-old raptor with a bright personality and striking eyes. She has begun making appearances in the lobby on weekdays and will start appearing on weekends as soon as she’s ready.

Wek’-Wek joins Tango, the Western Tanager, as the newest members of the family. These two will quickly become visitor favorites, just as Rocky and Skye were for so many years.

Visit the Nature Center soon to meet Tango and Wek’-Wek. The Effie Yeaw Nature Center is located inside Ancil Hoffman Park, 2850 San Lorenzo Way, Carmichael.

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Arden-Carmichael residents needed for United Way’s Day of Caring Arden-Carmichael residents are needed to spend one day caring for their community on Sept.

22 as part of United Way’s 5th Annual Day of Caring, sponsored by Arden-based Nationwide. One of the projects seeking volunteers will take place in the Arden-Carmichael area at WEAVE’s retail store, where 20-30 volunteers are needed from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. to deep clean the store by cleaning light fixtures, fitting rooms and baseboards, as well as to paint, steam clean and organize items to be hauled away. To sign up for this project or others: www.yourlocalunitedway.org/day-caring.

Another project taking place in the Arden-Carmichael area has already filled its need for volunteers – Atkinson Family Services will have volunteers from Zurich making fleece knot blankets for foster youth in their program to have comfort and warmth wherever they go.

Dozens of volunteer projects are happening at nonprofits, schools and community parks across the region during United Way’s Day of Caring, Sept. 22-23, which is seeking more than 1,000 volunteers during the two-day stretch. Event festivities will kick off in the Arden area at

Cal Expo where volunteers are invited to attend the kickoff breakfast and rally on Sept. 22 and will receive a free Day of Caring t-shirt. Cal Expo is the kickoff rally sponsor. United Way also is holding its Stuff the Bus campaign all day on Sept. 22 at Cal Expo to collect school supplies for Robla School District in Sacramento. All donated school supplies will be placed in a school bus and driven to Robla School District at the end of the day.

To donate to Stuff the Bus: http://www.yourlocalunitedway.org/StufftheBus2017.

Last year, United Way’s Day of Caring volunteers gave 5,450 hours through the event, which equated to more than $128,000 in volunteer time that many nonprofits, schools and groups could not have otherwise afforded.

“This is the single largest volunteer day in our region, and we hope people will be as enthusiastic about it as they are about Big Day of Giving,” said Stephanie Bray, president and CEO, United Way California Capital Region. “This our chance to give big through our time and energy as we dig our hands in to help the hardworking non-

profits, parks and schools that do so much for our community every day.”

Nelson Staffing in the Arden-Carmichael area will be providing Day of Caring volunteers at the Sacramento Food Bank on Sept. 23 from 9 a.m.1 p.m. to sort food donations, repack bulk food items and box items for distribution.

Other project sponsors include Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, ESM Prep, KPMG, Law Offic-

es of Deon R. Stein, SAFE Credit Union, SMUD, Social Interest Solutions, Sutter Health, Syzmanowski Orthodontics, TaxAudit.com and Zurich. Media partners include Entercom Radio’s ESPN Radio 1320 AM, 98 Rock, Eagle 96.9 FM and 106.5 The End.To sponsor: www.yourlocalunitedway.org/day-caring.

Day of Caring and Stuff the Bus are part of United Way California Capital Region’s Square One Project, a 20-year promise

to significantly increase the number of local students who graduate from high school ready for success in college and beyond.

Through nine decades of work and research across Amador, El Dorado, Sacramento, Placer and Yolo counties, United Way believes ending poverty starts in school and is working to ensure kids meet important milestones for success in college or career. To donate or volunteer: www.yourlocalunitedway.org.

Rio Americano High School unveiled new Center for the Arts Call Melissa at (916) 429-9901 www.valcomnews.com

San Juan Unified invited the community to celebrate the grand opening of Rio Americano High School’s new Center for the Arts on

Sept. 13 with a ribbon cutting ceremony and performance by the jazz band.

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cally sound, 350-seat music hall with a ground-floor stage, control room and lighting. The building also contains two next-generation music classrooms where students attend class and rehearse daily. School leaders also note that many campus programs will utilize the building for assemblies, guest speakers, reader’s theater productions and more.

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band has performed in the Sydney Opera House and Lincoln Center, just two name two famous theaters.

“For me, the biggest thing is that we now have a theater right here at Rio that the kids deserve,” Band director Josh Murray said. “ They’ve made such beautiful music before without this, I can’t wait to see what they can do now that we have this amazing building.”

San Juan Unified approved the Center for the Arts as one of nine high school signature projects under Measure N, supported by voters in 2012. Rio Americano was joined by Bella Vista High School (science wing) as the first two high schools to receive a signature project.

Rio Americano High School is located at 4540 American River Drive in Carmichael.

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New principal named for Thomas Edison Language Institute Thomas Edison Language Institute welcomed Danielle Storey as its new principal this year. Storey previously held a position as principal within the Elk Grove Unified School District. After some soul-searching, she felt that her unique skillset would be best utilized at a school where she can grow.

The public school system is very important to Storey. She has dedicated nearly 30 years to education and she excitedly continues her commitment at Thomas Edison.

“I love it –– the teachers, the staff –– of course the kids and the parents,” Storey said when describing her favorite thing about being at Thomas Edison.

Her focus at Thomas Edison is to have systems in place that handle safety, emotional and physical needs, book studies with staff groups, trauma-informed care, anti-biased, building

up Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) as well as building up the capacity of the leadership team.

She is an educator through and through, and an approachable parent, who finds a way to relate to every student and family.

Storey feels right at home at Thomas Edison, a K-8 school, and she described the feeling as a gift. One of her favorite things about the school is the morning gathering when students, staff and parents join together to recite the Pledge of Allegiance and sing the school song.

When Storey is not at school, you can find her spending quality time with her family, including participating in a weekly motherdaugher dance class.

If you’d like to sing along with everyone at Thomas Edison, you can learn the school song at www.sanjuan.edu/edisonsong.

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Women’s Empowerment named California nonprofit of the year 100 nonprofits honored at second annual California Nonprofits Day celebration

from Assemblymember Kevin McCarty, who truly supports our vision of breaking the cycle of homelessness for women and children in Sacramento,” said Lisa Culp, executive director, Women’s Empowerment. “We also are proud to receive this award with other nonprofits across the state that are working hard to improve the lives of Californians. Partnership is vital in this sector, and we were honored to stand with so many valuable organizations.”

The annual California Nonprofits Day event was formally recognized by Assembly Concurrent Resolution 54, au-

Women’s Empowerment, along with 100 nonprofits from across the state, was honored recently at the second annual California Nonprofits Day celebration. Assemblymember Kevin McCarty (D-Sacramento) named Women’s Empowerment Nonprofit of the Year.

The award recipients were honored at a luncheon at Sacramento’s Convention Center.

“Women’s Empowerment is thrilled to receive this award

thored by the chair of the new Assembly Select Committee on the Nonprofit Sector Assemblywoman Monique Limon (D-Santa Barbara).

Women’s Empowerment was featured on NBC’s The TODAY Show in 2015 for offering the most comprehensive jobreadiness program in the Sacramento area designed specifically for women who are homeless and their children. The awardwinning organization has graduated 1,437 homeless women and their 3,500 children since 2001. Last year, 92 percent of graduates found homes, and 81 percent found jobs or en-

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Congregation Beth Shalom celebrated 40th anniversary of the Jewish Food Faire Photos and story by Monica Stark

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Traditional Jewish food filled the grounds at Congregation Beth Shalom on Sunday, Sept. 10 for Sacramento’s 40th Annual Jewish Food Faire, a delicious and fun community event. From lox and bagels to latkes, stuffed cabbage, pastrami, falafel, chopped liver and Kugel, the faire also featured traditional mouth-watering baked goods.

Basking in the joys of Jewish cooking, music, art, culture and community building in a welcoming environment were key ingredients of the event, which included 38 arts and crafts vendor booths.

Known to sell out of its more popular items like the chopped liver, many people pre-ordered their choice foods. Near the end of the day, by 2:30 p.m., most all

food had been purchased.

Pastrami, falafel sandwiches and some of the baked items were still available.

Sitting at the information table, volunteer Meredyth

Rosenberg said she’s been involved with the faire since 1992. “A lot more people have been coming. The key is to come early before it gets too hot and the food runs out.” Asked when volunteers start preparing the food, she laughed, saying: “ Tomorrow (for next year).”

Proudly showing off a purchase of the sour cream coffee cake, Martha McClellanMorehouse said she and her husband Paul Morehouse “looked at the gluten free cake but couldn’t give this one up.”

Carmichael residents, the couple purchased the pastrami sandwich and dessert togo. As Martha says, the pastrami is a “wonderful annual sandwich that we share.”

Jana Uslan who’s in charge of the food said the kitchen can get really busy especially since they try to get all the food (not just breakfast) out ready for purchase by 9 a.m. She said over the past 10 years, the food variety has grown, as have the crowds, but what hasn’t changed is her enjoyment being around the other cooks. “I have the same people every year (in the kitchen) and we have a good time together. We work really well together... we know what our jobs are. It’s a well-oiled machine and I see a lot of old friends... I have lots and lots of volunteers doing it. The cabbage rolls all are made by volunteers. We have eight to 10 people making 600 to 800 of them. “ The faire’s designated soup maker, Uslan makes a vegetarian mushroom barley and Matzah soup and begins preSee Anniversary, page 7

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paring it all about a week before the start of the event.

Asked about the success of the event co-chair Lydia Inghram, a congregation member since 1972, joked saying, “We think it’s very successful, and if my feet are any indication... I think it was huge.” Giving a quick tour of the baked goods that filled the inside of the synagogue, Inghram said she has really enjoyed working with people at the synagogue. “I have a lot of friends who volunteer that aren’t even Jewish help bake, cook and serve.” Some of the popular baked items included Mandel bread, a Jewish form of biscotti; onion rolls with halal dough (which is popular with sandwiches); sour cream coffee cakes (including blueberry, cinnamon and nut varieties). Some of the “no-flour”, gluten-free options included amaretti, coconut macaroons and honey cake, which were baked with almond flour. Some baked items came from local businesses such as Freeport Bakery, Solomon’s, and Upper Crust Bakery. “We used to make everything in house but the event got so huge,” she said.

Editor’s Note: In the next issue of the paper, we’ll share an interview with one of the founders of Congregation Beth Shalom, matriarch 95-year-old Carry Cohn. She escaped Nazi Germany in 1938, and as “one of the originals”of the synagogue, in the interview, she recalled when the congregation started and there were about 25 people who met inside of a house on Fulton Avenue and Fair Oaks Boulevard.

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What’s FRIDAY, SEPT. 15 QUARTERLY TEEN ART SHOW – Every three months, the Arcade library holds a showcase for teen artwork based around a particular theme. There’s food, music, and no cost to participate. Friends and family are welcome to attend If you’d like to submit a piece – photography, videos, paintings, drawings, sculpture; print or digital – email Molly Milazzo, Youth Services Librarian, at mmilazzo@saclibrary.org.

September’s Theme: Open! Submit any piece you’re proud of. Pieces can be submitted starting one week before the show and should be appropriate for all ages. Friday September 15, 4 p.m. at the Arcade Library, 2443 Marconi Ave., Sacramento.

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.

BOOK BUZZ: BORROW. READ. REPEAT. – Join a Penguin Random House rep who will ‘buzz’ about forthcoming books and give readers the inside scoop on Fall 2017 titles. Excerpt samplers, book catalogs and tote bags will be available for attendees.

Register to join in the fun. Saturday, September 16 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at ArdenDimick Library, 891 Watt Ave., Sacramento.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 20 MUSIC WITH ANNE – Local favorite, Anne Howard is back! Come join us for songs and fun. For kids 0-5 and their grown-ups. Wednesday, September 20 and

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ART LAB – Check out our new art lab for kids of all ages and their adults. We’ll provide the materials. You provide the creativity. Wednesday, September 20 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Arden-Dimick Library, 891 Watt Ave., Sacramento.

GAME NIGHT FOR KIDS – Stay after the library closes to play games with other kids and families. Registration is encouraged, though walk-ins are welcome too.

Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Friday, September 22 from 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. at Arden-Dimick Library, 891 Watt Ave., Sacramento.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 23

THURSDAY, SEPT. 21 WRITING TO HISTORY AND CULTURE WITH INDIGO MOOR, SACRAMENTO POET LAUREATE – Indigo will share readings from his three books Tap-Root, Through the Stonecutter’s Window and the recently released, In the Room of Thirsts and Hungers (The Mirrored Tragedies of Paul Robeson and Othello).

Indigo will read selections from each, discussing the various elements and tools used to expertly capture the south of his childhood and the history of African Americans in the Carolinas. Book sale and signing will follow the program. Thursday, September 21 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at ArdenDimick Library, 891 Watt Ave., Sacramento.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 22 ANIMANGA MONTHLY FOR TEENS (AGES 12-19) – Join fellow manga and anime enthusiasts for an afternoon of watching anime and drawing manga! Friday September 22, 4 p.m. at the Arcade Library, 2443 Marconi Ave., Sacramento.

TEEN ADVISORY BOARD (TAB) – Want to have a say in what the ArdenDimick Library does for teens? Want to earn volunteer credit for school? Then hang out with us, eat some snacks, and help us plan programs and events! TAB looks AMAZING on college/scholarship applications. Open to teens in 6th-12th grades.

Friday, September 22 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 22-SATURDAY, SEPT. 23 VOLUNTEER FOR UNITED WAY’S DAY OF CARING– More than 1,000 local residents are needed to spend a day caring for the community Sept. 22-23 by signing up for one of dozens of volunteer projects happening at nonprofits, schools and community parks across the region during United Way’s Day of Caring. The event, sponsored by Nationwide, will begin with a kickoff breakfast and rally at Cal Expo.

To sign up for Day of Caring: http://www. yourlocalunitedway.org/day-caring. As part of Day of Caring, United Way is holding its Stuff the Bus campaign to collect school supplies for Robla School District in Sacramento through Sept 22. All donated school supplies will be placed in a school bus and driven to Robla School District at the end of the day. To donate to Stuff the Bus: http://www.yourlocalunitedway.org/ StufftheBus2017. Day of Caring and Stuff the Bus are part of United Way California Capital Region’s Square One Project, a 20year promise to significantly increase the number of local students who graduate from high school ready for success in college and beyond. Through nine decades of work and research across Amador, El Dorado, Sacramento, Placer and Yolo counties, United Way believes ending poverty starts in school and is working to ensure kids meet important milestones for success in college or ca-

TEEN BOOK CLUB (AGES 12-19) – Love to read? Love to meet other teens who love to read? Join the Arcade library’s Teen Book Club and talk about books you love, books you hate, and books in between! For July, come hungry; we’ll have snacks! Saturday September 23, 12 p.m. at the Arcade Library, 2443 Marconi Ave., Sacramento.

COFFEE & CRIME BOOK CLUB – Coffee & Crime Book Club is reading Bones Never Lie by Kathy Reichs. Please bring a snack and your opinions to share as we discuss the book. Saturday September 23 at 10 a.m. at Carmichael Library, 5605 Marconi Avenue, Carmichael.

POETRY WORKSHOP WITH FRANK GRAHAM – Have you ever wanted to write poetry but didn’t know where to begin? Join us for an Introduction to Writing Poetry workshop taught by local poet Frank Graham. Learn some basics to boost your poetry knowledge and writing skills. Come and enjoy this 3 session workshop, beginning on September 27 at 6 p.m. and occurring the following two Wednesdays, Oct. 4 and Oct. 11. Registration required. Carmichael Library, 5605 Marconi Ave., Carmichael.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 29 CELEBRATE THE RIGHT TO READ – Teens, celebrate Our Right to Read during Banned Books Week at the library. We’ll be making banned book buttons, discussing the first amendment and our favorite banned or challenged books. Open to teens in 6th-12th grades. Friday, September 29 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Arden-Dimick Library, 891 Watt Ave., Sacramento.

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SATURDAY, SEPT. 30 DINNER IN THE PARK: A Carmichael gourmet affair benefitting youth scholarships and park beautification. Experience an enchanting evening in Sutter Park and Jensen Botanical Gardens, featuring celebrated chefs Mike and Molly Hawks of Hawks Restaurant & Hawks Provisions + Public House. Musical performance by renowned artist Joe Gilman and his trio. Appetizers by Carmichael’s finest restaurants. 5 p.m. reception, followed by 6:30 dinner in the garden. For ticket information, call 485-5322 AUTISM FRIENDLY FAMILY MOVIE: “THE LEGO BATMAN MOVIE” – Join us for a special family movie event for kids with autism and/or sensory disorders. This month: “The Lego Batman Movie” (PG, 2017). “Typical” toddlers and preschoolers are welcome too! We’ll have healthy snacks, the lights will be slightly up, the sound will be slightly down, and kids don’t need to remain seated while enjoying the movie. There will also be lots of fidget toys! Saturday, September 30 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at Arden-Dimick Library, 891 Watt Ave., Sacramento.

SUNDAY, OCT. 8 INTERFAITH FORUM ON CLIMATE CHANGE: Speakers from Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist, Christian and Unitarian Universalist faiths will explore our spiritual and moral response to climate change as supported by science. All are welcome! Bring your questions for the Q & A session. Refreshments provided; The Unitarian Universalist Society of Sacramento (UUSS) 1 to 3 3:15 p.m.; Unitarian Universalist Society of Sacramento (UUSS), 2425 Sierra Blvd, Sacramento, California 95825. For more info: uuss.org/interfaithearth Contact us at interfaithearth@uuss.org; free admission.

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SATURDAY, NOV. 11 CARMICHAEL MEDICARE HEALTH FAIR: A free clinic coming to Carmichael will help people with Medicare save money on their drug costs, understand their medications and get health screenings, as student pharmacists from the University of the Pacific School of Pharmacy & Health Sciences will help them save money on their prescription drug costs, better understand their medications, and receive a variety of health care screenings/services. Now in its 11th year, Pacific’s Mobile Medicare Clinics have served 5,555 Medicare beneficiaries, saving them an estimated $5.7 million, or an average of $1,030 per beneficiary per year, on their out-of-pocket Part D drug costs since the program began.

Pacific’s clinics will be offered during the annual Medicare Open Enrollment period (Oct. 15- Dec. 7). In total, 14 clinics in nine different cities will be offered this year including one in Carmichael!

At the event, trained pharmacy students will assist beneficiaries with Part D plan review and enrollment, determine if they qualify for additional government assistance to help lower their drug costs, and explore other cost-savings opportunities.

Attendees will also be provided with a comprehensive review of all of their medications to make sure they are safe to take together. Other services that will be offered include the flu vaccine, diabetes screening and blood pressure testing, cholesterol and bone-density testing, a variety of mental health screenings and much more.

All of these health care screenings/services are available at NO COST to attendees.

Appointments are highly recommended for those wanting help with their Medicare Part D plan and/or a medication review. IMPORTANT: Beneficiaries attending the clinic should bring their “red, white, and blue Medicare card” as well as all of their medications. The event will be coming to Carmichael on Saturday, Nov. 11 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Christ Community Church, 5025 Manzanita Ave. Call for an appointment (916) 375-3763

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.

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; 888-877-9806. The group is members of the Barbershop Harmony Society.

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READ TO A DOG – Specially trained therapy dogs are waiting for children to

AFTER SCHOOL RETRO GAMING – Retro video games after school. Hang out, make friends, and have fun. Recommended for 3rd through 6th grade. Crafts will be available for younger children. 2 p.m., every Thursday at the Arcade Library, 2443 Marconi Ave., Sacramento.

come read to them. This program is for school age children that can read. We supply the books or you may bring your own book to read to the dogs. The books should be able to be read in 5 - 10 minutes. After 10 sessions, the reader is awarded a free book. Every Tuesday from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Carmichael Library, 5605 Marconi Avenue, Carmichael.

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME – Join Ms. Kathy for storytime! We will share books, songs, make a simple craft and have loads of fun! All children must be accompanied by an adult. Every Thursday from 10:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at Carmichael Library, 5605 Marconi Avenue, Carmichael.

TODDLER STORYTIME – Come and hear stories and sing songs with Ms. Kathy! All children must be accompanied by an adult. Every Thursday from 11:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. at Carmichael Library, 5605 Marconi Avenue, Carmichael.

KNITWITS – Do you knit? Crochet?

Do needlework? Want to learn? Are you an expert in knitting or crocheting who can help others? Bring a project to work on and a snack to share as we learn together! This adult program is every Friday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Carmichael Library, 5605 Marconi Avenue, Carmichael.

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.

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Find a list of low-water plants and water-friendly landscaping ideas at BeWaterSmart.info And find rebates to help offset your costs and for irrigation upgrades at sswd.org