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Chautauqua Playhouse presents Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein A stormy evening.

June,1816.The Villa Diodati, Lake Geneva, Switzerland.

Gathered are, Mary Godwin (soon to be Shelley), her sister, Percy Bysshe Shelley, Dr. John Polidori and Lord Byron. There’s a contest among friends to see who can tell the greatest ghost story. Experience the creation of literature’s most memorable monster. Local playwright Jerry Montoya brings his unique take on the age old story to the Chautauqua stage.

The show will run on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. through Nov. 19, with an additional matinee on Nov. 18 at 2 .pm. The performances will be held at the Chautauqua Playhouse, 5325 Engle Road in the La Sierra Community Center in Carmichael. Admission is $21 General, $19 Seniors/Students and SARTA members. Premium seating is an additional dollar.

The direction is by John Walck, set and light design by Andrew Fiffick, with costume design by Gladys Lopez. The cast includes Ariel Elliott, Shoana Hunt, Jason Kaye, Jason Titus and Chris Jensen.

Information and tickets are available through the Chautauqua Playhouse website: www.cplayhouse.org or call the box office at (916) 4897529, during business hours.

Cinderella continues Chautauqua Playhouse will present the timeless fairy tale “Cinderella”, adapted by Robert Gerould at the Playhouse. The show will run on Saturdays at 1 p.m. through Nov. 11. The performances will be held at the Chautauqua Playhouse, 5325 Engle Road in the La Sierra Community Center in Carmichael. Admission is $8 for all seats.

The most famous fairy tale in the world comes to Chautauqua, with all the characters you love. Cinderella, a scullery maid in her own home, dreams of finding love and escaping from her wicked stepmother and stepsisters. Only a Fairy Godmother and an optimistic heart can help Cinderella achieve her happily ever after.

The direction is by Warren Harrison. The cast includes Stella Pedersen, Dean Dudzik, Pat DeBruyn, Jamie Bristow, Linden Tarr, Shelly Montes and Stephen Watson. Information and tickets are available through the Chautauqua Playhouse website: www.cplayhouse.org or call the box office at (916) 489-7529, during business hours.

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Arden-Carmichael volunteers dig their hands in for United Way’s Day of Caring Volunteers came in droves to Arden and Carmichael projects for United Way’s annual Day of Caring in September, serving at WEAVE’s retail store, Atkinson Family Services and United Way California Capital Region’s Stuff the Bus campaign that took place at Cal Expo.

Arden-Carmichael area employers Nationwide and Nelson Staffing also participated, with Nationwide sponsoring the overall event and Nelson Staffing sponsoring one of the dozens of projects.

Since United Way California Capital Region held its inaugural 2013 Day of Caring, 3,692 volunteers have spent one day caring for their community over the last five years.

Volunteers donated 18,054 hours of service, valued at $366,572, for 182 projects with nonprofits, parks and schools across the region, including on United Way’s 2017 Day of Caring that took place Sept. 2223.

“In just five years, Day of Caring has become the single largest volunteer day in our region,” said Stepha-

nie Bray, president and CEO, United Way California Capital Region. “ Thousands of volunteers have dug their hands in to help hardworking nonprofits, parks and schools that do so much for our community every day.”

Hundreds of volunteers donated time for United Way’s 2017 Day of Caring at dozens of volunteer projects, including building garden beds at schools, painting nonprofit program facilities and cleaning up parks. The event began with a kickoff breakfast and rally at Cal Expo that included an appearance by Mayor Darrell Steinberg.

As part of this year’s Day of Caring, United Way held its inaugural Stuff the Bus campaign, which raised more than $11,000 in school supplies for Robla School District in Sacramento.

Nationwide has been the presenting sponsor for Day of Caring since it began in 2013. Project sponsors for 2017 included Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, ESM Prep, KPMG, Law Offices of Deon R. Stein, Nel-

Volunteers celebrate as United Way collects school supplies for its Stuff the Bus campaign at Cal Expo, one of dozens of projects that took place during United Way’s 2017 Day of Caring in September.

son Staffing, SAFE Credit Union, SMUD, Social Interest Solutions, Sutter Health, Syzmanowski Orthodontics, TaxAudit.com and Zurich. Media partners included Entercom Radio’s ESPN Radio 1320 AM, 98 Rock, Eagle 96.9 FM and 106.5 The End. Day of Caring is 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.

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School News California Senator Richard Pan visits Howe Avenue Elementary for Red Ribbon Week California Senator Richard Pan recently visited Howe Avenue Elementary to talk to students about the dangers of drug abuse. Pan, a pediatrician by training, spoke about the harmful effects of illicit drug use on the human brain and addiction.

The senator came to Howe Elementary as part of a tour of local Sacramento schools for Red Ribbon Week.

Red Ribbon Week is a weeklong nationwide drug awareness campaign first organized by The National Family Partnership in 1985.

The campaign focuses on educating youth and encouraging participation in drug prevention activities.

“For Red Ribbon Week, we talked about why drugs are bad, how kids need to make good decisions, and how drugs interfere with that,” Pan said. “We want our kids here to be successful, so I was very excited to talk to these enthusiastic students and student leaders and wish them all the best.”

na Williams. “I think it’s really cool to hear him up close and hear his story about how he got to where he is now.”

Upcoming expo to highlight career pathways Dr. Richard Pan visits students at Howe Avenue Elementary

Pan also shared his personal story about earning his medical degree and how drug abuse would have prevented his success. He added that it was important for him to come out to the schools that he represents as a senator in the 6th Senate District because it allows students to ask questions and hear a more impactful message directly from him, rather than a television or radio broadcast.

San Juan Unified School District Board of Education

President Michael McKibbin also spoke at the event.

Dr. Richard Pan visits Howe Avenue Elementary “When I come to a school like this and see the remarkable energy of the kids and the commitment to good choices in their lives, it’s always impressive,” McKibbin said.

“I learned that drugs are not something that’s OK to do because it really messes with your body and it keeps you from being healthy or active,” said fifth-grade student Sola-

San Juan Unified students and families are invited to attend the district’s first annual Career Technical Education (CTE) Expo on Thursday, Nov. 30 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at La Sierra Community Center, located at 5325 Engle Road in Carmichael.

CTE is a sequence of courses available in high school that integrate core academic knowledge while providing specific work experience and an opportunity to develop skills needed to be successful and competitive in college and beyond.

Current middle school stu-

dents are encouraged to attend to learn of the exciting options available at San Juan Unified high schools.

San Juan Unified currently has 24 career pathways at nine high schools. We offer education, work experience and certifications across 11 industry sectors: Agriculture & Natural Resources Arts, Media and Entertainment Building and Construction Trades Engineering and Architecture See Expo, page 5

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through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Appointments Continued from page 4 are scheduled in 10-minute Finance & Business increments. School sites will Health Science and Medical still provide interested volTechnology unteers paperwork to bring Hospitality, Tourism & to Human Resources during Recreation their fingerprinting appointInformation Technology ment. Friday walk-ins will no Manufacturing & Product longer be accepted.

Development Visitors can also schedule Public Services appointments for typing and Transportation proficiency examinations online through the same webVisit www.sanjuan.edu/CTE site at www.sanjuan.edu/finto learn about the innova- gerprinting. Testing times for tive CTE programs available proficiency and typing tests throughout San Juan Unified. are Monday through Friday at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

If you have any questions, New automated please contact Cheryl Maio at fingerprinting (916) 971-7246.

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San Juan Unified has automated the volunteer fingerprinting and proficiency/ typing exams appointment process.

A fingerprint background check is required prior to volunteering in classrooms with San Juan Unified. Interested volunteers can now visit www. sanjuan.edu/fingerprinting to schedule a fingerprinting appointment at the district office, located at 3738 Walnut Avenue in Carmichael.

Fingerprinting appointments are available Monday

Nonprofit provides free eyeglasses to Grand Oaks students

up in the school cafeteria. The students eagerly waited to get fitted for the glasses they picked out just three weeks prior. The eyeglasses varied in color, style and shape.

The entire school underwent vision screenings and 34 students were identified as candidates in need of glasses.

For some of the students, the glasses will be used as a backup pair, but for the majority of students, they will be wearing glasses for the first time either full-time, in the classroom only or when reading.

“As a school nurse, it’s amazing to see how many kids have failed several screenings in a row and still haven’t gotten glasses, even though we work with parents and have a lot of resources,” said school nurse Audrey Edwards. “This [program] is just really awe-

More than 30 students at Grand Oaks Elementary School received free eyeglasses from Vision to Learn, a nonprofit organization that provides free eye exams and eyeglasses to children in lowincome communities.

On delivery day, fourth graders Ariadna Tellez Ramirez and Domenick Dang were the first to receive their glasses as the rest of the students lined

Shown here is a student getting fitted for her eyeglasses at Grand Oaks.

some because the glasses are here at school being provided for free — the parents are very appreciative — the teachers are appreciative.”

When describing the process of how schools can benefit from Vision to Learn’s services, optician LuzDivina Torres said,

“Sometimes the school will get in contact with our organization or sometimes we will get in contact with schools to see if they would like our services.”

For more information about the Vision to Learn program, visit: https://visiontolearn.org.

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And comforting food made by hand from real stuff.

And speaking of comfort food… creamy soups just soothe the soul! Try this warming Pumpkin soup and this summer-intofall slightly sweet corn chowder.

Turn off the noise and the news organisms that make us feel and all the stressors and let them good. Of course, the weeds ag- warm you from the inside. Take gravate me, but still… Planting THAT allostatic load! anything at all is an act of optimism and care that takes our Creamy Curried focus away from the daily disasters. I can take the dogs for Pumpkin Soup a walk around the back field Why this is healthy: Pump— as long as 11-pound Gin- kins are loaded with carotene ger doesn’t take off chasing the Why this tastes great: Warm jackrabbit three times her size; spices and creamy coconut milk it’s very relaxing. Pruning trees Why this is easy: Sauté, simseasonally is a pace-chang- mer, blend, serve er, shaping a tree or bush to Ingredients bring about balance and beau- 2 tablespoons butter or subty. I wish I felt the same way stitute or oil about tidying up my closet. 1 cup shallots and/or onion, And cooking something spe- chopped cial, simple and fresh that per- one apple, chopped fumes the house (if it doesn’t 1 tablespoon curry powder burn and smoke) is a soothing 1⁄2 teaspoon salt and rewarding process. There 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper is a lot of allostasis on the farm 3 cups veggie broth or 3 cups and in the garden. water and a veggie bullion cube It’s not that on Grandma’s 1 roasted pumpkin farm there was never stress. 1 can light coconut milk But on the farm, they had built-in allostasis-izers. Qual- Directions ity time with the sun and Melt “butter” and saute shallots. wind, the rhythm of the sea- Stir in the curry, salt, and pepsons, tasks to keep everyone per and cook for one minute. busy and useful, social safe- Add the pumpkin and stir to ty nets of the New Deal era, flavor, then broth and bring to a quiet without the constant simmer, and cook uncovered for 20 minutes.

Remove from the heat and use a stick blender to mix in coconut milk.

Serve with a cilantro garnish (optional)

Allostatic load vs. soup

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I’m driving along on a smoky fall day, listening to the radio, and I hear Dr. Anthony Iton of the California Endowment, mention the term “allostatic load,” meaning the wear and tear that chronic stress produces in our bodies, an extra toxifying, acidifying burden.

Imagine the biochemistry of the folks facing all the emergencies around the world, earthquakes, floods, volcanoes, hurricanes, and fires? And those facing chronic illnesses such as diabetes or cancer who also feel that vulnerability and lack of agency. Even watching all the disasters going on in the world will produce stress, and sitting, eating comfort food, glued to the screen to tracking friends’ status isn’t healthy either. I’m not saying, “All stress matters.” Just that all stress affects our bodies.

Our digestion is upset, our blood pressure, our hormones, cortisol and Ph balance are out of whack, and our inflamed joints cause pain, our breathing is less efficient, and …what

a mess! And then we pass the stress on to our friends, family and even our pets.

“Allostasis” means adjusting to stress, rebalancing to stay well. How can we re-start breathing fully, unclenching muscles, stop grinding teeth, chewing nails, and feeling that acid gurgling up in our throats?

I recommend DOING something about the things that are stressful. I once was discussing with two colleagues the challenges of resolving the South Sacramento food desert. We realized we’d surely be more depressed by the difficulties there, if we weren’t busy trying to do something about it.

Of course, our frustration was infinitely smaller than that of the families struggling to keep their kids healthy with no affordable produce vendors in walking distance. But consider that being sympathetic may be hard on your body if you don’t act on it. Volunteer. Donate. Support or join an effective organization.

In my case, in pursuit of allostasis, I can dig in the dirt and connect with those micro-

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Sheriff ’s Reports Officer Involved Shooting At 9:54 a.m. on Nov. 2, the Sacramento County Sheriff ’s Department Communication Center received a call from a resident in the 5300 block of President Avenue in north Sacramento County. The caller requested a welfare check on a male at that location who was acting erratically and seemed despondent, reported Sergeant Shaun Hampton, sheriff ’s spokesman.

According to Hampton, sheriff ’s deputies arrived in the area at approximately 10:15 a.m. and observed the person in question walking in the street. A deputy attempted to contact him and observed he was armed with a knife.

The suspect retreated into a nearby garage and emerged with a large pitchfork then began advancing towards one of the deputies. The deputy ordered the suspect to drop the pitchfork numerous times and the suspect refused as he continued advancing on the deputy’s position. The deputy, fearing for his life, fired his weapon, striking the suspect in his upper torso.

Sheriff ’s Deputies immediately began performing lifesaving measures on the suspect. Personnel from the Sacramento Metro Fire Department arrived and pronounced the suspect dead at the scene.

The suspect has been identified as a 56-year-old Sacramento man. The identity of the suspect, in this case, will be made available by the Sacramento County Coroner’s office, after notification has been made to his next of kin.

The investigation into the incident will be conducted by the Sheriff ’s Homicide Bureau and Professional Standards Division, which is standard practice for any officer-involved shooting that occurs in the Sheriff ’s Department’s jurisdiction. An independent review of the incident will be conducted by the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office and the Inspector General. The officer involved in the shooting is a 14 year veteran of the Sheriff ’s Department. In accordance with the Sheriff ’s Department policies and procedures, the deputy involved in the shooting will be placed on paid administrative leave pending the investigation.

Located At-Risk Missing Person Kenneth Poe was located Nov. 4 in the area of Power Inn Road and Folsom Boulevard. Mr. Poe was found safe and returned to his home. Previously, he was reported missing from the 7800 block of Summer Mist Court. Kenneth Poe, 50, was reported missing after he walked away from his care home.

Poe was last seen around 3 p.m. on Nov. 3. Poe wears a green helmet to prevent injury as he sometimes suffers from seizures. Poe has a diminished mental capacity and care home staff indicate he communicates with a teenage mentality and walks with a slight limp.

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What’s FRIDAY, NOV. 10 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! Open to teens in 6th-12th grades. Friday, November 10 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Arden-Dimick Library, 891 Watt Ave., Sacramento.

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

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CHAUTAUQUA PLAYHOUSE CHILDREN’S THEATRE PRESENTS “CINDERELLA”: Chautauqua Playhouse will present the timeless fairy tale “Cinderella”, adapted by Robert Gerould, beginning on Oct. 28 at the Playhouse. The show will run on Saturdays at 1 p.m. through Nov. 11. The performances will be held at the Chautauqua Playhouse, 5325 Engle Road in the La Sierra Community Center in Carmichael. Admission is $8 for all seats. The most famous fairy tale in the world comes to Chautauqua, with all the characters you love. Cinderella, a scullery maid in her own home, dreams of finding love and escaping from her wicked stepmother and stepsisters. Only a Fairy Godmother and an optimistic heart can help Cinderella achieve her happily ever after. The direction is by Warren Harrison. The cast includes Stella Pedersen, Dean Dudzik, Pat DeBruyn, Jamie Bristow, Linden Tarr, Shelly Montes and Stephen Watson.

Information and tickets are available through the Chautauqua Playhouse website: www.cplayhouse.org or call the box office at (916) 4897529, during business hours.

VETERANS DAY MEMORIAL CELEBRATION: Earl J Koobs Nature Area; La Sierra Community Center (5325 Engle Rd, Carmichael); 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

TINY BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM: Effie Yeaw Nature Center (2850 San Lorenzo Way, Carmichael); 10:30 a.m.

LIONS CLUB ANNUAL CRAFT FAIR: Just in time for the holidays! Find the perfect, one-of-a-kind gift while supporting local vendors selling homemade goods! Participate in raffles, enjoy a delicious lunch, and purchase goodies at the bake sale booth to support your Citrus Heights Lions Club.

No entry fee, come see variety of crafts! 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Citrus Heights Community Center, 6300 Fountain Square Drive., Citrus Heights.

CANNED FOOD DRIVE AT SACTOWN UNION BREWERY: Sign Solutions is sponsoring a Canned Food Drive.

There will be live music, food trucks, fresh craft beer and prizes. For every 5 cans of food you donate, you will receive a raffle ticket. The more cans you donate, the more tickets you receive. Prizes include 2-day tickets to Disneyland, Dimple gift cards and more. Saturday, November 11th 2017 at 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm; 1210 66th St.

SUNDAY, NOV. 12 REMEMBRANCE DAY FOR LOST SPECIES - SACRAMENTO: The extinction of a species, each one a pilgrim of four billion years of evolution, is an irreversible loss. The ending of the lines of so many creatures with whom we have traveled this far is an occasion of profound sorrow and grief.” - Gary Snyder Please join us for the Sacramento ceremony and potluck to remember and honor species we have lost. Concurrent events will be happening all over the world in the month of November. https://www.lostspeciesday.org/ This year’s Lost Species Day will focus on pollinators. The group will meet at the beach at River Park at 3 p.m.; follow the flags marking a path to the river bank. A short ceremony to recognize lost pollinators will begin around 3:15pm. Bring an instrument or your voice if you wish to share a song. The ceremony will occur, rain or shine. This is a

family-friendly event. Following the ceremony, we will gather for a potluck dinner as the sun sets. Please bring a dish to share, utensils, a plate for yourself, and a chair if you wish to have a seat off the ground. Please avoid disposables in order to make this a zero-waste event. There is ample parking nearby. Be aware that the Glenn Hall parking lot gate closes promptly at sunset. Please ride your bike if possible. “Now is the time to create new rituals for remembering and mourning those we have lost, and for celebrating and making commitments to those remaining.”

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 15 CAMELLIA CHAPTER, EMBROIDERERS’ GUILD OF AMERICA MEETING: You are welcome to join the Camellia Chapter, Embroiderers’ Guild of America at their monthly meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 15, at 7 p.m. at the Rancho Cordova Li-

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“CARMICHAEL SHERIFF’S COMMUNITY MEETING”: Stay up with the issues and problems in Carmichael. Ask questions and share you concerns with the Sheriff ’s Department and the California Highway Patrol. 6 to7 p.m. at Del Campo High School Library, 4925 Dewey Drive.

ART LAB: MARBLES, MARBLING AND MORE! – Come delve into art at the library. This month we’ll have paint, marbles, shaving cream and other supplies to make your masterpiece. We’ll supply the materials, you supply the creativity. Open to kids of all ages and their adults. Wednesday, November 15 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Arden-Dimick Library, 891 Watt Ave., Sacramento.

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What’s FRIDAY, NOV. 17 ANIMANGA MONTHLY – Join fellow manga and anime enthusiasts for an afternoon of watching anime and drawing manga! For teens (ages 12-19). Friday November 17, 4:30 p.m. at the Arcade Library, 2443 Marconi Ave., Sacramento.

FRIDAY, NOV. 17-SATURDAY, NOV. 18 2ND ANNUAL GERMAN CHRISTMAS MARKET: It’s a time to greet your neighbors, sample exquisite foods and select Christmas gifts in a festival atmosphere; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at American River Community Church, 3300 Walnut Ave.

SATURDAY, NOV. 18 CRAFTS OF MANY CULTURES – music, crafts and community socialization. This month’s focus to be on crafts and music from the Americas. Saturday November 18, 1 p.m. at the Arcade Library, 2443 Marconi Ave., Sacramento.

BACKYARD COMPOSTING – Learn about backyard composting with the Master Gardner Compost Education Team. The 90-minute class will cover topics such as the value of compost, types of compost bins, and building a compost pile using hot and cold techniques. Saturday, November 18 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Arden-Dimick Library, 891 Watt Ave., Sacramento.

FRIDAY, NOV. 17-SUNDAY, NOV. 19 RIVER CITY QUILTERS’ GUILD 2017 QUILT SHOW: The River City Quilters’ Guild is hosting their annual quilt show.

“Reflections and Visions,” at the Scottish Rite Temple, 6151 H Street, Sacramento on November 17 through November 19. Times are Friday from 10 am to 5 pm, Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm. Admission is $10 for all 3 days. Ages 12 and under are free if accompanied by an adult. The show will fea-

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ture hundreds of beautiful quilts, including traditional, contemporary, and art quilts and wearable art made by textile artists. The Country Store and a multitude of vendors will have a fabulous selection of items for holiday gift giving. Don’t miss your chance to win a beautiful red and white basket quilt or the cherry red Singer Featherweight Sewing machine, lovingly refurbished by Twice Nice Sewing Machine Restorations.

The Boutique will offer chances to win many great baskets and other items, many not quilt related. There will be numerous demonstrations during the three day show.

Parking at Scottish Rite is free and lunch is available on site from Ambrosia Café & Catering. Featured artist this year is Carol Smith, a prolific award winning quilter and charter member of the Guild, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2017. Carol is a mentor, teacher, judge, and lecturer whose quilts reflect many varied techniques she has learned in the 40+ years she has been quilting. Proceeds from this event will support the activities of the Guild, which include promoting quilting and the use of textiles within the Guild itself and in the community at large. The Guild contributes to the knowledge of quilting techniques, patterns, history, and quilt making by providing educational meetings, fun, and fellowship.

Community service activities include making hundreds of quilts annually for pediatric patients in area hospitals; creating quilts for veterans at Mather Hospital; sewing flannel “lovies” for the Sacramento County Sheriff Chaplaincy and drawstring travel bags for children at the Children’s Receiving Home; providing a scholarship at CSU Sacramento for an aspiring quilter; and participating in other charitable quilt auctions.

ONGOING FAMILIES LEARN ENGLISH – ESL students and their children are welcome at this weekly program. Designed for beginning learners. Tuesdays from 9 a.m. 11 a.m.

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Upcoming Wednesday Music at Noon events

Nov 15: SWINGMASTERS! M.A.N.’s 15th Anniversary 75-minute Extravaganza Concert ENDS AT 1:20 p.m. Free popcorn; free cake, free coffee,; free CD or DVD with donation.

Nov. 22 Vocal Art Ensemble Nov. 29: Violinist Dagenais Smiley and Friends Dec. 6: Camellia City Flute Choir Dec. 13: Chanteuses Vocal Ensemble Dec. 20: Bel Tempo Handbells; Let’s celebrate Mary Balkow’s last concert as Director

Dec. 27: Happy Holly-Days! No M.A.N. this week Jan. 3: Violinist Sandro Ladu; Pianist Ina Jun Jan. 10 Pianist-Composer Chris Goslow and Friends Jan. 17: Harpsichordist Faythe Vollrath Jan. 24: David Granger’s Trois Bois Jan. 31: Sacramento Guitar Society Orchestra; Sean O’Connor, director All concerts are one hour long except for the Nov. 15 show.

All are held at the Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1300 N St., Sacramento. For more information, call 442-8939.

at Arcade Library, 2443 Marconi Ave., Sacramento.

at camppollock@sacramentovalleyconservancy.org

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 toe 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

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.

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.

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

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