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This month, Sacramento Waldorf High School students will present their production of Mamma Mia!, Catherine Johnson’s feelgood musical extravaganza based on songs from the ’70s supergroup ABBA. For Sacramento Waldorf High School students, the spring play is more than a big show — it’s a chance

to spread their theatrical wings and try something fun. All Sacramento Waldorf students participate in drama to some extent, from scenes acted in class to outdoor Greek drama to Shakespeare productions. This musical brings together students from all high school grades for after-school rehearsals, a demanding tech

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week, and several glorious stage productions. “ The cast members make a lot of new friends and become a big family,” says Sarah Winfield, Sacramento Waldorf ’s full-time dramatics instructor. “Between lighting techs, costume helpers, hair, and makeup, right now I have almost a quarter of the high school involved in the musical in one way or another, which is pretty amazing. They embrace the responsibility and pull together.”

Eleventh-grader Tyler Cochran-Branson, who plays Sophie Sheridan, the musical’s main female lead, says she’s been a fan of Sacramento Waldorf ’s spring musicals since she was in first grade. A 17-year-old resident of Carmichael, Tyler played the fairy godmother in last year’s production of Cinderella, an experience that convinced see Waldorf page 3 Valley Community Newspapers, Inc.

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her to audition for a bigger part this year. “It’s a great way to bond with everyone,” she says. “A really great way to make friends.”

Ripley Hanson, 17, of Fair Oaks, plays Tanya Chesham-Leigh, an old chum and former bandmate of Sophie’s mother. For her, it’s been a dream to participate in the musical, which her commitment to competitive volleyball made impractical in prior years. She quit the sport for a chance to be part of this show.

“Freshman and sophomore year, whenever the play came around, I was so jealous, wishing I was a part of the production, watch-

ing people getting ready for show,” she says. “And now to finally be in that situation … it’s surreal!”

Tyler’s brother, 18-yearold senior Miles CochranBranson, also appears in the musical, as Sam Carmichael, an old flame of Sophie’s mother. “In drama, you suspend so much reality, and it becomes an imaginative thing,” Miles says. “That’s very much in the spirit of Waldorf education — that whole drama theater education experience; to be able to put that on for your peers is something special.”

Though not all of the students involved in the show will go on to be actors, teacher Sarah Winfield says Sacramento Waldorf ’s program gives them something they’ll treasure forever: confidence.

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“ They can take that wherever they go,” she says.

“Singing a solo in front of 500 people, that carries over into whatever profession you choose. You can’t place a value on that.”

Plus, this type of performance-built confidence empowers young people to soar in college interviews, she notes. “College is so competitive. Everybody has a 4.0. How do you differentiate yourself? If you have done theater and you go to an interview face to face, you are going to have so much confidence and poise.” “ The musical helps with your presentation skills,” Miles says. “Being able to talk to other people, to network, that’s super important in any field, and definitely benefits you no matter what you do. …

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We’re such a small school, we already know each other, but this production is a place where you can foster deeper, more meaningful relationships — especially during tech week, because you’re spending your entire day at school bonding and building relationships.”

With student-designed sets, costumes, and lighting, the group has pulled off the trappings of a big show. Ultimately, however, it’s more than a technical achievement: Theater teaches young people how to step into their characters’ souls.

“Part of theater is learning the ability to step into another person’s skin and become them,” Sarah Winfield says. “We’re not just training them to be actors; we’re training them to be better human beings.”

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Mamma Mia! Details Performances times: March 22, 7:30 p.m.

March 23, 7:30 p.m.

March 24, 2 p.m.

Ticket prices: $10 and $5 for students Sacramento Waldorf High School is located at 3750 Bannister Road, Fair Oaks. For information, call (916) 9613900.

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Italian Center continues successful history in Carmichael Center offers cultural programs, classes

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Carmichael’s Italian Center is located at 6821 Fair Oaks Blvd.

By LANCE ARMSTRONG

With the continued efforts to bring bocce ball courts to Carmichael Park, the timing is right to share the story of the creation of Carmichael’s Italian Center.

If built, the bocce ball courts would be located directly behind the center, which sits at 6821 Fair Oaks Blvd.

Bill Cerruti, a third generation Italian American who was raised in East Sacramento, founded the center, which opened on May 20, 2007.

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He noted that it evolved from the 1981 establishment of the Italian Cultural Society of Sacramento, which spent its first quarter century meeting at the Sierra 2 Center at 2791 24 th St. in Sacramento.

The organization continues to utilize the Sacramento site for its language school, while the Carmichael center is designated for various activities, including cultural programs and classes.

The society’s earliest functions featured organizational meetings at The Egg Crate café at 2525

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Fair Oaks Blvd., in the area where Loehmann’s Plaza is now located.

Cerruti mentioned that the Sacramento site needed to be prepared to become the society’s first meeting place.

“We put together a team of volunteers and remodeled the rooms for several months at the Sierra 2 Center and then that became our center,” he said.

“I think we started out (in that building) in January of 1982. I was actually the founding person for it.”

Cerruti noted that at that time in his life he was work-

ing as a lawyer, and desired to become more in touch with his cultural heritage.

After becoming involved in various Italian clubs, Cerruti decided to create a different type of Italian organization.

“For people in my age group – I was in my late 30s – there didn’t seem to be a lot of programming in these clubs that was oriented toward people like me who wanted more cultural programming,” he said.

“Clubs were more social and people in them were older. They did more dinner (type of events). I want-

ed to explore my cultural heritage. I did graduate work in history, so I had a different orientation.”

Cerruti said that in the first two months of the Italian Cultural Society of Sacramento’s operation, the organization presented three concerts.

The first of those concerts was held at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. The concert, which was attended by 1,000 people, featured the Singers of Assisi, from Italy.

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of directors and a dedicated group of volunteers.

The society had about 50 members during its first year and about 200 members by the following year.

Within three months at the Sierra 2 Center, the society was operating a language program, a radio show and a film series.

A monthly newsletter to promote society activities, and several subgroups were also created.

The society additionally began presenting a summer festival for the community, as well as wine tasting gatherings and a dinner and opera event known as Rigatoni Opera.

Also a part of the society’s offerings has been exhibits on Italian culture.

As the society and its programs continued to grow and attract a large following

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of people, a drive to have an Italian Center began.

Cerruti noted that he conducted a fundraising campaign, which lasted for about 10 years.

“I raised nearly $2 million,” he said. “I got some public grants and raised private money and just twisted arms. I knew a lot of Italians, and by that time my mailing list was to about 8,000 households.”

He next began speaking to contractors and architects and started to work with a construction package that was within the society’s budget.

The society eventually settled on the property, where the center was constructed in 2007.

Cerruti mentioned that the society desired to build their center in Sacramento, but never had sufficient funding to purchase property there.

“We were able to put together a deal, because the property was cheaper (in Carmichael),” he said. “We

never were able to find property in the city. And in East Sacramento (where a lot of Italians live), there is no land, and it’s much more expensive, too.”

After a successful beginning, the center experienced financial struggles, beginning in 2008, when the recession began.

Fortunately for Cerruti and the center, the society was able to pay off a loan for the project in 2009.

Cerruti said that there is a lot of pride that comes with owning the Italian Center.

“Italians really appreciate the value of owning a piece of property,” he said. “ That’s part of our culture.”

He additionally noted that the center is located in a sensible place, considering that many Italians reside in the Carmichael area.

Among the popular offerings of the Italian Center are its tours of Italy.

Cerruti said that the tours serve as fundraisers, as well as opportunities for people to learn about Italy and, for some, the Italian side of their heritage.

He added that a lot of people who have toured Italy through that program have later returned to live in that country.

The center offers at least three tours per year.

Among those tours is the “Grand Tour,” which travels through Rome, Venice and Florence.

Cerruti’s wife, Patrizia, who was born and raised in Italy, established the travel program. She also began the organization’s language program.

While thinking back on the creation of the Italian Center in Carmichael, Cerruti spoke with much satisfaction.

“When we designed our center in Carmichael, we built the center to house all our programs, and it’s worked beautifully,” he said.

For additional information about the Italian Center, visit www.ItalianCenter.net.

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of intercollegiate athletics including serving as an Olympics sports operations intern and interim women’s golf coach; and, he also served with the Cal Alumni Association.

“I am thrilled to be appointed the director of athletics at Jesuit High School. This is a premier position in the greater Sacramento region, and I look forward to working with fantastic student-athletes, coaches, and administrators. The Marauders have a long history of success at the section, state, and national level, along with producing top talent to play at the collegiate and professional level.

Through my past experiences, I am committed to growing a program where our young men will thrive

within our programs while showcasing their abilities as a student, an athlete and a person of high character.” stated Weinberger. “ I look forward to immersing myself in the Sacramento community and developing long-lasting relationships that will have a positive influence on the athletic program and Jesuit High School as a whole.”

After receiving his bachelor’s degree in business management from Cal State Northridge, Weinberger later earned his master’s degree in sports administration from Valparaiso University. While at Northridge, he was a three-year letter winner on the swimming & diving team. A four-time Big West Conference Championship finalist, Weinberger is also an underwater hockey national champion.

Weinberger had an intensive interview process with three independent panels of Jesuit administrators, directors, and coaches. Together with the Jesuit leadership team and the President’s office, Weinberger will be an essential component of community unity, diversity, and inclusion; and, ensuring that academic and athletic achievement goes hand in hand.

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Boost brain health by challenging your mind: Brain Gymnasium founder to lead free workshop at Arden Fair Eskaton, a nonprofit community-based organization believes in the importance of aging well. Eskaton encourages incorporating brain fitness in a regular exercise routine to help improve cognitive well-being.

Brain fitness activities help individuals to remember, focus and solve problems. Additionally, research shows physical activity can sharpen memory, improve concentration, boost problem-solving skills and defend against agerelated diseases that cause cognitive challenges later in life. However, one does not need to be a marathon runner to obtain optimal brain health.

On Thursday, March 21 at 8:30 a.m., Eskaton will host “Meet and Greet Your Brain” at Arden Fair Mall.

This brain fitness workshop led by The Brain Gymnasium founder Michael Hirsch, a Behavioral Scientist and former faculty of UC Davis, will teach fun and rewarding techniques to sharpen ones brain. He will share brain training activities that are intensive, repetitive and, when done purposefully, can progressively improve cognitive aptitude. Hirsch developed The Brain Gymnasium sixteen years ago and since then has brought his program to local senior communities including Eskaton.

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Chautauqua Playhouse presents “Hollywood Arms”

Photo by Warren Harrison, Chautauqua Playhouse

From the left, Stephanie Hodson, Nanette Rice, Cattaryna Goodin

Celebrating our 42nd Season!!

Tickets online at www.cplayhouse.org or by calling the Chautauqua box office at 916.489.7529

March 22 through April 20 Sad, funny, and always real, this is the story of one young girl’s journey from shattered hopes to realized dreams.

 Children’s Theater  March 30th through April 23

The full cast of Hollywood Arms

Chautauqua Playhouse will present the comedy “Hollywood Arms” by Carrie Hamilton and Carol Burnett, beginning on March 22 at the Playhouse. The show will run on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. through April 20, with an additional 2 p.m. matinee on Saturday, April 20. The performances are 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.

Tickets at the door are general pricing.

Carol Burnett is one of America’s most beloved comediennes. But before the laughter there was a life filled with chaos and dysfunction. This touching play serves as an affectionate tribute to the woman who raised the beloved comic genius, Carol’s strongwilled grandmother. Escape from her troubled home life could be found on the roof of their rundown apartment house where she created her own magical world at the foot of the Hollywood Hills. Sad, funny and always real, this is the story of one young girl’s

journey from shattered hopes to realized dreams.

The direction and costume design is by Warren Harrison, set design by Rodger Hoopman and light design by Andrew Fiffick. The cast features Nanette Rice, Stephanie Hodson, Cattaryna Goodin, Katie Prochazka, Hattie Smith, Steve Buri, John Goodin, Therese Sorrentino and Nate Marinelli.

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

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Stop, listen and look: Because there is no home like nest As the state’s second largest non-profit wildlife rehabilitation non-profit, Wildlife Care Association of Sacramento partners with the community to save injured, orphan or displaced wildlife. To help local residents better determine when wildlife needs to be rescued, WCA has these simple tips on making that decision.

Stop: If you see an animal with blood, obvious injury, or if it is not moving, it likely needs help.

Listen: Is wildlife calling, crying or making noise? If it is noisy, running away, or seeking to hide it may not need rescue.

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be put back in the tree or nest, if you can locate it. Fledglings are often mistakenly removed from the immediate area when putting them in the nest or tree would be best. Many bird species continue to care for and protect their young, even on the ground! This is an important time, where baby animals learn to evade predators.

Look, take a short time, 1-2 hours, to evaluate the wildlife before taking any action.

In most cases, you can give a grounded bird without obvious injury time to find its own way, fly or return to the nest.

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ly no home like a nest! The idea that you can’t touch baby birds is a myth, so pick them up and put them back when you can.

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wildlifecareassociation.com, or email, volunteer@wildlifecareassociation.com.

Wildlife Care Association is a volunteer non-profit group that has been giving regional wildlife a second chance to live for more than 45 years in the Sacramento community. The rehabilitation facility is located at 5211 Patrol Road, McClellan Park. Wildlife Care Association will be taking donations on the Big Day of Giving, May 2.

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Mira Loma breaks ground on science building

Mira Loma building Students, staff and community members grabbed a golden shovel and dug into the staff parking lot at Mira Loma High School on Tuesday, March 5, breaking ground on a twostory science building that will bring next-generation classrooms and labs to one of the region’s top programs.

The science wing, Mira Loma’s signature project funded by the San Juan Unified bond program, will bring next-generation biology, chemistry, physics and earth science classrooms. The new building also includes a 2,066 square-foot flexible learning space and an outdoor learning environment.

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calaureate program. This project will further enhance both programs for all students.

Science teacher James Hill, also the department chair, has led the Mira Loma Science Olympiad team to 20 regional championships and six national titles. The program is a starting point for many students to enter into science-based college pathways and careers.

“Over the past four years, science is huge part of my life on campus,” said senior Milena Matthew. “It’s a large part of why I chose this school and for what I want to do in college.”James Hill speaks about the new science building.

Parent Yolanda Zarafshar, also a district Spanish interpreter, sent her six children to Mira Loma.

Five of them went on to

attend and graduate from Stanford University. Her sixth chose California State Polytechnical University, Pomona.

“It all started here,” she said. “It’s such a wonderful, nurturing place.”

The science wing is designed by Lionakis architects and is being built

by DPR Construction. It is the fifth of nine high school signature projects to break ground since the San Juan Unified Board of Education committed to invest in point-of-difference projects that enhance the district’s successful high school programs and bring campuses up to nextgeneration standards.

For more information on the signature project program, visit www.sanjuan.edu/ hsprojects .

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Police Logs The news items below are collected from police dispatchers’ notes and arrest reports. The information in them has often not been verified beyond the initial reports. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Sacramento Police Department officers responded to a business in the area regarding an attempt burglary.

When officers arrived, they determined there was significant damage to the business, however no entry was ever Reporting date and time: made. Officers canvassed the Thursday, Feb. 21 at 1:20 a.m. area and generated a report.

(Stolen Vehicle - Arrest): Clay St / El Camino Avenue A Sacramento Police Department patrol officer located an occupied stolen vehicle in the area.

The vehicle was stopped, and the driver was arrested without further incident. The driver was booked on stolen vehicle related charges.

Reporting date and time: Tuesday, Feb. 26 at 1:29 p.m.

(Embezzlement - Arrest): 1700 block of Arden Way Sacramento Police Department officers responded to a business in the area regarding a theft. When officers arrived, they determined the Reporting date and time: Tues- suspect had embezzled items day, Feb. 26 at 1:20 a.m. for money over the course of several months. The suspect (Attempt Burglary Investiga- was arrested and booked tion): 1600 block of Arden on embezzlement related Way charges.

Reporting date and time: Reporting date and time: Thursday, Feb. 28 at 9:54 Monday, March 4 at 6:35 p.m. p.m.

(Traffic Stop): Arden Way / (Fatal Hit and Run Vehicle Challenge Way Collision ): El Camino Ave- Sacramento Police Department nue / Erickson Street officers conducted a traffic stop Sacramento Police Depart- for a vehicle code violation. They ment officers responded to determined that the driver had the area regarding a colli- a felony warrant and he was sion. Responding officers dis- arrested. covered that there was an involved party on scene who Reporting date and time: Friwas injured. The female was day, March 8 at 7:34 p.m. transported to a local area hospital for life-threatening (Stolen Vehicle): 1600 block injuries. During follow-up in- of Arden Way vestigation, officers discov- Sacramento Police Departered that an involved driver ment officers responded to a fled the scene. Officers also report of an occupied stolen learned that the female who vehicle in the parking lot of the was transported to a local area business. When officers arhospital later succumbed to rived and located the vehicle it her injuries. The Major Col- was unoccupied in the parking lision Investigation Unit re- lot. The suspects returned to sponded to take over the in- the vehicle and were detained vestigation which remains by officers. The driver was aractive. rested for auto theft.

Reporting date and time: Sunday, March 10 at 6:50 p.m.

(Robbery): 1500 block of Bell Ave Sacramento Police Department officers responded to the location for a robbery report. The officers arrived and determined the victim agreed to meet at the location to see a tablet online. The unknown suspect produced a handgun and robbed the victim at gunpoint. Officers took a report to document the incident. No arrests have been made at this time.

Reporting date and time: Monday, March 11 at 10:26 p.m.

(Assault): Colfax St / Arden Way Sacramento Police Department officers responded to a hit and run accident. Upon arrival, officers located the victim and the suspect.

The suspect was positively identified by the victim as the one responsible for the hit and run.

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NEW SACRAMENTO AREA ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE: Great news for those who live relatively close to central Sacramento! The Sacramento Country Dance Society is adding a second monthly English Country Dance, on the third Sunday afternoon of each month beginning October 21. Lovely hall and floor, easy parking, and on the American River Bike Trail. Come join to Camp Pollock, just 5 minutes from downtown/midtown Sacramento, from 2:00 to 5:00 pm. Each dance is preceded at 1:30 pm by an Introductory Workshop for newcomers. This is in addition to our long-running dance in Roseville that continues on the first Sunday afternoon of each month. Beginners welcome, no partners necessary, always live music. Details about both dances, including callers, music, locations, and date changes, can be found on our Web site: sactocds.org/english-country-dance/

of the art of performance is interpreting and delivering that message. On March 15th and 16th, The American River College Orchestra will present ten soloists, eloquently communicating those stories.

Eight of the performers are playing classics from the familiar repertoire of pieces like Mozart’s Piano Concerto in D minor and Bizet’s Fantasy from Carmen. The works range from the Baroque period to the Contemporary. The March 15th and 16th performances will be at the American River College Theater at 4700 College Oak Drive in Sacramento. Both performances are at 7:30 pm. Tickets are at brownpapertickets.org. For more information on the American River College Orchestra and these concerts, contact Dr. Steven Thompson at (916) 484-8433 or visit the ARCO website. General information can also be found at the ARCO Facebook page.

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“WHEN WE WERE COLORED” WITH GINGER RUTLAND – “When We Were Colored” is a book by Eva Rutland and tells the story of one family’s experience with integration in post-World War II Sacramento. When a black mother moves to California from the segregated south with her husband and children, the family must confront what it’s like to be the first black household on the block, the only black children at school and how to continue to love those with different ideologies. Ginger Rutland has written a play based on her mother’s book that will have its premiere at the Sacramento Theater Company on March 20. Join Ginger for a special reading and discussion of the book and the play. Saturday, March 16 from 2 to 3 p.m. at Arden-Dimick Library, 891 Watt Ave., Sacramento.

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Audubon’s Birds of America (5’ x 5’), a map labeling California an island, James Marshall’s hand-drawn map showing the gold discovery site, the first CA newspaper and thousands of cookbooks, menus, and a mammoth political campaign collection. Discover these and other treasures as well as an introduction to the beautiful State Library building and its artistic embellishments. Monday, March 25 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Arden-Dimick Library, 891 Watt Ave., Sacramento.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27 PERRY’S MAGIC SHOW – Magician Perry Yan provides a fun, interactive show for kids and families! Wednesday, March 27 from 4 to 5 p.m. at Arden-Dimick Library, 891 Watt Ave., Sacramento.

THURSDAY, MARCH 28 TAROT: A HISTORY AND HOWTO – Learn the history behind tarot with Carrie Sessarego, Geek Girl in Love blogger. Get a reading and learn how to read the cards for others. This program is for adults. Thursday, March 28 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Arden-Dimick Library, 891 Watt Ave., Sacramento.

SATURDAY, APRIL 6 EARTH DAY AT THE KOOBS NATURE AREA: The Koobs Nature Area is open for public open days on the first Saturday of every month, March through October. April’s theme will be Earth Day and Conservation. Come out and explore the Koobs Nature Area and discover the ways we can protect and enjoy our Earth. We will have activity tables for kids to create and learn about Earth Day and Conservation. The Koobs Nature Area will be open on Saturday, April 6, from 10am-2pm, and is free to visit. This wonderful natural treasure in the heart of Carmichael is run and maintained by the Kiwanis Club of Carmichael. Earl J Koobs Nature Area is located at La Sierra Community Center(LASI). 5325 Engle Rd, Carmichael, California 95608.

SATURDAY, APRIL 27 KID’S ART FESTIVAL: Join the Fair Oaks Recreation & Park District and the San Juan Unified School District for a free community focus on creativity from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Make and take art stations, dance and music performances, art show, food trucks, and more. Fair Oaks Village Park is located at 4238 Main St, Fair Oaks, California 95628 “AT THE BARBERSHOP”: The Sacramento Capitolaires, the area’s premiere male a cappella singing group since 1946, will present “At the Barbershop” on Sat-

urday, April 27, 2019 in Christ Community Church, 5025 Manzanita Avenue, Carmichael at 2p.m. The show will feature the Capitolaires chorus and guest performers: American River College Jazz Choir, Antelope High School Choir, “Checkered Past” (Barbershop Quartet), “Spirit West” (Barbershop Ensemble), “Verve” (Sweet Adelines Quartet).

The musical director is Dan Warschauer and the show narrator is Larry Womac. Tickets are $15. Group rate is $10 for ten or more tickets. They can be purchased at the door, online at www.capitolaires.org or by calling (888) 877-9806.

Membership in the chapter offers men an opportunity to improve their singing ability, participate in competition with other chapters, present public shows and concerts in the Sacramento metropolitan area, and nurture valuable friendships.

The Sacramento Capitolaires is a nonprofit organization and a member of the Barbershop Harmony Society.

and our own trombone soloist Thomas Eckert performing Carnival of Venice

by Herbert L. Clarke. Visit our <http:// www.sacwinds.org> Date/Time: Sunday May 5 (2019), 2:30 pm. at Rio Americano High School Center for the Arts, 4540 American River Drive. Tickets sold at the door: Children 10 and under Free; Student/ Senior (65+) $10; General $15. For more information, call 916-489-2576 or visit www. sacwinds.org https://www.google.com/ maps/place/4540+American+River+D r+95864

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BIRDING AT THE KOOBS NATURE AREA: The Koobs Nature Area is open for public open days on the first Saturday of every month, March through October. May’s theme will be Birding. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., come out and explore the Koobs Nature Area and discover new things about birds, such as where they live, how to bring them to your yard, and how to identify them. We will have activity tables for kids to create bird houses and other bird activities. The Koobs Nature Area will be open on Saturday, May 4, from 10am-2pm, and is free to visit. This wonderful natural treasure in the heart of Carmichael is run and maintained by the Kiwanis Club of Carmichael. Earl J Koobs Nature Area is located at La Sierra Community Center(LASI). 5325 Engle Rd, Carmichael, California 95608.

LITERACY LITTLE LEAGUE IN NEED OF READING TUTORS: Reading tutors are needed for 40 minutes per week on either Mondays, Tuesdays, or Wednesdays from 1:55 to 2:35 p.m. starting in mid-September, continuing through May, 2019 (with the same child for the entire academic year, if you wish ). Training/scheduling coffee occurs in late August. Literacy Little League, an award winning tutoring program, lets you get to know a third grade student in need of help with reading comprehension. Tutors work together in the Resource Room with a credentialed teacher present and all materials provided. Substitutes are available if you can’t make it, or you can sign up as a substitute. Tutoring takes place at the Edison Language Institute (at the site of the former Jonas Salk Middle School) at 2950 Hurley Way near Morse Avenue. Contact Dorothy Marshall, retired psychologist, San Juan Unified School District, at 916488-2578., dorothymarshall@comcast. net for date/time of training session.

SUNDAY, MAY 5 SACRAMENTO SYMPHONIC WINDS, A 60-PIECE SYMPHONIC BAND, PRESENTS “… AND THE HEART REPLIES”: Bring the entire family to this extraordinary concert season entitled “… and the heart replies” at the new Rio Americano High School Center for the Arts.

The Sacramento Symphonic Winds is a 60-piece adult symphonic band conducted by Music and Artistic Director Timothy M. Smith. The season will include James Sochinski’s epic Legend of Alcobaca, Frank Ticheli’s setting of Amazing Grace, Robert Jager’s inventive Variations on a Theme of Robert Schumann (The Happy Farmer) plus clarinet soloist Robert Mitchell performing Black Dog by Scott McAllister, lyric baritone vocal soloist Omari Tau performing selections from Aaron Copland’s Old American Songs,

SATURDAY, MAY 11 CARMICHAEL GIRLS SOFTBALL 50 YEAR CELEBRATION: An event to celebrate 50 years of Carmichael Girls Softball at Carmichael Park. There will be an alumni game, and a time to gather with players from today and yesteryear. Food will be catered by Texas Roadhouse and

FRIENDS AND FAMILY OF SURVIVORS SUPPORT GROUP: Every first Monday of the month from 6 to 7 p.m.

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The Sacramento Capitolaires, the area’s premiere male a cappella singing group since 1946, will present “At the Barbershop” on Saturday, April 27, 2019 in Christ Community Church, 5025 Manzanita Avenue, Carmichael at 2p.m. The show will feature the Capitolaires chorus and guest performers: American River College Jazz Choir, Antelope High School Choir, “Checkered Past” (Barbershop Quartet), “Spirit West” (Barbershop Ensemble), “Verve” (Sweet Adelines Quartet).

6 to 7 p.m. Location: Sacramento. Call 916-428-3271 for exact location. Description: This drop-in support group is free, confidential, open to all genders, and available to sexual assault survivors at any point in their healing. Feel free to call My Sister’s House for more information: 916-428-3271.

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. at Arcade Library, 2443 Marconi Ave., Sacramento.

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 11-acre, 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 9am1pm at Camp Pollock. Please wear sturdy, closed toe shoes, hat, dress in layers Valley Community Newspapers, Inc.

and bring a water bottle, snack and liability form. All youth must be accompanied by their guardian. Please register below, so we can plan our volunteer projects accordingly. Volunteers will be notified by email if the event is canceled. Rainy conditions will also cancel Service Project.

Important Documents: Directions to Camp Pollock Liability form - please print and bring (http://www.sacramentovalleyconservancy.org/admin/upload/Adult%20Release%20of%20Liability.pdf ) Additional information about SVC’s events, outings and volunteer opportunities.

If you would like to coordinate a group service day or have questions, please contact us at camppollock@sacramentovalleyconservancy.org 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 season-

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

utes. 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.

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.

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