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Well, this is different…

Last couple of years we worried about drought and awful heat. This year, we are wondering when the cold rain will let up. Outdoor events are being canceled due to the threat of thunder and lightning. I am waiting to put in some overdue tomato plants, peppers, and squashes. Still not warm enough. I am looking at my olallie-berries that are normally ready to pick by mid-May, and they are still green, needing a big burst of sunshine to bring out their sweetness. The early apricots are looking wan and unenthusiastic. The bees aren’t happy about the cold wetness right now, but at least they got the pollinating done in time. The chickens are standing under my workshop’s overhang looking annoyed and bored, and the dogs and cats are napping soundly, as one should on a rainy day.

Of course we small-farmdwellers are utterly weatherdependent. If it’s too windy, can’t mow (or you’ll be finding plant matter in very personal places for days). Too hot, can’t plant. Too wet, can’t even walk between the planting beds without leaving your boots stuck in the mud. So we adjust and find something else productive to do. Maybe it’s planting seeds indoors, reading up on hoop house maintenance, or testing a new recipe.

Large farms have it tougher. Climate change causes freeze damage, pest pressures, flooding and slow growth that all reduce the supply of produce to our super-markets. If the weather is off when they have trucks and laborers contracted for harvest, they are losing money. If it’s really off, they can

lose a whole harvest. Overwatered fruit can crack, get mildew, or just not get a good color or flavor. San Joaquin cherry growers had a record crop ripening just when the weather turned ugly. They are now rushing to harvest what they can before rain damages the fruit.

Their customers, stores and restaurants, are wondering where their orders are, after expectantly advertising the delicious fruit.

Prices will go up, because the farmers have to recover their costs with whatever amount of produce they can sell. Many of them take out a loan to cover the expenses of planting and prepping and still be able to wait months before the returns.

But after harvest, whether a bumper crop or hard losses, that repayment comes due.

In order to take such a financial risk, farmers have relied on stable climates and their farming experience to make weather predictions.

The Farmers’ Almanac itself is based on the previous 50 years or so of weather data, but it seems everything has shifted with our wonky jet stream, and the data no longer applies. It’s a bigger gamble now. We’d all feel better if the jet stream would go back to its regular path, the one it followed before carbon emissions and greenhouse gasses got so high.

The world’s food supply depends on humans reducing our pollution, and it really can’t wait if we want to go on eating the way we’ve become accustomed. In the same way we individually adjust to weather - curl up with a book on a rainy day rather than insist on going to the beach, turn off the heat and turn on a fan, hy-

drate in the hot dry months or do our outdoor chores when the weather permits – we have to collectively adjust to what climate change is telling us: There is too much carbon-based pollution for the planet to sustain. We have to change.

Here is a recipe that can be served hot on rainy, chilly days and deliciously cold on hot days, because you just never know any more: Veggie Vichysoisse: Ingredients 3 medium potatoes, diced 3 large leeks, white part only, sliced 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth or water 2 tbs. butter or (no trans-fat) butter substitute 1/4 c minced parsley (optional) splash of white wine or cooking sherry Salt and pepper to taste 1 cup cashew cream (prep ahead: run 1/2 c cashews and 1/2 water through the blender to liquefy) Directions: Sauté potatoes, leeks and parsley in “butter”, and add a splash of wine if desired.

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Churchill Middle School quiz bowl teams earn top spots at national tournament

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Churchill Quiz Bowl Team A

The Quiz Bowl teams from Winston Churchill Middle School recently competed in the Middle School National Championship Tournament against 175 other teams from across the United States. In the end, their trip to Chicago on the weekend of May 10 was successful, as their two teams placed second and 13th overall in the competition.

Churchill students composed two different Quiz Bowl teams to compete at both local and national competitions-- the A and B teams. Much to the surprise of both team members and adviser, Bruce Hanson, the teams continued to progress in the competition, even further than they had in the past.

Hanson describes the final day of the competition as intense and exciting. The A team competed at their very best and brought the competition down to the final question. After a long, hard-fought battle, the students earned second place against a middle school team from New York City.

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and played extremely well.

For the fourth consecutive year, the team finished the tournament in 13th place out of all 175 teams and exceeded everyone’s expectations. “ The competition was intense,” said Hanson. “Our students demonstrated great composure while performing at such a high level.”

All of Churchill’s Quiz Bowl team members are excited about their victories in Chicago and are already gearing up for next year’s competitions-where they hope to take it to the next level.

A TEAM: Soumya Bukkapatnam (Captain) - Eighth Grade Shohom Chakraborty - Eighth Grade Elyas Nuh - Seventh Grade Aditya Sivakumar - Eighth Grade B TEAM: Tanay Bodducherla - Sixth Grade Ananya Bukkapatnam (Captain) - Eighth Grade Nipun Dour - Eighth Grade Arjun Gonuguntla - Eighth Grade To learn more about the National Academic Quiz Tournaments, visit www.naqt.com.

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June 16, 1950 was the date that the newest neighborhood drive-in theater opened in Sacramento, CA. But drive-ins had actually been invented by Richard Hollingshead, on June 6, 1933 in New Jersey. Mr. Hollingshead was a car enthusiast and owned an auto parts business. He came up with a solution for people who were unable to comfortably fit into the smaller movie seats.

Mr. Hollingshead’s mother could not go to the exist-

ing indoor theaters to watch movies as the seats in the theaters were too uncomfortable for her. He thought about the fact that their car seats were very comfortable for her, and he came up with the idea to use their car to watch movies outdoors.

The idea of an outdoor theater, where, as he described it, was a place that “the whole family is welcome, regardless of how noisy the children are,” stated Mr. Hollingshead. His see LIFE page 10

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Carmichael woman gives back after losing vision Karon Altman of Carmichael speaks in a whisper, but her story speaks volumes. After recovering from a stroke in 2008, Altman began having double vision in 2010 and was diagnosed with chronic progressive external ophthalmoplegia, which causes progressive paralysis of the eyes and can move as far down as the shoulders. As Altman’s vision disappeared, she also began experiencing atrophy of her neck muscles and now has a feeding tube and can barely speak.

“This turned my life upside down and I was devastated,” Altman said. “But I’d gotten through adversity before and this was another challenge to face.”

Altman’s soft voice and thin frame make her past even more surprising. Weighing nearly twice what she does now, Altman was the only woman working at Northwest Airlines loading luggage and freight for many of her 33 years on the job. After a devastating and sudden divorce, Altman worked fulltime while raising her daughter alone from the age of 4.

Over the years, she worked an early morning shift, attended PTA meetings at night and helped her daughter through college and a master’s program so she could become a teacher in Sacramento.

“Thankfully, my daughter is very strong and knows that I’m very strong-willed and I can push through everything and anything,” Altman said.

Two years after her diagnosis, Altman found Society for the Blind in Sacramento and joined a Senior IMPACT Project retreat, a program for seniors losing their vision, which she said gave her the power to continue to live independently in her own home.

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ing and mentors moved me forward in my journey,” she said.

She then joined Society for the Blind’s CORE program, which includes orientation and mobility, independent living skills, computers and assistive technology, and Braille, while volunteering as a Senior IMPACT Project mentor just a couple of months after finishing the retreat. Despite undergoing a hip replacement, knee replacement and multiple eye and throat surgeries over the last eight months, Altman now volunteers at Society for the Blind three days a week for eight hours a day helping in the CORE program and Senior IMPACT Project. She hopes to complete more computer, cane and Braille training in the near future.

Meanwhile she travels frequently to Washington to care for her mother who has Alzheimer’s disease, and she walks 20,000 steps a day, making her one of the top participants in the National Fitness Challenge that Society for the Blind is participating in. She said she would walk 25,000 steps a day if her doctor were not concerned about her caloric intake because of her feeding tube.

“I’ve gained my independence being here, and I know that I can do anything I put my mind to with the right training,” Altman said. “I’m very grateful that I’m able to do what I do.

It warms my heart to help other people through this process.”

Through tears, she added, “My willpower and the family I’ve made here – that’s what has kept me going.”

Celebrating its 65th anniversary this year, Society for the Blind has created innovative ways to empower

individuals living with low vision or blindness to discover, develop and achieve their full potential. Society for the Blind has grown from a dedicated group of volunteers to a nationally recognized agency and the only comprehensive rehabilitative teaching center that provides services for a 27-county region of northern California. The nonprofit provides low-vision eye care, life and job skills training, mentorship, and access to tools to maintain independence for more than 5,000 youth, workingage adults and seniors experiencing vision loss each year. For more information or to make a donation, visit SocietyfortheBlind.org.

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Home tour to feature mid-20th century contemporary homes

By LANCE ARMSTRONG

The Sacramento-based building firm, Streng Bros. Homes, developed, constructed and sold more than 3,500 homes during a three-decade period. About five of those homes will be featured in a special tour on June 1.

This all-new, self-guided driving tour will be presented

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This Park Green home will be featured in this year’s Sacramento Mid-Century Modern home tour on June 1.

This home, located at 5220 Overbrook Way, will be featured in this year’s Sacramento Mid-Century Modern home tour on June 1.

by Sacramento Mid-Century Modern (SacMod), a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the region’s modern art, architecture and design through tours, film screenings, writing publications, preservation campaigns and educating the public on modernism.

As a celebratory event, this “north of the river” tour recognizes six decades since Jim and Bill Streng founded Streng Bros.

Born in Scranton, Pa., these brothers came to Sacramento in 1957 to establish their home building company after attending Dartmouth College and serving in the Army.

This business’s first home building project, which began during that year, was Evergreen Estates at Auburn Boulevard and Winding Way.

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pleted model homes in “one of California’s most beautiful subdivisions – on exclusive Winding Way.” The original price of homes in that subdivision began at $18,950. The homes, which were built on wooded lots, were constructed with two to four bedrooms, a family room and built-in appliances.

Streng Bros. built homes in Sacramento, Yolo and Placer counties.

The homes featured in the upcoming tour are located along an 18-mile route in the Homewood neighborhood in Carmichael, the Evergreen Commons and Overbrook neighborhoods of Sacramento and the Eastridge neighborhood of Citrus Heights, as well as a home in Fair Oaks.

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Sparks, but not built by Streng Bros. Homes. Sparks was the architect who was primarily used by this company.

Sacramento homes on the tour are located in the area of American River College.

All of the homes on the tour represent the mid-20th century aesthetics and lifestyle.

SacMod board member Justin Wood, a local artist, said that he is quite familiar with Streng Bros. houses, considering that he and his wife, Laura, have owned two of them.

Justin, who currently lives in Carmichael, said that he and Laura moved from the Bay Area to Sacramento after purchasing their first Streng Bros. home in 2007.

Both Justin and his wife quickly gained an interest in Streng Bros. homes, he recalled.

“We found out about these wonderful Streng Bros. homes,” he said. “These are contemporary-designed homes. They’ve got lots of glass. Instead of a wall to the outside, you would have a wall of glass, or open beam ceilings, so you can see the structural component of how the house is assembled. “(The homes) are designed to be oriented to the sunlight in that the overhangs of the house protect the house from getting beat down by heat.”

Justin described Streng Bros. houses as homes that were both contemporary and affordable.

“They were marketed toward young professionals, teachers, architects, artists, school administrators, general business people,” he said. “(The Strengs) really insisted on trying to make affordable product for normal families. So, they would always be cutting corners, having small arguments with Carter Sparks.”

Because Justin and Laura’s first Streng Bros. home was in need of a lot of care when they purchased it, Justin began to learn a lot about his house through researching it and asking neighbors questions.

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Shown here is the interior of 5045 Overbrook Way, a home which will be featured in this year’s Sacramento MidCentury Modern home tour on June 1.

“I kind of gained and gathered reference about what the old kitchens used to look like, what the old bathrooms used to look like or what the woodwork (looked like),” he said. “Pretty soon I started a repository of all that was online (about Streng Bros. houses).”

Justin recalled learning that the Streng Bros. came to Sacramento to take over the business of their uncle, who was a home builder.

Although the earliest Streng Bros. houses were ranch-style structures, the tour focuses on the business’s contemporary homes that were built from about 1960 to about 1985.

Wood noted that SacMod is excited to have the opportunity to present a tour featuring Streng Bros.-built, contemporary homes.

“We’re thrilled to (present these homes),” he said.“Typically in the home tour, we are highlighting exceptional homes, usually by architects who built custom houses for more wealthy clients, and bigger lots. We’re really excited to highlight contemporary houses for the common people.

“These are affordable houses. Middle class, working people can still afford these homes for the most part, and they offer a lot in terms of enriching (the) diverse living experience. We’re really proud to be sharing (these homes).”

Wood said that in addition to having opportunities to view various Streng

Photo by Justin Wood

This home, located at 5045 Overbrook Way, will be featured in this year’s Sacramento Mid-Century Modern home tour on June 1.

Bros. houses up-close, guests of the tour can also meet the homeowners.

“The homeowners will be in their homes to take questions and take compliments,” he said.

Wood added that these homes’ current owners are not the original owners, but are people who appreciate and love these classic residential structures.

“I think (these are) people that have probably owned them less than five years,” he said. “So, people have gotten on the bandwagon relatively recently and done great work for restoring their houses, bringing out the (mid-)century modern charm to them.”

The upcoming June 1 home tour will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

A preview map showing the Streng Bros. neighborhoods where the tour will take place, and other Streng Bros. neighborhoods, can be viewed on the website, SacMod.org. The precise location of where the tour will begin will be sent via email to the people who purchase tickets for this event.

Those interested in participating in this fundraising tour

can purchase tickets through that website.

Tickets are $25/members and $40/nonmembers. The cost for a one-year (calendar year) membership is $25 per household

and includes a discount to this and other SacMod events.

The deadline to purchase tickets is May 31. However, space is limited and the event can sell out at any time.

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EFFIE YEAW ORIGAMI, THE ART OF PAPER FOLDING - 10:30 am; Effie Yeaw Nature Center , 2850 San Lorenzo Way, Carmichael

YOGA CLASS – Come to the library for a free yoga lesson and experience its grounding, calming effects, while increasing your strength, flexibility and balance. All skill levels, beginner to advanced, are welcome. Please wear loose clothing and bring a yoga mat. Instructor Joan Howell has been teaching yoga for 20 years. Open to adults. Saturdays, June 8 and 22 from 1 to 2 p.m. at Arden-Dimick Library, 891 Watt Ave., Sacramento.

YOGA CLASS – Come to the library for a free yoga lesson and experience its grounding, calming effects, while increasing your strength, flexibility and balance. All skill levels, beginner to advanced, are welcome. Please wear loose clothing and bring a yoga mat. Instructor Joan Howell has been teaching yoga for 20 years. Open to adults. Saturdays, May 11 and 25 from 1 to 2 p.m. at Arden-Dimick Library, 891 Watt Ave., Sacramento.

SUNDAY, MAY 26 CRITTER CORNER - 1:30 pm; Effie Yeaw Nature Center , 2850 San Lorenzo Way, Carmichael

MONDAY, MAY 27 MOUNT VERNON MEMORIAL PARK TO HOST MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE: Several thousand people are expected to attend Mount Vernon Memorial Park & Mortuary’s Memorial Day Service at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 27, at the cemetery located at 8201 Greenback Lane in Fair Oaks. Community leaders and Veterans organizations join each year at this service to honor the men and women that made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. To properly honor those who fought and continue to fight for our country, Mount Vernon and volunteers have scheduled the following visuals and activities: A 50 foot flag hung by the Sacramento Metro Fire Department Performances from the Army Band

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new drive-ins began to spring up in every state in the country and soon spread internationally as well.

Within twenty years, during the Baby Boomers generation, in the 1950’s and 1960’s, the number of driveins throughout the United States had increased to over 4,000 locations, with most of them opening in rural areas.

The drive-ins were a popular option for families with young children as well as an affordable option for dating teenagers.

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The 10th annual Effie Yeaw gala and auction will be held on Saturday, June 8.

A flyover by two T-38 jets Words of inspiration from Sergeant Major DeGeorge Two skydivers will land in the cemetery with a 30 foot American flag and a POW/MIA flag.

Mount Vernon will also have hundreds of flags displayed throughout the park courtesy of the local Boy Scouts, who very graciously post the flags each year.

FRIDAY, MAY 31 BOB ROSS PAINTING FOR TEENS – Create happy trees and clouds with Bob Ross in this teen de-stress event. All supplies provided.

Open to teens in 6-12th grades. Friday, May 31 from 4 to 5 p.m. at Arden-Dimick Library, 891 Watt Ave., Sacramento.

REMEMBER THOSE WHO SERVED Colors at 11:00 am; Koobs Nature Center, 5325 Engle Rd, Carmichael from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

BEST OF CARMICHAEL AWARDS DINNER: Hosted by Carmichael Chamber of Commerce and Milagro Centre; Friday, May 31, 2019 at 6 PM – 8:30 PM; Milagro Centre, 6241 Fair Oaks Blvd., Carmichael, California 95608

WEDNESDAY, MAY 29

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MUSICAL STORYTIME WITH HEATHER EVANS – Join us for Heather Evans Music! Enjoy nursery rhymes and other popular children’s songs. For kids 0-5 and their caregivers. Wednesdays, May 8, 15, 22 and 29 from 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at ArdenDimick Library, 891 Watt Ave., Sacramento.

SOLAR PET ROBOT – Join us for this family friendly workshop where kids ages 8 and up and their accompanying guardian will build solar powered pets using a Solar Robot kit provided by SMUD. Children must be accompanied by an adult and only one kit will be provided per family. Registration is required

The newest drive-in theater in our part of Sacramento was located just a few miles from our neighborhood. It was named the Fruitridge Drive-in for its location on the corner of Fruitridge Rd and Stockton Blvd. The new theater was owned and operated by the Blumenfield Company chain. It was managed by Mr. Paul David.

Drive-in theaters were popular in California because of the mild year-round weather. Most families could all fit into their station wagons, and drive a short distance to enjoy an evening of inexpensive entertainment right in their own neighborhood.

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The only drawback was the cooler and sometimes wet weather in the fall and winter months.

Families, like ours, could bring their own beverages and snacks with them or buy them at the drivein snack bar. It was an inexpensive way to have a family night out. They could select a family friendly film that would be suitable for all ages to view. And, if any one fell asleep, they would be warm and cozy in the family station wagon. When they returned home, the sleeping children would be awakened and let to their beds and tucked in for the night.

at saclibrary.org. Saturday, June 1 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Arden-Dimick Library, 891 Watt Ave., Sacramento.

MONDAY, JUNE 3 BILINGUAL STORYTIME – Enjoy 30 minutes of fun stories, songs, rhymes, and movement in English and Spanish. For ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Mondays, June 3, 10, 17, and 24 from 12:00 to 12:30 p.m. at Arden-Dimick Library, 891 Watt Ave., Sacramento.

THURSDAY, JUNE 6 OZOBOT CODING CHALLENGE – Learn coding with our Ozobot robots! Using a simple, color-based coding language, Ozobot introduces the concepts of coding, deductive reasoning and robotic behavior in easyto-understand ways. No experience necessary.

For kids ages 8-12. Thursday, June 6 from 4 to 5 p.m. at Arden-Dimick Library, 891 Watt Ave., Sacramento.

The first movie that our family saw at the drive-in was about a boy and his dog. It was called Old Yeller. My brothers really liked the movie because they loved our dog. The girls in the family wanted to see something different. But, we always checked the movies that were showing and voted on which ones to see so that we could take turns watching something we would all enjoy.

In 1965, when I turned sixteen and started dating, I was allowed to go on dates. I spent many weekend nights at the local drive-in theaters.

But, that is another story. The drive-in theater was often where the “first kiss” happened

10TH ANNUAL SPRING GALA & AUCTION: On Saturday, June 8, from 5 to 8 p.m., the American River Natural History Association (ARNHA), and the Sacramento Fine Arts Center will present the tenth annual Spring Gala & Auction featuring the Art Where Wild Things Are art show. Guests enjoy an evening under the trees, live and silent auctions of unique experiences and local art, food, wine, and raffle. About the Event: This event brings together art patrons, philanthropists, artists and nature-lovers for what has become the most important fundraiser of the year for the Effie Yeaw Nature Center, a nonprofit education and visitor center operated as a community service by ARNHA. About the Art Show: The art show, featuring creative interpretations of local nature in a variety of media, will be juried by art curator and gallery owner D. Neath, and artist Gary Dennin. The show runs May 14 June 2 at the Sacramento Fine Arts Center, with an evening artists’ reception on Thursday, May 16. More details available at: www. sacfinearts.org Honorary Gala Chair: Ed Goldman Art Show Judges: D. Neath & Gary Dinnen Auctioneer: Keith McLaneEmcee: Eileen Javora Food By: Bella Bru Café & Catering

for most of my classmates in high school. The opportunity to be alone with the person you were dating provided the private time that some couples took advantage of most weekends.

There are still hundreds of drive-ins in business throughout the country. And, unfortunately, our drive-in is not one of them. The current indoor theaters have better sound and picture quality and are more popular that the drive-ins, where a little speaker hung on your car window provided the sound and you had to watch the big screen from your front car window. But, those memories are priceless.

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What’s About the Auctioneer: Auctioneer Keith McLane, with KLM Auctions, is one of the country’s preeminent fundraising auctioneers and special appeal/fund-a-need experts and the founder of KLM Auctions. Since 1995, he has specialized in organizing and conducting world-class charity and fundraising auctions. Free Valet Parking Provided; Tickets: $100; Table & Event Sponsorship: (916) 489-4918 ex 229 Effie Yeaw Nature Center is located inside Ancil Hoffman County Park, 2850 San Lorenzo Way, Carmichael, California 95608. Tickets are www.sacnaturecenter.net.

MONDAY, JUNE 10 BILINGUAL STORYTIME – Enjoy 30 minutes of fun stories, songs, rhymes, and movement in English and Spanish. For ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Mondays, June 3, 10, 17, and 24 from 12:00 to 12:30 p.m. at Arden-Dimick Library, 891 Watt Ave., Sacramento.

THURSDAY, JUNE 13 WORKSHOP: IS AN ELECTRONIC VEHICLE RIGHT FOR YOU? – SMUD representatives will give you the basics of EVs, including what to know before buying, charging technologies and discounted rate options. Registration is required at saclibrary.org. Thursday, June 13 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Arden-Dimick Library, 891 Watt Ave., Sacramento.

BOOK CLUB: TWEEN COMICS CLUB – Do you like reading comics? Are you between the ages of 8 and 12? Join us for our Summer Tween Comics Club. Each month we’ll discuss a different comic book and have an activity around it. Copies of the books can be found at the Arden-Dimick check-out desk, but do not have to be read to attend the club. Thursday, June 13 from 4 to 5 p.m. at Arden-Dimick Library, 891 Watt Ave., Sacramento.

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FRIDAY, JUNE 14 PRIDE CELEBRATION – RAINBOW ART – CELEBRATE PRIDE MONTH AT THE ARDEN-DIMICK LIBRARY! Create art with our rainbow supplies, write a story or hang out with other teens. Use what you’ve made for entry into our regional Summer Reading Writing and Art contest!

Open to teens in 6-12th grades. Friday, June 14 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at Arden-Dimick Library, 891 Watt Ave., Sacramento.

SATURDAY, JUNE 15 KIDS SUMMER CONCERT LIVE MUSIC AND ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Carmichael Park Daniel Bishop Pavilion, 5750 Grant Ave, Carmichael

MONDAY, JUNE 17 BILINGUAL STORYTIME – Enjoy 30 minutes of fun stories, songs, rhymes, and movement in English and Spanish. For ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Mondays, June 3, 10, 17, and 24 from 12:00 to 12:30 p.m. at Arden-Dimick Library, 891 Watt Ave., Sacramento.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19 SUMMER READING KICK-OFF: ICE CREAM SOCIAL! – Cool down with a sweet treat while you sign up for Summer Reading 2019. All ages are welcome to attend. Wednesday, June 19 from 4 to 5 p.m. at Arden-Dimick Library, 891 Watt Ave., Sacramento.

SATURDAY, JUNE 22 YOGA CLASS – Come to the library for a free yoga lesson and experience its grounding, calming effects, while increasing your strength, flexibility and balance. All skill levels, beginner to advanced, are welcome.

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mat. Instructor Joan Howell has been teaching yoga for 20 years. Open to adults. Saturdays, June 8 and 22 from 1 to 2 p.m. at Arden-Dimick Library, 891 Watt Ave., Sacramento.

MONDAY, JUNE 24 BILINGUAL STORYTIME – Enjoy 30 minutes of fun stories, songs, rhymes, and movement in English and Spanish. For ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Mondays, June 3, 10, 17, and 24 from 12:00 to 12:30 p.m. at Arden-Dimick Library, 891 Watt Ave., Sacramento.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26 WILD THINGS: ANIMALS AROUND THE WORLD – What? Wild animals in the library? Yes, Miss Angela is funny like that. Come meet these wild animals and hear their amazing stories! Wild Things, Inc. provides a fun, exciting and educational show. For animal lovers of all ages. Wednesday, June 26 from 4 to 5 p.m. at Arden-Dimick Library, 891 Watt Ave., Sacramento.

ONGOING 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/ 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.

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

Call 916-428-3271 for exact location. Description: Is your friend or family member in a domestic violence, sexual assault, or human trafficking situation? This free, drop-in group is for you.

Learn how to support your loved one, and receive some support yourself among people who are in the same situation. Feel free to call My Sister’s House for more information: 916-428-3271.

Giants Willie Mays Bobblehead Giveaway May 24 | Orange Friday | Postgame fireworks | $2 off select craft beers | Live music

Farm to fork night

June 1 | Sutter Health Fireworks | Specialty California Poppies Jersey auction

Father’s Day

June 16 | Specialty Blue Cap auction | Sunday Funday | Pregame player autographs | Kids Run the Bases postgame

Family 4 Pack - Every saturday

Starting at $60 4 tickets, 4 hats, 4 hot dogs, 4 soda & chip vouchers

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$15 | All Sunday games with exclusive events

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