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ARC Theatre will close its season with the premiere of an original adaptation of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream by Bay Area playwright, Terry Haley. Aptly titled Midsummer v.20.20, this innovative streaming production places Shakespeare’s beloved characters in last year’s now-familiar ‘Covid world’ where quarantines kept both friends and lovers apart, and Zoom, Instagram, Facetime and TikTok became the main methods of connection. Enter the merry hacker, Puck himself, whose chief goal is to eavesdrop on as many interactions as possible! “Our goal with this production has been to get away from the idea of pretending that these characters are all together,” says director Tracy Martin Shearer. “The playwright spent countless hours researching the myriad ways people have tried

to stay connected during the pandemic — from social media platforms to the many online meeting apps like Webex, Discord, and, yes, Zoom. Haley’s modernized, hilarious characters live in that world, and we get the fun of seeing everything they do through Puck’s ability to hack his way into anything!” Midsummer v.20.20 has the added element of music. Yes — it’s a musical! Musical Director Susan Hamre and Sound Designer Kirt Shearer captured and mixed the work of dozens of actors and musicians to add a new dimension to an old favorite. For those who have always loved Shakespeare’s Midsummer Night’s Dream, you’ll find the same groups of characters populate this production. In this show, however, the “Nobles” are software company elites, the

“Fairies” are fabulous social media influencers, and the scene-stealing “Mechanicals” are dedicated Walmart employees as well as amateur actors. For folks unfamiliar with the original story, just remember that you’re an expert on the story of 2020 and enjoy this crazy take on a crazy year! The cast includes local theatre favorites Brianne Hidden, Demjuan Julian, and Corey Winfield, as well as Los Angeles actress/ alum, Liesel Hanson — all performing alongside a talented group of student actors who have served as cinematographers, editors and set dressers in addition to performing. “One of the advantages of online productions like this is that the actors can live nearly anywhere and still be a part of the show,” says Tracy Martin Shearsee Midsummer page 3 Valley Community Newspapers, Inc.

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er. “Alum Jazz Sunpanich, who plays Mia, is an actress in New York. Liesel, who plays Flute, had to take one day off to film a Superbowl ad... but then she was right back at rehearsal.” Shearer also noted how wonderful it has been to work with actors from other colleges, including Kaitlin Richards, a recent Kennedy Center ACTF finalist who attends CSUS, and Christine Nich-

olson who teaches for both Sacramento City College and CSUS. To view the show, go to ARCTheatre.org in advance to secure a digital ticket. The cost of each ticket is ‘paywhat-you-can,’ which will help defray the many expenses involved in the production. Digital ticketing begins April 22 at ARCTheatre.org. For additional questions, email SheareT@ arc.losrios.edu. SHOW DATES: Streaming performances: April 23, 24, 25, 29, 30, May 1, 2

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The Nature of Things at Effie Yeaw The Nature of Things is Effie Yeaw’s science-based program for adults who want to expand their knowledge of the natural world. Most programs in the series include both a seminar and a field study, allowing participants to gain relevant background information before applying their new knowledge or skills out in the field. Guest presenters include naturalists, rangers, photographers, authors and educators. The program is for ages 12 to adult, unless otherwise specified in program description. Program costs vary, depending on presenter, subject and number of seminar and field studies included.

This class will introduce the basics of birding, from binoculars to ethics. In five Zoom meeting sessions, Howard will teach the distinguishing marks of the 100 most common birds of Effie Yeaw Nature Center and the American River Parkway. Photos, many of them taken locally, will be supplemented by the sounds birds make, which are often the best way to find and identify birds. About Rich Howard: Rich Howard is a native Californian whose love of birds and nature has taken him to all seven continents. Since retiring as an environmental scientist in Beginning Birding with 2013, he has visited Effie Rich Howard Yeaw Nature Center nearly Virtual Lectures every week. Contact Sara Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. at SaraT@SacNatureCenMay 18, May 25, June 1, ter.net or call (916) 489June 8, June 15 4918.

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Gardening for Pollinators Nature of Things Speaker Series - Gardening for Pollinators with Angela Laws Tuesday, April 20 - 6:30 to 8 p.m. Angela Laws will talk about the biology of pollinators and what we know about pollinator declines. There will be focus on monarch butterflies, their conservation status, causes of their decline, and ways to help pollinators by creating pollinator gardens. About Angela Laws: Angela Laws, Ph.D., Endangered Species Conservation Biologist. Based in Sacramento, Angela is working on habitat restoration for pollinators and monarch butterflies in the Central Valley. Her role at The Xerces Society also involves incorposee Yeaw page 5

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rating climate resiliency into pollinator restoration projects. Angela has over 20 years of experience studying arthropods in grassland habitats, including studies of how climate change can affect species interactions. She received a M.S. in Ecology from Utah State University, and a Ph.D. in Biology from the University of Notre Dame. This will be a Zoom program; links will be sent to registrants in the week before the program. Questions? Contact Sara at SaraT@sacnaturecenter. net or (916) 489-4918

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Time: 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. There will be a break for lunch. Location: On-site at Effie Yeaw Nature Center Have you ever wondered what life was like without shopping malls, hardware stores, and grocery stores? You would have to make things for yourself with the resources you could gather from the environment around you. Some of the plants along the parkway have been used by the Native people of this area for food, clothing, and building materials. This is a hands-on special program where La Pena teaches participants to build with willow. He will teach the ethics of gathering, how to prepare the willow, how to construct a frame which will be based on the Nature Center’s replica village tule hut. - This program is physically active. Please be prepared to

cut, lift, and bend, and bring food and water. - We will be going off trail and working outside, please dress accordingly. - There will be some tools available for you to use, if you have your own hand saw or basic clippers you would prefer to use, you are welcome to bring them. - Gloves are not required, but you may prefer to bring and wear gardening gloves. - Please wear a facial covering. Although this program is held outside, there are moments when bending and tying the willows that you may need to step closer than 6 feet from each other. About Vince La Pena: Vince La Pena worked as a Park Interpretive Specialist for the County of Sacramento for nearly 12 years. During his work at the Effie Yeaw Nature Center, he was involved with the Maidu

Cultural Heritage Program and oversaw the maintenance of the replica village located along the walkway leading up to the Nature Center. As a naturalist, he worked to increase his knowledge of local flora and fauna. He currently teaches a California Indian Cultural Studies class for a lo-

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Big Day of Giving Event: Local residents invited to Women’s Empowerment to write encouraging notes for homeless women in 20th anniversary year Local residents can visit Women’s Empowerment on May 6, Big Day of Giving, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. to write encouraging notes for future students of the program that is celebrating its 20th year of helping women experiencing homelessness find homes and jobs. In partnership with the National Council of Jewish Women Sacramento, socially distanced note-writing stations and sample notes will be set up at the center located at 1590 North A Street, Sacramento. All materials will be provided. To donate to Women’s Empowerment for Big Day of Giving on May 6 or schedule a gift beginning April 22, visit BigDayofGiving.org/ Womens-Empowerment. “Community empowerment has been critical to the success of our program over the last 20 years, and it continues to be imperative as we face new challenges in overcoming homelessness in Sacramento,” said Lisa Culp, founding executive director, Women’s Empowerment.“As our community comes together on Big Day of Giving to support local nonprofits, they also can make a difference for individual women experiencing homelessness

by writing empowering notes that show their support and encouragement.” Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, Women’s Empowerment provides a full eight-week employment-readiness and empowerment program, paid job training, childcare and support services so all women and their children can break the cycle of homelessness. Women’s Empowerment was featured on NBC’s The TODAY Show in 2015 for offering the most comprehensive job-readiness program in the Sacramento area designed specifically for women experiencing homelessness, and their children. The award-winning organization has graduated 1,702 women and their 3,792 children. Women’s Empowerment is funded through private donations from the community and grants. To donate: Womens-Empowerment.org. National Council of Jewish Women Sacramento, a volunteer organization, improves the lives of women, children and families through advocacy, education and community service. To learn more or to volunteer: NCJWSac.org.

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Pandemic Gives Birth to Innovation at ACC Senior Services

In March last year, COVID-19 shut down all in-person services at ACC Senior Services, leaving its community center empty for the first time in decades. ACC dramatically curtailed its transportation services and home visits throughout Sacramento County. While ACC’s medical staff was scrambling to keep the virus out of its skilled nursing and assisted living facilities, others were deeply concerned about the social isolation being inflicted upon seniors living at home. May 7, 2020, the Big Day of Giving, was the turning

point in figuring out how to reconnect with them. Every year, the Sacramento Region Community Foundation organizes the Big Day of Giving, where more than 600 non-profits in the region raise money for their causes. ACC normally hosts an onsite party attended by hundreds of patrons throughout the community. Rather than canceling its event, ACC embarked on a crash course on streaming technology and hosted an online telethon. Its message to the community: Help ACC Win the Battle Against COVID-19!

The telethon’s goal was to raise $75,000. It raised $170,000. All this went towards paying for COVID-19 testing, infection-control, facility modifications, and staff overtime related to the health crisis. The learnings from the telethon equipped ACC to move forward with more online programs. In the past nine months, ACC has livestreamed more than 175 classes, concerts, and workshops. “We are connecting with seniors with online fitness classes, writing workshops, cooking demos, and support groups,” says ACC’s

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noon to 5 p.m. It will feature live entertainment and interviews for the public to enjoy. Performers and guests will include singer Merv Maruyama, journalists Lisa Ling and Laura Ling, and Councilmember Rick Jennings. Maeley Tom will also perform. Hosted by Jean Shiomoto, Stuart Satow, and Tim Corcoran, the telethon will be broadcast from ACC and livestreamed on Facebook, YouTube and Zoom. To view the program schedule and to join the event, visit accsv.org/bdog2021.

SMUD’s Zero Carbon Plan will create a more sustainable living environment By Gregg Fishman

By removing carbon from our power supply by 2030, SMUD is embarking on the most ambitious clean-energy path of any large utility in the United States. Sacramento’s poor air quality and the growing effects of climate change through drought and wildfires has prompted us to act as quickly as we can. Sacramento sits in one of the dirtiest air basins in the country. Our childhood asthma rates are off the charts. In the American Lung Association’s “2020 State of the Air” report, Sacramento was ranked the fifth-most Valley Community Newspapers, Inc.

polluted city in the country based on days of unhealthy levels of air pollution in the ozone layer. SMUD’s 2030 Zero Carbon Plan will focus on proven and new clean technologies, new business models and partnerships, the repurposing and retirement of our natural gas plants, and regulatory and financial strategies. At the same time, we’re committed to maintaining one of SMUD’s greatest strengths – our affordability – by keeping rate increases below the consumer price index. We recognize that we can’t accomplish our goal by going it alone.

We need the support of a wide range of players, including our residential and business customers, elected officials, local business groups, community leaders, technology companies, car manufacturers, solar companies, and more. Please visit smud.org/zerocarbon to read both the executive summary and full plan and learn how customers can stay informed and be heard as we move forward. Together, we’re going to create a more a healthier, more sustainable place to live. Gregg Fishman is the Ward 3 Director for SMUD. www.valcomnews.com • April 23, 2021 • Arden-Carmichael News

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