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Representatives of the Sacramento Regional Transit District on Jan. 8 presented details regarding a proposal to decrease the number of stops on certain local bus routes. The presentation was made at the monthly meeting of the Pocket Greenhaven Community Association. Thirty-three people attended the meeting. Known as SacRT Forward, the proposed route optimization project is a complete bus system redesign with the
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James Drake, principal planner for SacRT, shares details about the project with attendees of the Pocket Greenhaven Community Association’s Jan. 8 meeting.
goal to design a simpler, more useful network. The transit agency is approaching this project due to declining ridership. Routes affected by the proposal include Pocket Area Routes 2 and 6. These routes would be eliminated, except for three morning and three afternoon trips during commute hours on each route. Buses along both of these routes extend from Rush River and Windbridge drives to 8th and F streets in downtown Sacramento, but have varying stops in between.
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Route 2 continues along Riverside Boulevard, while Route 6 travels along Land Park Drive and includes a stop at California Middle School. These routes currently have 14 separate stops at eight locations, and run Monday through Friday. Routes 2 and 6 would be renumbered 102 and 106. No changes would be made to Route 3, which runs from Pocket Road and Greenhaven Drive to 7th and F streets, and Route 7, which travels between Rush River and Windbridge drives and 7th and F streets. Route 81, which has more than 100 stops, currently runs from the University/65th Street light rail station to Florin Road and Riverside Boulevard. However, a proposal was presented to shorten that route to end at Florin Road and Greenhaven Drive. This route includes a bus stop near John F. Kennedy High School. As for Route 56, which includes a terminus at Cosumnes River College, it would no longer travel to Rush River and Windbridge drives. see SacRT page 3 Valley Community Newspapers, Inc.
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The route would instead end at Florin Road and Greenhaven Drive. Sunday stops along that route would be improved from one-hour intervals to 45-minute intervals. Through another proposal, Route 62, which runs from 3rd and J streets to Rush River and Windbridge drives, would be shortened to end at Florin Road and Greenhaven Drive. A proposal to terminate Route 65 – bus service to the Delta Shores shopping center – was also presented. This Monday, Wednesday and Friday service would be eliminated due to low ridership. James Boyle, SacRT director of planning, acknowledged future growth for that area, but stressed that the timing is not ideal to continue bus service to this shopping center. “We’re not designing a bus system for 30 years in the future,� he said. “We design a bus system for what our community is now and maybe five years down the road.� Among the local residents who expressed their concerns regarding changes to the bus system was Amy Cleveland. “I think they need to take into consideration students in their planning process, because their commute hours are much different than the average worker,� she said. “The change, I think, would directly impact my youngest son. He comes home on RT every single day from (California Middle School). If (RT) only runs it at their peak hours, (it) would not be the middle of the afternoon when he gets out of school.� SacRT spokesperson Jessica Gonzalez mentioned that there are other routes with stops within walking distance from California Middle and Kennedy High schools. Valley Community Newspapers, Inc.
Gonzalez added that SacRT offers other options for students. “We also run a number of extra buses to and from Kennedy High School during the school year,� she said. “These extra buses are not part of the SacRT Forward project. For Cal Middle School, we would retain the popular trip used by students. “We also have special school trippers in the Pocket area, which are Routes 226, 227, 228, 246, 247 and 248. These routes will still operate; however, trip times may change slightly to improve on-time performance.� Erle Hall, a Pocket resident and SacRT bus rider since 2007, also commented on the proposed changes. “The bus route redesign promised more frequent service in exchange for a little extra walking, but cutting off Route 62 service from Rush River (Drive) and moving the end of the route to the Nugget (shopping) center violates that principle because it’s too far to walk from Rush River (Drive),� he said. Hall also addressed his concern with the project, in relation to climate change. “This plan comes at a time when the state and city will be adapting to climate change and need an RT system that has capacity to increase ridership, not cutting routes and hobbling the city’s ability to adapt to changing conditions,� he said. Boyle addressed concerns pertaining to climate change and green issues. “We’re very much cognizant of those concerns, and we’re planning in the future to electrify our entire fleet,� he said. “So, we’re definitely on board with the green initiative, and we’re always looking to grow ridership and moving routes from one place to the other. It’s difficult sometimes, but the hope is to increase ridership overall, and that’s what we’re trying to do.�
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Sacramento County Supervisor Patrick Kennedy, who serves as chair of the SacRT Board, called SacRT Forward “long overdue,� considering that the agency had not undergone a comprehensive study of its bus routes in nearly three decades. SacRT staff, which has spent months studying details regarding routes and ridership, plans to continue gathering community input prior to presenting their recommendations to the agency’s board for final approval in February. Boyle stressed the importance of community involvement in the process of finalizing any changes to SacRT bus routes. “We want people know what we’re planning and working on,� he said. “We want their feedback, so that we can come back and make meaningful changes to what we proposed. “We go out (to the public) and say, ‘Hey, here’s what we’re doing, here’s what we’re proposing, let us know what you think. Is it right, is it wrong, what would you like to see changed?’�
James Drake, principal planner for SacRT, also spoke in support of obtaining public input in the SacRT Forward process. “There are 41 routes in this project, and we don’t think that what we’ve proposed is perfect on every route, and it’s not going to be perfect for everyone when the final thing is approved,� he said. “I mean this very sincerely: There’s not a project like this that doesn’t benefit tremendously from sincere, thoughtful feedback from the public.�
Kennedy stated that he desires to protect the accessibility of the “most vulnerable� SacRT customers. “Once that process is complete,  I will be giving a critical eye to any proposal to ensure that we are protecting accessibility for our most vulnerable populations, such as seniors, students and disabled and disadvantaged communities,� he said. “We cannot sacrifice current riders in the effort to grow new ridership and create greater efficiencies.�
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Levee Lessons from Our Levee Supervisor Dave Williams By Patricia A. Clark
Dave Williams knows our Pocket Area levees better than we do. Williams is the Supervisor for levee maintenance for the California Department of Water Resources’ (DWR) Maintenance Area 9 (MA 9), which is responsible for maintaining our levees. Williams has 22 years with the department, and 12 years as our area’s supervisor. Williams and his crew of 4 work out of DWR’s Sacramento Maintenance Yard in West Sacramento near Bryte. His maintenance crew’s area covers Sacramento River levees from Sutterville Road downstream to Randall Island in the Delta, a significant swath of highly populated land in the state capital. Due to the prioritization of public safety and the wisdom of learning what ac-
ley Flood Protection Board (CVFPB). Regulations govern what actions can be taken on levees and on land – including private land – near levees. Regulations cover a variety of items including what type of vegetation (trees, shrubs, vegetable gardens) can be planted on or near a levee. Accessories like lighting or sprinklers are also included in the regulations for good reasons. Keeping levee slopes and the toe (bottom) of the levee clear of vegetation for visual inspection is critically important. Think of a dark night when it has been raining for a week and Dave Williams, center, announcing the winner of the sand bagging contest at the California Flood Preparedness Week event the DWR MA 9 levee pain October at Miller Park. trols are out checking levees for seepage; they must tions lead to levee failure tegrity – and therefore to large portion of the Central be able to clearly see the leover the last hundred years, protect our public safe- Valley, and the regulations vee slopes and toe withwe are fortunate that our ty. Pocket Area levees are covering these levees are out vegetation obstructing levees have regulations de- part of the State Plan of enforced by a state agen- their view. The most comsigned to protect their in- Flood Control, covering a cy called the Central Valsee Levee page 6
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mon mistake Williams sees in the Pocket Area is vegetation on the levee slope or the toe. Lighting and other electrical items near a levee toe should be clearly marked at the shut-off location. As harmless as sprinklers may seem, if a sprinkler line breaks and the water flows for hours, it can erode a significant section of the levee putting your house and the entire community in danger. Williams suggests keeping sprinkler lines far away from levees and the water shut-off valve clearly marked so that it can be located and turned off if you are not home. Surprisingly, Williams has dealt with at least four of these emergencies in the last ten years. Permits for some actions, if appropriate and safely
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installed, can be obtained through the CVFPB. More information on what homeowners are allowed to do near levees, as well as on the permit process, is available at on the CVFPB’s website at cvfpb.ca.gov. Another important reason for the permit process is that DWR MA 9 crews, such as Williams’ crew, know what to expect when they are working on a problem area. Permits are recorded in the levee logs so crews know exactly what should be at any particular location. Again, the important point to remember is that the regulations exist to protect levee integrity and our public safety. DWR mows the grass on the levees twice a year. “We mow in the spring for fire and rodent control. We mow in the fall for fire and rodent control and most importantly for visual inspection during the winter,” Williams said. Each mowing session takes about three weeks and the timing is dependent upon equipment availability and weather. “The levees need to be dry enough for us to mow and sometimes after a wet win-
ter it takes a little longer for the levees to get dry enough,” Williams added. The mowing equipment can be dangerous and Williams advises pedestrians on the levee to avoid the mowers in action. “It’s only twice a year we come through with the mowers and I advise folks to keep their distance from the mowers,” he added. Rodents are a big threat to levees. “Keep vegetable gardens away from levees because they promote rodents,” Williams advised. He points out that longtime Pocket Area residents are vigilant about spotting rodent holes in the levee and sending the information to him so his crew can fix the holes. Beavers and ground squirrels are the primary culprits, although beavers tend to make their dens on the water side of the levee. Squirrels are the most troublesome because they tend to make their burrows from the water side to the land side of the levee. Nutria, a large rodent recently spotted in San Joaquin County, poses a significant threat to levees but has not been seen in our area yet. Williams encourages folks to call or text
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lot more photos and they are very helpful,” Williams emphasized. “Sometimes the photo helps us locate the spot faster, sometimes the photo confirms that we already know about the concern they are writing about, but the photos are always good.” Still the most common mistake, prohibited vegetation on levee slopes or the toe of the levee violates the regulations and increases flood risk to our community. New residents who purchase a home next to the levee sometimes are not aware of the regulations or the public safety reason for them. Williams spends time talking to new residents and appreciates that some long-time Pocket residents take time to educate their new neighbors about levee safety. What does Williams urge Pocket Area residents to do? Learn how to use sandbags properly and that means filling sandbags only 1/3 full so they can be properly folded and stacked. Sign up for the emergency alert system in Sacramento County at www.sacramento-alert.org. In flood season, pay attention to media updates and if called on to evacuate, do it early. Finally, he encourages residents to come up and speak with his crew members when time permits.
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Susan Moon sheds light on writing and faith for Buddhists themselves much with getting credit for what they wrote, so poems and stories were often written by and attributed to multiple authors. She said the two activities complement each other. Meditation, she explained, helps people settle into what they will write and writing helps people focus on what they are experiencing in the present moment. “They go together,” she said, “because they both require being open to the heart and mind without judgment and with acceptance. Meditation can help writers be present in other parts of life.” Moon did not instruct participants to critique each other’s work, but to listen and discuss it. She also encouraged the participants to avoid judging By Alicia Dienst books including the cult clas- the quality of their own writsic, “The Life and Letters of ing in the moment. “The lanA group of 25 gathered to- Tofu Roshi,” has been lead- guage comes down to you and gether with pens and journals ing groups like these for 20 you are just putting the words on a brisk December Satur- years. The workshop included on the page.” day morning at the Sacra- a combination of meditation, Moon used the theme of mento Dharma Center to find writing exercises, and interac- faith as a focal point for the the quiet within and express tive activities including collab- day. A student of Zen Budthemselves through writing orative writing projects. Moon dhism since 1976, Moon was with the support of Susan told the group that Chinese entrusted to be a Zen teachMoon. Moon, author of four writers of yore did not concern er in 2005. She said she chose
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to focus on the topic of faith at the workshop because Buddhists so rarely discuss it, and she values the quality of cherishing. “We are living in a time of doubt and suffering in this world. We need faith to meet the tribulation.” In her talk to the larger gathering of Sacramento Buddhists Sunday night, Moon shared a personal story of how she came to have faith in her practice. She initially had an aversion to Zen practice as a second wave feminist because of its hierarchical nature and reverence for past (in this case, all male) ancestors. However, she continued going to the San Francisco Zen Center for nine years and found herself prepared to participate in a Buddhist initiation ceremony. Jukai, as it is called, is a formal Zen public ordination wherein a student commits to live by certain Buddhist principles. “It was an act of faith,” she said, to not blindly accept some dogma, but to realize she already believed the precepts to which she was dedicating herself. She found she appreciated the ancestors for coming before her in the practice, “like the leaves that fall.” “This is how we got here, through the ones who came before us.” Her parents, she said, were “determined agnostics,” so she came to Buddhism without the preconceived ideas and negative experiences people with a religious background often have. For her, faith is the opposite of dogma or beliefs, but more like gravity. She asserted that people can generate faith based on the Buddhist concept of interconnectedness. “We’re made of out of everything that is not us, so we’re really all connected and that gives me a lot of faith,” she said. “I was able to rediscover that I do have faith, after having been turned off by the idea of “faith” for many years,” said
workshop attendee Andra Hirsch, social worker. “I really like the way we got into different groups because it forced me interact with folks that way. Having grown up in Quaker meeting doing something similar [to meditation].” She said Quakers call it “silent worship.” “I enjoyed getting in touch with that aspect of myself.” Moon and co-editor Florence Caplow published The Hidden Lamp, Stories from 25 Hundred Years of Awakened Women in 2013 to make women’s stories in Buddhism more available. Moon said while a traditional Zen perspective on gender is that it is empty of meaning and that Buddha nature has no gender, that “everyone’s the same under the skin.” There is a contradiction because people experience the consequences of gender or perceived gender and “it’s important to acknowledge that.” She said her workshops typically draw more women-identified people than men and suspects that is because “women are brought up to be more empathetic” and gentler, and therefore drawn to “joint activities” like her workshop. “I like to embrace the collaborative aspect of it,” she said. “It’s a sangha building activity.” By writing in a group and sharing what one’s writing, “People realize they can trust this other person.” “I found Susan Moon to be an experienced, gentle facilitator whose [writing] prompts and guides allow students to discover more about themselves,” Karen Wilkinson said of the retreat leader. “She was adept at leading large groups and keeping the energy light, while holding space for the spectrum of experiences.” Moon was close to Dharma Center elder and founding board member Susan Orr, who died in September and she dedicated the day to her Orr’s memory. Valley Community Newspapers, Inc.
‘Art Saves Lives’: Mandala workshop to be held at Lion’s Roar By Monica Stark
As an art therapist, Lindsay Kay Parkinson witnesses the healing power of art on her patients, and on Saturday, Jan. 19 at the Lion’s Roar Dharma Center in East Sacramento, she will show how art, color and creativity can be used as a means to awaken one’s soul. Open to the public, the free-of-charge six-hour workshop from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., will show how art therapy works. Using traditional art materials like charcoal, watercolors, colored pencils, participants will have the chance to create 12 different mandalas; and also through out the day, there will be meditations so they can channel their thoughts into the art work. While structure will be provided with themes that participants can use, they will also be invited to work together in a more free-form way. “First and foremost, I want people to have fun,” Parkinson said. “I want people to communicate in a different way than how we normally do on a day-today basis and learn about art therapy and what it can look like.” As spiritual and religious communities around the world have used mandalas for healing and centering, Buddhists also tend to refer mandalas as the universe, an imaginary place to contemplate during meditation, Parkinson said. “In Sanskrit, (mandala) means whole or circle. In art therapy, drawing circles and creating shapes in that way tend to be very soothing and calming. It’s a safe way to experience creating art without feeling put on the spot or without feeling the need to create a masterpiece,” she said. Valley Community Newspapers, Inc.
In the Lion’s Roar Vajrayana practice, meditation, Parkinson said, is not just about “trying to get rid of your thoughts but about taking the approach that you can bring in visualization. You can bring in your art, it doesn’t have to be so strict.” Ideally folks should commit to the entire 6-hour session, Parkinson said, but also noted that no one would be turned away. “No matter if they stay the whole time, they’ll get something out of creating art in a community setting,” she said, adding RSVPs are encouraged, not not required. The workshop mirrors the art directive she learned in school. Having graduated from Notre Dame de Namur University in 2013, Parkinson received her art therapy credential certificate in 2017. Dedicated to creating trusted relationships and a safe space for the process of narrating one’s personal story, Parkinson focuses generally on talk therapy, while art therapy is a specialty offered to those who have an interest in combining art and creativity with the traditional approach. Artistic mediums are used to promote self-expression, self-esteem, skillbuilding and play, in order
to facilitate further growth and communication during treatment. Over 10 years, she has worked in communitybased programs such as psycho-social rehabilitative day treatment, residential, Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) with both teens and adults. That period of young adulthood between the ages of 16 to 25 known as Transitional Aged Youth (TAY) is often overlooked and underserved. “Having personally struggled between the ages of 16 and 25, I know how to identify with those seemingly small daily trials to the larger issues of tragedy and loss,” she writes on her professional biography. “I’ve chosen to work in settings that promote empowerment and healing using strength-based, humanistic approaches. My early life ex-
periences laid the groundwork for my interest in serving others, it gives me a unique lens in which to provide support and non-judgment for whatever you are facing. I understand how hard it is to ask for help but it works.” Parkinson’s practice, Art & Soul Therapy is located inside Middle Way Health, If you go: What: Mandala workshop Where: Lion’s Roar Dharma Center ,3240 B St, Sacramento, California 95816 When: Saturday, Jan. 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. . In brief: Lama Yeshe Jinpa always tells us that “art saves lives”; in the Lion’s Roar Vajrayana practice, art, color and creativity can all be used as means to awaken. Sponsored by Lion’s Roar Dharma Center and Art
a center for healing, creativity and growth, located at 720 Alhambra Blvd., that provides holistic healthcare for adults, couples and families, and offers customized programs. Affiliated with the Lion’s Roar Dharma Center, Middle Way Health is just blocks away in East Sacramento. The spiritual director and resident teacher of Lion’s Roar Dharma Center, Lama Yeshe Jinpa, born Stephen Walker, is a marriage and family therapist as well as the director at Middle Way. He is one of the few western lamas thus far recognized within the Gelugpa lineage of Tibetan or Vajrayana Buddhism, the lineage of the Dalai Lama. He will offer a special presentation at the Jan. 19 workshop. and Soul Therapy, this is a free 6-hour workshop to experience how Art Therapy really works. Create art, share in community and promote healing with Lindsay Kay Parkinson, ATR-BC & licensed MFT. Special presentation by Lama Yeshe Jinpa (Steven Walker) with meditation practice. Call in or email to register: LindsayKay@ArtnSoulTherapy. com (916) 583-8499
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recipe(s) are included. Featured dishes include: Afghan Chinese calligraphy and rice and lamb pilaf, ahi-tuna painting: Writing Chinese burger, Cantonese roast pork Calligraphy calms the mind (siu yuk), pan-seared haliand feeds the soul. but fillet, pinwheel steaks, Fusion glass demonstra- stir-fried rice noodles (chow tion: This class will discuss fun), “sushi-making for lazy the history of glass making people.” and will demonstrate the basics of making fusion glass jewelry. DANCE Ikenobo ikebana: This class provides an ongoing introBallroom dance, hula, line duction of Ikebana, the art of dance, tap dance, Bon odori Japanese flower arranging. (a style of dancing performed Kimekomi doll making: during Obon. Obon or just Kimekomi dolls were first “Bon” is a Japanese Buddhist created in 1736 in Kyoto. custom and a time when anKimekomi refers to a meth- cestors and their sacrifices od of making dolls by carving are remembered and apprenarrow grooves on the doll’s ciated. The typical Bon dance body and inserting the edge involves people lining up in a of cloth into the grooves. circle around a high wooden Origami workshop: Learn scaffold). to fold the symbolic bird, the crane, a flower, also a dollar bill into a shirt to give as LANGUAGE gift. Painting (acrylic): Learn Courses include: Spanhow to paint a beautiful ish, Japanese conversation, landscape without any prior and Mandarin Chinese experience. (beginning).
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Whether one is interested in active yoga, chair yoga or even ping pong, ACC has many offerings for seniors in the Pocket area. What follows is a listing gathered
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help them remain more independent and able to avoid falls. We will discuss what causes falls, how our mindset can contribute to our safety and how simple exercises may prevent falls. How to get back up when you aren’t hurt and how to get help when you are will also be covered. Pre-registration required. Pre-payment of $3 or $5 drop-in at the door. Class will be held Tuesday January 29, 2019 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at ACC Senior Services 7334 Park City Drive. For more information, call (916) 393-9026 ext 330 or www. acssv.org.
people worry about running out of money or being a burden on children or relatives. Pre-planning for your benefits is a must. Many are unprepared for crisis; questions arise as to how to pay for care cost and staying in your home . Learn from experts on how to prepared without buying insurance product and how to make your retirement last. Preregistration required. Free of charge. Class will be held Thursday, Jan. 24 from 1 to 2 p.m. at ACC Senior Services 7334 Park City Drive. For more information, call PREVENTING (916) 393-9026 ext 330 or SALES CALLS AND www.acssv.org. ROBOCALLS IT’S ABOUT TIME-CALENDAR CONVERSATIONS Whether you are super organized or not-so-organized, this series of conversations is designed to get you more scheduling in your month. These hands-on, interactive workshops will help you live your best life. The instructor will share her favorite and most powerful tool for helping others see their lives in a whole new light. Preregistration and pre-payment of $15 required for three classes. $8 drop-in fee per class at the door. Class will be held Fridays starting Jan. 25, Feb. 22, and March 29, 2019 from 1 to 3 p.m. at ACC Senior Services, 7334 Park City Drive. For more information, call (916) 3939026 ext 330 or www.acssv. org.
CYBERBULLYING AND INTERNET SAFETY
As technology continue to advance, seniors are left unable to understand new online platforms or recognize dangers thru improper uses; they fall victims to online abuse, scams, and threats that can affect them physically, mentally and financially. Learn what to do if This free workshop will receiving threats or inapproexplain how to deal with priate requests online, how those unwanted sales calls to avoid scams and potenand/or robocalls. In addi- tial resources available. Pretions, the workshop will registration required. Free discuss the third-party gas of charge. Class will be held company salespeople who Thursday, Feb. 7 from 10 to call you on your phone or 11 a.m. at ACC Senior Sercome to your door offer- vices 7334 Park City Drive. ing cheap or discounted gas For more information, call prices and how you can tell (916) 393-9026 ext 330 or if it is a good deal or not. www.acssv.org. Pre-registration required. Free of charge. Class will be held Thursday, Jan. 31 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. at ACC Senior Services 7334 Park City Drive. For more information, call (916) 3939026 ext 330 or www.acssv.org. CANINE COMPANIONS FOR INDEPENDENCE
Founded in 1975, Canine Companions for Independence is a non-profit organization that enhances the lives of people with AGING WITH GRACEdisabilities by providing FALL PREVENTION highly trained assistance dogs and ongoing support Even those with canes and to ensure a quality partwalkers can benefit from nership. The instructor ideas and exercises that will has been a volunteer with Valley Community Newspapers, Inc.
Canine Companions for Independence since 1993 and is currently training his twelve puppy. Pre-registration required. Free of charge. Class will be held Friday, Feb. 1 from 1 to 2 p.m. at ACC Senior Services 7334 Park City Drive. For more information, call (916) 393-9026 ext 330 or www.acssv.org.
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standing support. This exercise can be modified depending on your fitness level. The Silver Sneakers Circuit workout offers standing, lowimpact choreography which is alternated with standing upper-body strength work using hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles and a Silver Sneakers ball. A chair is available for support. Again, this class is suitable for nearly every fitness level and can be adapted depending on the skill of each individual participant. You can try a safe and hearthealthy aerobics class which will energize your active lifestyle using low-impact movements that will focus specifically on building upper-body and core strength plus cardio endurance. This is a higher intensity class than the Classic and Circuit. The Silver Sneakers bond reaches well beyond the gym, with workout partners planning get-togethers and looking out for each other. Most members do not join to find friends, but friendships are what keep many of them coming back.
Forty-nine percent of the active members said that they were motivated to continue exercising because they had a friend who was also participating in the program. People who get fit with their “buddies” are more likely to stick with their exercise routine than those who “go it alone”. And, of course, you should always talk to your doctor before starting any exercise program. Local locations where Senior Sneakers programs are available West Sacramento Recreation Center 2801 Jefferson Blvd. 24 Hour Fitness, 1020 7th St. Sac Central YMCA, 2021 W St. Curves (women only) 5283 Folsom Blvd Anytime Fitness, 6350 Folsom Blvd. #160 Crunch Fitness, 1250 Howe Ave. Planet Fitness, 5138 Stockton Blvd. 24 Hour Fitness, 1314 Fulton Blvd. Anytime Fitness, 455 Watt Ave.
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Police Logs The Sacramento Police Department responds to a variety of events and calls every day. The information in them has often not been verified beyond the initial reports. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Tuesday, Jan. 1 (ShotSpotter Investigation ): South Area at 4:16 a.m..: Officers responded to the area due to a shotspotter activation. During a canvas of the area, responding officers located evidence of a shooting. Officers conducted follow-up and did not locate a shooting victim. The investigation remains active. (Shot Spotter Investigation ): South Area at 5:01 p.m.: Officers responded to the area due to a shotspotter activation. Responding officers conducted a canvas of the area and located a vehicle of interest. Officers conducted follow-up on this shooting
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and a previous shooting. The investigation remains active. (Disturbance ): 8200 block of Delta Shores Cir S at 6:59 p.m.: Officers responded to this area due to security on-scene reporting a group of approximately 20 juveniles causing a disturbances and disrupting nearby business employees. Officers responded and contacted a group of juveniles. Approximately one hour later, there was a group of juveniles causing a disturbance at a separate business nearby. Officers arrived at the separate business and they juveniles had left the area. Wednesday, Jan. 2 (Shot Spotter Activation - Arrest): South Area at 5:14 p.m.: Officers responded to the area regarding a Shot Spotter activation. When officers arrived, they located spent casings and a witness. The officers conducted phenomenal investigative work and
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located the firearm and suspect. The suspect was booked on discharging of a firearm. Monday, Jan. 7 (DUI - Arrest): 2700 block of Ramp Way at 2:33 a.m.: Officers responded to the area regarding a single vehicle collision into a gate. When officers arrived, they located the vehicle and fresh damage to the property. The driver was contacted and appeared to be impaired and under the influence. FST’s were conducted and the driver was arrested on DUI related charges. (Burglary - Arrest): 6100 block of S Land Park Drive at 9:39 a.m.: Officers responded to the area regarding a stranger seen in the backyard of a residence. When officers arrived, they quickly located the suspect. Officers discovered the suspect had vandalized the residence. Due to diligent hard work, officers were able to de-
termine that the suspect was also responsible for a burglary. The suspect was arrested on burglary and theft related charges. Tuesday, Jan 8 (Robbery): 100 block of Starglow Circle at 9:03 a.m.: Officers responded to a report of a robbery. The officers arrived and contacted the victim whom was confronted by an unknown suspect as she was backing her car out of her garage. The suspect simulated a handgun and took two bicycles while the victim sat in her car. The suspect then fled the area with the bicycles. Officers took a report to document the incident. Friday, Jan. 11 (Robbery): 100 block of Shady River Circle at 7:43 p.m.: Officers responded to a report of a robbery. Officers contacted the victim whom was
not injured during the incident. It was determined the victim was approached by the unknown suspect while walking along the canal. The suspect demanded money from the victim and produced a handgun when the victim refused. The suspect fled with money from the victim. Officers took a robbery report to document the incident. Saturday, Jan. 12 (Robbery): 100 block of Shady River Circle at 7:43 p.m.: Officers responded to a report of a robbery. Officers contacted the victim whom was not injured during the incident. It was determined the victim was approached by the unknown suspect while walking along the canal. The suspect demanded money from the victim and produced a handgun when the victim refused. The suspect fled with money from the victim. Officers took a robbery report to document the incident.
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24 museums to participate in Free Museum Day on Saturday, Feb. 2 With 24 museums participating by offering complimentary admission, the 21st Annual Free Museum Day takes place on Saturday, Feb. 2, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. New this year, the popular day is also the kick-off to Sacramento Museum Week (Feb. 2-8) filled with special events, activities and activations at various museums. While admission is complimentary to everyone on Free Museum Day only, regular admission applies at all museums during Sacramento Museum Week. Coordinated by Sacramento Area Museums (SAM) with the support of Visit Sacramento, Free Museum Day and Sacramento Museum Week in 2019 are proudly presented by Sutter Health and sponsored by California Family Fitness. “We are thrilled to present the 21st Annual Free Museum Day plus extend the fun by offering a new Sacramento Museum Week this year,” said Sacramento Area Museums Chair Delta Pick Mello. “We’d especially like to thank our presenting sponsor Sutter Health and our returning sponsor California Family Fitness for providing much-needed resources to help us to present these important events. Our continuing goal as a collaborative organization is to introduce the community to the amazing array of arts, culture and museum offerings available in the greater Sacramento region.” Free Museum Day is a popular cultural tradition designed to encourage all members of the community to experience the Capital City’s incredible wealth of art, history, science and wildlife, free of charge. Many of the museums are within walking distance of each othValley Community Newspapers, Inc.
er and easily accessible via public transportation. And, to help easily and conveniently transport guests who wish to visit multiple museums in Sacramento’s urban core, Sacramento Regional Transit (SacRT) is offering free rides on all buses and light rail trains on Saturday, Feb. 2 only with a printed SacRT Museum Day flyer (only one flyer needed per family or group). A screen shot of the flyer from a smartphone is also acceptable. To print or display the flyer, please visit ww.sacrt.com. For more information specifically about SacRT park-and-ride stations and schedules, visit sacrt.com/ services. On Free Museum Day, event coordinators suggest that guests plan to visit no more than two or three different museums on this day in order to allow adequate time to enjoy the experience and to travel between individual sites. Due to the popularity of Free Museum Day, some locations must limit the number of admissions for safety reasons. The event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. but note the last guests will be admitted at 4 p.m. New in 2019, Free Museum Day is the kick-off to a week filled with special activities presented by various museums and popular destinations. While a comprehensive listing will be available on the website (www. SacMuseums.org), a sampling of the special activities follows: - Saturday, Feb. 2 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) – 24 local museums and popular destinations offer free admission along with some that will present special activities for guests; - Sunday, Feb. 3 (11 a.m. to 2 p.m.) – the California Automo-
bile Museum offers“Downtown Sunday Drives” in vintage cars; - Monday, Feb. 4 (11 to 11:30 a.m.) – the California State Railroad Museum presents an “All Aboard for Story Time” children’s reading activity; - Tuesday, Feb. 5 (6 to 8:30 p.m.) – Verge Center for the Arts offers a real-life Adult Drop-In Figure Drawing class; - Wednesday, Feb. 6 (10 a.m.) – the California State Library will conduct special guided tours on this day and during Museum Week Tuesday and Thursday. Museum Day tours will be on request. - Thursday, Feb. 7 (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.) – Locke Art Studio will offer a free Joy Kuo Master silk screen printing demonstration; - Friday, Feb. 8 (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) – Cemetery volunteers will be available to answer questions about the Cemetery, help visitors find specific graves or assist with their genealogical research.
More detailed information about participating museums, addresses, limitations, suggested parking and public transit options is available at www.sacmuseums.org (click on “News & Events”), or by calling Visit Sacramento at 916-808-7777. Participating Museums for Free Museum Day on Feb. 2 Aerospace Museum of California, California Automobile Museum, California Museum, California State Capitol Museum, California State Library, California State Railroad Museum, Don & June Salvatori California Pharmacy Museum, Folsom History Museum, Leland Stanford Mansion State Historic Park, Locke Boarding House Museum, Maidu Museum & Historic Site, SSVMS Museum of Medical History, Old Sacramento Schoolhouse Museum, Powerhouse Science Center, Roseville Utility Exploration Center, Sacramen-
to Children’s Museum, Sacramento Historic City Cemetery, Sacramento History Museum , Sojourner Truth African American Museum, State Indian Museum, Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park, Verge Center for the Arts, Wells Fargo History Museum (Capitol Mall), Wells Fargo History Museum (Old Sacramento) Not all SAM member museums will be able to officially participate in Free Museum Day on Feb. 2, by offering complimentary admission so please review the participant list carefully and/ or contact them directly with any museum-specific questions. For more information about upcoming activities offered by Sacramento area museums,“like” them on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/SacMuseums, follow them on Instagram and Twitter @SacMuseums or visit the user-friendly website at www.SacMuseums.org.
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When you were the parents of seven healthy, growing children from the ages of one to ten, you needed to have a plan for taking care of your children’s hair needs. My parents chose to split up the hair care duties. Our father took care of the boys’ hair care needs. And, our mother was responsible for handling the girls’ hair care. They were both organized and seemed to have a regular schedule in place. Our father had always worn his hair very short. He needed to keep it short because of his construction job. He was a heavy equipment operator and worked on a grader for a local construction company. His job required him to make precise, accurate measurements when he moved the piles of dirt on the various construction sites. He had always trimmed his hair himself at home with a hand held electric hair trimmer. His short hair was easy to wash and comb and stayed in place during his long work days. He wanted his young sons to have a carefree style also. They needed a style to wash and wear. So, he decided that they should have short hair just like his. I thought that our mother’s hair always looked beautiful. She was born with straight, dark brown hair and she curled it with bobby pins when she wanted a curly style. But, when she wanted here young daughters’ hair to have curls and waves, she used rags. The rags were torn in strips from old well-used bed sheets. My younger sisters, Rita and Linda, and I usually washed and conditioned our hair when we took our baths. We used an egg shampoo which made our
hair healthy and shiny. After we towel-dried our washed and conditioned hair, our mother would wrap the long hair strands around the rags. This created the long, shiny curls. When we woke up in the morning and untied the rags, our hair had long wavy curls. We all loved the curls and the girls in Linda’s and my school classes asked us how we made our hair so shiny and curly. We just smiled and told them it was our mother’s secret. My sister Linda had blonde hair and blue eyes and freckles on her cheeks and she looked beautiful when her hair was curled. Rita’s hair was shorter than Linda’s and it was dark brown like mine. But, she had nice curls also, they were just shorter. My hair curled very easily and I loved the long shiny curls. Our little sister Sandra had light brown hair and our mother did not curl her hair because she was too young. We usually curled our hair on special days such as going to church on Sundays. During the week we just wore a hair clip to keep it back from our faces. Our father did not like to see our hair in our eyes. Whenever we had our hair curled, our brothers liked to tug on our curls and run away laughing. I guess they were jealous of our curls, because they had short hair. Our father told them to leave their sisters’ hair alone but they did not listen to him. Our girl cousins had long curls also and I wondered whether their brothers pulled their hair. It was too bad our brothers had short hair. Would they like us to pull their hair? We thought about doing it just to see how it felt. Valley Community Newspapers, Inc.
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Intermittent fasting gains popularity as a “dieting” trend By Monica Stark
One of the fad diets today, intermittent fasting or as bloggers say for short IF, is more of a lifestyle than an actual diet. Based on eating intervals, fasters argue they can eat more freely during their feasting windows without counting calories. Some IFers eat one meal a day; some fast for 16 hours and then limit their intake during the remaining eight hours of the day. And others fast for one or two days per week. Part of the reasoning behind the lifestyle is that our ancestors didn’t have grocery stores and food wasn’t readily available, therefore, our bodies evolved to the point of not needing multiple meals and snacks every day. When coupled with a keto diet, intermittent fasting can be effective. Basically having a keto diet, is one in which is fasting
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yourself from carbs and glucose. Ketones, also known as “ketone bodies,” are byproducts of the body breaking down fat for energy that occurs when carbohydrate intake is low, according to Dr. Anthony Gustin, DC, MS, a board-certified sports chiropractor, functional medicine practitioner, entrepreneur, podcast host, and founder of Perfect Keto. Gustin says that intermittent fasting and keto complement each other well. “In fact, you can bump up the benefits of your ketogenic diet even more by incorporating intermittent fasting and vise versa,” he writes on the blog, perfectketo.com. “Intermittent fasting can help with weight loss plateaus since our bodies can only comfortably take in a certain amount of calories at once, so limiting your intake window
naturally limits total daily caloric intake. Additionally, eating a high-fat keto diet reduces appetite.” Vegans and vegetarians can enjoy a keto diet, which, according to (purejoyplanet. com), consists of leafy greens, green and cruciferous lowstarch vegetables (raw and cooked) green juices, some starchy vegetables such as carrots, beets, sweet potatoes and squash in moderation, some fruits such as berries, lemons, and limes. Protein from sprouted nuts and seeds (and their butter), vegetables, leafy greens and green sprouts (such as microgreens) are also recommended. Some foods that are not recommended, include grains, corn, beans, peppers (bell included), eggplants, and tomatoes (some tomatoes in moderation can
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VCA GREENHAVEN POCKET ANIMAL HOSPITAL WINTER PET CARE DRIVE: Loaves & Fishes and VCA Animal Hospitals announce the kickoff of our 5th Annual Winter Pet Care Drive focused on helping some of the neediest people in our community and their pets. During the month of October, donations may be brought to any one of the VCA Animal Hospitals in the Sacramento area and all items will go directly to the individuals served at Loaves & Fishes in downtown Sacramento. This winter drive is dedicated to supporting the power of the human-animal bond across all members of our community and is an extension of an ongoing bimonthly Pet Food Pantry program in partnership between Loaves & Fishes, VCA Animal Hospitals and Hill’s Pet Nutrition. Last year’s drive was very successful: 16 VCA hospitals in the Sacramento Valley mobilized employees and clients in a winter drive that collected more crates, blanket, leashes, pet sweaters, and toys than we could even count. They hope, with your help, for more of the same this year. You are welcome to join in the effort to collect pet sweaters, blankets, collars, leashes, pet carriers and pet toys for those in need in our community. Loaves & Fishes provides a variety of shelter, food and support services to the Sacramento homeless community. For more information about Loaves & Fishes, visit sacloaves.org. VCA Greenhaven Pocket Animal Hospital is located at 1 Valine Court, Sacramento, CA 95831. For more information, call 916391-3677 or visit www.VCAgreenhaven.com JFK HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME: The John F. Kennedy High School Athletics Department will induct its first Hall of Fame class this spring in May, 2019. The school is looking for nominations of Cougar graduates, coaches, teams and athletic department contributors. The John F. Kennedy High School Athletics Hall of Fame is intended to recognize and honor those who have made a significant impact on the athletic com
munity with their athletic achievements during high school or with exceptional effort and service to the John F. Kennedy High School athletic department. The Hall of Fame looks to reflect the proud history of John F. Kennedy High School, highlight the long-standing athletic success of the institution and recognize the importance of developing well-rounded individuals. Please contact Athletic Director, David Parsh at: david-parsh@scusd.edu for more information. To submit an nomination, visit https://jfk.scusd.edu/post/hall-famenomination-form
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“ALL IN” GAMING AND SOCIAL HOUR FOR ADULTS AND SENIORS – Join us for games, refreshments, conversation, and fun! Available games will include poker, chess, Scrabble, checkers, dominos, Mahjong, cribbage, and more! 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, February 5 and 19, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Robbie Waters Pocket-Greenhaven Library, 7335 Gloria Drive, Sacramento.
READ TO A DOG - Looking for a way to boost school-age reading skills? Join us in the library’s Reading Tower area and practice reading out loud to a registered therapy dog. Kids are invited to bring their own books or borrow one from our collection. First and third Saturdays ( January 5 and 19), 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Robbie Waters PocketGreenhaven Library, 7335 Gloria Drive, Sacramento.
SATURDAY, FEB. 2 DREAM VARIATIONS: A SYMPHONIC CELEBRATION OF THE AFRICAN AMERICAN EXPERIENCE: The Sacramento Youth Symphony presents a major community concert event celebrating the ongoing contributions by African-Americans to our country’s artistic landscape. Musical selections will include celebrated works by Duke Ellington, William Grant Still, Emmy Award-winning composer John Wineglass, and much more. An impressive roster of special guests will join the orchestra on-stage for this special event. Some of our guests include: Emcee-Omari Tau; Speaker-Courtney Dempsey; Guest Artists-Jay Mason, Chase Spruill 4th, Indigo Moore, Julian Dixon, Leslie Sandefur, & Sheryl Counter. Tickets: General $25, Stu
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READ TO A DOG - Looking for a way to boost school-age reading skills? Join us in the library’s Reading Tower area and practice reading out loud to a registered therapy dog. Kids are invited to bring their own books or borrow one from our collection. First and third Saturdays (February 2 and 16), 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Robbie Waters PocketGreenhaven Library, 7335 Gloria Drive, Sacramento.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 6 ENGLISH CONVERSATION GROUP – Practice speaking English in a friendly, small group conversation led by a facilitator on the first and third Wednesdays of each month. Discussion topics include everyday life, news, local things to do, and more. All levels and parents with children are welcome! No registration is needed. 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, February 6 and 20, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Robbie Waters PocketGreenhaven Library, 7335 Gloria Drive, Sacramento.
TUESDAY, FEB. 12 CRAFT-ALONG -- Painting, drawing, sculpting, knitting or needlework--no matter your craft, bring your work in progress to the crafters meetup for inspiration and good conversation! 2nd and 4th Tuesdays,
February 12 and 26, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Robbie Waters Pocket-Greenhaven Library, 7335 Gloria Drive, Sacramento.
SATURDAY, FEB. 16 BOOK DISCUSSION - If you like to read and you like to talk about books, look no further than the Pocket Library book discussion group. The group reads a wide variety of books to challenge the minds and interests of all group members. At this meeting we will be discussing The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin. Saturday, February 2, 1 p.m. at Robbie Waters Pocket-Greenhaven Library, 7335 Gloria Drive, Sacramento.
GAME DAY – Join us for an afternoon of family-friendly, old-fashioned board games. All ages and abilities are welcome. Saturday, February 16, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Robbie Waters Pocket-Greenhaven Library, 7335 Gloria Drive, Sacramento.
TUESDAY, FEB. 19 “ALL IN” GAMING AND SOCIAL HOUR FOR ADULTS AND SENIORS – Join us for games, refreshments, conversation, and fun! Available games will include poker, chess, Scrabble, checkers, dominos, Mahjong, cribbage, and more! 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, February 5 and 19, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Robbie Waters Pocket-Greenhaven Library, 7335 Gloria Drive, Sacramento.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 20 ENGLISH CONVERSATION GROUP – Practice speaking English in a friendly, small group conversation led by a facilitator on the first and third Wednesdays of each month. Discussion topics include everyday life, news, local things to do, and more. All levels and parents with children are welcome! No registration is needed. 1st and 3rd Wednesdays,
February 6 and 20, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Robbie Waters Pocket-Greenhaven Library, 7335 Gloria Drive, Sacramento.
TUESDAY, FEB. 26 CRAFT-ALONG -- Painting, drawing, sculpting, knitting or needlework-no matter your craft, bring your work in progress to the crafters meetup for inspiration and good conversation! 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, February 12 and 26, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Robbie Waters Pocket-Greenhaven Library, 7335 Gloria Drive, Sacramento.
ONGOING FRIENDS AND FAMILY OF SURVIVORS SUPPORT GROUP: Every first Monday of the month from 6 to 7 p.m. Location: Sacramento. Call 916-4283271 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. #METOO SUPPORT GROUP: Every third Monday of the month from 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. MUSIC AND MOTION AT BELLE COOLEDGE COMMUNITY CENTER: Rowena Alverto brings exercise classes for seniors with a combination of yoga, tai chi, zumba, for seniors on Wednesdays from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. $3. 5699 South Land Park Drive. LOW-COST VACCINATION CLINICS AT THE SSPCA: Mondays and Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for
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What’s vaccines; no appointments necessary. Vaccines include: 1) DAPP vaccine ($20) — DAPP stands for Distemper, Adenovirus, Parainfluenza, and Parvovirus. While important for dogs of every age, puppies are susceptible to the Parovirus. 2) Bordetella ($20) -- often referred to as the kennel cough vaccine, this helps protect against a strain of bacteria that can cause kennel cough. Many boarding kennels and groomers require this vaccine for services, 3) FVRCP vaccination ($20) prevents three potentially deadly airborne viruses: rhinotracheitis, calicivirus and panleukopenia in cats, 4) Rabies shot ($6) -- this vaccine is required by animal control or to license your dog. The first vaccine is valid for one year, subsequent vaccines if given on time will last 3 years. If you are 65 or older, vaccinations are free! The Sacramento Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is located at 6201 Florin Perkins Road, Sacramento. INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER: This class is designed for beginner or students with limited or no experience with computer. Learn about computer hardware, system components, software and more. Pre-payment of $30 and preregistration required. Class will start from January 16 thru 25, 2018 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at ACC Senior Services, 7334 Park City Drive. For more information, call 393-9026 ext 330, www.accsv.orgs. ARTISTS’ AND CRAFTERS’ GROUP – Held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month, this meet-up was started to allow participants from past and current “In Creative Company” classes to continue meeting. Any artists or crafters who are interested in this social group are welcome--just bring whatever you’re working on and join us! 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Robbie Waters Pocket-Greenhaven Library, 7335 Gloria Drive, Sacramento. THE CLARKSBURG COMMUNITY BAND INVITES YOU TO JOIN: How about dusting off that horn and getting involved! The band is a group of musicians that enjoys sharing a love of music with each other and our communities. The band is looking to expand the ensemble and wants to welcome those who are interested and who play a standard concert band instrument. The band meets Tuesday evenings from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Delta High School, 52810 Netherlands Ave., Clarksburg. For more information contact Randall Veirs, Delta High School Band Director at rveirs@rdusd.org Valley Community Newspapers, Inc.
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FREE LINE DANCE CLASS: Every Thursday from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. “ Two Left Feet” dance class for beginners. If you think you have “two left feet” this class is for you. Anyone can participate in this fun activity. Friendly group of people. Drop-ins welcome. Sponsored by ACC Senior Services. Class held every Thursday at ACC Greenhaven Terrace, 1180 Corporate Way. First class is always free. For more information call (916) 393-9026 ext 330. www.accsv.org
We can help with basic computer, Internet or e-mail questions, and/or get you started with library services like ebooks or e-magazines! Stop by the service desk or call 916-264-2920 during open hours to make an appointment. Appointment times are available for most Wednesdays between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., Thursdays between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., and Saturdays between 10 a.m. and noon, at Robbie Waters Pocket-Greenhaven Library, 7335 Gloria Drive, Sacramento.
WEDNESDAY COFFEE AND CONVERSATION GATHERING: Every Wednesday morning from 7 to 10 am., join neighbors at Cafe Latte, 7600 Greenhaven Drive, for conversation and fun. Find the group back near the piano.
BABY/TODDLER STORYTIME AT POCKET LIBRARY– Babies and toddlers (ages 0 to 3 years) and their caretakers are invited to join us for songs and rhymes. Arrive extra early or stay later for extra social time with other children and parents. Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 11 a.m. to 11:20 a.m. at Robbie Waters Pocket-Greenhaven Library, 7335 Gloria Drive, Sacramento.
“ALL IN” SENIOR SOCIAL HOUR – The Pocket Library will provide games, refreshments, conversation, and fun on the last Wednesday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m.! Games available to play include poker, chess, Scrabble, checkers, Dominos, Mahjong, cribbage, and more! Robbie Waters Pocket-Greenhaven Library, 7335 Gloria Drive, Sacramento. ROTARY CLUB OF SOUTH SACRAMENTO: The friendliest club in Sacramento, the Rotary Club of South Sacramento meets every Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at the Casa Garden, 2760 Sutterville Road. SUNDAY BREAKFAST BUFFET AT THE ELKS LODGE, NO. 6: From 8:30 to 11 a.m., enjoy eggs, omelets, corn beef hash, bacon or sausage. 6446 Riverside Blvd. SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF SACRAMENTO SOUTH: Meetings on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at Aviators Restaurant, Executive Airport, 6151 Freeport Blvd. For more information, call Dee at 341-7852. JOB COACH APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE AT POCKET LIBRARY– Make an appointment to meet one-on-one with a volunteer job coach and get help with online job searching, using library databases, interviewing tips, resume writing, and more. For questions or to schedule an appointment, please ask at the library service desk or call 916-264-2920 during open hours. Appointment times are available for most Wednesdays between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. at Robbie Waters PocketGreenhaven Library, 7335 Gloria Drive, Sacramento. TECH HELP APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE AT POCKET LIBRARY– Have a technology question or problem? Sign up for a one-on-one technology help session with our staff.
KNIT TOGETHER AT POCKET LIBRARY– Love to knit? Want to learn? Join us for expert advice, great conversation and more. All crafters are welcome, not just knitters! Every Friday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Robbie Waters Pocket-Greenhaven Library, 7335 Gloria Drive, Sacramento. BABY STORYTIME AT BELLE COOLEDGE LIBRARY –Nursery rhymes, fingerplays, simple stories, and songs designed to encourage a range of early literacy skills. For children up to about 18 months old. Each child must be accompanied by a participating adult. Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m. at Belle Cooledge Library, 5600 South Land Park Drive. TODDLER STORYTIME BELLE COOLEDGE LIBRARY– Toddlers ages one to three and their caregivers will enjoy fun songs, stories, and fingerplays. After the storytime, there will be a stay and play group. Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. at Belle Cooledge Library, 5600 South Land Park Drive, Sacramento.
at Belle Cooledge Library, 5600 South Land Park Drive, Sacramento. STATE FAIR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS ANNOUNCED: The Friends of the California State Fair Scholarship Program is now accepting scholarship applications for the 2018 2019 academic year. The program offers 14 categories of scholarships ranging from $1,000 - $2,500 each with varying eligibility requirements. Categories include: agriculture, art, academic excellence, business, culinary/ hospitality/event management, education, international relations, trade school, viticulture and enology. Applicants may apply for one scholarship category of their choice per year and will be evaluated based on academics, community service, quality of essay and recommendation. Top scholarship winners in select categories may be invited to compete for the $5,000 Ironstone Concours Foundation Scholarship Scholarships are not renewable; however, students may reapply each year as long as they continue to meet the eligibility criteria. The Friends of the California State Fair Scholarship Program is a collaboration between the Friends of the California State Fair, the California Exposition & State Fair, the California State Fair Agricultural Advisory Council, the Ironstone Concours Foundation, Blue Diamond Growers and Western Fairs Association. International Scholarship and Tuition Services, Inc. (ISTS), an independent scholarship management company, hosts the online application process and disburses awards for the program. The deadline to apply is March 2, 2018. Learn more at CAStateFair.org/scholarship. For questions about the Friends of the California State Fair Scholarship Program, please email scholarship@calexpo.com.
1. “Happiness Is a Warm Gun” debuted on which Beatles album? 2. What English singer released “You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me” in 1966? 3. Who released “Conquistador” on their debut album? 4. “Cosmo’s Factory” was the fifth album for which band? 5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “There is none so blind as he who will not see, We must not close our minds, We must let our thoughts be free.” Answers 1. “The Beatles,” aka The White Album in 1968. The working album title had been “A Doll’s House.” Most of the songs on the album were written during the time they spent with a yogi in India learning Transcendental Meditation. 2. Dusty Springfield. The original song was Italian, which she heard on a trip to Italy and had rewritten. It took 47 takes before she was happy with it. 3. Procol Harum, in 1967. A live version was released as a single in 1972 and reached No. 16 on the Billboard Hot 100. 4. Creedence Clearwater Revival, in 1970. The title comes from the name of a warehouse where they practiced. 5. “Everything Is Beautiful,” by Ray Stevens in 1970. The song topped charts around the world and even snagged a pair of Grammys. © 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME AT BELLE COOLEDGE LIBRARY – Preschoolers ages three and older and their caregivers are invited for fun songs, stories, fingerplays and a play activity. Thursdays at 11 a.m. at Belle Cooledge Library, 5600 South Land Park Drive, Sacramento.
SING ALONG WITH MISTER COOPER- Join neighborhood favorite Mister Cooper for 30 minutes of music time and freeze dancing for families. Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
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