Neighborhood Services moving to new digs

Attention North Area neighborhood associations: The City of Sacramento Neighborhood Services Department is moving to new digs. The department is currently in the process of moving from their current location on 10th Street to the 3rd floor of New City Hall. the move is expected to take two days, from today until Friday, May 22,…

Sac County Fair

The 73rd Annual Sacramento County Fair kicks off tomorrow, May 21, 2009 at Cal Expo. The fair plans to start the summer with music, recreation, and rides. Kids and Seniors get free admission, and it’s $3 dollars for individuals ages 13-60. Various deals are available for Carnival Tickets and the Demolition Derby. To get to…

Eat berries to get more energy

Lifestyle blog zenhabits recently posted 55 ways to get more energy. While some methods appear obvious, some are surprising. Some methods include: Change your socks for refreshment. Have a piece of chocolate. Eat lots of berries. Avoid energy drinks. Sniff some citrus. Click on the link to read the entire posting: 55 Ways to Get…

Special Election Quick Guide

California’s Special Election is on Tuesday, May 19, 2009 and there are six propositions on the ballot. Not all of the propositions have garnered the same attention, such as proposed changes to the lottery (Prop 1C). Below are links to each prop’s quick reference guide: Proposition 1A Proposition 1B Proposition 1C Proposition 1D Proposition 1E…

Pacific Rim Street Fest

The 17th Annual Pacific Rim Street Fest takes place this Sunday, May 17, 2009 in Old Sacramento. This year’s theme is “Hats and Headdresses”. The festivities begin at 10am and run until 5pm. Click here to view the program for the festival. Regional Transit’s Light Rail runs to St. Rose of Lima Park. Click here…

Concert for the homeless

Renowned pianist Leon Fleisher will perform at the Sacramento Philharmonic for the Homeless Chamber Music Concert tomorrow at the Westminster Presbyterian Church. The performance will begin at 5:30pm, and donations are accepted at the door. A second concert will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2009 with Sacramento Philharmonic Orchestra at the Sacramento Community Center…

NRT and Community Partnership Meeting

The City of Sacramento Neighborhood Services Department will facilitate a Neighborhood Response Team (NRT) Meeting and Community Partnership Meeting. Both the NRT Meeting and the Partnership meeting will be held at the Robertson Community Center this upcoming Monday, May 11, 2009. The NRT Meeting starts at 6pm, followed by the Partnership Meeting at 7pm.

Fool’s gold

Two men thought they struck gold at the Goldies Adult Superstore on Del Paso Blvd, until they were pulled over for a traffic stop (CBS 13)

Race for the Cure

The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure is coming this Saturday, May 9, 2009. The race helps raise money for breast health education and outreach, and screening and support services for women in the Sacramento Valley. Breast cancer was recently brought to the spotlight with Good Day Sacramento’s Tina Macuha’s recent diagnosis of “Stage…