Spring into Stories this weekend

The Fenix Drum and Dance Company invites you to Spring into Stories at the Sacramento Storytelling Festival this Saturday, April 21 at Carol’s Books. The free, all-day event includes storytelling, music, poetry, dance, and entertainment including Story Slam, a liars’ contest, a kids’ place, spoken word, and cultural performances. The story concert begins at 7pm.…

Earth Day Celebration this Thursday

The City of Sacramento’s Neighborhood Services Division hosts its Earth Day celebration on Thursday, April 19 from 9am – 2pm at New City Hall. The free event is set to include interactive learning including composting, recycling, and clean air demonstrations. Performances from Bill Devon of Top Class Magic and Radio Disney begin at 10:30am. Call…

Spring Carnival returns to Del Paso Boulevard

The Del Paso Boulevard Partnership and Johnston Amusements bring the 3rd Spring Carnival on The Boulevard to North Sac from April 4 – April 8 at the Rite Aid / O’Reilly Auto Lot at Del Paso Blvd and El Camino Ave. The carnival brings family fun with games, rides, and carnival foods including corn-dogs and cotton…

Places to go on the tear on St. Patrick’s Day

Looking to go on the tear this St. Patrick’s Day? Here’s a few places holding festivities. BE SURE TO CALL THE JO MAXI IF YOU GET OSSIFIED. 16th Annual St. Patrick’s Day ParadeOld Sacramento1pm Stoney Inn Free Corned Beef n’ Cabbage (6pm – 8pm)$0.50 Green Beer (7pm – 9pm)$5.00 Car Bombs (all night)Cover: $5.00 (after 7pm) The BOLTGay BarFree Corned…

Cesar Chavez’ grandson to speak at Harmon Johnson Elementary

Students and families from Johnson Elementy, Noralto Elementary, and MLK Jr. Tech Academy will come together at Harmon Johnson Elementary to hear from Cesar Chavez’ grandson, Anthony Chavez, and Marc Grossman, his long-time aide. The two speakers will share their experiences working with Cesar Chavez and talk to students about his legacy of service. The…

Neighborhood Watch Training at Kinney Police Facility

A Neighborhood Watch training will take place at the Kinney Police Facility on Wednesday, February 15 from 6:30pm – 8:30pm. Jeannette Bonner, Neighborhood Watch Coordinator, will provide information outlining how to start and organize a neighborhood watch group, insight into how to be effective as a group, and the roles/responsibilities of captains and co-captains.  As…

VegFest returns this Saturday

VegFest, the celebration of raw, vegan and vegetarian cuisines, returns this Saturday to Del Paso Boulevard. The event will feature information about fresh, organic, delicious vegetables, fruits, nuts and more. Cooking demonstrations, speakers, and a tasting competition will also be on hand. General admission is $3 for individuals ages 12 and older. The event kicks…

MLK March in the North Area

The annual MLK March returns tomorrow, January 17, 2012. Like last year, the north area’s march will begin at Grant High School and proceed down Marysville Blvd., Del Paso Blvd., and Highway 160 into downtown to meet marchers from the south area at the Sacramento Convention Center.  Opening ceremonies at Grant take place at 8:00am. The march is slated to…

Fire Stations hosting holiday events

Councilmember Sandy Sheedy and Firefighters from Stations 17 & 20 invite the public to holiday events taking place at their respective stations. Fire Station 20, located at 2512 Rio Linda Blvd, will hold its holiday event on Monday, December 12. Fire Station 17, located at 1311 Bell Ave, will hold its holiday event on Wednesday,…