Get help with that pesky Census form

Tomorrow is the “Be Californian. Be Counted Day!” event at the west steps of the California State Capitol, and you can receive help with your Census form and how the Census figures impact the community. The Census Information Faire runs from 10am – 2:30pm, with 40 tables representing the regional Complete Count Committees and community-based…

There be lots of places for fun on St. Patrick’s Day

Sacramento’s bars and clubs are going all out this St. Patrick’s Day. Here’s an early look at some of the festivities taking place in North Sac, in Midtown, and near Sac State. The Stoney InnNo Cover Charge all NightChris Gardner Band (9pm) and Karaoke (all night)$7.00 Green Beer Pitchers (5-8pm)$5 Irish Car Bombs (all night)…

All about beer this week

This week marks the inaugural Sacramento Beer Week, an event to celebrate Sacramento’s beer culture. The event features more than 200 events and a week-long, Hophead Scavenger Hunt. Visit the Sacramento Beer Week website to learn more about this week’s festivities.

Black Expo goes green

The Black Expo returns to Sacramento this weekend with the theme of “Tapping our Green Power”. The theme is intended to educate the Black community about Green issues such as the need for conserving energy. The expo will feature a fourm about “going green”. The Expo begins today and runs until Sunday at the Sacramento…

Twin Rivers opening new resource center

Harmon Johnson Elementary School is opening a family resource center tomorrow afternoon at 2pm with special guest speaker Senate President pro Tem Darrell Steinberg. The center will provide services such as on-site emergency dental services, parent classes, and counseling. This comes at a time when the campus has seen a 500% increase in parent volunteerism…

North Area MLK March and Celebration

The 29th MLK March and Celebration takes place next Monday, January 18, 2010. The North Area March begins at 8:00am at Grant High School (1400 Grand Avenue). Contact Tom Burruss at tomburruss@comcast.net for more information. [View North March Route] The South Area March begins at 8:00am at the Oak Park Community Center. [View South March…

Sacanime returns to the Radisson

Sacramento’s Anime & Manga Show, commonly known as Sacanime, returns to the Radisson Hotel this weekend, January 8 – 10, 2010. The event will feature its usual activities (showrooms, art shows, gaming, and a Cosplay), but for the first time will include a Swap Meet. Those who pre-registered will be able to pick up their…

Plenty of places to ring in the new year

There are plenty of places to ring in 2010. Here’s a list of some venues hosting New Year’s Eve festivities: New Year’s Eve Sky Spectacular in Old Sacramento New Year’s Eve at the Supper Club Stoney Inn’s Rockin New Year’s Eve New Year’s Eve Party at the Hilton Arden West (RSVP*) New Year’s Jammin’ Eve…