Help families in need this Thanksgiving

The City’s Neighborhood Services Department is hosting their 5th Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive encouraging residents to help families in need by donating non-perishable food at any of the following locations: City Hall – 915 I Street, Main Lobby, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th floors Historic City Hall – 915 I Street, Main Lobby Community Development…

Where to go for Halloween

Halloween is here and there are various events scheduled within and near North Sac. Here’s a look at those taking place on Friday and Saturday. Car & Motorcycle Show at Grant High School Halloween Party at the Stoney Inn Spooky Hall at City Hall Boo at the Sacramento Zoo Halloween Party/Luncheon at the Hart Senior…

“BOOM!” gets reviewed

“tick, tick…BOOM!”, the latest production of the New Helvetia Theatre playing at the Artisan, is getting positive reviews. David Watts Barton, Managing Editor of the online newspaper Sacramento Press, writes about “BOOM!” saying it is a worthwhile evening at the theater, especially for fans of the musical “Rent”. Here’s the full story.

Look for a job at the 18th Annual HIREvent

Sacramento’s 18th Annual HIREvent takes place tomorrow at the Garden Pavilion of the Lions Gate Hotel in McClellan Business Park. Representatives from private and public organizations are slated to attend offering opportunities in a variety of fields including accounting, education, science, management, technology, and public safety. The event starts at 12pm and runs until 4pm.

New Helvetia Theatre brings BOOM to Artisan

Tick, Tick… BOOM, the newest production of the New Helvetia Theatre, comes to the Artisan. BOOM starts on October 21 and runs until November 14. Performances take place at the end of the week with evening shows on Thursdays and Fridays at 8pm, and an afternoon shows at 2pm and evening shows at 8pm on…

Classic cars at Cal Expo

The Golden State Nationals open tomorrow at Cal Expo and runs until Sunday, October 4, 2009. The event will feature the spectacular vehicles and their owners, commercial exhibitors, and exhibitors with items that will interest both men, women, and children alike. Admission is free for children 5 and under when accompanied by an adult, $5.00…

Kohl’s has arrived

Today, Kohl’s opens 30 new California stores as part of their California Grand Opening event. You may already be familiar with Kohl’s from visiting the location in North Natomas. One of their newest locations is at the former Mervyns store near Arden Fair.

Enjoy the arts this weekend

The arts come to the North Sac area this weekend with the Town & Country Art Fiesta (Saturday & Sunday) and “Hedwig and the Angry Inch” (Tonight and Saturday). The Art Fiesta will take place at Town & Country Village, and “Hedwig” plays at the Artisan Theatre.

Help with the U.S. Census

The Office of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is looking for individuals to help with the upcoming Census 2010. A regional convening on Census outreach will take place on Thursday, June 18, 2009 at the Oak Park Community Center‘s Multi-Purpose Room. The event starts at 8:30am with opening remarks by Mayor Kevin Johnson, followed by lunch at…