Where to catch the fireworks

The Fourth of July is this Saturday and that means it’s time for fireworks. There are many fireworks to choose from, so the Bee rated ten on how they look and sound. Just remember to keep things safe. Also taking place is the annual Sacramento Independence Day Celebration at Cal Expo. Gates open at 4:30pm…

NASCAR comes to Infineon Raceway

NASCAR comes to Northern California this Father’s Day weekend with the Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Infineon Raceway. The Infineon circuit is one of only two road courses on NASCAR’s Sprint Cup schedule, so drivers can expect turns on the track. The circuit is also considered a home game for TRG driver David Gilliland, a California…

Carnivale comes to the Boulevard

The Carnivale comes to Del Paso Boulevard this Thursday, June 11, 2009 and runs until Sunday, June 14, 2009. The Carnivale will be set up at the the Kragen-Rite Aid parking lot at Del Paso Boulevard and El Camino Avenue.

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.

Marvin Sapp comes to North Sac

Leading gospel artist Marvin Sapp brings his “Never Would Have Made It” Tour to the Calvary Christian Center on Friday, June 12, 2009. The group 21:03 is also featured. The concert starts at 7:30pm. Tickets are available through ChristianHappenings.com and TheGospelVine.com.

Celebrate Uptown

The 7th Annual Uptown Festival comes to Hagginwood Community Park this Saturday, May 30, 2009 from 10am-3pm. Hosted by the North Sacramento Family Resource Center, the festival offers games and activities, entertainment, and a variety of free information.

Memorial Day Cooking

The weather looks pretty nice this weekend, especially for eating outdoors. Here’s a roundup of Memorial Day recipes: Food Network Memorial Day Recipes Rachael Ray Memorial Day Barbecue Crowd Pleasers Martha Stewart Summer Grilling Adam Perry Lang’s Barbecue Menu Also be sure to visit Men’s Health and Oprah.com for grilling tips.