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Little Ghosts & Goblins

melanie noel light — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 23:09:05 +0000

Watch Out!

October 30, children ages 10 and younger are invited to come to
Old Sacramento for Trick-or-Treat. Starting at the Schoolhouse on Front
at L St., kids will pick up a map of participating merchants and
museums that will give treats. Times are noon – 4 p.m. The Downtown
Plaza will also offer treats. Last year more than 35 stops in Old
Sacramento offered treats of all kinds.

www.oldsacramento.com

State Fair: Same Big Fun, Different Dates

melanie noel light — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 22:23:10 +0000

Slide into Summer Fun

Needless to say, there’s a lot to do at the California State Fair. But I’m going to mention some of the fun stuff anyway. After I get the most important stuff out of the way first, that is.

After decades of a late August/early September run, The CA State Fair has decided to explode into Sacramento’s summer a little earlier in the year. So please make note, ‘cuz you don’t want to miss something spectacular all because you made a fair assumption about the “When” of it all only to find all that big fun just passed you by.

July 14 through August 1 is the fair’s new run date, and personally this year I can’t wait to:
See how much fried food and beer I can handle in one evening, see how many carnie friends I can make in one day, see how many of my favorite adolescent high-velocity rides I can handle in one hour, see how many gold medal wines I can try before my tastebuds become toast, see how much money I can win by betting on the horse with the prettiest name, see how many dimes I can throw at the greased dishes before I finally win an ashtray, see how many County exhibits I can visit before I get the travel bug, see how many things I can buy and fit into my backpack, see how many farm animals I can fall in love with and want to take home with me… and finally, see if I can remember where I parked my car.

There are some traditions just worthy of paying annual respects. Just remember to pay them a little earlier this year!

www.BigFun.org

Freeport Festa: You are Cordially Invited

melanie noel light — Tue, 25 May 2010 17:27:25 +0000

Mary, Monica & Justina Invite you to Festa

Craving a particularly easy and fun-loving event? Do as the Portuguese do (and some not-so-Portuguese) and attend the annual Freeport Festa this holiday weekend. Food, drinks, dancing and general frolicking beneath large shade-providing old river trees makes for an inviting and pleasant spring-day escape. And with a 75-degree-day expected, there’s no excuse not to dip your toe into a new experience. Since the Festa is open to everyone, ‘the more the merrier!’

Festa Dinner
Saturday, May 29
Tri-Tip, Beans, Bread, Salad, Dessert
$15 per person
Music

Festa
Sunday, May 30
Parade starts at 10am
Mass at 11:30am
Auction at 1:30 (Donations are welcome)

Freeport-Clarksburg
Portuguese Hall
54113 South River Road
[North of Clarksburg in Yolo County - 2 ½ miles north of Freeport Bridge]

For more information, contact Monica Souza at (916) 925-8661.

Cool Surprise Awaits in Midtown

melanie noel light — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 23:04:19 +0000

Midtown Ice Rink

It’s a beautiful sunny day and a new year full of potential. Forget the finger-pointing ‘shoulds’ of your resolutions… why not combine something that’s fun and good for you?! The Midtown Ice Rink is still open, after all (through Jan. 18), and what better way to liven up after the holidays than with a little brisk, lingering cheer!

You can grab a warm drink at Peet’s next door, a warm slice at Luigi’s next to that, or stop in afterward for a glass of bubbly at Lounge on 20. While the theme is still Christmas-based, the glittering lights and pop music add a little sparkle to an otherwise dull January. Just bring your mittens and some cash, because they don’t take American Express.

Midtown Ice Rink
20th between K & J Streets
$8/adults, $5/kids, $2/skate rental
www.exploremidtown.org

Goodbye to Summer?

melanie noel light — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 22:05:43 +0000

Summer Fades Slowly in Sacramento

Not yet. Not entirely. Not in Sacramento!

With our mild autumn weather, late Indian Summer and days still lingering longer than nights, those of us who don’t get summer breaks can immerse in summertime activities up until (and sometimes even through) the solstice at October’s end. Here are just a few things to look forward to this month while paying homage to clear skies, warm breezes and a softer sun spilling all around ~

Oktoberfest 2009 at Brew It Up – Thursday, Sept. 17
CA Brewer’s Festival – Saturday, Sept. 19
Eat Your Art Out Edible Walking Tour – September 26
Sacramento World Music & Dance Festival – Sept. 26/27

And don’t even get me started on the sweet blending of summer and fall in October and November! Well, not just yet anyway.

For more information on these happenings and more, visit Sacramento365.com and discovergold.org ~