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Jim Kozimor cozy in East Sacramento See page 5

American River Parkway: ‘Turn’ to the future A jewel of the region East Sacramento’s Turn Verein in its 83rd year See page 22 See page 8 East Sacramento News www.valcomnews.com

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By KELLY DAVIS East Sacramento News Columnist “If you let good things happen, [email protected] good things will happen to you.” The name Jim Kozimor is well known in Sacra- - Jim Kozimor mento. For 11 years, he worked for the Sacramen- to Kings basketball team in several capacities, most notably as a television and radio personality. He has since landed a full-time job. As of Mon- Jim was originally hired to do the radio pre- and day, July 20, Jim hosts his own radio talk show on post-game show. Over the years, his responsibili- KHTK Sports 1140 AM. The program, “The Jim ties evolved to include House Party Live on Com- Kozimor Show,” airs from noon to 3 p.m. and he cast Sportsnet; a sideline report on News10; a post covers all things sports and more. game radio show; some radio play-by-play; and the “I’m doing the show with a smile, and when you’re Kings radio talk show every week. listening to me, you’d better have a smile, too. I just All that changed May 12 when the Kings can- have fun,” he said. celled House Party Live and eliminated Jim’s posi- Keep in mind that when Jim moved from Hous- tion. ton to take the job in Sacramento, he intended to “It was a complete and utter shock, I never saw it stay for only 2 years. Within a year, however, Jim coming,” he told the East Sacramento News in a re- met Sandra Furlong and his thoughts of leaving cent interview. “But I’ve got to say, I’ve been pretty were forgotten. Three years later they were married blessed since then. Every day something good has and started a family. happened… people calling with support and people wanting me to work for them.” Staying in Sacramento Everyone assumed that when the Kings laid him East Sacramento News Photo/Ryan Rose A new chapter off, that he would have to leave Sacramento to take Jim Kozimor, his wife Sandra, and daughters Sasha and Ava (in Since being laid off, Jim has been busier and hap- a new job elsewhere. Although he entertained the wagon in background) at East Sacramento’s popular 41st Street pier than ever. He was surprised to learn that his idea if the opportunity presented itself, Jim said Fourth of July parade. name was known outside of Sacramento. He re- that he and his family really wanted to stay in Sac- ceived numerous calls of support and job offers. ramento. and what’s to come. He’s excited to move on in his Jim said he’s never worked harder than the past two Jim, Sandra and their three daughters, Addison, new job and start the next phase of his life. months because he’s been trying to generate busi- Ava and Sasha, have established roots in East Sac- “If you let good things happen, good things will ness and let people know he’s available. ramento. In fact, the day he was laid off, they broke happen to you,” he said. “Every job you get is like a job interview,” Jim ground on a new house on 38th Street that will be said. finished sometime next year. They love the area and Editor’s Note: A graphic designer by trade, Kelly Davis He has been hired for a variety of side jobs all are very excited about their new home. They have has a long history of reporting on the Sacramento Kings over the country, including Comcast Sportsnet Bay faced some challenges to build it, but they say it was for the Sacramento Union. The East Sacramento News Area, Universal Sports in LA, KHTK Sports 1140 worth it. welcomes her contributions to our regular coverage. Con- AM and even NBC Sports in New York. He has “We’ve done everything right, we overcame sever- tact Kelly via e-mail at [email protected]. done it all: report, guest, host and anchor. al hurdles, and we are so excited to move in. It’s go- “It’s been a wonderful opportunity to show that ing to be a spectacular place… a house where you Listen to “The Jim Kozimor Show” I’m versatile and to prove that I can work in this can raise a family,” Jim said. “It’s not just a house, it’s business,” he said. a home. We can’t wait for that thing to be done.” radio program on KHTK Sports 1140 The highlight of his career was broadcasting the Although the past three months have been chal- AM from noon to 3 p.m. Hy-Vee Triathlon in Iowa for NBC Sports. lenging, Jim feels great about what he’s been through

Valley Community Newspapers, Inc. www.valcomnews.com • August 6, 2009 • East Sacramento News  Local Italian roots run deep Dante Club has rich tradition in East Sacramento area, capital region By LANCE ARMSTRONG East Sacramento News Writer And it was because of the [email protected] fact that Italian-Americans first made their way to work Known for their love of and live in Sacramento in family, culture and com- the downtown area that the munity, Italians have a very Dante Club was first located rich tradition and histo- in the same area. ry in the Sacramento area. A 1922 article in The Sac- And one of their most rec- ramento Bee shows the ex- ognized local social centers istence of the Dante Club at is undoubtedly the Dante least four years prior to the Club. establishment of its first per- Located at 2330 Fair Oaks manent home. Blvd., the Dante Club, which The article announced that was named in honor of the the club, which was said to be great Italian writer and poet “composed of Italian residents of the Middle Ages, Dante of Sacramento,” would be pre- Alighieri, earlier met at its senting a program of music first permanent location at and play at the Tuesday club- 1511 P St. in downtown Sac- house at 2722 L St., across ramento. from Sutter’s Fort. The pro- Photo courtesy of the Dante Club Dante Club General Man- gram served as a benefit for The Dante Club is located on 2330 Fair Oaks Blvd. in Sacramento. ager Jeff Roseman, who grew St. Mary’s Italian Church. up in East Sacramento’s his- Another pre-permanent toric Little Italy, described the club home event was the club’s was held on the weekend of – about two months fol- One of the earliest plays purpose of the formation of annual picnic, which began in June 19-20, 1926. lowing the venue’s official held on the stage was a 1932 the club. 1925. The event included opening. production of “Empress Fla- “The club, which today The event, which includ- speaking, entertainment, R. Giorgi served as the via.” is limited to 380 mem- ed dancing, was originally refreshments served by chairman of the dance’s The play, which was writ- bers, was founded (in Sac- chaired by Roger Giorgi, who girls in Italian attire, and committee and Fred Boi- ten in verse in the Tuscan ramento) to acclimate the was assisted by A.L. Bon- games, including the tradi- tano worked as the event’s vernacular, was acquired by Italian-Americans com- di, D. Cordano, F. Consiglieri tional Italian game of boc- floor manager. the Dante Club from a li- ing in off of Ellis Island and others. ce. By December 1927, con- brary of a convent in Italy. (in the 1920s) and mov- According to a 1976 Dante Speakers at the event in- struction of the club’s own Although the club spon- ing out west to a new life- Club program, the purpose cluded Superior Judge Pe- banquet and ballroom was sored a variety of events dur- style in the United States,” of the Dante Club is to en- ter J. Shields, Mayor A.E. completed on the east side ing its early years, it became Roseman said. “At the courage music, drama, art, Goddard and City Manag- of its P Street site. mostly known in the com- time, most Italians were athletics and social activi- er H.C. Bottorff. The stage’s curtain fea- munity for sponsoring soc- living downtown between ties. One of the first events tured an image of the cer and baseball teams. 10th and 20th streets. The To celebrate the club’s first ever held at the Sacramen- meeting of Dante and Be- The Dante Club’s own soc- (Italian) neighborhoods permanent home – a former to Memorial Auditorium atrice and on the east wall cer teams performed in the around 40th to 50th residence that was purchased was the inaugural Dante was a bas-relief, featur- Sacramento Soccer League’s streets didn’t evolve until and renovated by the club – Club public dance, which ing a life-size image of later.” a two-day public celebration was held on April 30, 1927 Dante. See Dante Club, page 7

See Dante Club, page 7

 East Sacramento News • August 6, 2009 • www.valcomnews.com Valley Community Newspapers, Inc. Janey Way Memories Scooters and ‘sidewalk surfing’

By MARTY RELLES East Sacramento News Columnist [email protected]

I grew up on Janey Way in the 1950s and 60s. Life was Photo courtesy of the Dante Club The full-service bar is available for banquets at no additional charge. simpler then. We had no personal computers, cell phones or video games. Facebook and MySpace hadn’t been invent- ed. Television was in its infancy. We had to think up our Dante Club: Culture and community own games to play and things to do. We even made some of Continued from page 6 our own toys, like scooters. Scooters started with skating. In the spring, when tem- First Division and the Sacramento Munici- peratures warmed to more comfortable levels, we all bought pal League. roller skates. Not the fancy shoe skates you see at places like In addition to the Dante Club’s men, who WalMart. No, we got inexpensive metal skates that attached strictly gather as a social club today, 38 to the bottoms of our shoes. We skated up and down our women formed the club’s women’s auxilia- neighborhood’s sidewalks. We raced in the smooth con- ry in 1926. crete halls of Phoebe Hearst Elementary School. We even The original mission of the auxiliary was played roller derby. Remember the Bay City Bombers? But, to “encourage, preserve, protect and perpet- like all things, we soon tired of skating. We then had the di- uate the positions of our country by Amer- lemma of what to do with the slightly worn roller skates. In icanization and good citizenship to engage the end, we decided to make scooters. in religious, charitable, social and educa- Our parents told us how to make them. They had made tional activities; to encourage music, drama, them in their youth. You started with a 4-foot-long two-by- art and literature and to aid, support and four. You nailed the front wheels of a skate to the front of increase such advancements through educa- the board and the rear wheels of a skate to the rear of the tional scholarships.” board. Then you nailed a wooden tomato crate to the top Throughout the years, the auxiliary, of the skateboard and fastened a wooden handle to the top which today has 175 members and like of the crate. Voila, you had a scooter. We painted them all the men strictly meet as a social club, has sorts of crazy colors: red, blue, silver; red, white and blue. provided a variety of community servic- We rode them up and down Janey Way. We rode them to es and contributions, including wrapping Photo courtesy of the Dante Club Bossy’s Drive-in on Folsom Boulevard. We had scooter rac- surgical bandages and purchasing war The Dante Club’s main dining room is available for rentals. es at Phoebe Hearst, sometimes crashing into the brick bonds during World War II, supporting school walls. We had our fair share of broken scooters and the city’s now-defunct Italian school and skinned knees. On the Fourth of July, we festooned the the Sacramento Philharmonic Orchestra, as 700 people, includes sit-down, Italian- scooters with patriotic crepe paper and had a parade. In lat- assisting with Christmas sales and mail- American dining, a full service bar, a hard- er years, we refined the scooter by eliminating the tomato ings and purchasing an oxygenator for the wood dance floor and an outdoor gazebo crate. That gave us a crude skateboard. That was the begin- Sutter Hospitals Medical Research Foun- and picnic area. ning of what we called “sidewalk surfing.” dation. In addition to the venue’s use for Dante Eventually, we tired of riding the scooters. By summer- The women’s auxiliary, who continue to Club meetings and events, the banquet fa- time there were other things to do like swimming at Glen meet monthly, was also formerly very active cility is also rented out for a variety of oth- Hall pool, playing ping-pong in the driveway or cards in the in producing fundraising fashion shows. er events. backyard. So the scooters were stored away in the garage After three decades, it was decided by the During one such event, while running for another time. club’s general membership that relocation for governor of California in 1962, Rich- Yes, life was simpler on Janey from the old building was absolutely nec- ard Nixon played piano on the club’s Way when I grew up. We played essary. stage. touch football on the streets and Although some members did not care to The club also offers a public, reservations- sandlot baseball in empty lots. We relocate, a fire eventually destroyed the old required, Family Night Dinner on the first camped out in the pit. And, in the club headquarters, leaving its members no Tuesday of every month with a no host bar spring, we made scooters. Those days choice but to move. at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. are long gone now. But, the memories Under the direction of the club’s past pres- Nearing its 50th anniversary, the cur- remain. Maybe some day I will make ident Nick Martinelli Sr., a committee was rent Dante Club building serves as a befit- a scooter for my grandson.There are formed that worked to relocate the club to ting testament to the club’s past and present many other stories about the pit. My its current site in 1960. members, who have shared the commit- friends from Janey With the continued success of the club, ment, camaraderie and fellowship of this Way will enlight- the mortgage on the building was paid off a historic club. en me and in future decade later. For additional information about the columns you will get The building, which features accommoda- Dante Club, call (916) 925-8230 or visit the to hear them all. tions for banquets and parties for as many Web site www.danteclub.com.

Valley Community Newspapers, Inc. www.valcomnews.com • August 6, 2009 • East Sacramento News  Peek into the past German traditions strong through historic Turn Verein

155-year-old Sacramento Founded in 1854 as a local German German institution in its gymnastic, social and benevolent soci- ety, the Sacramento Turn Verein has 83rd year in East Sacramento roots that date back much earlier.

By LANCE ARMSTRONG To the Old World East Sacramento News Writer The Turner movement began in 1811 [email protected] through the efforts of the Prussian- born Friedrich Ludwig Jahn (1778- For many traveling along J Street, 1852), who is also known as “Turn- just east of Alhambra Boulevard in vater” or “Father of Gymnastics.” East Sacramento, the sight of the his- It was Jahn’s desire that his fellow country- toric, brick building at 3349 J St. con- men gain physical and mental enhancements jures up a variety of thoughts. through gymnastics. The Turner motto be- Some people have an understand- came “Sound Mind, Sound Body.” ing of its history, others ponder its Under Jahn’s direction, 500 young men purpose or create their own theories became the original Turners and trained regarding its history and still others in the spirit of patriotism and the prep- simply marvel at its fine architecture. aration for the liberation of Germany East Sacramento News Photo/Lance Armstrong But the fact of the matter is that this through a reformed government. The historic Sacramento Turn Verein building is located at 3349 J St. in East Sacramento. large, two-story structure represents one The popularity of the Turner activi- of the city’s most historic institutions. ties, which expanded to include other the “Forty-Eighters,” made their way The first Turn Verein in the United For 83 years, the building has served sports and groups, gradually spread to to America, bringing with them their States was established in about 1848 as home to the Sacramento Turn Ver- other parts of the world. Turner traditions. During the follow- and by 1855, the organization had 74 ein, an organization that is nearly as In 1848, following a failed upris- ing decade, about a million Germans old as the city itself. ing, Germans, who were known as followed in their footsteps. See Turn Verein, page 9

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With a look inside which has been translated to Eng- A major event in local Turner his- the J Street building, lish: “Those gentlemen who intend tory occurred on June 5, 1859, as the which has received to participate in the founding of a cornerstone of the first non-rented more than $250,000 Turn Verein are kindly asked to sign Turner Hall was laid on K Street, be- in upgrades, one can their names, stating if they want to tween 9th and 10th streets. observe that the place become active or inactive members The structure, which was construct- remains a very active Photo courtesy of the Sacramento Turn Verein of said club.” ed for $16,000 and received a second center. The Turn Verein gymnastics team is shown in this 1903 photograph. Five days later, the 29 people who floor a decade later, was partially paid On the first floor is signed their names to the notice met for through bonds sold by the local a former meeting room, which in “One of the finest” on J Street, between 5th and 6th Turners. 1998 was converted into a library, Having traveled extensively and streets, thus marking the beginning Sacramento’s Turn Verein was where members read German books grown up in New York, where there of the Sacramento Turn Verein. not the only early Turn Verein in and newspapers. About 50 percent were once seven Turn Vereins with- Tragedy struck the organization Northern California, as other cit- of local Turn Verein members are in about a 50-mile radius, Sacramen- early, as a major fire destroyed 12 ies established their own Turn bilingual in German and English. to Turn Verein member Hank Stof- city blocks, which included a build- Vereins, including Marysville, The library’s activities are the fel, who serves as the regional vice ing housing the Turner Hall and its Stockton, San Jose, Sonora and newest section of the Sacramento president of the German-American accompanying gymnastics equip- San Francisco. Turn Verein, the German-Ameri- Heritage Foundation in Washington, ment. In the local organization’s early can Cultural Center – Library sec- D.C., describes the Sacramento Turn The local organization persevered years, its members competed in Turn tion. Verein as “one of the finest Turn Ver- through this tragedy, meeting at Fest gymnastic competitions, which Although gymnastics are no longer eins in the United States.” various locations, forming a singing were held in Sacramento and others a section of the local Turn Verein, the The Sacramento Turn Verein, cities in the western United organization includes several modern- which acquires the majority of its an- States. day sections, including the Harmonie nual earnings through renting out its choral group, Soccer, Handball/Rac- building to non-Turner groups and Taking roots in East Sac quetball and the Actives, whose main organizations, has gained much noto- The local Turners be- function is to promote Turn Verein riety within the community through gan the first of their eight activities. its popular Oktoberfest. 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By DARBY PATTERSON East Sacramento News Columnist smoking, driving sans seat belts “In this column, I’ll be talking about the word few people [email protected] and other activities. There are want to hear, “exercise.” How much is enough? I’ll also certain hormonal differ- Having had the opportuni- ences that contribute to a male’s review medical advice about the healthiest diets, how to ty to attend the excellent Mini shorter lifespan. But, hey, con- maintain strength and flexibility, and generally how make Medical School at the UC Da- sider that an American born in the most of the second half of life.” vis School of Medicine, and 1776 had a life expectancy of 36 serving on Sacramento’s Adult years. We’ve come a long way. –Darby Patterson and aging Commission, quite In this column, I’ll be talking naturally, encourage me to fo- about the word few people want nutrition, exercise, attitude and tractive or too old to enjoy Editor’s Note: It is with great cus on the issues of health, lon- to hear, “exercise.” How much is social networks that support activities. Research already pleasure on behalf of the edi- gevity and aging. While many enough? I’ll review medical advice healthy aging. shows that the stereotype of torial staff that the East Sac- baby boomers, such as myself, about the healthiest diets, how to Taking personal respon- aging doesn’t stand up to re- ramento News will host Dar- feel like 35 year-olds encased in maintain strength and flexibil- sibility for our journey into ality. But, ultimately, it’s up by Patterson, a longtime local the body of a 60-year-old, the ity, and generally how make the greater maturity creates new to each of us to make the de- journalist. A new regular fea- mere passage of time brings most of the second half of life. It’s opportunities to exert control cision to join the new era of ture for the paper, Darby’s col- changes, challenges and – be- common to hear that today’s 70 over our lives. We don’t have people consciously aging well. umns on health and wellness lieve it or not – opportunities. is yesterday’s 50, and with medi- to become frail or depressed. Next week, let’s talk about will appear in the first issue of Today, when the average life cal research revealing new secrets We don’t need to feel unat- the “e” word, exercise. the month. span for a woman born in 2009 about aging, we might be able to is 79 years and about 72 for men, prove that hypothesis. even 40-somethings are consid- Consider that, in 1950 ering how to prepare for active there were 3,000 centenarians longer lives. It’s true that this in the U.S. Today that num- may not happen if we don’t con- ber has risen to an estimated sciously look forward and adapt 55,000. By 2050, experts an- our behaviors accordingly. This ticipate there will be 1 million might be particularly true for centenarians. I’ll have to take men who, as you see, statistical- that on faith because, realisti- ly live shorter lives than women. cally, I won’t be one of them. It’s not that women are superi- Abundant resources are avail- or to men, (although I once be- able to guide us through healthy lieved that back in the 70s) but and positive aging. Information, that we manage our health dif- however, seldom comes knock- ferently and “engage in less risky ing on our doors. It’s incumbent behaviors” – such as lounging on on each of us to search out op- the couch and watching sports, portunities to get the facts about

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Special to the East Sacramento News increased expectations as research studies recog- when planning activi- tion can be the key to a well as new routines, new nize the benefits of extra- ties,” says Janeal Roberts, successful and fun school friends, a new teacher and curricular activities, jug- Vice President of Educa- year.” (NAPS) – We can all re- possibly a new school. gling these changes can be tion for Champions, a na- Roberts offers the fol- member the excitement, Simultaneously, fami- overwhelming to even the tionwide provider of be- lowing tips to help par- anxiety and enhanced lev- lies review the type and most well-adjusted child. fore- and after-school ents schedule children for el of activity that take place number of activities in “It is important to con- programs. “Being aware success: as a new school year begins. which they want to en- sider your child’s inter- of your child’s needs and This time of year brings roll their children. While ests and ability to adjust preparing for this transi- • Look at each child as an individual. All children are different and have different talents and varying abili- ties to manage their time and handle change. Be sure to take this into consid- eration, especially if your family has more than one child. • Establish expectations and priorities with your child. Ask yourself “what is most important to me?” and “what do I want for my child?” Be sure to involve your children and consid- er their input in your de- cision. Your family’s sched- ule should reflect these goals. Revisit these pri- orities with your children regularly, engage them in discussions, celebrate suc- cesses and review challeng- es and lessons learned. • Wait before you commit or overextend your child. Look for extracurricular activities that can be add- ed after school schedules are established. Waiting 30 days to add a new activity after the school year begins can give you and your child the time needed to settle into a routine. • Streamline and organize activities. It’s not the ad- ditional one to two hours a week of soccer or dance that causes stress or frus- tration, but the added time and rush to get from place to place. Look for cen- tralized after-school pro- grams that provide mul- tiple activities on-site to reduce running from place to place. • Establish family rtoutines and traditions early. Make a calen- dar that clearly lists meal-times, bedtime, homework, chores, activities and other important

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School is a lot to be gained from schedule that works for Continued fom page 18 unstructured activities. your family will ensure a Reserve downtime so comfortable balance and family commitments that your that your child can ac- teach children to under- child is expected to attend. Re- cept an unexpected in- stand their own toler- view and reinforce the schedule vitation, be spontaneous ance. Discussing these with your children to help es- and appreciate the times challenges will help as tablish routines. when “there is nothing to your children transition do.” into middle school and • Plan for downtime, Working together with their teenage years. don’t wait for it. There your child to find the

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By LANCE ARMSTRONG East Sacramento News Writer [email protected]

One of the Sacramento area’s most treasured assets is undoubtedly the American River Parkway – the 23- mile stretch along the American Riv- er featuring a variety of parks, access points and boat launching areas and biking, walking, picnicking, boating, rafting, kayaking, horseback riding, bird watching, fishing and swimming opportunities. Yes, a little for everyone. As a river city, Sacramento is unique from most other cities and the park- way adds to this uniqueness, as it draws thousands of visitors each year. Extending from Discovery Park in Sacramento to the state-owned prop- erty by the Nimbus Dam, just out- side of the city of Folsom, this pop- ular nature and recreation attraction also makes its way to the Arden-Car- michael area at Ancil Hoffman Park. And within this 396-acre park is the Effie Yeaw Nature Center, the award- winning environmental and cultur- al education center, which was named after the late, local elementary school teacher, Effie Yeaw. East Sacramento News Photo/Lance Armstrong The scenic Discovery Park is located at the western end of the 23-mile-long American River Parkway. Path to the parkway Also found along the parkway is the William B. Pond Recreation Area, ronmental stewardship, facilitate vol- themselves occupied along the park- ter the (park) maintenance, the staff and which is located at the most south- unteer opportunities and fund proj- way.” rangers will be.” ward end of Arden Way. ects and programs on the American Poggetto added that the parkway is Named in honor of the first director River Parkway that support the pres- also a nice place to simply “get away from The region’s playground of the County of Sacramento Depart- ervation, protection, enhancement the hectic, day-to-day life.” As one of the Sacramento area’s pre- ment of Parks and Recreation, this and appreciation of the parkway natu- But as more people head to the park- mier playgrounds, the parkway pres- recreation area rests at the 13-mile ral resources.” way during the summer months, Pogget- ents a unique environment that deliv- mark of the parkway. Among those who know the park- to encourages visitors to leave the park- ers recreation for its visitors, while at Being that this recreation area is way best is Dianna Poggetto, execu- way as beautiful as they encountered the same time preserving an impor- centrally located along the parkway, it tive director of the American River it, adding that some individuals do not tant natural area that is a habitat for presents a quality place to drive to and Parkway Foundation. show as much respect to the parkway as many trees, plants and animals that head either north or south for a 13- Poggetto, who is a resident of Car- others, as they often leave trash behind. thrive along the river’s edge. mile ride or walk along the river. michael, recently shared her love for “(The parkway) is great, because peo- And as visitors continue to take Within this section of the parkway the parkway with The Arden-Carmi- ple can go down there and cool off,” pleasure in the many benefits that the is the Harold Richey Memorial Bridge, chael News. Poggetto said. “But as you get more peo- parkway provides, it is important to which connects the north and south A former resident of the Lake Ta- ple down on the parkway, you also get pay tribute to the history of the park- side of the river from the William B. hoe area and San Francisco, Pogget- those who don’t appreciate the natural way, as it appears today. Pond Nature Area to the old Goethe to said that it is no mystery why she is value of it and so we always stress that The parkway was established Park, which is now River Bend Park. so attracted to places with natural wa- one should pick up (their trash) to make through a March 1962 Sacramen- At the William B. Pond Recreation ter features and that she is a big fan of sure that (the parkway) is as nice for the to County general plan, which stated Area, one can find a connection to the Sacramento’s rivers. next person who comes along.” that a “need for additional open space Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail, riparian Poggetto, who said that she instant- Poggetto encourages people to vis- becomes more apparent as the former forests, a native plant garden, a large pond ly fell in love with the parkway when it the parkway often and contribute rural areas are fast becoming urban- with an accessible fishing pier, picnic ar- she first saw it in 1996, describes the to county parks by purchasing a parks ized.” eas, bathroom facilities, and like most parkway as a place that offers some- pass. Today, this dream of having the parts of the parkway, a variety of wild- thing for everyone. “It would be worth it to buy a parks American River Parkway for the en- life. Wildlife at the parkway includes coy- “(The parkway) is an asset to the com- pass for $50 a year versus the one-time joyment of the community is kept otes, deer, jackrabbits, jackalope, squir- munity, because people can utilize it for $5 entry fee, especially since all the mon- alive through the many local organiza- rels, snakes and a wide variety of birds, various means,” Poggetto said. “There ey that’s raised from the parks pass- tions who work to maintain the park- including ducks, geese, quail, owls and are fishermen who utilize it and there es goes directly to the parks budget,” way’s beauty. currently many young turkeys. are kayakers, boaters, nature lovers and Poggetto said. “That’s really important And with the warm months of sum- The recreation area is also home to many others who come to the park- in this economy right now, just because mer upon us, it is undoubtedly a great the office of the American River Park- way. It really is a recreational area within it’s not going to any other fund, it’s going time to enjoy the many offerings of way Foundation – the organization walking distance from home and every directly back into (county) parks. The this special, local, nature and recre- dedicated to its efforts to “foster envi- individual can find something to keep more passes that are purchased, the bet- ation attraction.

22 East Sacramento News • August 6, 2009 • www.valcomnews.com Valley Community Newspapers, Inc. Street (north of Folsom Blvd., corner of 65th and Elvas), East Sacramento. For more infor- on/Lewis Park Recreational Center at 6490 Friday, August 21st at 10 am, Ethel Hart mation about the artists and the gallery visit Harmon Dr. Doors open at 6.30 p.m. Mov- Senior Center, 915 27th Street, Sacramento. www.FeGallery.com or call, (916) 456-4455. ie begins promptly at 7 p.m. Free admission, Cost: Free. Info: 916-808-5462. Daytime gallery hours are currently from free popcorn and free prizes. See the follow- 8:30am to 4pm Monday through Friday and ing movies: “To Kill a Mockingbird” on Au- Saturday 10am to noon. The current show gust 15; and “Gaslight” on Sept. 19. August 22 will run throughout August. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Get in the calendar August 8 Fourth annual Kids Bash Elmhurst Ice Cream Social Is your club, group, church, school, or Luther Burbank Class Reunion Hosted by KSL Inc in partner with Bonnie organization having an upcoming event? The Elmhurst Parent’s Group will host an Ice Pannell, the 4th Annual Kid Bash will be Classmates: Attend the reunion for the Luther Bur- ugust Let us know. Send information about your A 13 Cream Social and Family Resource Fair on held at Meadowview Park from 11 a.m. to bank High School Class of 1989 at the Holiday Inn Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Co- event—including date, time, location, a Downtown. Ticket are $75 per person. Contact in- Computer Club meeting 5 p.m. At this event we have various games brief description, cost (if any), and contact loma Community Center. The event features and contest such as our 3 on 3 B-Ball, Tal- formation is at www.lbhsclassof 89.com. Mission Oaks Computer Club will meet from free ice cream, water play, carnival games, mu- information—to Calendar, c/o Valley –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1 to 3 p.m. at Mission Oaks Community Cen- ent show, Relay races and entertainment Community Newspapers, 2709 Riverside sic by Music Matt, a visit from the Sacramento and guest speakers. Along with the fun and Miracle on Second Saturday ter, 4701 Gibbons Drive, Carmichael. Adam Fire Department, a visit from the Sacramento Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95818, or e-mail Lacey, Applications, Etc., will present a pot- games we provide a wide range of resources Staging a Miracle (SAM) is a First United Police Department, a family resource fair, and [email protected]. Deadline is pourri of subjects: Upgrading to a new com- for the parents as well as a lunch to all those Methodist Church program developed to offer lots of fun for the whole family. Please bring a one week before publication. Priority is given puter, Backing up your data to CD, On-line who attend and our ever so popular back- high-quality music and arts education to the picnic lunch. This is a community event open to events that are in the community and/ and/or hard drive, and Transferring data. A pack and school supply give a way. children of the City of Sacramento, regardless to all. For more information, call 731-4319. or of little or no cost. There is no guarantee question and answer session follows the meet- –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– of their ability to pay. The program culminates that events submitted will appear in the ing. Visitors are welcome. For additional in- in a series of performances on Second Satur- Class of 89 McClatchy Reunion calendar. To ensure placement within the formation call 366-1687, or visit our Web site day, August 8. Free or donation on Saturday, August 16 The McClatchy High School class of 1989 newspaper, please call 429.9901 to place an at http://missionoakscomputerclub.org. August 8th, to enter, performances at 6 p.m., is having their 20-year reunion at 5 p.m. at advertisement. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. at the First United Method- St. Mary’s Parish 78th Annual Festival Scott’s Seafood on the River, 4350 B River- ist Church Courtyard, 2100 J St. Greater Broadway Partnership The annual festival is Sunday from 10 a.m. to side Blvd. Tickets are $75 per person. For –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 8 p.m. at the parish, 1351 58th St., The event ticket information and event info, e-mail Cin- August meeting features two great bands: Q-Balls and Mill- dy Hollander at [email protected]. Lunch give-away The next meeting is August 13 at 5 p.m. at Small works, miniatures exhibi- er Hi Lites. Plus lots of wonderful attractions KSL Inc. Sack lunch Give-A-Way starting the Broadway Career Center, 915 Broadway. for the family and kids. Arts and crafts, fes- Please check out their new Web site, www. tion at 11 a.m. The event will provide a nutritious tival booths, bingo, rock climbing, laser tag, August 28 Small Works, miniatures and maquettes sack lunch to the kids in the Meadowview area greaterbroadwaypartnership.com, to keep water slides, shopping mall, chicken/pasta features a broad array of small works, from on this day. KSL Inc. will visit Country Wood informed of news and announcements. dinner, international selection of foods, and Jewelry Extravaganza turn of the century female sculptor Ca- Apts., California Place, and Orangewood Apts. dancing. For more info, call 718-2766. The Sacramento Discovery Shop presents mille Claudel, shown currently in the Lou- –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– its 2009 Jewelry Extravaganza, beginning vre, to young college students Christopher Book-binding workshop August 14-16 Friday, August 28. For sale will be antique, Dubois and Wesley Wright. This free exhi- Sharon Tanovitz, of Art Ellis Supply, will August 20 vintage, and contemporary necklaces, brace- bition, which runs through August 23, at- Ragtime Festival lets, rings and earrings, many created in demonstrate how to make a piano hinge The 11th Annual Sutter Creek Ragtime tempts to display the diversity of miniatures book at a free art workshop at 1 p.m., Sat- Latino Dance and Culture Group 14 and 18 karat gold and sterling with fine as a whole, and will include a number of Festival will be held Friday from 4 p.m. Come dance to the beat of all types of Lat- gems, including diamonds, sapphires, rubies, urday, August 8, at Central Library, 828 I through Sunday, August 16 at 4 p.m. There well-known national and international phe- Street, Sacramento. This free class is for in music! Featured DJ music and delicious emeralds and opals. Costume and designer nomena. A juried collection, Small Works will be 31 musicians and groups playing in Mexican food! Held at the Ethel Hart Com- jewelry will also be featured, highlighted by adults only, and all skill levels are welcome. five different venues on Main Street, Sutter provides emerging artists the opportunity Book binding materials will be supplied, but munity Center, 915 27th St., from 6:15- two sterling Los Castillos pins, one designed to showcase their work among established Creek. Special events include Silent Mov- 8:45 p.m. Suggested donation: $3. For more by the noted artist, Jorge (Chato) Castil- participants must bring the following tools: ies, a Youth Concert, and two concerts fea- greats. Visit the show at John Natsoulas scissors, pencil, glue PVA, glue brush, bone information, call Barbara Alarcon 400-4514. lo. Come on Friday at 10 a.m. for the best Gallery, 521 First St., in Davis. The gallery turing all the musicians. Early Bird special –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– selection. The Sacramento Discovery Shop folder, and ruler. These tools can be pur- All Event Badges are on sale for $60 before opens at 11 a.m. For more information, call chased at art supply stores. The art program Genealogy Club meeting is a specialty resale store known for its se- (530) 756-3938. July 15, and $70 after. Daily badges, con- series is sponsored by the Friends of the Mission Oaks Genealogy Club in Carmi- lection of quality merchandise. Donations –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– cert tickets and Silent movies tickets are also Sacramento Public Library. For details, tele- chael with Meet August 20. If you have any of new and gently used merchandise are ac- available. Reserve your badge now through cepted at 2744 Marconi Avenue, near Ful- Summer Concert Series phone the Sacramento Public Library (916) the Mother Lode Ragtime Society, 11310 questions, please contact the club’s presi- Parkside Community Church, 5700 S. Land 264-2920 or visit www.saclibrary.org. dent: Robert Noyes (916) 332-5753. ton Avenue, Monday through Friday from Prospect Drive #10, pmb 12, Jackson, Ca. 10 to 6; Saturday 10 to 5; Sunday noon to Park Dr., will host area musicians to present –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 95642. For more information call 209-223- Seven Summer Sundays + One Concert Se- 5. Prospective volunteers are always wel- Fe Gallery Artist Reception 0867, e-mail [email protected], or visit come. One hundred percent of the proceeds ries. The series funds the work and mission Metal and Wood Artist Steven Florman and www.suttercreekragtime.com. August 21 of Parkside Community Church. Suggest- go directly to help support American Can- Fused Glass Artist Krista Flood will join Fe On warm water therapy cer Society’s commitment to research, ed- ed donations for each concert are: $10 per Gallery Resident Artists Stephen Lyman person; $30 per family; and a “Season Spe- A representative from Easter Seals will be ucation, advocacy and patient services. For (metal art) and Sheena Wolfe (fused glass) ugust A 15 here discussing the health benefits of aquat- more information, call 484-0227. cial” of $65 per person for all eight concerts. for a Second Saturday Reception Aug. 8 from ic exercise using their heated pool. Come –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Tickets may be purchased at the church of- 6-9pm. There will be an art demonstration at A night at the movies fice between 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Mon- Enjoy a night at the movies and see a classic learn if you qualify to take advantage of this 7:30pm. Fe Gallery is located at 1100 65th See more Calendar, page 24 day through Thursday, at the door, or by film the third Saturday each month at Didi- great program. Please sign-up in advance. phone at 421-0492. The concerts are the Se- quential Sundays at 7 p.m. through to Au- gust 30. For more info, call 391-3317.

August 5 Wealth Builders club meeting Capital City Wealth Builders, Sacramento’s top Real Estate and Investment Club invites you to join them for their August 5 meet- ing on Successful Investing in Today’s Real Estate Market. Wednesday August 5, 6:30- 9:00 p.m., Double Tree Hotel, Sacramen- to 2001 Point West Way, Sacramento CA 95815. Cost $20 pre register or at the door. www.ccwealthbuilder.com for more infor- mation.

August 6 Latino Dance and Culture Group Come dance to the beat of all types of Lat- in music! Featured DJ music and delicious Mexican food! Held at the Ethel Hart Com- munity Center, 915 27th St., from 6:15- 8:45 p.m. Suggested donation: $3. For more information, call Barbara Alarcon 400-4514.

Valley Community Newspapers, Inc. www.valcomnews.com • August 6, 2009 • East Sacramento News 23 Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk on purchasing a ticket, call Ralph Nevis at ect takes care of over 1,500 children each September 3 Calendar 2009. Tickets for food only is $12, tick- 421-7161. holiday season giving them blankets, filled Continued from page 23 Latino Dance and Culture Group ets in advance are $25, and $30 at the stockings, stuffed animals and age appro- Come dance to the beat of all types of Lat- door. RSVP by Sept. 5. For information, priate toys. in music! Featured DJ music and delicious call 944-2323. September 17 August 28 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Mexican food! Held at the Ethel Hart Com- Latino Dance and Culture Group Open House Shabbat munity Center, 915 27th St., from 6:15- 16th Annual Community Festival Mondays Come dance to the beat of all types of Congregation B’nai Israel, the largest Re- 8:45 p.m. Suggested donation: $3. For more International cuisine, entertainment, Latin music! Featured DJ music and de- Tai Chi at Hart Center form congregation in the Sacramento Val- information, call Barbara Alarcon 400-4514. games, and activities for the entire family licious Mexican food! Held at the Eth- Chinese exercise combines specific move- ley, invites you to our Open House on Fri- are all part of the 16th annual St. Antho- el Hart Community Center, 915 27th St., ments and relaxation, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., day, August 28. We’ll be providing a light ny’s Parish Community Festival (660 Flo- from 6:15-8:45 p.m. Suggested donation: Hart Senior Center, 915 27th St. Instructor, nosh at 6 p.m., with services starting at 6:30. eptember rin Road) on Saturday, September 12 from S 10 $3. For more information, call Barbara Mamie Woo. Information at 808-5462. The service will be followed by light refresh- Noon–9 p.m. Admission is free and you Alarcon 400-4514. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ments and the chance to talk to members Computer club meeting can sample unique foods from around the of the clergy, the board of trustees, and the The Mission Oaks Computer Club will world including Filipino pancit, lumpia, Hatha yoga class congregation. Congregation B’nai Israel is meet on September 10, 2009 from 1:00 PM and chicken adobo as well as German brat- Instructor Pat Shaw teaches students to eptember located at 3600 Riverside Blvd in Sacramen- to 3:00 PM at the Mission Oaks Commu- wursts, Irish stew, scones, and soda bread. S 19 align the body through breathing tech- to. All are welcome. Please feel free to call nity Center, 4701 Gibbons Drive, Carmi- Also available for tasting is Italian rigato- Authentic Hawaiian Luau and niques, postures and deep relaxation, 3 to 4 us at 446-4861 or send an email to inqui- chael, CA. The topic is: “Behind the Scenes ni, sausages, and pasta Alfredo along with p.m., Hart Senior Center, 915 27th St. In- [email protected] for additional information. at Capital Public Radio”, presented by Tom Mexican tacos and burritos, Greek cuisine Dance Extravaganza formation at 808-5462. Repeats Wednes- Our Web site is www.bnais.com. Keller, Webmaster. A problem solving clin- grilled hamburgers, hot dogs, snow cones Luau and Dance Extravaganza is at the Elks days, Fridays. ic, led by Adam Lacey of Applications, Etc., and a variety of desserts including make Lodge No. 6, 6446 Riverside Blvd. Tickets –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– for Luau and Show available from $30-$45 will follow the meeting. First-time visitors your own waffle cakes. Gray Eagles meet are welcome. For additional information call and must be purchased in advance. Doors August 29 Gray Eagles, a social group for men and (916) 366-1687 or visit our website at www. open at 3:00 p.m. and the feast runs from women, hears guest speakers on air shows, SummerFest missionoakscomputerclub.org. 4 to 5:30 p.m. At 6:00 p.m., the Dance Ex- September 12-13 flying and warbirds, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., SummerFest Beer, Wine & Art Festival travaganza by Ka Pa Hula Kanoelehuaoka second Mondays of the month. Visitors wel- is back for it’s Second Annual fundraising 61st Annual Show and Plant Sale halema`uma`u`o Kalama begins. For ticket come. Free, at the Hometown Buffet (pri- event benefiting the Alzheimer’s Associa- eptember The Joan Coulat - Sacramento Branch of information: www.onipaa.net or call (916) S 11 vate dining room), 4300 Florin Road. In- tion’s Sacramento Memory Walk. Memo- the American Begonia Society is holding 344-7270 formation at 421-0844. ry Walk is the Alzheimer’s Association’s na- Wine, Beer and Food Extravaganza its annual judged show at the Garden and –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– tional, annual, signature fundraising event, The Christian Brothers Alumni Associa- Arts Center. Each year well over 100 en- raising more than $220 million since 1989 tion will host their annual Wine, Beer and tries are on display and this year there will September 21 Newcomer’s Buffet for research, programs and services. Locat- Food Extravaganza Friday, Sept. 11, from be over 1,000 plants for sale. The event is The Widowed Persons Association of Cali- ed along the scenic Sacramento River in 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Purchase tickets online at Saturday, Sept 12., from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Free computer class fornia invite any and all widows and widow- Miller Park on Saturday from 1-5 p.m., this http://cbhs-sacramento.maestroweb.com. and Sunday, Sept. 13, from 10 a.m. to 4 Back to School! Yes it’s that time of the ers to attend their Newcomer’s Buffet and event will bring our community together for For more information, call (916) 733-3600 p.m. at the Shepard Garden and Arts Cen- year, but going back to school is not just Social at 5:30 p.m., every third Monday, at a beautiful summer afternoon and a worthy or visit www.cbhs-sacramento.org. ter, 3330 McKinley Boulevard. There will for kids anymore. Come learn how you to the Plaza Hof Brau, El Camino at Watt Av- cause! The SummerFest Silent Art Auction –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– also be educational talks and displays as well can be a part of the computer age. Chan- enue. The cost varies as the choice is from a will feature many of Sacramento’s local art- Dragon Fundraiser and Reception as begonia experts to answer your culture dra Dawson, our SeniorNet Supervisor, will no-host buffet menu. For more information, be discussing our computer classes, and do- ists, as well as items such as weekend get- The Asian Pacific Community Counsel- questions. Admission is free. For further in- call 972-9722. ing 1 on 1 evaluations, to see what class will aways, limousine packages, signed collectors ing, a non-profit agency, is having their an- formation or an article for publication about –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– best suit your needs. Please sign-up in ad- items, and more. nual Dragon Fundraiser and Reception on growing begonias in Sacramento, please call Toastmasters meet vance. Monday, September 21st at 1:30 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Friday, September 11, from 5:30-8 p.m. at Paul Tsamtsis at 524-3013 p.m., Ethel Hart Senior Center, 915 27th Guests always welcome at Klassy Talk- the Sacramento State Alumni Center. Ca- SPCA Bowl-a-thon Street, Sacramento. Cost: Free. Info: 916- ers Toastmasters to have fun while im- tered by Town & Country/Splendid Gour- The Bobbie Wortell Memorial Education 808-5462. proving speaking and leadership skills, 7 to Fund is sponsoring a Bowl-a-thon on Sat- met Catering of Citrus Heights, the event September 13 8:30 p.m., Executive Airport 6151 Freeport will include hors d’oeuvres, wine and a raffle. Blvd., 95822. Information: Jan at 284-4236 urday, August 29 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Portuguese Historical Society Tickets are $40 each and include one com- or www.sacramentotoastmasters.com. to benefit the Sacramento SPCA’s Camp September 26 Kindness and other humane education pro- plimentary wine ticket. For tickets, sponsor- Gala –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– grams. The event will take place at Mar- ship packages or donation pick-up, call Effie The Portuguese Historical and Cultural So- Car show Co-Dependents Anonymous Shum at 916.383.6784 ext. 135. ciety will hold their 30th Anniversary Gala di Gras Lanes, 4800 Madison Avenue, Sac- Beverly’s Annual Nifty ‘50’s Classic Car Co-Dependents Anonymous meets, 7:30 Banquet on Sept. 13 at the Sacramento Por- ramento. Bowling times are 11:30 a.m. and Show is Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Friends Church, Fireside Room, 41st tuguese Holy Spirit Society SPHSS Hall, 2:30 p.m., and include two games of bowl- p.m., Marconi Avenue & Fair Oaks Blvd., and E streets. This 12-step group is for peo- eptember 6676 Pocket Rd. The reception begins at 1 ing and shoe rental. The cost is $25 per S 12 in Carmichael. Admission is one new, un- ple whose common problem has been an in- adult, $12.50 for those under 18. All pro- p.m. and a luncheon with live music starts at BBQ, Beer and Boogie wrapped toy or toys for Beverly’s Annual ability to maintain healthy relationships. ceeds benefit education programs at the 1:30 p.m. Tickets to the event are $35 and Holiday Angel Project. The event will fea- Hosted by Carmichael Oaks and Ki- We support each other in developing fulfill- SPCA. For additional information, call include New York Steak and scampi, Por- ture music, food and prize drawings. Call wanis Club of Carmichael and featuring ing relationships. For more information, call (916) 813-7272 or visit www.bobbiewor- tuguese wine and dessert. A table for 10 (916) 402-7202 for more information, or e- SwingMasters band, this special event 558-0448. tell.com. can be reserved for $300. For information mail [email protected]. The Angel Proj- held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. will benefit

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