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E-mail stories & photos to: [email protected] Vol. XXIII • No. 8 The Land Park News is published on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month in the area bounded by Broadway to the north, Interstate 2709 Riverside Blvd. 5 on the west, Florin Road on the south and Freeport Boulevard/21st Sacramento, Street on the east. CA 95818 t: (916) 429-9901 Publisher...... George Macko f: (916) 429-9906 General Manager...... Kathleen Egan Editor...... Monica Stark Art Director...... John Ochoa Graphic Designer...... Ryan Wunn Cover by: Advertising Executives Linda Pohl, Patty Colmer, Melissa Andrews, Jen Henry Monica Stark and Ryan Wunn Distribution/Subscriptions...... George Macko Other photos Copyright 2014 by Valley Community Newspapers Inc. All rights reserved. Monica Stark Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Courtesy
Land Park News • April 24, 2014 • www.valcomnews.com Valley Community Newspapers, Inc. Valley Community Newspapers, Inc. www.valcomnews.com • April 24, 2014 • Land Park News Art Home tours in your The lives we touch inspire us neighborhood Curtis Park’s 28th tural styles and unique qual- annual home and ities of the area including To see Xavier in action, you’d never guess he the Sacramento Children’s was born with a rare congenital heart defect garden tour set for Home. that leaves one side of the heart severely April 26 The program for the 28th underdeveloped. If untreated, a child rarely Annual Curtis Park Home survives beyond the first hours or days of life. A unique neighborhood of Tour kicks off at 10 a.m. large canopy trees and ear- at the north end of Cur- That was Xavier’s path when an air ly 20th century homes, Cur- tis Park. Throughout the ambulance whisked the newborn to tis Park is the place to be on morning and afternoon vis- UC Davis Children’s Hospital, where 916 re: Saturday, April 26 for the itors will enjoy live music Pediatric Heart Center surgeons performed annual home and garden by Virginia Lights Duo and the first in a complex series of three Mixed tour. Everyone is invited to Midtown Jazz, food from procedures to reconstruct his tiny heart stroll through this neighbor- Mama Kim Cooks, Wicked and increase blood flow to his body. hood anchored by the Sier- ‘Wich, and Sacatomatoes, Capsity’s fourth installation ra 2 Community Center for historic home displays and With two surgeries now behind him, features the work of Sacramen- the Arts and an 18-acre park, information on home resto- the bubbly toddler takes it all in stride – to artists who offer re-imag- touring seven residences in ration. The Capitol A’s Sac- If you go: ville Road, the east by Highway from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., featur- and greets each day with a smile that’s ined anthropological discover- Tudor revival, Monterey and ramento Car Club will de- What: 28th Annual Curtis 99, and the west by 24th Street ing local fine art, artisans, jewel- uniquely heartening. ies using repurposed consumer foursquare styles. Interi- light again with vintage cars Park Home Tour and Freeport Blvd. ry makers, sculptures, paintings waste, recycled materials, and ors vary from contemporary touring the neighborhood. Presented by: Sierra Curtis Food, Refreshments and Mu- and more. Come find some- Xavier and other children like him locally found objects. Upcy- to traditional, from neutral Those who visit all sites will Neighborhood Association sic: North end of Curtis Park, thing special for your home and inspire the UC Davis team to push the cling in the most creative way, tones to rich red, coral and log just over two miles. Bicy- (SCNA) Donner Way and 26th Street support our local artists and boundaries of health care every day. these artists challenge us to re- turquoise hues. For chefs, cling through the neighbor- When: Saturday, April 26, Information: www.sierra2.org businesses that make our com- To learn more about Xavier’s story, consider traditional approach- there are several Epicurean hood is an option and bike from10 a.m. to 4 p.m. munity so unique. If you are and the specialty services offered es to artistic creation – from kitchens in a variety of sizes racks are provided. Cost: $20 ($15 for SCNA interested in renting a booth at this region’s one nationally the procurement of raw ma- and color palettes. Outdoor SMUD returns as the ma- members) in advance; $25 to sell your art, please contact terials to the selection of sub- spaces range from serene gar- jor sponsor with Joseph Es- ($20 for SCNA members) Land Park Garden Doug Konovaloff at dkonoval- ranked comprehensive hospital for strates and framing elements. dens and patios to striking chelman with Wells Far- day of the event. Tour and Tea [email protected] children, visit children.ucdavis.edu Happy Earth Day! entertainment areas, foun- go Advisors as a supporting Tickets: Online at www.sier- The 16th annual Land Park If you are inspired to have your One team. One choice. Featured artists include: Na- tains and swimming pools. sponsor. The event raises ra2.org, at the Sierra 2 Cen- Garden and Tea Tour will garden on the tour for 2015, One UC Davis. than Cordero, Kristen Hoard, The Curtis Park Home and funds for the Sierra 2 Center ter at 2791 – 24th Street, Col- showcase several residen- please contact Liane Quirk 549- Ning Hou, Rachel Cate, Andy Garden Tour is one of the few SCNA community events lected Works at 4524 Freeport tial gardens in the Land Park 1329 or at [email protected]. Littlefield, Elaine Luong, James in the Sacramento region that and programs. Blvd. and Haus at 5601 H St. neighborhood on Saturday, If you would like to help dec- Mullen, and Jill Allyn Stafford. offers a range of authentic and Advance tickets are $20 May 3, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. orate a table this year, please From Jill: “What the Sea historic architectural exteriors ($15 for SCNA members) Location / Where to Start: The Land Park Garden Tour contact our tea table hostess Didn’t Take” was created in re- with equally diverse and art- and will be available in late On tour day, purchase tickets at and Tea benefits the Holy Jennifer Jeffers at 448-6200 or sponse to the horrific tsunami fully designed interiors. The March. On tour day, tickets the Sierra 2 Center at 2791 – Spirit Parish School art pro- at [email protected]. in 2011. I used newspaper as homes are not specially deco- will be $25 ($20 for SCNA 24th Street, or at the north end gram and local charities such the base, and in pieces of gifted rated to reflect a given theme or members). Call the Sierra 2 of Curtis Park at 26th Street as the Mustard Seed School Tour goers can pick up the origami paper, as well as piec- holiday, instead, the tour allows Center at 452-3005 for up- and Donner Way. Curtis Park at Loaves and Fishes. Land Park Garden Tour Book es out of old art magazines. visitors to see how people live dates, or visit their website at is bordered on the north by Our Fine Arts Festival is lo- Guide at Holy Spirit Church, The flowers were hand drawn in these exquisite homes day to www.Sierra2.org Broadway, the south by Sutter- cated at Holy Spirit Church 3159 Land Park Dr. with a Sharpie, directly on top day—how they have adapted of Japanese newsprint that had their homes for their own en- been covered with red tissue joyment while maintaining and paper. The rising sun was cre- appreciating original craftsmen ated the same way. features and fine materials. Plein air artists and mu- sicians have been invited to THE REGION’S COMPREHENSIVE HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN The Capsity gallery hours are from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday share their craft during the through Friday. The exhibition is event, both in the park and at up now through June. Capsity is the homes on tour. Paintings located at 2572 21st St. For more will be offered for sale with a information, call 426-6008. portion of the proceeds ben- efiting the Senior Program at the Sierra 2 Center. SCNA’s Heritage Com- mittee will present an archi- tectural design walking tour brochure with a focus on South Curtis Oaks (bound- ed by Sutterville Road, Franklin Blvd. and East Cur- tis Drive). Resident histori- an Dan Murphy will give a presentation on the develop- ment, first families, architec- Land Park News • April 24, 2014 • www.valcomnews.com Valley Community Newspapers, Inc. Valley Community Newspapers, Inc. www.valcomnews.com • April 24, 2014 • Land Park News News Briefs Cramer’s Bakery was among city’s most popular bakeries By LANCE ARMSTRONG [email protected] ently owned by their son, Mi- tin said, “We left [Cram- chael Helmrich. er’s Bakery] around 1990. Cal Middle School to hold farewell In returning to the story It took about a year to find Throughout its history, about the former Cramer’s a location, equipment, per- reception for long-time administrators Sacramento has been home Pastry Shop site on Broad- mits, etc. So, we opened A farewell reception to honor the administrators of Cal Mid- to popular bakeries, and way, Broadway Pastry Shop (Rosemont Bakery at the dle School will be held on May 9 from 7-8:30 p.m. The event, many longtime residents re- was sold once again in 1966, former site of New York Ba- for Principal Elizabeth Vigil and Vice Principal James Eder will call some classic local bakeries as Preston E. Lee of 5625 gel Boys) in 1991 and closed be at Cal Middle School, 1600 Vallejo Drive, Sacramento. of the past such as Philipp’s Laurine Way and James E. (it in) 1992.” Ms. Vigil has been in education for 25 years, nearly half of Bakery and the Muzio Bak- Lee of 5464 48th St. became Martin added that there that time at Cal Middle. She was Cal’s Vice Principal for two ing Co. in East Sacramento. its new proprietors. were a variety of reasons why years and has been Principal for ten years. During that time, And certainly, Cramer’s Bak- It was also around the same the Rosemont Bakery closed, she has overseen a significant growth in both the school’s test ery was once one of the city’s time that Leonard acquired a including “not enough money scores and its student population. Mr. Eder has been Cal’s As- most popular bakeries. job as a baker at Bill’s Pastry coming in to continue.” sistant Principal for 3 years, after serving in several other posi- The roots of Cramer’s Bak- Shop. He worked there for George Premock, Jr. con- tions in the Sacramento district. ery date back to about 1952, about one year. tinued the operation of Cra- Both have accepted positions at Rosemont High School, the when Leonard Dee Cramer Preston E. and James E. mer’s Bakery until about ear- 10-year-old high school located at Keifer Boulevard and Brad- (1905-1984) began working Lee continued to operate ly 2000. shaw Road. Vigil will become Rosemont’s principal and Eder as a baker at Philipp’s Bakery, the Broadway Pastry Shop Martin presented the fol- will be a vice principal. which operated at 3300 Fol- until about the early part of lowing list of Premock fam- The reception is sponsored by Cal Middle PTSA. Those som Blvd. for 82 years. 1970, when 2726 Broadway ily members who worked at who wish to make a donation toward a gift may write a check In 1955, Leonard, who was became vacant. Cramer’s Bakery: George payable to Cal Middle PTSA and mail it to Melinda Shapro then residing with his wife Ro- A year earlier, Leonard Premock, Sr., Elnora Pre- 1177 Larkin Way, Sacramento. Cal graduates who wish to say saleen at 1328 Rodeo Way, near opened a new Cramer’s Bak- mock, George Premock, Jr., Photo by Lance Armstrong farewell by video may email their short video message to good- East Portal Park in East Sacra- ery at 4960 Freeport Blvd. Janet Premock, James Pre- A Japanese restaurant now operates at the former site of Cramer’s Bakery at 4960 [email protected] mento, opened Cramer’s Pastry Leonard sold Cramer’s Bak- mock, Shonna (Premock) Freeport Blvd. Shop at 2726 Broadway. ery on Freeport Boulevard to Martin, Georgie Premock The 141-foot by 151-foot George Premock, Sr. in 1972. and Jeff Premock. to seven days a week (and) was the beehive (cake). They City Council District 5 candidate forum set building, which housed the George Premock, Sr.’s And although she could about 12 to 14 hours a day. had the greatest beehive in for May 5 bakery, was constructed dur- granddaughter, Shonna (Pre- no longer recall their last We had to be super quiet Sacramento. It’s almost made The Sierra Curtis Neighborhood Association invites you to ing the same year by the Er- mock) Martin, explained that names, Martin said that the during the day, so he could like a Boston cream pie in a candidates forum featuring the candidates in the Sacramento ickson Construction Compa- Cramer’s history included a following non-family mem- sleep, which was very hard to layers with the filling, but City Council District 5 primary election. The candidates fo- ny of Sacramento. major fire in the 1980s. bers worked at Cramer’s do. I have learned no one ap- it’s called the beehive. Oh, rum will be held on May 5 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. It will take Working as the original “An electrical short in an- Bakery: Betty, Clark, Irene, preciates or values the labor my God, it was so delicious. place in Curtis Hall at the Sierra 2 Center, 2791 24th St. clerks of Cramer’s Pastry other business caused the Kim, Mark, Norene, Roy, involved in a product when And the doughnuts were be- The District 5 City Council race will be on the ballot for Shop were Rosaleen and Pa- complex (with the bakery) Tes and Ziglinda. you make everything from yond compare, and they had the June 3 primary election. The forum is sponsored by the tricia A. Cramer. to burn down, except for (a) As for Cramer’s offerings, scratch and you do not use homemade biscuits that were SCNA with the program conducted and moderated by the In 1958, the bakery was bank and (a Thrifty Drug Martin said, “We baked ev- equipment to do the work heavenly. They would just League of Women Voters of Sacramento County. purchased by Arne and and Discount Store at 4980 erything from a small item to for you. His feet, legs, hands float away. It was a wonder- This candidates’ forum is offered to give the voting public an Kamma Ahlberg of 2721 V Freeport Blvd.), and I’m un- a large item – cookies, cup- were in pain all the time. My ful bakery and when it closed opportunity to see and meet the candidates and hear their po- St., Apt. #1, and renamed sure of the other businesses cakes, scones, doughnuts, uncle (George Premock, Jr.) everybody was heartbroken.” sition on a wide range of topics. The attending public is given Broadway Pastry Shop. The affected,” Martin said. Danish (pastries), coffee had back injuries from lift- the opportunity to ask questions and examine each candidate’s Cramers were then living at She added that Cramer’s cakes, pies, all kinds, breads, ing heavy bowls.” platform in order to cast a more informed vote in the Sacra- 2810 V St. was rebuilt, then reopened all kinds, tea cakes, loaf cakes, Martin fondly recalled mento City Council election. Three years later, C.D. Tin- one or two years later. cakes and wedding cakes. Cramer’s customers, not- Seating is limited and the forum will start promptly at del, who resided with his wife Following the death of The specialty (items were) ing, “(Cramer’s had) dedicat- 6:30 p.m. Betty Tindel at 2865 58th George Premock, Sr. at the fruit basket cake, sponge ed daily customers, even if it St., became the bakery’s new the age of 70 on June 26, cake and our butter cream ic- was for a cheap cup of coffee. owner. 1989, the bakery was left to ing that wasn’t too sweet. Bee- We had two sets of numbers It was around that time that his wife, Elnora Premock hive (cake) was another spe- ranging from one to 100 peo- Leonard opened Cramer’s (1924-2000), and their cialty item.” ple. (Customers) would have Bakery at 4321 Arden Way. sons, George Premock, Jr. Cramer’s Bakery was open to take a number, go shop- By 1963, Cramer’s Bakery and James Premock. The Mondays through Saturdays ping and return to pick up was under the proprietorship latter two named family from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. their items, especially during of Arthur D. and Arvid W. members took over the op- But Martin noted that that the holidays. We had peo- Krein. The Kreins renamed eration of the bakery. schedule changed one time ple traveling from San Fran- the business, Krein’s Arden James Premock, who died per year. cisco, Reno, etc. to purchase Way Bakery. on July 27, 2004, one day pri- “We took two weeks off items. A lot of our custom- Carol A. Jones purchased or to his 59th birthday, left – closed the bakery during ers were state workers taking the bakery in about 1976 the Cramer’s Bakery part- the summer for family time,” items back to the office.” and renamed it the Arden nership in about 1990 to es- Martin said. Sacramento native Lois Plaza Bakery. tablish Rosemont Bakery at She added that the annual (Herbert) Lindstrom, 86, Janice’s Cake Box, which was 9131 Kiefer Blvd., between two-week closure was impor- who moved to South Land owned by Michael Young, oc- Watt Avenue and Bradshaw tant, considering the many Park in 1958, fondly re- cupied this Arden Way busi- Road, in the Rosemont Pla- hours that her family dedicat- called her regular visits to ness spot from about 1979 to za shopping center with his ed to the business. Cramer’s Bakery on Free- at least 1982. daughter, Shonna Premock, In commenting about her port Boulevard. The site’s current business, who had not yet become father and uncle’s dedica- “There was nothing to The Mandarin Restaurant, Shonna Martin. tion and hard work at Cra- equal the food that you was opened by Steve and Kay In commenting about the mer’s Bakery, Martin said, “I bought there,” Lindstrom Lee Helmrich on Dec. 27, establishment and short ex- missed my father presence said. “It was just outstanding, 1983. The business is pres- istence of that bakery, Mar- (at home). He worked six and my very favorite thing Land Park News • April 24, 2014 • www.valcomnews.com Valley Community Newspapers, Inc. Valley Community Newspapers, Inc. www.valcomnews.com • April 24, 2014 • Land Park News A little bit of country in the midst of a little bit of controversy going maintenance costs. “It was pur- By Monica Stark chased at the time because RT didn’t [email protected] know where the lines were going to go, but we expanded the lines (south Habitat to local fauna Regional to Meadowview) running on Union Transit’s tracks between Sutterville Pacific tracks.” and Pocket roads are overgrown with Councilmember Steve Hansen told lush greenery and natural beauty. It’s Valley Community Newspapers re- just a little bit of country in our back- moving the RT right-of-way from the Photo by Monica Stark This bit of natural beauty surrounds the old railroad tracks, owned by Regional Transit, between Sutter- yard. The South Land Park refuge at- Old Sacramento State Historic Park ville Road and Fruitridge Road/Seamas Avenue. Many people enjoy walking in the serenity of this green- tracts neighbors who enjoy taking General Plan “seems to be an appro- belt, which has been saved from the once-proposed notion that trains would run from Old Sacramento walks with friends and family, and, of priate response to neighborhood con- to Hood. State Parks had to ditch the section shown here because they don’t own the land, RT does. RT course, the family dog. With signs like cerns.” Hansen said the project still has no current plans to sell it either. – “You forgot to pick up your dog’s needs to be studied in detail, which poop? Oh, my gosh, really?” – or land- would happen when, and if, the Gen- South Land Park Terrace, said she was ductors) threw candy; no more trains scaping with plants like golden pop- eral Plan is adopted. “We are follow- appreciative of the promise by State behind our homes, please.” pies, and cacti, the greenbelt is a bea- ing the process closely and will contin- Parks to remove the RT property Upon discussing the speed of the con of neighborly do-goodery – one ue to do so,” he said. from the language written in the Gen- excursion trains that are part of the that has been saved, at least for the Hansen said that since this issue eral Plan proposal, however, she ex- proposal, Musillami told the Land time being, from having trains run on was initially brought to his attention, pressed her dissatisfaction of the pro- Park News, “If you go up on the levee the tracks again. he has advocated for better outreach cess of how neighbors were notified, in Old Sacramento, the trains run so At an Old Sacramento State Histor- to the community and appropriate as well as the environmental impact slow. These aren’t big freights. They’ve ic Park General Plan meeting, which opportunity for public input. it could have in the neighborhood, in- only got four or five cars and they’ll be was held Tuesday, April 15, inside the But, during the interview before the cluding the uses of pesticides, asphalt, historically designed. They’re only go- Stanford Gallery, 111 I St., represen- meeting, Musillami expressed some and other potentially hazardous ma- ing to go 15 miles an hour. This would tatives from the department clarified frustration about the public’s confu- terials. “I was disturbed by the secre- be better than having a light rail go an important piece of information. sion regarding the proposed plan. tive and exclusive nature (of the pro- through here because they have to run The part of the proposal to use the “A lot of people are commenting cess. Don’t confuse history with the at the posted speed limit. Because it’s your ad Should be here! document prep services help at home in-home health care RT tracks has been cut from the plan, on things without reading the plan, current condition. You could achieve a historic train line, the intent is to which will be voted on by the Califor- without gathering information from the same things with other options,” link a real significant time in history. Call Melissa today! LIVING TRUST/LIVING WILL HELP AT HOME nia State Park and Recreation Com- State Parks. We’ve had three public Morengo said. It was called a Walnut Grove Branch Legal Document Prep Services: Senior Care mission on Friday, May 2 at 10 a.m. at workshops, three commission meet- Terry Oehler, a homeowner in line and we’d like to link the line with Your services Caring, In-Home Assistance & Companionship • Trust • Will the State Natural Resources Building ings. We sent out mailings to about Park Village, an upscale 2000s sub- Railroad Museum, which is the most are needed. • Powers of Attorney • Light housekeeping auditorium, 1416 9th St. What re- 2,000 people in the area. Unfortu- division located south of 35 Ave- popular (railroad museum) in the • Residential Deed • Meal preparation Your ad should be here. • Med reminders • Errands mains in the plan now is the potential nately, people are still confused. We nue near the tracks, described the country. A lot of people come to Sac- Ad design is free. Couples $495 Singles $450 • Dementia care • Bathing use of the rail line right-of-way from have tried to do the best we can. We nature of his neighborhood in jux- ramento to come to the Railroad Mu- Lynda K. Knight (916) 214-1215 & Much More Old Sacramento to the Sacramento have met with neighborhood orga- taposition to the images shown seum. The Polar Express gets sold out Call 429-9901 1337 Howe Ave., Ste. 103 For no-cost/in-home assessment, Zoo and from Pocket/Meadowview nizations, including The Land Park during Musillami’s presentation. in hours and the ones in the spring, Sacto 95825 call 877- 404-6636 roads to the town of Hood, with views Community Association in 2010. At “This is a beautiful, pristine neigh- summer, and fall are very popular also. along the way of Stone Lakes Nation- the time, we did not meet with South borhood. Your pictures don’t show They fill up very quickly.” in-home fitness training legal services real estate services al Wildlife Refuge. Land Park organization. We thought houses. The track is 46 feet from my During the interview and at the In an interview with this publication they were all working together, but master bedroom. This proposal is meeting itself, Musillami explained hours before the April 15 commu- we found out they were not. (The not a situation of a compelling gov- the importance this plan has for the nity meeting, project manager Steve April 15) meeting (was to give) the ernment need; it’s just for leisure. furthering of the State Parks’ mis- Musillami said the plan will include public another opportunity to voice When we bought our homes, we sion to reenact the history of the Gold improvements to the railroad muse- concerns,” Musillami said. did not think they’d pave over the Rush era. “The Gold Rush era and in- um, depots, as well as the rail yards However, prior to the meeting, tracks and have trains on them.” terpretation is very important to this and “some property state parks owns neighbors were rightfully concerned Neighbor Adele Ose agreed, add- plan as well, but, all elements and around the Sacramento River. It’s a about that land they feel so strongly ing that the lien benefits tourists and proposals are based on funding. The visionary plan for next 20-plus years, about, especially since the State Parks not any of the neighbors. “Many eco- grassy area in Old Town – we have but all proposals are based on fund- website still as of Friday, April 18 systems have developed into an urban a proposal to reconstruct 1849 build- Special alzheimer’S living ing issues. As far as between The Zoo hadn’t been updated to inform them woodland enjoyed by many. Addi- ings in that area. New structures will Your services are needed and Pocket Road – we don’t own (the that wasn’t part of the plan anymore. tional rail crossings would further im- be historic replications of what was railway). That’s up to Regional Tran- So, while the meeting’s purpose was pact local intersections, and there’s no there at the time. It was a city block sit. It could be reintroduced as anoth- to inform the public about the scope demonstrated financial benefit.” and there were different buildings Day Club, Respite, call melissa todaY er rail line again. It could be paved a of the entire general plan for the Old Summing up how many South Land (over the course of the) different eras. Residential, Support Groups trail line. It could be a rail trail.” Sacramento State Historic Park, the Park neighbors felt about the idea of In 1849, the city was 8 feet lower than & Educational Classes to place Your ad According to RT spokesperson Al- South Land Park community has trains running on those tracks again, Ja- it was today. There were buildings at [email protected] ane Masui, RT acquired said proper- been focused on the section of the rail net Gaithre said: “My father is a veter- one level and higher levels in 1860s www.primrosealz.com ty in the 1980s from Southern Pacific line owned by RT. an and deserves peace and quiet. He is and 1870s, which varies with the era. (916) 392-3510 (916) 429-9901 and there have been no recent discus- During the public comment peri- 89 years old and deserves to have peace But there were stables, and a hotel. As 7707 Rush River Dr. Sacto, CA 95831 sions about selling the land, though od, which followed Musillami’s pre- in his old days. This is different from funding comes available, we’ll do more RT is open to the idea because of on- sentation, Julie Morengo, a resident of when trains ran on the levees and (con- detailed studies.” Land Park News • April 24, 2014 • www.valcomnews.com Valley Community Newspapers, Inc. Valley Community Newspapers, Inc. www.valcomnews.com • April 24, 2014 • Land Park News teers what they’ve accomplished in life. Casa Garden: “Some of it is very impressive – how Casa Garden Restaurant celebrates 40 years Continued from page 10 they’ve started out as a child with so By Monica Stark the city. Staff works in shifts. There are many serious problems, and then now a [email protected] only 30 kids on the grounds, as most of couple of them are attorneys.” the efforts are going into preventative To celebrate the milestone of 40 years services, which arguably makes a great- fundraising for the Sacramento Chil- Tucked back from the hustle and er impact, serving families through cri- dren’s Home, the Casa Garden Restau- bustle of traffic on Sutterville Road sis nurseries, resource centers, and after rant has a week full of events, starting on rests a hidden landmark that’s cel- school programs, improving the lives of Monday May 5 with a luncheon recogniz- ebrating its 40th anniversary – the more than 5,000 kids. ing its sponsors. Tuesday is the popular, of- almost entirely volunteer run Casa Many of the long-time volunteers have ten sold-out monthly wine social. Then, on Garden Restaurant. been pretty lucky in life and nothing feels Wednesday, they will honor past presidents It’s a typical Friday morning. better than giving back to children who and have a fashion show featuring mem- A few are working in the garden, haven’t had a good start. Susan explained bers wearing original server uniforms from watering the beautiful trees and the longevity of the volunteerism at Casa the past 40 years. On Thursday, there will tending to the flowers and fauna, as follows: “Everybody’s lives have ups and be craft show in the meeting center where as one of the regular, long-time downs and we’re all fortunate to have good Casa volunteers will have their crafts for volunteers, Carol Williams takes families and a good start to life and I think sale, and on Friday, Casa will celebrate the a look around inside to see if the that makes us feel like we can help children Children’s Home by inviting former em- dining room is set up for the day that haven’t been that lucky. (The restau- ployees and board members to join the vol- before supervising the wait “staff ” rant) is one step removed, but your efforts unteers for lunch. and telling them what to do – a are going towards them.” task she takes as much pride in, as Carol explained how former resi- Visit www.casagardenrestaurant.org for more in- doing the laundry, or greeting and dents come back and tell Casa volun- formation, or call 452-2809. seating the guests. Today, Casa Garden Restaurant has 250 volunteers, including 60 active ones, like Carol, who pro- vide a range of tasks, including: gardening, serving, bartending, organizing the pantry, preparing food, and ringing up receipts. All of that is done not just for the weekday lunches, but for special Photo by Monica Stark events, like anniversaries, retire- Shown here, Casa Garden Restaurant volunteers have been instrumental in raising funds for the Sacramento Children’s Home. The restaurant is celebrating ment parties, weddings, and me- 40 years with a week full of events, starting on Monday, May 5. morials. Forty years ago, the Casa Garden was just a fundraising idea from One paid person in the kitchen two Sacramento Children’s Home wasn’t going to cut it, so the vol- “That’s what they expected us board members, yet, wth a rubber unteers got the menus going with stamp of approval from the oth- the formation of a menu committee, ers on the board, the restaurant which decided which recipes were to do – fail, but 40 years later, was designed so that if it failed it appropriate to serve. could become one of the cottages “And that’s how our menu evolved,” it’s still the restaurant.” for the Children’s Home. Carol said. “Now we don’t have –Susan Scotland Far from ever becoming a cottage, menu committees but the kitchen the restaurant has raised nearly $3 manager selects the recipes.” million for the next-door Sacra- Susan recalls being on the menu have to have recipes that people volunteers got together and looked mento Children’s Home. committee – “Many years ago, I with a variety of skills can do and up a menu and hors d’oeuvres and “That’s a lot of lunches,” giggled was on the menu committee and we so it’s not like Kurt Spataro’s down- they did all the cooking and every- Carol, who, along with her good would taste recipes and rate them” town and whipping out wonderful thing and we were scared to death friend, and also longtime volun- – to which brought back memories things or whatever. So we have to be that we were going to make a big teer, Susan Scotland, reminisced to Carol: “Some of them were great; mindful of that when we are plan- mistake, but it went off beautiful- about the restaurants’ transforma- some of them were really flops!” ning, but we try to stay up to date ly. So that launched us into doing tions over the years and the ini- There were no hurt feelings; no- with choices,” Susan said. wedding receptions. Everyone was tial impression by board members body made a big deal, though Su- “That’s one of the big things that quite nervous. We wanted to please that the restaurant wouldn’t last san remembers the oxtail stew. has changed since we opened – we this family and I believe this fam- very long at all. “I remember they made oxtail have a weekly menu and it changes ily owned a florist shop in Sacra- “That’s what they expected us to stew and I remember Betty Wer- every week. So when (Casa Garden mento so there was an enormous do – fail, but 40 years later, it’s still ner, another early member, talk- Restaurant) first opened you only amount of gorgeous flowers. It went the restaurant. And so that was a ing how they would serve it in the had that menu, now we have the hot off well, so we thought, well, there’s big undertaking to have that sort of dining room and people sat there entry, the salad entry, and a sand- another avenue for revenue.” energy, enthusiasm, and commit- and they couldn’t figure out how wich entry. We have done that so we The Children’s Home has been ment to do that,” Susan said. to cut this piece.” can be more flexible and people can at its location since 1905 when In the early days, organizing Suffice to say, as Carol said: “(The have some choice,” she said. all around the premises was beau- meetings took place inside volun- oxtail) deleted quickly from the A year or two after Casa was tiful country where the children teers’ homes, which Carol remem- menu.” opened, Carol remembers the board got to grow their own food and bers quite well. “We originally had So over the years, the menu has being approached by a woman who where staff lived. Fast forward many, many coffees in people’s become more sophisticated and up- sat on the Children’s Home board 109 years, the Children’s Home is homes and so forth to recruit mem- dated, though Susan was quick to who asked if she could have her still fortunate to have this huge bers. We decided we needed mem- point out the Casa is somewhat granddaughter’s wedding recep- piece of acreage in the middle of bership to make this work – a vol- limited in what they can accomplish tion at the restaurant. “We had nev- unteer group,” she said. because they’re all volunteers. “We er done a wedding reception, so our See Casa Garden, page 11 10 Land Park News • April 24, 2014 • www.valcomnews.com Valley Community Newspapers, Inc. Valley Community Newspapers, Inc. www.valcomnews.com • April 24, 2014 • Land Park News 11 F o r o v e r 3 6 y e a r s
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18 Land Park News • April 24, 2014 • www.valcomnews.com Valley Community Newspapers, Inc. Valley Community Newspapers, Inc. www.valcomnews.com • April 24, 2014 • Land Park News 19 State of the neighborhood: Meet the your hometown prof. soccer players Sacramento’s professional soccer team, Re- event by calling 307-6100 or by visiting sacre- Octavio Guzman No. 19 A Q&A with Councilmember Steve Hansen public FC, has its inaugural home opener vs. publicfc.com. Pre-match activities include Midfielder Harrisburg City Islanders on Saturday, April games for all ages, face painting, live music, Height: 5-10 Councilmember Steve Han- provide an update on crime public art, creative seating LPN: Are we going to get a en concerns about speed- 26 at Hughes Stadium. Gates open at 5:30 barbecue, food trucks, and local craft brew. Weight: 175 sen provided the Land Park in Land Park and traffic con- arrangements, and even busi- bridge across the Sacramen- ing, and in anticipation of p.m.; the kick-off is at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start There will be free bike valet parking and RT Born: November 26, 1990 in News with an update regard- cerns, including the collision ness friendly bicycle park- to River at Broadway? You potentially increased traf- at $6. Secure your seat for this “indomitable” access at Sacramento City College station. Guadalajara, Mexico ing progress in our neighbor- on Riverside. ing, making businesses more said last year: “There’s this fic happening as a result of Hometown: Bay Point, California Previous Club: Chico State hood. What follows is a quick visible from the street and new museum that’s been CalTrans’ repairs to the W/ Jake Gleeson No. 1 Dakota Collins No. 9 question and answer with LPN: In February 2013, neighborhoods more inviting proposed to go in at where X span of Highway 50. Goalkeeper Forward Carlos Martinez No. 20 your elected representative. you told our writer, Corrie to pedestrians. the auto museum is – they There have been several Height: 6-5 Height: 5-10 Midfielder Weight: 210 Weight: 165 Pelc you were looking to im- The City is working with want to buy that land, tear steps taken on Riverside to Height: 5-8 Born: June 25, 1990 in Palmerston Born: August 15, 1991 in Santa Land Park News: Please sum- prove the economy. Please businesses on Broadway it down and build a natu- mitigate speeding and in- Weight: 168 North, New Zealand Barbara, California marize “the state of Land Park describe any improvements. to develop the Broadway ral history museum and an crease safety. A few years Born: January 21, 1992 in San Pedro, Hometown: Wellington, New Zealand Hometown: Temecula, California neighborhood” and describe Also you spoke about keep- Corridor. By making the auto museum. And we’ve ago the speed limit was low- California Previous club: Portland Timbers Previous Club: Cal Poly the kind of response you got ing neighborhoods safe and, area more pedestrian and got some new activity down ered from 35 to 30 miles Hometown: San Pedro, California from neighbors at the March you said: “making sure that business friendly, through at Miller Park.” Describe per hour. Also, the school Previous Club: FC Energie 20 Land Park Community we do things that are inno- street redesign and innova- what’s new in that area. zone was lengthened and Mike Fucito No. 2 Thomas Stewart No. 10 College: n/a Forward Forward Association meeting. vative is also a big priority tive projects such as travel- signage was added. Bike Height: 5-9 Height: 5-11 Mickey Daly No. 21 for me.” Please describe any ing art exhibitions, we hope SH: Planning for a new Sac- lanes were added and the Weight: 165 Weight: 179 Defender Steve Hansen: I was pleased progress there. to see an increase in activi- ramento River crossing in street was re-striped. In Born: March 29, 1986 in Westford, Born: Nov. 12, 1986 in Craigtown, Height: 6-1 to provide a District 4 up- ty in the area. This is part the area of Broadway is un- addition, a radar truck is Massachusetts Northern Ireland Weight: 180 Hometown: Westford, Massachusetts Hometown: Portadown, Northern Ireland date at the Land Park Com- SH: There are a number of a larger effort to activate derway. West Sacramento re- periodically placed on Riv- Born: June 4, 1987 in Sonoma, California Previous Club: San Jose Earthquakes Previous Club: Shamrock Rovers FC munity Association meet- of exciting developments the Broadway Corridor and cently retained a consultant erside to keep speed down. Hometown: Sonoma, California ing, which was well attended. in the City that will bene- connect its myriad areas, to do the initial study but an Previous Club: I shared information on im- fit residents, especially those including development in alignment has not been fi- LPN: Why are you against Jack Avesyan No. 3 Max Alvarez No. 11 Wilmington Hammerheads FC provements in William Land in District 4. A priority of northwest Land Park. nalized and is subject to en- opening up a continuous Defender Forward Height: 5-7 Height: 5-10 Park and the proposed im- mine is to make neighbor- The City also is working vironmental review. We have bike trail on the Sacramen- Harrison Delbridge No. 22 Weight: 147 Weight: 160 Defender provements to Cervantes Pla- hoods more livable, walkable to make it easier to start and high hopes for a new cross- to River? Born: September 22, 1988 in Los Born: June, 16, 1991 in Napa, California Height: 6-4 za, our support of Land Park and bike-able. With the goal grow businesses. A great ex- ing in the Broadway area that Would you agree that it’s a Angeles, California Hometown: Napa, California Weight: 205 schools and other neighbor- to improve streetscapes and ample of this is the recent re- could spur economic growth privileged few who get access Hometown: Tujunga, California Previous Club: Sacramento State Born: March 15, 1992 in Sydney, Australia hood organizations and of- walkability, we spearhead- vision to the City’s zoning in the corridor. to certain parts of the river? Previous Club: Ventura County Fusion fice-sponsored activities. I ed a program to develop en- codes. The redesign is intend- And if so, do you think that’s Hometown: Sydney, Australia Nemanja Vuković No. 12 Previous Club: Ventura County Fusion also asked Captain David ticing micro public spaces ed to incentivize projects the LPN: You also agreed last fair? Why or why not? Can Chad Bond No. 4 Defender Height: 6-3 Peletta, the Sacramento Po- called “parklets” on our city City seeks, such as infill and year speeding was a major you provide some history as Midfield Emrah Klimenta No. 23 Height: 6-0 Weight: 180 lice Captain for the area, to streets. Parklets can feature mixed use projects. issue; and apparently it still to how property owners have Defender Weight: 182 Born: April 13, 1984 in Podgorica, is. After the fatality on Riv- gotten ownership of sections Height: 6-1 Born: April 20, 1987, in Neath, Wales Montenegro erside, what will be done to of the levee? Weight: 180 Hometown: Neath, Wales Hometown: Podgorica, Montenegro slow drivers down? Born: Feb. 13, 1991, in Rozaje, Previous Club: Port Talbot Town Previous Club: FK Mladost SH: The idea of a contig- Montenegro SH: Thanks to voters over- uous riverfront bike trail is Hometown: Rozaje, Montenegro Chad Bartlomé No. 5 Jose “Cristian” Gonzalez No. 13 Previous Club: Bay Area Rosal (Indoor) whelming passing Measure attractive but the cost of ac- Forward Defender U in November of 2012, we quiring property easements Height: 6-3 Height: 6-0 Dominik Jakubek No. 25 have been able to increase from homeowners is very Weight: 190 Weight: 155 Goalkeeper Born: February 10, 1983 in Born: March 22, 1993 in Ario de staffing in our Police De- high. Many of my constitu- Height: 6-1 Sacramento, California Rosales, Michoacan, Mexico partment from a low of 653 ents in the Little Pocket area Weight: 195 Hometown: Chicago Park, California Hometown: Houston, Texas sworn officers to our current have significant concerns Born: Sept. 2, 1979 in Lodi, California Previous Club: BSC Old Boys Previous Club: Houston Dynamo level of 694. These officers about safety and privacy, as Hometown: Lodi, California Academy allow for increased proactive a bike trail would run next Previous Club: Sacramento Gold deployment and traffic en- to their homes. I have re- Jack Lane No. 6 Bryan Gallego No. 16 forcement. I have asked the quested that City staff ex- Defender Mawolo “Gabriel” Gissie No. 26 Height: 6-3 Defender Forward Police Department to in- plore less expensive alter- Weight: 180 Height: 5-10 Height: 6-0 crease traffic enforcement natives to the Little Pocket Born: March 26, 1993 in Manchester, Weight: 170 Weight: 172 in the Land Park area giv- section of trail. England Born: March 10, 1993 in Kinnelon, Born: Nov. 23, 1996 in Monrovia, Hometown: Winsford, Cheshire, England New Jersey Liberia, Africa Previous Club: Ventura County Fusion Hometown: Kinnelon, New Jersey Hometown: Loganton, Pennsylvania Previous Club: Portland Timbers Previous Club: New England Gilberto Dos Santos Revolution Development Academy Souza Jr. No. 7 Justin Braun No. 17 Midfielder Forward Aaron Long No. 27 Height: 6-1 Height: 6-2 Midfielder Weight: 172 Weight: 195 Height: 6-2 Born: October 20, 1988 in Cerrinha, Brazil Born: March 31, 1987, in Salt Lake Weight: 185 Hometown: Cerrinha, Brazil City, Utah Born: Oct. 12, 1992 in Victorville, Previous Club: Philadelphia Union Hometown: Salt Lake City, Utah California Previous Club: Toronto FC Hometown: Oak Hills, California Rodrigo Lopez No. 8 Previous Club: Portland Timbers Midfielder Ivan Mirković No. 18 Height: 5-7 Midfielder Weight: 152 Height: 5-6 Born: May 10, 1987, in Guadalajara, Weight: 150 www.sacrepublicfc.com Jalisco, Mexico Born: March 25, 1987 in Belgrade, Serbia Hometown: Santa Barbara, California Hometown: Belgrade, Serbia Previous Club: Los Angeles Blues FC Previous Club: Ventura County Fusion
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For –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– The Sacramento Capitolaires prepare federal, state, and local tax returns for low to community with non-profit organizations registered at least two weeks before the first more information, contact Sacramento Commu- Derby Day 2014: Hats On For the that make contributions to our quality of life meeting and middle income taxpayers, with special atten- class session. nity Concert Association www.sccaconcerts.org; Kids Benefiting Lilliput Children’s tion to those age 60 and older. Volunteers are es- and care for our fellow residents. Each month, –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– A men’s Barbershop Harmony group, [email protected]; 400-4634 Services pecially needed to assist with electronic filing of Women With Good Spirits invites a communi- Gentle Qi Gong meets every Tuesday night at 7 p.m. at Pil- –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ty non-profit to present on its mission work. The May 3: From 1 to 5 p.m. at Mulvaney’s tax returns. You do not need to be an AARP Learn powerful relaxation techniques re- grim Hall (Sierra Arden United Church of Pocket News, Nextdoor Pocket, meeting is held at Revolution Wines on the sec- B&L,1215 19th St., the “Derby Day 2014: member or retiree to volunteer. For more infor- duce stress, reduce physical pain and emo- Christ), 890 Morse Ave., Sacramento. Info: ond Tuesday of each month and starts at 6:30 JFK HS to host political forum Hats On For the Kids” fundraiser will be cel- mation on how you can join the AARP Tax- tional suffering, lower blood pressure, www.capitolaires.org, call 888-0877-9806, p.m. The presenter will start their presentation April 28: Meet the candidates for city coun- ebrating the 140th Kentucky Derby, while Aide team in Northern California, contact Ron increase immune response and improve bal- or email [email protected] promptly at 7:15 p.m. and will last 15-20 min- cil district 7 and assembly district 9 at this com- raising awareness and resources for vulnera- Byrd at [email protected] or visit ance. Inviting all seniors to Eskaton Mon- –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– utes with an open question and answer forum munity event, moderated by Sacramento City ble children and their families. For more than website at; www.aarp.org/taxaide’ roe Lodge, 3225 Freeport Boulevard, 3 to 4 Artisan holds Food Drive after. RSVP is appreciated as well as a $5+ do- College instructor Jared Anderson. Candidates 30 years, Lilliput Children’s Services has been –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– p.m., Wednesdays. $7 per class. Call 441- Artisan Salon is participating in the Spirit of nation per person that will go directly to the non- will have the opportunity to provide their bios helped abused and neglected children by con- Mahogany Urban Poetry Series 1015 for more information. Giving Food Drive. Over the last 17 years, profit presenting that month. Revolution Wines and you, dear reader, are welcome to ask ques- necting them with a safe, loving and perma- - Queen Sheba - poetry readings –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– the Spirit of Giving (SOG) drive has helped is located at 2831 S St. Visit www.womenwith- tions afterward. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the large nent family. Lilliput completes more than 500 Each Wednesday from 8-11 p.m. at Queen Attn. students: Submit now for Sacramento Food Bank collect and distribute theater at John F. Kennedy High School, 6715 goodspirits.com or find the group on Facebook. over 4.6 million pounds of canned and non- foster adoptions each year, the most of any pri- Sheba in Sacramento, local talent makes it water efficiency video contest Gloria Dr, Sacramento. For more information, –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– perishable food items for local families in vate agency in California. Event features: Live High school students can win cash priz- call Monica 429-9901. Email questions for can- need. Help support families in need by par- broadcast of the Derby races on multiple big es and the chance to view their video on didates to [email protected] ticipating in this year’s drive! Artisan Salon is screen TVs, delicious authentic Southern food the Raley Field Jumbotron by entering the –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– located at 3198 Riverside Blvd. by Mulvaney’s, hosted wine and beer, ladies’ 2014 Water Spots Video Contest. The SCUSD workshops help parents –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– hat contest, live jazz band featuring Frankie contest, sponsored by the Regional Wa- Sorci, unique and exciting live auction items Soroptimist International of understand new online tests ter Authority (RWA) and the Sacramento April 29: Students across California are getting and convenient valet parking, $5 per vehicle. Sacramento South meetings Bee Media in Education (MIE) program, ready to participate in a trial run of the state’s This is the one signature event that Lilliput challenges teens to create compelling and A service organization dedicated to insure new online assessment program which will has to raise unrestricted program dollars and original 25-second Public Service An- the status of women and girls, the group eventually replace paper-and-pencil testing. The to promote community awareness. All net nouncement (PSA) videos on a select wa- meets at Aviator’s Restaurant, 6151 Free- new Smarter Balanced Assessments will be field proceeds will be used to augment communi- ter efficiency topic. The 2014 water effi- port Blvd. for lunch and to discuss the day’s tested in SCUSD schools beginning April 7. To ty services that are otherwise unfunded or un- ciency theme is: Don’t be a gutter flooder: topic. Meets the second and fourth Tuesday help parents learn about the new tests, SCUSD derfunded through our government contracts. Prevent overspray and runoff. Judging will of each month at 12:15 p.m. The meetings is sponsoring a series of parent workshops that Ticket cost is $60 per person. be based on creativity, entertainment val- discuss our fund raising Projects and Com- focus on the assessments and the learning stan- –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ue, accuracy, originality and incorporation munity Service, often with speakers from dards to which they are tied. Workshops are our community. of the water efficiency topic. Finalist vid- scheduled for 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Calendar continued, page 26 eos will be displayed on the Raley Field April 29 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Nicholas Ele- Jumbotron screen and winners announced mentary, Will C. Wood Middle School, Hiram April at a Sacramento River Cats game in April Johnson Middle School, Matsuyama Elemen- +;S$?MNCP;F-J?H&IOM? 2014. Winning students and their teach- Garage Sale benefiting nonprofit tary, California Middle School and Luther Bur- ers will also get cash prizes. The grand daycare, Forever Young bank High School. prize winner’s spot may become part of 1;NOL>;S +;SL> RWA’s 2014 television ad campaign. Sub- April 26: Large multi-family sale featuring items from pre-school closure. From 8 a.m. missions due Feb. 28. Visit www.BeWa- May mBN &BSMZ$IJMEIPPE0QFO)PVTF terSmart.info for more information and to 1 p.m., small furniture, clothes, sporting tips on using water more efficiently and goods, books, toys, office equipment, tools, May is Bike Month BN̾̾̾̾̾̾̾̾̾̾̾ 1SFTDIPPM1VQQFU4IPX to submit entries or get more information camping gear, seasonal and holiday decora- May 1-31: May is Bike Month. 10th Annu- about contest rules, judging and prizes, tions will all be out in the play yard, 1209 P al Sacramento Region monthly challenge. 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24 Land Park News • April 24, 2014 • www.valcomnews.com Valley Community Newspapers, Inc. Valley Community Newspapers, Inc. www.valcomnews.com • April 24, 2014 • Land Park News 25 pizza and beer. Round Table Pizza, 1307 Florin Rd. Sacramento; 6-9 p.m. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Sacramento Community Concert Association performance May 17: Starting at 7:30 p.m., this will be 16th Annual East Sac Garden Tour bly Room (upstairs in the annex building); a FREE (non-ticketed) Bonus Concert at May 10 and 11: Tour seven beautiful East 2620 Capitol Ave. Workshop 9:30 a.m. to Westminster Presbyterian, 1300 N St. Sacramento gardens. Enjoy a delicious ca- 4:30 p.m. Concert at 7 p.m. Space is limit- –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– tered luncheon at the historic Sutter Lawn ed so register early to secure your place! Ad- Angelman Syndrome Walkathon & Tennis Club, Shop at the unique artisan vance registration required. Contact Janet May 17: 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Village Green boutique with 25 vendors. And take a break Kurnick at 446-4404 or jkurnick@pacbell. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– at the Sweet Stop and Sactotomatoes food net for more information. Workshop Only: Deane Dance Center presents truck. Tickets for the tour are $20 through $20. Concert Only: $20. Workshop and “The Story of Noah’s Ark” May 9 and $25 for the weekend. The lun- Concert: $35. (discount!) May 17-18: Deane Dance Center’s spring cheon is $15. Visit www.eastsacgardentour. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– production is coming up on Saturday, May com. All proceeds benefit the students of Libertarian Party of Sacramento 17 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, May 18 at 2 p.m. David Lubin School. Country Presents State Assembly The center is located at 2300 Sierra Blvd., –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– District 9 Candidate Forum 95825. The ballet is entitled,” The Story of Scottish Music Workshop and Concert May 15: Meet the candidates: Manuel Noah’s Ark.” Original music by Henrik Jul May 10: Learn to play in the Scottish Martin,Tim Gorsulowsky, Jim Cooper, Dar- Hansen. Adults $15, Seniors and Students style from a world-famous master musi- rell Fong, Diana Rodriguez and enjoy some $12 and children $10. Tickets are available at cian; Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Assem- the door or by calling 453-0226. Visit deane- dancecenter.com for more information. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Buzz Oates No Excuses 5K, May 24: Buzz Oates No Excuses 5K, 7 to 11 a.m., Village Green. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– International Kids Festival May 24: International Kids Festival, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Land Park Amphitheater
June Doggy Dash June 7: Doggy Dash,7:00 am - 1:00 pm, Village Green. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Women of Life Picnic and Songs, June 7: Women of Life Picnic and Songs, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Land Park Amphitheater. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– A Taste of Land Park June 8: VIP Member Hour, 3 to 4 p.m.; general 4 to 7 p.m., 14th Street between Vallejo and Markham ways. Neighborhood eateries, live music, wall of wine, regional wineries and breweries, artist’s corner. 21 & Over only. Check LandPark.org for tickets. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
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