Volume 6 / Issue 17 / November 2016

Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.

-William Arthur Ward.

The City of Sacramento Offices will be closed, Friday November 11th in observance for Veterans Day Parade and November 24th and 25th in observance of Thanksgiving.

Neighborhood Services Bi-Weekly Tidbits Calendar Dates 2016

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Monday, November 7, 2016 Wednesday, November 9, 2016 Vol. 6 Issue 17

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Monday, January 9, 2017 Wednesday, January 11, 2017 Vol. 7 Issue 1

Monday, February 6, 2017 Wednesday, February 8, 2017 Vol. 7 Issue 2

Monday, March 6, 2017 Wednesday, March 8, 2017 Vol. 7 Issue 3

Monday, April 10, 2017 Wednesday, April 12, 2017 Vol. 7 Issue 4

Monday, May 8, 2017 Wednesday, May 10, 2017 Vol 7 Issue 5

Monday, June 5, 2017 Wednesday, June 7, 2017 Vol 7 Issue 6

Monday, July 10, 2017 Wednesday, July 12, 2017 Vol 7 Issue 7

Monday, August 7, 2017 Wednesday, August 9, 2017 Vol 7 Issue 8

Monday, September 11, 2017 Wednesday, September 13, 2017 Vol 7 Issue 9

Monday, October 9, 2017 Wednesday. October 11, 2017 Vol 7 Issue 10

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~ Page 2 ~ ~ Page 3 ~ ~ Page 4 ~ Now-January 16 - Downtown Sacramento Ice Rink Celebrate the 25th Season of the Downtown Sacramento Ice Rink any day of the week November 4, 2016, through January 16, 2017! At the doorstep of Golden 1 Center in St. Rose of Lima Park, the Downtown Sacramento Ice Rink is a treasured #URBANholiday experience. Downtown Sacramento Ice Rink 701 K Street, Sacramento, CA, 95814. For details call (916) 442-8757 or visit https://godowntownsac.com/events/signature-events/ice-rink/

November 10 -Sacramento Kings vs Los Angeles Lakers See the Sacramento Kings take on the Los Angeles Lakers. Golden 1 Center 547 L St, Sacramento, CA, 95814. For more information call (888) 915-4647 or visit http://www.golden1center.com/events/detail/kings-vs-lakers

November 10 - There Goes the Neighborhood Comedy Jam This show will feature Alex Elkin, Samson Koletkar, Jimmy Earl, and Ray Ray Valido. Laughs Unlimited 1207 Front St., Sacramento, CA, 95814. For more information call (916) 446-5905 or visit http://www.laughsunlimited.com/index.html? Page=httpspublic.ticketbiscuit.comlaughsunlimitedEvents283899

November 10-Treasures of the Valley: A Taste of the Sacramento Valley Come enjoy the fruits (and veggies) of our labor at the Farm to Fork: A Taste of the Sacramento Valley fundraiser. Indulge your senses with delicacies from the region’s very own preserved farmlands and ranch land. You’ll also be the first to walk through the newly updated Camp Pollock Lodge. There will be live music, catered local foods, local wine and craft beer, and a silent auction. Camp Pollock 1501 Northgate Blvd, Sacramento, CA, 95815. For details call (916) 731-8798 or visit http://www.sacramentovalleyconservancy.org/help-tov.asp

November 11-The Potato Bureau The Potato Bureau is a musically-inspired improv podcast, recorded live at Sacramento Comedy Spot. Every show features a local musician or group performing on stage for the audience. They give the Bureau a few songs and stories, and the Bureau uses those nuggets of inspiration to take you on a (sometimes crazy) audible journey. The Sacramento Comedy Spot 1050 20th Street, Sacramento, CA, 95811. For details call (916) 444-3137 or visit http://www.saccomedyspot.com/ the-potato-bureau/

November 11-Singin' in the Rain Hollywood has never been better exemplified than in Singin’ in the Rain. A golden age musical about the advent of sound to movies, this film exalts the process of motion picture making, while managing to poke fun at just about everything involved in such a production. The music is unbelievably great; Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds, and Donald O’Connor dazzle audiences with incredible talent; and the dancing. Crest Theatre 1013 K Street, Sacramento, CA, 95814. For more information call (916) 467-3356 or visit http://www.crestsacramento.com/event/1360539-singin-in-rain-sacramento/

November 11- 29th Annual ACC Craft and Bake Sale Start your holiday shopping early at the 29th Annual ACC Craft and Bake Sale. All sale items are made and donated by the community. You’ll find Afghans, beanies, scarves/shawls, gloves, children’s items, home accessories, Christmas decorations, artwork, homemade pies, other baked treats, and jams. To add to the excitement, there will also be a raffle. ACC Greenhaven Terrace 1180 Corporate Way, Sacramento, CA, 95831. For more information call (916) 394-6399 or visit http://www.accsv.org/

November 11-Military Family Day In appreciation for America’s troops, all military personnel, veterans, and their families receive a 50% discount on Zoo admission with a valid military identification card. Sacramento Zoo 3930 West Land Park Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95822. For details call (916) 808-5888 or visit http://www.saczoo.org/page.aspx?pid=400

~ Page 5 ~ November 12-Sacramento Philharmonic and Opera Presents A Night at the Opera Enjoy a night hearing some of your opera favorites! Pieces performed include: Dramatic moments from Verdi’s, La Forza del Destino, Otello, and Un Ballo in Maschera, Mascagni’s Intermezzo from Cavalleria Rusticana, Puccini’s La Boheme Act I Finale, Rossini’s Semiramide Overture. Community Center Theater 1301 L Street, Sacramento, CA, 95814. For more information call (916) 808-5181 or visit http://sacphilopera.org/2016-17-classics-season/

November 12-VN CARES Pacific Outreach Health Fair VN CARES, a student committee at the University of the Pacific’s Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy is hosting its Annual Pacific Outreach Health Fair. This event provides free screenings and health education to the under-served population within the Sacramento community. Pharmacy students overseen by pharmacists will provide the free health screenings which include cholesterol, blood pressure, blood glucose, bone mineral density. Vietnamese American Community of Sacramento 6270 Elder Creek Rd, Sacramento, CA, 95824. For more information call (916) 542-2737 or visit http://www.vncares.org/

Sacramento Magazine Presents Best of Sacramento Party, benefiting the Make A Wish Foundation Out of the nearly 100 other “Best Of” parties across the country, Sacramento’s affair remains the largest and greatest tribute to any city across the nation! More than 75,000 people have attended the Best of Sacramento party over the past 15 years! The exciting blend of food, wine, beer, cider, entertainment and businesses create a festive atmosphere that you’ll want to experience every year! This year’s party will benefit Make-A-Wish. Sacramento Convention Center 1400 J Street, Sacramento, CA, 95814. For details call (916) 808-5181 or visit http://www.sacmag.com/Sacramento-Magazine/Best-of-Sacramento/

November 12 & November 13 -Kids Expo California Kids Expo California was created by nine-year old, TJ to be a fun kids event doing things they like to do. TJ and the Kid’s Council are involved in the planning process of the Kids Expo California from start to finish. Cal Expo 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento, CA, 95815. (866) 931-8508 or visit http://kidsexpoca.com/

November 13-Winter Jam Winter Jam, the world’s largest annual Christian music tour, will feature an all-star lineup including Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Matthew West, Britt Nicole, RED, Mandisa, NewSong, and more. Golden 1 Center 547 L St, Sacramento, CA, 95814. For more information call (916) 928-0000 or visit http://www.golden1center.com/events/detail/winter-jam-2016

November 13-Sacramento Antique Faire 300 vendors from California, Nevada, and other neighboring states selling antiques and collectibles that are 20 years and older. Vintage clothing, military antiques, art, jewelry, lighting, glassware, silver, toys, furniture, and more. 21st and X Street 2350 21st St, Sacramento, CA, 95818. For details call (916) 600-9770 or visit http://www.sacantiquefaire.com/

November 14-Impact Global Venture Summit Impact Venture Capital, in partnership with AT&T and the Entrepreneurs Organization, will host the Impact Global Venture Summit. The event will feature three modules: “Ignite,” “Accelerate,” and “Capitalize,” with each focused on different phases in the evolution of a startup. “Ignite” will serve as a trade show and job fair for startups, executives, and students to demonstrate technologies and network. “Accelerate” will feature 20 selected companies. Golden 1 Center 547 L St, Sacramento, CA, 95814. For details call (888) 292-4748 or visit http://www.golden1center.com/events/detail/impact-global-venture-summit

~ Page 6 ~ November 14-19th Occasional Cannabis Comedy Fest The 19th Occasional Cannabis Comedy Fest is hosted by Ngaio Bealum. Bealum is an American comedian, musician, writer, actor, activist, juggler, and publisher. He co-hosted Cannabis Planet and published West Coast Cannabis Magazine. Harlow's 2708 J Street, Sacramento, CA, 95816. For more information call (916) 441-4693 or visit http://www.harlows.com/event/1355699-19th-occasional-cannabis-sacramento/

November 15-Nashville in the Neighborhood KNCI 105.1 is bringing the sounds and flavors of Nashville to the neighborhood as they take over Cal Expo. Enjoy performances from Randy Houser, Trent Harmon, and Brooke Eden. Come hungry, because there will be food trucks and vendors offering some of the best food. Cal Expo 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento, CA, 95815. For more information call (916) 338-9258 or visit http://kncifm.cbslocal.com/knci-presents-nashville-in-the-neighborhood-2/

Steering Committee on Reduction of African American Child Deaths in Sacramento County seeks members to fill open seats

Sierra health Foundation: Center for health Program Management is now accepting applications on behalf of the Steering Committee on Reduction of African Child Deaths in Sacramento County to fill the following open constituency group seats:

1.Philanthropy 1.Hospital Systems: Sutter Health and UC Davis 2.Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health Board member 3.Workforce Development 4.Housing Advocacy and Policy 5.Advocates

The Steering Committee meets on the third Wednesday of every month from 2:15 p.m.—4:15 p.m. at the Sierra Health Foundation, 1321 Garden Highway, Sacramento.

To apply please visit http://www.shfcenter.org/steering-committee/membership.

~ Page 7 ~ November 15-National Theatre: Hamlet Academy Award nominee Benedict Cumberbatch (Sherlock and The Imitation Game) takes on the title role in Shakespeare’s great tragedy Hamlet, directed by Lyndsey Turner. As a country arms itself for war, a family tears itself apart. Forced to avenge his father’s death but paralyzed by the task ahead, Hamlet rages against the impossibility of his predicament, threatening both his sanity and the security of the state. Tower Theatre 2508 Land Park Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95818. For details call (916) 442-0985 or visit https://www.readingcinemasus.com/tower/film/hamlet-national-theatre-live

November 17-Open Show Sacramento #2 In collaboration with Friends of East Sacramento and Clunie Community Center, Open Show Sacramento #2 will be screening in the Alhambra Room. Submit your alternative process project for a chance to have your work shown too. Any alternative process photographic project is acceptable: encaustic, -tin type, cyanotype, bioluminescent, etc. Clunie Community Center 601 Alhambra Boulevard, Sacramento, CA, 95816. For more information call (424) 259-1046 or visit http://www.openshow.org/en/sacramento

November 17-Yoga Night Yoga Night features 90 minutes of relaxing yoga appropriate for all fitness levels. This is a FREE event. Sacramento State (CSUS) - Union Ballroom 6000 J Street, Sacramento, CA, 95819. For more information call (916) 278-6997 or visit https://theuniversityunion.com/unique/event/yoga-night4

November 18-Reading Partners Trivia Night Do you love to play trivia? Are you the source of information (albeit a little random) for your friends and family? Then join in for Trivia Night and have fun testing your knowledge while supporting literacy in Sacramento. You’ll play for the chance to take home the trivia trophy and win fun prizes; enjoy gourmet food, wine, and beer; and help 540 struggling readers develop the reading skills they need for a lifetime of learning. Studio 817 817 16th St, Sacramento, CA. For details call (530) 746-8306 or visit http://readingpartners.org/news-and-events/reading-partners-trivia-night/

November 18-November 20-Sacramento Antique Show Join Nancy Johnson Events for the second annual Sacramento Antique Show! Shop for antiques, collectibles and decorative arts from the Victorian Era through the expanse of the 20th Century! Sacramento Convention Center 1400 J Street, Sacramento, CA, 95814. For more information call (916) 808-5181 or visit https://www.facebook.com/SacramentoAntiqueShow/

November 19-November 2020 Sutter's Fort State Historic Park The "Fort" built by Swiss immigrant John Sutter more than 150 years ago was not only located at a pivotal point in California. It was a pivotal point in history. This combination of big dreams, bold adventures, and reality all manifest themselves at Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park and help bring California history to life. Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park 2701 L Street, Sacramento, CA, 95816. For more information call (916) 445-4422 or visit http://www.suttersfort.org/

November 19-West Sacramento Chili Cook-off The West Sacramento Chili Cook-off is the premier chili competition in the Sacramento and Yolo counties area. With top restaurants and chefs from places like: de Vere’s Irish Pub, Dos Coyotes, Asante Catering, 524 Restaurant, The Porch Restaurant and Bar, Smokey Fro’s, and more bring out their best chili the tasting is going to be off the hook this year. Come support your favorite chef for the “People’s Choice Award.” The bar will have cocktails and beer for pur- chase and features Tito’s Handmade Vodka and Lagunitas. Raley Field 400 Ballpark Dr., West Sacramento, CA, 95691. For details call (916) 371-1313 or visit http://www.westsacchili.com/

~ Page 8 ~ November 19-January 9 / Global Winter Wonderland Global Winter Wonderland is a spectacular holiday festival and multi-cultural celebration. Come and experience awe-inspiring illuminated landscapes celebrating holiday fun. There will also be entertainment by Global Winter Wonderland’s own Circus of Light. Ice skating and a full carnival will be available for thrill seekers. Cal Expo 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento, CA, 95815. For details call (510) 962-8586 or visit http://www.globalwonderland.com/

November 21-College Basketball Double Header Local rivals, Sacramento State and UC Davis will face-off on a neutral court for the first time since the Capital City Classic at Arco Arena in 1989. California (Cal) and San Diego State will meet for a match-up of two perennial top 25 teams. Golden 1 Center 547 L St, Sacramento, CA, 95814. For details call (888) 915- 4647 or visit http://www.golden1center.com/events/detail/college-basketball-double-header

November 24-Run to Feed the Hungry Join the Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services (SFBFS) for this year’s Run to Feed the Hungry event to take place on Thanksgiving Day. This annual family-friendly fundraiser supports families in need and all donations go to the SFBFS. Two race lengths are offered to suit participant needs. Show your support and participate this year! Sacramento State (CSUS) 6000 J Street, Sacramento, CA, 95819. For more information call (916) 456-1980 or visit http://www.runtofeedthehungry.com/eventinfo/#eventinfo1

November 25-Safe in Sound Festival Safe in Sound Festival returns to the Memorial Auditorium! Hear Borgore with special guest headliner Snails and Joyryde! Memorial Auditorium 1515 J Street, Sacramento, CA, 95814. For details call (916) 808-5181 or visit http://www.safeinsoundfest.com/dates/#tour-dates

November 25-Mariachi Sol de Mexico Part of the romance of mariachi songs is that all things are possible. The humor, the spirit, and even the bittersweet, inspire audiences to a world where they can live out their dreams. In that same way, much of the excitement of José Hernandez’s Mariachi Sol de Mexico is that all things mariachi are possible. Crest Theatre 1013 K Street, Sacramento, CA, 95814. For details call (916) 476-3356 or visit http://www.crestsacramento.com/event/1267019-mariachi-sol-de-mexico-sacramento/

November 25-Nationwide Free Admission Day and Canned Food Drive On the day after Thanksgiving, Fairytale Town offers FREE admission to families who bring a canned food item for donation to the Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services. The day also includes free arts and crafts activities and a Little Red Riding Hood puppet show. Fairytale Town 3901 Land Park Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95822. For more information call (916) 808-7462 or visit http://www.fairytaletown.org/events/free-admission-day-canned-food-drive-3/

~ Page 9 ~ November 25-November 27 - Crocker Holiday Artisan Market The Crocker Art Museum is delighted to partner again with the Creative Arts League of Sacramento in bringing attendees an opportunity to shop for distinctive, one-of-a-kind treasures at the annual three-day Crocker Holiday Artisan Market 2016. Fine and functional work will include glass, textiles, wood, ceramics, paper, photography, painting, sculpture, fiber, textiles, jewelry and more! Enjoy delightful food served by Ambrosia Café. Moonrise Pixies and Elves will be face painting. Scottish Rite Center 6151 H Street, Sacramento, CA, 95819-2604. For more information call (916) 808-7000 or visit http://www.crockerartmuseum.org/event/1125/2016-11-25

November 30-Santa Slam starring Train with Mike Posner Join NOW 100.5 for an epic night of fun and music! Hear Train, Mike Posner, and more this December. Community Center Theater 1301 L Street, Sacramento, CA, 95814. For details call (916) 808-5181.

December 2 & December 3 - Holiday Tapestry 2016: Remember the Magic Galena Street East, California’s young performing ambassadors, will light up the stage and make history during the 45th Annual Holiday Tapestry Christmas show, entitled Remember the Magic. Comprised of local Sacramento area performers from the ages of four to eighteen, these talented entertainers will dazzle Sacramento audience members with songs and dances that celebrate the joy and beauty of the holiday. Hiram Johnson High School 6879 14th Ave., Sacramento, CA, 95820. For details call (916) 731-4090 or visit http://www.galenastreeteast.org/holiday-tapestry.html

December 3, & December 4 - 22nd Annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Show The Sacramento Fine Arts Center is hosting local area artisans at its Holiday Arts and Crafts Show. Enjoy a great variety of items all made by hand. The goal of this event is to encourage the creation and presentation of original visual arts, to support the cultural life of the community, and to encourage all artists to fulfill their potential. Sacramento Fine Arts Center 5330-B Gibbons Drive, Carmichael, CA, 95608. For details call (916) 971-3713 or visit http://www.sacfinearts.org/

December 4 - Genealogy: Smashing Brick Walls with Autosomal DNA Results This presentation by popular lecturer James Baker illustrates the use of DNA results to solve genealogy puzzles regarding ancestors. Case studies offer a “how-to” approach to merge the results of Family Tree DNA, Ancestry DNA, and GEDmatch effectively. Emphasis is placed on the merging of the genealogy paper trail with DNA data. This program will be held in the West Meeting Room on the 1st floor. This is a FREE event. Central Library 828 I Street, Sacramento, CA, 95814. For more information visit http://www.saclibrary.org/

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NOVEMBER 2016 Exhibitions, Events, and Programs at the Crocker Art Museum

CONTINUING EXHIBITIONS

“Claire Falkenstein: Beyond Sculpture” October 2 through December 31, 2016 Claire Falkenstein (1908–1997) was one of America’s most experimental and productive 20th-century artists. Relentlessly exploring media, techniques, and processes with uncommon daring and intellectual rigor, she moved from one art center to another, working first in the San Francisco Bay Area, then Paris, and New York, and finally, Los Angeles. Her reputation today rests primarily on her sculpture, which was often radical and ahead of its time, yet she was also an inventive painter and maker of prints, jewelry, glass, films, stage sets for dance, public murals, fountains, and monumental architectural commissions. Although Falkenstein’s extensive oeuvre can appear bewilderingly diverse, her pieces are based on several distinctive structural systems, which became her personal, formal vocabulary. This retrospective exhibition traces the development of Falkenstein’s work both chronologically and geographically through key works from the early 1930s through the 1990s, encompassing nearly every media she explored.

“Highest Heaven: Spanish and Portuguese Colonial Art from the Roberta and Richard Huber Collection” October 23, 2016 through January 22, 2017 “Highest Heaven” explores a time when art flourished in the Iberian colonial possessions of the ”Altiplano” (high plains) of South America, which stretch from northern Argentina to Peru. Through approximately 107 paintings, sculptures, ivories, objects in silver, and furniture, the exhibition traces the development and spread of the Catholic faith through the creation and use of religious art for devotion and instruction. The objects are drawn from the distinguished collection of Roberta and Richard Huber of New York City, built over the course of three decades.

“A Show of Force: Sculpture by Allan Houser (Haozous) Featuring Recent Gifts from Loren G. Lipson” October 30, 2016 through February 26, 2017 Internationally recognized for his iconic figurative and modernist sculptures featuring Native American people and themes, Allan Capron Haozous (1914–1994) became known to the world as Allan Houser. He is widely considered the most influential Native American artist in modern times. With three decades as an art teacher and a legacy of articulating tradition through innovation, he still inspires artists to express their cultural heritage and individual experience with originality. “A Show of Force” showcases 15 sculptures in bronze and stone created during the last two decades of the artist’s life. Family, spirituality, and farm life, as well as the transmission of cultural traditions and skills to the next generation, were important themes to Houser and all are represented in the exhibition. Highlights include rare

~ Page 11 ~ Crocker Art Museum – November 2016 Tidbits examples of Houser’s work—a reclining nude titled “By the Water’s Edge,” and the focal point of the exhibition, “Force.” The Crocker Art Museum acquired “Force” and seven additional sculptures presented in the exhibition with the generous support of Dr. Loren G. Lipson.

OPENING EXHIBITION

“Reuniting the Masters: European Drawings from West Coast Collections” November 13, 2016 through February 5, 2017 This innovative exhibition reunites European drawings that have traveled across centuries and continents to different modern collections on the West Coast. By coincidence or by design, drawings by the same artist, for the same project, and even from the same sketchbook, have made their way separately. Bringing these long-estranged drawings together again both illuminates the work and process of specific artists in the rich history of European draughtsman ship and also brings forward the history of drawings collectors in the West, from railroad magnates such as E. B. Crocker to Hollywood actors such as Cary Grant and Vincent Price.

STUDENT & COMMUNITY EXHIBITION

“Still We Rise: Women’s Wisdom Art’s 25th Anniversary” September 9 through December 4, 2016 Women’s Wisdom Art, since 1991, has provided a support system and nurturing environment to empower women through artistic exploration. Women in all stages of life work closely with talented volunteers and professional artists to create healing works of art in diverse media, including paintings, ceramics, and jewelry. This exhibition is comprised of a selection of group and individually created works of art. Reception: Thursday, October 6, 7 – 9 p.m.

CONCERTS, FILMS, & SPECIAL EVENTS

Off the Grid Tuesdays, November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 5 – 9 p.m. Free for Everyone – does not include Museum admission Join us every Tuesday night for Off the Grid @ Crocker, a food truck festival featuring themed menus, cocktails, live music, and family-friendly activities. Each week, a dozen local food trucks line O Street between 2nd and 3rd streets, offering a variety of cuisines. Museum galleries are open until 7 p.m., and the courtyard and Crocker Cafe by Supper Club are open until 9 p.m. Off the Grid @ Crocker is free and open to the public. Museum admission tickets may be purchased at crockerartmuseum.org or at the Museum admission desk.

ArtMix | Howl Thursday, November 10, 5 – 9 p.m. Election day has passed, but we all still have something to rant, rave, or howl about. Check out Activism Articulated’s Altars for Justice project, and join Sol Collective for art-making that will get you thinking. DJ Novela, Rasar Amani, Paul Willis and CatchaKoala drop beats that speak, plus an open mic and socially conscience art and performances will get you talking. ArtMix | Howl is designed to help us move onward and upward! It is all about having a voice, so let’s howl together. Enjoy food and drink discounts during happy hour from 5 – 6 PM and $5 drink specials all night. Free for Museum members, $10 for nonmembers. Enjoy food and drink discounts during happy hour from 5 – 6 p.m. and $5 drink specials all night. Tickets may be purchased at crockerartmuseum.org or at the Museum admission desk. ArtMix is for guests 21+. ArtMix takes place every second Thursday of the month.

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Classical Concert: Festival of New American Music Sunday, November 13, 3 p.m. The Festival of New American Music, a project of the School of Music at Sacramento State University, returns to the Crocker to showcase some of the most talented musicians and composers working today. This year, hear Juilliard- trained flutist Laurel Zucker accompanied by Saturday Club president John Cozza on piano. Zucker will perform a concert of new and recent American works for flute, including the premier of her own “Grand Canyon Sonata” for flute and piano. You can check out all festival events at csus.edu/music/fenam. Space is limited. Free for Museum members, free with admission for nonmembers. Tickets may be purchased at crockerartmuseum.org or at the Museum admission desk. This concert is part of the Crocker’s monthly Classical Concert series with Prelude Tours preceding the concert at 1 & 2 p.m.

ASG Evaluation Day Tuesday, November 15, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The Art Service Group (ASG) sponsors art and antique evaluation days focusing on a variety of collecting areas. Informal appraisals (verbal approximations of value) are $12 per item, or $55 for five items. Appointments are required. For information regarding featured collecting areas and appointments, please call (916) 808-7752 or visit crockerartmuseum.org.

Silver Ochre: “Who are US 2016 – Observations from the 21st-Century American Road” Thursday, November 17, 6:30 p.m. Experience the 21st-century American road through the eyes, ears, and fingers of two perpetually touring artists. In nine months of travel throughout the continental U.S., Silver Ochre amassed an immense collection of visual moments and sonic influences that transform the mundane into the exotic and reveal the familiar in the strange. With ACVilla focusing on the points where people meet their environment and each other, “Who Are U.S.” re-presents a panoply of the unique and the common, the humorous and the tragic, everyday idiosyncrasies and abstractions, undercurrents, hidden agendas and extreme creativity. Accompanied by Thollem's live soundtrack, “Who Are U.S.” is not to be missed. Space is limited. $10 Museum members, $13 students/youth, $15 nonmembers. Tickets may be purchased at crock- erartmuseum.org or at the Museum admission desk.

Crocker Holiday Artisan Market Friday, November 25, 12 – 6 p.m. Saturday, November 26, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday, November 27, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Scottish Rite Center, 6151 H Street, Sacramento Join us for the shopping event of the year! This festival showcases 100-plus artists and artisans in Northern California. Works include ceramics, jewelry, glass, metal, wood textiles, photography, toys, food, and more. Free parking. This event is hosted in partnership with the Creative Arts League of Sacramento. $4 Crocker and CALS members, $5 students and seniors (65+), $6 general admission, children under 12 are free.

TOURS & TALKS

Lunch & Learn Tuesday, November 1, 12 & 1 p.m. Join an in-depth examination of “The Flight into Egypt” by a Bolivian artist. Before or after the 30-minute gallery conversation, take time to enjoy lunch at the Crocker Cafe by Supper Club. Free for Museum members, and free with general admission for nonmembers. Admission prices are located at crockerartmuseum.org.

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Panel Discussion: Native American Artists in Focus Thursday, November 3, 6 p.m. In light of critical conversations happening in the United States on social, cultural and political fronts, we are offering a panel series focused on issues like gender inequality, race and ethnicity, wealth, and religion are at play in the arts. From the contemporary concerns of women and Native American artists, to the historical backdrop of Iberian colonial art, these talks will bring artists and experts together to enhance your understanding of issues beneath the surface of the art on view. The exhibition “A Show of Force” features the work of Chiricahua Apache artist Allan Houser and offers an opportunity for an in-depth look at Native American artists working today. In a series of brief talks followed by an on-stage conversation, we’ll hear about the incredible work and influences of Allan Houser along with the challenges and triumphs faced by Native American artists today. Space is limited, and advance registration is recommended. Museum members, $5 student/youth, $15 nonmembers. Tickets may be purchased at crockerartmuseum.org or at the Museum admission desk.

New on View Tour Thursday, November 3, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, November 12, 3 p.m. Never the same tour twice, the New on View Tour dives into the Crocker’s latest special exhibitions and newest works of art. Free for Museum members and free with general admission for nonmembers. Admission prices are located at crockerartmuseum.org.

Library Talk and Art Activity: In the Style of Claire Falkenstein Sunday, November 6, 3 p.m. Free for Everyone Sacramento Public Library, Central Branch, 828 I Street, Sacramento Join Crocker Adult Education Coordinator Erin Dorn and Sacramento Public Library staffer Jamie Paiva for a talk on Claire Falkenstein followed by a jewelry-making activity inspired by Falkenstein’s own designs. “In the Style of” programs are presented by the Sacramento Public Library and are free and open to the public. Select programs are presented with a guest speaker from the Crocker. For more information, contact the library at (916) 264-2920 or [email protected].

Special Election Day Lunch & Learn Tuesday, November 8, 12 & 1 p.m. Join an in-depth examination of “My World and Yours (And the Gods Created the World in Their Own Image)” by Irving Norman. Before or after the 30-minute gallery conversation, take time to enjoy lunch at the Crocker Cafe by Supper Club. Free for Museum members, and free with general admission for nonmembers. Admission prices are located at crockerartmuseum.org.

Art Rx Saturday, November 12, 11 a.m. Free for Everyone Art Rx is now open to those with chronic pain and caregivers for people facing the end of life. If you are in one of these communities, you and guest(s) are invited to enjoy facilitated group conversations about select pieces of art with an accomplished docent. The goal of Art Rx is to encourage positive experiences that reduce the burden of chronic pain and caregiver stress. No prior art knowledge is necessary. Advanced registration is required and is available at crockerartmuseum.org. Call (916) 808-1962 or email [email protected] with questions. Please arrive 15 minutes early for check-in. Art Rx is presented in collaboration with the Center for Pain Medicine’s Integrative Pain Management Program, part of the UC Davis Health System.

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Meet Me at the Museum

Tuesday, November 15, 10:30 a.m. Free for Everyone Art observation and conversation serve as a gateway to memories and social interaction during this tour designed for visitors living with dementia and Alzheimer’s. Advance registration is required. To register or for more information, contact Tiffany Paige at (916) 792-3281 or [email protected]. This tour takes place every third Tuesday of the month.

Lecture: Mark L. Walberg, host of “Antiques Roadshow” Tuesday, November 15, 6 p.m. The American version of ”Antiques Roadshow” launched in 1997 and features antiques owners who bring items to be appraised by experts who discuss provenance, history, and value. Mark L. Walberg has presented the “Roadshow” since 2005. This event is co-sponsored by the Sacramento Pioneer Association. Space is limited. $15 Museum members/Sacramento Pioneer Association members, $25 nonmembers. Call (916) 447-7411 or email [email protected] to reserve tickets.

Kingsley Art Club Lecture Series: Bryan Valenzuela: Surrender to the Process Wednesday, November 16, 1:15 p.m. Bryan Valenzuela has been chosen to create a large suspended sculpture for the Sacramento Kings arena. He will speak about his transition from studio to public art artist. $6 students, $8 Museum members, $12 nonmembers. Tickets may be purchased at crockerartmuseum.org or at the Museum admission desk.

Lecture: Dr. Rachel Miller on “Highest Heaven” Saturday, November 19, 2 p.m. Join us for an in-depth look at the art and history behind the exhibition “Highest Heaven: Spanish and Portuguese Colonial Art from the Roberta and Richard Huber Collection” with Dr. Rachel Miller, professor of early modern European art history at California State University, Sacramento. Dr. Miller completed her doctoral program at the University of Pittsburgh, focusing on global Catholic art with an emphasis on the artistic patronage of the Jesuits, and her talk will help illuminate the stories behind the creation of these beautiful works of art, and why they remain so fascinating and important to us today. Space is limited. $5 Museum members, $10 students/youth, $12 nonmembers. Tickets may be purchased at crockerartmuseum.org or at the Museum admission desk.

Crocker Architecture Tour Sunday, November 20, 12 – 1 p.m. Explore the distinct architectural elements, inside and out, of the Teel Family Pavilion and the historic building. Free for Museum members and free with general admission for nonmembers. Admission prices are located at crockerartmuseum.org. The Crocker Architecture Tour runs June through November.

Collectors Talk: Roberta and Richard Huber in Conversation Saturday, October 29, 2 p.m. Join us for an afternoon of lively conversation with Roberta and Richard Huber and the Crocker’s own William Breazeale, curator in charge of the exhibition “Highest Heaven: Spanish and Portuguese Art from the Roberta and Richard Huber Collection.” Gain insight into the formation of the couple’s renowned collection and its origins in the cultures of South America. Space is limited. $6 Museum members, $10 students/youth, $12 nonmembers. Free for

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Crocker Art Museum docents and Director Circle members. Tickets may be purchased at crockerartmuseum.org or at the Museum admission desk.

YOUTH & FAMILY PROGRAMS

Wee Wednesday Wednesdays, November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 10:30 & 11 a.m. Bring your little one and yourself to this gallery-based art experience for children ages 3 to 5. The adventure begins in Tot Land with groups leaving at 10:30 and 11 a.m. Free for Museum members and free with general admission for nonmembers. Admission prices are located at crockerartmuseum.org.

Artful Tot Friday & Saturday, November 4 & 5, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. (Drop In) Every month, toddlers explore art-making with different materials in new ways, from printmaking and color mixing to clay and fabric. Adults learn how to encourage experimentation and self-expression while nurturing their child’s creativity. Families are welcome to arrive anytime during this drop-in program. Please dress for mess. This program is for children from 19 to 36 months old and their caregivers. $7 Museum members, $10 nonmembers (includes one child and one adult), $5 per additional person. Fees include Museum admission. Tickets may be purchased at crockerartmuseum.org or at the Museum admission desk.

Kids & Company Gallery Adventure Sundays, November 6 & 20, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Amusing and educational, this tour is the perfect way to introduce art to children ages 5 and older (and the adults who tag along with them) in a fun and playful manner. Free for Museum members and free with general admission for nonmembers. Admission prices are located at crockerartmuseum.org. This program takes place every first and third Sunday of the month.

Tour + Performance: Sacramento Ballet Tuesday, November 8, 11 a.m. & 12 p.m. (90 minutes) In this 2-for-1 program, dancers from the Sacramento Ballet will use movement and kinesthetic imagery to evoke narrative and emotion. Students investigate connections between visual art and dance, exploring artworks in the galleries and enjoying a live dance followed by a Q&A. $8 per person. Tickets may be purchased at crockerartmuseum.org or at the Museum admission desk.

Sunday Playday (Drop In) Sunday, November 13, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. A monthly program for children ages 4 to 6 and their caregivers, Sunday Playday is a gallery-based artmaking experience designed to support school readiness. Led by a Museum educator, children will participate in a fun make-and-take project using a variety of art materials, inspired by a different artwork each month. Free for Museum members and free with general admission for nonmembers. Admission prices are located at crockerartmuseum.org. This program takes place every second Sunday of the month.

Baby Loves Art Tuesday, November 15 & Saturday, November 19, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Baby Loves Art engages babies (up to 18 months old) in a visually stimulating gallery walk and gives parents and caregivers a fun opportunity to connect with their babies and each other. All baby noises are expected and welcome. Strollers are allowed and front carriers are recommended for the best art view. Please no backpacks or rear carriers. Meet at the admission desk; no advance registration required. Free for Museum members and free with general admission for nonmembers. Admission prices are located at crockerartmuseum.org. This program takes place every third Tuesday and third Saturday of the month.

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Wonder Lab November 20, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. (Drop In) Free for Everyone This drop-in art-making program, open to all, is designed to spark creativity! Children with learning and developmental disabilities and their families are especially invited. Wonder Lab is presented in collaboration with the Crocker Art Museum’s Art Access Committee.

Sketch It (Drop In) Sunday, November 27, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Visitors ages 5 and older can sketch at their own pace while receiving drawing instruction. This drop-in program meets in a different gallery each month. No experience necessary, and all supplies are provided. Free for Museum members and free with general admission for nonmembers. Admission prices are located at crockerartmuseum.org. This program takes place every fourth Sunday of the month.

The Crocker Art Museum was the first public art museum in the Western U.S. and is one of the leading art museums in California today. The Museum offers a diverse spectrum of special exhibitions, events, and programs to augment its collections of Californian, European, Asian, African and Oceanic artworks, and international ceramics. The Crocker is located at 216 O Street in Downtown Sacramento. Museum hours are 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Tuesday–Sunday; 10 a.m.–9 p.m., Thursdays. Every third Sunday of the month is “Pay What You Wish Sunday” sponsored by Western Health Advantage. For more information, call (916) 808-7000 or visit crockerartmuseum.org.

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FULL ENFORCEMENT OF EXPANDED PARKING OPERATING HOURS BEGINS NOVEMBER 1

THE CITY OF SACRAMENTO REMINDS RESIDENTS AND VISITORS TO THE CENTRAL CITY OF EXPANDED PARKING OPERATING HOURS AT RESIDENTIAL, METERED, AND NON-METERED SPACES

October 31, 2016

Full enforcement will begin, Tuesday, November 1 on the following designated streets:   10 p.m. end time: Streets bound by Front Street to the west side of 16th Street, and from W Street to C Street/Railyards Boulevard  8 p.m. end time: Streets bound by the east side of 16th street to the east side of 19th Street, and from W Street to C Street 10 p.m. end time: For all residential permit parking zones within the Central City defined as within the boundaries of American River to Broadway, and Sacramento River to Alhambra Boulevard)

For patrons who need extra time dining or shopping, SacPark offers motorists the option of extending a metered parking session beyond the posted limit. Time extensions can be paid for at the meter, or remotely through the parkmobile app with a smart phone or mobile device. Pricing will be shown on the meter display. More details about the tiered-based pricing structure and the Parkmobile meter payment app are available at sacpark.org under street parking. As part of the effort, the City recently launched a new online system that makes it easy for resident to print temporary 24-hour parking permits for guests. Residents with valid residential permits can obtain up to 10 permits a month.

SacPark is committed to making the downtown experience more pleasant, accessible and fun. The upgraded residential permit system is designed to protect resident parking — especially during times of increased activity in the Central City. Residents

can learn more about the program as well as step-by-step directions at SacPark.org.

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Parking has changed downtown, including ways to reserve parking! Here are five tips on how to reserve your parking:

Find, reserve and pay for guaranteed parking downtown: Space will be set aside at your selected parking location to ensure that your parking is guaranteed and hassle-free.

Reservations for City-owned garages will be discounted by 25 percent off of the garage pre-pay flat rate: Save money by planning ahead!

Your reservation may allow late night parking: The fun doesn’t stop when the event ends! Most SacPark reservation facilities allow parking late into the night. Your reservation pass will reflect how late you can stay!

Arrive early and enjoy dinner! Check your parking reservation pass to see how early you can enter the garage. Some facilities allow from 1 to 3.5 hours before the event start time. With all the new local restaurants downtown, you have a new place to try each time.

The parking pass is attached in the confirmation email: Don’t forget to print or download onto your phone so the QR code may be scanned! The QR code must be scanned in and out of the garage

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Beginning next week on Monday, August 15, the project team will be conducting noise and vibration testing at 25 locations along the proposed route for about one week. These measurements will be used to compare existing noise and vibration conditions along the corridor against levels during construction and operation of the new light rail line.

The noise and vibration testing will occur at various locations along the proposed route and near the proposed maintenance facility on Academy Way. The equipment will be installed at each location for no more than 24 hours collecting important noise and vibration data. The equipment will not impact traffic or public access along the corridor. You may see monitoring equipment near trees, fences, and utility structures or may receive a knock on the door notifying you of upcoming testing near your property. The testing equipment will be labeled with a Green Line Project tag and contact information if you have any questions. What’s Next? Over the next few months, the project team will:

 Continue to meet with state and federal agencies regarding sensitive biological resources, the American River crossing, flood hazards, and cultural resources  Prepare ridership forecasts, including estimates of the passengers that may be riding the Green Line to exciting new venues along the corridor such as the Golden 1 Center, the Major League Soccer Stadium, and the Kaiser regional medical facility  Develop visual simulations to illustrate how the future Green Line will look

More Information For more information about the Green Line to the Airport project, visit the project website at www.greenline2airport.com.

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Browse through the next following pages to see what events and programs you can participate in. Look through the volunteer opportunities to find something you would want to volunteer for. Apply to internships or scholarships that are available.

Get involved, learn, be engaged, and make a difference while having fun!

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~ Page 61 ~ ~ Page 62 ~ Get connected with your community! Do something with more meaning to life by giving: Giving your time, giving a helping hand, and giving support to those in need. By just volunteering you can help make a difference and be the change. Volunteer today! See what opportunities are available in your community!

The City of Sacramento Volunteer Program and its non-profit partners has a wide variety of volunteer opportunities for adults, teens and youth. These include on-going volunteer positions as well as short-term activities. For opportunities with the City of Sacramento, contact Mary Lynn Perry, Volunteer Coordinator at (916) 808-8317 or email [email protected] or go to the City’s web site at www.sacvolunteers.org or http://bit.ly/YouthDirectory2016 You can also find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/sacvolunteers and follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/sacvolunteers

ARTS AND CULTURE

Sacramento History Museum New Docent Training - Do you like history and working with kids? The Sacramento History Museum is looking for new docents to enrich our educational programs! Applicants should be comfortable interacting with the public– particularly children– and working with diverse groups. We require a year-long commitment and a minimum of 20 hours. Please note that school programs typically occur during weekdays. Training is provided for all programs. Interested applicants should visit our website at: http://sachistorymuseum.org/programs-events/field-trips/ to get an idea of the type of programming we currently offer.

California State Railroad Museum Volunteer Opportunities Volunteer applications are now being accepted. A key aspect of the Museum's mission is to preserve and interpret the history of railroading in California and the West. Museum staff and docents give tours, conduct hands-on interpretive activities, and preserve and restore artifacts in the Museum's collection in Sacramento and at Rail town 1897 in Jamestown, California. The Museum provides volunteer opportunities of many kinds and is always looking for people with an interest in public service who want to contribute time to one of the Museum's programs. Volunteers work behind the scenes in the Museum and at Rail town 1897 in the offices, the Museum Library, the Museum and Depot Store, and the Restoration Shops. They also work as docents, excursion train crew, and maintenance of way crew, Amtrak interpreters, oral history interviewers, living history players, and hand-car interpreters. Volunteer training at the California State Railroad Museum in Old Sacramento takes place in Spring, Summer and Fall. For further details about volunteering at the California State Railroad Museum and Old Sacramento State Historic Park, or to sign up for an interview, please email [email protected] or call (916) 445-0269. California State Railroad Museum 125 "I" Street, Sacramento, CA 95814.

Arts and Economic Prosperity Survey Volunteers - SMAC needs volunteers to attend arts events throughout Sacramento County beginning now through December, 2016. Volunteers will help to distribute audience surveys for the 2016 Arts and Economic Prosperity study. The Arts Commission is partnering with Americans for the Arts to collect valuable information on how the arts impact the Sacramento economy. If you are interested in volunteering to help with this very important study, please contact Maya at [email protected]. If your arts organization is interested in participating in the study, please also contact Maya

ANIMALS

Front Street Animal Shelter - The shelter goals include placing animals in loving, permanent homes, ending animal abuse/cruelty and assisting the public with animal care and pet health issues. Just a few of the ways that shelter volunteers make this possible include: maintaining a very clean and sanitary environment, conducting health and behavior screenings, exercising and socializing animals, cleaning and sanitizing bedding, bowls and other animal care items, participating in community outreach and fundraising events, promoting the shelter through traditional and social media, maintaining databases, making phone calls and scheduling appointments, assisting owners of lost pets, organizing supply areas and sorting/bagging food donations for the Sacramento Pet Food Bank. You don’t even have to have pets in order to help pets! For more information please visit our web site atwww.sacpetsearch.com Volunteer orientations are offered each month and sign-ups are available on-line.

Become a Foster Pet Provider and Help Save Lives - The Sacramento Front Street Animal Shelter is looking for dedicated individuals or families with a satisfactory living arrangement willing to house and individual animal or animals that require extra time or attention to help them thrive and become available for adoption. Being a foster care provider is ideal for people who may not be able to commit to having a pet full time, but are willing to give a few weeks to make a huge difference in the life of a homeless pet. Anyone interested in learning more is encouraged to call 916- 709-7997 (dog foster) or 916-764-6862 (cat foster) or check out our new foster website and sign up online at www.sacpetsearch.com.

COMMUNITIES

Youth @ City Council - Who can apply? 8th-12th graders. People Reaching Out (PRO) is a an agency that supports youth through mentoring, advocacy, civic engagement, and summer learning. Youth @ City Council is a 12 month program designed to develop young leaders and foster their engagement via hands on experiences while utilizing real government and community opportunities/events. In Y@CC, teens will learn about the core values of democracy along with the inner-workings of local, county and state governments. Contact CJ Lynch, Youth Advocate Coordinator at [email protected] or visit www.peoplereachingout.org

Help Wind Youth Services feed youth experiencing homelessness in Sacramento! - Everyday, Wind Youth Services serves breakfast and lunch to youth at our drop-in center. We are looking for volunteers to bring prepared and ready to eat lunches to our drop-in center to help us feed youth at the center. Meals should feed approximately 25-30 people. This is a great opportunity for community groups, businesses, families, or friends! Wind Youth Services provides supportive services and opportunities to youth experiencing homelessness as they pursue self-determined lives of stability and independence. Services provided include street out-reach, drop-in center, counseling, case management, emergency shelter, and permanent supportive housing. For more information about Wind, meal ideas, or to sign-up to provide a meal for youth experience homelessness, please email our Community Resource Coordinator, [email protected]. Thank you for helping us help the youth in Sacramento!

Office Assistant– 4th R Program – Great opportunity to help families! Volunteer will assist the 4th R program determine whether families qualify for child care assistance. Create letters, return phone calls and file. Volunteer must be a high school graduate or some college. S/he must be familiar with computers, Word, Excel, Publisher, office equipment and basic customer service. S/he will communicate with families from diverse and low socio-economic backgrounds by letter and phone. Volunteer will gain experience working within the City of Sacramento Parks and Recreation program and will learn to work with families of diverse and low socio-economic backgrounds. Schedule can be flexible, seeking a volunteer for 10 or more hours per week. Location will be the 4th R Child Care Program office at 5735 47th Avenue, Sacramento 95824. If you’d like to volunteer, please contact Melanie Cancino at (916) 808-7205 or [email protected] Apply online: http://bttr.im/mhdnm.

~ Page 64 ~ Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program - Become a 2017 VITA Volunteer. Provide free tax assistance in the community. Learn to prepare taxes and make a difference at the same time. How can you make a difference? Simple. Help your community in preparing taxes free of charge by becoming a volunteer with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) helps bring back millions of dollars to working families in our community by providing free tax assistance for low and moderate income households. Last year, the Coalition for Working Families helped keep more than $4 million in the pockets of residents by coordinating the VITA program. This success is only possible through a dedicated volunteer base. The first trainings start in Novem- ber. Classroom or online training is required for all new volunteers. Classroom trainings require four days of training which are listed here. Tax law updates, testing, and a Q&A will be available on December 3rd, 10th and January 14th only for volunteers who have completed training. REGISTER to VOLUNTEER In 2015, the Coalition for Working Families trained and certified over 160 volunteers and surpassed all tax season expectations. Thank you to our generous volunteers! This year, we want to reach even more families that need VItA! Please tell your friends, neighbors, family members, and co-workers that we need them to volunteer, too! If you are bilingual in Spanish, Russian, Hmong, Vietnamese, Cantonese or other languages spoken in Sacramento, your help is especially needed for potential filers who have limited English proficiency. For questions or more information, please contact Diana Clay at [email protected] or call 916-368-3059.

9th Annual Turkey Drive - Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services invites everyone to participate and drop-off a fro- zen turkey. It will happen on Friday, November 18th, from 4:30am-7pm at SFBFS' Family Services Campus (3333 3rd Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95817). Bring the kids! This is a fun and easy way to share with your child the experience of giving. The Joy Maker Challenge - From November 21 - December 23, you can spread joy and double your impact while you give back! For each kid or teen who volunteers during the Joy Maker Challenge, Hasbro will donate a toy or game to Toys for Tots, up to $1 million worth. Learn more and get ideas at www.generationOn.org/joymaker.

Run to Feed the Hungry - Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services invites you to join Run to Feed the Hungry, their biggest fundraiser of the year. Volunteer opportunities are now open and are available to volunteers ages 16 and up. All opportunities are listed on http://www.runtofeedthehungry.com/volunteer/#openopportunities

ENVIRONMENT

Parks Volunteer Program – Volunteers are invited to help with various stewardship activities in city parks, trails and natural areas. Activities vary by season, and training and tools will be provided, so no prior experience is needed, only the desire to help. Opportunities are available in all neighborhoods, and many activities are great for large groups, families, or youth groups with adult supervisors. Volunteers should wear closed toed shoes and are encouraged to bring a pair of work gloves. One day or short-term service activities are also available. To help or get more information, please contact Richard Perez: [email protected] or (916) 808-2285.

District 1 Parks and Youth- Join neighbors and community members in one day and on-going volunteer stewardship activities. Volunteers under age 18 need an adult supervisor. Group activities can be scheduled during regular parks hours and on occasional Saturdays or Sundays. Parks Leadership Academy for Youth, also known as PLAY is an opportunity for middle and high school aged students to learn, apply and teach park maintenance techniques to other volunteers in their local parks. PLAY has made a huge impact on how our community views and treats our parks. There has been less graffiti, littering, and vandalism since PLAY has started. Other youths in our community recognize that their friends and/or classmates work hard to preserve our beautiful parks. Community members/groups and neighborhood associations are now more comfortable adopting parks, knowing that PLAY will be there to help guide them through a park maintenance event. To join PLAY, to help at a parks event or more information, please contact: Elena Quintero: [email protected] or (916) 410-4998 or visit: http://www.angeliqueashby.com/district-one-business/parks-recreation

~ Page 65 ~ McKinley Rose Garden Seeks Volunteers to Dead-Head - Volunteers are needed to work independently on their own schedule to help dead-head the public garden’s 1,200 rose bushes in- McKinley Park – 33rd and H Streets. Both newcomers and experienced volunteers are needed working weekly or bi-weekly in a beautiful oasis of green grass and blooming roses. Experienced volunteers use their own by-pass clippers and work gloves to remove spent flowers and place into plastic garbage cans provided at site. Trained volunteers are reminded of the need with email updates. Volunteers need to schedule an initial 60 minute training session and then work on their own after that. The garden is managed and maintained by nonprofit Friends of East Sacramento. Help is needed April through November. Parking is on the streets adjacent to the park. For more information email [email protected].

SENIORS

TechConnections at the Hart Senior Center! - Teach older adults (age 50+) how to get connected using computers and other devices! Volunteer to instruct or assist in a series of classes, short term workshops or provide individualized assistance. Teach/assist a maximum of six beginner or intermediate students using lessons designed for older adult learners. Topics may include Introduction to Computers, Microsoft Office programs, Facebook, Internet and Email, System Maintenance, Skype, tablets and more. The world of modern technology is ever changing, so help teach seniors how to stay in touch with friends and family, access information and use apps and programs to bridge the digital divide. As a volunteer, you will have the opportunity to share your computer knowledge and skills with older adults in our community. Volunteering with this program is a wonderful way to spend the free time you may have and can help build a resume and utilize your existing talents! Desired qualifications: Interpersonal skills-patience, good communication skills, comfortable speaking in front of small groups, enjoys working with others, teaching experience is a plus. Technical skills- experience using Microsoft software including Windows XP, Windows 8 or Windows 10 operating systems, Edge (formerly known as Internet Explorer), Microsoft Office suite, social media sites, etc. Length of commitment: Classes are offered Monday-Friday, between the hours of 8am-5pm, flexible volunteer schedules are available. Most courses meet for six 1 ½ hour lessons. Volunteer commitment includes class time, (plus 15 minutes set up/shut down) and time spent reviewing curriculum before each lesson. If you're interested in volunteering, please contact Alicia Black at [email protected] to request a volunteer application.

TechConnections - Teach older adults how to use iPads, iPhones and more! - Volunteers are needed to provide instruction and assistance to older adults (age 50+) on the use and applications of Apple products. This is not a lecture- only class as each student (6 students maximum) will bring their own device to class while the instructor walks them through step-by-step configurations to personalize and become more familiar with their IOS device. Desired qualifications: Interpersonal skills-patience, good communication skills, comfortable speaking in front of small groups, enjoys working with others, teaching experience is a plus. Volunteer must bring and use own device for teaching, curriculum will be provided. Technical skills: Proficient in care and maintenance of IOS devices (iPad, iPhone and MacBook). Knowledge of Apple ID, iCloud, security, settings and managing photos is a necessity. Length of commitment: Classes are offered Monday-Friday, between the hours of 8am-5pm, flexible volunteer schedules are available. iPad classes meet for four 1 ½ hour lessons and iPhone classes meet for two 1 ½ hour lessons. Volunteer commitment includes class time, (plus 15 minutes set up/shut down) and time spent reviewing curriculum before each lesson. If you're interested in volunteering, please contact Alicia Black at [email protected] to request a volunteer application

~ Page 66 ~ SPECIAL EVENTS River Park Community Tree Planting - The River Park Tree Canopy Project – a neighborhood group working with the Sacramento Tree Foundation and SMUD to plant trees at the homes of River Park residents, needs your help for the their third tree planting. It’s fun! Help build their beautiful tree canopy! It will happen in Glenn Hall Park on Saturday, November 12. Meet-up at 9 am for coffee, treats, and orientation. Volunteers will be part of a small work group of River Park residents who will plant trees that have been sited and delivered by the Tree Foundation. Be sure to wear gardening shoes and clothes, and wear gloves. You may want to bring water and a hat as well. All tools will be provided by the Tree Foundation. For more information or to join, contact Kate Riley, 916-716-3102, [email protected].

Volunteer Speed Matching Event—Saturday, November 19th - Looking for an organization to volunteer with? Join the City of Sacramento Volunteer Program for a fun, fast-paced event where you will find the right match! Learn about 20 different non-profits and available volunteer opportunities in about an hour. In timed intervals, you will meet with an organization, and then move to the next one once time is up. At the end, you will indicate which organization (s) your contact information will be shared with for a "second date." Free California Automobile Museum entry, free parking, and prize drawings! Registration is limited! Sign up here! Minimum age for participants is 16. For more information, contact Mary Lynn Perry at [email protected] or call (916) 808-8317.

Help Hang Lights & Decorate Bonanza! – Fairytale Town - Help! We need able bodied volunteers who are interested in hanging Christmas tree lights and decorations on Saturday, November 19th from 7 am to 10 am and from 4 pm to 7 pm. This consists of standing on ladders or step stools and wrapping lights around trees. This is physical work, but you will be shown the proper & safe way to do it and work in a team of 2-3 other volunteers. Other possible jobs include hanging garland, snowflakes, and other décor. Please bring a water bottle & dress warmly/comfy. Snacks will be provided. Volunteers who volunteer the whole shift will receive one pass to our Winter Wonderland event. More information and apply here: http://bttr.im/iqvwz.

Day After Thanksgiving– Fairytale Town – Volunteers are needed to assist with various tasks the day after Thanksgiving, Friday, November 25 from 9 am to 1 pm and 12 pm to 4 pm. Volunteers are asked to wear warm, winter/ fall colored clothing. Turkey Hats or other costumes are encouraged. More information and apply here: http://bttr.im/iqvwz.

~ Page 67 ~ Winter Wonderland - Celebrate the holiday season at Fairytale Town! Volunteers are needed for several shifts from Thursday, December 8th through Sunday, December 11th. Our storybook park will be open for play, trimmed with festive holiday décor and lit up with a dazzling display of lights, starting at dusk each night. Plus, don’t miss a flurry of snow fall nightly at 7PM near the Mother Goose Stage! On the weekends, even more holiday fun awaits with hands-on activities, a holiday marketplace, Victorian carolers and more! Santa will also be making a special stop at Fairytale Town and will be available for visits and photos in his workshop, located in the Children’s Theater. Volunteers are needed to help with crafts, set-up and take down, general crowd control, greeter, and costumed characters. More information and apply here: http://bttr.im/iqvwz.

Christmas Eve Free Day - Happy Holidays from Fairytale Town! Guests who visit on Christmas Eve receive free admission. Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the holiday season with a day of free play for the whole family. Volunteers are needed on Saturday, December 24th from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm and from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm to help with crafts, set-up and take down, general crowd control, greeter, and costumed characters. More information and apply here: http://bttr.im/iqvwz.

Sac Event Crew Volunteer- Their website was recently launched and with great response. Do you enjoy meeting new people and being part of Sacramento’s premiere sporting and community events? Are you outgoing, friendly and ready to have fun? Do you like great perks? Don’t wait! Visit http://saceventcrew.com/ and register to be part of our CREW.

Sacramento Zoo Docent Program – Want to take your passion for the zoo to the next level? The Docent Program opens unique opportunities for you to share your knowledge and love of animals with visitors to the Sacramento Zoo. The Sacramento Zoo offers specialized training to individuals dedicated to supporting the Zoo’s public education programs by serving as Docents. The next ten-week course will begin in January 2017 and end March 2017 and will be held on Saturdays. If the notion of being one of the legendary “yellow-shirt” Zoo Docents appeals to you, visit this link for details about the upcoming training classes, course requirements and to apply online. Applications are due in December.

SAFETY

Sacramento Police Department - The Sacramento Police Department is proud to present the Volunteers in Police Service program as well as other opportunities. VIPS work hard volunteering their time towards the betterment of their police department and the community they live in. Examples of services they provide include, assisting at various community/police sponsored events, neighborhood patrol in a SPD PT Cruiser, and involvement in the Bicycle Rodeo and Helmet Safety Program. A commitment of service pays in dividends of pride and experience from working in the field with Sacramento’s finest. Applicants must complete a standard department pre-employment application and successfully pass a thorough background check before they can be considered for the assignment. Weekday and weekend shifts available. Additional volunteer opportunities are available in forensics (CSI), information technology, investigations, operations, specialized units and training. Call (916) 808-0839 today to talk with a Volunteer Coordinator or email [email protected] to find out how to get started in this rewarding position or visit: http://portal.cityofsacramento.org/Police/Participate/Volunteer-Program

Sacramento City Fire Reserves - The Reserves consist of more than 50 volunteers who train and work with the Sacramento City Fire Department. They provide valuable resources to our community and are dispatched to multiple alarm fires, Level 3 Haz-Mat incident and other emergencies whenever additional resources are required. The reserves provide supplemental staffing, food, drinks, and EMS standby at the scene of emergencies. They also have a role in decontamination at hazardous materials incidents. To learn more about training to be a volunteer with the Sacramento City Fire Reserves, contact Jonathan Williams at (916) 808-1680. For more information about the reserves go to http://www.firereserves.org.

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INTERNSHIPS

City of Sacramento Advisory Board and Commission Vacancies- The Sacramento Youth Commission, Animal care Services Citizens Advisory Committee, as well as many other opportunities are available to apply for. To view listings visit: http://www.cityofsacramento.org/Clerk/Legislative-Bodies/Boards-and-Commissions.

Volunteer Services Assistant Internship - The Volunteer Services Assistant helps with and coordinates various aspects of the City of Sacramento Volunteer Program. This unpaid position will offer student interns/volunteers the opportunity to experience city government while working on a variety of topics that directly impact the community. The Volunteer Assistant will write volunteer activity descriptions, post volunteer opportunities on a variety of platforms, answer questions from the public and refer volunteers to opportunities, assist internal and external clients with use of volunteer management system, assist with planning volunteer events, update the youth volunteer directory, assist with updating the Volunteer Orientation Handbook, participate in the production of multimedia content for marketing, assist with creation of e-newsletters, social media post as needed, serve as brand ambassador at meetings, community events and volunteer fairs and other duties as assigned. Knowledge of Microsoft Office, experience in volunteer management and in database management is a plus. Ability to multi-task and self-motivate is important in this role. Strong communications skills are required. Communications, public relations, marketing, journalism, or administration experience preferred. To apply, please contact: Mary Lynn Perry, [email protected] or call: 916-808-8317. Please submit a resume, 3 references and a writing sample.

Program Coordinator for Teen Program- The Front Street Animal Shelter is looking for a skilled volunteer who enjoys working with teens. The shelter has a great teen volunteer program and needs a leader who can commit to every Saturday from 1-3. Teaching background or prior experience with youth is preferred. Here’s what the coordinator will do:  Engage teens with educational opportunities (bring in special speakers, work with our other training volunteers to teach our teens how to handle animals, etc.)  Be proactive in searching out service opportunities for the teens – actively look for ways that they can help here at the shelter  Be able to move our long-term teen projects forward  Help organize additional teen opportunities– like car washes for raising money for the long-term projects  Minimum age is 18 Sounds like something you’d like to try? Contact Janice Wagaman at (916) 808-8166 or [email protected]

Information Technology Geographic Information System Internship - The Central GIS Unit is offering student Internships (unpaid) to assist with data updates, a mapping projects, rectifying historical aerial photos, and other GIS data maintenance activities. The internship is always open for submitting resumes and letters of interest and is filled based on current available need, project workload and City GIS staff to assist. Obtain quality training and mentorship to build skills in data collection, field experience, data maintenance, and quality control for GIS data that is used throughout the City. Qualifications: Fundamental knowledge of GIS and ESRI products preferable. Enrollment in the GIS certification program a plus. This is currently an unpaid internship. Contact a college or department advisor for the

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THE SACRAMENTO METROPOLITAN ARTS COMMISSION (SMAC) INTERNSHIPS Seeks interns or volunteers to assist with its various programs, including:

 Art in Public Places — Provides visual art experiences in public locations through the production of temporary and permanent works of art in public places and rotating exhibitions at the Robert T. Matsui Gallery (at City Hall) and the Sacramento Municipal Utility Gallery. A volunteer docent or tour guide program provides tours and presentations to the general public, community organizations, and students.

 Grants and Cultural Programs — This program oversees the distribution of County and City funds to arts organizations in Sacramento, and cultivates professional development and stabilization of artists and arts groups.

 Arts Education — Provides professional development to teaching artists, and produces arts education programs in Sacramento schools, social institutions, and other community organizations. The work schedule and timeframe are flexible. SMAC’s office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more information, visit the website at www.SacMetroArts.org or call 916-808-3992. If interested, please email a resume to: [email protected]

APAPA's Capitol Summer Internship Program is designed to prepare college students to become future leaders in the State of California. This program provides an opportunity for students to develop their leadership skills, gain public policy experience and become civically engaged. The internship program will develop: • Political awareness and civic engagement • Understanding of government and legislative processes • Professional and leadership qualities • Networking skills with other fellow interns APAPA-CEF will award a number of scholarships in the amount of $1,000.00 each to selected students who will be attending college during the 2016-2017 academic year. Applications will be awarded based on their demonstrated commitment to the API community, abilities, academic achievements, career goals, civic activities, and leadership skills. You can learn more about our Internship and Scholarship program at our web site http://www.apapa.org/

City of Sacramento-OFFICE ASSISTANT INTERN OR VOLUNTEER - LABOR RELATIONS The Office Assistant needs to have comfort with the Microsoft Office Suite and must pay strong attention to detail, be a quick study and maintain discretion and keep all information confidential. Ability to file, general computer skills, fluency in English, patience and professionalism required. Willingness to learn new computer software and programs important. The office assistant will scan, index, file, type, assist with mailings, work with databases and e-learning programs. Flexible schedule Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5:00 pm. 8-10 hours per week for a semester (spring/ summer/fall). For more information, contact Mitra Mash at [email protected]. Apply online: http://bttr.im/8y7xh

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SCHOLARSHIPS

Sacramento City Unified School District website offers various resources for students such as general college information, scholarships, test prep materials, financial aid and more. For more information about various colleges you are looking to attend, testing calendars, or need help with filling out your application for financial aid visit http://www.scusd.edu/student-resources

Valley Vision has created Scholarship Sacramento as a one-stop resource of local scholarship funding opportunities in the Sacramento region for high school students or anyone interested in pursuing a post-secondary degree. Search the local scholarship database and apply today! http://valleyvision.org/projects/scholarship-sacramento

First Lady Michelle Obama launches website for Scholarship, College and Financial Aid Resources: The site, BetterMakeRoom.org, will feature information for students ages 14-19 on topics including the SAT and ACT exams, filling out financial-aid forms and college applications. For more info visit http://www.bettermakeroom.org.

SERVICES & RESOURCES

Sacramento Public Library Career Online High School (COHS) Program – Earn your high school diploma online! This pilot program through the Sacramento Library offers adults the opportunity to earn an accredited high school diploma and career certificate online and provides a limited number of free enrollments to qualified adult learners who are looking to advance their careers, prepare for workforce entry, or continue their education. COHS is open to all eligible Sacramento residents with the exception of residents of the City of Folsom, which is served by the Folsom Public Library system. Once enrolled, COHS pairs each student with an online academic coach, who provides the student with an individual career path, offers ongoing guidance, evaluates performance and connects the student with the resources needed to master the courses. Students will be given up to 18 months to complete the program. If you are interested in the program, please visit www.saclibrary.org/diploma to fill out an application. For questions email [email protected].

Sports-For-All Clinic Grants - Passion for sports? Promote fitness in your community by hosting a Sports-For-All Clinic. VolunTEENnation.org can provide you with funding, support and guidance to host your own sports clinic for youth on the autism spectrum. The grant can help fund the facility rental, healthy snacks, promotional fliers and/or equipment costs. For more information visit http://bit.ly/Sports4AllGrant

The Sacramento Food Bank's After School Academy is accepting applications for youth in grades between 1-6 who are in need of school assistance. If you know anyone who is in need, please have them reach out to Aurelia Garcia at: [email protected].

For more information about internship, volunteer opportunities, and resources please visit the City of Sacramento Volunteer Program at www.sacvolunteers.org

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