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February 11, 2010 Your News in Your Hands www.valcomnews.com Guest commentary: Carefully inspect Curtis Park Village Project plans Marty Relles presents ‘Janey Way Memories’ Sierra Curtis Neighborhood Association wants a fair deal from the developer See page 10 See page 9

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Restaurant has Hollywood roots See page 4

Eye-to-Eye ‘Tall Wonders’ giraffe exhibit Sac Opera brings tragedy to stage See page 7 See page 8 opens at Sac Zoo The Land Park News www.valcomnews.com Free speech, free expression

E-mail stories & photos to: [email protected] Vol. XIX • No. 3 In anticipation of an “anti-gay” protest by members of the Westboro Baptist Church The Land Park News is published on the second and fourth Thursdays 2709 Riverside Blvd. outside of C.K. McClatchy High School, stu- of the month and delivered by mail and home delivery in the area Sacramento, bounded by Broadway to the north, Interstate 5 on the west, Florin CA 95818 dents from the school and nearby Sacramen- Road on the south and Freeport Boulevard/21st Street on the east. t: (916) 429-9901 to City College readied a counter-protest Feb. f: (916) 429-9906 5 in solidarity with gay-rights groups. Howev- Publisher...... George Macko er, due to poor weather conditions, members General Manager...... Kathleen Egan Editor...... Ryan Rose of the Kansas-based church were unable to Production Manager...... John Ochoa make their scheduled airline flights. The stu- Graphic Artist...... Ryan Vuong dents nevertheless continued ahead with their Advertising Executives...... Linda Pohl protest plans, receiving supportive honks from Patty Colmer, Marc Harris Desiléts, Melissa Andrews passing motorists. Distribution/Subscriptions...... George Macko $30 a year subscription Photo by Land Park News editor Ryan Rose. Read a special blog posting on this matter by Ryan Rose at www.valcomnews.com.

The Land Park News • February 11, 2010 • www.valcomnews.com Valley Community Newspapers, Inc. Twain you and me American Guild of Organists concert By RYAN ROSE The Sacramento Chapter of the Ameri- Macy’s store in Philadelphia 2 times daily. Land Park News Editor can Guild of Organists joins with St. Johns That organ is the largest fully functioning [email protected] Lutheran Church in presenting the famous organ in the world. Conte’s performance in Wanamaker Grand Court Organist, Pe- Sacramento will include a silent movie “The In response to a news story that he was at death’s door in ter Richard Conte. Held Feb. 26, Friday, at Kid” (Charlie Chaplin). London, Missouri-born Samuel Langhorne Clemens, known 7:30 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, More information about Conte is avail- popularly by penname Mark Twain, wrote, “The reports of my 1700 L Street, Sacramento, $10 suggested able from his management association: death are greatly exaggerated.” donations. www.concertartists.com. Information Indeed, as Twain has since passed, his legend (and wisdom) Known for his orchestral transcriptions about the organ at St. John’s is available lives on in popular culture. And while his larger-than-life perso- played on the organ, Conte performs at the from [email protected]. na is sometimes exaggerated by modern authors and playwrights, Twain’s pointed humor, dogged honesty, keen insights and plainspo- ken ways are as welcomed now as they were when he was writing for The Sacramento Union newspaper during the 19th century. It has been nearly a century since his death, but his ghost still haunts Sacramento. The capital city’s deep political divide would be the perfect fodder for a Twain novel or the subject of a community chat. Next month, Twain returns to life via the stage – and he is back in Sacramento. Actor Hal Holbrook portrays the famous author Saturday, March 6 at 8 p.m. at The Community Center Theater. Tickets are available at the Convention Center Theater Box Office (1301 L St.), Tickets.com, and (916) 808- 5181. Ticket prices are $30-$60 plus facility and service fee. Considering Twain’s far-reaching legacy, our city is very lucky to have such a connection to the author (much as I’m sure Sali- nas values John Steinbeck). Clemens might have been born on the Mississippi River, but Twain spoke the language of modern Cali- fornians – in his time, he was a pioneer for human rights, women’s rights, the environment and the humane treatment of animals. He may have been a character of the Gilded Age (having coined the term in fact), but Twain, pseudonym and all, was the real deal. The Sacramento Union believed that – and they traded on that rep- utation. Anytime The Union encountered financial problems, the publisher would drag an old desk out from the backroom and sell it as a “Desk used by Mark Twain.” Almost always, those desks sold quickly. A chance to experience a form of Twain today is a treat. As Twain’s close friend Helen Keller wrote, “I think ‘Mark Twain’ is a very appropriate nom de plume for Mr. Clemens because it has a funny and quaint sound that goes well with his amusing writ- ings, and its nautical significance suggests the deep and beautiful things he has written.”

Valley Community Newspapers, Inc. www.valcomnews.com • February 11, 2010 • The Land Park News Know your neighbor Land Park’s Trails restaurant has historic Hollywood roots

By LANCE ARMSTRONG Land Park News Writer ter setting swimming records and winning [email protected] three national championships in the breast- stroke and freestyle in the 1930s, appeared in 26 films from the early 1940s to the late The Broadway District in Land Park is local- 1950s. ly renowned for its restaurant row, which fea- Among these films were: “Andy Hardy’s tures a wide variety of food offerings, ranging Double Life” (1942) with Mickey Rooney, from fast food to international cuisine. But of “Bathing Beauty” (1944) with Red Skelton, all the fine eateries in this area, only one is the “Ziegfeld Follies” (1946) with Fred Astaire answer to the trivia question, “What Broadway and Lucille Ball, “Take Me Out to the Ball District restaurant was founded by a partner- Game” (1949) with Frank Sinatra and Gene ship of a record setting swimmer, turned Holly- Kelly and “Million Dollar Mermaid” (1952) wood actress, and a radio singer, who would lat- with Victor Mature. er become a notable television actor?” Known for her big screen roles as a swim- The answer to this question is the west- mer, in a similar manner that Olympic, World ern-themed Trails restaurant, which has been and European ice skating champion Sonja He- serving its Shish-K-Bobs, New York steaks, nie was known for her skating roles in films, hamburgers, hamburger steaks, hot dogs, ka- the young, attractive and curvy Williams also basa, milkshakes, deep dish fruit pies and oth- gained acclaim as a pin-up due to the many er specialties to its guests at 2530 21st St., just photographs taken of her in bathing suits. south of Broadway, for well more than a half- Gage built a quality career of his own, as he century. moved from radio to television. And the movie actress associated with this Appearing in television shows from 1959 to restaurant was Esther Williams, who along 1972, Gage most notably played roles in epi- with her radio singer husband, Ben Gage, sodes of such shows as “Bonanza,” “The Lucy owned a chain of Trails restaurants. Show,” “Batman,” “Star Trek” and “Maverick.” Despite the on-screen success of the original Out on the Trail owners of Trails restaurants, this success was Certainly the most famous of the restaurant’s co-owners was Williams, who af- See Trails, page 5

The Land Park News • February 11, 2010 • www.valcomnews.com Valley Community Newspapers, Inc. Trails: ‘To this day, (Trails restaurant) is still my favorite place to eat’ Continued from page 4 far from equaled in their restaurant Known as Myrle’s Trails at the time, endeavors in Sacramento. the restaurant had a chef, named Also owning a second Trails res- Ralph Wilson, and two waitresses, a taurant at 1309 Fulton Ave., where a French lady, named Jackie Hixon, who Rite Aid is now located, Williams and worked in the back dining room, and Gage, who had three children, but lat- Alta James, who worked in the front er divorced, also ended their marriage dining room. with their Sacramento restaurants. The restaurant, which served its food As these local Trails restaurants on decorative dishes with country- went into bankruptcy in about 1954, themed scenes and wooden planks, al- a new era in Trails restaurant history ways had hostesses and at the front of the was about to emerge, as Sacramento place was the cash register, where Mar- auto dealer Al Nahas purchased both go and her older sister, Kay, occasionally locations of the restaurant for his wife stood on a chair during their childhood Myrle to operate. and made change for customers. Al and Myrle’s daughter Margo Na- Myrle would greet her custom- has of Badel, Iowa said that the orig- ers with a menu, hot coffee and her inal owners of Trails restaurant did friendly smile, as customer service, not get very far with their Sacramen- as well as quality food, were essential to restaurants, since the restaurants priorities at the restaurant. Land Park News Photo/Lance Armstrong were “quite expensive and difficult to At the time, the menu was much John Dillon, left and Eric Decetis, who have been dining at Trails restaurant since the late 1950s, enjoy run absentee, since (the owners) were smaller than today’s menu and was an evening at the restaurant last week. both in Hollywood.” primarily made up of quality meats, which were cooked on charcoal until The opening of The Platter marked her family, said that her old restaurant Changing hands a 1970s regulation prohibited indoor the beginnings of nearly 50 years of suc- remains an adventure in good eating. At the time of this bankruptcy, charcoal cooking. cessful restaurants at 2101 Broadway, as “To this day, (Trails restaurant) is which resulted in a court-operated the site was later home to the Pancake still my favorite place to eat, absolute- bankruptcy sale, Merle was managing Everybody knows your name Parade and today’s Pancake Circus. ly!” Merle said. the Stateline Country Club, where Despite the restaurant’s busy envi- Although Al and Merle purchased And of course, being that Wong, who Harrah’s Lake Tahoe is now located. ronment, certain customers still re- Sheely’s half of The Platter shortly af- was born in Toy Shan, China, near While in Sacramento one eve- quested their favorite tables. ter it opened, Sheely eventually be- Hong Kong, has owned Trails restau- ning, Merle was dining with Al in- The Taylors from Taylor’s Market came the sole owner of the restaurant rant for 30 years, the Wong era of the side Trails restaurant, which was ca- in Land Park, for instance, always sat in about 1971. restaurant includes its own history. ter-corner from Nahas Motors at 21st at a table at the back of the restaurant On Oct. 9, 1979, Trails restaurant One of the most notable parts and Broadway, when a man stood up around the corner. And on their way was sold to Gin Wong, who continues of this history is the dedication of and announced that he needed to sell to their table, they would place their to operate the business today. Wong’s employees, Fernando Gutier- the restaurant immediately. order with Jackie. Although the menu is much larger rez, who once cooked at The Platter In response to this announcement, Trails was very popular with resi- today and includes such offerings as and has been the chef at Trails res- Al went to the courthouse to partici- dents, business people and students in chicken, pork spare ribs, prawns and taurant for 37 years, and Rosemary pate in the auction in hopes that Myr- the community. fish, Trails remains true to its roots “Cookie” Colson, who has been wait- le, who was working at the country These customers included Depart- and serves many of the original recipe ressing at Trails for the past 16 years. club for about seven months each year, ment of Motor Vehicles employees, menu items that made this restaurant And although she has only worked at could instead operate a local business. as well as students from Christian a Sacramento favorite. Trails restaurant for three years, waitress Al was able to purchase both Sacra- Brothers High School, which was lo- Michelle Barrick has about 20 years of mento Trails restaurants for $10,000 cated across the street from the res- Same faces, same places waitressing experience in Sacramento. and although Myrle worked at both taurant. The fact that most Trails custom- Wong said that he is proud of the locations of the restaurant, she lat- On rainy days, Al was known to al- ers are regulars, including many who restaurant’s longtime tradition of pro- er discovered that the Fulton Avenue low Christian Brothers students to sit fondly remember Merle and her staff, viding a quality dining experience in site was not profitable and as a result, in cars in his automobile lot to keep is a tribute to the restaurant’s com- Land Park. this restaurant was sold and eventually dry while waiting for buses at the bus mitment to carrying forth many of its “We have been around longer than opened as Hegland’s Charcoal Broiler. stop in front of his business. longtime traditions. most Land Park restaurants and we The 21st Street location, however, Al eventually closed his automobile Much of the interior of the restau- have a great history here,” Wong said. was very successful, Margo explained. business and had a restaurant build- rant remains the same, including its “It’s a pleasure to see our many won- “It was standing room only when ing constructed in its place. small wagon wheel chandeliers and a derful customers, especially those who my parents had (Trails restaurant),” Opening in 1961, the 24 hours per velvet painting, which features a wag- have been coming here for many years, Margo said. “You could barely get in day eatery, which was originally owned on train and reads, “Myrle’s Trails: and we invite others who have not been and at dinner, everybody from South by Al and Merle and Bud Sheely, was Your Adventure in Good Eating.” here before to join us in our efforts to Land Park used to eat there. It was known as The Platter and specialized Merle, who continues to reside in Sac- continue serving the community in this busy every single night.” in pancakes and steaks. ramento and dine at the restaurant with historic Sacramento restaurant.”

Valley Community Newspapers, Inc. www.valcomnews.com • February 11, 2010 • The Land Park News The Land Park News • February 11, 2010 • www.valcomnews.com Valley Community Newspapers, Inc. Faces and places: New at Sacramento Zoo ‘Tall Wonders’ giraffe exhibit grand opening Special to The Land Park News

Exactly one year from the February 2009 groundbreaking for Tall Wonders, the Sacramento Zoo is proud to announce the ribbon-cutting celebration event on February 11 at 11:30 am. The grand opening celebration continues President’s Day weekend for all Sacramento Zoo visitors. Everyone can visit the Sacramento Zoo Friday, February 12, to Monday, February 15, and see Val, Skye and Goody in their new home. For the very first time, visitors will be eye-to-eye with the stately residents on the 1,100 square foot raised deck. The elevated platform also provides a magnificent view into the neighboring zebra and ostrich area. The state-of-the-art block barn (yes, it’s heated) provides warm nights for the three giraffes, while the expanded grounds allow for leisurely giraffe-size strolls during the day. With the finishing touches almost completed, zoo staff is grateful for the community’s support and commitment to the project. They are just dollars away from reaching the $2 mil- Photo courtesy Kari Marie via Flickr.com lion goal. The Sacramento Zoological Society is 100 percent Meet giraffes eye to eye: For the very first time, visitors will be eye to eye with the committed to providing the best possible care and facilities for stately residents on the 1,100 square foot raised deck. the zoo’s animals. With continued community support, they will improve and enrich the zoo for future generations. Open daily from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, general admission is $11.00; children ages 3-12 are $7.00 and two and under are admitted free. About the Sacramento Zoo Parking is free throughout the park or ride Regional Transit bus Open since 1927, the Sacramento Zoo is home to over 140 na- No. 6. For information, call 916-808-5888 or visit saczoo.com. tive, rare and endangered species and is one of over 200 accredit- ed institutions of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Lo- cated near the corner of Land Park Drive and Sutterville Road in William Land Park, the Zoo is wholly managed by the non-profit Sacramento Zoological Society. This Sacramento treasure in- spires conservation awareness through education and recreation.

Valley Community Newspapers, Inc. www.valcomnews.com • February 11, 2010 • The Land Park News Love is the ‘heartbeat of the universe’ in Sac Opera’s ‘La Traviata’ By SUSAN LAIRD Land Park News Writer the beautiful courtesan Ma- [email protected] rie Duplessis, who died at the age of 23 from consumption, True love and tragic misun- a common term for tubercu- derstanding, aristocrats and losis. Duplessis was known commoners, noble sacrifice, for her petite figure, charming betrayal and dying young… smile and her smart conversa- Sacramento Opera’s production in French salons of the tion of Giuseppi Verdi’s “La day. It is reputed that no few- Traviata” has it all. er than two French noblemen Verdi based his opera in (and former lovers) were at three acts on a novel by Al- her bedside when she passed exandre Dumas, fils, called away. In death, as in life, she “La dame aux Camélias.” was a legend. The novel, which was based In English, Dumas’ work on Dumas’ own affair with was translated as “Camille,” and the title character was successfully portrayed to great success by Greta Gar- bo on the silver screen in 1936. In contrast, the first performance of Verdi’s opera, at Venice’s La Fenice in 1853, Photo courtesy was an utter failure. However, Based on the novel and play La Dame aux Camélias by Alexandre Dumas, Jr., La Traviata is one of the ten most popular op- Verdi had faith that his work eras in the repertoire. The story was immortalized in the classic movie Camille starring Greta Garbo and later given a popular would endure (“‘La Traviata’ update in Pretty Woman and Moulin Rouge. (Pictured is an earlier production.) last night a failure,” he wrote. “My fault or the singers’? Valéry, and a young noble- sings “Ah, fors’è lui” – “Per- her love for Alfredo, Vio- Time will tell”). After some man, Alfredo Germont. The haps, he is the one.” letta agrees to sacrifice her revisions, an 1854 production two meet at a party she is The second act finds the love for the sake of his fam- at the Teatro di San Benedet- hosting to celebrate her “re- two as lovers, happily en- ily and leaves for her former to in Venice proved to be suc- covery” from a “brief ill- sconced in the French coun- life in Paris. cessful. “La Traviata” has been ness.” tryside. But trouble is on the Alfredo, at first deter- in production ever since. Alfredo woos Violetta, way, in the form of Alfredo’s mined to bring her back, The title for Verdi’s work, who has her doubts about father, Giorgio Germont. eventually is led to believe “La Traviata,” means “The the young man who “has Giorgio informs Violet- that Violetta has betrayed Woman Who Strayed,” or loved her long from afar.” ta that his daughter’s up- him. He confronts her pub- “The Fallen Woman.” It fo- However, she also wonders coming marriage is threat- licly, throwing money in her cuses on the lives of a fa- if he could “be the one.” In ened because of Alfredo’s mous courtesan, Violetta the Act I finale, Violetta affair with her. Because of See Opera, page 9

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The Land Park News • February 11, 2010 • www.valcomnews.com Valley Community Newspapers, Inc. Opera: Three chances to see the performance Janey Way Memories Continued from page 8 face at a party. She faints and the members of the party reprimand him: “You have of- fended a noble lady.” Is there a Too late, Alfredo realizes that Violet- ta’s love for him was true all along. In the third act, the lovely courtesan is told by doctor in her physician that she has not long to live, as her consumption has worsened dramat- the house? ically. Violetta sings “Addio del passato” – “So closes my sad story.” Alfredo rushes to her side, and the two lovers are reunit- ed. Alfredo tells Violetta that he will take her away from Paris, back to the country- By MARTY RELLES side. But she senses that her life is slip- Land Park News Columnist ping away. [email protected] Together, Alfredo and Violetta sing “Gran Dio! morir si giovane”– “O, God! to die so The Costamagna family lived across the street from young.” Giorgio enters with a doctor to save our house on Janey Way: Dom Costamagna, his wife Violetta, but it is too late – Violetta dies in her Leda and their boys Gary and Jim. Dom worked as a lover’s arms. field supervisor for Pacific Gas and Electric. He was “La Traviata” is listed in the Top Three Photo courtesy the kind of guy who could fix anything. If your hot wa- most popular operas in the United States Sacramento Opera presents Giuseppe Verdi’s “La Traviata” ter heater broke, Dom came over and fixed it. If your by “Opera America,” just behind “Mad- at the Sacramento Community Center Theater, 1301 L toilet clogged, Dom helped you un-clog it. ama Butterfly” and “La bohème.” Sacra- Street, Sacramento, Friday, February 26, 2010 at 8 pm; Dom fixed people, too. When one of the kids on Sunday, February 28, 2010 at 2 pm; and Tuesday, March 2, mento Opera’s production will be sung 2010 at 7:30 pm. (Pictured is an earlier production.) the block fell and scraped a shin or cut a hand, Dom in Italian with English supertitles. James came with his big first aid box and repaired the dam- Marvel directs and Timm Rolek returns age. He always seemed to be there for us. I remember to conduct the Sacramento Philharmon- Jose Opera, as well as the Merola and one incident in particular. One summer evening, we ic Orchestra. Santa Fe Opera programs. He is a winner played tag on the lawn in front of St. Mary’s Church Soprano Karen Slack will perform as of the Mario Lanza Scholarship Award. in East Sacramento. The cement pathway around the Violetta. She has performed internation- “La Traviata” will run for three perfor- lawn formed the border for the game. One boy chased ally to much acclaim. Her voice is de- mances: Friday, Feb. 26 at 8 p.m., Sunday, another until he made the tag. When a boy chased scribed as “warmly expressive.” Slack’s ca- Feb. 28 at 2 p.m. and Tuesday, March 2 my brother Terry diagonally across the lawn, Terry, reer has been fostered by both the Santa at 7:30 p.m. The Sacramento Communi- who was a little clumsy, fell. He landed on the sharp Fe and San Francisco operas, which rec- ty Center Theater is located at 1301 L edge of an exposed sprinkler head. Blood gushed out ognized her native talent and invited Street in Sacramento. Admission is $18 of his knee and Terry began to cry. He got up to walk her to participate in their programs for to $130. For tickets, call (916) 808-5181, home which only opened the wound further. The boys young artists. She is noted as a talented visit the box office at the theater or visit pushed Terry back down to the ground and one boy performer whose star is on the rise. www.tickets.com. For more information, yelled, “Someone get Dom Costamagna!” A few min- Tenor Alexander Boyer is cast as Al- visit www.sacopera.org or join the Sacra- utes later, Dom came around the front of the church fredo. Boyer has performed with the San mento Opera on Facebook and Twitter. carrying his first aid box. He walked over to the melee and knelt down by Terry who still cried loudly. “Don’t worry Terry,” Dom said, “I’ll fix you up.” Dom took out a bottle of hydrogen peroxide and poured it over the wound. He wiped it dry with a clean white cloth. He then tightly taped a piece of gauze over the wound to stop the bleeding. Then, he slid one arm under Terry’s legs and one arm around his shoul- der, picked him up and carried him back to Janey Way. We followed behind him carrying the first aid box. When he got home, he put Terry in the front of his car, sat down in the driver’s seat beside him, started the en- gine and drove off. As he headed off, he said, “Someone tell Martin (our dad) I’m taking Terry to the hospital emergency room.” I ran home immediately to tell mom. She called dad, who was on duty at the Sacramento Police Depart- ment. When dad got the message, he met Dom and Terry at the hospital. Terry came home late that night with over 20 stitch- es in his damaged knee. Thanks to Dom, he healed quickly. Sadly, Dom passed away a few years ago. I stood up at the funeral and related the story of how Dom cared for my little brother. As people wiped a tear from their eye, they smiled. Like all the fathers on Janey Way, Dom looked after all the children on the block. With their loving care, we survived and pros- pered. All of our fathers, save one, have passed on now, but we have not forgotten what they did for us.

Valley Community Newspapers, Inc. www.valcomnews.com • February 11, 2010 • The Land Park News Special commentary Prudent planning, review is best for Curtis Park Village Project By ROSANNA HERBER SCNA President wrote “the proposed develop- nothing to ensure this promise. velopment proposal contains complex. SCNA would wel- Special to The Land Park News ment appears to have all of the SCNA has asked the Coun- many elements of a more con- come more affordable units necessary elements that con- cil to condition the commercial temporary, car-oriented sub- so that the students and fac- Editor’s Note: The following cerned citizens say they want:: zoning guidelines so that each urban type of development: ulty connected with City Col- is a response to an earlier com- a mixed use project...offer- building be limited to no more elements that are inconsistent lege could live in the Village. mentary on the Curtis Park ing a pedestrian footbridge to than 55,000 square feet. (For with our existing neighbor- That is why SNCA asks for Village Project by guest colum- connect the neighborhoods comparison purposes, the Safe- hoods and that would under- duplexes and granny flats to nist Katy Grimes printed Dec. and City College...no big box way store on R Street is 53,000 mine their unique character.” be allowed by right on single 10 in The Land Park News. stores...a health club...240 af- square feet.) This requirement The letter goes on to say, family lots. We also want the fordable, subsidized multi- would allow a grocery store, but “We are concerned that the Council to approve guidelines It’s decision time for Curtis family housing units...all uti- still ensure that “big box” retail current configuration of the so that fourplexes and triplex- Park Village. The proposed lizing a design that integrates stays out of the neighborhood. development plan will fun- es can be built. This would al- development on the 72-acre with architecture in the sur- There is no firm proposal for nel most of the project’s resi- low for a wider variety of own- parcel between Land Park rounding neighborhoods.” a health club in the Village as dential commuter traffic on to ership housing types and sizes, and Curtis Park is the City’s Sounds beautiful, right? But, Grimes reported. It’s just a 21st Street and overwhelm the including live-work units. best opportunity to see a for- read the project application. It “concept” for the commercial street’s traffic capacity during What about the remaining ward-looking, state of the art, does not include a pedestri- area, like the previous ideas of commute times, reversing the toxic soil? How will families infill development that will an footbridge to City College. a hotel and dinner theatre. Af- gains achieved by the recent know they live in a safe neigh- endure for the next 50 years. Only bus service is proposed ter the developer gets approval conversion.” Make no mistake. borhood? The plan is to bury The project application is go- between City College and the for 259,000 square feet of com- This oversized commercial the toxics under a 7-acre park, ing to the Planning Commis- commercial area. It’s unrealistic mercial space, he can build any space will significantly increase which will be covered with a sion on February 25 and to to expect students and faculty type of “big box” store he wants traffic. You can look forward to geomembane cap and two feet the Council on April 1. The who drive to the campus to take as long as it meets the commer- gridlock on Sutterville Road of clean soil. It will essential- Sierra Curtis Neighborhood bus service to the commercial cial zoning guidelines. and more cars on your neigh- ly establish a hazardous waste Association (SCNA) is ea- area to purchase food or servic- The proposed 259,000 borhood street. While LPCA storage facility in our neighbor- ger to see the development go es. It is more logical they would square feet of commercial did not recommend a size for hoods. SCNA is alarmed there forward, but not without first either drive their cars or walk space is a suburban, auto-ori- the commercial area, SCNA is no requirement that the Mas- making sure the surrounding over the pedestrian bridge. The ented design that is not con- urges the Council to limit it to ter Plan for the park be complet- neighborhoods get a fair deal lack of an overcrossing is a seri- sistent with the Sacramento 170,000 square feet because it ed before the Council certifies from the developer. Issues re- ous flaw that must be correct- General Plan’s designation of will generate less out-of-the- the environmental document lated to toxics, design and ed. We need the Council to put this area as a Traditional Cen- area auto traffic. that allows the state to approve traffic must be addressed be- the pedestrian bridge back into ter. The Land Park Commu- The project application a final clean up plan. We do not fore the projects approved. the project and get federal dol- nity Association recognized doesn’t propose 240 afford- believe two feet of clean soil can The December editorial by lars to pay for it. this inconsistency and wrote able, subsidized multi-fam- support an adequate neighbor- Katy Grimes “Not in my back- In public meetings, the devel- in a September 2009 letter ily housing units as Grimes hood park. In order for an aver- yard – Curtis Park Village oper has promised not to allow to City Planning staff, “Land reported. Most are upscale age sized shade tree to be plant- Project derailed?” left me won- “big box” style commercial de- Park and Curtis Park are both multi-family units. The only ed, clean soil of approximately dering if Grimes had read the velopment. However, the pro- traditional neighborhoods... subsidized housing will be the 6-8 feet would be needed so the project application. Grimes posed project application offers We fear that the current de- 90 units at the senior housing tree’s roots didn’t disturb the cap. If the Council rushes forward with certifying the environmental document, the state will decide the level of clean dirt for the cap. We could see a park with no trees! SCNA urges the Council not to approve the environmental document until the Master Plan for the park is complete. While SCNA understands there are significant financial demands on the developer stemming from the clean up of the toxics, we do not believe these circumstances should compel the City to accept a project that may be financial- ly viable in the short term, but does not serve the surrounding neighborhoods or the City well in the long run.

Readers: What do you think? We will host this commentary and Katy Grimes’ original piece at www.valcomnews.com. Send your thoughts to ryanrose@valcomnews.com and we will print them in the next edition of The Land Park News.

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Annually, on the second Sun- Sacramento Valley and is attend- molded) rice dish that is consid- day of March, the Adult Bud- ed by an estimated 50,000 peo- ered a staple of Japanese cuisine. dhist Association and Buddhist ple over the warm summer week- Teriyaki Chicken is the soy-gin- Women’s Association of the Sac- end. The Spring Food Festival is ger flavored barbeque chicken ramento Buddhist Church host a much smaller, but provides at- that is served in all Japanese res- spring food festival. This year, as tendees the opportunity to sam- taurants. in years past, the event will take ple a variety of Japanese dishes All proceeds of the event are place at 2401 Riverside Blvd. such as maki, inari and chirashi used to fund Adult Buddhist As- in their church social hall. The sushi, teriyaki, udon, salads and sociation and Buddhist Women’s event will be March 14 and runs sandwiches, and pastries. The su- Association programs. Both or- from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. shi is made with sweetened rice ganizations are affiliated service This event is the “little brother” vinegar flavored rice and comes organizations of the Sacramento of the Annual Buddhist Church in different shapes and sizes. Un- Buddhist Church. Annually, the Bazaar held each summer in Au- like nigiri sushi, there is no raw proceeds of the event are used gust. The larger event is an icon fish. Nonetheless, the sushi is a for church maintenance and chil- Photo courtesy of cultural food festivals in the traditional handcrafted (hand- dren and senior programs. The Spring Food Festival will take place at the Sac- ramento Buddhist Church, 2401 Riverside Blvd.

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By LANCE ARMSTRONG Land Park News Writer Many East Sacramentans are But taking a step back pri- [email protected] familiar with the large, Byzan- or to the church’s establish- tine-style church and its accom- ment in Sacramento, county panying Hellenic Center at the records indicate that Greeks The Greek Orthodox northeast corner of Alhambra had a presence in the city as Church of the Annunciation Boulevard and F Street, across early as 1890. has a rich history in the cap- from McKinley Park. But the From 1910 to 1920, no ital city, including nearly 60 church’s history in Sacramento more than 50 Greek fami- years in East Sacramento. predates this historic site. lies resided in the Sacramen-

Land Park News Photo/Lance Armstrong The Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation has been a part of East Sacramento since its opening in 1951.

to area. And of these fami- 1921, under the direction of lies, the majority of the men Father Sardounis. were employed by the South- A Greek school was estab- ern Pacific and Western Pa- lished at the N Street site in cific railroads. a two-story Victorian in the Although there was no mid-1920s. Greek church in the city dur- The school, which was held ing this time, the Holy Trini- following classes at local ele- ty Greek Orthodox Church – mentary and middle schools, the mother church of Greek was located on the ground orthodoxy in the West at the floor of the building. time – served as a relatively East Sacramento resident nearby active presence for the Penny (Anton) Kastanis re- church. called attending the school Also during this era, litur- during the late 1940s. gy was occasionally celebrated “The school had desks that in Sacramento through cler- we sat at like in a regular gy of San Francisco and lat- school room and the classes er Los Angeles, with the first were quite often taught by the of these liturgies being held at priest or the priest’s wife,” Pen- Red Men’s Hall at 716 I St. ny said. “Father Econome was one of my teachers. We all had Constructing a church books that we would purchase The first official step to- and they were all in Greek. ward establishing a Greek or- They were like a first grade thodox church in Sacramento book with things like the al- occurred with a Jan. 18, 1920 phabet, stories and poetry.” meeting, which was held at The priests of the church the Pythian Castle at 831 I resided on the second floor of St. the school building. Tom Mantis, president of Additionally, the second Elpis, a then-6-year-old, in- floor of the school building dependent Greek fraternal was home to Nicholas Ter- organization in Sacramento, zakis, the church’s caretaker initiated the meeting, which during the 1920s. was designed to organize the Penny said that she con- Greek Orthodox Community tinues to remain friends with of Sacramento. former students of the school By Dec. 20, 1920, the com- and added that the site of the munity had been formed and original church and the school members of its first board of was very much “the center of trustees were elected. both religious and social ac- The following year, the first tivities for the Greeks of Sac- Greek Orthodox Church of ramento.” the Annunciation was con- Helen (Sady) Psihopai- structed at 620 N St. das said that she remembers The first liturgy in the new church was held on Dec. 25, See Greek, page 17

16 The Land Park News • February 11, 2010 • www.valcomnews.com Valley Community Newspapers, Inc. Greek: ‘We’ve been here for a long time and have grown a lot’ Continued from page 16 a unique aspect of the old N The Hellenic Center, which school, call Annette Chavez largest drawing event, will be said Fotos, whose nephew, Fa- Street church. is located to the south of the (916) 231-9173. held September 3 through 5. ther James Retelas, is the cur- “They had singing birds on Alhambra Boulevard church, Undoubtedly, the Greek Eugene Fotos, 77, who was rent pastor at the church. “We both sides of (the nave of ) was the church’s first building community is not only known raised in East Sacramento and used to have about 40 peo- the church,” Psihopaidas said. constructed at the site. for its historic East Sacramen- attended both locations of the ple come to the church on N “They were hanging in regu- Shortly after its construc- to church complex, but also church, said that he is proud Street and now we get about lar-sized bird cages and there tion, this building, which has for its Greek Festival, which of the church’s long history in 200 on average and some- were about five on each side hosted many events through- is held each year at the Sacra- the capital city. times about 300. I look at it of the room. It was quite a out its history, was temporar- mento Convention Center. “We’ve been here for a long as a big family and you don’t unique sight.” ily used for church liturgies This year’s edition of the fes- time and have grown a lot have to be of Greek descent. Penny, who also remembers and the offices of the priests. tival, which is the city’s third since we were on N Street,” We welcome everybody.” the birds, said that the birds, which she suspects were canar- Charting growth ies, were covered during litur- The new church was com- gies, so that they would not in- pleted in the fall of 1951 and terrupt the chanting, singing held its first liturgy in the and other parts of the liturgies. building with its pastor, Fa- ther Nicholas Karas. Parish and parishioners New church offices were With the founding of the also constructed along N church in Sacramento, a pop- Street in the 1950s. ular annual Greek picnic was Many of the icons and oth- established in 1922. er important pieces from the By the early 1930s, the original church were placed in event, which was held at Hel- the new church. vetia Park in West Sacramen- These pieces included vari- to and included food, games ous paintings that are still lo- and a beauty queen contest, cated in the church today. was drawing about 2,000 Overall, the cost of the Greek-Americans from Sac- land and its buildings was ramento and beyond. $318,211. Another Greek event was A plan to build a church in the Greek Independence South Natomas fell short in Day ceremonies, which hon- 1993 and the property was ored the Greeks’ freedom, as subsequently sold. a result of the 1820s war that Through this sale, the prop- eliminated the Turkish con- erty’s former owner, Ange- trol of their land. lo Tsakopoulos gifted the In Sacramento, the event church $1.1 million, which was celebrated every March was used to purchase the re- 25 with special liturgies, ban- mainder of the block at the quets and dancing. Alhambra Boulevard site. During World War II, Prior to this purchase, the members of the church sup- church owned half the block. ported the Greek War Relief Expanding and exploring and the Red Cross. Currently, members are split An article in the Dec. 9, between the options of de- 1940 issue of The Sacramen- molishing the present church to Bee, for instance, showed building and constructing that by this time, Greeks in a new church in its place or the Sacramento area had building a new church on raised as much as $10,000 to an 8-acre site in the 48-acre assist war victims in their na- McKinley Village develop- tive land. ment, just east of the current Eventually, the old N Street church. church became inadequate to Terry Kastanis, the par- meet the needs of the grow- ish’s librarian who met Pen- ing parish and efforts were ny at the Alhambra Boule- made to establish a new vard church and married her church building and recre- a year later in 1961, said that ation hall, known as the Hel- no matter what its members lenic Center, on property that decide, the current economy the church purchased across has the new church project from McKinley Park. on hold. However, the church In 1949, George E. John- did move forward with a plan son, who many longtime Sac- to construct a preschool and ramento residents remember childcare center at the church for his Del Prado Restaurant, site. The center is now open organized a fundraising drive, and operating 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., which resulted in the collec- Monday through Friday. For tion of about $48,000. more information on the pre-

Valley Community Newspapers, Inc. www.valcomnews.com • February 11, 2010 • The Land Park News 17 vincing decision makers that the pump- built across from the Pocket area, our at- BDCP dumps Pocket pump locations ing facility locations directly across the tention now turns to the DWR North Special to The Pocket News river from the Pocket area would have an Bay Aqueduct Alternative Intake Project From the office of City Councilman Robbie Waters downstream to Courtland, on the east le- inappropriate and disproportionate im- (NBA AIP). This proposal would draw vee of the Sacramento River. You can see pact on our community. Thank you to water from the Sacramento River to sup- Sacramento City Councilman Rob- the new map on page 4 of this document the many residents who attended meet- ply water agencies in Napa and Solano bie Waters is very pleased to announce that on the BDCP Web site: http://www. ings, sent letters and emails to DWR. counties via a new intake in Yolo County on January 29, the Steering Committee for baydeltaconservationplan.com/Steer- On the new map referenced above, across from our community. the state’s Bay Delta Conservation Plan for- ingCommitteeLibrary/1.29.10 SC HO it should be noted that the site selec- Stay tuned as events surrounding mally dropped the proposed locations for SC_Intake_Structures_North_Delta_ tion criteria now includes “avoid high this NBAAIP project develop in the new water intake structures across from the Locations_012810_v5.pdf population density areas.” coming months. Visit http://www. Pocket area. Our advocacy to the Department of Although we have successfully ensured water.ca.gov for more information on The BDCP will now move forward Water Resources was successful in con- that no BDCP pumping intakes will be the project. with five identified sites from Clarksburg

18 The Land Park News • February 11, 2010 • www.valcomnews.com Valley Community Newspapers, Inc. A diverse lineup at the 13th annual Jewish Film Fest

By BENN HODAPP Land Park News Writer [email protected]

The 13th annual Sacramen- to Jewish Film Festival kicked off last weekend at the Crest Theatre with four films from all over the world. The idea for the festival was born out of a partnership forged between co-founders Sid Garcia Heberger and Mar- gie Park. The two met 15 years ago while working on a film for the Sacramento Festival of Cinema. They planned to do it again the following year, but it coincided with the Jew- ish High Holidays and they couldn’t participate. Heberg- er and Park decided to come Photo courtesy Ciesla Foundation Photo courtesy Menemsha Films up with their own festival, one Gertrude Berg as Molly Goldberg in Aviva Kempner’s Shaul Azar, Dvir Benedek, Itzik Cohen, Shmulik Cohen and Togo Igawa in “A Matter of Size.” that brings to light some things “Yoo Hoo Mrs. Goldberg.” about the Jewish culture. Thirteen years in and the plained that normally the se- around an Israeli chef who said. “But if I had to choose a now,” she said. “How about a festival is stronger than ever lection process whittles down finds happiness pursuing a favorite I would probably say little bit of happiness?” before. the field to about four or five, passion for sumo wrestling; that I like ‘A Matter of Size’ Not only is the 13th year “We have about 2,000 loy- depending on the year. “Yoo-Hoo Mrs. Goldberg” is the best.” perhaps the most successful al followers of the festival,” This year there were four a humorous and provocative “They really are four out- yet, but holding it at a genu- Heberger said. “The first year selected; each from a different documentary about Jewish standing films,” Park said. ine Sacramento landmark is was 1997… We had maybe country (Argentina, Germa- television pioneer Gertrude “This year we had a lot of very special in itself. 200 people that year.” ny, Israel and U.S.). Berg; and “Max Minsky and strong submissions. But we “We feel very blessed to be able The festival opened on Sat- Me” is a coming-of-age tale went with four that are really to have the festival at the Crest The films urday night with screenings about a 12-year-old girl who happy and positive films.” Theatre,” Park said. “We literally As for the films themselves, of the films “Camera Obscu- dreams of being a star basket- There is a reason that the couldn’t do it without them.” Heberger explained the process ra” at 7 p.m. and “A Matter of ball player so she can meet her four selected films are light For more information re- by which they are selected. Size” at 9:15 p.m. The pro- crush in another country. and funny, according to Park. garding the festival and plans “We have a number of film ceedings wrap up Sunday af- “All the films this year “There’s so many sad things for 2011, call the Crest The- companies who submit their ternoon with “Yoo-Hoo Mrs. [were] amazing,” Heberger going on in the world right atre at (916) 442-7378. films to us,” she said. “This year Goldberg” at noon and “Max we received somewhere be- Minsky and Me” at 2:15 p.m. tween 40 and 50 submissions.” “Camera Obscura” is a vi- Heberger and Park screen sual and romantic story set the films and come up with in a colony of Argentine Jew- the decisions for which films ish immigrants; “A Matter of make the cut. Heberger ex- Size” is a comedy that centers

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By LANCE ARMSTRONG Land Park News Writer [email protected]

There is much excitement in the air at John F. Kennedy High School these days, as an inauguration for the school’s long-awaited performing arts center was held on Febru- ary 9. Originally part of the school’s ini- tial 1960s construction plans, the center was eventually eliminated from these plans and fell into the category of “plans for the future.” Unfortunately for the school, its students and the community, the future was much further away than many people had hoped for or imagined. Now more than four decades later and with the 15-month construction project recently completed, the $8.2 million, 465-seat, state-of-the-art auditorium is nearly ready for use by the school, the Sacramento City Unified School District and the community. The center’s inauguration, which Photo courtesy of Kennedy High School will be attended by Kennedy High’s Kennedy High School’s long-awaited, $8.2 million, 465-seat performing arts center will officially open as early as next month. An inauguration of the build- senior class, the school’s staff, local ing was held February 9. dignitaries and district personnel, will be a ceremonial type event, Showtime at Kennedy which is scheduled for the second the production remains challeng- which will be held in anticipation Being that construction on the week in May. ing for the department. of the official opening of the ven- building has been completed, the The school’s drama department Although the center may be of- ue, which does not currently have school is working toward what is beginning preliminary stages ficially opened as early as March, a specific date. could possibly be the first event with the play, but since the open- Kennedy High must wait until the Also participating in the event will held in the auditorium, a perfor- ing date for the center has not be the school’s choir and orchestra. mance of “The Wizard of Oz,” been determined, planning for Continued on page 23

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This is going to ous performance venues, which tem, a lighting loft, control, the final details of the building be an absolutely wonderful facility were the aforementioned 75-seat sound and ticket booths, dress- and the district approves the new to hold not only school events, but Little Theatre and the gymnasi- ing rooms, a large backstage structure before keys to the cen- definitely a venue that will be able um, which Cedros described as an area that can be used for build- ter are presented to the school. to sustain cultural influence in the “unflattering, unwelcoming (en- ing sets, a motorized projection Considering the possibility that Pocket area.” tertainment) venue.” screen and an orchestra pit, lo- the venue may open in March, an Although community groups and Unlike the space, lighting and cated beneath removable seats event is tentatively scheduled to other local organizations will be al- sound-challenged Little Theatre, near the stage. be held at the center on March 2. lowed to rent the facility through which consists of stage space for Currently, the building is un- a permit process with the district, productions with no more than Pride in the Pocket dergoing its “punch list” stage, Cedros said he does not share the about eight entertainers, the new Cedros said that Kennedy’s new which consists of checking off all same concerns of those who are auditorium, which will also be venue is recognized as one of the the permit processes and details worried about the possibility that used for music and drama class- premier performing arts centers in that must be relative to code. school events could eventually have es, will allow for much larger pro- the Sacramento area. Kennedy High Principal Fe- to compete heavily with communi- ductions, including musicals. “From what the architects have lisberto Cedros said that he is ty events at the new center. In relation to the Little The- told me and the contractors that pleased that the school and the “I don’t think that’s going to be atre versus the new auditorium, have been here, the two (audito- community are finally receiving an issue for us,” Cedros said. “Our Cedros said that it is like com- riums) that they compare (JFK’s the long-awaited Kennedy High facilities are for our students first. paring “night and day.” new auditorium) to right now are performing arts center. Obviously we coordinate that “Now we have a facility that is (the auditoriums at) St. Francis “It’s been a long wait and our kids with permits, as well, but since exclusive for this type of enter- High School and Natomas (Char- and community are ecstatic that this I’ve been here, the priority has al- tainment, for plays, for music, for ter School). Those have been in is going to bring some cultural as- ways been what’s best for John F. cultural events, so it’s night and place for about three or four years pect and venue to the Pocket area,” Kennedy and John F. Kennedy stu- day,” Cedros said. “This is an ab- and this is just an upgrade of Cedros said. “From the kids’ aspect, dents. And we map out and we cal- solutely amazing project and well those, because this facility is obvi- they can hardly wait to get in there. endar events and it’s always sched- worth it for the community.” ously brand new.” The new facility is going to add a uled around what’s happening or The new, 13,775-square-foot, Maria Lopez, spokesperson for lot of prestige to John F. Kennedy not happening here at JFK. It’s al- masonry block and steel super- the district, said that the commu- and the Pocket area. The teachers ways worked well, even with the structure auditorium, which was nity is fortunate to be receiving are delighted that years later, here Little Theatre and the (very limit- built through the efforts of the such a fine performing arts center. it is. It’s a state-of-the-art building ed) space available. It’s always staff nationally-recognized architec- “The arts are very important,” that’s modern, comfortable and has first and community second and tural firm, Williams + Paddon Lopez said. “Certainly, this will be a lot of amenities. it’s a good partnership.” as the architect and Roebbelen another great asset in the commu- “And from my end, I want to see Contracting as the contractor, is nity for not just the Pocket area, my (students) do something with The center’s specs located on the former site of the but for the city to have this won- it, because it’s no good if it’s not The performing arts center, old M-wing portables. derful new theater to have anoth- utilized. Our drama department is which is located on the west side Among the facility’s features er asset to help promote the arts really excited and the kids are really of the campus, will be a very large are: theatrical lighting and light- and to make the arts a living part excited to get together and put their upgrade from the school’s previ- ing controls, a digital sound sys- of what we all can enjoy.”

Valley Community Newspapers, Inc. www.valcomnews.com • February 11, 2010 • The Land Park News 23 24 The Land Park News • February 11, 2010 • www.valcomnews.com Valley Community Newspapers, Inc. Valley Community Newspapers, Inc. www.valcomnews.com • February 11, 2010 • The Land Park News 25 lectors Club will be holding a Memorabil- will be held at Mt. Vernon Memorial Park. Boy Scouts Recycle E-Waste ia Sale as a part of its 32nd Annual Conven- This event brings history to life for children When: Saturday, Feb 20, 2010, 9 a.m. to 1 tion. Entrance is free. For more information, with hands on/re-enactment performances. p.m. Where: Arcade Wesleyan Church, 3532 contact: Mel Munson, Convention Chair- Families can enjoy over 17 different perfor- Whitney Ave., Sacramento (near corner of person, Telephone: 530 662 8840, E Mail: mances and continuous free entertainment. Whitney & Sunset Ave.) They can take: TVs [email protected] For more information, call (916) 969-1251. (including flat screens), laptops, monitors, Etc, will follow the meeting. First-time visi- –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– VCRs, stereos, disk drives, PDAs, Zip drives, Get in the calendar tors are welcome. For additional information Genealogy Workshop computer mice, printers & copiers, scanners Is your club, group, church, school, or call (916) 366-1687 or visit our Web site at February 14 Root Cellar – Sacramento Genealogical So- & faxes, telephones, video game consoles, organization having an upcoming event? small appliances (such as blenders, mixers www.missionoakscomputerclub.org. Concert at All Saints ciety - February 17, 2010. Informal work- Let us know. Send information about your –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– shop to exchange ideas and problem solve. toasters, vacuum and carpet cleaners). CEAR event—including date, time, location, a Matthew Walsh, Organist and Maria Cas- shreds all computer disk and hard drives to California Citizens for Health well, Violinist, in Concert at All Saints Epis- Presentation: “DNA - How Much Do You brief description, cost (if any), and contact Understand?” with John Jay. Merrill Gar- protect your privacy. We can’t take: Large ap- information—to Calendar, c/o Valley Freedom copal Church, 2076 Sutterville Rd., Sac- pliances. Questions? Want to arrange a pick- ramento, on Sunday, February 14, 2010 at dens (Garden Square Room), 7418 Stock Community Newspapers, 2709 Riverside Sponsored by California Citizens for Ranch Road, Citrus Heights, 1pm-3pm. up (if you’ve got big items or you’re a busi- Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95818, or e-mail Health Freedom, a free lecture on “Body 4:00 PM. Music by Rheinberger, Bach and ness)? Contact: [email protected]. others, with $10 donation. For more infor- Sign-in at front desk, wear guest badge, sign [email protected]. Deadline is Signs, Swine Flu and You” will be presented out when leaving. Free, everyone welcome. one week before publication. Priority is given by Jim McAfee, Th.M., C.C.N., 7 - 9 p.m. mation, visit www.allsaintssacramento.org or call 455-0643. Contact John Jay (916) 331-0963, jksljay@ to events that are in the community and/or at the SMUD Auditorium (the old SMUD sbcglobal.net, or www.rootcellar.org. February 24 of little or no cost. There is no guarantee that Building), 6201 S Street, Sacramento. Call –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– events submitted will appear in the calendar. 916-635-6724 for information. All Saints concert Los Ninos Service League The Los Ninos Service League is hold- To ensure placement within the newspaper, –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Feb. 14, Sunday, 4:00 PM All Saints Epis- ebruary F 18 ing its next recruitment drive for volun- please call 429.9901 to place an advertisement. Parks and Rec meeting copal Church, 2076 Sutterville Rd., Sacra- What Do I Do with All This Stuff? teers to work within our organization. We The Carmichael Recreation and Park District mento.$10 suggested. Matthew Walsh, Or- ganist, assisted by Maria Caswell, Violinist. Event is Thursday, February 18, 2010 from would greatly appreciate it if you would post is developing a Recreation Master Plan to the following notice in your next upcom- February guide our programs. We would like the com- In addition to organ literature by Bach Alain 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Carmichael Park and others, the duo will perform four seldom Clubhouse, 5750 Grant Ave, Carmichael. ing publication. Thank you in advance for Jo Anne Marquardt art show munities input to determine the types of ac- your continued support of the Casa Gar- tivities and programs that are needed to meet heard pieces for organ and violin by Josef FREE class, but must pre-register by calling The Unitarian Universalist Society of Sacra- Rheinberger, 19c. German composer. Walsh, 485-5322. Start 2010 with a clean-sweep! den Restaurant and Sacramento Children’s mento presents an exhibition of the artwork the recreation interests of our district. There Home. Want to give back to our community are two community workshops scheduled for a faculty member at Holy Names University Surrounded by clutter? Need to organize of Land Park resident Jo Anne Marquardt Jan. in the Bay Area, has a long history as a cathe- years of belongings, mementos and paper? and have fun too? Become a volunteer in the 22 to Mar. 21, 2010 at the UUSS Auditorium your convenience. Recreation Master Plan dining room, kitchen, or garden at the Casa Community Workshop, Thursday, February dral organist, most recently in Chicago. Ms. This class will help you begin the task of located at 2425 Sierra Blvd, Sacramento. An Caswell performs on both baroque and mod- sorting and disposing of clutter to help keep Garden Restaurant. The restaurant, located opening reception will be held on Friday, Jan. 11 at 6 p.m. La Sierra Community Center, in the Curtis Park neighborhood, has been 5325 Engle Rd, Carmichael, CA 95608. ern violins and is a member of the American things manageable. 22 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. This event is free. Bach Soloists. You can get more information –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– raising funds for the Sacramento Children’s For more information visit www.uuss.org. Home since 1974. For more information from our church’s website: www.allsaintssac- Brown Bag Poetry Readings –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ramento.org or from Matthew Walsh at stel- about being a volunteer, please join us at our February 12 Held 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. at 828 I Street, the Pocket girls softball [email protected] or, the builder of our restaurant on February 24, 2010, 9:30 a.m., Sacramento Poetry Center will hold a poet- at 2760 Sutterville Road, Sacramento, CA Register now through March 1 for the 2010 Carmichael Geranium Society meeting organ, Scott Nelson at 916-399-9752. ry reading from 12 noon to 1 pm, the third 95820. Please RSVP by calling (916) 452- season or visit www.pocketgirlssoftball.com. Carmichael Geranium Society February meeting –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Thursday of every month, at the Central Li- 2809, as we look forward to meeting you. For girls ages 4 ½ to 16. - 2/12/10, Carmichael Community Clubhouse Mardi Gras Sunday brary. Brown Bag Poetry will be held Thurs- –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– at 5759 Grant Avenue, Carmichael. Robin Par- Northminster Presbyterian Church will day, February 18th and continues through the er will show us how to grow angel and pansy face present a special worship service on Sun- year. Sacramento poet Mary Zeppa will host Embroiderer’s Guild of America February 11 pelargoniums visitors welcome - no fee. day, February 14, at 9:55 a.m., featuring the the readings with assistance from poet Law- Embroiderer’s Guild of America, 7 p.m. acclaimed Dixieland Minsters performing rence Dinkins and Poet Laureate Bob Stanley. Wednesday, February 24, 2010, SMUD Computer club meeting traditional Dixieland jazz. Following the Bring a brown-bag lunch and a favorite poem Building, 6301 S Street. “Petite Project” The Mission Oaks Computer Club will meet February 13 service, a free Mardi Gras luncheon of Jamba- - or you may select from material available in from National EGA. (A bookmark). Visi- on Thursday, February 11, 2010 from 1:00 laya beans and rice, and “red velvet” cake will the library. Information: 264-2920. tors welcome. (916) 961-3558 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Mission Oaks Com- Coca-Cola Memorabilia Sale be served. Northminster is located at 3235 munity Center, 4701 Gibbons Drive, Carmi- Coca-Cola Memorabilia Sale from 11a.m. Pope Avenue, between Watt and Fulton Av- chael, CA. The meeting topic will be “Using to 2p.m. at Red Lion Hotel at Arden, 1401 enues. For more information call (916) 487- February 20 February 26 Online Bill Paying Systems.” A problem solv- Arden Way, Sacramento CA The Great Get 5192 or visit northminsteronline.org. ing clinic, led by Adam Lacey of Applications, Together Chapter of the Coca Cola Col- Crab feed for Children’s home Crab feed Sacramento Children’s Home Guild to hold South Sacramento Rotary invites you to attend its 28th Annual Crab Feed and Silent Auction, February 15 “Down By the Sea” Crab Feed, Saturday, February 20, 2010, at the Folsom Commu- Friday, February 26 at 6 p.m. The event will be American Heritage Day nity Center, 52 Natoma Street, Folsom, CA at the Elks Lodge No. 6, 6446 Riverside Blvd. American Heritage Day event at 10 a.m. to 95630. Tickets are $45. For reservations, All proceeds go to support schools/charities in 2 p.m., 8201 Greenback Lane, Fair Oaks. call 916-698-1150. the community. Call (916) 428-0311 or (916) The 8th Annual American Heritage Day –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 396-7244 for tickets. Tickets: $40.

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