Bi-Weekly Tidbits News from Neighborhood Services Division ISSUE13 | JULY 11, 2013

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Division Manager Vincene Jones

Area Manager Summer is here Derrick Lim

General Recreation Supervisor Teresa Jackson

Program Analyst Yvonne Riedlinger

NRC II Khaalid Muttaqi

NRC II Kris Wimberly

Program Analyst Iysha Jenkins “Inspiring Quote”

Graphic Supervisor Shirley Bittante “Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” Graphic Assistant Karen Armstrong -Thomas A. Edison

Park Supervisor Brad Draper

Customer Service Specialist The Neighborhood Services Division Amanda Roldan would like to give you tips to stay cool this summer! Program Coordinator Erin Quinonez

Community Center  Keep plastic bottles of water in the freezer; grab one when you are ready to Attendant I Anthony Munoz go outside. As the ice melts, you will have a supply of cold water as you go

Senior Rec Aide  Cotton clothing will keep you cooler than many synthetics Carly Hodge  Wear loose-fitting clothing, preferably of a light pale color

 Avoid caffeine and alcohol as these will promote dehydration

 Try to take advantage of the cooler hours of the day to exercise rather than the warmer hours

 If you do not have an air conditioner at home, try to spend a part of your day at a public library, shopping mall, or cooling center P A G E 2 P A G E 3 P A G E 4 P A G E 5 P A G E 6 P A G E 7

Summer Food Service Program

A program that ensures children will continue to receive nutritious meals when school is not in session. Free meals, that meet Federal nutrition guidelines, are provided to all children 18 years old and under at a variety of locations. To find the nearest location to you, please see the following websites:

 Sacramento City Unified School District, visit www.summeratscusd.org

 Elk Grove Unified School District can be viewed at, www.egusd.net/nutrition

 Twin Rivers Unified School District, visit www.twinriversusd.org/depts/nutrition The California Department of Education lists free meal sites. To search an interactive guide by ZIP code or city, visit www.cde.ca.gov

Summer 2013—City Swimming Pool Directory and Information Beat the heat by spending your summer at the pools of Sacramento! Here is the link to Sacramento’s pool times, dates, addresses, and phone numbers: http://www.cityofsacramento.org/parksandrecreation/recreation/aquatics/ pools.htm. Feel free to search and plan your dates!

NOW-August 30—Family Bike Nights Come out and bike with your kids in a safe environment! Bring them to this great event featuring safe riding, a food court, bike safety clinic, and local bike vendors. Admission is FREE and the general times are Thursday and Friday from 5:30 p.m – 8:00 p.m at 3909 Bradshaw Road. Remember, helmets are REQUIRED for all riders. For more information please visit: http://safetycenter.org/safetyville-usa/events/family-bike-nights/ or call (916) 438-3352.

NOW-September 29—Folding Paper: The Infinite Possibilities of Origami The art of folding paper, better known as Origami, is not only a sophisticated art form, but it inspires innovative concepts in math and design, and inventions in engineering, architecture, and technology. The first major exhibition to explore the rich tradition of paper folding in Japan and Europe, Folding Paper features approximately 140 works by more than 50 international artists. This art exhibition will be at the Crocker Art Museum, 216 O Street, with a general admission of $10. For more information or general day and times, please visit www.crockerartmuseum.org or call (916) 808-1179.

May 24-July 31—$2 Summer Family Fun 4-Pack Come and enjoy some time at the California Museum and take advantage of this limited-time offer by downloading and printing the coupon at http://tinyurl.com/family-4pack,then present it at time of admission to save up to $14 on an admission for a family of 4.For more information please visit http://www.californiamuseum.org/.

July 12-28—Calfornia State Fair! The California State fair is back! The fair is held at Cal Expo, 1600 Exposition Boulevard. Remember all 17 days of concerts at the State Fair are FREE! For advance sale discounted admission tickets and additional information please visit www.bigfun.org.

July 12-14—9th Annual Sacramento Japanese Film Festival Come out to the Crest Theatre, 1013 K Street, for three days of Japanese films. Individual screenings will cost $10 and the All Festival Pass will cost $35. For general day and time info, please visit: http://www.sacramento365.com/event/detail/441779733/9th_Annual_Sacramento_Japanese_Film_Festival

July 13—TFO Zombie Walk The original Zombie Walk is back and bigger and better than ever! The Zombie Walk is a large-scale performance art experience where citizens dress up as the undead and infiltrate the streets of midtown for fun, promotion and charity. TFO Productions has often been credited with hosting the world’s first Zombie Walk in 2001 and for starting what has become a worldwide phenomenon. Admission is FREE for all ages and will start from 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. For more information and start of the race please visit: http://trashfilmorgy.com/tfo-2013/july-13-zombie-walk/ or go to Cheap Thrills at 1712 L Street. P A G E 8 P A G E 9 P A G E 10

July 13—Race for the Ring Grab a friend, a bike, and a cell phone to join Bank of America’s 5th Annual Race for the Ring. Teams of two will solve riddles and complete challenges on their smart phones while biking or racing on foot throughout Sacramento. The top five finishing teams with the most points at the end of the competition will win beautiful jewelry and amazing prizes. Each team’s registration fee will benefit the Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services. Admission per term is $50. For more information please call (916) 456-1980 or go to: http://raceforthering2013.eventbrite.com/#.

July 13,20,27—Camp Pollock Service Days Pitch in with a Service Day –or two- at Camp Pollock! The former Boy Scout Camp needs your help with improving this beautiful piece of property along the North shore of the American River. To register for this event please visit: http://www.sacramentovalleyconservancy.org/register.asp?event_id=464.

July 14—Sacramento Bastille Day Come celebrate Bastille Day at The Handle District. Bastille Day festivities will include a Waiter’s Race, food and drink vendors, live music, and entertainment for the family including a mime, face painting, and balloon animals. Prior to the street festival, there will be a 50 mile bike ride that will begin at 1801 L Street and a Waiter’s Race. To participate in the Waiter’s Race, please sigh up here: http://bastilledaywaitersrace.eventbrite.com/. To enjoy the festivities, this FREE event will be located at 1800 L Street from Noon-3:00 p.m.

July 14—Summer Concert Series Come out to Cabrillo Park, 1825 67th Avenue from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. for an evening of music, food, and fun! There will be live music, kid’s activities, and more! Make sure to bring your lawn chair and a picnic for this FREE family neighborhood event!

July 15,22,29—Monday Night Mountain Bike Rides Challenge yourself and set your own pace to an open mountain bike ride every Monday night from 4:30 p.m. – Sunset. For more information about this great event please visit: http://www.sacramentovalleyconservancy.org/calendar-detail.asp?event_id=427.

July 15,22,29—Monthly Community Bike Tour A tour of the Sacramento Northern Bike Trail from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. The tour starts at Robla Elementary School, 5200 Marysville Blvd and ends at 1501 Northgate Boulevard.

July 20—Creating Community Solutions Come out to the Sacramento Convention Center, 1400 J Street, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for an active community conversation to create solutions on mental health. To register go to www.creatingcommuntiysolutions.org and click on the Sacramento button on the map, or you may also go to the registration form in this edition.

July 22—Drum Voices of Ahaji Come join us from 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the Women’s Civic Improvement Club of Sacramento, 3555 3rd Avenue in Historic Oak Park for a recall of sea-changing periods of intense artistic, cultural, educational and political fervor locally and all across the US. For more info contact: Faye Kennedy at [email protected]. Cooling Centers of Sacramento Cooling centers will be areas that are cool and air conditioned to allow people some rest and time for their body temperatures to cool down. Cooling Centers will be staffed by volunteers and City/County employees. Security will also be present. These cooling centers cannot accommodate pets. If the weather cools down, the centers may be discontinued until the next heat wave.

Haagginwood Community Center: 3217 Marysville Blvd—Open Sunday through Thursday, 2-9 p.m.

Meadowview Community Center: 2450 Meadowview Road—Open Sunday through Thursday, 2-9 p.m.

Fruitridge Community Center: 4000 Fruitridge Road—Open Monday through Thursday, 2-9 p.m.

Salvation Army: 1200 N B Street—Open 6 p.m.-6 a.m. for homeless visitors to get out of the heat.

( no sleeping arrangements are available.) P A G E 11 P A G E 12 P A G E 13 P A G E 14 P A G E 15 P A G E 16

Summer Activities at Sacramento’s Local Libraries For details, telephone the Sacramento Public Library at (916) 264-2920 or visit www.saclibrary.org.

SUMMER LUNCH AT THE LIBRARY @ VALLEY HI-NORTH LAGUNA (RECURRING) Valley Hi-North Laguna Library, 7400 Imagination Parkway, Sacramento Tuesday, July 02, 2013-1:00 PM Other dates: 7/16/2013, 7/23/2013, 7/30/2013, 8/6/2013, 8/13/2013, 8/20/2013 Free lunches for kids age 18 and under, provided by Elk Grove Unified School District Food and Nutrition Services, with support from the California Summer Meals Coalition.

FAMILY/ALL AGES ARDEN-DIMICK LIBRARY SILLY FUN WITH MUSICAL ROBOT @ ARDEN-DIMICK (RECURRING) Arden-Dimick Library, 891 Watt Ave., Sacramento Tuesday, July 02, 2013-4:00 PM Other dates: 7/16/2013, 7/23/2013, 7/30/2013, 8/6/2013 "Reading is so Delicious" when Musical Robot comes to the library! Musical Robot, a ukulele and drum combo, perform catchy tunes rife with participation opportunities. They combine songs, storytelling, puppetry and out-of-this-world dance moves. Don't miss this exciting Summer Reading event!

GARDEN POT DECORATING @ CARMICHAEL LIBRARY (RECURRING) Carmichael Library, 5605 Marconi Ave., Carmichael Wednesday, July 03, 2013-2:00 PM Other dates: 7/17/2013, 7/24/2013, 7/31/2013, 8/7/2013 Come to the Carmichael Library to paint and decorate your very own garden pot. Materials will be provided. Don't forget to sign up for Summer Reading while you're here!

YOGA + YOU @ VALLEY HI-NORTH LAGUNA (RECURRING) Valley Hi-North Laguna Library, 7400 Imagination Parkway, Sacramento Saturday, July 06, 2013-9:00 AM Other dates: 7/13/2013, 7/20/2013, 7/27/2013 Stretch your body, unstretch your mind, and find your inner potential through controlled breathing and asanas sitting positions. Led by certified yoga instructor Heera Kulkarni Yoga Shiromani, from International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center, India. Bring a yoga mat to class.

KIDS' GARDEN CLUB @ COLONIAL HEIGHTS (RECURRING) Colonial Heights Library, 4799 Stockton Blvd., Sacramento Saturday, July 06, 2013-12:00 PM Other dates: 7/20/2013, 8/10/2013 Kids' Garden Club is a great opportunity for hands-on learning, inquiry, observation, and experimentation. Participate in quality outdoor experiences with building an understanding and respect for nature and our environment. Program will take place in the garden or the community room, depending on the activity and weather.

KIDS' WRITERS WORKSHOPS @ VALLEY HI-NORTH LAGUNA (RECURRING) Valley Hi-North Laguna Library, 7400 Imagination Parkway, Sacramento Tuesday, July 09, 2013-1:45 PM Other dates: 7/12/2013 Write stories, essays or poems to be published, with a little guidance from 916 Ink, Sacramento Youth Writers. This free, drop-in creative writing workshop runs Tuesday through Friday for 2 weeks, 7/9 to 7/19 and is for kids from grades 3 through 12. At the end, we will produce a zine with your work!

LITTLE RED HEN MAKES A PIZZA WITH CALIFORNIA FOOD LITERACY - MARTIN LUTHER KING (RECURRING) Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, 7340 24th St. Bypass, Sacramento Tuesday, July 09, 2013-4:00 PM Other dates: 7/16/2013, 7/23/2013, 7/30/2013, 8/6/2013, 8/13/2013, 8/20/2013, 8/27/2013 Kids love to make pizza! This fun-filled program is packed with activities. We make whole wheat pizza dough from scratch—watching the yeast foam, stirring and kneading the dough.

P A G E 17 Summer Activities at Sacramento’s Local Libraries For details, telephone the Sacramento Public Library at (916) 264-2920 or visit www.saclibrary.org.

MURDER MOST FOWL @ CARMICHAEL LIBRARY (RECURRING) Carmichael Library, 5605 Marconi Ave., Carmichael Tuesday, July 09, 2013-6:00 PM Other dates: 7/30/2013, 8/13/2013 Everyone loves a good mystery story. Often the two are combined. The panel (which includes local mystery writers and good cooks) will discuss books in which food is integral to the story and some hints to writers who want to write their own food-related mystery. This is a Summer Reading Program.

WRITERS' GATHERING @ NORTH HIGHLANDS-ANTELOPE (RECURRING) North Highlands-Antelope Library, 4235 Antelope Rd., Antelope Wednesday, July 10, 2013-6:30 PM Other dates: 8/14/2013, 9/11/2013, 10/9/2013, 11/13/2013, 12/11/2013, 1/8/2014, 2/12/2014 Gather at the library with other writers and hone your craft. Bring samples of your writing to share, offer ideas and feedback on others' projects, and participate in free writing exercises to jumpstart your creativity. Open to adults and older teens of all writing levels.

READING IS SO DELICIOUS@GALT LIBRARY'S MURDER MOST FOWL! Galt Library - Marian O. Lawrence, 1000 Caroline Ave., Galt Friday, July 12, 2013-10:00 AM Are you a foodie murder mystery reader who enjoys crime novels spiced with delicious gourmet food and cooking? If so, join the Galt Library Book Club at this program and listen to a panel of local authors and cooks as they discuss new and classic mysteries that will whet your appetite!

MARSHMALLOW STRUCTURES @ RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY Rancho Cordova Library, 9845 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento Friday, July 12, 2013-3:30 PM Construct yummy buildings using marshmallows and toothpicks!

BUSY BEE DOGS @ SOUTHGATE Southgate Library, 6132 66th Ave., Sacramento Friday, July 12, 2013-4:00 PM Colorful props, silly dog comedy and amazing stunts in every show! The Busy Bee Dogs are known for their originality and one-of-a-kind, down home, friendly performances. The dogs have memorized the show and automatically shuffle out of the tent one at a time, in pairs, and often all four at once, when they recognize the music -- you have to see it to "bee-lieve" it! Summer Reading Program.

JAZZY DESSERTS @ THE ISLETON LIBRARY! Isleton Library, 412 Union Street, Isleton Friday, July 12, 2013-4:30 PM Summer Reading 2013 - Reading is SO Delicious! Jazz up a plain white dessert plate with some hand painted food motifs or decoupage techniques. We'll make a simple dessert, too!

HOW TO GET MORE CUSTOMERS-NORTH NATOMAS North Natomas Library, 4660 Via Ingoglia, Sacramento Saturday, July 13, 2013-9:00 AM Strengthen your identity in the marketplace and make sure your marketing is accurate. Presented by SCORE. Registration is required at sacramento.score.org.

SO YOU WANT TO WRITE A COOKBOOK? Walnut Grove Library, 14177 Market St., Walnut Grove Saturday, July 13, 2013-10:00 AM Topics include planning your book, getting friends and family to provide recipes, and how to write mouthwatering headnotes (the fun read before the recipe). A Summer Reading program.

BOOK-TO-ACTION: SERIES FINALE Colonial Heights Library, 4799 Stockton Blvd., Sacramento Saturday, July 13, 2013-10:30 AM At the end of our Book-to-Action series, Spring Warren will reprise her garden slideshow and you'll get a chance to share your photos as well. Submit before and after pictures of your garden on Tumblr: saclib.tumblr.com. This will be a great chance to meet other gardeners and discuss how your garden grows this season. And if you haven't already, read The Quarter Acre Farm by Spring Warren--the book that was the inspiration for a great series of events at the library and more than one transformed lawn. P A G E 18 Summer Activities at Sacramento’s Local Libraries For details, telephone the Sacramento Public Library at (916) 264-2920 or visit www.saclibrary.org.

FARMER'S MARKET @ THE ISLETON LIBRARY! Isleton Library, 412 Union St., Isleton Saturday, July 13, 2013-10:30 AM Summer Reading 2013 - Reading is SO Delicious! Frustrated that the farmer's market is so far away? Well not on this day! Join the community as we share the bounty of our gardens. Bring what you can...take what you want...it's a free farmer's market at the Isleton Library! Weave a homemade basket to put your goodies in and sample some locally grown fruits and veggies.

SECOND SATURDAY SENSORY STORYTIME @ ARDEN-DIMICK (RECURRING) Arden-Dimick Library, 891 Watt Ave., Sacramento Saturday, July 13, 2013-11:00 AM Other dates: 7/13/2013, 8/10/2013, 9/14/2013, 10/12/2013, 11/9/2013, 12/14/2013, 1/11/2014, 2/8/2014, 3/8/2014, 4/12/2014 Join us for a special Storytime for kids with Autism and/or sensory disorders, featuring songs, stories, sensory activities and interactive materials. Targeted for a DEVELOPMENTAL AGE of 2 YEARS TO 6 YEARS OLD, there will lots of fun and time to socialize as well. Behaviors and/or noise are no problem, and siblings are welcome. We have developed this program for those children who may have difficulty in traditional Storytime and the presenter is also the parent of a child with autism. See you there!

SUMMER ART & SNACKS WITH ARTWORKS- FRANKLIN Franklin Library, 10055 Franklin High Rd., Elk Grove Saturday, July 13, 2013-11:00 AM This is a great time to learn a few things about how to make your own healthy lunch – from simply delicious sandwiches, to tasty fruit salads, and healthy drinks. We’ll also create illustrated lunch bags, boxes and food containers.

WHIP UP A COOKBOOK! @ BELLE COOLEDGE Belle Cooledge Library, 5600 South Land Park Dr., Sacramento Saturday, July 13, 2013-11:00 AM Collect, organize and put it all together in this 6-part series. The workshop #3 focus is on the essence of good writing and how to write headnotes. The series is coordinated by Maryellen Burns and Elaine Corn and is part of the Summer Reading program.

READING IS SO DELICIOUS@GALT LIBRARY WITH YOGA AND A SMOOTHIE! Galt Library - Marian O. Lawrence, 1000 Caroline Ave., Galt Saturday, July 13, 2013-1:00 PM Join local Yoga instructor Kelli Pearman as she teaches participants beginning moves. (Those participants who have mats are encouraged to bring them; otherwise, large beach towels will also work.) After the class, everyone will be treated to a special smoothie enjoyed by Kelli and her family. (All participants are required to sign a Release of Responsibility form at the beginning of the program; children under 18 will need a parent's signature.)

CUCUMBER, WATERMELON AND MINT SALAD @ VALLEY HI-NORTH LAGUNA (RECURRING) Valley Hi-North Laguna Library, 7400 Imagination Parkway, Sacramento Saturday, July 13, 2013-2:00 PM Other dates: 7/20/2013, 7/27/2013 Is it a fruit salad or a vegetable salad? Kids learn to identify the difference between fruits and vegetables while making this tasty salad. They also learn how to use a recipe, make a special recipe craft and take home a copy of the recipe. Food literacy advocates will read Food from Farms by Nancy Dickman, too!

HUNGRY AS A BEAR FOR BOOKS WITH TONY BORDERS PUPPETS @ ARCADE LIBRARY Arcade Library, 2443 Marconi Ave., Sacramento, CA 95821 Saturday, July 13, 2013-2:00 PM Gladly the Grizzly is packing his magic picnic basket with some surprising foods. He has also included some delicious books. Gladly isn't alone on his teddy bear picnic. What else is lurking in the woods? Join magical ventriloguist and puppeteer Tony Borders to find out. Bring your appetite for fun.

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA BATS @ SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY (RECURRING) Sylvan Oaks Library, 6700 Auburn Blvd., Citrus Heights Saturday, July 13, 2013-2:00 PM Other dates: 7/20/2013 NorCalBats is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and release of bats throughout Northern California. In addition, we are committed to public education regarding the environmental benefits of bats and dispelling fears and myths that lead to the death of roosts and colonies. P A G E 19 Summer Activities at Sacramento’s Local Libraries For details, telephone the Sacramento Public Library at (916) 264-2920 or visit www.saclibrary.org.

SOUL FOOD: COOKING FROM OUR HERITAGE - SUMMER READING 2013 @ ELK GROVE LIBRARY(RECURRING) Elk Grove Library, 8900 Elk Grove Blvd., Elk Grove Saturday, July 13, 2013-2:00 PM Other dates: 6/29/2013, 7/6/2013, 7/13/2013, 7/20/2013, 7/27/2013, 8/3/2013, 8/10/2013, 8/17/2013, 8/24/2013 Travel the globe in search of the tastes, textures and tales of other cultures. Each session includes a culinary history of the region, cooking demonstration, tasting, and recipes. In this session, you will join in on a conversation about the diverse food ways of African Americans. Recipes from Africa, the Caribbean and the South, all made lighter and healthier.

THE FROG PRINCE WITH THE FRATELLO MARIONETTES @ SOUTH NATOMAS LIBRARY South Natomas Library, 2901 Truxel Rd., Sacramento Saturday, July 13, 2013-2:00 PM While playing in the meadow, the Princess Ofelia accidentally drops her new golden ball into the well. The Princess promises to grant the frog three wishes before he will retrieve her ball. Will the princess follow through with her promises, and will the frog indeed turn back into the handsome Prince? Reading is Delicious at our Summer Reading Program. Sign up today!

PAINT A STILL LIFE OF FOOD @ RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY Rancho Cordova Library, 9845 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento Saturday, July 13, 2013-2:00 PM We provide the acrylic paint and wood to paint on and you provide the imagination. Paint still lives of food and flowers. Summer Reading Program for adults. P A G E 21 Summer Activities at Sacramento’s Local Libraries For details, telephone the Sacramento Public Library at (916) 264-2920 or visit www.saclibrary.org.

THE LITTLE RED HEN MAKES A PIZZA @ MCCLATCHY LIBRARY Ella K. McClatchy Library, 2112 22nd St., Sacramento Saturday, July 13, 2013-2:00 PM Kids love to make pizza! This fun-filled program includes making pizza dough. We will make a special pizza recipe piled high with veggies to eat in class. A California Food Literacy Center event and part of the Library's

CA FOOD LITERACY: AWAKE AT THE WHISK McKinley Library, 601 Alhambra Blvd., Sacramento Saturday, July 13, 2013-3:00 PM Did you know that only 2% of the food that’s grown locally is consumed locally? Buying local can help improve our planet, economy and health. I share practical tips about how I live ‘la vida locavore’ to ensure that more than 80% of what I eat is sourced locally, so you can, too. Learn about the resources available and about the exciting changes taking place in our local food movement. You’ll be inspired to keep increasing your food IQ! I’ll share my favorite book list: books that inspired me to become a locavore and teach food literacy to kids.

KIDS' WRITERS WORKSHOPS @ VALLEY HI-NORTH LAGUNA (RECURRING) Valley Hi-North Laguna Library, 7400 Imagination Parkway, Sacramento Tuesday, July 16, 2013-1:45 PM Other dates: 7/17/2013, 7/18/2013, 7/19/2013 Write stories, essays or poems to be published, with a little guidance from 916 Ink, Sacramento Youth Writers. This free, drop-in creative writing workshop runs Tuesday through Friday for 2 weeks, 7/9 to 7/19 and is for kids from grades 3 through 12. At the end, we will produce a zine with your work!

SEEDS OF CHANGE Walnut Grove Library, 14177 Market St., Walnut Grove Tuesday, July 16, 2013-2:20 PM A garden is a great way to learn about how a community works. Learn what it takes for a garden to thrive and then create your own art garden pot to take home. We'll even provide seeds so your ideas can sprout. Or you can fill it with chocolate mud and shovel in a tasty dessert! A Summer Reading program.

MY SANDWICH CAN SAVE THE WORLD - NORTH NATOMAS North Natomas Library, 4660 Via Ingoglia, Sacramento Tuesday, July 16, 2013-3:00 PM Eating healthy should be fun! Many kids are already eating nutritious food, but they might not realize it. Students learn about nutrition while making a sunflower butter and apple sandwich by following a recipe. We’ll read "Brownie and Pearl Grab a Bite" by Cynthia Rylant. Join us for summer reading fun!

KIDS CAN COOK @ SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY Sylvan Oaks Library, 6700 Auburn Blvd., Citrus Heights Tuesday, July 16, 2013-3:30 PM Kids love to make pizza! This fun-filled program is packed with activities. We make whole wheat pizza dough from scratch—watching the yeast foam, stirring and kneading the dough. For food safety reasons and time constraints, we won’t use the dough we make in class. Instead, we send kids home with the dough recipe and make a special pizza recipe piled high with veggies to eat in class. While we’re eating we read The Little Red Hen (Makes a Pizza). This program is presented by the California Food Literacy Center for our Summer Reading Program. P A G E 22 Summer Activities at Sacramento’s Local Libraries For details, telephone the Sacramento Public Library at (916) 264-2920 or visit www.saclibrary.org.

KIDSNACKS! WITH THE JUNIOR LEAGUE @ COLONIAL HEIGHTS(RECURRING) Colonial Heights Library, 4799 Stockton Blvd., Sacramento Tuesday, July 16, 2013-3:30 PM Other dates: 4/16/2013, 5/21/2013, 6/18/2013, 7/16/2013 Make your own healthy snacks at this fun and educational program presented by the Junior League of Sacramento.

POI Elk Grove Library, 8900 Elk Grove Blvd., Elk Grove Tuesday, July 16, 2013-6:00 PM Spend an evening learning the art of spinning Poi. Poi is a traditional performance art of the Maori people of New Zealand, but has gained world wide popularity in recent years. You will learn the basics techniques of poi and how to make a set of your own to practice at home. Practice sets of Poi will be provided to use in the class. Registration is required.

READING IS SO DELICIOUS@GALT LIBRARY: PUPPET ART THEATER'S LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD Galt Library - Marian O. Lawrence, 1000 Caroline Ave., Galt Tuesday, July 16, 2013-6:30 PM This is a nutty version of the classic fairy tale done Puppet Art Theater style. Little Red Riding Hood and her dog FiFi are taking a pepperoni pizza to Grandma's when they run into the wolf. Wolf loves pizza and plots to get Red's. Join Little Red, Fifi and Grandma as they try to keep the wolf from eating them and their pepperoni pizza.

KENDAMA CLUB AT POCKET LIBRARY Robbie Waters Pocket-Greenhaven Library, 7335 Gloria Dr., Sacramento Wednesday, July 17, 2013-2:00 PM Become a "dama" enthusiast! Learn new tricks, showcase your skills, have fun with this popular Japanese skill toy! Beginners are welcome! Be sure to bring your library card or picture ID if you would like to borrow a kendama for use during the program.

ANIMALS OF THE WORLD WITH NATURE’S CRITTERS @ ORANGEVALE Orangevale Library, 8820 Greenback Lane, Suite L, Orangevale Wednesday, July 17, 2013-3:30 PM Animals from six of the seven continents come to Orangevale! Learn and interact with these amazing animals and guess which continents they come from. This program is being presented as part of the Sacramento Public Library’s Summer Reading Program, and is being hosted at the Or- angevale Community Center, 6826 Hazel Avenue, Orangevale, CA 95662.

TEEN WRITING WORKSHOP II @ ARDEN-DIMICK(RECURRING) Arden-Dimick Library, 891 Watt Ave., Sacramento Wednesday, July 17, 2013-4:00 PM Other dates: 7/24/2013, 7/31/2013, 8/7/2013 Come explore the craft of writing with other teen writers in this four week session, led by a young local author! Each week, participants will focus on writing techniques and strategies. This workshop will give teens the opportunity to explore a range of prompts in a creative and supportive atmosphere with other young writers, as well as the chance to learn and practice how to give and receive feedback.

MURDER MOST FOWL@MCCLATCHY Ella K. McClatchy Library, 2112 22nd St., Sacramento Wednesday, July 17, 2013-6:30 PM Everyone loves a good mystery story. Often the two are combined. The panel (which will include local mystery writers and good cooks) will discuss books in which food is integral to the story and some hints to writers who want to write their own food-related mystery! Part of the Library' Summer Reading Program.

STAR PARTY Walnut Grove Library, 14177 Market St., Walnut Grove Wednesday, July 17, 2013-8:30 PM Join the Stockton Astronomical Society as they share the night sky, viewing the moon, Saturn, the constellation of Hercules and more. Gather at Dr. Paul Barnes Park, across the street from the Library, and check out www.heavensabove.com. A "Nature of Things" program.

P A G E 23 Summer Activities at Sacramento’s Local Libraries For details, telephone the Sacramento Public Library at (916) 264-2920 or visit www.saclibrary.org.

KIDS COOK LIKE CHEFS AT POCKET LIBRARY Robbie Waters Pocket-Greenhaven Library, 7335 Gloria Dr., Sacramento Thursday, July 18, 2013-2:00 PM What’s an “emulsion?” Find out when we make delicious sesame honey vinaigrette. Kids see how chefs make this dressing in a professional kitch- en, and then learn to mix it themselves with simple materials found at home. We make a brown rice salad with lots of seasonal veggies and our homemade vinaigrette. Kids go home with the recipe. We’ll read The Best Chef in Second Grade by Katherine Kenah. Presented by the California Food Literacy Center as part of our Summer Reading program - Reading is So Delicious!

JAZZY DESSERTS - NORTH NATOMAS North Natomas Library, 4660 Via Ingoglia, Sacramento Thursday, July 18, 2013-3:00 PM Jazz up a plain white dessert plate with some hand painted food motifs or decoupage techniques. We’ll make a simple dessert, too. Join us for summer reading fun!

LIVE ACTION CANDYLAND @ARCADE Arcade Library, 2443 Marconi Ave., Sacramento, CA 95821 Thursday, July 18, 2013-3:00 PM What better ways to get into the game than make it live action? We’ll be creating a life-sized Candy Land game right here in the library, with plen- ty of candy for all. Prizes for the winner!

READING IS SO DELICIOUS@GALT LIBRARY WITH CUP CAKE DECORATING! Galt Library - Marian O. Lawrence, 1000 Caroline Ave., Galt Thursday, July 18, 2013-3:00 PM Sign up to learn from local instructor Rachelle Meier on how to decorate cup cakes with style and artistry. Each participant will learn how to use cake decorating tools and will leave with a delicious work of art! Space is limited, so sign up soon.

SEEDS OF CHANGE @ THE ISLETON LIBRARY! Isleton Library, 412 Union St., Isleton Thursday, July 18, 2013-3:00 PM Summer Reading 2013 - Reading is SO Delicious! A garden is a great way to learn about how a community works. Learn what it takes for a garden to thrive and then create your own art garden pot to take home. We'll even provide seeds so your ideas can sprout. Or, you can fill it with chocolate mud and shovel in a tasty dessert!

THE KEITH COMEDY SHOW @ RIO LINDA Rio Linda Library, 902 Oak Lane, Rio Linda Thursday, July 18, 2013-3:30 PM Keith Eveslage is currently dazzling crowds with “The Keith Show” as a featured performer at San Francisco’s Pier 39. Keith presents a variety of comic entertainment, combining cool tricks and stunts with juggling balls, hoops and Chinese yoyo. This program is part of Sacramento Public Library's Summer Reading series, Reading is So Delicious!

MUNCHIN THE BOOKWORM'S LIBRARY ADVENTURE WITH PROFESSOR MIMO- NORTH HIGHLANDS North Highlands-Antelope Library, 4235 Antelope Rd., Antelope Thursday, July 18, 2013-4:00 PM Join Professor Mimo and her band of bookworm characters as they "magically" explore the library, munchin' on one delicious adventure after another. Free admission.

RANCHO CORDOVA THIRD THURSDAYS WRITING GROUP AND LITERARY READINGS (RECURRING) Rancho Cordova Library, 9845 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento Thursday, July 18, 2013-6:00 PM Other dates: 7/18/2013, 8/15/2013, 9/19/2013, 10/17/2013, 11/21/2013, 12/19/2013, 1/16/2014, 2/20/2014, 3/20/2014, 4/17/2014, 5/15/2014, 6/19/2014, 7/17/2014, 8/21/2014, 9/18/2014, 10/16/2014, 11/20/2014, 12/18/2014 Rancho Cordova Library Adult WRITING GROUP and LITERARY READINGS - We have an adult Writing Group at Rancho Cordova Library. If you are just starting to write, want feedback on your writing, or need a helpful push to write more, this group is for you! We will provide gentle advice in a supportive writing environment. We will do writing critiques and sponsor LITERARY READINGS. The First workshop in September will involve critiquing. Occasionally, there will be READINGS. For critiquing, we’ll ask you to bring something you have written to share with others, to help you improve your writing or just get more confident in your creative abilities! We want writers of poetry, short stories or short prose essays. This event is Co-Sponsored with the Sacramento Region Community Foundation, the Sacramento Poetry Center and the Rancho Cordova Library Friends Group. Bob Stanley of the SACRAMENTO POETRY CENTER WILL BE IN CHARGE OF SCHEDULING THE READINGS.

P A G E 24 Summer Activities at Sacramento’s Local Libraries For details, telephone the Sacramento Public Library at (916) 264-2920 or visit www.saclibrary.org.

TEENS AND TWEENS CREATE MEXICAN CUISINE @ BELLE COOLEDGE Belle Cooledge Library, 5600 South Land Park Dr., Sacramento Friday, July 19, 2013-3:00 PM Join the Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op for a monthly summer food class for teens and tweens (ages 9-17). Under the supervision of a cooking instructor, participants will be preparing a Mexican-themed menu, while learning about seasonal produce, how to follow recipes, and food preparation techniques, such as measuring and combining ingredients and arranging food in a visually pleasing way. There is no registration, but the class size will be limited to the first 20 participants. This event is part of the Sacramento Public Library's Summer Reading program. Reading is so Delicious!

FAMILY FOOD PREP @ SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY Sylvan Oaks Library, 6700 Auburn Blvd., Citrus Heights Friday, July 19, 2013-3:30 PM This is a Summer Reading Program series inspired by this year’s theme: Reading is So Delicious! Today we’ll be making homemade ice cream, the easy way! We’ll have all the supplies ready for you, and everyone will leave with a recipe card. It’s food-prepping fun for the whole family!

MAGICAL MIND JOURNEY @ RANCHO CORDOVA LIBRARY Rancho Cordova Library, 9845 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento Friday, July 19, 2013-3:30 PM Jonathan Lopez presents a professional magic show using words, letters and books to reinforce the importance of reading over the summer. Each child will receive a word find game to take home.

ACOUSTIC MUSIC JAM (RECURRING) Walnut Grove Library, 14177 Market St., Walnut Grove Friday, July 19, 2013-6:30 PM Other dates:6/26/2013, 7/19/2013, 8/16/2013, 9/20/2013, 10/18/2013, 11/15/2013, 12/20/2013 Bring your guitar, bass, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, harmonica, voice, or other acoustic instrument and join us for playing and sharing songs.

BUSY BEE DOGS McKinley Library, 601 Alhambra Blvd., Sacramento Saturday, July 20, 2013-11:00 AM Colorful props, silly dog comedy and amazing stunts in every show! The Busy Bee Dogs are known for their originality and one-of-a-kind, down home, friendly performances. The dogs have memorized the show and automatically shuffle out of the tent one at a time, in pairs, and often all four at once, when they recognize the music -- you have to see it to "bee-lieve" it!

COME AND DANCE WITH INDIA (SANGEET BHARATI) - POCKET LIBRARY Robbie Waters Pocket-Greenhaven Library, 7335 Gloria Dr., Sacramento Saturday, July 20, 2013-11:00 AM Sangeet Bharati, an Indian cultural organization of Sacramento, presents folk and classical dances of India. Learn the steps to Dandiya, a rhythm sticks dance. We Inspire, Nurture & Develop Indian Arts (I.N.D.IA.). This program is part of Reading is So Delicious! Summer Reading 2013.

WHIP UP A COOKBOOK! @ BELLE COOLEDGE Belle Cooledge Library, 5600 South Land Park Dr., Sacramento Saturday, July 20, 2013 11:00 AM Collect, organize and put it all together in this 6-part series. The workshop #4 focus is on cookbook design and the interior pages. Bring ideas for how you want your book to look. The series is coordinated by Maryellen Burns and Elaine Corn and is part of the Summer Reading program.

GLITTER DOUGH AND GLOWING SLIME AT POCKET LIBRARY Robbie Waters Pocket-Greenhaven Library, 7335 Gloria Dr., Sacramento Saturday, July 20, 2013-1:00 PM In this workshop, children will make their own glitter dough and glowing slime to take home. The workshop will open with a slimy story and a lively overview of the tools we use to measure flour and water. Next, children will follow recipes to concoct their own ooey gooeys. Presented by ArtBeast as part of our 2013 summer reading program - Reading is So Delicious! P A G E 25 Summer Activities at Sacramento’s Local Libraries For details, telephone the Sacramento Public Library at (916) 264-2920 or visit www.saclibrary.org.

"ANIMALS OF THE WORLD" WITH NATURE'S CRITTERS- FRANKLIN Franklin Library, 10055 Franklin High Rd., Elk Grove Saturday, July 20, 2013-2:00 PM Please join us for a fun program featuring live animals! Nature’s Critters brings animals from six of the seven continents and talks about each animal, describes their habitat and what makes them unique and special.

ALOHA, HAWAII! WITH THE OHANA DANCE GROUP @ ARDEN-DIMICK Arden-Dimick Library, 891 Watt Ave., Sacramento Saturday, July 20, 2013-2:00 PM The Ohana Dance Group presents the music and dance of the Hawaiian Islands for adults. Gain an understanding of the Hawaiian culture and its richness and learn a dance in the process! Because "Reading is So Delicious!" this Summmer Reading program will include sweet treats from the Islands.

HUNGRY AS A BEAR FOR BOOKS! - NORTH NATOMAS North Natomas Library, 4660 Via Ingoglia, Sacramento Saturday, July 20, 2013-2:00 PM Gladly the Grizzly is packing his magic picnic basket with some surprising foods. He has also included some delicious books. Gladly isn't alone on his teddy bear picnic. What else is lurking in the woods? Join magical ventriloguist and puppeteer Tony Borders to find out. Bring your appetite for summer reading fun.

JAZZY DESSERTS / POSTRES LLAMATIVOS @ COURTLAND Courtland Library, 170 Primasing Ave., Courtland Saturday, July 20, 2013-2:00 PM Join us for another Summer Reading 2013 event! Create a hand painted dessert plate and enjoy a delicious treat! Presented by ArtWorks. Crea un plato pintado a mano y saborea un postre delicioso! Presentado por ArtWorks.

READING IS SO DELICIOUS@GALT LIBRARY: LEARN TO PREPARE ARABIC FOOD! Galt Library - Marian O. Lawrence, 1000 Caroline Ave., Galt Saturday, July 20, 2013-2:00 PM Learn to prepare a traditional Arabic vegetarian dish! Participants will be led by local instructor Hiyam Tarbosh in the steps in creating a delicious dish consisting of grape leaves, veggies, and herbs. Children 8 years of age and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Sign up today-space is limited!

TEENS AND TWEENS CREATE MEXICAN CUISINE @ MCCLATCHY LIBRARY Ella K. McClatchy Library, 2112 22nd St., Sacramento Saturday, July 20, 2013-2:00 PM This is the second of three monthly classes put on by the Sacramento Natural Foods Coop aimed at teens and tweens. Mexican food preparation and cooking will be the theme for July. Part of the library's Summer Reading Program.

WILD THINGS: ANIMALS OF THE WORLD @ FAIR OAKS Fair Oaks Library, 11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks Saturday, July 20, 2013-2:00 PM There is an amazing diversity of life on Earth. Meet animal ambassadors from 5 continents and hear their personal stories. Learn about these animals that inhabit the corners of the earth. We will be visited by an African Vervet Monkey, Kangaroo, and other animals! This is a Summer Reading Program event.

MANGA MAGNETS Arcade Library, 2443 Marconi Ave., Sacramento, CA 95821 Saturday, July 20, 2013-4:00 PM Recycle bottle caps and old manga into magnets in this special Summer Reading program. Materials will be provided, but feel free to bring bottle caps from home to make more!

ANIMALS FROM AROUND THE WORLD WITH NATURE'S CRITTERS @ CENTRAL LIBRARY Central Library, 828 I St., Sacramento Sunday, July 21, 2013-1:00 PM Summer Reading 2013 - Nature's Critters presenter, Lisa Seto, will feature animals from six of the seven continents. P A G E 26 Summer Activities at Sacramento’s Local Libraries For details, telephone the Sacramento Public Library at (916) 264-2920 or visit www.saclibrary.org.

ACOUSTIC MUSIC CAFE - SOCIAL & VARIETY SHOW @ CENTRAL Central Library, 828 I St., Sacramento Sunday, July 21, 2013-2:00 PM Join us for a unique social event in a nice, air conditioned room on a hot Sunday afternoon. Hear and see local musicians play and sing a variety of music--- folk, blues, country, pop,etc.---in a "living room," low volume performance. Socialize with others interested in music and lyrics and fun. Doors open 2pm, show starts about 2:15pm. This is a free event. Metered street parking spaces are free on Sundays.

INTRODUCTION TO 3D PRINTING Robbie Waters Pocket-Greenhaven Library, 7335 Gloria Dr., Sacramento Tuesday, July 23, 2013-1:00 PM See the Makerbot Replicator2 3D printer in action, learn how it works and how you can get started creating 3D models for printing. This program is part of the Design Spot supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the Provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.

FAMILY FOOD PREP @ SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY Sylvan Oaks Library, 6700 Auburn Blvd., Citrus Heights Tuesday, July 23, 2013-3:30 PM This is a Summer Reading Program series inspired by this year’s theme: Reading is So Delicious! Today we’ll be making berry trifles. We’ll have all the supplies ready for you, and everyone will leave with a recipe card. It’s food-prepping fun for the whole family!

NORCAL BATS: MYTHS & FACTS @ COLONIAL HEIGHTS Colonial Heights Library, 4799 Stockton Blvd., Sacramento Tuesday, July 23, 2013-3:30 PM We'll discuss the importance of bats as related to food, insect control, pollination and seed dispersal and follow this with live, native California bats! WHIP UP A COOKBOOK! @ BELLE COOLEDGE Belle Cooledge Library, 5600 South Land Park Dr., Sacramento Saturday, July 20, 2013 11:00 AM Collect, organize and put it all together in this 6-part series. The workshop #4 focus is on cookbook design and the interior pages. Bring ideas for how you want your book to look. The series is coordinated by Maryellen Burns and Elaine Corn and is part of the Summer Reading program.

R.E.C. VAN: RECREATION ENGAGING CHILDREN @ SOUTHGATE (RECURRING) Southgate Library, 6132 66th Ave., Sacramento Tuesday, July 23, 2013 Other dates: 7/23/2013, 8/20/2013-5:30 PM In partnership with the Southgate Recreation and Park District, the R.E.C. Van will stop by the Southgate Library. Look for the Van! Games and crafts will be held on the lawn and join us for this free and fun event for the whole family. Reading is So Delicious! Summer Reading Program at Southgate Community Library R.E.C. Van is not held on days when the temperature exceeds 100 degrees, during rain, or on Save the Air Days. Call (916) 395-0601 ext. 18 for up-to-date information on the status.

ARTWORKS: MURDER MOST FOWL @ FAIR OAKS LIBRARY Fair Oaks Library, 11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks Tuesday, July 23, 2013-6:30 PM Everyone loves a good food and a good mystery story, and often the two are combined. A panel, which will include local mystery writers and good cooks, will discuss books in which food is integral to the story and some hints to writers who want to write their own food-related mystery. This is a Summer Reading Program event.

READING IS SO DELICIOUS@GALT LIBRARY WITH DAVE THE HORN GUY Galt Library - Marian O. Lawrence, 1000 Caroline Ave., Galt Tuesday, July 23, 2013-6:30 PM Dave the Horn Guy provides a family friendly comedy show - he wears a full body suit that holds 25 chromatically tuned bulb horns. Depending upon how Dave flexs or bends, the result is multi-harmony honks on favorite songs. Dave brings his own projector screen & projector with speakers and a variety of horn props.

CA FOOD LITERACY: FRUIT AND VEGGIE SALAD McKinley Library, 601 Alhambra Blvd., Sacramento Wednesday, July 24, 2013-2:00 PM Is this a fruit salad or a vegetable salad? Kids learn to identify the difference between fruits and vegetables while making this tasty salad. They learn how to use a recipe and explore new foods. Kids make a special recipe craft and take home a copy of the recipe. We’ll read Food from Farms by Nancy Dickman.

JUGGLING AND MAGIC WITH OWEN BAKER FLYNN @ BELLE COOLEDGE Belle Cooledge Library, 5600 South Land Park Dr., Sacramento Wednesday, July 24, 2013-3:00 PM Enjoy an afternoon with bay area entertainer Owen Baker Flynn as he attempts feats of juggling and balancing, magic, and, if the mood strikes him, maybe some rock & roll accordion.

DELICIOUS READING RECIPE WITH THE CALIFORNIA PUPPETS @ ORANGEVALE Orangevale Library, 8820 Greenback Lane, Suite L, Orangevale Wednesday, July 24, 2013-3:30 PM A cooking program staring puppets! Jungle Joe will take you on an excellent cooking adventure with the help of some of his fuzzy puppet friends, sharing their stories and telling you how reading can help. This program is being presented as part of the Sacramento Public Library’s Summer Reading Program, and is being hosted at the Orangevale Community Center, 6826 Hazel Avenue, Orangevale, CA 95662.

SNACKSHARE/MUSICSHARE @ NORTH HIGHLANDS-ANTELOPE North Highlands-Antelope Library, 4235 Antelope Rd., Antelope Wednesday, July 24, 2013-4:00 PM Bring your favorite music on your phone, mp3 player, laptop, or CD, and plug into the speakers to share a track. Each shared song will be entered into Pandora to create an Internet radio station customized by the teens of North Highlands-Antelope Library. But there is one catch: in order to share your music, you have to bring a snack to share! P A G E 29 Summer Activities at Sacramento’s Local Libraries For details, telephone the Sacramento Public Library at (916) 264-2920 or visit www.saclibrary.org.

ADULT BAKE-OFF AND RECIPE SWAP @ SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY (RECURRING) Sylvan Oaks Library, 6700 Auburn Blvd., Citrus Heights Wednesday, July 24, 2013 Other dates: 7/24/2013, 8/8/2013-5:30 PM Come show off (and share)your best cake for a good old-fashioned bake-off and recipe swap! Please bring 2 copies of your recipe, and each participant will leave with a collection of all of the featured recipes. There will be prizes for the Tastiest Cake, Prettiest Cake, Most Surprising Ingredients, and more!

GAMETRUCK @ NORTH SACRAMENTO-HAGGINWOOD North Sacramento - Hagginwood Library, 2109 Del Paso Blvd., Sacramento Wednesday, July 24, 2013-6:00 PM A complete video game party brought to the library. This mobile video game theater is equipped with HDTVs and a wide selection of games for Xbox360, Wii & PS3. GameTruck is a unique experience and perfect for celebrating Summer Reading!

JAZZY DESSERTS FOR TEENS @ ARDEN-DIMICK (RECURRING) Arden-Dimick Library, 891 Watt Ave., Sacramento Thursday, July 25, 2013-2:00 PM Other dates: 7/25/2013 Jazz up a plain white dessert plate with some hand painted food motifs or decoupage techniques. We’ll make a simple dessert, too. Part of the "Reading is So Delicious!" Summer Reading Program.

MY SANDWICH CAN SAVE THE WORLD! AT POCKET LIBRARY Thursday, July 25, 2013 Robbie Waters Pocket-Greenhaven Library, 7335 Gloria Dr., Sacramento-2:00 PM Eating healthy should be fun! Many kids are already eating nutritious food—but they might not realize it. In this class we watch a 3-minute video of a 10-year-old chef making a peanut butter and apple sandwich. Why would she use apples instead of jelly? Students learn about nutrition while making a sunflower butter and apple sandwich by following a recipe. We’ll read Brownie and Pearl Grab a Bite by Cynthia Rylant. Presented by the California Food Literacy Center as part of our summer reading program - Reading is So Delicious!

FANTASTIC FOOD FESTIVAL @ THE ISLETON LIBRARY! Isleton Library, 412 Union St., Isleton Thursday, July 25, 2013-3:00 PM Summer Reading 2013 - Reading is SO Delicious! Join library staff as we learn about the "My Plate" food guidelines. What makes a healthy meal? Is PIZZA a healthy choice? Find out some fun facts about pizza! Play a pizza relay race, make your own personal sized pizza and enjoy the movie "Pete's a Pizza" while eating your creation!

GUACAMOLE@ ARCADE LIBRARY Arcade Library, 2443 Marconi Ave., Sacramento, CA 95821 Thursday, July 25, 2013-3:00 PM Have you ever made your own guacamole? It’s so fun to smash the avocado! Learn about healthy fats, like the kind in avocados, and fun facts about avocados. Learn how to use a recipe and take home a guacamole recipe. There will also be a reading of Dr. Seuss’s Green Eggs & Ham.

MY SANDWICH CAN SAVE THE WORLD! @ RIO LINDA Rio Linda Library, 902 Oak Lane, Rio Linda Thursday, July 25, 2013-3:30 PM Good for you, good for the earth! Why would you use apples instead of jelly in a sandwich? How about sunflower butter instead of peanut butter? Let's create a sandwich together with the California Food Literacy Center. We'll also read Brownie and Pearl Grab a Bite, by Cynthia Rylant. This program is part of Sacramento Public Library's Summer Reading series, Reading is So Delicious!

"LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD" WITH PUPPET ART THEATER- FRANKLIN Franklin Library, 10055 Franklin High Rd., Elk Grove Thursday, July 25, 2013-4:00 PM Join us for a nutty version of the classic fairy tale done Puppet Art Theater style. Little Red Riding Hood and her dog FiFi are taking a pepperoni pizza to Grandma's when they run into the wolf. Wolf loves pizza and plots to get Red's. Join Little Red, Fifi and Grandma as they try to keep the wolf from eating them and their pepperoni pizza too! P A G E 30 Summer Activities at Sacramento’s Local Libraries For details, telephone the Sacramento Public Library at (916) 264-2920 or visit www.saclibrary.org.

FARMING @ FAIR OAKS Fair Oaks Library, 11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks Thursday, July 25, 2013-4:00 PM Do you know that the food we eat comes from a farm? We'll learn about the different types of farms we see in California. Kids learn what pesticides are and how they work on a farm, and we'll talk about organic farmers. We'll learn through science experiments, including taste tests and games, and we will read Beetle McGrady Eats Bugs by Megan MacDonald. Presented by the California Food Literacy Center. This is a Summer Reading Program event.

SUMMER READING PARTY AND BOOK SWAP! NORTH HIGHLANDS-ANTELOPE North Highlands-Antelope Library, 4235 Antelope Rd., Antelope Thursday, July 25, 2013-4:00 PM There are still a few weeks before the end of Summer Reading 2013, but since some of you are going back to school early, we don't want you to miss the party and book swap! Bring a lightly-used book to trade and enjoy cake and refreshments. Free admission.

PAJAMA STORYTIME AND STUFFIE SLEEPOVER @ SOUTHGATE Southgate Library, 6132 66th Ave., Sacramento Friday, July 26, 2013-4:00 PM Families are invited to come to this special storytime in their pajamas. Bring a blanket and a stuffed animal to cuddle while you listen to quiet stories. Children will tuck their stuffed animals into "bed" before leaving them at the library for the night. What will the animals do overnight at the library? Return on Saturday morning to find out! (On Saturday, July 27, the library opens at 10:00 a.m.)

COOKIN' BOOK CLUB FOR TEENS: WAFFLES! @ RIO LINDA Rio Linda Library, 902 Oak Lane, Rio Linda Friday, July 26, 2013-4:15 PM Join us for our Teen Book Club. While we are discussing Everything on a Waffle, by Polly Horvath, we'll be cooking up some delicious crepes. Let's get cookin' with books! This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Rio Linda Library, and is part of Sacramento Public Library's Summer Reading series, Reading is So Delicious!

SHORTCAKE EATING CONTEST @ CENTRAL Central Library, 828 I St., Sacramento Saturday, July 27, 2013-1:00 PM Reading is delicious this summer and so is whipped cream and shortcake. If you don't mind eating fast and getting messy, come and enjoy some dessert at a rapid pace. There will be more than one chance to win and winners will be eligible for small prizes.

THE MAGIC OF ANDY AMYX AT POCKET LIBRARY Robbie Waters Pocket-Greenhaven Library, 7335 Gloria Dr., Sacramento Saturday, July 27, 2013-1:00 PM Join us for a family-friendly magic show by world-class magician, Andy Amyx. While you're here, don't forget to sign up for our Summer Reading program - Reading is So Delicious! It's free, fun, and good for your brain.

FAST FOOD VS. HOMEMADE WITH CALIFORNIA FOOD LITERACY @MCCLATCHY Ella K. McClatchy Library, 2112 22nd St., Sacramento Saturday, July 27, 2013-2:00 PM Is it cheaper to buy fast food or to make it at home? Which type of food is better for our bodies? We’ll explore the cost of fast food versus homemade. We look inside the world of fast food, break down ingredients, and discover how to make the same food on our own. Each child receives a recipe for a healthier, cheaper homemade version of a fast food favorite. We also make our own recipe to eat in class. We’ll read Fast Food! Gulp! Gulp! by Bernard Waber. Part of the Library's Summer Reading Program.

HONEY IS SO DELICIOUS @ SOUTH NATOMAS LIBRARY South Natomas Library, 2901 Truxel Rd., Sacramento Saturday, July 27, 2013-2:00 PM At Uncle Jer's Traveling Bee Show children will feel and smell beeswax and honey frames, see giant photos and film clips of various bee activities and taste different kinds of honey. Don’t forget the stars of the show! Participants will be able to see live bees working on a multitude of jobs! Reading is so Delicious at our Summer Reading Program. Sign up today!

P A G E 31 Summer Activities at Sacramento’s Local Libraries For details, telephone the Sacramento Public Library at (916) 264-2920 or visit www.saclibrary.org.

READING IS SO DELICIOUS@GALT LIBRARY WITH KINGBIRD FARM-TO-FORK SALSA! Galt Library - Marian O. Lawrence, 1000 Caroline Ave., Galt Saturday, July 27, 2013-2:00 PM Learn to make farm-fresh salsa with instructor Andrew Hillman and local Kingbird farmers Mike Eaton and Charity Kenyon. All ingredients will be local, organic, and fresh from the farm! Participants will not only learn how to prepare incredibly fresh produce into delicious salsa, but will also learn a bit about the fabulous way Mike and Charity teach farming to young people from all over the world. Sign up soon-space is limited.

TEEN POETRY AND PROSE @ NORTH HIGHLANDS-ANTELOPE (RECURRING) North Highlands-Antelope Library, 4235 Antelope Rd., Antelope Saturday, July 27, 2013-2:00 PM Other dates: 6/29/2013, 7/27/2013, 9/28/2013, 10/26/2013, 1/25/2014, 2/22/2014

Do you have poetry you want to share with an audience? Do you want feedback on that short story you're working on? Come to Teen Poetry and Prose at North Highlands-Antelope Library, where teen writers can come together to share their writing and learn how to write better. Open to teens of all writing levels.

YOGA FOR KIDS- FRANKLIN (RECURRING) North Highlands-Antelope Library, 4235 Antelope Rd., Antelope Saturday, July 27, 2013-2:00 PM Other dates:7/27/2013, 8/24/2013 Children between the ages 6-10 are invited to join in bringing books to life with yoga poses and sequences. Please wear comfortable clothes and bring a yoga or exercise mat if you have one. Please note that parents of all attendees must sign a release of liability prior to participation.

SPANISH CONVERSATION CIRCLE FOR ADULTS AT THE RANCHO CORDOVA BRANCH LIBRARY (RECURRING) Rancho Cordova Library, 9845 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento Saturday, July 27, 2013-3:00 PM Other dates: 7/27/2013, 8/24/2013, 9/28/2013, 10/26/2013 Join a friendly group of adults to practice your conversational Spanish. We all help each other learn. All knowledge-levels welcome, including beginners. NO CLASSES in MAY due to a FURLOUGH and none in NOVEMBER or DECEMBER due to the Holidays!

GLITTER DOUGH AND GLOWING SLIME WITH ART BEAST @ CENTRAL LIBRARY Central Library, 828 I St., Sacramento Sunday, July 28, 2013-1:00 PM Summer Reading 2013 - Kids will make their own glitter dough and glowing slime to take home. The program includes a slimy story. Learn about the tools used to measure flour and water and then follow the recipe to concoct their own ooey gooeys.

HOW OUTLANDISH: READING ROMANCE FICTION @ CENTRAL Central Library, 828 I St., Sacramento Sunday, July 28, 2013-3:00 PM Step through the stones of Diana Gabaldon's Outlander books and join in the adventure! In this 12-part program series, scholars and experts will guide us through Jamie and Claire's world. Romance fiction continually promises emotional (and sexual) fulfillment for its characters, but what do the readers of romance novels receive from their reading experiences? Jason Gieger presents a lecture and discussion about the thoughts raised by and the pleasures to be found in the sub-genres and formulas of this branch of popular fiction. Gieger is an associate professor of English at California State University, Sacramento. He teaches 17th-, 18th-, and 19th-century literature; popular culture; drama; and film.

MAGIC IS SO DELICIOUS McKinley Library, 601 Alhambra Blvd., Sacramento Tuesday, July 30, 2013-2:00 PM A tasty blend of magic, juggling, feats of skill & dexterity and comedy. Magical Mary packs her show with magic, color and fun and engages the audience with the wonders of magic.

SEED ART @ COLONIAL HEIGHTS Colonial Heights Library, 4799 Stockton Blvd., Sacramento Tuesday, July 30, 2013-3:30 PM Come visit the Colonial Heights Read & Feed garden and create your own seed art to take home. Summer Reading 2013!

P A G E 32 Summer Activities at Sacramento’s Local Libraries For details, telephone the Sacramento Public Library at (916) 264-2920 or visit www.saclibrary.org.

SALAD IN A JAR @ BELLE COOLEDGE Belle Cooledge Library, 5600 South Land Park Dr., Sacramento Tuesday, July 30, 2013-6:00 PM Join Registered Dietician Dale Bettencourt for a fun food experience. You will receive several quick, easy, and nutritious jar salad and salad dressing recipes, as well as food samples. You will also get to take home your own delicious salad jar creation. This program is part of the 2013 Summer Reading program for the Sacramento Public Library.

TEEN POETRY SLAM AND PIZZA PARTY @ SYLVAN OAKS LIBRARY (RECURRING) Sylvan Oaks Library, 6700 Auburn Blvd., Citrus Heights Tuesday, July 30, 2013-6:00 PM Other dates: 7/30/2013, 8/20/2013 Calling all Teens! Bring a poem you wrote or a poem you like and be ready to share and listen to others as we all eat pizza, drink sodas, and have a good time. Bring your friends! This is a Summer Reading Program event.

ARTWORKS: RECIPES AND REMEMBRANCES @ FAIR OAKS Fair Oaks Library, 11601 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks Tuesday, July 30, 2013-6:30 PM Bring your favorite food memories, old file box stuffed with hand-written, food-stained index cards, or family cookbook swollen with faded newspaper clippings and we’ll show you how to turn them into a handmade family cookbook! This is a Summer Reading Program event

EASY BACKYARD ENTERTAINING-NORTH NATOMAS North Natomas Library, 4660 Via Ingoglia, Sacramento Tuesday, July 30, 2013-6:30 PM Featured recipes: Sweet Peach Iced Tea, Grilled Summer Panzanella with Fresh Sweet Corn , Quick Raw Chocolate Truffles Summertime brings to mind the delicious glory of fresh summer produce – juicy ripe tomatoes, sweet, succulent corn, sweet strawberries and ripe, mouth-watering peaches. In this class, we’ll discuss why it’s so important to fill our plates with whole plant foods, rather than processed foods and animal products. Emily will share with you fresh, easy recipes and tips, using fresh, organic Sacramento area produce to empower you to elevate both your cooking and your health. This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the North Natomas Library.

MEDICARE AND THE HEALTH INSURANCE COUNSELING AND ADVOCACY (HICAP) PROGRAM-FRANKLIN Franklin Library, 10055 Franklin High Rd., Elk Grove Tuesday, July 30, 2013-6:30 PM Learn about the A, B, C, and D’s of Medicare from HICAP, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing free and unbiased counseling services to help Medicare beneficiaries understand their health insurance options. HICAP neither sells nor recommends any specific insurance plan. HICAP is part of Medicare’s national State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIP).

READING IS SO DELICIOUS@GALT LIBRARY & THE CA PUPPETS DELICIOUS READING RECIPE! Galt Library - Marian O. Lawrence, 1000 Caroline Ave., Galt Tuesday, July 30, 2013-6:30 PM Jungle Joe is firing up the grill this summer. Meet characters Sami Souffle, the French chef with an appetite for reading; Peanut the Elephant, who developed his amazing memory through the power of reading; and King Cobra, the biggest book worm in the world. The show features the Magic Book - where the kids help create a story that comes alive right before their eyes.

TONY BORDERS PUPPETS @ BELLE COOLEDGE Belle Cooledge Library, 5600 South Land Park Dr., Sacramento Wednesday, July 31, 2013-3:00 PM Tony Borders and his friends are hungry As a bear for BOOKS! Gladly the Grizzly is packing his magic picnic basket with some surprising foods. He has also included some delicious books. Gladly isn't alone on his teddy bear picnic. What else is lurking in the woods? Join magical ventriloguist and puppeteer Tony Borders to find out. Bring your appetite for fun. This event is part of the Sacramento Public Library's Summer Reading program. Reading is so delicious!

HONEY IS SO DELICIOUS WITH UNCLE JER’S TRAVELING BEE SHOW @ ORANGEVALE Orangevale Library, 8820 Greenback Lane, Suite L, Orangevale Wednesday, July 31, 2013-3:30 PM Here comes the buzz with live bees, a slide show, and honey tasting! Uncle Jer comes to Orangevale with puppets, Henrietta the New Bee, and Beatrice the Older Sister Bee, who together explore the many jobs of a busy worker bee. This program is being presented as part of the Sacramento Public Library’s Summer Reading Program, and is being hosted at the Orangevale Community Center, 6826 Hazel Avenue, Orangevale, CA 95662. P A G E 33

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July 22—RT to Continue Public Hearing on Standards and Policies Related to Service and Fare Changes Come to this public hearing to give your input regarding policies for service and fare changes. The proposed policies will establish guidelines for the development an approval of major transit service and fare structure changes. The changes will include guidelines for public involvement as well as for the avoidance of discrimination against protected classes in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. (This is not a service change or a fare increase public hearing). The meeting will take place at the RT Auditorium, 1400 29th Street (at N Street) starting at 6:00 p.m. For more information or submit written comments, please email [email protected], or call (916) 556-0505 for comments.

August 2-4—National Team Leadership Program at Sacramento State University Come and join this exciting three day youth leadership program at Sacramento State University located at 6000 J Street! The age group of the program is 8th grade – 12th grade as well as graduated seniors (2013). There will be a wide variety of workshops, motivational speakers, college and career fair, and lots of team-building and life-building activities. For more information or on how to sign up, please go to: http://www.ntlp.org/summer-program/ camps101/.

August 10-11—Banana Mania The paths of William Land Park will come alive with all things banana for the fourth annual Sacramento Banana Festival! Taking a look at the Banana’s influence as a staple food in Asia, Africa, and the Americas, the festival will incorporate activities celebrating those cultures, including reggae music, and international dance performances. Banana-themed art exhibits, an open-air marketplace, and food vendors entice the senses. For more information about this great event, please visit: http://bananafestival.sojoarts.net/.

Sacramento RiverTrain

Dates: July 14 Sunday Brunch Ride the Sacramento RiverTrain for food and entertainment while you roll along the Sacramento River and through scenic Wine Tasting Special July 20 countryside. Daytime and evening trips are offered throughout the July 27 Great Train Robbery year, as well as seasonal special events. July 27 Murder Mystery Dinner

August 10 Great Train Robbery August 10 Wine Tasting Special August 16 Sunset Dinner w/ Live Music August 17 Murder Mystery Dinner August 18 Sunday Brunch August 24 Beer Train August 31 Great Train Robbery dinner

Reservations: Book Online at http://www.SacramentoRiverTrain.com or Call 1-800-866-1690

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Please note that the Mayor’s Office Hours have been placed on hold for a short time, if you have questions or concerns that relate to City business, please feel free to contact the Mayor’s Constituent Affairs Office at (916) 808-5300.

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CONTINUING EXHIBITIONS

“An Opening of the Field: Jess, Robert Duncan, and Their Circle” Through September 1, 2013 The artist Jess Collins, known simply as Jess, and his partner, the poet Robert Duncan, were one of the most fascinating artistic couples of the 20th century. Soon after they met in 1950, they merged their personal and artistic lives to explore their interest in cultural mythologies, transformative narrative, and the appropriation of images. This is the first exhibition to explore the couple’s artistic production and relationship. Through more than 100 individual and collaborative works of art and personal letters drawn from private and public collections, this exhibition also looks at their influence and unique position as precursors of Postmodernism. This exhibition is supported, in part, by agrant from the National Endowment for the Arts.

“Folding Paper: The Infinite Possibilities of Origami” Through September 29, 2013 Dynamic, innovative, and exquisite – origami, or folding paper, is not only a sophisticated art form, but it inspires innovative concepts in math and design and inventions in engineering, architecture, and technology. The first major exhibition to explore the rich tradition of paper folding both in Japan and Europe, “Folding Paper” features approximately 140 works by more than 50 international artists. This groundbreaking examination of paper as a medium for endless creativity also includes origami-related woodblock prints, photo murals, and videos.

“The Epic and the Intimate: French Drawings from the John D. Reilly Collection Through September 29, 2013 From its founding in 1648, the Royal Academy of Painting and Sculpture was the center of artistic activity in France. Through 60 drawings by artists such as Simon Vouet, Antoine Watteau, Jean-Baptiste Greuze, and Edgar Degas, this exhibition from the Snite Museum of Art at the University of Notre Dame in Indiana, traces the formation, triumph, and reform of the Academy, leading to the École des Beaux-Arts as it is today. At the same time, the exhibit showcases the artistic process as guided by the Academy's principles, from the artist's first thoughts through compositional studies, figure drawings, and finished compositions.

UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS

“An Opening of the Field: Jess, Robert Duncan, and Their Circle” June 9 through September 1, 2013 The artist Jess Collins, known simply as Jess, and his partner, the poet Robert Duncan, were one of the most artistic couples of the 20th century. Soon after they met in 1950, they merged their personal and artistic lives to explore their interest in cultural mythologies, transformative narrative, and the appropriation of images. This is the first exhibition to explore the couple’s artistic production and relationship. Through more than 100 individual and collaborative works of art and personal letters drawn from private and public collections, this exhibition also looks at their influence and unique position as precursors of Postmodernism.

“The Epic and the Intimate: French Drawings from the John D. Reilly Collection June 30 through September 29, 2013 From its founding in 1648, the Royal Academy of Painting and Sculpture was the center of artistic activity in France. Through 60 drawings by artists such as Simon Vouet, Antoine Watteau, Jean-Baptiste Greuze, and Edgar Degas, this exhibition from the Snite Museum of Art at the University of Notre Dame in Indiana, traces the formation, triumph, and reform of the Academy, leading to the École des Beaux-Arts as it is today. At the same time, the exhibit showcases the artistic process as guided by the Academy's principles, from the artist's first thoughts through compositional studies, figure drawings, and finished compositions.

“Rob Barnard: Pottery as Pure Art” July 21 through October 20, 2013 This exhibition introduces to a wider audience the ceramic art of Rob Barnard, exclusively featuring works collected by Rob and Josseline Wood, who gifted their collection to the Crocker in 2010. In all, thirty-nine objects span 20 years of the artist's career in this, the artist's first exhibition devoted to his production. Barnard embraces the irregular and displeasing, often developing tensions in form that are meant for the viewer to resolve. He prefers the Japanese-style anagama kiln for his wood-firings. Final results encompass subtle lusters, drips of glaze, and flashes of color that draw the eye to the vessel's surface. While such forms may be reductive, they are also nuanced in shape, line, and curve. These are the ‘details that matter to Barnard, who believes pottery is capable of ennobling daily rituals and feeding the senses.

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STUDENT & COMMUNITY EXHIBITION

“High School Self-Portrait Show” Through July 21, 2013 Reception: Sunday, July 21, 1 – 3 p.m. Comprising 50 artworks in diverse media, this exhibition presents a comprehensive view of an essential exercise for any young artist: the self-portrait. Self-expression and technical skill align to present a snapshot of self-discovery. Long a Sacramento tradition, the Crocker is proud to again host this exhibition, presented in collaboration with Chalk It Up! and Christian Brothers High School.

“The Perspective of Color” July 25 through October 13, 2013 Reception: Sunday, September 15, 1 – 3 p.m. Explore the influence of color on the artist and viewer in this multi-faceted exhibition featuring artwork by a local collective of adult artists. Artists’ Collective Natomas is a community organization of non-professional artists creating in the greater-Sacramento area. While their backgrounds are diverse, they are bonded together by a love and appreciation of art, the expression of art through mixed media, and each member’s personal artistic journey.

TOURS & TALKS

New on View Tours Thursdays, July 25, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, July 13, 4 p.m. Never the same tour twice, the New on View Tour will dive into the Crocker’s latest special exhibitions and newest works of art. Free with ‘Museum admission.

Highlight Tours Saturdays, July 13, 20, 27, 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. Sundays, July 14, 21, 28, 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. Visitors will discover the essence of the Crocker’s permanent collection in this general tour of the Museum. Free with Museum admission.

Meet Me at the Museum Friday, July 19, 10:30 a.m. 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 via e-mail at [email protected].

Architecture Tour Sunday, July 21, 12 p.m. Explore the distinct architectural elements of the Teel Family Pavilion and the historic gallery building. Architecture Tours will be offered every third Sunday through October. Free with Museum admission.

Backstory: Meet the Minds Behind “An Opening of the Field: Jess, Robert Duncan, and Their Circle” Sunday, July 21, 3 p.m. Backstory offers a closer look at nationally acclaimed exhibitions that goes beyond what is viewed on the gallery walls, read in catalogues, or discussed in the media. Meet Michael Duncan and Christopher Wagstaff, guest curators of “An Opening of the Field: Jess, Robert Duncan, and Their Circle,” along with other special guests, as they reflect on the work of Jess and Duncan and their influence on the artistic life of San Francisco. This panel discussion will be moderated by the Crocker’s Curator William Breazeale. $6 Museum members, $10 college students and youth 17 and under, $12 nonmembers. Space is limited. Tickets may be purchased at crockerartmuseum.org, the Museum Admission Desk, or by calling (916) 808-1182.

Art Lecture: Rebecca Albiani on Drawing Sunday, July 28, 3 p.m. Rebecca Albiani, Art Lecturer at Seattle’s Frye Art Museum, will discuss the "trois crayons" technique – using red, black and white chalk on toned paper – as seen in the exhibition, “The Epic and the Intimate: French Drawings from the John D. Reilly Collection.” Free with Museum admission. Seating is limited. Tickets may be purchased at crockerartmuseum.org, the Museum Admission Desk, or by calling (916) 808-1182. P A G E 43 Crocker Art Museum – June-July 2013 Tidbits

YOUTH & FAMILY PROGRAMS

Wee Wednesday Wednesdays, July 17, 24, 31, 10:30 & 11 a.m. Children ages three to five and their grownups are invited to this gallery-based art experience. The adventure begins in Tot Land with groups leaving at 10:30 and 11 a.m. This program takes place every Wednesday. Wee Wednesdays are free with Museum admission and are sponsored by Raley’s.

Family Fridays Fridays, July 12, 19, 26, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Join other families in the E. Kendell Davis Courtyard for music, art-making, and good old-fashioned fun. Picnic fare and artfully educational toys will be available for purchase in the courtyard. Visit crockerartmuseum.org for weekly themes, performers, and activities. Free with Museum admission. Family Fridays continue every Friday through August 9.

Kids & Company Gallery Adventure Sundays, July 21, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Wildly amusing and surprisingly educational, this tour is the perfect way to introduce art to children ages five and older (and the adults that tag along with them) in a fun and playful manner. Free with Museum admission. This program takes place every first and third Sunday of the month.

Drop, Yak, Splat! Museum Fun for Families Saturday, July 13, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Each month a different work of art provides the inspiration for a memorable art-making activity for families with children ages five to 12. Families are welcome to drop in anytime during the program. Free with Museum admission. This program takes place every second Saturday of the month.

Baby Loves Art Tuesday, July 16, 10:30 a.m. & 1 p.m. Babies will sing, move, groove, touch, and play while building key cognitive and motor skills. This program is for children from infancy to 18 months old and their caregivers. $10 Museum members (per pair; $5 per additional person), $15 nonmembers (per pair; $5 per additional person). Fees include Museum admission. Space is limited and advance registration is recommended; register by logging onto crockerartmuseum.org, calling (916) 808-1182, or visiting the Museum Admission Desk. This program takes place every third Tuesday of the month.

Crocker Kids Book Club Tuesday, July 16, 2 – 4:30 p.m. This unique book club pairs classics of children’s literature with real-life museum adventures. “The Twenty-One Balloons” by William Pene du Bois is the book selection for July. Children ages eight to 11 will enjoy an afternoon of fun activities related to the book including a behind-the-scenes look at the Crocker, art-making, gallery adventures, and snacks. $12 Museum members, $18 nonmembers. Space is limited and advance registration is recommended by logging onto crockerartmuseum.org, calling (916) 808-1182, or visiting the Museum Admission Desk.

P A G E 44 Sketch It Sunday, July 28, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Visitors ages five and older can sketch at their own pace while receiving drawing instruction. This drop-in program meets in a different gallery on the fourth Sunday of each month and all supplies are provided. No experience is necessary. Free with Museum admission.

CONCERTS, FILMS, & SPECIAL EVENTS

ASG Evaluation Day Tuesday, July 9, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The Art Service Group (ASG) will sponsor an art and antique evaluation focusing on glass, pottery, memorabilia, collectibles, decorative arts, fine arts, furniture, and general antiques of all kinds with Gary Cox; and paintings with Jim and Karen Alkons. Informal appraisals (verbal approximations of value) are $10 per item or $45 for five items. Appointments are required. For an appointment, call (916) 808-7752.

Art Mix/Verge Takeover Thursday, July 11, 5 – 9 p.m. Art Mix teams up with Verge Center for the Arts to present a celebration of contemporary art in Sacramento. Enjoy a pop-up installation in a custom yurt, curated especially for the Crocker by Verge Executive Director Liv Moe, live music, art installations, performance art, and films created by Verge artists-in-residence and alumni, a TASK party art-making, and self-guided QR tours of the Crocker’s contemporary gallery, featuring rare images and videos of artists at work. Free with Museum admission.

Classical Concert: Mu Phi Epsilon Presents Sunday, July 14, 3 p.m. This concert, presented by Mu Phi Epsilon International Professional Music Fraternity, will feature songs of California's Wild West with baritone James Gentry singing the rarely performed "Gambling Songs" from American composer John Jacob Niles. Other favorites will include "Indian Love Call" with soprano Lestelle Manley "Sacramento!" by Sacramento composer Pat Galyean. $6 Museum members, $10 college students and youth 17 and under, $12 nonmembers. Tickets may be purchased at crockerartmuseum.org, the Museum Admission Desk, or by calling (916) 808-1182. This concert is part of the Crocker’s monthly Classical Concert series with a Prelude Tour preceding the concert at 1:30 p.m.

Jazz in the Courtyard presents Mo’Fone Thursday, July 18, 6 p.m. With its surprising and highly combustible line-up of two saxophonists and one drummer, this Bay Area-based group has thrilled audiences with inventive, high-energy original compositions and playful on-stage interaction, pushing the limits of their instrumentation to create a huge sound that belies the band's compact size. $6 Museum members, $10 college students and youth 17 and under, $12 nonmembers. Tickets may be purchased at crockerartmuseum.org, the Museum Admission Desk, or by calling (916) 808-1182.

“West Side Story” Thursday, July 25, 8 p.m. Courtyard Screening (1961, 152 Minutes, NR) In this classic street-wise musical about a 1950’s Romeo and Juliet, Natalie Wood and Richard Beymer play doomed lovers caught up in the racial subtext of the era. Winner of 10 Academy Awards, including Best Picture, this film treasure is certain to inspire impromptu sing-alongs. This outdoor screening will be hosted by Sacramento’s favorite film historian, Matías Bombal. Seating is provided, though you are welcome to bring a lawn chair or blanket. $5 Museum members, $6 college students and youth 17 and under, $8 nonmembers. Tickets may be purchased at www.crockerartmuseum.org, the Museum Admission Desk, or by calling (916) 808-1182. P A G E 45 P A G E 46 P A G E 47 P A G E 48 P A G E 49 P A G E 50 P A G E 51 P A G E 52 P A G E 53 P A G E 54 P A G E 55 P A G E 56 P A G E 57 P A G E 58 P A G E 59 P A G E 60 P A G E 61 P A G E 62 P A G E 63

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