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Bike for Mike: Event memorializes the late Deacon Mike Crowley ‘Spring Fling’ Irish ball See page 5 See page 12

LANCE ARMSTRONG HISTORY FEATURE, PAGE 6 • SCHOOL NEWS, PAGE 10 • COMMUNITY CALENDAR, PAGES 24–27

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Reptile Day at Robbie Waters Pocket/Greenhaven Library See page 19

Miss Sacramento County Cultural event held at Outstanding teen Mackenzie Starnes the library See page 2 See page 20 Presenting Miss Sacramento County Outstanding Teen: Mackenzie Starnes of Pocket Got Mackenzie Starnes lives in the Pocket area, attends Christian Brothers High School and is the daughter of David and Tracy Starnes. News? During this year of reign as Miss Sacramen- e-mail [email protected] to County, Mackenzie will use her title, Miss Sacramento County Outstanding Teen, and Autism, pit bulls and a her platform, Positive Self Image for Teenage Girls, to empower girls and female adolescents through mentoring, public speaking engage- Sacramento teacher’s ments, and self-esteem building activities. April Smith, program director of Miss Sac- ramento County described Mackenzie as a plan to change lives very talented young woman, who is very driv- en to succeed. “You can tell that by her straight By VALERIE HEIMERICH when he has to do it in school. A report card and how she turned in every- His something makes him thing that was asked for on time. Sarah Kesty is many things feels angry; he starts to hate “Unfortunately, it is sometimes hard – a special education teacher, school and books and de- to find that in young people today and an animal rescue volunteer, an cides the others must be right it is wonderful when you find someone artist and a funny, goofy out- about him. like Mackenzie who is exceptional. This going young woman. Kes- Sarah Kesty realized how program is not all about the ‘prettiest girl’ ty knows that everyone has much of an impact those feel- but the contestant who is the most well something that is challenging, ing are to the personal, emo- rounded and talented in all areas of her scary or confusing for them, tional and academic develop- life. Mackenzie is amazing in every as- and she is helping children ment of her students and to pect of her life and that is why she stood understand and deal with adults as well. The way a per- out to the judges.” theirs. son reacts or acts out because When some people look at of his or her something be- a pit bull, they immediately comes the focus, and the root assume the dog will be mean; of the problems may never be the pit bull’s “something” is addressed. the skin he was born in. He Instead of letting their may be yelled at or even hurt something define them, Kes- because of that assumption, ty helps students view their which in turn could cause him challenges “like speed bumps to growl when approached. that can be gotten over”. See? Pit bulls are mean. “I tell them it is okay to have A woman whose “some- feelings and to get mad” says thing” is spatial relationships Kesty, “but slow down, take a looks at a street map and sees minute and then we’ll find a nothing that makes sense. She way to deal with it”. can’t tell north from south, The positive impact on her and cries when she gets lost students has been tremen- even in familiar places. Peo- dous and Kesty realized that ple think she just isn’t try- others could benefit from the ing and her whole life shrinks approach. She has written a down to the 5-mile radius of book for eight to twelve year her house. olds called “Everyone Has A boy with dyslexia has Something” and wants to self- difficulty reading aloud, and is teased and called “stupid” See Volunteer, page 5 The Pocket News www.valcomnews.com

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 The Pocket News • March 7, 2013 • www.valcomnews.com Valley Community Newspapers, Inc. Valley Community Newspapers, Inc. www.valcomnews.com • March 7, 2013 • The Pocket News  Volunteer: Your help is needed Tony Lutfi’s goal: Bike for Mike to be held in Continued from page 3 publish the book for use by thank-you gifts to certain lev- schools and parents. els of donors on Kickstarter. To own 50 restaurants memory of Deacon Mike Crowley Kesty is using Kickstarter. To purchase bracelets or com, a fundraising platform, to request more information, Bicycle ride set for to raise the $9,300 needed to email everyonehassomething@ before turning 50 Saturday, March 16 publish the book; supporters gmail.com. can pledge to make a dona- Supporter and rescue vol- By Monica Stark tion of $1 or more. unteer RuEtta Gray says that [email protected] The Social Justice Ministry If $9,300 is pledged by while major pledges are great, at St. Anthony Catholic Par- March 16, the publishing even small ones make a dif- ish is sponsoring an easy, fami- project will be funded and the ference. “If you can skip one ly oriented bike ride (less than pledged donations will be col- run to Starbucks, pledge it. For much of his life, Tony Far surpassing his goals, Lutfi immigrated to the Unit- 10 miles) around the Pocket in lected. No pledged amounts If there is loose change un- Lutfi has had the goal of Lutfi, whose corporate head- ed States in 1976 with hopes memory of Deacon Mike Crow- will be collected or used for der the cushions of your sofa owning 50 restaurants be- quarters are in the Pocket area, to pursue higher education ley, an avid cyclist who died on publishing unless the total or car seat – pledge it. If you fore turning 50 years old. He is among the top 55 multi-unit in the medical field. He at- March 18, 2012. The ride will amount is reached. have $10, $100 or more for was recently on the cover of franchises in the nation. tended high school in Lodi also be a fundraiser for the SSIP Kesty is also selling silicone something you believe in – Multi-Unit Franchisee maga- Born in 1960 in Amman and graduated in 1977, then (South Sacramento Interfaith “Everyone Has Something” pledge it”, Gray suggests. zine with the headline: Mega Jordan as the youngest child quickly moved to Stockton Partnership) Food Locker. The wristband bracelets for $5 to To see a video about Kesty’s 99: Tony Lutfi soars from 52 for a refugee Palestinian fam- and attended Delta College bike ride will begin at 9 a.m. and raise funds for publishing; program, visit Kickstarter or to 134 units in three years. ily who then lived in Jordan, while sharing an apartment start and end at St. Anthony these can also be included as sarahkesty.com. with his cousin. Parish, 660 Florin Rd. “I did not want to be a bur- Deacon Mike served the St. den to my family that strug- Anthony Parish communi- gled financially and I knew ty from his ordination in 1996 that I needed to work and until his death last March. He make it on my own at age cared deeply about those who 16,” he said. He worked at suffered hunger and volunteered a 7-11 for a short period of many hours at the food locker. time and then was offered a He also loved biking and almost position with Jack in the Box never used a car to move around for the graveyard shift, which Sacramento. worked out well allowing me The ride will not only hon- to attend classes in the day or Mike’s life, it will raise money for SSIP Food Locker and work at night. the SSIP Food Locker. To contribute, Bethany Presbyterian Church Life quickly took its course. bring a check made out to SSIP when 5625 24th Street Lutfi quit college and decided you come to the ride. If you cannot Sacramento, CA 95822 to accept a shift manager po- ride, but would like to donate, you can sition with Jack in the Box. In bring a check by to the parish or send Please indicate on the check that it is in memo- the check to: ry of Deacon Mike Crowley See Success, page 21

 The Pocket News • March 7, 2013 • www.valcomnews.com Valley Community Newspapers, Inc. Valley Community Newspapers, Inc. www.valcomnews.com • March 7, 2013 • The Pocket News  Sacramento became a city Streets: Most of the buildings were raised without incident Continued from page 6 built upon a city through much as 15 feet in the central busi- bulkheads to the necessary lev- buildings have been torn down and four months to reach the required ness district. el, pave the street, and construct new ones built to correspond with eight feet.” extensive mid‑19th century According to an article, entitled curbs. The merchants obligated the improvements around them.” An apparatus known as a “jack- “The Uptown Underground,” in the themselves to pay the construction The article also mentioned that screw” was the preferred method of February 1998 issue of Comstock’s costs for the portion of the eight “the Pacific Railroad Company have raising buildings, and it was not al- street raising project magazine, a March 18, 1862 vote foot bulkhead in front of his es- (sic) also entered upon the work of ways an easy or successful endeavor. determined that the grade level of tablishment, and bear the costs of filling up Sutter Slough, north of I In Lagomarsino’s article, she By LANCE ARMSTRONG ter, Jr., who despite his fa- J Street would be raised two feet raising or altering his building and Street, and grading the ground from mentioned a raised tenement [email protected] ther’s wishes, established above the high-water mark. The restoring the sidewalk at the new First Street to Sixth (Street), for the structure that was on jackscrews the town at the confluence motion passed with only two dis- street level.” purpose of erecting thereon build- in the Chinese section of town, Editor’s Note: This is part six in of the two rivers, instead of senting votes. The impact and effect of raising ings for machine shops, car manu- and notes that it collapsed during a series about the history of the on higher ground. And in Lagomarsino’s aforemen- the city’s streets was much more factories, etc.” These are the same high winds in 1864. Sacramento River. The more visionary John tioned article, she wrote: “Finally, in complex than simply hauling in buildings in the “railyards” area that She also referred to an annex of Sutter, Sr. had already February 1863, the supervisors passed soil and tamping it. It became a the city and state are preserving and the Union Hotel, which was locat- Within a quarter centu- planned a city, complete with an ordinance establishing the official complex integration of altering developing as part of the California ed on 2nd Street, between J and K ry of its founding, flood- engineered docks and canals street grades of Sacramento’s business buildings and the water and sewer State Railroad Museum. streets, as follows: “(The annex was) ing had become the bane of in the more appropriate lo- district well above all previous high- systems, paving streets, and build- Building owners were forced to perched on dozens of jackscrews, Sacramento. It was a city cation of the current William water marks. This monumental en- ing sidewalks. decide whether their structures eight feet above the ground, wait- born out of convenience Land Park area. deavor required a public/private co- On Jan. 1, 1867, The Union pub- were worth saving or how they ing for a new foundation. Before rather than vision. But the selected location Photo by Lance Armstrong operative effort of unprecedented lished an article regarding this rede- could be adapted. that could be supplied, however, in From 1839 to 1849, the of Sacramento City offered The original street level of downtown Sacramento can be seen at the old Fulton’s Prime Rib Restaurant site at 906 2nd St. in magnitude for the young city.” velopment. Baggelman considered the owners’ the middle of the night, most of the area was known as “Sutter’s a sandbar that preclud- Old Sacramento. In the July 18, 1969 edition of It was noted in the article that consternation, as he wrote: “Pity the building collapsed, leaving a jum- Embarcadero.” ed the need for docks and The Sacramento Union, historian some streets “have been raised to poor merchant who had to move his ble of furniture, bricks and fixtures According to local histo- piers. It also left the new ative effort of paramount ing heat of summer, had to In addition to stilts, in Ted Baggelman, in an article re- the ‘high grade’ on the level with the store up to the second floor, which piled around the jackscrews.” rian Barbara Lagomarsino’s city vulnerable to seasonal proportions. trudge up flights of stairs the 1850s, some street lev- garding the development of the K embankments on the waterfront, then became the first floor; or worse Fortunately, most of the build- essay, entitled “Sacramento inundations. Since prehistoric times, just to reach entrances. els were modestly and inde- Street Mall, referred to the 1860s which necessitates building of bulk- yet, the property owner who decided ings were raised without incident; al- on the Rise,” “A man named The building of levees, humans recognized that A solution was required pendently raised on a busi- cooperative effort, as follows: “The heads and raising or reconstructing to have his building raised (to the new though, the process could be expensive McVickar proposed around the filling of creeks and erecting their housing upon that could accommodate cus- ness to business basis. city pledged to fill in between the buildings; and in many cases old level), which, at one inch a day took when performed by professionals. this time (1848) to build a the rechanneling of water- stilts could provide protec- tomers and protect inventory But it took the flood of grogshop right on the riv- courses only set the stage tion from rising waters. and citizens from floods. 1861-62 for the citizenry to er bank – but in the limbs for one of the most ambi- But the concept of raising Stilts solved the problem come to the conclusion that of a sycamore tree, about tious flood control efforts a large section of the city, of protecting the businesses a massive street raising, for- Sacramento Valley Conservancy events for March twenty feet up” and that “ac- ever attempted. including businesses that from floods, but one still re- tification of buildings and a ‘Blue Oak Woodland Birding’ to cess was to be by ladder or The indomitable city required walk-up traffic, quired a boat to go shopping reconstruction of the sewer Register online: www.sacramentovalley- Register online: www.sacramentoval- canoe, whichever circum- now had the indomitable was a challenge of unparal- during the rainy seasons. system was necessary. be held March 23 conservancy.org/calendar.asp leyconservancy.org/calendar.asp stances preferred.” task of literally raising its leled proportions. The stilts were an in- The optimum level to The beauty of spring-time can be both Register online: www.sacramentovalley- Sacramento City, as Sac- streets above the level of The project began simply sipient beginning, but the which the streets would seen and heard through the many bird conservancy.org/calendar.asp ramento was known dur- serious flooding. enough as businesses raised ultimate salvation was have to be raised for pro- species that call Deer Creek Hills home. Free equestrian ride to be held ing its earliest years, was This endeavor would take their buildings to protect found in raising the city tection from flooding equal Join Sacramento Valley Conservancy’s March 17 founded by John A. Sut- time, money and a cooper- their valuable merchandise. streets as much as about to the great flood of 1861- volunteer docents for woodland bird Guided Equestrian Ride (must The Sacramento Valley Conservancy The problem then be- 15 feet and abandoning 62 was referred to as “high watching from 7 to 11 a.m. on March 23 provide your own horse) to be is hosting a free Equestrian ride to cele- came that a city built upon the first floor entrances in grade.” This level varied at Deer Creek Hills Preserve. brate the Irish in all of us at Deer Creek banks of mud was without the business district. from a few feet on the edges A 4 1⁄2 mile walk overland on non- held March 24 Hills on Sunday, March 17 from 10 a.m. sidewalks. And custom- Essentially, Sacramento of the flood prone area to as trail surfaces to key birding locations The Sacramento Valley Conservancy to 2 p.m. ers, during the muddy win- was to become a city built can be expected. Frequent stops to ob- invites you to experience the partnership Escorted by SVC Equestrian Docents, ter months and the sear- upon a city. See Streets, page 7 serve the busy activity of foragers and of horse and rider at Deer Creek Hills you’ll explore on saddle back the cat- soaring bird species is a part of this for a guided equestrian ride on Sunday, tle made trails on this 4,400-plus acres guided outing. March 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. working cattle ranch. White-breasted Nut Hatch will be Experience the quiet atmosphere of dis- With your equine pal, overlook the busy as it gleans the limbs and trunks tant bird calls, the rustle of the tall grass, central valley flat lands, downtown of the trees for insects under the Blue the creaking of your saddle as you cross Sacramento, Mt. Diablo, and Rancho Oak canopy. Wood Peckers, Loggerhead a creek and the satisfaction of knowing Seco from the vantage point of the Si- Shrike and Red-tailed Hawk’s nest can you are supporting the Sacramento Val- erra Foothills. be spotted on this outing. ley Conservancy’s mission statement. You’ll be set back in time with the Hushed tones, walking and stopping Spend approximately 2 1/2 hours on untouched beauty of an expanding are the best ways to bird watch in the this docent led event, exploring 4,400- blue oak woodlands. This ride is Oak Woodland. Wear “quiet” warm, plus acres of this working cattle ranch. through open country over a vari- muted earth-tone colors, sturdy boots Ride is through open country over a vari- ety of terrain, including water cross- for uneven surfaces. Cotton or wool ety of terrain, including water crossings, ings, most groups are from 10 to 20 fabrics are considered “quiet” and work most groups are from 10 to 20 people in people in size, and travel at a walk great! Birding scopes, binoculars and/ size, and travel at a walk. Horses should for a 2 1/2 hour ride. Register at or cameras, are highly recommended for be accustomed to riding in groups and in www.sacramentovalleyconservancy. any birding outing. All ages. Cost is $10. open fields. Cost is $20 org/calendar.asp

 The Pocket News • March 7, 2013 • www.valcomnews.com Valley Community Newspapers, Inc. Valley Community Newspapers, Inc. www.valcomnews.com • March 7, 2013 • The Pocket News  New church in Pocket/Greenhaven area melds two churches Crosswalk Christian Fellowship, a new nondenominational Christian church

The Pocket and Greenhaven area held its first service al- most a year ago on May 6. It is a church plant of Warehouse Christian Ministries, a church that has been a part of the Sacramento area since 1974. They are also a part of the Cal- vary Chapel Movement. The church has grown to about 50 people and is held Sundays at 10 a.m. at the Belle Cooledge Community Center. The church is lead by Pastor Ryan is a Sacramento native where he lives with his wife and two daughters. He attended Calvary Chapel Bible College, and served as an associate pastor at Warehouse Christian Ministries, Sacramento, for 13 years before founding Crosswalk Christian Ministries in 2012.

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To honor his work, the National Educa- www.primrosealz.com (916) 429-9901 athan Raymond. “These great reading role tion Association on March 2, 1998, promoted (916) 392-3510 models send a strong message that reading is the first “Read Across America Day,” which the 7707 Rush River Dr. Sacto, CA 95831 a pleasure and the key to success in life.” group described as a “pep rally for reading.”  The Pocket News • March 7, 2013 • www.valcomnews.com Valley Community Newspapers, Inc. Valley Community Newspapers, Inc. www.valcomnews.com • March 7, 2013 • The Pocket News  School news PENDING PENDING JFK The Music Department is having our Annual Spring Concert on Thursday, March 7 at 7 p.m. in the JFK Auditorium. We will feature students in Band, Jazz Band, Orchestra and Choir. Ad- mission is free. Looking for a motivation to get healthy? Come to Cougar Fit on Mondays and Wednesdays at 4:30pm in the cafeteria. 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Just steps to private lake in premiere Riverlake old roof, fresh exterior paint, 2 upstairs balconies, built in a bathroom off of the backyard for swimming season and Photo courtesy location! $495,000 bookcases, built in bar & storage galore! $610,000 RV access! $299,000 Two members of John F. Kennedy High The JFK Color Guard thanks the Elks Lodge, No. 6 for allowing them to use the facility’s parking lot in order to raise money for new MONA GERGEN 247-9555 PAULA SWAYNE 425-9715 JAMIE RICH 612-4000 School Speech and Debate team, led by teach- performance equipment. Due to their help, they were able to raise $1,310. er Michael Fry, won first place in a recent state qualifying tournament and will be moving on Matsuyama The show also emphasized the importance of chil- PENDING PENDING PENDING to the state finals. Matsuyama Honored Sister City with Cherry dren learning their own phone numbers and when/ Partners Henry Adkisson and Joanne Newens, Blossom Festival how to dial 9-1-1. who perform in the duo category, are going to state Matsuyama Elementary School honored its Established in 1990, Kids on the Block’s primary after winning first place. Another team member, Pa namesake and Sacramento’s sister city – Mat- purpose is to let children know they are not alone, Yang broke to the semi-final round in her catego- suyama, Japan – with a traditional Cherry Blos- that it is all right to talk to a trusted adult and to ry. Says Principal Chad Sweitzer: “We’re extreme- som Festival on March 1. Japanese heritage and seek guidance with problems such as bullying. ly proud to have such talented performers on our culture were celebrated through food, crafts, per- team. Great job, Cougars.” formances and art. The day also emphasized the school’s warm relationship with Sakura Elemen- Merryhill JFK kids performed a traditional Japanese dance tary School in Matsuyama. Merryhill presents a free concert with ‘Music REMODELED S LAND PARK NEAR GARCIA BEND PARK SOUTH LAND PARK TERRACE Editor’s note: See the Amazing home at the top of the hill in highly desired 3 or 4 bedroom, 2½ bath; bonus room in master could be 4th Charming 3 bedroom 2 bath home in South Land Students enrolled in Japanese at John F. Ken- next Pocket News for photographs. Matt’ Land Park Terrace! Completely remodeled 3 bedroom bedroom. Newer features include: hardwood floors, Manning- Park! You will love the wood flooring, updated nedy High School Skyped with 10th graders On March 9 Music Matt, a local children’s en- 2 bath; features include maple cabinetry, heated floor ton tile floors, oven, dishwasher, refinished kitchen cabinets, kitchen with newer appliances, ceiling fans in Matsuyama, Japan, as a partnership between Caroline Wenzel tertainer, will perform at 11 a.m., free of charge at in master, flagstone gas fireplace and professionally exterior paint,. Special features include: brick fireplace, dual throughout, separate family room/den area, the two schools. JFK students wrote letters to Merryhill School, 7450 Pocket Rd. 424-2299. landscaped yard with pool, stamped concrete and fire pane windows, wood blinds, mature landscaping, large private covered patio, and large backyard. $269,000 the students in Japan and letters were read to Caroline Wenzel Elementary students learn According to Matt Fisher’s bio at www.MusicMatt. pit. $620,000 yard, aggregate patio, $289,000 ERIN STUMPF 342-1372 each other via Skype. JFK students then per- about safety through puppet shows com, he was born at a very early age … to musicians. MONA GERGEN 247-9555 MONA GERGEN 247-9555 formed a traditional Japanese dance for their Kindergarten students at Caroline Wenzel Each weekend, with Matt in tow, his parents would sister city students. learned about personal safety during a presen- play another wedding or lead music for a church ser- tation by Kids on the Block, a puppet show pre- vice in a small Northern California town. Matt was PENDING PENDING The JFK Color Guard raised $1,310 with recent sented to 4,000 students annually across the given a guitar on his fifth birthday and his dad taught fundraiser country. him four chords. Learning two John Denver songs The JFK Color Guard thanks the Elks Lodge, The puppeteers, who are volunteers from the and Johnny B. Goode, he’d perform for his family at No. 6 for allowing them to use the facility’s park- Assistance League of Sacramento, used a script reunions and pass a hat making those his first paid ing lot in order to raise money for new performance to discuss such topics as how to avoid strangers gigs and has had a successful career ever since. He equipment. Due to their help, they were able to and how to react safely in the case of fire (stop, now makes sure children are exposed to music and raise $1,310. drop and roll). that they have a blast learning about it.

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10 The Pocket News • March 7, 2013 • www.valcomnews.com Valley Community Newspapers, Inc. Valley Community Newspapers, Inc. www.valcomnews.com • March 7, 2013 • The Pocket News 11 Free workshop and health event presented by Dr. Richard Pan Eggstravaganza March 30 and 31 Welcome spring with children of all ages will Bring your over-the-counter and prescription med- At the event you can also learn more about egg hunts, theatre shows, enjoy making spring art icines, vitamins and supplements for a review with health care reform, talk to a pharmacist about hands-on activities and activities, including bunny healthcare professionals at a free workshop and health your medicine and participate in food demon- photos with Peter Cot- ears, a basket for collect- event to be held on Friday, March 22, from 10 a.m. to strations and samples. tontail at Fairytale Town’s ing eggs and more. noon at ACC Greenhaven Terrace. At the event, you can learn about your body annual Spring Eggstrav- Spring Eggstravaganza The event is presented by Dr. Richard Pan, as- mass index, get a medication consultation, mea- aganza. The fun-filled is free with paid park ad- semblymember of the 9th district and pediatrician sure your blood pressure and receive a medica- family celebration is set mission. Weekend admis- for UC Davis. tion log. for Saturday and Sunday, sion is $5 for adults and March 30 and 31 from 11 children ages 2 and older a.m. to 3 p.m. and free for children ages Egg hunts will be held 1 and under. Activities Spring Fling: promptly at noon, 1 and 2 take place from 11 a.m. to p.m. each day, and guests 3 p.m., and Fairytale Town Two bands, 30 are encouraged to arrive is open from 9 a.m. to 4 early and bring a basket p.m. daily, weather permit- musicians at St. for collecting eggs. The egg ting. Spring Eggstravagan- hunts are separated by age za is sponsored in part by Pat’s Irish Ball, group: 3 and under, 4 to SAFE Credit Union and 6 and 7 to 12. Each child Children’s Choice Pediat- set for March 17 will return their eggs to Mr. ric Dental Care. McGregor’s Garden to re- ceive a small prize, no mat- For more information, visit The Nor Cal Big Bands Pres- ter how few or how many www.fairytaletown.org or call ervation Society features leg- eggs they find. (916) 808-7462. endary Buddy Harpham, his Following the egg 15-piece big band in the main hunts, guests are invit- ballroom of the Sacramento ed to the Children’s The- If you go: Elks Lodge No. 6, located at ater to see the Fairytale What: Spring Eggstravaganza 6446 Riverside Blvd. on Sun- Town Troupers perform, When: Saturday & Sun- day, March 17 from 2 to 5 p.m. “Beauty and the Beat!” a day, Mar. 30 & 31, 11 a.m. - This 11th Spring Fling also retelling of the classic fai- 3 p.m. fittingly salutes Ireland, its Saint rytale with music, mag- Hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Dai- Patrick’s holiday and welcomes ic and mid-century mod. ly (weather permitting) all to dress in green and bring Show times are at 12:30 Where: Fairytale Town, flowers. Doors open at 12:45 and 2:30 p.m., and tickets 3901 Land Park Drive, Sacra- p.m. followed by a dance session are $1 for Fairytale Town mento, CA 95822 performed by Celia Cottle’s 16- members and $2 for non- Cost: Admission Fees: $5 member Saxes by Popular De- members in addition to weekends & holidays, chil- mand from 1 to 2 p.m. Co-spon- park admission. dren 1 and under are ad- sors are Avalon Hearing Aid Peter Cottontail will be mitted free. Theatre show Centers and SeniorMagLive. hanging out on the Mother tickets are $1 for members Executive Director, Master Goose Stage to take pho- and $2 for nonmembers. of Ceremonies Lou Coppo- tos with families that they Photos with Peter Cot- la announced “One of our so- can purchase for a small tontail are $5. 808-7462, ciety’s co-founders Buddy’s led fee and take home as a me- [email protected], combos and Big Bands 64 years mento of the day. And www.fairytaletown.org with vast choice of dance hits - - fox trot to swing, rhumba to samba, waltz to polka. Buddy’s three sets include 40 songs with special “Ladies Choice” dancing happening at 2:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Singles and couples are wel- come. Feature include dance hosts all four hours, with dips, chips and desserts at 3 p.m., door prizes at 4 p.m. Regular admission is $12, $11 each in group of 10, and $10 for Soci- ety’s Gold Card holders. Two important Society upcom- ing dances are the Flower Garden Ball (April 22), featuring the 15- piece Fred Morgan Orchestra and the Pre-Jubilee Ball (May 20) spotlighting the 19-piece Swing Masters, led by Bob Fry.

For more details call 444-6138 or e-mail: [email protected]. 12 The Pocket News • March 7, 2013 • www.valcomnews.com Valley Community Newspapers, Inc. Valley Community Newspapers, Inc. www.valcomnews.com • March 7, 2013 • The Pocket News 13 v F o r o v e r 3 6 y e a r s

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With opening day on March Looking For Major 16, the little league season is just Managers State Intercollegiate Cup around the corner for the Pock- et area’s youngest baseball play- Pocket Little League is in need of Valley Hi Country Club has been University, University of Texas Pan ers. The Bill Conlin Sports Com- volunteers to manage the Major Di- the site of many prestigious tourna- American, University of Nebraska plex on Freeport Boulevard, south vision players. Contact Bob Wood ments including U.S. Open qualifying Omaha, and Sacramento State. Sac- of Pocket/Meadowview Road, is at [email protected] in 1995, 2003, and 2009. The 7036- ramento State Head Coach Christo- where Darrell Fong will be throw- if you are interested. For late reg- yard layout has also hosted the U.S. pher Hall is expecting stiff competi- ing the first pitch at 9 a.m. istration, contact the registrar, Amateur qualifying in 20011 as well tion for the Hornet golfers. According to Dave Starnes, [email protected], for addi- as the N.C.G.A. Super Senior Cham- Local members of the Sac State team President Pocket Little League, tional information. pionship in 2012. Now the Elk Grove include: Jordon Swanson, Alex Gibbs, the organization has spent about private golf venue will be the site of Jordon Weir and Julian Woodford. $50,000 in upgrades to the park Pocket Little League Alumni who the Inaugural, 54-hole-, Sacramento Tournament play begins with an 8 of our own money. Starnes has made their high school teams this State Intercollegiate Cup on Monday, a.m. shotgun start on Monday, fol- been the President since 2009 year, include: March 11 and Tuesday, March 12. lowed on Tuesday with tee times going and is in his fourth season. At Kennedy High School: Adam Teams from around the nation that off the front and back nine at 8 a.m. “I consider our League one of Takeuchi (V), Alex Okamoto (V), have committed to participate are: with leaders being paired together. the best in the entire Sacramen- Alex Quitiquit (V), Kenneth Eto (V), Boise State University, Cal State The tournament will kick off with to region in large part due to Elijah Ortega (JV), Ruben Noriega Fullerton, U.C. Santa Barbara, Cal a college morning outing on Sunday our wonderful families and vol- (JV), Tyler Sakata (JV). State Bakersfield, Houston Baptist open to the first 50 groups signing up. unteers, which make the Pocket University, University of South Da- For participation information, con- neighborhood the best in Sacra- At Christian Brothers High School: kota, University of South Carolina tact: Christopher Hall at 278-5284. mento,” he wrote on the organiza- Adam D’Elia (V), Miguel Ledesma Upstate, Loyola Marymont Univer- Spectators are welcome and admission tion’s Facebook page. (JV), Keoni Mark (JV). sity, Chico State University, Seattle is free.

JFK’s women’s gible to move on to the State CIF tournament. basketball team makes The men’s basketball team sea- it to Sac-Joaquin CIF son has come to an end as they Division I Section Finals fell in a hard fought game in the quarterfinals of the Division I Congratulations to the Men’s Basketball Section Play- women’s basketball team at offs. Congratulations to them for Kennedy for once again mak- another successful season. ing it to the Sac-Joaquin CIF Spring sports will be getting un- Division I Section Finals. derway in the coming weeks. Un- They faced a tough task in til the change in time our outdoor trying to take down the pow- sports (Men’s Tennis, Men’s Golf, erful and nationally ranked St. Baseball, Softball, and Women’s Mary’s Rams. The girls played Soccer) will be missing class time well but in the end came up due to the early start times on short, yet because of their game days. Rosters are being fi- performance they will be eli- nalized this week and next.

16 The Pocket News • March 7, 2013 • www.valcomnews.com Valley Community Newspapers, Inc. Valley Community Newspapers, Inc. www.valcomnews.com • March 7, 2013 • The Pocket News 17 Faces and Places: Free nature program at Robbie Waters Pocket- Greenhaven Library Photos by Steve Crowley [email protected]

The Sacramento Public Library helped families learn to classify birds and reptiles by their special characteristics at a free nature program last month at the Robbie Wa- ters Pocket-Greenhaven Library on Tuesday, Feb. 12. Effie Yeaw Nature Center representatives invited participants to examine animal artifacts and meet some of the center’s live animals. The library program helped celebrate Na- tional Science Literacy Month.

Third annual Steinberg Seussical Story Hour

On Saturday, March 9, join the library for stories and crafts to celebrate favorite Se- uss books as well as a few books by Theodor Seuss Geisel award-winning authors Tedd Arnold and Mo Willems. Special guest readers include: Senate pro Tem Darrell Steinberg, Assemblymember Dr. Richard Pan, former Councilmember Robbie Wa- ters, and Sacramento Public Library Director Rivkah Sass. The Seussical Story Hour starts at 11 a.m. and will be held at the Robbie Waters Pocket-Greenhaven Library, 7335 Gloria Dr., Sacramento 95831.

18 The Pocket News • March 7, 2013 • www.valcomnews.com Valley Community Newspapers, Inc. Valley Community Newspapers, Inc. www.valcomnews.com • March 7, 2013 • The Pocket News 19 WaZoBia: Success: Although business has grown, it remains a family business Children and families learn about Nigerian culture during library event Continued from page 4 By John Cooper 1980, the rest of his family im- company and agreed to em- closed all four locations with- In 2009, they opened an- tions in Texas and California [email protected] the children were noticeably migrated to the U.S. and they ploy him. in two years and decided that other Little Caesars restau- who operate 117 restaurants crazier than the adults. decided to purchase a corner A few years later, the presi- the only way they can grow is rant and a Church’s Chicken of various brands. After cycling them out for a grocery store in Stockton. He dent of the company decided by way of acquisition mini- in Las Vegas Lutfi is still married to the On Feb. 23, the Robbie Wa- new group, Mr. Sunny brought quit his position with Jack in to start a new company and mizing risk. In 2010, Lutfi acquired 21 love of his life who worked with ters Pocket-Greenhaven Li- the entire audience out of their the Box and worked for the asked him to be a partner op- In 2001 just before Sept. Jack in the Box restaurants him years ago at the Jack in the brary played host to Mr. Sunny seats for a brief lesson in drum- family business for two years erator. They purchased four 11, they agreed to acquire four in Modesto, Los Banos, Oro- Box. They were married in as he introduced children and ming. He had placed a very while his family became more Church’s Chicken restaurants Church’s Chicken restaurants ville, Marysville, Placerville 1984 and had three boys, Me- families to Nigerian culture large collection of drums and accustomed to the life style in Sacramento and partnered in Las Vegas. They took over and Sacramento. tri 27, in the business operating during WaZoBia. The name is chimes in from of the group, as and learned English. up with a local Pocket area the operations on Oct. 22. In 2011, Lutfi acquired 14 the Jack in the Box Company derived from three different Ni- well as enough drumsticks for In 1993, Lutfi applied to dentist, Greg Maroni DDS. “Naturally, the world Sears Hardware stores in and attended Fresno State, Ste- gerian dialects, with each part everyone in the room. work for a franchise and was They remodeled the res- changed after Sept. 11, espe- Houston and St. Louis, and phen 25, a graduate from Fres- being a way of saying “come!” As he led with his own given an opportunity with taurants and started the cially in Las Vegas. Tourism Sears Appliance Showrooms no State as a civil Engineer; he The event was put on to teach drum, the audience followed Rax Roast Beef as an assis- company while he continued came to quick halt and busi- in Dallas and St. Louis, but also joined our company a few visitors about Nigerian culture along. It took a good amount tant manager making $925 his employment with com- nesses suffered including our also opened two restaurants, weeks ago and is currently our through song and dance. of time before the kids in the per month. pany. In 1998, Maroni and new acquired restaurants. I one in Galt and another in analyst; and Ramsey 20, in his Mr. Sunny started the show room realized they were not In 1984 Lutfi married to he decided to purchase the remember driving to Las Ve- Las Vegas. Lutfi also acquired third year at Fresno State pur- with a brief explanation of the supposed to simply pound Anna, whom he dated for entire company and com- gas weekly and working in the five Sizzlers in Auburn, Sac- suing his degree in Business. cultural landscape of Nigeria, on their drums as loudly and five years. He did not want mitted to a partnership. restaurants just to save labor ramento and the Bay Area. Although the business has followed by a short lesson in quickly as they could. to pay rent for a home and “My goal has always been and try to save the business. In 2012, Lutfi opened an- grown to nearly 150 in seven how to speak several of its di- Before the audience could re- decided to purchase his first to own 50 restaurants before Luckily, we had great man- other restaurant in Las Vegas states, Lutfi says they remain alects. After the audience had turn to their seats, Mr. Sunny home by borrowing money I turned 50. Time was run- agers that maintained and and another in North High- a family business with several learned three unique ways lined them up in rows and ex- on credit cards. ning out as I turned 38 and quickly rebounded by 2003,” lands and added a Sears loca- of the family leading and serv- of saying “hello”, Mr. Sun- plained how they were going to “I knew that I will work hard had only a total of 11 which Lutfi said. tion in Chino, Calif. ing the business. Starting with ny brought out his drum and combine their dancing, singing, After some laughs from to pay the cards off and hoped included three Long John Sil- They paid off the loan for the Lutfi and Maroni closed last his nephew Nader who has started up a rhythm. and drum lessons. After dem- the room, he said that out of that I will build enough equi- ver’s in the Bay Area, four Las Vegas stores in 2006 and year with their largest acquisition been an integral part of their He told visitors that they’d be onstrating the steps, he beat a all his performances, these ty in my home to use it later Church’s Chicken in Sacra- began a journey of growth. to date, 42 Arby’s restaurants in continued growth and many participating in a few of the songs rhythm while the audience pro- were the two most common to buy a business. Life took mento and four Arby’s in Sac- In 2006, they acquired 11 Oregon and Washington. others including Dr. Maroni and dances, and after cheers from ceeded to spin, skip, and slide questions by far. Except for its course again and our first ramento, Modesto and Tracy.” Church’s Chicken in Stock- Today, Lutfi operates the who has remained committed the children and grumbles from along the floor in unison. It one kid who asked wheth- son was born in 1985 and the Maroni had two Ar- ton and Tucson. following: five Sizzler res- for the entire ride. the adults had subsided, the took many tries to get it right, er the cultural clothing Mr. second in 1987. I was right by’s, which he owned since In 2007, they acquired 15 taurants, 21 Jack in the Box, Pocket area resident and at- event got underway. but eventually the group put on Sunny was wearing had any- with my first investment, the the late 80’s in Auburn and Church’s Chicken in Phoe- eight Sears Appliance Show- torney Shane Singh has been Mr. Sunny picked several an acceptable performance. thing to do with the drums house appreciated in value Grass Valley. nix and opened their first rooms, and six Sears Appli- representing the MarLu In- members of the audience to Finally, Mr. Sunny took he was playing (it did), ev- and the credit cards were paid They agreed to form a partner- Little Caesars Restaurant in ance & Hardware Stores. vestment Group for over 11 stand in front of the group, questions from the room ery question was asked by off,” Lutfi said. ship and operate the 13 units. Orangevale. With Maroni, Lutfi owns years and handles a majority and while he drummed and about his culture and about an adult, ranging from ques- In 1988, he attempted to They opened four restau- In 2008, they acquired 11 five Little Caesars, 43 Arby’s, of their legal work. the rest of the spectators sang himself. He prefaced the dis- tions about Nigerian culture buy four restaurants from rants between 1998 and 2000, Church’s Chicken restau- 46 Church’s Chicken, along, they started to dance. cussion by explaining that yes, to what Mr. Sunny has been his employer, but lost the op- one was Arby’s in the Pock- rants and opened their sec- Lutfi and Maroni also offer The MarLu Investment Group The dancers were told to Africans do wear clothes, and up to in the States. portunity to another compa- et area Promenade Shopping ond little Caesars Restaurant management and consulting office is in the Pocket area, 1531 dance as crazily as they could; they also have houses. Everyone seemed to have ny who purchased the entire Center. They either sold or in Carmichael. services to several organiza- Corporate Way. a good time at the event, and many people came up to shake Mr. Sunny’s hand and compliment him after it was over. Mr. Sunny won’t be back at the Robbie Waters Pock- et-Greenhaven Library un- til next year, but the calen- dar of their other events can be found at http://www.sacli- brary.org/Locations/Robbie- Waters-Pocket-Greenhaven/.

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Attendees are eligible for a drawing for a ance, advices and mentoring from women to perform concertos for spring, March 9 at Writers Club –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ation to: [email protected] at least two announces scholarship –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– free compost bin. At the seminar you will 60s-80s; sharing your stories, build sister- 7:30 p.m. and March 10 at 3 p.m., Satur- March 11: The Sacramento Suburban Writ- Travel club meetings slated at hood and support network; women commu- day: St. John’s Lutheran Church 1701 L St.; weeks prior to publication. application process 16th annual Sacramento Jewish learn how composting works, what ma- ers Club will hold its monthly meeting from Arcade Library Film Festival terials you should and should not com- nity resources booths. Sponsored by Camel- Sunday: Rudolf Steiner College, 9200 Fair 7-9 p.m. at Crossroads Christian Fellow- The water district is accepting applications lia Women Biz Association, Shine Wellness The Sacramento Public Library invites March 7, 9, 10: Tickets on sale through post, getting the right balance of food, air Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks. Cost is $25 gener- ship Church, 5501 Dewey Drive, Fair Oaks. until March 22 for the 2013 Berry Quality Inc., Hmong Women’s Heritage, Asso and Ongoing: all travelers to its monthly “No Reserva- tickets.com, charge by phone at 1-800-225- and moisture, maintaining your compost al, $20 seniors, $10 students. Contact: 705- Speaker, Susan Span, will present, “The Legal of Life Youth Leadership Scholarship. One My Sister’s House. Event goes from 1-5 tions Travel Club” meetings at 7 p.m. on 2277. The Crest Theatre is located at 1013 pile, Vermicomposting (composting with 3806 or email [email protected] Side of Self Publishing.” sactowriters.com. Sacramento Public Library offers $500 scholarship is available to a student p.m., Sacramento County Sheriff Dept., the first Tuesday of each month at the Ar- K St. For more information, visit: www. worms), and more. Seminar goes from 8 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– passport service at its Central Library who lives within the Carmichael Water Dis- 7000 65 St, Sac, 95823. Contact 719-5087 cade branch, 2443 Marconi Ave. The free thecrest.com, www.jewishsac.org to 10 a.m. and will be held at Southside Jeremy Denk to perform at piano series Rotary Clubs of Arden-Arcade, Carmichael The library can now process U.S. passport trict Service Area who is enrolled in the 12th or [email protected] adult meetings feature a speaker, plus time –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Community Garden 5th and W St. March 10: Classical pianist Jeremy Denk March 12: Guest speakers address local, re- applications at its Central Library, 828 I grade at a public school in Carmichael or is –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– for exchanging travel information within the –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– performs as part of Sacramento State’s Pia- gional and international topics. Visitors wel- St. Passport photos can be taken at the li- currently enrolled in a post-secondary insti- Kiwanis Club of East Sacramento- group. 264-2920 or visit www.saclibrary.org. Living History: Women’s History Day 3rd annual Steinberg Seussical no Series at 3 p.m. in the Music Recital Hall come, every Tuesday. Arden-Arcade meets brary office for an additional $15 fee, and tution. www.carmichaelwd.org, 483-2452. Midtown meeting –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– March 9: In honor of “Women’s Histo- Story Hour at Robbie Waters on campus, 6000 J St. Denk has soloed with at noon, Jackson Catering and Events, 1120 checks or money orders are accepted. Hours –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– March 8: Visitors welcome, weekly break- Finding the Right Path art exhibit ry Month,” the Historic Old Sacramen- Pocket-Greenhaven Library orchestras that include the Atlanta, Dal- Fulton Ave. (916) 925-2787. Carmichael are Tuesdays, 3 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Fridays, Fair Oaks Library to unveil a new fast meeting on first, second and third Fri- Through out the month, an art exhibition of to Foundation is proud to present a special Join the library for stories and las, St. Louis and San Francisco sympho- meets at 6 p.m., Palm Street Pub & Grill, noon to 4:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m. to Families and Books Center days at 7 a.m. and dinner meeting on fourth March 9: landscape paintings by local artist Jo Anne Living History event: Women’s History Day crafts to celebrate favorite Seuss books as nies. Reviewers have praised the freshness 6416 Fair Oaks Blvd. www.rotary.org. 4:30 p.m.; and Sundays, noon to 4:30 p.m. Now-March 23: The Sacramento Pub- Thursday at 6 p.m. Topical weekly speak- Marquardt will be held at Sacramento City that will take place throughout Old Sacra- well as a few books by Theodor Seuss Geisel and originality of his interpretations. Tick- –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Appointments are encouraged by calling the lic Library will be renovating the children’s ers and ‘first meal for visitors on us’. Meet College library, third floor. Hours of the li- mento State Historic Park from noon to 3 Award winning authors Tedd Arnold and library at (916) 264-2920. Visit www.travel. room at the Fair Oaks branch, 11601 Fair at The Kiwanis Family House, (at UCD brary are 7:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday through p.m. Dressed in 19th century period attire, Mo Willems. Special guest readers include: state.gov for information on processing fees, Oaks Boulevard, Fair Oaks, now through Med Ctr/ 50th St & Broadway) 2875 50th Thursday, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. on Fridays and men and women will passionately debate Senate Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg, Assem- proof of citizenship and required passport March 23. The children’s area will become Street Sacramento, CA 95817. www.east- 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. It is closed Sun- the controversial topic of women’s suffrage. blymember Dr. Richard Pan, former coun- application documents. the new Families and Books Center. For sacmidtownkiwanis.com, 761-0984, volun- day except for a reception from 1-3 p.m. on Sacramento History Museum, Old Sacra- cilmemeber Robbie Waters and Sacramento –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– more information, call 264-2920 or visit teers always welcome! Sun. March 10. mento State Historic Park. Cost: free. 808- Public Library Director Rivkah Sass. The li- Pop-Up Music Month at the www.saclibrary.org. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 7059 or www.historicoldsac.org brary is located at 7335 Gloria Dr. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Wine Bottling Party Benefiting Sacramento Children’s Museum Carmichael clothes drive –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Kit Carson schedules additional the Folsom Historical Society - March 1-31 March 13-April 13. For every pound Bi-Polar Anonymous E-waste drive to help Carmichael Elks March 8: Mark your calendar to attend the Join the Sacramento Children’s Mu- IB info nights received 15 cents will be donated to March 8: Free 12-step program/support March 9: A free electronic waste drop off 2nd Annual Wine Bottling Party and fund- seum all month to explore musical in- Parents are invited to learn about the In- Sacramento Area Creeks Council to group, for people who have Bi-Polar and fundraiser for the Carmichael Elks will be raising event coordinated by the Folsom His- struments and special activities such ternational Baccalaureate program. Come support Creek Week. Drop off at Car- those who love them. Meets every Friday, 7- held at the Elks on Saturday, March 9 from torical Society. Held at Vintner’s Cellar in the as fun Music & Movement dancing on learn about Kit Carson’s transition to an In- michael Recreation and Park District, 8:30 p.m. 4300 Auburn Blvd., Room 106. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Carmichael Elks is lo- historic Nimbus Winery building, the eve- Fridays, interactive Sing-A-Long Sat- ternational Baccalaureate school for grades 5750 Grant Ave., Carmichael, Mon- (916) 889-5786. cated at 5631 Cypress Ave. For more infor- ning includes wine tasting, delicious appetiz- urdays and more! Museum visitors 7 through 12. Campus tours are held every day through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– mation, call Diane at 916-955-4097. ers, an entry into a raffle of wine-related priz- will also have the hands-on opportuni- Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. 5301 N (April 13 at Carmichael Park Band Sacramento Women’s Chorus –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– es and the chance to bottle your own wine to ty to craft a musical instrument in the St, Sacramento. 277-6750. Shell). Bring clothes in plastic bags. 25th anniversary concert 3rd annual poker tournament to Art Studio all month long. For more, –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– take home! For more, visit www.folsomhisto- –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– March 9: There will be two performanc- benefit at-risk youths in Arden Arcade visit www.sackids.org or call 638-7225. Register for the for the Water rymuseum.org or call 916-985-2707. Fairytale Town presents its –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– es, one at 2 p.m. and a second at 7 p.m. with March 9: The Arden Arcade Rotary and ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Spots Video Contest annual puppet festival Fun, Excitement and Mystery at special guests, the Sacramento Gay Men’s Sacramento Sheriff ’s Community Impact The Sacramento Rose Society Deadline is March 22: The Regional Wa- Thursdays - Sundays,May 2 - June 16, Chorus. Sacramento Waldorf School, 3750 2013’s ‘Authors on the Move’ Program (SCIP) are sponsoring a Horse- Meets the second Thursday of each month ter Authority and Sacramento Bee Media in Weekdays at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. & Bannister Rd., Fair Oaks. $20 for adults, power and Hold’em Poker charity tourna- March 9: Authors on the Move – the Li- at 7:30 p.m. at the Shepard Garden & Arts Education program are pleased to announce 12:30 p.m. Weekends at 12:30, 1:30, 2:30 $15 for seniors, $12 for children (age 5-18). ment to benefit programs for youths in Ar- brary Foundation’s annual gala event and Center, 3330 McKinley Blvd., in East Sac- the 2013 Water Spots Video Contest. The p.m. Children and adults can enjoy live pup- Sacramentowomenschorus.com den Arcade. It will be managed by Capital Sacramento’s premier literary event – cele- ramento. For more information, visit www. contest challenges teens to create compel- pet show performances inside Fairytale –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Casino at the California Auto Museum, brates its 11th anniversary with an evening sactorose.org/sacramentorosesociety. ling and original 25-second Public Service Town’s Children’s Theater. Puppet show Riverside Elks 6 Crab and Shrimp Feast and all exhibits will be open. Entry buy-in –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– of excitement, entertainment and storytell- Announcement videos on a select water ef- performances from May 2 through June 2 March 9: Crab and shrimp anti pas- is $150. Spectators are welcome to watch ing. Authors on the Move; There is Still the Sisters Quilting Collective (SQC) ficiency topic. Videos must focus on the se- will be performed by Puppet Art Theater ta, pasta, green salad, garlic bread, no the action for a $20 donation. Both players Story will be held from 5 – 10 p.m. at the at The Brickhouse Art Gallery lected 2013 water efficiency theme: Check Company. The festival will end with the pre- host cocktails at 6 p.m., followed by and spectators will receive a barbecue din- Hyatt Hotel in downtown Sacramento. launches new blog sprinkler systems every month for water- miere of Fairytale Town’s original puppet dinner by 7 p.m. Huge raffle. Open ner. Silent auction and raffle items include wasting problems and make repairs within –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– In celebration of Women’s History Month production of “Rumpelstiltskin” from June to the public. Tickets available in the Sacramento Kings tickets, San Jose Sharks 48 hours. Winning spots will be presented Music Matt Concert Sisters Quilting Collective launches its new 6 through 16. Tickets are $2 for nonmem- Lodge Office or call 422-6666. 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ARTZ Muse- Learning New Dance Moves from Fancy tion and subsidized childcare programs, March 16: Free adult program to discuss the um Tours are designed for people with de- Feet Dance Studio, Zumba with Diane Dean dental exams and tooth varnishing, kin- World War II life story of Lilli Segal, based mentia and their care partners, and strive Epps and Arthur Murray Dance Studio and dergarten and preschool pre-registra- on the book From Protest to Resistance, by to enrich the lives of all involved. Events raffle prizes from Scott’s Seafood, Folsom tion, community resources, activities for Margo Kaufman. The program is at 2 p.m., are free. Registration is required by con- Bike and Visa Gift Card. Event to be held at the kids, health insurance information. Soroptimist International of East Sac Rotary 891 Watt Avenue, Sacramento. Segal’s child- tacting Tiffany Paige at 916-792-3281 or Sacred Heart Parish School, 856 39th Street, The fair will take place at the Serna Sacramento North meeting March 13: Meets at noon, Evan’s Kitchen, hood during the rise of Fascism, participation [email protected]. The Crocker is located Sacramento. Free parking at school or Mercy Center, located at 5735 47th Ave. and March 12: An organization for the 855 57th St. Sacramento. www.eastsacro- in the French Resistance, deportation to Aus- at 216 O St. General Hospital. Event starts at 9 a.m. and will go from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more betterment of women and children tary.com. chwitz, escape to freedom through war torn –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– goes until noon. $5 includes heart healthy information, call 463-7859. meets at the atria El Camino Gar- –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Germany, and finally her reunion with her breakfast and swag bag. Register online to re- –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– dens at 2426 Garfield, Carmichael. Rotary Club of Pocket/ Bi-Polar Anonymous husband and return to work as acclaimed sci- serve your space at MercyHeartSacramento. Call Sheila at 624-4643. Greenhaven March 15: Free 12-step program/support entists. 264-2920 or visit www.saclibrary.org. Rotary Clubs of Arden-Arcade, group, for people who have Bi-Polar and org or call 733-6966. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– March 14: Guest speakers address local, –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Carmichael those who love them. Meets every Friday, 7- –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– regional and international topics. Visi- Women’s heart health event March 19: Guest speakers address local, 8:30 p.m. 4300 Auburn Blvd., Room 106. Sacramento Suburban Writers tors welcome. 7:30 a.m., every Thursday. March 16: Mercy Heart & Vascular Insti- regional and international topics. Visi- (916) 889-5786. Aviators Restaurant, 6151 Freeport Blvd. tute presents a fun interactive event bringing Club is hosting “Local Authors tors welcome, every Tuesday. 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