Scroll down for more information! Click on the BLUE links! Bi-Weekly Tidbits News From Neighborhood Services Division ISSUE13 | JULY 11, 2013 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.