Sewings`s in vogue again 10 Questions for Pocket`s playwright

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City gets ready
to answer all
your questions
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Vol. XVII, NO. 14
v
July 17, 2008
INSIDE v
Sewings’s
in vogue
again
See page 20
What a parade it was!
The 14th annual Spirit of the Pocket Parade drew some 6,000 people to watch what is becoming one of Sacramento’s best-known parades. With jazz
musicians (above), kids – rowdy and otherwise – (inset) and Good Day Sacramento’s Nick Toma (inset) as emcee, the parade did what it always
does – create a grand holiday memory for Pocket families. For more on the parade, see pages 3-5. More parade photos can be found on the Pocket
News website: www.valcomnews.com – follow the ‘Great Photos’ link.
Photos by Linda Pohl
10 Questions
for Pocket’s
playwright
See page 2
Local real estate
quarterly report
See pages 13–19
Community
Calendar
pages 24–27
Here’s ‘what’s new’ on Pocket area projects
By Elizabeth Valente
The Pocket News
News updates
T
• Walgreens: New store at Florin Road and Riverside Boulevard is
ready to stock shelves and open in a
few weeks. No firm date set as yet.
he Pocket-Greenhaven area is
beefing up its look and economy by adding a new store front,
more efficient communication means,
and cutting back deadwood.
In just a couple of weeks the nation’s
biggest drugstore chain is getting ready
to open its doors. With a 95 percent
completion rate, the new Walgreens,
located at 250 Florin Road at the intersection of Riverside Boulevard, is wrapping up last minute construction details
before the company begins stocking
shelves for the grand opening.
Oliver Ortiz, contract manager for
Tait Associates Architect Firm, said the
14,820 square foot standard store was
built with the neighbors in mind.
“There were plans to put in a McDonalds there at first, until the
• Cell tower: Greenhaven’s first cell
tower, expected to be some 70 feet tall,
will be designed to look like a pine tree.
• Dying trees: Mistletoe is taking its
toll on the Aristocratic Pear trees that
line local streets. Removal a must,
says city.
neighborhood association spoke
against the idea,” Ortiz said. “The
neighborhood was ver y concern
about the building designs and the
type of business they wanted, which
is understandable.”
The Hawkins Co., property owners
of the site, was said to have gone out
of its way to adhere to neighbors’ requests.
“It was important,” said Ortiz.
“Both Hawkins and their tenants (Walgreens Co.) want to be a ‘good neighbor.’ Riverside Boulevard has gone
through a total makeover.”
The neighborhood association says
the location is a popular shopping center and having a Walgreens nearby
would be a good addition.
“This Walgreens was built from the
ground up, taking over an old Wells
Fargo Bank site that was demolished in
the late ‘70’s,” said Ortiz.
The project started last October at a
construction start of $1.5 million. The
See Projects, page 21
July 17, 2008
Pocket News
Have some trust issues with dessert,
courtesy of local teacher-playwright
“G
oing Somewhere,” a trio
of short plays
by Pocket resident Julie
Greene, opens Friday, July
18, for a two-weekend run
at the Thistle Dew Dessert
Theatre, 19th and P streets.
Each of the plays deals
with trust issues. In “Subway,” the promo information says, “Tiffany has to
choose the least dangerous
of two tense situations. Professor K is a respected educator in ‘Higher Learning’—
but will he abuse his position
of trust? And in a rollicking journey to Santa Barbara,
four strangers are thrown together like ‘Lifeboat,’ without the cannibalism and left
to the whims of fate to reach
their common destination.”
It sounds interesting. It
also sounded like we needed to ask the playwright 10
questions…
1. The play has some intriguing themes of trust.
What inspired you to this
work?
It occurred to me we often trust people because we
know them, or because their
position inherently implies
trust. Once a happenstance
acquaintance provided what
I needed in an emergency—
something the people I trusted did not provide. I wrote
these plays to challenge our
assumptions about who we
can, and do, trust.
2. What’s your day job?
I’m a high school teacher.
Someone described teaching
as “the last, great performing art.” There’s no lack of
drama on a high school campus and in the classroom.
The irony! The pathos! The
comedy!
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3. Is this your first play to
make the stage? Two of my short plays had
public readings at the Thistle Dew Dessert Theatre
(“Connectivity” and “Tandem”) and to my amazement, they were well received. Tom Kelly, owner
and artistic director, noticed I was stuck in “shortplay land” and challenged
me to write a series of plays
with a common premise so
he could produce them as an
evening of entertainment.
I wrote “Flying to Santa Barbara” first. Tom said,
“If you wrote another with
the same premise…” so I
wrote “Subway.” The following week, Tom said, “The
two plays together are not
quite long enough. Could
you write another?” We had
a good laugh about how that
was unlikely to happen, and
while driving home, I got
the idea for “Higher Learning.” By the time I pulled
10 Questions
By colleen truelsen
(above) ‘Going Somewhere’
is brought to life by actors,
from left, April Maylene,
Jeff Webster, Mahlon Hall,
Gay Cooper, and Lynnette
Blaney.
(right) Julie Greene: ‘I
spend a lot of time with my
characters. I know them
intimately, so when I sit
down to write they speak
and act for themselves.’
Courtesy photos
into my driveway 20 minutes
later, I had the whole play in
my mind. I don’t expect to
write a three-peat like that
again. Ever!
4. What do you think of
the Thistle Dew venue?
The Thistle Dew Dessert
Theatre is a gem—one of
Sacramento’s best-kept secrets. I heard about it on
NPR, which got me in the
door to see “The Cemeter y Club.” The theater
program described a Playwright’s Workshop ever y Monday night at 7 “for
playwrights, actors, and theater lovers.” I thought I
possibly fit in the third categor y.
I quickly became a reader,
then Tom started pestering
me (did I write, “pestering
me”? I meant, “encouraging me”) to write a play.
I’ve written fiction and
non-fiction, but it turns out
dramatic writing is a good
fit for me: I like the economy of theater because ever y word, pause, and gesture—or their lack—carries
meaning. Since that tentative beginning, I’ve also directed two of Tom’s plays,
and played Drella in Leo
McElroy’s “Homecoming,”
which won an Elly award
last year.
5. How do you feel when
you see your characters
brought to life?
Writing is a solitary activity that takes place in my
head, usually while I’m in the
car or exercising. To see my
characters and story—conceived in isolation—become
a living, breathing organism
that other people can connect to, portray, and enjoy, is
thrilling.
6. Where will you be the
first night the play opens?
In the back row. Or serving cheesecake and apple
pie à la mode at intermission. I enjoy watching the
actors’ nuanced performances change over the course of
a run. And there’s always
the thrill of the unexpected in live theater. This ensemble cast is fantastic. They
continually move me or make
me burst out laughing, even
when I don’t expect to.
7. Who should see this
play? Who should not?
This play is for everyone who thinks. I hope, after seeing the play, you and
your friends will compare
and contrast your experience
with the characters’. Who
shouldn’t see it? Gosh…
See Questions, page 11
Pocket News
July 17, 2008
July 17, 2008
Pocket News
Spirit of the Pocket Parade’s reputation growing
By Colleen Truelsen
The Pocket News
T
he Spirit of the Pocket Parade is becoming
known as one of the best
July Fourth parades in the city,
and those estimated 6,000 people who were there know why.
This parade is a crowd-pleaser
– colorful, fun, at times noisy and
rowdy, at times patriotic, full of
cute kids of all ages on decorated
wheels of all kinds, businesses take
time to make a showing, youth
groups wouldn’t miss it, and there
are even a few pretty nifty floats.
It’s become “the” place for local politicians to be seen and television coverage, once unheard
of for a neighborhood parade,
seems here to stay.
This year’s parade went really big time when Nick Toma, cohost of Good Day Sacramento’s weekday show on Channel
31, agreed to emcee. The cameras came with him and the parade took on an even more festive air with Toma’s bantering
with neighbors (he walked to the
parade from his home near Garcia Bend Park) and professional
announcing.
“I love this parade,” Toma
said, still smiling after announcing the parade, taking a quick
time-out for a news broadcast,
then stepping back in to announce the parade winners.
“Ask me back next year.”
Old, new family traditions
The parade route was lined
with veteran parade-watchers and
some newbies, such as the Valdez
family – two-year residents of the
Pocket and back for year two of
the parade.
Mom Jennifer was carefully
watching Daniel, 3, and Macy, 1
1/2, as they wandered about as
toddlers do.
“It’s so important to give
them a sense of community,” she
said. “That’s my big thing.”
Kim and Tom Hughes have
lived in the Pocket since 1993
and have been coming to the
Pocket parade since it started 14
years ago.
“We were just talking about
the great memories our kids
have of this day,” Kim said.
Their sons, Alex, 20, and Jonathan, 18, used to go out when
they were younger on July 3 and
find a spot for next-day viewing
– an easy prospect since the family lived along the parade route.
And, of course, the boys were in
the parade.
“We still have embarrassing
pictures of them with streamers
and decorated bikes,” said Tom.
The discerning pack
Among the judges for the parade, back for her 14th year, was
Judie Waters, “the other half of
(Councilman) Robbie,” who has
judged every year since the first
parade. The parade started the
year after he was first elected, and
his office takes a big role in organizing. (Husband Robbie would
soon pass in front of the judges, high atop a city fire engine –
his traditional “best view in the
house” spot.
Wife Judie’s sister, Carolyn
Willey, has been at her side picking the best of the best parade
entries for most of those years.
Also judging were Brenda Williams from Jazzercize (third year),
Bill Plath, a long-time Pocket resident and parade judge, Maeley
Tom of the state personnel board
(second year); Victor Yee, banking consultant (first year), Kathleen Egan of Valley Communi-
(top left) City Councilman Robbie Waters took his traditional
spot high on a city fire engine.
(above) An Elks Lodge No. 6
member takes part in the Elks’
parade of historic flags.
(left) Pocket Softball took
home the first-place trophy.
(far left) Emcee Nick Toma, with a
fan, after announcing the parade
winners in Garcia Bend Park.
ty Newspapers (fourth year), and,
well, me (second year).
The judges selected Pocket
Softball for the first-place trophy,
followed by Kennedy High’s
Drum Band, Planet Gymnasium,
Friends of the Library, and the
Sacramento Classic Chevy Club.
After the parade, Garcia Bend
Park was the place for trophypresenting and visiting booths
set up by various non-profits and
businesses.
Mingling in the park
Boy Scout Pack 259 was doing great business serving snow
cones and drinks. Buckthorn’s
was there with some food, and
Super Suppers (Sue Hubbard
and Mary Clark) and Cupcake
Cravings (Eileen Peebles) were
there together, announcing the
gourmet cupcake business is
combining with the suppers business for a tasty dinner-and-dessert one-stop shopping enterprise
in the Promenade.
(Ethics disclosure: they gave
me a free orange-y, creamy cupcake. Bless ‘em).
Rise Yoga, Curves, Labrador
Retriever Rescue, the Girl Scouts
and the Rotary had information
booths, the Rotary looking for
new members and able to brag it
has won “Best Small Club” in its
district of 40 clubs. Not bad for a
club just a year old.
Rotary’s parade entry held Rachel Godfrey, a senior at John
F. Kennedy High School who is
going to Argentina by way of the
Rotary exchange program.
Councilman Waters addressed the crowd at the park,
praising the parade and promising bigger and better things
next year.
It all depends on community
volunteers -- such as long-time
parade volunteer organizers Linda Pohl and Diane Chin – with
able assistance from Pat Clark
in Robbie Waters’ office -- who
have been almost single-handedly creating this parade tradition.
They truly know how to
throw a national birthday party.
Next year, let’s all step up to
give them a much-needed hand.
More photos of the Spirit of
the Pocket Parade are on the
Pocket News website: www.
valcomnews.com. Follow the
‘Great Photos’ link.
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Pocket News
July 17, 2008
Matsuyama’s traditional fun run kicks off the holiday
By the Pocket News
F
or the 13th year,
the Matsuyama Elementar y School Fun
Run and Walk began the
July Fourth holiday with a
morning fund-raiser for the
fleetest and fittest among
us.
The money-maker for
sixth graders to attend Sly
Park Environmental Science
Camp came off “fantastic,” said a pleased Principal Doug Huscher, standing among the hundreds
of people lingering around
the front of the school on
Windbridge post-run and
post-trophy presentations.
Snacks and drinks were
plentiful, the weather ideal,
and the Spirit of the Pocket
Parade would be passing in
front of them shortly.
The event, as always,
raised several thousand dollars, said Huscher. And
while that’s the goal, the
run was created by Matsuyama parents who wanted to take advantage of the
school’s location on the parade route.
“There was a mom about
12 years ago,” said sixthgrade teacher Ronda Renschler, “who came up with
the idea. She said ‘Let’s
have the school be a part of
the community.’”
Tying it to science camp
fund-raising means the fifth
grade parents do the work,
Renschler said, because
their children will be the
ones to go to camp.
“Science camp is really important,” the teacher
said. “They learn about the
environment, Native Americans, and see wounded animals being protected.”
The team building is another benefit, she said. “For
some kids it’s the first time
in their lives, other than
sleep-overs, to be away from
home. Some barely sur vive,
but I tell them that’s okay,
that’s a learning experience,
too.”
Among the runners were
Pocket residents Stephanie Soares, Mar y Ellen Medinilla and Cher yl Coyle,
who were back for the second year.
“We walk a lot, all of
us,” said Coyle. “We wanted to get a great start on
our Fourth of July, and
we wanted to support the
school.”
Soares agreed: “It’s just
great to give back to the
community. Pocket’s just all
about community.”
Elisabeth Grove, 11, of
East Sacramento was presented a trophy in the “female adult, 5K categor y,”
after having won first place
last year in the children’s
categor y. Her family comes
to the run to join Pocket
friends.
“My Dad runs with me”
Grove said. “He beat me,
actually.”
Other winners were (male
adult, 5K) Michael Carlone; (male and female children, 5K) Max Huscher and
Maddie Huscher – children
of the principal, he assures
readers there was no “fix,”;
(adult male and female 8K)
Jim Williamson and Con-
(above) Elisabeth Grove, 11, won a trophy
in the “adult female 5K” category this
year – after last year coming in first in the
children’s category. Parents are Jennifer
and Steve Grove.
(right) From left, Stephanie Soares, Mary
Ellen Medinilla and Cheryl Coyle relax in
front of Matsuyama Elementary School
after walking the route to support the
school and ‘get a great start on our Fourth
of July.’
nie Rowden; and there was
only a male winner in the
8K children’s categor y, Tyler Mah.
July 17, 2008
Pocket News
Night out with the neighbors
Special to the Pocket News
T
he South Land Park
Neighborhood Association will hold
its second annual National Night Out from 6 to 9
p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, at
Alice Birney Elementar y
School.
The goal of the Nationtal Night Out program is
to heighten awareness of
crime and dr ug prevention, generate suppor t
and par ticipation in local anti-crime programs,
strengthen neighborhood
spirit, enhance police
and community par tnerships, and send a message
to criminals to let them
know that our neighborhood will not tolerate illegal activities.
The Sacramento Fire and
Police Departments (including Mounted Patrol and K9 Units) will be on-hand
to share information about
their community programs
and what neighborhoods
can do to prevent crime. A
guest speaker will give an
informative, interactive presentation about identity
theft, and will offer tips and
strategies to help partici-
pants avoid becoming a victim of ID theft.
Other highlights of the
evening will include ice
cream from Vic’s Ice Cream
and a raffle for prizes. Participants who live in the
neighborhood association’s
boundaries, but currently
are not members, will have
the opportunity to join the
organization and enter the
raffle event.
Iron Mountain, a records management company, has also been invited.
They will have a mobile
shredding unit for neighborhood par ticipants to securely shred and dispose of
personal and financial documents.
This event is open to
all residents who live and
business owners who work
within the SLPNA boundaries—Florin Road to
Fruitridge Road, and I-5
to Freepor t Blvd. Neighborhood association members are encouraged to
bring their neighbors to
take par t in this exciting
event.
More information about this
event is available on the SLPNA
website at www.slpna.org.
Planning a Pocket night out?
W
ith less than a month to go until
the 25th National Night Out on
Tuesday, Aug. 5, groups that are
intending to have an event should be making
preparations, advises Pat Clar, of City Councilman Robbie Waters’ office. In this region, barbecues, ice cream socials
and potluck dinners tend to dominate, but
some also have block parties. Whatever your
group is doing, you should be under way
with organization by now, Clark says. If you
need inspiration or ideas, check out the National Night Out website:
http://www.nationaltownwatch.org/
nno/
Note that you do not need to register with
this national group, but it does give you
some good ideas.
If you need a street closure permit for
a block party, contact Mariano Jauco at
Neighborhood Services at 808-2346 and
make sure you are on time to get that street
closure permit. The deadline is in mid-July.
To help the city plan for this night celebrating Police-Community Partnerships, let them
know if your group is planning an event.
Send an e-mail to Pat Clark (pclark.cityofsacramento.org) and copy intern, Nick
Cronenwett, at [email protected]. Include in the e-mail the name
of the group and a summary of the event.
In addition to letting the Council Office
know of your event, remember to contact
Katherine Hutchison, Community Services Officer at the Sacramento Police Department, at 808-6079 or khutchison@
pd.cityofsacramento.org to officially register
your event with the Police Department. Inside and Outside Pocket/Greenhaven
St. Mary’s fest returns
The 77 th annual St.
Mar y’s Parish Festival and
Car Show is scheduled for
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 17, at St. Mar y’s
church.
The event is hosted by the
Italian Hot Rod Association, billed as “the longest
running Italian Car Club.”
The Thunder & Bolts Capital Auto Club will judge entries, with awards scheduled
for 4 p.m.
Hundreds of hotrods,
cool cars, and trucks predating 1972 will be on display, backed by music, carnival games, crafts, prizes
and food. The vehicle entrance fee (which includes
two chicken dinners) is $30
in advance, or $35 at the
door.
Advance registration can
be made through Aug. 8 by
sending checks payable to
St. Mar y’s Parish Festival,
1333 58 th St., Sacramento, 95819. Name, address,
telephone, e-mail, vehicle
make and model, year, motor and color are required
for mail-in registrations.
For more information contact Jim or Lisa Quaschnick
at 608-7990 or 224-3082.
Crocker adjusts hours
The Crocker Art Museum
is adjusting its schedule this
month for expansion construction.
The museum will be open
10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday
through Sunday, and the
first and third Thursdays
until 9 p.m. Program offerings on the first and third
Thursday evenings will continue, including the Third
Thursday Jazz Summer
Concert Series.
The Crocker’s phone
numbers have changed
due to a recent upgrade.
The main phone line has
changed to 808-7000.
The Crocker Art Museum
was founded in 1885 and
continues as the leading art
institution for the California
Capital Region and Central
Valley. The museum offers a
diverse spectrum of special
exhibitions, events and programs to augment its collections of California, European and Asian artworks.
The Crocker is located at 216
O St.
Superb storytelling for kids
Fair ytale Town’s summer
Stor ytelling Series, featuring some of the most talented stor ytellers and dramatists that you’ll find
anywhere, begins Aug. 7
and runs ever y weekend
through Aug. 31.
Each stor y is designed to
help enhance children’s love
of literature.
The performers include:
• “Laurie’s Stories,” with a
special Mother Goose stor y on opening day, Aug. 7. Also performing Aug. 21
and 30.
• Traditional East Indian fable from the Panchatantra , presented by Heera
Kulkarni. Renditions from
the famous children's volume that is one of India's
most important contributions to world literature, on Aug. 7, 30 and 31.
• Stor yteller John Weaver, bringing tales that are
engaging, funny, and designed to encourage families to read, on Aug. 8, 28
and 31.
• Grimm’s Fair ytales, with
John Allen Cann, featuring
some of the classics of children's literature, on Aug.
14, 21 and 28.
The Stor ytelling series will also feature ongoing performances by Fair ytale Town's repertor y
theatre, the Fair ytale Town
Troupers. Throughout the
month they'll be bringing
performances of "Happy
Birthday, Humpty Dumpty!" (Aug. 10, 17 and 24),
"Snow White and Rose
Red” (Aug. 15, 22 and 29),
and "A Midsummer Night's
Dream” (Aug. 16 and 23).
Fairytale Town is located at
3901 Land Park Drive. For inSee Inside, page 9
Pocket News
July 17, 2008
Rhema Word church finds
a home at the Elks
By Steffi Broski
The Pocket News
T
he Rhema Word
Christian Ministries, Pastor Cleveland Jones makes clear, is not
a Korean church, not a black
church, not a white church.
His church, the pastor says, is
the church of Jesus Christ.
After “the Lord told me
to look for another space,”
Jones and his wife, Demetria, moved their church this
January to Elks Lodge No.
6 at 6446 Riverside Blvd.
The fast-growing congregation had formerly met at the
Jones’ house.
“We were about 15 people
in January, now we have 45
to 50 church members,” says
the pastor.
The mother of the
church, Deaconess Unadella
Borrow, points out that the
goal was to create a multicultural and multi-racial
church in the GreenhavenPocket area.
“This is essentially a church
that is Christ-like. We are a
church of all people,” says
her husband, Deacon Gilbert
Borrow.
According to Elks Lodge
Facilities Coordinator Marilyn Facha, a church meeting
in an Elks Lodge is not unusual. Although, Facha says,
churches generally rent the
facilities for only one day a
year instead of hosting weekly
church meetings at the Elks
Lodge.
“I liked the gentleman
and I was kind of impressed
with him and his mannerisms,” says Facha, remembering when Jones first introduced himself. “Everything
seems really organized; the
children are well-behaved and
just darling.”
Jones describes his worship services as “upbeat.” He
wants church members to
partake actively in the services. Deaconess Janet Spann,
director of Christian education and youth, finds that especially appealing about the
Rhema Word Christian Ministries.
“This is a very non-traditional church. If you have
something to say or you disagree, you can raise your
hand. That’s accepted,” says
Spann.
Spann married
husband,Andre, a deacon
at the church, last August.
The couple says they are
grateful for the counseling
they received from Jones
before they tied the knot.
Today, the newlyweds still
visit the Building Marriages class ever y second Friday.
“You discuss whatever is on
your mind and it stays there.
It really helps you make
Pastor Cleveland Jones and wife, Demetria,
began their church in their home. Its growth
led to finding a larger site at Elks Lodge No. 6.
Photo by Steffi Broski
your own unity,” says Andre
Spann.
The church members appreciate that Jones and his
wife, who have been married
for 15 years, are a strong husband and wife team. While
Demetria Jones has been a
Christian all her life, her husband says he looked into various religions.
“I was a Baptist, then a
Muslim. I studied many different religions while I was
looking for the right one for
me,” says Jones.
Today, he says, he does not
preach his own opinion, nor
his own ideas, nor his own
philosophy. He teaches what
the Bible says. Nehemiah 4:6
has stuck with him especially: “And the people had the
heart and mind to work.”.
“But the bottom line is
that it’s all about true, genuine love,” he says.
Borrow praises the love
and openness the Rhema
Word Christian Ministries
shares.
“But also the teaching,
the explanation of the word
gives insight. I have read
the Bible many times and I
always find out something
different about it. Pastor
Jones shed a lot of light on
a lot of things,” says the
deacon.
While the adults are attending the Sunday service,
the children are taken care of
next door. Bible studies take
place at different locations a
few times a week. But church
members say they also enjoy time together outside of
church.
“When we do things here,
we do it as a family,” says Andre Spann. “We are one big,
happy family.”
Rhema Word Christian
Ministries meets every Sunday
at 11 a.m. at 6446 Riverside
Blvd. inside the Elks Lodge.
The children’s church takes
place at the same location at
11:30 a.m. Every Tuesday
and Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
Bible studies take place at different locations. Every second
Friday the Building Marriage
class takes place at different
locations. Call 370-5879 for
information.
July 17, 2008
Pocket News
Dial 311 for all types of
into about Sacramento
By Corky Oakes
The Pocket News
C
lose to three years
of intensive planning, coordinating, research and plain hard
work, the City of Sacramento’s 311 service will launch
Aug. 13.
Two years ago when the
Valley Community News interviewed Gina Knepp, Sacramento City 311 Division
Manager, the city had hoped
for an earlier launch date. “Our initial goal was
somewhat aggressive,”
Knepp said. “We realized as
we studied implementations
across the country that more
time would be needed to ensure success. Also, the vast
change in city leadership resulted in the need to recreate understanding and interest in the 311 concept.
“Additionally, we were
trying to be strategic and efficient in how we made the
necessary purchases along
the way for software and implementation costs
Any delay will be eclipsed
by the enhanced services
about to be offered to citizens, visitors, businesses and
other city departments and
employees of Sacramento;
services which were expanded from the original 311 call
center concept.
These services include but
are not limited to:
• Information: What time
is the zoo open, do I need
a permit to install a water
heater, how many dogs can
you have in the city limits,
or how high can a fence in
the front yard.
• Code Enforcement: Entering work order requests for
Code Enforcement Officers,
Housing and Dangerous
Building Officers including
abandoned cars, high weeds,
graffiti, tall grass and weeds,
broken windows, taxi cab violations, or basketball hoops
left in the street.
• Animal care: Stray dogs
and cats, injured dogs and
cats, questions about how
many pets, directions to
the shelter, hours of operation, barking complaints,
or dispatching Animal
The 311 staff is ready to answer questions about anything and everything about Sacramento – from zoo hours to code enforcement parking costs.
Photo by Corky Oakes
Control Of ficers 24 hours
per day.
• Water, sewer, garbage and
drains: Handle any call for
service for any of the utility services offered by the
city including water wasters,
plugged drains, hazardous
spills, or missed garbage.
• Potholes, cracked sidewalks, malfunctioning traffic signals, street lights that
are burned out, traffic signs
(missing or knocked down),
and all things related to
street maintenance.
• Trees: Reports of trees
and limbs down or request
for trimming of city owned
trees.
• Parking: If you need to
extend your time in a city
owned parking lot, they can
take your credit card in-
formation over the phone.
Need to know where the city
lots are? Cost for parking?
Stuck in a lot?
Although phone calls are
always welcome, the city
urges people with e-mail to
use it if there is no immediate need for service. When
there is an immediate need
such as reporting a dog
locked in a hot car, calling
311 is best.
As is to be expected, not
all inquiries are simple.
“We do solicit assistance
with more complex issues,
particularly those related to
liens against properties, billing issues or detailed development questions that require a planning technician
or building inspector. For
the most part, I would say
that 60 percent of our calls
are handled with one-stop
shopping,” says Knepp.
The original team of Custom Service Agents is still in
place with the exception of
one person. New staff have
been added bringing the total to 20.
“Our philosophy is absolutely about the employees. I call
them the ‘Jewel of Sacramento’
– without them, none of this
would be possible. We are definitely an eclectic group with a
variety of varying levels of expertise. When combined we
create an atmosphere of fun
and camaraderie,” says Knepp.
In addition to being influenced by the model used in Albuquerque, Knepp said she
also developed a “good relationship” with Denver 311.
“They are similar to us in
size, style of government and
services offered. Their views
on customer service are in
alignment with ours. We have
a good network with the other 311 centers across the country, frequently sharing ideas
and bouncing questions off of
each other.”
For more information dial
311 or send an e-mail to
[email protected].
Outside the Sacramento limits call 264-5011.
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July 17, 2008
Inside and Outside Pocket/Greenhaven
Continued from page 6
formation, phone 264-8886, email to magic@fairytaletown.
org, or see the website: www.fairytaletown.org.
Muldaur featured at fund-raiser
An all-star night of some
of America’s greatest women
singers performing songs from
many of America’s best songwriters is the focus of the annual fund-raiser for Francis
House, set for 8 p.m. Friday,
Aug. 22.
Performers include Maria
Muldaur and the Free Radicals,
Tracy Nelson, Holly Near and
the Women’s Voice for Peace
Choir, Annie Sampson and
Keta Bill, and Linda Tillery and
the Cultural Heritage Choir.
Francis House is the Sacramento-based resource center for people who are suffering from poverty in body, mind
and spirit. Each year, thousands of men, women and children receive personal attention
for their problems. Francis
House resources are distributed directly to the poor in the
form of vouchers for emergency transportation, shelter and
identification or used to provide direct counseling and hospitality services.
Songs from “Yes, We
Can,” Muldaur’s new album releasing July 22, will
be the main feature of this
one-of-a-kind concert.
“Many of these songs were
written in the 1960s and early 1970s, but it is vitally crucial now that we voice these
messages again,” says Muldaur. “As music godfather Pete
Seeger says, ‘If you love your
country you’ll find ways to
speak up for what is right.’
Finding the right songs and
singing them over and over
again is the right way to start.”
Tickets are $40 to $100 and are
available at www.tickets.com
and the Crest Theatre Box Office, 1013 K St. For information
phone 44-CREST or see the website: www.francishouse.info.
Food bank desperate for help
Senior Gleaners Inc. is in
critical need of volunteers
to donate time as drivers,
swampers and office help.
The group maintains a fleet
of 30 trucks that pick up and
redistribute salvage grocery
product. A swamper needs to
be able to get in and out of the
back of the trucks and be able
to life about 40 pounds.
Drivers must have at least a
Class “C” drivers license and
be able to drive trucks other
than semis. Office volunteers
would file, answer phones and
complete bills of lading and receipts.
Senior Gleaners is largest
food bank in seven Northern
California and Nevada counties. It is a volunteer organization that leverages donations
to charitable food lockers in
the Sacramento Valley. All volunteers are over 50
years of age (average age is
74). The Gleaners were organized in 1976 by 37 senior
citizens concerned about hunger in the community, and has
grown to more than 1,300
members serving more than
135 Northern California charities.
Come harvest time, the
Gleaners are at the farmers’
beck and call picking tomatoes, lettuce, squash, plums,
pears, and more. The farmers are anxious to plow the
fields for the next crop. If Senior Gleaners does not arrive,
the food will be wasted, and
consequently someone will
be turned away from a soup
kitchen.
To volunteer contact 9253240 x 127.
Record-breaking heat wreaking
havoc on honey bees, too
T
he record-breaking triple-digit temperatures are not
only wreaking havoc on humans, but on honey bees.
On days when temperatures exceed 100 degrees,
bees collect more water to cool the hive to protect the brood
(immature bees) and ward against a meltdown, said University of California, Davis, bee specialist Susan Cobey.
She said bees reduce their flight activity for nectar and pollen, but collect more water. They spread droplets of water
and then fan their wings to ventilate and cool the hive.
“When the heat is really intense, the worker bees rev up
the fanning and water circulation,” said Cobey, a bee breeder
and geneticist at the Harry H. Laidlaw Honey Bee Research
Facility, part of the UC Davis Department of Entomology.
Beekeepers know to locate their hives in shade and near
ample water, such as a drippy faucet.
“Beekeepers will often crack a hive to provide more air
flow and if the bees don’t like it, they’ll plug it (the hole)
with propolis (plant resins collected by bees that serve as a
cement or bee glue),” Cobey said.
UC Davis entomologist Lynn Kimsey said that honey bees must
keep the temperature inside the hive around 92 to 94 degrees.
“That’s a real problem when the temperature outside
reaches 100 or 105 or more,” Kimsey said. “You’ll see honey
bees collecting water everywhere, from around leaky faucets,
and in puddles, bird baths, fish ponds and swimming pools -anywhere there’s water,” Kimsey said.
Worker bees do all the work to maintain the hive. In addition to gathering nectar, pollen, propolis and water, they
serve as air conditioners, architects, construction workers, nurses, dancers, guards and undertakers. However, bees
don’t work in foul weather: rain, heavy fog, or in a wind of
more than 15 miles per hour, and they don’t like the heat.
Contributions to UC Davis Honey Bee Research Facility can be
made online at http://entomology.ucdavis.edu/home.cfm.
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July 17, 2008
Pocket News
Sorting through kitchen cabinet choices
C
abinets are typically the
most expensive part of
a kitchen remodel, and
within the realm of cabinets,
there are umpteen different features to choose from. And each
feature contributes to the costs.
It’s a daunting process – but
it gets easier with the more you
know. Like most product offerings these days, it’s all over
the map with what’s available.
Here’s a sampling of what’s
out there right now.
And remember – don’t
scrimp on cabinets. Here is
where you want to get the best
quality you can afford.
What they’re made of
Cherry, maple and painted
cabinets still make up the bulk
of what clients are asking for
these days, but alder, beech,
oak and various other wood
species find their way into other kitchen remodels.
A combination of wood species and/or both wood and
painted cabinets can sometimes
achieve stunning results. Cabinet finishes can vary as well,
Kent Eberle
remodeling savvy
with varnish and lacquer being the most frequently used.
Conversion varnish finishes are
considered superior to lacquer
finishes since they are more durable and hold up better in wet
locations. This is why varnish
is used on many boats.
Clear finishes are the least
costly. There are numerous other more costly options
when it comes to finishes such
as stains, glazes, toners, antiquing, distressing, and conversion
varnish paint finishes.
Frame or box?
Cabinet-makers will all tell
you that their preferred method
of cabinet construction is better
than another. Basically, there
are two types – face-frame con-
struction and box construction
(commonly referred to as European style). There are different
variations for each style.
Face frame construction is just
what its name implies – a wood
frame over the cabinet sides and
back. This type of construction
features visibility of the cabinet
face-frame, but the frame visibility can also be minimized to
show mostly doors and drawers.
With European-style construction, the cabinets are made as individual boxes. Mostly, you’ll
see doors and drawers with this
type of construction. A version
of the face-frame cabinet is the
flush, inset style where the cabinet frame and the doors and
drawers are flush or are in-line
with each other, instead of overlaying the face frame.
This type of cabinet is more
expensive than a standard faceframe since the tolerances are
very small. You’ll still see this
type of construction in older
homes in Land Park, East Sac
and Curtis Park in homes built
in the ‘20s, ‘30s and ‘40s.
Material levels
Frequently, lower quality cabinet interiors are made of particle board. Melamine, a white,
smooth, cleanable, laminate-like
coating over particle board is
the next level. Melamine comes
in several other upgrade colors such as almond, maple and
It helps to know what’s behind the doors when it comes to choosing new cabinets.
Courtesy photo
black. Plywood interiors are the
most costly, due to the increased
material cost and the finish costs.
Formaldehyde-free sheet materials are the most expensive of all.
Openings and closings
Cabinet drawer boxes can be assembled in numerous ways (nailed,
screwed, glued, dadoed and/or
combinations of these) and they
can be made of different materials.
Dovetail drawer boxes are considered a higher-end feature.
Exterior hinges of various styles
are typically found on many basic
cabinets. Interior, concealed hinges, often called European hinges,
are considered an upgrade and are
a little more expensive.
Drawer guide or slide offerings
are varied as well, with the standard guides only making about ¾
of the drawer available from the
top. This type is the most economical. Full-extension drawer
guides allow for a complete access
to the drawer box and are considered an upgrade. Soft-close or
self-close drawer guides are great,
but a more costly upgrade.
Door decisions
Cabinet door choices are
many. Essentially, from least ex-
pensive to most expensive, they
boil down to three basic types –
inset panel, raised panel, and solid wood. There are variations
on these doors styles and others,
too, such as veneer (thin laminates) doors and thermo-foil
(factory-applied coatings) doors.
Standard drawers can be flat face
with the same edge detail as the
cabinet door, or as an upgrade,
they can match the door style.
Bells and whistles
The interior features of your
cabinets can add dramatically to
the costs. Roll-outs (pull-outs)
and/or deep drawers both allow for maximum functionality.
Lazy-susan corners are an option. Wire rack pull-outs, trash
/ recycling roll-outs, spice rack
roll-outs, knife blocks, and tray
dividers, are just a few of the
commonly desired features.
Kent Eberle, owner of Eberle Remodeling for 23 years,
is a NARI Certified Remodeler, Certified Kitchen and
Bath Remodeler and past
president of The Greater Sacramento Valley Chapter of
NARI. He can be reached at
www.EberleRemodeling.com.
Pocket News
July 17, 2008
Questions
maybe people who can’t go
for an hour and a half without answering a cell phone?
Despite their age differences, Pocket sisters, from left, Felicia, Christina and Jessica
Martinez, all graduated from college this year.
Courtesy photo
Three times the grads
S
isters Felicia, Christina and Jessica Martinez grew up
on Durfee Way, all became graduates of John F. Kennedy High School and all three celebrated their college graduations on June 14. This May, Felicia earned a
Master of Fine Arts in creative writing from Mills College,
Christina got her Master in Education from CSUS and Jessica earned her bachelor’s degree in communications from
CSU, Long Beach.
Felicia will be leaving for New York in July to attend the
New York State Summer Writer’s Institute, having been
awarded one of only 30 collegiate scholarships nationwide
to attend the program. Christina was invited to present
her master’s thesis, “Children’s Nutrition and Health: A
Guide to Improving School Lunch Programs” this July at
the Summer Institute on Leadership for Educational Justice Conference in the University of the Redlands in San
Bernardino. Jessica was one of five young adults selected,
to participate in Macy’s Ragged Road Tour. The national
tour will give her first-hand exposure to the music industry
and Macy’s promotions.
8. Describe your writing discipline, or lack
thereof. What do you wear
when you write?
My plays are nearly completed before I begin typing.
I’m lazy: I don’t want to rewrite. The editing process, on
the other hand, is endless …. I
do a lot of thinking while I’m
driving, or walking or running.
The most difficult part is organizing and planning the play in
my mind. I spend a lot of time
with my characters. I know
them intimately, so when I sit
down to write they speak and
act for themselves; I just record
what they say and do. Honest
–It’s not my fault.
What do I wear when I
write? My driving gloves. Or
my running shoes. Never both
at the same time. And comfortable clothes, of course.
9. What’s the next project?
I have three or four plays
in process at the moment,
so I have multiple plot lines
and many characters running around in my head. It’s
getting crowded. I need to
straighten them out, shape
them up, and get on with it.
I have a very difficult play in
mind, and I’ve considered
many scenarios for the premise, but am not satisfied with
any of them, yet.
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10. Any words of advice
for aspiring playwrights?
Write first, critique later. We stifle our creative efforts for fear of what might
or might not happen. Write
it. Sure, it will be critiqued
later, but that’s not your
concern during the creation.
Write in blissful ignorance
and have fun.
“Going Somewhere?” performances are scheduled for 7
p.m., Friday and Saturday,
July 17 and 18, and 25 and
26; and 2 p.m. Sunday, July
20 and 27. All seats are $25,
reservations required. Contact
the Box Office at 444-8209 or
e-mail thistledewplaywrights@
yahoo.com (e-mail preferred).
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July 17, 2008
Pocket News
GORGEOUS GREENHAVEN
CHARMING SLP
ONE OF A KIND
Completely remodeled 3 bedroom 2 ½ bath on quiet street. Just
some of the features include granite counters, sub-zero refrigerator, stainless appliances, hardwood and Italian tile floors, crown
moldings, new designer paint, newly landscaped with flagstone
patio. See www.540ValimWay.com $499,900
The charming exterior of this South Land Park home is just a hint
of things to come! 3 bedroom 2 bath with picturesque living room
window looking out to pretty backyard! Updated kitchen features
silestone counter tops and pretty cabinets. Remote 3rd bedroom great
for guests or office. See www.5627GreenbraeRd.com $350,000
Hidden away but just steps to William Land Park & Vic’s Ice Cream
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needs. Dual pane windows, abundant insulation and a gas fireplace
are all great for energy conservation. Open floorplan and an attached garage. Come see! www.817-10thAve.com $425,000
MONA GERGEN 247-9555
PAULA SWAYNE 443-1229
SHEILA VAN NOY 446-5757
PENDING
CONVENIENT ELK GROVE
SPECTACULAR ELK GROVE
TRANQUIL SETTING
Spacious 4 bedroom 3 bath two story Elk Grove home in gated community. Granite kitchen counter, pantry closet, open floor plan with lots of
natural sunlight. Large master suite with walk-in closet and big bathroom.
Family room with fireplace, breakfast nook and inside laundry room. Well
maintained yard. See www.3768GrandPointLn.com $399,000
Roomy 5 bedroom 3 full bath 2-story home on a ¼ acre corner lot!
Large tiled kitchen opens to family room with gas fireplace, first floor
bedroom and bath, wood blinds throughout, big master bedroom suite
with walk-in closet, separate sinks and vanities. Sparkling new pool
& spa and more! See www.6716Caprezzo.com $499,000
Charming farmhouse cottage located in a peaceful South Land Park
setting. 2 Bedroom, a Bath and a Half, close to shopping, Land Park and
City College. Living room fireplace, Central H & AC, newer carpets,
tub and tile. Inside laundry, 220 sf basement perfect for wine cellar, and
your own fruit trees! See www.1623 Potrero.com $315,000
NANCY WEGGE 600-5458
CONNIE LANDSBERG 761-0411
ROSEMARY PICKEL 730-5387
WOODLAKE VILLAGE
NATOMAS BEAUTY
FANTASTIC URBAN HOME
Adorable 2 bedroom cottage in desirable neighborhood. Nestled
on a large shady lot and featuring an updated kitchen with granite counter, island and pantry, formal dining room and breakfast
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www.575SouthgateRd.com $399,000
Beautiful condition! 4 bedroom 2 bath with sunny kitchen that opens
to family room and cozy fireplace; sliding French doors in master and
family room lead you to a tranquil backyard retreat and the beauty
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Unique contemporary 2 bedroom 2 bath loft located in bustling
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NANCY WEGGE 600-5458 & LISA MARTIS 612-7548
SHEILA VAN NOY 446-5757
DAVID KIRRENE 531-7495
REMODELED MOONLIT
Single story 4 bedroom 2 bath home
beautifully remodeled. Amazing kitchen
with granite, high end stainless appliances,
and gorgeous maple floors and cabinets.
Lovely great room with slate fireplace.
Charminng private yard with covered patio
and wood deck, nicely landscaped. See
www.5MoonlitCir.com $389,000
MONA GERGEN 247-9555
SWALLOWS NEST CONDO
3 bedroom 2 bath condominium located in
private community with 9 hole golf course,
tennis courts, swimming pools, duck pond
and more! New kitchen featuring solid
maple cabinets, corian counters, new Décor oven and Thermador cook top, plus
Mexican paver tiles. Large private patio. See
www.2246IndianWells.com $350,000
CONNIE LANDSBERG 761-0411
FRUITRIDGE VISTA
Charming 3 bedroom home on a nice sized
corner lot! Beautiful hardwood floors
under carpet, two sided fireplace in living
room and dining room, and built-in brick
barbeque/fireplace on outdoor patio. Newer
central heat & air conditioning, oversized
1-car garage and newer windows. See
www.6000-41stSt.com $180,000
LISA HAVARD-ROTZ 698-3323
NORTHSTAR IN DAVIS
Prestigious location for this 4 bedroom 3
bath home. Downstairs features kitchen
with granite counters, breakfast nook, living room and family room fireplaces, one
bedroom. Upstairs includes master suite
with balcony, two other bedrooms, jack
& jill bathroom and computer area. See
www.3214CurlewSt.com $850,000.
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454-5753
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Pocket/Greenhaven Residential Real Estate Transactions • Second Quarter • April–June 2008
Address BR /BA Value
Date
6140 13TH ST..............................................3 2.5........................ $364,500................. 2008/06/13
6690 13TH ST..............................................4 2.5......................... 425,000.................. 2008/06/18
6250 14TH ST............................................... 3 2........................... 330,000.................. 2008/06/12
6270 14TH ST..............................................4 2.5......................... 396,000.................. 2008/04/22
1256 47TH AVE............................................ 4 3........................... 475,000.................. 2008/06/19
1360 47TH AVE............................................ 3 2........................... 359,000.................. 2008/05/29
7383 ALMA VISTA WAY..............................4 2.5......................... 310,000.................. 2008/04/04
7535 ALMA VISTA WAY............................... 2 1........................... 220,000.................. 2008/05/19
7612 AMBROSE WAY................................... 2 2........................... 176,300.................. 2008/03/04
63 ANGEL ISLAND CIR.............................4 2.5......................... 311,518.................. 2008/05/16
6720 ARBOGA WAY....................................3 3.5......................... 515,000.................. 2008/04/29
7341 BARR WAY........................................... 3 2........................... 223,500.................. 2008/06/02
743 BELL RUSSELL WAY............................. 5 3........................... 808,000.................. 2008/04/14
5 BETHEL CT............................................... 3 2........................... 390,000.................. 2008/03/21
7677 BLACKWATER WAY............................ 2 2........................... 175,000.................. 2008/04/30
448 BLUE DOLPHIN WAY.......................... 3 2........................... 829,500.................. 2008/04/30
6854 BUENA TERRA WAY........................... 3 2........................... 283,500.................. 2008/06/23
7277 CAMINO DEL REY ST........................ 3 2........................... 235,000.................. 2008/06/20
8 CAPRI CT.................................................. 3 3........................... 300,000.................. 2008/06/03
388 CEDAR RIVER WAY.............................. 3 2........................... 370,000.................. 2008/03/27
1131 CEDAR TREE WAY............................. 2 2........................... 294,000.................. 2008/05/30
14 CHICORY BEND CT.............................. 3 3........................... 495,000.................. 2008/06/10
608 CORIANDER WAY...............................3 2.5......................... 276,000.................. 2008/05/28
296 CRUISE WAY......................................... 4 3........................... 500,000.................. 2008/05/29
675 CULLIVAN DR...................................... 2 2........................... 250,000.................. 2008/03/31
455 DE MAR DR.......................................... 3 2........................... 257,125.................. 2008/06/23
462 DE MAR DR.......................................... 3 2........................... 260,000.................. 2008/06/26
546 DE MAR DR.......................................... 3 2........................... 252,500.................. 2008/05/27
373 DEER RIVER WAY................................3 2.5......................... 441,106.................. 2008/04/30
7605 DELTAWIND DR................................ 2 2........................... 247,000.................. 2008/03/03
7374 DURFEE WAY...................................... 2 2........................... 214,000.................. 2008/05/27
1240 EL ENCANTO WAY............................3 2.5......................... 280,000.................. 2008/05/12
737 EL MACERO WAY................................. 4 3........................... 382,500.................. 2008/04/21
741 EL MACERO WAY................................. 4 3........................... 310,000.................. 2008/06/12
767 EL MACERO WAY................................. 3 2........................... 300,500.................. 2008/05/22
1165 FAY CIR............................................... 3 2........................... 385,000.................. 2008/05/06
1240 FAY CIR............................................... 5 3........................... 445,000.................. 2008/05/16
434 FLORIN RD..........................................3 2.5......................... 149,000.................. 2008/06/30
7350 FLOWERWOOD WAY......................... 2 1........................... 175,873.................. 2008/06/17
7385 FLOWERWOOD WAY......................... 2 2........................... 242,000.................. 2008/06/20
6255 FORDHAM WAY................................4 2.5......................... 435,000.................. 2008/04/04
6641 FORDHAM WAY................................. 3 2........................... 340,000.................. 2008/05/09
112 FORTADO CIR...................................... 3 2........................... 290,000.................. 2008/06/27
5 FOX OAK CT............................................. 3 2........................... 550,000.................. 2008/03/21
1010 FOXHALL WAY................................... 4 2........................... 301,000.................. 2008/04/04
1050 FOXHALL WAY..................................4 2.5......................... 381,942.................. 2008/05/21
6685 GLORIA DR......................................... 2 1........................... 260,000.................. 2008/04/16
6942 GLORIA DR......................................... 4 2........................... 262,500.................. 2008/03/10
7286 GLORIA DR......................................... 3 2........................... 340,000.................. 2008/03/24
1222 GRAND RIVER DR............................3 2.5......................... 520,000.................. 2008/03/26
6425 GRANGERS DAIRY DR.....................3 2.5......................... 423,000.................. 2008/05/08
6425 HARMON DR.....................................3 2.5......................... 315,000.................. 2008/06/12
6850 HARMON DR...................................... 3 2........................... 333,000.................. 2008/03/07
6818 HAVENHURST DR............................. 3 2........................... 315,000.................. 2008/04/29
6970 HAVENSIDE DR................................. 4 2........................... 412,000.................. 2008/04/16
7191 HAVENSIDE DR................................. 3 2........................... 275,000.................. 2008/04/18
7248 HAVENSIDE DR................................. 3 2........................... 375,000.................. 2008/04/28
7303 HAVENSIDE DR................................4 2.5......................... 290,000.................. 2008/06/05
55 HIDDEN LAKE CIR................................ 3 2........................... 310,000.................. 2008/04/03
7687 HOWERTON DR................................ 2 2........................... 171,750.................. 2008/05/15
6 KAHLIA CT............................................... 4 2........................... 412,000.................. 2008/04/30
15 KEEL CT.................................................. 5 3........................... 705,000.................. 2008/03/12
796 KLEIN WAY........................................... 2 2........................... 245,000.................. 2008/03/21
6120 LAND PARK DR.................................. 4 2........................... 400,000.................. 2008/04/04
6548 LAND PARK DR.................................4 3.5......................... 204,000.................. 2008/05/29
47 LANYARD CT.........................................3 2.5......................... 300,000.................. 2008/04/16
607 LELANDHAVEN WAY........................... 3 2........................... 340,000.................. 2008/06/13
7714 LOS RANCHO WAY............................ 2 2........................... 414,582.................. 2008/06/25
16 MAST CT................................................. 6 3........................... 800,000.................. 2008/04/17
745 MELANIE WAY...................................... 3 2........................... 329,000.................. 2008/03/28
765 MINNIE WAY........................................ 2 1........................... 202,000.................. 2008/03/07
1237 MONTE VISTA WAY........................... 4 2........................... 310,000.................. 2008/06/16
1249 MONTE VISTA WAY........................... 3 2........................... 250,000.................. 2008/05/23
1255 NORFOLK WAY..................................2 2.5......................... 517,000.................. 2008/04/15
7696 OAK WAY............................................3 2.5......................... 335,000.................. 2008/06/13
Address BR /BA Value
Date
308 OUTRIGGER WAY................................ 3 2........................... 353,500.................. 2008/03/28
1322 PALOMAR CIR.................................... 4 2........................... 214,000.................. 2008/05/01
5 PARK PLACE CT......................................2 1.5......................... 145,000.................. 2008/04/17
5 PARK WEST CT........................................2 1.5......................... 172,000.................. 2008/04/25
18 PARKLITE CIR.......................................3 2.5......................... 335,500.................. 2008/04/30
46 PARKLITE CIR.......................................4 2.5......................... 475,000.................. 2008/05/15
428 PIMENTEL WAY.................................... 3 2........................... 375,000.................. 2008/04/29
6870 POCKET RD........................................ 3 2........................... 290,000.................. 2008/05/07
7383 POCKET RD.......................................4 2.5......................... 331,937.................. 2008/04/14
7552 POCKET RD.......................................3 2.5......................... 233,353.................. 2008/03/20
7707 POCKET RD........................................ 3 2........................... 270,000.................. 2008/04/23
770 PORTUGAL WAY.................................. 2 2........................... 193,000.................. 2008/03/17
30 PRINCEVILLE CIR................................4 2.5......................... 472,000.................. 2008/04/29
7054 REICHMUTH WAY............................3 2.5......................... 358,000.................. 2008/03/06
312 RIVER ISLE WAY................................... 3 2........................... 232,000.................. 2008/05/19
338 RIVER ISLE WAY..................................3 2.5......................... 351,000.................. 2008/06/27
7294 RIVER PLACE WAY............................. 3 2........................... 311,000.................. 2008/04/18
7709 RIVER VILLAGE DR........................... 3 2........................... 351,000.................. 2008/05/16
7738 RIVER VILLAGE DR........................... 3 2........................... 388,000.................. 2008/06/30
7036 RIVERBOAT WAY................................ 3 2........................... 340,000.................. 2008/06/27
618 RIVERCREST DR.................................. 4 2........................... 335,000.................. 2008/05/01
500 RIVERGATE WAY.................................. 2 1........................... 206,550.................. 2008/04/17
6 RIVERMOOR CT.....................................4 2.5......................... 449,144.................. 2008/04/16
6321 RIVERSIDE BLVD............................... 3 3........................... 585,000.................. 2008/03/05
6635 RIVERSIDE BLVD..............................5 2.5......................... 375,000.................. 2008/06/17
6685 RIVERSIDE BLVD............................... 3 2........................... 260,000.................. 2008/06/04
7040 RIVERSIDE BLVD..............................3 2.5......................... 260,000.................. 2008/05/12
15 RIVERSTAR CIR...................................... 4 2........................... 489,000.................. 2008/03/25
24 ROSE MEAD CIR.................................... 3 2........................... 400,000.................. 2008/06/27
1187 ROSE TREE WAY................................. 2 2........................... 295,000.................. 2008/03/31
311 ROUNDTREE CT................................. 2 1........................... 170,000.................. 2008/04/16
312 ROUNDTREE CT................................3 1.5......................... 145,000.................. 2008/06/03
722 ROUNDTREE CT................................. 2 1........................... 114,800.................. 2008/05/28
810 ROUNDTREE CT................................. 2 1........................... 149,000.................. 2008/06/30
1001 ROUNDTREE CT............................... 2 1........................... 127,500.................. 2008/06/27
881 ROYAL GREEN AVE............................. 4 2........................... 360,000.................. 2008/04/09
7701 RUSH RIVER DR................................ 3 3........................... 375,000.................. 2008/06/27
23 SAGE RIVER CIR.................................... 3 3........................... 335,000.................. 2008/04/18
6882 SAILBOAT WAY................................... 3 2........................... 367,500.................. 2008/06/24
7518 SALTON SEA WAY.............................. 3 2........................... 305,000.................. 2008/06/11
5 SANDHILL CT.......................................... 3 2........................... 505,000.................. 2008/05/12
10 SEA FOAM CT......................................... 3 3........................... 415,000.................. 2008/05/21
1 SEA LION CT............................................ 3 2........................... 248,000.................. 2008/05/30
6340 SEASTONE WAY.................................. 3 2........................... 388,000.................. 2008/04/29
916 SHELLWOOD WAY..............................4 2.5......................... 442,081.................. 2008/03/04
976 SHELLWOOD WAY..............................4 2.5......................... 307,758.................. 2008/05/15
717 SHORESIDE DR.................................... 4 3........................... 684,000.................. 2008/06/06
785 SILLIMAN WAY..................................... 2 2........................... 220,000.................. 2008/04/04
832 SILLIMAN WAY..................................... 2 2........................... 182,587.................. 2008/06/02
833 SILLIMAN WAY..................................... 2 2........................... 186,000.................. 2008/03/25
1112 SILVER LAKE DR................................ 4 2........................... 233,750.................. 2008/05/29
7713 SLEEPY RIVER WAY............................ 4 3........................... 570,000.................. 2008/06/13
15 SPINNER POINT CT.............................3 3.5......................... 975,000.................. 2008/06/11
10 SPRINGMIST CT..................................... 4 3........................... 360,000.................. 2008/03/21
1239 SPRUCE TREE CIR............................. 2 2........................... 229,500.................. 2008/06/17
7329 STANWOOD WAY............................... 3 2........................... 285,000.................. 2008/04/01
6870 STEAMBOAT WAY.............................. 3 2........................... 319,500.................. 2008/05/27
906 SUNWIND WAY..................................... 4 2........................... 266,000.................. 2008/06/13
955 SUNWOOD WAY..................................4 2.5......................... 328,000.................. 2008/06/17
6713 SWENSON WAY................................... 4 4........................... 540,000.................. 2008/04/30
8 TARRAGON CT........................................3 2.5......................... 204,898.................. 2008/03/31
6 TONY CT................................................... 3 2........................... 338,500.................. 2008/03/12
6981 TREASURE WAY.................................. 3 2........................... 376,500.................. 2008/06/30
1312 VALLEY BROOK AVE......................... 2 2........................... 326,008.................. 2008/05/13
9 VISTA ALEGRE CT..................................4 2.5......................... 460,000.................. 2008/06/06
14 VISTAWOOD CT....................................4 2.5......................... 286,781.................. 2008/04/07
6995 WARBLER WAY................................... 4 3........................... 480,000.................. 2008/06/06
779 WESTLITE CIR..................................... 4 2........................... 405,000.................. 2008/03/31
7456 WINDBRIDGE DR.............................. 2 2........................... 186,000.................. 2008/03/25
7461 WINDBRIDGE DR.............................. 2 2........................... 234,500.................. 2008/05/19
391 WINDWARD WAY................................4 2.5......................... 275,000.................. 2008/03/12
438 WINDWARD WAY................................4 2.5......................... 276,750.................. 2008/03/07
1231 WOODFIELD AVE.............................4 2.5......................... 350,000.................. 2008/04/25
339 ZEPHYR RANCH DR............................ 2 2........................... 375,000.................. 2008/05/27
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Realtors award $37,750 in scholarships
A
rea Realtors raised $37,750
this year to give 27 scholarships to area students, bringing the total award distribution over
the past four years to more than
$154,000 for 112 exceptional high
school graduates and college students.
The scholarship funds were raised
through contributions from area Realtors as well as through the sale of
bottled water and CFL bulbs in the
retail center of the Sacramento Association of Realtors, at SMUD, Office Depot and the Sacramento Tree
Foundation.
State Secretary of Education Dr.
David T. Long was the featured
speaker at the Sacramento Association of Realtors June general meeting and assisted in distributing SAR’s
2008 scholarship awards to some of
Sacramento’s most outstanding high
school seniors. The awards were presented at the
association’s Mack Powell Auditorium. This year’s Scholarship Trustee
was Perry Georgallis.
The SAR Scholarship Trust was
founded 46 years ago to “promote
interest in the field of real estate as
a career among capable and interested students, and to develop closer relations between the colleges and the
real estate profession.” The fund initially provided $100 to $200 scholar-
ships for Sacramento students attending American River Junior College,
Sacramento City College, and Sacramento State College (now California
State University, Sacramento). It now
assists students pursuing real estate,
business and a variety of other fields
at many different institutions across
the United States.
Most of the scholarship recipients
this year were high school seniors;
four were college freshman.
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Preserving vintage style: Living with your classic property
By Rick Reed
S
acramento is blessed with
a dazzling array of historic, vintage homes. You
may be living in, rent or own
one.
From the riverboat captains
who built grand Victorians in
downtown to the celebrated
Craftsman homes of McKinley Park, California’s capital offers an architect’s tour of styles
from 1850 to 1950.
Local broker Jayne Ellen
Woody cherishes them all.
“One of the many things I
love about the central city is
the melting pot of architectural styles you find,” she said.
“Since we are in the west, we
have picked up flavor from all
cultures and eras. You will find
the traditional Queen Anne, of
course, but you see Greek and
Gothic revival, Colonial and
Tudor revival with a little Spanish thrown in. Mostly we see
the Craftsman and Folk Victorian.” There is classic style
around every corner.
For those lucky enough to
own these single-family homes,
multiple dwellings or estate
properties built around or after the turn of the 19th century, maintaining the original nature of these classic assets can
be truly challenging and of paramount importance in maintaining their investment value. However, you can preserve
a properties historic style and
our city heritage without a skyhigh price tag.
When property owners need
help with classic real estate
management and maintenance
many find themselves calling
See Vintage, page 17
Sacramento’s Jayne Ellen Woody admires the ‘melting pot of architectural styles’ found here. She strives
to help historic home-owners spend what is necessary to maintain them, while keeping an eye on cost.
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Woody’s niche-market company.
Woody loves the style, the
manner and materials that
comprise a historic building which is why her office
resides in a classic J Street
building from the early
1900’s.
“While I love these old
buildings,” she said, “they
represent a challenge to
owners who must learn how
to repair and maintain systems such as, 100 year old
wiring, plumbing from before plastics and walls built
from materials not used regularly since the turn of the
19th century.”
Taking too many shortcuts in making the home
liveable in the 21st century can also destroy property value. Experienced
craftsman or repair specialists need to know how to
fix a wall when a new owner tries to hang a picture
on the decades old lath
and plaster. They can rescue a property owner who
has smelled what happens
when you plug a 1,500-
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watt appliance into a 50watt line.
“And of course there is
the challenge of the period fixtures,” Woody noted,
“door knobs, locks, drawer pulls, window cords, etc.
You can spend lots of money replacing them, but we
try to revive them as much
as possible, and keep the
vintage look intact.
“The goal is to keep our
owners upgrading their
properties without costing
a fortune. Owners will always want to be careful of
the expenditures, it is often why they have invested
in classic property, but they
don’t have to spend hundreds of thousands, there
are tons of inexpensive fixtures that will enhance, not
devalue. They just need to
be more aware of their architecture.”
To protect home values,
retain the city’s superb architectural mix and rejoice
in preserving Sacramento’s
unique style is every generation’s responsibility.
For more information,
see the website www.Vintage-Proper ties.net or call
448-2719.
Don’t dismiss reverse mortgage as a
possible solution to cash-flow crisis
P
rices have retirees downsizing dreams. For many
today the golden years
mean less travel, more work and
spending cuts.
As a local reverse mortgage
planner, I have had the opportunity to experience the effect
of today’s economy on senior
homeowners throughout the
area. With the higher cost of living and the lower return on our
nest-egg, many of us who were
raised with the idea that all debt
is “bad” debt, and that we have
an obligation to leave large assets to the younger generation,
are experiencing a great deal of
personal conflict and concern.
Rising food, fuel, and healthcare costs in today’s economy are taking a toll on most senior homeowners with fixed or
smaller incomes.
A reverse mortgage is a government-insured plan that offers qualified senior homeowners over the age of 62 the ability
to create a secure line of credit
for emergencies and unexpected
expenses. It eliminates monthly
mortgage payments while they
continue to live in and own
Al Saporito
Cypress reverse mortgage
their home, yet they can get
cash now for home improvements, travel, to pay off debts,
and to enjoy a better life.
Many of the folks I talk with
are afraid to make any changes to their current financial situation because of fear and uncertainty. Seniors who have
worked a lifetime to pay off
their mortgage are proud to
say they own their home “free
and clear.” For them, the
thought of re-encumbering the
family home late in life is a difficult choice to make, regardless of how much better life
would be with the extra cash.
Other seniors, still owing a large mortgage balance
on their home at or near retirement age, often feel disappointment in themselves or
their spouses as they struggle
to make ends meet.
But not checking out what
a reverse mortgage can offer could result in a decision to
forgo utilizing one of the best
financial tools available today.
Call to get the facts on new
FHA approved reverse mortgages from any licensed and caring
professional you trust. If along
the way you decide that a reverse
mortgage is neither practical nor
beneficial to you, you may simply step off the path. It really is
that easy and there are no penalties if you decide to do so.
Al Saporito is associated with Cypress Reverse Mortgage, a division of Cypress Home Loan Corp
of Roseville. Contact him at 2201504 or [email protected]
Cautious optimism in the market
By the National Association of Realtors
M
odest near-term
movement is expected in existing-home
sales, with a recovery in sales
seen during the second half of
the year, according to the latest
forecast by the National Association of Realtors.
The Pending Home Sales Index, a forward-looking indicator based on contracts signed
in May, fell 4.7 percent to 84.7
from an upwardly revised reading of 88.9 in April, and remains 14.0 percent below May
2007 when it stood at 98.5.
Lawrence Yun, NAR chief
economist, said some pullback
after a sharp increase in the
previous month was expected.
“The overall decline in contract signings suggests we are
not out of the woods by any
means. The housing stimulus
bill that is still being considered in the Senate is critical to
assure a healthy recovery in the
housing market, jobs and the
economy,” he said.
Yun said location has never
mattered more than in the current market.
“Some markets have seen a
doubling in home sales from a
year ago, while others are seeing contract signings cut in
half. Price conditions vary tremendously, even within a locality, depending upon a
neighborhood’s exposure to
subprime loans.”
Double-digit pending sales
gains in May from a year ago
were noted in Sacramento,
Colorado Springs, Colo.; and
Spartanburg, S.C.
NAR President Richard F.
Gaylord, a broker with RE/
MAX Real Estate Specialists in
Long Beach, said the current
See Optimism, page 19
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July 17, 2008
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East Sac and environs keeping their values
Team Black
Lyon Real Estate
W
hy do the Sacramento
downtown, Midtown and
East Sacramento communities continue to thrive in this challenging real estate market? There are
multiple reasons, all of which combine to create an economically vibrant
environment.
Downtown is the biggest job center
in the region with the combined government and private industry employment. Easy access to jobs is another plus. The geographic area is small
enough to accommodate walking and
bike riding, and boasts efficient bus and
light rail transportation.
Residents can walk to restaurants, art
shows, play houses, community center
events, shopping, and enjoy the vibrant
night life.
Optimism
market offers immediate benefits and long-term value for
many buyers.
“Home buyers are getting a
great deal right now,” he said.
“Although inflationary expectations appear to be under control for the time being, sharper consumer price gains could
lead to notably higher mortgage interest rates in 2009.”
Diversity of housing includes everything from Victorians to 1920s Tudors
to Craftsman Bungalows to ultra-modern lofts and townhouses.
The average price per square foot for
Midtown and East Sacramento accelerated last month as opposed to the declining county-wide statistics. The Trend
Graphics reports below show average
cost per square foot for the county declined to $146 in June; 95816 increased
to $331 and 95819 increased to $335.
Quality of life has been and continues
to be the number one reason Sacramento downtown, Midtown and East Sacramento neighborhoods are still among
the best places to live in Sacramento.
Team Black is part of Lyon Real Estate.
Contact Annette Black at 552-7203.
Based on current indicators,
the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is forecast to rise gradually to 6.5 percent by the end of
this year, and then hold at that
level for most of 2009. NAR’s
housing affordability index is
improving this year and is likely
to rise 15 percentage points to
127.0 for all of 2008.
Existing-home sales are expected to grow from an annual pace of 5.01 million in the
second quarter to 5.75 mil-
Zip 95819 average single-family home price sold per square foot
All reports presented are based on data supplied by the Sacramento, El Dorado, Placer, Yolo, San Joaquin, Contra Costa
and Solano Association of Realtor, Bay East Association of Realtors or their MLSs. Neither the Associations nor their
MLSs guarantee or are in anyway responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by the Associations or their MLSs may not
reflect all real estate activities in the market. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
lion in the fourth quarter. For
all of 2008, existing-home sales
should total 5.31 million, and
then increase 5.0 percent next
year to 5.58 million.
“The speed at which home
prices has declined in a few select markets is unprecedented, but the large price declines
in those areas have enticed bargain hunters back into the market,” Yun said. “Interestingly, there have been reports of
multiple bidding after the large
price cuts, so it is possible that
most of the price declines have
already occurred in those markets.”
The aggregate median existing-home price is projected to fall 6.2 percent this year
to $205,300, and then rise
by 4.3 percent in 2009 to
$214,100.
New-home sales are likely to
fall 32.3 percent to 525,000 in
2008 and decline another 3.4
percent next year to 507,000.
“In light of high inventory conditions, rising commodity prices and construction costs
will curtail new home construction deep into 2009,” Yun said.
Housing starts, including multifamily units, will probably fall
28.7 percent to 966,000 this
year, and then drop another 9.0
percent in 2009 to 879,000.
The median new-home price is
expected to decline 3.2 percent to
$239,300 this year, and then rise
5.3 percent in 2009 to $251,900.
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July 17, 2008
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Sewing’s in vogue for creative teens
By Nicole Cardoza
The Pocket News
T
his is not your mother’s
sewing circle.
Ione Fullerton, 12,
sits patiently pinning dozens
of colored buttons onto the
messenger bag she is making.
The fabric she uses is cut from
a graphic T-shirt that reads
“CLEAN LIFE” and has a picture of a tree with leaves made
from recycle symbols.
Anna Borsos, also 12, is using
another shirt to create her own
tote bag. She searches the clothing racks at thrift stores for retro T-shirts and then designs the
shape and size of the bag as she
sews. Sydney Johnston, 13, is
working on a pair of pajama pants
and Teresa Conaghan, 11, is cutting fabric strips for a pillowcase.
The table they sit around
holds an array of modern sewing tools: rotary cutters and
mats, scissors and shears, pins
and magnetic pin cushions, and
four sewing machines.
When the weather is nice the
girls ride their bikes to Anne
Cardosa’s Land Park studio,
Simply Sewing, to learn to sew
and work on projects. They have
just completed their first quilts.
“Quilts are great because the
girls can really hone their skills,
doing the same things over and
over again.” Cardosa says.
The girls choose their own fabrics and projects, often pulling out
stitches and re-cutting pieces to experiment with their own designs.
“I love knowing I can make
anything,” Teresa says, “I
don’t really want to go shopping anymore, because I can
just make what I want.”
Each girl shows her artistic
flare with individual projects.
Some are already interested in
fashion design as a career.
“I think that this can be a basis for me in the industry,” Sydney says.
When Teresa mentions how
all her school friends wanted a pillowcase like the one she
gave as a gift to another friend,
Sydney shows her head for the
business-side of fashion.
“That’s when you start charging,” Sydney advises.
(above)Sydney Johnston, 13, left, and
Teresa Conaghan, 11, get creative with
sewing projects at ‘Simply Sewing.’
(right) Ione Fullerton, 12, counsels with
sewing instructor Anne Cardosa.
Photos by
Nicole
Cardoza
All the girls agree that learning to sew gives them a skill
that will be useful throughout
their lives.
“You can always come up
with something to create,”
Ione says. “If you make it
yourself, you know it is one of
a kind.”
Most of the parents appreciate
that sewing gives their children
a creative outlet and Cardosa,
whose is a talented textile artist, encourages them to try new
things and enjoy themselves.
“It can be a great stress reliever sometimes,” Cardosa says, “to just cut and stitch
with no rules.”
Cardosa began sewing with
her mother when she was 8
years old. Her first projects
were clothes for her Troll dolls.
She encourages mothers to join
their daughters on trips to the
fabric store or to lend another
pair of hands to the girls. Cardosa’s own daughter got her
first sewing lesson when she
was 3 years old.
“I love it, it is not work for
me,” Cardosa says. “I love that
I can share sewing with the
girls who come here.”
Anita Kung is a student and
a mother -- Kung and her 7year-old daughter both take
sewing lessons from Cardosa.
“It is something we can
share and talk about,” Kung
says. “My daughter and I are
always bringing home projects
to show each other.”
Kung also enjoys the companionship she finds with the
other women in the Thursday
evening adult class.
“When we come here we can
leave our work-selves and our
mom-selves behind for a little while and share our time together,” Kung says. “We know
we are all here to sew.”
Simply Sewing is located at 2970
Muir Way. For more information, phone 501-7175 or see the
website: www.simply-sewing.com.
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Continued from front page
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Is it a tree? No,
it’s a cell tower
This past month Sacramento’s Planning Commission
has paved the way for a 70foot antenna or cell site to be
built on Riverside Boulevard.
But city planners say you will
have to look real close to notice it.
“It will be built as a pine
tree,” said Antonio Ablog,
associate planner for the City
of Sacramento. “It will also
be surrounded by other 60to 70-foot tall pines.
AT&T representatives say
the antenna will ensure that
subscribers have better service and more features such
as two-way picture and video messaging and the ability
to connect to the Internet
and e-mail with little effort.
However, the idea to place
a cell phone antenna did
come without some controversy. More than a dozen nearby residents, along
with the South Pocket Homeowners Association, expressed their concerns to
the city regarding the cell
site.
“We did not want an ominous stand with an antenna over it,” said Jeff Wedge,
president of the South Pocket Homeowners Association.
“Our options were either a
straight pole, or an antenna
or a tree, and we felt that the
tree was the least objectionable design of all.”
Some fear the cell phone
tower could have a detrimental impact down the
road.
July 17, 2008
“There are some who
are afraid of the unknown
long-term effects of sustained exposure to electromagnetic radiation,” said
Ablog.
Some studies say that not
enough research has been
conducted on the long-term
effects of exposure. However, some phone companies
like Verizon and AT&T have
conducted their own research
demonstrating that antennas
higher than 32 feet do not
generate enough ground-level exposure to cause a safety
problem.
Currently there are nearly
a dozen cell phone towers in
the city of Sacramento. This
is the first one to be built in
Greenhaven.
“I don’t care for stoplights
either but its part of our
culture,” said Wedge Dead
trees.
Mistletoe killing
Pocket pear trees
Broadleaf mistletoe (Phoradendron macrophyllum) is
an evergreen parasitic plant
that grows on a number of
landscape tree species in California and now it’s affecting the Aristocrat Pear trees
that line the Pocket and Riverlake area.
To curb the spread of the
disease, the City of Sacramento has decided to cut
down several of the infected trees.
“Every tree in the city cannot be treated every year,”
explains associate planner
Ablog. “The city is doing
the best they can. It’s an absolute shame, we are sorry to see them die, but they
are so big and sick, there is
nothing else we can do at
this time.”
According to studies conducted by UC Agriculture
and Natural Resources Department, the phytoplasma organism that causes
pear decline is carried by
pear psylla. Psylla transmit
the disease when they feed
on pear foliage. The damage can cause a slow decline
of spur growth and dieback
of shoots causing the tree
to collapse in time. Studies
show there is no known biological control of the pear
decline phytoplasma organism.
On Councilman Robbie Waters website, his office writes, “The trees were
originally planted in the early to mid 1980’s and thus
are approaching the last part
of their 30-year life span.
At that time, the trees were
thought to be an excellent
choice by the developer, but
time has not been kind and
we now know that this variety is a magnet for mistletoe.”
There are more than 200
of these trees in the median,
which stretches from Greenhaven Drive to Oakshore.
Back in May and in June,
the city conducted community meetings called by the
Riverlake Community Association and advertised to residents in South Pocket and
Riverlake.
Experts from the Sacramento Tree Foundation
and the City Urban Forestry Services provided the public with information and possible suggestions regarding
the next phase in the replacement project.
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July 17
Parkinson’s treatments
Parkinson Association of Northern
California and Medtronic, medical
technology group, present information
on Parkinson’s disease treatment developments, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Jelly
Belly Factory, Fairfield. Free. Registration and information at 489-0226.
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Magic show for kids
Children are invited to the Arcade Library
for “Bug-E About Reading Magic Show,”
with Mimo the Clown, 3 p.m., 2443
Marconi Ave. Information at 264-2920.
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Edible bugs in the library
Children are invited to the Belle Cooledge
Library for “Edible Bugs” with the library
staff, 3:30 p.m., 5600 South Land Park
Drive. Information at 264-2920.
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Dance to the decades
The 30’s-40’s-50’s Dance Band performs
a free concert, 7 to 9 p.m., Fair Oaks Vil-
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lic on drumming, “Rhythmic Beat of
the Spirit,” 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the
church, 5700 South Land Park Drive.
Reserve early; cost of $5 includes
lunch. Information at 421-0492 or the
website www.parksideucc.org.
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lage Park, 7997 California Ave. Bring
lawn chairs, blankets, family and friends.
Sponsored by the Fair Oaks Chamber of
Commerce. Information at 967-2903.
July 18 to 20
Fairytale Town goes global
Fairytale Town’s International Festival,
noon to 2 p.m., features (Friday) Folklorico Aztlan de Sacramento and Fenix
Drum & Dance; (Saturday) Bagpipes
for All Occasions and Sangeet Bharathi
(East Indian song & dance group);
(Sunday) Unmata Belly Dancers and
Tezaur Dance Group. Festival included with admission price, $4.50, children
under 2 free. Regular park hours are 9
a.m. to 5 p.m. Information at 264-8886
or the website www.fairytaletown.org.
July 19
Drumming at Parkside
Parkside Community Church hosts a
creative art workshop open to the pub-
Cemetery garden tour
Hamilton Square Garden featured at
10 a.m. tour, Sacramento Historic City
Cemetery. Tour guide Sharon Patrician, expert gardener and manager of
Hamilton Square Garden, will lead a
walk through the variety of perennials that make this garden a gem in the
middle of the cemetery. Meet at the
cemetery’s main gate at Broadway and
10th Street. Visitors may park across
the street from the 10th Street Gate
and meet at the cemetery entrance.
Free. More information at 448-0811.
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Free dinners for needy
Suppers on the third Saturday of each
month for low-income people and seniors continue from 4 to 5 p.m. at Carmichael Presbyterian Church on Marconi Avenue. Information at 486-9081.
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Luau Dance for Singles
Christian Singles Network annual Luau
Dance for single adults features a DJ
and a dance teacher to teach the Hawaiian Hustle, 7 to 11:30 p.m., La Sierra Community Center in Carmichael,
5325 Engle Road. Dress is tropical or casual, ticket price of $15 presale or $20 at the door includes hors
d’oeuvres and desserts, CSN dances
are non-alcohol. Information and tickets online at www.christiansinglesnet.
com, or by mail through CSN, P.O.
Box 909, Meadow Vista, CA 95722.
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Safe driving for teens-plus
Alive At 25 saves lives by changing the attitudes of 15- to 24-year-old drivers toward risk-taking behaviors, 10 a.m. to 2
p.m. at the Safety Center, 3909 Bradshaw
Road. Cost is $40. Car crashes are the
No. 1 cause of teen fatalities and injuries
for young, inexperienced drivers. Alive At
25 is a nationally recognized program that
gives positive impact on 97 percent of students. Register online at www.safetycenter.org or call 1-800-825-7262 x 215.
July 20
Architect Morgan lecture
Towe Auto Museum and the Sacramento Art Deco Society present a lecture on
“Julia Morgan: Architect of Beauty,”
by author Mark Wilson. Includes lecture and slide show on Morgan’s career and discussion of her buildings in
the Sacramento area. Doors open at 2
p.m., presentation begins at 2:30 p.m.
Admission, $7, includes light refreshments and museum admission. Museum
located at 2200 Front St. Information
website: www.toweautomuseum.org.
July 21
Summer and salads
Network for a Healthy California will be at
the Ethel Hart Senior Center, 1:30 p.m.,
discussing the importance of fruits and vegetables in daily diets and letting participants
make a summer salad. The center is located
at 915 27th St.; information at 808-5462.
July 22
History of needlework
Embroiderer’s Guild of America, 7
p.m. SMUD Building, 6301 S St. Lecture and slide show on the history of
needlework to the 17th century, presented by Robin Berry, on European
vs. Asian techniques, and will elaborate
on design, stitches and other key historical embroidery elements. Visitors
welcome. Information at 961-3558.
July 23
Free lunchtime music
Sambada! Didgeridoo, irhu (Chinese violin), charaneo (small, six-string guitar),
fiddle, mandolin, sax, bamboo flute, accordion, bagpipes and more, noon,
Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1300
N St. Free. Information at 442-8939.
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Walking Sticks outing
Sacramento Walking Sticks, 5:30 to
6:30 p.m. registration, for a walk in
Land Park, starting at La Bou restaurant, 4400 Del Rio Road. Take a 5K
(3.1 miles) or 10K (6.2 mile) walk.
Suitable for strollers and dogs on leash
with cleanup. Information from President Steve Hughart at 364-5063, or email: [email protected].
July 24
Reversing mortgages
Senior Legal Services presents a free
public talk on reverse mortgage issues,
1 to 2 p.m., Ethel Hart Senior Center,
915 27th St. Question-and-answer session follows. Information at 808-5462.
July 26
Dance with the Spirit
creative art workshop open to the public, “Dance with the Spirit,” 10 a.m.
to 2 p.m. at the church, 5700 South
Land Park Drive. Reserve early; cost
of $5 includes lunch. Information at
421-0492 or the website www.parksideucc.org.
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Carmichael’s Family Circus
The Windjammers, a historical musical
society dedicated to the preservation
of traditional circus music, 5 to 7:30
p.m., Carmichael Park, 5750 Grant
Ave. Circus music, curious side shows,
the Good-Time Sunshine Traveling
Medicine Show, clowns, kids crafts, tattoos, hot dogs, popcorn and more.
Free. Information from Carmichael
Parks and Recreation at 485-5322 x 23.
July 26, 27
Bromeliads and carnivores
Sacramento Bromeliad and Carnivorous Plant Society’s annual show and
sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, Garden and Arts Center, 3330 McKinley Blvd. Free. Society members will be
on-hand to answer questions and provide growing tips. Information from
Kris Kaney at 425-6412 or e-mail
[email protected].
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Fairytale Town global fest
Fairytale Town’s International Festival, noon to 2 p.m., features (Saturday) Bagpipes for All Occasions and
Paradise Dancers; (Sunday) Kennelly
School of Irish Dance and Jodama
Drum & Dance. Festival included with
admission price, $4.50, children under
2 free. Regular park hours are 9 a.m. to
5 p.m. Information at 264-8886 or the
website www.fairytaletown.org.
July 27
Music in Curtis Park
Bucho, an “intellectual dance band,”
performs for big people while Mister Cooper takes the children’s stage,
for Music in the Park, 6:15 p.m., Curtis Park, Marshall Way at 25th Street.
Bring blankets or low chairs, maybe a
picnic basket. Presented by the Sierra
Curtis Neighborhood Association.
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Pear Fair in Courtland
The 36th annual Pear Fair, 9 a.m. to 7
p.m., Courtland – in the Sacramento
River Delta. Live music, wines of the
Delta, parade, fun run, children’s area,
arts and crafts, classic car show, historical displays, and all things pears. Information at the website: www.pearfair.com.
July 30
Free lunchtime music
Jul 30 Tanya Plescia plays piano classics, noon, Westminster Presbyterian
Church, 1300 N St. Free. Information
at 442-8939.
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the Pocket, starting at the UPS Store,
7485 Rush River Drive. Take a 5K (3.1
miles) or 10K (6.2 mile) walk. Suitable
for strollers and dogs on leash with
cleanup. Information from President
Steve Hughart at 364-5063, or e-mail:
[email protected].
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Sing-along Wednesday
Sing favorite songs -- folk, country,
pop -- accompanied by Loren Richmond on the piano, 7:30 to 8:45 p.m,
at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church, 8231-C East Stockton
Blvd. Free. Repeats on Aug. 6 and 20.
More information at 689-2008.
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July 30
Twilight concert for families
Fairytale Town’s Twilight Concert Series features Sal Valentino with Kate
Gaffney playing American folk music
“with a little bit of everything,” 6 to 8
p.m., 3901 Land Park Drive. Tickets,
$10 for adults, children 12-and-under
free. Information at 264-8886, or the
Aug. 1
Funderland for $3
Mayor’s Neighborhood Night at
Funderland, 5 to 8 p.m., means unlimited rides for $3. Funderland is located
in William Land Park. For information,
phone 808-5072.
Aug. 2
Horticulture Center harvest
Visit the largest gathering of horticulture-related organization, see and taste
tomatoes, grapes and tree fruit, at Harvest Day 2008, Horticulture Center,
south of Madison on Fair Oaks Boule-
vard. Free. Information from U.C. Cooperative Extension, 875-6913.
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How does that engine work?
Fifth through ninth grade kids get to
take apart a Briggs and Stratton onecylinder engine and learn how solids,
liquids, and gasses interact to make it
run at the Towe Auto Museum, 9 a.m.
to noon. Then we fire up a variety of
engines to see how each gets their specific job done. No driving or riding involved; $25 per student accompanied
by an adult. Class size is limited and
pre-registration at 442-6802 or visit
www.toweautomuseum.org to sign-up.
Aug. 4
Chair yoga at the Hart
Chair yoga class, geared toward the
person who has difficulty getting up
and down on the floor, 1:45 to 2:45
p.m., taught by Pat Shaw, Hatha Yoga
instructor, Ethel Hart Senior Center, 915 27th St. Class will be held on
Wednesdays and Fridays, cost $30. Information at 808-5462.
Aug. 6
Save Today.
Save Tomorrow.
Sing favorite songs -- folk, country,
pop -- accompanied by Loren Richmond on the piano, 7:30 to 8:45 p.m,
Unitarian Universalist Community
Church, 8231-C East Stockton Blvd.
Free. Repeats on Aug. 20. More information at 689-2008.
Aug. 8
Elk Grove, starting at Starbucks, 5060
Laguna Blvd. Take a 5K (3.1 miles)
or 10K (6.2 mile) walk. Suitable for
strollers and dogs on leash with cleanup. Information from President Steve
Hughart at 364-5063, or e-mail:
[email protected].
Community
Aug. 9
Run appliances
before 4 p.m. or after 7 p.m.
The more we reduce our
energy use during the peak
hours, the fewer power plants
we’ll need to build. And that’s
good for everyone.
‘Sacred Spaces’
creative art workshop open to the public, “ Creating Sacred Spaces for your
Spiritual Life,” 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the
church, 5700 South Land Park Drive.
Reserve early; cost of $5 includes
lunch. Information at 421-0492 or the
website www.parksideucc.org.
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Auto restoration for rookies
Savings
Set your
thermostat to 78° or higher
— save up to 10% of cooling
costs for every two degrees
you raise it.
Environment
Reduce your
environmental impact by
making your home more
energy efficient. Use SMUD
rebates on ENERGY STAR®
appliances.
You have choices for how you use electricity. As your customerowned electric utility, we can help you save money on your bill,
protect the environment, and help the community.
This summer, we can all start by reducing our energy use during
the peak hours of 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Saving today will keep
costs low, maintain reliable electric service, and help build a cleaner,
healthier environment for tomorrow.
How will you save today?
smud.org/savetoday
Have a car restoration project and just
not sure what to do next? An informational session at the Towe Auto Museum, 1 to 3 p.m., provides tips and
tricks for making the most of your time
and money. Cost is $30. Learn ways to
organize your project and obtain valuable resource information. Class size
limited and pre-registration is required
at 442-6802 or visit www.toweautomuseum.org. For ages 18 and up.
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Atrial fibrillation talk
Cardiac surgeon Richard Kaplon and
electrophysiologist Gearoid O’Neill
discuss new treatment options for atrial fibrillation, 10:30 a.m. to noon, at
Mercy General Hospital, main auditorium, 4001 J St. Free, registration required at 733-6966.
Aug. 9, 10
Japanese food fest
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The 62nd annual Japanese Food and
Cultural Bazaar takes place from noon
to 10 p.m. both days at the Sacramento Buddhist Church, 2401 Riverside
Blvd. Free admission and parking. Information at 446-0121.
Pocket News
Aug. 12
Chinese ways with Parkinson’s
Manage Parkinson’s disease with the
Chinese approach. Mamie Woo, trained
at China’s Guangzhou College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, discusses how
this neurological disorder can be slowed
with Chinese herbs and exercise, 10 to
11:30 a.m., Asian Community Center,
7375 Park City Drive. Cost, $16 registered ahead, $19 day-of. Register with
Lucy Chao at 393-9026 x 222.
Aug. 13
Fairytale Town’s Twilight Concert Series features The Hucklebucks, Sacramento’s own West Coast Blues band, 6
to 8 p.m., 3901 Land Park Drive. Tickets, $10 for adults, children 12-and-under free. Information at 264-8886, or
the website www.fairytaletown.org.
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Back care class
Chiropractor Raymond Espinosa’s
back and spinal care information class,
6 p.m., Espinosa Family Chiropractic
Center, 3330 Folsom Blvd., Suite C.
Reservations at 457-8825.
Aug. 14 Computer Club meeting
Mission Oaks Computer Club meets
from 1 to 3 p.m., Mission Oaks Community Center, 4701 Gibbons Drive, Carmichael. Adam Lacey discusses Upgrading
Your Computer. A question and answer
session follows the meeting. Visitors welcome. For additional information call
366-1687 or visit the website: http://
missionoakscomputerclub.org.
Aug. 15 to Sept. 1
California State Fair
This year’s theme celebrates the grand
days of Tinsel Town from the history of
cinema to the latest blockbuster releases. Celebrity autographs, original props
and costumes, green screen technology, special effects and more. California
State Fair, open Aug. 15 through Sept. 1.
Check out www.bigfun.com for details on
the concert series and more information.
July 17, 2008
the piano, 7:30 to 8:45 p.m, Unitarian
Universalist Community Church, 8231-C
East Stockton Blvd. Free. More information at 689-2008.
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Masters demo pickling
UC Cooperative Extension Master Food
Preservers demonstrate pickling, 6:30 to
8:30 p.m., Sacramento County UC Cooperative Extension office, 4145 Branch
Center Road. Cost is $3, no registration
required. Information at 875-6913.
Aug. 23
Writing for the soul
creative art workshop open to the public, “ Journaling – The Write Way for
Spiritual Growth,” 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
at the church, 5700 South Land Park
Drive. Reserve early; cost of $5 includes lunch. Information at 421-0492
or the website www.parksideucc.org.
Riverside United Methodist Church, 803
Vallejo Way, holds a yard sale with tools,
furniture, appliances, clothes and more,
along with a Chinese food fair of restaurant-made chow mein, fried rice, broccoli beef and sweet ‘n sour pork, 8 a.m. to 2
p.m. Proceeds benefit the church.
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Mechanical brake class
Learn about service and adjustment
procedures for effective braking for all
makes and models that use this type of
brake system at the Towe Auto Museum, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., cost of $85 includes lunch and instructional materials. You know, or have heard that
mechanical brakes don’t work. Find
out how to apply correct adjustment
procedures in this class—you’ll forget about juice brakes. Class size limited and pre-registration is required at
442-6802 or visit www.toweautomuseum.org. For ages 18 and up.
Aug. 17
The Edsel turns 50
Towe Auto Museum and the Sacramento Art Deco Society present a lecture by
guest speaker, Steve Luth, celebrating
the 50th anniversary of the Edsel, 2:30
p.m., at the museum, 2200 Front St.
Cost is $5 for SADS & CVF members
and $7 for non-members – includes
light refreshments and museum admission. Information at 442-6802 or visit
www.toweautomuseum.org.
Aug. 20
Sing favorite songs -- folk, country, pop
-- accompanied by Loren Richmond on
Mondays
Toastmasters meet
Guests always welcome at Klassy Talkers Toastmasters to have fun while improving speaking and leadership skills,
7 to 8:30 p.m., Executive Airport 6151
Freeport Blvd., 95822. Information:
Jan at 284-4236 or www.sacramentotoastmasters.com.
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Co-Dependants Anonymous
Co-Dependants Anonymous meets, 7
p.m., Friends Church, Fireside Room,
41st and E streets. This 12-step group is
for people whose common problem has
been an inability to maintain healthy relationships. We support each other in
developing fulfilling relationships. For
more information, call 722-1650.
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Evening Tai Chi class
Aug. 26
Embroiderers meet
Embroiderer’s Guild of America, 7
p.m., SMUD Building, 6301 S St. Visitors welcome. Learn to make pumpkin earrings for Halloween. Information at 961-3558.
Aug. 27
Fairytale Town’s Twilight Concert Series features Cuesta Drive with rock
and reggae from San Luis Obispo, 6 to
8 p.m., 3901 Land Park Drive. Tickets,
$10 for adults, children 12-and-under
free. Information at 264-8886, or the
Aug. 31
Music in Curtis Park
The Hucklebucks play jump blues and
swing music, guest Rowdy Kate goes
honky-tonk country, and Mister Cooper takes the children’s stage, for Music in the Park, 6:15 p.m., Curtis Park,
Marshall Way at 25th Street. Brng
blankets or low chairs, maybe a picnic
basket. Presented by the Sierra Curtis
Neighborhood Association.
Aug. 16
Yard sale and food fair
from a no-host buffet menu. For more
information, call 972-9722.
Sept. 6
Drama lessons
creative art workshop open to the public, “Creative Dramatics,” 10 a.m. to 2
p.m. at the church, 5700 South Land
Park Drive. Reserve early; cost of $5 includes lunch. Information at 421-0492
or the website www.parksideucc.org.
Sept. 13
Parkinson’s fair
Parkinson Association of Northern
California’s 15th annual educational seminar and resource fair, 10 a.m.
to 3 p.m., Scottish Rite Masonic Center, 6151 H St. Free. Features talks by
noted area neurologists and information about support available for patients and their families. Information at
489-0226.
Second Mondays
Gray Eagles meet
Gray Eagles, a social group for men
and women, hears guest speakers on air
shows, flying and warbirds, 11:30 a.m.
to 1 p.m. Visitors welcome. Free, at
the Hometown Buffet (private dining
room), 4300 Florin Road. Information at 421-0844.
Third Mondays
Newcomer’s Buffet
The Widowed Persons Association of
California invite any and all widows
and widowers to attend their Newcomer’s Buffet and Social at 5:30 p.m. at
the Plaza Hof Brau, El Camino at Watt
Avenue. The cost varies as the choice is
Sixty-plus minute class includes Yang
style Tai Chi, Chi Gong exercises, and strength training using elastic
bands, 6:30 p.m., Parkside Community
Church, 5700 South Land Park Drive.
Open enrollment – join anytime. Cost:
$15 a month for members, $20 for
non-members. Information: 421-0492.
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Girls-only karate
Karate for girls ages 7 and older, 6:30
to 7:30 p.m., Elks Lodge No. 6, Riverside Boulevard at Florin Road. Meets
Mondays and Wednesdays. Information at 470-9950.
Tuesdays
Free Medicare counseling
Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program (HICAP) offers free, unbiased information and assistance with
Medicare problems, help with health
and long-term care insurance. HICAP does not sell, endorse, or recommend insurance. Appointments are every Tuesday with John Gallapaga, call
376-8915 to schedule an appointment.
For appointments in Spanish, call Marta Erismann at 231-5110.
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Food Addicts Anonymous
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous
meets, 9 p.m., Lutheran Church of
Our Redeemer, Fireside Room, 4641
Marconi Ave. A 12-step group for people struggling with obesity, food obsession, or eating disorders. For more information, call 1-800-600-6028.
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Women’s networking
Soroptimist International of Sacramento South, a service club for business
and professional women for 47 years,
meets second and fourth Tuesdays,
12:15 p.m., for lunch and programs at
Aviators Restaurant, Executive Airport,
6151 Freeport Blvd. Fund-raising, networking, community service. Information: President Colleen Truelsen, 4299901, email: [email protected].
Wednesdays
Toastmasters Club
River City Speakers Toastmasters Club
meets at noon at Coco’s Restaurant,
1830 Arden Way. All area business
people invited to hone their speaking
skills; meeting ends at 1:15 p.m. Information: 747-8282.
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Co-Dependants Anonymous
Co-Dependants Anonymous meets, 7
p.m., Friends Church, Fireside Room,
41st and E streets. This 12-step group is
for people whose common problem has
been an inability to maintain healthy relationships. We support each other in
developing fulfilling relationships. For
more information, call 558-0448.
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Free dessert for seniors
The Senior Wednesday Club meets to
chat, play bridge, pinochle or bingo,
10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Mission Oaks
Community Building, 4701 Gibbons
Drive, Carmichael. Bring a brown-bag
lunch -- free coffee, tea and dessert. Information from Myrt at 348-8114.
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