The City of Sacramento is sponsoring egg hunts for kids all over town.  Here is a list of five different locations so you can hop your way over the whole city or choose your favorite spot.  Happy hunting!

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The “Luck of the Irish” is spilling into the streets of Sacramento.  The biggest Saint Patrick’s Day celebration in Sacramento is a giant block party.  The City of Sacramento will block off L Street between 15^th and 16^th Streets from 9:00AM to 6:00AM the next day, so there will be plenty of room for everyone that wants to be have a few beverages and feel a little Irish.

Last year, nearly 7,000 people showed up for an all-day event that remained festive and safe; with no incidents, thanks to great security and a great crowd. Who knows, maybe this year will be even bigger, so come down to L Street and check out the fun. Continue Reading »

The City of Sacramento and Department of Parks and Recreation are teaming up to offer FREE seminars to teach us to compost.  I can’t think of a more fun thing to do with my Saturday!  Actually doing the composting stuff and planting a garden, even though it may be therapeutic, is not on the top of the fun list for me.  But I’m all about eating the fruits of my labor.  I love picking red ripe tomatoes from the garden that have that tangy taste of real tomatoes, not those pieces of red cardboard you can buy at the store.  That’s the stuff that motivates me, so if composting will help that experience happen, I’m in.  So, whether you’re looking for therapy or just want to eat the fruit of your labor go green and learn to compost. Continue Reading »

On Thursday, March 4th, 2010, from 7:30AM - 8:00PM California First Lady Maria Shriver and The Women’s Conference are partnering with The California Museum, 1020 O Street, Sacramento, CA, to celebrate National Women’s History Month with an all-day free event - Day at The Museum.  Their goal is to inspire women to be architects of change, be empowered by the strong female community in California, and be educated about opportunities, health issues and the endless possibilities for everyone.   A full, FREE day of inspiration, empowerment and education.
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March 13, 2010, at 1:00PM the luck of the Irish will fill the streets of Old Sacramento.  Bagpipes, drum corps, Irish step dancers, over 500 costumed marchers including military regiments, marching bands, uniformed police and fire fighters will all be there for Sacramento’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Continue Reading »

Remember 1985? New Coke, “We are the World,” and the first Nintendo was released.  Super Mario Bros. is as fun as you remember.  Come to the Franklin Community Library, 10055 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove, CA 95757, on March 13, 2010, at 1:00PM for old-school games played on the Wii. Side ponytail and Doc Martens are optional.

Need help with your mortgage?  Come to Sacramento Convention Center, 1400 J Street - Halls D&E, Sacramento, CA 95814, on Friday, February 26, 2010 from 1:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.    

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Do you have that academy award winning performance hiding deep inside just looking for an outlet?  If that describes you then Sunday, February 28, 2010, is your lucky day.  The Davis Musical Theatre Company, 607 Pena Dr., Davis, CA, is having auditions for the production of “Gypsy” starting at 7:30PM. Continue Reading »

Bon Jovi “The Circle World Tour” is coming to Arco Arena on Tuesday, March 2, 2010, at 7:30PM and features an opening act performance by Dashboard Confessional.  After more than 25 years and sales of over 120 million albums worldwide, Bon Jovi is one of the most popular rock groups on the planet. Continue Reading »

Get ready for spring with a visit to the Sacramento Zoo, Land Park Drive & 16th Ave, Sacramento, CA 95822.  Saturday, March 6, 2010, from 9:00AM to 4:00PM your zoo admission is your ticket to the Bloomin’ Crazy Plant Festival and Sale. Continue Reading »