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 »

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 »

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 »

For Rahlves, final chapter in Olympic medal quest nears

By Jeffrey Weidel

One of the few things Daron Rahlves never accomplished in his storied career as a ski racer was proudly standing on the podium and collecting an Olympic medal.

Four years ago, that opportunity came and went for a third time as he walked away unfulfilled for what seemed like the final time as the Turin Olympic flame was doused and so was Rahlves career. After 13 years as a member of the U.S. Alpine ski team he retired, seemingly putting his Olympic quest to rest for good. Continue Reading »

February 12-February 15, 2010, is the grand opening of the newly renovated Tall Wonders giraffe exhibit and viewing deck at the Sacramento Zoo, 3930 W Land Park Drive, Sacramento, CA 95822. Continue Reading »

I just read a statistic that said out of every five people that watch the Super Bowl only three of them are football fans.  So what are those other two people doing at the Super Bowl Party?  They came for the food of course.  And if the truth were actually known all five of them probably expect to consume their fair share of goodies.  About 7.5 million parties are held on Super Bowl Sunday with 43.9 million party attendees. Continue Reading »

The Sacramento Bicycle Advocates (SABA) reported this month that the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey found that Sacramento now has more bike commuters than any other California city, and is 4th nationally behind Portland, Minneapolis and Seattle.  With 2.72% of Sacramento’s commuter trips now by bike, the rate has doubled from just 10 years ago. Continue Reading »

January 21 - January 24, 2010, California’s largest gathering for fishing, hunting and outdoor enthusiasts comes to Cal Expo, 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95815.  The International Sportsmen’s Expo (ISE) features nearly 500 exhibiting companies, more than 175 seminars, hands-on-features, contests and numerous demonstration areas.  Don’t miss your once-a year chance to celebrate the outdoors, capture show-priced bargains, and meet face-to-face with guides and lodge owners from nearby and around the world.  For 2010, ISE will host Adventure Base 100, a huge interactive display celebrating the 100-year anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America.

 Tickets for adult (16+) are $15 and youths 15 & under are FREE with paid adult. (*ID may be checked onsite.)  For more information click on this link to Sacramento International Sportsmen’s Expo.

This weekend is the last chance to enjoy winter fun at the Midtown Ice Skating Rink, 1050 J Street, Sacramento, CA.  The last day of operation for winter 2010 is Monday, January 18^th from 10:00AM to 10:00PM.

There are special events planned at the rink this weekend including a DJ spinning on the stage Saturday, a visit from the King’s Dancers and Slamson, Obsidian Butterfly Fire Dancers, the St. Peter’s Church youth group and the first batch of J Street sycamores lighting up.  On Monday at Noon, the Capital City Figure Skating Club from Roseville will entertain with a short exhibition.

You can visit http://exploremidtown.org/ for pricing, parking, and other information.