http://sacramentoscoop.com The Real Scoop On Sacramento Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:28:55 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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 15th and 16th Streets from 9:00AM to 6:00AM the next day, so there will be ... http://sacramentoscoop.com/2010/03/11/giant-block-party-for-saint-patricks-day-2010-in-downtown-sacramento/   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, ... http://sacramentoscoop.com/2010/03/08/free-backyard-composting-seminars/   Power: 6.2-liter, V-8, 426 horsepower Mileage estimate: 16-24 mpg                                   Price: $30,995 Standard features include: antilock disc brakes; stability and traction control; dual exhaust with rear spoiler; halogen headlamps; 9-speaker, Boston acoustic audio system, with CD, MP3, XM satellite radio; driver information center; heated front seats; 6-way, power front seats; trunk pass through; leather-wrapped steering ... http://sacramentoscoop.com/2010/03/04/2010-chevrolet-camaro-2ss/ 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 ... http://sacramentoscoop.com/2010/03/02/free-day-at-the-museum-march-4-2010/ [caption id="attachment_3978" align="aligncenter" width="250" caption="Department of Consumer Affairs Building"][/caption] Monday, March 8, 2010, from 10:00AM to 2:00PM at the Department of Consumer Affairs, 1625 N. Market Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95834.  Learn to be smart, be safe, and be heard in the California marketplace. Come to this FREE consumer resource fair featuring ... http://sacramentoscoop.com/2010/03/02/free-consumer-resource-fair/ 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.   The parade will ... http://sacramentoscoop.com/2010/03/01/14th-annual-st-patricks-day-parade-saturday-march-13-2010/ 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. ... http://sacramentoscoop.com/2010/02/26/gaming-for-grown-ups-presented-by-sacramento-public-library/   Power: 3.5-liter, V6, 263 horsepower Mileage estimate: 18-25 mpg                                   Price: $36,225 Standard features include: stability and traction control; rear parking sensors; foglamps; genuine wood trim; leather upholstery; leather-wrapped steering wheel; 10-way power driver and passenger adjustable seating; heated and cooled power front seats with memory functions; dual-zone automatic climate control; 11-speaker stereo, six-CD changer, ... http://sacramentoscoop.com/2010/02/26/2010-lincoln-mkz-review-by-jeff-weidel/ 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.     Get Help to Save Your Home.  An Opportunity to Meet Your Lender Face-to-Face It's FREE!  For more information about the Making Home ... http://sacramentoscoop.com/2010/02/25/sacramento-county-workshop-to-help-you-save-your-home/   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.   Audition ... http://sacramentoscoop.com/2010/02/25/gypsy-auditions-at-davis-musical-theatre-company/