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The heat might have you feeling like you’d prefer to take a dip in the
Theatre is at the Sierra 2 Center for the Arts and Community at 2791 24th St.
sea, so why not join Ariel and friends at the Fairytale Town Troupers’ presentation of “Disney’s The Little Mermaid” at noon and 1:30 p.m. on
LOVE IT OR LEAF IT Surely you’ve heard of a person being named a hero, but what about a tree? This odd-sounding occurance came to pass last month when the Sacramento Tree Foundation honored the centuries-old oak tree on the Sacramento Zoo grounds with a Legacy Award during its annual Tree Hero celebration, as reported by the Sacramento Bee on May 27. When William Land Park’s original 238 acres were purchased in 1918, this oak served as a landmark for placing attractions. But in recent years, due to plant disease and prolonged drought, this old tree nearly died before the dedicated folks of the Land Park Volunteer Corps stepped in to save the day. “In recent years, the tree was badly ailing from crypt gall and pit scale, as well as soil compaction from heavy use,” notes the Tree Foundation in its award proclamation. “Working with City Parks, the Land Park Volunteer Corps made arrangements to secure a series of disease treatments and specialized fertilization to save this magnificent tree.” Thanks to the efforts of the corps, zoo, city of Sacramento and Tree Care Inc., a Rancho Cordova tree service that provided the specialized treatments to fight the gall and scale diseases, the oak has been rescued so generations to come can be shaded by its leaves—from a distance, of course. “The area around the tree is now roped off to protect its roots,” Powell says. “Soil compaction really contributed to its poor health. Vehicles were driven over its roots and lots of special events were held under this tree. The zoo created these barriers so the tree now has room to live.” The oak may have been named the “tree of the year,” but it’s the Land Park Volunteer Corps who are the true heroes. To volunteer for the organization, which meets the first Saturday of the month to mulch,
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Saturdays and Sundays, July 16, 17, 23 and 24? Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories and the classic animated film, “Disney’s The Little Mermaid” is a beautiful love story for the ages with wellknown songs such as “Under the Sea,” “Kiss the Girl” and “Part of Your World.” Tickets are $2 for nonmembers in addition to paid park admission, and $1 for members. Did you know that Sacramento is going to have a new place in which to play pretty soon? Celebrate the future home of the Sacramento Adventure Playground at Pop-Up Adventure Play Day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 23, at the Maple Neighborhood Center, 3301 37th Ave. Children and adults will work together to create their own play structures and spaces by repurposing everyday items such as cardboard boxes, tubes, pipes, wood and magazines, plus household wares, natural elements and unexpected items such as colorful fabric and old computer keyboards. Admission is free. Families are Sacramento Tree Foundation honored this centuries-old oak tree at the Sacramento Zoo with the Legacy Award
requested to wear closed-toe shoes and clothes that can get messy. The event will take place rain or shine.
prune, rake and generally beautify the park, call Powell at 718-3030 or email ckpinsacto@aol.com. Donations are always welcome and can be sent to: Land Park Volunteer Corps, 3053 Freeport Blvd. #231, Sacramento, CA 95818. The corps’ base camp is located behind Fairytale Town at 3901 Land Park Drive.
month and get out there and get some Vitamin D!
What says summer more than camping under the stars? Not
At 12:30, 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. on
much, so grab your sleeping bag
Saturday and Sunday, July 2 and 3,
and a freshly made s’more at the
delight the kids with a performance
Family Campout at 5:30 p.m. on
of “The Three Little Pigs” by Puppet
Saturday, July 23, through at 7 a.m.
Art Theater Company. Tickets are $2
on Sunday, July 24. This exciting
for nonmembers in addition to paid
overnight adventure includes a
park admission, and $1 for members.
theater performance, arts and crafts
Go around the world without
activities, a scavenger hunt, bedtime
leaving your own neighborhood at the
stories and a sing-along. Wake up the
park’s International Celebration from
next morning under Fairytale Town’s
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, July 3.
canopy of trees to a light continental
longer light hours, the Sacramento
Enjoy nonstop performances of dances
breakfast.
summertime is the perfect season
from around the world, including
Make your day more musical at
to take full advantage of a play park
African dancing and drumming,
the Cat & the Fiddle Music Festival
such as Fairytale Town. Check out
Scottish Highlands dancing, Greek
from 11 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. on Saturday
the exciting activities going on this
dancing and more. The program is
and Sunday, July 30 and 31. Families
free with paid park admission.
can enjoy rockin’ daytime concerts
FUN UNDER THE SUN With the consistent sunshine and