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A- Let’s Go! • May 2013 • A special advertising publication of Valley Community Newspapers • To advertise, call 916-429-9901 • www.valcomnews.com

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A- Let’s Go! • May 2013 • A special advertising publication of Valley Community Newspapers • To advertise, call 916-429-9901 • www.valcomnews.com

www.valcomnews.com • To advertise, call 916-429-9901 • A special advertising publication of Valley Community Newspapers • May 2013 • Let’s Go!

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A- Let’s Go! • May 2013 • A special advertising publication of Valley Community Newspapers • To advertise, call 916-429-9901 • www.valcomnews.com

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On the cover RANCHO SECO NUCLEAR GENERATING STATION “The Rancho Seco Nuclear Generating Station is a decommissioned nuclear power plant built by the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) in Herald, California.

“All power generating equipment has been removed from the plant and the now-empty cooling towers remain a prominent part of the local landscape. Also scattered throughout the area around the plant are abandoned air raid sirens that at one time would have warned people of a radiation release from the station. Additions to SMUD’s Rancho Seco property have included massive solar installations and, more recently, the natural gas-fired Cosumnes Power Plant, brought online in 2006.

“On 23 October 2009, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission released the majority of the

site for unrestricted public use, while approximately 11 acres of land including a storage building for low-level radioactive waste and a dry-cask spent fuel storage facility remain under NRC licenses.” (Source: Wikipedia)

Photo courtesy of Paul Orvin

During World War II it served as a troop transport on San Francisco Bay. After the war the Delta King became a derelict roaming the Delta, without purpose or home. It sank at Richmond in San Francisco Bay in 1982 for a period of 18 months.

“In 1984 the Delta King was brought to Sacramento where it underwent an extraordinary renovation at a cost of $9 million. Today it is a beautiful floating hotel with modern lodging amenities, 2 acclaimed restaurants offering casual and fine dining, 2 professional theaters, a wine school and exceptional facilities for weddings and meetings.

“The Delta King is the best of the old world and the new. Experience old world charm and service complimented by modern amenities and acclaimed cuisine.” (Source: http://www.deltaking.com/)

THE DELTA KING “The Delta King Hotel in Old Sacramento is a unique Sacramento treasure. The authentic riverboat plied the Sacramento River between San Francisco and Sacramento from 1927 to 1940.

THE RED RABBIT AT THE AIRPORT “More than 100 artists were invited to submit applications for the Phase 1 of the Airport Art Program. Fifty-three artists applied, nearly half of which were from the Sacramento region.

Photo courtesy of Daniel West

HORSE-DRAWN CARRIAGE IN OLD SACRAMENTO Experience Old Town by horse-drawn carriage.

Enjoy museums, entertainment, restaurants, diverse shops, the Delta King paddle-boat, and a 28-acre State Historic Park. Each carriage can accommodate up to 6 people. (Source: http:// www.tophandranch.com/oldsacramento.htm).

Photo courtesy Hey Paul

“When challenged to create a design for the Sacramento Airport, Denver artist Lawrence Argent wanted the final design to: 1. be interpreted on many levels; 2. utilize the open and transparent aspect of the airport architecture while bringing the “outside to the inside” and; 3. illustrate the idea of how connected we are to our luggage when we travel- how stressful it is to be separated from your stuff and how relieved we are when we’ve got it back in our possession. Lose it, misplace it and disaster can erupt. Possess it, and it fills the gap of distance from home.

“In order to accomplish these goals, Argent proposed a giant red rabbit that looks like a toy and seems as though it has leapt from the outside of the building and is racing quickly and dramatically towards a giant granite suitcase.

“There can be unlimited answers to the question — why a rabbit?” (Source: www. sacmetroarts.org).

Photo courtesy of Prayitno

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Events May is Bike Month, here are some highlights: * May 4 - Jane’s Ride/Cemetery Tour - Old Sacramento Cemetery, 1000 Broadway. * May 9 - Capitol Bike Fest - West Steps of the Capitol * May 9 - Art Mix/Chain Reaction - Crocker Art Museum * May 18 - Trail Clean Up - 20th and C streets * May 19 - Day on the Farm – Soil Born Farms * May 31 - Bike from Work Day - TBD Now at the California Automobile Museum: Cars from 1968 on display now through May 12, 2208 Front St. Sunday Fundays in Carmichael: Free activities, raffle, piñata and more on May 5 for this Cinco de Mayo event. 5750 Grant Ave. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is the kick-off event for more Sunday Funday events to come. Future events are: June 9, June 23, July 7, July 21, Aug. 4, Aug. 18 Second Saturday Educational Series at the Heidrick Ag History Center: Toys aren’t just for kids. People all over the country collect vintage toys and have developed extensive collections that fascinate young and old alike. As part of the ongoing Second Saturday Educational Series, the Heidrick Ag History Center will display a variety of model trucks and tractors. On May 11 from noon to 2 p.m. guest docent, model truck enthusiast and collector, Hubert Bryant, will speak on the culture of collecting automobile replicas. 1962 Hays Lane Woodland, 95776, $10 non-members, $7 members, $5 kids 5-18, Kids under 5 FREE! Mid Century Modern Home Tour: The tour on May 18 will feature seven homes plus 26 points of interest. Tickets are $20 for SacMod members or $30 general admission for advanced sales. http://sacmcmhometour.blogspot.com/ for more information and how to get tickets.

A Day on the Farm: On Sunday, May 19, from 10am-3pm, activities include cooking classes and workshops, farm tours and nature walks, kid’s garden activities, face painting and

photo booth, art, music, food & community education. More info at www.soilborn.org. $5 per person. Location: American River Ranch, 2140 Chase Drive, Rancho Cordova. Between markers 15 &16 on the American River Bike Trail.

Memorial Day Veterans’ graves tour: A tour of veterans’ graves on Saturday, May 25, starting at noon at the Sacramento Historic City Cemetery, 1000 Broadway, 448-0811.

American River Ranch Farm Stand & Cooking Demos: Saturdays 8am-1pm, starting May 25 , featuring fresh, seasonal, local and organic vegetables and fruit.

Stop by each week and enjoy a country experience in the city. Location: American River Ranch, 2140 Chase Drive, Rancho Cordova. Between markers 15 & 16 on the American River Bike Trail.

Pops in the Park: Tom Rigney & Flambeau at East Portal Park: Free music event, starting at 6 p.m. on June 1 (51st and M streets).

Mercy Me at Glenn Hall Park: Free music event starting at 6 p.m. on June 8 (Sandburg and Carlson Drive) John Skinner Band at Bertha Henschel Park: Free music event at 6 p.m. on June 15 (45 St. and Brand Way) Mick Martin & the Blues Rockers at McKinley Park: Free music event, starting at 6 p.m. on June 22.

On the Delta in May DeltaFest & Boat Show at Tower Park Marina, May 14 - 16.

Catfish Derby & Deep Fry at Mossdale Marina, May 15.

Opening Day Parade, a fine decorated boat parade the first Sunday in May by the Sacramento YC. Boats parade from the clubhouse to the American River and back.

Safe Boating Day, at Harris Yacht Harbor in Bay Point, with music, BBQ, carnival, fishing, crafts booths and more, May 22. … in June Isleton Crawdad Festival, a weekend of great fun in this Sacramento River hamlet, with a carnival, food booths galore, a parade, arts & crafts and many contests, on Father’s Day weekend.

South Tower Race, a grueling sailboat race from Stockton to the Golden Gate Bridge and back, by Stockton Sailing Club.

Kiwanis Art Fiesta at Pavilions: On June 1-2, Sacramento Suburban Kiwanis is excited to announce its new location for the Town & Country Art Fiesta held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. In June 2013 you’re invited to celebrate with us in the beautiful Pavilions shopping center at 563 Pavilions Lane off of Fair Oaks Boulevard near Howe Avenue in Sacramento. This family friendly event attracts thousands of art lovers from across our region and serves as the main fundraising event for our Kiwanis club. Admission and parking are free. Come find your favorite artists, peruse beautiful works of glass, pottery, jewelry, paintings, photography, metalwork and more. www.KiwanisArtFiesta.org 2013 Doggy Dash to benefit Sacramento SPCA to be held June 8: Mark your calendar and join the SPCA on Saturday, June 8 for the Doggy Dash and Bark at the Park Festival and help make a difference in the lives of homeless animals. Walk, stay, play. Walk for the animals and party with the pets. It’s the 20th anniversary for the Doggy Dash at William Land Park.

The 2- and 5k Doggy Dash walk will be followed by festivities where you can enter your pup in the Pup Show, high-flying disc contest, or the ever-popular pug races! Or you can visit with pet friendly businesses, learn about Sacramento-area animal rescue organizations, or just have lunch while watching all the action. And enter for your chance to win an iPad mini, or one of dozens of raffle prizes. Register at SSPCA.org.

Soil Born Farms’ Summer Day Camp: Week-long sessions run June 17-August 9 Students entering grades 1-12 explore farm, field and forest environments with hands-on experience growing, harvesting, cooking and exploring. Learn more and register at www.soilborn.org. $195. Location: American River Ranch, 2140 Chase Drive, Rancho Cordova Soil Born Farms American River Ranch: Open to the public, Monday-Saturday, sunrise to sunset. Soil Born Farms is a nonprofit urban farm and education center located along the Continued on page A-14

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................................................Visit TwilighT Thursdays The zoo is open late, until 8!

Live Music and Car Shows in the Zoo. Every Thursday June 6 – July 25

school supply drive donate new school supplies in July and receive $1 off general Zoo admission.

wells Fargo wednesdays July 17, 24 and 31 Kids get in free with a paid adult!

............................................. Learn wildliFe sTage shows 11 am and 1:30 pm every day in the amphitheatre.

Come see the entertaining fifteen minute stage adventure. Then, after the show, meet several of the animal actors up close and personal.

Family overnighT saFaris! camp out with your family under the stars just yards away from slumbering lions, wake-up to the call of flamingos and a tasty breakfast.

Fridays – June 28, July 12, 26, August 9 Saturdays – June 8, 15, July 6, 20, August 3 Call the Reservation Specialist! 916-808-8814

.........................................Support King oF FeasTs, eaT, drinK, luau! enjoy the Zoo while sampling local restaurants, wineries, breweries.

June 22, 6 to 9 pm, special ticket prices.

For Tickets and Information go to saczoo.org or call 916-808-5888

ice cream saFari all-you-can-eat Baskin-robbins ice cream and coca-cola products.

August 17, 1 to 4 pm, special ticket prices.

For Tickets and Information go to saczoo.org or call 916-808-5888

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Events American River Parkway in Rancho Cordova. Maps for selfguided walking tours are posted on an onsite information board and lead visitors through the site while highlighting points of interest. Enjoy a farm visit and then walk to the American River, just a stone’s through from the farm. Location: American River Ranch, 2140 Chase Drive, Rancho Cordova. Between markers 15 & 16 on the American River Bike Trail.

Make your experience what you want at Deer Creek Hills in 2013 Sacramento’s largest open space preserve is now opened Every Saturday for a new trail exploring the 4,400 acres of a working cattle ranch from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through May 25. A self guided trail will be yours to trail run with your buddies, explore with your kids, take photographs of wildflowers, bird watch or bring your plein air art supplies to create your own art, observe wildlife or simply stroll the colorful rolling hillsides... in the morning hours before the summer months arrive. Make it what you want! Each week a new trail is marked for you to explore and see more of Deer Creek Hills. Seasonal creek, vernal pools and ponds will be seen. Exposed rocks, tree roots and uneven surfaces will be the hiking surface. Simply bring your cell phone, sturdy boots, water supply and high energy snacks regardless of your activity. Check-in with SVC staff to exchange cell phone numbers and handoff your signed liability form and make Deer Creek Hills what you want! Register online: www.sacramentovalleyconservancy.org/calendar.asp Sesame Street Live at Sleep Train Arena Join the chorus for this toe tapping, finger snapping musical event on Saturday, June 22 (10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.) and Saturday, June 23 (1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.) All you need is a song when Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Murray and all of your favorite Sesame Street friends bring the magic of music to life on stages big and small – and right into the audience! Sleep Train Arena is located at One Sports Parkway. Tickets are $14, $18 and $25. A lim-

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ited number of $30 Gold Circle seats and $60 Sunny Seats are also available. For more information, call 928-6900. To charge tickets by phone, please call Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000.

Tickets may also be purchased online at www.ticketmaster.com.

For information online, please visit www.sesamestreetlive.com.

June 2013 Programs at Fairytale Town Annual Puppet Festival at Fairytale Town Thursdays - Sundays through June 16 Weekdays at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

Weekends at 12:30, 1:30 and 2:30 p.m.

Fairytale Town brings you another season of playful puppetry!

Children and adults can enjoy live puppet show performances inside Fairytale Town’s Children’s Theater. This year’s festival features six original productions based on new and traditional fairytales. Puppet show performances through June 2 will be performed by Puppet Art Theater Company. The festival will end with the premiere of Fairytale Town’s original puppet production of “Rumpelstiltskin” from June 6 through 16. Tickets

are $2 for nonmembers in addition to park admission, and $1 for members. Tickets can be purchased at the Fairytale Town main gate or at the entrance to the Children’s Theater 15 minutes prior to show time. For more information and a show schedule, visit www.fairytaletown.org or call (916) 808-7462.

Sponsored in part by ScholarShare College Savings Plan.

Family Campout at Fairytale Town June 21, 5:30 p.m. - June 22, 7 a.m. Spend the night at Humpty Dumpty’s house. This exciting overnight adventure includes a theater performance, arts and crafts activities, a scavenger hunt, bedtime stories and a sing-along. Wake up the next morning under Fairytale Town’s canopy of trees to a light continental breakfast. Prices range from $35-$45 per person and include all activities. Member discounts are available. For more information, visit www.fairytaletown.org or call 808-7462.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream & Crystal Ice Cream Fantasy June 29: From 6 - 10 p.m., celebrate the classic works of William Shakespeare while enjoying all you can eat Crystal ice cream at Fairytale Town’s magical midsummer evening inspired by the popular fairy-themed play. The enchanting evening features multiple ice cream tasting stations, live entertainment, hands-on activities, an old-time marketplace and more. Costumes for the whole family are encouraged.

No host food and bar. Mix 96’s Jennifer Wood will emcee the event. Tickets go on sale May 1 at www.fairytaletown. org. Advance tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for children ages 2-12. Day-of tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children ages 2-12. Sponsored by Crystal Creamery and Mix 96. For more information, visit www.fairytaletown.org or call (916) 808-7462.

Play with clay at Panama Pottery: The historic site (which turned 100 years old this year) can be rented out for special events, be it for a birthday or bachelor/bachelorette party! Also, kids can come by any time to play with clay! Panama Pottery is open Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is located at 4421 24th St. For more information, call 452-7181.

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