Let's Go! - May 2015

Let’s Go! A SPECIAL ADVERTISING PUBLICATION OF VALLEY COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS MAY 2015 WWW.VALCOMNEWS.COM

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ento Zoo

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Photo courtesy Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park

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Art Where Wild Things Are

On Saturday, May 30, the American River Natural History Association (ARNHA, which operates Effie Yeaw Nature Center) and The Sacramento Fine Arts Center will present the sixth annual Art Where Wild Things Are, an art show, auction and gala celebrating interpretations of local nature subjects. This event brings together art patrons, philanthropists, artists and nature-lovers for what has become the most important fundraiser of the year for the Nature Center, a unique education and visitor center operated as a community service through a public/non-profit partnership.

The evening gala will feature elegant food, beverages, music, and silent and live auctions with the charismatic David Sobon as auctioneer and Dave Bender as Master of Ceremonies, and Honorary Chairpersons Moni and Greg Kondos and Congresswoman Doris Matsui. Featured artists include David Peterson, David Lobenberg, Tim Collum, Gregory Kondos and Maria Winkler.

A special segment of the live auction raises money specifically for ARNHA’s Urban Nature Program which provides free programs to Title 1 Schools from throughout the greater Sacramento area. During this school year, ARNHA provided over $23,000 worth of free programs. For many students, this was their first time to a nature preserve or even to the Lower American River.

All of the funds raised by this event will allow the Center to continue providing science, history and environmental programs for adults and children year round.

A visit to the undeveloped woodland and replica Maidu Village is like stepping back in time, and an up-close visit with the Center’s birds of prey can be truly unforgettable. The Nature Center has a special history in this community, and the support of caring people is what keeps the Center open and available for future generations.

To learn more about Art Where Wild Things Are and to purchase tickets, visit the Nature Center’s website at www.sacnaturecenter.net or call them at 916-481-3848.

Peter Jaffe, Music Director & Conductor

SATURDAY, JUNE 6 7:30 PM SUNDAY, JUNE 7 2:00 PM

Monday Night Football theme Bizet: “March of the Toreadors” (Carmen) Reineke: Casey at the Bat Themes from Rocky, Chariots of Fire, and Brian’s Song Williams: Olympic Fanfare and Theme Peter Schickele/PDQ Bach: Hilarious version of the first movement of Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony, narrated as a sports event Plus more

Harris Center for the Arts Three Stages at Folsom Lake College, 10 College Parkway, Folsom, CA 95630

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Amtrak Train Days Make a Stop at the Railroad Museum All aboard for rail-related fun! In a partnership with Amtrak, California State Parks and the California State Railroad Museum are proud to present a special Amtrak Train Days event at the Railroad Museum – that includes FREE admission all weekend -- on June 6 and 7. Taking the place of National Train Day, this expanded and FREE two-day event is one of many happening across the country, all designed to celebrate the love of trains through a traveling, community-centric experience under the new name of Amtrak Train Days.

In addition to exploring North America’s most popular rail museum, Amtrak Train Days visitors to the California State Railroad Museum will enjoy viewing a variety of special trains on display including the Amtrak Exhibit Train, a fun and interactive Chuggington Kids Depot, specialty merchandise, and much more. Amtrak will also showcase a “Reasons to Ride the Train” exhibit -- a dynamic experience that allows attendees to see, hear, and feel the benefits of train travel through interactive elements and informative graphics.

Visitors to Old Sacramento State Historic Park will also have the opportunity to enjoy excursion train rides behind the vintage steam locomotive Granite Rock No.10 that weekend onthe-hour from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (regular train ride ticket prices apply). Regular excursion train tickets cost $12 for adults, $6 for youths (ages 6-17), and ages five and under ride free. Train ride tickets are available to book online in advance at www.csrmf.org or can be purchased inperson starting at 10:30 a.m. the day of the train ride (based on availability) at the Sacramento Southern Railroad ticket office located on Front Street between J and Streets.

For more information about the California State Railroad Museum, call (916) 323-9280 or visit www.csrmf.org. For additional dates and details about the nationwide Exhibit Train Tour, please visit http://www.amtrak.com/exhibit-train.

2015 Annual Carmichael Park Community Band Festival Sponsored by: The Sacramento Valley Symphonic Band Association and the Carmichael Recreation and Parks District

Saturday – June 6

Sunday - June 7

12:00 – Auburn Concert Band 1:00 – Sacramento Concert Band 2:00 – River City Concert Band 3:00 – Elk Grove Community Concert Band 4:00 – Solano Winds Community Concert Band 5:00 – Yolo Community Band 6:00 – Capital City Concert Band

11:00 – 3 Note Band 12:00 – Capitol Pops Concert Band 1:00 – Pittsburg Community Band/ Vallejo Community Concert Band 2:00 – Amador County Concert Band 3:00 – Winds of Faith 4:00 – Sacramento Symphonic Winds 5:00 – Roseville Community Concert Band 6:00 – Joyous Brass

Admission: FREE Parking: FREE Carmichael Park: 5750 Grant Ave. Carmichael (southeast corner Amphitheater of the park; Fair Oaks Blvd. between Grant and North)

Saturday J Sunday Ju une 6, noon – 7 p ne 7, 11 am m – 7 pm

With 15 concert bands, this is one of the largest community band festivals in California for over 20 years. Bring the entire family, a picnic, lawn chairs, sun hat, and enjoy two lovely afternoons of music!

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17th Annual

FREE Admission Saturday, June 13th

10:00 am - 3:00 pm Food • Raffles • Giveaways • Magic Show

Entertainment • Safety Demonstrations Over 80 Vendors and Information booths

Sponsored by: SMUD, Western Health Advantage, Sacramento Area Sewer District, Sierra Health Foundation, Molina HealthCare, Image Orthodontics, Sac Metro Firefighters Association, CW 31/13, Regional Transit, Smart & Final, Round Table

3909 Bradshaw Road, Sacramento

For details call 916.438.3357 or go to www.safetycenter.org

Safetyville USA Presents our 5th Annual

BIKE NIGHTs

5:30 pm to 8:00 pm

Thursday & Friday Nights June 18 through August 28 (closed Friday night, Bike Safety Clinic at 6:30 July 3 for the The Bike Shop on Hand for Q & A 4th of July holiday) Food available for purchase Adult supervision required • All riders Must have a helmet!

Camp Pollock: · Riverside Concert Series – June 4, June 18, July 2, August 6, September 10 and October 1

register today!

June 6 William Land Park 2k/5k Walk & Pet carnival

· Great American Backyard Campout – June 27 (limit 15 families) FREE, checkout the website for details · SUNSET GLAMPOUT – July 11: A fun, activity filled, family affair · BACKYARD FAMILY CAMPOUT – July 11: Come camp out under the stars after GLAMPOUT · Camp Pollock Service Days – Every Saturday 9:00am-1:00pm · Now open to the general public 7 days a week from dawn to dusk and to rent for private and public events!

Deer Creek Hills (DCH): · Self-Guided Trail Hikes – Saturday May 16, 23, 30 · Hikes – May 23 (History), Saturday, August 15, Summer Trifecta of Fun (sunset hike, storytelling, meteor shower) · Mt. Biking – Monday evenings (check calendar for June start), and Saturday June 27

2015 Season Passes for DCH and Camp Pollock - $60

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Please visit our website for detailed information on all events. sacramentovalleyconservancy.org

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• Two age groups: 3-5, Grades K-4 • Weekdays, June 15 - August 7 • 9 am - Noon • Mission North Park: 3344 Mission Ave., Carmichael • $54 per child per session • 8 sessions beginning June 15th

• Ages 6 - 12 • Weekdays, June 8 - August 7 • 8 am - 12:30 pm &/or 12:30 - 5 pm • Ashton Park: 4251 Ashton Dr. , Sacramento • Gibbons Park: 4701 Gibbons Dr., Carmichael • Half Day: $43 per child per week • Full Day: $86 per child per week • Swanston Park: 2350 Northrop Ave., Sacramento

*For more information, go to *Registration is now open on a first come first served bases.

MORPD.com or Registration is limited. call 488-7276 ext. 3016

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Programs at Fairytale Town June 6 and 7, Saturday and Sunday, Theater Performance: “Anansi, The Spider,” 12:30, 1:30 and 2:30 p.m.

In the jungles of Africa lives a tiny spider known as Anansi. Believing the children of Earth need stories to tell each other, he begins a quest to get the golden box of stories from Nyami, the sky god. This story is presented

by The Puppet Company using hand and rod puppets with authentic African music, colorful costuming and classical African design.

Tickets are $2 for nonmembers in addition to park admission, and $1 for members

June 19, Friday, June 20, Saturday, Family Campout at Fairytale Town, 5:30 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Spend the night in Fairytale Town’s storybook park. 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 $25-$30 per person and include all activities. Member discounts are available. For more information, visit fairytaletown.org or call (916) 808-7462.

June 27, Saturday, A Midsummer Night’s Dream & Crystal Ice Cream Fantasy, 5 to 9 p.m.

Celebrate William Shakespeare’s popular fairythemed play while enjoying all-you-can-eat Crystal ice cream. This magical midsummer’s evening features multiple ice cream tasting stations, live entertainment, hands-on activities, an olde worlde marketplace and more. Celtic rock band Tempest will perform throughout the evening. Costumes for the whole family are encouraged. No host food and bar. Mix 96’s Dan & Michelle will emcee the evening as this year’s

Honorary King and Queen. Tickets on sale at fairytaletown.org. Advance tickets are $15 for adults and $7 for children ages 2-12. Members receive $2 off per ticket on advance tickets. Dayof tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children ages 2-12. No member discount on day-of tickets. For more information, visit fairytaletown. org or call (916) 808-7462.

Fairytale Town is open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. from March through October and Thursday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. from November through February, weather permitting and unless otherwise noted. For more information, visit fairytaletown.org or call (916) 808-7462.

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Providing Quality Theatre for 38 Seasons!

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www.cplayhouse.org SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE LADIES IN DISTRESS Our Summer Show June 19-July 19

A Little Murder Never Hurt Anybody

May 8 — June 14 Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm

July 31-Aug 15

macbeth

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Sundays at 2 pm

At the Holiday Season!

Relive the magic once more!

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summer events

……………………………………………….SAVE BECOME A MEMBER AND ENJOY THE ZOO ALL YEAR! Annual memberships start at just $40 and include additional benefits.

WELLS FARGO WEDNESDAYS Kids get in free (up to four) with a paid adult!

Wednesdays, July 15, 22 and 29

…………………………………………….LEARN WILDLIFE STAGE SHOWS See an entertaining and educational fifteen minute stage adventure. After the show, meet several of the Animal Ambassadors up close.

Tuesday—Sunday, 11:00 am and 1:30 pm in the Amphitheatre.

FAMILY OVERNIGHT SAFARIS Campout with your family safari style! Hear the roars, sleep under the stars & wake to the call of flamingos and a tasty breakfast. Pre-registration required 916.808.5889 or saczoo.org/overnights.

Fridays - June 12, 26, July 17, August 7 | Saturdays - July 11, 25, August 1

…………………………………………....ENJOY TWILIGHT THURSDAYS Explore the Zoo during extended hours, enjoying live music on the lawn, dinner specials and NEW Jazz with Giraffes! Regular Zoo admission or free to Members.

Thursdays, June 18 - July 30 | Music 5:30 - 7:30 pm, Zoo open until 8:00 pm

KING OF FEASTS - EAT, DRINK, LUAU! Enjoy the Zoo while sampling local restaurants, craft beers and regional wines.

Tickets available online. 21 and older suggested. Zoo closes at 1:30 pm prior to event.

Saturday, June 20, 6:00 - 9:00 pm

ICE CREAM SAFARI Indulge with all-you-can-eat Baskin-Robbins ice cream and Coca-Cola drinks!

Tickets available online. Zoo closes at 1:30 pm prior to event.

Saturday, August 15, 4:00 - 8:00 pm

saczoo.org | 916.808.5888