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Arts........................................................ 2 Library Events.......................................... 5 Matias Bombal’s Hollywood..............10–11 Lance Armstrong history feature..............12 Calendar........................................... 17–18 Faces and Places.....................................19

Arden area’s KFBK radio station has rich history

Fair Oaks ecohousing submits planning application for new neighborhood

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Ar ts New murals proposed to beautify La Sierra Community Center On May 8, the Advisory Board of Directors of the Carmichael Recreation and Park District unanimously voted to approve a proposal by the California Montessori Project School to paint murals on the exterior west side walls of the La Sierra Community Center. At the meeting, Tracy Kerth made a recommendation to approve their proposal as an opportunity to dress up the exterior of the center, complimenting previous installation of mosaic murals on the south walls created by students from the Short Center.

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utes, “CMP has been a great tenant and will be responsible for all costs and maintenance associated with the project.”

Gary Bowman, Executive Director of CMP, spoke about their education program and their appreciation of working with the District on various projects at the Center; to restore and develop a highly usable, aesthetic space. The proposal consists of five murals to be painted over the next three to five years.

Director Carroll inquired about the number of students that will be enrolled once CMP occupies the 300 wing.

Bowman replied that 700 students will be served.

In the minutes, Director Karen Borman shared her concerns with regard to Mural No. 2 which depicts a Native American in a historical setting. She cited an experience she had while principal of a San Juan Unified School District a school that they were required to paint over a Native American because of an issue over stereotype.

Bowman offered to share the proposal with the SJUSD to receive their input, since CMP is a SJUSD charter school.

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August events at the Arden-Dimick Library The hours for the Arden-Dimick Library, located at 891 Watt Ave., are as follows: Sunday and Monday: closed; Tuesday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday: 1 to 6 p.m.; Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For details, telephone the Sacramento Public Library at (916) 264-2920 or visit www.saclibrary.org.

Technology instruction: E-reader help by appointment

Technology instruction: One-on-one technology help

Aug. 19, 26: Have a computer issue? Can’t figure out how to get your laptop onto the wifi? Want to learn to get Zinio magazines or Overdrive e-books on to your tablet, phone or other device? Come get one-on-one tech help at noon at the Arden-Dimick branch of the library. Sign up at the Service Desk in the library to make a half-hour appointment.

Aug. 16, 23, 30: Starting at 11 a.m. learn to read free books on your tablet Loom bracelet club or eReader. Learn how to download ebooks from the library’s website durAug. 19, 26: Are you WILD ing a one-on-one appointment. Sign about Loom Bracelets? Come join up at the Arden-Dimick library. us for looming, sharing, and having a blast! Starting at 4 p.m., bring your projects, start new ones, share your work, learn ideas, and get creative.

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Free citizenship classes at Arden-Dimick Library

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Aug. 20, 27: In partnership with the International Rescue Committee, the library is offering a series of classes at 3 p.m. on Wednesdays between July 23 and Sept. 24 to help people prepare for the U.S. citizenship test.

Aug. 21: Friends of the ArdenDimick Library is hosting a fabulous one-day book sale starting at 10 a.m.

All books will be reasonably priced, starting at 25 cents. Thousands of items, including children’s books, mysteries, thrillers, adventure, romance, history, art, cookbooks, travel, biographies, science, fiction, sci-fi/fantasy, and much more!

Yoga Aug. 16:Yoga is increasingly popular for its physical and mental benefits. Come to the library at 1 p.m. for a free yoga lesson and experience its grounding, calming effects, while increasing your strength, flexibility and balance.

All skill levels, beginner to advanced, are welcome. Please wear loose clothing and bring a yoga mat. Instructor Joan Howell has been teaching yoga for 20 years.

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Scientists look for volunteers to help eliminate invasives from our waterways

By MONICA STARK

Editor@valcomnews.com

Simply put, it’s survival of the fittest. Invasive species are really good competitors to natives. They are introduced from around the world, and the ones that succeed tolerate a wide range of environmental conditions, are aggressive, and produce many offspring, characteristics that allow them to proliferate and out-compete native species for resources. Once established, they take over and displace native species and in doing so destroy native habitat.

During the first week of August the California Department of Fish and Wild-

life’s (CDFW) Invasive Species Program partnered with other departments, agencies, organizations and volunteer programs across California to host more than 40 educational and “action” events including invasive species removals, habitat restoration projects, quagga mussel surveys, field outings, public presentations, youth activities and a film festival. While “Action Week” has passed, every day is an opportunity for the public to get involved in protecting our environment from invasive species.

Staff from CDFW spoke with the Arden-Carmichael News about how citizens can participate in efforts to detect invasive species.

Martha Volkoff, senior environmental scientist with the Invasive Species Program, described the importance of having the public help monitor for invasives. “One of the tenets of invasive species work is the more eyes, the better the chance to see something.

This is particularly challenging when there are few

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Photo by Angela Duvane (California Department of Fish and Wildlife)

Jeb Bjerke (center left) and Cherilyn Burton (center right), botanists with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Native Plant Program explain how invasive species, such as this perennial pepperweed, impact the environmental along the American River Parkway (at Sutter’s Landing).

individuals, and they can be easily missed. But finding invasive species when their numbers are low, before they take over, improves the chances something can be done. In conjunction with the Invasive Species Action Week the Invasive Species Program launched a Citizen Science effort where everyone can help alert scientists to new invasive species by reporting them. “ This

is an opportunity for people to engage and participate in conservation efforts as close as their own neighborhood, as well as throughout the state. “It’s important to report findings, and it’s equally important to report that invasive species aren’t in a particular place, as well.”

The Department’s first Citizen Science effort focuses on surveying the states waterways for quagga mussels, a species not yet known to occur in northern California. “ There are different methods used to monitor for mussels. We

try to catch them at their earliest occurrence, but that takes specialized equipment. But even without equipment people can add to our knowledge if they know what they are looking for. It’s as easy as looking around when you are walking your dog along the river or go fishing at your favorite lake,” Volkoff said. “All you have to do is look, and then submit your observation to us on our website.”

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pation in the fight against California’s invasive species and their impacts on our natural resources has been the new goal.

There are a lot of different ways people can participate - locate recipes for preparing invasive plants or animals, find out where they can purchase certified “weed-free” project materials or livestock forage, find desirable, native alternatives to certain invasive ornamental plants or learn how to monitor plants and trees for symptoms of infestations or diseases. People can also volunteer to “inspect” a local water body for quagga and zebra mussels and submit their findings to CDFW on its website.

Valerie Cook-Fletcher, who also works for the CDFW Invasive Species Program, said in a phone interview with Valley Community Newspapers the most prevalent invasives in Sacramento include crayfish, the red-eared slider (turtle) and the New Zealand mud snail. Some com-

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mon invasive plants include: Yellow starthistle, Italian thistle, giant reed, and various broom and mustard species.

Valerie said the formation of the Citizens Science effort comes as a simple way to enhance the level of monitoring being done across the state. “So, we are enlisting the help of concerned or interested citizens so they can help us in our job with monitoring and preventing invasive species.”

CDFW has even used detection dog teams that have been trained to detect quagga mussel. Explaining those efforts, Valerie told Valley Community Newspapers: “Some people in the country and state working on research to evaluate the dog’s ability to detect (quagga mussel at the) larval stage when it is invisible to the naked eye. The (research has) not been validated yet, but canine teams are able to detect adult mussels. This is particularly useful if the mussels are inside a boat motor or in other locations where people can’t see into well.”

Action Week also includes the announcement of the winners of the “Race to Protect

Photo by Kirsten Macintyre (California Department of Fish and Wildlife)

Pictured from left to right, Alex Macintyre, Valerie Cook Fletcher (CDFW), and Beth Parvis (CDFW), retrieving a crayfish trap on the American River (at Hazel Avenue).

Your Favorite Place” youth poster contest, in which youths, grades 2-12, submitted original posters depicting invasive species which threaten their favorite places and how they can take action to help protect that habitat.

This is the first year for the department’s statewide

poster contest, aptly themed invasive species. While 34 contestants submitted posters through out the state, none were from Sacramento. The posters were on display for a short time at the Nimbus Hatchery Visitors Center. Describing the purpose of the contest, Valerie

said, “ This was a great educational opportunity to make it fun for kids and to encourage them to investigate and (find out) which invasives are problematic in their local areas.”

For more information, visit www.dfg.ca.gov/invasives

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California State Fair set new attendance records 2014 State Fair by the numbers: Total attendance at the California State Fair grew by eight percent this year representing the highest attendance levels in six years. More than 750,000 guests came to see “The Best” of California on display during the 17-day State Fair ( July 11-27). For the first time in more than 10 years, State Fair attendance levels exceeded 70,000 visitors on four separate days, three weekend days ( July 19, July 26 and July 27) and the second Tuesday of the Fair ( July 22) which was Wells Fargo Kids Day drawing 75,957 guests. Additionally, the California State Fair became the most “liked” fair in the Western United States on Facebook with a new fan level of 108,196.

A combination of expanded programming and entertainment that attracted a diverse group of individuals, positive social media messages by Fairgoers who helped spread their excitement virally, a strategic shift in the marketing campaign that focused on the best of California and the iconic blue ribbon, the addition of professional soccer games, and a doubling of advance ticket sales were some of the factors contributing to the overall increase.

State Fair organizers were pleased with these new records, noting that a number of challenges were overcome this year, including impacts of the drought, five days of temperatures in excess of 100 degrees, four wild land fires in the past three weeks on or near Cal Expo’s portion of the American River Parkway, a freeway closure on Wells Fargo Kid’s Day due to the fires, record viewership in California of the World Cup on the State Fair’s first Sunday, and rain on the State Fair’s second Sunday.

“Setting new attendance records during a summer of adverse weather, drought and fires, is a testament to the resiliency of the people of California and to the evolving relevance of the State Fair,” said Rick Pickering, CEO of the California Exposition and State Fair.

Pickering stated that, “The 2014 State Fair’s theme of ‘The Best’ was designed to help celebrate, preserve, and inspire California’s most valuable asset – it’s people.”

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Matías Bombal’s Hollywood “Get on Up” The MPAA has rated this PG-13.

Universal Pictures brings us “Get on Up,” the life of pop music legend James Brown. Helmed by director Tate Taylor, who brought us “ The Help” and the year before that, the powerful “Winter’s Bone,” Chadwick Boseman plays the role of

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the dynamic self-focused force of nature that was James Brown, capturing his electrifying performances with studied accuracy.

In a decision to tell this story in flashback fragments that move back and forth through time in a non-linear fashion, director Tate has given us a series of vignettes some of

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which are quite memorable and well performed, yet seem so fragmented that you lose the story arch of Brown’s rise to fame, and occasionally are left wondering where in his lifetime did the event occur that you are witnessing.

The incidental music newly composed for the movie

by Thomas Newman adds

warmth to this story. Occasionally, James Brown looks at us watching, by talking directly into the camera.

This is by no means a new device in the movies; you’ll see it in “Animal Crackers” of 1930 where Groucho Marx would stare into the camera, breaking from the scene’s dialogue and where actors would speak directly

to audience. The recent release “Jersey Boys” used this device frequently, so to see it so soon again on screen seems tiresome. Also in the cast are wonderful Octavia Spencer, Viola Davis, Dan Aykroyd and talented Nelsan Ellis as Bobby Bird.

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duced by Mick Jagger, certainly influenced by the singular James Brown.

“Boyhood” The MPAA has rated this R. IFC Films offers a movie that was 12 years in the making, “Boyhood”, in which young Mason grows from the age of 5 to 18. This is neither a documentary nor a “reality TV” type of movie, but an actual scripted story. It is a journey, not unlike one’s own experience in those tender years that provide life’s greatest influences.

Twelve years ago, Director Richard Linklater had to make the choice of how to record the images with uniformity from year to year. The digital movie change was beginning then, but he cleverly chose to remain with traditional 35mm motion picture negative film stock, manufactured by Eastman Kodak, so the image look would be consistent over time. A brave choice, since during that time, Kodak went in to bankruptcy. Like the phoenix from the ashes, Kodak is now making motion picture negative again and it has become

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the originating format of choice of cinematographers.

Despite its 2-hour and 45minute length, the situations ring true along Mason’s development. His parents are played by Ethan Hawk and Patricia Arquette. Mason, (Ellar Coltrane), literally grows into a performer before our very eyes. He’s a strikingly photogenic boy, and instantly likeable. His sister is played by the director’s own daughter, Lorelei Linklater, and she provides an excellent foil and at times her character is more interesting than Mason. Watch for Charlie Sexton in this movie as Jimmy, Ethan Hawk’s gaunt guitarist buddy. I felt as if I raised my own child in watching this movie, it is excellent.

Until next time, this is your pal, Matías Bombal, bidding you a fond farewell.

For more in-depth, complete reviews of these same movies and many more in theatres now, with scenes shown from the movie reviewed, you may see and hear “Matías Bombal’s Hollywood” at: www. mabhollywood.com. Find us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter: @MABHollywood

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Arden area’s KFBK radio station has rich history

By LANCE ARMSTRONG Lance@valcomnews.com

Editor’s Note: This is the second article in a series about the history of broadcasting in the Sacramento area. This series was inspired by readers’ positive responses to previous articles about local television history in this publication and several requests to feature histories of local radio stations.

The history of commercial radio in Sacramento, as presented in the first article of this series, began with radio station KVQ. And following that station’s departure, it would be nearly another three years before Sacramento would once again have its own commercial radio station.

That station, KFBK, like its predecessor, KVQ, was originally co-owned

by The Sacramento Bee. Its other owner at that time was the Kimball-Upson Co. at 607-611 K St. The latter named business was a vendor of such offerings as sporting goods, automotive supplies, motorcycles and phonographs.

KFBK, which has its present day studios in the Arden area at 1545 River Park Dr., Ste. 500, made its official debut on Sept. 5, 1925 at 7:30 p.m.

Following an announcement that the station was on the air, Gov. Friend W. Richardson, Mayor Albert Elkus and Sacramento Chamber of Commerce President Harold J. McCurry, respectively, took turns greeting KFBK’s earliest listeners.

Ten minutes later, Althea G. Fariss, private secretary of the local chamber of commerce, sang, “The Heart of California” – a title taken from the city’s slogan by the same name. Music for the song was created by Lucille Engler, the wife of Irvin A. Engler, the chamber’s secretary-manager and the author of the song’s lyrics.

KFBK’s first broadcast from its studios on the second floor of the Kimball-Upson building also included greetings, and an announcement of a message from President Calvin Coolidge, from American Automobile Association President Thomas P. Henry and a diverse selection of live music presentations.

It was estimated by The Bee that hundreds of thousands of people listened to KFBK’s first broadcast, and that the station was heard through “excellent, clear and powerful” reception in the Sacramento area, Humboldt, Siskiyou and Lassen counties and beyond the Sierra in Reno.

The station’s second broadcast occurred on Sept. 8, 1925, with live music performances, news bulletins and weather reports.

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Although KFBK, which then sent out its broadcasts from a 100-watt transmitter, was to initially maintain a regular Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. schedule, its schedule experienced one change by its second week in operation. The Tuesday broadcasts were exchanged for Monday broadcasts.

The first remote broadcast of KFBK occurred at a 1926 performance of Anson Weeks’ orchestra at the Hotel Senator on L Street, between 11th and 12th streets.

In early 1929, the James McClatchy Company, owners of The Bee, acquired Kimball-Upson’s interest in KFBK, and on July 13, 1929, KFBK joined the American Broadcasting Co. A week later, the station moved to the second floor of The Bee building at 911-915 7th St. Additionally, a new transmitting station was built at the northwest corner of 57th and H streets.

On June 18, 1935, KFBK was granted permission by the then 1-year-old Federal Communications Commission to increase its power to 5,000 watts and operate 24 hours per day, if so desired.

During the same year, new studios were built in a new, brick Bee building, which was also located at 7th and I streets.

Furthermore, a 5,000-watt, 350foot tower was erected on top of KFBK’s then-new transmission station in Yolo County on the east side of the Yolo Causeway, about 900 feet from the main highway. And as an emergency standby, the old transmitter was installed at the new location.

In 1936, The Bee made its first broadcast from its news studios ( Jan 11.) and became affiliated with the National Broadcasting Co. (Dec. 29).

McClatchy also owned other radio stations, including Fresno’s KMJ (established in 1925), KWG in Stockton (1930), KOH in Reno (1931), KERN in Bakersfield (1932) and KBEE in Modesto (1948).

KFBK’s transmitting power was increased to 10,000 watts on March 18, 1938 and 50,000 watts on Oct. 2, 1948.

The Bee also began using its new transmitter building in Pleasant Grove, 23 miles north of Sacramento, in 1948.

During the 1940s, KFBK also began providing educational programs for schools.

An article in the July 31, 1945 edition of The Bee notes that the McClatchy Broadcasting Co. had filed an application for frequency modulation at KFBK during the previous January.

KFBK entered the FM world in 1947.

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Radio station KFBK made its debut on the air on Sept. 5, 1925. The photograph above was taken in 1933.

KFBK was also known for its broadcasts of Sacramento Senators, Sacramento Solons and eventually San Francisco Giants baseball games.

An article in the June 7, 1930 edition of The Bee noted that KFBK would begin broadcasting Senators games on Sundays and that it would “no longer be necessary to call The Bee by telephone to learn the score.”

Other sports, including wrestling matches from the Memorial Auditorium and later Sacramento Kings home and road games, could also be heard on KFBK. Despite the popularization of television in the 1950s, radio proved that it still had a place in the lives of people in Sacramento and beyond.

The Sacramento Union, in its July 17, 1958 edition, presented active schedules for both radio and television stations.

KFBK’s schedule for that day began with a 10-minute news report, commencing at 6:15 a.m., and ended with 50 minutes of music, which concluded at midnight.

For many years, KFBK provided its listeners with agricultural related reports.

During the 1970s, talk shows became a regular part of KFBK’s programming.

With its introduction of a new format in September 1975, KFBK became Sacramento’s first all news radio station.

Certainly, one of KFBK’s most notable radio station personalities was the outspoken, right-wing host of The Rush Limbaugh Show.

Rush Limbaugh was presented with the opportunity to host his own show following the departure of talk show host, Morton Downey, Jr. (19322001).

The Union, in its Saturday, Aug. 25, 1984 edition, reported that Downey “resigned late Friday, because he said

he let down his listeners by using the word, ‘Chinaman,’ in a joke and then arguing on the air with city councilman Tom Chinn.”

Downey later hosted the nationally syndicated television talk show, The Morton Downey, Jr. Show.

In regard to Limbaugh, whether one loves him or hates him, through his show, he undoubtedly achieved his desired result: to get a reaction from his listeners.

Through his work with KFBK, Limbaugh became a national phenomenon, as he is regularly heard on stations throughout the country.

Tom Sullivan, Limbaugh’s local replacement, also became one of the nation’s leading radio talk show hosts.

He joined the Fox Business Network in 2007.

Although no longer broadcasting from Sacramento, Limbaugh and Sullivan can still be heard regularly on KFBK. Other KFBK personalities have included Kitty O’Neal, Mary Jane Popp, Christine Craft, Kelly Brothers, Chris Lane, Joyce Krieg, Dave Williams, Mark Williams and Rick Stewart.

The McClatchy newspaper group sold KFBK to the Westinghouse Electric Corp.’s Group W Radio unit in October 1987.

On Sept. 8, 1993, The Sacramento Union reported that the KFBK “AM news/talk powerhouse and its FM cousin” had been sold by Westinghouse to Chancellor Communications Corp. for $48 million.

Chancellor Media later became AMFM, Inc., which merged with the station’s present owner, Clear Channel Communications, in 2000.

Today, KFBK, which broadcasts on 1530 AM (sharing the frequency with WCKY in Cincinnati) and 93.1 FM, continues to add to its rich history.

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Fair Oaks ecohousing submits planning application for new neighborhood On Monday, July 21, local residents submitted their planning application to Sacramento County to approve their design for a new environmentally friendly neighborhood on New York Avenue in Fair Oaks. A group of nine families have been working with architect and international cohousing expert, Charles Durrett, on the design of their community. The 30 new homes will range in size from two-bedroom flats to fourbedroom townhomes, along with extensive community facilities and garden areas. The new community is unique in that it is being initiated by a group of local families that seek to live in a more socially and environmentally sustainable neighborhood than what traditional developers have been building in the Sacramento Suburbs.

Fair Oaks EcoHousing was inspired by other cohousing neighborhoods that have built around the country over the last two decades, including Southside Park in downtown Sacramento, Nevada City Cohousing, and Wolf Creek Lodge, a recently completed community designed for active adults in Grass Valley.

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Perspective sketch, showing the pedestrian entrance to the Fair Oaks EcoHousing community.

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Ecohousing: Continued from page 13

What are cohousing neighborhoods?

Cohousing neighborhoods are composed of privately-owned homes clustered around shared open space and extensive common facilities. The Club House typically includes a dining room, kitchen, workshop space, children’s playroom, guest rooms, and lounge. It is the heart of the neighborhood for a variety of other activities. Cars are parked on the periphery of the site, making the neighborhood more pedestrianfriendly and kid-safe. Future residents are involved in the design and development so that it reflects their needs and priorities, creating a truly custom neighborhood.

Environmental sustainability is a core value in these neighborhoods with smaller homes, green building attributes, and renewable energy systems made possible by combined efforts and shared resources.

On-site activities and companionship enable residents to socialize close to home and reduce their need to drive as much for day-to-day activities. The Fair Oaks property offers close proximity to the American River Parkway and its miles of bike paths, as well

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as Fair Oaks Village, Banister Park, the Sacramento Waldorf School, and the Rudolph Steiner College. Cohousing provides social, environmental, and economic benefits for a more sustainable lifestyle.

Fair Oaks resident Marty Maskall has been looking to create such a community since she first saw Southside Park in downtown Sacramento.

Marty says, “I have lived in this area for 23 years and I want to stay here, but I’m tired of the isolation and maintenance of my single-family home. I love the multigenerational nature of these communities.” Carmichael resident Ivan Greene has been looking for a friendly neighborhood with substantial gardening space. Ivan says, As a single person, I want to connect with my neighbors.

I’m excited about the large garden and orchard area.” Sacramento residents Linda and Frank Tanforan are looking to downsize and move into a safe and convenient neighborhood. Linda says, “I want to spend my retirement years in a friendly community with people of all ages.”

The current members are looking forward to meeting people interested in cohousing and in sustainable living.

Interested parties are invited to attend one of the regular site tours of the property.

For more information, see: www.fairoaksecohousing.org

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Above: Photo of group of prospective residents at the March Getting It Built Workshop.

Right: Photo of future residents holding a Fair Oaks EcoHousing banner

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50 - YEAR REUNION FOR THE CLASS OF 1964 – FROM LUTHER BURBANK

September 20, 2014 2 to 7 p.m. $35.00 includes catered food/beverages/music Casual Attire The event will be held at a private residence. For more information contact: Janis (Chapman) LaBella (916) 704-9464 or janis.labella@att.net Dennis Baer (916) 393-7839 or dbaer1@pacbell.com

JFK Class of ‘74 - 40 Year Reunion October 11,2014 6 p.m. -11 p.m.

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Holy Spirit Parish & Saint Vincent de Paul Society Fundraiser-Shred Event

Saturday, September 27, 2014 9 a.m. to noon in the Church Parking Lot Church office - (916) 443-5442––3159 Land Park Drive, Sacramento, 95818 $10 donation per file box (on-site shredding by Iron Mountain Shredding Co.) Proceeds go directly toward food, clothing, furniture, emergency housing & utility assistance to individuals/families in need.

45th YEAR REUNION of the JFK Class of 1969 October 18, 2014 Dante Club– 6 p.m.

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$65 per person, includes entertaiment– by our own alumni–Al Skinner (not to be missed) RSVP: Mark Carlos 6751 Swenson Way, Sacto, CA 95831– (916) 870-3154 or email: mdcarlos@gmail.com

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Women with Good Spirits monthly meeting Send your event announcement for consideration to: editor@valcomnews.com at least two weeks prior to publication.

Ongoing “Stretch, Strengthen, and Thrive” at ACC: This class is designed for the needs and abilities of active older adults, who are interested in gaining or maintaining mobility, 5-6 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. $5 per class if pre-paid; drop-in fee is $6. ACC Senior Services Center, 7375 Park City Dr., 3939026 x330, www.accsv.org.

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Stretch, Strengthen, and Thrive!

This class is designed for the needs and abilities of active older adults, who are interested in gaining or maintaining mobility. The class consists of a mix of full body stretches, body weight exercises, strength training, and active stretching. 5:00-6:00 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. $5 per class if prepaid. Pre-registration and pre-payment is preferred, but drop-ins are welcome at a rate of $6 per class. Held at ACC Senior Services Center, 7375 Park City Dr., Sacramento, 393-9026 x330, www.accsv.org.

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Sacramento Zoo needs wheelchairs The Sacramento Zoo is looking for a few “gently used” wheelchairs, 808-5888. Your wheelchair can be a tax deductible donation, and four zoo tickets will be offered as a thank you.

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Support group for alienated grandparents Meeting is the last Friday of each month at 2717 Cottage Way, suite 4. Meeting is at noon. 761-9121.

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Tai Chi at Hart Senior Center Focuses on low impact form of ancient Chinese exercise, combining slow movements with relaxation. Mondays, 10:30 –11:30 a.m. at the Ethel MacLeod Hart Senior Center, 915 27 St. Try it once for free! Stop by the Hart Senior Center front desk or contact 808-5462. Cost: $18 for 4 classes.

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Singers with Hart Experienced and beginning singers age 50 and above are welcome. New sessions start every nine weeks and are held at the Hart Senior Center, 915 27th Street, Sacramento (27th and J streets). Pre-registration is required. For more information, visit the Hart Senior Center front desk or contact (916) 808-5462. Cost: $15.

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Run with a Recruiter Every Friday at 6 a.m., the public is invited to join the Sacramento Police Department.

This provides a unique opportunity for potential police candidates and those in the hiring process to run together.

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Emotions Anonymous Meets regularly Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Meeting information is available at www.emotionsanonymous.org.

Free 12-step program/support group for those who desire to become well emotionally healthy. Acquire a new way of life, sharing experiences, and learning to live with unsolved emotional problems. Meets Tuesday 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Parkside Community Church 5700 South Land Park Dr.; Tuesday 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Sierra Arden Church of Christ, 890 Morse Ave (at Northrup), Room F-4. Thursday 7 – 8:30 p.m. at Church of the Good Shepherd,1615 Morse Ave. (at Arden Way) left of choir room. An optional newcomer orientation occurs on Saturdays from 1 to 1:30 p.m. at Wellness Recovery Center, 9719 Lincoln Dr. Ste. 300. Also on Saturday from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., there will be a topic for discussion at WRC, 9719 Lincoln Dr., Ste. 300.

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Mahogany Urban Poetry Series - Queen Sheba - poetry readings Each Wednesday from 8-11 p.m. at Queen Sheba in Sacramento, local talent makes it way to the restaurant for weekly open-mic events. $3-$5. 1704 Broadway.

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Brain Gymnasium Exercise your mind and have some fun at this on-going Brain Gymnasium class!

Inviting all seniors to Eskaton Monroe Lodge, 3225 Freeport Boulevard, 9:20

Each second Tuesday of the month at Revolution Wines at 6:30 p.m., Women With Good Spirits invites a community non-profit to present on its mission work. The presenter will start their presentation promptly at 7:15 p.m. and will last 15-20 minutes with an open question and answer forum after. RSVP is appreciated as well as a $5+ donation per person that will go directly to the non-profit presenting that month. 2831 S St. Visit HYPERLINK “http://www. womenwithgoodspirits.com/”www.womenwithgoodspirits.com or find the group on Facebook.

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The Community Housing and Services Coalition monthly meetings

days from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Wednesdays through Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. A Saturday reception will be held Aug. 9 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. For more information, contact David Peterson at 716-5951. Sacramento Fine Arts Center is located at 5330 B Gibbons Dr. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Gentle Qi Gong Learn powerful relaxation techniques reduce stress, reduce physical pain and emotional suffering, lower blood pressure, increase immune response and improve balance. Inviting all seniors to Eskaton Monroe Lodge, 3225 Freeport Boulevard, 3 to 4 p.m., Wednesdays. $7 per class. Call 441-1015 for more information.

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Kiwanis Club of East SacramentoMidtown Visitors Welcome, weekly breakfast meeting on Fridays at 7 a.m. Topical weekly speakers and ‘first meal for visitors on us’. Meet at

The Kiwanis Family House, (at UCD Med Ctr/ 50th St & Broadway) 2875 50th St. www.eastsacmidtownkiwanis.com. Meeting/Membership info: 761-0984, volunteers always welcome!

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Food trucks at Carmichael Park Every first Thursday of the month from 5 to 8 p.m. ( July will be held on July 10) food trucks hit Carmichael Park, 5750 Grant Road.

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The Sacramento Capitolaires meeting A men’s Barbershop Harmony group, meets every Tuesday night at 7 p.m. at Pilgrim Hall (Sierra Arden United Church of Christ), 890 Morse Ave., Sacramento. Info: www.capitolaires.org, call 888-0877-9806, or email info@capitolaires.org –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– See Calendar, page 18

Originally created by the Sacramento Community Services Planning Council, the Community Housing Coalition (CHC) was created as a vehicle to provide information and educate community leaders and decision makers regarding housing for low income, disabled and older adults. CHSC monthly meetings are free and open to the public; they are held from 9:30 to 11 a.m. am on the last Tuesday of each month (except December) at the Sacramento Sheriff ’s South Area Office Community Room at 7000 65th Street, Sacramento (the Sacramento County Voters Registrar Building).

At each meeting a guest speaker is invited to attend and give a 30-minute presentation with 10 minutes for Q&A. Speakers are selected for their expertise and knowledge in their respective fields, and agencies/organizations. The speakers are encouraged to provide handouts, fliers, and other informational materials to the 15 to 30 attendees.

If you have any questions, please contact either: Alex Eng at 424-1374; email xeng916@sbcglobal.net; or Cindy Gabriel at 916/732-6189; email cynthia.gabriel@ smud.org.

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Art Show at Sacramento Fine Arts Center Sacramento Fine Arts Center in Carmichael is hosting “Magnum Opus XXV”, now until Aug. 16. A juried art show of the region’s finest artists showing original art, sculpture, photography, painting and all mediums will be on display on Tues-

Zumba for Seniors at Hart Senior Center Zumba for Seniors incorporates physical exercise and dance steps to the rhythms of Cumbia, Merengue, Mambo, Salsa, Samba, and much more. Tuesdays 9:3010:30am and Fridays 3:45-4:45 p.m. at the Ethel MacLeod Hart Senior Center, 915 27 St. Sacramento (27th and J streets). Try it once for free! For more information or to register, stop by the Hart Senior Center front desk or contact 8085462. Cost: $16 for 4 classes.

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Active Yoga at Hart Senior Center Increase your strength and flexibility, improve balance, and enhance the ability to relax and release stress. Class began July 7 and are Mondays and Wednesdays, 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Ethel MacLeod Hart Senior Center, 915 27th St. Classes will not be held Nov. 3, 5, 10 and 12. For more information or to register, stop by the Hart Senior Center front desk or call 808-5462. Cost: $35 for five classes or $70 for 10 classes. Try the class once for free and see if Active Yoga is right for you.

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Soroptimist International of Sacramento South meetings A service organization dedicated to insure the status of women and girls, the group meets at Aviator’s Restaurant, 6151 Freeport Blvd. for lunch and to discuss the day’s topic. Meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 12:15 p.m.

August DIY Succulent Garden Classes at Relles Florist Aug. 16: From 10 to 11 a.m., learn how to make a succulent garden and how to care for succulents. Container and plants provided. Bring your garden gloves if you do not want to get your hands dirty; $25 per person. Price includes the succulent garden you make. Classes are limited in size. Call 441-1478 to make your reservation, www.rellesflorist.com, 441-1478.

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Summer Concerts in Carmichael Park Aug. 17: It’s About Time Swing Band, swing music from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., 5750 Grant Ave. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Wine & Art Workshop at Eskaton Monroe Aug. 18: From 3 to 4 p.m., join us for sips and paint as we work on creating masterpieces while enjoying sips and snacks. Under the guidance of local Oak Park artist Patris Miller, you will leave with a masterpiece all your own! THIS MONTH’S THEME: Fantasy Skies - $5 per class includes supplies. Beginners welcome and

encouraged! First five to RSVP from Valley Community Newspapers are free! Call 441-1015 or email scott.okamoto@eskaton.org to RSVP. Eskaton Monroe is located at 3225 Freeport Blvd.

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Summer Concerts in Carmichael Park Aug. 23: Bad Catz, Rockin’ Rhythm and Blues, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., 5750 Grant Ave. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Summer Concerts in Carmichael Park Aug. 24: River City Concert, 50-piece concert band, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., 5750 Grant Ave. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

The Fairytale Town Troupers present: “Beach Party Princess” Aug. 23, 24, 30 and 31: The Fairytale Town Troupers present a family-friendly comedy review packed with pretty princesses, silly surprises, music, magic and interactive fun!

All performances take place on the outdoor Mother Goose Stage and are free with paid park admission. Show times are at 12:30 and 1:30 p.m. Weekend admission is $5.50 for adults and children ages 2 and older. Children ages 1 and under are free. For more information, visit www.fairytaletown. org or call (916) 808-7462.

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Jackie Greene Live at Fairytale Town

Sacramento Play Summit

Aug. 23: Sacramento favorite Jackie Greene returns to Fairytale Town for a sixth annual benefit concert. Gates open 6:30 p.m.

Concert starts 8 p.m. Taking place on the park’s Mother Goose Stage, the outdoor concert supports Fairytale Town’s education programs and park improvements. This is a special ticketed event. Tickets go on sale June 1. Tickets are $30 if purchased in June, $35 in July, and $45 in August, while supplies last. For concert rules and restrictions, please visit www.fairytaletown.org.

For more information, visit www.fairytaletown.org or call (916) 808-7462. Sponsored in part by Sierra Nevada Brewing Company, Barefoot Wine & Bubbly and Holiday Inn Capitol Plaza.

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Sept. 13: The Sacramento Play Summit will be held from 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., at the Central Library, 828 I St. Dr. Stuart Brown, founder of the National Institute for Play and author of “Play: How it Shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination, and Invigorates the Soul,” will be a featured keynote speaker. Early bird registration is available through Aug. 31: $35 per person; $25 students, seniors, members of Fairytale Town, Friends of the Sacramento Library, and ScholarShare account holders. General registration begins Sept.

1: $45 per person; $35 students, seniors, members of Fairytale Town, Friends of the Sacramento Library, and ScholarShare account holders. www.fairytaletown.org, 808-7462.

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C.K. McClatchy High School Class of ‘74 reunion Aug. 23: C.K. McClatchy High School Class of 1974 will hold its 40 year reunion at Vallejo’s Restaurant at 1100 O St. For further information, email mcclatchy74@ gmail.com or visit www.classmates.com.

September Carmichael Health and Safety Fair Sept. 6: Carmichael Health and Safety Fair will be held from 10 to 2 p.m. Free admission. Fun for kids. Learn about fire safety, CPR classes, bicycle safety and fingerprinting. La Sierra Community Center, 5325 Engle Road, Carmichael.

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SCNA Curtis Fest

Hollywood Park movie night

Aug. 24: From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. the 2014 SCNA Curtis Fest will feature artist booths, petting zoo, children’s fairies, musicians, food trucks and more. Free; location is William Curtis Park.

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Grandparents Day at Fairytale Town

Sept. 6: Movie under the stars at Leonardo da Vinci Elementary School, 701 Joaquin Way. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Sept. 7: From 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Bring grandma and grandpa to Fairytale Town to celebrate National Grandparents Day! Grandparents receive free admission when accompanied with a child ages 0-12.

Weekend admission is $5.50 for adults and children ages 2 and older. Children ages 1 and under are free. For more information, visit www.fairytaletown.org or call 808-7462.

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Colonial Heights Park movie night Sept. 12: Movie under the stars at Colonial Heights Park, starting at 7 p.m.

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Sacramento’s Farm to Fork Week 2014 Sept. 13: On Saturday, Sept. 13, from 5 to 8 p.m., kick off Sacramento’s Farm to Fork Week 2014 with a communal commitment to end hunger in our region. This sit down dinner for 150 features appetizers and a dinner menu from the best local farms and producers. Your ticket buys two meals – one for you and one for a neighbor who has experienced food insecurity. Trinity Cathedral Church, 2620 Capitol Ave. For more information, and for dinner tickets visit: Farmto-Every-Fork-Sacramento.Eventbrite.com ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

13th Annual Aging Well Health Fair at the YMCA Sept. 17: From 9 to 11:30 a.m., participate in fun workshops for older adults, and learn from local vendors about nutrition, health, fitness, diabetes prevention, health care, dance, art, animal adoption, housing, childcare services, gardening, transportation, communication, legal services, volunteerism, and more. 2021 W St. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Food truck festival at Garcia Bend Park Sept. 19: Enjoy food from various food trucks at Garcia Bend Park, 5 to 8 p.m.

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Talk Like a Pirate Day Friday, Sept. 19: From 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., join Fairytale Town in celebrating international Talk Like a Pirate Day. Learn pirate vocabulary, songs of the seas and tales of adventure on the high seas at “Pirate Skool,” present-

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ed by the Pirates of Sacramento. Weekday admission is $4.50 for adults and children ages 2 and older. Children ages 1 and younger are free; www.fairytaletown.org or call 808-7462.

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ScholarShare Children’s Book Festival Sept. 27-28: From 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., enjoy readings and presentations by children’s book authors and illustrators, storytelling performances, hands-on literacy activities and family play time at the largest early childhood literacy festival in the region! Barney Saltzberg, author and illustrator of “Beautiful Oops” and nearly 50 titles for children, will headline the two-day festival. www.fairytaletown.org; 808-7462.

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‘An Evening Under the Stars’ in Folsom Sept. 27: The Folsom Symphony and Maestro Peter Jaffe Invite you to “An Evening Under The Stars.” Wine, dinner and dancing at the Palazzo di Migianella in El Dorado Hills. Master of Ceremonies: Cristina Mendonsa and Roger Niello. Black Tie Optional. Silent and live auctions plus performances by symphony musicians. Valet parking included. Limited seating. Hosted by Marie Mitchell and Tony Mansour Web: http://www.folsomsymphony.com.

For more information, call 357-6718.

The event starts at 6 p.m. and costs $250/person.

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Craft fair and chili cook off on the river Sept. 28: One-of-a-kind crafter’s from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and chili cook off tasting from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Live music, raffle, prizes, St. Joseph Catholic Church, 32890 S. River Road, Clarksburg.

October Sacramento Aloha Festival October 4: From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander exhibits, workshops, presentation, arts and crafts, merchandise, food and entertainment will be offered for free at Cal-Expo.

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6th annual CAM Car Cruise and Show on Fulton Avenue Photos courtesy of the CALIFORNIA AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM

On Saturday, Aug. 9, new and classic cars cruised on a regulated route from California State University, Sacramento to Fulton Avenue, ending in a huge car show free for spectators. The show included amazing entertainment with a full-blown music festival on Fulton Avenue between El Camino and Marconi avenues. With headliners Tattooed Love Dogs and some other great bands along Fulton Avenue, spectators surely had a great time.

With a beer garden and food trucks, appetites were satisfied, as folks got to take photos with Sacramento Kings Dancers and mascot “Slamson.” Sponsors included: ClearPlex, Thunder Valley Casino & Resort, Big O Tires, Batteries Plus, and a museum gift shop booth with the latest inventory.

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CHRISTINE BALESTRERI 996-2244

LEIGH RUTLEDGE 612-6911 BILL HAMBRICK 600-6528

DELIGHTFUL MISSION ACRES

REMODELED CARMICHAEL

GARDEN OF THE GODS

This ranch style single story home has 3 bedrooms and a den, 3 full baths, separate living room, family room fireplace, hardwood floors and a large screen porch. On approximately .48 lot with a built in swimming pool. 2-car garage and possible RV access; close to Arden Hills Country Club. $479,000

Single story 4 bedroom 2 bath home with a huge lot in a wonderful gated community. Extensively remodeled, gorgeous kitchen and baths. New features include wood and travertine floors, high-end granite, custom cabinets throughout, quality carpet, crown molding, 3-car garage with stucco exterior and tile roof. $485,000

Wonderful Garden of the Gods home. This updated 3 bedroom, 2 full bath home has dual pane windows, hardwood floors, stone-faced fireplace with gas starter, open floor plan, recessed lighting, and more. The home is centrally located near great schools. $329,000

LIBBY NEIL 539-5881

MONA GERGEN 247-9555

CHRIS BALESTRERI 996-2244

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