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Know your neighbor, the cameraman, Chad Williams

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Kent Kern is new superintendent of area schools Superintendent Kent Kern has spent his professional career in San Juan Unified. He became the district’s 10th superintendent of schools on March 25. Here is his biography: Superintendent Kent Kern Superintendent Kent Kern joined San Juan Unified in 1993 as a teacher at Will Rogers Middle School and high school basketball coach. He became an administrator in 1998 as a vice principal at Will Rogers Middle School and then Arden Middle School before being assigned as the principal of Starr King in 2003, then Carnegie Middle School in 2004. During his time as a principal, Kern is credited with helping to infuse technology into daily instruction, increasing articulation between schools and

developing staff use of data to inform decision making. In 2007, Kern moved to the district office as a director of schools and programs with oversight of middle schools where he led professional development for principals and assisted with the development of system-wide policies and practices. He moved to the operational side of the organization and served as manager of safe schools and interim senior director of facilities and planning before being named as the assistant superintendent of operations and school support in 2011 with responsibility for technology, transportation, food services, maintenance, planning, student support services, central enrollment and family services.

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Superintendent Kent Kern accepted Andrew Carnegie Middle School’s challenge to do the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge.

Kern holds his Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies from CSU Sacramento. His teaching credential was earned at National University followed by a masters of education degree from the University of La Verne along with his administrative services credential. He resides in Roseville with his wife and two children.

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Know your neighbor: Carmichael resident Daniel Grice brings love of Italian fare to Arden Fair By MONICA STARK

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A 300-seat restaurant with an old Italian flair adorned with black and white photos and a mixture of rich mahogany and marble tables sets the stage for the newest addition at Arden Fair Mall, Maggiano’s Little Italy. Touted in 2014 by Entrepreneur as “one of the next great restaurant brands,” Maggiano’s is bringing madefrom-scratch, Italian-American menu, family style portions and distinct ambiance to its first ever location in the Sacramento area. Maggiano’s opens its doors to guests on Tuesday, Sept. 2 at 11:30 a.m. at the Arden Fair Mall, marking the brand’s 48th location in the country, the fifth in California, and the first in Sacramento. The Arden-Carmichael News caught up with Executive Chef Daniel Grice, a Carmichael resident, to talk about his background and his excitement for Maggiano’s. Asked about his first experiences with Maggiano’s, Daniel said he dined at one of the locations in Orlando where he “fell in love with their food.” After moving to San Jose, he applied with that

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location and was fortunate enough to join the team. Daniel attended culinary school at Paul Smith’s College outside of Lake Placid, New York and started in the restaurant business as a dishwasher in Mama’s Café, an Italian restaurant, in Pennsylvania. He tells the Arden-Carmichael News: “I loved the energy of the kitchen and have been doing living my passion and my dream ever since.” Describing his love for Italian food, Daniel said Italian cooking is as much about the experience of friends and family as it is about the food. “Huge portions, great wine and a welcoming atmosphere. It’s easy to get hooked on Italian style dining.” When Daniel stepped in the San Jose location in 2009 as the sous chef, it was a difficult time for restaurants. After two months, he was promoted to the executive chef position with the goal of driving everyday traffic, a new idea for a restaurant generally known for special occasions like anniversaries and weddings. That strategy proved successful, as during that time, sales grew. Daniel was promoted to run the Chicago location, which had been running for 22 years, but which needed “fresh leadership.” He said he ran that for

the last three years, up until he saw opportunity in Sacramento. “My second home has been Northern California.” For the last two months, he’s come to appreciate the good food in this “smaller city,” adding his appreciation of the city’s surroundings. “I love the fact Sacramento is centrally located,” he said. With “quite a few wines from California” on the wine list, he’s made time to visit Sonoma twice and Napa once. While the management team transferred from other locations, and aside from one bartender and a cook, Maggiano’s at Arden Fair has hired 159 local people, from servers to bartenders, cooks and dishwashers. Even though the company, Daniel said, prides itself in low turnover, “we’re always hiring. As people are promoted, we’re always looking for more people to back-fill other positions.” Located right near the main entrance of the mall, Maggiano’s is near Season’s 52 and BJ’s, 1689 Arden Way, Ste. 1148. Previously occupying the space was Forever 21 before the clothing store moved to its current location inside the mall. “It took quite a bit of time to convert” the space from a clothing

store to a full-scale restaurant, but it’s another occupied spot in a mall that is now 98 percent full, he said. Some additional highlights of what Sacramento guests can expect at Maggiano’s: Sacramento location is set to feature the brand’s new ‘Lighter Take’ menu before national roll out. “We’re thrilled to be part of Sacramento’s thriving dining landscape. We invite our friends and neighbors in the community to enjoy classic Italian-American food made with care and served in an atmosphere reminiscent of authentic Little Italy,” said Mike Sellmeyer, general manager of Maggiano’s Little Italy in Sacramento. “Our talented chefs and teammates bring established traditions of generosity and making people feel special to the communities we serve. Whether guests are looking to celebrate a special occasion or just let our chefs do the cooking on a weeknight, Maggiano’s will deliver a memorable dining experience.” Lighter Take Menu: The Sacramento restaurant is one of the first to offer the brand’s new ‘Lighter Take’ menu, which features new preparations of classic dishes includ-

Carmichael resident Daniel Grice, the executive chef at the new Maggiano’s in Arden Fair.

ing Chicken Parmesan and Fettuccine Alfredo, delivering the same flavors and generous portions with at least onethird fewer calories. On the House Classic Pastas: In the spirit of generosity and family that originated in Little Italy neighborhoods more than 100 years ago, guests that order a Classic Pasta get another classic pasta to take home, compliments of the chef. Classic Pasta dishes start at just $12.95. Since launching this guest favorite in 2009, the brand has given away more than 11 million Classic Pastas. Exclusive Wine Pairings: Wine enthusiasts will enjoy pairing authentic Italian-American dishes with varietals they cherish or newly discovered favorites from a selection of more than 50 acclaimed wines including Salute Amico, an exclusive partnership with world-renowned Ruffino winery.

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Matías Bombal’s Hollywood “If I Stay”

The MPAA has rated this PG-13. Warner Bros., MetroGoldwyn-Mayer and New Line all got together to bring you “If I Stay”, based on Gayle Forman’s book which relates the experience of a young lady in a terrible car crash who has an outof-body experience. Whilst in a coma, following the accident, she recalls the joys and pains in her life. She must come to terms with herself: should she choose to live or die. Miss Chloe Grace Moretz is Mia, an applicant to the Julliard School waiting to find out if she has been accepted for advanced cello studies. Her parents are played by Mireille Enos who you might have seen in “World War Z”, and Joshua Leonard of “ The Blair Witch Project”. As Mia goes over the key points in her life, good and bad, much time is spent on the love of her life, a rocker played by Jamie Blackley. They come from diametri-

cally opposite musical passions, yet share an attraction that blossoms as we experience Mia’s memories. John de Borman’s composition, lighting, and photography are exquisite. The shots are held for maximum effectiveness, without unsettling quick cutting. I liked very much that this movie took its time to tell its story, and that the shots were held for long, lingering lengths allowing for you to fully comprehend the content of the images. There was one plot flaw that haunted me throughout, but it did not take away my overall appreciation for this good movie.

“The Expendables 3”

The MPAA has rated this PG-13. Loinsgate brings us more major film stars in one movie than it is easy to count with “The Expendables 3,” another story of macho daringdo penned by the lead in the movie, Sylvester Stallone. In this new installment, Barney Ross (Stallone) recruits a

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young, fresh, new team to go into a special operation after putting the old guard out to pasture. He’s up against Conrad Stonebanks, played by Mel Gibson, the co-founder of the Expendables who apparently did not die previously, and now is an arms dealer ready to take out Barney and his crew, old or new. The rest of the cast is impressive: Harrison Ford, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jason Statham, Wesley Snipes, Terry Crews, Kelsey Grammer, Kellan Lutz, Jet Li, Ronda Rousey, Victor Ortiz, Glen Powell, Randy Couture, Antonio Banderas, and Dolph Lundgren! I was brought back to a fun time in my childhood when I played with green army men, and knocking over 40 at once, which did not kill anyone in real life. This movie has this feel; you just check reality at the door and latch on for the ride. Mel Gibson is fantastic in his cool hatred. You may even actually understand Stallone when he speaks.

The photography of Peter Menzies, Jr, (No relation to famous production designer William Cameron Menzies) is quite good with some nice compositions for the wide screen. Happy this was not in 3-D. So nice to see the aging A-list action heroes have fun laughing with themselves and kudos to them for still working.

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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Food Literacy Center launches monthly book club: “It’s Not About the Broccoli” to be discussed Wednesday, Sept. 3 As the food movement continues to grow, Food Literacy Center is launching a monthly book club during Food Literacy Month in September to give local residents a forum for learning and discussing food literacy. The Food Literacy Book Club will kick off on Sept. 3 at 6 p.m. at Ten22 Restaurant, 1022 2nd Street in Sacramento, with “It’s Not About the Broccoli: Three

Habits to Teach Your Kids for a Lifetime of Healthy Eating,” by Dina Rose, PhD. “We’re total book nerds, especially when it comes to the latest research on our food system, and learning with others is more fun, so we’re launching our monthly Food Literacy Book Club in partnership with the Sacramento Public Library,” said Amber Stott, founding executive

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director, Food Literacy Center and a River Park resident. The books are based on the reading list of the group’s Food Literacy Academy. Discussions will be led by a rotation of experts, including Food Literacy Center’s certified Food Literacy Geniuses, food literacy staff, library staff and local experts. Meetings are free and will take place the first Wednesday of each month and will rotate between local restaurants with complimentary appetizers. “We’re starting the Food Literacy Book Club with ‘It’s Not About the Broccoli’ because Dr. Rose shares a similar sociolog-

ical approach to ours: encouraging kids to build a lifetime of healthy habits through positive reinforcement and repetitive exposure,” Stott said. “It will change the way you think about your plate and inspire your family to make healthy improvements.” For a list of future book selections, visit www.foodliteracycenter.org/events. Food Literacy Center was established in July 2011 to educate and inspire low-income children to eat healthy food. Students learn fruit and vegetable appreciation, how to read nutrition labels, basic cooking skills and en-

vironmental impacts of their food choices. The nonprofit also runs the Food Literacy Academy, which trains community members as food literacy advocates. To date, the nonprofit has 70 active volunteers and serves 2,400 kids annually. After just three months of food literacy education, 70 percent of students request the foods they have tasted in class, including broccoli, celery and oranges. Ninetyone percent of all students say healthy food tastes good, and 88 percent of children understand how to read a nutrition label. To make a donation: www.foodliteracycenter.org.

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Chautauqua Playhouse opens 37th season with west coast premiere Chautauqua Playhouse will open its 37th season with the new comedy, “A Visit from Scarface”, by V. Cate and Duke Ernsberger. This is the West Coast Premiere of this funny new show. “A Visit From Scarface” is an almost true story from the comedic duo who brought us “Don’t Cry for Me, Margaret Mitchell”. It’s 1930, and successful screenwriter Ben Hecht is in a pickle. He’s just written a script for the movie “Scarface”, inspired by real-life gangster Al Capone. It’s guaranteed to be a hit, if Capone’s hit-men don’t get him first! The jokes fly fast and thick in this hilarious new comedy as Hecht tries to duck gangsters on one hand and the Hollywood censors on the other. The direction and set design are by Warren Harri-

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Photos by Warren Harrison, Chautauqua Playhouse

Left: Karen Sandoval, Jason Titus Bottom: Rodger Hoopman, Melissa Dixon, Jason Titus, Karen Sandoval

son. The cast includes Jason Titus, Melissa Dixon, Karen Sandoval, Rodger Hoopman, Bob Gerould, Jerrold McFatter and Dave McHenry. Now showing Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. through Sept. 28, the performances are held at the Chautauqua Playhouse, 5325 Engle Road in the La Sierra Community Center in Carmichael. General admission is $20, seniors and students and SARTA members are $18. For an additional dollar, SARTA members can have premium seating. Information and tickets are available through the Chautauqua Playhouse website: www.cplayhouse.org or call the box office at 489-7529, during business hours.

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Carmichael yoga studio to participate in free yoga day on Labor Day On Monday, Sept. 1, people of every age and fitness levels are invited to take off their shoes, roll out their mats and pose like warriors for the third annual Free Day of Yoga. Whether new to the trend and trying yoga

for the first time or an experienced yogi exploring a new style, more than 38 free classes will be offered by 17 studios across town. “Saha is excited to be participating in Sacramento Free Day of Yoga and offering a

unique opportunity for anyone in Carmichael to experience yoga for the first time, no matter your age or limitations,” says Dr. Katherine Bisharat, MD. “It will be a lot of fun with a few different styles of yoga to choose from. Our focus is to meet you where you are and support your path with a healthy body, quiet mind and peaceful heart. Come visit us and bring a friend!” More than 1,700 students got their Namaste on during last year’s Sacramento Free Day of Yoga. This year organizers hope for 2,000 participants to share in the event and yoga’s many health benefits -- increased flexibility, strength, stamina and balance, as well as reduced stress and improved concentration. “Sacramento Free Day of Yoga gives the entire community a chance to try yoga for the first time, explore a new style and check out a new studio or teacher,” says event founder and It’s All Yoga studio owner Michelle Marlahan. “It’s the perfect time to try out a class if you’re new to yoga, because the vibe of the day is incredibly fun, and you have such a range of classes to choose from! We’re proud to have brought Free Day of Yoga to Sacramento,” she said. Marlahan brought the Free Day of Yoga to Sacramento in 2012 after a visit to Austin, Texas, where the

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These photos were taken at Saha Wellness and Yoga Center in Carmichael, one of the studios that is offering free yoga all day on Labor Day.

event started in 1999. Now a worldwide affair, Sacramento celebrates the Free Day of Yoga with other yogis and participants in locations from Virginia to L.A.

and Victoria to Guam. Sacramento studios offering free classes include It’s All Yoga, Ananda Yoga, Asha Yoga, Bikram Yoga in Granite Bay and Sacramento, CenterShape Yoga and Pilates, Leap Yoga, Radiant Yoga, Rise Yoga, Saha Wellness and Yoga Center, Solfire Yoga, Veera Yoga, The Yoga Seed Collective, The Yoga Solution, The Yoga Workshop and Zuda Yoga (all locations). For the 2014 Free Day of Yoga schedule, visit www.sacramentofreedayofyoga.com. SAHA Wellness and Yoga Center is located at 5931 Stanley Ave. Suite 7 in Carmichael.

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Know your neighbor: The cameraman, Chad Williams By MONICA STARK

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Editor’s Note: For those who have been reading the ongoing movie reviews by Matias Bombal, this article features the cameraman, Arden resident Chad Williams. In light of the success of the one-year anniversary of Matias Bombal’s Hollywood online movie reviews, Valley Community Newspapers wanted to pay tribute to a man behind the scenes because as is often the case, cameramen don’t often get the spotlight shown on them. Chad E. Williams runs the camera, audio, performs all the behind-the-camera work; he edits the footage and creates special graphics and uploads the weekly show viewers at www.mabhollywood.com. Joining the production crew are Mark A. Vieira for lighting design; Charles William Midgley (1899-1986) wrote the musical score, “Bombalino” in 1985, which is performed

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by Jim Jordan; the director of World Wide Web distribution, Tony Singingeagle; and of course produced and directed by Pocket resident, Matias Bombal, the host of the show who has written short versions of his shows for VCN. Drawn to the movie aficionado for “a very long time,” Chad said, he remembers when Matias managed the Crest Theatre in 1986 to 1991. As viewers and readers have appreciated Bombal’s classy, old-time style, Chad said, “That’s what attracted me to (producing Matias Bombal’s Hollywood). I was a fan. I knew (Matias) from when he managed The Crest. Over the years, I kept my ears open to what he was doing. When the opportunity came up to work with him, I thought, this will be great – yes, yes, yes.” In addition to the weekly reviews and archives of past interviews with filmmakers, www.mabhollywood. com also includes a segment called Your Mail, during which time Matias reads

the viewers’ mail and talks about it. They also produce additional short subjects called “Novelties” in which he demonstrates lost skills, or art forms, such as learning how tie a bow tie. An interview with the late Rod Steiger (1925-2002) has been most popular as has a review of Walt Disney’s “Get A Horse!” a short that plays before the popular blockbuster, “Frozen.” Matias’s old style has attracted audiences young and old who have been drawn to his style of a bygone era when going to the movies was a big event. “Local response has been great,” Chad said of the online movie reviews. “Matias had a bit of fan base. People know Matias. It’s been very positive, incredibly. It’s nice how people are appreciating his style. You learn to appreciate things that are old. It’s obviously very old, but new again, and so different from what a lot of people are doing. And

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Chad Williams, the cameraman of Matias Bombal’s Hollywood.

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because his desire to have things correct, the little details, it’s very important to do it right. And that makes his persona, which makes it very interesting.” While Chad could talk endlessly about his appreciation for his experiences working on Matias Bombal’s Hollywood, this story’s focus is on him. Very modestly does Chad talk about himself, as he’s quick to acknowledge all those who have helped him get to where he is today. Chad hails from distant Orangevale where at a “very, very early” age he took an interest in music and film. He learned guitar in high school, and for a while, he operated his own mobile recording studio where he featured local bands, live shows in various band members’ garages. It was back in 1997 when Chad was introduced to John Christensen, local video producer who helped the budding producer create RAW TV. Aired on Channel 3’s offshoot station, Q58, the show was short-lived, just one year until KCRA got bought out by HeartArgyle Television (which decided to cut local, non-news programming). “In a way we were part of the last dying breath of an era where local stations had to produce a certain amount of their own content,” Chad said. During that time working for RAW TV, Chad said he started helping behind the camera, but soon enough, he was in front of the camera. “My friend and I could improvise very well. It was fun. It was very much a learn-aswe-went experience. In ‘97 people weren’t producing what we are doing now, but that ran for a year, we had very good numbers. We did well locally, we went on right after Saturday Night Live. We had our run, but after a year it was over.” But from that learned video production experience, Chad continued working for Christensen for many years. Many commercials were made, video projects, music projects – “and whatever else was happening” – all things he learned on his own, or at 10

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Clockwise from left: Chad Williams, the cameraman of Matias Bombal’s Hollywood. Chad Williams tries out the organ used for the theme song for Matias Bombal’s Hollywood. Chad William, hard at work in the studio of Matias Bombal’s Hollywood.

least with some help from his friends. “I have been very lucky to have a lot of talented people support me along the way,” he said. From Christensen who opened the door to a new world of making video, to a friend of his, Denise Chelini, who for the last four years has worked with him tirelessly to help produce a documentary on the Norcal Noise Festival, a three-day festival of experimental music and “general chaos” an event run “efficiently with very little money.” And of course, to Matias, who has praised him as a god. Then of course, there are those at the noise festival who “have been very accommodating. They just ignore me. I’m just the man with the camera. But (as filmmakers) we try to be very respectful of the performers.” Aware of his surroundings, he said, tampering with noise making is the last thing you want to do as the filmmaker. “(Noise) is an intense thing. You don’t want to mess them up. They are trying to reach a certain

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sound. You don’t want to get in their way.” While the documentary will exhibit historical accounts of experimental sound, its focus is on the Norcal Noise Fest specifically, featuring those noisemakers involved and their reasons for putting so much time, energy and money into an event that has a very limited audience. With a working title, the NorCal Noise Fest Film Project, which unabashedly Chad admits is not too original for the documentary he’s worked on for four years, he said he figures they’ll come up with something a little more creative when the film is cut together. He wanted to call it “Noise” but there are already two films he knows of called “Noise.” Rather than hearing sound as a collection of rhythms and notes, noise (in terms of the sounds at the festival), as Chad explains, is “an umbrella term for many things. Sounds as colors that can be painted any way you want – soft or quite, loud or harsh, or anything in between.” He said it’s a collection of tech-

niques that is not for everybody. “Some find it repulsive and go screaming into the night.” Asked what he wants to accomplish next with the yet-to-be-released documentary, Chad said, he just wants to keep things going as best he can. “Once I finish the documentary, there’s the trouble of getting that seen. But there’s no hurry on (finishing) it because no one is sitting around waiting for it. Noise is pretty much a fringe thing, but it’s creeping in.”

And as far as his goal for the Matias Bombal’s Hollywood, he said, “(It) always is the goal is to get (the reviews) finished. But with the show I’d like to see how far we can take it. I feel the resurgence in film and theater history is coming back. I see it already in bits and spurts and I think a show like we’re doing is going to fit right into that. If it takes Matias to bright new horizons, “cool. If I’m with him, too, great.” Matias said he cannot wait until Chad finishes the documentary so that he could review it on the show. Valley Community Newspapers, Inc.

Aloha Sacramento: Free day-long festival coming to Cal Exposition By MONICA STARK

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Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander exhibits, workshops, presentations, arts and crafts, merchandise, food, and three stages of entertainment will fill Cal Expo on Saturday, Oct. 4 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for the Sacramento Aloha Festival. Admission to the event is free, though Cal Expo has a $10 parking charge. A cultural village will showcase different workshops and demonstrations along with many activities for children. Organizers are collecting donations of non-perishable food items for the Senior Gleaners. Pocket resident Juni Lovel is the president of the Ka`onohi Foundation, which is the host for Sacramento Aloha Festival. Valley Community Newspapers caught up with Juni to talk about her background and her love for hula. Hailing from the island of Kaua`i, Juni has been dancing hula since she was 8 years old. At the time, she wanted to start dancing hula with friends from school. She said, the more she danced, the more she developed a true love of hula. “Hula became a big part of my life. It taught me discipline, love, compassion, hard work and love for the Hawaiian culture.” Juni teaches hula classes in the Arden area behind Country Club Plaza at Hālau Ka Waikahe Lani Mālie / Hālau Kahulaliwai, 2420 Butano Dr. Ste. 101. Ranging in ages from 2 to 80, the group is traditional Hawaiian, “therefore we dance ‘hula.’ Other groups at the Sacramento Aloha Festival perform more Polynesian dances,” Juni explained. Playing the Pahu drum, a staple in traditional Hawaiian dance, Juni provides a basic rhythmic accompaniment for the dancers - her students - who listen to her directions and spiritual guidance. Speaking fondly of her students and the art and cultural hula offers, Juni said, “I have been blessed with the most amazing students. It’s great to be Valley Community Newspapers, Inc.

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Hula dancers are led by the directions and drumming of their teacher, Juni Lovel at a recent evening practice at Hãlau Ka Waikahe Lani Mãlie / Hãlau Kahulaliwai, a studio located behind Country Club Plaza. Its address is 2420 Butano Dr. Ste. 101. For more information on classes, visit: www.kawaikahe.com.

part of a wonderful hula family that is so supportive of each other. I am also proud to teach the hālau (school) vision – to enhance and sustain strong cultural and spiritual values by better educating the hula practitioner to care, support and respect the dance, so, as they aspire to their full potential, they can spiritually and humbly make a contributing impact (through example) to the community and all walks of life.” Perhaps Juni’s greatest contribution is raising public awareness of a more spir-

itual and loving Hawaiian way of life and giving back to the community. “I am proud of the commitment and discipline my students demonstrate as they experience the lessons in dance, history, and culture that hula provides. My hula teacher, Blaine Kamalani Kia, has been a great inspiration to me. He has inspired my spirituality and deep love of hula. Through hula, we pass on what our ancestors have shared with us. Hula gives us an opportunity to perpetuate our Hawaiian cul-

ture and to spread the ‘Spirit of Aloha.’” The Sacramento Aloha Festival will provide the perfect opportunity to experience that spirit Juni speaks so fondly of. Don’t miss it.

If you go: What: Sacramento Aloha Festival, a day event to include Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander exhibits, workshops, presentations, arts and crafts, merchandise, food, and entertainment

When: Saturday, Oct. 4 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Where: Cal Expo, 1600 Exposition Blvd. Cost: Free admission; $10 to park. Organizers are accepting non-perishable foods to donate to Senior Gleaners. For more information: www.sacalohafest.org. For details about the hula classes, visit: www.kawaikahe. com. Hula classes are held behind Country Club Plaza at Hālau Ka Waikahe Lani Mālie / Hālau Kahulaliwai, 2420 Butano Dr. Ste. 101.

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KROY was among Sacramento’s early radio stations

Station broadcasted from Arden area studios from 1966 to 1975 By LANCE ARMSTRONG Lance@valcomnews.com

Editor’s Note: This is the third 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. Sacramento radio station KFBK, which was featured in the last article of this series, remained the city’s only commercial radio station until Monday, March 15, 1937. It was on that date that KROY, which would eventually operate in the Arden area, made its official debut at 1210 AM. Efforts to establish KROY was described in an article in the Nov. 6, 1935 edition of The Sacramento Bee. In that article it was reported that San Francisco native Royal Miller (1884-1976), who then-resided at 1325 45th St., had applied to operate a new radio station in Sacramento. Miller, according to the article, commented that KFBK was on the verge of doubling its advertising and enlarging its facilities, and therefore, he believed that Sacramento was in need of a second and smaller commercial radio station. In addition to his eventual notoriety as the owner of KROY, Mill-

er was well-known as the president of the Miller Automobile Co. at 1520 K St. That company then had an estimated net worth of $136,000. At various times during his life, Miller had a variety of other roles, including serving as a member of the Sacramento City Council, second vice president of the Sacramento Chamber of Commerce and president of the board of directors of the Sacramento Municipal Utility District. As previously mentioned, KROY officially went on the air on March 15, 1937. That action occurred at 2 p.m., with a push of a button by Gov. Frank F. Merriam from his office in the state Capitol. After starting the station’s transmitter, Merriam briefly spoke on air to the station’s first listeners. KROY’s dedicatory program was broadcast from its studio on the mezzanine level of the Hotel Senator. The program, which concluded at 6:15 p.m., included greetings by other guest participants, including city, county and state officials. Among those officials were Lt. Gov. George J. Hatfield, Mayor Arthur D. Ferguson, City Manager James S. Dean and Sacramento County executive and purchasing agent Charles W. Deterding, Jr. During the same evening, at 7:30 p.m., the Sacramento Chamber of Commerce honored Miller with a formal dinner at the Sacramento Hotel at 1107 10th St.

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The original KROY staff consisted of Robert Barringer, general manager; Al Wolfle, technical director; Robert S. Spence, program director; Bert F. Hews, news editor; George W. Collipp, sales manager; Lucille McCubbin, receptionist; George F. Strahl, radio operator; Alyse Sullivan, women’s programs; and Harry Oakes, announcer-salesman. A unique, original offering by KROY was its on air interviews with job applicants, for the benefit of employers through the California State Employment Service. In 1941, KROY’s frequency was changed to 1240 AM, and the station began transmitting from a 195-foottall tower at 3502 Kroy Way in today’s Tahoe Park area. Two major events in KROY’s history occurred in 1943, as the station changed from its original 100-watt operation to 250 watts of power, and KROY’s license was modified to feature a partnership of owners doing business as Royal Miller Radio. That partnership featured Royal Miller and his wife, Marion Miller, and L.H. Penney and Gladys W. Penney. The Billboard magazine announced in its May 18, 1946 edition that the Federal Communications Commission had approved the sale of KROY to Harmco, Inc. for $150,000. In the same edition of that weekly publication, it was noted that the Gib-

son Broadcasting Co. had submitted the same offer, but was turned down by the FCC, because that company was already operating another radio station, as well as two newspapers. In the fall of 1952, Harmco, Inc. sold KROY to KROY, Inc., a thennewly formed organization headed by Charles L. McCarthy, for $425,000. KROY was sold once again, in 1954, to Robert W. Dumm, a former manager of Sacramento radio station KXOA. Dumm had also previously worked as the sales promotion manager of San Francisco radio station KSFO. In 1956, KROY began broadcasting at 1011 11th St., above the Country Maid Creamery restaurant. KROY was sold to John T. Carey, Inc. in 1959, and then to Sacramento Broadcasters, Inc., which was headed by Lincoln Dellar, a year later. It was also about that time when Arden area resident A.J. Richards became KROY’s station manager. As a station that was known for presenting popular music of respective eras, KROY entered the rock and roll era in the same decade. For a period of time, KROY regularly played surf music. During research for this chapter, a unique entry was discovered in the April 11, 1963 city council minutes. That entry reads: “In accordance with See KROY, page 13

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verbal recommendation of the city manager, (Bartley W. Cavanaugh), Councilman (Philip C.) Mering moved that the written request of radio station KROY for permission to land a helicopter in Edmonds Field baseball park (at Riverside Boulevard and Broadway) on Saturday, April 13th, for a children’s Easter egg hunt be granted with the stipulation that evidence of insurance be filed, saving the city harmless.” In early 1966, KROY, which was then a Top 40 format station, relocated to 977 Arden Way. KROY was then managed by Dwight Case and was advertising itself as an “all request” radio station. The station relocated its transmitter to the city dump, off 28th Street, in 1966. It was also around that time that KROY persuaded popular KXOA deejay Johnny Hyde to become a KROY deejay and present his unique, non-Top 40 music program, “The Gear Hour.” A KROY listeners’ survey list from Oct. 8-14, 1966 shows the titles of 40 top songs and 12 “hit-bound” songs. The top five songs on the main list are “I’m Your Puppet” ( James & Bobby Purify), “Poor Side of Town” ( Johnny Rivers), “Fortune Teller” (The Rolling Stones), “If I were a Carpenter” (Bobby Darin) and “The Fife Piper” (The Dynatones). Such survey lists were based on a survey of record sales, listeners’ requests, national sales information and KROY’s “judgment of the record’s appeal to the Sacramento audience.” A KROY document for the week of April 26 to May 4,

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The now defunct Sacramento AM radio station KROY made its debut in 1937. Its history also includes the operation of the FM station, KROI – later KROY FM.

1967 notes that the 12 most requested tunes at that time were: “Yellow Balloon” (Yellow Balloon), “A Day in the Life” (The Beatles),“She Hangs Out” (The Monkees), “Blues Theme” (Davie Allan & The Arrows),“Groovin’” (The Young Rascals), “Somethin’ Stupid” (Nancy and Frank Sinatra), “Dry Your Eyes” (Brenda and The Tabulations), “Creators of Rain” (Smokey and His Sister), “On a Carousel” (The Hollies), “The Sound of Music” (The New Breed), “When I Was Young” (Eric Burdon & The Animals) and “Close Your Eyes” (Peaches & Herb). In 1968, KROY became recognized as Sacramento’s number one radio station – according to Arbitron ratings books – and it would hold that position for several years. KROY moved to new studios in the basement of a building at 1017 2nd St. in 1975. In 1976, KROY 1240 AM was joined by KROI 96.9 FM.

According to a July 25, 1978 article in The Bee, during the previous day, the FCC approved the sale of KROY and KROI to Jonsson Communications, Inc. for a combined $4.08 million. During the following year, KROI became KROY-FM. Both KROY stations replaced their Top 40 format with an adult contemporary music format in the early 1980s. KROY 1240 AM remained in operation until 1982, when it became known as KENZ. On July 26, 1984, The Bee reported that KROY-FM had ended its rock format. The article’s lead paragraph reads: “Sacramento radio listeners who had their sets tuned to KROY-FM this morning got a surprise when they awakened to KSAC and the sounds of vocalists like Frank Sinatra instead of the rock music of Van Halen.” In regard to the KSAC call letters, the article notes that Ken

Jonsson, who was president of the firm that owned Sacramento magazine, Heavenly Recording Studios at 620 Bercut Dr. and radio stations in Sacramento, Manteca and Reno, played an integral role in securing those letters from a college radio station in Kansas. The KROY letters were revived in 1985 by the station’s then-new owners, Commonwealth Broadcasting of Northern California. KROY-FM made news again on Nov. 8, 1988, when The Bee reported that the station had been sold to the Great

American Radio and Television Company of Cincinnati, Ohio for $11.7 million. The article notes: “The station is expected to retain its current format of adult contemporary music. Its assets will be transferred from current owner, Commonwealth Broadcasting, to Great American within the next 90 days, a spokeswoman said.” KROY-FM, which would eventually be recognized as “Hot 97,” officially left the air permanently in 1990 when it was replaced by radio station KSEG “The Eagle” 96.9 FM.

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St. Francis High School mourns passing of beloved teacher By SUSAN LAIRD

The Most Reverend Jaime Soto, Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sacramento, led mourners in a memorial Mass at St. Francis High School for Brian Christopher Dodson, who passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 5. About 1,500 people filled the St. Francis gymnasium to say a final “farewell” to the much beloved 38-year-old theology teacher, faculty chair and student activities mentor on Tuesday, Aug. 12.

Faith focused Dodson was born in Dallas, Texas on July 7, 1976. He graduated high school from Jesuit College Preparatory School in Dallas. At a young age, Dodson fell in love with the Catholic faith. He decided he wanted to spend the rest of his life sharing his love of God. He went on to earn his bachelor’s degrees, triple majoring in business, economics and theology at Austin College in Sherman, Texas. He later received his master’s degree in theology from the University of Dallas. Dodson was the first Catholic educator accepted into the rigorous CANDEL Educational Leadership doctoral program at UC Davis. He arrived on the St. Francis campus as a theology teacher in 2006. During his eight-year tenure in the theology department at St. Francis, Dodson brought a unique and engaging teaching style to the classroom – and to the campus community at large – as he taught and shared the Catholic faith for which he was so passionate.

Focus on education Students worked extra hard to succeed in his “Dodson Says” classroom quizzes so they could get their names listed on the “Golden Scroll of Victory.” He frequently would stand on top of the desks when teaching about the Old Testament patriarchs – no small feat for a man who towered about six feet, five inches in height. At school events calling for costume attire, he would dress as the school’s patron saint, Saint Francis of Assisi. The students loved it.

Student focused “Class always began with his standard, ‘¡HOLA, THEOLOGIANS!’” said Naomi Endsley, class of 2010, who was a freshman the year Dodson came to campus. “Everybody loved him whether they had class with him or they didn’t. He had a way of ‘owning his awkwardness’ and using it to share his child-like enthusiasm with the world.” “Mr. Dodson was unique because there was never a time I felt he acted 14

for his own interest,” said Sara Fitzsimon, ’10. “He waited for you to finish speaking, he remembered details about conversations. Mr. Dodson’s impact for me is one I notice every day: He taught me the value of greeting everyone. There was no better feeling than having Mr. Dodson bellow your name down the hall while you were running late for class. Since observing him say ‘Hi,’ to everyone habitually, I’ve made it a habit to greet anyone and everyone as I walk by them. And my, what a difference it makes in one’s confidence and happiness!”

SF Community focused Dodson left an indelible impression on his campus and community. In addition to eventually chairing the Theology Department and teaching all class levels at St. Francis Catholic High School, Dodson led summer classes for junior high school and incoming freshman students. He was very involved in campus life, coaching the St. Francis Mock Trial and Model United Nations academic teams and mentoring the Fembots Robotics Team. He was also the faculty adviser for the Mini-Lifesavers pro-life student club and represented St. Francis at the annual Walk for Life. He was even in charge of the “Sin Bin” – as the school’s “Detention Czar.” “Mr. Dodson did not give up on us,” said Hannah Gonzales, class of 2012 and captain of the Model UN academic team. “He created a community. He believed in us, even when we didn’t believe in ourselves. He had the ability to recognize the gifts and talents of his students, and helped those students recognize and nurture those gifts. Mr. Dodson believed in me and gave me the confidence to pursue my dreams.” “Mr. Dodson’s stoic composure, contrasted with his sense of humor, definitely set him apart from others,” said Clarissa James, class of 2014 and past co-president of the Mini-Lifesavers Club. “But once you got to know him, you could see that he was also remarkably driven and could push you to be better than your best. Model UN and the pro-life club were my havens during high school. “No matter how difficult the day had been, Mr. Dodson made me feel like I could tackle anything,” James said. “Despite all the difficulties I faced in high school and the challenges I faced in Model UN, Mr. Dodson showed me that when you’re going through hell, you just keep going. He never seemed to let anything stop him. He always had new ideas and improvements. I hope to grow up to be more like him.”

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The late Brian Dodson of St. Francis High School was known for always pitching in for service to the community. Here, he hauls cases of food for the school’s annual Canned Food Drive.

Faculty focused Dodson became the chair for the school’s Theology Department, and he cared about every person in his department – and the faculty at large. “He went the extra mile in a thoroughly generous way,” said faculty member Bobby Williams at the service. “He was devoted to giving all of himself…This is how a saint is described, and that is what he is. Brian embodied the quality of showing love and faith in every aspect of his life. He was a ‘Soldier of Christ.’ A total classic.”

Family focused Dodson was a beloved husband, father, son, and brother. He met his then-future wife, Carrie Ann Davis, in Dallas in 2004 at the wedding of their siblings (who, very coincidentally, are also named Bryan and Carrie). The couple was married two years later in a gorgeous rooftop ceremony in Santa Barbara. They settled into their new home in 2006 in Rancho Murieta, near Carrie’s parents. “My favorite Mr. Dodson story is about a time when he let us take him off topic in the classroom,” Endsley said. “Mr. Dodson didn’t fall for this tactic often. We asked him, ‘Who is the Mrs. Dodson?’ “His answer to us was, ‘She’s my Italian Princess.’ And then he went on to share that he explained to his future in-laws that he was going to mar-

ry their daughter, take care of her, provide for her, and love her. “St. Francis is an all-girls high school. We were swooning at hearing this story. Mr. Dodson gave us hope for the male gender,” Endsley said. In May 2011, the Dodsons welcomed a beautiful son, Charles Gabriel Dodson. “How Mr. Dodson loved his wife and his son, and of course how he shared this love with the St. Francis community, is what I think of first when I think of him,” Endsley said. “He was a man who lived out his vocation to marriage as a husband, a father, and a teacher through all facets of his life. It was a privilege for those of us at St. Francis who got to know him. He will be dearly missed.”

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“Brian was a real role model, a man of his word,” said Rick Norman, emeritus chair of the Theology Department. “In the end, it’s a matter of love. Brian loved this community. He was really loved by others. He had the heart of a servant. It was all about love. “They just don’t make them like Brian Dodson anymore.” Dodson is survived by his wife, Carrie Ann Dodson; son, Charles Gabriel Dodson; parents Bill and Patty Dodson; sister Carrie Jean (Dodson) Davis and brother-in-law Bryan Davis; a niece, Avery Davis; and parents-inlaw John and Julie Davis. Interment will be at Calvary Hill Cemetery in Dallas, Texas. Valley Community Newspapers, Inc.

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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. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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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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. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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. – –––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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 a.m. Thursdays. $6 per class. Call 4411015 for more information. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Women with Good Spirits monthly meeting 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. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

The Community Housing and Services Coalition monthly meetings 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. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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 Tuesdays 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. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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! ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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.

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. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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

Grandparents Day at Fairytale Town 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. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Colonial Heights Park movie night Sept. 12: Movie under the stars at Colonial Heights Park, starting at 7 p.m. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– See Calendar, page 19

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Arden-Carmichael kids show their back-to-school enthusiasm with fun photos The San Juan Unified School District launched a back-to-school photo contest, with the winner yet to be determined. Included on this page is a small selection. More can be found on the district’s Facebook page. The district received more than 250 photos! The first day of school was held on Aug. 14.

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Sacramento Play Summit 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. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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: Farm-to-EveryFork-Sacramento.Eventbrite.com ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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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. 7654 Pocket Road. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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,” presented 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. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Food truck festival at Tahoe Park Sept. 26: Enjoy food from local food truck vendors from 5 to 8 p.m. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

‘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. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––