The event is family-oriented and volunteers work all year to make sure you have a great time while raising funds and awareness for this disease. Arthritis is the number one cause of disability in the United States. One if five people have some form of arthritis. That’s over 50 million people who live with chronic pain! In California alone there are over 5.9 million people with arthritis including over 38,000 children under the age of 17.

Our rallying cry, Let’s Move Together^® encourages people to get up and get moving. When you join us at the Arthritis Walk^®, you’re not moving alone-you are becoming part of a community looking to achieve better health and change lives at the same time. We hope to see you there!

For more information on how we can help you or your family, please call 916-368-5599.

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Where: Cesar Chavez Plaza | 10th & J streets

More Info: 916-442-8575

We are excited to announce the 2012 band line up for the Friday Night Concerts in the Park (CIP). The 21st birthday season of this free, all ages outdoor concert series will be bigger and better than ever – featuring brand new genres, legacy bands, and Sactown’s hottest DJs! The local music festival starts in Cesar Chavez Plaza every Friday night from 5 pm to 9 pm May 4 though July 27. Get a quick glimpse of all your favorite local bands before the season starts! Follow @DowntownSac on Twitter  | Find DowntownSac on Facebook  | Check-in with Foursquare

Parking: Park at the City Hall Garage located at 10th & I streets for $5 after 5 pm. Bike Valet service is also available at the Concerts in the Park.

May 4: SEASON KICK OFF SHOW!
ARDEN PARK ROOTS
Island of Black and White, Storytellers
Featuring: DJ Shaun Slaughter
After Party: Marilyn’s on K

May 11: MIDDLE CLASS RUT
Lite Brite, Horseneck
Featuring: DJ Whores
After Party: Dive Bar, Pizza Rock and District 30

May 18: NICKEL SLOTS
Infamous Swanks, Blackeyed Dempseys
Featuring: DJ ADMJ (pronounced Adam Jay)
After Party: Bulls

May 25: ZUHG
Element of Soul, Playboy School
Featuring: X’GVNR (pronounced Ex-Governor)
After Party: Dive Bar, Pizza Rock and District 30

June 1: CIP 21ST BIRTHDAY EXTRAVAGANZA!
OLEANDER
Jonny Craig,  Allinaday, Track Fighter
Featuring: Verdugo Brothers
After Party: Dive Bar, Pizza Rock and District 30

June 8: MUMBO GUMBO
Todd Morgan & the Emblems
Featuring: DJ Mikey Likes It
After Party: Torch Club

June 15:RELIC 45.
Out of Place, Sexrat, Reggie Ginn
Featuring: DJ Shaun Slaughter
After Party: The Republic

June 22: 7 SECONDS
Bastards of Young, City of Vain
Featuring: DJ Whores
After Party: Shenanigans

June 29: THE NIBBLERS
Coalition, Diva Kings
Featuring: DJ Fedi
After Party: Marilyn’s on K

July 6: FULL BLOWN STONE
DOGFOOD, Street Urchinz
Featuring: DJ Nate D ft. Inkdup on drums
After party: Social

July 13: ANOTHER DAMN DISAPPOINTMENT (ADD)
The Walking Dead, A Single Second, The Left Hand
Featuring: Blackheart
After Party: Ace of Spades

July 20: WALKING SPANISH
Jack and White, Autumn Sky
Featuring: CrookOne
After Party: 3 Fires Lounge

July 27: SEASON FINALE SHOW!
THE BRODYS
WRINGS (Formerly Early States), Hero’s Last Mission
Featuring: Chaotic Fusion
After Party: Marilyn’s on K

Park Rules:
• Shoes and shirts are required
• No dogs allowed (or any other animals)
• All bikes must be parked in bike valet
• All bags and coolers subject to search
• No glass, outside alcohol, weapons allowed
• Must show valid ID for wristband (drivers license, passport)
• We reserve the right to refuse service
• No re-entry after 8:30 pm

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Easter Fun at Funtastic
When: Friday, April 6th; 4:00pm-8:00pm
Where: Funtastic PlayCenter, 9882 Waterman Road, Elk Grove
What: Easter games, Easter egg hunt, cookie decorating, and play on the indoor playground.
Cost: Included in the regular admission price of $8.00 per child
Info: Call (916) 685-4335

3rd Annual Easter Eggstravaganza
When: Friday, April 6th; 6:00-8:30pm
Where: A Magical Place, 85 Enterprise Ct., Galt
What: Huge egg hunt, listen to stories told by Mrs. McGregor, create fun crafts, and get your picture taken with the Easter Bunny. You can also meet Amanda Cottontail and Cuddlez the Bear, and play on the inflatables and in the arcade.
Cost: $8.50 for children, $5.00 for adults
Info: Click here or call (209) 745-2850

Folsom Eggstravaganza
When: Saturday, April 7th; 8:00-11:00am
Where: Lembi Community Park, 1328 Riley Street, Folsom
What: Pancake Breakfast, Kiddie Carnival, and entertainment.  Egg Hunt at 10:00am sharp.
Cost: FREE
Info: Click here

Easter Eggstravaganza
When: Saturday, April 7th; 8:00am-1:00pm
Where: Fair Oaks Park, 11549 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
What: Egg hunt for children 0-13 years old, morning breakfast and carnival.
Cost: FREE Egg Hunt; $10 wristband for unlimited carnival games and inflatables, one (1) choo-choo ride, and one (1) face painting.Carnival tickets are also available for purchase for 50¢ each.
Info: Click here

Spring Extravaganza
When: Saturday, April 7th; 8:30am-11:00am
Where: Hagan Community Park, 2197 Chase Drive, Rancho Cordova
What: Egg hunt for kids 10 and under.  Petting Barn open.  Kid Zone with face painting, bounce house, music, crafts, and games.  Pictures with the Easter Bunny.
Cost: FREE Easter Egg Hunt, $4.00 parking fee inside the park or free parking front of the park
Info: Click here

Spring EGGstravaganza
When: Saturday, April 7th; 8:30am – 2:00pm
Where: Elk Grove Regional Park, 9950 Elk Grove-Florin Road, Elk Grove
What: Spring activities with the Easter Bunny and a pancake breakfast.  Egg hunt, carnival games, egg scramble, and puppet show.  Food vendors available on-site.
Cost: All activities have a minimal fee.
Info: Click here

Roseville Easter Egg Hunt
When: Saturday, April 7th; 9:00am
Where: H.C. Elliott Park, 1421 Cushendall Drive, Roseville
What: Easter egg hunt and clothing drive to help local families.
Cost: FREE
Info: Click here

Southside Park Egg Hunt
When: Saturday, April 7th; 10:00am-12:00pm
Where: Southside Park, 2115 6th Avenue, Sacramento
What: Egg Hunt, crafts, raffles, and more.
Cost: FREE
Info: Click here

Fairytale Town
When: Saturday & Sunday, April 7 & 8, 11:00-3:00pm
Where: Fairytale Town, 3901 Land Park Drive, Sacramento
What: Fun-filled family weekend featuring egg hunts, prizes, spring themed hands on activities, and pictures with Peter Cottontail (additional cost). Daily egg hunts will be held at 12PM, 1PM & 2PM, promptly. Hunt areas are separated by age groups as follows, 0 – 3yrs, 4 – 6yrs & 7 – 12 yrs. Puppet Art Theater will be performing Bunny Boot Camp in the Children’s Theater. , show times are at 12:30PM, 1:30PM & 2:30PM.
Cost: Admission Fees: $5 weekends & holidays, children 1 and under are admitted free; Puppet show tickets are $1 for members and $2 for nonmembers; Photos with Peter Cottontail are $5
Info: Click here or call (916) 808-7462

Egg-cellent Adventure
When: Saturday, April 7th; 12:00pm-1:30pm
Where: Crocker Art Museum, 216 O Street, Sacramento, CA  95814
What: Look at different kinds of eggs, from ancient giant emu egg carvings to sparkly Fabergé eggs. Spend time together decorating papier mâché eggs with paint, fabric, and beads, then have fun hunting for eggs in the E. Kendell Davis courtyard.
Cost: Fee for one child and one adult $15.00, fee per additional family member $7.00
Info: Click here or call (916) 808-1182

Easter Egg Express
When: Saturday – Sunday, April 7th and 8th
Where: Sacramento River Train, 341 Industrial Way, Woodland (also have West Sac boarding times)
What: Take a special 10-mile train trip with the Easter Bunny and make memories you’ll never forget. Hundreds of eggs will be there for the hunting and entertainment and snacks are provided along the way; the trip takes around three hours and is appropriate for all ages.
Cost: Kids 2-12 $29.00, Adults $36.00
Info: Click here

Easter Egg Hunt and Pancake Breakfast
When: Sunday, April 8th; Breakfast served at 9:30am, Egg Hunt 11:00am sharp
Where: Haggin Oaks Golf Complex, 3645 Fulton Ave., Sacramento
What: Annual family friendly pancake breakfast and Easter Egg Hunt.  Free golf clubs, stuffed animals, and other prizes for children under 10 along with a visit from the Easter Bunny.
Cost: FREE for kids under 10.  Parents can join complimentary breakfast when accompanied by a child.
Info: Click here

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UC Davis Meat Laboratory

Animal Science laboratories at universities tend to have negative connotations, as far as animal testing for things like cosmetics or pharmaceuticals, but did you know you UC Davis has a Meat Laboratory where you can buy meat?

While looking randomly reading about steaks at local restaurants, I came across the topic of cooking your own, then the topic of where to buy. The recommendation to buy meat from a UC Davis lab intrigued me, so here’s what I found… The Department of Animal Science’s Meat Laboratory Cole Facility Building “C” is open to customers Thursday and Friday from 1:00 to 5:30pm.

The UC Davis Meat Lab is a federally inspected meat processing plant located on the UC Davis campus in the Harold Cole Facility for the Study of Biology of Large Animals. The Meat Lab is part of the Department of Animal Science and is used for teaching and research activities. It is a 5000-square-foot facility containing a multi-species kill floor, carcass coolers, processing room, cutting room, analytical lab, classroom, and freezers.

Prices range from $3.00 per pound for ground beef to $13.50 per pound for Filet Mignon. Beef isn’t the only thing available at the Meat Lab – you can also find Lamb (loin chops are $10.75/lb), Pork (ribs are around $5/lb), Sausage, other specialty items and seasonal orders like turkey. When visiting keep in mind that cash and checks are they only forms of payment accepted.

For more information, visit the UC Davis Meat Laboratory web site, or call (530) 752-7410

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Shane Barker, social media consultant

PROskore, an online business network that measures professional reputation, has ranked Sacramento’s social media consultant, marketing strategist, and “webpreneur,” Shane Barker number two in the nation for social media consultants. Barker’s local ranking within the industry is number one and he ranks number one for Internet marketing. He also maintains a number one ranking for business development, SEO, social media consulting and blogging.

Barker has over 12 years of marketing experience, having assisted firms building their brands, increasing visibility and generating new customers. He’s enthusiastic about technology, new developments in the industry, and is always on the forefront in adapting them in order to help his clients. Barker, an expertise in start-ups and product development, creates partnerships with those seeking investment capital or who need help marketing the next “million-dollar product or service.”

BARKER: I’m always looking to invest in start-ups that have great ideas, but even more important is who is involved with the start-up… Drive, motivation and resilience are a must!

Perhaps you recognize his name from his various contributions to the Sacramento community… His passion for giving back and strong social conscious has him participating in various events and supporting causes such as the Child Abuse Prevention Center, EMQ Families First, Volunteers of America, and the Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services.

Contact or learn more about Shane Barker:

• ShaneBarker.com
• Shane Barker on Google+
• Shane Barker on Twitter
• Shane Barker on Facebook
• Shane Barker on LinkedIn
• Shane Barker on Pinterest

About Shane Barker:

Shane Barker is a serial and social entrepreneur who has a proven track record in developing and executing long term marketing strategies, social media campaigns and is an expert in product development.

About PROskore:

PROskore is an online business network that measures professional reputation. PROskore does this by looking at your professional background, social media influence and overall popularity. They then use your score to help you generate new business from other members of the PROskore network.

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The City Council is scheduled to vote on February 14th on whether to take the next step as we explore the Parking Public Private Partnership (P4) concept – a critical component in the ESC funding process. Community engagement has been the driving force of the Think BIG initiative, and Think BIG needs you, as leaders in our community, to amplify the message that we can only create jobs and economic development through development of an ESC – and that the P4 proposal is the pivotal piece in making the ESC a reality.

Specifically, here is what Think BIG is asking you to do:  Contact your City Council member by email or phone and let them know you personally, as a community member and Citizen Architect, support the P4 proposal.  Council information is included below.

1. Send an email to your networks, sharing our message and asking them to contact their City Council members.
2. Submit a letter to the editor in the Sacramento Bee (click here).
3. Agree to speak in support of the P4 proposal at the crucial February 14th City Council meeting. Yes, we know it’s Valentine’s Day – make it a family affair! We need your support!

As the City explores entering into a public-private partnership with a third-party parking operator, Think BIG has looked to data and lessons learned from other cities who have evaluated similar courses of action. Think BIG has reviewed and analyzed approaches taken in other municipalities, including Pittsburgh, Indianapolis, Chicago, Los Angeles, and San Francisco.  By incorporating lessons learned from other jurisdictions, the City of Sacramento will ensure that taxpayers are protected and that the City maximizes private investment that will create jobs and transformative economic growth for the Sacramento region.

Council Contact Information:

District 1: E-mail AAshby@cityofsacramento.org  Phone 916-808-7001
District 2: E-mail SSheedy@cityofsacramento.org Phone 916-808-7002
District 3: E-mail SCohn@cityofsacramento.org Phone 916-808-7003
District 4: E-mail RKFong@cityofsacramento.org Phone 916-808-7004
District 5: E-mail JSchenirer@cityofsacramento.org Phone 916-808-7005
District 6: E-mail KMcCarty@cityofsacramento.org Phone 916-808-7006
District 7: E-mail DFong@cityofsacramento.org Phone 916-808-7007
District 8: E-mail BPannell@cityofsacramento.org Phone 916-808-7008

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Eat Well, Live Free is an adventurous, Sacramento food blog that focuses on healthy vegetarian and vegan recipes influenced by the seasons, locally grown food and family traditions.  My husband, Marcos, and I, firmly believe that by eating healthy, humanely and in season, our minds and bodies are healthy and we live free.  Most of the recipes are based on what is currently growing in our gardens and available at the local farmers market.  I am on a constant search to find delicious and healthy recipes that satisfy all the veggies and carnies in the family.

Recent articles include recipes such as Orzo pasta salad with preserved lemon relish and Peanut butter banana breakfast smoothie, and a review of the vegan meatloaf sandwich at Dad’s Sandwiches. Along with the quality content, you will find some mouth-watering photos as well… For example, the following is from their article on Celery Root and Hazelnut Soup:

Celery Root and Hazelnut Soup from eat well, live free

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Local nonprofit focused on uplifting the art community Sacramento Artists Council, partnered with The Sacramento Press and Dad’s Kitchen to kickoff the inaugural Sacramento Beer & Chili Festival. Toward the end of Beer Week (one of California’s largest celebrations of fine ales and lagers) on March 3, the Sacramento Beer & Chili Festival will be a convergence of live music performances, competitive chili cook-off, beer tasting and food indulgence – all in the name of raising art program funds for children in the Sacramento area.

Proceeds from the Sacramento Beer & Chili Festival will be donated to art programs for at-risk children and children of homeless families in Sacramento. In addition, donations will help fund the Adopt a School Art Program for Sacramento regional schools. The festival features live music by local musicians and a chili cook-off competition – consisting of three categories, Individual, Corporate and Industry. Beer tasting will be provided by local and regional brewers: Hoppy Brewing Company, Sudwerk, River City Brewing Company, Black Dragon Brewery, Track 7 Brewing Co., Sutter Butte Brewery, Ruhstaller Beer, Auburn Alehouse, Dust Bowl Brewing, Two Rivers Brewing Company, American River Brewing, Knee Deep Brewing, and Berryessa Brewing.

Founder & Executive Director of Sacramento Artists Council Susan Rabinovitz said, “This event is a great way to introduce new regional brewers, promote local restaurateurs, and support beer week while contributing to a nonprofit organization and its quest to raise funds.” 

She added, “People will be able to have fun and experience beer week knowing their money is going to a great local charity to improve our community.”

Chili cook-off contestants can fill out an entry form on the event website or download and mail to Sacramento Artists Council. Contestants may choose to enter the Meat and/or Vegetarian division and as an Individual (no more than two people per team), or Corporate and Industry (no more than four people per team). Event tickets vary in cost – chili tasting only ($15 presale) or both chili and beer tasting ($35 presale). Tickets increase by $5 day of the event. Tickets for Sacramento Beer & Chili Festival are available for purchase online or at Dad’s Kitchen and Little Relics as presale or at the event.

For more information about the Sacramento Beer & Chili Festival, please follow the link.

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Simply enter promo code “2011end” to save 75% off the already low price of job listings. The regular monthly rate is $25 per listing. With the discount, it’s only $6.25. And, perhaps best of all, there’s no limit!

Use the “2011end” promo code as many times as you want between now and the end of the year to get the best deal on local job postings in the Sacramento area.

Please spread the word about this discount and maybe we can help to get some unemployed Sacramento residents some much needed help during the holidays… It’s the least we can do.

Web site: http://www.SacJobListings.com

Twitter: http://twitter.com/SacJobListings.com

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Sacto MoFo 3 - Saturday, December 3, 2011

Foodies! SactoMoFo (the Sacramento Mobile Food organization) has rounded up 8 Bay Area and over a dozen local food trucks, carts and other vendors (including San Francisco’s JapaCurry, Hapa SF, Chairman Bao, An The Go, El Porteno, Seoul on Wheels and Bacon Bacon trucks, and many of your local favorites and lots of new local vendors – including a big Hmong grill, Leila’s Lumpia, Chando’s, Miniburger, Drewski, It’s Corn Cake, banh mi and more) for SactoMoFo 3, to be held Saturday, December 3, 11 am – 6 pm rain or shine at the Downtown weekend Farmer’s Market location (8th & W Streets, under the freeway). Stop by for lunch and stay for dinner! No tickets, no fees, just lots of great food and drink!

Please note the SactoMoFo HoHoHoliday Brewfest at Power Balance Pavilion has been postponed until later in 2012. Maloof Sports & Entertainment, CBS Radio and SactoMoFo plan to hold a huge outdoor event, including beer tasting from terrific microbreweries all over California and other extras. Those who bought tickets can get a refund at the purchase location. You won’t need a ticket for the December 3 event; admission is 100% free: just dress warm, bring small bills and a big appetite and get your snack on!

The December 3 event is a winter food drive for the Sacramento Food Bank and the U.S. Marines Reserve’s Toys for Tots, so please bring canned or packaged dry goods and new unwrapped toys to donate. Santa will also be available for photos with both little and big kids for a small donation to a local children’s Christmas charity. See you under the freeway!

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