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A Concert for Kindness
Sacramento’s Pet-A-Palooza 2013
is just a week and 1/2 away, and if I can’t find a reason to make you want to attend… well, then I think I’m gonna have to check you for a pulse.
It’s no secret – I love animals and always have. To me, there’s hardly anything cuter than a fluffy feather-light kitten or wobbly floppy-eared puppy. Cows – love them too. Mice – I have a soft spot for ‘em. Snakes – It depends on how and where we meet, but I did enjoy a nice cuddle with one once…
Anyway, you know the quote by Gandhi that goes something like this: ‘The greatness of a society can be measured by how well it treats its animals’? Well, it’s events like these, that in my opinion too, take our society up a notch in emotional evolution.
But that doesn’t mean we can’t have fun doing it!
Enter Pet-A-Palooza!
The Fun Stuff:
IT’S FREE
HINDER, Vicci Martinez and Sara Skinner all performing Live
Pony Rides & Petting Zoo
Giant Slide and Tubs Ride
Rock Wall
Toddler Playland
Beer Garden
Photo Booth
Lots of Vendors
Splash Dogs
The Feel-Good Stuff:
Animals in need up for Adoption
Rabbits visiting from the House Rabbit Society
K9 Unit Appearances
Kids + Animals = LOL
One person really can Make a Difference!
The What’s What:
Sacramento Pet-A-Palooza 2013
Saturday, April 27th, 10AM -4PM, Rusch Park (7801 Auburn Blvd, Citrus Heights)
The Website (or best online presence I could find): http://sacramento.cbslocal.com/pet-a-palooza-2013/
Rink Revival
Roll with it.
One of my favorite things about growing up as a kid in the 70′s was roller skating. Occasionally the memories flood my mind and take me back to a simpler time. So I did some research to see how the old pastime was faring these days, and I was surprised to see a flourishing roller rink market in the Sacramento area. Obviously, someone is still roller skating (probably families with kids, right?). But when there are no kids to be found, what do the young-at-heart adults do for some kid-size fun? I say we bring back some of that old school funk and relieve some of the pressures of modern life. So grab your Goodie comb and tighten those silver laces because this cornucopia of skating opportunities may blow your rainbow-colored socks right off.
Roller Skating Rinks
The Rink - 2900 Bradshaw Rd. (off Hwy. 50)
Cal Skate University - 25 Massie Ct. (off I-99)
Foothill Skate Inn - 4700 Auburn Blvd. (off Business 80)
Sunrise Rollerland - 6001 Sunrise Vista Dr. (near Sunrise & Greenback)
Roller King - 889 Riverside Ave., Roseville (off I-80)
Ice Skating Rinks
Iceland – 1430 Del Paso Blvd. (between Downtown & Arden)
Skatetown Ice Arena - 1009 Orlando Ave., Roseville (off I-80)
Roller Derby
Sacred City Derby Girls - http://sacredcityderbygirls.com/
Sac City Rollers - http://saccityrollers.com/
And just wait ’til the holidays when the festive downtown rinks open, doubling your chances at stumbling upon a chance to relive a more carefree time!
http://www.yelp.com/search?find_desc=Roller+Skating+Rink&find_loc=Sacramento%2C+CA
Where Every Day is a Birthday!
We all need great stories!
Whimsy = ‘The quality of being slightly odd or playfully humorous, especially in an endearing way.’ Aside from maybe Gene Wilder in Willy Wonka, who better embodies this concept than Dr. Seuss?! And to honor the beloved author Theodor Seuss Geisel, Fairytale Town is having one big, perfectly lopsided and satisfyingly silly birthday bash.
The fun will include continuous book readings at the Mother Goose Stage, Seuss-inspired hand’s on activities (like making ‘Cat in the Hat’ hats), and local celebrity appearances. The celebration is part of Read Across America Day, organized by the National Education Association to promote reading.
What: Dr. Seuss’ Birthday Celebration
When: Saturday, Mar. 2, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Park Hours: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (weather permitting)
Where: Fairytale Town, 3901 Land Park Drive, Sacramento, CA 95822
How Much: Admission Fees: $5 weekends & holidays, children 1 and under are admitted free
Hello: (916) 808-7462, mail@fairytaletown.org, http://www.fairytaletown.org
If you haven’t been to Fairytale Town, it’s really something everyone should experience at least once in a lifetime. Coax your inner child out if you don’t have any of the flesh and blood type yourself. Although I do think Fairytale Town requires that adults be accompanied by a child, so maybe borrow one for the day… And then rest your weary head here: https://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&sugexp=les%3B&gs_rn=4&gs_ri=psy-ab&tok=G-xL_v0w70KE6xD2snNO8Q&cp=7&gs_id=q&xhr=t&q=hotels&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.&bvm=bv.42661473,d.cGE&biw=1366&bih=643&wrapid=tljp1361470547275012&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wl&authuser=0
Whimsy = ‘An idea that has no immediately obvious reason to exist.’ So does that make it superfluous?
I’d call it creative.
Spring in Your Step, Art in Your Heart
Be Inspired
The blossoms are bursting sweetly and the greenery is rapidly revealing itself; the temperatures are mild and the sky is blue and clear to see. We are all appreciating this fine fresh weather, while hoping that the impending spring storms are fertile enough to moisten the soil and add to our water supply.
But it’s an odd time in history, wouldn’t you say? Do you feel it? And what do you do about it? I write to make sense of it all, for one. I also try to regularly converse with nature in order to relax and feel connected to something much larger than myself. I try to create a balanced lifestyle that includes healthfulness and harmony of thought, feeling and deed. And, I try to have as much fun as possible.
So speaking of fun and meaning, Mother Nature and Man… this is a good weekend to start envisioning, creating and framing the rest of your life. And a little bit of abandon is a great way to loosen tense muscles and minds.
How about supporting education, art and youth by attending the premier performance of SOURCE at the Natomas Charter School Performing and Fine Arts Academy. It visually tells the story of an artist (and his muse), who journeys through life’s ups and downs, discovering that his source of inspiration is always close at hand.
WHEN: Friday, March 9 & Saturday, March 10
MORE: http://sacramento.downtowngrid.com/events/index.php?events_id=6891&tk=877221a5c4ad5192f7b8&event_on=03%2F09%2F2012
One of Sacramento’s greatest inventions – the SECOND SATURDAY ARTWALK – is a free self-guided grid tour of Downtown and Midtown businesses, sidewalks, streets and creations. Whether visiting art galleries, other shops that feature art, or dining establishments serving mouthwatering works of art, it’s all at your fingertips. Along the way, notice the vibrant murals that pop up here and there, or the sculptures and street art ripe for public viewing pleasure.
WHEN: Saturday, March 10
MORE: http://www.sacramento365.com
(Find hotel information here too!)
Immerse, Enjoy, Rest ~
There is something special about Sacramento; the rich land upon which it was built, the rivers that flow through, the bounty around it and the people who make the Sacramento area their home.
Life is good in California’s Capital City for many reasons, including climate and geography, community and amenities, nature and wildlife, and so much more. It’s hard to imagine a warmer feeling than a sunshine-drenched morning here, an easier feeling than a refreshing post-rain spring day, or a more engaging experience than a night on the town with friends or family.
There’s truly something here for everyone and every mood, for Sacramento is a shifting entity itself, with four distinct but relatively mild seasons, diverse neighborhoods and people, a ripening food and restaurant scene, year-round events and outdoor fun, and daytime and night-time adventures. Its magic is a blend of history and tradition, vision and reinvention. And there’s so much pleasure to be had here – with family and friends, food and wine, adventures and experiences – that they’re likely to create the kind of fond memories that might seem so familiar… but aren’t quite like any other.
