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East Sac 4th of July Parade of 2020 Cancelled

East Sac 4th of July Parade of 2020 Cancelled

Posted by on Jul 4, 2020 in 4th of July, East Sac, Events, Fab 40's | 0 comments

As you can probably already guess, the famous East Sac 4th of July parade is officially not happening this year. The need for social distancing and limiting the spread of the Coronavirus is greater than the need to have our traditional parade. As the story goes, this amazing tradition starting about 90 years ago when a handful of kids with a wagon and a dog circled the blocks up 41st Street, across J Street, down 42nd Street, along Folsom Blvd and back up 41st Street creating what has been the parade route that so many of us have loved ever since. My wife and I have often ridden our tandem, recumbent, five wheeled bike along the parade route over the past 12 years. This will be the first year that there will be no fire engines or any other official parade. The City of Sacramento isn’t issuing any street closure permits this year in an effort to encourage social distancing. It’s affecting the big parade and the smaller block parties around the city. For the first time in over twenty years, the block that I live on near McKinley park won’t be blocking off our street for our annual block party and instead we will each be celebrating in our front yards instead of gathered together as a cluster in the center of the block. I hope everyone has a safe and physically distanced 4th of July this year and that we get to see you all at the Fab 40’s parade next year!  ...

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Pops in the Park 2020!

Pops in the Park 2020!

Posted by on Jun 5, 2020 in East Sac, Events, Pops in the Park | 0 comments

Or maybe it should be titled Pops Not in the Park 2020. Normally at this time of the year I would be blogging about Pops in the Park, when they will be playing in McKinley Park, what the bands will be and how much I look forward to hanging out with a 1,000 plus neighbors at these great events. This year they are having to reimagine them due to the COVID-19 Stay at Home orders and the need for social distancing. A huge gathering in our parks would not be a good idea right now. You can still join in some of the fun on June 6th starting at 5:30 for the first ever Virtual Pops in the Park. Jackie Green will be streaming from facebook and they will be taking donations for Women’s Empowerment. Check out more details on the official Pops in the Park page. I look forward to next years Pops even more with having to miss the social gathering of so many great friends and neighbors this...

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Run To Feed The Hungry 2019

Run To Feed The Hungry 2019

Posted by on Nov 14, 2019 in East Sac, Events, Run to Feed the Hungry | 0 comments

I’ve been busy with helping clients and have neglected my blog as of recently. The Run to Feed the Hungry event can’t be neglected though! Below is everything you need to know about the event (or at least links to everything). The new item of note for this year is that Waste collection for homes in the River Park Neighborhood and part of the East Sac Neighborhood will occur on Friday, November 28th 2019 instead of Thursday, November 27, 2019. This year, the Solid Waste Team will be collecting garbage, recycle and containerized yard waste on Friday in neighborhoods where access is usually blocked during the race closures. Collection will remain on the Thursday schedule for areas outside of designated area. If you are in the special collection area, have your containers out by 6 a.m. Friday November 28,2019 for collection. Event Information WHAT Run to Feed the Hungry is a 10K Run & 5K Run/Walk to support Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services WHEN Thanksgiving morning – Thursday, November 28, 2019 — Rain or Shine! 10K – 8:15 a.m. • 5K – 9 a.m. WHERE The event starts on J Street just west of the entrance to the Sacramento State campus and runs through the beautiful tree lined streets of East Sacramento. View the course map for more information. PACKET PICKUP Packet pickup is available Saturday, November 23 through Wednesday, November 27 at Fremont Presbyterian Church, 5770 Carlson Dr, Sacramento, CA 95819. (Please do not contact Fremont Presbyterian Church directly for information.) The packet pickup hours are as follows: Saturday, November 23 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday, November 24 from 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. Monday, November 25 from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Tuesday, November 26 from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Wednesday, November 27 from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Packet pickup is also available on Thanksgiving Day from 7-9 a.m. at Fremont Presbyterian Church. (Please do not contact Fremont Presbyterian Church directly for information.) Registration INDIVIDUALS Youth (17 & under) – only $20! Adult (18 & older) Early Bird Registration (through Thursday, November 21) – $35 Regular Registration (Friday, November 22 – Wednesday, November 27) – $40 Race Day Registration (Thanksgiving Day, November 28) – $45 *Race day registrants will not be timed Paper registration available! Click here to print and mail in your registration by November 15! Teams  Team registration closes on Thursday, November 7 at midnight. Youth, 17 and under – $35 Adult, 18+ – $55 Teams receive an upgraded, gender specific shirt with their personalized team name on the back, group photo, breakfast and more! Teams info. DRUMSTICK DASHER (VIRTUAL PARTICIPANT) Out of town? Responsible for the Thanksgiving meal? Want to sleep in? Register as a Drumstick Dasher to receive your bib and shirt, but skip the running. THANK YOU GIFT Individuals who give a donation of $50 or more AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION...

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38th Street 11th Annual Blood Drive!

38th Street 11th Annual Blood Drive!

Posted by on Sep 23, 2019 in East Sac, Events, Fab 40's | 1 comment

I love what our neighbors do for the community and the annual blood drive on 38th Street is a perfect example. I don’t know how many years I’ve participated but I look forward to giving a pint every year for such a good cause. I hope to see many of my neighbors there this year. Here is the email I received from the organizers.   Dear Friends and Neighbors, We like to think the 38th Street Blood Drive is a party, and we hope you’ll consider joining us.  We’ll have tents and tables on the front lawn, and two bloodmobiles parked on the street.  As usual, we’ll be grilling sausages and pouring our favorite beverages.  This is our eleventh annual drive.  It is the longest running neighborhood blood drive in Sacramento.   It occurs Thursday, October 3rd,  from 3:00-7:00.  To schedule an appointment, please go to bloodsource.org/drives and enter location code M597.  If you prefer, please call us at 916-451-5507 or email alicemcauliffe12@gmail.com with your preferred time and I’ll schedule an appointment for you.  If you have any friends who would like to donate, we’d be happy to schedule them as well.  Anyone 17 or older can donate.  Those who are 16 can donate with parental permission, using a form available on the bloodsource.org website.  Please remember to bring a photo id and drink plenty of fluids beforehand.  If you have any questions about eligibility, please call 800-995-4420 and ask for the “Nurse of the Day”.  If possible, please make an appointment so we have no gridlock and we know how many folks to expect.  We look forward to seeing you and having a good time.  We are honored and touched that  you continue to support this very worthwhile cause.  We do this in memory of my wonderful mom, Rosemary Lonczak, who lived years longer as a result of numerous blood transfusions.  Sincerely, Alice and Pat McAuliffe...

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East Sac Fab 40’s 4th Of July Parade 2019

East Sac Fab 40’s 4th Of July Parade 2019

Posted by on Jul 2, 2019 in 4th of July, East Sac, Events, Fab 40's | 0 comments

Get ready to kick off the summer with hundreds of your favorite neighbors at the East Sac Fab 40’s 4th Of July Parade! Once again, the parade will start at 11:00 on 41st Street between J and M Street. The parade will do a big loop onto J Street, down 42nd Street, around Folsom Boulevard and then finish where it started on 41st Street. Then it will breakout into a large block party with live bands and people milling in the streets and visiting with their neighbors. When we call it a parade what we really mean is a bunch of festive neighbors ambling along together and a few people sitting on the sidewalks or front lawns watching the masses of revealers doing the slowest walk around the block as possible. There are usually more people in the parade than watching it so come out and join us. The weather this year is going to be perfect for being outdoors so I expect record levels of turnout this year. This will also be a great opportunity to have a block party and hang out with your neighbors so take advantage of a 4th of July that’s not over 100 degrees and get outside early and often on this amazing day! Pictures provided from 2017 by the incredibly talented Carlos Castille of...

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The Taste of East Sac 2019

The Taste of East Sac 2019

Posted by on May 16, 2019 in East Sac, Events | 0 comments

We are a little over two months away from the Taste of East Sac 2019 and it’s time to save the date and purchase your advance tickets! I had to miss the event last year but I’m looking forward to being there this year and hanging out with all of my friends, past clients and neighbors this year. Saturday July 27th will be the 11th annual Taste of East Sac. It is once again going to be hosted at the Greek Orthodox Church at 600 Alhambra Blvd from 6:00 to 9:00. Over 40 local restaurants, wineries and breweries will be serving up a variety of their best food and drinks to over 500 neighbors and guests! Come out for the food, drink, music, silent auction and a great evening with your friends and neighbors. As with most great East Sac events, a complementary bike valet will be there if you prefer not to drive.                                              ...

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