30th Annual National Night Out
This Tuesday evening, East Sac neighborhoods will join in with the 30th annual National Night Out. The evening has been designed as a way for neighborhoods to fight back against crime as strong, organized communities.…
McKinley Park Playground Grand Opening!
McKinley Park Playground Grand Opening! Wednesday, July 31st starting at 5:00 PM As per the official website, www.rebuildmckinley.org: “It’s finally here! Bring the kids and join Councilmember Steve Cohn, the Rebuild McKinley Steering Committee, donors,…
Tree Tours in McKinley Park (follow-up)
In case you missed the one earlier this month, there is going to be another McKinley Park tree tour this coming Tuesday, July 30, courtesy of the Sacramento Tree Foundation. From 6:30-8pm, a certified arborist…
6th Annual Fab 40's 5K Run/Walk
If you’re anything like me, you’ll come up with any excuse to wander through the Fab 40’s and admire the amazing homes there. So what better excuses could there be than supporting the Alzheimer’s Association…
SPCA Donation Drive
This weekend, July 13 and 14, support the SacramentoSPCA thrift store by bringing your donations to East Sac Mercantile. Gently used clothing, electronics, household items, jewelry, books and so forth will go directly to the…
California State Fair
Living in the state’s capital has many benefits. Easy access to the annual state fair at Cal Expo is one of them. This year’s fair runs from July 12-28th, and there’s plenty to see and…
East Sac 4th of July Parade
This year my wife and I will be riding our bikes through the East Sac 4th of July parade again. It is such a great way to start off the holiday. We get to hang…
37th Annual 4th of July 5-Miler
Some Americans celebrate their freedom by waving the flag. Others go to parades. This 4th of July, why not start your celebrating with a run? The 37th Annual 4th of July 5-Miler is the area’s…
Tree Tours in McKinley Park
We all admire the trees in and around McKinley Park, and now here’s your opportunity to learn more about them. Starting July 2, the Sacramento Tree Foundation will be offering a series of tree tours…
Pups in the Park
I defy you to resist the cuteness. The morning of June 22, before Pops in the Park takes over, McKinley Park is the setting for the 5th Annual Pups in the Park dog walk and…
Pops in the Park, Bertha Henschel Park, The John Skinner Band
For decades, The John Skinner Band has entertained audiences throughout Northern California with their energetic blend of 1950s rock, swing, Motown classics, ballads and more. Tonight, June 15, they will be performing at 6pm at…
Father's Day
This coming Sunday, June 16, is Father’s Day. Amongst all the barbequing and giving of ugly ties, there are actually quite a few other things going on throughout Sacramentoto help you celebrate your Dad and…
Pops in the Park, Glenn Hall Park, Mercy Me!
June 8, Popsin the Park moves to GlennHall Park. The evening’s entertainment is Mercy Me!, a three-time Sammie award-winning band that will perform covers of popular R&B and funk tunes, as well as their own…
Pops in the Park
June 1, kicks off this year’s Popsin the Park series. So don’t forget to stop by EastPortal Park at 6pm to enjoy the toe-tapping Cajun and zydeco tunes of Tom Rigney and Flambeau. Actually, you’ll probably…
Rebuild McKinley
A direct recipient of funds raised by Pops in the Park goes to this project ($5000). Almost a year ago, on July 21, 2012, nearly a third of the McKinley Park playground was burned down.…
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Pops in the Park
If you didn’t get your fill of live music with the Sacramento Music Festival, never fear. All this June, we have Pops in the Park. Starting out in 1991 as an afternoon concert, the East…