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National Pretzel Day, The Yelp Guy and a Makeover Marathon - April 26, 2015

Capital City Classic
The Capital City Classic returns to Downtown Sacramento. The courses provide scenic views of the State Capitol, Tower and I Street Bridges, Old Sacramento, the Sacramento River, and Crocker Park.
A Change of Pace Foundation
530-757-2012
http://changeofpace.com
West Coast Shootout
Today Lori is checking out the West Coast Shootout! The JBS Basketball Club started out at as a small tournament at Highlands High School back in 2003. Since then the event has grown every year and they've seen more and more coaches from the top Universities across the United States. The JBS Basketball Club's West Coast Shootout event has helped over 100 young ladies achieve college scholarships.
JBS Basketball Club
http://www.JBSbasketball.com
Outdoor Picker's Market
Today is a good day for antique collectors in the Placer County area! The Hand Pickin Emporium is the Host of the "Outdoor Picker's Market" every 4th Sunday of the month.
4155 Rocklin Rd.
(916) 626-0367
Today: 7am-3pm
http://handpickin.com
http://Facebook.com/handpickin
Makeover Marathon
Today the Minx Salon and Spa in Loomis is hosting a Makeover Marathon! They created this event to give women, who are currently going through or are in remission of cancer, a day to feel beautiful. By providing them with makeup makeovers and a mini photoshoot.
Relay for Life Davis
Emerson Jr High School
2121 Calaveras Ave.
Davis
Saturday August 1st
http://www.relayforlife.org/davisca
Runnin' for Rhett
Runnin' for Rhett is a non-profit foundation that was founded on December 7th, 2007 by a grass roots group of family and friends that love Rhett Seevers. Rhett died at just 7 years old from cerebral palsy.
(916) 691-2311
http://www.runninforrhett.org
Sac State Men's Rowing
Today Cambi is at Sacramento State Aquatic Center with the men's Sacramento State Men's Rowing team! The Sacramento State Men's Rowing team was formed in 1984.
http://sacstaterowing.com
The Yelp Guy
Alex is the local leader of the Yelp community. He's had his finger on the pulse of what's what in Sactown since before 2Pac made it sound cool. You might spot him out and about searching for his new favorite place. The name tag on his (virtual) desk says he is a 'Community Manager," although he also goes by the "Yelp Guy."
Today Alex is at La Trattoria Bohemia checking out some delicious Czech AND Italian food and GIANT beers!
La Trattoria Bohemia
3649 J St.
Sacramento
(916) 455-7803

Roseville Salon
A salon in Roseville is donating a portion of proceeds from new clients to breast cancer research for today and the entire month of May.
True Image Salon
1209 Pleasant Grove Blvd
(916) 780-2200
http://truimagesalon.com/
National Poetry Month
April is National Poetry Month! So what better way to celebrate it then by having Frank the poet in studio reading poetry! Today he's reading poetry that he wrote and also reading poetry that viewers emailed in.
Luna's Cafe
1414 16th. Street
Sacramento
916.446.7322
http://savekusf.org/listen-to-kusf-in-exile
Marlene the Plant Lady
http://simonsaysgardening.com
http://Facebook.com/marlenetheplantlady
Mustache Charity Event
Today the studio is being taken over with some mermaids and pirates! Justin Vorhauer who all of you remember as the big bearded Chewbacca impersonator has planned a charity event called Pirates and Paws.
Pirates and Paws
Dive Bar
1016 K St.
Sacramento,
April 29th: 7:30pm-10:30pm
http://www.pawspetadoption.org
http://www.Divebarsacramento.com
National Pretzel Day
Today is National Pretzel Day, so Mel and Cody are learning how to roll pretzels like a pro! National Pretzel Day began in 2003 when Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell declared April 26 "National Pretzel Day" to acknowledge the importance of the pretzel to the state's history and economy.
Find a Pretzelmaker Near You!
http://www.pretzelmaker.com
Lifestyle/Beauty Expert
Today Lifestyle and Trend Expert Justine Santaniello is joining us in studio and sharing her tips and top product suggestions - otherwise known as her 'Just Haves.'
Just Haves
http://www.justhaves.com

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