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Day of Giving, Cinco de Mayo Cocktails, Modesto Holiday Honoring George Lucas - 5/3/16

Project RIDE Parade of Dogs!
It's a parade of dogs all for the Big Day of Giving. Kill two birds with one stone by giving your pooch a much-needed wash and donate to a great cause!

Project RIDE
(916) 685-7433
www.projectride.org
www.bigdayofgiving.org
Midnight to midnight on Tuesday, May 3rd.
Minimum donation is $25 and the sky's the limit.

Car Czar
That new car you may want to buy this weekend may not be at all possible. We list the cars that are so hot that you literally can't get one! And it's a common occurrence: mobile mechanic repair. It sounds great and convenient, but is it advisable? Or even legal? Doug explores mobile mechanics and shares when, or even if…it's a good idea?

The Car Czar Auto Repair
***2 LOCATIONS***
2301 El Camino Ave, Sacramento
7433 Greenback Ln., Citrus Heights
www.thecarczar.com
www.facebook.com/thecarczar/

School St. Gallery
An art studio in Lodi is getting ready to celebrate it's one year anniversary. They have been displaying local artist work in the studio that ranges anywhere from unique artistic furniture to paintings, and fused glass. We will get a glimpse into their studio this morning and learn about their upcoming Lodi art hop.

School Street Gallery
123 s. school st
Lodi, CA
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Day of Giving
Starting at midnight on May 3, donors can begin donating to the local nonprofits participating in the Sacramento region's annual BIG Day of Giving, and help the community raise $6 million in 24 hours.  Located throughout Sacramento, Placer, Yolo, and El Dorado counties, the 570 participating nonprofits exemplify the breadth of the region's nonprofit sector -- from human services and education to community improvement and the arts.

To support the nonprofits that serve the region on BIG Day of Giving, donors can make gifts by credit card at www.bigdayofgiving.org between 12 a.m. and 11:59 p.m. on May 3

BIG Day of Giving Kick Off Party
Today
10am-4pm
Westfield Galleria at Roseville (Center Court)
Open to the Public

El Dorado Co. BIG Day Festival
WHERE: Raley's Shopping Center - Placerville, CA (166 Placerville Dr.)
WHEN: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
WHAT: Come out and say hello to the BIG DoG El Dorado nonprofits! Music, refreshments, and more.
Eligible for FETCH Board Challenge

El Dorado Co. BIG Day Festival
WHERE: Raley's Shopping Center - Placerville, CA (166 Placerville Dr.)
WHEN: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
WHAT: Come out and say hello to the BIG DoG El Dorado nonprofits! Music, refreshments, and more.
Eligible for FETCH Board Challenge

Yolo Co. Lunchtime Celebration at Heritage Plaza
WHERE:Heritage Plaza - Downtown Woodland (2nd & Main St.)
WHEN: Noon - 1:30 PM
WHAT: Join us for lunch! Food from local vendors (Guineveres, Las Brasas), refreshments from Ludy's BBQ, music, nonprofit tables, social media photo booth, giving station and more!
Eligible for FETCH Board Challenge

EVENING
BIG Day of Giving Evening Celebration
WHERE: Auburn Placer Performing Arts Center - 985 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA
WHEN: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
WHAT: Live music, entertainment, nonprofit booths and a giving station

Big Day of Giving: Ballet School
Talented kids doing ballet! Crockett-Deane Ballet School is a non-profit organization that builds character and discipline in young dancers, founded by SF Ballet dancers!
www.bigdayofgiving.org/npo/crockett-deane-ballet

Big Day of Giving: Money Giveaway
The Sacramento Public Library Foundation and the Walk4Literacy Coalition is celebrating BigDOG by GIVING money away! Their grant recipients will receive their awards during a pancake breakfast.
www.saclibraryfoundation.org

Sea Otter Swim Lessons
In California, drowning is a leading cause of injury-related deaths among children under the age of five, and a Loomis swimming school is working to change that. This week is Clothing Week at Sea Otter Swim Lessons, which focuses how falling into water with your clothes on can often produce a sort of fear in otherwise calm swimmers.

Sea Otter Swim Lessons
916-660-9492
www.seaotterswim.com
Open Monday through Saturday various hours.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SeaOtterSwimLessons/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SeaOtterSwim
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seaotterswim/

May the 4th Modesto Holiday
The phrase "May the force be with you" has been a part of the global lexicon. The phrase was created by Modesto native George Lucas and it symbolizes the magic and influence of his epic film, Star Wars. What better way to celebrate this icon and his hometown than to create a commemorative holiday right where it all began with his breakthrough film "American Graffiti"?
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UCP Two Big Events
Crews at UCP are especially busy today as they participate in the Big Day of Giving and prepare for another major fundraising festival.

FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
Friday May 13
11am-2pm
Orange Grove Adult Center
4640 Orange Grove Ave.
Sacramento
www.ucpsacto.org

Chocolate In Mexican Food
Cinco De Mayo is in a couple of days, and when we think of Mexican food, we don't always think of chocolate. Why not? Today we learn how to make chocolate chicken tacos, sweet 'n spicy chocolate guacamole, and white chocolate margaritas!
www.mydcdsite.com/jessica

Manly Minute: You Have A Gambling Addiction
Compulsive gambling is often referred to as a "silent killer" simply because an addiction to gambling does not always readily stand out. The signs of gambling addiction are often overlooked as something else such as a desire to play games, an urge to win money or anything but a compulsive disorder that is out of control. Often times, the desire to gamble is so strong and the addiction is so serious that severe personal and social consequences, even death, can result. Learn more

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Hair Doc
Shawn L. Brown, The Hair Doctor
www.hairdoc911.com
916.667.2095

Federico Beauty Institute
www.federico.edu/mobile

Amber O'hara
www.thebusinessofbalayage.com

Stephanie Hunter-Ray
Exquisite U Beauty Boutique
916.220.7657

Big Day of Coffee Sacrifice
Staffers at a local non-profit got creative for the Big Day of Giving by curbing their caffeine!  But it wasn't just for the day, these devoted employees and volunteers gave up coffee for the entire month of April! The money they saved on that daily cup of joe is now being pooled together and donated to today's cause!

Yolo County CASA
724 Main St #101
Woodland
Phone:(530) 661-4200
www.bigdayofgiving.org/npo/yolo-county-casa 

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Infused Cinco Cocktails
Nothing says Cinco de Mayo like cocktails! Centro is stepping it up behind the bar this year with some unique infused tequilas. Plus, the restaurant is transforming their parking lot for an outdoor fiesta!! We've got the details.

Outdoor Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
Thursday
5pm-Close
Centro Cocina Mexicana
2730 J St, Sacramento
916-442-2552
www.paragarys.com

The Best of IT Film
Just in time for the biggest gambling day of the year, Kentucky Derby, this film documents it all. The best of it takes an unflinching look at the life of a professional gambler.
www.bestofitmovie.com

Favorite Teacher
Email your pic to goodday@kmaxtv.com

National What Day
*Childhood Depression Awareness Day:
*Garden Meditation Day
*Hug Your Cat Day
*Lumpy Rug Day
*National Special-abled Pets Day
*National Two Different Colored Shoes Day
*Paranormal Day
*Public Radio Day
*World Asthma Day
*World Press Freedom Day
*National Teacher Day

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