East Sac Garden Tour, Pint-Size Author, and Photo Competition - May 2, 2016
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National What Day?
*Melanoma Monday
*National Library Legislative Day:
*Roberts Rule of Order Day:
Boxing Gym
A 2-time Golden Gloves Champion is helping you get a knockout workout! Midtown Fitness, a premier boxing gym, just opened its doors.
Midtown Fitness and Boxing
2407 J street Suite 102
916-584-2563
Soccer Champs
GOAAAALLLLLL!!! A local girl's soccer team just won the Cal North District Cup! Now the U14 team is facing off against Nha in goal as they dribble their way into their next big competition! Plus we'll tell you how you can help them get there!
www.gofundme.com/wslc2016
Pint-Size Author
One of our favorite little authors (published author we might at add) Akshaj Mehta is back and making all sorts of news!! This pint-size penman is blowing up in popularity!!
BIG Beers and Books
Tomorrow (May 3)
6pm-9pm
Old Soul at the Weatherstone
812 21st. St., Sacramento
All Proceeds Donated to Reading Partners!!
www.readingpartners.org
Stockton Golf Tourney
Talk about girl power on the green! The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) brings their 2016 Division II Women's Golf Super-Regionals to Stockton May 2nd to the 4th.
www.ncaa.com
Take Pics Like a Pro
A new competition showcases the photography talent of both young and old.
California State Fair Photography Competition
Entry Deadline - May 4
Where to enter - http://www.castatefair.org/photography/
See all competitions - castatefair.org/participate/competitions
Craft Beer and Produce
In honor of national home brew day tomorrow, we're toasting our favorite local suds!! And there's no better way to celebrate the bounty of local craft beer than with the bounty of local produce! That's right, beer and produce pairings -- all from Sacramento.
The Brass Tap
783 Orange Dr.
Vacaville
(707) 724-0634
www.brasstapbeerbar.com/vacaville
Local Comedians and Moms
Sure they're funny now, but what were some of Sacramento's top comedians like as kids?! We get the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth from the lovely ladies who know them best -- their moms! They'll take the stage this Sunday with their doting sons and daughters for a special mother's day comedy show!!
Mother's Day Comedy Show
Sunday, May 8
Punch Line Comedy Club
2100 Arden Way
Sacramento
916.925.8500
www.punchlinesac.com
Galt Mural
The students at Lake Canyon Elementary School are learning to paint and more. Eighty-five of the students are developing a permanent mural painted onto recycled metal panels. They have been preparing for it by learning how to paint for the last few months, meeting every Tuesday after school in their cafeteria.
www.lc-gjuesd-ca.schoolloop.com
Mer-Mel
It's a fin-tastic way to give kids a splashing good time in the pool this Summer. Lighthouse Mermaid Productions teaches classes so children can learn to be pearl-fect mermaids in the water!
Email: lighthousemermaidproductions@gmail.com
Lighthouse Productions: www.facebook.com/LighthouseMermaidProductions/
Ducky Derby Preview
It's time to get your ducks in a row! The Child Abuse Prevention Council is hosting it's 3rd annual Ducky Derby and Public Safety Drive.Rubber duckies are "Adopted out" out in advance for five dollars each, on race day the top ten duck owners get a prize!
Child Abuse Prevention Council
www.capcducks.com
Judy Dolls Project
A local woman with a knack for sewing is using her talent for good! She and her five girlfriends have been creating the handmade "Judy Dolls" for almost 20 years!! The dolls are donated to local organizations that assist families as well as orphanages as far away as Uganda, Kiev, Iraq, Chernobyl, Belarus, Kenya and Afghanistan! Today we meet the creator, Judy Ellison.
More Info: 916-771-5590
Manly Minute: 5 Traits to Teach to Your Child
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East Sac Garden Tour
See some of the homes in the tour, which benefits students of David Lubin Elementary School.
www.davidlubingardentour.com
www.facebook.com/eastsacgardentour
esacgardentour@yahoo.com
Toast to Mother's Day
The best and quickest way to show the mom in your life you love them is through their stomach! From breakfast-in-bed ideas to mid-day sweet treats, it's time to toast all the moms in the world with 'toast'! The executive chef from Safeway whips up some unique mother's day bites that all start with bread!!
AVOCADO TOAST
Ingredients:
Signature SELECT Artisan French Bread, sliced lengthwise and toasted
2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Ripe Hass avocados
Pinch of Kosher Salt
Pinch of Fresh Ground Black Pepper
Signature SELECT uncured bacon; cooked
Fresh lemon wedge
Directions:
Toast baguette using toaster, broiler or oven. Rub garlic clove over toasted surface of bread and drizzle with olive oil. Top with sliced avocado and season with salt and pepper. Top with crumbled or slices of bacon. Garnish with a lemon wedge and serve.
SIGNATURE AFFOGATO
Ingredients:
2 (2 ounce) scoops Signature SELECT Moose Tracks Ice Cream
3 ounces prepared Signature SELECT Coffee, Kona Blend
Soft whipped cream
Peanut Brittle, crushed
Chocolate Shavings
Directions:
Add 2 scoops to a clear parfait glass. Pour half an ounce of coffee over ice cream. Top with soft whipped cream, chocolate shavings and peanut brittle.
Shoot with and without toppings.
Makes 1 serving
Information to promote on screen: website, times, phone numbers. Visit Safeway.com for these recipes and more information on the Signature family of brands.