Jobs for Vets, Fireworks Preview, and Mission to Jupiter - 7/4/16
Cal Expo Fireworks Preview
Cal expo will once again light up the 4th of July sky!! We're live with a preview of tonight's big fireworks show! We'll check out all the pyrotechnics that are used for this free family event!
FREE Independence Day Celebration
Doors open: 5:00 p.m.
Live music begins: 6:30 p.m.
Fireworks begin: Approximately 9:30 p.m.
Cal Expo
Tickets Available Online & On-Site
www.calexpo.com/independence-day-celebration/
4th of July By The Numbers
$6.77B - Total planned spending on July 4th food.
150 Mil. - Hot dogs are consumed each July 4th holiday.
700 Mil. Lbs - Of chicken are purchased in the week prior to July 4th.
$4.4 Mil - Annual value of imported American flags, most of which are made in China.
$324+ Mil. - Value of annual fireworks imports to the U.S. (most from China).
67% - Of all annual fireworks injuries take place within a month of July 4th.
For the complete Fourth of July 2016 By The Numbers Report, please visit:
www.wallethub.com/blog/4th-of-july-fun-facts/22075/
Daily List: 3 Ways to Keep Your Pets Calm During Fireworks
You might like fireworks, but chances are, your pets don't. Every year, countless dogs panic, hide, or even run away on July 4, terrified by the loud noises. On the Daily List this morning, we show three secrets to keeping your pets calm tonight!
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Juno Mission To Jupiter
On the evening of July 4, NASA's Juno spacecraft will fire its rocket engine to be captured into orbit around our solar system's most massive planet, Jupiter. Juno will provide powerful insights about Jupiter's origins and interior, along with the first-ever views of the planet's poles. Jupiter is surrounded by searing radiation, and Juno has been specially designed to safely navigate the unexplored space very close to the giant world.
www.nasa.gov/juno
www.missionjuno.swri.edu
Summer Skin Defense
A new Rocklin spa/salon is celebrating its grand opening so we'll get some summer skin defenses before you get out in the elements as well as show you what to do if the damage is done.
ELEMENTS SPA & SALON GRAND OPENING
4810 Granite Dr.
Rocklin, CA
August 20
6pm
(916) 824-1362
www.facebook.com/elementsspasalons
4th at Lodi Lake
It's a great way to celebrate the 4th of July with the family. It's the 4th of July at the Lake @ Lodi Lake. Starting off with a tasty meal for the family at the Kiwanis International Pancake Breakfast. Later, people can check out a farmers market... various vendors.... Kayaking on the lake.... and the WOW Museum will be on hand for demonstrations. The day ends at 9:30pm with a fireworks extravaganza.
www.visitlodi.com
Bad Party Behaviors
Backyard barbecues and poolside parties are the backbone of a fantastic summer. Having all of your friends and family in one place is great, right? A new summer party secrets survey released by Boxed Wholesale, the app and online store that delivers all your bulk-sized favorites, reveals that while you may like having everyone over to your place for a summer party, your friends and family may be a lot messier, and sometimes more gross, than you think.
www.boxed.com
'Run Crime Out' Run
Can YOUR team beat the Roseville Police Department? Bragging rights are on the line for this epic challenge! It's the "Run Crime out of Roseville 5k Fun Run/Walk." Melissa's live from the starting line with the prize for those who beat the Roseville Police Chief Hahn!
ROSEVILLE 4TH OF JULY
Royer Park Activities: 10am-1pm
Fireworks @ Placer County Fairgrounds:
Gates Open 5pm & Show Starts 9:30pm
Run Crime Out Of Roseville:
www.runcrimeoutofroseville.com
www.Roseville.ca.us/events
Bubbleball Obstacle Course
Nothing says 'God bless America' like working on a holiday! So let's have some fun! Time to celebrate the 4th of July with a good ol' fashioned bubbleball obstacle course! It's the perfect way to spice up any holiday party, picnic or family gathering!
BubbleBall Sacramento Rentals
(916) 399-3855
www.sacramento.bubbleball.co
Flag Made of Fire Hoses
Just in time for the fourth of July, one Stockton firefighter has created a unique flag for his fire hose, from old fire hoses! Nate Joyce, a Navy Veteran hand made the flag and it now hangs proudly.
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PG&E Training Veterans
PG&E is helping local veterans transition from military service to a successful career! The company is looking to hire veterans to work in their Sacramento call center!
Veterans can apply online here.
To search for and apply to current openings at PG&E, visit http://careers.pge.com
For more information on the PowerPathway program, visit www.pge.com/powerpathway
Check This Out: Loopit
Are you sick of fishing for and untangling headphones every day?? We've got a solution -- loopit!! no more storing your headphones in your hand, dangling them on your shoulder, stuffing them in your handbag or wearing them in your ears when you don't need them!!
www.redesign.studio/loopit.html
Parade Behind the Scene
Rover Rover come on over to Roseville! Good Day's famous roving vehicle is hitting the BIG TIME! We're going to be in featured in this year's 4th of July Parade! Melissa's live with a behind the scenes look at this year's floats!
ROSEVILLE 4TH OF JULY
Royer Park Activities: 10am-1pm
Fireworks @ Placer County Fairgrounds:
Gates Open 5pm & Show Starts 9:30pm
www.roseville.ca.us/events/4th_of_july_celebration.asp
Car and Carnival Party
Nothing says the 4th of July like a good ole' family-friendly party. We are live at the 2nd annual Car show and Carnival.... featuring Live Music, Children's Carnival Games, BBQ & Food Trucks, Great Raffle prizes, Trophies for all car show categories. Entrants receive a Dash Plaque, and other free stuff. Proceeds to benefit Community Outreach and Food Bank Ministries of The Bridge at Stockton.
703 E. Swain Rd., Stockton
Today: 9am - 2pm
www.thebridgeatstockton.org
Manly Minute: Moving Back In With Your Parents
So suffice it to say the phenomena of young people moving back home is more complicated than "Young men today are lazy and unmotivated." And as we mentioned in our series on the history of the bachelor, far from being the recent anomaly the media has made it out to be, living with your parents well into your 20s was the norm for young men for much of history.
Rancho Cordova Color Run & 4th of July Celebration
Noon-11pm
Hagan Park
Rancho Cordova
www.ranchocordovajuly4th.com