National Jr. Olympics, Pear Fair, and Golf - 7/31/16
Dishin' With Tina: The Draft Sports Bar & Grill
8603 Washington Blvd.
Roseville
916.771.3818
USATF National JR. Olympics
The 2016 USATF National Jr. Olympic Track & Field Championships are on their last day today after week-long events! Over 7,500 youth athletes have competed in one of the largest events for their age in over 20 outdoor events at Hornet Stadium!
Sacramento State University
Today: 8am-4pm
WEBSITE:
www.sacsports.com
Courtland Pear Fair
Today people can come to the small Delta town of Courtland to celebrate its signature export - the Bartlett pear. Take home pounds of pears from the area's farms, as well as homemade pear-stuffed treats like pies (get there early for the pies; they can sell out fast), fritters, breads, tarts and ice cream.
Courtland
Today: 9am-6pm
WEBSITE:
Gishwhes
Join thousands of others and do Gishwhes! It's a massive scavenger Hunt that takes place today through August 6th.
www.gishwhes.com
The Yelp Man
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."
Sacramento Pizza Company
2700 E Bidwell St, #500
Folsom
(916) 673-9754
Alex Lane
Yelp Sacramento Community Director
www.yelp.com
sacramento@yelp.com
WEBSITE:
www.yelp.com
Sparta
Interested in serving your community? The Sheriff's Pre-Academy Recruit Training Activities (SPARTA) could be your chance. The program is a series of two-hour sessions designed to introduce potential Academy Recruits to the workouts and training they will encounter as part of a the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department Basic Training Academy.
www.sacsheriff.com
arussell@sacsheriff.com
Bikes and Bling
Today the Citrus Heights Seventh Day Adventist Church is hosting a day of fun for the whole family! The event includes a motorcycle show, bake sale, yard sale, bounce houses and more! The members of the Citrus Heights Seventh Day Adventist Church will also be collecting canned food and getting a start for the Holidays and for those in need.
7610 Wachtel Way
Orangevale
Today: 11am-4pm
NorCal Golf
A full-service practice golf facility recently reopened it's doors under a new name and ownership. Nor Cal Golf center opened up back in March and they want to make sure everyone knows.
Nor Cal Performance Golf Center
5150 McHenry Ave.
Modesto, CA 95356
WEBSITE:
www.norcalperformancegolf.com
80-Year-Old Author
At 80 years old Mary Weatherington is proving that it's never too late to follow your dreams, She always wanted to be a writer, but being a Wife and mother always came first. After being widowed and losing both of her children she began to write to distract her from her pain, and so at 80 years old she has published her very first book and has even began receiving reviews on it!
For Eleven Million Reasons
Fictional Crime Novel
Available on Amazon and kindle
WWW.MLWEATHERINGTON.COM
209 CARES
Stockton "209" Cares is at it again and helping make sure kids have everything they need on their first day of school! Today they are handing out backpacks and school supplies to children ages 5-14 and also making sure their looking fly with new haircuts! We're checking out the event at Stockton's brand-new Sky Zone!
209 Cares
Stockton SkyZone
5358 Pacific Ave,
Stockton, CA 95207
11am to 2pm
WEBSITE:
www.facebook.com/stockton209cares
www.skyzone.com/stockton
Run Don't Walk Deal of the Day
Free 16 oz. Justin's Almond Butter
The Plant Lady
theplantlady@kmaxtv.com
Joe238 Documentary
This morning we're meeting one local woman who created an inspiring documentary based on one local heroes life. "Joe238" is a documentary on the legacy of Sacramento police officer Joseph Chairez, who saved four lives when he became an organ donor.
Fashion Car Gala 2016
The Falls Event Center
Elk Grove
Today: 4pm-10pm
For Tickets eventbrite.com
WEBSITE:
www.joe238.com
Facebook: Joe238doc
Back-to-School Giveaway
This afternoon, local non-profit "The Power of Giving" is having a huge back-to-school giveaway that includes free backpacks and school supplies, free BBQ, face painting, train rides, jump houses and more!!
Tetotem Park
Antelope
Today: 2pm-6pm
(916) 637-4483
WEBSITE:
www.thegivingpower.org
Harry Potter Book Release
It's officially out there in the public. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, the latest from famed author JK Rowling, was released at midnight. Fun fact. Today is both Rowling and Potter's birthday. So, plenty of things to celebrate today.
1) Bookfair Roseville Barnes & Noble July 31 and online through Aug 5
Bookfair ID: 11905908 at checkout. A percentage of your Barnes & Noble purchases will benefit our team.
2) Wand sales at Barnes & Noble July 31 and online at:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/WandcraftingMinistry
WEBSITE:
Facebook: @eichnerds
http://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2031
Facebook: Barnes and Noble Roseville
Twitter: @bnroseville
Instagram: @bnroseville