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Coloring Book Day, Toilet Paper Drive, and Scavenger Hunt - 8/2/16

National Coloring Book Day
Today is National Coloring Book day and a lot of adults have recently turned to coloring as a way to reduce stress, free the mind and allow for creativity.  Colorama and  Magic Path Coloring Books sent us these coloring books to see if helps us reduce our stress.

Colorama Coloring Books
Adult coloring books
Bed Bath & Beyond, Target, & CVS
www.bulbhead.com

Daily List: 3 Things to Buy in the Next 3 Months
Yesterday we gave you a list of the best buys for August... but this time of year, we start thinking down the road to the last few months of the year! Holiday supplies are already in the craft stores, so it's perfectly fine that on the Daily List this morning, Marianne has three things to buy in the next three months!
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The Car Czar Auto Repair
***2 LOCATIONS***
2301 El Camino Ave, Sacramento
7433 Greenback Ln., Citrus Heights

WEBSITE:
www.thecarczar.com

Crunchy Mama Bear
Being a crunchy mama is a term used lately for moms who try to do everything all natural! From food, to soaps, toys, even sun block and other skin care items. This Crunchy Mama Bear wears the name proudly and is even making a business out of it. We're finding out what Al' Natural items she has been making herself and how you can get your hands on them!
www.crunchymamabear.com

Loaves and Fishes Toilet Paper Drive
Drop-off times: Tuesday, August 2nd 7 am - 6 pm.
Drop-off location: 1351 North C Street Sacramento, CA 95811
Contact phone: Lisa McGurty 637-2517 or Janet Green 637-2514

WEBSITE:
www.toiletpaperdrive.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/loavesandfishes
Twitter: Follow @loavesandfishes, upload photos to #tpdrive

Greatest International Scavenger Hunt
G.I.S.H.W.H.E.S. The Greatest International Scavenger Hunt the World Has Ever Seen! This hunt last one week with crazy creative items on the list! They try to create a list that is challenging, thrilling and absurd. From items that make you tear-up and laugh out loud. To having participants break out of their comfort zones, re-awaken their inner artist, and do a bit of good in the world! Heather Brent is checking out a local team in Manteca and helping them check off an item from their scavenger hunt!
July 30-Aug 6
www.gishwhes.com

Lacrosse Champs
It is the oldest sport in North America and continues to gain popularity in our region! A local team just won one of the largest tournaments in the country! We'll meet the Sacramento aces!
Aug 21 '16 at 9:00 AM Ends: Aug 21 '16 at 1:30 PM Registration Dates: Jul 13 '16 - Aug 21 '16 REGULAR Location: Mather Fields

Brown Bag Throwdown
Boucanes Smokehouse
3941 Park Drive, Suite 10
El Dorado Hills
916.934.0955

Strivers Catering
916.743.5069

WEBSITE:
www.boucanes.com/default.html

Flowers and Wine
Have you ever wanted to learn to make the perfect floral arrangement? Not sure where to start? How about a class that teaches you from A to Z (Literally) AZ floral is hosting a wine and flower class, where you can learn how to trim and set your flowers perfectly while eating appetizers and sipping on wine! What's better than that??

AZ Floral Design
2111 Pacific Ave.
Stockton

Flower work shop
Wed., Aug 3rd 6:30-9:30
www.facebook.com/AZ-Floral-Design-188259557877406/
www.azfloraldesign.com

Coloring Expert
It's national coloring book day! It's a childhood activity that is becoming more and more popular among adults!! Coloring is proven to reduce stress!!! A local life coach is here to explain why it helps also how she uses coloring for meditation!
www.mindfulcoloringbox.com

Women's Conference
We'll have demos to preview a women's health conference with a focus on reducing health disparities that disproportionately affect black women by raising awareness about mental and physical health.

Black Women's Health & Wellness Conference
UC Davis Education Building
4610 X Street
Sacramento
Saturday
9am-3pm
www.sbwhwc.org

Back-to-School Giveaway
While it may feel like summer just started, fall is now just a few months away...which means it's almost time to get back in the classrooms. So, that's why Operation Homefront is out with its Back-to-School Brigade this morning--to supply military kids with all the tools for success they need...for free.
With help from area businesses, the non-profit is distributing about 350 backpacks.
Good Day's Nha Nguyen is live with a look at the prep before things kick off at 10am.

Operation Homefront Back-to-School Brigade
Airman and Family Readiness Center
Tuesday, Aug. 2
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

WEBSITE:
www.OperationHomefront.net
www.facebook.com/OperationHomefront

Manly Minute: 5 First Date Faux Pas
First dates tend to make most people nervous, but you can eliminate some of your first date nerves by planning out what to do - and, perhaps even more importantly, what not to do. So to help you out, here are the top 10 first date faux pas, so you can learn from others' mistakes and impress the socks off your date.
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