S'mores World Record, a Huge Garage Sale, and Tournament of Bar Games - 8/6/16
Salvation Army Shopping Spree
Today The Salvation Army of Woodland is hosting its "Child Spree" back-to-school shopping event for 75 first grade to high school students. Each child will be awarded $100 to purchase much-needed clothing items. Every student will also be paired with a volunteer chaperone for a fun morning of back-to-school shopping. Also included is free breakfast, free backpacks with school supplies from Yolo Backpacks for Kids, eye exams and haircuts!!
The Salvation Army Del Oro Division
PO BOX 348000
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 563-3700
www.gosalarmy.org
www.facebook.com/deloro
www.twitter.com/SalArmySacto
Huge Garage Sale
This morning Cambi is checking out what is quite possibly one of the BIGGEST garage sales in Good Day history! Well, pretty close! Richard and his son Dante will be selling thousands of vinyl records, lots of kids toys, and antiques. Yes, you read that right, THOUSANDS of vinyls!!
712 11th Street
West Sacramento.
Today: 8am
Cruffins @ Ginger Elizabeth
It's jam day at Ginger Elizabeth, and in addition to their boysenberry jam, they will have cruffins. Cruffins are a cross between croissants and muffins, and Ginger Elizabeth is serving them up today filled with the boysenberry jam. They also have interesting choices of jams we will show you.
1801 L St #60, Sacramento, CA 95811
(916) 706-1738
www.gingerelizabeth.com/event/jam-day/
Takumi Grand opening
Takumi means "artisan" in Japanese and today is the grand opening for a new restaurant called Takumi off 8th and J streets. They want their food and service to reflect high-quality ingredients, attention to detail, and skillful execution.
826 J St.
(916) 228-4095
Facebook: @takumisacramento
Instagram: @takumi_izakaya
Community Book Sale
If you love books, then today you'll want to head to this huge book sale! The Friends of Arden-Dimick Library is hosting its first two-day community book sale since Arden-Dimick Library's re-opening. Thousands of books will be offered at low prices for adults and children to stock up ! Funds from this sale will be used for local library programs. Friends of the Library will also receive a 10% discount.
Arden-Dimick Library
Sacramento
Today: 10am-5pm
The Color Run
It's time to get colorful this morning! The Color Run, also known as the Happiest 5k on the Planet, is a unique paint race that celebrates healthiness, happiness, and individuality.
www.thecolorrun.com
@thecolorrun
Tournament of Bar Games
Today people can enjoy an afternoon of bar games! The 3rd Annual Tournament of Bar Games takes place at Coin Op! There will be over 40 arcade games and pinball machines to play! 4 Player Pac-Man Battle, plus Air Hockey, Giant Jenga and so much more! Registration is required to join in! Prizes are awarded for top 3 winners.
Coin Op
Sacramento
Today: 12pm-2pm
(916) 546-8387
www.Bargames3.nightout.com
Melon Mania
There are so many different types of melons that they need their own photo gallery! Tina is at Horton Farm with Balloon Brand Melons in Loomis learning about all the varieties.
Balloon Brand Melons
7440 King Road
Loomis
916.626.2145
www.balloonbrandmelons.com
Dinner of Hope
Huntington's Disease Society of America depends on fundraising events to help those living with this genetic disorder. There's a winemaker's dinner this Monday, August 8, 2016, at Rubino's in Rocklin. Tina is there finding out more.
Winermaker's Dinner of Hope
Benefitting HDSA
Monday, Aug. 8, 6pm
Rubino's Ristorante, Rocklin
Tickets $125
www.hdsa.org
To purchase tickets:
www.hdsa.donordrive.com/event/winemakersdinner
Boucanes New Location
Boucanes Smokehouse owners return to their roots where they first started the business. Tina is helping celebrate the ribbon cutting day with food samples for people as they stop by.
3941 Park Drive, Suite 10
El Dorado Hills
916.934.0955
www.boucanes.com
Run Don't Walk Deal of the Day
It's the "Super Uper Fantastic Run Don't Walk Deal of the Day!" Our Chief Coupon Correspondent Melissa Cabral has scoured the internet and sales ads to find her NUMBER ONE DEAL - you'll have to wait and see!!!
www.thrivemarket.com/checkout/cart/
Suicide Squad 101
The Wait is over! Suicide Squad has hit theaters this week, and today, Ben Schwartz owner of Empire Comics joins us in studio to talk about what Suicide Squad comic books you need to be up to date on before you see the highly anticipated film.
Empire Comics Vault
1120 Fulton Avenue, Suite K
Sacramento
(916) 482-8779
www.empirescv.com
Peet's Ready-to-Drink Cold Brew
Now you can grab your Peet's Coffee to go without even having to go to the shop! Peet's has recently launched three RTD Cold Brew beverages. The beverages are currently available in select Peet's Coffee cafés, partner locations, and grocery stores in the San Francisco Bay Area before expanding into new markets!!
www.peets.com
Girl Scout World Record
This morning we're learning how local Girl Scouts are trying to set a world record using s'mores!! This Wednesday is National S'mores Day, and the Girl Scouts Heart of Central will give our entire community the opportunity to make history by setting a new world record! Last week, Guinness World Records approved Girl Scouts Heart of Central's application to set the World Record, which currently stands at 423 people making s'mores at one time!
Johnson Springview Park
Rocklin
August 10th: 8:30am-12:30pm
www.girlscoutshcc.org/smores
Wilton Firefighters Association Chili Cook-Off and Classic Car show
It's one of the biggest fundraisers for the Wilton Firefighters Association. It's their annual chili cook-off. We're letting the anchors sample some of their chili to see what you can experience next weekend when dozens of teams will compete!
Saturday, August 13
Fog Willow Farms
11011 Cecatra Drive, Wilton
Gamers Gift
This morning we're learning about ways that video games can change lives in a good way! Gamers Gift is a non-profit organization ran and created by students looking to change lives through video games and technology.
(916) 850-9788
www.GamersGift.org
Fratello Marionettes
This weekend people can enter the world of Mother Goose Land, where all your beloved characters are brought to life by the Fratello Marionettes!! The show follows Mother Goose as she introduces you to her favorite stories, including Mary and her little lamb, Jack and Jill, Humpty Dumpty and Bo Peep and her lost sheep!!
Fairytale Town
3901 Land Park Drive
Sacramento
Today & Tomorrow: 12:30, 1:30 & 2:30 p.m.
(916) 808-7462
www.Fairytaletown.org
Refresh Your Home
Today we're learning how to help bring a breath of fresh air to your home this Summer! Hunter Fan Company is sharing home decor tips and trends and showing how a Huntervention for your home can put a new spin on your living space this summer.
Hunter Fan Company
(888) 830-1326
www.hunterfan.com
Twitter @HunterFanCo
Instagram @HunterFanCo
#HunterFanCo