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Pumpkins in the Pears
This morning Ericka is spending some time at the pumpkin patch! For the month of October only, Steamboat Acres is hosting their annual "Pumpkins in the Pears" pumpkin patch. To celebrate they are having a weekend of draft horses and the antique cars. The farm was established in 1848 and grows certified organic pears, cherries and veggies! The "Pumpkins in the Pears" started 3 years ago as part of Steamboat's Agri-Tourism activities and bloomed into a popular event!

Steamboat Acres
Courtland
(916) 775-1166
www.Steamboat Acres.com

Dia de Los Muertos Alters
Today Ericka is learning more about special Dia de Los Muertos events and activities happening in Sacramento plus view colorful altar installations set up and already on display inside the Sacramento History Museum's lobby.

Sacramento History Museum
(916) 808-7059
10/20: 6:30-9pm
11/5: 6pm-10pm
www.historicoldsac.org
www.solcollective.org
www.sachistorymuseum.org

Kids Make Pizza
It's a celebration of everything pizza in Sacramento!! Starting today until October 23rd, Federalist Public House is hosting "SLICED!" The Sliced pizza festival includes a slew of oven-fresh events, including cooking competitions, pizza-making classes, and a finale block party! Organizer Marvin Maldonado, who co-owns Federalist Public House says participating restaurants and food trucks will include Chicago Fire, Nido, Pizzeria Urbano, Buffalo Pizza & Ice Cream Co., B-Side and Pizza Supreme Being.

Pizza Making Class
Federalist Public House
Oct. 22nd: 9:30am-11:30am
(916) 661-6134

federalistpublichouse.com
www.slicedpizzasac.com

SOCKtober @ Dutch Bros.
Today all participating Dutch Bros. Coffee is collecting new pairs of socks for a good cause! Socktober was created by Socks from the Heart. Founded in 2009, Socks from the Heart has donated over 23,000 pairs of New socks and other undergarments throughout the Sacramento region and beyond.

Soctober: Today
Dutch Bros Coffee
For Participating Locations: dutchbros.com
https://www.dutchbros.com/
Toy Drive
Matthew was burned when he was a young boy and remembers Shriners Hospital giving him a toy every time he went there.  Now 10 years later, Matthew wants to give back with a toy drive of his own to give to the hospital.  He's kicking things off today and telling us what type of toys he needs and how you can donate.

Toy Drive
Collection day 10/29

Serbian Food Fest
Today people can go the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Serbian Orthodox Church and get a taste of Serbia. The Serbian Food & Culture Festival promises to bring dancers, great food, homemade pastries, music, fresco tours, authentic folklore dancing, and much much more!!! This morning Cambi is getting a sneak peak of the Serbian Food & Culture Festival before it kicks off at 11am!

Serbian Orthodox Church
Today: 11am-10pm

Free Pumpkins
Antelope Christian Center is again giving away free pumpkins, this time, 6,000 pumpkins.  For many families, buying a pumpkin is a cost they can't afford and they want to help out the community.

6,000 FREE pumpkins
Today at noon
Antelope Christian Center
4533 Antelope Road

Helping Handbags Auction
Today the Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary is hosting the 12th annual fundraising handbag auction event!! More than 1,100 items will be offered during the event's live and silent auctions, including designer handbags, gently-used purses, donated gift certificates, and items given by local businesses.  Some notable items that will be auctioned off at Helping Handbags include a handbag donated by Linda Ronstadt and a gift package from the Ellen Show. The luncheon has raised a total of more than $700,000 during the previous eleven years.

www.gosalarmy.org
www.facebook.com/deloro
www.twitter.com/SalArmySacto

Pirate Bar Crawl
Yo Ho, Yo Ho a Pirates life for me! Tonight Halloween has come early if your costume is a pirate this year! People can head to Cornerstone Café for The Pirate Bar Crawl! The Pirate Bar Crawl benefits the Active 20 30 Club of Sacramento! There will be food, costume contests, giveaways and so much more, all for a great cause!

Cornerstone Café
For Tickets: Piratecrawl.nightout.com
Tonight: 5:30pm
http://thequeenofdating.com
Sinister Creature Con
Sinister Creature Con is a horror convention unlike any other.  We celebrate both the past and present.  From the nostalgic to the contemporary we celebrate it all and have something for every horror artist and fan alike.  Above all, we strive to serve and promote the art and artists.  Come, be inspired, create, and scare us.  We invite you to Northern California's Horror Convention, Sinister Creature Con.

Scottish Rite Center
6151 H St.
Sacramento
Today & Sunday
www.sinistercreaturecon.com

Run, Don't Walk, Deal of the Day
This deal of the day is inspired by the Beard Bros shave off today --- SHAVE CREAM LESS THAN A DOLLAR!
http://www.livingrichwithcoupons.com/2016/10/edge-shave-gel-only-0-99-at-cvs-109-no-coupons-needed.html
Mom Boss
Today we're meeting the boss of all moms! Nicole Feliciano is the author of Mom Boss and Founder of MomTrends.com. Mom Boss provides a roadmap to success for mom entrepreneurs. Packed with practical advice and action plans, the book is a must-have for any woman looking to launch a business. In addition to the practical and purposeful startup tip, the book offers success stories from more than 50 amazing entrepreneurs. Momtrends Media is based in Brooklyn, New York.

Mom Boss: Balancing Entrepreneurship, Kids & Success
Now Available at Barnes & Noble
www.momtrends.com

Barbershop Club
The SBC was created in January 2016 and its purpose is to give a platform for all Sacramento Barbers and barber shops ...to highlight their talents, products, and events. To inspire shops to work together for charity events in order to have a bigger impact in our city. We also educate future Barbers and stylists by hosting training seminars at their schools. Our overall goal is to build a network for a positive impact in our communities.

Instagram: @sacramentobarbersclub
facebook.com/sacramentobarbersclub

Streets The Movie
So, just like us...there have been people working on the weekend! Yes, it's true. A movie called "Streets the Movie" the cast and crew will be here to tell us about making the movie (only on weekends) and what its all about.

www.streetsthemovie.com

Musician Morgan Dorr
Let their music!!! Today The Let There Be Music! Festival takes place in Patterson and is a benefit concert to support music education programs for the children of Patterson. This is a family-friendly event that has no age limit to attend the festival! There is is an eclectic selection of performances to satisfy the musical tastes of all guests.

Let There Be Music! Festival
Patterson Community Stadium
Tickets available at Gate: $20
Gates Open: 10am

www.morgandorr.com
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/let-there-be-music-festival-2016-tickets-24957086317
http://www.patterson.k12.ca.us/community/let_there_be_music_festival_new

www.morgandorr.com

Baskin-Robbins Halloween
Baskin-Robbins has introduced a Frighteningly Delicious Lineup of Frozen Treats to Celebrate the Halloween Season All Month Long! The new Silly Monster Cake, Halloween Polar Pizza and October Flavor of the month which is Trick Oreo Treat! Perfect for Halloween parties, haunted houses or ghoulish gatherings, Baskin-Robbins' is bringing it this season!

Find a Baskin Robbins Near You!
www.BaskinRobbins.com
Order.BaskinRobbins.com

Jo-Ann's Halloween
It's time to get crafty for Halloween and Jo-Ann is here to help! Jo-Ann has come out with their new Halloween crafts and today Jo-Ann Crafting Expert Maureen Henry joins us in the studio to show us some fun and creative ways to spend Halloween this year!
http://Joann.com

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