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Fowling
Fowling the basic rules of Fowling (Fo ling) a hybrid of football, horseshoes and bowling are simple. Two players on a team set up bowling pins across from one another and take turns trying to knock each other's pins down with a football. First team to knock down all of the opposing teams pins wins.

Fowling Open Play
at Arena Softball Complex
Roseville
Tonight 6pm - 10pm
$10
http://pigskinalley.com/
Cookbook
A local food blogger has been working hard on a book "Made With Coffee Cookbook" where you'll find a ton of recipes with yes, coffee!  If you're a coffee lover, caffeine addict, or just love damn good food, this book is for you. It explores coffee, arguably the world's most consumed beverage, from a whole new angle.
http://jerryjamesstone.com/

Hot Chocolate Ornament
Have you see the Hot Chocolate Ornament? Watch it melt slowly to create a nice cup of delicious beverage!
http://puurchocolat.com/
Sac State Winter Commencement
This morning our own Sac State graduate Cambi Brown is at Sleep Train Arena with Sacramento State President Robert S. Nelsen and students as they prepare to walk at Sleep Train Commencement for the final time.

Sleep Train Arena
Today: 8am, 11:45am, 3pm, 6:45pm
http://www.csus.edu/commencement/
Yule Ball
The Sacramento Public Library's Tsakopoulous Library Galleria will it's galleria into Hogwarts' Great Hall for its 3rd Annual Yule Ball event! The event draws in hundreds of teens from the region, in their finest attire and even some in cosplay to celebrate each other and their love of J.K. Rowling's masterpiece, Harry Potter!

Sacramento Public Library
Tonight: 8pm-Midnight
(916) 264-2800
http://www.librarygalleria.com/
www.saclibrary.org

Country Christmas Festival
If you love to sip on wine, then there is a place in Old Town Auburn that's perfect for you! SIP is an upscale wine-tasting lounge where, this weekend, they are presenting Country Christmas Festival. Tonight's featured artist is the Madison Hudson Band.

SIP
Old Town Auburn
Tonight: 7pm-9pm
(530) 878-5558
www.sipauburn.com

Santa Run
Thousands of Santa Clauses are hitting the streets of Downtown Sacramento! The Sacramento Santa Run brings a day of fun for the whole family with a 5k Run/Walk and Merry Mile, and a festive finish at the Sacramento Downtown Plaza with cookies, milk, music and snow. A free Santa suit is provided for every registered runner participating in the 4th Annual Sacramento Santa Run in Downtown Sacramento!

Sacramento Santa Run
(530) 346-3881
SacramentoSantaRun.com
www.sevenseasind.com
www.sacramentosantarun.com

Police Christmas Photos
Today the Sacramento Police Department is hosting a free event for the community! The SacPD's Santa Claus and Santa Paws event is a time for families to come and get their photos with Santa and his reindeer (his reindeer are actually the SacPd's K9's)!

Santa Claus & Santa Paws
5770 Freeport Boulevard
Sacramento
Today: 9am-12pm
http://portal.cityofsacramento.org/

Christmas in Cordova
The Rancho Cordova Police Department and partnering organizations are providing toys for needy children today! Rancho Cordova's 6th annual Christmas in Cordova event will help more than 1,000 local children in need this holiday season. Parents will be able to select and wrap gifts for their children ages 0-17. Children will be able to make arts and craft gifts for their parents.

Rancho Cordova Police Department
(916) 875-9600
www.ranchocordovapd.com

Winterize Your Pets
The Winter season brings in the cold weather, and if you want to make sure that your four-legged friend stays warm this Winter than today Pet Lifestyle Expert, Kerry Sutherland joins us via skype to share winter pet tips and holiday gift ideas for pet owners.

Soggy Doggy Doormat - http://SoggyDoggyDoormat.com
Wondercide Tonic Spray - http://Wondercide.com
Planet Dog Holiday Toys - http://PlanetDog.com
Kurgo Loft Dog Jacket - http://Kurgo.com
Hyper-Pet K9 Kannon - http://Hyper-Pet.com

New Mom Gift Guide
If you know any women expecting this holiday season or if your wife or girlfriend are expecting a little bundle of joy then
listen up! We are showing you some of the latest and greatest mommy-to-be products! These gifts will be the best start for any new mom and will guarantee them feeling happy and relaxed! This morning Melissa is showing off some great products!!
http://thebabybooster.com
www.frownies.com
www.mollyssuds.com
http://www.abiie.com/
Driver Justin Peck
A die-hard motor sport driver, Justin Peck is a top Off Road Pro Lite Series desert racer and a whirlwind of inspiration for all.
http://raceprotech.com

https://www.instagram.com/raceprotech/
Comedian Mars Parker
This morning Sacramento comedian Mars Parker joins us to tell us more about Demarcus Cousins Presents: Boogie's Comedy Slam!

Boogie's Comedy Slam
Sacramento Memorial Auditorium
Thursday, January 5th at 7 pm
For Tickets: (916) 808-5181
http://www.sacramentomemorialauditorium.com
From Drab to Fab
The holiday season is in full swing and with it comes parties, festivities and family gatherings! There's just not enough hours in the day and it can be tough getting off work and trying to find the time to look great for that evening party, especially when it comes to your hair! This morning Sandy Vonglsey of Great Clips joins us in the studio with tips on how both men and women can switch up their hair from office to evening in just a couple of minutes...in other words from drab to fab!!!
www.Greatclips.com

Christmas Stories
www.etsy.com/shop/CreaturesInTheAttic

Got Milk? Holiday Dishes
www.gotmilk.com

This year, impress your guests with dishes that are quick and easy to prepare without sacrificing the classic flavors, got milk? teamed up foodie "The Eddie Zamora," to offer easy holiday recipes that put a modern twist to traditional favorites.

Guava and Pecan-Cranberry Cream Cheese Balls
Created by Eddie Zamora from "The Yum Yum Foodie" blog
Makes 15-20 cheese balls
Ingredients:
8 oz. cream cheese at room temperature
5 oz. guava paste
1 bag pretzel sticks
1 package tea biscuits

Directions:
In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese and guava paste with a hand mixer until smooth. Add water into a separate bowl to prepare the cheese balls. Dampen hands in water and form cream cheese mixture into approximately 15-20 tablespoon-sized balls. Dampen hands as needed during the process to avoid the mixture from sticking. Cover and refrigerate for at least two hours or until firm. In the meantime, crush a few tea biscuits in a bowl and set aside.
Next, roll the chilled cheese balls in the crushed tea biscuits, pressing crumbs so that they adhere. Keep cheese balls refrigerated until ready to serve. Just before serving, skewer each cheese ball with a pretzel stick. Enjoy with a cold glass of milk.

Baked Tostones with Crème Fraîche and Chicken Vaca Frita
Created by Eddie Zamora from "The Yum Yum Foodie" blog
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients:
2 large green plantains
1 avocado
1 8oz. container crème fraîche
1 cooked and shredded rotisserie chicken
1 sliced white onion
2 tbsps. olive oil
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. garlic
¼ tsp. cumin
½ lime, sliced into wedges
Cooking spray
Kosher salt
Pepper

Directions:
Chicken vaca frita:
In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken with cumin, garlic powder, lime juice and salt and pepper to taste. Let marinate for 20 to 30 minutes. Fresh garlic can be used instead of garlic powder if desired. Next, place a large pan over medium-low heat and add olive oil and onions. Sauté until the onions are translucent. Add the shredded chicken to the pan and fry for about 10 minutes, or until brown and crispy. Set aside.

Tostones:
Preheat the oven to 425°F. Spray a large baking sheet with oil. Trim the ends off the plantains. Score each plantain along two sides, just deep enough to cut through the skins. Microwave the plantains until they become soft in the center. For 2 plantains, this will take about 6 to 6 1/2 minutes. For 1 plantain, about 3 to 3 1/2 minutes, depending on your microwave. The skins will become black. Next, peel the plantains and cut them into 3/4-inch thick slices while hot. Each plantain should yield approximately 12 slices. Place the hot plantain slices in a medium-sized bowl and smash each one with the bottom of a jar or can. The recommended tool is a tostonera, which is commonly found in Latin Markets, but anything flat will work.

Place all of the flattened plantain slices on the prepared baking sheet and generously spray with oil, season with salt and bake for approximately 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden on the bottom. Remove from the oven and turn all of the slices over. Place back in the oven and bake for another 8 minutes or until golden and crisp. Remove from the oven and season with more salt. Add a spoon of crème fraîche, a slice of avocado and cover with the chicken vaca frita. Serve with a cold glass of milk and enjoy.

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