Saturday, April 5, 2014

Register Today For Mercy Hospital Of Folsom's FREE Baby Steps Event

If you’re embarking on the journey of parenthood, join Dignity Health's Mercy Hospital of Folsom for their free “Baby Steps” event this Thursday, April 10th, from 6-8p.m.

It’s will be a fun and educational evening that gives you and your partner the opportunity to meet with obstetricians affiliated with Mercy Hospital of Folsom and discuss how to get prepared for pregnancy. They’ll answer all of your questions — big and small! 

During the evening you’ll also:
  • Discover the amenities offered at Mercy Hospital of Folsom
  • Enjoy appetizers and beverages
  • Take a tour of our beautiful Family Birth Center
  • Enter to receive great giveaways
Mercy Hospital of Folsom is located on1650 Creekside Dr., Folsom. For more information and to register, click here.

Blog Post information and picture courtesy of Dignity Health Sacramento.


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Friday, April 4, 2014

Alasdair Fraser And The San Francisco Scottish Fiddlers Perform At Harris Center April 16

Picture the Harris Center for the Arts stage filled with 50 fiddlers backed by piano, drums, cellos, guitars, harps and even a harmonica, projecting a sound lively as a dance band, as majestic as a symphony orchestra.

Front this merry group of music-makers with Scottish master fiddler Alasdair Fraser, whose humor, passion and charismatic playing set the tone, and you’ll have a rough idea what it’s like to attend a concert with The San Francisco Scottish Fiddlers.

It’s an evening packed with tunes, songs, and dances. The Anchorage Daily News raves “. . . this performance was a raucous, extemporaneous sampling of authentic music from the highlands and islands of Scotland.” 

This group has been known to create such a two-way sense of fun and joy between musicians and audience that people spontaneously get out of their seats and dance in the aisles whether or not they know the steps to the jigs and reels pouring forth from the stage.

Founded in 1986 by Alasdair and friends, the group has grown to over 200 members from all over Northern California, the US and beyond. Varying widely in age and backgrounds, the fiddlers are drawn together by their love of Celtic traditional music. Prized in the group is the ability to play by ear, to feel the music deep in one’s soul, and be enough in the moment to follow spontaneous changes of direction during performances.

Alasdair Fraser, musical director of the group, ranks among the finest interpreters of Scotland’s music; his playing has earned worldwide critical acclaim. He maintains a busy performing schedule with musicians such as cellist Natalie Haas, guitarist Tony McManus and pianists Paul Machlis and Muriel Johnstone. He is the director of the Valley of the Moon Scottish Fiddling School in California, where he teaches every summer, and has been artist-in-residence at the prestigious Celtic Connections Festival in Glasgow for the past several years. His music is widely available on CD, and can also be heard on movie soundtracks from Titanic, The Last of the Mohicans, Wyatt Earp, Spitfire Grill and Treasure Planet.

Alasdair Fraser and the San Francisco Scottish Fiddlers will perform on Wednesday, April 16, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are priced at $19-$29; Premium $39; Students/Children 12 and under $12. Tickets are available online at harriscenter.net or from Harris Center Ticket Office at 916-608-6888 from 10 am to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and two hours before show time. Parking is included in the price of the ticket. Harris Center is located on the west side of Folsom Lake College campus in Folsom, CA, facing East Bidwell Street.

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Thursday, April 3, 2014

April Events At Maidu Museum & Historic Site

Here are some exciting April events happening at Maidu Museum and Historic Site!

Campfire: Friday, April 18 from 7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Sit under the stars at our outdoor amphitheater to enjoy native stories around the campfire. We’ll provide roasting sticks and marshmallows for a sweet program’s end. Museum doors open at 7 p.m. Free admission if you show your Roseville Public Library card. $5 per person, $16 family of four, under 2 are FREE.

Night Out at the Museum: Join Maidu Museum Saturday, April 19, from 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. for a FREE Night Out at the Museum, part of the 3rd Saturday Art Walk. Meet Native American filmmakers Wallace Murray and Tim Campbell. They will be showing the award winning film, A Grandmother’s Prayer, a documentary featuring Native American basket weaver Julia Parker. Museum doors open at 6:30 p.m. Cultural program starts at 7 p.m. Light refreshments will be available.

Yomen: A Spring Celebration: Sunday, April 27, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. FREE EVENT. Celebrate and experience California Indian culture at our biggest event of the year! Spend the day with your family and enjoy the opening blessing, tribal dance groups, traditional art and craft demonstrations, native storytelling, hourly guided tours of the historic site, and live animals on display. Children's activities include flute and bracelet making, petroglyph rubbings, soapstone carving and acorn grinding. Shop at the vendor booths and don’t forget the Indian tacos and other foods available for sale.

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Wednesday, April 2, 2014

Today Is National Walking Day–American Heart Association Encouraging Americans To Get Moving!

Today, Wednesday, April 2nd, is National Walking Day and the American Heart Association is encouraging Americans and Sacramentans to lace up for their heart and get moving!

On National Walking Day, a day where hundreds of thousands across the nation take steps to improve their health, Americans are encouraged to spend at least 30 minutes of their day briskly walking.

“Statistics show that one in two men and one in three women are at risk for heart disease, and research shows that poor lifestyle is a major contributor,” said Bruce Scheidt, 2014 Sacramento Heart & Stroke Walk Chairman and managing partner at Kronick, Moskovitz, Tiedemann & Girard. “We at Kronick are planning a walk around Capitol Mall and I encourage all Sacramento residents to walk with their families and enjoy the benefits of an active and healthy lifestyle.”

Americans are spending more time than ever sitting in front of screens – at work and at home –which means less time being active. Physical inactivity has a detrimental effect on your health. Studies have shown that inactive people can double their risk of heart disease.

Whether it’s walking, running, biking, playing sports or joining a group class, the goal is getting more active!

The American Heart Association recommends at least 150 minutes of physical activity weekly for adults, and 60 minutes a day for kids.

For more information on National Walking Day, visit heart.org/nationalwalkingday.  For more information about the Sacramento Heart & Stroke Walk taking place on Saturday, September 20, visit sacramentoheartwalk.org.

Blog Post information and picture courtesy of the American Heart Association.


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Tuesday, April 1, 2014

Sacramento Museums Celebrate Spring With Special Events & Activities in April

Imagine. Explore. Discover.  In addition to its fascinating Gold Rush past, the Sacramento area is rich with an amazing array of state-of-the-art museums and historic sites that offer visitors the chance to explore California’s fine art, history, science and wildlife treasures all year long.

In April, many of the 30 members of Sacramento Association of Museums (SAM) are featuring events and activities that celebrate spring, a few of which include the following:

Earth Fest-Party for the Planet at the Sacramento Zoo  – April 5
It’s a party for the planet! Learn how to protect and preserve the earth with environmental, wildlife and conservation organizations. During the day, Zoo visitors can explore animal bio-artifacts; participate in storytelling and activities in the Discovery Room; come face-to-face with the outreach animals; or listen as keepers present enrichment talks.  For more, visit saczoo.org.

Open Garden Day at the Historic Old City Cemetery – April 12
The gardens of the Historic City Cemetery will be in full bloom during the annual Open Garden event.  The fragrance of the old roses of the award-winning Historic Rose Garden will fill the air as 500 roses clamber up trees, cover archways and bloom on big shrubs in this unique 19th century setting.  For more, visit cemeteryrose.org.

Easter Bonnet Promenade & Spring Ball in Old Sacramento – April 19
The Historic Old Sacramento Foundation invites one and all to dress up in your favorite Easter finery -- or other historic apparel -- to celebrate in high style during the 19th Annual “Living History” Easter Bonnet Promenade!  Year after year, visitors of all ages come from near and far to take a leisurely one-hour stroll through the historic boardwalks and cobblestone streets of Old Sacramento.   “Promenading” guests are also invited to enjoy a special Spring Ball featuring 19th century ballroom and period music. For more, visit historicoldsac.org.

Celebrate the Earth Festival at the Roseville Utility Exploration Center  – April 26

Everyone is welcome at this FREE family event, hosted by Roseville Electric, Environmental Utilities and the Utility Exploration Center, and sponsored by the Whole Foods Market in Roseville. Join us for a day of tasty food, live music, local green vendors, family entertainment and more!   For more, visit www.roseville.ca.us/earthday

To stay connected to Sacramento Museums, “like” them on Facebook at Facebook.com/SacMuseums, follow them on Twitter@SacMuseums or visit the newly updated and user-friendly website at SacMuseums.org.

Blog Post information and picture courtesy of the Sacramento Association of Museums.


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Monday, March 31, 2014

2nd Annual Star Supports Fun Run This Saturday

STAR Support Sports Fun Run is a fun event for the whole family! Running, FREE bounce house, vendors, raffles and a celebrity!

Ruthie Bolton former Sacramento Monarchs WNBA champion and USA gold medalist will be a celebrity guest at the 2nd Annual STAR Support Sports Family Fun Run.

Ruthie will be there to shoot hoops and take pictures and speak on the importance of having good character values as an athlete.

Registration: OPEN NOW!
active.com/roseville-ca/running/races/star-education-supports-sports-family-fun-run-2014

Date: Saturday, April 5th, 2014

Where: Maidu Regional Park, Roseville

Cost: $15 Kids Fun Run, $25 5K

For more information, please visit starsacramento.org/html.raceinfo.php.

 Blog Post information and picture courtesy of STAR Sacramento.


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