Saturday, August 18, 2012

Barktoberfest October 6 & 7 - Enter Dogs Now for King & Queen Contest!

Placer SPCA’s signature event, Barktoberfest, raises funds for the programs of the Placer SPCA while offering an opportunity for dogs and their human companions to mingle and enjoy two entertaining functions on October 6th and 7th.

Entries are now being accepted for the King and Queen of Barktoberfest. Those who wish to enter their dogs in the King and Queen contest may go to placerspca.org/barktoberfest and follow the instructions to create a personal fundraising page. The male and female dogs who raise the most in donations will be crowned the King and Queen and will lead the Doggie Parade on Sunday, October 7.

Event Schedule:
Saturday, October 6 from 6:30 pm – 9:00 p.m.: Barks & Bids, a unique dog-friendly evening event with tastings from fine local restaurants, wineries and brewers, featuring a live and silent auction. Dogs will enjoy tastes of canine treats, too. $40 per person includes all food and beverage. Purchase tickets at placerspca.org or by calling (916) 782-7722 or (530) 885-7387, ext. 106. The location is at Mercedes-Benz of Rocklin, 4747 Granite Drive, Rocklin.

Sunday, October 7 from 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.: a FREE Family Festival beginning with the crowning of the King and Queen of the festival and a one-mile Doggie Parade at 10:00 am. Those who wish to walk in the parade should arrive at 9:30 am. Visitors to Barktoberfest will enjoy a Kid’s Zone; doggie games and contests; a food and beverage garden hosted by the Rotary Club of Roseville; music from 96.9 The Eagle; vendors; a raffle, canine demonstrations of agility, flyball, rally and police K-9 training; and even have the opportunity to visit a pet psychic!  Sunday's event location is at Telefunken Semiconductors (formerly NEC), 7501 Foothills Blvd., Roseville.

For more information about the Placer SPCA or Barktoberfest, please visit placerspca.org.

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Thursday, August 16, 2012

Family History Day at the California State Archives

Curious about the saints or scoundrels in your family tree?  Learn how to find those ancestors or revive your old research at the 14th annual Family History Day at the California State Archives on Saturday, October 13, from 8:30a.m. to 4:30p.m.

This free, all-day event includes 25+ beginner-level genealogy classes on topics such as the census, vital records, cemeteries, maps, ethnic research, archives and libraries, and the Internet.  A class syllabus (nominal fee) can be reserved in advance.

The crowd-pleasing “insider” tours of the State Archives facilities are back, offering a rare glimpse at examples of historic government documents and how they are preserved and stored in "California’s attic."  Be sure to visit with representatives from 25+ local, regional and national organizations to learn about their programs and resources that can help you in this rewarding journey of discovering ancestral gold.

Browse through the extensive collections in the Root Cellar Genealogical Library on site.  As in previous years, many volunteers and exhibitors wear period clothing to set the scene of the bygone era of our ancestors. For details about the classes, exhibitors and registration, go to fhdnewsline.blogspot.com or phone the State Archives at (916) 653-7715.  The California State Archives is located at 1020 “O” Street in Sacramento.

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Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Jumpstart 21 Basketball Fundraiser

The Sac Asian Chamber is asking for the support and backing of Folsom's Leading Young Professionals (FLYP)!

The Sac Asian Chamber's foster youth fundraiser (Jumpstart 21) will be held at Sacramento State's basketball court on Sept. 10th, from 4p.m. until 7p.m.

There are eight teams, representing eight local cities - Sacramento, West Sacramento, Elk Grove, Citrus Heights, Rancho Cordova, Rocklin, Roseville and Folsom.

Teams and Games:
*Each team is coached by a City Council Member, often the city's Mayor.
*Each team must have an elected player and a representative from the media.
*Each team has a sponsor (Folsom's sponsor is Intel) and each team must have 2 women players.
*Each game is 15 minutes, single elimination with great half time entertainment. So depending on how the team does, the team will play one to three games. Fast action!

This is the 2nd annual tournament, and a few rules were changed this year to make the game more fun and less competitive. New rules include:
  •  No formerly paid to play basketball players can be on a team
  •  No current student high school or college basketball players
  •  Men can not shoot inside the key
  •  Players do not have to live in the city they are playing for
The tournament is a lot of fun, and all the coaches from last year are returning - good fun for a good cause!

IF you would like to join in on the fun, please email chad@bowmanandassoc.com.

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Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Buy A Day 2012 Golf Tournament

The 9th Annual Buy a Day Charity Gold Tournament will be held on Saturday, September 15th at the Empire Ranch Golf Club in Folsom.

All proceeds from the tournament benefit the Fund for the Homeless, a designated fund for the El Dorado Community Foundation aimed specifically at aiding the homeless in El Dorado County.

The cost is $125 per person, which includes green fees and dinner. Also, there will be a guest chef serving up a surprise before the golfing even begins!

There will be prizes, food and fun for everyone! The raffle grand prize winner will receive an Apple iPad 2!

For more information, please call 916-337-5900 or email alexbennett@berkely.edu.

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Monday, August 13, 2012

The Folsom Historic District presents "Top of Folsom"

The Folsom Historic District presents ”Top of Folsom “  from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept.15, featuring fine art, food and wine  — all served up on a scenic rooftop in the heart of Historic Folsom!

Top of Folsom brings together 20 fine artists, 20 northern California wineries and 15 chefs, along with performing artists and musical performances in a unique setting under the starry skies of beautiful Folsom. Top of Folsom takes place on the upper deck of the Historic District’s 4-story brick parking structure on Leidesdorff and Reading streets, offering guests panoramic views of the historic city.

The evening features live music, celebrity guest appearances and performance art. The stars of DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Network’s “Yardcore,” licensed contractors Jake and Joel Moss, Doug Tolson and Terrence Martin, will be on hand to create an on-the-spot urban sculpture that will later be displayed publicly.  Karen Holmes, owner of Folsom’s Karen’s Bakery Café, will demonstrate the art of making an enormous salad – super-sized and tossed in a most entertaining presentation.

Guests will enjoy sampling exquisite wine and food while viewing art and performances. Beer also will be served. Fine Art will be available for sale at the event.  All guests will receive a commemorative Top Of Folsom wine glass upon check in.  Valet service will be provided for guests.
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Top of Folsom will benefit both the Folsom Zoo Sanctuary and the Folsom Historic District. For more information please visit topoffolsom.com.
   
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