Placer SPCA's BBQ & Blues Event

Looking for something fun to do tomorrow night?

Check out the 20th Annual BBQ & Blues event benefiting the Placer SPCA.

According to a recent press release, "to close out the 20th Annual BBQ & Blues, the Placer SPCA has scored blues legend Curtis Salgado as the headline act. Salgado has long been recognized as one of America’s finest blues/soul singers. His most recent album was 2008’s critically acclaimed “Clean Getaway.” In past years, headliners included blues greats Koko Taylor, Elvin Bishop, Edgar Winter, Joe Louis Walker, and Pinetop Perkins. Charlie Thomas from 96.9 the Eagle and Nick Toma of CW-31's "Good Day Sacramento" will act as the event emcees, and will also show off their blues grooves in the All-Star Band on the Constable Jack’s local entertainment stage.
With eight hours of music, BBQ & Blues is a great deal for music lovers at a reduced price of just $20 in advance or $30 at the gate. The event also includes vendors, great food, and the gorgeous setting of the Gold Country Fairgrounds in Auburn. All proceeds benefit the Placer SPCA in its efforts to fulfill its vision: that every adoptable companion animal in Placer County has a home."

If you'd like more information or would like to purchase tickets, log on to http://www.placerspca.org/ or call 916-782-7722, extension 106 or 530-885-7387, extension 106.

Disney Store’s Super Sleuth “Hunny” Pot Hunt

The Disney Store at Westfield Galleria in Roseville is hosting a fun and free event for little scavengers! Help Pooh find his hunny pots!

The Super Sleuth Hunny Pot Hunt will have little ones searching for hunny pots just like Christopher Robin and his friends Pooh and Tigger in the 100-Acre Wood! Participants will fill out activity sheets that lead them on their hunt as they seek out Pooh’s favorite tummy-filling treat.

This is a great opportunity for children to expend some summertime energy indoors and to get their creative juices flowing. Participating kids get to draw items found inside the hunny pots on their activity sheets and will receive a Super Sleuth mask and certificate following each successful discovery!

When: Saturday, July 18 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. or while supplies last

Where: Disney Store at Wesfield Galleria, 1151 Galleria Boulevard, Suite 166, Roseville. 916-788-4433.

Please note that the minimum age requirement is 3 years of age to participate.

Blog post by Jenn Talley.

World-Renowned Sand Sculptor to Transform Seven Tons of Sand to Art

Roseville Arts will host international sand sculptor Kirk Rademaker at the Blue Line Gallery in downtown Roseville, June 29th - July 1st.

Over the course of three days, Rademaker will transform seven tons of sand into an amazing work of art. This interactive exhibit opens June 29th and will be on display through July 31, 2009.

WHO: Blue Line Gallery and Roseville Arts!

WHAT: Hosts internationally known, Sand Sculptor, Kirk Rademaker for interactive exhibit

WHEN: Installation June 29-July 1: Mon & Wed, 10-5 p.m.; Tues, 10-3 p.m. & 6-8 p.m.

WHERE: Blue Line Gallery, 405 Vernon Street, Suite 100, Roseville

WHY: To promote the enjoyment and creativity of art for all

COST: FREE

Back by popular demand, Kirk Rademaker will once again bring the beach inside the Blue Line Gallery. Last summer, the Santa Cruz based sculptor built a seven-ton sand castle in the middle of the Blue Line Gallery. Rademaker will "share" his sandbox with visitors who purchase a bucket and shovel for $5. Proceeds to support ongoing family and children programs held in the Blue Line Gallery.

This year's sand installation is the last in a series of interactive activities for visitors during the gallery's centennial exhibit. "Paint the Town" interactive murals are open for visitor participation during Downtown Tuesday Nights 5-8 p.m. and Saturdays 1-4 p.m. through July 10.

Rademaker's finished sand sculpture will remain in the gallery for visitors to see through July 31. Gallery will be closed July 3 and 4.

ABOUT KIRK RADEMAKER
When not competing in sand and ice sculpture competitions, Rademaker does corporate team building for private commissions. His impressive client list includes companies such as Ford Motor Company, Nestlé USA and Apple. He also works with children's summer camps and other charities. For more information visit http://www.kirkrademaker.com/.

ABOUT ROSEVILLE ARTS!
Roseville Arts' Blue Line Gallery is a non-profit community center for the arts. Further information may be obtained on the website: http://www.rosevillearts.org/ or by calling (916) 783-4117.

Run, Tom, Run!

A life-long friend.

A shocking diagnosis.

26 miles.

What does it take to get you out of your routine and on a different kind of track? Tom Mailey, of the Pat and Tom Show on KNCI and one of our very own here at Style, will be running a marathon on July 3rd for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.

He will also be running for Doug Beaulieu; friends since the third grade, Tom wanted to do something to support Doug, an avid runner, when he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last fall.

Thankfully, Doug’s chemo treatment has been effective, and things are looking up for him! Tom hopes to raise money for research and awareness about the disease, of which little is known. So far, $2,164 has been pledged, but Tom is still looking for more sponsors.

The event will be broadcast live on Tom’s morning show- Tune in to KNCI New Country 105.1 on July 3rd to hear about his run!

To sponsor Tom or find out more about this run for a great cause, visit www.firstgiving.com/knci.

GO TOM GO! We'll be rooting for you the whole way!

Calling Young Writers!

Do you have a brilliant book idea but don’t know where to begin?

Not sure how to escape that case of writer’s block halfway through your latest short story?

Check out Just Write Sacramento, a summer writing camp on August 3-8, which will include instruction in genres such as poetry and fiction, the writing process, creativity and development, publishing, and more. The program is for students aged 14 to 17 and costs $235 per student.

Writing samples are requested upon registration.

If you want to learn more about this summer program, visit www.JustWriteSacramento.com.

Blog post by Victoria Pelham.

Noodles has arrived in Roseville!

I first discovered Noodles & Company a few years ago when I was visiting my sister Wyn in Omaha, Nebraska.

Admittedly, I was instantly addicted -- my favorite? Penne Rosa, easy on the spice.

The bummer was, though, that the only time I could enjoy Noodles is when I would venture out to Omaha (not always the easiest travel destination from Sacramento!).

Then I heard that Noodles & Company was coming to The Fountains at Roseville and I immediately emailed my sister with shouts of joy! Today, in fact, is their OPENING DAY!!

Not only does Noodles have good food, they do good things for the community. In fact, on June 30th, they're hosting a benefit for the Roseville Firefighters Assocation where 100% of the sales will be donated. That's pretty darned cool!

So if you haven't tried Noodles, go soon! But, definitely go on June 30th from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. -- not only will you nourish your body, but by doing so, you'll help the community. But I warn you...you might get addicted to!

Please bring in the flyer (you can print out this blog I would think) or mention this fundraiser.

Noodles & Company at The Fountains at Roseville
1186 Roseville Parkway
Roseville
916-780-1441
http://www.noodles.com/

P.S. My birthday is this weekend and I'm off to Omaha to see Wyn. My birthday dinner request? Noodles in Omaha, of course.

Summer Reading Programs

There is nothing like a good book!

And we're fortunate to live in communities with strong library resources.

Check out some of our communities summer reading programs:

City of Folsom:
Kids, teens and adults have great incentive to crack the books this summer through participation in Folsom Public Library's Summer Reading Programs continuing through July 31.

Kids - "Be Creative @ Your Library" - Explore the worlds of music, dance, arts, books and more. Open to all ages from babies to tweens with programs, prizes and story times.

Teens - "Express Yourself @ Your Library" - Read for prizes and take part in fun events just for teens.

Adults - "Master the Art of Reading" - Raffles for great prizes, special events and book swaps for ages 18 and up.

For more information, check out http://library.folsom.ca.us

City of Roseville:
Reading logs are available online or in-library Monday, June 15, through Saturday, June 27 only.

Instructions are:
Read every day for six weeks, for at least 20 minutes a day, and fill in a box for each day
-or-
Choose one of the creative activities listed in the reading log and fill in a box after you’ve done it. Each activity only counts once.

After your log is full, sign it and come in to get your prize! Prizes available August 1 - 15 only. Parent signature required for youth log. Teen signature required for teen log. Sponsored by the Friends of the Roseville Public Library.

Free youth events and programs:

Wed.,6/17	5:30 p.m.	Youth kick-off, featuring the Bubble Lady	Maidu Library
Tue., 6/23	10:30a.m.	Mother Goose on the Loose **	Downtown Library
Wed.,6/24	9:30 a.m.	Mother Goose on the Loose *	Riley Library
Thu., 6/25	10:30 a.m.	Mother Goose on the Loose *	Maidu Library
Sat., 6/27	1:00 p.m.	Local Author Day	Downtown Library
Tue., 6/30	9:30 a.m.	Music Mike	Downtown Library
Wed., 7/1	9:30 a.m.	Mother Goose on the Loose *	Riley Library
Thu., 7/2	10:30 a.m.	Mother Goose on the Loose *	Maidu Library
Tue., 7/7	9:30 a.m.	Music Mike	Maidu Library
	10:30 a.m.	Mother Goose on the Loose **	Downtown Library
Wed., 7/8	9:30 a.m.	Mother Goose on the Loose *	Riley Library
Thu., 7/9	10:30 a.m.	Free craft day ***	Downtown Library
	10:30 a.m.	Mother Goose on the Loose *	Maidu Library
Tue., 7/14	10:30 a.m.	Mother Goose on the Loose **	Downtown Library
	10:30 a.m.	Free craft day ***	Maidu Library
Wed., 7/15	9:30 a.m.	Mother Goose on the Loose *	Riley Library
Thu., 7/16	10:30 a.m.	Mother Goose on the Loose *	Maidu Library
	10:30 a.m.	Placer Theatre Ballet Storytime	Downtown Library
Tue., 7/21	9:30 a.m.	Music Mike	Roseville Sports Center Gym
	10:30 a.m.	Free craft day ***	Downtown Library
Wed., 7/22	10:30 a.m.	Free craft day ***	Riley Library
Thu., 7/23	10:30 a.m.	Free craft day ***	Maidu Library
Tue., 7/28	10:30 a.m.	Free craft day ***	Downtown Library
Wed., 7/29	10:00a.m.	Reader's Theatre with Magic Circle Theatre	Downtown Library
	10:30 a.m..	Free craft day ***	Riley Library
	2:00 p.m.	Reader's Theatre with Magic Circle Theatre	Downtown Library
Thu., 7/30	10:30 a.m.	Free craft day ***	Maidu Library

* Please note that space is limited to first 30 children.
**Please note that space is limited to first 25 children.
*** Please note that space is limited and determined by the number of craft supplies.

Free teen events and programs:

Thu., 6/25	7:00p.m.	Teen Open Mic Night	Riley Library
Sat., 6/27	1:00 p.m.	Local Author Day	Downtown Library
Wed., 7/1	1:30 p.m.	Teen craft: make a recycled purse or safe***	Riley Library
Wed.,7/15	1:30 p.m.	Teen craft: make a recycled bowl***	Riley Library
Wed.,7/29	1:30 p.m.	Teen craft: make recycled accessories***	Riley Library
Sat., 8/1	5:30 p.m.	Teen end of summer party, art reception	Riley Library

For more information, call the Library at: 916-774-5221.

El Dorado County:
Several reading programs are kicking off NOW! Log on to http://www.engagedpatrons.org/EventsCalendar.cfm?SiteID=7839 to find the programs in your area!

Get reading folks!

Photo above (c) istockphoto.com/ kate_sept2004.