Whole Foods Market presents its Summer Cook-off Series

Ok, this sounds like fun!

Check out the Summer Cook-off Series presented by Whole Foods Market

Whole Foods invites everyone to "bring your taste buds and join the fun as we fire up the grill!"

You'll get the chance to vote for your favorite dish as you tour the store on a quest to find the "Most Delicious Recipe."

You'll get to take away recipe cards for all the tasty dishes so that you can recreate them for you and your family.

When: Thursday, July 23rd:

What time: 5:00 -7:00 p.m.

Where: Whole Foods Market, 1001 Galleria Boulevard in Roseville. 916-781-5300, http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com

The Keaton Raphael Memorial's 12th Annual Chipping Away at Childhood Cancer Golf Tournament

The Keaton Raphael Memorial has always been near and dear to my heart! Each year, they participate in an event called St. Baldrick's Day, where people shave their heads to raise money for The Keaton Raphael Memorial.

In 2005, I participated and shaved my head! It was one of the coolest things I've ever done (yep, that's me to the left with my freshly shaved head)!

In fact, I'm going to do it again -- in 2010, I'll be shaving my head again for this remarkable organization. I'm in the process of growing my hair out now (it's just below my shoulders) so that before the shave, we can cut off a nice long ponytail that I can then donate to Locks of Love (a wonderful organization that makes wigs for children who have lost their hair due to cancer treatments, http://www.locksoflove.org/). So let the countdown begin!

In the meantime...Coming up in August is The Keaton Raphael Memorial's 12th Annual Chipping Away at Childhood Cancer Golf Tournament!

When: Monday, August 24; Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. and the shotgun start is 11:30 a.m.

Where: Sierra View Country Club in Roseville

The Details: The tournament costs $500 for a twosome and $1,000 for a foursome, which includes green fees, a cart, box lunch, a fabulous Hawaiian-themed dinner, putting contest, raffle, goodies on the range, a silent auction and prizes. Golf tournament sponsorships range from $150 to $5,000. Dinner costs $40 if you would like to attend and not participate in the golf tournament.

About The Keaton Raphael Memorial: The goal of this non-profit organization is to support children with cancer and their families by providing emotional, educational and financial support, while also increasing awareness and funding research toward a cure. In addition, they also offers burial expenses to families and provides an extensive network of resources.

To find out more about The Keaton Raphael Memorial, their golf tournament or their St. Baldricks events next year, log on to http://www.childcancer.org/, or call or email Kendall Burley: events@childcancer.org or call 916-784-6786.

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.