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Thursday, December 31, 2009

Recycle Your Christmas Trees

Let's keep those Christmas trees out of landfills. Recycle them for free!

The value of recycling Christmas trees is that they are considered organic waste, which means they can be composted, mulched or even converted into fuel. When mulched, they can be used in landscaping and gardening, or chipped and used for playground material, hiking trails, paths, and walkways. Recycled trees can also be used for beachfront erosion prevention, lake and river shoreline stabilization, and wetland reconstruction. Cool, huh? But the tree is only organic if it’s stripped down to its original form, so please be sure to remove all the lights, ornaments, tinsel, any nails, and the stand.

Free Tree Drop-off Events from Sacramento County Waste Management & Recycling

Limit 5 trees per vehicle*
Please remove ornaments, tinsel, lights, tree stand, nails
Flocked trees will be accepted**

*Loads in excess of 5 trees will only be accepted at: Elder Creek Recovery & Transfer Station, Kiefer Landfill, and the North Area Recovery Station

**Flocked trees are the ones spray painted white for that snow effect. Flocked trees cannot be made into compost due to their chemical content. However, they will be accepted for other uses.

In Sacramento:

Elder Creek Recovery & Transfer Station
8642 Elder Creek Road (Jackson Hwy, south on Florin Perkins Road, left on Elder Creek Road)
8 am - 3 pm, Dec. 26 and Jan. 2
Also accepting trees Dec. 28 - Jan 31, Monday - Friday, 6 am--5 pm; Saturday 6 am - 3 pm; Closed Sundays

Kiefer Landfill
12701 Kiefer Blvd (Jackson Hwy, north on Grant Line Road, right on Kiefer Blvd)
8:30 am - 4 pm, Dec. 26 and Jan. 2

North Area Recovery Station
4450 Roseville Road (Hwy 80, north on Watt Ave, left on Roseville Road, inside Recovery Station)
8 am - 4 pm, Dec. 26 and Jan. 2

SMUD Corporation Yard
6100 Folsom Blvd.
8 am - 3:30 pm, Jan. 2 only

Sacramento Recycling and Transfer Station
8491 Fruitridge Road (Jackson Hwy., south Florin Perkins Road, right on Fruitridge Road)
8 am - 5 pm, Dec. 26 and Jan. 2
Also accepting trees Dec. 28 - Jan. 31, Monday - Saturday, 8 am - 5 pm; Closed Sundays

In Folsom:

Dan Russell Rodeo Arena
Folsom City Park (corner of Natoma and Stafford Streets)
10 am - 4 pm, Jan. 2 and Jan. 9


Click on Flyer below to see full view:




For holiday recycling programs in other counties, visit www.holidayrecycling.com



The following is information from SacramentoPress.com about curbside tree recycling:


Preparing Your Holiday Tree for Recycling

Cut trees longer than 6 feet into 3-foot or shorter pieces.
Remove trees from stands or plastic bags.
Remove ornaments, lights, nails, tinsel and metal rod supports from trees.
Artificial trees will not be accepted.


Containerized Yard Waste Customers

Option 1: After cutting your tree into 3-foot or shorter pieces, place your holiday tree in your yard waste container. Make sure the trimmed pieces fit completely into the container with the lid closed

Option 2: Place your tree out for loose-in-the-street collection by 6:00am on your regular collection day the week of January 11, 2010.

Option 3: Take your holiday tree, free of charge, to one of the drop off events.

Loose-in-the-Street Customers (Does not apply to Containerized Customers)

Place your tree out for loose-in-the-street collection by 6:00am on your regular collection day.


Private Streets and Gated Communities

Residents who do not participate in Lawn and Garden Service are prohibited from placing their holiday tree on any City street. Improper disposal of holiday trees on City streets is considered illegal dumping (a misdemeanor) and is punishable with a fine and jail time.

Option 1: Work with your homeowners association to rent a “debris box” by calling (916) 808-4939. Depending on availability, a debris box may be delivered within two business days (advanced reservations are welcome.).

The debris boxes we have available for rental are:
30 yard: $368.01/week(18’L x 8’W x 6’H)
40 yard: $471.31/week(24’L x 8’W x 6’H)
The debris box will remain on-site for a period of one week. Delivery and collection are included in the cost. It’s that simple!

Option 2: Take your holiday tree, free of charge, to one of the drop off events.

For more information about recycling items from the holiday season, please visit www.cityofsacramento.org.

Wednesday, December 30, 2009

NEW YEAR'S PLANS?


Carnival at St. Rose is still going on through January 3, 2010 and includes daily carnival games, rides, food, and live entertainment.

Midtown Ice Rink is open through January 18, 2010.

Also ongoing are...

Snow & Lights on the Farm

Theatre of Lights

Holiday Trains / Santa Trains
Sierra Railroad New Year's Eve Train Ride
Sacramento RiverTrain New Year's Eve

NEW YEAR'S EVE CELEBRATIONS!!!

Sacramento New Years Eve Sky Spectacular in Old Sacramento will have TWO shows: an earlier family show at 6:00 pm with live entertainment from the Radio Disney Road Crew, and fireworks at 9:00 pm; and later entertainment with the Jimmy Hendrix Tribute band, other live bands, fire dancers, and a second fireworks show at the stroke of midnight. See schedule of events HERE.


Sheraton Grand: Menage a Trois featuring a Bollywood themed party with hip hop and electronica for $35. Party packages also available that start with dinner, drinks, and your selection of VIP tickets to several Sacramento area nightclub parties, and a room that range from $50 - $300.


The Hilton Hotel in the Arden area will feature their 12th Annual Singels Party with Mercy Me & The Groove Thang, and DJ’s spinning your favorites. Casino, Champagne Fountains, and rooms for overnight stays from $120. Party is $65 ADV and $85 at the door.


V 101.1 Old School R&B New Years Jammin Eve with The SOS Band, One Way with Al Husdon, Kurtis Blow, and DJ Gino.
The Radisson Hotel, 9:00 pm
$67
Party at Crocodiles is $20
Dinner and room packages are also available


The Hyatt Regency hosts a Downtown Countdown in the downstairs lounge with DJ music and champagne tasting for $10. Dinner and overnight packages range from $99.00 – $179.00.


Faces $20 Advance/ $30 Door
Ballon Drop, $1,000 in cash & prizes, Buffet, Go Go Dancers


Vallejo's New Year's Eve Party
Doors open at 9:00 pm
$10 before 10:00 pm
Ols School FUNK, Hip-Hop, & Latin Grooves.
No Sports Wear.
Mature Minded 21+ Welcome, 30 & over Preffered.
$1 Tacos & $3 Domestic Beers all night!


Mother Hips at Marilyns - SOLD OUT!


Sacramento Wine and Nightlife Tours & Meetup.com 2010 New Year's Eve Gala
Elegant Masonic Temple, 9:00 pm
Upscale or Cocktail Attire Requested
$59 & $69 Advance / $79 Door


Resolution 2010 New Year's Eve Bash
921 11th Street
$75 Advance / $100 Door
Visit www.sacnewyears.com for more info


Extraordinary NYE 2010 Celebration at Lounge on 20
$100
More info HERE


Stacey Eakes at Torch Club
9:00 pm
$20


SKYLINE New Year's Eve Party
Esquire Grill
$75 / $125 / $500
More info HERE


Dream Ultra Lounge
New Years Eve Bash 2010 featuring DJ Elements & DJ Victorious
$25 Advance
Open till 3:00 am
More info HERE


The Best and Most Affordable New Year's Eve Party in Sacramento
$25/person or $45/couple and Party back and forth between two (2) seperate themed rooms Room #1: Old School and R&B - Dancing to DJ Clean Cuttz Room #2: Classic Rock and Blues - Live music by "Never Too Late Band" ***ALL PARTY PACKAGES INCLUDE PARTY FAVORS AND A COMPLIMENTARY CHAMPAGNE TOAST!!!***
Tickets & Info HERE


Old Ironsides
Shades of Gray, The Storytellers, & Lite Brite
9:00 pm
$10


Boxing Donkey Irish Pub
Live Music, Great Food & Drinks!
$5 Red Bull Vodkas
$4 Jager Shots
Jamesons Toast at Midnight
NO Cover Charge


New Years Eve at Parlare
Doors open at 7:00 pm
Free Champagne at Midnight
$15 Cover


Beatnik Studios Brazilin NYE Party
$15 If you wear white
$20 If you don’t


Harlow's: Utz and the Shuttlecock’s New Year's Eve Bash!
10:00 pm
$25


Avalon New Year's Eve Celebration
$30
Doors open at 9:00 pm


New Years Eve at MiX Downtown
1531 L St
Doors open at 7pm
VIP Packages available, lease call 916-442-8811 to reserve.
$50 Includes: Entry, party favors, complimentary champagne toast at midnight


NYE Cancer Benefit for All Ages
Twitch Angry, White Minorities, Lycanthrope, Nekrosylum, Prylosis and more!
The Colonial Theatre
8:00 pm
$10


Fox & Goose
The Inversions – Pushtonwanda – Richard March
9:00 pm
No cover!


NYE with DJ Whores at Golden Bear
8:00 pm
$5


New Years Eve 2010 Party Under The Stars
Rocky's 7440 Club
$15 Advance / $20 Door


Sacramento Magazine’s 3rd Anniversary and NYE Party
The Park Ultra Lounge
9:00 pm
$50


Casablanca Beer, Wine & Piano Lounge
Lodi, CA
8pm to 2am


Azukar New Years Eve White Party
$25
Purchase tickets HERE


The Spazmatics Live & DJ Pat Allen at Social Night Club
$50
$99 w/Dinner at Cosmo


Empire Events Center
Annual New Years Eve Ball hosted by Boondock from 102.5 KSFM
Complimentary party favors & champagne
MASSIVE balloon drop!
DJ GI & Junior Fresh
Doors open at 9:00 pm
$25
18 and over


BE SURE TO CHECK OUT HOTEL PACKAGES FOR NEW YEAR'S EVE FROM THE SACRAMENTO CONVENTION & VISITOR'S BUREAU!

Thursday, December 3, 2009

Where to Find Christmas Trees?

Here's a list of Christmas tree farms & retailers in the Sacramento area. Please feel free to add to the list in the Comments section below this post.


Bambi's Christmas Tree Land
1 South Harding Boulevard
Roseville, CA 95746
916-786-7979


Billy's Farm Fresh Christmas Trees
8430 Dillard Rd.
Wilton, CA 95693
916-687-8354
916-539-7565


Boa Vista Orchards
2952 Carson Road
Placerville, CA 95667
1-866-MtGrown (1-866-684-7696)
530-622-5522


Christmas Tree Vineyard Lodge
38400 Foresthill Road
Foresthill, CA 95631
916-599-0141


Classic Christmas Tree's at Bastiao Farms
3845 El Centro Road
Sacramento, CA 95834
916-416-1133


Christmas Village Inc
878 High Street
Auburn, CA 95603
530-885-9644


Cole's Christmas Tree Farm
6550 Highway 193
Newcastle, CA
916-663-2768


Crystal Creek Tree Farm
2019 Cable Road
Camino, CA
530-644-4647
530-644-7014


Davis Boys Scouts
770 Pole Line Road
Davis, CA 95618


Davis Ranch L. L. C.
13501 Jackson Rd.
Sloughhouse, CA 95683
916-682-2658
www.sloughhousesweetcorn.com


Dell'Osso Family Farm
501 S. Manthey Road
Lathrop, CA 95330
209-982-0833


Dickens Unlimited Christmas Carollers
2963 Cambridge Road
Cameron Park, CA 95682
530-677-4332


The Family Tree
7120 Sierra View Place
Loomis, CA
916-652-5332


Forest Creek Christmas Trees
26801 North Cherokee Lane
Galt, CA 95632
209-368-2440


Gold Trail Christmas Tree Farm
7241 Highway 193
Garden Valley, CA 95633
530-333-4401


Harris Tree Farm
2640 Blair Road
Pollock Pines, CA
530-644-2194


High Sierra Iris Gardens
3710 Hassler Road
Camino, CA
530-642-1222


Hillside Tree Farm
2881 North Canyon Road
Camino, CA
530-621-2053


Jacob Mini Farm
34905 Creeksedge Road
Davis, CA 95616
530-753-3037
530-758-9280


Kenny Harry & Heidi's Christmas Tree Farm
5987 Happy Trail Lane
Garden Valley, CA 95633
530-333-4936


Lamb's Christmas Trees
5790 Rivera Road
Vacaville, CA 95688
707-449-4046


Larry's Produce
4606 Suisun Valley Rd
Fairfield, CA 94534
707-864-8068


Little Bear Creek Tree Farm
960 Meadow Road
Alta, CA
530-389-8989


Meadow Vista Tree Farm
1291 Meadow Vista Road
Meadow Vista, CA
530-878-7210


No'El Christmas Trees
7600 Fairplay Road
Somerset, CA 95684
530-620-4758


Pine Valley Ranch
10680 Kemper Road
Auburn, CA
530-885-3005


Poppy Lane Christmas Farm
12110 Poppy Lane
Auburn, CA 95602
530-885-6988


Rapetti Farms
2585 Fruitridge Road
Camino, CA
530-622-7229


Red Feather Farms
2100 Red Feather Circle
Applegate, CA
530-878-1397

Robert's Christmas Tree Farm
5645 Gilmore Road
Pollock Pines, CA
530-644-2831


Robert's Christmas Tree Farm
2561 Mace Road
Camino, CA
530-644-2831


Santa's Acres
2921 Barkley Road
Camino, CA
530-644-2865


Shiloh Tree Farm
10860 Longview Lane
Auburn, CA
916-663-1650
email: papa-tutu@ncbb.net


Silver Forest Christmas Tree Farm
4041 Rontree Lane
Somerset, CA 95684
530-620-6261


Silveyville Christmas Tree Farm
6208 Silveyville Road
Dixon, CA 95620
707-678-1823
707-678-2304


Snowy Peaks Tree Farm
Foresthill Auburn Road
Foresthill, CA
530-367-3766


Steve's Christmas Trees Inc
Placerville, CA 95667
530-621-0698


The Christmas Shoppe
167 Sacramento Street
Auburn, CA 95603
530-889-9627


The Christmas Tree
5700 Garfield Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95841
916-332-2250


Vierra Farms
8610 Elk Grove Blvd
Elk Grove, CA 95624
916-716-3296

Festival of Trees and Lights


The Third Annual Festival of Trees and Lights will be held on December 4th and 5th at the Westfield Downtown Plaza. All of the proceeds benefit the Cathedral Square Homeless Program. Please be as generous as possible, as the number of homeless individuals in downtown Sacramento is growing. Click on the image below to view full brochure for detailed information.


Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Festival of Lights - Midtown Sacramento Dec. 5


Festival of Lights Parade in Midtown

Saturday, Dec 5, 2009

Countless lights, floats, marching bands, dance groups, and theme vehicles will entertain thousands of viewers in the newly formed Handle District for the 1st Annual Sacramento Parade of Lights, Saturday, December 5th at 6pm.

The one mile route will begin at 17th and Capitol Street and continue up to 19th Street, over to L Street and continue down L Street to the State Capitol.

THIS IS A FREE EVENT!

Saturday, December 5th
6:00pm
1800 L Street
Sacramento, CA 95811

To participate in the parade, email mba@mbasac.com or call (916) 442-1500.



Stockton Delta Reflections Lighted Boat Parade




Stockton Delta Reflections Lighted Boat Parade

December 5, 2009

Decorated boats come from the Stockton Deep Water Channel and take one time around Mc Leod Lake and return to the Deep Water Channel. This is the 30th annual Lighted Boat Parade and it is a free event sponsored by Marina West Yacht Club. It is a wonderful event to kick off the holiday season and takes place rain or shine! This event is a holiday gift, from Marina West Yacht Club, to the residents of San Joaquin County. Location & Time: The parade usually forms at Light 36 in the Stockton San Joaquin Delta at 5 p.m., reaching Weber Point at approximately 6 p.m.

For more info, visit http://www.stocktongov.com/events/index.cfm

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Tuesday, December 1, 2009

"Disyembre Na Naman" A Christmas Concert, Spaghetti Dinner and Fellowship


December 12, 2009 @ 6:00PM

"Disyembre Na Naman"
A Christmas Concert, Spaghetti Dinner and Fellowship
St. Charles Borromeo School Gym
7580 Center Parkway, Sacramento, CA 95823
December 12, 2009 @ 6:00PM
Price: $15.00 (Adult), $5.00 (Children 12 & Under)

Featuring:
The St. Charles Borromeo 5PM Sunday Choir
St. Charles Borromeo Youth Group and Eigth Grade Class of 2010
Bayanihan of Sacramento, USA

For information please call:
Sr. Maria Ruth J. Linaac, RVM (916) 421-7174
Dr. Tony Solomon (916) 682-3382
Erik Pereira (916) 764-8147

Sponsored by Bayanihan of Sacramento, USA and the Philippine National Day Association

Dec. 1, 2009 is World AIDS Day


Events in Sacramento:

Please join us for Sacramento’s World AIDS Day service on Tuesday, December 1st at 6:00 pm at the Reading Entertainment Tower Theater.

Reading Entertainment Tower Theater
2508 Land Park Drive
(off of Broadway)
916-442-4700


Join the Sacramento HIV/AIDS community, your friends and neighbors for a special gathering. Together, we remember those we've lost to HIV/AIDS, examine the present epidemic and explore what our community can do to end new HIV infections in Sacramento in 5 years. Please join us for the Sacramento’s World AIDS Day service.

For more information,please contact:
Jon Benorden, World AIDS Day 2009 Chair
916.914.6246
jbenorden@caresclinic.org

From Outword Magazine:

World AIDS Day Calls for an End to Complacency
The Center for AIDS Research, Education and Services (CARES) is tired of complacency. “With over 4,200 people living with HIV/AIDS in Sacramento County, we cannot afford to treat this disease as if it will disappear on its own,” said Bob Kamrath, Executive Director at CARES.

The Sacramento nonprofit is known as a leader in California for providing easy access to HIV testing, comprehensive clinical services and outreach to those with high risk to HIV. With several other local community groups, CARES is planning a World AIDS Day event on December 1 at the Tower Theatre on Land Park Drive.

Established in 1988 by the World Health Organization, the annual worldwide event brings constructive attention to local governments, faith organizations, community groups and individuals about the disease’s grave threat. This year, local organizers say the event is expected to be bigger than anything in recent memory — due in large part to CARES’ five year initiative to end all new cases of HIV in the region.

“Sacramento’s World AIDS Day is an opportunity for us to very publicly say, ‘No more.’ We must come together as a region to remember friends we have lost, and fight for those who continue to be affected every day,” said Kamrath. “As we embark on our goal to end all new cases of HIV in the region, we ask the community to visibly show their support by attending this important event.”

The 2009 theme, “Past/Present/Future,” will remember individuals lost to the disease, discuss the present epidemic, and focus on ending new HIV infections in the greater Sacramento area. The event will include speeches from Sister Mary Redempta and Dr. Donna DeFreitas. Both speakers will help attendees understand the dire need for more education, particularly in youth populations, and touch on the disproportionate numbers of African-Americans and Hispanics who carry the disease.

Miguel Diaz, an HIV+ community member, will discuss how the disease has changed his life, and how he’s become involved in community advocacy as a result. Through his story, CARES hopes the public will better understand the seriousness of HIV/AIDS in the area. In Sacramento alone, over 20 percent of people who have the disease don’t know that they have it.

During the December 1 event, organizers will be displaying panels from the National AIDS Memorial Quilt, the largest community art project in the world. The panels contain names of people from the Sacramento area who have passed away. There will be a short tutorial about the quilt project, including how to properly read the pieces. Individuals who have lost a loved one to HIV/AIDS are invited to participate in a remembrance ceremony by placing flowers and messages in a special vase.

For more information, please contact Jon Benorden at 916-914-6246 or at jbenorden@caresclinic.org.

Or visit the following web sites:

http://www.caresclinic.org/

http://www.areyouthedifference.org/

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