Veteran's Day 2009 in Sacramento

Veterans Day Activities in the Sacramento Area

ANTIOCH
Veterans Day ParadeParade starts at 11 a.m., 2nd and L streets

Newly-elected Congressman John Garamendi will join veterans, military families, local officials, and other celebrants to march at the Antioch Veterans Day Parade. It is Rep. Garamendi's first public event since being sworn into Congress last week.

CARMICHAEL
A memorial tribute will be held from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Earl J. Koobs Nature Area, 5325 Engle Road. Colors presented at 11 a.m.

CITRUS HEIGHTS
A service with speakers and music begins at 10:30 a.m. at Sylvan Cemetery District, 7401 Auburn Blvd. Sponsored by the American Legion, Citrus Heights Post 637 and Veterans of Foreign Wars, Citrus Heights Post 5991.

ELK GROVE
9th Annual Veterans Day Parade
Pre-parade festivities begin at 10:45 a.m. at 8820 Elk Grove Blvd (CCSD parking lot) with the reading of the names of Elk Grove veterans, by Elk Grove Vice Mayor Sophia Scherman. The parade, which will begin at 11 a.m., will include approximately 1,463 people and more than 100 vehicles, and will proceed to Elk Grove-Florin Road and finish at Elk Grove Regional Park. Entries include the California National Guard Marching Band, nine school bands and 10 Scout troops. Representatives of the 101st Airborne Division and the 173rd Airborne Brigade will march with ex-prisoners of war.

FAIRFIELD
Veterans Day ParadeParade: 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.

The parade route will be Kentucky Street from Washington to Taylor, Taylor from Kentucky to Texas St, Texas St from Taylor to Washington St and Washington St from Texas St to Kentucky St. The staging area for parade participants will be on Kentucky St. from Jefferson St to Webster St. and Webster St. from Civic Center Dr. to Kentucky St.

FOLSOM
10th Annual Veterans Day ParadeParade starts at 9 a.m., in front of Target on East Bidwell St.

The parade follows East Bidwell, Coloma and Natoma streets to the Veterans Memorial near the City Hall complex. The judges review stand will be at the end of the parade route at City Lions Park.

The parade Grand Marshal is former Chief Warrant Officer Brian Holcomb, a Folsom resident who served in Vietnam as an Army chopper pilot and flew medevac helicopters in Iraq.

MARYSVILLE
Yuba-Sutter Veterans Day ParadeParade starts at 11 a.m., D St.

On display: a California State Flag, flown over Iraq, by the Army National Guard, 2668th Transportation Company during their deployment in 2005.

PLACERVILLE
4th Annual Veterans Day Tribute11 a.m., El Dorado County Veterans Monument, 360 Fair Lane

Highlights of this year's celebration and remembrance include the always popular flyover of four T-6 aircraft (weather permitting), 21-gun salute from the VFW rifle team, special guest speaker Brigadier General Michael A. Lepeilbet, and the award of El Dorado County Veteran of the Year to James Denmark. James is a member of the El Dorado County Veterans Commission and has been wheelchair bound for more than 40 years as a result of combat injuries.

PLACERVILLE
Veterans Day Health FairAmerican Legion Post Hall on Forni Drive next to the County Fairgrounds
2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Medical doctors and staff will be at the Hall to provide medical promotion, blood pressure testing, health information, and consultation.

RANCHO CORDOVA - MATHER
4th Annual Veterans Day Celebration 10 a.m., Veterans Memorial Plaza at the Sacramento VA Medical Center, 10535 Hospital Way
The ceremony will pay tribute to all U.S. military veterans, but the program will focus on women who have served in the U.S. military. A highlight of the program will be special recognition of four Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) who are World War II-era veterans, by Congressman Dan Lungren, who co-sponsored legislation to award the Congressional Gold Medal to deserving WASP.

ROCKLIN
Veterans Day Flag Ceremony8 a.m., William Jessup University flag pole, 333 Sunset Blvd. Featured speakers include Rocklin Vice Mayor Scott Yuill and Marine Corps Major General Douglas Stone. Veteran students and community members will be participating, as well as students from WJU's American Government class.

A commemoration is at 11 a.m. at Rocklin Cemetery, Veterans Memorial, 4090 Kannasto Road, sponsored by the American Legion, Rocklin Post 620 and Veterans of Foreign Wars.

ROSEVILLE
Salute to Veterans Pancake Breakfast 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., Roseville Veteran's Memorial Hall, 110 Park DriveHosted by Assemblyman Ted Gaines, R-Roseville.

Veterans Day Ceremonies and Parade
11 a.m.: Veteran's Hall at Royer Park, 190 Park Dr.
2 p.m.: World War II Monument, 114 Vernon St.

SACRAMENTO
The 18th annual service honoring Mexican American veterans and all veterans begins at 1 p.m. at the soldier's statue, Capitol Mall and 10th Street.

Veterans can receive a free folding cane for those in need of mobility assistance from 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m. at Sam's Club, 3671 North Freeway Blvd. Part of the "Hugo Salutes Our Veterans" program. Do not need to be a Sam's Club member to receive cane.

The Veterans History Project and Retired Senior Volunteer Program are looking for veterans to share their stories and have their experiences permanently archived at the Library of Congress. For more information, call (916) 875-4460.

WOODLAND
Veterans Day Observance11. a.m., Yolo County Superior Courthouse steps, 275 First St.
The ceremony is hosted by the American Legion Post 77 and the Yolo County Veterans Coalition. Maj. Gen. William Wade II, adjutant general of the California National Guard, will give the keynote address; servicemen and women from the Korean War will be honored guests.

Veterans Free Pork Dinner
7 p.m., Elks Lodge 1299, 500 Bush St.
Veterans eat free; families and guests $12.

The above information was taken from information provided by News10/KXTV and Sacbee.com

Theatre of Lights in Old Sacramento

Theatre of Lights

Light-and-Sound Extravaganza
Story-telling by Mark Twain
Outdoor theatre at its best!
November 25 - January 3
6:30 and 8:00pm shows
Front and K Street, meet at the tree!

A symphony of lights, sounds and visual effects will take you back to a time when the beloved poem “The Night Before Christmas” was first introduced in Sacramento in 1857. Start a new holiday tradition with this fantastic display of holiday story-telling at its best.

The inaugural night will take place on November 25 in conjunction with the annual Old Sacramento Tree Lighting at 6 pm at Front and K Streets. Two 10-minute light shows will run throughout the holiday season Thursdays through Sundays at 6:30 pm and 8:00 pm.
Please consider parking in the Old Sacramento garage on I Street or the Tower garage. Click here to download parking map.

For more information, call (916) 442-8575.

Check out other Christmas Light events in the Sacramento area: Click Here

Sacramento Lights Up the Capitol for World Diabetes Day

Did you know that November 14th is World Diabetes Day?

Check out this cool event:

Sacramento Lights Up the Capitol for World Diabetes Day

Steps of the State Capitol
10th Street at Capitol Mall
Sacramento
916-924-3232

Wear blue and join us on the west steps of the State Capitol as we light the Capitol building in blue and form a human circle.

November 14, 2009 at 5:00 p.m.

Admission is FREE!

A Tuna Christmas

A Tuna Christmas
By Jaston Williams, Joe Sears, Ed Howard
Directed by Julie Anchor

Thomi's Cafe & Bakery
(209) 257-0800
627 S State Highway 49, Jackson, CA 95642

Runs from Friday Nov. 6 through Saturday, November 28

Purchase tickets online HERE

Christmas My Way: A Sinatra Holiday Bash!

Christmas My Way: A Sinatra Holiday Bash!
Sierra Repertory Theatre
Location
Fallon House
11175 Washington St., Columbia State Historic Park
Columbia
209-532-3120
Web Site

Runs from Nov 13 through Dec 20

Tickets $18–$28

Holiday Fairs & Expositions in Sacramento - Fall/Winter 2009

3rd Annual Holiday Festival, Splendor of the Trees
Where: RC Willey, 6636 Lone Tree Blvd, Rocklin
When: Saturday, November 14, 2009
6:00pm to 9:00pm
Cost: $10 per entry
Each paid ticket gets put into a raffle for a 40” flat screen television.
More info: http://thegatheringinn.com/event-splendor.htm
*Flyer*

Holiday Bazaar for Families
November 14, 2009
10:30am-6pm
Laguna Creek High School
9050 Vicino Dr.
Elk Grove, CA 95758
916-647-3223
Candles * Scents * Baby items * T-Shirts * Food * Entertainment * Designer Handbags * Makeup * Holiday Pageant

Roseville Commons Second Annual Craft Fair
11/14/2009
9am - 6pm
Roseville Commons
275 Folsom Rd, Roseville, CA
FREE

River's Edge Craft Fair and Boutique
11/14/2009
The Chateau - Sacramento, CA

Christmas in November
11/14 to 11/15 2009
Yuba City Fairgrounds - Yuba City, CA

Auburn Christmas Craft and Music Festival
11/14 to 11/15 2009
Gold Country Fairgrounds - Auburn, CA

SCEG's Holiday Bazaar
Nov 14 & 15
Elk Grove Senior Center, Elk Grove, CA
The Senior Center of Elk Grove will be holding their Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, November 14, 2009 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. and Sunday, November 15, 2009 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Enjoy a free cup of coffee while you browse through wonderful handcrafted gift items. Entrance is free.
Phone: (916) 685-3160

Community Center for the Blind's Holiday Boutique
Nov 16 - 20
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Free admission
(209) 466-3836

Mountain Mandarin Festival
11/20 to 11/22 2009
Gold Country Fairgrounds - Auburn, CA

Olde Christmas Shoppe Craft Fair in Fair Oaks
Thurs. Nov. 19, 3PM-8PM
Friday, Nov. 20, 10AM-7PM
Sat. Nov. 21, 9AM-3PM
4681 Oak Glen Way, Fair Oaks, CA 95628

Motivate-Her Holiday Gift Faire
Friday, Nov 20 3:30p to 6:00p
at James Rutter Middle School, Sacramento, CA
Motivate-Her is an Mentor Program for at risk youth. Part of what we do is teach kids to Make different art and crafts to us their creativity in a positive ways. They make beautiful, and unique items that would make great Christmas gifts. From jewelry to Christmas cards this is an opportunity for them to Shine.
Free admission
(916) 267-1958

Holiday Boutique
Friday, November 20th
9:30am-6:00pm
1530 36th Street, Sacramento 95816

BLOOM Christmas Boutique
Arts, crafts, skin care, fragrance, book, jewelry, food, and many excellent gift deas! Raffle drawings, free parking, free admission!
1901 Broadway in Sacramento (corner of Broadway & 19th)
916-947-1243
Saturday & Sunday Nov. 21 & 22
9am - 4pm
FREE
More Info

Sacramento Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Show
11/20 to 11/22 2009
Cal Expo - Sacramento, CA

Holiday Craft Faire Extravaganza
November 21
9:00am to 3:00pm
Lutheran Church of the Resurrection
6365 Douglas Blvd, Granite Bay, CA 95746
Contact: JanArney@aol.com or 510-520-3064

Crafting on Track Holiday Boutique and Christmas Cafe
November 21, 2009
9am - 3pm
First United Methodist Church
109 Washington Blvd, Roseville
FREE

Holiday Craft Faire Extravaganza
11/21 to 11/21 2009
Lutheran Church of the Resurrection - Granite Bay, CA

Holiday Craft Fair at Jelly Belly
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
10 am - 5 pm
One Jelly Belly Lane
Fairfield, CA 94533
FREE Admission
For more info, contact Brenda Mossa at ranchoboutique@aol.com or (707) 399-7195

Holiday Craft Faire
Friday & Saturday, November 27th & 28th
9:00 – 4:00
9509 Grasmeer Way, Elk Grove
Handcrafted items, including scaves, hats, slippers, jewelry, purses, baby blankets, even something for your pet.

Crocker Art Museum Holiday Art & Craft Festival
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1-7 PM
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 10 AM-5 PM
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 10 AM-4 PM
FREE TO MEMBERS, $6 ADULTS, $3 CHILDREN
SCOTTISH RITE CENTER, 6151 H STREET
FREE PARKING
Web Site


Indian Arts and Crafts Fair
Friday, Nov 27 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
California State Indian Museum
2618 K St.
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 324-0971

Native artisans come from all over California to participate in this annual event. Enjoy shopping for artwork, jewelry, hand crafted dolls, soapstone & elkhorn carvings, decorated gourds, ornaments and much more - just in time for the holidays.

$ 4.00 - Adults (18 & Older)
$ 3.00 - Youth (6 - 17)
Free - Children (5 & Under)

35th Annual Sonora Christmas Craft and Music Festival
November 27, 28 & 29, 2009
Open 10am to 5pm daily
Rain or Shine
Admission: $7 for Adults, $5 for Seniors, Children 12 and under FREE
Parking is $2 at the Fairgrounds
Held at Sonora's Mother Lode FairgroundsFor more information call (209)533-3473
http://fireonthemountain.com/son.html

Country Christmas Faire
Nevada County Fairgrounds
11228 McCourtney Road
Grass Valley, CA 95949
530-273-6217

Friday, Nov. 27, 2009
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Begin your holiday season with a small-town glimpse of Christmas at the 25th annual Country Christmas Faire. Rated as one of the top handcrafted shows in Northern California, the Faire features unique gifts from more than 100 top artisans. Visitors will enjoy strolling live entertainment, festival foods, Santa and his elves, and a community bon-fire


2nd annual Christmas in the Pines Craft Show
Pollock Pines-Camino Community Center
2675 Sanders Dr., Pollock Pines
November 28, 2009 9-3pm
Photos with Santa; kids crafting corner; raffles, soup bar and student bake sale fundraiser. Quality crafters selling candles, soap, aprons, quilts, jewelry, watercolors, ceramics, ornaments & more.
530-344-7011
bmcaskin@comcast.net

Auburn Christmas Crafts Faire
11/28 to 11/29 2009
Gold Country Fairgrounds - Auburn, CA

22nd Annual Dicken's Faire
Saturday, November 28, 2009
In Historic Old Town Elk Grove
8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Snow Park, Carriage Rides, Pancake Breakfast, Pony Rides, Pictures with Santa, SRA Can Tree, Parade of Lights (6:30 PM), and Tree Lighting Ceremony (Following parade).

View online flyer

Davis Art Center Holiday Sale
12/04 to 12/06 2009
Davis Art Center
1919 F Street
Davis, CA 95616

Friday, Dec. 4
12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 5
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 6
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

70 Artisan's booths, Children's Secret Store, Pottery Painting Studio, Cafe, Wreath and Plate Auction. FREE admission.

Language Academy of Sacramento Presents: 6th Annual Winter Festival & Holiday Bazaar
December 5, 2009
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Sacramento High School 3415 34th Street, Sacramento, CA
Admission is Free
More info, click here

Christmas in the Village
12/05 to 12/05 2009
Fair Oaks Village - Fair Oaks, CA

42nd Annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair
Saturday, Dec 5, 2009
Historic Sutter Street
Folsom, CA
Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair on Historic Sutter Street, Folsom. Four blocks filled with an outstanding selection of hand crafted arts and crafts and gifts. Great food and live entertainment. Free admission and free parking.

Christmas in the Pines
12/05 to 12/05 2009
Lake of the Pines - Auburn, CA

Holiday Lights in Sacramento

Here are some of the best places to see Christmas Lights in the Sacramento area. If you know of any good ones not listed please, let us know!


Christmas Tree Lightings

Christmas Can Tree Lighting Kick Off
Tuesday, November 24th
5:30 – 7:30
Secret Garden
8998 Elk Grove Blvd.
Elk Grove, CA

Stroll through the garden sampling appetizers from local restaurants and wine from Carvalho Family Winery.

At 6:00 pm watch Elk Grove Mayor Pat Hume light the CanTree.

Attending this event is free. However if you wish to participate in food sampling and enjoy a glass of wine, tickets are $8.00 per plate and $5.00 per glass of wine.

Proceeds from this event will go towards The Salvation Army and The Elk Grove Food Closet. Please bring an item to help fill our holiday food baskets for The Elk Grove Food Closet.

Advance purchase tickets are available for $7/plate and $4/wine through Jennifer at The Secret Garden. Call 686-2006 for more information or stop by the store.

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Old Sacramento Tree Lighting
November 25, 2009
Join us for the first tree lighting of the season in Old Sacramento on November 25 at 6 pm. The 50-foot tree will take center stage at Front & K streets as a part of Old Sacramento's brand new Theatre of Lights.
The festivities will kick off at 6 pm with live entertainment a visit from father Christmas, Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson and will continue with the Tree Lighting at 6:30 pm and the first Theatre of Lights show at immediately following.

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Westfield Tree Lighting
Where: Westfield Downtown Plaza, Sac. 7th and K streets
When: Nov. 27
Time: 5 p.m.

If you missed the Old Sacramento tree lighting, here is another chance to take the family to see a tree lighting ceremony. After the tree lighting ceremony, you can get a jump on your Christmas shopping at the Westfield Downtown Plaza.

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22nd Annual Dickens Faire

Saturday, November 28, 2009
In Historic Old Town Elk Grove
8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Snow Park, Carriage Rides, Pancake Breakfast, Pony Rides, Pictures with Santa, SRA Can Tree, Parade of Lights (6:30 PM), and Tree Lighting Ceremony (Following parade).

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November 28
El Dorado Hills Christmas Tree Lighting
The El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce joins with the community for this annual tradition of lighting the Christmas tree at Theater Plaza in Town Center in El Dorado Hills. Open to the community. Food, music, family entertainment.
http://www.eldoradohillschamber.org/
916-933-1335.

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Rancho Cordova Community Christmas Tree Lighting
Nov. 29, 2009
4:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Village Green Park
3141 Bridgeway Drive

This is the 10th annual Cordova Community Christmas Tree Lighting to take place at the Tower behind Lowe's. Santa Claus, hayrides, steam train rides, kids' crafts, music, and much more.

Christmas Tree Lighting at 7:30 pm

View Flyer

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Citrus Heights Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

December 3, 2009
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
City Hall parking lot (front corner of Fountain Square and Greenback Lane)
7117 Greenback Lane
Citrus Heights, California 95621

The City of Citrus Heights invites you to bring your family and friends to the 13th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. This festive event will take place on Thursday, December 3rd at 7:00 p.m. in the Civic Center Complex at the corner of Fountain Square Drive and Greenback Lane.

This fun, festive event will feature:
- Musical Entertainment
- Sing-A-Longs
- Personal visits with Santa & Mrs. Claus
- Free Refreshments!! (cookies & hot cocoa)

There will also be bins for donations of non-perishable food, unopened toys, and coats / jackets (for the News10 Coats for Kids program). These items will be donated to the less-fortunate families in the local community. For more information, please contact City Hall at (916) 725-2448.

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The Roseville Christmas Tree Lighting
Friday, Dec. 4, 2009
5:30 – 8 p.m.
Vernon Street across from the Civic Center

Mayor Gina Garbolino will flip the switch to light the city’s official holiday tree at approximately 6:30 p.m. Santa will be making a special visit to our town to meet with kids inside the Civic Center Rotunda, and hear their wish lists.

The popular kids’ fun zone will once again be back in action. Merchants in the area will have their stores decorated and be open late for holiday shopping, along with craft and food vendors.

Residents are reminded that the 200 and 300 blocks of Vernon Street will be closed, between Grant and Lincoln streets, from 2-10 p.m. for the event. Free parking is available at the Civic Center Parking garage. Remember to bring your cameras.

Click HERE for more holiday haps in the Roseville area.
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Festival of Trees and Lights
Saturday, Dec 5 10:00a to 8:00p
Westfield Downtown Plaza, Sacramento, CA

The Festival of Trees and Lights is a benefit for the CATHEDRAL SQUARE HOMELESS PROGRAM which offers housing to downtown homeless who want to get off the streets and find a job. Its motto is NOT a HANDOUT- a HELPING HAND. The Festival features elegant, whimsical, and one of a kind Christmas trees; affordable gifts and wreaths; and live entertainment. Grand raffle prize: A five day stay on Hawaii's famed Waikiki Beach. To make a donation contact: Valerie Chun -916-212-5355 or vwchun@gmail.com
Price: FREE
Phone: (916) 212-5355

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State Capitol Tree Lighting
10th and L Streets
Dec. 10, 2009
5:00 p.m.
(916) 324-0333

UPDATE Dec. 9, 2009:

Due to the recent weather, the traditional outdoor ceremony will be held indoors this year, inside the Capitol Rotunda. Because of limited space, it will be standing room only.

Gov. Schwarzenegger and First Lady Maria Shriver will help kick-off the holiday season with Mistress of Ceremonies Maria Menounos. The ceremony, themed "A Season of Giving", will begin at 5 p.m. and will include performances by Grammy Award-winning artists Brian McKnight, Thelma Houston and others.

The Capitol Christmas tree will be lit with 7,400 ultra-low wattage LED lights, and is decorated with nearly 1,940 ornaments created by Californians with developmental disabilities.


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Christmas Lights

The Sacramento Bee has put together a holiday lights map. Check it out HERE.

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Lights on the Farm
November 27, 2009 - January 3, 2010
6:00-9:00pm Sun-Thurs
6:00-10:00pm Fri & Sat

Dell'Osso Family Farm
26 W. Stewart Rd.
Lathrop, CA 95330

Drive through a magical mile of lights, a spectacular display of holiday spirit. This drive through light show attraction features 240 different lighted displays and an amazing 200 foot long light tunnel. Stay in your car or join us on a hayride or the Dell'Osso Express Train. Come celebrate the season with the largest ever farm light show in Northern California.

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Dovewood Court in Orangevale, CA
December 7 - 28, 5:30 - 11:00 pm
http://www.dovewoodcourt.com/

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Here's a great site for finding some great Christmas light displays in local bneighborhoods: www.lightsofthevalley.com

Below is the House of the Day:

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Or consider a Holiday Limousine Light Tour from Zero Limotations. Tours are offered in the evenings, throughout the month of December.

Two-Hour Light Tours start at $169.00 (8-10 Passenger Stretch)

Times are 5:30-7:30 pm & 8:00-10:00 pm

Includes homes in Folsom, Orangevale, Sacramento's FABULOUS 40'S area or Rocklin.

Visit Zero Limotations for more details.