The 62nd Annual Japanese Food & Cultural Bazaar
The 62nd Annual Japanese Food & Cultural Bazaar will be held on Saturday & Sunday, August 9th & 10th, beginning both days at noon at the Sacramento Buddhist Church2401 Riverside Blvd. Proceeds benefit the Sacramento Buddhist Church andits affiliated organizations (For more info, call 916-446-0121)
The 6th Annual Women Sing the Blues
The 6th Annual Women Sing the Blues is set for Sunday, August 10th, 2pm to 6pm at Zigatos’ Ballroom in the Clarion Hotel, 2600 Auburn Blvd in Sacramento. Proceeds benefit the Sacramento Blues Society, dedicated to preserving and promoting blues music as an art form (For more info, call 916-443-9212, or visit www.sacblues.com )
Sacramento's Career Expo
Sacramento’s Career Expo is set Tuesday, August 12th, noon to 4pm at the Sacramento Convention Center. Interview for a new job, further your education or learn about business opportunities and become your own boss! (For more info, call 1-888-THE-JOBS or visit www.jobjournal.com )
First Annual Kicking Cancer
The First Annual Kicking Cancer event is set for Sunday, August 3rd beginning at noon at the Oakland Coliseum. Come watch the San Jose Earthquakes play the LA Galaxy - buses are travelling from Roseville, Folsom, Rancho Cordova and Davis. Proceeds from this major league soccer game benefit the Breast Cancer Network of Strength, Northern CA and the Albie Aware Breast Cancer Foundation (For more info, call 916-737-3206 or visit www.ncpic.org )
Frontier: Call Before You Dig!
Frontier reminds all contractors, landscapers and property owners in California to “Call Before You Dig!” Every year, telephone and internet cables are cut in error and cause service interruptions for residents and businesses. Cables can be anywhere, so call before you dig! (For more info, call 1-800-227-2600)
LBD Awareness Volleyball Tournament
The LBD Awareness Volleyball Tournament will take place on Saturday & Sunday, August 16th & 17th at Loomis Basin Community Park. Proceeds benefit and bring awareness to the Lewy Body Dementia Association (For more info, visit www.lbda.org)
The 6th Annual Make-A-Wish Motorcycle Ride
KCRA’s Walt Gray rolls again in the 6th Annual Make –A-Wish Motorcycle Ride on Sunday, August 24th, with registration beginning at 8am at the Sac State Football Parking lot. (For more info, visit www.waltgray.com )
Sacramento County Department of Child Support Services
Invest in your child’s future. Whether you live together or not, children need both parents for emotional, medical and financial support. For free help with child support issue, contact the Sacramento County Department of Child Support Services (For more info, call 866-901-3212 or visit www.dcss.saccounty.net )
3rd Annual Kacie's Ride for Hope to End Domestic Violence
The 3rd Annual Kacie’s Ride for Hope to End Domestic Violence will take place on Saturday, September 13th with registration beginning at 8:30am at the Mountain Democrat Parking Lot, 1360 Broadway in Placerville. Proceeds benefit the Center for Violence Free Relationships – formerly the El Dorado Women’s Center. (For more info, visit www.kaciesrideforhope.com or call 530-626-8405)
The Bike MS- Waves to Ride
The Bike MS – Waves to Wine Rides takes place September 13th & 14th, beginning in San Francisco and ending in Healdsburg in Sonoma County. Proceeds benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Northern California Chapter (For more info, visit www.wavestowine.org or call 1-800-344-4867)
The 8th Annual Sacramento Valley AIDS Run/Walk
The 8th Annual Sacramento Valley AIDS Run/Walk will be held on Sunday, September 14th beginning on the West Steps of the State Capitol. Proceeds benefit a dozen local HIV/AIDS organizations (For more info, call 916-448-1110 or visit www.sacvalleyaidsrunwalk.org)
"Cancer as a Turning Point, From Surviving to Thriving"
“Cancer as a Turning Point, From Surviving to Thriving” is a two day conference that will be held on Saturday & Sunday, September 13th & 14th at the Memorial Auditorium in Sacramento. This is a FREE EVENT, and all whose lives have been touched by cancer are welcome! (For more info, call 530-867-7477 or visit www.healingjourneys.org)
PAWED- People for Animal Welfare in El Dorado County
PAWED – People for Animal Welfare in El Dorado County – are holding their 5th Annual Furry Friends Walk on Sunday, October 5th, at the El Dorado Hills Community Park (For more info, call 530-677-2476 or visit www.pawedpets.org )
Join the fight against Multiple Sclerosis!
Join the fight against Multiple Sclerosis! Drop off your old books, CDs, DVD’s VHS, tapes, etc. at 1441 Joby Lane in Sacramento. All donations will be used in an October 11th sale and will benefit MS research (For more info, call 359-2865)
Ride to defeat ALS
Ride to Defeat ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) will be held on Saturday, October 25th in the Tahoe region of the Sierra Nevada (For more info, visit www.RideToDefeatALS.com )
Dance Movement Therapy Classes
Cancer patients and survivors are invited to join dance movement therapy classes on Tuesdays, August 19th through November 4th, 10:30am to 12:30pm or 6:30pm to 8:30pm at Sutter Cancer Center, 2800 L Street. There is no cost! (For more info, call 916-454-6826 or visit www.suttercancer.org)
The 14th Annual Sacramento Authors Luncheon
The 14th Annual Sacramento Authors Luncheon is set for Saturday, November 8th beginning at 10am at the Hyatt Regency Sacramento. Proceeds benefit the National Kidney Foundation of Northern California and Northern Nevada. (For more info, call 916-448-2200 or visit www.kidneyca.org)
