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The Golden 1 Fall Shred Event

Article by ExploreSAC on Thursday, 1 of October , 2009 at 8:49 am

On Saturday, October 3, 2009, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., The Golden 1 Credit Union and Iron Mountain will help ensure your confidentiality by having your old and unwanted documents securely destroyed at this free community shred event.  The shred event will be held at:

The Golden 1 Operations Center
8945 Cal Center Drive
Sacramento, CA 95826
(Near the corner of Watt Avenue and Folsom Boulevard)

Iron Mountain shredders will be on site to safely destroy your personal papers, CDs, DVDs and floppy disks in your presence. Free food, games and other activities will be available. All shredded items will be recycled and there is a five box (banker’s size) limit per car.

For more information – https://www.golden1.com/ProductsServices/promotions/default.aspx?pid=16

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Foreclosure Prevention Workshop

Article by ExploreSAC on Tuesday, 29 of September , 2009 at 9:06 am

If you owe more on your house than it’s worth, or the threat of foreclosure has you concerned, Hope Against Hope is sponsoring  Foreclosure Prevention workshops throughout California. The workshop offers ideas and solutions on loan modification, short sales, and President Obama’s “Making Home Affordable” plan.

The next workshop in your area is:

Oct. 17
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
North Highlands-Antelope Library
4235 Antelope Rd.
Antelope, CA 95843
Classroom Opens at 10:30 a.m.

For more information or to register for the Foreclosure Prevention workshop, call (888) 217-8811 ex. 117, or visit www.HopeagainstHopeNow.org.

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SacramentoMovieListings.com

Article by ExploreSAC on Monday, 13 of July , 2009 at 9:02 am

A new resource is available to Sacramento area movie buffs! SacramentoMovieListings.com has up-to-date movie listings and show times for theaters in and around Sacramento.

What sets it apart? Rather than going to another site, navigating to the movie listings area and entering your zip code, simply go to SacramentoMovieListings.com and the search is done for you. Make your life just a little easier and bookmark the site today!

Sacramento movie listings and show times

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Category: Computer & Internet, Fun For Kids, Goods & Services

FREE 2009 Entertainment Book

Article by ExploreSAC on Saturday, 27 of June , 2009 at 3:08 pm

Two days left to get a FREE 2009 Entertainment Book when you reserve your 2010 book! The Entertainment book is full of 50% off and buy one get one free coupons that will save you a ton of money at restaurants and businesses throughout the Sacramento area! Get yours today!

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Category: Food & Drink, Goods & Services

Sacramento Top Ten Lists

Article by ExploreSAC on Thursday, 11 of June , 2009 at 3:08 pm

Top Searches on YellowPages.com:

  1. Macys
  2. Wal-Mart
  3. Target
  4. Best Buy
  5. Walgreens
  6. Toys R Us
  7. Home Depot
  8. Circuit City
  9. Radio Shack
  10. Office Depot

Top Searches on Yelp.com:

  1. Restaurants Sacramento
  2. Restaurant Sacramento
  3. Sushi Sacramento
  4. Happy Hour Sacramento
  5. Restaurants Downtown Sacramento
  6. Pizza Sacramento
  7. Bars Sacramento
  8. Food Sacramento
  9. Chinese Sacramento
  10. Breakfast Sacramento

Top Places to Work on SacMag.com:

  1. Nugget Markets
  2. BloodSource
  3. Boulder Associates, Inc.
  4. California Musical Theatre
  5. Crocker/Flanagan
  6. Folsom Lake Ford
  7. Freight Solution Providers
  8. Fulcrum Property
  9. Greater Sacramento Urban League
  10. Poswall, White & Cutler

Top Things To Do on eSsortment.com:

  1. Old Sacramento
  2. Crocker Art Museum
  3. California Musical Theater
  4. Game Day
  5. State Capitol
  6. Cal Expo
  7. Performing Arts
  8. Shopping & Dining
  9. Zoos & Parks
  10. Sutter’s Fort
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Marketplace At Magnolia

Article by ExploreSAC on Friday, 29 of May , 2009 at 9:33 am

PRESENTING.........MARKETPLACE AT MAGNOLIA

SATURDAY, MAY 30, 8AM TO 3PM

*****30 SELLERS IN THE PARKING LOT BEHIND THE STORE
*****20% STOREWIDE SALE INSIDE

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

Magnolia Antiques
6468 Fair Oaks Blvd.
Carmichael, Ca. 95608
(916)973-8590
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Category: Goods & Services

River Friendly Pest Control

Article by ExploreSAC on Friday, 24 of April , 2009 at 8:46 am

Help protect area creeks, streams and rivers by only using pesticides as
directed. The following is from the Sacramento Stormwater Quality Partnership

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Free Community Shredding Event

Article by ExploreSAC on Thursday, 2 of April , 2009 at 4:50 pm

On Saturday, April 25 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., The Golden 1 Credit Union and Iron Mountain will help ensure your confidentiality by having your old and unwanted documents securely destroyed at this free community shred event.

The shred event will be held at:

The Golden 1 Operations Center
8945 Cal Center Drive
Sacramento, CA 95826
(Near the corner of Watt Avenue and Folsom Boulevard)

Iron Mountain shredders will be on site to safely destroy your personal papers, CDs, DVDs and floppy disks in your presence. Free food, games and other activities will be available. All shredded items will be recycled and there is a five box (banker’s size) limit per car.

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Category: Goods & Services

IndieSacramento Holiday Trunk Show

Article by ExploreSAC on Friday, 7 of November , 2008 at 12:54 pm

IndieSacramento Holiday Trunk Show

Holiday Shopping: Sacramento’s largest trunk show & craft bazaar

*FREE swag bags to the 1st 200 patrons
*Live Music
*Activities for the kids
*Fashion Show with local designers
*Hot cocoa & coffee
*Door prizes
*And More!

(DON’T FORGET TO BRING CASH!)
IndieSacramento is happening in conjunction with the Midtown Holiday Celebration:

*FREE horse-drawn carriage rides
*The lighting of J Street
*Midtown’s first-ever tree lighting ceremony
*Family-friendly activities and entertainment throughout the Midtwon area

Pledge to shop local this holiday season!

When: Saturday, 12/6, 10am-6pm
Price: $1 with a canned or boxed food item, $2 without. Children 12 years and under get in FREE.
Ages: All ages

IndieSacramento Official Site

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Category: Culture, Goods & Services

Sacramento Area Haunted Houses

Article by ExploreSAC on Friday, 31 of October , 2008 at 9:31 am

Atmosfear Haunted House
Sunrise Mall in Citrus Heights
Runs October 10th-11/1.
Benefits the March of Dimes

Callson Manor
Placer County Fairgrounds
800 All America City Blvd,. Roseville
Cost: $30 VIP (VIP entrance, interactive lounge and one night unlimited access)/$20 combo ticket (all three attractions)/$10 each attraction. Buy tickets online.
Date: Oct. 3 to Nov. 1.
Hours: 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on open days.
Callson Manor is operated by professionals who have experience with special effects, make up and set design. So their attention to detail will make this haunted attraction a treat for all your senses. There are three attractions: the Callson Funeral Home, The Afterlife and The Deadlines (an attraction in conjunction with Heartstoppers Haunted House).

Fright Planet Haunted House
5961 Birdcage Street
Citrus Heights, CA. 95610
http://www.frightplanet.com/

Heartstoppers Haunted House
800 All America City Blvd.
Roseville, CA. 95678

Larry Scholl’s Folsom Ghost Train
121 Dunstable Way, Folsom
(916) 965-1217
Cost: $8
Date: Oct. 9 to Oct. 31
Hours: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on open days.
If you are a Disneyland fan who loves going through it animatronic rides, then you will enjoy riding through Larry Scholl’s Folsom Ghost Train. School, who actually worked for Disney, created this Disneyland-type attraction in 2003.

The Scream Extreme Haunted House
5961 Birdcage Street, Citrus Heights, CA. 95610
(916) 256-3452
Crops are usually available in September, October, November. Open: The Scream Extreme – 9/19 to 11/1/2008 Friday and Saturdays Only (7pm to 11pm) Scream Extreme’s Children’s Haunt – 9/27, 10/11 and 10/25/2008 Only (11am to 3pm). Payment: Cash, only. The Scream Extreme Haunted House – $13.00 each or $10 each with group of 12 or more The Scream Extreme Children’s Haunt – $5.00 each

Hagan Haunted Mansion
located on the grounds of Hagan Park, which is found at the end of Chase Drive, right off of Coloma Road in Rancho Cordova, (near Cordova High School).
Friday, October 24th; Saturday, October 25th; Halloween Night, October 31st, and the following night (Saturday, November 1st) from dark until 10pm. Ticket price is $10. 5961 Birdcage Street Citrus Heights, CA. 95610 http://www.frightplanet.com/ 800 All America City Blvd. Roseville, CA. 95678 121 Dunstable Way, Folsom (916) 965-1217 Cost: $8 Date: Oct. 9 to Oct. 31 Hours: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on open days. If you are a Disneyland fan who loves going through it animatronic rides, then you will enjoy riding through Larry Scholl’s Folsom Ghost Train. School, who actually worked for Disney, created this Disneyland-type attraction in 2003. 5961 Birdcage Street, Citrus Heights, CA. 95610 (916) 256-3452 Crops are usually available in September, October, November. Open: The Scream Extreme – 9/19 to 11/1/2008 Friday and Saturdays Only (7pm to 11pm) Scream Extreme’s Children’s Haunt – 9/27, 10/11 and 10/25/2008 Only (11am to 3pm). Payment: Cash, only. The Scream Extreme Haunted House – $13.00 each or $10 each with group of 12 or more The Scream Extreme Children’s Haunt – $5.00 each located on the grounds of Hagan Park, which is found at the end of Chase Drive, right off of Coloma Road in Rancho Cordova, (near Cordova High School). Friday, October 24th; Saturday, October 25th; Halloween Night, October 31st, and the following night (Saturday, November 1st) from dark until 10pm. Ticket price is $10.

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