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Sacramento comedy club offers free admission to state workers

ExploreSAC — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:54:51 +0000

Sacramento comedy club Laughs Unlimited, is bringing back “Furlough Friday” free admission in March for city, county and state employees. (The club is also extending the deal to the fourth non-furlough Friday this month, Mar. 27.)

A few details from an e-mail sent to The State Worker from club representative Jennifer Canfield:

Each Friday there are two shows at 8:00 or 10:30. There is a two item minimum in the showroom and due to limited seating, reservations are encouraged. For more information or to make a reservation please call 916-446-8128.

The 2 item minimum does still apply which can be anything from our bar (Alcoholic or Non-Alcoholic) or kitchen (Food or Dessert items). Seats are limited and we will “sell out” so make your reservations early!!

Click here to download a flier about the promotion.

And here’s the link to the Laughs Unlimited Web site.

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Post Modern Portraits of Women Who Have Healed Through Art

ExploreSAC — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:48:58 +0000

Post Modern Portraits of Women Who Have Healed Through Art at Tangent Gallery in June

Portraits of ordinary women, which include the healing art that helped them through difficult changes in their lives will open at Tangent Gallery, 2900 Franklin Blvd. (at 4th Ave.) in Sacramento, 2nd Saturday, June 12th from 6 to 10 pm. The gallery is also open on Saturdays from 10 am to 3 pm or by appointment (tangentgallery@gmail.com). The women are all students at the Women’s Wisdom Art Project, a program of Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services. Sacramento digital artist and photographer Ann Tracy recruited Woodland photographer George Streng to work on this project with her. Tracy and Streng wanted to go beyond the standard editorial portrait to create a post modern type of portraiture that includes art work created by the women to celebrate their journeys to increase their self-esteem and give them a sense of pride in themselves and what they have accomplished.

Tangent is an artist-run gallery/studio space established June of 2007. Its mission is to exhibit dynamic and compelling contemporary art, by both local artists and artists from afar, specifically art that may not be showcased in other Sacramento galleries. Tangent strives to serve the community of Sacramento exposing the art-viewing public to new ideas, mediums and forms while bringing something unique and positive to the neighborhoods of Curtis Park and Oak Park while attracting new visitors to the area.

Women’s Wisdom Project offers a variety of art experiences for women who want to broaden their creative lives. Designed as a uniquely feminine environment that supports the artistic and personal growth of women in all stages of life, Women’s Wisdom Project believes that artistic exploration naturally brings greater self-knowledge. Classes, which include lunch, are free and taught by professional artists. They include drawing, textiles, clay, mixed media, poetry, gourd crafting, creative writing, and painting with acrylics and water color.

The Women’s Wisdom Project offers a safe, nurturing environment for women of all backgrounds. Through the support of SFBFS staff, volunteers, and other students (each other), women are introduced to art and its healing properties. Thus, women realize their true potentials and learn the importance of imagination, control, patience and emotional discipline. Women working together in an informal setting provide a warm comfortable place for artistic exploration. All women who wish to participate are welcome.

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Sacramento Museum Day 2010

ExploreSAC — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 16:47:02 +0000

Twenty-six (26) greater Sacramento area museums will be offering free admission, all day long, during the 12th Annual Sacramento Museum Day. This event is presented by the Sacramento Association of Museums (SAM), and proudly supported by Umpqua Bank. Sacramento Museum Day takes place Saturday, February 6, 2010, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (all participating museums close at 5 p.m., with the last guests admitted at 4 p.m.).

Museum Day, a Sacramento cultural tradition, invites all members of the community to experience the Capital City’s incredible wealth of art, history, science and wildlife at numerous participating museums AT NO COST.

PARTICIPATING MUSEUMS for SACRAMENTO MUSEUM DAY 2010:

Aerospace Museum of California*
California Automobile Museum
California Foundry History Museum
California State Military Museum
California State Capitol Museum
The California Museum
California State Indian Museum
California State Railroad Museum
Crocker Art Museum*
Discovery Museum Science and Space Center*
Explorit Science Center (Davis)
Fairytale Town
Folsom History Museum
Governor’s Mansion State Historic Park
Heidrick Ag History Center (Woodland)
Leland Stanford Mansion State Historic Park
Museum of Medical History
Old Sacramento Schoolhouse Museum
Old Sacramento State Historic Park
Sacramento Zoo
Sacramento Historic City Cemetery
Sacramento History Museum
Sojourner Truth Multicultural Arts Museum
Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park
Wells Fargo History Museum (Old Sacramento and Downtown locations).

*Please note that the Crocker Art Museum is under construction for its major expansion. Parking and gallery access will be limited and shuttle service will not be offered to the Crocker Art Museum. Also for Sacramento Museum Day 2010, shuttle service will not be offered to the Aerospace Museum or the Discover Museum Science and Space Center.

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The Golden 1 Fall Shred Event

ExploreSAC — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:49:07 +0000

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

ExploreSAC — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:06:49 +0000

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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Advertise Locally

ExploreSAC — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 22:43:03 +0000

There are plenty of places to advertise your Sacramento-area business online, such as the Sacramento, CA Online Community, the Sacramento Classifieds and, of course, here at ExploreSACRAMENTO.com.

Another great place to advertise your business is Local Promote.

Reasons to sign up:

The price is right
Update your information at any time
Be listed online where buyers will find you

Click here to get your business listed at Local Promote!

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SacramentoMovieListings.com

ExploreSAC — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:02:24 +0000

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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Tour De Sacramento

ExploreSAC — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:12:01 +0000

My dad and I used to joke about the cyclists who fly around Sacramento area & the American River bike trail, not stopping at stop signs, nearly running people over, etc… Obviously, those people aren’t the majority, but they earned the nickname Tour De Sacramento. Apparently, there really is one… I just received the following email:

This July Dawn Dais, author of The Noncyclist’s Guide to the Century and Other
Road Races, is introducing Sacramentans to the Tour de Sacramento.  The Tour de
Sacramento is a fun way for newbies and cyclists to get in on all that cycling,
and their city, has to offer. The event will coincide with the world’s
greatest cycling event: Tour de France, which runs from July 4th through July
26th. 

Benefiting the local charities Cycles 4 Hope and Big Brothers Big Sisters of
Greater Sacramento the Tour de Sacramento will allow both seasoned cyclists and
noncyclist’s the opportunity to participate in a fun cycling event geared
towards those looking to have some laughs while getting their heart rate up.
Those who sign up for the event will be invited to attend the various fun
cycling activities planned throughout the three week event.

Each week the Tour de Sacramento participants will meet up with Dais and
professional cycle coach, Myron Dong, for one or two rides throughout
Sacramento. These rides will be both challenging and fun, taking cyclists on
standard bike trails and around city streets as well. We’ll scope out all
that our city has to offer, visiting landmarks, local businesses and fun food
establishments (you can’t have an athletic event without a pitstop...or
eight).  

For a small fee every Tour de Sacramento cyclist will receive personalized
training advice, a commemorative t-shirt, an autographed copy of The
Noncyclist’s Guide to the Century and Other Road Races and an adventure they
won’t soon forget. There will be special prizes awarded to those who complete
all the scheduled rides, as well as fun rewards for improving over our three
week event. You don’t have to be an elite athlete to ride in the Tour de
Sacramento you just have to have a bike, a good attitude and a desire to have
some fun on wheels this July.

Please contact me about interviewing Dais, or giving other local coverage to
this fun and fabulous event. This is an easy and inexpensive way for families
and friends to get together and take a tour of their local city. You don’t
need to be an athlete, you just need a bike and a willingness to ride! Check
out the website at www.tourdesacramento.com.

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FREE 2009 Entertainment Book

ExploreSAC — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 22:08:11 +0000

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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Kids Eat FREE!

ExploreSAC — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 16:09:55 +0000

MONDAY

Strings
Most Locations
Kids Eat Free 4 – 9pm

Texas West Barbeque
916-773-7427
1950 Douglas Blvd. Roseville
Kids Eat Free – All Day

TUESDAY

Chevy’s
916-773-2554
6604 Lonetree Blvd., Rocklin
Kids Eat Free Day.
Kids must be 10 years old or less. With purchase of adult meal. Not valid with any other offer. Good for dine-in only.

Chevy’s
530-885-7774
2100 Grass Valley Highway Auburn
Kids Eat Free Day.
Kids must be 10 years old or less. With purchase of adult meal. Not valid with any other offer. Good for dine-in only.

Chick Fil A
(916) 922-2221
2101 Alta Arden Expressway, Sacramento
Hours that kids eat free 5-8pm
Type of food: American

CoCo’s
(916) 966-0707
7887 Madison Ave, Cirtus Heights
Kids eat free after 4pm
Type of food: American. Kids must be 10 years old or less.

CoCo’s
(916) 922-6741
1830 Arden Way, Cirtus Heights
Kids eat free after 4pm
Type of food: American. Kids must be 10 years old or less.

Denny’s
Most Locations
Kids Eat Free 4 – 10PM

Hacienda del Rio Restaurant
916-351-1800
702 Sutter Street, Folsom
Kids Eat Free 4:30-8:30pm

International House of Pancakes
916-638-8853
2216 Sunrise Blvd. Rancho Cordova
Kids Eat Free with Adult Meal 4- 9pm
Other Locations:
6751 Stanford Ranch Rd. Rocklin 916-632-0682
1435 Ary Lane Dixon 707-678-5153
4821 Madison Ave. 916-338-0373

Islands
916-772-5044
1902 Taylor Rd., Roseville
Kids Eat Free 4 – 9 pm
With a purchase of an adult meal.

Pasta Pomodoro
(916) 773-4027
3984 Douglas Blvd., Roseville
Type of food: Italian

Pasta Pomodoro
(916) 772-5202
10341 Fairway Dr., Roseville
Type of food: Italian

Texas West Barbeque
916-773-7427
1950 Douglas Blvd. Roseville
Kids Eat Free – All Day

WEDNESDAY

Carrows Restaurants
100 North Sunrise Blvd. Roseville
One free kids meal with purchase of an adult meal
Kids Must be 10 years old or less

Carrows Restaurants
209 Main St. Placerville
One free kids meal with purchase of an adult meal
Kids Must be 10 years old or less

CoCo’s
(916) 966-0707
7887 Madison Ave, Cirtus Heights
Kids eat free after 4pm
Type of food: American. Kids must be 10 years old or less.

CoCo’s
(916) 922-6741
1830 Arden Way, Cirtus Heights
Kids eat free after 4pm
Type of food: American. Kids must be 10 years old or less.

El Torito Mexican Restaurant and Cantina
916-965-4411
5637 Sunrise Blvd. Citrus Heights
Kids Eat Free – All Day
Other locations:
1598 Arden Way Sacramento 916-927-0071
One free kid’s meal from our Kid’s menu per regular adult entree purchase. Kids 12 and under. Dine in only.

Islands
916-983-4092
2455 Iron Point Road
Kids Eat Free 4pm – CLOSE
Get a free kids meal with the purchase of an adult entree. Valid only a Folsom location. Limit 2 kids meals per party. Not valid with any other offer or discount. Kids meals and appetizers do not qualify as entrees.

Woody’s
916-485-4886
2316 Watt Ave., Sacramento
1 Child Free with 1 Adult meal – All Day

THURSDAY

Carrows Restaurants
100 North Sunrise Blvd. Roseville
One free kids meal with purchase of an adult meal
Kids Must be 10 years old or less
Carrows Restaurants
209 Main St. Placerville
One free kids meal with purchase of an adult meal
Kids Must be 10 years old or less

International House of Pancakes
916-632-0682
6751 Stanford Ranch Rd. Rocklin
Kids Eat Free with Adult Meal 4- 9pm
Other Locations:
1435 Ary Lane Dixon 707-678-5153

SATURDAY

Denny’s
530-885-8857
1800 Auburn Ravine Rd. Auburn
Kids Eat Free 4-10pm

Shari’s Restaurant
916-422-0366
960 W. Florin Rd. Sacramento
Kids Eat Free 12 and under 4 – 9pm

SUNDAY

Mexquite
916-984-8607
25095 Blue Ravine Road, Folsom
Kids Eat Free 4 – 8pm
Ages 10 and under; 1 meal per adult entrée purchased.

Shari’s Restaurant
916-422-0366
960 W. Florin Rd., Sacramento
Kids Eat Free 12 and under 4 – 9pm

Strings
916-784-3456
9700 Fairway Dr. Roseville
Kids Eat Free 4 – 9pm

Strings
916-408-1300
825 S State Hwy 65 Lincoln
Kids Eat Free 4 – 9pm

EVERYDAY DEALS

Applebee’s Restaurant
Most Locations
Kids Eat Free All day Mondays – Thursdays
1 free kid’s meal for each adult entree

Fresh Choice
All Locations
2 and Under Free
3 – 5 $1.99, 6-12 $4.99

Hometown Buffet
916-729-7880
7028 Sunrise Blvd. Citrus Heights
Kids Eat for $.99 Mon – Sat. Dinner 3:30pm-close
Includes dessert and beverage Other Locations: 7517 Watt Ave. North Highlands 916-331-5571

IKEA
916-371-4532
700 Ikea Ct. West Sacramento
$.99 Everyday

Sacramento comedy club offers free admission to state workers Sacramento comedy club Laughs Unlimited, is bringing back “Furlough Friday”...