70,000 Books for Sale to Benefit Sac Public Library

The Friends of the Sacramento Public Library are holding a Warehouse Book Sale on Saturday, October 1 and Saturday, October 8 at 8250 Belvedere Avenue, Suite E, Sacramento.  This is between Power Inn Road and Florin-Perkins Road, just south of 14^th Avenue. 

Public sale hours will be noon to 4 pm on October 1 and 9 am to 4 pm on October 8.  A preview for Friends’ members will be from 9 am to noon on October 1.  Prospective members may join at the door for $15 and attend the preview. 

More than 70,000 paperback and hard-bound books, videos, and audio books will be sold at prices ranging from 50 cents to $2.00.  All proceeds, after expenses, benefit the Sacramento Public Library. 

The Book Den will also be open during the Warehouse Sale hours.  Individually priced “better” books, including collectibles, will be for sale for $3 and up. 

The Book Den is regularly open Thursday through Saturday from 9 am to 2 pm.  Book donations are welcome.   For more information, please call 916-731-8493 or email fspl@att.net.

LBHS Titans Score with a New Stadium

Congrats to the Luther Burbank High School Titans
on their new stadium! 

The ribbon-cutting ceremony for the $9.3 million sports complex was held on September 23, 2011.  The stadium features an all-season track, a scoreboard, bleacher seating for 2,500 fans, classrooms, restrooms, and a concession stand. 

9th Annual Beach Blanket Bingo Makes a Splash!

Thank you to the 220 guests who attended our 9th Annual Beach Blanket Bingo fundraiser.  The event was held on September 22, 2011 at Florin Road Bingo. 

Mr. Rick Jennings, II, CEO of the Center for Fathers and Families, generously volunteered his time to be our emcee.

Hannibal's Catering served up a delicious BBQ buffet and The Bolt Bar kept the drinks flowing at our Tiki Hut Bar.

    

Our generous donors provided over $3,600 in bingo prizes, door prizes, and raffle prizes.

Don't miss our 10th annual event in 2012!

Cars + Crafts + Cuisine = Family Fun!

Here's two weekends worth of autumn activities
and fall fun in our area:

"Celebrate Sacramento" on Saturday, October 1 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Florin Road Light Rail Station.  This FREE family-friendly event will feature live music, arts & crafts, local cuisine, kids' activities, a legislative update from Assemblymember Roger Dickinson, and more!  Call 916-446-7600 or visit http://www.celebratesacramentofestivals.com/.

October 1 is also St. Luke's Fall Festival, from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, at 7595 Center Parkway, Sacramento. Their White Elephant Sale will include arts and crafts, books, and a country store.  Breakfast will also be available.  Interested vendors can call 916-421-5039 for more information.

The Florin Historical Society is hosting a Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, October 8 from 8:30 am to 11:00 am.  The location is 7145 McComber Street in Old Florin.  All-you-can-eat pancakes along with sausage, coffee, juice and fruit will be served for only $5.  (Did someone say "pancake eating contest"???)  Call 916-383-6392 for more information.

My Sister's House will hold English High Tea on Saturday, October 8 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, at the Chinese Community Church, 5600 Gilgunn Way, Sacramento.  Proceeds benefit their domestic violence prevention programs.  Tickets are $35 per person by September 30, then $45 per person on or after October 1.  Call Corrine at 916-930-0626 or visit http://www.my-sisters-house.org/.

Enjoy Picnic at the Park on Saturday, October 8 at Depot Park, Sacramento.  Sponsored by the Power Inn Alliance, this event features games, prizes, clowns, magicians, a rock-n-roll band, jump houses, a hay maze, food and more!  Tickets are $15-$35 for individuals, with discounted ticket packages available.  Visit http://www.powerinn.org/ for more info.

Sunday, October 9 is the Annual Hispanic/Latino Parade sponsored by the North Franklin District Business Association.  This FREE event will feature horses, classic cars, dancers, and the Wells Fargo Stagecoach.  For more info, call 916-455-2124 or email northfranklindistrict@gmail.com.

Florin Road Foundation, Mighty Titans & Sacramento Police Activities League Ride to Victory

Did you know that Luther Burbank High School has had a mountain bike team since 2006? 

How cool is that?! 

Even more impressive is that they are currently the only high school team in Sacramento and had three riders make it to the State Championships in Los Olivos.

But they need your support!  The Sacramento Police Department has generously donated vehicles and food in the past, but the team still needs bikes, parts, equipment, funds for food at races, and transportation to and lodging at distant races.  And of course, they can always use volunteers. 

The Florin Road Foundation is pleased to offer its support by donating to the team.

Can you help the Mighty Titans Mountain Bike Team?
For more information, please contact Officer Robert Mabunga at LBHSMightyTitans@gmail.com.

Get your shot before the flu gets YOU!

Here are dates, times, and locations in our area to get a flu shot:

Walk in anytime to a Walgreens pharmacy or schedule an appointment online at http://www.walgreens.com./  You can also complete your vaccine consent form online to save time.  Visit Walgreens at 7155 24th Street (at Florin Road), Sacramento.

Rite Aid also offers flu shots with no appointment needed and sells flu shot gift cards.  Visit Rite Aid at 4020 Florin Road (at Franklin Boulevard), Sacramento or online at http://www.riteaid.com/.

Bel Air offers flu shots with no appointment as follows:  Friday, October 28 and Saturday, October 29, 2011, 10am-1pm and 2pm-6pm at Bel Air, 1301 Florin Road, Sacramento.

For more information,  visit http://www.raleys.com/flu.

Search for California’s Top Youth Volunteers: It Could Be You!

Over the past 16 years, Prudential Financial Inc., in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals, has honored outstanding community service by youth in grades 5 through 12. 

To date, Prudential Spirit of Community Awards have been given to 7,544 middle and high school students across California.  Students have been recognized for promoting health and safety, helping the less fortunate, protecting the environment, and serving their communities through volunteerism. 

Award recipients may be eligible for cash awards and an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C. 

Apply online at http://spirit.prudential.com or at www.nassp.org/spirit.  The application form may also be requested by calling 877-525-8491 toll free. 

Applications must be completed by November 1, 2011, and then submitted to a middle or high school principal, Girl Scout council, county 4-H agent, American Red Cross chapter, YMCA, or affiliate of the HandsOn Network.

A Tall Tale at the Southgate Library

Everyone loves a great story,
which is why you don't want to miss Storytime
at the Southgate Library.

Toddle Storytime for ages 1.5 to 3 years will be on Wednesdays, September 21 and 28 from 11:00 am to 11:30 am. 

Preschool Storytime for ages 3 to 5 years will be on Thursdays, September 22 and 29 from 11:00 am to Noon. 

The library is located at 6132 66th Avenue, Sacramento, just a couple blocks south of Florin Road.  Their phone number is 916-264-2700.  Storytime will be held in the Community Room.  Please enter through the side gate.

You can also practice your speaking skills with the ESL (English as a Second Language) Conversation Club, on Tuesday, September 27, from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm, at the Southgate Library.

Florin Road Foundation Hoops It Up with Sheriff’s Activities League

We salute the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department-Central Division
Sheriff’s Activities League (SAL) for their good work! 

SAL uses athletics, academic activities, and mentoring to develop a bond between law enforcement officers and the youth in our community.  Each Friday during the month of August they held a basketball program for local kids.  They also had guest speakers talk with the boys and girls about the importance of making good choices and doing their best in school. 

The Florin Road Foundation is pleased to be a donor to the Sheriff's Activities League.  Can you help?

For more information or to donate, please visit http://www.ssdsal.org/ or contact Deputy Cary Trzcinski at ctrzcinski@sacheriff.com.

Promo Opportunity at Edward Kemble Elementary

Edward Kemble Elementary School in Sacramento is seeking businesses to sponsor weekly meet-and-greet events for parents and students.  In return, the business would receive recognition in the school's monthly newsletter and on their Facebook page.  The business could also set up a promotional display at these events.

For more information, please contact Shana Henry, principal, at 916-433-5025.

3rd Annual Franklin Boulevard Community Health Fair

FREE health services and community resources will be featured at the 3rd Annual Franklin Boulevard Community Health Fair.  The Church of the Nazarene will hold the fair on Saturday, September 10, 2011 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at 4405 Franklin Boulevard, Sacramento. 

Medical staff from Kaiser will provide health screenings, vaccinations, and check ups to under-insured families.  There will also be workshops about home ownership, avoiding foreclosure, and finding employment.

For more information, please contact John Perez at 916-600-5804.

Register for Reverse 911 Emergency Notifications

Recent disasters, both natural and man-made, remind us of the need for timely notification of threats to health and safety.  The Sacramento Police Department’s Reverse 911 system is a community notification tool designed to enhance emergency preparedness.  It facilitates urgent and necessary notifications to citizens during emergent events. 

To find out how to voluntarily register your wireless device, digital home number, or Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) number, please visit http://www.sacpd.org/stayinformed/reverse911.