Who's Doing What at the California State Fair

So who else is working the California State Fair and lives, and volunteers alot of his time in Citrus Heights? OK it is Micheal Lagomarsino from Neighborhood #3 . Michael is a busy guy, volunteers within his own neigborhood, plus volunteers at the Citrus Heights Police Department too......  ok ok back to the California State Fair..............  Michael Lagomarsino with Chuck Benward (NA#6)

So now you see that he also volunteers for Aerospace Museum. Looks like a fun place to me.

Always talking engines.............

And there you have my pictures from the California State Fair 2012. I hope that you enjoyed the 3 part series.

Who's Doing What at the California State Fair

contuned from yesterday........   

I was at the California State Fair 2012, and as hot as it was, I was there for two days. Yes, two days of scheduled time. OK OK the building is air conditioned but outside HOT!! 
I was demonstrating at the California State Fair in Building #8  (probably my 9th or 10th year and really loving it....... demonstrating what you ask
                                      "Knitting and Crocheting"
...... and believe me it is not your Grandmothers Knitting anymore. Knitting & Crocheting are not a lost arts, there are thousands and thousands and thousands of women and men around the world keeping this art alive. And the local knitting guild, Camellia City Stockin'ettes Knit Guild #105 and the Sacramento Crochet Guild partnered and shared the demonstration floor, teaching knitting and crocheting for two days.....  August 28 & 29. Camellia City Stockin'ettes Knit Guild Blog

 these are flowers that were knitted and crocheted and were there as take aways for those attempting to knit or crochet........  not many left after two days. That is a good sign of interest.

         All the garments you see are hand knitted and some crocheted by members of the guilds.

continuing one more time.........  who else did I run into that lives, and volunteers in Citrus Heights that you would know? Who could it be?

Do you get over to the California State Fair this year? There certainly was lots to see and do, with new foods and new gadgets to try and buy. I wanted to write about people that you and I know that worked the fair. I ran into one other person from Citrus Heights besides myself that was working the fair........... first let me show you a couple of pictures that caught my eye for one reason or another...

                                              LOOK LOOK a real live bald eagle.............

                                    OMG!!!  Squeeze Inn at the State Fair.........  first time!!

   Sorry I could not get a clear picture through all the lights but here you are  YUMMY!!!!                                      

                                                      "Chocolate Covered Bacon"

Something new.... I found these in the County display buildings at the Marin, San Francisco, & Alameda  County display and they have gone paperless - nothing to take away with you, no paper or advertising to stuff into that bag and hope that you actually read it later or sometime in the future......they are doing all their advertising through these QR Codes on Smartphones. Yes there is an APP for this. You can download FREE an app called QR Code. You open the app, put it in front of these codes and the app reads it and goes to their website for you to read all about whatever it is they want you to know and more.......... technology!!!

            Now here is the Sacramento County display and multiple ribbons ........  HOORAY!!

Continued to another day.........................

You Love Your Pets, Don't You?

Animal Endangerment Law - new article on the City of Citrus Heights page. Please read it, especially if you have pets that you take in your car............  HOT CAR DANGERS FOR PETS

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Save the date! World Rabies Day  - Saturday, September 29, 2012

Get a FREE rabies vaccination with purchase of an Animal license within 30 days!

Offer Good for Cats & Dogs!

TWO (2) Citrus Heights Locations - Citrus Heights City Hall &  C-Bar-C Park !
All dogs MUST be on leash! All cats MUST be in carriers!

Sylvan Ranch Community Garden Update

Special invitation to our Annual Spaghetti Dinner sponsored by the Sylvan Ranch Community Garden. Mark your calendars and buy your tickets now.

When: October 6, 2012
Time: 5pm to 7pm
Where: Sylvan Community Clubhouse
             6921 Sylvan Road, Citrus Heights

Tickets: $  10 for adults
              $   5 for children under  12 years old
Tickets will be same price but will not be entered into the drawing.

Purchasing tickets ahead of time will put you into their drawing (oh my, wonder what the prize is? you won't know if you don't purchase your tickets ahead of time ..........
Contact Chuck Benward (916)- 671-9156  or email me

Ingredients to make Spaghetti Sauce and Salads will be straight from our garden - FRESH!!

Please come out and support the Garden in Citrus Heights, enjoy a great dinner, learn about the garden to see if you would like a bed to start your own garden, participate in the silent auction. All proceeds from dinners and auction go back into the garden for improvements and upkeep. Thank you for your support.

So what is the garden all about............. come out and visit. There is a workday on the third Saturday of each month. Come out and get a tour of the place, see the vegetables actually growing, flowers blooming and owners participating to keep the garden growing and expanding.
       
Let's take a look at the garden.............
        .........  the location of garden is at the corner of StockRanch Rd & San Juan, Citrus Heights

New parking lot..... blacktop handicap parking with additional parking on packed down gravel - look to the right of the picture you will see Merrill Gardens Senior Living Facility. They are a big supporter of the Garden, they allow the Garden members to use the facilities including the use of a room for their monthly board meeting.

                                                        Handicap signs proudly on display

Gates are locked but you can always find out information  (one way or another) Check out the weather proof information box which contains just that information about the garden and how to join plus registration form ...........

We are very proud that Dillion Flowers, Troop#144 with the Boy Scouts of America picked the garden to do his Eagle Scout Project. He supervised the design, raised the funds, purchased the matierals and supervised the completion of this great shed. The shed houses the beginnings of a garden library, tools and other materials. This has already been a valuable resource.

Looking out from the Shed and the shade trees to the summer beds........  yes, there are lots of just summer beds........  all types of vegies and flowers in the area also

 As you can see the outside of the garden area is also being taken care of .......  the CCC comes about 4-6 weeks and helps with the larger projects......  weed eating around this outside area, helping to put down the pathways and more. Extremely valuable resource!!  Also notice the oak trees that are planted outside and the fruit trees planted inside the garden area.

                                       You are looking at several very fruitful beds..........

 AUTO TIRES!!! Yes, they are being recycled and used in the common area to grow large vine veggies and fruits (pumpkins, squash, watermelons and more........)

Think you are interested in joining and growing some of your own vegatables, fruits, flowers..... just need to contact us. In this area you can grow a garden year around.

Mark your calendar for October 6 5-7p Spaghetti Dinner.

                                                            Sylvan Ranch Garden

3rd Annual VETERANS APPRECIATION & RESOURCE PICNIC

3rd Annual  VETERANS APPRECIATION & RESOURCE PICNIC

ALL CITRUS HEIGHTS VETERANS AND ACTIVE

SERVICEMEN AND SERVICEWOMEN & FAMILIES

Í VETERANS OF ALL CONFLICTS Î

Let Us Honor You for Your Service to Our Country

August 25, 2012    11 a.m. to 3 p.m

Rusch Park

7801 Auburn Blvd. Citrus Heights

At the Veterans Grove / Pavilion

Honor Guard *** City & State Representatives ***

*** Veteran Recognition ***COMRADIERE *** Job & Job Training Resources**** MUSIC *** Face Painting by C.H. Princesses & Ambassadors, Children’s Activities ***

FREE BBQ LUNCH w/ PAPA’S POPCORN, 

‘THANK YOU’ GIFT DRAWINGS & More!

VETERANS, BRING YOU WARTIME PHOTOS AND MEMORABILIA TO SHARE

Music Includes: Citrus Heights Marching Band and Choir, Harmonicoots, Assorted Nuts, Dana & Jim Papastathis from Mr. December and Steve Stizzo from Mumbo Gumbo – and a sing-along to honor our Veterans

Veteran’s Resources Include: Soldiers Project, Sacramento Valley Vets,  C.H. Veteran’s Outreach, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, FREEDOM QUILT courtesy of Sacramento Elks Lodge #6,  Gold Star Wives and Blue Star Moms, Lion’s Club, Sew Much Comfort (no-cost adaptive clothing for wounded vets), Canine Companions for Independence, Canine Service Connection dba Gabby Jack Ranch, Value Dog Training, Conservation Corp, Institute of Technology, Civil War Re-Enactors, Fannies House, C.H. Domestic Violence Intervention Center, Area 10 Neighborhood Association, and MORE  

CONTACT:  Bill Muth 916-207-5788 or email us

This event is a collaboration of the American Legion Post 637, General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) Citrus Heights Women’s Club, and the Citrus Heights community.

AUGUST 20, 2012 - Auburn Blvd Project update

On the City of Citrus Heights website there is an update and more current information about this project. At the top of the page there is a dark box, don't miss the link to frequently asked questions. And of course this is where you would keep returning for more updates on the project as it progresses or to ask your own questions.

The entire Auburn Boulevard Complete Streets Revitalization Project includes undergrounding of utilities and roadway improvements from Sylvan Corners to the northern City limits. This is a total of 1.75 miles and will cost over $40 million. The project has been separated into phases and is being constructed as funds become available

So the first phase will be from Sylvan Corners to Rusch Park.............. 

I have noticed that they are currently working on repairs to the sidewalks and resurfacing Auburn Blvd from Grand Oaks to the Sacto/Placer County line. So expect some delays along this strip of Auburn now. But it sure will be nice to get some of the work done since this part of Auburn Blvd is not included in the first phase of work as mentioned above.