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4th of July Parade in East Sac’s Fab 40’s

4th of July Parade in East Sac’s Fab 40’s

Posted by on Jun 30, 2014 in 4th of July, East Sac, Events, Fab 40's | 0 comments

This year will be another great 4th of July parade in East Sac’s Fab 40’s! We will start on 41st Street between J and M and sometime around 11:00 we will roll out in a large, neighborly mob up the block to J Street, down 42nd Street to Folsom and then back up 41st Street. I’m not sure what makes this event so magical, but it is. There is no marching band, baton twirling troupes, fancy cars, groups of Kiwanis/Rotary Club/Fraternal Order of anything. It will be neighbors on foot, bike, wagon, motorized beer cooler or other crazy contraptions. Some people will dress up in red, white and blue, some people will dress up like Uncle Sam. Aside from a firetruck and some great front yard parties, there is very little organization that the casual observer can see.  The vast majority of people that go to this 4th of July Parade aren’t going to watch the parade roll past them, they are there to walk side by side with hundreds of fellow neighbors the whole route. I guess that is what makes this parade so special. We aren’t going there to watch it, we are going there to be a part of it. I do love my...

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Sacramento Independence Day Celebration

Sacramento Independence Day Celebration

Posted by on Jun 30, 2014 in 4th of July, Cal Expo, Events | 0 comments

One of the many perks of living in East Sac is the close proximity to Cal Expo and all its great events. This is especially evident on the 4th of July, when the fireworks from the Sacramento Independence Day Celebration light up the night sky just across the river. It’s so close that you can see much of the light show from your very own yard or the levy.  But if you want to see it really close up, you can hop on the freeway and get to Cal Expo in about 5 minutes. Doors open at 4:30 and fireworks will begin at 9:30pm, with food and beverage sales going on throughout the evening. General admission is free, with a limited number of $10 reserve seats available. On-site parking is also $10. For more information, check out the Events by Cal Expo page at www.calexpo.com....

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Tree Tour of McKinley Park

Tree Tour of McKinley Park

Posted by on Jun 29, 2014 in East Sac, Events, McKinley Park, Shepard Garden and Arts Center | 0 comments

If you missed the McKinley Park tree tour in June, do not despair. Another tour is being held this coming Tuesday evening, July 1. Attendees will congregate in the Shepard Garden and Arts Center parking lot at 6:30pm. Then for the next hour and-a-half, a certified arborist will lead a tour through the park. Apart from comfortable shoes–and water if it’s hot out–nothing else is required to attend. However, you are encouraged to bring a tablet or smartphone if you’d like to learn how to map trees electronicaly using the GreenprintMaps app. For more information, and to register for the tour, go to the events page at www.sactree.com....

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Pops in the Park June 28, 2014

Pops in the Park June 28, 2014

Posted by on Jun 26, 2014 in East Sac, Events, McKinley Park, Pops in the Park | 0 comments

This Saturday, June 28, the final Pops in the Park concert will be held at McKinley Park. And what a finale it will be! Starting at 6pm, Garratt Wilkin & The Parrotheads will be performing a celebration of the music of Jimmy Buffett. Margaritas, beaches and boats. There’s no way that won’t be fun. The emcee for the night is KCRA and KFBK Financial Advisor Kelly Brothers.  The place is sure to be packed, so get there early for the best view of the stage. Bring your own blankets, lawn chairs and picnic. Or you can get dinner and dessert from Burr’s Fountain, Clark’s Corner and the East Sac-Midtown Kiwanis Club. (Portions of the proceeds will go toward funding nighborhood improvements and next year’s concert series.) For more info, go to eastsacpopsinthepark.com. Since McKinley Park is just two blocks from my home and I plan on getting there early and staking out an area for my neighbors to have a block party! We did this last year and it was a...

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3522 D Street in East Sac Just Sold

3522 D Street in East Sac Just Sold

Posted by on Jun 25, 2014 in East Sac, Just Sold | 0 comments

When I first moved back to California many years ago, my wife and I rented a great little house in East Sac at 3522 D Street. It is on the friendliest block that I have ever lived on and I know more neighbors there than at all the others homes that I had lived in up to that point. To me, this block of D Street exemplifies what a great neighborhood looks and acts like. It has all the qualities that make East Sac one of the most desirable neighborhoods in the area. We do regular block parties and summer outdoor movie nights, we meet up at the local events like this weekends Pops in the Park in McKinley Park and we help each other out in so many ways. I am so happy that I got to help a great person buy the house that Cheryl and I lived in for several years. I’m even happier that I get to introduce a wonderful new neighbor to this great block and know that I have just helped her move onto one of the friendliest streets in the neighborhood. I love my...

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