This coming weekend, October 3 & 4, stock up on plants, tools and helpful gardening information at the Shepard Garden and Arts Center Fall Sale. From 10am-4pm both Saturday and Sunday, numerous garden club members and other vendors will offer their plants, arts & crafts and edible goodies for sale, as well as share their expertise. Admission to the show is free. For more information, go to...
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East Sacramento is constantly evolving and improving, and this is especially evident when you see the homes in the area. Come see some of the latest and greatest renovated homes–and perhaps even get inspired in your own remodel–this Sunday, September 27, as Friends of East Sacramento hosts the 2015 Urban Renaissance Home Tour. Starting at 10 am, five new and remodeled homes in East Sac will be open for viewing, including a Spanish duplex conversion, an energy efficient Craftsman and an Art Deco-detailed remodel. Tickets are $25, with proceeds going to benefit the McKinley Park Renewal Fund. For more information on the tour, and to buy tickets, go to...
Read MoreFarm-to-Fork Festival
There are many reasons why Sacramento is such a great place to live. At the top of the list is the abundance of locally grown–and creatively prepared–food. This Saturday, September 26, come Downtown to Capitol Mall to see why Sacramento has been dubbed the “Farm-to-Fork Capital of America” at the Farm-to-Fork Festival. From 11am-6pm, attendees will find plenty of regional food, wine and beer to purchase and enjoy, live music, cooking demonstrations, interactive booths and a kids’ zone. Admission is free. For more information, go to...
Read MoreHealing Arts Festival
Prepare to give your mind, body and spirit the care they deserve at the Healing Arts Festival. It returns to the Scottish Rite Masonic Center this Sunday, September 13. From 10am to 5pm, enjoy helpful, quality vendors, great food, free lectures and workshops. All are on hand to help you explore holistic and metaphysical options when it comes to your physical and emotional health. Beyond helping yourself, attendance at the festival will also help support a great cause. Proceeds from the event will go to benefit Susan G. Komen Passionately Pink. For more information, go to...
Read MoreFarmers’ Market Tomato Taste-Off and Craft Fair
This Saturday, September 12, stop on by McKinley Park from 8am-1pm to taste what’s in season from local farmers, learn about the different varieties of heirloom tomatoes and more. Starting at 10am you can taste all the different tomato varieties on hand, and then take the opportunity to vote on your favorite tomatoes in 5 categories, ranging from taste to beauty. Additionally, there will be live entertainment and games for all ages, as well as tomato-inspired specialty foods from farmers’ market vendors. Attendees can also participate in the Best Salsa Competition for the chance to win a grand prize gift basket and farmers’ market gift certificate. For more information and to enter, call (916) 484-7000 or go to...
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