Just in time for Earth Day 2013, Kaiser Permanente Medical Center will host an Earth Day E-Waste Collection Event, with all proceeds benefiting NorCal AIDS Cycle (NCAC), the four-day, 330-mile HIV/AIDS cycling fundraiser. Clear out your closets, clean your garage, and bring your unused electronics, including laptops, computers, cell phones, monitors, TVs, printers, etc., from 6:30 a.m. through 2 p.m. on Friday, April 19, to the Earth Day e-Waste Collection Event, Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, 2025 Morse Avenue in Sacramento. Proceeds from your recycled electronics will support the largest and most successful HIV/AIDS fundraising event in the Sacramento region. Established in 2005, NC

HIV/AIDS cycling fundraiser NorCal AIDS Cycle (NCAC) will be recognized by the Sacramento City Council at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9, for the organization’s fundraising support for HIV/AIDS services in Greater Sacramento and Northern California. The presentation will take place in City Council Chambers, Sacramento City Hall, 915 I Street. District 5 Sacramento City Councilmember Jay Schenirer will present organization leaders with an official resolution in recognition of the event’s role in raising awareness about HIV/AIDS and the more than $1.25 million for HIV/AIDS services the annual event has raised since its founding in 2005. Schenirer was a cyclist in the 2012 ride, and both he and

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. held “Fads From the Past to Present: The Delta Runway Report,” showcasing decade-inspired looks styled by the Sacramento Art Institute of California this past Saturday at the DoubleTree Hotel. The grand finale stole the show with Hilda Klam’s spring-inspired mermaid dress, based off the mint fabric with a minimal flower print she purchased from the Galt Flea Market. Klam has always designed her own special-occasion dresses, so naturally, fashion design became her passion and dream career. She slaved away on her gown, with a hand-sewn lily-pad design going around the hips of the bodice and cascading down through the train, with a mint stripe down the middle.

Who said fundraising can’t be fun? After all, "fun? is part of the word. But to be fair, fund is too. So why not take a cue from Golden Bear and Low Brau’s St. Baldrick’s fundraising team and their effort and simply do both? All leading up to Monday’s big shave day, team “Balds Deep” has been setting up its own mini-benefits around Midtown. With the goal to raise money benefiting cancer research, team captain Kellen Mcconnell said “Balds Deep” held an event Friday, March 8, at The Golden Bear to raise money, and confirmed new Midtown favorite, LowBrau, has been donating $1 for every beer sold to his team’s efforts. A little healthy competition never hurt anyone, especially if the result

The Tragedy in Newtown Connecticut has left us stunned and speechless. On Sunday at Laughs Unlimited, local artists are doing their part to contribute the families who have lost so much. The music starts at 11 am Sunday December 30th and goes until 6pm. The Sandy Hook Memorial Fundraiser December 30th Sunday Laughs Unlimited 11-6pm 1207 Front st Old Sac Cover 10.00 bucks Mark Herin 11:00-11:25 Doug Cash-11:30-12:00 Taylor Chicks-12-12:25ish Michael Rogers-12:30-1 Ken Koenig Band-1-1:45 Break for announcements etc... Rumpsharker 2:45-3:30ish Yesterdays news Band 4-4:45 Liqorsick-5-5:45 Hosted by Ken Koenig

5hundy Social Club, XOSO Sports, and Blue Cue are teaming up to co-sponsor a holiday fundraiser for a local non-profit called Angels for Hearts, this Friday, December 14, 2012, from 7 to 10 p.m. Anyone in the community can visit Blue Cue Friday evening and help make a difference. From 7 to 10 p.m. 20 percent of all food and drink sales will be donated to Angeles for Hearts, along with 100 percent of all Raffle tickets sales. Angels for Hearts is a Sacramento-based organization founded with the mission of making sure pediatric heart patients maintain a sense of normalcy of being a kid while having medical issues and growing up in hospital settings. The organization strives to help these c

We’re halfway through the month, Sacramento. How’s that ‘stache looking? Nick Leonti is the leader of Sacramento’s own Mustache Team 5000 and an avid Movember advocate. He and his teammates kicked off Movember with a mass shave, courtesy of fellow Movember supporter Jason Iverson of Barber Blues. Throughout the month Jason and his crew have and will continue to donate the price of any shave or haircut to the Movember cause -- just stop by Barber Blues at 625 14th Street and say the word.   Leotoni’s team is one of thousands around the globe preening mustaches for a higher cause -- raising awareness and funds for men’s health issues, such as prostate and testicular cancer. He was ki

What has 54,000 legs, 27,000 smiles and a huge impact on our community? Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services’ annual Run to Feed the Hungry. This event, which raises support and awareness for Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services (SFBFS) is a Sacramento tradition. Local families turn out by tens of thousands to take part in one of the largest Thanksgiving Day race in the United States. Parents with strollers, professional runners, high school athletic teams and family members visiting from out-of-town can all be found sprinting, strolling and jogging their way through East Sacramento. This year’s 19th annual 5K and 10K fun run and walk is expected to draw 27,000 participants. The eve

Are lies and truths absolutes? Don't we all fudge our truths and rationalize our lies? Haven't we all done our share of manipulating over the years? “Liar,” written by Canadian playwright Brian Drader, is currently on stage at the Geery Theater in Sacramento. It runs through December 8, 2012. This play will ask you to honestly confront your own views about what truth really is, as it examines the individual realities devised by a husband and wife who must cope after a tragedy. The marriage is on its way to becoming a casualty of deception and unspoken hurts until a catalyst in the form of a young man named Mark enters the picture. Mark is a chameleon, changing his story to get what he w

By Susan Rabinovitz and Denise Coleman A sunny Sept. 29 at Fremont Park brought craft beer enthusiasts and foodies together for a great day of fundraising and beer and slider tasting. The hosts Sacramento Artists Council, Inc., Dad’s Kitchen and SacramentoPress.com say thank you to the participants and guests for a tremendous day. We would like to extend a special thanks to the more than 20 Northern California microbreweries and seven local restaurants for donated games, beers, ciders and sliders. Slider participants included Blackbird Kitchen & Bar, Kupros, Tequila Museo Mayahuel, Burgess Brothers Burgers, Chops Steakhouses and Dad’s Kitchen. The winner of the Judges’ Choice award was R

Serious grillers …. “Q-teams”… will compete in the 4th Annual Albie Ribbin’ BBQ Cook-Off being held Saturday, October 27th, at the Hilltop Tavern (4757 Folsom Boulevard, Sacramento). The event, which takes place from Noon till 6, will feature over a dozen teams, grilling and smoking two full racks each of St. Louis style ribs, with proceeds benefitting the Albie Aware Breast Cancer Foundation. And who better to kick out the jams at a Q-off than popular Sacramento party band, the Q-Balls, performing from 2 to 5. The price for this all-ages family event is $20 for adults and $12 for kids, which includes a rib lunch served from noon to 3.  There will also be a silent auction and raffle with

Delia Troyer is a compassionate and caring mother, daughter, wife and sister. She has a soft voice and manages to find the positive in just about anything—except when it comes to cancer. Delia knows too well the pain and suffering cancer can cause. In 2009, Delia’s mother was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer. “She didn’t want to worry the family, so she kept her breast cancer a secret for as long as she could,” shares Delia. “When she finally did share her condition with us, we were in shock.” Delia admits that she didn’t know much about cancer before her mother’s diagnosis. She found comfort in reading stories of hope on the American Cancer Society’s website. She also encouraged her

Soroptimist International of Rancho Cordova is hosting its 2nd Annual Spaghetti Feed on Friday, October 19, 2012, 6:00-8:00pm at the Rancho Cordova Elk’s Lodge, 11440 Elks Circle, Rancho Cordova. Tickets are $25, which includes all-you-can-eat spaghetti, salad, garlic bread and dessert. In addition, there is a kids costume contest with prizes and dancing, with music provided by DJ Bill Caris. Contact Carol Limbaga at 916-833-2580 to purchase tickets. This club was chartered three years ago and has already made a significant impact in the community. Some of the projects include: Working with Project 680 to provide homeless K-12 students with basic necessities like socks, shoes, toiletries

Face It Salon, Spa, & Boutique is excited to announce that we will be partnering with local non-profit organization Save Ourselves for the month of October. We will transform the Salon & Spa into an event space to help raise awareness all while having fun! Save Ourselves has been established since 1991 and is a staple for woman here in the Sacramento, California area.  We will be serving pink champagne and hosting a pink dress fashion show. All things pink will be discounted for the evening. One of the hair stations will be in full swing with pink hair extension. Want to show your support by rocking a little pink in your hair, we will have you dialed  in for the month of October!  On top

The 13th Annual "A Place Called Sacramento" film festival premieres ten more local films this Sunday at the Crest. Highlights this year include: Mother and 11 year old son both have movies, the return of "Rockie" as a film writer/director, Mr. Lobo both directs and has a cameo, immigration issues started with "B" for the bracero program, experience a yogasim for the first time, "Oreos licked" - there I said it, "Tony the Tiger" not boxing in a boxing movie, can Danna do it for a fifth time, Frank is back, and so much more... Plus the event will kick-off ArtOber with an 8 minute promo for local filmmaking created by Gary Nyland and friends of the film arts here in the region. We have come

A dozen of the top Northern California bands, playing an Exciting, Eclectic, mix of musical genres (Rock, Country, Jazz, Funk, Soul, Big Band, World Beat …of course, Blues, and….wait for it….Yep…Gypsy Swing!) will gather at the Torch Club, 904 15th Street, on Sunday, October 7th, from 1pm to 8pm for the 6th Annual Blues for Life. (Inside and out in the parking lot…two stages!) This popular fundraiser, that has grown every year, benefits Albie Aware Breast Cancer Foundation, which raises money for expensive diagnostic breast cancer tests such as PET scans and mammograms for women in need. At Albie, we like to say, “Your wife, your mother, your sister, your daughter, your best friend... Wh

By Denise Coleman & Susan Rabinovitz From the producers of the Sacramento Beer & Chili Festival, we present Sacramento Sliders and Suds. Community service partners The Sacramento Press, Dad’s Kitchen and Sacramento Artists Council Inc. (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity) put their collaboration to work for two Sacramento favorites, grilled food and craft beer, to raise money to keep art and music programs in Sacramento public schools. This collaboration to save art and music brings sudsy goodness from 18 high-quality craft beer brewers and slider pairings from local delectable eateries. Sacramento Artists Council Inc. says it is not too proud to namedrop the participants from some local favo

SACRAMENTO – A fundraiser for Sacramento resident Noe Cruz will be held on Saturday September 22, at Splash Night Club, 805 15th Street, Sacramento (in the patio), from 7-10pm. The fundraiser for Noe Cruz will feature wine tastings, raffles and prizes for various area businesses, complimentary massages by Bassil Kamas (donations accepted), and music! Noe Cruz, was involved in a life threatening accident on August 5, while vacationing with family in Mexico, where he was thrown off of a horse into a wall and instantly lost consciousness. An MRI scan revealed that he had suffered multiple skull fractures and blood clots in and around his brain. Doctors performed surgery and Noe was admitted

The 9th annual 5K run/walk is the largest attended fundraiser for My Sister’s House, with more than 800 runners and walkers. This event is for the entire family featuring a Kids Half Mile, prizes, food, games, and music. Participants are encouraged to dress in costume and awards will be given to the most creative. Come join in on the fun while supporting a great cause on Saturday, October 27, 2012 at 8:30 a.m. in William Land Park. Entry fees are: • Adults (ages 19 and up) $30 • Teens (ages 13 to 18) $25 • Kids Half mile - $10 (ages 12 and under) For companies or groups looking to support My Sister’s House, being active, and having fun, the event also features running teams to support My

October is national Domestic Violence Awareness Month. To raise awareness about this life-threatening problem, My Sister’s House, a non-profit organization dedicated to ending domestic violence in the region, is hosting the 4th Annual High Tea on October 13th at the Chinese Community Church located at 5600 Gilgunn Way in South Sacramento. The 4th Annual High Tea and Silent Auction originated with support from local religious leaders taking an active role to recognize signs of domestic violence. They wanted to provide life-saving services such as My Sister’s House to their congregation. The Tea is from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Chinese Community Church located at 5600 Gilgunn Way in S