The third annual Race for the Ring is coming to Sacramento on May 21, 2011. This text messaged based treasure hunt on bike through downtown Sacramento is sponsored by Rogers Jewelry Company and directly benefits programs at Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services. Teams of two will pedal, scoot and wheel their way through downtown Sacramento guided by text message clues in search of over $35,000 in prizes. Each week leading up to the event, we will interview someone who is involved in the race to find out why they are racing for a reason. Interview with Peter Skipper, a finisher in last year's event. Peter teaches 5th grade math in Brooklyn, New York. In his free time, Peter writes screenp

It was a night filled with drinks and divine desserts for the Sacramento Children’s Chorus’ Wine and Chocolate: A Harmony of Tastes fundraiser at Revolution Wines Friday night. According to Sacramento Children’s Chorus’ executive director Daphne Quist, the event was held in honor of the chorus to raise money for the organization, some of which will go toward tuition scholarships for students. “It was a great success for our organization,” Quist said. This is the first Wine and Chocolate event for the Sacramento Children’s Chorus and Quist hopes to continue it every year. Corporate sponsorships, individual donations, concerts and one large event each year help fund the organization, Quis

The third annual Race for the Ring is coming to Sacramento on May 21, 2011. This text messaged based treasure hunt on bike through downtown Sacramento is sponsored by Rogers Jewelry Company and directly benefits programs at Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services. Teams of two will pedal, scoot and wheel their way through downtown Sacramento guided by text message clues in search of over $35,000 in prizes. Each week leading up to the event, we will interview someone who is involved in the race to find out why they are racing for a reason. Interview with Cristina Stoyle , a participant in last year's event. Cristina is the Veterinary Advocacy Coordinator for Humane Society Veterinary Medica

The thrid annual Race for the Ring is coming to Sacrament on May 21, 2011. This text messaged based treasure hunt on bike through downtown Sacramento is sponsored by Rogers Jewelry Co and directly benefits programs at Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services. Teams of two will pedal, scoot and wheel their way through downtown Sacramento guided by text message clues in search of over $35,000 in prizes. Each week leading up to the event, we will interview someone who is involved in the race to find out why they are racing for a reason. Interview with Dave Katten participant in last year's event. A bit about our racer Former Sacramento resident and connoisseur of fine Californian burgers. Oh

The River City Food Bank held its 8th Annual Empty Bowls fundraising dinner Monday at the Masonic Lodge in downtown Sacramento. Two luncheons are scheduled for today. The events raise awareness about hunger in the Sacramento area and serve as the River City Food Bank's most important fundraiser. The Food Bank building was destroyed in a fire last fall and their fundraising efforts are more urgent than before. More information about the Empty Bowls events is available in a previous Sacramento Press article.         Event Photography by Ron Nabity

The thrid annual Race for the Ring is coming to Sacrament on May 21, 2011. This text messaged based treasure hunt on bike through downtown Sacramento is sponsored by Rogers Jewelry Co and directly benefits programs at Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services. Teams of two will pedal, scoot and wheel their way through downtown Sacramento guided by text message clues in search of over $35,000 in prizes. Each week leading up to the event, we will interview someone who is involved in the race to find out why they are racing for a reason. Interview with Michelle McCauley, contestant in last year's event. A bit about our racer Michelle grew up in Southern California and moved to Northern Califo

The River City Food Bank is hosting its eighth annual Empty Bowls fundraiser and Potters’ Market events on March 7 and 8 at the Sacramento Masonic Temple to raise awareness about hunger in Sacramento County. Eileen Thomas, the executive director of River City Food Bank, said she finds the communities coming together most rewarding. “It’s a wonderful melding of community effort to help the hungry,” she said. “Preparation is huge – we have over 100 volunteers, seven restaurants providing soups, and 1,500 bowls,” Thomas said. On Monday from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., there will be wine and hors d’oeuvres along with gourmet soups. The restaurants participating in Monday’s event include Scott’s Seaf

Since stormy winter days have almost everyone thinking about soup, it's a good thing River City Food Bank's 8th annual fundraising event is just days away. As in previous years, Empty Bowls features some of the area’s finest restaurants serving up their best soups- all to raise awareness about hunger in the region. Everyone who attends Empty Bowls chooses from among 1,500 bowls, hand-crafted by Sacramento students and professional potters. The bowls represent people across the region who don’t have enough to eat. As many as one in seven people report that they don’t always have enough money to provide their families with food. After picking a bowl, attendees choose soup from one of these

To celebrate Grange Month, Orangevale Grange presents The Orangevale Grange Family Fair for the 6th year and extends an invitation to the families in and around the community to come to their Grange and have some fun. Admission is FREE for this community event. Offered is a diverse collection of activities so that each member of the family can find something to do, something to watch, something to intrigue them. There will be many vendors, performers, animals, crafts, games, and activities, along with food, live music, public service displays and much more. There will be other local not-for-profit organizations and businesses on hand demonstrating or exhibiting as well. The Grange, the

West Sacramento's River City High School seniors began what they call a “Marriage Fundraiser” on Valentine's Day, which will last one week and attempt to bring much needed funds for extracurricular activities such as their senior trip to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and San Francisco. Unlike marriages issued by the state, anyone can get married and it costs only $1 It was a marriage free-for-all in the cafeteria. Students lined up at lunchtime and gathered with their friends. Some married their best friends and others married more than one friend. Ceremonies were held that included an exchange of vows and ring pops. Once completed, some chose to have their picture taken and receive a m

As Francis House of Sacramento continues to celebrate its 40th Anniversary, this very important institution will honor the memory of Greg Bunker, Executive Director, who passed away December 28, 2010 with their upcoming 20th Annual “Feast for the Streets Food and Wine Gala”, April 27, 2011 at the Scottish Rite Masonic Center in downtown Sacramento. Feast for the Streets is the largest fundraiser for Francis House and is highly regarded as one of Sacramento’s premiere food and wine tasting events. With the sudden passing of Greg Bunker in December, Francis House wants to celebrate his life’s work for the homeless and destitute in a way that he would have wanted. Forrest Reed, Acting Direct

The eighth annual “Run Rocklin” will be held Sunday, April 3 at Johnson-Springview Park in Rocklin. This signature city event begins with a 12K run at 8 a.m., followed by a 5K run/walk at 8:15 a.m. Children may participate free in the quarter-mile Kids Fun Run at 7:45 a.m. There is also a 1-mile run for kids, which is free and is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Run Rocklin has become a significant community event that last year attracted teams of runners from throughout the Sacramento region and had 2,600 total participants. The festive event will once again feature music by JD Productions, Quality DJ Entertainment, complimentary food from Randy Peters Catering, and other goodies from local ven

Bowl for Kids Sake has been raising funds and awareness for all Big Brothers Big Sisters organizations throughout the country for over 25 years. It is one of their largest and most important fund raisers. With pledges from individual bowlers and teams as well as corporate sponsors, they are able to serve children and families in our communities through quality mentoring programs. Area businesses, church and civic groups, schools, community groups as well as individuals and families are invited to join Big Brothers Big Sisters for a this year’s event scheduled for February 26th at Country Club Lanes in Sacramento and March 19th at West Lane Bowl in Stockton. This event is not for the serio

Today, in the spirit of the holiday season, Deal Ticket and The Sacramento Press are excited to partner with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Sacramento to offer you a chance to change a local child’s life. Big Brothers Big Sisters needs to raise significant funds to keep the program going and asks for your support with a tax-deductible gift. See David and Chester’s inspiring story here For today only, you can visit the Deal Ticket website and donate $10 or more directly to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Sacramento. Many children have already been matched to Bigs, yet there are still many others waiting to be matched. One hundred percent of the donation will go directly to the

Race Into the New Year With My First 5K Run/Walk This annual fundraising event is a flat and fast 5k (3.1 mile) run/walk for people of all ages and fitness abilities. It begins and ends at the State Capitol and loops around beautiful Capitol Park. Proceeds help support Wellness Task Force Programs. Join us as we kick off the New Year with a walk/run, sparkling cider toast, and a place to write your New Year's resolution! Check out the new and exciting additions to this year's event, including a Toddler Tumble Busfor kids' entertainment, free sports massages, and free food samples from Grateful Bread, Clif Bar, Blue Diamond, and more! Register NOW! Sunday, January 2, 2011 California Sta

Need a break from "retail therapy" this crazy time of year? How about some "laughter therapy" instead, and in the process help a synagogue with its operations? Thursday night, December 16th, starting at 7pm, is "Comedy Night at the Center." This entertaining evening promises to whisk you and your friends away from December stress! And it benefits Mosaic Law Congregation, the only Conservative synagogue in the Sacramento valley. The evening features headliner Will Durst, “Quite possibly the best political satirist working in the country today.” (The New York Times) Durst is a 5-time Emmy nominee and recipient of 7 consecutive nominations for the American Comedy Awards Stand Up of the Year.

‘Twas the first weekend in December and all through East Sacramento, five homes were decked with holiday decorations and filled with Christmas spirit. Local decorators hung stockings by the chimneys with care so thousands of visitors could enjoy Sacred Heart’s Holiday Home Tour. Now 37 years strong, the tour has witnessed custom homes in the Fab Forties district (38th to 46th streets, bordered by J Street and Folsom Boulevard) cover their doorways in wreaths and garlands, display Christmas trees in their living rooms, and illuminate their windows with the sparkle of ornaments and the flickering glow of candles for the benefit of Sacred Heart Parish School. Tour Chairperson Leslie Lopez s

WEAVE has been selected as the beneficiary of an up and coming local hot spot. Winter Rollerland will open to the public on Friday, December 3rd at 1630 I Street - right in the heart of Midtown Sacramento. Winter Rollerland promises the Second Saturday appeal of the Midtown Bazaar and the classic entertainment of a good old fashioned roller rink. Get your skate on with the Sacred City roller derby girls! Meet Slamson, the Sacramento King's mascot on Saturday, December 4th. Enjoy the ambience of holiday lights, disco balls, and hay bales covered in snow. And after you've skated your day away, it's just a short stroll to the Midtown Bazaar - featuring arts, crafts and delicious foods. Have

Please join us for the 15th Annual “Contractors Caring for Kids” Toy Drive and Fundraiser! When: Saturday, December 11th, 2010, 12 Noon to 4:00 PM Where: Roseville Sports Complex, 1545 Pleasant Grove Blvd., Roseville, California 95747 “Contractors Caring for Kids” is an all volunteer, non-profit children’s charity. Our motto is, “Raising money and toys for children in need to BUILD a better tomorrow.” Our 2010 Benefiting Children’s Charities are: *Big Brothers/Big Sisters *Boys and Girls Clubs *WEAVE (Women Escaping a Violent Environment) *UC Davis Hospice *Sacramento Children’s Receiving Home *WIND Youth (Works in New Directions) Everyone is welcome for this fun and free family event

Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services (SFBFS) offers eight varied programs, including the greatly impactful Clothing program. For more than 20 years, the Clothing program has grown and expanded to provide a wide range of service to over 100 clients every weekday. Having recently undergone some organizational changes, the shopping area now offers distinguished sections for men, women and children’s clothing, plus sizes, active wear, business attire, a small teen department and school uniforms. Additionally shoes, accessories, books and toys are often available. The best part of the Clothing program is that all items are available at no costs to individuals and families in need. Similar to