Sacramento, CA Events and a Food Co-op
Below I first have a list of events in Sacramento. Following that is info on a food co-op in Sacramento that is worth checking out.
This comes from Sacramento for Democracy's calendar:
Sacramento City Council Considers Global Warming and 2030 General Plan, March 3, 2009
AB 32 - California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 requires Sacramento City’s 2030 General Plan to mitigate for additional greenhouse gases produced as the result of the growth of Sacramento. Check City of Sacramento for details
Time: Tuesday, March 3, 2009 - 7:00pm PST
Location:
Sacramento City Hall
915 – I Street
Sacramento, CA
Redistricting Commission Meeting
Sacramento, Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Location: CA Secretary of State Auditorium, 1500 11th St. Sacramento, 95814
Time: 1-5 p.m. *hearing may end earlier if there are no more speakers
The State Auditor has planned several meetings to figure out how best to create a state citizens’ redistricting commission. At the top of the list – the State Auditor wants to hear the public’s input on how to conduct outreach and how to set up the process of selecting the redistricting commission to ensure it is diverse, qualified and independent.
Having our communities included in the process is the key to ensuring that the new district maps that get drawn in 2011 reflect our diversity. We need to help the State Auditor develop a good outreach plan so we can attract a pool of potential Commissioners who are diverse, qualified and independent.
How can I get onto a list to receive info from the State Auditor? E-mail: BarbaraP@bsa.ca.gov.
What can I expect at the meeting?
The State Auditor is very lenient on speaking time. You do not have to be a redistricting expert. Below are some questions that you as a community leader could talk about:
1. Prop 11 requires selection based in part on qualifications. What qualifications do you think are helpful to serving on this commission? (eg. relevant community service, academic background, connection to a community?)
2. How would you go about doing outreach to make sure that a diverse, qualified pool of people applies? (eg. are there media outlets, community leaders, or listservs that you would suggest?)
3. Are there organizations you can suggest that should be added to receive notices for interested persons? (Be specific! If you can come with a list of names and contact info, that helps!)
4. Are there people you can suggest that should be added to receive notices for interested persons?
“Yes, but I’m not a redistricting expert.”
You don’t have to be a redistricting expert to speak at this meeting! The State Auditor really wants to hear from folks about things that all of our community leaders are expert on: how can they do outreach to your community? Who should they add to their list of interested persons to receive notices? What organizations should they add to their lists? Are there amazing leaders that you want to recommend be considered to serve on the citizens commission?
They are also looking into how they can set up the selection process to make it as fair and open as possible. They are charged with creating a citizens’ commission of 14 people who represent our state’s diversity (geographic, ethnic, race, gender), who have relevant skills, and who are fair-minded. If you have thoughts about how to make the process open and fair, feel free to speak up!!
Time: Tuesday, March 3, 2009 - 1:00pm PST
ORGANIC SOUNDS SACRAMENTO, March 5, 2009
WHERE: Sierra 2 Center, Sacramento
WHEN: March 5, 2008 - 6pm
WHAT: Since 1991, Pesticide Watch Education Fund (PWEF) has worked side-by-side with communities to clean up and prevent pesticide pollution and pesticide exposure. We believe everyone has a right to breathe clean air, drink clean water, and live in a healthy and safe community.
Two years ago, we moved our office from San Francisco to Sacramento, to play a larger role in state politics, and to fill a need in the Sacramento Valley to reduce and ultimately eliminate the use of toxic pesticides, while providing safer alternatives and increasing food security. On March 5th, we will be celebrating our efforts over the past two years, with local music, food and speakers, and fundraising money to continue into the next.
http://organicsoundssacramento.eventbrite.com/
For more information, please contact 916-551-1883 or celebration@pesticidewatch.org.
Time: Thursday, March 5, 2009 - 6:00pm PST
2009 California Rivers Festival
Saturday, March 14th
10:00am to 5:00pm
Sacramento Waldorf School
3750 Bannister Road
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
Note: Dogs are not permitted at the school
Swap Meet * Food * Exhibitors * Films * Outdoor Gear & Clothing
ABOUT THE CALIFORNIA RIVERS FESTIVAL
Friends of the River this year brings back the California Rivers Festival, the popular annual event that has something for everyone: kayakers, whitewater boaters, fly fishermen, families interested in learning about California rivers, and anyone who wants to get involved in river conservation.
Held each year as the snow starts to melt and the rivers start to rise, the festival brings river enthusiasts together to have fun, as well as to learn more about the rivers they love and about Friends of the River¹s work to protect rivers throughout the state.
FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS:
* An opportunity to learn about whitewater rafting and kayaking by talking with vendors who offer outings and lessons.
* Workshops on river sports techniques and how to save rivers.
* Opportunities to get involved in protecting California¹s wild rivers.
* A pavilion full of the latest kayak and whitewater gear from major outdoor retailers
* Swap meet offering used whitewater boats and gear.
* Live and silent auction with loads of great gear
* California Rivers Festival Art Gallery
* Adventure films, live entertainment and delectable edibles.
For more information contact Kimani Kamau or Johnnie Carlson at 916-442-3155.
Time: Saturday, March 14, 2009 - 10:00am PST
Join the 3rd Annual Candle Light Peace Vigil
“War is the coward’s approach to problems of peace.”
Rev. Sloane Coffin, Jr.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
4:30-6:00 pm Rally at Howe Avenue and Fair Oaks Blvd
7:00-9:00 pm Candle Light Peace Vigil to be held at Unitarian Universalist Society of Sacramento 2425 Sierra Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95825
SACRAMENTO FOOD CO-OP
It took nearly 7 years living within a few blocks of one of the biggest food co-ops in America before Joy and I joined it. We were definitely reluctant. But, in the end the lack of good produce and the decline of our local supermarkets led to us joining. And the result is a slighly more inconvenient shopping trip each week, but much healthier, higher quality and cheaper food. I recommend joining a co-op if there is one nearby. You will save money and eat healthier. Here is the only Sacramento food co-op I could find:
Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op
1900 Alhambra Blvd.
Sacramento, California 95816
Phone: (916) 455-2667
FAX: (916) 455-5723
comments@sacfoodcoop.com
http://www.sacfoodcoop.com
Our co-op began as a food buying club in 1972 and opened a storefront of primarily bulk foods at 16th and P Streets in downtown Sacramento. In 1973, this buying club was incorporated as the Sacramento Natural Foods Cooperative, a Board of Directors was elected and the first paid employee was hired.
In recent years we have enhanced our gourmet food selection, including an excellent selection of specialty, artisan cheese and wine. Our Produce Department now sells organically grown fruits and vegetables exclusively. We have also added organic red meat to our product offerings.
2001 also marked the year that we first opened the doors to our Co-op Community Learning Center, adjacent to the Sacramento store and home to cooking classes, health seminars and a variety of owner meetings and special events. We are committed to serving our Co-op owners and supporting our community through consumer education, owner meetings and events, outreach activities and charitable programs and projects.
They also have a list of Action Alerts you mighht be interested in.
They also offer some interesting sounding classes.
And they have a great list of community activities.
This comes from Sacramento for Democracy's calendar:
Sacramento City Council Considers Global Warming and 2030 General Plan, March 3, 2009
AB 32 - California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 requires Sacramento City’s 2030 General Plan to mitigate for additional greenhouse gases produced as the result of the growth of Sacramento. Check City of Sacramento for details
Time: Tuesday, March 3, 2009 - 7:00pm PST
Location:
Sacramento City Hall
915 – I Street
Sacramento, CA
Redistricting Commission Meeting
Sacramento, Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Location: CA Secretary of State Auditorium, 1500 11th St. Sacramento, 95814
Time: 1-5 p.m. *hearing may end earlier if there are no more speakers
The State Auditor has planned several meetings to figure out how best to create a state citizens’ redistricting commission. At the top of the list – the State Auditor wants to hear the public’s input on how to conduct outreach and how to set up the process of selecting the redistricting commission to ensure it is diverse, qualified and independent.
Having our communities included in the process is the key to ensuring that the new district maps that get drawn in 2011 reflect our diversity. We need to help the State Auditor develop a good outreach plan so we can attract a pool of potential Commissioners who are diverse, qualified and independent.
How can I get onto a list to receive info from the State Auditor? E-mail: BarbaraP@bsa.ca.gov.
What can I expect at the meeting?
The State Auditor is very lenient on speaking time. You do not have to be a redistricting expert. Below are some questions that you as a community leader could talk about:
1. Prop 11 requires selection based in part on qualifications. What qualifications do you think are helpful to serving on this commission? (eg. relevant community service, academic background, connection to a community?)
2. How would you go about doing outreach to make sure that a diverse, qualified pool of people applies? (eg. are there media outlets, community leaders, or listservs that you would suggest?)
3. Are there organizations you can suggest that should be added to receive notices for interested persons? (Be specific! If you can come with a list of names and contact info, that helps!)
4. Are there people you can suggest that should be added to receive notices for interested persons?
“Yes, but I’m not a redistricting expert.”
You don’t have to be a redistricting expert to speak at this meeting! The State Auditor really wants to hear from folks about things that all of our community leaders are expert on: how can they do outreach to your community? Who should they add to their list of interested persons to receive notices? What organizations should they add to their lists? Are there amazing leaders that you want to recommend be considered to serve on the citizens commission?
They are also looking into how they can set up the selection process to make it as fair and open as possible. They are charged with creating a citizens’ commission of 14 people who represent our state’s diversity (geographic, ethnic, race, gender), who have relevant skills, and who are fair-minded. If you have thoughts about how to make the process open and fair, feel free to speak up!!
Time: Tuesday, March 3, 2009 - 1:00pm PST
ORGANIC SOUNDS SACRAMENTO, March 5, 2009
WHERE: Sierra 2 Center, Sacramento
WHEN: March 5, 2008 - 6pm
WHAT: Since 1991, Pesticide Watch Education Fund (PWEF) has worked side-by-side with communities to clean up and prevent pesticide pollution and pesticide exposure. We believe everyone has a right to breathe clean air, drink clean water, and live in a healthy and safe community.
Two years ago, we moved our office from San Francisco to Sacramento, to play a larger role in state politics, and to fill a need in the Sacramento Valley to reduce and ultimately eliminate the use of toxic pesticides, while providing safer alternatives and increasing food security. On March 5th, we will be celebrating our efforts over the past two years, with local music, food and speakers, and fundraising money to continue into the next.
http://organicsoundssacramento.eventbrite.com/
For more information, please contact 916-551-1883 or celebration@pesticidewatch.org.
Time: Thursday, March 5, 2009 - 6:00pm PST
2009 California Rivers Festival
Saturday, March 14th
10:00am to 5:00pm
Sacramento Waldorf School
3750 Bannister Road
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
Note: Dogs are not permitted at the school
Swap Meet * Food * Exhibitors * Films * Outdoor Gear & Clothing
ABOUT THE CALIFORNIA RIVERS FESTIVAL
Friends of the River this year brings back the California Rivers Festival, the popular annual event that has something for everyone: kayakers, whitewater boaters, fly fishermen, families interested in learning about California rivers, and anyone who wants to get involved in river conservation.
Held each year as the snow starts to melt and the rivers start to rise, the festival brings river enthusiasts together to have fun, as well as to learn more about the rivers they love and about Friends of the River¹s work to protect rivers throughout the state.
FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS:
* An opportunity to learn about whitewater rafting and kayaking by talking with vendors who offer outings and lessons.
* Workshops on river sports techniques and how to save rivers.
* Opportunities to get involved in protecting California¹s wild rivers.
* A pavilion full of the latest kayak and whitewater gear from major outdoor retailers
* Swap meet offering used whitewater boats and gear.
* Live and silent auction with loads of great gear
* California Rivers Festival Art Gallery
* Adventure films, live entertainment and delectable edibles.
For more information contact Kimani Kamau or Johnnie Carlson at 916-442-3155.
Time: Saturday, March 14, 2009 - 10:00am PST
Join the 3rd Annual Candle Light Peace Vigil
“War is the coward’s approach to problems of peace.”
Rev. Sloane Coffin, Jr.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
4:30-6:00 pm Rally at Howe Avenue and Fair Oaks Blvd
7:00-9:00 pm Candle Light Peace Vigil to be held at Unitarian Universalist Society of Sacramento 2425 Sierra Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95825
SACRAMENTO FOOD CO-OP
It took nearly 7 years living within a few blocks of one of the biggest food co-ops in America before Joy and I joined it. We were definitely reluctant. But, in the end the lack of good produce and the decline of our local supermarkets led to us joining. And the result is a slighly more inconvenient shopping trip each week, but much healthier, higher quality and cheaper food. I recommend joining a co-op if there is one nearby. You will save money and eat healthier. Here is the only Sacramento food co-op I could find:
Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op
1900 Alhambra Blvd.
Sacramento, California 95816
Phone: (916) 455-2667
FAX: (916) 455-5723
comments@sacfoodcoop.com
http://www.sacfoodcoop.com
Our co-op began as a food buying club in 1972 and opened a storefront of primarily bulk foods at 16th and P Streets in downtown Sacramento. In 1973, this buying club was incorporated as the Sacramento Natural Foods Cooperative, a Board of Directors was elected and the first paid employee was hired.
In recent years we have enhanced our gourmet food selection, including an excellent selection of specialty, artisan cheese and wine. Our Produce Department now sells organically grown fruits and vegetables exclusively. We have also added organic red meat to our product offerings.
2001 also marked the year that we first opened the doors to our Co-op Community Learning Center, adjacent to the Sacramento store and home to cooking classes, health seminars and a variety of owner meetings and special events. We are committed to serving our Co-op owners and supporting our community through consumer education, owner meetings and events, outreach activities and charitable programs and projects.
They also have a list of Action Alerts you mighht be interested in.
They also offer some interesting sounding classes.
And they have a great list of community activities.
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