Farmers Market Bounty: Strawberry Shortcake from the Eatery

The strawberry shortcake from the Eatery's booth at the West Sacramento Farmer's Market was fabulous. The new bistro style restaurant is coming soon to Southport Town Center and you can watch their progress on Facebook.

Relay For Life Team Fundraising Events in West Sacramento

Upcoming Fundraising events for the Relay For Life Teams in West Sacramento:
May 20-Wing Night Dinner at the West Sacramento Moose Family Center on Friday, May 20th. Contact: Debbie Norton-Johnson (916) 600-1652
May 22- Stompin’ on Cancer Comedy Night at Laugh’s Unlimited. Contact: Aracely Hurtado, 916-275-9984
June 12th- 11am No Limit Texas Hold ‘em Poker Tournament Team Moovin' For Moolah at the Bridgeway Lakes Boathouse

The 24 hour West Sacramento American Cancer Society Relay for Life event will take place at River City High School on June 25th, 2011.

Rain & Hail & Funnel Clouds in May

Virtually everyone is talking about this crazy weather we are having...and even more rain is predicted for the next couple of days. According to the Sacramento Bee, late-season stormy weather dropped 10 to 14 inches of snow in the high country forcing a delay in the Amgen California Tour scheduled to start today In Lake Tahoe.

"Baseball Players: Batter and Pitcher" on West Capitol Avenue

Lisa Reinertson’s bronze sculpture, "Baseball Players: Batter and Pitcher" is on display on West Capitol Avenue across from City Hall. The sculpture, commissioned by Frank and Lee Luckenbill as part of their effort to establish professional baseball in the Sacramento region, is on temporary loan from The Crocker Art Museum. Maya stopped to make sure the pitcher's shoe was tied!

West Sacramento's Farmers Market Coming May 19th

West Sacramento Farmer’s Market opens Thursday, May 19, 4:30 p.m.-dusk, at 1271 West Capitol Avenue across from City Hall. The festival-style certified farmer's market will continue each Thursday evening thru September 2011. The Market will also have limited stall space for pre-screened local nonprofit groups.

Walk for the Cure: Team Garla & LLIK RECNAC

West Sacramento was well represented in the annual Susan B. Komen Race for the Cure. It was reported that over 25,000 people participated in the event held at Cal Expo on Saturday. Top photo is Team Garla- walking in memory of their grandmother Garla Colbert (Hill) Quarnberg and lower photo is Team LLIK RECNAC (KILL CANCER) walking to honor breast cancer survivors Kathye Blessing and Mary McRenolds.

5 eggs in the nest

Robins lay only one egg per day, usually stop at four, finishing when the clutch feels right for sitting. When there are more than 5 eggs it usually means another robin has visited that nest..Thank you Janine V. of West Sacramento for sharing her photo of mother nature at work in her backyard.

James Marshall High School Wildcat Band

Spencer Stout, James Marshall Class of 1964, was the fearless band leader of the James Marshall Wildcat's Band. According to musician John Zimmerman, Spencer was the lead vocalist and sax player, in a band called the Plague, Ltd. formed in 1964.

Chief Ambrose "Andy" Bertsch

Thank you Thomas Michael Bertsch for sharing these great old photos. Tom, retired Captain with Cal-Fire, is the youngest son of the late Ambrose (Andy) Bertsch who served as Fire Chief of the Washington Fire Department from about 1964 to 1978. Grampa Frank Norton served a term as Fire Commissioner with Chief Bertsch and one of his proudest moments is when they voted to purchased a Snorkle Fire Truck for our district.

Fighting Cancer: Meet Addison Sue Enos

This is Addison Enos. She is 2 and is suffering from a very rare cancer. We have created an event surrounding her fight. You can read her story here: Caring Bridge.org
On June 4, 2011 Crossfit will be holding a Standoff like none other in all of Northern California. This event is being held in honor of Addison Enos, the daughter of Carl and Amanda Enos, and grandaughter of Robin and Wally Enos (retired Fire Captain of the West Sacramento Fire Dept.)
Thank you Brittany Miller From Crossfit in West Sacramento for sharing this information.

Beck meets the Bunny

Hope your Easter day was a fun as little Beck's!

Beautiful Evening at the River Cats Opening Game

Many thanks to Janine Gibford for sharing this beautiful photo. Janine said that she shot it just before the game started at the Rivercats opening night.

Out of the Box!

Students from Bridgeway Island Elementary School students donated well over 3000 canned food items to "Out of the Box" a local charity with the mission to feed people - wherever possible. Out of the Box provides groceries to people, free of charge. To make a donation to Out of the Box or to find out about distribution, please email info@trinitywestsac.org

The Magnolia Sisters on Tour from So Louisiana

If you enjoyed the music from the movie Divine Secrets of the Ya Ya Sisterhood, then you would have really enjoyed the Grammy-Award nominated Magnolia Sisters performance at the West Sacramento Moose Lodge last Thursday. The members of the group are Ann Savoy, Jane Vidrine, Anya Burgess, and Lisa Trahan.