Food and Fun at the West Sacramento Farmers Market

Mike McGowan and the Mighty Delta Roadmasters entertained the crowd at the West Sacramento Farmers Market last week. Below photo caught our Mayor Christopher Cabaldon enjoying BBQ chicken from Wicked West. The Farmers Market will be held every Thursday from 4:30pm-Dusk.

Welcoming Summertime Display at Target

We always notice the great displays and decorations displayed on
the ceiling at our local Target. The oversize flip flop and ice cream bar
are a perfect summer greeting!

Annual Robynn Goodell Blood Drive

The Robynn Goodell Memorial Blood Drive will be held on May 23, 2010 from 3:00 to 7:00 PM at the West Sacramento Fire Station #45 on Lake Washington Blvd. In honor of Robynn's kindness and generosity of helping others; friends and family will host a fund raiser bake sale with all proceeds donated to a cause that was dear to Robynn.

Shrooms Galore at the West Sacramento Farmers Market

We were mezmerized by the variety of "Shrooms' at the mushroom seller booth at the West Sacramento Farmer's Market. To see for yourself be sure and stop by next Thursday from 4:30 PM to dusk across from City Hall on West Capitol Avenue.

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.