Ginger Bread House Contest River City Culinary Arts

 I loved this Taylor Swift entry created by the Bridgeway Island School's Team in the Ginger Bread House Contest sponsored by the River City High School Culinary Arts Program. Cheryle Sutton is the

Culinary Arts Pathway Instructor.

San Pedro Annual Festival Founded in 1922

Celebrating it's 93rd Annual event this past weekend, the San Pedro Association put on another amazing festival. Board Member and Festa Committee member (and Bryte native) Ed Sequiera has worked tirelessly to help raise money toward maintaining the historic San Pedro Park in Bryte. Great job Ed and crew! Photo courtesy Vickie Ramos.

Holy Cross Cinco de Mayo Festival 2014

Rob Peffer shot these pix of folks enjoying the Holy Cross Cinco de Mayo festival on Sunday, May 4, 2014. It looks like it was a great turnout for the festival held each year at the Holy Cross Preparatory Academy on Todhunter Street on the north side of town. 

Project Prevention 5th Annual Yolo Fashion Show

Student volunteers did a fantastic job modeling sustainable designs by Timothy Westbrook and Alexis Rose (lower photo right) who brought their genius and generosity to West Sacramento last night.  The Annual YCAA Fashion Show fundraiser was held at the City Hall Galleria and there was a packed house. Other high points of the evening was a performance by the Syncopated Sea Monkeys from River City High School and a live auction for a week stay in Puerto Vallarta, donated by Wes and Jolaine Beers.

Ride the Monster Kool Bus at Lowe's

The Monster Kool Bus will be at Lowe's in West Sacramento from Friday May 10th through Monday May 20th, 2013, weekdays 4pm-9pm and weekends 10am-9pm.. Stop by and take a wild ride.

2013 San Pedro Festa Coming Soon

Feed West Sacramento

Whitey's Jolly Kone graciously hosted a 'Drive Thru' Canned Food Drive benefiting Yolo County Children's Alliance, Out of the Box Ministries, and the Christmas Basket Project on Sunday. Thank you to all folks who stopped by with donations of canned and boxed foods, toys and clothing for the Holiday "Drive Thru" Community Food Drive!

Cinco de Mayo Fiesta at Holy Cross Church

Many thanks to Robert Peffer for sharing these wonderful photos of the Folklorico Dancers performing at the Cinco de Mayo Fiesta last weekend at Holy Cross Church in West Sacramento. There was delicious food (comidas deliciosas) tamales, tacos, postres and dulces Mexicanos (Mexican candies), games, a Mariachi band and LIVE music at this annual celebration.

Shamrocks for MDA

This letter from Halie Frahm was posted at the cashier's station at Lowe's this morning. "Since 2001, Lowe’s has been one of the largest supporters of MDA’s Shamrocks Against Dystrophy campaign. Lowe’s Associates know firsthand the power of a simple paper Shamrock." You can stop by Lowe's and drop your donation into their collection jugs!

Salute Veterans: Veterans Day Parade on November 11, 2011

Thank you Debbie Reynolds, Administrator of Eskaton Wilson Manor in West Sacramento, for sending this photo of the Day. Eskaton is sponsoring the Veterahttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifns Day Parade in West Sacramento on November 11, 2011 at 2:00 PM. The Parade route: From Westmore Oaks Elementary School, 1100 Clarendon Road, left on to Meadow Road; right on Westacre Road; right onto Park Boulevard; left onto Stone Boulevard to Sam Combs Park with festivities immediately following at Sam Combs Park. You can find more information about the event on Facebook.

West Sacramento Relay for Life

The first ever Relay for Life event in West Sacramento raised over $60,000 to help fight cancer! Over 40 teams and hundreds of people dedicated themselves to walking 24 hours to show that cancer never sleeps. Some highlights of the event.

Relay for Life comes to West Sacramento

From 9 AM this morning to 9 AM on Sunday - River City HS will be the home of the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life. About 40 teams will be wet up with tents and booths on the track around the football field - walking in support and memory of cancer. 24 hours of walking to show that cancer never sleeps. There will be food vendors, an American Cancer Society Store and lots of fundraisers on-site to raise money for cancer. There will also be a kids zone sponsored by the city. Visitors are welcome to come and walk during the day and visit the Relay. We hope you will check it out!

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.

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.

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.

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.

Holy Cross Festival Recap - 2010

The Piroshkies at the annual Holy Cross Festival were fantastic....the line was always long, but they were so worth the wait. Many folks enjoyed getting a Mariposa painted on their cheeks including our Maya and the lady at the Margarita Stand. We also had a great performance by the hula dancers and in the bottom photo we caught Cliff and Ramona dancing to the great music by"Midnight Players"!

Dexter visits the River Walk

Dexter is the Mascot for the West Sacramento Early College Prep Charter School. You can see Dexter at the River Walk during the Harmony on the River concert series. The school will also have an information booth with Executive Director, Yolanda Falkenberg available to answer questions about the program.

" Pool-a Palooza" Fundraiser Canceled

Big Kahuna Yogurt still had the sign up yesterday for the Pool-a-Palooza fundraiser, but according to an article published in the News-Ledger the event has been canceled for this year....The event sponsors had anticipated raising up to $25,000 for West Sacramento's underprivileged children to participate in recreation programs like basketball, tennis and pool activities--hopefully the event can get back on track for next year! Many of our friends were looking forward to hearing Garratt Wilkin and The Parrotheads perform around the pool...

San Pedro Association Annual Festival

Thank you Anthony Pinto for sharing these photos of the São Pedro Association annual festival last weekend at the San Pedro Park in Bryte. Maddie Freitas (below) was named Queen of this year's celebration. The Madeiran heritage association was founded in 1922 and is focused on retaining its historical identity in our community.