Cribbage and Farkel Time

This time of the year brings families together for a variety of reasons, whether it be for a holiday celebration, family dinners, gift exchange, visit from long lost cousin...or longstanding cribbage and Farkel competitions. Jo says these are her family's favorites. Photo by Jo Corbin.

Holiday Reindeer Yard Ornaments

Kurt and Clynt are making these charming yard ornaments for their holiday craft project this year.

Joan's Table

Delicious desserts for Joan's holiday open house!

Urban Art in West Sacramento

Brere- see the meaning in the Urban Dictionary, or Byrd One Brere

Jungle on the riverbank

A spectacular setting with seasonal colors, this beautiful jungle of vines grows on the West Sacramento River Bank on South River Road. Newspaper accounts from the old days say this jungle extended all the way up the river to the I Street Bridge and was the habitat of many sterno-crazed hobos. Photo by Barbara.

Ikea's Flags at Night

"IKEA is committed to creating a better everyday life for all which includes being an environmentally responsible company." Photo by Barbara

Before our store opened, Christy, Debbie and I would go for daylong shopping trips to the Berkeley Store. Now we can shop locally...and there is no better place to do lunch on a Saturday afternoon.

Sacramento River Cats: Tickets are on sale now

Our River Cats Baseball Team were the 2007 Pacific Coast League and Triple-A Champions. The 2008 season tickets are available now-they would make a great Christmas present. Photo by Barbara

The Savoy Family California Tour

On tour from Eunice, LA the Savoy Family Band: Joel, Wilson, Marc and Ann Savoy. Sacramento area fans of traditional Cajun music were treated to a great performance by The Savoy Family at the Moose Lodge in West Sacramento on Friday Night. Photo by Barbara Smith

West Sacramento Cub Scouts Pack 49

West Sacramento Cub Scouts Pack 49 are doing their part to collect donations for the foodbank in our community this holiday season. Today they were selling their hand made wreathes and garlands at the Nugget Market. Photo by Barbara

CDPB Theme Day December 1st: "Bridges": The Tower Bridge

The above photo of the Tower Bridge was taken while it was closed for construction of the expanded pedestrian walkway. Below is an evening shot after the bridge was reopened. The Tower Bridge was built in 1934 is on the list of Historical Sites and Buildings in West Sacramento.

"The original M Street Bridge (Tower Bridge) was built by the Sacramento Northern Electric Railroad in 1911 and linked the cities of Washington (West Sacramento) and Sacramento. It carried electric railcars (similar to the present Light-rail) loaded with passengers and freight." See the Tower Bridge History for more information.

Photos by Barbara.

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Southport Elementary Family Portrait Night

Southport Elementary School Family Portrait Night will be on Friday, November 30, 2007 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM in the Library. Southport Elementary School is on Linden Road in West Sacramento and it is a really great neighborhood school!

Photo by Barbara

The Ziggurat Building est. 1998

Construction of this 400,000 square foot office building on the Sacramento River cost 60 million dollars and was partially financed by the West Sacramento Redevelopment Agency. The building was designed by architect: EM Kado Associates in accordance with the traditional rules of the Chinese philosophy of Feng Shui. Photo by Barbara

Trivia: A ziggurat was a temple tower of the ancient Mesopotamian valley and Iran, having the form of a terraced pyramid of successively receding stories or levels. They were believed to be dwelling places for the gods.

Collings Teen Center Student Mural Project

This ceramic tile mural was created for the Collings West Sacramento Teen Center on Merkley Ave., under the auspices of “Project Reach” of the Developmental Disabilities Service Organization. Students from the Merkley Youth Academy and artists attending “The Short Center North” in Sacramento worked together create the ceramic tile designs. Photo by Christy.

Frosty on Summerfield

My neighborhood is starting to light up! I turned the corner on the way home tonight and this bright display greeted me.
Photo by Barbara