Skywatching

Many thanks to Florene Kunder for sending us her Skywatch photo.

"This is the first time in years for excellent skywatching. After a very long drought, we've had some welcome rains, but not the destructive stormy type. If I had the time I could take pictures all day long! After a day of sunshine, following days of rain, we had this message from the heavens that more rain was coming..... and it did."

Pet Iguana

Sarah loves taking her pet iguana for walks in this Davis neighborhood.

Giant Sponge Bob

The Sponge Bob effect...we see him everywhere! Debbie and Russ saw him near Yuba City.

Stone Art

Christy's neighbors have a great collection of primitive art displayed in their front yard. The Stone Man is the latest creation.

El Mariachi

Metal Mariachis welcome visitors in West Sacramento.

Trivia: Mariachi music became the symbol of the Mexican Revolution (1910-1920) because it represented the Mexican’s national spirit or the Spanish-indigenous blood of Mexican ethnicity. The mariachi tradition has been extensively influenced from Mexico to the United States, Argentina and Colombia.

Judges Panel at the West Sac Moose Chili Cookoff

Serving as Celebrity Judges for the West Sacramento Moose Lodge 1st Annual Chili Cook-Off last Saturday were Mayor Christopher Cabaldon, Chili-Gourmet Heather Stewart Capel and Chef Vincente Ortiz.

The Judges selected Deborah Evenson (left) as this years winner, pictured here with event Chairman Maureen Stewart (right). Deborah said her secret is that she cooks the beans for two days.

The Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament Dome

This photo of the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament dome and spires was taken from the parking garage on the Hyatt Hotel on 12th and K Street. Italian Rennaissance Architectural Style, the outer Dome height is 175 ft and the tallest Spire height is 215 ft.

Keebler Elves Spotted

Hal and Jack at the Keebler Distribution Center on Riverside Pkwy, West Sacramento.

The Smokers' Station

A creative solution to collect the butts of those folks who still choose to puff away.

Trivia: Are cigarette butts litter? Absolutely! But unlike paper products they’re not biodegradable. Nearly all cigarette filters are composed of a bundle of 12,000 plastic-like cellulose acetate fibers. It can take years, in some cases up to fifteen, for the fibers to decay into a plastic powder that can’t be seen. As they do their deadly cargo is released.

Rigomania in West Sacramento

Tom Rigney and Flambeau performed at the West Sacramento Moose Lodge Cajun-Zydeco Dance Party last Sunday afternoon. Flambeau will be back in this area performing at the Sacramento Jazz Jubilee, Memorial Day Weekend, May 22-25, 2009

Baja Sunrise

Cathy and Marv sent this beautiful Baja sunrise over the Bay of Conception. (Bahia de Conception). Cathy reports more folks from West Sacramento have joined them to vacation in Mulege this year. The mild winter climate is great for retirees.

West Sacramento--Have you seen Lance Armstrong's bike!

New River City High School Dedication Plaques

Springtime Open House...

My grandson helped his daddy make this birdhouse.. and we are hoping for a little family of "peeps" to settle here. Photo by Barbara