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Elk Grove Community comes through for over 600 families

Submitted by Elk Grove Food Bank Services

Wednesday, November 21st, 2012, 11:00am

Elk Grove Community comes through for over 600 families

With the support from our community, over 600 families received turkeys for their Thanksgiving celebration. Individuals, businesses and organizations brought in turkeys and holiday meal fixings to Elk Grove Food Bank Services for distribution on Tuesday. “The response from our community was overwhelming,” Marie Jachino, EGFBS Executive Director stated. “We have received hundreds of turkeys from turkey drives over the weekend, dozens of turkeys from organizations and many, many individual donations.”

A small army of volunteers dedicated to serving their neighbors in need worked toward the Distribution Day’s smooth operation. Thank you to all involved in our Annual Turkey Distribution and bringing families together around the holiday table. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of families struggling in these difficult economic times.

Our Volunteers (from BJ's Brewhouse) are ready to help!

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It’s official…the Holiday Season is here!

Submitted by Megan Trader, News10 Intern

Tuesday, November 20th, 2012, 11:32am

It’s official…the Holiday Season is here!

By Heather Crivellone

It’s official…even if you have been trying to deny it (like I have), the fact is, it’s here -the holiday season is upon us!
So with the hustle and bustle of preparing for the festivities, why don’t you take a break from the holiday cooking and start the season off with the annual tree lighting ceremony in Old Sacramento.... READ MORE

Source: Heather Crivellone, sacramentokids.net

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Thanksgiving Recipes

Submitted by Megan Trader, News10 Intern

Tuesday, November 20th, 2012, 11:02am

Thanksgiving recipes are among the best because there is so much opportunity for variety among the different courses. This is one of the best holidays to try new recipes or make traditional favorites that have pleased generations of families....MORE

Source: www.momswhothink.com

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Holiday tradition continues

Submitted by Linda Park, Multimedia Web Producer

Thursday, November 15th, 2012, 10:54am

Enjoy Tchaikovsky’s famous ballet, "The Nutcracker" this holiday season. Capitol Ballet Company and Stockton Ballet School will be presenting this classic this December.

Performances will be in both Stockton and Sacramento.

The Stockton show will be on Saturday, Dec. 8 at 2 p.m. at San Joaquin Delta College, 5151 Pacific Avenue in Stockton. Ticket Box Office number is 209-954-5110.

The Sacramento show will be on Saturday, Dec. 15 at 2 p.m. at Sheldon High School, 8333 Kingsbridge Drive, Sacramento, CA 95829. Ticket Box Office number is 916-484-1188.

Ticket prices range from $12 to $22. For additional information or to purchase tickets, visit capitolballet.com.

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Elk Grove Food Bank Services 2012 Annual Turkey Drive

Submitted by Elk Grove Food Bank Services

Monday, November 12th, 2012, 8:00am

Elk Grove Food Bank Services 2012 Annual Turkey Drive

It’s hard to imagine Thanksgiving without a roasted turkey. Yet with the rising food costs, a Thanksgiving celebration may be out of reach for more than 800 families in Elk Grove. With support from the community, the Elk Grove Food Bank Services (EGFBS) has the programs in place to provide turkeys to those in need.

According to Marie Jachino, EGFBS Executive Director, individuals, businesses and organizations can help bring families together around the holiday table. These generous contributions can make a real difference in the lives of families struggling in this difficult economic climate. Elk Grove residents can help their local Food Bank this Thanksgiving these following ways:

November 5-19: Turkey Drive

9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

EGFBS facility – 9820 Dino Drive, Suite 140

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CalVet Veterans Day 2012 Events Calendar Available Online

Submitted by Megan Trader, News10 Intern

Sunday, November 11th, 2012, 11:02am

CalVet Veterans Day 2012 Events Calendar Available Online

CalVet released its 2012 Veterans Day Event Calendar online. Events this year include a Veterans Day Breakfast at the California State Military Museum 8 a.m. Sunday, the Saluting Our Heroes Veterans Day Parade 11 a.m. Sunday, the El Dorado County 7th Annual Veterans Day Ceremony 11 a.m. Sunday, the Marine Corp Ball at the Folsom Community Center 5 p.m. Sunday and more.

To view the event calendar on the CalVet website visit: http://www.calvet.ca.gov/Files/Veterans_Calendar.pdf

Source: JP Tremblay, Jaime Arteago, Carolyn Ballou, California Dept. of Veterans Affairs, Legislation and Public Affairs

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Passing of Josie the Chimpanzee

Submitted by Sacramento Zoo on Saturday, November 10th, 11:35 am

The Sacramento Zoo is saddened by the loss of Josie, the matriarch of the Zoo’s chimpanzee troop. At the estimated age of 48, Josie was being treated for a variety of age-related illnesses by Zoo veterinarians. Her condition worsened over the weekend and after thoughtful discussion between animal care, Zoo administrators and veterinary staff, the decision was made to euthanize Josie this morning to prevent her suffering.

“You can’t imagine how tough this decision was,” Zoo Director Mary Healy said. “On one hand you have an amazing chimpanzee that has been a very special part of the Zoo for 26 years. On the other hand you see a friend who has been suffering and you have done everything feasible to make her better.”
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