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Mama, Art Your Heart Out

Sep 15, 2026 10:41AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photos by Thomas J. Sullivan

Aria Zuloaga Walker is the founder and program director for Mama, Art Your Heart Out, affectionately called MAYHO, a local social support group for moms with autistic children.

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Effie Dinner a Golden Gala

Sep 15, 2026 09:45AM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner

Nature lovers will open hearts and wallets for the Effie Yeaw Nature Center gala on Oct. 4.

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Elks Help SJUSD Charity

Sep 15, 2026 09:38AM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner

Monday night bingo at the Carmichael Elks Lodge is fundraising for local charities.

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S.A.F.E. Event to Shine Light on Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking

Sep 14, 2026 11:52AM ● By MAD LIT News Release

The public is invited to attend a powerful event, S.A.F.E. – Stopping Abuse for Everyone, to help bring awareness, education, intervention, prevention and healing to the issues of domestic violence and human trafficking.

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Sacramento’s Biggest Outdoor Oktoberfest is Coming!

Sep 14, 2026 11:39AM ● By Cal Expo News Release

Get ready for a brand-new fall tradition coming to Cal Expo! On Oct. 9 – 10, Saktoberfest is coming for two days of live music, traditional food, games, family-friendly fun and Oktoberfest celebrations.

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Celebrating Transit Month in September

Sep 08, 2026 04:32PM ● By Sacramento Area Council of Governments News Release

Sacramento riders can earn gift cards by simply logging their rides

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Family Storytime Moves to Carmichael Park

Sep 08, 2026 12:05PM ● By MPG Staff

Despite the temporary closure of the Carmichael Library due to renovations, Family Storytime is forging on in a new location.

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Best of the Best is Back

Sep 08, 2026 12:00PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

The popularity contest that decides Carmichael’s top businesses has kicked off.

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From Tragedy to Tradition

Aug 31, 2026 05:43PM ● By AMPLIFY 360 News Release

Sac-Town Rodeo Supports a Sacramento Legacy

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Finding Capacity and Resilience

Aug 31, 2026 05:04PM ● By Abbey Wicks

Exploring Somatic Therapy and Dream Work with Nicole Lemaster, LFMT, SEP

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Careers Take Flight at Mather

Aug 24, 2026 02:02PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Destination Aviation gives students a hands-on look at aerospace and STEM careers

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Effie Yeaw Nature Center Sets Sights on Next Generation at Golden Jubilee Gala

Aug 24, 2026 01:40PM ● By Effie Yeaw Nature Center News Release

Oct. 4 celebration will support goal of doubling Urban Nature Program participation to reach 4,000 students

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Women’s Empowerment Celebrates 25 Years at Silver Anniversary Gala

Aug 24, 2026 12:39PM ● By Women’s Empowerment News Release

Celebrating 25 years of empowering Sacramento women and children to rise from homelessness, Women’s Empowerment will hold its Silver Anniversary Gala on Sept. 25.

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CRPD Completes O’Donnell Revamp

Aug 17, 2026 05:41PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

With new amenities provided by Measure G funding, O’Donnell Heritage Park neighbors are witnessing their tax dollars at work

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Sacramento History Museum to Highlight Three Trail-Blazing Women During a Special History on Stage! Live Evening Performance on Aug. 15

Aug 11, 2026 12:49PM ● By Sacramento History Museum News Release

As part of its continuing Chautauqua Speakers Series, the Sacramento History Museum is proud to present "History on Stage! Three California Women Who Refused to Conform," an evening of powerful live performances on Saturday evening, Aug. 15, at 7 p.m.

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Destination Aviation Takes Flight

Aug 10, 2026 12:37PM ● By California Capital Airshow News Release

California Capital Airshow connects local students with aviation professionals, hands-on experiences and career opportunities

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Moonlight Meal Aids Parks

Aug 10, 2026 12:32PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner

Carmichael Parks Foundation’s “Dinner in the Park” seventh gala will next month transform two hidden-gem reserves with fairy-lights, music and fine food.

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History of Sacramento Baseball on Display

Aug 05, 2026 08:52AM ● By Jennifer Corriea, photos by Jennifer Corriea

For baseball fans looking to escape the summer heat, a drive to the Sacramento History Museum will treat visitors to the Play Ball! exhibit that traces the history of baseball in Sacramento from the first official game in 1860 to the present-day River Cats team.

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Park Pause that Refreshes

Aug 04, 2026 09:07AM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

For man or beast, a long walkie deserves a long drink.

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We Say Goodbye to a Summer Tradition: The Last Summer California State Fair

Aug 03, 2026 10:29AM ● By California State Fair News Release

The 2026 California State Fair wrapped-up another year of a summer tradition at Cal Expo, bringing families and friends together from across California and other states.

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Still Time to Visit the California State Fair

Jul 28, 2026 01:38PM ● By Ornella Rossi

What to Know Before the Final Weekend

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Free cake and ice cream served by volunteers at California Admission Day

Community Invited to Celebrate California Admission Day

Jul 21, 2026 03:46PM ● By California State Capitol Volunteer Association News Release

Visitors to the California State Capitol in downtown Sacramento on California Admission Day, Wednesday, Sept. 9, are in for a special treat.

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Erin Clancey welcomed as New Executive Director at the California Museum

California Museum Welcomes Erin Clancey as New Executive Director

Jul 21, 2026 03:26PM ● By The California Museum News Release

The California Museum is pleased to announce the appointment of Erin Clancey as the Museum’s new executive director.

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Vintage items for the Fashion show stacked together, including shoes and hat

Sacramento History Museum to Present First-Time Red, White & Vintage Fashion Show

Jul 21, 2026 12:14PM ● By Sacramento History Museum News Release

From Victorian to Vanity Fair, The Sacramento History Museum is getting all dolled up for a Red, White & Vintage Fashion Show

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Bucks Mind the Shop and the Town

Jul 20, 2026 05:09PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

For one Carmichael family business, the buck does not stop at small growth.

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EMD and Food Safety Take Center Stage at State Fair

Jul 20, 2026 11:52AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Sacramento County Environmental Management Department (EMD) is conducting food safety inspections throughout the California State Fair to help ensure the fair's more than 150 food vendors are serving food safely.

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Local Museums Offer Ways to Enrich the Lazy Days of Summer with Plenty of Must-See and Must-Do Experiences

Jul 20, 2026 11:46AM ● By Sacramento Area Museums News Release

The Greater Sacramento region is rich with museums and popular destinations that offer plenty of must-see and must-do experiences to explore before summertime makes way for a busy fall season.

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Disney’s 'Newsies' Brings its Headlines to Sutter Street Theatre

Jul 14, 2026 03:49PM ● By Sutter Street Theatre News Release

Disney musical 'Newsies' is performing at the Sutter Street Theatre this summer.

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Students Recieve Scholarship by SARTA to Attend Summer Theatre Camp

Jul 14, 2026 02:01PM ● By SARTA News Press Release

SARTA has distributed $1,200 in Youth Education Scholarship (YES) funds to six students to attend Summer Theatre Camps.

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Sacramento County Introducing Staycation Parks Pass

Jul 13, 2026 10:55AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

July is Parks and Recreation Month, and Sacramento County Regional Parks is inviting residents to experience a summer staycation close to home!

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Blooming Beyond Borders

Jun 29, 2026 03:05PM ● By Khushi Salgia, photos by Khushi Salgia

‘Garden of Beauty’ Reimagines Fashion and Body Types

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That’s All for 2026, Folks

Jun 29, 2026 01:56PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

An estimated crowd of 2000 applauded Carmichael summer concert series finale on Saturday, June 27.

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Beyond the Books

Jun 23, 2026 09:56AM ● By Sacramento Public Library News Release

10 Things to do at the Library This Summer

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Park Shows Rock On

Jun 23, 2026 09:33AM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

A blockbuster performance by the rock group Wasted Space was last weekend’s penultimate show in the Carmichael Park concert season. The series ends this Saturday (June 27) with a performance by rock big band Hipper than Hip,

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Reign on, Carmichael Parade

Jun 23, 2026 09:28AM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Without its civic fireworks display for the second year, Carmichael community patriotism will nevertheless fire up for America’s 250th anniversary on July 4.

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