The Sacramento Bike Kitchen, together with the Friends of Fremont Park, present their First Annual Bicycle Swap Meet in Midtown Sacramento

Here is your chance to get a great deal on used bikes, parts, and clothing from other bike riders and enthusiasts.  If you’ve got some things in your closet that you’ve been waiting to sell — old, new, vintage, or perhaps wrong size, this might be a great opportunity to finally get it done.  If you’re looking for stuff, this will be a place to find it.  Proceeds will go to benefit the non-profit organizations Sac Bike Kitchen and the Friends of Fremont Park.

There are only so many spots available and are reserved on a first-come, first serve basis.

WHEN: Saturday, April 10th, 9-2PM (rain date Saturday, April 17th)
WHERE: Fremont Park in Midtown Sacramento, 1 square block, between P&Q and 15th &16th Streets.  It’s the green space located in front of the the restaurant Hot Italian.

ADMISSION: FREE!
RESERVE A SPACE: Use the form below.
• 10′ x 10′ space – $10.00
• Each additional space 10′ x 10′ is $10.00
Check-in starts at 8 AM.  All reserved spots must be claimed and paid for by 8:30 or will be forfeited.  NO EXCEPTIONS.

FAQs:
No cars are allowed in the park.  Items must be carried or rolled in.
There are parking meters in the area, but many side streets have 2 hour free parking.

Set up can start as early as 8:00 AM

For information, contact:  fremontpark@gmail.com

We look forward to seeing you at the park!

Reserve a space

You can buy a 10 foot by 10 foot sales area in the park for $10 to sell your household goods, antiques, jewelry, tools, clothing, and other items.  No drugs, weapons, or sexually related items will be allowed to be sold.

Check-in and set-up between 7:45 am and 8:45 am.  First come first choice of plot!  Check-in table at the corner of 16th and P.

Don’t have anything to sell?  Make sure you come out to check out the deals!

Please pass this along to anyone who might be interested in attending.

If you have any questions, please contact Rebecca Morrison with the Sacramento Poetry Center. rlmorrison@ucdavis.edu

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Monday, August 31st, at 7:30 p.m

- Garland Thompson, Jr., from Pacific Grove, who is featured in the New Poets Laureate Book of Poems published by the Sacramento Poetry Center.

- Robert Lozano; a long-time local performance poet and publisher.

Monday, September 21st, at 6 p.m.

- Ruebi Freyja:  A poet, songwriter and musician who recently was accepted into the graduate program at Mills College.

- Ruebi Freyja:  A poet, songwriter and musician who recently was accepted into the graduate program at Mills College.

Both former Sacramentans who now reside in S.F.

Aug. 20 - Blvd Park - alternative folk

Aug. 27 - Kate Gaffney - country folk blues

Sept. 3 - Richard March - country

Sept. 10 - Ricky Berger - jazz folk

Sept. 17 - Syncro - funky soul

Sept. 24 - Walking Spanish - Americana blues rock

HOT ITALIAN celebrates Italy’s art, music, design and sport through videos and events. Watch soccer, cycling, fashion shows, Formula 1 and more on our wall screen.

Italian holidays, including Festa della Donna, Ferragosto and St. Faustino’s Day will be honored with specials, games and events.

California Sierra Chapter

Design Competition - Summer /Fall 2009

Call for Entries

The American Society of Landscape Architects California Sierra Chapter, in cooperation with The Friend of Fremont Park and the Capital Area Development Authority (CADA), announces an open competition for the design of renovations to the Sacramento urban park known as Fremont Park. Landscape architects, architects, artists, students and all other applicable design disciplines are invited to take part in this year’s design competition.

The competition seeks to explore innovative and creative ways of revitalizing an existing city park through the use of new materials, technology, aesthetics, programming, and spatial organization while respecting the history, context, and existing programming needs of the site. A truly successful concept will also emphasize environmentally-friendly products, means of production and systems (i.e.sustainable and green design). Participants can choose to work independently or in collaboration with their colleagues. Registration forms must be received by the end of the business day on July 31st, 2009. A competition design brief, including base information and detailed design criteria, will be e-mailed to all applicants on August 3rd. Competition submittal packages are due by the end of the business day September 15th, 2009.

Entry Fee:

$45 for an individual entrant who is a current ASLA California Sierra Chapter member or for a team with at least one ASLA California Sierra Chapter member on the team.

or

$55 for an individual entrant who is not currently an ASLA California Sierra Chapter member or for a team that does not have at least one ASLA California Chapter member on the team.

Please see the Design Competition Application for more information, list of rules and prizes.

Please send any questions to sierrachapter.asla@gmail.com.  Please include the words “DESIGN COMPETITION” in your subject line.

Coed Capture the Flag

Sacramento’s (and America’s) first Capture the Flag league is starting on August 11, 2009!

We’re currently trying to spread the word and build interest in CTF. Most people don’t remember the game, but once they play it, they’re hooked!

Sign up with a friend and get $20 off the 2nd registration!

You remember the game:

Two teams, each with a flag and a jail. You have to sneak across the field, past the centerline to capture the other team’s flag, all while evading the other team. If they tag you on their side of the field, you go to their jail where you will be guarded vigilantly. Never fear, your team can spring you from the slammer by tagging you before they get captured.

To registar, please go the link below:

CTF registration

Rules

XOSO Sports and Leisure Facebook Page

Come on out and get some exercise while meeting some new people!

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http://www.xososports.com/event/free-capture-flag-game-8

We’ll be at Fremont Park (between 15th and 16th Streets and between Q and P Streets) and we’ll play till 8ish. Meet us at the fountain in the middle wearing your Xoso shirt if you have one!

We have a couple new rules to test out before the league starts in July/August. Last time we had way more people than expected. We´ll be testing out rules and substitutes, so hopefully everyone will get a chance to play! Bring your friends and share the love. This will be Tuesday night at 6:45pm at Fremont Park.

Wear your XOSO shirts if you’ve got one.

You remember the game: two teams, each with a flag and a jail. You have to sneak across the field, past the neutral zone to capture their flag, all while evading the other team. If they tag you on their side of the field, you go to their jail where you will be guarded vigilantly. Never fear, your team can spring you from the slammer by tagging you before they themselves are captured.

This is a free Xoso Sports event. Tell your friends! If you have a Xoso t-shirt please wear it to this event. We’ll head over to Hot Italian or Zebra Club for a little drinking and socializing after the game.