How to celebrate baseball with Copa de la Diversión

A player rounds the bases while wearing the Dorados uniform for Copa de la Diversion

Check out former player Jason Vosler in the Copa de la Diversión uniform. | Photo by Caleb Hanna

Minor League Baseball fans know that baseball season means it’s time for Copa de la Diversión (or “Fun Cup”) — a season-long event series designed to “connect teams with their local US Hispanic communities.”

For special games and events, the River Cats transform into Los Dorados — so named as a play on “the Golden State.” Los Dorados logo also features a luchador playing baseball.

Copa de la Diversión began in 2017 with four teams in Charlotte, Durham, Visalia, and Las Vegas. The next year, it expanded to 33 teams and added a little competition. The 2018 winner? The attendance-record-breaking Mariachis de Nuevo México in Albuquerque.

This year, 90 MiLB teams will compete to be crowned campeón based on ballpark experience, community engagement, and philanthropic impact.

Help Los Dorados win by attending events and cheering them on at one of these upcoming games:

Los Dorados vs Salt Lake Bees | Tuesday, May 9 | 6:45 p.m.
Los Dorados vs Las Vegas Aviators | Tuesday, June 6 | 6:45 p.m.
Los Dorados vs Tacoma Rainiers | Tuesday, July 18 | 6:45 p.m.

Just be sure you’re representing your team in style.

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Events

Monday, May 8

“Seven Brides For Seven Brothers” | Monday, May 8 | 6 p.m. | Crest Theatre, 1013 K St., Sacramento | $10 | Enjoy a special screening of this musical that tells the story of seven brothers who decide they want to get married after one brings his wife home.
Celebrating Courage | Monday, May 8-Saturday, May 20 | The Mills Station Arts and Culture Center, 10191 Mills Station Rd., Rancho Cordova | This art showcase honors the 49 people massacred at the LGBTQ Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida on June 12, 2016.

Tuesday, May 9

Lacuna Coil | Tuesday, May 9 | 7 p.m. | Ace Of Spades, 1417 R St., Sacramento | $30.50 | Spend an evening with this Italian goth metal band.
Sacramento Republic FC vs. Colorado Rapids | Tuesday, May 9 | 7:30 p.m. | Heart Health Park, 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento | $17-$118 | Join the Indomitable Club for the US Open Cup’s Round of 32.

Events calendar here

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News Notes

Civic

Folsom City Council approved a $6.3 million renovation project for a section of its sewage system. Part of the project includes adding an additional mile of lines to the existing sewer at Blue Ravine Road and Bidwell Street. (Sac Bee)

Plan Ahead

Sac Pride 2023 will return Saturday and Sunday, June 10-11, at the Capitol Mall with headliner Rebecca Black — singer of the viral hit “Friday.” Make sure to get tickets for the celebration now.

Concert

G-G-G-G-Unit! Rapper 50 Cent will perform at Golden 1 Center Monday, Sept. 4, as part of “The Final Lap” tour. Get tickets for the show — which will also feature performances from Busta Rhymes and Jeremih — on Friday, May 12. (FOX40)

Sports

The Jesuit High School’s boys volleyball team is spiking the competition — the squad is ranked among the state’s top 25. This success is due in part to seniors Colin Marks and Vince Semon — two of the top players in the country at their positions. (ABC 10)

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Plan Ahead

Can you dig it?

The East Sac Garden Tour returns for Mother’s Day weekend

The event will have booths from local vendors. | Photo provided by East Sac Garden Tour

A local Mother’s Day tradition is here — the East Sac Garden Tour set to kick off this Saturday, May 13 at 10 a.m.

The two-day event helps support STEAM programs for students at David Lubin Elementary School. It also provides community members a unique opportunity to check out seven different gardens in East Sacramento.

This year’s celebration includes a few new additions:

A Mother’s Day run sponsored by Fleet Feet along the tour route, beginning at 9:30 a.m.
An on-campus boutique and cafe with offerings from local businesses like Nash & Proper
A wine garden at the private Sutter Lawn Tennis Club
Student-run lemonade stands (too cute not to include)
A raffle for a chance at Republic FC tickets

Want to go? Stop by the box office at David Lubin Elementary (3535 M St.) either before school hours (8:30 a.m.) or after dismissal (2:45 p.m.) to snag a ticket.

The Wrap

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