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Events this week for Veterans Day

Celebrate Veterans Day with these events in Sacramento
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American flags will be displayed throughout Sacramento in honor of Veterans Day. | Photo by Ketut Subiyanto, via Pexels
Whether you or someone you love has served, we’ve got you covered with what’s happening for Veterans Day in Sacramento.

Help honor our military personnel with parades, barbecues, and more throughout the weekend.

Friday, Nov. 10

Pre-Veterans Day Hike | 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Hit the Bear Valley Trailhead — a three-hour easy to moderate hike — and explore the scenic beauty ranging from meadows to lush forest. Carpool options are available + be sure to pack a lunch.

Veterans Day Brunch | 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cafeteria 15L is adding a brunch menu this Friday for Veterans Day weekend. Enjoy bottomless mimosas, American comfort food + handcrafted cocktails. Be sure to call (916) 492-1960 to make a reservation.

Surrounding the graniste obelisk California Veterans Memorial are flags of each U.S. military branch.

The California Veterans Memorial, on the State Capitol Building grounds in Sacramento, honors California soldiers of each U.S. military branch.

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Photo by Carol M. Highsmith, via Wikimedia Commons

Saturday, Nov. 11

Veterans Day Show and Shine Car Show | 1-7 p.m.
Vendors and pre-1980s cars will be set up, with a live performance from The Truckaderos. Entrance is free, with a $25-35 fee for potential vendors.

Elk Grove Veterans Day Parade and BBQ | 11 a.m.
American Legion Post 233 is hosting a parade with free food + drink served by churches in the Elk Grove area. The parade starts at Consumnes Community Services District (8820 Elk Grove Blvd.).

Folsom Veterans Day Parade | 9-11 a.m.
More than 2,000 participants will take part in this parade, which includes floats, classic cars, horseback riders, color guards + a variety of community groups.

Rancho Cordova Blood Drive | 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Veterans will be honored by a three-mile installation of 500+ American flags, running straight through the heart of Rancho Cordova, with the theme “Their Sacrifice. Our Gratitude.”
Events
Wednesday, Nov. 8
  • Matinee Piano & Vocal Recital | Wednesday, Nov. 8 | 2-3 p.m. | Guild Theatre, 2828 35th St., Sacramento | $16.50-$27.50 | Tune in to this performance as part of the Colour of Music Festival.
  • Speed Dating | Wednesday, Nov. 8 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Buck’s Fizz Taproom, 650 Fulton Ave., Sacramento | $32 | Feeling flirty? Ditch the dating apps and get face-to-face in this singles event for ages 38-59.
Thursday, Nov. 9
  • Trivia Night | Thursday, Nov. 9 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | J.J. Pfister Distilling Co., 9819 Business Park Dr., Ste. 3, Sacramento | Free | Put your trivia knowledge to the test while enjoying delicious cocktails and bites.
  • Jazz Night | Thursday, Nov. 9 | 7-9 p.m. | Two Rivers Cider, 4311 Attawa Ave., Ste. 300, Sacramento | Free | Every second and fourth Thursday of the month, join TwoRiversTrio for live acoustic jazz + drinks.
Friday, Nov. 10
  • Movie Night: “Strangers on a Train” | Friday, Nov. 10 | 1:30-3 p.m. | Sylvan Oaks Library, 6700 Auburn Blvd., Citrus Heights | Free | Take part in free coffee, donuts + a classic film in a casual atmosphere.
Saturday, Nov. 11
  • Basketweaving Demo | Saturday, Nov. 11 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | State Indian Museum, 2618 K St., Sacramento | Free | Join Karuk basketweaver Dixie Rogers as she demonstrates the fine art of California Indian basketweaving.
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News Notes
Environment
  • Roseville and Modesto schools are now using fully electric school buses. Roseville Joint Union High School District now has 18 Type-D electric vehicles, which account for 40% of its total bus fleets and is the largest deployment of zero-emission school buses in Placer County. (FOX40)
Real Estate
  • An original 1955 Eichler home in South Land Park is on the market, with rare features including Philippine mahogany walls + cathedral-style vaulted ceilings. This mid-century modern home is currently listed at $799,900.
Feel Good
  • I’m not crying, you’re crying. Sacramentan Mackenzie George’s heartwarming TikTok went viral, showing the moment of reunion with her dog Rocky after 202 days apart while she was playing soccer in Iceland.
Development
  • The United Auburn Indian Community bought ~120 acres in the northeast corner of Placer One, a project to facilitate balanced land use in Southern Placer County. A spokesperson for the United Auburn Indian Community said the purchase is an investment, and there are currently no plans to develop the land. (Sac Biz Journal)
Award
  • The second Wisdom of Women Symposium presented this year’s Women & Philanthropy Impact Award to Colleen E. Bronner, an associate professor of teaching in the College of Engineering at UC Davis. Bronner was recognized for spearheading the establishment of an undergraduate environmental engineering major. (UC Davis)
Biz
  • Small Business Saturday is just around the corner — Nov. 25, to be exact. What local businesses will you be supporting + which local deals should we check out? Let us know and we may feature your recommendation in an upcoming newsletter.
Learn
  • Destination: space. Check out MOSAC’s out-of-this-world exhibition where you can pilot a Mars rover, test out rockets on the bridge of the International Space Station, and explore what’s next on man’s final frontier. See more details + plan your visit.*
 
Pets

In the bunny-moon phase

Snuggle + feed adoptable bunnies in Sacramento
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Only Sunshine Sanctuary looks for foster and adoptive families for their bunnies. | Photo by SACtoday staff
Every first Sunday of the month, Pet Food Express in Land Park hosts adoptable bunnies. We couldn’t resist meeting these cuties, and we wound up learning a lot in the process.

Despite their little size, bunnies can be a big responsibility. So before you adopt or foster, consider these rabbit-care rules from Only Sunshine Sanctuary:
  • Soft flooring — Bunnies should be free range, or have at least 16 sqft of space to roam.
  • Balanced diet — Grass hays, quality pellets + fresh greens are recommended.
  • Litter care — Stick some hay in or next to a litter box + fill it with paper or pellets.
  • Play — Provide them plenty of hiding spaces + find ways to hide their snacks to enrich meal time.
Interested in adopting or supporting other adoptable animals? We have just the list for you, complete with shelter info + donation wish lists.
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B. Yes, a cat!
C. No, but I want some...
D. No, not for me.
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Today’s edition by:
Madeline
From the editor
New ASMR obsession unlocked: the sound bunnies make when munchin’ on fresh lettuce.

My partner had to give me an anti-pep talk before I went to that bunny adoption event — apparently, one cat is enough animals for our apartment. One of us needs to draw the line, and in case you can’t tell, it’s usually not me.
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