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• Studio Painting with Bobbi Baldwin | Tuesday, Jan. 23 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Sacramento Fine Arts Center, 5330 Gibbons Dr., Ste. B, Carmichael | $125 | Learn oil portrait painting techniques and tips at this weekly class.
• Friends of the Library Book Sale | Tuesday, Jan. 23 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Woodland Library, 250 First St., Woodland | Cost of purchase | Snag a great deal on some new reading material.
• Recharge @ the Library | Tuesday, Jan. 23 | 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Sacramento Central Library, 828 I St., Sacramento | Free | This 13+ event offers refreshments, games, movies, arts activities + more.
• Christina Kent: Day to Night | Tuesday, Jan. 23-Thursday, Feb. 29 | 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. | Pence Gallery, 212 D St., Davis | Free | Peruse a series of oil paintings from this San Francisco-based artist.

• By All Means Competition | Wednesday, Jan. 24 | 7 p.m. | Laughs Unlimited Comedy Club, 1207 Front St., Sacramento | $10 | Stay until the end of this local stand-up competition for a special guest appearance.
• “American Fast” | Wednesday, Jan. 24-Sunday, Feb. 25 | Times vary | Capital Stage, 2215 J St., Sacramento | $25+ | See this story of a Muslim athlete forced to make a choice between their religion and the sport they love.
• CAWG PAC Rockin’ Fundraiser | Wednesday, Jan. 24 | 9 p.m. | Ace Of Spades, 1417 R St., Sacramento | $25+ | This musical fundraiser benefits the California Association of Wine Growers.

• Local restaurant founder Kay Lee Helmrich died on Christmas Day from COVID-19. Her family-owned business venture, The Mandarin Restaurant, concludes its service for good after today. Former patrons say it will “always be cherished.” (FOX40)

• $13 million. That’s the price tag for the expansion project Capitol Park’s California Firefighters Memorial will undergo this year. The memorial was originally built in April 2002 to honor Golden State firefighters who died while on the job. (ABC 10)

• Since last July, 313 units across eight affordable housing developments have been constructed using funds from Sacramento’s Zero Dollar Rate program. The program waives fees associated with the construction of affordable housing, such as the installation of public infrastructure like lights and sewers. (Sacramento City Express)

• The Kings beat the visiting Atlanta Hawks last night 122-107. Harrison Barnes led the team in scoring with 32 points. (ESPN)

• The Bank (629 J St.) announced a temporary closure to prepare for renovations. While no reopening date has been announced, a public farewell party with live music and an in-house DJ is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 27, at 7 p.m. (FOX40)

• Connecticut-based Wayback Burgers is planning to open a spot at Natomas Landing shopping center (4000 E. Commerce Way). No opening date has been announced, but hungry patrons can stop by the Florin, Folsom, or Roseville locations to get a taste until then. (Sac Biz Journal)

• Country Music Hall of Fame inductees Brooks and Dunn will make a stop at the Toyota Amphitheatre on Saturday, June 8, as part of the Reboot 2024 Tour. Tickets go on sale Friday, Jan. 26, at 10 a.m. (ABC10)

• El Dorado Hills’ 36 Handles Public House has a new name. The restaurant will now be known as Kitchen36 in order to emphasize the eatery’s menu offerings.

• Retired United States Air Force Chief Master Sergeant Jim Sullivan of Sacramento was gifted a trip to Super Bowl 58 in Las Vegas by Los Angeles Rams Wide Receiver Puka Nacua. Sullivan plans to bring his pal — also an Air Force veteran and lifelong Rams fan — to experience the game with him.

• Use extreme caution when entering buildings. Flood waters can be contaminated with sewage, as well as causing damage to the structural integrity of homes.
• Check for gas leaks or damage to electrical systems. Fire is the most frequent post-flooding hazard due to issues like flooded electrical circuits and broken gas lines.
• Discard any food damaged by flood waters. Foods not kept in waterproof containers, plastic utensils, wooden cutting boards, and any food inside refrigerators or freezers that were at least partially submerged are no longer safe to use.
• Clean and dry the building within 48 hours to help prevent mold. Remove all items that have been wet for more than two days and have your heating and air-conditioning systems inspected by a professional who specializes in mold clean up.