Posted at 7:11 AM by RonTopofIt in Commerce, Economy, Folsom, Holidays (3 comments)
At the risk of being out of touch with the what’s *really* happening in Sacramento, I mention this sacbee.com article about a new outdoor ice skating rink scheduled to open Friday in Folsom. The details can be found at visitfolsom.com.
This article makes me wonder, however, if it is a smart idea to spend money on “extras” like this in an effort to boost local business.
A report from Folsom city staff puts the total cost of operating the rink for two months during the holidays at $248,000 – $68,000 more than it is predicted to bring in.
I get that the intent with this project is encourage folks to shop and eat locally, but could the $248,000 be better spent helping local businesses lower their prices? Decrease their lease payments? Or is just full steam ahead and let’s see what happens?
Especially with the news that so many of the region’s cities are scrambling to save money and cut corners.
In an effort to control costs, Folsom has a freeze on hiring and discretionary spending, Miller said. But even that won’t be enough to close the budget shortfall, which could be as much as $5 million for the current year if the city were to do nothing.
Your thoughts?
Posted at 10:53 AM by CoolDMZ in Bargains/Free Stuff, Holidays, Midtown, Transportation (No comments)
This guy probably gets
free washes everywhere
Today is Veteran’s Day, and Harv’s Metro Car Wash will be offering free car washes for veterans.
[Harv's co-owner] Aaron Zeff and business partner Doron Levitan are both veterans themselves. Zeff trained locally at Mather Air Force Base before its closure and finished his career flying the supersonic RF-4 Phantom.
Harv’s Metro Car Wash
1901 L Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
916.446-0129
http://www.harvscarwash.com
Posted at 8:00 AM by CoolDMZ in Events, Family Fun, Holidays, Midtown (No comments)
Dust off your pop-culture, literary, or costumed-hero themed costumes and let your freak flag fly tomorrow in Midtown:
On Saturday, October 25 from 11a.m. to 3p.m., the MBA and many local Midtown businesses will participate in a community Safe Halloween Walk along the J Street corridor from 16th to 29th and the surrounding streets.
Get your costumes and candy bags ready for this fun, safe, and FREE daytime event– visit the participating businesses to trick-or-treat for candy and share in the local Halloween spirit!
Meet up at the Relles Florist parking lot on J and 24th. On-street parking will be free on J Street between 16th and 26th, and on 16th Street to 29th Street between J and K.
Posted at 1:15 PM by Stickie in Beer, Holidays (2 comments)
This Saturday, Sacramento Brewing Company will host Oktoberfest with eight house-made German beers, oompa bands and authentic German food under a big tent at Fulton and Marconi. If you enjoy any of the above items, you would be a fool not to attend. Festivities begin at Noon and last into the evening. Prost!
This also seems like a good opportunity to point out to readers who have not visited in the past year or two that SacBrew has both a new owner and a new Brewmaster. It is still the same old place, but the quality of both food and beer has improved, especially the beer, which is now jaw-droppingly awesome. I recommend a visit.
Posted at 12:00 PM by CoolDMZ in Holidays, Photos (4 comments)
A little belated, and not as good as the ones zokuga snapped at the Folsom Cattle Drive but I thought I’d share my photos from the Fourth of July classic hometown parade in Nevada City. Click through for a slideshow…
Continue reading “July 4th Nevada County Parade - PHOTOS” »
Posted at 10:32 AM by RunnerGirl in Holidays (1 comment)
Regardless of your political leanings, you’ve got to admit that we’re fortunate to live in a place where we can all come together (sometimes anonymously) to discuss (often snarkily) the issues of the day — whether serious or silly, contentious or banal.
There are many societal ills that likely have the Founding Fathers rolling in their collective graves, and many modern Americans have had this mentality for some time, but things could be much worse.
So raise your beverage of choice, light up a safe & sane firecracker, and take at least one moment over this three day weekend to realize that you’re pretty darned lucky.
Posted at 3:09 PM by Stickie in Cocktail Scene, Events, Family Fun, Food, Holidays, Mexican, Wine and booze (No comments)
This weekend, you could put on a sombrero and drink a Corona Light like a guero. Or, you could go to the best Mexican restaurant in town and enjoy the widest selection of premium tequila in the area. It is up to you, hombre.
El Patron at 66th and Folsom is one of our few establishments serving gourmet Mexican cuisine, and they will be celebrating Cinco de Mayo all weekend. With more than 40 brands and 100 different 100% agave tequilas, you owe it to yourself to enjoy a taste of real cultura Mexicana. Check out the schedule of events.
Continue reading “El Patron Cinco de Mayo Festival” »
Posted at 3:47 PM by sac-eats in Food, Holidays, Lists (10 comments)
My Top Ten Meals of 2007
10. The chile colorado at Sal’s Tacos. Whether it was the fantastic flavors or the drunkenness achieved at the West Coast Brewfest, this had to have been the best Mexican meal of 2007.
9. Due to its consistency rather than one-time superiority, the Drunken Pig Tostada at Sacramento Brewing Company. As always washed down with a Celtic Amber.
8. The small plate of orichette at Mulvaney’s B&L. Tender, delicious, sublime.
7. The apple cider doughnut at Rainbow Orchards. Sure, it’s not a meal, but you can always eat four more and call it a meal. Continue reading “Let the Year End Lists Begin-Best Meals of 2007″ »
Posted at 11:18 AM by SinghCity in Holidays, Local Nooz (8 comments)
In the Sacramento area, people who hate Christmas hit ones of Nativity displays every year. What are they after? Baby Jesus, of course:
Baby Jesus was stolen from the nativity scene of an Orangevale family’s front yard.
The family did not notice that Jesus was missing right away because the thieves left everything else, the manger, Joseph and Mary.
The family was not just robbed of a figurine, they were robbed of a tradition.
Don’t be another “The family”. Introducing the CHRIST CHLUB! Lock down your Baby Jesus in this festively decorated kevlar-coated security lock, now available in Rudolf Red! Guaranteed indestructible and tamper proof. This tasteful anti-theft device has been designed with your Nativity scene’s - and your family’s - security in mind.
Don’t let those Grinches steal your Christmas! Secure your Baby Jesus with the CHRIST CHLUB, and save Christmas. Yes, little Timmy, it is Christmas time in Sacramento again.
Posted at 12:54 PM by CoolDMZ in Bargains/Free Stuff, Family Fun, Holidays, Recommendations (6 comments)
The Cool family are early Christmas tree people. We are also heavily into Thanksgiving, so care is taken to not go full-bore until Black Friday. But basically as soon as the dishwasher is loaded on Thanksgiving it is Christmas in my house (not that it was my dishwasher).
We are enjoy slaying our own tree, and this year we set our sights on Apple Hill. We missed peak apple season this year so we were excited to make the drive. While there are plenty of lots and a nice website to help you find them, once we got up there we realized the prices are considerably higher up there. Continue reading “Davis Ranch: the best tree bargain around” »
