Gold Rush Days

If you're looking for something fun to do this long Labor Day weekend, look no further than Old Sacramento. From August 30-September 2, Old Sac will go back in time for the 14th Annual Gold Rush Days, with dirt-covered streets, historic figures in period costume and music recreating Sacramento in the 1850s.

You'll have a great time discovering the capital city's heritage. Become part of the action by panning for gold or watch Pony Express riders show off their skills. A variety of arts and crafts vendors, food and entertainment venues ensure a fun--and educational--day for all. Admission is free, with tickets available to purchase for wagon rides, train rides, Hornblower cruises and underground tours.

For more information about schedules and events, call (916) 808-7777 or visit sacramentogoldrushdays.com.

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McKinley Park Tree Tour

The sheer number and variety of trees in McKinley Park can be mind-boggling. That's why this coming Tuesday, August 20, the Sacramento Tree Foundation will conduct another of their popular free McKinley Park tree tours.

A certified arborist will walk you through the park, identifying trees by sight as well as through an app, GreenprintMaps. (Bringing a tablet or smartphone is encouraged but not required.) This app is truly amazing.

Participants will meet up at the Shepard Garden and Art Center parking lot at 6:30pm, and will be guided through the park until about 8pm. For more information and to register, visit www.sactree.com.

My wife, Cheryl, and I did this tour last month and we were delighted by Ann and her great knowledge of trees. We even brought a couple leaves from our Sycamore tree that were obviously having some issues. She diagnosed the problem and let us know that it was nothing to worry about, just a reaction to a late season rain. Our little tree would still grow up to be a giant and give us a great canopy over our house and street.


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2nd Annual Sweatin' for McKinley

This Saturday, August 17 is the 2nd Annual Sweatin' for McKinley. Raise your heart rate and overall awareness about your health while also raising money to support the Clunie Community Center and McKinley Rose Garden.

At the free health fair, there will be information booths and speakers on nutrition, fitness and overall wellness, as well as a silent auction, raffle and fitness fashion show at 11:30am. A variety of fitness classes will be conducted throughout, starting with a session with Yoga Across America at 8:30am. Then, every hour on the hour, there will be 30-minute Pilates, kettle bells, boxing, yoga and Zumba classes. There will also be intensive boot camps offered, for kids as well as for adults.

The event runs from 8:30am to 12 noon at McKinley Park. Tickets are $20 pre-sale or $25 on the day of the event. For more information, visit friendsofeastac.com or www.mckinleyparkcenter.com/sweatin-for-mckinley-2013.

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East Sacramento Homes For Sale

I've just added a new tab at the top of my blog.

If you click on the tab "East Sacramento Homes for Sale" it will take you to a search in my real estate website for all the houses for sale in the 95816 and 95819 zip codes. This covers all of East Sac and River Park as well as a little bit of Midtown and Elmhurst.

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330 36th Way Just Sold

I met some wonderful clients at my open house on 3331 L Street a couple months back and started showing them some great East Sac homes. A little ways into our hunt, this great house on one of my top three favorite blocks in East Sac came on the market. 330 36th Way has an amazing kitchen, lots of old world charm and great updates throughout. It is close to McKinley Park and the back yard will be perfect for entertaining.

This wonderful house is only a block away from my home so I would walk to many of my appointments in the purchase process. 

My wife and I go for regular walks through our neighborhood and that takes us by this property on a very regular basis. I already have two other clients within 4 houses of this one and one more on the way. Maybe I should start a client appreciation block party right on the corner of 39th Street and 36th Way...

See all the pictures and details on this great house on my real estate site.

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Ice Cream and Robots

This Tuesday, August 13, the Friends of McKinley Library will hold its annual free ice cream social. Along with frozen treats from Burr's Fountain, drum and ukulele duo Musical Robot will entertain the kids with their blend of songs, storytelling and puppetry. There will also be outdoor games, crafts and face painting.

Festivities will run from 6pm to 7:30 at McKinley Park. Organizers encourage families to make an evening of it and bring a picnic dinner to enjoy along with the free ice cream. For more information, call (916) 264-2920.



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Mulch Madness

For the upcoming session of Mulch Madness, hosted by the Sacramento Tree Foundation, volunteers are needed to apply mulch rings around the trees in McKinley Park. Volunteers will convene at the basketball court (Alhambra and H Streets) at 6:30pm on Monday, August 12.

After a short orientation, they will then be let loose with wheelbarrows of mulch. Depending on the number of volunteers, work is expected to wrap up around 8:30pm.

For more information and to register as a volunteer, visit www.sactree.com.

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Screen on the Green

This Saturday, August 10, Glenn Hall Park will host the screening of the 1996 live action version of "101 Dalmations," starring Glenn Close, Jeff Daniels and Joely Richardson (and just over a hundred spotted dogs).

The movie starts at sundown, around 8:15pm. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and your favorite movie snacks and settle in for a fun, kid-friendly evening. Complimentary water is available, and other drinks and snacks will be available for purchase, courtesy of the River Park Mothers' Club.

Screen on the Green is presented by Councilman Steve Cohn in association with Pops in the Park. For more information, visit sacscreenonthegreen.com.

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Folsom Boulevard, J Street Roadwork

This month, expect some delays along Folsom Boulevard (between 34th and 47th Streets) and J Street (between 42nd and 56th Streets). Both avenues are undergoing conversions from two lanes each way to one lane with a two-way turn lane and widened bike lanes. The single lane roads are intended to reduce the volume of traffic, as well as reduce the speed of cars. As a result, these stretches of road should be safer and friendlier to bikes and pedestrians.

Construction is expected to begin in mid-August and should last about four weeks. During this time, no complete closures are expected; there will always be one lane open in each direction. For more information, call (916) 808-8364.


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Susan B. Anthony Women's 5K Walk/Run

"The BEST little women's race in California!"

For the 37th year, the Susan B. Anthony 5K gives women runners the chance to compete just with other women. It's considered a good run for both competitive runners seeking a fast and accurate 5K, as well as beginners looking for a nice and easy first race.

The marathon was established in 1976 by The Buffalo Chips running club. While it has certainly grown since then, it remains a pleasant, hassle-free event with no more than 600 runners. And it now includes the Elizabeth Cady Stanton Kids 1/2 miler, one of the few free kids' runs in the area.

The race starts and finishes at Glenn Hall Park, and comes complete with pre-race entertainment and post-race refreshments. The course is mostly shaded, winding through the River Park neighborhood.

On Saturday August 10^th the Elizabeth Cady Stanton Kids 1/2 Miler begins at 8am, and then the Susan B. Anthony Run/Walk begins at 8:30am. (Registration opens at 6:30am.) For more information and to register online, go to www.buffalochips.com/sba5k/.

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Just Sold in East Sac and River Park - July

Here are all the properties that Sold in East Sac and River Park during the month of July (with one that didn't make it in for June). This doesn't include properties that sell off market without going through the MLS.

37 homes in East Sac/River Park sold through the MLS in the month of July! Great month for our neighborhood sales!

3021 E St sold for $400,000.00 on June 27, 2013. This is 349.65 per square foot for this 2 bed home with 1144 square feet. For more info click on the listing number 13027995

3124 N St sold for $305,000.00 on July 3, 2013. This is 276.27 per square foot for this 2 bed home with 1104 square feet. For more info click on the listing number 13015106

1224 56th St sold for $350,000.00 on July 3, 2013. This is 305.68 per square foot for this 2 bed home with 1145 square feet. For more info click on the listing number 13028275

300 41st St sold for $356,000.00 on July 3, 2013. This is 370.45 per square foot for this 2 bed home with 961 square feet. For more info click on the listing number 13028422

5624 Elvas Ave sold for $329,000.00 on July 3, 2013. This is 349.63 per square foot for this 2 bed home with 941 square feet. For more info click on the listing number 13028818

913 Sonoma Way sold for $699,000.00 on July 3, 2013. This is 338.5 per square foot for this 3 (4) bed home with 2065 square feet. For more info click on the listing number 13035062

912 47th St sold for $554,900.00 on July 5, 2013. This is 406.82 per square foot for this 2 (3) bed home with 1364 square feet. For more info click on the listing number 13026587

115 52nd St sold for $412,500.00 on July 5, 2013. This is 276.85 per square foot for this 3 bed home with 1490 square feet. For more info click on the listing number 13032417

1432 63rd St sold for $341,000.00 on July 8, 2013. This is 384.01 per square foot for this 2 bed home with 888 square feet. For more info click on the listing number 13028819

5254 H St sold for $595,000.00 on July 9, 2013. This is 304.66 per square foot for this 3 bed home with 1953 square feet. For more info click on the listing number 13021842

1210 40th St sold for $1,230,000.00 on July 10, 2013. This is 361.34 per square foot for this 5 bed home with 3404 square feet. For more info click on the listing number 13000102

3844 Mckinley Blvd sold for $615,000.00 on July 10, 2013. This is 372.28 per square foot for this 3 bed home with 1652 square feet. For more info click on the listing number 13027552

1633 47th St sold for $467,000.00 on July 16, 2013. This is 320.08 per square foot for this 2 bed home with 1459 square feet. For more info click on the listing number 13033906

4816 A St sold for $525,000.00 on July 16, 2013. This is 367.65 per square foot for this 3 bed home with 1428 square feet. For more info click on the listing number 13036277

5314 Callister Ave sold for $431,200.00 on July 18, 2013. This is 261.33 per square foot for this 4 bed home with 1650 square feet. For more info click on the listing number 13023303

1221 Rodeo Way sold for $395,000.00 on July 18, 2013. This is 314.74 per square foot for this 3 bed home with 1255 square feet. For more info click on the listing number 13026164

1014 43rd St sold for $1,595,000.00 on July 18, 2013. This is 399.75 per square foot for this 3 (5) bed home with 3990 square feet. For more info click on the listing number 13030913

733 35th St sold for $515,000.00 on July 18, 2013. This is 335.07 per square foot for this 2 bed home with 1537 square feet. For more info click on the listing number 13033192

431 Pico Way sold for $879,000.00 on July 19, 2013. This is 307.34 per square foot for this 4 bed home with 2860 square feet. For more info click on the listing number 13027843

3960 D Street sold for $620,000.00 on July 19, 2013. This is 383.19 per square foot for this 3 bed home with 1618 square feet. For more info click on the listing number 13029627

142 Coloma Way sold for $415,000.00 on July 22, 2013. This is 257.92 per square foot for this 4 bed home with 1609 square feet. For more info click on the listing number 13022949

1334 61st St sold for $340,000.00 on July 23, 2013. This is 222.37 per square foot for this 3 bed home with 1529 square feet. For more info click on the listing number 13020819

1148 57th St sold for $359,000.00 on July 23, 2013. This is 435.15 per square foot for this 2 bed home with 825 square feet. For more info click on the listing number 13032830

400 Gunther Way sold for $439,000.00 on July 23, 2013. This is 262.87 per square foot for this 3 bed home with 1670 square feet. For more info click on the listing number 13037083

53 Primrose Way sold for $305,000.00 on July 24, 2013. This is 276.77 per square foot for this 3 bed home with 1102 square feet. For more info click on the listing number 13030706

5277 K St sold for $440,000.00 on July 26, 2013. This is 349.21 per square foot for this 3 bed home with 1260 square feet. For more info click on the listing number 13016485

608 San Antonio Way sold for $656,500.00 on July 26, 2013. This is 272.18 per square foot for this 3 bed home with 2412 square feet. For more info click on the listing number 13024832

1517 40th St sold for $525,000.00 on July 26, 2013. This is 439.33 per square foot for this 2 bed home with 1195 square feet. For more info click on the listing number 13029166

800 50th St sold for $370,000.00 on July 26, 2013. This is 344.51 per square foot for this 2 bed home with 1074 square feet. For more info click on the listing number 13030997

3930 N St sold for $445,000.00 on July 26, 2013. This is 331.59 per square foot for this 3 bed home with 1342 square feet. For more info click on the listing number 13036180

4803 A St sold for $475,000.00 on July 29, 2013. This is 359.85 per square foot for this 3 bed home with 1320 square feet. For more info click on the listing number 13032160

5624 Monalee Ave sold for $320,000.00 on July 29, 2013. This is 261.44 per square foot for this 2 bed home with 1224 square feet. For more info click on the listing number 13032742

4151 Clyde Ct sold for $449,900.00 on July 29, 2013. This is 222.28 per square foot for this 3 (4) bed home with 2024 square feet. For more info click on the listing number 13035671

5341 E St sold for $320,000.00 on July 29, 2013. This is 337.91 per square foot for this 2 bed home with 947 square feet. For more info click on the listing number 13037459

54 46th St sold for $356,640.00 on July 30, 2013. This is 315.33 per square foot for this 2 bed home with 1131 square feet. For more info click on the listing number 13033685

5429 Moddison Avenue sold for $370,000.00 on July 30, 2013. This is 341.96 per square foot for this 3 bed home with 1082 square feet. For more info click on the listing number 13035624

1318 Rodeo Way sold for $579,000.00 on July 31, 2013. This is 351.55 per square foot for this 3 bed home with 1647 square feet. For more info click on the listing number 13030607

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30th Annual National Night Out

This Tuesday evening, East Sac neighborhoods will join in with the 30th annual National Night Out. The evening has been designed as a way for neighborhoods to fight back against crime as strong, organized communities. Last year, more than 37 million people in 15,000 communities across the U.S. participated, and even more are anticipated this year.

From 6pm to 10pm, East Sac communities will participate by throwing block parties, cookouts, ice cream socials, etcetera. (City block party fees are waived for the evening.) At these gatherings, police can visit to help educate about drug and crime prevention and various area anticrime programs.

The further reaching hope is for improved community relations, a stronger partnership between neighborhoods and law enforcement and an altogether resounding shout at criminals that their activities will be met with a fight. For more information about this event, contact Lindsey Mendoza at lmendoza@pd.cityofsacramento.org or jbonner@pd.cityofsacramento.org.  

Of course, it is also just a great way to get to know your neighbors and a good excuse to sit outside in this perfect weather and share some good eats and drinks with them.

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