volume 7 | issue 5 | may 10, 2017
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Volume 7 | Issue 5 | May 10, 2017
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May 11 - 2017 Capitol BikeFest The Sacramento Transportation Management Association (TMA) and its partners, the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG), the regional (TMAs) and the Sacramento Area Bicycle Advocates (SABA) will host the annual Capitol BikeFest at the State Capitol (West side). This annual event promotes bicycling and other clean air transportation and celebrates May is Bike Month. This is a FREE event. California State Capitol - West Steps 10th Street and Capitol Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95811. For more information call (916) 737-1513. May 11 - Breathe Fest Breathe California Sacramento Region presents Breathe Fest! Breathe Fest will celebrate sustainability in the Sacramento region by showcasing the positive connections between active transportation, buying, eating, and shopping local, and our region’s air quality. Sacramento Railyards Railyards Blvd, Sacramento, CA. For details call (916) 444-5900 or visit http://sacbreathe.org/breathefest/index.html May 12 - Raley Field Brewfest Join in at Raley Field for the 11th annual Raley Field Brewfest featuring some of the region’s best local brews. Kick back on the field and enjoy beers from over 40 breweries and live music all night. Note: No outside food, beverage, alcohol, cans, glass, or folding chairs will be permitted inside the stadium. Raley Field 400 Ballpark Dr., West Sacramento, CA 95691. For more information call (916) 376-4752 or visit http://www.milb.com/content/page.jsp?ymd=20170111&content_id=213301286&fext=.jsp&sid=t105&vkey= May 12 - Concerts in the Park: Grizfolk With close to 6,000 fans gathering in the heart of the city to see local and nationally touring artists and downtown Sac’s hottest DJs spinning between sets, Concerts in the Park (CIP) is the ultimate destination for Friday night happy hour! The FREE outdoor music festival returns to Cesar Chavez Plaza for its 26th season. Roughly 500 bands have rocked the CIP stage over the past 25 years, showcasing local talent and nationally touring artists like Cake, Tesla, Deftones, The Brodys, and Blackalicous. Grab a beer and toast with us to music-filled Fridays! Cesar Chavez Plaza 910 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814. For details visit https://godowntownsac.com/events/signature-events/concerts-in-the-park/
May 12 – MAY 14 Amgen Tour of California Nine-time host city Sacramento is no stranger to the Amgen Tour of California, having hosted two legendary tour starts as well as last year’s overall finish. Delivering an exciting showing every time, this year’s Sacramento leg will include the conclusion of the women’s race as well as the opening stage for the men as they begin their seven-day competition. Heading south out of Sacramento into the California Delta region, the course will be flat and wicked fast. At 104 miles, the stage has more mileage than prior Capitol City editions, including two sprints and three laps staged for speed in the shadow of the State Capitol building, guaranteed to bring an electric stage conclusion. California State Capitol Park 13th and L St., Sacramento, CA 95814. For details call (916) 808-7777 or visit http://www.amgentourofcalifornia.com/stage1 May 13 - A Day with da Vinci Bring Mom to celebrate the renaissance and meet Leonardo da Vinci! Hands-on activities and entertainment for all ages. Aerospace Museum of California 3200 Freedom Park Drive, McClellan, CA 95652. For details call (916) 643-3192 or visit https://aerospaceca.org/
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May 14 - Mother's Day Tea Party Enjoy a lovely day in the park and celebrate Mom at the Farmers Market for our Mother’s Day Tea Party. Enter to for a chance to win great Mother’s Day prizes. Enjoy tea made from special tea blends, fresh organic strawberries dipped in chocolate, fresh pastries and a delicious dish made with over 12 ingredients from the Farmers Market. Treat Mom to a special day of good food and company — for you too! Carmichael Park Farmers Market 5750 Grant Ave, Carmichael, CA 95608. For more information visit http://www.bemoneysmartusa.org/
May 20 - Fish Family Fest Meet Star Wars characters, get your picture with Disney Princesses, slide, run and bounce in the inflatables, play inside the cool video game truck, learn how to perform, and sing in the professional voice sound booth! Cal Expo 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95815. For more information visit http://www.1039thefish.com/content/station-events/fishfest
May 21 - Intergalactic Expo 2017 Intergalactic Expo 2017 is a family-friendly, community-hosted, science fiction/space opera fandom convention and fundraiser for the Make-A-Wish Foundation! This is an out-of-this-world one-day con for a good cause! West Sacramento Community Center 1075 West Capitol Ave., (Corner of West Capitol and Merkeley), West Sacramento, CA 95691. For more information visit http://westsacscifi.wixsite.com/westsacscifi
May 25 – Niello BMW Corporate Run 3.1 Call it a day and join in for an early evening run. The 3.1-mile course takes you on a brief scenic tour of Downtown Sacramento. You’ll catch a glimpse of iconic landmarks such as the Tower Bridge, the waterfront, Crocker Art Museum, and the State Capitol. The Niello BMW Corporate Run is open to all skill levels of runners and walkers from companies large and small, private, and public, from all industry groups. So, grab your co-workers (you’ll need at least four) for an evening of lighthearted competitive fun and camaraderie. After you cross the finish line celebrate your accomplishment with your friends and co-workers at the best office party ever in the Corporate Village on Capitol Mall. Downtown Sacramento 1100 12th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814. For details call (916) 808-7777 or visit http://bmwcorporaterun.com/
May 27 - Sacramento Red, White, and Brewfest Need plans for Memorial Day weekend? Look no further! The Sacramento Red, White, and Brewfest featuring Arden Park Roots is Sacramento’s newest and most affordable beer festival. Festival will feature local craft beers and ciders, food trucks, and live music. Cesar Chavez Plaza 910 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814. For details visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sacramento-red-white-and-brewfest-tickets-31854220832
May 27 - International Kids Festival Looking for a fun way to spend the Memorial Day Weekend with your kids? Join the International Kids Festival and enjoy free pony rides, jumbo inflatables, rock climbing wall, miniature train rides, trampolines, face painting and more. Try some amazing food from a parade of local food trucks while you watch spectacular stage entertainment by professional dancers, gymnasts, and athletes. This is a FREE event. William Land Park 3800 Land Park Drive Sacramento, CA 95822. For more information call (916) 299-1777 or visit http://www.russianamericanmedia.com/our-events/international-kids-festival/
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May 28-May 29 Sacramento County Fair Fun, affordable and safe for the whole family! Enjoy our friendly atmosphere, traditional county fair competitions, agriculture displays, hands-on family activities, carnival, festival-style entertainment, and specialty food. Don’t forget to come see traditional fair fun entertainment including local bands, hypnotists, petting zoos, and the demolition derby. Cal Expo 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95815. For details call (916) 263-2975 or visit http://sacfair.com/
June 3 - Sacramento Taco Festival The fourth annual Sacramento Taco Festival features a wide variety of delicious tacos, continuous entertainment, eating contests, professional wrestling, and Northern California’s Chihuahua Beauty Contest. The Boulevard (Del Paso) 1600 Del Paso Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95815, For details call (916) 914-4665 or visit http://www.sactacofest.com/
June 9- June 11 Western States Horse Expo The most elite equine exposition in the United States, California’s Western States Horse Expo is a must-attend event for any horse owner. In three short days, you can catch up on the latest training and education, shop the nation’s premier equine vendors and connect with your horse friends. Attending the expo is more than a weekend away, it’s a yearly pilgrimage with friends, a way to stay engaged in the horse industry, making sure you have the tools, knowledge, and products to help make the most of your investment in the horse owning lifestyle year-round. Cal Expo 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95815. For more information visit https://horsexpo.com/
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MAY 2017 Exhibitions, Events, and Programs at the Crocker Art Museum
CONTINUING EXHIBITIONS
“Into the Fold: Contemporary Japanese Ceramics from the Horvitz Collection” January 22 through May 7, 2017 In early 2017, the Crocker Art Museum will unveil three beautiful and important new exhibitions focusing on Japanese and Japanese American art and culture. The first of these, “Into the Fold: Contemporary Japanese Ceramics from the Horvitz Collection,” opened January 22 and highlights the diversity, creativity, and technical virtuosity of 20th-and 21st-century ceramic artists working in Japan. The show features artists whose work is inspired by traditional themes, as well as those who work in (or are influenced by) the avant garde. Tensions between form and functionality, traditional and modern, national and international are often evident across works in the exhibition and within individual pieces. Groupings suggest particular elements associated with the medium’s development, including tea vessels, biomorphic shapes, geometric design, and sculptural forms. Some 40 artists, including many of Japan’s greatest living ceramists, are represented by 75 works. “JapanAmerica: Points of Contact, 1876-1970” February 12 through May 21, 2017 “JapanAmerica: Points of Contact, 1876–1970,” a major exhibition organized by the Johnson Museum of Art at Cornell University, opened February 12 and surveys the role that international exhibitions and world’s fairs have played in artistic exchanges between these two cultures. Focusing on Japan’s place in major international exhibitions held on the American continent from 1876 onward, and finishing with a look at Japan’s first World’s Fair held in Osaka in 1970, this beautiful and diverse assembly of more than 100 works examines the influence of Japanese aesthetics on painting and printmaking, ceramics and metalwork, graphic design, advertising, bookbinding, and illustration. The exhibition also includes Japanese objects influenced by the West, as Japanese makers took pride in adopting western forms and manufacturing techniques, while retaining the high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail for which they were famous. “Two Views: Photographs by Ansel Adams and Leonard Frank” February 19 through May 14, 2017 “Two Views: Photographs by Ansel Adams and Leonard Frank” opened February 19, exactly 75 years to the day after United States President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066 during World War II, authorizing the Secretary of War to designate certain areas as military zones, and clearing the way for some 120,000 Japanese Americans to be
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incarcerated in camps scattered throughout the American West. Canada also participated, establishing the British Columbia Security Commission to forcibly relocate approximately 22,000 Japanese Canadians to hastily planned camps in the British Columbia interior, and to work and road camps in other parts of the country. This compelling collection of photographs — 40 by Ansel Adams and 26 by Leonard Frank — presents two views of life inside the incarceration camps in the early 1940s, providing an opportunity to reflect on the nature of reactionary politics, racism, forced sepa-ration, and the resulting effects on victims. “Forbidden Fruit: Chris Antemann at MEISSEN®” March 19 through June 25, 2017 In 2012, the renowned Meissen Porcelain Manufactory in Germany invited Oregon-based sculptor Chris Antemann to collaborate with Meissen’s master artisans on a series of contemporary sculptures. The results are a grand installation that reinvents and invigorates the porcelain figurative tradition. Using the Garden of Eden as a metaphor, Antemann created a contemporary celebration of an 18th-century banquet. Inspired by Meissen’s great historical model of Johann Joachim Kändler’s monumental “Love Temple” (1750), she created her own 5-foot version, which she designed to house a host of semi-clothed revelers around a banquet of “forbidden fruit” that evokes the decadence of Boucher and Watteau. After sculpting the Love Temple and the banquet table, Antemann expanded her vision to include a pleasure garden, creating eight separate pieces that surround the temple in the 18th-century royal tradition of sur la table. Accompanying this is a massive, porcelain chandelier and a collection of smaller sculptures that reinvent the tradition of palatial porcelain rooms. These small, intimate vignettes, like the lavish and overflowing banquet table, entertain with playful scenes of dalliance and seduction.
STUDENT & COMMUNITY EXHIBITION High School Self-Portrait Show April 6 through May 28, 2017 Comprised of artworks in diverse media, this exhibition presents an exploration of self. In celebration of this longtime Sacramento tradition, the Crocker Art Museum is honored to showcase the self-portraits of high school artists within our region in collaboration with Chalk it Up! and Christian Brothers High School.
CONCERTS, FILMS, & SPECIAL EVENTS Summer Film Series: “Dr. Strangelove, Or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb Thursday, May 4, 6:30 p.m. (1964, 103 Minutes, PG) The Summer Film Series returns, this year showcasing the power of black-and-white. Discover how directors have used this monochromatic style, by choice or by necessity, to achieve a variety of effects, as you explore each film with local film historian Jacob Greenberg. A black-and-white short film will precede each screening. The first film, “Dr. Strangelove, Or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb,” is as potent today as it was when it debuted 53 years ago. This biting satire about nuclear war stars the inimitable Peter Sellers in multiple roles including Dr. Strangelove, the ex-Nazi nuclear war expert, and George C. Scott as a US Air Force General. Directed by Stanley Kubrick (“The Shining;” “A Clockwork Orange”), “Dr. Strangelove” was nominated for multiple Oscars including Best Picture, and is widely considered one of the greatest political comedies of all time. $6 Museum members, $10 student/youth, $12 nonmembers, $20 member series ticket. Tickets may be purchased at crockerart.org or at the Museum admission desk.
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Artful Meditation Three Saturdays, May 6, 13, & 20, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Meditation in the galleries returns with a new 3-week introductory course offering beginning meditation instruction in the quiet peace of the Crocker’s galleries. Instructor Ian Koebner guides participants in the gentle practice of bringing awareness to the present moment, and Adult Education Coordinator Erin Dorn offers insights into the works on view and guidance in the art-viewing technique of slow looking. $60 Museum members, $75 nonmembers. Space is limited and advance registration is required. Tickets may be purchased at crockerart.org or at the Museum admission desk. Classical Concert: Mu Phi Epsilon Presents Saxophonist Keith Bohm Sunday, May 14, 3 p.m. Celebrate Mother’s Day with a performance highlighting the Crocker’s permanent collection of American modern art and the exhibition “JapanAmerica: Points of Contact, 1876-1970.” Saxophonist Keith Bohm and pianist John Cozza present a program of virtuosic works for classical saxophone and piano by American and Japanese composers. Known for their “virtuosity” (“Sacramento Bee”) and “expressive playing” (“San Francisco Classical Voice”), Bohm and Cozza will delight audiences as they represent Mu Phi Epsilon, the International Professional Music Fraternity. Space is limited, and advance registration is recommended. $6 Museum members, $10 students/youth, $12 nonmembers. Tickets may be purchased at crockerart.org or at the Museum admission desk. This concert is part of the Crocker’s monthly Classical Concert series with Prelude Tours preceding the concert at 1 & 2 p.m. ArtMix | Gears Thursday, May 11, 6 – 10 p.m. Celebrate Sacramento’s Bike Month in Steampunk style as we bring together all things gear-powered in a spoketacular event with a new-fangled installation by Pedal Theory and a variety of wheel-turning artists. The Sacramento Steampunk Society and The League of Proper Villains present retro-futuristic inventions, workshops, and fashions. Sci-Fi and cyberpunk shorts will pop up in surprising places, and music will get hearts pumping. Plus, Sacramento Area Bicycle Advocates will be on hand to facilitate free bike valet service for all guests. $5 drink specials all night. Free for Museum members, $10 for nonmembers. Tickets may be purchased at crockerart.org or at the Museum admission desk. ArtMix is for guests 21+, and ArtMix takes place every second Thursday of each month. Sketch Night Thursday, May 25, 6 – 9 p.m. Enjoy an evening of relaxing sketching with informal instruction by staff educators. Grab a drink from the Crocker Cafe by Supper Club, and let your creativity flow at three sketching stations throughout the Museum, or at a comfortable spot of your own. Feel free to bring your own sketching pad; there will be limited supplies provided. Free for Museum members, and free with general admission for nonmembers. Admission prices are located at crockerart.org.
TOURS & TALKS Lunch & Learn Tuesday, May 2, 12 & 1 p.m. Join an in-depth examination of “Love Temple” by Chris Antemann. Before or after the 30-minute gallery conversation, take time to enjoy lunch at the Crocker Cafe by Supper Club. Free for Museum members, and free with general admission for nonmembers. Admission prices are located at crockerart.org.
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New on View Tour Thursdays, May 4 & 25, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, May 13, 3 p.m. Never the same tour twice, the New on View Tour dives into the Crocker’s latest special exhibitions and newest works of art. Free for Museum members and free with general admission for nonmembers. Admission prices are located at crockerart.org. Crocker History Tour Saturday, May 6, 11a.m. Learn about the Crocker family and the era during which they lived as you journey back in time on this history-infused gallery tour. Free for Museum members and free with general admission for nonmembers. Admission prices are located at crockerart.org. The Crocker History Tour runs January through July on the first Saturday each month. Crocker Architecture Tour Sunday, May 7, 1 p.m. Explore the distinct architectural elements, inside and out, of the Teel Family Pavilion and the historic building. Free for Museum members and free with general admission for nonmembers. Admission prices are located at crockerart.org. The Crocker Architecture Tour runs May through December on the first Sunday each month. Art Rx Saturday, May 13, 11 a.m. Free for Everyone Art Rx now serves two communities – those with chronic pain and those who serve as palliative caregivers for patients or loved ones facing the end of life. These individuals and their guests are invited to enjoy facilitated group conversations about select pieces of art with a trained docent. The goal of Art Rx is to encourage positive experiences that reduce the burden of chronic pain and caregiver stress. No prior art knowledge is necessary. Advanced registration is required and is available at crockerart.org. Call (916) 808-1962 or email [email protected] with questions. First-time participants: Please arrive 15-30 minutes early for check-in. Art Rx is presented in collaboration with the Center for Pain Medicine’s Integrative Pain Management Program, part of the UC Davis Health System. Prelude Tour Sunday, May 14, 1 & 2 p.m. In advance of the Classical Concert featuring Keith Bohm on saxophone, enjoy a docent-led tour of the exhibition “JapanAmerica: Points of Contact, 1876-1970” and works of American art from the Crocker’s permanent collection to help put the music in context with the art. Prelude Tours are open to all visitors and are free for Museum members and free with general admission for nonmembers. Admission prices are located at crockerart.org. Meet Me at the Museum Tuesday, May 16, 10:30 a.m. Art observation and conversation serve as a gateway to memories and social interaction during this tour designed for visitors living with dementia and Alzheimer’s. Advance registration is required. To register or for more information, contact Tiffany Paige at (916) 792-3281 or [email protected].
YOUTH & FAMILY PROGRAMS Wee Wednesday Wednesdays, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 10:30 & 11 a.m. Bring your little one and yourself to this gallery-based art experience for children ages 3 to 5. The adventure begins in Tot Land with groups leaving at 10:30 and 11 a.m. Free for Museum members and free with general admission for nonmembers. Admission prices are located at crockerart.org.
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Artful Tot Friday & Saturday, May 5 & 6, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. (Drop In) Each month, toddlers explore artmaking with different materials in new ways, from printmaking and color mixing to clay and fabric. Adults learn how to encourage experimentation and self-expression while nurturing their child’s creativity. Families are welcome to arrive any time during this drop-in program. Please dress for mess. This program is for children from 19 to 36 months old and their caregivers. $7 Museum members, $10 nonmembers (includes one child and one adult), $5 per additional person. Fees include Museum admission. Tickets may be purchased at crockerart.org or at the Museum admission desk. Please note: after this Friday session, our weekday Artful Tot program will go on hiatus until September 1. Until then, please join us for our Saturday Artful Tot or Family Friday programs. Kids & Company Gallery Adventure Sundays, May 7 & 21, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Amusing and educational, this tour is the perfect way to introduce art to children ages 5 and older (and the adults who tag along with them) in a fun and playful manner. Free for Museum members and free with general admission for nonmembers. Admission prices are located at crockerart.org. This program takes place every first and third Sunday of each month. Tour + Performance: Sacramento Taiko Dan Tuesday, May 9, 11 a.m. & 12 p.m. (90 Minutes) This two-for-one program features the thunderous rhythm of Sacramento’s premier Japanese drumming ensemble. Students will view Japanese art in addition to enjoying a live performance by Sacramento Taiko Dan. $8 per person. Tickets may be purchased at crockerart.org or at the Museum admission desk. The Takeover: Art + Music Festival for Teens Saturday, May 13, 5 – 9 p.m. What happens when teens take over the Crocker Art Museum? Music, games, dancing, and lots of fun! Don’t miss Sacramento’s largest event celebrating the youth art, vision, and culture. It’s the teen scene of the year! To get clues for The Great Takeover Game, text “TAKEOVER” TO 313131. Free for teens and Museum members and free with general admission for nonmembers. Tickets are available at crockerart.org and at the Museum admission desk. Sunday Playday (Drop In) Sunday, May 14, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. A monthly program for children ages 4 to 6 and their caregivers, Sunday Playday is a gallery-based, artmaking experience designed to support school readiness. Led by a Museum educator, children will participate in a fun make-and-take project using a variety of materials, inspired by a different artwork each month. Free for Museum members and free with general admission for nonmembers. Admission prices are located at crockerart.org. This program takes place every second Sunday of each month. Baby Loves Art Tuesday, May 16 & Saturday, May 20, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Baby Loves Art engages babies (up to 18 months old) in a visually stimulating gallery walk, offering parents and caregivers a fun opportunity to connect with their babies and each other. All baby noises are expected and welcome. Strollers are allowed and front carriers are recommended for the best art view. Please no backpacks or rear carriers. Meet at the admission desk; no advance registration required. Free for Museum members and free with general admission for nonmembers. Admission prices are located at crockerart.org. This program takes place every third Tuesday and third Saturday of each month.
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Sketch It Sunday, May 28, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Drop In) Visitors ages 5 and older can sketch at their own pace while receiving drawing instruction. This drop-in program meets in a different gallery each month. No experience is necessary, and all supplies are provided. Free for Museum members and free with general admission for nonmembers. Admission prices are located at crockerart.org. This program takes place every fourth Sunday of each month.
The Crocker Art Museum was the first public art museum in the Western U.S. and is one of the leading art
museums in California today. The Museum offers a diverse spectrum of special exhibitions, events, and programs to augment its collections of Californian, European, Asian, African and Oceanic artworks, and
International ceramics. The Crocker is located at 216 O Street in Downtown Sacramento. Museum hours are 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Tuesday–Sunday; 10 a.m.–9 p.m., Thursdays. Every third Sunday of the month is “Pay What You
Wish Sunday” sponsored by Western Health Advantage. For more information, call (916) 808-7000 or visit crockerart.org.
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SMUD Launches New Program to Help Fund Neighborhood Projects RSVP for a FREE info session on Wednesday In celebration of our 70
th year of powering what you love, SMUD is launching a new community sponsorship
program -- Shine. With it, you’re invited to apply for funding for projects that will improve and revitalize our local neighborhoods to help them Shine. Shine awards will range from $5,000 to $100,000 and are very competitive. Any nonprofit organization (501c3 or 501c6) within SMUD service territory is eligible to apply. Deadline to apply is Monday, June 26. To learn more about the program, visit www.smud.org/shine.
Attend an information session Shine information sessions will be held on Wednesday, May 10 and Wednesday, June 7 at noon in the Rubicon Room at the SMUD Customer Service Center (6301 S. Street, Sacramento, CA). To RSVP for an information session, please email [email protected].
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YOUTH SECTION
Browse through the next following pages to see what
events and programs you can participate in.
Look through the volunteer opportunities to find
something you would want to volunteer for.
Apply to internships or scholarships that are available.
Get involved, learn, be engaged, and make
a difference while having fun!
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Get connected with your community! Do something with more meaning to life
by giving: Giving your time, giving a helping hand, and giving support to those in need.
By just volunteering you can help make a difference and be the change.
Volunteer today! See what opportunities are available in your community!
The City of Sacramento Volunteer Program and its non-profit partners has a wide variety of volunteer opportunities for adults, teens and youth. These include on-going volunteer positions as well as short-term activities. For opportunities with the City of Sacramento, contact Mary Lynn Perry, Volunteer Coordinator at (916) 808-8317 or email [email protected] or go to the City’s web site at www.sacvolunteers.org or http://bit.ly/YouthDirectory2016 You can also find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/sacvolunteers and follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/sacvolunteers
ARTS AND CULTURE Sacramento History Museum New Docent Training - Do you like history and working with kids? The Sacramento History Museum is looking for new docents to enrich our educational programs! Applicants should be comfortable interacting with the public – particularly children – and working with diverse groups. We require a year-long commitment and a minimum of 20 hours. Please note that school programs typically occur during weekdays. Training is provided for all programs. Interested applicants should visit our website at: http://sachistorymuseum.org/programs-events/field-trips/ to get an idea of the type of programming we currently offer.
The California Museum - The Museum is seeking volunteers to lead tours as gallery guides for over 125,000 annual visitors offered through our education and family programs. California Museum gallery guides introduce the museum's exhibits to both students and adults, offering a variety of curriculum structured tours and learning programs as well as guided Museum group tours. Guides assist with hands-on activities, answering questions and interact with diverse audiences. Combine your love of California history, arts and culture while giving back to your community. Flexible hours are available, training provided and benefits include free museum memberships, discounts at the Museum Store, invitations to volunteer appreciation events and much more! To apply, please submit an online application using our website, or contact Alicia McNeill at [email protected] or 916 653-8099.
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California State Railroad Museum Volunteer Opportunities Volunteer applications are now being accepted. A key aspect of the Museum's mission is to preserve and interpret the history of railroading in California and the West. Museum staff and docents give tours, conduct hands-on interpretive activities, and preserve and restore artifacts in the Museum's collection in Sacramento and at Rail town 1897 in Jamestown, California. The Museum provides volunteer opportunities of many kinds and is always looking for people with an interest in public service who want to contribute time to one of the Museum's programs. Volunteers work behind the scenes in the Museum and at Rail town 1897 in the offices, the Museum Library, the Museum and Depot Store, and the Restoration Shops. They also work as docents, excursion train crew, and maintenance of way crew, Amtrak interpreters, oral history interviewers, living history players, and hand-car interpreters. Volunteer training at the California State Railroad Museum in Old Sacramento takes place in Spring, Summer and Fall. For further details about volunteering at the California State Railroad Museum and Old Sacramento State Historic Park, or to sign up for an interview, please email [email protected] or call (916) 445-0269. California State Railroad Museum 125 "I" Street, Sacramento, CA 95814.
ANIMALS Front Street Animal Shelter - The shelter goals include placing animals in loving, permanent homes, ending animal abuse/cruelty and assisting the public with animal care and pet health issues. Just a few of the ways that shelter volunteers make this possible include: maintaining a very clean and sanitary environment, conducting health and behavior screenings, exercising and socializing animals, cleaning and sanitizing bedding, bowls and other animal care items, participating in community outreach and fundraising events, promoting the shelter through traditional and social media, maintaining databases, making phone calls and scheduling appointments, assisting owners of lost pets, organizing supply areas and sorting/bagging food donations for the Sacramento Pet Food Bank. You don’t even have to have pets in order to help pets! For more information please visit our web site at www.sacpetsearch.com Volunteer orientations are offered each month and sign-ups are available on-line. Become a Foster Pet Provider and Help Save Lives - The Sacramento Front Street Animal Shelter is looking for dedicated individuals or families with a satisfactory living arrangement willing to house and individual animal or animals that require extra time or attention to help them thrive and become available for adoption. Being a foster care provider is ideal for people who may not be able to commit to having a pet full time, but are willing to give a few weeks to make a huge difference in the life of a homeless pet. Anyone interested in learning more is encouraged to call 916-709-7997 (dog foster) or 916-764-6862 (cat foster) or check out our new foster website and sign up online at www.sacpetsearch.com. Wine and Brew at the Zoo On Saturday, May 13, 2017, the Sacramento Zoo will host one of Sacramento’s best events – Wine & Brew at the Zoo and volunteer support is needed! A sell-out event in its first year, patrons will enjoy samples of local wine and beer from some of the Sacramento region’s favorite wineries and breweries. This exclusive after-hours event features a silent auction, live music and tons of fun! Volunteer tasks include vendor parking and assistance, silent auction, greeter, sup-ply distribution, area captain, and trash pickup. This is a 21 and over event, and most tasks are for volunteers who are 21 and over only. All age tasks (for ages 15 and up) include event set up, event clean up, and parking monitor. Please sign up here: Sac Zoo Wine and Brew Volunteer Application
COMMUNITIES Youth @ City Council - Who can apply? 8th-12th graders. People Reaching Out (PRO) is a an agency that supports youth through mentoring, advocacy, civic engagement, and summer learning. Youth @ City Council is a 12 month program designed to develop young leaders and foster their engagement via hands on experiences while utilizing real government and community opportunities/events. In Y@CC, teens will learn about the core values of democracy along with the inner-workings of local, county and state governments. Contact CJ Lynch, Youth Advocate Coordinator at [email protected] or visit www.peoplereachingout.org
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Help Wind Youth Services feed youth experiencing homelessness in Sacramento! - Everyday, Wind Youth Services serves breakfast and lunch to youth at our drop-in center. We are looking for volunteers to bring prepared and ready to eat lunches to our drop-in center to help us feed youth at the center. Meals should feed approximately 25-30 people. This is a great opportunity for community groups, businesses, families, or friends! Wind Youth Services provides supportive services and opportunities to youth experiencing homelessness as they pursue self-determined lives of stability and independence. Services provided include street out-reach, drop-in center, counseling, case management, emergency shelter, and permanent supportive housing. For more information about Wind, meal ideas, or to sign-up to provide a meal for youth experience homelessness, please email our Community Resource Coordinator, [email protected]. Thank you for helping us help the youth in Sacramento! Family Night at Oak Park Community Center Volunteers are needed to help Thursday, May 18th from 3-8 pm for the May Family Nite – Summer Kick-off at the Oak Park Community Center located at 3425 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Sacramento. Thirteen volunteers are needed to help with set-up of vendor tables, game stations and the kid’s station. Volunteers will be assigned different activities such as passing out tickets for the food truck, assisting with vendor and entertainment check-in, event clean-up and more. Volunteers should be at least 16. For more information and to volunteer contact Kimberly Clark: [email protected] or call (916) 808-6151.
ENVIRONMENT Parks Volunteer Program – Volunteers are invited to help with various stewardship activities in city parks, trails and natural areas. Activities vary by season, and training and tools will be provided, so no prior experience is needed, only the desire to help. Opportunities are available in all neighborhoods, and many activities are great for large groups, families, or youth groups with adult supervisors. Volunteers should wear closed toed shoes and are encouraged to bring a pair of work gloves. One day or short-term service activities are also available. To help or get more information, please contact Richard Perez: [email protected] or (916) 808-2285. District 1 Parks and Youth- Join neighbors and community members in one day and on-going volunteer stewardship activities. Volunteers under age 18 need an adult supervisor. Group activities can be scheduled during regular parks hours and on occasional Saturdays or Sundays. Parks Leadership Academy for Youth, also known as PLAY is an opportunity for middle and high school aged students to learn, apply and teach park maintenance techniques to other volunteers in their local parks. PLAY has made a huge impact on how our community views and treats our parks. There has been less graffiti, littering, and vandalism since PLAY has started. Other youths in our community recognize that their friends and/or classmates work hard to preserve our beautiful parks. Community members/groups and neighborhood associations are now more comfortable adopting parks, knowing that PLAY will be there to help guide them through a park maintenance event. To join PLAY, to help at a parks event or more information, please contact: Elena Quintero: [email protected] or (916) 410-4998 or visit: http://www.angeliqueashby.com/district-one-business/parks-recreation McKinley Park Rose Garden - Seeking volunteers to help dead head the 1,200 rose bushes in our beautiful public garden under nonprofit management. To get started new and inexperienced volunteers need to complete a 30 minute training session. After that volunteers pledge to come back on their own schedule for approximately 1 hour a week. Help is needed April through November. For more information email [email protected]. Community Days - 2nd Saturday of each month February-November Greetings from Fairytale Town! Volunteers are needed to help with the monthly Sacramento Adventure Playground activities. Please wear closed toe shoes and clothing and shoes that can get dirty. It will be a fun day of building, playing, and making a mess! While the Sacramento Adventure Playground’s regular operating hours are designed for ages 7-15, the Playground opens up for children of all ages to come and play on Community Days. Advance registration
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is not required. Community Days are held on the second Saturday of the month (except December and January) from 11 AM to 3 PM. Dates volunteers needed: May 13, June 10, July 8, August 12, September 9, October 14, November 11. Volunteer shifts are from 10:30am-4pm. Community days are the 2nd Saturday of each month February-November. Adventure Playground is located at the Maple Neighborhood Center (formerly Maple Elementary School), 3301 37th Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95824. Apply online: http://bttr.im/iqvwz
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Sacramento Sports Commission - A Division of Visit Sacramento, offers a variety of volunteer opportunities throughout the year to many exciting high profile community events including, the AMGEN Tour of California Bike Race (May), Niello BMW Corporate Run (May), USA Track & Field Outdoor Championships (June), the Grape Escape at Cesar Chavez Park (June), the California State Fair (July), and the annual Farm-to-Fork Celebration including the Festival on Capitol Mall, and the Tower Bridge Dinner (September). The volunteer opportunities with each event include a variety of assignments such as, set up and tear down, hospitality, assisting in the wine/beer venues, overseeing the information booth, volunteer check-in, just to name a few. For more information and to register, visit: http://saceventcrew.com/. We look forward to having you join our team. For further information, contact Danielle Ferroni-Paulsen, [email protected]. Spring 2017 River Cats Independence Field Baseball Program Volunteer as a Freedom Fan, a wheelchair softball Freedom Fan or Coach to assist youth and adults with intellectual, developmental and cognitive disabilities play the great game of baseball! Freedom Fans are volunteers ages 15 and older that pair one on one with River Cats Independence Field ballplayers. Responsibilities include assisting with mobility, fielding, and other participation for the ballplayer's who benefit from this support. May include getting in a sports wheelchair and playing alongside athletes that use wheelchairs. Wheelchair Softball Freedom Fan are volunteers age 16 and older that will assist in Wheelchair Softball practice, scrim-mage, and tournament play. Responsibilities include, assist with equipment set up and take down, play on field, may include getting in a sports wheelchair and playing alongside athletes that use wheelchairs. Coach - Responsible for working with an assistant coach to teach the basic skills of Baseball, encourage fair play and teamwork, and have FUN! Must arrive 15 minutes prior to your players. All Games will be played at River Cats Independence Field 2450 Meadowview Road, Sacramento, CA 95832. Check www.accessleisuresac.org for current schedule prior to submitting your volunteer application to assure you are available for games dates and times. Schedule: Saturdays May 13 & 20 (No program on Memorial Day Weekend May 27) Saturdays June 3 & 17 (No program on June 10 – Adaptive Swim Program @ Pannell CC Saturday, June 24th – Final game and awards *10:00AM Practice/ 11:00AM Game Time ages 5-13 - (9:30-12:00) Volunteer hours *12:00PM Practice / 1:00PM Game Time ages 14 and older - (12:00-2:00) Volunteer hours Register here: RCIF Fall 2016 Baseball Program Volunteer Registration - PDF RCIF Fall 2016 Baseball Program Volunteer Registration - DOC For more information on these events, contact Jenny Yarrow at (916) 808-6017 or [email protected]. For more information about Access Leisure and their programs for youth and adults with intellectual, developmental and cognitive disabilities, visit: www.accessleisuresac.org
SENIORS TechConnections - Teach older adults how to use iPads, iPhones and more! - Volunteers are needed to provide instruction and assistance to older adults (age 50+) on the use and applications of Apple products. This is not a
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lecture-only class as each student (6 students maximum) will bring their own device to class while the instructor walks them through step-by-step configurations to personalize and become more familiar with their IOS device. Desired qualifications: Interpersonal skills-patience, good communication skills, comfortable speaking in front of small groups, enjoys working with others, teaching experience is a plus. Volunteer must bring and use own device for teaching, curriculum will be provided. Technical skills: Proficient in care and maintenance of IOS devices (iPad, iPhone and MacBook). Knowledge of Apple ID, iCloud, security, settings and managing photos is a necessity. Length of commit-ment: Classes are offered Monday-Friday, between the hours of 8am-5pm, flexible volunteer schedules are available. iPad classes meet for four 1 ½ hour lessons and iPhone classes meet for two 1 ½ hour lessons. Volunteer commitment includes class time, (plus 15 minutes set up/shut down) and time spent reviewing curriculum before each lesson. If you're interested in volunteering, please contact Alicia Black at [email protected] to request a volunteer application.
SPECIAL EVENTS Sac Event Crew Volunteer- Their website was recently launched and with great response. Do you enjoy meeting new people and being part of Sacramento’s premiere sporting and community events? Are you outgoing, friendly and ready to have fun? Do you like great perks? Don’t wait! Visit http://saceventcrew.com/ and register to be part of our CREW. Amgen Tour of California 2017 The tour will return to Sacramento May 12th for the fourth year in a row, with the city hosting the race’s heart-pounding start through downtown Sacramento. Join thousands of cycling fans as they line the streets to see the world’s most elite competitors ride through California’s Capital. Volunteers are needed to serve as course marshals, anti-doping chaperones, team meal greeters, start line ambassadors and decorations/restoration assistants. Don’t wait! Visit http://saceventcrew.com/ and register to be part of our volunteer CREW. Niello BMW Corporate Run 3.1 Sac Sports’ 3rd corporate run will take place May 26th will challenge more than 1,000 workers from across the region to leave the office and race through Sacramento’s downtown, followed by the city’s biggest happy hour celebration. Volun-teers are needed to serve as course marshals, and to help with race day registration/packet pickup, passing out medals and assisting in the beer pavilion. Don’t wait! Visit http://saceventcrew.com/ and register to be part of our volunteer CREW.
SAFETY Sacramento Police Department - The Sacramento Police Department is proud to present the Volunteers in Police Service program as well as other opportunities. VIPS work hard volunteering their time towards the betterment of their police department and the community they live in. Examples of services they provide include, assisting at various community/police sponsored events, neighborhood patrol in a SPD PT Cruiser, and involvement in the Bicycle Rodeo and Helmet Safety Program. A commitment of service pays in dividends of pride and experience from working in the field with Sacramento’s finest. Applicants must complete a standard department pre-employment application and successfully pass a thorough background check before they can be considered for the assignment. Weekday and weekend shifts available. Additional volunteer opportunities are available in forensics (CSI), information technology, investigations, operations, specialized units and training. Call (916) 808-0839 today to talk with a Volunteer Coordinator or email [email protected] to find out how to get started in this rewarding position or visit: http://portal.cityofsacramento.org/Police/Participate/Volunteer-Program
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Sacramento City Fire Reserves - The Reserves consist of more than 50 volunteers who train and work with the Sacramento City Fire Department. They provide valuable resources to our community and are dispatched to multiple alarm fires, Level 3 Haz-Mat incident and other emergencies whenever additional resources are required. The reserves provide supplemental staffing, food, drinks, and EMS standby at the scene of emergencies. They also have a role in decontamination at hazardous materials incidents. To learn more about training to be a volunteer with the Sacramento City Fire Reserves, contact Jonathan Williams at (916) 808-1680. For more information about the reserves go to http://www.firereserves.org.
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INTERNSHIPS City of Sacramento Advisory Board and Commission Vacancies- The Sacramento Youth Commission, Animal care Services Citizens Advisory Committee, as well as many other opportunities are available to apply for. To view listings visit: http://www.cityofsacramento.org/Clerk/Legislative-Bodies/Boards-and-Commissions. Social Media and Communications Intern or Volunteer Importance of Position: The Social Media and Communications Intern or Volunteer assists with and coordinates social media as well as a variety of communications and marketing tasks for the City of Sacramento Volunteer Program. This position will offer an intern or volunteer the opportunity to experience city government while working on a variety of topics that directly impact the community and to utilize their marketing and communications skills. Skills, qualifications or requirements for assignment:
• Knowledge of and experience using social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, etc.)
• Concise and creative writing skills
• Ability to multi-task and self-motivate
• Strong communications skills
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Graphic design skills
• Communications, public relations, marketing or journalism experience Some photography and video experience is a plus. Duties and Responsibilities:
• Manage and engage in a variety of social media platforms
• Draft a consistent schedule of content for various social media channels
• Analyze and track impressions and engagement across platforms
• Support relevant community influencers
• Research social media trends and innovations
• Participate in the production of multimedia content for marketing
• Create e-newsletters
• Post volunteer opportunities on a variety of online platforms
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• Create flyers and other promotional materials
• Create social media toolkits to assist with promotion
• Assist with planning volunteer events such as volunteer fairs, orientations, trainings, volunteer coordinator meetings, etc.
• Serve as brand ambassador at meetings, community events and volunteer fairs
• Administrative duties as needed Other duties as assigned Training Provided: On-line training provided through various platforms. Person supervising volunteer: Mary Lynn Perry, Program Specialist/Volunteer Coordinator Duration of assignment: Minimum one semester Hours Needed and Proposed Schedule: 4-10 hours per week, unpaid, flexible work schedule in a dynamic work environment, on and off-site. Assignment location: Department of Human Resources/Administration, Historic City Hall Benefits of Volunteering: Gain additional communications skills, participate in efforts to create a positive community, experience a government work environment, free parking at nearby garage. Contact: Mary Lynn Perry, [email protected] or call: 916-808-8317. To Apply: Complete your application online: http://bttr.im/8y7xh. Attach your resume, writing sample and 3 references. THE SACRAMENTO METROPOLITAN ARTS COMMISSION (SMAC) INTERNSHIPS Seeks interns or volunteers to assist with its various programs, including:
• Art in Public Places — Provides visual art experiences in public locations through the production of temporary and permanent works of art in public places and rotating exhibitions at the Robert T. Matsui Gallery (at City Hall) and the Sacramento Municipal Utility Gallery. A volunteer docent or tour guide program provides tours and presentations to the general public, community organizations, and students.
• Grants and Cultural Programs — This program oversees the distribution of County and City funds to arts organizations in Sacramento, and cultivates professional development and stabilization of artists and arts groups. • Arts Education — Provides professional development to teaching artists, and produces arts education programs in
Sacramento schools, social institutions, and other community organizations. The work schedule and timeframe are flexible. SMAC’s office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more information, visit the website at www.SacMetroArts.org or call 916-808-3992. If interested, please email a resume to: [email protected]
Marketing Communications Intern The Sacramento Zoo is looking for a motivated college intern who is pursuing a career in Marketing, Public Relations, Brand Management, or a related field. The Sacramento Zoo Marketing Communications Intern will report directly to the Director of External Affairs but will receive job duties and guidance from all members of the Marketing and External Affairs Department. The Marketing Intern will be responsible for maintaining marketing calendars, writing blogs, staff profiles and other material, photo and video collection and organization, social media support and a variety of other marketing duties. The Marketing Intern will participate in guest surveys and market research, and will help maintain some aspects of the Zoo’s social media presence. The intern must be available during the Summer 2017. All applicants must submit a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to Brooke Coe, Volunteer Coordinator, at [email protected]. Final submission date is May 12, 2017.
Thousand Strong Internship Preparing Youth, Accelerating Careers • Thousand Strong Join Mayor Steinberg's Thousand Strong
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No matter your future plans and career dreams, whether you plan to pursue higher education or enter the workforce right away, a paid internship is a fantastic head start. All of our internships are paid, and we’ll match you up with the best possible fit in terms of project, location, and industry. Benefits to Enrolling Workplace skills and technical training at no cost to you 500+ hours of paid work over the summer and school year Access to local and national employers Opportunity to receive college credit and/or work toward industry recognized credentials Enrollment Requirements You must be a Junior or Senior enrolled in a high school within the Sacramento City Limits. Be 16 years old by June 16, 2017 Be able to work at least 25 hours per week during the summer and continue working for at least 10 hours per week during the school year. Attend a 40-hour work readiness training program during one of the following weeks to prepare for internship placement in June. June 5 – 9, 2017 June 12-16, 2017 June 19-23, 2017 Thousand Strong isn’t just any internship program. It’s a movement to change how students in Sacramento prepare for their futures. Enroll today to take charge of yours. http://www.thousandstrong.org/
SERVICES & RESOURCES Sacramento Public Library Career Online High School (COHS) Program – Earn your high school diploma online! This pilot program through the Sacramento Library offers adults the opportunity to earn an accredited high school diploma and career certificate online and provides a limited number of free enrollments to qualified adult learners who are looking to advance their careers, prepare for workforce entry, or continue their education. COHS is open to all eligible Sacramento residents with the exception of residents of the City of Folsom, which is served by the Folsom Public Library system. Once enrolled, COHS pairs each student with an online academic coach, who provides the student with an individual career path, offers ongoing guidance, evaluates performance and connects the student with the resources needed to master the courses. Students will be given up to 18 months to complete the program. If you are interested in the program, please visit www.saclibrary.org/diploma to fill out an application. For questions email [email protected]. The Sacramento Food Bank's After School Academy is accepting applications for youth in grades between 1-6 who are in need of school assistance. If you know anyone who is in need, please have them reach out to Aurelia Garcia at:
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