For A Good Cause: Volunteer At Melvin's Hope

Santa’s Helpers are needed this Sunday, Nov. 8 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. to help sign-up 300 children and teens for our Melvin’s Hope Christmas Project.

Volunteers will record each child’s name, address, and wish list (a new toy and a new pair of shoes). Meet 1:30 p.m. in the Community Room at River Garden Estates at 2201 Northview Drive.

To volunteer for this event, please contact Kacie at by e-mail or 402-7978. Be careful … this will definitely put you in the Christmas spirit!

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In The News: Jab At Natomas

Today's issues of the Sacramento News & Review features a review of "This Is It" the biopic flick about Michael Jackson. But when the writer references coming to Natomas to see the film, he takes an unnecessary dig at the neighborhood:

"So I got in my car and drove to Natomas. (Here’s a fun fact: In Spanish, I think the word Natomas means “I beat my wife and neglect my children but give my Hummer nightly sponge baths.”)"

While THE BUZZ can appreciate SN&R offers alternative viewpoints on everything from local politics to the arts, we can't help but ponder the point of this piece. It doesn't actually review the movie, but makes note of the near-empty theater, a waitress at Hooters and pretty much casts Natomas residents negatively while making light of domestic violence.

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Nighthawk Soccer Playoff Game TOMORROW

After losing to Nationally ranked Jesuit 1-0 on Aug. 27, the Natomas High School boys soccer team has won 18 consecutive games without posting a loss. The team went undefeated in league play posting a 10-0-0 record to win its second TCC Championship in three years.

The Nighthawks will host a first round playoff game 4 p.m. on TOMORROW, Nov. 5 in the high school stadium.

Natomas High School scored a league-leading 78 goals while only giving up 6 in 19 games. The team is led by an outstanding defense with goal keeper Kris Schultz ranked No. 2 in the United States by Max Preps. Outstanding defensive performers are Hugo Urena & Oscar Espinosa. The offense is led by Daniel Cuevas with 26 goals.

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Regional Park Meeting TONIGHT!

The Friends of the North Natomas Regional Park and the City of Sacramento's Department of Parks and Recreation is holding a workshop tonight on the park's future. On the agenda: the results of a recent community survey and talk about future development in the regional park.

DATE: Tonight, November 4th
TIME: 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
LOCATION: Inderkum High School
2500 New Market Drive

THE BUZZ has been told there is money to pay for a sports center to be built within the park boundaries, but more public support is needed for this part of the plan to move forward. Check it out!

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Sons Of Italy Has New Natomas Lodge

In June 2009, the new Sons of Italy Lodge "Milano" No. 2854 in Natomas was started by Daena Biondi, Jay Minchilli, Linda Desiante.

The new non-profit group is helping support the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Sacramento and Northeastern California by hosting a fundraiser with Straw Hat Pizza, 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Nov. 11. A portion of the day's sales will benefit the Foundation.

The Order Sons of Italy in America is the largest and longest-established national organization for men and women of Italian heritage in the United States.

For information about Milano Lodge membership, contact Daena at (909) 851-1797 or Monica at (916) 717-0097.

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Natomas Auto Burglaries Spike At Apartments

An auto burglary crew has been hitting Natomas apartment community hard this week, according to Matt Carroll of Paladin Security.

In a message sent to area residents, Carroll details a series of incidents starting with Sunday night when an apartment complex at San Juan and Azevedo had at least six vehicles burglarized. Early Tuesday, Paladin Secuarity officers interrupted an auto theft in progress in another complex on Duckhorn, about a half-mile from the Sunday night incident.

Suspects managed to escape from Paladins and responding Sac PD officers, fleeing in a Toyota car with stolen license plates. Upon investigation, officers identified 11 more vehicles burglarized by way of smashed windows.

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Friends Of The North Natomas Library Update

CELEBRATE THE GRAND OPENING ON JAN. 9, 2010

Everyone is invited to visit our new facility at 4660 Via Ingoglia Road (off Del Paso Road, near Inderkum High School and American River College Natomas Education Center) on Saturday, January 9, 2010. Speeches will start at 11 a.m. and the library will be open for visitors and patrons starting from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Come see the 22,645 sq. ft. facility designed for 117,000 books and materials, with 120 public access computers, a 75-seat community room, charming children’s’ area, a teen room, a quiet room, and a Friends of the Library Store. Click here to view recent photos.

THE FRIENDS’ STORE

The Sacramento Public Library is providing a beautifully furnished Friends’ Store, directly under the clock tower, in the entry atrium of the new library. The goal is to sell high-quality, used books to help raise funds for additional library programs. The hope is to keep the bookstore open the same hours as the library, with crews of trained volunteers working two or 3-hour shifts, Monday through Friday. Volunteers will assist with a variety of activities. If you are interested in helping with the Friends’ Store, please send an e-mail to volunteer@northnatomasfriends.org

JOIN FRIENDS OF NORTH NATOMAS LIBRARY

If you are not yet a dues-paying member of the Friends of North Natomas Library, and you would like to join, the group is updating web site and will soon have an updated application form.

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Seen In Natomas: Regional Park Landscaping

Landscaping work ongoing along the western edge of Natomas Boulevard, between North Bend and North Park Drive, will tie in with the existing North Natomas Regional Park landscaping and complete the block. Other areas on Del Paso Road and El Centro Road, and El Centro and Bearcloud are also being landscaped.

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Hight To Host Community Health Fair

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Vets Can Eat Free At Applebee's On Nov. 11

Military veterans and active-duty service members will be able to eat for free at Applebee's in Natomas on Wednesday, Nov. 11. There are six entrées from the menu to choose from.

Diners must show one or more of the following as proof of service: a U.S. Uniform Services Identification Card, U.S. Uniform Services Retired Identification Card, Current Leave and Earnings Statement, Veterans Organization Card, a photograph in uniform, or wearing a uniform in person.

For more information about Veterans Day at Applebee's, click here.

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Watering Rules Change With The Time

With the end of Daylight Savings Time also came a change to Sactown's seasonal watering rules.

Per the new water ordinance approved by city officials earlier this year, the seasonal watering schedule limits watering to one day per week during the "wet" season. The end of Daylight Savings Time marks the change of seasons.

This means homes with addresses ending with an ODD number may water on Saturdays while addresses ending with EVEN numbers may water on Sundays - only.

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Be Sure To Check Before You Burn

Sunday, Nov 1		Legal to Burn
Monday, Nov 2		Burning Discouraged - Voluntary

		All burning is prohibited in any device when fine particle pollution is forecast to exceed 35 micrograms per cubic meter. It is illegal to burn any solid fuel, including wood, manufactured logs and pellets.
		It is illegal to burn when fine particle pollution is forecast to be 32-35 micrograms per cubic meter unless EPA certified fireplace inserts or stoves, or pellet stoves are used.
		Burning is discouraged when fine particle pollution is forecast to be 26-31 micrograms per cubic meter. The AQMD asks you to voluntarily not burn.
		When the forecast is 25 micrograms per cubic meter or lower then it is legal to burn and the use of manufactured firelogs is acceptable at this level. If you choose to burn please follow cleaner burning tips in order to burn as cleanly as possible.

To report a complaint or suspected violation, call the Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District at 800-880-9025

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