Errand Share Networking Natomas - How About You?

The North Natomas Transportation Association reports its pilot "Errand Share" program is up and running successfully.

As of July 1, 30 group leaders and 78 group members -  a total of 108 people who live or work Natomas, in all - were using the the Errand Share network.

"Users have sent errand requests for everything from carpooling to trips to the store," said coordinator Kat Haro.

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For A Good Cause: With A Little Help From Friends

Both Natomas libraries get by with a little help from their friends - Friends of the Library volunteers, that is!

When library funding got cut in half, so, too, did the library's ability to offer free programs to the community.

"Our job, in the past, has been to pay for programs that were not covered by the library or for objects and items that the library did not have in their budget," said Nancy Christ, North Natomas Friends treasurer. 

For example, the North Natomas Friends have:

• Made $3,000 selling donated books and donated $2,250 toward library programming and events.
• Purchased a heavy-duty die cut machine for library bulletin board displays and projects.
• Purchased two five-gallon beverage containers for library events.
• Purchased a one-year subscription to The New York Times for use by library patrons.
• Donated books to neighborhood schools, including NP3 and ARC.
• Plans to purchase floor mats for Toddler Time in the community room.
• Holds monthly Natomas Book Club meetings.

"We couldn’t have done this without the support of the Natomas community through their book donations, their volunteer hours (we have over 50 community members, from both North and South Natomas and beyond, who donate time to the book store and the library), and by buying the books we sell in the Friends’ Store," said Christ.

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What Do You Like Best About Living In Natomas?

THE NATOMAS BUZZ asked our readers what they like about living in Natomas and here's what they told us:

Great sense of community (look at this blog and the many comments!) and great location (the Natomas Flyer's $1.50 trips to downtown for work are absolutely KILLER!).

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Seen In Natomas: HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!

PHOTO COURTESY AMY CALHOUN

Here's a look at the newest art added to the "Authors of Our Own Destiny" book sculpture in front of the North Natomas Library. Library officials want to make sure Natomas folks know they are welcome to contribute their own art anytime.

"Hopefully, it will become a frequently changing canvas for the community to use," said Amy Calhoun, Youth Services Librarian.

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Eye On Natomas: Easy Bicycle Riders

LISA SMILEY PHOTOGRAPHY

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Reader Tip: Yogurt Garden Opens In Natomas

Did you know the Yogurt Garden opened at the corner of Del Paso Road and East Commerce in Natomas?

They have the regular toppings plus... the cool thing is that they have FRESH fruit to add to your yogurt... mangos, bananas, raspberries....

They also have specialty toppings like chocolate covered almonds and chocolate covered blueberries.

Double thumbs up!

Natomas Buzz reader

Thanks for the tip, T.M.! 

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Natomas District Squashes Middle School Rumors

Rumors that Natomas Middle School students will mingle with H. Allen Hight Elementary School students when school starts August 10 are reportedly just that - rumors.

According to Natomas Unified School District officials, there are no plans for middle school students to occupy elementary classrooms at the H. Allen Hight Learning Center which houses two schools on North Park Drive in Natomas.

Apparently, an unauthorized message sent by the elementary school's administration to parent leaders fueled the rumor mill flames which spurred a letter-writing campaign to the district school board members in protest.

A telephone message from Howard Kornblum, Interim Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, apologized for the communication error. In a message to THE NATOMAS BUZZ, the superintendent's office confirmed Natomas Middle School has enough space to accommodate all the 7th and 8th graders expected in fall.

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For The Family: South Natomas Library In July

Storytimes:

Toddler Storytime

10 a.m. Thursdays

Preschool Storytime

11 a.m. Thursdays 

Kids Programs:

July 1, 4 p.m., The Wonderful Adventures of Dr. Ivan Readinlotz with Izzi Tooinsky, the Storytelling Juggler

July 9, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Summer Camp (crafts, singing, smores)

July 15, 4 p.m., Hawaiian Stories and Dance with the Ohana Dancers

July 29, 4 p.m., Ocean Origami with Ms. Martha 

Teen Programs:

July 7, 4 p.m., Make Waves Using Handmade Stamps with ArtWorks

July 21, 4 p.m., Create Art using Pastels, Watercolors, Collage with ArtWorks 

Adult Programs:

July 10, 1 p.m., Introduction to Yoga

July 14, 6 p.m., Smart Investing for Women Book Discussion (1st meeting of a 3-part series)

July 20, 6 p.m., Book Club ‘Women of Mystery’ Series 

Family Program:

July 28, 5:30 p.m., Movie Night

Make a Splash @ the Library with Summer Reading, 2010!   Come in and sign up or sign up online (www.saclibrary.org).   Read during the summer and complete a bingo card geared for pre-readers, kids, teens or adults.  Turn in the card for a raffle ticket to enter a drawing for prizes.  Everyone who finishes will also receive a prize.  Happy Summer Reading!

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Lost Dog In Natomas: Still Missing Two Months Later

Despite a number of sightings, this cute canine -- a cream colored Shiba, a small white dog -- was still lost as of July 1.

Its owners report Ryder is hard to catch because he is scared and new to their home located near Eastbrook in North Natomas.

The dog was last seen near on Club Center Drive at 11:30 p.m. on April 27. Please call 419-8933 or 834-7453 if spotted.

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