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My Neighbor Needed a Rolling Grill Table

My Neighbor Needed a Rolling Grill Table

Rolling Grill Table

My friend, neighbor, professor, author David (pictured) needed a large rolling grill table to support his frequent efforts at great grilling.  He showed me plans for one from This Old House magazine so we got the shopping list together and headed off to Big Blue for supplies.  A couple of days later with  luck and forced design changes the final product came to be.   You can get the plans at:  http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/how-to/intro/0,,20691643,00.html

 

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It is a straightforward project but the plans leave a lot to the imagination and calculator. Pay attention to squareness and levelness.

Estimated Cost: 

About $100.  Wheels alone were $20 and cedar was $50 so it adds up quickly.

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History Museum Offers Free Admission to Military Personnel and Their Families This Summer

History Museum Offers Free Admission to Military Personnel and Their Families This Summer

The Sacramento History Museum is proud to participate in Blue Star Museums, a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense and more than 1,800 museums across America, to offer free admission to all active duty military personnel and their families from Memorial Day through Labor Day 2013.  

“We are proud to once again participate in the worthwhile Blue Star Museums program this summer,” said Historic Old Sacramento Foundation Deputy Director Kristina Swanson.

PHOTOS: Long Live the Kings Rally

PHOTOS: Long Live the Kings Rally

If you'd like to see what you missed at yesterday's 'Long Live the Kings' rally, click HERE for loads of photos.

More ways to help victims of deadly Oklahoma tornado

More ways to help victims of deadly Oklahoma tornado

 

The relief and recovery effort is underway in the Oklahoma City area after a an EF-5 twister tore through Monday, leaving 24 dead and 12,000 - 13,000 homes damaged or destroyed.

Officials estimated the recovery cost at $2 billion.

If you wish to help, the following organizations are providing food, shelters, and emergency supplies and equipment.

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Ducks Dash to Raise Funds for Music Therapy Program at Sutter Children’s Center

Ducks Dash to Raise Funds for Music Therapy Program at Sutter Children’s Center

The inaugural Duck Dash at Raging Waters at Cal Expo in Sacramento will take place Saturday, June 15. Thousands of rubber ducks will float down an 800-foot-long lazy river, racing to the finish line to win prizes and raise funds for the Child Life Program at Sutter Children’s Center. Community members are encouraged to adopt a duck – or a paddling of ducks – and cheer them on during the 5 p.m. race.

Funds raised by The Duck Dash will be used to start music therapy services in the Child Life Program at Sutter Children’s Center. Music therapists from McConnell Music Therapy Services use a variety of techniques that have been proven to be effective in helping children and adolescents reach a wide range of goals through music.

Young Actors Workshop

Young Actors Workshop

This workshop will provide a fun way to teach basic acting skills to young students regardless of their experience or “talent”. Each activity in this workshop has been specifically chosen to be entertaining, educational, and active. All culminating with a performance on August 3rd.

When:  July 8th – August 2nd Monday -Thursday
Time:    9am to Noon
Where: Black Box Theater @ 1075 West Capitol Avenue
Ages:    10 – 18 years
Price:   $90

For questions please contact the West Sacramento Parks and Recreation Department at (916)617-4620.

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Healthy potato salad with radishes & vinaigrette

Healthy potato salad with radishes & vinaigrette

Pack some sandwiches and this springtime potato salad with radishes and a light vinaigrette, and head to the park for a summertime picnic... Read More