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News10's 'Reading Connects'

News10 has launched a major initiative called 'Reading Connects.' Its purpose is to help build a stronger community, one reader at a time.

Fact: 37% of third graders in Sacramento read at grade level. 74% of those students will never catch up.

News10 is teaming up with parents, businesses, schools, libraries and volunteers to improve the literacy rate in our area. We are combining the power of television, the web, and social media with the power of good people who want to make a difference.

Reading is one of the keys to a successful and productive life.

A minor investment of your time can change the path of a child's life.

We are here to help with information, resources and opportunities- for you to help build a better community.

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Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale

Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale

The West Sacramento Friends of the Library will host a spring book sale, Saturday, March 16, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and again Sunday, March 17, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., at the Arthur F. Turner Community Library, 1212 Merkley Ave.

The spectrum of items offered include children’s books, biographies, cookbooks, dictionaries, fiction, mysteries, poetry, romance, Sci-Fi and fantasy. . .and audio books, movies and music! Children’s books are priced at 10-cents to 25-cents; paperback books for 50-cents; and hardcover books for $1.

On Sunday only, March 17, you can purchase a bag of books for just $3 (bags provided by the Friends of the Library.) For more information, call the Friends of the Library, (916) 375-6465, extension 4, or try wsfol99@yahoo.com... Read More

I am so Proud of Sacramento Food Bloggers

I am so Proud of Sacramento Food Bloggers

When I started this food blog six years ago there were only about 8 food bloggers in Sacramento. Now there are close to 50. The Sacramento food blogger community is a close-knit one. Many of us know each other, help each other out, and work together on many projects. There's no crazy competitiveness. I love the food blogger community here for that wonderful feeling of cooperation and support.

The most impressive thing is that many of us have turned our passion for food into projects or events that benefit the whole region. I wanted to introduce some of my friends/colleagues and their projects.


Amber Stott and the CA Food Literacy Center

A few weeks ago I told you about my friend Amber Stott.  ... Read More

Dr. Seuss Birthday Celebration: Fairytale Town

"Today you are you, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is youer than you." And there was no one quite like Dr. Seuss! Celebrate Theodore Seuss Geisel's birthday at Fairytale Town with Seuss-themed hands-on activities around the park and a nonstop read-aloud of your favorite Seuss books. "If you never did, you should. These things are fun, and fun is good."

News10's Sac & Co host Mellisa Paul will be a featured celebrity reader at noon. Come enjoy this free program with paid park admission, Saturday March 2nd from 11 am until 3pm.

Help local libraries while saving on your groceries

You can help out the Friends of the Sacramento Public Library 
the next time you go grocery shopping!

If you shop at BelAir, Raleys or Nob Hill Grocery stores, a percentage of your purchases will benefit the Friends of the Sacramento Public Library.

If you already have a "Something Extra" card, simply go to the website below and type in "Friends of the Sac", and the Friends of the Library organization will be displayed, or type in "95814" and select the Friends.

Click Here to Help the Friends of the Library

If you do not already have a "Something Extra" card, you can sign up for one in any Raley's or BelAir store, or online at Raleys.com.

WUSD Connections: November 2012

WUSD Connections: November 2012

The City of West Sacramento invites you to read “Connections,” a publication of the Washington Unified School District.  WUSD Connections November Connections... Read More

13 Great Leadership Books For Your Teen to Read

13 Great Leadership Books For Your Teen to Read

 

What are the best “leadership books” for tweens and teens to read?

The following answers are provided by the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only nonprofit organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. The YEC recently published #FixYoungAmerica: How to Rebuild Our Economy and Put Young Americans Back to Work (for Good), a book of 30+ proven solutions to help end youth unemployment.... Read More