19th Annual Vineyard Run for Literacy
The Lake County Literacy Coalition is hosting the 19th Annual Vineyard Run for Literacy on Sunday, October 12th, with registration beginning at 8am at Steele Wines, Hwy 29 at Thomas Drive in Kelseyville. (For more info, call 707-263-7633 or visit www.rdysetgo.com)
11th Annual Job Fair and Open House
The Sacramento County Department of Human Assistance is holding their 11th Annual Job Fair and Open House on Wednesday, October 22nd, 9am to 1pm at the Department of Human Assistance, 2450 Florin Road in Sacramento. Over 20 local employees will be offering a wide range of employment opportunities at this FREE Event! (For more info, call 916-875-8171)
Ride to defeat ALS
Ride to Defeat ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) will be held on Saturday, October 25th in the Tahoe region of the Sierra Nevada (For more info, visit www.RideToDefeatALS.com )
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Over a million Americans suffer from Complex Regional Pain Syndrome – CRPS – a constant burning, stabbing pain that doesn’t go away. Left untreated, CRPS can be crippling for life (For more info, call toll free 877-662-7737)
Men's Warehouse National Suit Drive Men’s Wearhouse invites you to donate your gently used professional clothing during the National Suit Drive which goes through October. When you make a donation, you will receive a 10% discount toward your next purchase (For more info, visit the website)
Sleep Train's Coat Drive
Sleep Train's Coat Drive is on now through November 2nd! Bring your gift or a new coat to any Sleep Train location and the Sleep Train Foster Kids partners will deliver it to a child in need! (For more info, visit www.sleeptrain.com)
Dance Movement Therapy Classes
Cancer patients and survivors are invited to join dance movement therapy classes on Tuesdays, August 19th through November 4th, 10:30am to 12:30pm or 6:30pm to 8:30pm at Sutter Cancer Center, 2800 L Street. There is no cost! (For more info, call 916-454-6826 or visit www.suttercancer.org)
VetFund Golf Tournament
The California Department of Veterans Affairs is holding their VetFund Golf Tournament on Friday, November 7th, at Mather Golf Course, 4103 Eagles Nest Road in Rancho Cordova. Proceeds benefit local veterans programs (For more info, call 916-503-8094)
The 14th Annual Sacramento Authors Luncheon
The 14th Annual Sacramento Authors Luncheon is set for Saturday, November 8th beginning at 10am at the Hyatt Regency Sacramento. Proceeds benefit the National Kidney Foundation of Northern California and Northern Nevada. (For more info, call 916-448-2200 or visit www.kidneyca.org)
Placer Recycles Day 2008
Placer Recycles Day 2008 is set for Saturday, November 15th, 10am to 3pm at Roseville’s Utility Exploration Center in Mahany Regional Park on Pleasant Grove Blvd. The event seeks to celebrate efforts towards reducing, reusing and recycling. (For more info, call 916-746-1550)
