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St. Joseph will be celebrated on March 19

BY PAUL APFEL

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lthough St. Josephs Day on March 19 is often eclipsed by St. Patricks Day, it remains an important day for parishioners of St. Joseph Catholic Church. The church on Oak Tree Lane is named for this saint, venerated by Roman Catholics as the patron of their universal church, family fathers, carpenters and social jus-

tice.The annual feast day is also celebrated by the Anglican community and Lutheran Church. Italian-Americans attach special importance to St. Josephs Day, particularly those with roots in Sicily where some consider him as important as St. Patrick in Ireland. St. Joseph has been cited as answering prayers of Medieval Sicily to end one of their legendary droughts. Festivals, pa-

rades and processions are widely held in Italy to celebrate the day. In Lincoln this year, a commemorative Mass on Sunday, March 18 will celebrate the feast day and coincide with the fifth anniversary of the new church building. Although the church is one of the newest structures in Lincoln, its heritage dates back to 1877 when the first St. Josephs Church was built just

south of First and F St., according to church sources. Feasting is a popular means of celebrating St. Josephs Day, often with restaurants preparing special menus for the occasion. In Lincoln, Buonarroti Ristorante will offer a special menu on March 19, featuring cannelloni and other Italian delicacies, according to owner and Chef Daniel Alcantaro.

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St. Patricks Day brings out the Irish in us

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t. Patricks Day seems to bring out the Irish in us. And on that single day of the year March 17 - more of us are Irish than on any other day of the year. So, who was St. Patrick? Did he chase the snakes out of Ireland? And why do we celebrate his holiday with corned beef and cabbage and an abundant flow of spirits? First, some history. St. Patrick was born in Britain, allegedly to wealthy parents near the end of the fourth century. He reportedly died on March 17, in the

later part of the fifth century. Scholars differ as to the exact year. Captured by Irish raiders at the age of 16, he was transported back to Ireland where he was kept for approximately six years. After escaping, he journeyed back to Britain where he studied to become a Christian missionary. After ordination, he was sent back to Ireland to minister to the Christians there and to make new converts. Patricks popularity may have stemmed from his conversion methods, which included incorporating traditional Irish culture and ritual into his services. Examples cited included using bonfires to celebrate Easter because the Irish were accustomed to honoring their pagan gods with fire. He is also credited with

Its not likely that Ireland ever had any snakes for Patrick to cast out. Rather, it has been suggested that the snake-banishment tales related to Druids and their serpent symbolism. As Patrick gained converts, the Druids became less prominent in Irish life, thus the banishment metaphor. And it makes a good story as well.
superimposing the sun, a powerful Irish symbol onto the Christian cross, creating what is now called the Celtic cross. Some would note that because the Irish culture carries a rich tradition of oral legend and myth, some fanciful exaggeration of the saints life over the centuries was to be expected. For example, its not likely that Ireland ever had any snakes for Patrick to cast out. Rather, it has been suggested that the

snake-banishment tales related to Druids and their serpent symbolism. As Patrick gained converts, the Druids became less prominent in Irish life, thus the banishment metaphor. And it makes a good story as well. And why is corned beef and cabbage a St. Patricks Day staple? Lets note for the record that corned beef is an Irish dish. But its never been one enjoyed by the majority. Records show the beef was not a significant part of most Irish diets until the 1900s. Corned beef and cabbage earned much of its popularity as
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continued from page 3 an Irish-American dish born during the massive Irish migrations in the mid-nineteenth century. A consensus emerges that Irish immigrants reaching American shores soon found that relatively inexpensive cuts of beef could be made more tender and flavorful by brining them and then slow-cooking the beef with cabbage for several hours. And why so much drinking? Again, accounts vary with many chalking it up to Irish tradition a debatable notion as Im sure my German as well as Irish ancestors enjoyed a pint or two without regard to ethnic background. In Lincoln, expect restaurants to offer an abundance of the traditional corned beef and cabbage washed down with copious amount of your favorite
adult beverage. The newly redecorated and just reopened Meridians restaurant in Lincoln Hills will be one such venue. The Sterling Cafe in the Sterling Pointe shopping center on Highway 65 and Awful Annies at 490 G St. are just two other Lincoln restaurants that will feature the classic corned beef and cabbage. Awful Annies will also have corned beef harsh as a breakfast special. Dillians Bar and Grill at 605 G St. will have music and entertainment to go along with its corned beef and cabbage specials. And you can expect some green beer and Irish whisky to liven up the atmosphere. St. Patricks Day is party day for Irish and Irish wannabees. Eat, drink responsibly and enjoy the festivities.

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Community input sought for Safe Routes to School

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Where: City Hall, First Floor Meeting Room 600 Sixth St. Lincoln When: 5:45 - 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, March 7 Information: Dan Clark, (916) 434-2470

The public is invited to a meeting focused on the improvement of safe routes to schools within the city of Lincoln. Information gathered at this meeting will assist the city in preparing an application for a Safe Routes to School grant. The application must be submitted to Caltrans on March 30, 2012. The city was recently successful in obtaining a Federal Safe Routes to School Grant to among other things, install sidewalk along he east side of East Ave. from McBean Park Drive to 12th Street and along the east side of East Joiner Parkway from Twelve Bridges Drive to Twelve Bridges Middle School. The city plans to submit the next application for the following three locations: 1) South side of Nicolaus Road from Joiner Park to Joiner Parkway

and then south on the east side of Joiner Parkway from Nicolaus to Markham Ravine, 2) South side of Twelve Bridges Drive from East Joiner Parkway to the existing walkway across the field, and 3) A multiuse pathway connecting the two dead end sections of Moore Road under the new SR 65 Bypass. Beyond this grant application, a listing of projects for school safety improvements will be developed for future improvement needs to be addressed when funding may be available. Please come prepared to provide input on improvements in street right of way: Current proposed

locations for sidewalks for safe routes to school. Possible locations for installation of sidewalks under future grants. Specific safety needs related to safe routes to school. Needs for safety improvements (curb ramps, etc.) to accommodate ADA access. Priorities for the proposed improvements on this grant submittal. The location of the public meeting is fully accessible to mobility impaired individuals. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the city of Lincoln encourages those persons with disabilities to participate fully in the public meeting. If you have special needs to allow you to attend or participate in this public meeting, please contact our office prior to the public meet-

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onsumer debt is rising again, according to the latest monthly Federal Reserve report. That sends mixed signals to analysts, consumers and merchants. Revolving credit, which is mostly credit-card debt, jumped at an annual rate of 4.1 percent in December. That marked the fourth straight monthly increase, sharply reversing recession-induced declines in previous months. Opinions are mixed as to whether the trend is positive or cautionary. Merchants may see the increased spending as a benefit, pumping sales that have been hammered since the economPaul Apfel Personal Finances

ic downturn began. But other financial experts are cautioning that this could mean that consumers are continuing to struggle financially and are relying on credit cards to bridge the gaps. Although 2012 ushered in some modest increases in wages tied to the consumer price index, overall wage growth has been sluggish. With unemployment at historically high levels and gasoline prices

rising sharply, Lincoln consumers would be well advised to get their spending under control. Guidelines used by mortgage lenders can be useful in analyzing your debt profile. Most would agree that a 36 percentor-less total debt-toincome ratio is acceptable. Debt that includes all monthly long-term bills, including mortgage payments, should not exceed 36 percent of your monthly gross income. Ratios in the 37 to 42 percent range are borderline acceptable. Nevertheless, you should see a caution flag waving here. At 43 to 49 percent, you will likely find yourself in distress and the impulse to

overuse the credit card may become irresistible. And, if your debt level rises above 50 percent, you are in serious trouble calling for aggressive measures to reduce your debt. Our cautions of the past bear repeating. Responsible spending behavior includes paying off credit card monthly balances. If holiday spending caused you to pick up a carry-forward balance, take aggressive measures now to implement a payment plan to reduce that balance as quickly as possible. Plan for a worst-case scenario and give yourself some room to maneuver financially in the coming year.

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Gray Lodge Wildlife Area is seeking volunteers, ages 18 and older, with an interest in wildlife, to take part in its annual Wood Duck Nest Box Program. This is the largest volunteer nest box monitoring program in California. An orientation for this season-long, field study is set for Saturday, March. 17. The meeting will run 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Gray Lodge, off Pennington Road in Gridley. Those interested should wear comfortable clothes, and pack a box lunch. Some nest boxes will be checked at the end of the orientation.

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Workshop series will give information on optimal heart health

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Placer Independent Resource Services (PIRS) is presenting a free workshop series on Healthy Hearts for older adults in Placer County. Dr. John Schafer of Mercy Medical Group will speak at 3 p.m. on Friday, March 16, and Debbie Lucus of Sutter Health will speak at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 21 at the Maidu Senior Center, 1550 Maidu Dr., Roseville CA. Bright Star Staffing will be providing free blood pressure checks to all participants. To register, please contact Maidu Senior Desk (916) 7745978 or Michele Irwin, PIRS Training Coordinator, at 530-885-6100, TTY 530-885-0326, or mirwin@pirs.org. Accommodations for disability access can be provided with advance request. The event is open to the public and seating is limited. This session is part of PIRS workshop series on health and wellness. Area 4 Agency on Aging funds the project for older adults in Placer County who are living with a disability or chronic condition. PIRS is a non-profit, non-residential independent living center. Its mission is to advocate, empower, educate the community, and provide services for people with disabilities enabling them to control their alternatives for independent living. Placer Independent Resource Services (PIRS) is located at 11768 Atwood Road, Suite 29, Auburn, CA 95603; Voice 530-885-6100, TTY 530885-0326.
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Archives Museum board member and volunteer Linda Aitken and her husband Bob modify a display for better viewing in the museums new home in Beermanns Plaza.

History awaits downtown D

BY JEAN CROSS
SPECIAL TO INSIDE LINCOLN

o you know how Lincoln got its name? Where was the railroad station located? Whats the secret of the steps at the Womens Club at 5th and E streets? Whats the oldest brick building in Lincoln? What does Gladding, McBean make besides sewer pipe? Whats under the intersection of 7th and G streets? Where can you still see Lincolns first high school that graduated 27 students in 1908? Come discover the history in your own backyard. Lincoln became a recognized town in 1859 and it is rich in history. There are still family names in the area that go back to the mid-1800s. Many traveled across America and from many other countries to be a part of this place that we call home.

You now have some wonderful ways to learn some of our history. Lincoln Area Archives Museum opened its doors at a new location on Beermann Plaza on the first floor of what was first built as a City Hall and then was the police station for a while. Many, many hours of hard work by faithful volunteers have created an attractive and very informative museum filled with artifacts and old pictures from our past. Local history books by our own historian, Jerry Logan, are available as well as post cards and other interesting items. The museum is open 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Mondays to Wednesdays and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays. Tours are offered once a month on the third Saturday of the month at 10 a.m., weather permitting. While strolling around the

block bordered by 5th and 6th and F and G streets, you will learn some of the wonderful history of the town and view antique photos of what some of the old buildings looked like in decades and centuries past. Not up for a stroll? There is a rocking chair version given in the comfort of the Archives Museum. Want to do your own tour? A booklet leading you on a self-guided tour, complete with many historic photos may be bought at the Archives Museum. Also available is the opportunity to have a docent give a presentation at your group, club or organization. Slides of carefully-restored historic photos are presented with well-written and researched commentary. For more information or reservations, call Lincoln Area Archives and Museum at 645-3800.

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Nows a good time to think about your lawn

BY PAUL APFEL

lthough March 20 is the official beginning of the next season, we need not wait for the official date to begin spring cleaning. And while cleaning out the closets and the garage, and putting away the heavy sweaters, dont neglect the gardens and landscapes around us. There is no shortage of spring cleaning checklists available on the Internet. Thats a wheel or series of wheels we wont try to reinvent. Go online and search on spring cleaning or spring cleaning checklists. Youll be overwhelmed. But theres an area that receives little treatment but deserves more. Most of us love a nice landscape around our homes. But this is an area where more is not necessarily
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better. Let me explain. The early years of the last decade saw explosive growth in Lincoln with hundreds of new houses and several thousand new residents. Those houses are now a few years older and the trees and shrubs that adorn the exteriors have grown, many beyond the point where they add grace and charm. In a word, many have become overgrown and its time to cut them back or, in some cases, replace them. With the last decade under your belt, now would be a good time to think seriously about redesigning that landscape. It need not be anything lavish. Modest works. But examine that dwarf shrub you purchased a few years ago. And if its reaching basketball rim height, you might want to rethink its usefulness to your environment. Have a messy or diseased tree? You might consider replacing it. But ask the professionals to take it down for you. Arborists and other tree professionals have the know-how and equipment to do the job safely and quickly. This columnist had a large but sick Eucalyptus tree removed by tree professionals recently. They arrived at 7:30 a.m. with a large truck and chipper in tow. Within 30 minutes, the tree was gone and

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only the stump remained. The stump grinding sub-contractor arrived later in the day and took another 30 or so minutes to grind down and remove the stump, leaving a nice deep hole for a replacement shrub or tree. And, lest you be tempted to rent the stump-grinder and do the job yourself, dont. They are incredibly dangerous machines best left to the professionals. And that lawn in front and back. Thirsty, isnt it? Well, water rates arent going down anytime soon so think about pulling some or all of it up and replacing it with a few colorful plants or groundcover with decorative

bark covering the remainder. Convert your watering to drip and youll be saving water and dollars and youll become the ecological leader in your neighborhood. As the economy improves, more homeowners are feeling the freedom to open their wallets to upgrade or change their landscaping, according to NorCal Landscaping contractor Carlos Caraphina. Caraphina, who contracts for maintenance and new garden construction jobs in Lincoln, was upbeat in expressing his view that many Lincoln homeowners are reducing lawn acreage in favor of more water-

friendly landscaping options. Of course, there is a modest cost associated with having a landscape contractor design and install a different environment. But youll also find that there can be considerable flexibility in the cost model you choose. So, while cleaning out the household clutter, consider cleaning up the exterior as well. Your home will look better for the effort and you may save both time and money in maintaining a new and more environmentally-sound landscape.

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love springtime. It has a way of renewing my hope for new adventures and good things to come. All the signs of new growth are so encouraging and fill me with anticipation for all the glory Mother Nature has in store for us. I am anxiously waiting for all the springtime blooms. When the weather is warm, all I can think about is getting in my yard and digging in the soil. Where do I start? If you are feeling inspired to make the journey into your yard and feel the tug to start your spring time projects, then you should seize the day.

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When the weather is warm, all I can think about is getting in my yard and digging in the soil. Where do I start? If you are feeling inspired to make the journey into your yard and feel the tug to start your spring time projects, then you should seize the day.
would never know you had only planted a single plant from a jumbo pack. By summer, they will look just like any gallons you may have planted. Jumbo-pack perennials are a true value. Now, I am going to share another little hint with you you must resist the urge to buy vegetable plants such as tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers and squashes. It is still way too early. There is no advantage to planting them this early because they will not grow unless your soil temps are warmer and the overnight lows are above 50 degrees. You run the risk of the plants freezing or getting blight from too much moisture. If you visit some chain store nursery departments, they will have all the summer veggies out already. But you must not give into your temptations! April and May are seriously the best months for summer veggies. However, you can plant some really good treats right now. For instance, you can plant asparagus, artichokes, rhubarb, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, some herbs, eggplant and potatoes. I just mentioned one of my favorites, which is potato. Did you know these are super easy to grow and will give you lots with very little work? You

One of the best items to plant in spring is jumbopack perennials. Not enough stores sell them, but if you can find them, they are truly a gardeners treasure. I love them because they are usually cheaper than gallon perennials and you get six. Also, they are young and small so they are easy to plant and tuck in around blooming bulbs. They start out small, but by summer, you

dont need to have a huge garden to grow them, either. They will grow in a wine barrel, a raised bed or right in the ground. Enjoy this beautiful spring weather. Plant some new plants and get your veggie garden ready for your summer veggie plants. Keep watching the overnight lows to make sure you protect new blooms from the last few nights of spring frost. We always get a few frosty nights in spring when we least expect it. Enjoy the wonders that spring reveals!
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This varies with each pet. There are many more limited antigen diets on the market these days, making it easier to use a commercial product. A trial diet of a minimum of four weeks is the best way to determine which food is most effective for your

pet. Most veterinary clinics will help owners with appropriate choices and monitor the pets overall response to the food change. Flea products: An allergic pet cannot afford to get bitten by fleas. Truly, one or two flea bites can cause a cascade of reactions within the pets body that result in all the classic symptoms mentioned above. The allergic reaction occurs when the pet is exposed to the saliva of the flea. The goal of regular monthly topical flea product application is to provide a barrier so that the pet is not bitten and therefore not exposed to the allergen. Again, your local veterinarians will help owners with appropriate choices and monitor the pets response to the preventative.
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the pets symptoms. Some pets will not need any medication, as long as food issues are addressed and topical flea products are regularly used. Other pets may need to pulse antihistamines, corticosteroids, or combinations during high season. Seriously allergic pets may need to be on year-round immune-system modifying drugs that keep symptoms at bay. All these are tailored to your pets needs, based on response to therapy. Allergy season does not have to be miserable for humans or pets. So much more is known about the mechanics of allergies. Have a conversation with your veterinarian. Develop a good working relationship as a team. Your pet will thank you.
Dr. Ann Lesch-Hollis owns Sterling Pointe Veterinary Clinic in Lincoln.

Throw those local heroes a Funny Bone this year

Placer SPCA is seeking nominations for the 2012 Hero Awards, to be presented at the 11th annual Funny Bones Comedy and Awards Night on Friday, April 27. Do you know a person, animal, organization, or business in Placer County that has gone above and beyond to demonstrate how strong the human-animal bond can be? Then nominate them for a Placer SPCA Hero Award. Forms and event ticket sales are available at placerspca.org/funnybones. Last years Heroes included utility employees who rescued a dog trapped in a reservoir, a dog whose owner brings him to visit nursing home residents every week, and two teens who found a missing cat caught in a storm drain. Funny Bones includes a silent and live auction, full dinner, the Hero Awards presentations, and a set by a national headliner, comedian Dan St. Paul. Tickets typically sell out weeks before the event. Individual tickets can be purchased for $75 before March 31 or $100 after April 1. Funny Bones will be held at the Timber Creek Ballroom at Sun City, Roseville (7050 Del Webb Blvd.) from 5:309:30 p.m. Friday, April 27. Proceeds from the event benefit Placer SPCA, an independent local nonprofit organization. Sponsorships are available. For more information, contact the Fund Development department at (916) 782-7722 or (530) 885-7387, ext. 102 or visit www.placerspca.org.

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he catalog that just arrived in your mailbox has merchants reminding us that now is the time to buy new swimsuits. Meanwhile your personal trainer is reminding you that now is the time to lose the winter poundage to fit into those new swimsuits. These are just a few of the signs that spring is here ... at least it will be on March 20. Between now and then and for several days following, expect our Northern California panoply of wildflowers and blossoming trees, maybe a spring storm and some darkened skies, chilly mornings giving way to clear blue skies and temperatures reaching into the 70s. Along Lincolns pastoral roads and nestled in its gently rolling hills, Cali-

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fornia poppies will explode with renewed vigor while mustard will blanket the open fields stretching to the horizon. Drive a little and youll be able to view Daffodil Hill in Amador County. This four-acre Alpine farm boasts more than 300,000 bulbs, including more than 300 varieties of daffodils. Although exact timing for the best show is often uncertain, because nature sets the schedule, you can expect the best viewing in mid-to-late March and into early April. Visit the Sutter Creek website at suttercreek. org/daffodil-hill for details on viewing hours and driving directions. And then theres Lake Tahoe as it emerges from the winter snows. Not much of that this year, unpredictable as the white moisture can be.

But look for nature to provide a colorful show as the wildflowers populate the Alpine meadows. Back in Lincoln you can find other tell-tale seasonal signs, including the increasing number of convertibles on the roads ... with their tops down. And check out the local coffee shops with more patrons frequenting the outdoor chairs and tables. Look also to Lincolns several golf courses. Amidst the greening fairways, you will find more golfers in shorts and short-sleeve polo shirts ... usually after 10 a.m. as the early mornings are still a bit nippy. Granted a few hardy hackers wear them yearround. But for the rest of us, moderation and warmth set the tone. We are blessed by living in one of natures best theaters. Enjoy the view!

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he Lincoln Area Chambers New Quarterly Networking Luncheon was scheduled for Feb. 29 at Buonarroti Ristorante. The delicious opportunity was the result of members asking for a convenient lunchtime networking venue to complement the monthly breakfast and fun evening mixers. Now members can promote their business throughout the lunch to potential customers and colleagues. Watch for the date and place of our May Lunchin Lincoln.
Mark Luster Chamber Column

The March breakfast will feature speaker David Attaway, CEO of Placer Valley Tourism, to talk about a regional sports complex and how your business may benefit from sporting events coming to Lincoln. Reservations are required. Pay online at lincolnchamber.com/abo ut/regular-meetings or

call the chamber at 6452035. Our breakfast sponsor will be Golden State Collision Centers. There is only one month available for breakfast sponsorship in 2012, so if you are interested in being the breakfast star of the month, call Terri Reeves in the chamber office.

More exciting news for 2012

A New Year promotion for new members and to encourage a timely renewal of membership dues is the opportunity to receive two gift certificates for a 50-minute pre-

mier massage at the beautiful Spa at Thunder Valley Casino Resort. Please call the Chamber office for details. Be sure to mark your calendars for our spring event the Shoppers Expo set for May 26. This is your chance to be among the first to sign up to reserve a premier location for this popular annual customer-building event. And if you see Bob Romness, Terri Reeves or me at your office door, were just checking in to say hi and hear how your chamber membership is

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Players Disappearance of the Three Little Pigs production Players Disappearance of the Three Little Pigs production is at 2 and 7 p.m. at Orchard Creek Lodge, 965 Orchard Creek Lane. Info: 625-4022. Opening Day fishing season at Big M Fishery Info: 645-0802. Smooth Jazz music With Darin Houser from 7 -10:30 p.m. at Avas Lounge, 3129 Penryn Road, Penryn. Info: 740-0131. at Thunder Valley Casino Resort. Tickets available online at thundervalleyresort.com/entertainment or at the Thunder Valley Ticket Sales office between 10 a.m. to10 p.m. dinner for Friends of Lincoln Library at 5:30 p.m. in McBean Park Pavilion, 65 McBean Park Dr. Tickets at $50 include a sit-down dinner, catered by Simple Pleasures, music by Wild Duc, a live auction and a silent auction. Info: 4342404 or e-mail FOLL@live.com. 88th annual Camellia Society show Admission is free from 3-6 p.m. at the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium, 1515 J St., Sacramento. Wings & Wine at High Hand Runs from 5:30 8 p.m. at High Hand Nursery, 3750 Taylor Road, Loomis. Tickets are $15 in advance and $25 at the door. Benefits Gold Country Wildlife Rescue. Spend an evening with birds of prey from Gold Country Wildlife Rescue, enjoy a complimentary glass of wine with light hors doeuvres. Tickets can be purchased online at highhand.com; goldcountrywildliferescue.org or in person at High Hand Nursery. Info: 652-2065. Methodist Church food bazaar Runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Del Oro High School, 3301 Taylor Road, Loomis. This is the First United Methodist Churchs 58th annual Oriental Food Bazaar. Special demonstration of a Japanese tea ceremony at 1, 2 and 3 p.m.
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88th annual Camellia Society show See Saturday, March 3listing. Open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Lincoln Chamber Brown Bag Forum Info: 6452035. Lincoln Toastmasters Business and community members are invited to join Voices of Lincoln Toastmasters every Wednesday from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the conference room at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 155 Ferrari Ranch Road. Info: Jeannine Balcombe at 6254020. Lincoln Golden Club - Meets the first Wednesday of every month at Lincoln Veterans Hall, 541 Fifth St. in Lincoln. Meetings start at noon, followed with a potluck luncheon and bingo. Info: Mary Weir, 645-2818. Safe Routes to School community input meeting Meets 5:45-6:45 p.m. at City Halls first Floor meeting room, 600 Sixth St. Info: Dan Clark, Development Services Department at 4342470.

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Fifth annual Gardeners Gathering From 9 a.m. 3 p.m. at the Blue Goose Fruit Shed, 3550 Taylor Road, Loomis. Presented by Placer County Master Gardeners. Featuring five speakers and includes lunch. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased by credit card online at pcmg.ucanr. org or in person at the UCCE office in Auburn, 11477 E Ave. (Dewitt Center). Info: (530) 889-7388.

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Little League games Regular season starts.

TUESDAY, MARCH 6
Tom Rigney & Flambeau Concert at 7 p.m. at Orchard Creek Ballroom, 965 Orchard Creek Lane. Fiery Cajun and zydeco lowdown blues, funky New Orleans grooves and ballads. Tickets are $17. For info, see suncity-lincolnhills. org or call 625-4022.

SUNDAY, MARCH 4
Open Mic Starts at 7 p.m. Avas Lounge, 3129 Penryn Road, Penryn. Info: 7400131. Acoustic Open Mic Bruce Tuttle hosts an acoustic open mic at Dillians Bar and Grill from 6 to 9 p.m. Dillians is at 605 G St. Phone number is 434-8171.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7
Lincoln Chamber NetMix Mixer Info: 645-2035. Early release school day Classes are out at 1:40 p.m.

661 5th Street, Suite 101 v Lincoln Phone (916) 434-1662 v Fax (916) 434-1090 www.lincolncpa.com
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Safe Routes to School community input meeting Meets 5:45-6:45 p.m. at City Halls first Floor meeting room, 600 Sixth St. Info: Dan Clark, Development Services Department at 434-2470.

THURSDAY, MARCH 8
Early release school day Classes are out at 1:40 p.m.

Twelve Bridges Library, 485 Twelve Bridges Drive. Featuring George Keithley, who won a Book of the Month Club selection for his epic poem, The Donner Party. Free to the public. Sponsored by The Friends of the Library, presented by The Poets Club of Lincoln. Acoustic Open Mic See March 4 for details. HAPA with Mel Cabang Perform at Thunder Valley Casino. Tickets available at thundervalleyresort.com/ent ertainment or at the Thunder Valley ticket sales office between 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

located at the Lowes Shopping Center in Lincoln. Lincoln Toastmasters See March 7 for details Lincoln Open Space Committee meets The Open Space Committee meets on the second Wednesday of each month at the Willow Room, Twelve Bridges Library at 6 p.m. Residents meet with city staff and

elected officials to discuss future open space planning and current concerns. Info: John Williams at 390-5111.

FRIDAY, MARCH 16
Kids Firsts 14th Annual Awards Luncheon Held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Sun City Orchard Creek Lodge. Info: 774-6802, extension 217.

The Marshall Tucker Band with Road 88 Performs at Thunder Valley Casino. Tickets available at thundervalleyresort.com/entertainment or at the Thunder Valley ticket sales office between 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

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brate St. Patricks Day with corned beef and cabbage. No host cocktails at 5-6 p.m., dinner and dancing 611 p.m. $25 per person, tickets available at City Hall or at 545-2490. Includes a silent action and raffles to benefit Lincoln nonprofit groups. Info: 434-2492. Opening day and parade for Little League TBA
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St. Patricks Day Concert with Men of Worth 7 p.m. at Orchard Creek Ballroom, 965 Orchard Creek Lane. $14. Traditional Irish and Scottish folk music, with Irish dancers. Info: 6254022. Vintage book sale 1-4 p.m. at Twelve Bridges Library, 485 Twelve Bridges Drive. FIRST Robotics Regional Tournament At University of California at Davis, ARC Pavilion, La Rue and Orchard Road. Free public event, supports the Fighting Zbots team from Lincoln

TUESDAY, MARCH 20
Comedy Night 6 and 8 p.m. at Kilaga Springs, 1187 Sun City Blvd. $12. Info: 625-4022. Lincoln Dirt Gardeners meeting 1 p.m. at Lincoln City Hall, room 311, 600 Sixth St. Info: Marti at 6451712. The Gloves and Shovels Garden Club Meets the third Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. at the Telefunken Semiconductor International

building, 7501 Foothills Blvd., Roseville. Heath Wakelee is featured speaker. Info: e-mail glovesandshovels@yahoo.com, 434-6813.

THURSDAY, MARCH 22
The Gospel of Mark presentation 7 p.m. at St. Joseph Church, 280 Oak Tree Lane. Michael Reardon has memorized the four Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, as well as the Book of Revelation, and performs them dramatically worldwide. $10 per person, 10 and under free. Info: St. Joseph at 645-2102 or Vic Albertazzi at 408-4495.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21
Chamber monthly breakfast Info: 645-2035. Bingo Lincoln Hills Foundation Fundraiser. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. and games start at 1 p.m. at Lincoln Hills Orchard Creek Lodge. Info: LincolnHillsFoundation.org, Dennis Wagner at (360) 213-5984. Lincoln Toastmasters See March 7 for details.

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FRIDAY, MARCH 23
Evening Ballroom Dance 6:30 p.m. Orchard Creek Ballroom, 965 Orchard Creek Lane. Tickets are $13. Live band. Info: 625-4022.

High School. Info: USFIRST. org or FIRSTsac.org.

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Community Christian Schools annual dessert extravaganza 6:30 p.m. at 2010 First St., Lincoln. Sample desserts. $20. Info: 645-6280 or visitccslincoln.com.

March 4 listing for details George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic At Thunder Valley Casino. Tickets available at thundervalleyresort.com/ entertainment or at the Thunder Valley ticket sales office between 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Grand Opening Bayside Lincoln Regional Campus See March 18 for details.

MONDAY, MARCH 26
Early release school day School is over at 1:40 p.m.

FRIDAY, MARCH 30
Sober Grad ZeBunco game Info: 398-0330 or damonandkia@yahoo.com. Tap Company Talent Show See March 29 listing for details. Old Time Family Nites 7-9 p.m. at Old Fruitvale School, 3425 Fruitvale Road. For the whole family to play games

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George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic will perform at Thunder Valley Casino on Sunday, March 25

THURSDAY, MARCH 29
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