Are you looking for something to do on February 4th? Well you are in luck, you can access 26 museums in the Sacramento area, for free. The event is the annual Sacramento Museum Day.

Twenty-six museums will offer free admission from 10am to 5pm on February 4th. The Sacramento Zoo and Fairytale Town will also offer half-off admission tickets on February 4th.

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The Sacramento Public Library is presenting free, job search programs to help community members find employment. The Job Seeker programs are scheduled through June at select Sacramento Public Library locations.

“With local unemployment nearing 12 percent, the Sacramento Public Library is providing our helpful resources as learning tools to search for jobs, improve interview skills, refine resumes, and more,” said Rivkah K. Sass, library director. “We care about our community residents, as many are our library card holders and others who frequent our 28 library locations. We are all in these tough economic times together.”
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State Route 160 (Sacramento County) from Del Paso Boulevard to Richards Boulevard: Motorists can expect north and southbound full ramp closures and lane restrictions from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Monday. The “Martin Luther King Day March” will be held. Traffic Control will be done by the California Highway Patrol.

The Sacramento Public Library also has JobNow, a free online service to help job seekers with 24/7 access to online job coaching, resume help, and other online resources to guide Sacramento Public Library patrons in helping them to get a new job.

Library patrons can access this free service by clicking the JobNow link on the library’s web page at www.saclibrary.org and entering their Sacramento Public Library card number and personal identity number (PIN).

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The Sacramento Public Library has invited local author Barry S. Martin to discuss his book, Forgotten Aviator: The Adventures of Royal Leonard, on Saturday, January 21 at 2 p.m. at its Arden-Dimick branch, 891 Watt Avenue, Sacramento.

Royal Leonard was 20th century Chinese leader Chiang Kai-shek’s personal pilot, co-conspirator with the famed World War II Flying Tigers commander, and aviator on the Skyway to Hell. The author will talk about the Golden Age of American Aviation and the Sino-Japanese War of the 1930s and 1940s.

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James Mazzaferro, band director at Sheldon High School, has been selected as one of two band directors in the United States to become a Bandworld Legion of Honor Laureate.

“It’s wonderful to see Jim recognized for the many years of hard work and dedication he has devoted to being an exceptional teacher and role model for students,” said Paula Duncan, principal at Sheldon. “Thanks to Jim, the music program at Sheldon has flourished into one of the top and most respected music programs in the area. He continues to raise the bar for musical excellence in his students and our school is thrilled to see him recognized nationally for his tireless efforts.”

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The Sacramento Kings have fired coach Paul Westphal. He has been with the Kings for about two seasons and leaves with a record of 51-120. Assistant coach Keith Smart will take over until a replacement is found.

“The overall performance level of the team has not approached what we felt was reasonable to expect,” said the Kings president of basketball operations, Geoff Petrie, in a news release.

Westphal saidn in a new release, “Geoff Petrie and his staff have been nothing but honest and supportive throughout my time here, they are first class in every way and I wish them nothing but success. My hope is to see the fans of the Kings and the city of Sacramento rewarded with many years of great basketball.” “Finally, I want to thank my loyal staff and players for their efforts in attempting to climb out of the hole we shared,” “Nothing comes easy in the NBA and I know they will not rest in their efforts to rebuild this team.”

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The Sacramento Public Library is presenting free, job search programs to help community members find employment. The Job Seeker programs are scheduled through June at the Rancho Cordova, Robbie Waters Pocket-Greenhaven, North Highlands-Antelope, North Natomas, and Arcade library branches. Program listings can be found on the library website at www.saclibrary.org and clicking the Job Seeker box.

“With local unemployment nearing 12 percent, the Sacramento Public Library is providing our helpful resources as learning tools to search for jobs, improve interview skills, refine resumes, and more,” said Rivkah K. Sass, library director. “We care about our community residents, as many are our library card holders and others who frequent our 28 library locations. We are all in these tough economic times together.”

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A very nasty stomach virus called the Norovirus has been reported in Sacramento County. According to the Center for Disease Control website, Norovirus is highly contagious and easily spread. Its symptoms are vomiting, diarrhea and stomach pain. The virus is a threat to the very young, elderly and people with other illnesses. It can cause weakness and dehydration.

The virus has hit hard is several senior care facilities. 30% of the residents at The Commons in Elk Grove have had the illness. The residents have been isolated to their rooms and all holiday events have been cancelled according the facility manager.

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Starting next Monday Sacramento, Modesto, and Stockton area McDonald’s will be giving away free coffee. The giveaway will last two weeks and does not require a purchase.

” … We know that many are struggling to make ends meet,and this is our way of lending support during these difficult times,” said Steven Ramirez who owns a McDonald’s in Elk Grove. “As the holiday season comes to a close and budgets become tight, we hope this program will offer some comfort to our community and also warm them up a little during this cold winter season.” Ramirez said.

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