What's new at Sierra 2!
Noted architect and
book author to speak on co-housing July 11
Learn more about the benefits of co-housing at 6:30 p.m. on July 11 in the
Garden Room. Architect Kathryn McCamant, co-author of "Co-housing:
A Contemporary Approach to Housing Ourselves," will discuss her 25
years of experience designing and building award-wining, energy efficient,
and sustainable co-housing communities throughout the U.S. and Canada. The
event is free, but reservations are required at (530) 478-1970 or info@cohousingpartners.com.
Cake-tasting extravaganza July 12
Join Sacramento Self-Help Housing from 5:30-8 p.m. on July 12 in Curtis
Hall for their annual cake-eating fest to raise money for those who need
help locating safe, affordable rental housing. Event attendees are encouraged
to bring their favorite cake, and may enter for a chance to win best-tasting
or best-looking cake. Or simply attend to taste and vote for a favorite
cake from among those available to taste. Individual tickets are $15;
various sponsorship levels are available by calling 341-0593.
Learn the basics of starting a non-profit organization July 13
Wondering if starting a non-profit is for you? Learn the pros and cons,
complete your state exemption application, your organization's mission
statement, and much more. The workshop is presented by Another Choice,
Another Chance and will be held in Curtis Hall from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on
July 13. Attendance fee is $120 per person or $97 per person with reservations
before July 2. To register call 388-9418 or visit: www.ac-ac.org.
Local expert to discuss diabetes implications July 26
Heart Health , an educational series about the complications associated
with diabetes, will be held from 5:30-7 p.m. on July 26 in Curtis Hall.
Ken Rogaski, MS, a Mercy Heart Institute exercise physiologist, who is
experienced in preventative cardiac care for people with diabetes, will
share advice, answer questions and lead an on-site blood pressure screening.
Rogaski is the manager of the Mercy General Hospital Cardiac Conditioning
Program. The event is free to the public. Register at (888) Diabetes extension
7427 or at the door.
Children's Italian summer camps in July and August
The Italian Cultural Society is again offering summer day camps for children
at Sierra 2. Camps are available for both Ciao Piccoli (ages 2-5) and
Ciao Italia (ages 6-14).
July 9-13:
Outdoor Adventure
(Una Passegiata nel Parco)
July 16-20:
Color My World
(L 'arte e Gli Artisti)
August 6-10:
Sports and Games
(Lo Sport ed i Giochi)
August 13-17:
Passport to Italy
(Passaporto in Italia)
All camps are Monday-Friday; Ciao Piccoli from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and
Ciao Italia from 1:30- 4:30 p.m. Register online at www.italiancenter.net.
For further information contact italy@winfirst.com
or call 482-5900.
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