Two youngsters enjoy the thrill of a tobaggan ride during Snow Day.   Council Member Lauren Hammond and 2010 Complete Count Committee delighted folks of all ages with a Snow Day in Southside Park today. There was a snow cave, toboggan rides, face painting, games, food, hot chocolate, community resources and child safety finger printing. Helen Hewitt explained the purpose of Snow Day was to publicize the importance of everyone being counted in the current Census. The census is a count taken every 10 years of people across our nation. This count determines how much federal money our community will receive over the next 10 years. If we want more money for education in our schools,  i

Hmong Dance Performers was one of the diverse groups that were part of the Census 2010 open house in the new office, located in the U.S. Post Office at 801 I Street. The Census is preparing for its huge task of counting all residents. They are stressing everyone needs counted, legal or not.   Ballet Folklorico Nube de Oro (above and below) also entertained as well as The Peacock Girls, TOSA- Polynesian Dance Performers and Alinicia- Rhythm & Blues Band. Other performers were Sacramento Women's Chorus, Kirby Shields, and Harrison Eldridge. CA State Army National Guard presented colors.   The Grant High School Drum Corps marched from the Census office to City Hall next door. Siste