Arden Hills Head Age Group Swim Coach Chris Oshiro was recently named as “Coach of the Year” by Sierra Nevada Swimming for 2010-2011.  Oshiro has worked for Arden Hills Resort Club & Spa since 2005 and this is the second time he has been honored with this prestigious award (he was also recognized in 2008-2009). Oshiro was officially presented with the reputable “Coach of the Year” award at a banquet held in January at Arden Hills Resort Club & Spa. With time standards overseen by USA Swimming and Sierra Nevada Swimming, the coveted award is based on speed performance of the young athletes he trains.  In fact, swimmers in his groups attained the greatest number of AAAA and AAA times for th

If you love spending time on the water and enjoy leading a team of sports enthusiasts, consider volunteering your time this summer as a coxswain for the Sacramento State Aquatic Center’s Adult Master Rowing program!  No experience or equipment is necessary and, once properly trained, you’ll be in charge of motivating the group during practice, steering the boat and communicating drills and exercises throughout the row.  It’s a fun way to learn the fundamentals of rowing and be an integral part of a team while surrounded by the beauty and tranquility of Lake Natoma.  Find out more about volunteering as a much-needed coxswain this summer -- teens and adults welcome! The group practices on

Comedian Shayla Rivera will be coming to Sacramento on Feb. 17 for a four-night run of comedy shows at the Punchline Comedy Club. This is Rivera’s first time performing at Punchline Comedy Club. She said she has performed once in Sacramento years ago, but she is still new to the city. “It’s fun for a comedian to go to a city for a first time,” Rivera said. “Sacramento is going to be a special treat for me. I plan to stick my head everywhere.” A self-proclaimed history buff, Rivera said she is excited to see the different buildings and learn more about the history of Sacramento. Rivera was born and raised in Puerto Rico. She immigrated to the United Sstates after high school and attende

As unemployment rates rise, now over 12% in California, individuals are starting their own businesses and looking for ways to cut expenses. Many moms are now opting to stay home with their children and find a way to add to the family budget working from home as virtual assistants. Some small business owners are reducing costs by using virtual offices and assistants instead of hiring a part-time assistant and renting office space. What is a virtual office and a virtual assistant? A virtual office business in Sacramento is Capsity Offices located at 2321 P Street in Midtown Sacramento. Capsity combines the traditional office environment with coworking and virtual offices. This allows busine

Does your career or business need a marketing makeover? Executive coach Laura Perez (www.epiphanycoaching.net) shares eight of her marketing makeover “treatments” from her career coaching sessions and seminars: 1) Know Your C.O.B.S. Before you market yourself, be clear on what you want - the Career you want, the Opportunities that are available, the kind of Boss you want to work for, and the Salary you are willing to accept. 2) Be a Problem Solver. Clearly understand and communicate how you can solve problems. Laura says: “Today’s companies want problem solvers, money savers and out of the box thinkers”. Make sure your resume conveys that. 3) Conduct Informational Interviews. Interview ot