The vintage-styled Lace Salon opens its doors in Old Sacramento with services of styling, color and treatments, and haircuts. Lace Salon will host its grand opening April 14. Lace Salon got its name based on Lace Salon Owner Violet Vargas' enjoyment of vintage and Victorian styles, which evolved after being raised by her grandmother, and from a tattoo she has of a piece of lace. Her boyfriend, Joe Arizmendez, liked the tattoo so much that he suggested she name her salon Lace. "My boyfriend has always urged me to open a salon. I was really chicken about it, but he gave me the money to do it, so there were no more excuses. I love having the salon. Every day I walk in and you know you can b

On November 10th, at 10:30am, The Effort will celebrate the Grand Opening of their expanded The Effort North Highlands Community Health Center, (6015 Watt Avenue) ushering in a new era in affordable, state-of-the-science child and family primary health and children’s dental care, services largely non-existent for the underserved residents of North Highlands and surrounding areas.   Following opening remarks from Dr. Jonathan Porteus, CEO/The Effort, these local dignitaries will speak.   Congresswoman Doris Matsui Charlene Taylor of Kaiser Permanente Assemblyman Richard Pan, M.D. County Supervisor & First5 Commissioner Phil Serna Assemblyman Roger Dickinson   (Media facility tours will imme

Doughbot Donuts, a business originally run from home, provides both innovative donut recipes and healthy vegan options. Bryan Widener, 25, and wife Dannah O’Donnell, 26, had their grand opening in their new building at 5 a.m. on Sept. 3 located in midtown at 2226 10th St., selling 700 donuts opening day, and 1,000 the next. “People were waiting here at 5 a.m., and there was no downtime until probably like 8 a.m.,” O'Donnell said. “We sold out.” Opening in a hip small shop downtown has been quite the life change for Widener and O'Donnell, who made most of their donuts solely for family and friends from their home since May 2010. To see how it all got started click here. “Right now, I can

Today marks the official Grand Opening of the Westfield Downtown Ice Rink! Cue the trumpets, cut the ribbon, lace up those skates, because the Ice Rink is back. The best part is the folks at the Westfield Downtown Ice Rink really like to celebrate the Grand Opening with everyone in the Sacramento area. So from the minute the ribbon Mayor Johnson cuts the ribbon at noon to the moment the gates close at 10 pm, skating is 100% absolutely free of charge. Free to get in, free to rent skates, and free to bring all your friends. The little ice rink that you remember has some surprises in store this year, because the fact of the matter is, it is all grown up. This year the rink is turning 19 yea

St. John’s will give formerly homeless women with children the opportunity to gain work experience and become more self sufficient with its new restaurant, Plates Cafe and Catering. St. John’s Shelter Program for Women & Children celebrated its anniversary on Thursday along with the grand opening of Plates. Guest speakers such as Congresswoman Doris Matsui, Assemblywoman Alyson Huber and Mayor Kevin Johnson attended, along with 350 supporters from the community. "Plates is  a very, very special place,” Matsui said. “It provides a place, a structure, a sanctuary.” After graduating from the 90-day program at St. John’s Shelter, Plates trains women with skills in the food service, catering,

Sacramento, CA — A new music teachers association based in Sacramento is making it easier for parents and aspiring musicians to locate qualified music education programs in their communities. The North American Music Teachers Association (NAMTA) recently launched an online community dedicated to connecting music students with quality teachers and assisting music teachers with the business side of music education. According to David Terry, a Sacramento resident and president of NAMTA, “Parents and students looking for quality music lessons in their communities enjoy free online access to NAMTA, where they can view our member profiles. One of the things parents appreciate about NAMTA is the

Mother-daughter entrepreneurs Darcy McNie and Corey De Roo have their hands full this weekend with the grand opening of their newest French Cuff Consignment store in Davis. The pair that opened a second-hand clothing store business by the same name in a Midtown Victorian four years ago is now operating three stores — two a block apart on J Street and a third in downtown Davis. They've built a list of clients with their girlfriend-next-door conversations and the cups of tea they hand out with clothing advice. In early June, McNie, 55, and 35-year-old De Roo took over the storefront vacated by Krazy Mary's at 2527 J St. They've spent the last few weeks moving all of their designer clothing

Art shouts from the walls, peeks out between bookshelves, and nestles in the window sills of the restored Hall of Justice building. The beautiful, provocative, quirky, challenging art is part of the “Creative Merger: Justice & Peace” exhibit, on display at the Sacramento County Public Law Library through September. A Grand Opening celebration, complete with live music by the Sacramento Philharmonic Jazz Trio, hors d’oeuvres, and a silent auction, runs from 5:30 – 8:00 pm this Wednesday, June 9 ($15 advance/$20 at the door). More than 400 people attended the opening of the first “Creative Merger: Artists and Lawyers,” hosted by the law library in 2005. Some of the art from that successful

“This absolutely blew me away.” Tim Weisbeck said this after touring the new Salvation Army Family Services building in the Northern Sacramento area. He was one of nearly 100 in attendance who showed up for the grand opening of the social service facility on May 13. “We are blessed to have this building,” said David Bentley, Salvation Army Sacramento County Coordinator. “The Salvation Army can now serve the families and individuals in a very professional and first- class manner.” The new Family Services facility is a much needed upgrade because the old building in the downtown Sacramento locale was simply too small for the growing number of families and individuals seeking assistance. T

In 2006, my dad was doored while riding his bike on 15th Street. He broke his shoulder pretty bad, and ended up with all sorts of plates and screws holding him together. Life gave us lemons!!! We made lemonade though, and Practical Cycle was funded in part by the settlement from that accident. So I took great pleasure in hand-squeezing 35 locally grown, organic lemons to make lemonade for our Grand Opening celebration, the first annual Ride for Earth. Then I loaded a cooler on the back of our old Worksman tricycle and hauled it about ten miles to Practical Cycle. I believe that sometimes life's most difficult challenges can help us grow the most. Whenever I feel like things couldn't poss

A diverse crowd of people gathered in Old Sacramento on Thursday to celebrate Earth Day and the Grand Opening of Practical Cycle. Riders of all ages and from all walks of life were drawn together to be a part of the first annual "Ride for Earth." With a diverse crowd of people came a diverse crowd of bikes! Many riders brought their own bikes, and Practical Cycle let out its entire rental fleet of Made in USA and Electric bicycles and tricycles for free. There was even a Velocab and a high-wheeler replica! The ride followed the Sacramento River to its confluence with the American River in Discovery Park. Afterwards, fresh-squeezed organic lemonade that was delivered by an old Worksman tr

Practical Cycle is celebrating Earth Day its Grand Opening in Old Sacramento today. Tim Castleman and his son, Cassidy, are teaming up to sell, rent, and service electric and Made in USA bicycles and tricycles. After being shocked by the tragic events of 9/11, and inspired by a life threatening battle with prostate cancer, Tim set out to make a difference in the world. “I decided to put it all on the line and follow my heart, instead of just trying to survive.” "Practical Cycle is different than traditional bike shops,” says Cassidy, a 23 year-old business student and solar professional, “Our mission is to make cycling more practical for everyday people. No spandex… No funny shoes… No pro

About 300 people milled in and out of the newest location of Temple coffeehouse at 2829 S St. for the grand opening Saturday evening. The new coffeehouse is the second Temple location in Sacramento. The front area of the building was crowded with young people, business professionals and families mingling. The back room of the café was opened up as a space to snack and play darts. Drinks were free for those attending the private opening event. Anything the customer wanted, the baristas were happy to make. The second location was well-received by community members. “I was so excited that we have an authentic coffee shop in our neighborhood,” said Ann Hamilton, a board member for the New