The Sacramento Kings had the day off Friday but instead of relaxing, players were hard at work refurbishing the North Roseville R.E.C. Center as part of the seventh annual Cesar Chavez Day of Volunteerism. It was sponsored by Maloof Sports & Entertainment in partnership with Wells Fargo. The wet and windy weather did not put a damper on anyone’s spirits, including the Kings and the kids at the center. The team's generosity showed inside the center and out in the form of the Kings Reading and Learning Center and new landscape players put in Friday. The basketball court also was renovated, for which the Kings donated official NBA-size rims. After the work was done, festivities kicked off

 Thursday evening at the City Hall town meeting Mayor Kevin Johnson and the rest of the council members started off their agenda honoring the Sacramento Kings basketball player Omri Caspi. Caspi is the first Israeli born athlete to play in the NBA. There was a short but sweet video played showing some highlights of Caspi's first season as a professional. Then District 3 Councilman Steve Cohn presented Caspi with a recognition award. Well over two-thirds of the audience was there to witness Capsi being recognized not only for his basketball skills but for him being a big part of the jewish community here in Sacramento.  After a standing ovation for Capsi he said a few words of gratitude as

 Images By: JayCanter.com   114 Sacramento Kings – 100 Minnesota Timberwolves Pregame high up above the Sacramento Kings court there was a meet and greet with over 250 of Sacramento’s local Jewish and Israeli community. They all came out to support Omri Caspi who is the first Israeli born player to play in the NBA. Capsi spent some time doing a Q&A session with the large group before having to head down to play the Minnesota Timberwolves.