Once a year the Auburn Community throws a big 'ole Party, and wants all our neighbors to know you're invited.  This Friday, June 19, The Auburn Park and Recreation District takes the lead on the regions biggest and best Free Concert and Family Fun Event.   Party in the Park has grown to be the "Premier Music Event" in the Foothills, and it is because of entertainment such as this years headliners The Waybacks.  The Waybacks have been thrilling festival crowds for some time now with their unique blend of styles, which really defies definition but appeals to a wide variety of tastes, I would suggest going on YouTube and searching their name, it is quite a journey.  From great songs when th

The weather looks like it will be nice, and I know the music will be great - this will be Sacramentos own Kate Gaffney's "triumphant return", as this will be her 1st show after a 3 month tour, Steve Randall will be accompanying her (Steve is such a great guitarist!) - Please come welcome her back, enjoy the heapin' hospitality of all at the Ridge - there is no charge for the show, Happy Hour runs 'till 7 - great food, great atmosphere, easy access...... - win, win, win! - I hope to see there - as always... Keep Smilin' Party on the Porch, as Kate Gaffney Returns!  Ridge Golf Course & Bar and Grill Address: 2020 Golf Course Rd City: Auburn State: CA, 95602 Event Time 6:30 to 9:30 Contact

"Nobel Laureate William Shockley & Emma B Shockley Memorial Park".  You may have read about it in the Sacramento Bee, or perhaps the Auburn Journal or somewhere else.  What the park name does not mention is in addition to winning a Noble Prize for his work on developing the Transistor (Time Magazine listed Mr. Shockley in the 100 Most influention people of the Century too), Mr. Shockley was a big supporter of Eugenics.  Now here is the story: In a trust, the Shockleys provided for 28 acres of land they own to be given to the Auburn Park and Recreation District, the gift came with 2 conditions: 1) The land be used for "passive" use only, and 2) It be given the name mentioned above.  The Di

"That 1 Guy" will be playing a couple shows in the Sac area, Tuesday he will be at the Miners Foundry in Nevada City, & Wednesday he will be at Beatnick Studios in Sacramento. "That 1 Guy" aka Mike Silverman has been playing venues and festivals around the world for some time now, receiving rave reviews and accolades - Mike takes the concept of a one man show to the extreme, whith his "Magic Pipe" and assortment of unique instruments for which words can not describe.  He provides a family friendly experience that must be seen to be appreciated, please visit www.that1guy.com for a sneek peek.  Visit www.sblentertainment.com for tickets and more.  Tickets for the Nevada City show are also av

At a time when there are alerts out from the Feds to avoid travel to our Southern Neighbors in Mexico for reasons from Swine Flu to Mexican Mafia, it was a fun time in Auburn as the Hispanic and local community joined together to celebrate this Mexican Holiday.  Old Towne Auburn was the perfect setting for this family fun event, as the community joined together to put on an evening of fun for all to enjoy! Be it for Cinco de Mayo, or maybe  the upcoming Old Town Antique Fair on May 17, or just a weekend get away, Auburn offers something for all to enjoy.  Please come on up and enjoy the heapin' hospitality of your Sierra Foothills neighbors!   

This is great , I just may need to stop by & Support Local Music, and while I''m at it will likely spend a few bucks at at least one of the stops. Thanks for the heads up!

I think the only real leverage the City has is PR against Westfield, I think the Mayor realizes the tough guy approach likely is not the best way to go at this company. Developing a working relationship and give & take is the key, I do not think there are huge lines to buy struggling / declining shopping centers. Hopefully the city will provide some good incentives to Westfield, as the long term revenue I am sure will pay off great dividends!

Pretzels and beer, (you asked!) , - does sound like a good event - hope it is successful, keep smilin'!

Personally I like the mayors "an environment where all boats are rising" comment, not sure where that came from, but did make me smile (o.k chuckle)! - btw what kind of leverage does the city have to force a sale? And what terms could the city require for a potential buyer? This strong mayor thing sounds good but is there bite with that bark? What incentives are being given to Westfield to invest in this location vs others, there has to be a win-win I would think. With what I understand as to be the direction of the master plan for this area, SRO's don't seem to fit, while this may not seem compasionate, lines need to be drawn to create an environment that encourages commerce & participation of both the vendor and customer. By creating a vibrant center for entertainment, dining & shopping - taxes will increase and more money will be available to address the other issues facing a big city - be it SRO's, tent cities or otherwise -

Ok Ok - I saw it "invided"!! I'm beggin' for a pitty edit