Wish On Hold + Free Light Rail + Dancing On The Edge

Sacramento CA

11 June, 2021

5:49 PM

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Good morning, River City! Welcome to the Sacramento Daily Patch Newsletter! This is where you will find all of the best news and events happening in Sacramento for Saturday June 12th, 2021! I hope you'll enjoy this daily update and share it with all of your friends! Today's Weather: Glorious weather for your weekend! Clear throughout the day. Temps: High of 90° & low of 60° Top 5 Stories in Sacramento Fingers crossed this 4-year old's wish can come true. A lumber shortage is putting this Make-A-Wish recipient's treehouse on hold. But she's a miracle already, so maybe another miracle is possible in her life. (ABC10)By now, you're aware that Hwy 99 will be closed until next Wednesday. Here is a map to show you what section is closed and what surface streets are available, because I-5 is going to be a mess, too! Also remember, during construction, Light Rail will be free! (East Bay Times)Under a settlement filed Thursday, Lake Bowl cardroom, in Folsom, will have to pay a fine or have its gambling license suspended for a year for refusing to follow COVID guidelines last year. (FOX40)Indoor venues are starting to reopen, just in time for kids to get out of school for the summer. What a happy coincidence! Here's a list of some great indoor venues for kids to blow off steam. Some are already open and all will be open on June 15th. (Daily Sacramento News)California officials had a hard time locating two of the COVID lottery winners from last week, so they picked alternates. One of the lucky winners was from Sacramento County! Could it be you? (KCRA3) Saturday's Events Get ready for Beignets and Po-Boys, vegan style, at Sacramento's Vegan Soul Food Fest 2021! There will be vegan food and drink and entertainment for all. (11 am)A beautiful afternoon deserves a craft beer, music and Q on the patio. That's just what you will get at Dreaming Dog Brewery in Elk Grove. Get your grub on! (3 pm)Dance On The Edge of the river in Old Sac! Come out and feel the Latin vibe! There will be lessons, group dance events, vendors and tons music and fun for the whole family! (6 pm)Hit the West Wind Drive-in for a virtual concert on the big screen. Florida Georgia Line will be joined by Nelly & Chase Rice for a concert that will be beamed to outdoor venues across the US, Canada and Ireland! (8:45 p.m.)Can you walk 20 miles in the next week? Maybe you can if it's for someone else who can't walk at all. Join the Shriner's Hospital of Northern California 20 Mile Incredible Journey Challenge and register your steps for the week. 20 miles gets you a finisher's medal. I'm totally doing this and I'll let you know how I did in my Notebook Section next Saturday! (All day) Sacramento Notebook Thinking of going to Tahoe for the weekend? Try Reno instead! The Reno River Festival is back and celebrating all things local! There will be a vendor village, live music at MusicFest and a Hard Seltzer Experience. If you still need your COVID vaccine, this volunteer is there for you! Read her story and see a link to a list clinics that are still available in the area. You're all caught up on the day's happenings in SacTown! Join us again tomorrow for the Sacramento Daily Patch Newsletter! Jeri Karges has been living in and loving the Sacramento region for over 30 years. Her passion is finding new and unique ways to enjoy the city and surrounding areas. On weekends you can find her pestering her friends to sample the restaurant that doesn't have silverware, or try their hand at throwing an axe. Jeri also enjoys writing about retirement planning at rockinretirement.substack.com