Check Your AQI + Animal Evacuees + Epic Roller Skating

Sacramento CA

07 August, 2021

5:49 PM

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Welcome to the Sacramento Daily Patch Newsletter! This is where you will find all of the best news and events happening in Sacramento for Sunday August 8th, 2021! First, today's weather: Clear throughout the day. High: 90 Low: 58. Here are the top stories in Sacramento today: Visit Sacramento and The Farm-to-Fork Festival announced that proof of vaccine or a negative COVID-19 result will be required to attend the festival. Organizers said it was to "protect the health and safety of our attendees, staff and vendors." Masks are recommended, but not required, per California guidelines. Other safety protocols include a "no cash" policy for beverage tickets. Only credit cards will be accepted. (ABC10)On Friday, the DA's office announced that David Towner had been convicted of human trafficking, human trafficking of a minor, two counts of pimping, two counts of pandering, and two counts of witness intimidation. Towner is facing up to 26 years in prison at his sentencing in October. Police say they were able to look through the cell phone of the victim and they found messages from Towner trying to recruit the 16-year-old for prostitution. (CBS Sacramento)Smoke from surrounding fires has made it's way into the valley. It is recommended that Sacramento residents minimize outdoor activities and set their air conditioners to recirculate air. Contact your doctor if you have symptoms of cough, shortness of breath, or other symptoms you believe to be caused by smoke. If you want to check the air quality where you live, there is a website that is run by the state that will tell you your region's Air Quality Index (AQI) score. (ABC10)Animal evacuees from the River Fire need your help! There are over 500 animals that were evacuated from the River Fire that are being housed at the Nevada County Fairgrounds. They need to find foster homes soon because the Nevada County Fair starts on August 11. If you can help you are urged to call 211. (ABC10)It's gonna be epic! They're closing down part of K Street for roller skating for one night only! The event takes place on August 19th from 6-10 pm between 23rd and 24th Streets. There will be live entertainment and adult lawn games, arts and crafts and even tarot card reading. And of course some of the best food in Sacramento is available from restaurants in the area. But the central event is the skating! The event is free, but pre-registration is recommended so you can reserve your spot in the rink. (Sacramentopress.com) Sunday's events in Sacramento Come out to the HUGE antiques fair at Sleep Train Arena! There will be over 300 vendors selling items that are 20 or more years old. If you like mid-century modern furniture or vintage military items, or, if you're like me, salt cellars, this is the place for you! (6:30 am)Live Life in the Fast Lane at Swabbies on the River. This Eagles tribute band will be there playing all of your favorites and Swabbies never disappoints with their venue and food and beverage selections. (2 pm)The heck with paint and sip. Let's do paint and guzzle at Device Brewing! You'll walk away with a fabulous painting of flowers and a humming bird and memories of a fun day of food, brew and music, too. (2 pm)PBR Unleash the Beast ends today at the Golden 1 Center! If you've never seen a bull riding event in person you are in for a treat. It's raw man vs beast, and the rodeo clowns are just as awesome as the riders. (1:45 pm) Sacramento Patch Notebook Check out 25 Million Stiches at the Verge Gallery. This project took on asking the community to make stitched panels and count the number of stitches on each. The goal was 25 million stitches to represent the number of refugees, globally, at the time the project was started. There are panels from around the world, including some from local refugees from the Camp fire. The variety is stunning. The project has actually surpassed 25 million stitches and is still going strong. The exhibit ends August 22nd. From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Job listings: Clean Room Assembly Technician (Details) Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Sunday off right! I'll see you soon. If you're into these newsletters, consider bringing some of your friends and neighbors on board. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Jeri Karges About me: 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 https://rockinretirement.subst... Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Sacramento Daily? Reach out anytime to [email protected].