District 1 WAG (Week At a Glance)

April 4 to April 10

Dear Neighbor,

Attached is a quick reference of community events in City Council District 1. In addition,

we are looking for WAG models to grace this newsletter, so if you have a dog, cat or
other pet that you want to show us, please email your pictures to me so we can show off
our favorite “waggers.” Also, let me know if you would like to broadcast other
community events going on.

Hope you have a wonderful week, and feel free to contact me at (916) 808-7001.

Sincerely,

Ray Tretheway
Councilmember, District 1

Saturday, April 4

Councilmember Tretheway’s Office Hours

Councilmember Tretheway is bringing City Hall to you. You are invited to join him
during his North Natomas office hours. Councilmember Tretheway will be available to
discuss items coming to the City Council or to address any concerns that you may have.
WHAT TIME: 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM.

WHERE AT: Natomas Police & Community Resource Center

2701 Del Paso Road, Suite 140

For more information, please contact Councilmember Tretheway’s office at (916) 808-
7001 or email him at rtretheway@cityofsacramento.org

Into the Woods at Natomas Charter School

The Natomas Charter School Performing and Fine Arts Academy is proud to present
“Into the Woods,” a fairy tale-themed musical by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine
about the experiences of a number of familiar fairy-tale and fable characters in the
woods, as they strive to get their wishes, as well as face the consequences of those
wishes.

WHAT TIME: 7:30 p.m.

TICKET COST: $18 for General Admission and $15 for Students and Seniors

WHERE AT: Benvenuti Performing Arts Center

4600 Blackrock Drive
Sacramento, CA 95835

For more information, call the Benvenuti Performing Arts Center at (916) 491-1028 or
check out their website.

N Magazine Cover Artists’ Show

N magazine celebrates a diverse group of cover artists in its fourth annual art exhibit.
Among the artists is Inderkum's Brandon Duvall, student of Michelle Townsend. The
show provides a way for the public to meet the artists who grace N magazine's covers
each month. This event, cosponsored by the Benvenuti Performing Art
Center, includes a reception and live classical music.

N magazine cover artists include Barbara Damon, Dorothy Ewing, Fay Lorraine, Carol
Abbe, Lund C. Tim, Brandon Duvall, Emilio Soltero, Nelson Reyes, John Witherspoon,
La Monte Lamoureux, Eileen Downes, and Larry Meeks.

WHAT TIME: 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM

WHERE AT: South Natomas Community Center

2921 Truxel Road
For more information contact Marni Leger, Publisher, N magazine at (916)359-7411.

Sunday, April 5

Ancient Materials and Contemporary Art Continues at Central Library

Ancient Materials and Contemporary Art exhibit: For thousands of years, artists have
been creating utilitarian objects and works for personal adornment, in stone, wood, clay,
and bronze. Use of these materials has endured over the centuries and continues today.
This exhibit features pieces by leading regional artists working within this concept.

WHAT TIME: Regular library hours.

WHERE: Sacramento Central Library

828 I St

For more information, please visit the Sacramento Library’s website.

Monday, April 6

Community Workshop on Design Review and Planning Commission

The Development Services Department is conducting informational workshops to seek

public input, explain and discuss the proposed merger of the Planning Commission and
Design Review Commission into one Planning and Design Review Commission.

WHAT TIME: 5:30 PM

WHERE AT: South Natomas Community Center

2921 Truxel Rd

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Sandra Yope, Senior Planner,
Development Services Department, at (916) 808-7158 or email her at
syope@cityofsacramento.org

Tuesday, April 7

Sacramento City Council Meeting

WHAT TIME: 6:00 PM

WHERE: City Hall Chambers

915 I Street

For this week’s agenda, please visit the City of Sacramento’s website.

SAT Test Secrets 101

Learn to score higher on the SAT using Kaplan key test-taking strategies. This workshop
is open to students who took the SAT Practice Test the previous Saturday or Sunday (test
scores will be returned), their parents, and any one interested in tips for test taking.

WHAT TIME: 6:00 PM

WHERE AT: Central Library

828 I Street

For more information or to register, please contact the Sacramento Library at 916-264-
2920 or visit the Sacramento Library’s website.

Please note, attendees must give 24 hour cancellation notice to allow others on the
waiting list to attend.

Family Fun Night at South Natomas Library

Kids of all ages (and their parents) are welcome to join us for stories, jokes, puppets,
"wiggles" and craft projects. On the third Tuesday of each month we will have our
Family Game Night with games, a storybook corner and refreshments.

WHAT TIME: 6:30 PM

WHERE AT: South Natomas Library

1620 W El Camino Ave

For more information or to register, please contact the Sacramento Library at (916) 264-
2700 or visit the Sacramento Library’s website.

Wednesday, April 8
North Natomas Toddler Time

Join us for stories, songs, puppets and more. For toddlers 18 months to 3 years.
Storytimes last about 30 minutes and are followed by a craft.

WHAT TIME: 10:15 AM

WHERE AT: North Natomas Library

2500 New Market Dr
For more information or to register, please contact the Sacramento Library at (916) 264-
2706 or visit the Sacramento Library’s website.

Thursday, April 9

Natomas Joint Vision Workshop

The Natomas Joint Vision is a collaborative planning effort between the City and County
of Sacramento to develop a vision which balances future urban growth with the
permanent preservation of open space in the unincorporated portion of the Natomas Basin
within Sacramento County.

The Broad Visioning Process is a series of public workshops that will obtain broad public
input in the development of an overall vision for the area.

WHAT TIME: 5:30 PM

WHERE AT: City Planning Commission

Historic City Hall
915 I Street

Alkali & Mansion Flats Historic Neighborhood Association

General membership meeting for the Alkali & Mansion Flats Historic Neighborhood
Association. For association boundaries and other general information, visit the
Department of Neighborhood Services Website.

WHAT TIME: 6:00 PM

WHERE AT: Boys and Girls Club

1117 G St
For more information, contact Sean Wright. Email: emailsean@msn.com Phone: 916-
808-8198.

Gardenland/Northgate Neighborhood Association

General meeting for the Gardenland/Northgate Neighborhood Association.

WHAT TIME: 6:30PM

WHERE AT: Stanford Settlement

450 El Camino Ave

For more information, visit their website or contact Ron Richards: E-Mail:
rrichards56@sbcglobal.net. Phone: 916-564-9415