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Thunder Valley Casino seeks to fill over 100 positions in July job fairs
(FOX40.COM) — Thunder Valley Casino and Resort is looking to fill over 100 positions with a series of job fairs throughout July. The casino, located on 1200 Athens Avenue in Lincoln, is hosting 11 events beginning July 3 to conduct walk-in interviews for full and part-time positions in different departments. Open positions include housekeepers, housepersons, […]
Silver Screen invites you to laugh with Marx Brothers
The Silver Screen Classic Movie Series continues Saturday, July 6, with the Marx Brothers' funniest movie. Awkwardly – and hilariously – Chico, Harpo and Groucho aim to help two lovers perform opera. To our delight, watching these three as they help this couple involves the continual annoying and tripping of smug bad guys – who think they know better than the Marxes.
Skeet Reese Claims First Bass Pro Tour Win at James River
– On his 55th birthday, Skeet Reese of Auburn, California, received one of the best presents of his life. The newly-announced Bass Fishing Hall of Famer added his first Bass Pro Tour trophy to his long list of accolades at the Major League Fishing (MLF) General Tire Stage Six Presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts on the James River, plus the $100,000 top prize that came with it.
El Dorado Hills dives into Fourth of July celebrations at community pool
EL DORADO HILLS, Calif. — El Dorado Hills hosts a Fourth of July celebration at its community pool Thursday. From 1-4 p.m., patrons can celebrate the anniversary of America’s declared independence from Britain at the community pool on Harvard Way, according to the event website. There is music, games and a snack bar.
Two Local Hikes to Add to Your Summer Bucket List
Northern California is known for the unique nature it has to offer. Scenic views can be found practically anywhere, especially in the Placer, Sacramento area. I visited two places in the local area which were no more than 20 minutes away from the general Rocklin area. The first place I...
Sacramento Zoo, other establishments reducing hours due to heat wave
SACRAMENTO - Multiple Sacramento area establishments will be reducing their hours due to the extreme heat this week. Starting Monday, the Sacramento Zoo will allow entry until 1 p.m. with a closing time of 2 p.m. Sacramento Zoo staff said the early closing times are to ensure the safety and comfort of staff and guests. The animals will also be beating the heat by accessing cool indoor areas in their enclosures, according to zoo staff. The change in hours will run through this Friday and regular hours will resume on Saturday, July 6. Over at the Sacramento History Museum, staff say they will be open every day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. -- but the daytime Old Sacramento Underground Tours have been canceled for the week. In Placer County, officials will close Hidden Falls Regional Park from July 2-6 due to the heat. This same park closed for a time in early June, also due to excessive heat. Downtown Stockton has also canceled its Main Street Market that was scheduled for July 9.
From the Auburn Journal archive: 1955 - Coca Cola goes large
In this photo from the June 30, 1955, edition of the Auburn Journal, Bob Mason (left), manager of the Coca Cola distributing plant in Auburn, displays two of the world-famous and present-size Coca Cola bottles while L.F. Kengle, city manager of Auburn, displays two of the large family size bottles, which are being offered for sale through retail outlets in the Placer and Nevada County areas. Mason predicts the large bottles will soon become as popular as the smaller bottles, which will continue to be marketed as in the past. The picture shows a small supply of the family size “Coke” bottles in the background inside the Auburn Coca Cola building before distribution started to local retail outlets.
Cinema at the State presents All The Wild Horses
AUBURN, CA (MPG) - Enjoy epic equine adventure as riders from around the world race across Mongolia in the longest and toughest horse race on the planet: the 1,000 kilometer Mongol Derby. On this route that retraces Genghis Kahn’s 13th century postal system, riders use maps and GPS (global positioning systems) to navigate a network of 27 horse stations where they change horses every 35 kilometres. A Q&A with four Derby participants follows the film and a portion of ticket sales will support locals Ali Woodward and Melissa Montgomery in their 2025 Mongol Derby quest. This film is sponsored by The Station Public House.
July 4 plan: Pancakes, parade and Potters
July 4 is on Thursday next week, and here is what is happening in Lincoln:. Lincoln’s Fourth of July celebration starts with a pancake breakfast from 7-10 a.m., hosted by the Native Sons and Daughters of the Gold West in the Lincoln Veterans Hall. The annual 4th of July...
Park naming - Submit your suggestions in July!
The annual tradition of naming new parks is here! Every July, we have the opportunity to name newly approved parks, adding a personal touch to our community. This year, three new parks are ready for your input. Parks to be Named:. C-63 Neighborhood Park. Location: Creekview area. Size: 2.5 acres.
Elaina’s Experiments: Alka Seltzer fireworks
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Learn how to make Alka Seltzer fireworks in this week’s Fourth of July-themed segment of Elaina’s Experiments. STEM educator at Del Oro High School, Kristen Urquidez and her sons Drew and Connor joined 17 News at Noon for another installment of Elaina’s Experiments.
Tips for a water-wise summer
Now that we are officially in summer, the question is, how do you maintain your landscape in the summer heat? Here are some great tips for keeping a beautiful, water-wise landscape:. • Check before you water: Use a moisture meter or a hand shovel to dig into the soil before...
Placer Rep Reveals 2024-2025 Season and Auditions
Open submissions are now being accepted for auditions to fill roles in the 2024-2025 Placer Repertory Theater main season, themed “Dark Ambitions,” which includes Shakespeare’s MacBeth in Fall 2024, Dion Boucicault’s melodrama The Corsican Brothers or The Fatal Duel in February 2025 and Sherlock Holmes: A Study in Scarlet in Spring 2025.
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