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Local Events This Weekend – 8/7 & 8/8

Sacramento

Screen on the Green
Sat, August 8th at sun down
Grant Park: 21st & C St (Midtown)
Screen on the Green features family-oriented films on four
consecutive Saturday events in neighborhood parks. All events are
free and open to the public. This week’s movie: Bee Movie
http://www.sacscreenonthegreen.com/#

SOFF – Sacramento Outdoor Film Festival
Sat, August 8th 5:00p
Cesar Chavez Park: 901 J St
Sacramento Outdoor Film Festival in Cesar Chavez Park beginning
Aug. 8 and continuing each Saturday night in August. There will be a
beer garden, hotdogs, popcorn and video game competitions. The
park opens at 5 p.m. and the movie shows at dark. This week’s
movie: Rebel Without a Cause. Free Admission.
http://sacoutdoorfilmfestival.com/

The Fire Spectacular
Sat, August 8th 3:00p
Stellar Studios: 202 23rd St
Sacramento’s 2nd Annual Fire Festival celebrating Fire Dance, ART,
and Music! The Fire Spectacular 2009 Theme: The Ocean’s Song.
$10- $25. (916) 505-5115 . For tickets and schedule of events visit:
http://www.sacredfiredance.com/888.htmlr

Placer County

Museum Tour
Sat, August 8th & Sun, August 9th 10:00a to 4:00p
A-Tisket, A-Tasket. Bring your picnic basket and visit one or all 18
museums from Roseville to Tahoe. The tour promises to be a
family-friendly event with many hands-on activities for all ages. It is
a chance to take a trip back in time and get a better understanding
of Placer County’s rich, colorful history. Visitors will learn more about
the pivotal role our county played in important events such as the
California Gold Rush, construction of the First Transcontinental
Railroad and the development of the recreation industry in the Sierra
Nevada. Call 530-889-6500 for a Trail Guide and information. Free.
http://www.sacbee.com/ourregion/story/2077075-a2077240-
t46.html or www.placer.ca.gov/museum

Roseville

Poppy State Cat Show
Sat, August 8th 9:00a to 5:00p
Placer County Fairgrounds: 800 All America Blvd.
Opportunity to see over 200 cats, representing over 40 breeds, up
close and personal. Talk with the owners about their cats, ask those
questions you’ve always had about the various breeds, perhaps
purchase a new friend, root for your favorite cat as it is judged by
the 6 judges. The show hall is air conditioned and should be a cool
place to be on a hot August day. People food and cold beverages will
also be available. $7 adults, $5 Children, Seniors, Military,
$15 Families. (530) 417-4405 http://www.catshows.us/poppystate/

Auburn

Reptile Faire
Sat, August 8th 10:00a
Placer Nature Center: 3700 Christian Valley Rd, Auburn
These scaly, cold-blooded creatures are back for this annual event!
Meet turtles, lizards and snakes of all sizes, shapes, and colors.
Learn about the care, needs and history of different reptiles. Many
are available to touch! Free. http://www.nwf.org/naturefind

Movies

New Movies

G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra PG-13
Julie & Julia PG-13
A Perfect Getaway R

New DVD Releases

I Love You Man R
17 Again PG-13
State of Play PG-13

Weekend Sports

League/Teams

MLB

SF Giants vs. Reds
8/7 @ 7:15p; 8/8 @ 3:33p; 8/9 @ 1:05p

Starting Pitchers – 8/7 – Tim “the freak” Lincecum – 8/8 – Barry  “mr. second half” Zito

A’s @ Royals
8/7 @ 5:10p; 8/8 @ 4:10p; 8/9 @ 11:10p

Starting Pitchers – 8/7 – Vin Mazzaro – 8/8 – Brett Anderson

AAA – Pacific Coast League

River Cats vs. Oklahoma City Red Hawks
8/7 @ 7:05p & 8/8 @ 7:05p

River Cats vs. New Orleans Zephyrs 8/9 @ 6:05p

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series

Centurion Boats at the Glen
8/9 @ 1:00PM ET
Watkins Glen Int’l
Watkins Glen, NY

PGA Tour

PGA WGC-Bridgestone Invitational
Purse: $8,500,000
Defending Campion: Vijay Singh
8/6 to 8/9
Firestone South Course
South Akron, Ohio

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