Friends of Fremont Park

CADA (the Capitol Area Development Authority) along with the City of Sacramento and Friends of Fremont Park will launch their third annual Movie in Fremont Park on Friday, August 20, 2010.  This annual viewing of outdoor movies is free to the public and includes festivities for children.  CADA hosts this family-friendly summer event in celebration of the Capitol Park Neighborhood.

The event starts at 5:30 p.m. with the Disney/Pixar movie “Up” beginning at dusk (anticipated to be at 7:45 p.m.).  Come out early to enjoy pre-movie activities such as Mimo the Clown’s balloon art, face painting, and hot dogs for the first few hundred people.  There will be plenty of photo opportunities so don’t forget your camera!  Kick back under the stars and smell the popcorn, summer is still here!  Those under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult

Sunday, July 18th:  10am -3pm

Hosted by the Vintage Bicycle Supply 

Entree Fee: $5 per bike.  Free Admission to join festivities.

DJ Larry Rodriguez

Food from Gunther’s Ice Cream and Roxi Deli for purchase.

Date: Sat, 06/05/2010 – 11:00am
XOSO Capture the Flag is back! Bring your friends and share the love. This will be Saturday morning at 11:00am at Fremont Park.

Wear your XOSO shirts if you’ve got one.

We’ll be at Fremont Park (between 15th and 16th Streets and between Q and P Streets) and we’ll play till noon or 1pm or somewhere in between. Meet us at the fountain in the middle wearing your XOSO shirt if you have one!

You remember the game: two teams, each with a flag and a jail. You have to sneak across the field, past the neutral zone to capture their flag, all while evading the other team. If they tag you on their side of the field, you go to their jail where you will be guarded vigilantly. Never fear, your team can spring you from the slammer by tagging you before they themselves are captured.

This is a free XOSO Sports event. Tell your friends! If you have a Xoso t-shirt please wear it to this event. We’ll head over to Hot Italian or R15 for a little drinking and socializing after the game. Please let us know if you plan to attend…

http://www.bicyclefilmfestival.com/?p=la

Come out to Fremont Park the evenings of May 14 and 15 to enjoy the FREE Bicycle Film Festival in the park.  Films will be shown on a large outdoor screen.  A bicycle valet will be available on both nights.  Saturday will also feature Hot Italian food available for picnic, and a beer garden.  Go to the Sacramento page of the Bicycle Film Festival website (link above) to find the schedule of independent shorts and films to be shown.  You can also find all the latest  Bicycle Film Festival information on facebook!  Search Bicycle Film Festival, Hot Italian, or Friends of Fremont Park.

Come out to the park also on Sunday May 16 for a FREE Tour of California watch party.  The Tour is anticipated to arrive in downtown Sacramento between 2 and 3 pm and will race down P Street in front of the park!  There will be a bicycle valet, great music, and a fun beer garden.

This event is in keeping with the mission of The Friends of Fremont Park:  The Friends of Fremont Park (FFP) will gather and work together for the improvement of Fremont Park.  The primary objectives of FFP are to ensure that Fremont Park is a safe and pleasant place for neighborhood residents and visitors and to establish the park as a vital focal point of a thriving community. Activities of the FFP will include the continued pursuit of improvements and enhancements to the park and the promotion of the park as a location for neighborhood gatherings and planned community events.

For more info and to reserve a space, visit: http://fremontpark.net/2010/03/sac-bike-swap-in-the-park/

Beginning in April, ‘Hot Poetry in the Park’ will again commence at Fremont Park.  The readings are sponsored by the Sacramento Poetry Center.

Guests are invited to bring a picnic to enjoy while listening to the poets

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- Monday, April 19 at 7pm: The McKinley Park Poets

Benefit for Chile featuring Robin Aurelius, Mary McGrath, Bill Davis, Connee Davis, Debra DeBondt, Many Antoine, Rebecca Morrison and Andy Anderson.

- Monday, May 17, at 7pm:  “Bay Area Invasion.”

- Monday, June 21 at 7:30pm: A Summer Solstice Reading with Keely Dorran

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For more information, please contact:

Rebecca Morrison at eskimopi@jps.net

The Sacramento Bike Kitchen, together with the Friends of Fremont Park, present their First Annual Bicycle Swap Meet in Midtown Sacramento

Here is your chance to get a great deal on used bikes, parts, and clothing from other bike riders and enthusiasts.  If you’ve got some things in your closet that you’ve been waiting to sell — old, new, vintage, or perhaps wrong size, this might be a great opportunity to finally get it done.  If you’re looking for stuff, this will be a place to find it.  Proceeds will go to benefit the non-profit organizations Sac Bike Kitchen and the Friends of Fremont Park.

There are only so many spots available and are reserved on a first-come, first serve basis.

WHEN: Saturday, April 10th, 9-2PM (rain date Saturday, April 17th)
WHERE: Fremont Park in Midtown Sacramento, 1 square block, between P&Q and 15th &16th Streets.  It’s the green space located in front of the the restaurant Hot Italian.

ADMISSION: FREE!
RESERVE A SPACE: Use the form below.
• 10′ x 10′ space – $10.00
• Each additional space 10′ x 10′ is $10.00
Check-in starts at 8 AM.  All reserved spots must be claimed and paid for by 8:30 or will be forfeited.  NO EXCEPTIONS.

FAQs:
No cars are allowed in the park.  Items must be carried or rolled in.
There are parking meters in the area, but many side streets have 2 hour free parking.

Set up can start as early as 8:00 AM

For information, contact:  fremontpark@gmail.com

We look forward to seeing you at the park!

Reserve a space

Friends of Fremont Park is holding its 1st Annual Fremont Park Community Yard Sale on Saturday, September 26th from 9am to 1pm.

You can buy a 10 foot by 10 foot sales area in the park for $10 to sell your household goods, antiques, jewelry, tools, clothing, and other items.  No drugs, weapons, or sexually related items will be allowed to be sold.

Check-in and set-up between 7:45 am and 8:45 am.  First come first choice of plot!  Check-in table at the corner of 16th and P.

Don’t have anything to sell?  Make sure you come out to check out the deals!

The Sacramento Poetry Center will be hosting “Hot Poetry” readings at Fremont Park in August and September.

Please pass this along to anyone who might be interested in attending.

If you have any questions, please contact Rebecca Morrison with the Sacramento Poetry Center. rlmorrison@ucdavis.edu

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Monday, August 31st, at 7:30 p.m

- Garland Thompson, Jr., from Pacific Grove, who is featured in the New Poets Laureate Book of Poems published by the Sacramento Poetry Center.

- Robert Lozano; a long-time local performance poet and publisher.

Monday, September 21st, at 6 p.m.

- Ruebi Freyja:  A poet, songwriter and musician who recently was accepted into the graduate program at Mills College.

- Ruebi Freyja:  A poet, songwriter and musician who recently was accepted into the graduate program at Mills College.

Both former Sacramentans who now reside in S.F.

Fremont Park, 16th & Q
Six weeks, Thursday starting August 20
11:30 a – 1 p
Park ordering and delivery for all shows

Aug. 20 – Blvd Park – alternative folk

Aug. 27 – Kate Gaffney – country folk blues

Sept. 3 – Richard March – country

Sept. 10 – Ricky Berger – jazz folk

Sept. 17 – Syncro - funky soul

Sept. 24 – Walking Spanish – Americana blues rock

HOT ITALIAN celebrates Italy’s art, music, design and sport through videos and events. Watch soccer, cycling, fashion shows, Formula 1 and more on our wall screen.

Italian holidays, including Festa della Donna, Ferragosto and St. Faustino’s Day will be honored with specials, games and events.