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

The Friends of Fremont Park estimate nearly 100 children came out to enjoy the fun and learn about poetry and the arts.  The free books were a hit as was Twist, The Ballon Man.  Music performances, spoken word, and a martial arts performance rounded out the day.  Thanks to all who participated and our volunteers.  We look forward to expanding and growing the festival for next year.

Local businesses and crafters at set up shop at Fremont Park last weekend.  Look for the next Indie Sacramento event this fall.  http://www.indiesacramento.com/

Members of the Sacramento Chess Club held a Chess Festival on Saturday April 25, 2009 in Fremont Park.  There were lessons, a simultaneous exhibition, and quad competition.  Families and friends came out to enjoy the sun and play chess in the park.  Special thanks goes out to the United States Coast Guard for providing tables and chairs for the event!

Fremont Park Farmers Market starts back up on May 5th!

Come on out and get fresh and local produce!

Certified Farmers’ Markets are an effort to reestablish the traditional link between farmers and consumers in California. Certified Farmers’ Markets are “the real thing;” places where genuine farmers offer only agricultural products they grow themselves for direct sale to the public. By eliminating the middleman’s additional costs and multiple product handling, both the farmers and the consumers benefit.

Although the Certified Farmers’ Markets are strictly governed by the high quality and growing standards of California, their farmers can bring field and tree ripened fruits and vegetables which are too delicate for the packing and shipping processes of traditional food distribution systems. In addition, consumers are assured of obtaining only California grown fruits and vegetables, fresh and in season, at attractive prices.

California farmers are the most regulated farmers in the world, but high standards add to the cost of farming and put our farmers at a competitive disadvantage with produce shipped from other areas. By shopping at Certified Farmers’ Markets, consumers directly support our responsible California family farmers, help save our vanishing farmland and maintain a safe food supply in the state where they raise their families.

Certified Farmers’ Markets have become social gathering places and are the face of the communities they serve. They are where the agrarian community and the urban community relate to each other. The markets serve as great communication vehicles whereby patrons come face to face with their food source, enjoy the enlightenment of a multicultural experience and learn from the exchange of information

Another free pickup game of CTF this coming Tuesday night! Bring your friends and share the love.

We had about 30 people come out last time. Come help us try things out for the league! 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). We’ll play until 8ish or it’s dark. 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. Invite your friends! If you have a XOSO SHIRT please wear it to this event. We’ll head over to Hot Italian for a little drinking and socializing after the game.

http://www.xososports.com

We are looking to bring this event to Fremont Park from May until October with this being the first test run, please come out and support this!

Saturday, May 2, 2009, 10am-3pm
Fremont Park
1515 Q Street
Corner of 16th & P Streets
Midtown / Downtown Sacramento

* FREE Admission! FREE swag bags to the first 150 patrons!
* Shop for hip, handmade goods, clothing, and accessories!
* Enjoy live entertainment!
* Appreciate local food & drink or plan a picnic lunch with the family!
* Attend IndieSacramento’s Craft University for craft classes & demos!

IndieSacramento’s biannual trunk show and craft bazaar happens once again this May 2, from 10am-3pm at Fremont Park in the Midtown/ Downtown Sacramento area.

The IndieSacramento May Market hopes to spread a DIY ethic throughout the Sacramento area, encouraging patrons to live both cheaply and creatively during these trying financial times. The May Market boasts over 40 craft and fashion vendors, carrying a wide variety of affordable and fashionable handmade goods. Besides having the opportunity to support local small businesses and crafters, IndieSacramento is also giving patrons the opportunity to dabble in DIY themselves by offering IndieSacramento’s first-ever Craft University. The Craft University tent will offer craft demos like yarn spinning, as well as craft classes, where patrons can make a new craft, for only a few dollars to cover supplies.

Check out the IndieSacramento website in April for a full schedule of the classes and demos that will be offered.
www.indiesacramento.com

Please join the Sacramento Chess Club and Friends of Fremont Park for a fun filled afternoon of chess in Fremont Park.

Saturday April 25th: 10am – 2pm  (In case of rain, event will be moved to May 9th)

• Open Chess: 10am – 2pm
• Kid’s Chess Lessons: 10am and 12pm
• Simultaneous Exhibitions Starts at 11am
• Unrated Chess Quads (mini-tournaments) : 12:30pm – 1:30pm.  Trophies to the winners.  Sign ups at the event.

Come to learn, play and watch the simultaneous play in action!  For those who have not seen a simultaneous, it’s quite the scene.  One person playing 10-20 people simultaneously jumping from board to board without missing a beat!

Please pass the word to anyone interested.

For more information contact:
The Sacramento Chess Club

http://www.sacramentochessclub.org/

sactochess@sbcglobal.net
Phone: (916) 524-9479

Donations are needed to help Friends of Fremont Park continue to bring community events to Fremont Park.  If you or your company are interested in being a sponsor, please contact Fremontpark@sbcglobal.net. No donation is too small and is much appreciated.

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.

4th Free Capture the Flag game!

Another free pickup game of CTF this Saturday! Bring your friends and share the love. The league is coming up (April 2009) and we want everyone to get a chance to try it out first.

We had about 30 people come out last time. Come help us try things out for the league! 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) on Saturday morning February 28th. We’ll play until 1 or 1:30pm. 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 for a little drinking and socializing after the game. Please let us know if you plan to attend…