August 2012 Events

Happy August Friends,

I can hardly believe that August is here.  Is it just me or did July fly by?  This summer sure has been fun, busy, hectic, crazy and everything else in between.  As we enter August I know that several of you are preparing your kids to go back to school or to even start school for the very first time.  I hope that before you do send the kids back that you will have an opportunity to get out as a family and have some FUN!  There are several FREE events and other low cost events that I know you will enjoy.  Know of an event that you would like to share?  Please email me at placerplaytime@yahoo.com.  Also, don't forget to check out all of the great events, businesses, non-profits and more in the special tabs above.  There's a lot there for you, so I hope you'll check it out.

Have a fantastic August!

Hugs,

Your Community Mama

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Family Overnight Safaris

Sacramento Zoo

Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, August 3 & 11 - 5:30 pm to 9 am

 

During the summer months of June, July and August, the Sacramento Zoo offers Family Overnight Safaris. This fun-filled educational evening will guide you through all that the nighttime Zoo has to offer. These camp-outs are designed for small groups and families of two or more people. This is a perfect opportunity to see animal behaviors you may not have seen before. Dinner and breakfast are provided! For more information, please call 916-808-5888 or visit saczoo.org.


 

 

Evening in the Park - Rocklin

Aug 3rd, 7-9:00PM

Johnson-Springview Park
5480 Fifth Street, Rocklin

Teacher's Appreciation 

Donut Eating Contest

The Pink Box Donut Shop, Lincoln

Aug 11th, 10am

Buy in for the contest is $20 which 100% of that goes towards Lincoln school supplies. 1st place = free donuts for a year, 2nd for 6 months, 3rd for a month. Please sign up at the Lincoln shop during business hours. Let's  Help support our Local Teachers!!

Wild Things - Adventures in Nature

Placer Nature Center, Auburn

Saturday 8/11/2012 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Get an up close and personal look at some of our local wildlife and learn their interesting adaptations and stories. Gabe Kerschner weaves their tales and science together revealing just how special our local wildlife is!

$3/person; Placer Nature Center Members free

Roseville Movies in the Park

 “Bee Movie”

Sat, Aug. 11th

Festersen Park, 2150 Village Green Drive

Enjoy an evening in the park with your friends and neighbors. Movies to begin at sundown on a 30 ft. screen (weather permitting). Come for dinner at 7:30 pm with lawn chairs, blankets and pocket change for hot dogs, teriyaki, popcorn, snow cones and beverages. Ladihawk Castle, and Tie Dyed booths will be joining us before the show.  You may bring your own shirt to dye for $3.

Heritage Trail

Placer County Museums Tour

Make sure to leave this Saturday & Sunday (8/11 - 8/12) open on your calendars for  the Heritage Trail: Placer County Museums Tour. Gain FREE access to 18 museums from Roseville to Lake Tahoe, including Maidu Museum & Historic Site! On both ...

days there will be tours of the museum & the historic site as well as stations to learn about Native food & bead making. Mark yourself as "Going" to this special event. http://www.facebook.com/events/493336114025868/

Maidu Museum Camp Fire   Maidu Museum Amphitheater 1970 Johnson Ranch Dr, Roseville  Fri, Aug 17th, 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Recreate the peaceful evenings of earlier days. Gather around the campfire for songs and stories. We’ll provide roasting sticks and marshmallows Fee: $5/person, $16/family of four, $5 each additional. Under 2 are free.

Music in the Park - Roseville

Aug 19, 6pm

Royer Park, Roseville

Chris Gardner Band www.chrisgardnerband.com

Country Rock

Pack of Animal fun - Adventures in Nature

Saturday Aug 25th, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Placer Nature Center, Auburn

Pack of animal fun is literally a backpack filled with animal stories, the animal puppet and activity. Check out a pack and have some fun! $2 loan fee

Roseville Movies in the Park

"Despicable Me"

Sat, 8/25

Wood Bridge Park

415 Sierra Blvd., Roseville

Enjoy an evening in the park with your friends and neighbors. Movies to begin at sundown on a 30 ft. screen (weather permitting). Come for dinner at 7:30 pm with lawn chairs, blankets and pocket change for hot dogs, teriyaki, popcorn, snow cones and beverages. Ladihawk Castle, and Tie Dyed booths will be joining us before the show.  You may bring your own shirt to dye for $3.

WOOFSTOCK 2012

Full Day of Fun with CaninesAug 26, 2012, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Johnson-Springview Park
5480 5th St. Rocklin

Free Admission

Fun/Run Walk - Giveaways - Pancake Breakfast for You and Your Dog -
Rescue Row Adoptions - Pimp My Pooch - Canine Good Citizen Testing - Open Play Area - 60s Costume Contest - Weiner Dog/Mutt Races - Demos and Contests - Great Vendors and More. Benefits to Canine Rescue Groups