Bastille Day, Donuts, and Bubble Soccer - July 14, 2015
Daily List: Happy Bastille Day!
It's Bastille Day in France, commemorating the storming of the bastille, a royal fortress-prison and a hated symbol of the monarchy, on July 14, 1789. And though we haven't always gotten along with our French friends, we have to give them credit for an amazing list of gifts to the world.so on the daily list this morning... 3 French inventions they gave the world!
3 Things the French Gave Us
Sticky Sweet Street
It started off as a joke, and has since turned into a full-fledged business. Sticky Sweet Street just recently opened their own storefront although they've been selling at farmers market before that. They specialize in freshly made doughnuts --with fresh fruit and their s'mores donut and maple bacon donut are also popular. We are checking out what's made this donut shop so busy!
114 E. 10th St. in Tracy
(209) 627-0680
www.stickysweetstreet.com
The Car Czar Auto Repair
***2 LOCATIONS***
2301 El Camino Ave, Sacramento
7433 Greenback Ln., Citrus Heights
www.thecarczar.com
Bubble Soccer
The City of Fair Oaks is putting a twist on one of our favortite outdoor sports! The Fair Oaks Recreation & Park District just recently started a bubble soccer program and they're trying to get more folks involved. Today Nha is at Fair Oaks Park learning all about it and the different ways people can get in on the action.
Fair Oaks Recreation & Park District
5on5 coed league
Starts: 8/21 (Fridays)
$355 per team
Drop in Games
7/17, 8/7
6:30pm-8pm
$8 per player
Rental Packages starting at $225
www.fairoakspark.org
916-966-1036
MODERN DEZIGNZ
Want to get expensive furniture at a fraction of the cost? Modern Dezignz just opened their new location in Turlock and they bring furniture from Los Angeles, severely discounted. They also specialize in helping transform a room with minimal changes.
www.moderndezignz.com
California Dream Kick-Off
Professional tennis is coming back to Sacramento for the summer - we are hangin' with the coach, a ball fetcher and having a contest, of course!
California Dream
World Team Tennis
6041 Sunrise Mall
Citrus Heights, CA
July 12 - Aug 2
WEBSITE
Mr. Dickey In Town
Dickey's Barbecue Guest Appreciation Event
Today
11am-1pm
Dickey's Barbecue Pit
5350 Pacific Ave., Suite J-2
Stockton
209-957-7427
Dickey's Barbecue Guest Appreciation Event
Tomorrow
11am-1pm
Dickey's Barbecue Pit
6013 Florin Road
Sacramento
916-382-9811
www.dickeys.com
Decorate Like A Designer
Decorate like a designer. Get tips on sprucing and brightening your home without totally redecorating, and see how to get your flower fix even in a drought.
www.fivepointsinvest.com
Sewing Machine Donation
UnitedHealthcare is donating seven new sewing machines to Wellspring Women's Center to benefit their weekly sewing class program, which acts as a source of therapy for their guests. Founded nearly two years ago, the class is led by volunteers from the American Sewing Guild (ASG), Sacramento Chapter.
Wellspring Women's Center
Open Monday-Friday, 7:30 am -11:30 am
(916) 454-9688
www.wellspringwomen.org
Brasserie Capitale
Bastille Day is today (July 14) so why not celebrate this French National Day here in Sacramento! Brasserie Capitale is Sacramento's newest French Restaurant located at 1201 K Street in Downtown. The restaurant is planning a big Bastille Day "to do" around the noon hour with a live duel, opening champagne with a sabre and songs from Les Mis.
Brasserie Capitale
1201 K Street
Sacramento
916.329.8033
brasseriecapitale.com
Manly Minute: 5 Basic Rules of Fashion
Every man has asked themselves about matching their socks with their trousers and other assorted questions at some point in their lives. Here I have listed six important men's fashion rules to live by which should at least clear up some confusion about a few things.
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