Not @ Merrily’n. We tried something different this month – lunch at Tower Cafe. Fun, but I think we both prefer our usual get-togethers.
Thursday @ Merrilyn’s
Basketball
After the Rancho Cordova meeting, it was a short drive to Avery’s basketball at St Ignatius.
SacRT SR2T
aka Sacramento Regional Transit Safe Routes to Transit. So .. Sac RT which operates the 3 light rail lines and all bus routes in Sacramento County got a grant to study the safety of people getting to its transit stops. SABA is a community engagement partner which means Deb and/or I need to attend a variety of public workshops in strategic locations. Tonight, Rancho Cordova.
There were high expectations for some of the 85,000 residents of Rancho Cordova to attend and provide feedback. It was well advertised. Ready to engage and get input, there were 8 “staff” people from 5 different agencies and a reporter from Channel 13. Unfortunately, only TWO members of the public attended: one city employee and Dan (being interviewed) who does not live in Rancho but frequently uses bus and light rail.
This community engagement was not a success. Just six more events like this to attend. I’m sure the next one will yield better results. Right?
Flag football
Carson #4 going out to catch the pass.
Jibe ride to the library
This was a fun ride organized by BarbaraL and supported by Jibe. Two different ride groups started from each side of I-5 and met at the N Natomas Library. On my side, there were three of us ready to lead a group, but no one showed. up. On the east side of the freeway, it was another story. Laurie had a group of about 20, families and kids.
Each group had a ride leader, mechanic, and sweep. Lorge and Brenda:
There were snacks and everyone got to choose one book from the Friends of the Library Book Sale. Thank you Jibe and thank you BarbaraL for organizing this ride.
ATC meeting
Active Transportation Commission. I am back to my District 1 seat on the far left. Meanwhile the newly-elected Chair Isaac Gonzalez is dressed as a stalk of broccoli – actually a fundraiser connected to his birthday. After he raises $5000 for a good cause, he gets to take the costume off.
To Berkeley
A quick trip to Stone Mountain and Daughter on Thursday to pick up 6 yards of Egyptian cotton sateen.
But first I had to finish this.
Monday. President’s Day. Finished!
Next. Wish me luck.
Misery
Terri and I had brunch at Cafe Bernardo before going to B St to see Misery. Very good play!
Valentine’s Day
Perfect day to go for a training ride with American River Bike Patrol. We met at Brenda’s house.
Rich Fowler.
Thank you Jibe for buying everyone a coffee and muffin at Tree House in W Sacramento.
On the way back, in Discovery Park, there was a fake incident to see if the trainee patrollers responded correctly. Brenda tended to the person who had a stroke, Leo was in charge of “calling” 911, Lori was helping Brenda with the assessment but had to laugh when Leo was really going to call 911.
34 miles.
Basketball
The season is winding down and St Ignatius 8th graders are a powerful team. They’re aggressive and work together really well. Monday at SI. Note the score with 2 minutes left.
Tuesday, the final home game.
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