I was in charge of vendor registrations. It was fun getting to know local entrpreneurs, especially when there was a family connection. This is Jim Perryman’s wife Sarah and oldest son Adrian. The Rio Linda Chicken (Mike Grandinetti) with Mary Harris, part of the organizing team for the Country Faire in September. Wagon rides. Eva Fox did great face painting. This project is in its first phase, but exciting I think. The quilt squares are painted and represent the organization particpating. They will appear on a tourist’s map to direct visitors around our community. Eva Fox’s husband tied balloons. Odin’s Viking helmet. More face painting by Eva.

I went up in the lift to take pictures of the tractor parade and the rest of the venue. Best award from Three Rivers Laser in Pleasant Grove.

Lots of school kids come on this day. They walked from Orchard
and Rio Linda Prepatory Academy.

Free crafts were provided by Westside Charter School

and Heritage Peak Charter School.

Green Acres 4-H brought animals. This boy was lifted from his wheelchair so he could touch the animals.

Doug came to help today (Big thanks!) and got to see his kindergarten teacher, Jeanne Regello.

Big treat provided by RLEHS: free sno-cones for everyone. Thankfully members of Rio Linda High School FFA came to help out, not just here but all over. There were about 40 of them and they were all put to good use.

The FFA advisor with Ed Valencia, another long-time community volunteer.

Touring inside the Dry Creek Ranch House.

Tomorrow begins the 20th Annual Farm & Tractor Days and many hands are at work. In the Memorial Rose Garden, Stephanie

and Emmie.

Exhibits of early-day gas engines are unloaded.

President Tom Ray fixed one pesky irrigation problem.