TODAY
Take the plunge
What: The city of Sacramento is sponsoring a cool - more likely icy - fundraiser. The parks department will hold a Polar Bear Plunge at the Clunie Pool in McKinley Park. Money raised through the event - the first of its kind run by the city - will help fund swimming pool operations in the upcoming fiscal year and beyond.
Where: 601 Alhambra Blvd., Sacramento
When: 10 a.m. to noon
Cost: $5
Information: (916) 808-2306
Two-wheel workshop
What: Get back to cycling at Bikeology 101, sponsored by NorCal AIDS Cycle, at Discovery Park. Veteran cyclist Nancy Buck will lead the event, a workshop for people new to cycling, returning to the activity after a layoff or experienced cyclists seeking more knowledge. Among the list of topics will be proper bike fit, using gears, safe uphills and downhills and more. There will be a short ride on the American River Parkway trail after the workshop. NorCal AIDS Cycle is a four-day, 330-mile cycling fundraiser held each May benefiting HIV/AIDS service organizations in Sacramento and Northern California.
Where: Discovery Park, Garden Highway entrance near restroom No. 6
When: 11 a.m. to noon
Cost: Free.
Information: (916) 804-6072
G, this is different
What: If you're startled to see a group of people walking through the streets of Sacramento playing instruments, it's just the "G" Hum Parade. The event will feature people playing guitars or other instruments in the chord of "G."
Where: Parade begins at Bows & Arrows, 1815 19th St., Sacramento
When: Parade begins at 1 p.m. and plans to end at Southside Park
Cost: Free
Information: http://sacramento.downtowngrid.com/events
Book signing
What: Cartoonist Morrie Turner, creator of "Wee Pals," will appear and sign books at Underground Books. Turner is author of "Black Sports Heroes: Past and Present." The book features cartoons and stories about black athletes of various nations and the effect they had upon their sport.
Where: 2814 35th St., Sacramento
When: 2 to 4 p.m.
Cost: Free
Information: (916) 737-3333
SUNDAY
For safety's sake
What: Parents and guardians who want to be sure child safety seats are properly installed in their vehicles can consult the experts during a child passenger safety seat checkup event. California Highway Patrol- certified car seat safety technicians will demonstrate how to properly secure children in safety seats and safety belts. A new California law extends by two years the length of time a child must use a child passenger restraint or safety seat when riding in a motor vehicle.
Where: Mel Rapton Honda, 3630 Fulton Ave., Sacramento
When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Cost: Free
Information: http://www.chp.ca.gov/community/safeseat.html
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