TODAY
Alliance fundraiser
What: The Down Syndrome Information Alliance is hosting a fundraising walk at William Land Park. Vendors will be on hand to sell items such as artwork and developmental toys. A picnic lunch will be provided.
Where: 3800 S. Land Park Drive, Sacramento
When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today
Cost: Registration fees are $20 for adults, $10 for children.
Information: www.downsyndromeinfo.org
TODAY
Free vaccines
What: Anthem Blue Cross will offer free whooping cough vaccines to low- income children from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at the Boys and Girls Club on Lemon Hill Avenue. State law requires that students entering seventh through 12th grades must have a whooping cough (pertussis) vaccine booster. The shot clinic will be part of the 12th annual Healthy Kids Day event, which also features health screenings and information as well as speakers.
Where: 5212 Lemon Hill Ave., Sacramento
When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today
Cost: Free
Information: Parents should call (916) 808-3838 or (866) 850-4321 to schedule an appointment and must be present to complete consent forms and provide an official immunization card.
TODAY-SUNDAY
Arts celebration
What: Featuring 225 contemporary crafts people and fine artists, the Sacramento Arts Festival continues at the Sacramento Convention Center. More than 15,000 original works are being presented. The festival also features continuous live entertainment and a restaurant row.
Where: 1400 J St., Sacramento
When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday
Cost: $8 general, $7 seniors, free for children 12 and younger.
Information: (805) 461-6700 or www.sacartsfest.com
TODAY-SUNDAY
Inspect insects
What: Insects are all over – there are more than 900,000 species in the world. Check out the invertebrates on posters, displays and as preserved specimens at the Discovery Museum Science and Space Center. There will be live insect presentations at noon and 2 p.m. each day.
Where: 3615 Auburn Blvd., Sacramento
When: 12:30 to 4 p.m. today and Sunday
Cost: $8 general; $6 for seniors 60 and older, and teens ages 13 to 17; $5 for children ages 4 to 12; free for children 3 and younger
Information: (916) 808-3942 or www.thediscovery.org
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