TODAY
Hook trout in pond
What: The Fulton-El Camino Recreation and Park District's annual fishing derby will lure anglers to the Howe Park pond. The district and the state Department of Fish and Wildlife's Fishing in the City Program will feature a day of fishing, clinics and prizes. The pond will be stocked with trout, with awards to be given for the longest and heaviest catch. A fishing license is required for people 16 and older.
Where: 2201 Cottage Way, Sacramento.
When: 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Cost: $5 general, $20 household (up to five people; $5 for each additional family member).
Information: www.fecrecpark.com
TODAY-SUNDAY
Home improvement show
What: Spring is coming, meaning it's time to plan for home renovations. The Sacramento Home and Garden Show at Cal Expo will emphasize renovation and renewal with hundreds of exhibitors and vendors.
Where: 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento.
When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Cost: General, $7 (save $1 on admission with a canned food donation for Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services); 12 and younger, free.
Information: For complete details and exhibitor list, go to www.sachomeandgardenshow.net.
TODAY
Dr. Seuss on loose
What: Sacramento's Fairytale Town will celebrate author Theodor Seuss Geisel's birthday with Seuss-themed hands-on crafts and activities. At the Mother Goose Stage, there will be a nonstop reading of Dr. Seuss books.
Where: 3901 Land Park Drive, Sacramento.
When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cost: General, $5; infants up to age 1, free.
Information: (916) 808-5233 or www.fairytaletown.org.
TODAY
Shaved-head fundraiser
What: Want to have your head shaved in front of a crowd at the Westfield Galleria at Roseville? About for charity? The Keaton Raphael Memorial is sponsoring the St. Baldrick's event, raising funds toward the fight against childhood cancer.
Where: 1151 Galleria Blvd., Roseville.
When: Noon to 4 p.m.
Cost: Free admission.
Information: For registration, go to www.stbaldricks.org/campaigns/krm.
TODAY-SUNDAY
Camellias in bloom
What: More than 200 camellia plants will be for sale during the 89th annual Sacramento Camellia Show at Memorial Auditorium.
Where: 1515 J St., Sacramento.
When: 3 to 6 p.m. today, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Cost: Free.
Information: www.camelliasocietyofsacramento.org.
© Copyright The Sacramento Bee. All rights reserved.
Order Reprint
About Comments
Reader comments on Sacbee.com are the opinions of the writer, not The Sacramento Bee. If you see an objectionable comment, click the "Report Abuse" link below it. We will delete comments containing inappropriate links, obscenities, hate speech, and personal attacks. Flagrant or repeat violators will be banned. See more about comments here.