Out & About

By Jessica Laskey
September 2024

Walk Of Stars

Local luminaries honored for impact, achievements

Another crop of local honorees gets their stars installed on the Sacramento Walk of Stars this month.

The 2024 lineup features the late attorney and civil rights leader Nathaniel Colley, philosopher and political activist Cornel West, NBA legend Bill Cartwright and television actress Merrin Dungey.

Sacramento Walk of Stars, on L Street between 18th and 19th streets, honors Sacramentans who made national and worldwide impacts. “Their remarkable achievements not only highlight the cultural richness of Sacramento, but also inspire future generations to strive for greatness,” Walk of Stars founder Scot Crocker says.

Stars will be installed Wednesday, Sept. 18, from 8–10 a.m. A gala follows from 6–9 p.m. at Memorial Auditorium. For information, visit sacramentowalkofstars.com.

SHOW HER THE MONEY

This month, Sacramento hosts “Show Her The Money,” a documentary about the fight for gender equality in the male-dominated world of venture capital.

The film highlights four women who face uphill battles to turn their ideas into reality. With financial support and mentorship of “angel investors,” these entrepreneurs become more determined, resourceful and successful.

The event includes a Women’s Small Business Showcase featuring dozens of local women entrepreneurs and a speaker panel emceed by communications consultant Kellie DeMarco.

“This film highlights the immense potential and resilience of women entrepreneurs,” DeMarco says. “I’m passionate about empowering women to break barriers and achieve their dreams, and this film is a powerful catalyst for that change.”

“Show Her The Money” screens Saturday, Sept. 14, at 11 a.m. at The Sofia, 2700 Capitol Ave. Tickets are $20 general admission, $50 VIP. Proceeds benefit local women entrepreneurs. For information and to purchase tickets, visit showherthemoney.com.

MASTER GARDENERS

Now’s your chance to become a Sacramento County Master Gardener. The UC Cooperative Extension is accepting applications for 2025 Master Gardeners from Sept. 10 through Oct. 10.

Class and field trip coursework prepares volunteers to assist the public with gardening and landscaping questions, diagnose plant and pest problems, provide water conservation information, consult on ornamental and edible plants, and share house plant tips.

Applicants must reside in Sacramento County. Applications and information are available at sacmg.ucanr.edu, under “Training.”

DOG WALKABLE

Make dog walks safe for sensitive paws with a new weather app, designed and developed in Sacramento, that provides real-time sidewalk temperatures.

The app was inspired by local IT manager Robert Meza and his wife Lori while walking their neighbor’s dog Boomer. Dogs are particularly vulnerable to paw burns on hot pavement because their pads have sensitive tissue that lacks heat tolerance.

Solar-powered surface temperature sensors are being deployed throughout Sacramento. This fall, more sensors will be installed at parks, community centers, residential areas and walking paths in Northern California.

A beta version of Walkable is available to Sacramento users who contribute feedback through email and social media. Since its launch in June, more than 500 users have tested the app. The goal is to launch, along with several other mobile and smart resources, in 2025. For information, visit walkableweather.com.

ADULT LEARNING

Registration is open for fall enrollment in The Renaissance Society, Sacramento State’s lifelong learning program for older adults.

For $100 per year, the society offers unlimited educational and social opportunities, including weekly seminars, informal interest groups, speaker presentations, forums and recorded presentations.

Classes begin Sept. 3. For information, visit csus.edu/rensoc.

MUSEUM MURAL

The California State Railroad Museum and its foundation have partnered with the Sojourner Truth African Heritage Museum on a vibrant new mural.

Created with input from the community, the mural focuses on past, present and future innovations and inventions.

Artist and heritage museum founder Shonna McDaniels says the goal is to highlight and preserve history involving Black, Indigenous and people of color “and their contributions to California history, and promote cultural pride, particularly among our children.”

The mural will be painted Sept. 14–15 in the second-floor gallery of the California State Railroad Museum at 125 I St. For information, visit californiarailroad.museum and sojoartsmuseum.org.

FREE COMPOST

Sacramento offers free compost to city residents to help enhance soil fertility and promote sustainable practices.

The compost, available while supplies last, stems from organic material collected weekly through the city’s curbside container program.

Residents can pick up one to 10 bags by appointment at the Meadowview Corporation Yard in South Sacramento. Each bag weighs approximately 37 pounds and residents must load the bags into their vehicles themselves.

Orders can be placed for larger quantities. For information and to make appointments, visit sacrecycle.org.

NO. 1 MARKET

The Midtown Farmers Market has been named the No. 1 farmers market in California and third best in the nation in voting by the American Farmland Trust’s 16th Annual America’s Farmers Market Celebration.

The market will receive $1,500 for marketing, communications and other needs that help expand its reach and impact. Spanning more than five blocks with 200-plus vendors, the market showcases local agriculture, prepared foods, arts and crafts.

The Midtown Farmers Market is open Saturdays year-round at 20th and K streets. Spring/summer hours are 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. For information, visit exploremidtown.org/midtown-markets.

Jessica Laskey can be reached at jessrlaskey@gmail.com. Submissions are due six weeks prior to the publication month. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram: @insidesacramento.