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Through Aug. 31
Towe Auto Museum presents its Artcar Exhibit at 2200 Front St., Sacramento. The exhibit’s grand opening is 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. May 15 at the museum, and continues from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the HorseCow Gallery, 1409 Del Paso Blvd., Sacramento. Admission is $7 for adults, $3 for high schoolers and $2 for grade school students. (916) 442-6802.

June 8
Gray Panthers of Sacramento meets, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., at the Hart Multipurpose Senior Center, 915 27th St., Sacramento. Guest speaker is Gray Panther Mary MaGill, of Contra Costa, who will discuss Wal-Mart’s business practices. (916) 332-5980.

June 9
Northern California Arts meets, 7 p.m., at the Sacramento Fine Arts Center, 5330-B Gibbons Drive, Carmichael. Artist Dale Laitinen presents a demonstration of light-catching watercolor techniques. Visitors are welcomed. (916) 971-3713.

The Alzheimer’s Aid Society of Northern California’s Support Group for the Memory Impaired meets, 10:30 a.m., 2641 Cottage Way, Suite 4, Sacramento. (916) 448-7001.

Westminster Presbyterian Church offers its free Brown Bag Concert, noon to 1 p.m., 1300 N St., Sacramento. Featured artists are violinist Robert Bloch and pianist Brad Slocum. (916) 442-8939.

June 10
The Mission Oaks Computer Club meets, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., at the Mission Oaks Community Center, 4701 Gibbons Drive, Carmichael. Program topic is viruses, virus protection, software, networking and PDAs. Visitors are welcomed. (916) 489-5514.

Take A Stand Against Elder Abuse hosts its second annual fundraising dinner and silent auction, honoring Sacramento centenarians, at the Hilton-Sacramento Arden West, 2200 Harvard St., Sacramento. Auction preview at 6 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $65 each, reservations due by June 1. Proceeds benefit the Senior and Adult Services Division of the Sacramento County Department of Health and Human Services. (916) 874-3183.

The National Health Federation Sacramento Chapter presents a free lecture, “The Quest for Health — A Personal Journey,” by Cary Nosler, host of “Wide World of Health,” 7 p.m., at the SMUD Building auditorium, 6201 S St., Sacramento. (916) 635-6724.

June 11
The Alzheimer’s Aid Society of Northern California’s Sacramento Evening Support Group meets, 7 p.m., at the Hart Multipurpose Senior Center, Redwood Room West, 915 27th St., Sacramento. (916) 448-7001.

June 12
The Old City Cemetery Committee presents its “Carriage and Car Makers” tour, 10 a.m., starting at the cemetery’s main entrance, Broadway at 10th Street, Sacramento. Free parking across the street. Free admission. Donations accepted for ongoing restoration programs. (916) 448-0811.

Health Care for All of Sacramento County hosts a panel discussion, “Health Care Winners and Losers,” 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at the Hart Multipurpose Senior Center, 915 27th St., Sacramento. (916) 424-5316.

The Sutter’s Fort Living History Program presents an interactive recreation of the Bear Flag Revolt of 1846, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park, 2701 L St., Sacramento. Admission is $4 for adults, $1 for children ages 6 to 16, free for children 5 and under. (916) 445-4422.

Viewpoint Gallery presents a Second Saturday reception honoring the exhibition of color photographs by members James Hirschinger, Rajiv Seth and Jennifer Wu, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at the Sacramento Valley Photographic Arts Center, 551 Sequoia Pacific Blvd., Sacramento. The show runs through July 10. (916) 441-2341.

American River College offers a mini-course, “Medical World of the Elderly: Pharmacology,” approved for nine hours of continuing education credits. Cost is $9. Register online at www.arc.losrios.edu or at the E-Center, ARC, 4700 College Oak Drive, Sacramento. (916) 484-8512.

June 12-13
The 22nd annual Croatian Extravaganza features music, food, dance and exhibits at the Croatian-American Cultural Center, 3730 Auburn Blvd., Sacramento. Hours are noon to midnight Saturday and noon to 11 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $7 for adults, free for children ages 12 and under. (916) 489-0339.

June 13
The California State Old Time Fiddlers Association features stage performances and jam sessions, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., at the Orangevale Grange, 5807 Walnut Ave., Orangevale. Free admission. (916) 966-9067.

The Sacramento Traditional Jazz Society presents trumpeter Wendell Brunious of the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, noon to 5 p.m., at the Dante Club, 2330 Fair Oaks Blvd., Sacramento. Suggested donation is $10. (916) 372-5277.

Carmichael Park hosts a free concert featuring the Capitol City Concert Band, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at the Danny Bishop Memorial Pavilion for the Performing Arts, 5750 Grant Ave., Carmichael. (916) 485-5322.

June 14
The Sacramento chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution meets, 1 p.m., at the Sacramento Garden and Arts Center, 3330 McKinley Blvd., Sacramento. Guest speaker is Sacramento County District Attorney Jan Scully. (916) 782-7827.

Mercy General Hospital sponsors a free talk about advance directives and living wills, noon, in Greenhouse Room A, 4001 J St., Sacramento. Information and documents will be available. (916) 733-6330.

June 15
Fitness expert Ellen Karpay-Brody presents the fourth in a series of six free fitness workshops, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at Coloma Community Center Auditorium, 4623 T St., Sacramento. Subject is flexibility, stretching and relaxation. (916) 566-1593.

State Capital Division 5 of the California Retired Teachers Association meets, 9:45 a.m., at the Casa Garden Restaurant, 2760 Sutterville Road, Sacramento. Guest speaker is David Felderstein, consultant to the California Senate Committee on Public Employment and Retirement. Cost is $14 inclusive. Reservations requested. Non-members are welcomed. (916) 424-6316.

The Asian Community Center offers a Chinese brush-painting class for new students, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., 7375 Park City Drive, Sacramento. (916) 393-9026.

UC Davis Center for Healthy Aging presents a free lecture on lung disease by Dr. Samuel Louie of the UCD Medical Center, 6:30 p.m., to 8 p.m., at the UCD Cancer Center Auditorium, 4501 X St., Sacramento. (916) 734-6441.

June 16
The Women’s Connection meets, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at the Casa Garden Restaurant, 2760 Sutterville Road, Sacramento. Guest speakers are Andrew Manthe of the California Department of Health Services and Christie Brandt, an elementary teacher from Willits. Cost is $13 inclusive. Reservations and cancellations requested. (916) 714-2732.

The National Association of Retired Federal Employees Chapter 1674 meets, noon, at the Sizzler restaurant, 2030 Fulton Ave., Sacramento. Guest speaker is Ernie Brown, public affairs officer for Senior Gleaners. (916) 366-0293.

Westminster Presbyterian Church offers its free Brown Bag Concert, noon to 1 p.m., at 1300 N St., Sacramento. Featured artist is the Curvdaire brass ensemble. (916) 442-8939.

The Genealogical Association of Sacramento meets, 1 p.m., at the Belle Cooledge Library, 5600 Land Park Drive, Sacramento. Program features Robert and Vi Webb, portraying Mr. and Mrs. Mark Twain. Visitors are welcomed. (916) 682-8004.

June 17
The Family Caregiver Forum offers a free workshop, “Building a Partnership With Your Physician,” 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., 7375 Park City Drive, Sacramento. (916) 393-9026.

June 18
The Friendly 45-Plus Club, a social group for single, divorced or widowed persons 45 and older, meets from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Rusch Park Community Center, 7801 Auburn Blvd., Citrus Heights. Admission is $5 per person. (916) 991-9009.

June 19
The California Writers Club — Sacramento Branch meets, noon, at the Luau Garden Royal Buffet, 1931 Zinfandel Drive, Rancho Cordova. Winners of the 20th annual CWC short story contest will be honored. Reservations advised. (916) 961-0347.

June 20
The Sacramento River Cats host the Strike Out Alzheimer’s Memory Walk, 5:45 p.m., at Raley Field, West Sacramento. Lawn seating tickets to the River Cats vs. Salt Lake baseball game are $13 for Memory Walk participants and include a voucher for a hot dog, chips and small drink. Game starts at 7:05 p.m. A portion of the proceeds goes toward Memory Walk 2004. (916) 930-9080.

June 22
Eleanor Roosevelt II, niece of Eleanor Roosevelt and author of “With Love, Aunt Eleanor,” presents a book reading and signing, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., at the Hart Multipurpose Senior Center, 915 27th St., Sacramento. (916) 264-5462.

June 25
The Eskaton Foundation hosts its TLC Garden Gala, Midnight and Roses II, 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., at 9855 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento. Donation of $100 per person is requested, $85 for guests age 70 and over. Reservations available for tables of 10. All proceeds benefit Eskaton’s TLC Telephone Reassurance Program. (916) 334-1072.

REGIONAL
Through July 18
Folsom History Museum offers an exhibit on the Portuguese population of the Sacramento area dating back to the 1850s, 823 Sutter St., Folsom. Museum hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Admission is $2 for adults, $1 for teenagers, free for children age 12 and under. (916) 985-2707.

June 8-17
Marshall Medical Center offers a four-week diabetes workshop series, 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., at Marshall Medical Professional Center, Cameron Park. A physician referral is required. (530) 626-2990.

June 11
The Roseville and Sacramento Fibromyalgia/Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome, Arthritis and Chronic Pain Support Group meets, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Living Grace Center for Conscious Living, 8909 Golden Gate Ave., Orangevale. Registration requested. Requested donation is $5. (916) 987-9935.

The Vasa Order of America, Sierra Kronan Lodge No. 737, a Swedish-American fraternal organization, meets at 6:30 p.m., at the Veterans Memorial Hall, Park Drive and Sutter Street, Roseville. Visitors are welcomed. (916) 933-1038.

June 12
“Navigating the Alzheimer’s Care Maze,” a free workshop, 8:30 a.m. to noon, at Health for All, 4065 Grass Valley Highway, No. 206, Auburn. Free in-home respite care available with advance notice. 1-800-635-0220.

June 13
The Fair Oaks Village Singers presents its annual Spring Concert, 6 p.m., at the Fair Oaks Community Clubhouse on Temescal Street in Old Fair Oaks. Free. (916) 966-1036.

June 14
Outa-Sight!, a low-vision support group, hosts a panel discussion on senior driving issues, 1:30 p.m., at the Woodland Senior Center, 630 Lincoln Ave., Woodland. (530) 661-5890.

Cordia Senior Residence hosts a celebration of Flag Day, featuring a caricature of Betsy Ross and patriotic piano music by Don Terra, 1:30 p.m., at 5161 Foothills Blvd., Roseville. (916) 780-3330.

June 15
The Alzheimer’s Aid Society of Northern California’s Elk Grove Support Group meets, 6:30 p.m., at The Meadows, 9325 E. Stockton Blvd., Elk Grove. (916) 448-7001.

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