Sacramento County

Sacramento, CA Fireworks:  July 4th “Cal Expo” will again put on the largest display of fireworks beginning at 9:30 pm. Gates open at 6pm, free admission, $10 parking fee. You are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. www.calexpo.com/html/4th_of_july.asp

Carmichael, CA Fireworks: July 4th Breakfast at Carmichael Park (5750 Grant Ave.) from 7-11 am. Parade starts at 10:30 am at Marconi/Fair Oaks continuing down Fair Oaks Blvd to Cypress and Manzanita. Call Elks Lodge 916-489-2103 for free float registration. The Grand Stand is located across the street from Carmichael Park at 5750 Grant Avenue. Fireworks show at “La Sierra Community Center” (5325 Engle Rd.) begins at 7 pm w/ food, music and $5 unlimited Kids Zone inflatables. Fireworks start around 9:30 pm. www.carmichaelpark.com/pdf/BROCHURE/JULY4SS.pdf

Citrus Heights, CA Fireworks: Fireworks are held at “Sunrise Mall.” Fireworks start at 9:30 pm.  The firework event and parking are FREE. www.sunrisemallonline.com/go/mallEvents.cfm. Check link for carnival information as well.

Elk Grove, CA Fireworks: “15th Annual Salute to Red, White & Blue” at Elk Grove Regional Park at 9:30 pm for fireworks is a favorite all day event with food, games, & vendors.  Gates open at 7 am July 4th with entertainment starting at 6 pm.  Admission is free & parking is $10 per vehicle.  Alcohol, personal fireworks and pets are not permitted. www.elkgrovecity.org/rwb  

Folsom, CA Fireworks: The Pro Rodeo gate opens at 6:00 pm & the fireworks will start just after dusk in the “Dan Russell Arena” nightly from July 1-3, 2011. www.folsomprorodeo.com. Enjoy roping and riding events and live music in Mike’s Golden Spike Saloon.

Rancho Cordova, CA Fireworks: Celebrate at Rancho Cordova “Hagan Park” with 2 days of fun, parades, food, concerts ending with fireworks displays both July 3rd and July 4th.  Hagan Park is located at 2197 Chase Drive. www.enutshells.net/profiles/Clusters/Cordova_Community_Council/July4/index.htm

El Dorado County

Cameron Park, CA Fireworks: Saturday, July 2…“12^th annual Summer Spectacular” with Arts, crafts, music, food vendors, bounce houses, contests & a ton more at “Cameron Park Lake.” $3 in advance, $5 at the gate, under 10 free. Events start at 2pm. Fireworks start around 9:15pm www.cpfireworks.com

El Dorado Hills, CA Fireworks: Sunday, July 3…“2nd annual Fireworks Jubilee” with chili cook-off, live music, dining, shopping, & kids activities. Fireworks start around 9:30pm. Soldier care package drive. See link for full details: www.eldoradohillstowncenter.com/fireworks.php

Placerville, CA Fireworks: Bring coolers & propane BBQs to enjoy lots of festivities at the “El Dorado Fair Grounds” on Saturday, July 2^nd. Gates open at 4pm. See rules and costs: www.eldoradocountyfair.org/blast.html

Tahoe, CA Fireworks: South Lake Tahoe will be having “Lights on the Lake.” The American Pyrotechnics Association rates South Shore’s spectacular  4^th of July fireworks celebration one of the Top 5 displays in the nation. Created by Pyro Spectaculars, Inc. and fired by Pyrodigital Consultants. Featuring a wide variety of patterns, lights, designs and shapes. Scheduled to begin at approximately 9:45pm  www.visitcalifornia.com/Events/Lights-on-the-Lake-Fireworks-2011. 

Placer County

Roseville, CA Fireworks: Celebrate in Downtown Roseville with the parade at 10:00am starting at the intersection of Vernon/Douglas/Riverside.  More activities from 11am-2pm at Royer Park w/application to download for joining the parade:  www.roseville.ca.us/communications/4th_of_july_celebration.asp.  Gates open at 7pm for the 9:30pm fireworks show at the Placer County Fairgrounds www.placercountyfair.org w/free admission & $5 parking.

Auburn, CA Fireworks: Pancake breakfast, parade, pageants, motorcycle races, and more. Open 9am to 10pm. Fireworks start at 9:40pm. Free admission & parking www.visitplacer.com/placer-county-calendar-of-events.aspx?eventID=532

Yolo County

Davis, CA Fireworks: The City of Davis will celebrate with a party at “Community Park” with free swimming, vendors, and entertainment. Fireworks kick off at 9:30 pm, but daylong events start at 1pm. http://cityofdavis.org/cs/events/july4.cfm

Thanks goes to Lakeside Church and Mr. Larkin for making this a special day for the kids…and the pumpkin too!

Vendors of all kinds, dancers, muscians, games, kareoke,  food stations & more are present  from 6-9pm.  There are 4 more fun-filled nights coming up, so check it out! http://www.folsomtnm.com/

This is a fun idea to get to know your new neighbors…or try anytime friends or family come to visit. The best part is that no one has to wait for their special omelet !!!

Have guests write their name on a quart-size Ziploc freezer bag with permanent marker.

Crack 2 eggs (large or extra-large) into the bag (not more than 2) shake to combine them.

Put out a variety of ingredients such as: cheeses, ham, onion, green pepper, tomato, hash browns, salsa, etc.

Each guest adds prepared ingredients of choice to their bag and shake. Make sure to get the air out of the bag and zip it up.

Place the bags into rolling, boiling water for exactly 13 minutes [we did 15 minutes]. You can usually cook 6-8 omelets in a large pot. For more, make another pot of boiling water.

Open the bags and the omelet will roll out easily. Be prepared for everyone to be amazed. Note: you can even prepare egg mixtures the night before if desired.

Nice to serve with fresh fruit and coffee cake; everyone gets involved in the process. Great ice-breaker for unfamiliar groups…