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Bold Caribbean Flavors. Warm Island Vibes.
Authentic Jamaican Cuisine · Dine-In · Catering · Private Parties
1431 Del Paso Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95815
916-891-5804
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Business, community, creativity, and the story behind the Knock Knock business and community app.
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Creating Spaces That Create Change
Advancing the well-being of Black youth and communities through healing, education, advocacy, leadership development, research, community organizing, entrepreneurship, and workforce development.
How We Create Impact
Youth Leadership · Mental Health & Healing · Social Justice Education · Entrepreneurship & Workforce Development · Community Organizing · Research & Advocacy
An uplifting, option-driven environment offering resources, support, community and hope for cancer survivors and their families.
Leon’s Special Saturday
For Men & Women
Oils • Lotions • Fragrances
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Every Saturday
10:00 AM–2:00 PM
2251 Florin Road, Suite 80
Sacramento, CA 95822
Leon • 916-730-2770
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With Matching Hankies
$35 Per Set
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Leon • 916-730-2770
2251 Florin Road, Suite 80
Sacramento, CA 95822
Tim Poole Enterprise presents
Monday · September 28
Speed Dating 7–8 PM · Mixer 8–10 PM
Digital Café & Lounge · 2251 Florin Rd. #156
$20 · 916-889-0105
Sacramento Metro Chamber
Wednesday, Oct. 7 · 8:30–10:30 AM
Aggie Square · The Assembly Room
Practical AI for growth and efficiency
Free · Members & non-members welcome
Free hands-on workshop
Sept. 22 · 5–7 PM · Bloom Workspaces, 2014 Capitol Ave. Learn strategy, automation, AI tools and measurement.
Free online course series
Claim by Sept. 30. Five self-paced courses, 3½ hours of learning, practical frameworks and a completion certificate.
Computer Repair • PC Sales • Upgrades • Tech Support
Patient, Honest Service Without the Confusing Tech Talk.
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Current grant opportunity
For eligible California nonprofits serving youth ages 12–26 through substance-use prevention, leadership and civic engagement.
Source: California Grants Portal · Verified Sept. 5, 2026
Current grant opportunity
For nonprofits creating or expanding prevention programs addressing intimate-partner violence, sexual assault or teen dating violence.
Source: California Grants Portal · Verified Sept. 5, 2026
Current grant opportunity
For nonprofits and other eligible organizations proposing projects that benefit California’s specialty-crop industry.
Source: California Grants Portal · Verified Sept. 5, 2026
Current grant opportunity
For eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits and public agencies developing or improving parks in underserved or climate-vulnerable communities.
Source: California Grants Portal · Verified Sept. 5, 2026
Current grant · Prior step required
For eligible community-based organizations and partners that already completed the required pre-application interest form.
Source: California Grants Portal · Verified Sept. 5, 2026
Youth opportunity
City of Sacramento scholarship assistance helps qualifying young people participate in recreation programs.
See Scholarship InformationSource: City of Sacramento · Verified Sept. 5, 2026
Youth opportunity
Explore City of Sacramento employment preparation and workforce programs for young people.
Explore Youth ProgramsSource: City of Sacramento · Verified Sept. 5, 2026
Sacramento youth resource · Sports, mentorship & family support
Ball-Out Academy provides safe spaces where young people build confidence, academic skills, leadership and community connections through free basketball, school-based mentoring, family resources and youth-development programs.
Moved from NEW This Week · Verified Sept. 20, 2026
Homebuyer assistance · Sacramento
Eligible Sacramento-area first-time homebuyers may qualify for mortgage and down-payment assistance through SHRA. CalHome assistance may reach $40,000, and PLHA assistance may reach $50,000.
Source: Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency · Verified Sept. 14, 2026
Black-owned Sacramento business
Meet independent owners Keith and Phyllis Johnson and support a neighborhood grocery store that is new to the Sacramento community.
Moved from NEW This Week · Sept. 13, 2026
Free online trivia · No account required
Test your knowledge in vocabulary, science, geography, and more. Every correct answer helps raise rice for the UN World Food Programme.
Play NowMoved from NEW This Week · Sept. 13, 2026
Florin Square · Instructional · Ages 7–15
Fall registration is open for culturally grounded youth learning, including the Sankofa Music Education Program and a beginner-friendly Sewing Studio.
Source: Melanin Day School Academy · Verified Sept. 5, 2026
Florin Square · Youth resource
Creating Restorative Opportunities and Programs helps young people strengthen their vision, avoid distractions and stay out of the prison pipeline.
Source: CROP Youth Initiative organization information · Verified Sept. 5, 2026
Florin Square organization · Youth resource
Saint Nia Foundation offers Money Smart instruction, financial-management summits, scholarships and educational support for school-age youth.
Source: Saint Nia Foundation · Verified Sept. 5, 2026
Florin Square · Youth opportunity · Ages 14–19
Escape Velocity is recruiting a youth cohort focused on mental wellness, youth voice and community impact. Contact the organization to confirm current availability.
Source: Escape Velocity Resources Foundation organization update · Verified Sept. 5, 2026
Free homebuyer workshop · Sacramento
Learn how NACA’s home-purchase program works, including its no-down-payment, no-closing-cost, and no-mortgage-insurance approach, and the steps required to become NACA-qualified.
Source: NACA workshop calendar · Verified Sept. 14, 2026
Free homebuyer workshop · Rancho Cordova
Renters and first-time buyers can learn about NACA’s mortgage program, financial-readiness counseling, qualification process, and path toward purchasing a home.
Source: NACA workshop calendar · Verified Sept. 14, 2026
School-based family event · Free
Families can connect with health and community resources in the Valley High School gym, then stay for an outdoor movie in the quad.
Source: Health Education Council / Councilmember Mai Vang event information · Verified Sept. 5, 2026
Health update · Sept. 2, 2026
Sacramento County Public Health issued a seasonal update concerning flu, COVID-19 and RSV vaccination.
Read the County SourceSource: Sacramento County · Information only, not medical advice
Health update · Sept. 1, 2026
Sacramento County announced a peer-led program connecting eligible participants with behavioral-health treatment, housing and recovery support.
Read the County SourceSource: Sacramento County · Information only, not medical advice
Health update · Sept. 4, 2026
The California Department of Public Health released updated recommendations for the respiratory-virus season.
Read the State SourceSource: California Department of Public Health · Information only, not medical advice
Health screenings & information · Free
Free vision, diabetes and blood-pressure screenings, health resources and family activities. Vaccine eligibility and possible fees vary—review details before attending.
Source: Sacramento Area Lions District 4-C5 event listing · Information only, not medical advice · Verified Sept. 5, 2026
Florin Square · Youth health opportunity · Ages 13–17
RAGE is recruiting middle- and high-school youth for mental-health advocacy, healing, education and community outreach. Space is limited; stipends are available.
Source: RAGE Project · Information only, not medical advice · Verified Sept. 5, 2026
Benefits and claims assistance · New Rancho Cordova location
Accredited representatives help veterans and families with disability claims, pensions, health-care enrollment, survivor benefits, Aid and Attendance, and CalVet college fee waivers.
Source: Sacramento County · Verified Sept. 21, 2026
Employment assistance · Veterans and eligible spouses receive priority
EDD and America’s Job Centers offer job referrals, training, résumé and interview help, dedicated veteran career specialists and early access to selected CalJOBS postings.
Find Veteran Employment ServicesSource: California Employment Development Department · Verified Sept. 21, 2026
Housing assistance · Men, women and eligible couples
Volunteers of America provides temporary housing, meals, case management, benefits access, employment services, financial education and help locating permanent housing. No income is required to apply.
Source: Volunteers of America Northern California & Northern Nevada · Verified Sept. 21, 2026
Transportation assistance · Scheduled VA medical appointments
Eligible ambulatory veterans without other transportation options can request free rides to and from VA Northern California health-care facilities.
Source: VA Northern California Health Care · Verified Sept. 21, 2026
FYI · Updated 2026 federal health-care guide
The VA’s current guide covers enrollment, expanded toxic-exposure eligibility, mental-health care, emergency treatment, prescriptions, dental insurance, caregivers and transportation benefits. Veterans may apply at any time—there is no annual open-enrollment period.
Source: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs · Verified Sept. 21, 2026
