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Created by: Grid Guru, Tue 10 of Jul, 2007 (09:04)
Last modified: Fri 11 of Apr, 2008 (03:37)
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A Renewed Possibility: The Pursuit of Happiness

By Grid Guru Grid Guru
Tuesday 04 of November, 2008

Dear Midtowners, Downtowners, Gridsters, Californians, and All Americans,

We no longer live in red and blue states, but a renewed United States!

The polls have officially closed and the doors of a country are officially open: it is 8:01 p.m. in California.

The election is over no matter how you voted and our new President-elect Barack Hussein Obama will work to inspire us toward the fulfillment of the common "pursuit of happiness."

From here, all chil

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Vote!

By Grid Guru Grid Guru
Tuesday 04 of November, 2008

Dear Midtowners, Downtowners, and Other Gridsters,

Let's make it happen today! This election is the most important in our lives. No matter what your predilection, take action and vote. It's a simple message to exercise your democratic muscles. Let's energize this republic.

After you vote, celebrate by attending Midtown Monthly's Election Party at The Press Club tonight.

Or...go to a locally owned coffee house, introduce yourself to the owner, and tell him or h

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Edible Crawl Raffle Results Benefitting Sacramento Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

By Grid Guru Grid Guru
Monday 27 of October, 2008

Dear Crawlers,

Blame it on The Guru and some technical and not-so-technical difficulties, but here are your 25 prize results.  Please mail your winning ticket to:
4417 13th Ave, Sacramento, CA 95820 and be sure to include a return address.
 

Thank you for your patience.

1. 637515 - $25 gift certificate to Pappillion Urban Organic Skin Care

2. 637320 - $25 gift certificate to Pulp Papery

3. 618563 - $25 gift certificate to Pulp Pa

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Discussing Great Issues: Difficult Economic Times, More Dialogue, and CapSity Blog Party

By Grid Guru Grid Guru
Friday 03 of October, 2008

Hey there Gridsters,

It would be an understatement to say that there's a lot going on in our country and our city today. Sacramento faces a critical Mayoral election alongside the most important Presidential election of The Guru's lifetime. Our country fights wars on 2 fronts and our country faces the greatest economic crisis since The Great Depression.

Right here in Sacramento, we have watched some wonderful businesses close in the past few months and the rate has increas

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Calaveras Wine Tour with The Grid Guru and Sac Wine & Nightlife Tours: This Sunday

By Grid Guru Grid Guru
Thursday 25 of September, 2008

Date of Tour: Sunday, Sept. 28 Tour

Type: 8-hour Tour to Calaveras

Departure Time: 9:00 a.m.

Departure Location: Park Ultra Lounge at 1116 15th St.

Cost: $35.00

CALAVERAS COUNTY

The Gold Country is where California began its love affair with fine wines and the tradition continues in Calaveras County.

We will start the day at Ironstone Vineyards.  This 1,150-acre ranch produces

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Wine Down Wednesdays, Frog's Tooth Winery, U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and $8 Yoga

By Grid Guru Grid Guru
Wednesday 24 of September, 2008

Hey there Gridsters,

Yep, it's been too long. Hopefully we'll see you at the Wine Down Wednesdays, a joint collaboration of midtowngrid.com, Sacramento Wine & Nightlife, and Get Networking Now.   Located at Mason's on 15th near L across from the Marriott Hotel from 5:30-7 p.m.

Tonight, we welcome Frog's

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Chalk It Up Raffle Results

By Grid Guru Grid Guru
Tuesday 02 of September, 2008

Hey there Chalk It Up'pers!

This was the best year yet!

Thanks to everyone who came out to support this incredible annual chalk art festival that donates to children's art programs in Sacramento while it highlights local artists working live on the sidewalk for all of us. Check out the video and another one will go up in the coming weeks.

If you purchased a raffle ticket, we'll post new results for the next several nights. We w

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Shop the Grid, Baby!

By Grid Guru Grid Guru
Wednesday 13 of August, 2008

Hey there Gridsters,

When in doubt, Shop the Grid!

That's right, shop locally, then regionally; vote with your dollar. On your way around The Grid and amidst the Sactown shopping maze, get some good advice from the fashion queens at Twin Soup. They can kick their high heels like no other.

Times are tough, so ride your bike or walk, but remember 2nd Saturday does not make an economy.  Preserve our way of life with thoug

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Midtown Cocktail Kick-Off at the L Wine Lounge, Cocktail Dinners, Sanad's, Night on the Grid, Sacramento Social Networking, and Other Items

By Grid Guru Grid Guru
Tuesday 05 of August, 2008

Hey there Gridsters,

Have you discovered the new Sanad's Mediterranean Restaurant below True Love Coffeehouse in the Victorian on 24th and K Street? Falafels, labnah, shawerma, souvlaki, kabob, gyro, egglplant, baba ghannoug, tabouli, grape leaves, foul madamas, and of course a variety of salads, rice, and hummus. For a quick and filling lunch or snack, drop by and tell him y

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Suburban Meteor Lands on Oak Park Forming a Crater Instead of an Intended Walkable Grocery Store: The Story of Fresh & Hard Instead of Fresh & Easy

By Grid Guru Grid Guru
Thursday 31 of July, 2008
How Fresh & Easy Grocery Store Is a Ruse as a Community Partner

Dear Midtowners, Downtowners, Sactowners, and especially Oak Parkers,

Must it be true that any businness and building on an empty lot is better than the empty lot even if the business and building are devoid of character, constitution, and ethics.

Beware the crushing power of a suburban meteor landing on urban Oak Park! Yes, folks, there is a second British Invasion underway. The first was a miracle. You say you wanna a revolution, the second might very well bloody our neighb

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