Tina Farinas REALTOR®, e-PRO

Tomorrow is expected to be a beautiful sunny day in Roseville. As a matter of fact, it will be 83° F just perfect to go out and enjoy the festivities of EARTH DAY!

"CELEBRATE THE EARTH 2009" event will take place at Mahany Regional Park facilities, located on the corner of Woodcreek Oaks Blvd and Pleasant Grove Blvd. It will start at 10:00AM to 3:00PM. This event is about bringing community awareness and appreciation for the Earth's environment. The event line up is fun filled and educational from adults to kids.

There will be limited parking space at Mahany Park so to avoid congestions, here are some green tips for those who wish to attend:

1. Take a walk with the family to the park. It will be a beautiful warm day and what an opportunity to take in the beauty of the earth on your way to the park!

2. Take the Roseville Transit bus which stops in front of Mahany Park. All library cardholders rides for FREE.

3. Bike to the park with your family. Here's a perk for you if you ride a bike - there will be a FREE bike valet parking!

Hopet to see you there! HAPPY BIRTHDAY EARTH!!

This is going to be a festive event. An excellent way to start the Holidays! Calling all Rosevillian and neighboring areas - tis time for the annual City's official Tree lighting ceremony in old downtown Roseville. Feel the small town celebration in a big way! Last year was filled with surprises including snow. Who knows what this year will bring! It is happening this Friday, December 5th beginning at 4PM to 8PM.

For more information, visit Tree Lighting Ceremony

As part of giving back to my community, I found myself involved as a volunteer of the American Red Cross - Sacramento Chapter (You may have spotted me on KCRA TV during a heavy storm relief telethon that was held by ARC). At the same time, I also decided that I want to give a little bit more - this time in a wider range , so I became active volunteer Area Representative for a non-profit organization called Youth For Understanding. Youth For Understanding (YFU) is one of the world's oldest, largest, and most respected international exchange organizations.

I started out as a Host parent to a 15 year boy from France. That's his picture on the right (He was handpicked by my daughter who saw this as an opportunity to master her French language skills). Our family enjoyed hosting so much because we had the opportunity to pick who we felt would be a perfect match for our family. It also allow my children to understand a different culture and learn patience in as he adapts to our family for the entire school year.

I love it that much that when asked if I would volunteer to be an Area Representative, I jumped at the chance, knowing that I would get to meet other foreign exchange students and learn all about them.

Romain, who has become a very important part of our family life will be missed a great deal when he leaves us to go home at the end of the school year.

As an Area Representative, I become these students and the host families point of contact. I also do my part by calling out to the public for an opportunity to open their homes to these remarkable foreign exchange students as they challenge themselves for a year to learn about our American culture. In exchange they will share their culture with you.

And because my family have adjusted well with Romain, we decided to take on another foreign exchange student from Japan. Hikaru is 17 years old. That's her picture to the left. She shared a room with my only daughter. And they got along very well. We will miss her as well as she leaves to go back home this June.

As this school year is nearing the end, we prepare ourselves to the next upcoming foreign exchange students for the next school year. About 20% of these students have been placed throughout California already. We are currently searching for more families who is willing to open their homes to many students from different cultures.

If you are interested or would like to know more, please contact me. Or you can read all about it by clicking the hyperlink above or clicking the logo below.

Here is a place worth visiting in Roseville, CA. If you ever want to experience a true afternoon tea setting, then you have come to the right place. A Dash of Panache is located in Old Downtown Roseville. This is Roseville's only true Tea Parlor (a French-Deco design with excellent food and great reviews). This tea parlor is used to focus on Women's Events like interactive lunches, and tea sittings (reservations only). The upscale parlor also provides fun events like mystery parties, Ladies Nights Outs, game nights, Mother-Daughter Teas, etc. as well as a place to host full-featured Bridal Showers and Baby Showers. The Vanity Closet allows guests to borrow and dress up in wild hats, glasses, boas, scarves, and other fun accessories that enhance the fun. My first experience here was a treat from my girls when they decided to take me out for a mother-daughter Tea Party "just because". The second experience was for my granddaughter's birthday tea party. (Be forwarned, you are about to see a Realtor/Grandma playing dress up with her granddaughter and daughters.)

Lilly with Auntie Chelsea and "MUM" Tina

Lilly taking a sip of her fine tea while Mommy and Auntie strikes a pose.

I love this place, I find it as a sanctuary, a place to let everything go and just have fun. So if you are ever around town, go and visit there. They are holding their annual Mother's Day Event again this year - see A Dash of Panache information below. But you don't have to wait that long.

*** 4^th ANNUAL MOTHER'S DAY HIGH TEA EVENT ***

Our 4^th Annual Mother's Day High Tea event is now open for reservations! Last year we booked solid a month before the event so please plan ahead! There are currently two sitting times (we might open a 3^rd later), 11am and 2pm (May 11). Bring your mom or grandmother to this memorable event and let her know how special she really is!

Besides being served several courses of wonderful gourmet food (very filling!), the Vanity Closet is open for dress-up and you'll receive a free group photo and individual gift favors!

Well here A couple of location! A majority of Easter Egg Hunting has begun today. So if you missed those, here are a couple more where you can do some serious egg hunting!

ROCKLIN, CA

Rocklin Firefighters Annual Easter Egg Hunt Sunday, March 23rd

The Rocklin Firefighters will host their annual Easter Egg Hunt Sunday, March 23rd, 2008. The event will take place at 1:00 p.m. at Johnson-Springview Park, 5480 Fifth St., Rocklin.

This event happens on Easter Sunday of each year, in Johnson-Springview Park. This event is for children ages 10 and under.


What: Rocklin Firefighters' Annual Easter Egg Hunt
When: Sunday, March 23rd, 2008
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Where: Johnson-Springview Park, 5480 Fifth St., Rocklin

ROSEVILLE, CA

Filipino Association of Greater Roseville Easter Egg Hunt Picnic, Sunday March 23rd

The Filipino-Association of Greater Roseville holds their annual event at the Kaseberg Park and welcome those who would like to participate.

Time: 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Where: Kaseberg Park, 1151 Rand Way, Roseville

HAPPY EASTER TO EVERYONE!