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Wonderade Punch List
Sacramento Weekend
Friday, Oct 16
Hot and sunny both days with no rain, so do the open-sun fun like the UC Davis MIND Institute Fall Festival in the morning. Save the Sacramento Spooky River Cruise or Movies Under the Stars for later, once it cools off.
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The weather read
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Saturday
87° / 59°
Sunny, 0% rain.
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Sunday
83° / 57°
Partly cloudy, 0% rain.
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Punch List rule this weekend: Warm afternoon: do the open-sun stuff in the morning and save shade for later.
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Saturday plan |
 Morning |
A fall festival at the UC Davis MIND Institute is a gentle way to start Saturday. It's in open sun with no set time listed, so check hours and bring hats and water.
UC Davis MIND Institute · Price not listed · Outdoors, open sun
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| Afternoon |
A Halloween-themed river cruise with City Cruises. Book ahead and check sailing times.
Sacramento City cruises · Price not listed · Indoors · Book ahead
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| Afternoon |
A harvest festival indoors at City Church Sacramento makes a good cool-off stop after a sunny morning. No time is listed, so check hours before you head over.
City Church Sacramento · Price not listed · Indoors
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 Evening |
A movie outdoors at Old Sacramento State Historic Park is an easy, cozy evening for the whole crew. It's open air, so bring layers and check showtimes before you go.
Old Sacramento State Historic Park · Price not listed · Outdoors, open sun
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Sunday plan |
| Morning |
An outdoor Halloween festival at Southgate Plaza is the perfect excuse to get the costumes out early. It's in open sun with no time listed, so check hours and pack hats.
Southgate Plaza · Price not listed · Outdoors, open sun
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| Afternoon |
The spooky river cruise sails again Sunday. Book ahead.
Sacramento City cruises · Price not listed · Indoors · Book ahead
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Missed Saturday's screening? Movies Under the Stars runs again Sunday evening in Old Sacramento. Bring a blanket for the open-air seating and check showtimes first.
Old Sacramento State Historic Park · Price not listed · Outdoors, open sun
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Heads up: IRONMAN California takes over its part of town Sunday. Expect crowds and traffic nearby, so route around it.
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Dinner, sorted · Safeway
Burger Night
Protein value: about 16 g protein per $
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This Safeway ground beef gives about 16 g protein per $, the top value in this week's ads. Burgers are easy to make in a batch, and the avocado and bell pepper deal plus a bagged salad round out the table. |
| Signature SELECT 80% Lean Ground Beef Mega Pack 6-lbs. or more |
$4.99/lb |
| Hass Avocado, Mango, Eggplant, Cucumber, Red, Orange, Yellow or Green Bell Pepper |
4 for $5.00 |
| O Organics Salad Blend 5 to 7-oz. |
2 for $7.00 |
Ad prices good through Tuesday, Oct 20.
How to cook it: Shape the beef into patties, season with salt and pepper, and cook in a hot skillet or on the grill until browned and cooked through. Freeze the rest of the mega pack in portions for another night.
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Runner-up dinner · Sprouts Farmers Market
Seared Fish Night
Ahi tuna or swordfish steaks at Sprouts bring about 9 g protein per $, the best fish value in this week's ads. Steaks cook fast, so dinner is on the table quickly with whatever sides your kids already like. Sprouts Wild-Caught Plain or Marinated Ahi Tuna or Swordfish Steaks ($9.99/lb, about 9 g protein per $).
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The weekend bonus
Grab two bags of pumpkin or sunflower seeds and run a shelling contest on the porch, or mix them into a homemade trail mix together. It's an easy, low-key project for a slow afternoon.
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Quick grocery wins |
| Lucerne Cage Free Eggs 18-ct. Large, Grade AA Safeway · about 46 g protein per $ |
$2.49 |
| USDA Choice Boneless Beef Top Round London Broil Safeway · about 17 g protein per $ |
$5.99/lb |
| Sprouts Boneless Pork Tenderloin or Sliced Belly Sprouts Farmers Market · about 16 g protein per $ |
$5.99/lb |
| Primo Taglio Medium Cheddar Cheese Safeway · about 13 g protein per $ |
$7.99/lb |
Ads run Oct 14 to Oct 20. Prices can vary by store, so check your local ad. Protein figures use USDA values and the weight stated in the ad.
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Next week: it finally cools off Monday, highs near 72°. Patio season starts.
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