SACRAMENTO REGION, CA (MPG) - Don’t miss the upcoming 65^th Sacramento Suburban Kiwanis Art Fiesta in air-conditioned comfort at its new location at the Scottish Rite Masonic Center at 6151 H Street in the capital city on Saturday, June 10, from 10 am to 6 pm and Sunday, June 11, from 10 am to 5 pm.

Meet the artists, browse the fine art pieces, and purchase quality art for yourself, your family and friends. Jewelry, painting, photography, pottery, metal work, woodwork, glass, and fine textiles are just some of the styles you’ll find on display.

Previously held outdoors at the Pavilions Shopping Center in Sacramento, where high June temperatures were often common, the Suburban Kiwanis Art Fiesta has moved to a new venue, and a different weekend this year, said its president, Caren Daniels Lagomarsino. Parking and admission for the event are free.

“We’re very excited about our new location, which will be especially cool inside with plenty of space for our participating artists,” she said.

The Sacramento Suburban Kiwanis Club, chartered in 1958, is a community service organization, dedicated to serving the Arden-Arcade community in Sacramento. Its annual Art Fiesta is the longest-running annual art show of its type located west of the Mississippi River. It’s also a juried art show, which ensures that all artistic work presented is authentic, with genuine products and original creations.

“The Art Fiesta provides a wonderful opportunity to expose the whole family to local art while supporting these local artists and helping the Sac Suburban Kiwanis fund its many community and youth-assistance programs,” Lagomarsino said.

Food is for purchase and consumption in an outdoor patio setting at the Scottish Rite Masonic Center. Local food trucks and beverage vendors are slated for the event including Top Notch Food Spot, a hot dog cart, Zintzuni, offering Mexican cuisine; “Party at Pops”, offering Southern-style cuisine and sellers of shaved ice and herbal-infused lemonade.

“We’re tying the Kiwanis’ mission into our event this year in a new way, by offering the non-profit partners with whom we work the opportunity to display information about their organizations and the many shared projects on which we jointly work,” Lagomarsino said.

One of the Sacramento Suburban Kiwanis Club’s newest non-profit partnerships is with the group Wide Open Walls, which promotes diversity through artistic expression. Participating mural artists have painted large scale works throughout Sacramento including three in Citrus Heights.

“We think art should be part of our daily life and want art to reach a much wider audience,” Lagomarsino said.

The Sacramento Suburban Kiwanis Club is part of Kiwanis International, a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world, one child and one community at a time.

The club supports four high school Key Clubs (El Camino Fundamental, Rio Americano, Mira Loma, and Rosemont) in Sacramento County. Key Clubs teach leadership, communication, and community service skills.

Kiwanis, and its family of clubs, nearly 600,000 members strong, help raise more than $107 million annually and dedicates more than 18 million volunteer hours to strengthen communities and serve children.

Local nonprofits supported by the club include Kiwanis Family House, Boy Scout Troop #53, Sierra Arden Food Closet, the American Legion and Auxiliary Boys and Girls State, Wellspring Women’s Center, Sacramento Crisis Nursery, Easter Seals and Just for Kids, a program for children who have an immediate family member diagnosed with cancer, just to name a few.

The Sacramento Suburban Kiwanis meets on the first and third Wednesday of the month at 12:10 pm at Seasons 52 at Arden Fair Mall in the Sonoma Room, 1689 Arden Way, Suite 1065 in Sacramento. If you would like to visit the Kiwanis for lunch, or need more information on membership, call 916-972-7337.

Members of every age attend regular meetings, experience fellowship, raise funds for various causes and participate in service projects that help their local communities.

Kiwanians around the world have come together in partnership with UNICEF to eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus. Members make an impact throughout the world by participating in Kiwanis International’s new global campaign for children, The Eliminate Project, which focuses on ending maternal/neonatal tetanus.

Visit /www.kiwanis.org/foundation/impact-and-programs/the-eliminate-project to help Kiwanis finish the fight.

The free 65^th Suburban Kiwanis Art Fiesta at the Scottish Rite Masonic Center at 6151 H Street in downtown Sacramento will be held Saturday, June 10, from 10 am to 6 pm and Sunday, June 11, from 10 am to 5 pm.

For more information about the event, follow the Sacramento Suburban Kiwanis on social media or visit: www.sacramentosuburbankiwanis.org/