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Best Ways To Celebrate Star Wars In Sacramento

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"Star Wars" fans look for opportunities to shed light on a galaxy far far away, even if that means somewhere in their local cities. When you visit these "Star Wars" adventures, you will have an out-of-this-world galaxy experience. The "Star Wars" evaders will take the scene by storm, showing off the finest costumes that takes your mind to where no man has ever been. Visit the following "Star Wars" adventures and learn how the series has become a worldwide phenomenal experience.

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"May The Fourth Be With You"
Star Wars Celebrate
West Sacramento Community Center
1075 W. Capitol Ave.
West Sacramento, CA 95691
www.meetup.com

Date: May 4, 2013

This community center will be celebrating "Star Wars" with a bang. Check out costumes, vendors, memorabilia, games, arts, crafts for kids and much more. May the force be with you on this May 4th celebration as you experience the world of "Star Wars" geeks. Click here to buy your tickets in advance, and sign up to be in a fashion show.

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Star Wars Night with the Sacramento River Cats
501st Legion - Central California Garrison
Raley Field
400 Ballpark Drive
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 376-4700
www.centralcaliforniagarrison.com

Date: June 15, 2013

"Star Wars" fans get ready for the 501st Legion, the heroic "Star Wars" force that brings joy into the hearts of the less fortunate. This group synchronizes its move throughout California at various cities, stopping to show off "Star Wars" costumes. This imperial costume organization would love for you to join it as it makes its way to the Sacramento River Cats Ballpark. Experience the "Star Wars" galaxy while also enjoying a River Cats ball game.

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The Discovery Museum
Science and Space Center
3615 Auburn Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 808-3942
www.thediscovery.org

The Discovery Museum, a challenger center, is a place for kids to space out into the galaxy. This museum has a planetarium where kids will have a real out-of-space stimulating experience while watching stars, planets and celestial objects in motion. Learn about the arena of space travel and quest for the hidden treasures of the space world. The Discovery Museum offers programs where your kids, who have an in-depth interest in "Star Wars," can explore and have fun in the science exposition.

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Stephanie Reed, a freelance writer in the Sacramento area, covers family and parenting issues for Examiner.com. She works and volunteers for local agencies and organizations promoting healthy family living. Her work can be found at Examiner.com.

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