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Calendar of Events
Calendar of Events
 
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View Sue's 2025 Friendship Walk and Don's Bike Schedule - updated 09/07/2025.
 
See more information and links below the calendar. SWSW?
 
Friendship Walk: Start registration at 9:15 but will be seasonally adjusted to avoid heat. Sign up for the Walk Alert to receive timely information for each walk.
 

2025

Date Day Time SWSW?
Event Type Event Details Google Map to
Start Address
Nov 19 We 6:15 PM Walking Wednesday Night

Sacramento - Jane Graham's Land Park Loops
Parkside Pharmacy

4404 Del Rio Road
Sacramento, CA 95822
EVENING WALK: 5K only
Contact: Barbara Nuss - 916-283-4650 or email suki2010@mycci.net
Nov 20 Th 9:15 AM Don's Bike Ride

Lincoln - Lincoln Tour
Sprouts Market

115 Ferrari Ranch Road
Lincoln, CA 95648
Nov 22 Sa 9:15 AM Friendship Walk

Sacramento - Hidden Murals
Alternate Start!
Rite Aid

2211 F St
Sacramento, CA 95816
Nov 23 Su 1:00 PM Sunday Stroll

Fair Oaks - Historic
Fair Oaks Coffee House & Deli

10223 Fair Oaks Blvd
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
Nov25 Tu 9:15 AM Morning Group Walk

Sacramento - North Natomas
Alternate Start!
Step 1 Dance & Fitness Dance Studio

4710 Natomas Blvd
Sacramento 95835
Nov 26 We 6:15 PM Walking Wednesday Night

Sacramento - Campus Commons/Sierra Oaks
Starbucks

458 Howe Ave #B
Sacramento, CA 95825
EVENING WALK: 5K only
Contact: Barbara Nuss - 916-283-4650 or email suki2010@mycci.net
Nov 27 Th ? Run To Feed The Hungry

Non-AVA, fun walk

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Nov 29 Sa 9:15 AM Friendship Walk

ONLINE START BOX ONLY - Register from this link:Petaluma - Historic
ONLINE START BOX ONLY

 
 
Dec 2 Tu 9:15 AM Morning Group Walk

Elk Grove - Elk Grove Regional Park
Alternate Start!
Emerald Park Plaza

9677 Elk Grove-Florin Rd
Elk Grove, CA 95624
Dec 3 We 6:15 PM Walking Wednesday Night

Sacramento - American River
Starbucks

610 Watt Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95864
EVENING WALK: 5K only
Contact: Barbara Nuss - 916-283-4650 or email suki2010@mycci.net
Dec 4 Th 9:15 AM Don's Bike Ride

Davis - Circle Davis Tour
Safeway

1451 W. Covell Blvd.
Davis, CA 95616
Dec 4 Th 6:15 PM Full Cold Moon Walk

Elk Grove - East Elk Grove Recreational Trails
Starbucks

8868 Bond Rd, Ste 100
Elk Grove, CA 95624
EVENING WALK: 5K only
Contact: Barbara Nuss - 916-283-4650 or email suki2010@mycci.net
Dec 6 Sa 8:30 AM Traditional Event hosted by
The Delta Tule Trekkers


Sutter Creek - Christmas Walk
Sutter Creek Auditorium

18 Eureka St
Sutter Creek, CA
Dec 9 Tu 10:15 AM Morning Group Walk

Sacramento - Curtis Park
Parkside Pharmacy

4404 Del Rio Road
Sacramento, CA 95822
Dec 10 We 6:15 PM Walking Wednesday Night

Carmichael - Hidden Parks
Alternate Start!
O'Donnell Heritage Park

6618 Rappahannack
Carmichael, CA 95608
EVENING WALK: 5K only
Contact: Barbara Nuss - 916-283-4650 or email suki2010@mycci.net
December 11th - MEMBERSHIP MEETING - Noon to 2:30 PM
Contact: Barbara Nuss 916-283-4650 or email suki2010@mycci.net
Meet at Arcade Library 2443 Marconi Ave, Sacramento 95821
Dec 12 Fr 6:15 PM Christmas Lights Walk

West Sacramento - River Walk
Arthur F. Turner Community Library

1212 Merkley Ave
West Sacramento, CA 95691
EVENING WALK: 5K only
Contact: Barbara Nuss - 916-283-4650 or email suki2010@mycci.net
Dec 13 Sa 9:15 AM Friendship Walk

Davis - Southeast Tunnels & Bridges
Alternate Start!
Courtyard left of Dos Coyotes

2191 Cowell Blvd.
Davis, CA 95616
Dec 14 Su 6:15 PM Sacramento Theater of Lights

West Sacramento - River Walk
Arthur F. Turner Community Library

1212 Merkley Ave
West Sacramento, CA 95691
EVENING WALK: 5K only
Contact: Barbara Nuss - 916-283-4650 or email suki2010@mycci.net
Dec 16 Tu 10:15 AM Morning Group Walk

Sacramento - South Natomas
Natomas Bike Shop

3291 Truxel Rd #30
Sacramento, CA 95833
Dec 17 We 6:15 PM Walking Wednesday Night

Carmichael - Ancil Hoffman Park
Alternate Start!
Bella Bru Cafe

5038 Fair Oaks Blvd
Carmichael, CA 95608
EVENING WALK: 5K only
Contact: Barbara Nuss - 916-283-4650 or email suki2010@mycci.net
Dec 18 Th 9:15 AM Don's Bike Ride

Roseville - NW Roseville Tour
Starbucks

2030 Douglas Blvd Suite 12
Roseville CA 95661
Dec 19 Fr 6:15 PM Christmas Lights Walk

Sacramento - The Fab 40's
CVS Pharmacy

5039 Folsom Boulevard
Sacramento, CA 95819
EVENING WALK: 5K only
Contact: Barbara Nuss - 916-283-4650 or email suki2010@mycci.net
Dec 20 Sa 9:15 AM Friendship Walk

Lincoln - Lincoln Trails
Sprouts Market

115 Ferrari Ranch Road
Lincoln, CA 95648
Dec 21 Su 6:15 PM Christmas Lights Walk

Sacramento - Elmhurst to East Sac
CVS Pharmacy

5039 Folsom Boulevard
Sacramento, CA 95819
EVENING WALK: 5K only
Contact: Barbara Nuss - 916-283-4650 or email suki2010@mycci.net
Dec 23 Tu 9:15 AM Morning Group Walk

Sacramento - North Laguna Creek Wildlife Area
24 Hour Fitness

8785 Center Parkway
Sacramento, CA 95823
Dec 27 Sa 9:15 AM Friendship Walk

Fair Oaks - Historic
Fair Oaks Coffee House & Deli

10223 Fair Oaks Blvd
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
Dec 28 Su 10:00 AM Sunday Stroll

Woodland Historic
Nugget Market

157 Main Street
Woodland, CA 95695
Dec 30 Tu 9:15 AM Morning Group Walk

Citrus Heights - Stock Ranch
Alternate Start!
SAS Shoe Store

7247 Greenback Lane
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
 

2026

Date Day Time SWSW?
Event Type Event Details Google Map to
Start Address
Jan 1 Th 9:00 AM to Noon Traditional Event hosted by
The Sacramento Walking Sticks


Sacramento - New Year's Day
Sprout's Market

4408 Del Rio Road
Sacramento, CA 95822
Jan 31 Sa 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM Traditional Event hosted by
The South Bay Striders


Los Gatos - Historic Bell Ringer Homes
Los Gatos Roasting Co.

101 W. Main St.
Los Gatos, CA 95030
Feb 14 Sa 9:00 AM Traditional Event hosted by
The Bay Bandits Volksmarch Club

Valentine Walk through the Heart of San Francisco.
TBD

 
 
Mar 7 Sa 8:30 AM to Noon Traditional Event hosted by
The Delta Tule Trekkers


Stockton River Walk
Home Depot

5010 Feather River Dr.
Stockton, CA 98219
Mar 14 Sa 9:00 AM to Noon
Bad Math = Good Eating!

Traditional Event hosted by
The Sacramento Walking Sticks


Sacramento - Pi Day!
Marie Callender's

5622 Freeport Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95822
 

 
SWSW stands for Sticks Walk Stick's Walks. This is a book that is available to any Sacramento Walking Sticks member for free. When you walk an event for credit that is sponsored by the Sacramento Walking Sticks, stamp this book and when you get 10 events, you receive a free "Stick's Buck" (a $4 coupon that will pay the credit fee for any Sacramento Walking Sticks walk). The symbol lets you know which walks are eligible for this program.
 
The Compass is another good way to find out about upcoming events. The Compass is a magazine published by the California Volkssport Association and describes traditional walks in the Pacific region. To subscribe to the Compass, go to the Compass page and press the "Download" button at the bottom of the page, print and complete the form and send it in to the address on the form along with your payment.
 
The American Wanderer is the quarterly publication of the American Volkssport Association (AVA) that gives you the word on what's going on around the nation. You can subscribe to The American Wanderer by becoming a member of AVA.
 
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Page last updated: 18-November-2025