Have you ever tried a roasted chestnut? Well here's your chance!

Midtown Sacramento's Handle District is celebrating the season with big events and delicious food. It all kicks off this Saturday with a Parade of Lights at 6pm and I hear the big guy in the red suit will make an appearance.

The remaining Saturdays will feature carolers, holiday shopping, local artists, fine dining and vino!

The Handle District covers the two square blocks between 17th Street and 19th Street, L Street and Capitol Avenue. It gets its name from the shape it makes on the Downtown Sacramento map, like a handle on the capital.

For more information, CLICK HERE.

Unemployed, unenthusiastic about your current job, unhappy with the stress of making new networking connections? Well I've got a holiday treat for you!

The local "Sac Get Networking Now" group (www.sacgnn.com) is hosting a holiday party. This means dozens of connections in once place, in an upbeat, festive, no-stress environment.

So who will you meet?
*Local SacGNN members
*Individuals like Yourself
*And... SacGNN is inviting local businesses to host their holiday party at the event... inviting employees, venders and customers.

This Thursday, December 17th from 6pm - 10pm at the Courtyard D'Oro on 1107 Front Street
in Old Sacramento. Dinner, Dancing, Entertainment, Dessert and Swag Bags provided with ticket. Enjoy 4 cuisines, live entertainment and a No Host Bar. Proceeds benefit "Chalk It Up!" a local children's art organization.

Entry is $30 with SacGNN.com Profile, $35 without Profile and $40 at the Door.

Group rates are available for businesses, associations, networking groups and chambers.

Call 916-868-7562 for more information or check out the website.

FROM MOVIES TO THEATER AND CHRISTMAS CAROLS... IN THIS WEEK'S SACRAMENTO SCENE WE'RE DETAILING HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES.

THIS SATURDAY CATCH A CHRISTMAS STORY AT SACRAMENTO'S CREST THEATER. THIS FUNDRAISER FOR JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL STARTS AT NOON WITH COOKIES AND SANTA. THE FILM SCREENING IS AT 1PM. GENERAL ADMISSION IS 10 DOLLARS.

IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE WILL BE PLAYING AT the CREST THIS WEDNESDAY AT 4PM AND 7PM. TICKETS ARE 20 DOLLARS EACH AND INCLUDES A MEDITERRANEAN THEMED BUFFET AT THE CREST café. THE CREST IF LOCATED ON 10TH AND K STREETS.

"THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER" A FESTIVE AND FAMILY PLAY IS NOW ENTERTAINING AT THE WOODLAND OPERA HOUSE. SEE IT FRIDAY OR SATURDAY AT 7:30PM AND SUNDAYS AT 2PM. TICKETS RANGE FROM $5 TO $17 DOLLARS.

THIS SUNDAY THE MONDAVI CENTER'S JACKSON HALL IS HOSTING THE "CHANTICLEER"... AN ALL MALE CHORUS SINGING TRADITIONAL CAROLS.
TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE MONDAVI CENTER'S WEBSITE... AND RANGE FROM $30 TO $52 DOLLARS.