Weekend Planner Sept. 16-18

Ready for the weekend? Here's what's on tap.

1. Hey, teens! Spend an hour after school with your friends playing games—it's the perfect way to start the weekend! 3:30 p.m.

2. Today is Mexican Independence Day (from Spain), so why not enjoy food and drinks at one of Carmichael's many Mexican restaurants, including and ?

3. In high school sports, there is football and boys soccer action today and Saturday. team plays at Rocklin at 7:30 p.m. The Cougars are 2-1, following last weekend's at Jesuit. is looking for its first win of the season (0-3) at 7:30 p.m. looks to get back in the win column when it hosts at 7:30 p.m. at . The Matadors are 1-1 on the season. is also looking for its first win when it faces of Sacramento at 7:30 p.m. at Cosumnes River College in Elk Grove. is looking to bounce back from the home loss to Del Campo with what is one of the Sacramento area's best rivalries. The Marauders play Christian Brothers at 7 p.m. Saturday in the annual Holy Bowl at Sacramento City College's Hughes Stadium. There is no love lost between the two area private high schools, who also play an annual basketball game, among other sports. We'll be at Saturday's game. Check back Sunday for our coverage. As for boys soccer, look to stay undefeated on the road at Woodcreek of Roseville at 7 p.m. The Eagles are 7-0 so far. Local powerhouse hosts from San Francisco at 5:15 p.m. today. faces Bella Vista of Fair Oaks at 4 p.m. The Raiders are 1-3-2. looks for its first win of the season when it faces of Lodi at 4 p.m. El Camino's girls water polo team is in the Sierra Shootout tournament in Rocklin today and Saturday. team takes part in the Davis Invitational on Saturday.

4. The is recreating the spirit of the at 8 p.m. tonight. Featuring music from the 40’s, 50’s and 60’s, the show includes the River City Concert Band, West Sacramento Choral Group, the KM Dancers, the Ambassadors, and Magic by Top Class Magic and by Dale Lorzo. Jitterbug and more.

5. Lend a helping hand this weekend and clean up trash along the between 9 a.m. and noon Saturday. Join Dart Container Corporation and ARP Foundation for this important event to preserve the environment.  Foam recycling will also be available, so bring your old cups, plates and packing materials to dispose of here. We'll be out there so check back this weekend for our coverage.

6. Come on out to celebrate the grand opening of at 10 a.m. on Saturday with your friends, neighbors and the Carmichael Recreation and Parks District. The day's activities include a BBQ and refreshments, face painting, crafts, games, walking tours, music, guest speakers, a parade of bikes, trikes, wagons and scooters (meet at 9:30 a.m. to decorate your wheels) and much more. We'll be out there so check back this weekend for our coverage.

7. Join the Carmichael Chamber of Commerce at 5:30 p.m. Saturday for the , where you'll find food, fun and music, along with prizes for the best 50s/60s attire and auction items on which to bid.

8. Make a mean salsa? Enter the on Sunday at .