Great News in Sacramento Valley

07/11/2024

Just a friendly reminder that there is one week left to visit the traveling Smithsonian exhibit, The Bias Inside Us. The exhibit will close Friday, July 12th at 5pm and move on to Texas, leaving the West Coast for good. IPlease see the attached documents for more details.

11/12/2023

Please join the Elk Grove interfaith Council for a prayer vigil this Monday in Elk Grove at City Hall.

04/05/2023

Come and join us at the Easter Egg Hunt this weekend at Garcia Bend Park:

🐰 Event begins at 10am, egg hunt begins at 10:30am sharp.
🐰 Bring your own Easter baskets to collect your eggs!
🐰 The Easter bunny will be ready for pictures with the whole family!

Questions? Contact Jasleen at 916-808-7192 or [email protected].

04/01/2023

Check out this article from the Orange County Register about Sacramento's own, Dee Kolafa!

She spent her 100th birthday at Disneyland and received a warm welcome and visit from Mickey Mouse and Disneyland CEO, Ken Petrock. Ms. Kolafa visited Disneyland on opening day and returned last Wednesday with her family to celebrate and make new memories at the park.

Happy 100th Birthday Dee!

Dee Kolafa visited Disneyland on the first day the park opened to the public in 1955, and she celebrated her 100th birthday with family at the park.

03/30/2023

Congratulations to the Sacramento Kings!

03/21/2023

Congratulations to Alex Yue, a Senior from John F. Kennedy High School in the Sacramento City Unified School District! Best of luck to you as you represent California in the finals!

Alex Yue has been named this year’s California Poetry Out Loud state champion! The 17-year-old senior from John F. Kennedy High School took first place in the statewide recitation competition held virtually on Sunday, March 19. Yue will go on to represent the state of California at the national finals in May in Washington, D.C. Recitations from Alex included “Filling Station” by Elizabeth Bishop, “The Conqueror Worm” by Edgar Allen Poe, and “When I Heard the Learn’d Astronomer” by Walt Whitman. His teacher is Jennifer Reynaga.

https://arts.ca.gov/press-release/alex-yue-of-sacramento-county-is-the-2023-california-poetry-out-loud-state-champion/

11/06/2022

Registration for Run to Feed the Hungry 2022 is open! Be a part of the largest Thanksgiving day fun run in the country and help raise funds for Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services.​​​​​​​​
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Register today at runtofeedthehungry.com​​​​​​​​
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Race day is Thursday, November 24, 2022. ​​​​​​​​
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11/06/2022

🙌 Cosumnes Fire Captain is running the New York Marathon today. We’re cheering for you, Captain Williamson! 🏃‍♂️💨​​​​​​​​
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Captain Eric Williamson is putting himself out there to help further the education of those living with Type 1 diabetes. On Sunday, November 6, Williamson will join a team of 50 athletes living with Type 1 diabetes who will race through the five boroughs of NYC and show the world what living looks like!​​​​​​​​
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Williamson was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes 7 years ago. "August 14, 2015, was the best and worst day of my life," said Williamson. He explained it was hard to learn about the diagnosis of a chronic lifelong condition, but it was the answer to many struggles. Williamson’s love for his wife and young children drove him to embrace Type 1 diabetes from day one.​​​​​​​​
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For Williamson, this race is about more than just completing a marathon; this is his 7th. It's about showing the world that people living with Type 1 diabetes can do anything they set their minds to. His goal is to educate and inspire others living with this condition not to give up on their dreams.​​​​​​​​
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The race is just days away, but Captain Williamson is feeling confident and ready to take on the challenge. He knows that every step along the way will be worth it if he can help even one person living with Type 1 diabetes feel inspired and motivated to keep going. To view a special news segment on Captain Williamson, visit: https://cbsn.ws/3TXYb6q

11/05/2022

Bring a blanket for someone in need to help them through the cold winter!

11/04/2022

It's Turkey Time! The Elk Grove Food Bank Services is collecting frozen turkeys and Thanksgiving meal items now! You can drop donations off Mondays through Fridays, from 9 am to 3 pm, or stop by their new facility at 9888 Kent Drive on Saturday, November 12 between 9 am and noon for the annual Turkey Drive-thru!​​​​​​​​
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The need is great this year so if you are able, please consider donating! Check out the list of needed items above.

11/03/2022

Recently some Sacramento police officers met a young man, Jermaine, as he was riding his bicycle and passing out fliers for his lawn care business. Jermaine’s bike needed some repairs and one of the officers, a former member of the bike unit, tried to repair it but was unsuccessful. ​​​​​​​​
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The officers were able to get Jermaine a new bike and helmet and delivered it to him.​​​​​​​​
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Great job Sac Police Department!

10/22/2022

Come celebrate your ancestors! Bring your family and a photo of your ancestors to celebrate. ​​​​​​​​
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10/16/2022

Looking for a fun, and safe place to take your kids trick or treating? Grab your costumes and a treat bag and join us for some trunk or treating!

10/14/2022

Happy World Smile Day! These students from Elizabeth Ann Seton School are such a great example of helping to spread smiles- they set up a sweets and treats stand for the Elk Grove PD as a way to say thank you for their service. 👏 👏 👏 ​​​​​​​​
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How can you help spread a smile today?? ​​​​​​​​
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10/12/2022

Haven’t gotten pumpkins yet?? Here is one unique way to pick one out. 🎃 Wackford Aquatic Complex in Elk Grove is transforming its pools into a floating pumpkin patch on Saturday, Oct. 15 from 1 – 4 p.m. You’ll be able to jump in, swim around, and find the perfect pumpkin. Entrance is free and it's just $7 to pick a pumpkin.​​​​​​​​
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10/04/2022

While Officer Welter was conducting parking enforcement at Franklin High School in Elk Grove yesterday, he was approached by Sabrina with a bouquet of flowers as a thank you for keeping our community safe. ​​​​​​​​
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Officer Welter does not love the lime light, but this was too good not to share! “I have been a cop for nearly 17 years, and this was a first. I was speechless for the first time in my career.” ​​​​​​​​
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Thank you Sabrina! ​​​​​​​​
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10/03/2022

Are you looking for something fun to do? There will be two concerts on Saturday, October 8 performed by members from the Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera. Shout out to the City of Rancho Cordova Government and the Community Enhancement & Investment Fund for supporting these fabulous performances!​​​​​​​​
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A Day of Music in the City of Rancho Cordova 🎼​​​​​​​​
Two Concerts on Saturday, October 8​​​​​​​​
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Sacramento Children's Museum ​​​​​​​​
2701 Prospect Park Dr.​​​​​​​​
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM​​​​​​​​
Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera String Trio​​​​​​​​
Performances to take place at 10:00, 10:25, 11:15, 11:40 AM​​​​​​​​
Purchase Tickets Here: https://sackids.org/tickets/​​​​​​​​
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KP International Market ​​​​​​​​
10971 Olson Dr.​​​​​​​​
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM​​​​​​​​
Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera Brass Quintet​​​​​​​​
Performances to take place at 12:30 and 1:45 PM​​​​​​​​
FREE ADMISSION!!

10/03/2022

Do you know anyone interested in fire service or wants to learn fire related skills? Register for the Sacramento Girls Fire Camp. This course is designed for youth 9-12 years old. ​​​​​​​​
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