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* Due to the New Year's and Christmas holidays, carts will not be serviced on 1/1/19 or 12/25/19. Services will be moved to the next calendar day for all subsequent service days.
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Walk with Me Monday, January 21 Program begins at 8:30 a.m. | Sacramento City College (3835 Freeport Blvd.)
Join the City of Elk Grove, MLK365, and our regional community in honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., at March for the Dream. This march and diversity expo promote understanding and celebrate our diversity. Take the purpose a step further, invite someone from another race, religion, or cultural background to walk with you—with us. Look for the Elk Grove banner at the start of the march in front of the Sacramento City College Bookstore and then join us after the march at the Diversity Expo inside the Sacramento Convention Center. For event details, visit www.elkgrovecity.org/mlkday
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CALENDAR AT A GLANCE
City Council January 9, 23; February 13, 27 6 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers Arts Commission January 17; February 21 6:30 p.m. City Hall – 8380 Building, Suite 100 Disability Advisory Committee January 16; February 20 6 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers Historic Preservation Committee January 14; February 11 6:30 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers Multicultural Committee January 15; February 19 6 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers Planning Commission January 3, 17; February 7, 21 6 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers Trails Committee January 21; February 18 6 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers Youth Commission January 8; February 12 6 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers
CITY HOLIDAYS New Year’s Day January 1 – City Hall Closed
Martin Luther King, Jr’s Birthday January 21 – City Hall Closed Washington’s Birthday February 18 – City Hall Closed
EVENTS Farmers Market Saturdays, 8 a.m. to noon Laguna Gateway Shopping Center (at Big Horn Blvd. and Laguna Blvd.) www.california-grown.com First Saturday Art Reception Saturdays, January 5 and February 2 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. | Elk Grove Fine Arts Center NEW location: 9683 Elk Grove-Florin Road Grand Opening Celebration February 2 www.elkgrovefineartscenter.org Food Truck Mania Wednesdays, January 2 and February 6 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Old Town Plaza Chamber Recognition and Board Installation Gala Friday, January 11 | 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Falls Event Center www.elkgroveca.com Father Daughter Dances February 1, 2, 8, and 9 | 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Laguna Town Hall www.yourcsd.com Family Dance “Glow in the Dark Party” Friday, February 22 | 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Laguna Town Hall www.yourcsd.com Annual Ball Saturday, February 23 | 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Laguna Town Hall Live music, food, and drink. Semi-formal attire. Adults only. www.yourcsd.com
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Teens: Get Some Skills to Help Shape Your Future Saturday, January 19 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wackford Community Complex (9014 Bruceville Road)
Get the tools and skills needed to balance your checkbook, prepare your resume, and find scholarship opportunities while discovering and discussing possible career paths during this FREE event organized by Elk Grove’s Youth Commission and Teen Action Committee. Prepare yourself for the world beyond high school by registering today, but hurry, space is limited. Lunch is included for all registered participants. Community service hours are also available to those who attend. To help Shape Your Future, visit www.elkgrovecity.org/youth-commission
Pet Food Drive Sunday, March 3 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Laguna Gateway Shopping Center Petsmart Parking Lot (8215 Laguna Boulevard)
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Help local pets (and their families) by donating dog or cat food to the Elk Grove Food Bank and the City’s Animal Services Pet Food Pantry. Your donation will help struggling families keep their pets instead of making the hard choice to surrender or abandon them. Any type of dog or cat food will be graciously accepted. For details, visit www.shopelkgroveca.com
New Moon (and New Year) Rising Celebrate the Lunar New Year Friday, February 1 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sacramento Asian Sports Foundation (9040 High Tech Court)
“Calling All Princesses” Annual Spring Tea Fundraiser Saturday, March 2 | 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Laguna Town Hall (3020 Renwick Avenue)
Early February brings a new moon and the start of the lunar new year. Join the Elk Grove Multicultural Committee and the Sacramento Asian Sports Foundation, along with your neighbors, in enjoying this time-honored celebration of family, food, and good wishes at the inaugural Lunar New Year Festival. You’ll be immersed in the vibrant sights, sounds, and tastes of this tradition. Commemorate the new year, celebrate diversity in Elk Grove, and learn more about the many cultures that make up our community. Admission is FREE!
Sip your way to an enchanted land of fairytales during this traditional afternoon tea party! Begin your journey by browsing the uniquely decorated princess-themed tables, voting for your favorite, and sipping some wine. At 2 p.m., sit down and relax with old (and new) friends while enjoying tea, food, and entertainment. Tickets are $40 ($280 for a table of eight) with all proceeds benefiting the annual Strauss Festival. For reservations or more information, visit www.straussfestival.com or call the Strauss phone line at 916-714-2527.
For more information, visit www.elkgrovecity.org
Help Put Our Best Foot Forward, Become a Community Ambassador Saturday, February 2 10:30 a.m. to noon Elk Grove PD (8400 Laguna Palms Way)
Are you proud of your city? Do you enjoy helping others? Does the opportunity to speak with people about what makes Elk Grove special sound exciting? If so, step up for Elk Grove and step into the role of Community Ambassador. Interested candidates are invited to attend an upcoming orientation. For more information and to register, visit www.elkgrovepd.org/volunteer
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Individuals interested in decorating a tea table, please call the phone line or send an email to info@straussfestival.com
Get “Lost in the 50s” Friday, March 15 | 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sun Grove Church (2285 Longport Court) A musical memory of when rock n roll was new, Elvis was king, and Wolfman Jack played your favorite songs on the radio. You’ll be taken back to the era when rock ‘n’ roll commanded the airwaves. Join the Elk Grove Arts Commission for this unforgettable live music performance. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.elkgrovecity.org
Ask Elk Grove 916-691-CITY (2489) Fire-Medical-Police Emergency 911 Police Non-Emergency 714-5115 City of Elk Grove 24-Hour 687-3005 Call Number for Street Hazards, Flooding, Traffic Signals, Streetlights, Drainage Problems Abandoned Vehicles (Police) 714-5115 ADA Coordinator 478-2250 Animal Services 687-3042 Building Department 478-2235 Chamber of Commerce 691-3760 Chicks in Crisis Amber’s Closet/ Diaper Bank 441-1243 City Clerk 478-3635 City Council 478-2201 City Hall 691-2489 City Manager 478-2200 Code Enforcement 687-3023 Cosumnes Community Services District - Administration 405-7150 - Fire Department (Non-Emergency) 405-7100 - Parks and Recreation 405-5300 - Wackford Complex 405-5600 - Emerald Lakes Golf Course 685-4653 Crime Prevention 478-8122 Economic Development 627-3210 Elk Grove Water Service 685-3556 e-tran (bus service) 683-8726 e-van (paratransit service) 683-8726 Food Bank 685-8453 Garbage & Recycling 635-2500 Graffiti Hotline 478-8231 Human Resources 478-2269 Laguna Creek Watershed Council 454-4544 Library 264-2700 Mosquito Control 685-1022 www.fightthebite.net Planning Department 478-2265 Poison Control (800) 222-1222 Police Records Bureau 478-8170 Police Service Center at City Hall 478-8100 Public Works 687-3005 Red Cross 368-3131 Renters Helpline/Fair Housing 389-7877 Risk Management 478-2250 School District 686-5085 Senior Center 685-3160 Sewer Problem 875-6730 Street Sweeping 687-3005 Suicide Prevention 368-3111 Special Waste Collection Center 627-3232 Teen Center 686-6942 TTY/TDD (888) 435-6092 TTY/TDD (California Relay) 711 Traffic Bureau (Police) 627-3714 Transit Services Administration 683-8726 Utility Billing 478-3642 Youth Services /Juvenile Diversion 627-3344 Women’s Shelter Crisis Line 920-2952
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ELK GROVE CITY COUNCIL Mayor Steve Ly SteveLy@elkgrovecity.org Vice Mayor Patrick Hume | District 2 phume@elkgrovecity.org Councilmember Darren Suen | District 1 dsuen@elkgrovecity.org Councilmember Steven Detrick | District 3 sdetrick@elkgrovecity.org Councilmember Stephanie Nguyen | District 4 snguyen@elkgrovecity.org
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City Council January 9, 23; February 13, 27 6 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers Arts Commission January 17; February 21 6:30 p.m. City Hall – 8380 Building, Suite 100 Disability Advisory Committee January 16; February 20 6 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers Historic Preservation Committee January 14; February 11 6:30 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers Multicultural Committee January 15; February 19 6 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers Planning Commission January 3, 17; February 7, 21 6 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers Trails Committee January 21; February 18 6 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers Youth Commission January 8; February 12 6 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers
CITY HOLIDAYS New Year’s Day January 1 – City Hall Closed
Martin Luther King, Jr’s Birthday January 21 – City Hall Closed Washington’s Birthday February 18 – City Hall Closed
EVENTS Farmers Market Saturdays, 8 a.m. to noon Laguna Gateway Shopping Center (at Big Horn Blvd. and Laguna Blvd.) www.california-grown.com First Saturday Art Reception Saturdays, January 5 and February 2 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. | Elk Grove Fine Arts Center NEW location: 9683 Elk Grove-Florin Road Grand Opening Celebration February 2 www.elkgrovefineartscenter.org Food Truck Mania Wednesdays, January 2 and February 6 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Old Town Plaza Chamber Recognition and Board Installation Gala Friday, January 11 | 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Falls Event Center www.elkgroveca.com Father Daughter Dances February 1, 2, 8, and 9 | 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Laguna Town Hall www.yourcsd.com Family Dance “Glow in the Dark Party” Friday, February 22 | 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Laguna Town Hall www.yourcsd.com Annual Ball Saturday, February 23 | 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Laguna Town Hall Live music, food, and drink. Semi-formal attire. Adults only. www.yourcsd.com
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Teens: Get Some Skills to Help Shape Your Future Saturday, January 19 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wackford Community Complex (9014 Bruceville Road)
Get the tools and skills needed to balance your checkbook, prepare your resume, and find scholarship opportunities while discovering and discussing possible career paths during this FREE event organized by Elk Grove’s Youth Commission and Teen Action Committee. Prepare yourself for the world beyond high school by registering today, but hurry, space is limited. Lunch is included for all registered participants. Community service hours are also available to those who attend. To help Shape Your Future, visit www.elkgrovecity.org/youth-commission
Pet Food Drive Sunday, March 3 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Laguna Gateway Shopping Center Petsmart Parking Lot (8215 Laguna Boulevard)
PET FOOD DRIVE
Help local pets (and their families) by donating dog or cat food to the Elk Grove Food Bank and the City’s Animal Services Pet Food Pantry. Your donation will help struggling families keep their pets instead of making the hard choice to surrender or abandon them. Any type of dog or cat food will be graciously accepted. For details, visit www.shopelkgroveca.com
New Moon (and New Year) Rising Celebrate the Lunar New Year Friday, February 1 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sacramento Asian Sports Foundation (9040 High Tech Court)
“Calling All Princesses” Annual Spring Tea Fundraiser Saturday, March 2 | 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Laguna Town Hall (3020 Renwick Avenue)
Early February brings a new moon and the start of the lunar new year. Join the Elk Grove Multicultural Committee and the Sacramento Asian Sports Foundation, along with your neighbors, in enjoying this time-honored celebration of family, food, and good wishes at the inaugural Lunar New Year Festival. You’ll be immersed in the vibrant sights, sounds, and tastes of this tradition. Commemorate the new year, celebrate diversity in Elk Grove, and learn more about the many cultures that make up our community. Admission is FREE!
Sip your way to an enchanted land of fairytales during this traditional afternoon tea party! Begin your journey by browsing the uniquely decorated princess-themed tables, voting for your favorite, and sipping some wine. At 2 p.m., sit down and relax with old (and new) friends while enjoying tea, food, and entertainment. Tickets are $40 ($280 for a table of eight) with all proceeds benefiting the annual Strauss Festival. For reservations or more information, visit www.straussfestival.com or call the Strauss phone line at 916-714-2527.
For more information, visit www.elkgrovecity.org
Help Put Our Best Foot Forward, Become a Community Ambassador Saturday, February 2 10:30 a.m. to noon Elk Grove PD (8400 Laguna Palms Way)
Are you proud of your city? Do you enjoy helping others? Does the opportunity to speak with people about what makes Elk Grove special sound exciting? If so, step up for Elk Grove and step into the role of Community Ambassador. Interested candidates are invited to attend an upcoming orientation. For more information and to register, visit www.elkgrovepd.org/volunteer
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Individuals interested in decorating a tea table, please call the phone line or send an email to info@straussfestival.com
Get “Lost in the 50s” Friday, March 15 | 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sun Grove Church (2285 Longport Court) A musical memory of when rock n roll was new, Elvis was king, and Wolfman Jack played your favorite songs on the radio. You’ll be taken back to the era when rock ‘n’ roll commanded the airwaves. Join the Elk Grove Arts Commission for this unforgettable live music performance. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.elkgrovecity.org
Ask Elk Grove 916-691-CITY (2489) Fire-Medical-Police Emergency 911 Police Non-Emergency 714-5115 City of Elk Grove 24-Hour 687-3005 Call Number for Street Hazards, Flooding, Traffic Signals, Streetlights, Drainage Problems Abandoned Vehicles (Police) 714-5115 ADA Coordinator 478-2250 Animal Services 687-3042 Building Department 478-2235 Chamber of Commerce 691-3760 Chicks in Crisis Amber’s Closet/ Diaper Bank 441-1243 City Clerk 478-3635 City Council 478-2201 City Hall 691-2489 City Manager 478-2200 Code Enforcement 687-3023 Cosumnes Community Services District - Administration 405-7150 - Fire Department (Non-Emergency) 405-7100 - Parks and Recreation 405-5300 - Wackford Complex 405-5600 - Emerald Lakes Golf Course 685-4653 Crime Prevention 478-8122 Economic Development 627-3210 Elk Grove Water Service 685-3556 e-tran (bus service) 683-8726 e-van (paratransit service) 683-8726 Food Bank 685-8453 Garbage & Recycling 635-2500 Graffiti Hotline 478-8231 Human Resources 478-2269 Laguna Creek Watershed Council 454-4544 Library 264-2700 Mosquito Control 685-1022 www.fightthebite.net Planning Department 478-2265 Poison Control (800) 222-1222 Police Records Bureau 478-8170 Police Service Center at City Hall 478-8100 Public Works 687-3005 Red Cross 368-3131 Renters Helpline/Fair Housing 389-7877 Risk Management 478-2250 School District 686-5085 Senior Center 685-3160 Sewer Problem 875-6730 Street Sweeping 687-3005 Suicide Prevention 368-3111 Special Waste Collection Center 627-3232 Teen Center 686-6942 TTY/TDD (888) 435-6092 TTY/TDD (California Relay) 711 Traffic Bureau (Police) 627-3714 Transit Services Administration 683-8726 Utility Billing 478-3642 Youth Services /Juvenile Diversion 627-3344 Women’s Shelter Crisis Line 920-2952
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ELK GROVE CITY COUNCIL Mayor Steve Ly SteveLy@elkgrovecity.org Vice Mayor Patrick Hume | District 2 phume@elkgrovecity.org Councilmember Darren Suen | District 1 dsuen@elkgrovecity.org Councilmember Steven Detrick | District 3 sdetrick@elkgrovecity.org Councilmember Stephanie Nguyen | District 4 snguyen@elkgrovecity.org
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City Council January 9, 23; February 13, 27 6 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers Arts Commission January 17; February 21 6:30 p.m. City Hall – 8380 Building, Suite 100 Disability Advisory Committee January 16; February 20 6 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers Historic Preservation Committee January 14; February 11 6:30 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers Multicultural Committee January 15; February 19 6 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers Planning Commission January 3, 17; February 7, 21 6 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers Trails Committee January 21; February 18 6 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers Youth Commission January 8; February 12 6 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers
CITY HOLIDAYS New Year’s Day January 1 – City Hall Closed
Martin Luther King, Jr’s Birthday January 21 – City Hall Closed Washington’s Birthday February 18 – City Hall Closed
EVENTS Farmers Market Saturdays, 8 a.m. to noon Laguna Gateway Shopping Center (at Big Horn Blvd. and Laguna Blvd.) www.california-grown.com First Saturday Art Reception Saturdays, January 5 and February 2 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. | Elk Grove Fine Arts Center NEW location: 9683 Elk Grove-Florin Road Grand Opening Celebration February 2 www.elkgrovefineartscenter.org Food Truck Mania Wednesdays, January 2 and February 6 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Old Town Plaza Chamber Recognition and Board Installation Gala Friday, January 11 | 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Falls Event Center www.elkgroveca.com Father Daughter Dances February 1, 2, 8, and 9 | 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Laguna Town Hall www.yourcsd.com Family Dance “Glow in the Dark Party” Friday, February 22 | 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Laguna Town Hall www.yourcsd.com Annual Ball Saturday, February 23 | 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Laguna Town Hall Live music, food, and drink. Semi-formal attire. Adults only. www.yourcsd.com
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Teens: Get Some Skills to Help Shape Your Future Saturday, January 19 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wackford Community Complex (9014 Bruceville Road)
Get the tools and skills needed to balance your checkbook, prepare your resume, and find scholarship opportunities while discovering and discussing possible career paths during this FREE event organized by Elk Grove’s Youth Commission and Teen Action Committee. Prepare yourself for the world beyond high school by registering today, but hurry, space is limited. Lunch is included for all registered participants. Community service hours are also available to those who attend. To help Shape Your Future, visit www.elkgrovecity.org/youth-commission
Pet Food Drive Sunday, March 3 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Laguna Gateway Shopping Center Petsmart Parking Lot (8215 Laguna Boulevard)
PET FOOD DRIVE
Help local pets (and their families) by donating dog or cat food to the Elk Grove Food Bank and the City’s Animal Services Pet Food Pantry. Your donation will help struggling families keep their pets instead of making the hard choice to surrender or abandon them. Any type of dog or cat food will be graciously accepted. For details, visit www.shopelkgroveca.com
New Moon (and New Year) Rising Celebrate the Lunar New Year Friday, February 1 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sacramento Asian Sports Foundation (9040 High Tech Court)
“Calling All Princesses” Annual Spring Tea Fundraiser Saturday, March 2 | 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Laguna Town Hall (3020 Renwick Avenue)
Early February brings a new moon and the start of the lunar new year. Join the Elk Grove Multicultural Committee and the Sacramento Asian Sports Foundation, along with your neighbors, in enjoying this time-honored celebration of family, food, and good wishes at the inaugural Lunar New Year Festival. You’ll be immersed in the vibrant sights, sounds, and tastes of this tradition. Commemorate the new year, celebrate diversity in Elk Grove, and learn more about the many cultures that make up our community. Admission is FREE!
Sip your way to an enchanted land of fairytales during this traditional afternoon tea party! Begin your journey by browsing the uniquely decorated princess-themed tables, voting for your favorite, and sipping some wine. At 2 p.m., sit down and relax with old (and new) friends while enjoying tea, food, and entertainment. Tickets are $40 ($280 for a table of eight) with all proceeds benefiting the annual Strauss Festival. For reservations or more information, visit www.straussfestival.com or call the Strauss phone line at 916-714-2527.
For more information, visit www.elkgrovecity.org
Help Put Our Best Foot Forward, Become a Community Ambassador Saturday, February 2 10:30 a.m. to noon Elk Grove PD (8400 Laguna Palms Way)
Are you proud of your city? Do you enjoy helping others? Does the opportunity to speak with people about what makes Elk Grove special sound exciting? If so, step up for Elk Grove and step into the role of Community Ambassador. Interested candidates are invited to attend an upcoming orientation. For more information and to register, visit www.elkgrovepd.org/volunteer
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Individuals interested in decorating a tea table, please call the phone line or send an email to info@straussfestival.com
Get “Lost in the 50s” Friday, March 15 | 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sun Grove Church (2285 Longport Court) A musical memory of when rock n roll was new, Elvis was king, and Wolfman Jack played your favorite songs on the radio. You’ll be taken back to the era when rock ‘n’ roll commanded the airwaves. Join the Elk Grove Arts Commission for this unforgettable live music performance. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.elkgrovecity.org
Ask Elk Grove 916-691-CITY (2489) Fire-Medical-Police Emergency 911 Police Non-Emergency 714-5115 City of Elk Grove 24-Hour 687-3005 Call Number for Street Hazards, Flooding, Traffic Signals, Streetlights, Drainage Problems Abandoned Vehicles (Police) 714-5115 ADA Coordinator 478-2250 Animal Services 687-3042 Building Department 478-2235 Chamber of Commerce 691-3760 Chicks in Crisis Amber’s Closet/ Diaper Bank 441-1243 City Clerk 478-3635 City Council 478-2201 City Hall 691-2489 City Manager 478-2200 Code Enforcement 687-3023 Cosumnes Community Services District - Administration 405-7150 - Fire Department (Non-Emergency) 405-7100 - Parks and Recreation 405-5300 - Wackford Complex 405-5600 - Emerald Lakes Golf Course 685-4653 Crime Prevention 478-8122 Economic Development 627-3210 Elk Grove Water Service 685-3556 e-tran (bus service) 683-8726 e-van (paratransit service) 683-8726 Food Bank 685-8453 Garbage & Recycling 635-2500 Graffiti Hotline 478-8231 Human Resources 478-2269 Laguna Creek Watershed Council 454-4544 Library 264-2700 Mosquito Control 685-1022 www.fightthebite.net Planning Department 478-2265 Poison Control (800) 222-1222 Police Records Bureau 478-8170 Police Service Center at City Hall 478-8100 Public Works 687-3005 Red Cross 368-3131 Renters Helpline/Fair Housing 389-7877 Risk Management 478-2250 School District 686-5085 Senior Center 685-3160 Sewer Problem 875-6730 Street Sweeping 687-3005 Suicide Prevention 368-3111 Special Waste Collection Center 627-3232 Teen Center 686-6942 TTY/TDD (888) 435-6092 TTY/TDD (California Relay) 711 Traffic Bureau (Police) 627-3714 Transit Services Administration 683-8726 Utility Billing 478-3642 Youth Services /Juvenile Diversion 627-3344 Women’s Shelter Crisis Line 920-2952
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ELK GROVE CITY COUNCIL Mayor Steve Ly SteveLy@elkgrovecity.org Vice Mayor Patrick Hume | District 2 phume@elkgrovecity.org Councilmember Darren Suen | District 1 dsuen@elkgrovecity.org Councilmember Steven Detrick | District 3 sdetrick@elkgrovecity.org Councilmember Stephanie Nguyen | District 4 snguyen@elkgrovecity.org
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Please use gray cart for yard waste
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• Remove trees from stands. • Remove ornaments, lights, tinsel, and metal rod supports from trees.
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* Trees taller than 6 feet must be cut into 3-foot or shorter pieces and placed in your green waste container. Please ensure pieces fit completely with the lid closed.
Walk with Me Monday, January 21 Program begins at 8:30 a.m. | Sacramento City College (3835 Freeport Blvd.)
Join the City of Elk Grove, MLK365, and our regional community in honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., at March for the Dream. This march and diversity expo promote understanding and celebrate our diversity. Take the purpose a step further, invite someone from another race, religion, or cultural background to walk with you—with us. Look for the Elk Grove banner at the start of the march in front of the Sacramento City College Bookstore and then join us after the march at the Diversity Expo inside the Sacramento Convention Center. For event details, visit www.elkgrovecity.org/mlkday
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Page 3 • Pet Food Drive • “Calling All Princesses” Annual Spring Tea Fundraiser • Get “Lost in the 50s” Page 4 • Want to Schedule a Pickup? Page 5 • Recycling & Green Waste Calendar 2019 Page 6 • Which Cart is it This Week? • Recycle Your Christmas Tree
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* Due to the New Year's and Christmas holidays, carts will not be serviced on 1/1/19 or 12/25/19. Services will be moved to the next calendar day for all subsequent service days.
Please use green cart for mixed recycling
Recycle Your Christmas Tree Recycle your Christmas tree for mulch and other purposes! Here’s how:
Please use gray cart for yard waste
Your brown trash cart is serviced weekly. The yard waste and mixed recycling carts are serviced every other week, according to this schedule.
• Remove trees from stands. • Remove ornaments, lights, tinsel, and metal rod supports from trees.
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Savor the delicious flavors of Elk Grove during Elk Grove’s Restaurant Week. For ten days, local participating restaurants are offering unique menus with a portion of your bill benefiting the Elk Grove Food Bank. This event is organized by the City, Explore Elk Grove, and the Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce in partnership with local restaurants.
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Eat Well and Do Good Elk Grove Restaurant Week January 18-27
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The City does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services, or activities. Questions, concerns, or complaints may be forwarded to the City’s ADA Coordinator.
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Place your tree curbside next to your green waste container by 6 a.m. during the weeks of December 31 (excluding New Year’s Day), January 14, or January 28.*
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Take your tree of any size, free of charge, to either the Special Waste Collection Center (9255 Disposal Lane, Elk Grove) or the Elder Creek Transfer and Recovery Station (8642 Elder Creek Road, Sacramento). Artificial, flocked, or “live” trees with root balls are not accepted.
* Trees taller than 6 feet must be cut into 3-foot or shorter pieces and placed in your green waste container. Please ensure pieces fit completely with the lid closed.
Walk with Me Monday, January 21 Program begins at 8:30 a.m. | Sacramento City College (3835 Freeport Blvd.)
Join the City of Elk Grove, MLK365, and our regional community in honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., at March for the Dream. This march and diversity expo promote understanding and celebrate our diversity. Take the purpose a step further, invite someone from another race, religion, or cultural background to walk with you—with us. Look for the Elk Grove banner at the start of the march in front of the Sacramento City College Bookstore and then join us after the march at the Diversity Expo inside the Sacramento Convention Center. For event details, visit www.elkgrovecity.org/mlkday
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