July/August Newsletter 2017

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City of Elk Grove

July–August 2017 / Volume 17 / Issue 4

NEWSLETTER Celebrate America at the 21st Annual Salute to the Red White and Blue Festival A FREE

dmission Parking is $10

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Schedule of Events: 4:00 p.m. Opening of Vendor Exhibits 5:00 p.m. Roaming Entertainment 5:30 p.m. Let Freedom Ride Bike For le shutt and Stroller Parade FREE e visit ic v ser n.org 7:00 p.m. Opening Ceremonies e-tra 7:30 p.m. Concert featuring Saved by the 90s 9:30 p.m. Fireworks Spectacular!

TUESDAY, JULY 4

Parking is $10 per vehicle. Gates open at 7 a.m. Alcohol, personal fireworks, and pets (excluding service animals) are strictly prohibited.

ELK GROVE REGIONAL PARK

No in/out parking privileges after 3 p.m.

The dog park and disc golf course amenities at Elk Grove Park will be closed during this event.

Fresh Fun and New Hours at

8 a.m. to noon Old Town Plaza

Heading to the River or Lake?

Keep yourself and your whole family safe on the water Stop by a Life Jacket Loan Station and borrow life jackets for FREE! Sizes range from infant to adult XL and can be borrowed for the day or the entire weekend. Before you hit the water, stop by one of the following Cosumnes Fire Stations for a loaner life jacket: Fire Station 71 (8760 Elk Grove Blvd.) or 75 (2300 Maritime Dr.). Details about this program are available by visiting www.yourcsd.com or calling 405-7100.

elkgrovecity.org

Heavy winter rains caused the weeds to grow like crazy, but the City’s new maintenance crew—1,000 goats—are ready to eat away this wildfire risk. Beginning July 1, the herd will clear about two to four acres per day around the areas of Strawberry Creek, Elk Grove Creek, Laguna Creek and Stonebrook. Two days prior to their arrival, temporary fencing will be installed. Their work is expected to be completed by September 15. This program offers a natural, safe way to reduce fire danger around local creeks and large parcels. As an added bonus, your kid will get a kick out of seeing them! For more information, visit www.elkgrovecity.org

There’s always something new and fresh at Old Town’s Farmers Market— including new summer hours. Shop for fresh produce and hand-crafted items each Sunday from 8 a.m. to noon at the Old Town Elk Grove Farmers Market. Hours are effective through October. For a listing of news and upcoming events, visit www.ILoveMyFarmersMarket.com.

Weeds Got Your Goat? Goats Will Get the Weeds!

INSIDE:

Page 2 • Bzzzz...Fight the Bite! • Having a Block Party this Summer? • Cone Zone New Hours 8 a.m. to noon

Page 3 • National Night Out • Celebrate Diversity in August • 6th Annual Elk Grove Multicultural Festival • Going Above and Beyond Deserves Recognition • Tap into the Region’s Transit System Page 4 • Understanding Your New Utility Bill Page 5 • Stay Safe by Properly Disposing of Fireworks • Learn to Compost—for FREE! • Tire Collection Days • School Supplies—Don’t Buy New, Reuse! Page 6 • Read for Fun. Read to Win. • Drive Thru Vaccine Clinic • Register for CRC Classes Today! • Win $100 in City Photo Contest! • Tee up for Teens! • 30th Annual Strauss Festival


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