March–April 2018 / Volume 18 / Issue 2
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Volunteers in our City help create a long-lasting and positive impact on our quality of life. Let’s recognize those dedicated individuals, businesses, and organizations! The Elk Grove City Council invites you to nominate your deserving candidate for the 2018 awards. Nominees must exemplify one or more of the following: • Demonstrates exceptional commitment to volunteerism by helping with a special project or ongoing activities • Demonstrates exemplary leadership, creativity, cooperation, and hard work in service to others • Serves as a role model by inspiring others Six award categories have been developed that align with the adopted Elk Grove City Council Goals: • Residents, Neighborhoods, and Community Groups • Social and Community Services • Arts, Culture and Heritage • Service Organizations / Groups • Sports and Recreation • Young Volunteer of the Year
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CITY OF ELK GROVE
Kick Off the Arts Expo! 6th Annual Fine Art Competition and Show Lullaby of Broadway Teen Idol 2018 The Amgen Tour of California Returns to Elk Grove
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Nominations are due by March 9. Nomination forms are available online at elkgrovecity.org or at City Hall, 8401 Laguna Palms Way. Awards will be presented during a City Council Meeting in April. For questions, please contact Carolyn Hill at carolynhill@elkgrovecity.org or 478-2201.
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5th Annual Vintage Trailer Show and Antique Flea Market Wild Wild Crab Fest Elk Grove FitFest Beats on the Boulevard Running of the Elk
Page 4 • Free Oil Filters and Prizes!
• PG&E Electric Tower Maintenance Program • FREE Compost Class and Starter Kit! • Tire Recycling Days at the Special Waste Collection Center • Elk Grove Civic Summer 2018—Learn While You Earn Credits!
CALENDAR AT A GLANCE
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City Council March 14, 28; April 11, 25 6 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers
Elk Grove’s Inaugural Arts Exposition | March 1-31
Throughout the month of March, you’ll find dozens upon dozens of opportunities to immerse yourself in Art with Elk Grove’s Inaugural Arts Expo—ARTSbeat! This vibrant arts scene reaches all corners of Elk Grove and includes theater, dance, music, concerts, art shows, literary readings and poetry, art appreciation, and more. There’s something for everyone of all ages. Catch a glimpse of what’s happening around town—visit theartsadvocacyproject.com or call 682-9718.
Arts Commission March 15; April 19 6:30 p.m. City Hall – 8380 Laguna Palms, Suite 100 Disability Advisory Committee March 21; April 18 6 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers Historic Preservation Committee March 12; April 9 6:30 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers Multicultural Committee March 20; April 17 6 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers
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Planning Commission March 1, 15; April 5, 19 6 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers Trails Committee March 19; April 16 6 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers
Browse the unique collection of art created by local artists during your visit to the Arts Center. Artworks on display from March 3 through 28 are part of the center’s Annual Fine Art Competition and Show. Kicking off this annual exhibition is the Artist Reception, where winners of the competition will be announced. This event is free to attend. For further details, visit elkgrovefineartscenter.org.
EVENTS Farmers Market Saturdays, 8 a.m. to noon Laguna Gateway Shopping Center (at Big Horn Blvd. and Laguna Blvd.) california-grown.com Sundays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Old Town Plaza Ilovemyfarmersmarket.com First Saturday Art Reception Saturday, March 3 and April 7 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Elk Grove Fine Arts Center elkgrovefineartscenter.org
Friday, March 9 | 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | 2285 Longport Court
Come listen to the enchanting “Lullaby of Broadway”! The Elk Grove Arts Commission proudly presents a musical revue featuring many favorite and timeless songs from Broadway musicals. Spend an evening being dazzled by some of the greatest singers from our region accompanied by the critically acclaimed Peter Petty’s six-piece Terpsichoreans! orchestra. This is a free event held at the location of Sun Grove Church. To reserve your seat, visit elkgrovelullabyofbroadway.eventbrite.com.
Food Truck Mania Wednesday, March 7 and April 4 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Old Town Plaza sactomofo.com Strauss Festival Spring Tea Fundraiser Saturday, March 3 | 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Laguna Town Hall straussfestival.com
State of the City Address Friday, March 23 | 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The Falls Event Center elkgroveca.com Live Online Broadcast at elkgrovecity.org Elk Grove Brewfest Friday, April 20 | 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Old Town Plaza elkgrovebrewfest.com Community Day of Service Saturday, April 21 | 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. yourcsd.com
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14th Annual Taste of Elk Grove Saturday, April 21 | 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sacramento Asian Sports Foundation lagunasunriserotary.org
Don’t miss this opening night celebration and fundraising event for ARTSbeat—kicking off Elk Grove’s month-long inaugural arts exposition. There will be door prizes, live music and entertainment, drinks and appetizers, and original art. Help support arts in the community by purchasing a piece to take home during the community celebrity art sale and silent and live auctions.
6th Annual Fine Art Competition and Show Reception: Saturday, March 3 | 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Elk Grove Fine Arts Center | 9080 Elk Grove Boulevard
Youth Commission March 13; April 10 6 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers
Giant Pumpkin Growers Forum Saturday, March 3 Elk Grove Regional Park Pavilion $20 in advance or $30 at the door yourcsd.com
Kick Off the Arts Expo! | VISIONS Invitational Art Show & Auction Thursday, March 1 | 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. | The Falls Event Center 8280 Elk Grove Boulevard
TEEN IDOL 2018
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Teen Idol Auditions
Vocal competition open to amateurs 7th to 12th grades Audition Dates: March 2 - Elk Grove High School MP Room March 9 - Elk Grove High School MP Room March 16 - Franklin High School MP Room March 23 - Franklin High School MP Room Semifinals April 6 / Finals April 13 For details visit teencenterusa.org.
The Route Is Out and We Need Your Help The Amgen Tour of California Returns to Elk Grove
North America’s largest cycling event will return to Elk Grove on May 17. The City will host Stage 1 of the Amgen Tour of California women’s race and the Stage 5 finish of the men’s race. More than 250 professional riders are expected to traverse the city during these races.
Hundreds of fans (with or without cycling experien in supporting roles for the Lifestyle Festival taking collaboration with Visit Elk Grove and other local p Visit elkgrovecity.org/amgentoc for more event i
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5th Annual Vintage Trailer Show and Antique Flea Market Saturday, March 17 | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Old Town, 9056 Elk Grove Blvd.
Check out restored vintage trailers and campers and shop dozens of vendors for antiques, collectibles, and vintage flea market finds. Food available for purchase. Entrance fee is $5 per person, with children 16 and under free. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Elk Grove Historical Society. For additional information, call 714-0619 or visit thereddoorelkgrove.com.
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Elk Grove Police Explorers Fundraiser Saturday, April 7 | 5:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Sacramento Asian Sports Foundation | 9040 High Tech Court Feast on a succulent crab dinner, enjoy live entertainment, sip no-host drinks, and participate in the raffle and silent and live auctions. Your $50 ticket helps fund the Elk Grove Police Explorers program, part of a nationwide service program for 14 to 20 year olds, providing hands-on opportunities for youth aspiring to a career in law enforcement. To purchase your tickets, email explorers@elkgrovepd.org, call (916) 478-8114, or visit egpoliceexplorers.org.
Saturday, April 28 | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Elk Grove Regional Park (9950 Elk Grove Florin Road)
Join the City of Elk Grove and the Cosumnes Community Service District (CSD) at Fitfest, a FREE community event celebrating everything fitness. Stroll through the Fitness Festival, bring the kids out for the free kids’ zone, watch athletes battle it out in the Elk Grove Gauntlet, and have fun watching the little ones make their way through the Kids Warrior Challenge obstacle course. Food will be available for purchase. Pre-registration required for the Kids Warrior Challenge and the Elk Grove Gauntlet. Kids Warrior Challenge Obstacle Course This event is limited to the first 225 children ages 6 to 12. Cost is $25 per participant. To register, visit any CSD Parks and Recreation office, call 405-5600, or visit yourcsd.com. The Elk Grove Gauntlet Fitness Competition Come test your abilities in conditioning and strength during this 18-and-over team challenge. Teams may enter in one of the following categories: Scaled (novice), Rx (open), and Masters (40+). Cost to participate is $100 for a team of four. To register, visit elkgrovecity.org.
Saturday, April 28 | 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Old Town Plaza
Head to Old Town and jam to a diverse range of live music acts spanning genres like R&B, country, rock, and more. Food, beer, wine, and cocktails will be available for purchase, or dine at one of the many Old Town restaurants. This 21+ event is brought to you by the Old Town Elk Grove Foundation. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit beatsontheblvd.com.
Sunday, April 29 | 10305 Promenade Parkway (start)
Cheer on your favorite runner or join us for the 5K,10K, or Kids’ Fun Run during the Running of the Elk Half Marathon. Afterwards, hang around for some post-race food and entertainment. Your participation supports the Elk Grove Youth Sports Foundation. To register, visit runningoftheelkhalf.com.
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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 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
ELK GROVE CITY COUNCIL Mayor Steve Ly SteveLy@elkgrovecity.org Vice Mayor Darren Suen | District 1 dsuen@elkgrovecity.org Councilmember Patrick Hume | District 2 phume@elkgrovecity.org Councilmember Steven Detrick | District 3 sdetrick@elkgrovecity.org Councilmember Stephanie Nguyen | District 4 snguyen@elkgrovecity.org Did you know that City Council meetings can be viewed on Cable Channel 14, and both Council and Planning Commission meetings can be viewed streaming on the City website?
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Free Oil Filters and Prizes!
Prizes include an oil change kit and FREE car washes!
Stop by one or both of the upcoming Oil Filter Exchange events for a free oil filter and a chance to win prizes, food, and fun! Hosted by the City of Elk Grove and funded by a CalRecycle grant, this event offers participants a new oil filter in exchange for a used one. Filters are of equal or lesser value, and exchanges are limited to two per person. Stop by O’Reilly Auto Parts at 8751 Elk Grove Boulevard between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on the following dates: March 24 Special Appearance by KHTK Sports 1140 First 100 people get two FREE tacos from Tina’s Taco Truck!
April 28 Special Appearance by 93.7 The River First 93 people get FREE food from the River’s Chronic Taco Truck!
This program is not for use by commercial automotive maintenance or repair facilities. For questions, please call Integrated Waste at 478-2289. Free car wash sponsored by Republic Services.
PG&E Electric Tower Maintenance Program
As part of its mission to become the safest energy provider, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is proactively improving its Electric Tower Maintenance Program. In an effort to help maintain and upgrade the safety of the electric grid, PG&E is ending the use of lead-based paint on electric transmission towers and will be recoating towers with a new non-lead-based paint. The work is scheduled to begin in the City of Elk Grove in March and will address approximately 35 towers located throughout the city this year. This program puts people first and prioritizes towers located near homes, schools, and parks. The work will not affect electric service in any way. More information about this program can be found on PG&E’s website at pge.com/towers, and anyone with questions or concerns is encouraged to contact PG&E at 1-888-208-6010 or by email at towers@pge.com. 4
FREE Compost Class and Starter Kit! April 21 | 10 a.m. to noon Elk Grove Community Garden 10025 Hampton Oak Drive
This two-hour class, taught by a master gardener, will teach you how to naturally create a soil amendment that helps the productivity of your plants! Composting is nature’s recycling system for organic material, such as leaves, grass clippings, yard prunings, and certain types of food waste. All participants will receive a FREE starter compost bin and a free bag of compost. Registration is required—call 438-5012 or email register@republicservices.com. All attendees are asked to bring one nonperishable food item for the Elk Grove Food Bank.
Tire Recycling Days at the Special Waste Collection Center
9255 Disposal Lane | March 11-14 and April 8-11 | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
For more information, call 627-3232 or visit elkgrovecity.org/recycle.
Elk Grove Civic Summer 2018— Learn While You Earn Credits!
Summer Internships Available in Local Government
Students accepted into the Elk Grove Civic Summer program will gain valuable work experience, learning about local government and issues facing the Elk Grove community while earning summer school credits. Students will first prepare for the internship by participating in classroom study between June 18 and 29. Students will then intern at the City of Elk Grove, Elk Grove Unified School District, or other partner agencies between July 9 and 27. This program is open to Elk Grove Unified School District sophomores (class of 2020) and juniors (class of 2019) with preference given to students enrolled in a high school career academy or pathway. Space is limited. For more information, visit EGUSDexplore.com or contact civicsummer@gmail.com.