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Elk Grove Aquatics Center Season Opening
Saturday, May 25
Get your swim gear ready because the Elk Grove Aquatics Center is gearing up for an unforgettable summer. With programs and attractions suitable for all ages and abilities, there’s something for everyone at this state-of-the-art facility.
Whether you’re seeking thrilling water slides, a lazy river retreat, or a place to soak up the sun, we’ve got you covered. Purchase a season pass and skip the lines! Daily passes are also available.
Learn more about the Elk Grove Aquatics Center by scanning the code or visiting district56elkgrove.com GROUP
9th Annual Regional Safety Day
Saturday, June 1
9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Elk Grove Regional Park
Bring the entire family to Regional Safety Day for fun, education, and excitement! This FREE family-friendly event features emergency response vehicles, K-9 demonstrations, “Jaws of Life” extraction, helicopter landing, and more! The event is brought to you by Cosumnes Fire Department and Elk Grove Police Department and presented by Kaiser Permanente. For details, visit CosumnesCSD.gov/RegionalSafetyDay
Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Visits
Elk Grove
June 17 – July 12
Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle School
The Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibit
“The Bias Inside Us” is touring the country, and the next stop is Elk Grove. Grounded in research, “The Bias Inside Us” explores the foundational blocks of bias, the psychology of how bias forms, and how it influences behaviors both consciously and subconsciously. Through compelling images, colorful graphics and art, and hands-on interactive and powerful testimonials and videos, the exhibition unpacks and demystifies the concept of bias.
The exhibit is hosted by the Elk Grove Unified School District and is free to attend. For details, visit egusd.net
INSIDE:
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• BBQ in the Beat is Back!
• National Public Works Week
• Proposed Solid Waste Rate Increase Public Hearing
• Vacation Checks
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• Make the Most of Summer with the Elk Grove Local eGift Card!
• Grazing Management
• Elk Grove Services
• Calendar
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• Big Truck Day
• 2nd Annual Sundae Funday
• TGI Fridays in the Grove
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Make the Most of Summer with the Elk Grove
Local eGift Card!
Explore our vibrant summer scene with the Elk Grove Local eGift Card. The card can be used at a number of Elk Grove retailers, restaurants, services, and entertainment venues. Whether it’s savoring a cold beer at a local brewery, stocking up on all your planting needs at a garden supply store, cooling off with handcrafted ice cream, or gearing up for scenic rides with the latest from local bike shops, the Elk Grove Local eGift Card is your passport to discovering Elk Grove’s treasures while also strengthening our local economy. Grab your Elk Grove Local eGift Card today at SupportLocalEG.org and start planning your sunny escapades.
Grazing Management
They’re ba-aack! The City’s seasonal workforce of 7,000 goats and sheep have returned, joining the Public Works team to help lower fire danger in heavily weeded areas. These grazers reduce the need for manual or mechanical removal of weeds, which improves air and water quality, reduces soil erosion, and has less impact on fish and wildlife habitats. All work is targeted to be complete by mid-July. Track the progress, visit elkgrovecity.org/goats
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Arts Commission
May 23; June 27 | 6:30 p.m.
Disability Advisory Committee
May 15; June 19 | 6 p.m.
Historic Preservation Committee
May 13; June 10 | 7:00 p.m.
Diversity and Inclusion Commission
May 21; June 18 | 6 p.m.
Planning Commission
May 2, 16; June 6, 20 | 6 p.m.
Trails Committee
May 20; June 17 | 6 p.m.
Youth Commission
May 14 | 6 p.m.
CITY HOLIDAYS
Memorial Day
Monday, May 27 – City Hall closed
CITY MEETINGS
City Council and Planning Commission meetings are livestreamed online and archived on the City’s website at elkgrovecity.org/watchlive
Come Check Out the Animal Shelter... Your New Forever Friend is Waiting.
For those seeking to add a new member to their family, a visit to our shelter is a heartwarming journey waiting to unfold. With a variety of adoptable pets available, you’re sure to find your match at 9150 Union Park Way!
Open: Tues - Sun, Noon-6pm
Recordings of City Council meeting broadcasts are also available on Metro Cable Channel 14. Links to all meeting agendas are available at elkgrovecity.org/councilmeeting.
Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen bsinghallen@elkgrovecity.org
Vice Mayor Rod Brewer | District 2 rbrewer@elkgrovecity.org
Councilmember Darren Suen | District 1 dsuen@elkgrovecity.org
Councilmember Kevin Spease | District 3 kspease@elkgrovecity.org
Councilmember Sergio Robles | District 4 srobles@elkgrovecity.org
YOUR GUIDE TO Elk Grove Services elkgrovecity.org/residents Ask Elk Grove, City Information Line (916) 691-CITY (2489) TTY/TDD (888) 435-6092 TTY/TDD (California Relay) 711 Education California Northstate University cnsu.edu Cosumnes River College crc.losrios.edu Elk Grove Unified School District egusd.net Sacramento Public Library (916) 264-2700 Things to Do Cosumnes Community Services District (916) 405-5600 Parks and Recreation Elk Grove Aquatics Center (916) 883-2782 Explore Elk Grove exploreelkgrove.com Senior Center of Elk Grove (916) 685-3160 Teen Center USA (916) 686-6942 Wackford Community & Aquatics Complex (916) 405-5600 Utilities Elk Grove Water District (916) 685-3556 Electricity (SMUD) (888) 742-7683 Gas (PG&E) (800) 743-5000 Recycling and Waste (Republic Services) (916) 635-2500 Sacramento County Water Agency (916) 875-7246 Sacramento Area Sewer District (916) 875-6730 Popular Services Affordable Housing Services (916) 478-2254 Animal Services (916) 687-3042 (Pet Licensing & Microchipping) Building Permits (916) 478-2235 City Maintenance (916) 687-3005 e-tran / e-van (bus & paratransit) (916) 683-8726 Renters Helpline/Fair Housing (916) 389-7877 Report a Code Enforcement Violation (916) 687-3023 Special Waste Collection Center (916) 478-2228 Emergency Services Fire-Medical-Police Emergency 911 Police Non-Emergency (916)
Fire Department (Non-Emergency) (916) 405-7100 24-Hour Emergency Maintenance (916) 687-3005 (Street Hazards, Flooding, Traffic Signals, Streetlights) Poison Control (800) 222-1222 3 CALENDAR AT A GLANCE
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Wednesday, May 22
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
District56 Aquatics Parking Lot
The big trucks are rolling in for Elk Grove’s popular Big Truck Day event—a day where the little ones get to swap out their toy trucks for a day of hands-on play with the real ones! Kids can interact and explore the equipment and machines that support our city—and even honk the horn! From garbage trucks to dump trucks, buses, tractors, and more, these big trucks work hard for Elk Grove, but they take a break for big fun on this special day. Join the city in celebrating National Public Works Week by enjoying this free event. For details, visit elkgrovecity.org/bigtruckday.
2nd Annual
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Sunday, June 9
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Old Town Plaza
Sundaes on Sunday! Join your neighbors, the Mayor, members of the City Council, and city staff as you enjoy complimentary sundaes while getting to know your local government.
While supplies last.
TGI Fridays in the Grove
It’s the return of Fridays in the Grove! Come out with your family, friends, and neighbors to enjoy these free family events at two locations:
9615 Railroad Street
May 3 Country in the Plaza (5-8 pm)
June 7 Party on the Plaza (4-8 pm)
Aug. 2 Comedy Night (6 pm) $10 tickets
Sept. 6 Silent Disco (6-8 pm)
8230 Civic Center Drive
May 17 Wag n Walk (5-7 pm)
June 21 Paint at the Preserve (11 am-1 pm)
July 19 Silent Disco (6-8 pm)
Aug. 16 Comedy Night (6 pm) $10 tickets
Sept. 20 Sugar Skull Workshop (11am-1 pm)
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