City of Elk Grove NEWSLETTER
City of Elk Grove 8401 Laguna Palms Way Elk Grove, CA 95758
PRSRT STD US POSTAGE CITY OF ELK GROVE Elk Grove Postal Resident
City of Elk Grove
NEWSLETTER
8401 Laguna Palms Way Elk Grove, CA 95758 (916) 478-2206 elkgrovecity.org Kristyn Laurence Public Affairs Manager klaurence@elkgrovecity.org Lupe Murrietta Graphics & Multimedia Program Manager lmurrietta@elkgrovecity.org
November–December 2019 / Volume 19 / Issue 6
SCAN ME with your smart phone for up-to-date information
about the City of Elk Grove.
COMMUNITY CENTER
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.
Kindergarten and Transitional Kindergarten Registration Opens January 9
Sights and Sounds from a Bygone Era Saturday, November 30 | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 32nd Annual Dickens Street Faire Keeps Small-Town Yuletide Traditions Alive
Will your child turn 5 years old on or before December 2, 2019? Registration for the 2020–2021 school year begins January 9. For details, visit egusd.net/enrollment/how-to-register. E G U S D
14th Annual Old-Fashioned Christmas December 6 – 22 9941 E. Stockton Boulevard Fridays 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturdays noon to 8 p.m. Sundays noon to 5 p.m.
For details and a schedule of events, visit dickensstreetfaire.com.
In this quaint annual tradition, ornate decorations from the gilded age grace the historic Elk Grove House and Stage Stop. Nine lavishly trimmed rooms are a visual feast for visitors, while a private visit with Santa will charm the young (weekends only). Admission is $5 per person, which supports the Elk Grove Historical Society.
AQUATICS CENTER
For more than 30 years, vendors and visitors have converged on Old Town to kick off the holiday season with street and stage performers, Christmas carolers, live music, pictures with Santa, kids’ crafts, food, and more! While you’re there, check out the unique shops that line Elk Grove Boulevard, and celebrate Small Business Saturday. End the evening with Christmas carols, hot cocoa and cookies with Santa, at the annual tree lighting ceremony from 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Play. Celebrate. Gather. Connect. Learn Opening this fall, the civic center space, dubbed District56, will offer a variety of indoor and outdoor community spaces. District56, a name derived from suggestions provided by the public, and its logo were adopted by the City Council at its September 11 meeting. With a new name and identity, the City welcomes you to District56. Learn more about the facility and the upcoming grand opening by visiting elkgrovecity.org.
Fun Run
Parade
Tree Lighting
Holiday Marketplace
RUNNING OF THE ELVES 3:00 p.m. registration/check-in 4:30 p.m. 5K Run/Walk
For more information, visit elkgrovehistoricalsociety.com.
Before gobbling up your Thanksgiving feast, run, walk, or wobble your way to the finish line of this family-friendly event. After the race, enjoy music, food, hot chocolate, bloody marys, mimosas, and more! Register today at www.chicksincrisis.org. All event proceeds benefit Chicks in Crisis, an Elk Grove non-profit offering pregnancy, parenting, adoption, and educational services. 4
Exhibits
4:00pm-9:00pm District56 8230 Civic Center Drive
Before the Rains Appear, Ensure Drains are Clear
Police volunteers will check the exterior of your home (Monday through Friday) while you’re away. They’ll even secure any delivered packages until your return. Submit a request for this FREE service at least three days prior to your departure—call 916-478-8100 or visit elkgrovepd.org.
SENIOR CENTER
Santa takes a break from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays
Thursday, November 28 8:00 a.m. Start 8280 Longleaf Drive
Leaving Town for the Holidays? Request a Vacation Check!
Inspect the drain near your property and clear leaves, trash, and other debris from the drain, then place the debris in the proper waste container. Never wash debris down the drain. Storm drains help move water off city streets and into local creeks, channels, nature preserves, and eventually to the river to limit street flooding. If you notice a clogged storm drain or drainage problem, report it by calling the 24-hour Public Works hotline at 916-687-3005.
Experience the season with sparkle and shine at this all new multicultural community celebration. Festivities held at District56 will feature a fun run, entertainment, holiday vendors, the City’s first official tree lighting ceremony, and the annual parade of lights. Get into the holiday spirit and gather your friends and family at Elk Grove’s newest holiday experience.
Storm updates and related information are available at elkgrovecity.org/storm.
For event details, visit elkgrovecity.org/illumination.
elkgrovecity.org
PARADE OF LIGHTS 6:00 p.m. VETERANS HALL The annual tradition of parading your cars, bikes, strollers, and apparel decked out with festive lights is back— in an all-new location! Participants in the parade must submit a parade entry online at elkgrovecommunitycouncil.org. FESTIVAL 4:00 p.m. holiday marketplace 7:30 p.m. tree lighting
SAT DEC 7
INSIDE: Page 2 • Recycle Your Christmas Tree • Don’t Pile On • Is Your Waste Getting a Holiday? • Customer Service Survey Page 3 • Recycle Your Holiday String Lights • Can It! Scrape It! Trash It! Recycle It! • 18th Annual Veterans Day Parade Page 4 • Kindergarten and Transitional Kindergarten • 14th Annual Old-Fashioned Christmas • Elk Grove Gobble Wobble • Sights and Sounds from a Bygone Era • Before the Rains Appear, Ensure Drains are Clear
CALENDAR AT A GLANCE
City of Elk Grove NEWSLETTER
WHO TO CALL
City Council November 13; December 11 6:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers Planning Commission November 7, 21; December 5, 19 6:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers
Recycle Your Christmas Tree
Arts Commission November 21; December 19 6:30 p.m. City Hall – 8380 Building, Suite 100
Historic Preservation Committee December 9 6:30 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers Diversity and Inclusion Commission November 19 6:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers
Veterans Day Observed November 11 – City Hall Closed Thanksgiving Day and Day After Observed November 28 and 29 – City Hall Closed
Farmers Market Saturdays, 8 a.m. to noon Laguna Gateway Shopping Center (at Big Horn Blvd. and Laguna Blvd.) california-grown.com First Saturday Art Reception 8th Annual Small Treasures Show & Sale Saturday, November 2, and December 7 | 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Elk Grove Fine Arts Center elkgrovefineartscenter.org Food Truck Mania Wednesday, November 6, and December 4 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Old Town Plaza sactomofo.com Teen Forum—FREE! Thursday, November 7 | 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wackford Community Complex yourcsd.com
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Santa & Sirens Parade and Toy Drive 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. (weather permitting) December 3 – Station 76 (Elk Grove/W. Vineyard) December 4 – Station 71 (Elk Grove) December 5 – Station 74 (Laguna Creek) yourcsd.com
Don’t Pile On
On-street leaf piles violate city code and could lead to flooding and fines
Some cities offer on-street claw service, but this expensive and inefficient service has often led to damaged streets and clogged storm drains. Abandoned leaf piles on the street can also be considered illegal dumping and could lead to a fine.
Place leaves and other yard debris in your green waste container—not in the street. The City of Elk Grove operates a containerized green waste program but does not offer an on-street “claw” pickup service. If you have more green waste than container space, request an additional container by calling Republic Services at 916-635-2500. Residents can have up to three green waste carts without an additional charge. Green waste can also be taken to the recycle area at the Special Waste Collection Center (9255 Disposal Lane) free of charge. For more information, visit elkgrovecity.org/recycle.
Can It! Scrape It! Trash It! Recycle It!
‘Tis the season for feasting and an increase in sewer backups and overflows caused by fats, oils, and grease (FOG). When FOG-containing items from holiday cooking—like fatty meat scraps, gravies, cream, butter, and oils—go down kitchen sink drains and garbage disposals, they build up inside your sewer pipes, constricting the flow of water. The result is clogged sewer pipes, leading to messy, costly sewer backups into your home! To help prevent backups, properly dispose of FOG with these three easy steps:
Is Your Waste Getting a Holiday?
There will be no collection services on Christmas Day or New Year’s Day. Here’s the schedule: 2019 Christmas Schedule Normal Service Day: Wednesday, December 25 Thursday, December 26 Friday, December 27
Rescheduled to: Thursday, December 26 Friday, December 27 Saturday, December 28
2020 New Year’s Schedule Normal Service Day: Wednesday, January 1 Thursday, January 2 Friday, January 3
Rescheduled to: Thursday, January 2 Friday, January 3 Saturday, January 4
• Can It! Pour cooled oils and grease into a sturdy container and place it in your garbage. • Scrape It! Before washing, scrape out fats, oils, and grease from pots and pans and into your garbage. • Trash It! Put fatty and greasy food scraps in the garbage. • Recycle It! Drop it off FREE of charge at the Special Waste Collection Center (9255 Disposal Lane), Sunday through Wednesday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more tips and information, visit sacsewer.com/holidayFOG.
18th Annual Veterans Day Parade Monday, November 11 Collection days will not change for Thanksgiving Day.
Customer Service Survey
Republic Services collects your trash, recycling, and green waste, and processes your billing. Complete the Republic Services Customer Service Survey by November 30 and enter to win a $100 credit to your trash bill. To access the survey, visit: surveymonkey.com/r/EGCustomerSatisfaction2019
100
$
GIFT CARD
Join the tradition of honoring those who have selflessly served our nation during Elk Grove’s annual Veterans Day parade. The opening ceremony commences at 10 a.m. in the parking lot of the Elk Grove Shopping Center (9408 Elk Grove-Florin Road). At 11 a.m., the parade will proceed south on Elk Grove-Florin Road, ending at Elk Grove Regional Park. Streets will be closed from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for this important tribute to our service members. Questions? Contact Sophia Scherman at 916-718-9631 or scherman@sophia-elkgrove.com.
Elk Grove Shopping Center Elk Grove-Florin Rd.
Breakfast with Santa Saturday, December 7 | 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Elk Grove Park Pavilion yourcsd.com Elk Grove Chamber Business Mixer Food Drive for Elk Grove Food Bank November 19 | 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Elk Grove Food Bank (9820 Dino Drive, Suite 140) elkgroveca.com
Special Waste Collection Center 9255 Disposal Lane Sunday through Wednesday 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
String lights cannot be recycled if placed in your recycle container; place them in the trash container instead.
Drop-off Take your tree of any size, FREE of charge, to either the Special Waste Collection Center (9255 Disposal Lane) or Elder Creek Transfer and Recovery Station (8642 Elder Creek Road).
CITY HOLIDAYS
EVENTS
Elk Grove City Hall 8401 Laguna Palms Way Monday through Friday 8 am. to 5 p.m.
Artificial, flocked, or “live” trees with root balls will not be accepted.
Youth Commission December 10 6 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers
New Year’s Day Observed January 1 – City Hall Closed
Don’t throw them away, recycle instead. Broken or unwanted string lights may be recycled at the following locations:
Trees taller than 6 feet must be cut into 3-foot or shorter pieces and placed in your green waste container.
Trails Committee November 18; December 16 6:30 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers
New Year’s Eve Observed December 31 – City Hall Closed
December 2 through January 31
Curbside • Remove tree from stand • Remove ornaments, lights, tinsel, and metal rod supports from trees • Place your tree curbside next to your green waste container by 6 a.m. during the weeks of December 30 (excluding January 1), January 13, or January 27
Disability Advisory Committee November 20; December 18 6:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers
Christmas Eve and Day Observed December 24 and 25 – City Hall Closed
Recycle Your Holiday String Lights
Keep your Christmas tree out of the landfill—recycle it for mulch and other purposes. Here’s how:
Large lighted holiday decorations such as inflatables and lighted sculptures will only be accepted at the Special Waste Collection Center.
the parking lot across START 10 a.m. At from La Haya Way.
La Haya Way
Emerald Park Dr.
END
Elk Grove Park
Veterans Day Parade Route
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
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
Did know to thatElk CityGrove CouncilServices meetings can be viewed on Youryouguide Cable Channel 14, and both Council and Planning Commission elkgrovecity.org/residents meetings can be viewed streaming on the City website?
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CALENDAR AT A GLANCE
City of Elk Grove NEWSLETTER
WHO TO CALL
City Council November 13; December 11 6:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers Planning Commission November 7, 21; December 5, 19 6:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers
Recycle Your Christmas Tree
Arts Commission November 21; December 19 6:30 p.m. City Hall – 8380 Building, Suite 100
Historic Preservation Committee December 9 6:30 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers Diversity and Inclusion Commission November 19 6:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers
Veterans Day Observed November 11 – City Hall Closed Thanksgiving Day and Day After Observed November 28 and 29 – City Hall Closed
Farmers Market Saturdays, 8 a.m. to noon Laguna Gateway Shopping Center (at Big Horn Blvd. and Laguna Blvd.) california-grown.com First Saturday Art Reception 8th Annual Small Treasures Show & Sale Saturday, November 2, and December 7 | 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Elk Grove Fine Arts Center elkgrovefineartscenter.org Food Truck Mania Wednesday, November 6, and December 4 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Old Town Plaza sactomofo.com Teen Forum—FREE! Thursday, November 7 | 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wackford Community Complex yourcsd.com
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Santa & Sirens Parade and Toy Drive 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. (weather permitting) December 3 – Station 76 (Elk Grove/W. Vineyard) December 4 – Station 71 (Elk Grove) December 5 – Station 74 (Laguna Creek) yourcsd.com
Don’t Pile On
On-street leaf piles violate city code and could lead to flooding and fines
Some cities offer on-street claw service, but this expensive and inefficient service has often led to damaged streets and clogged storm drains. Abandoned leaf piles on the street can also be considered illegal dumping and could lead to a fine.
Place leaves and other yard debris in your green waste container—not in the street. The City of Elk Grove operates a containerized green waste program but does not offer an on-street “claw” pickup service. If you have more green waste than container space, request an additional container by calling Republic Services at 916-635-2500. Residents can have up to three green waste carts without an additional charge. Green waste can also be taken to the recycle area at the Special Waste Collection Center (9255 Disposal Lane) free of charge. For more information, visit elkgrovecity.org/recycle.
Can It! Scrape It! Trash It! Recycle It!
‘Tis the season for feasting and an increase in sewer backups and overflows caused by fats, oils, and grease (FOG). When FOG-containing items from holiday cooking—like fatty meat scraps, gravies, cream, butter, and oils—go down kitchen sink drains and garbage disposals, they build up inside your sewer pipes, constricting the flow of water. The result is clogged sewer pipes, leading to messy, costly sewer backups into your home! To help prevent backups, properly dispose of FOG with these three easy steps:
Is Your Waste Getting a Holiday?
There will be no collection services on Christmas Day or New Year’s Day. Here’s the schedule: 2019 Christmas Schedule Normal Service Day: Wednesday, December 25 Thursday, December 26 Friday, December 27
Rescheduled to: Thursday, December 26 Friday, December 27 Saturday, December 28
2020 New Year’s Schedule Normal Service Day: Wednesday, January 1 Thursday, January 2 Friday, January 3
Rescheduled to: Thursday, January 2 Friday, January 3 Saturday, January 4
• Can It! Pour cooled oils and grease into a sturdy container and place it in your garbage. • Scrape It! Before washing, scrape out fats, oils, and grease from pots and pans and into your garbage. • Trash It! Put fatty and greasy food scraps in the garbage. • Recycle It! Drop it off FREE of charge at the Special Waste Collection Center (9255 Disposal Lane), Sunday through Wednesday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more tips and information, visit sacsewer.com/holidayFOG.
18th Annual Veterans Day Parade Monday, November 11 Collection days will not change for Thanksgiving Day.
Customer Service Survey
Republic Services collects your trash, recycling, and green waste, and processes your billing. Complete the Republic Services Customer Service Survey by November 30 and enter to win a $100 credit to your trash bill. To access the survey, visit: surveymonkey.com/r/EGCustomerSatisfaction2019
100
$
GIFT CARD
Join the tradition of honoring those who have selflessly served our nation during Elk Grove’s annual Veterans Day parade. The opening ceremony commences at 10 a.m. in the parking lot of the Elk Grove Shopping Center (9408 Elk Grove-Florin Road). At 11 a.m., the parade will proceed south on Elk Grove-Florin Road, ending at Elk Grove Regional Park. Streets will be closed from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for this important tribute to our service members. Questions? Contact Sophia Scherman at 916-718-9631 or scherman@sophia-elkgrove.com.
Elk Grove Shopping Center Elk Grove-Florin Rd.
Breakfast with Santa Saturday, December 7 | 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Elk Grove Park Pavilion yourcsd.com Elk Grove Chamber Business Mixer Food Drive for Elk Grove Food Bank November 19 | 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Elk Grove Food Bank (9820 Dino Drive, Suite 140) elkgroveca.com
Special Waste Collection Center 9255 Disposal Lane Sunday through Wednesday 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
String lights cannot be recycled if placed in your recycle container; place them in the trash container instead.
Drop-off Take your tree of any size, FREE of charge, to either the Special Waste Collection Center (9255 Disposal Lane) or Elder Creek Transfer and Recovery Station (8642 Elder Creek Road).
CITY HOLIDAYS
EVENTS
Elk Grove City Hall 8401 Laguna Palms Way Monday through Friday 8 am. to 5 p.m.
Artificial, flocked, or “live” trees with root balls will not be accepted.
Youth Commission December 10 6 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers
New Year’s Day Observed January 1 – City Hall Closed
Don’t throw them away, recycle instead. Broken or unwanted string lights may be recycled at the following locations:
Trees taller than 6 feet must be cut into 3-foot or shorter pieces and placed in your green waste container.
Trails Committee November 18; December 16 6:30 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers
New Year’s Eve Observed December 31 – City Hall Closed
December 2 through January 31
Curbside • Remove tree from stand • Remove ornaments, lights, tinsel, and metal rod supports from trees • Place your tree curbside next to your green waste container by 6 a.m. during the weeks of December 30 (excluding January 1), January 13, or January 27
Disability Advisory Committee November 20; December 18 6:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers
Christmas Eve and Day Observed December 24 and 25 – City Hall Closed
Recycle Your Holiday String Lights
Keep your Christmas tree out of the landfill—recycle it for mulch and other purposes. Here’s how:
Large lighted holiday decorations such as inflatables and lighted sculptures will only be accepted at the Special Waste Collection Center.
the parking lot across START 10 a.m. At from La Haya Way.
La Haya Way
Emerald Park Dr.
END
Elk Grove Park
Veterans Day Parade Route
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
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
Did know to thatElk CityGrove CouncilServices meetings can be viewed on Youryouguide Cable Channel 14, and both Council and Planning Commission elkgrovecity.org/residents meetings can be viewed streaming on the City website?
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City of Elk Grove NEWSLETTER
City of Elk Grove 8401 Laguna Palms Way Elk Grove, CA 95758
PRSRT STD US POSTAGE CITY OF ELK GROVE Elk Grove Postal Resident
City of Elk Grove
NEWSLETTER
8401 Laguna Palms Way Elk Grove, CA 95758 (916) 478-2206 elkgrovecity.org Kristyn Laurence Public Affairs Manager klaurence@elkgrovecity.org Lupe Murrietta Graphics & Multimedia Program Manager lmurrietta@elkgrovecity.org
November–December 2019 / Volume 19 / Issue 6
SCAN ME with your smart phone for up-to-date information
about the City of Elk Grove.
COMMUNITY CENTER
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.
Kindergarten and Transitional Kindergarten Registration Opens January 9
Sights and Sounds from a Bygone Era Saturday, November 30 | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 32nd Annual Dickens Street Faire Keeps Small-Town Yuletide Traditions Alive
Will your child turn 5 years old on or before December 2, 2019? Registration for the 2020–2021 school year begins January 9. For details, visit egusd.net/enrollment/how-to-register. E G U S D
14th Annual Old-Fashioned Christmas December 6 – 22 9941 E. Stockton Boulevard Fridays 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturdays noon to 8 p.m. Sundays noon to 5 p.m.
For details and a schedule of events, visit dickensstreetfaire.com.
In this quaint annual tradition, ornate decorations from the gilded age grace the historic Elk Grove House and Stage Stop. Nine lavishly trimmed rooms are a visual feast for visitors, while a private visit with Santa will charm the young (weekends only). Admission is $5 per person, which supports the Elk Grove Historical Society.
AQUATICS CENTER
For more than 30 years, vendors and visitors have converged on Old Town to kick off the holiday season with street and stage performers, Christmas carolers, live music, pictures with Santa, kids’ crafts, food, and more! While you’re there, check out the unique shops that line Elk Grove Boulevard, and celebrate Small Business Saturday. End the evening with Christmas carols, hot cocoa and cookies with Santa, at the annual tree lighting ceremony from 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Play. Celebrate. Gather. Connect. Learn Opening this fall, the civic center space, dubbed District56, will offer a variety of indoor and outdoor community spaces. District56, a name derived from suggestions provided by the public, and its logo were adopted by the City Council at its September 11 meeting. With a new name and identity, the City welcomes you to District56. Learn more about the facility and the upcoming grand opening by visiting elkgrovecity.org.
Fun Run
Parade
Tree Lighting
Holiday Marketplace
RUNNING OF THE ELVES 3:00 p.m. registration/check-in 4:30 p.m. 5K Run/Walk
For more information, visit elkgrovehistoricalsociety.com.
Before gobbling up your Thanksgiving feast, run, walk, or wobble your way to the finish line of this family-friendly event. After the race, enjoy music, food, hot chocolate, bloody marys, mimosas, and more! Register today at www.chicksincrisis.org. All event proceeds benefit Chicks in Crisis, an Elk Grove non-profit offering pregnancy, parenting, adoption, and educational services. 4
Exhibits
4:00pm-9:00pm District56 8230 Civic Center Drive
Before the Rains Appear, Ensure Drains are Clear
Police volunteers will check the exterior of your home (Monday through Friday) while you’re away. They’ll even secure any delivered packages until your return. Submit a request for this FREE service at least three days prior to your departure—call 916-478-8100 or visit elkgrovepd.org.
SENIOR CENTER
Santa takes a break from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays
Thursday, November 28 8:00 a.m. Start 8280 Longleaf Drive
Leaving Town for the Holidays? Request a Vacation Check!
Inspect the drain near your property and clear leaves, trash, and other debris from the drain, then place the debris in the proper waste container. Never wash debris down the drain. Storm drains help move water off city streets and into local creeks, channels, nature preserves, and eventually to the river to limit street flooding. If you notice a clogged storm drain or drainage problem, report it by calling the 24-hour Public Works hotline at 916-687-3005.
Experience the season with sparkle and shine at this all new multicultural community celebration. Festivities held at District56 will feature a fun run, entertainment, holiday vendors, the City’s first official tree lighting ceremony, and the annual parade of lights. Get into the holiday spirit and gather your friends and family at Elk Grove’s newest holiday experience.
Storm updates and related information are available at elkgrovecity.org/storm.
For event details, visit elkgrovecity.org/illumination.
elkgrovecity.org
PARADE OF LIGHTS 6:00 p.m. VETERANS HALL The annual tradition of parading your cars, bikes, strollers, and apparel decked out with festive lights is back— in an all-new location! Participants in the parade must submit a parade entry online at elkgrovecommunitycouncil.org. FESTIVAL 4:00 p.m. holiday marketplace 7:30 p.m. tree lighting
SAT DEC 7
INSIDE: Page 2 • Recycle Your Christmas Tree • Don’t Pile On • Is Your Waste Getting a Holiday? • Customer Service Survey Page 3 • Recycle Your Holiday String Lights • Can It! Scrape It! Trash It! Recycle It! • 18th Annual Veterans Day Parade Page 4 • Kindergarten and Transitional Kindergarten • 14th Annual Old-Fashioned Christmas • Elk Grove Gobble Wobble • Sights and Sounds from a Bygone Era • Before the Rains Appear, Ensure Drains are Clear