City of Elk Grove NEWSLETTER
City of Elk Grove 8401 Laguna Palms Way Elk Grove, CA 95758
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City of Elk Grove
Lupe Murrietta Graphics & Multimedia Program Manager lmurrietta@elkgrovecity.org
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about the City of Elk Grove.
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.
Celebrate the Holidays in Elk Grove November 25 Dickens Street Faire Old Town Elk Grove 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Jolly voices and light-hearted laughter can be heard throughout the streets during the 30th Annual Dickens Street Faire. Let the merriment sweep you away with street and stage performers, live music, FREE pictures with Santa, kids’ crafts, vendors, food, and more. You can even begin the day by having breakfast with Santa!
Parade of Lights | 6 p.m.
Time to break out your festive twinkling lights! Dress up your car, bike, stroller, or even yourself with colorful lights for the Parade of Lights. Participate in the City’s annual nighttime parade, or find a spot along the parade route and enjoy the jovial sights. The route begins at Elk Grove-Florin Road and Emerald Park Drive, just south of Old Town, continuing north on Elk Grove-Florin Road, then right on Elk Grove Boulevard, and ending at Walnut Avenue for the holiday tree lighting ceremony. Participants must enter in advance.
Tree Lighting Ceremony | 7:30 p.m. (approximate)
End the night with a cup of free hot cocoa, cookies, and the annual tree lighting ceremony. For further details including breakfast reservations and parade registration, visit www.dickensstreetfaire.com
The Elk Grove Police Department Helps Keep You Safe During the Holidays Going Out of Town for the Holidays? Keep Watch on Your Home While You’re Away with FREE Vacation Checks!
For more information or to register before you leave, call 478-8100 or visit www.elkgrovepd.org.
EGPD to Increase Police Presence During the Holidays
An increased number of officers will patrol shopping areas throughout the city during this holiday season—a time when there’s an uptick in criminal activity around retail centers. Officers will be in marked patrol vehicles, unmarked vehicles, and on foot. This proactive approach is designed to reduce crime, increase visibility, and educate the community on how to be more careful, prepared, and aware. Help report suspicious activity by calling 714-5115.
ELK GROVE HONORS ITS
Veterans
An estimated 9,000 veterans call Elk Grove home. To honor our residents who have served in the United States Armed Forces, the Elk Grove City Council has established special programs and will construct the City’s first Veterans Hall. Military Street Banner Program
Banners adorning streetlights along Elk Grove Boulevard and Civic Center Drive between Big Horn Boulevard and Laguna Springs Drive honor Elk Grove’s veterans. The banners, which are displayed for one year, feature retired or honorably discharged members of the United States Armed Forces residing in Elk Grove, or those who resided in Elk Grove and are now deceased. Businesses or individuals may sponsor a military street banner honoring a veteran for a $150 fee. Applications are accepted year round. For more information, visit elkgrovecity.org/banners.
Street Naming Program
Honor veterans and public safety workers through the Veteran and Public Safety Street Naming Program. Street signs include an emblem indicating veterans’ branch of service. Get more details on this program at elkgrovecity.org/streetsign.
New Veterans Hall Coming
A new Community Center, which includes a Veterans Memorial Hall, Veterans Grove, and Senior Center, is being constructed as part of the Civic Center Master Plan. The Veteran’s Grove, with military flag display, is scheduled for completion May 2018. Building designs for the Veterans Hall and Senior Center are expected to be finalized before the end of the year, with project completion targeted for 2019.
Take charge of your own safety when shopping. EGPD offers these holiday safety tips:
Will your child turn 5 years old on or before December 1, 2017? Registration for the 2018-2019 school year begins January 4. For details, visit www.egusd.net/enrollment/how-to-register
Veterans Day Parade
Honor those who selflessly served our nation by attending Elk Grove’s 17th Annual Veterans Day Parade on November 11. Opening ceremonies kick off the parade at 10 a.m. at the Elk Grove Shopping Center, 9108 Elk Grove-Florin Road. At 11 a.m., the parade will begin and 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 718-9631 or scherman@sophia-elkgrove.com.
elkgrovecity.org
Elk Grove Shopping Center Elk Grove Florin Rd.
• Stay alert and be aware of your surroundings at all times. • Do not leave packages or valuables in plain sight inside your vehicle, hide them before you reach your destination, or take items with you. • Avoid carrying large amounts of cash. Only carry credit cards and cash you will need to make purchases. • Carry your purse under your arm and close to your body. • Put wallets in an inside pocket of your jacket or a front pants pocket. • If shopping after dark, shop with a friend, if possible. • Always park your car in a well-lit area. • Scan the parking lot from inside the store before exiting. If you observe something that makes you feel unsafe, ask the store to have someone help you to your car. If you see suspicious activity call EGPD. • Always check the interior of your car before you unlock the door to get in. • Lock your car doors and windows even if you are only gone for a few minutes.
Kindergarten and Transitional Kindergarten Registration Opens January 4
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NEWSLETTER
8401 Laguna Palms Way Elk Grove, CA 95758 (916) 478-2206 elkgrovecity.org Kristyn Nelson Public Affairs Manager knelson@elkgrovecity.org
Nov–Dec 2017 / Volume 17 / Issue 6
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INSIDE:
Holiday Trash Service Schedule Recycle Your Holiday String Lights Recycle Your Christmas Tree How’s Your Waste Service? From Conversation to Allocation— Preparing for Elk Grove’s Future Take the Humanity Pledge
Page 3 the parking lot across START 10 a.m. At from La Haya Way.
La Haya Way
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Changes this Fall to e-tran Routes and Schedules! New Trail Segment Bridges Gap on Laguna Creek Work Your Feet before You Eat! Don’t Throw FOG - or Money - Down the Drain Be the Star of the Holidays
Page 4
Emerald Park Dr.
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Elk Grove Park
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Veterans Day Parade Route
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Celebrate the Holidays in Elk Grove November 25 The Elk Grove Police Department Helps Keep You Safe During the Holidays Kindergarten and Transitional Kindergarten Registration Opens January 4 Make the Smart Move — Choose CRC
City of Elk Grove NEWSLETTER
CALENDAR AT A GLANCE City Council November 8; December 13 6 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers Planning Commission November 2, 16; December 7, 21 6 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers Disability Advisory Committee November 15; December 20 6 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers Historic Preservation Committee November 13; December 11 6:30 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers Multicultural Committee November 21 6 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers Trails Committee November 20; December 18 6:30 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers Committee for the Arts November 16; December 21 6:30 p.m. City Hall – 8380 Laguna Palms, Suite 100 Youth Commission November 14; December 12 6 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers
CITY HOLIDAYS Veterans Day Observed
November 10– City Hall Closed
Thanksgiving Day and Day After Observed November 23 and 24 – City Hall Closed
Christmas Day and Day After Observed December 25 and 26 – City Hall Closed
New Year’s Day Observed January 1 – City Hall Closed
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 www.Ilovemyfarmersmarket.com First Saturday Art Reception Saturday, November 4 and December 2 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Elk Grove Fine Arts Center
Your Waste Gets a Holiday, Too!
2018 New Year’s Schedule
2017 Christmas Schedule Normal Service Day: Monday, Dec. 25 Tuesday, Dec. 26 Wednesday, Dec. 27 Thursday, Dec. 28 Friday, Dec. 29
Rescheduled to: Tuesday, Dec. 26 Wednesday, Dec. 27 Thursday, Dec. 28 Friday, Dec. 29 Saturday, Dec. 30
Recycle Your Holiday String Lights
Do you have broken or unwanted holiday corded or string lights? Drop them off at City Hall for proper disposal and recycling. Both indoor and outdoor lights are accepted. Large lighted holiday decorations such as inflatables and lighted tree/reindeer sculptures are not accepted. If you choose not to take your broken or unwanted holiday lights to City Hall for recycling, place them in your trash bin. Lights accepted December 4 through January 31 8401 Laguna Palms Way Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Republic Services collects your trash, recycling, green waste, and now processes your billing. Complete the Republic Services Customer Service Survey by November 30 and enter to win a $100 gift card.* $
100
GIFT CARD
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Rescheduled to: Tuesday, Jan. 2 Wednesday, Jan. 3 Thursday, Jan. 4 Friday, Jan. 5 Saturday, Jan. 6
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E-tran’s revised routes and schedules, effective October 29, include the following: • Renumbered and restructured local and commuter routes. • Coordinated service between local routes and express Route 110, improving connection along the Big Horn Boulevard corridor with Cosumnes River College light rail station and Kaiser Promenade Medical offices in Elk Grove. • Improved Saturday local route services. • Discontinued Sunday service, with the exception of e-van services (for those eligible). Changes reflect the City Council’s adoption of the Comprehensive Operational Analysis in April 2017. Check out the new routes and schedules at www.e-tran.org.
New Trail Segment Bridges Gap on Laguna Creek
Recycle Your Christmas Tree
A connecting segment along Camden north and south trail spurs, completed in October, closes a gap in the overall Laguna Creek Trail system. Extending from the existing multiuse trail from Camden Park to Bond Road, users now have improved access to residential and commercial areas, schools, Camden Lake, and beyond.
Place your tree* curbside next to your green waste container by 6 a.m. during the week of January 2 or January 15. Recycle your Christmas tree for mulch and other purposes! • Remove trees from stands. • Remove ornaments, lights, tinsel, and metal rod supports from trees. •
OR
Take your tree of any size, free of charge, to either the Special Waste Collection Center (9255 Disposal Lane, Elk Grove) or 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.
From Conversation to Allocation— Preparing for Elk Grove’s Future
Teen Forum Thursday, November 9 | 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wackford Community Complex www.yourcsd.com
Santa & Sirens Parades 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. (weather permitting) Parades will begin and end at the following fire stations: December 5 – Station 76 (8545 Sheldon Rd) December 6 – Station 74 (6501 Laguna Park Dr) December 7 – Station 71 (8760 Elk Grove Blvd)
Monday, Jan. 1 Tuesday, Jan. 2 Wednesday, Jan. 3 Thursday, Jan. 4 Friday, Jan. 5
* Winner must be an Elk Grove resident.
Food Truck Mania Wednesday, November 1 and December 6 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Old Town Plaza
Breakfast with Santa Saturday, December 2 Seating times at 8:00, 8:45, 9:30, and 10:15 a.m. Elk Grove Regional Park Pavilion $5 in advance or $7 at the door. Children under 2 eat free. www.yourcsd.com
Normal Service Day:
How’s Your Waste Service? Take the Survey!
To access the survey, visit www.surveymonkey.com/r/ EGCustomerSatisfaction2017.
Changes this Fall to e-tran Routes and Schedules!
Collection days will not change for Thanksgiving Day.
Containers will not be picked up on Christmas Day or New Year’s Day. Verify your pick-up day with the holiday schedule below:
WHO TO CALL
City officials will be seeking your input on the services and facilities we need as Elk Grove continues to grow. How should we prioritize our public safety services, economic development, infrastructure and transportation systems, parks and facilities, community and senior services, and other community needs? The City continues to evaluate its resources to ensure that we meet these needs. If additional funding is required, let’s explore potential options and solutions together. The City Council has important decisions to make for our future and your input is essential. Keep an eye out for opportunities to contribute to the conversation early next year. For questions, please contact the City’s Public Affairs Office at 478-2206.
To learn more about this trail segment and the City’s 29 miles of trails, visit www.elkgrovecity.org.
Work Your Feet before You Eat! Thanksgiving Day 10k, 5K, and Kids Fun Run to Benefit Local Charity 8:00 a.m., 8:10 a.m., and 8:15 a.m. Start Times 8180 Longleaf Drive Elk Grove’s Thanksgiving morning tradition has a new name and new beneficiary—Chicks in Crisis. The Gobble Wobble Run continues the run event, but now benefits a local charity. Chicks in Crisis is a non-profit that helps reduce the number of infants facing abandonment, foster care, abuse, and death. Feel good about helping others first before helping yourself to seconds this Thanksgiving Day. Register today at www.eggobblewobble.com
Be the Star of the Holidays Give everyone on your list beautiful, unique gifts, scrumptious treats and hand crafted items you can’t find anywhere but the Senior Center! Purchase snacks, drinks, and homemade soup in their Holiday Star Café to make your shopping experience even better.
Shop Saturday, November 18 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday, November 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Senior Center of Elk Grove is located at 8830 Sharkey Avenue. For questions, call 685-3160 or visit www.thesceg.org.
Don’t Throw FOG - or Money - Down the Drain
Sewer backups and overflows cost time and money, and most can be prevented. The majority of backups and overflows are caused by fats, oils, and grease (FOG). When poured down the drain or garbage disposal, FOG cools, solidifies, and sticks to the insides of sewer pipes. Over time, FOG builds up and restricts flow. Keep your pipes flowing with these simple steps: • • •
Can it! Once cooled, pour leftover oils and grease into a sturdy container like an empty coffee can or glass jar. Scrape it! Before washing, scrape or wipe fats, oils, and grease residuals from pots, pans, and dishes. Trash it! Put fatty and greasy food scraps in the garbage, not down the drain.
OTHER USEFUL TIPS • Only non-starchy foods such as citrus fruit (and peels), melons, and liquids should go down the garbage disposal. • Don’t put anything that solidifies or turns into a gel (when cooled) down your kitchen sink or garbage disposal. • Hot water and soap won’t dissolve oil and grease or help FOG move down the drain. Information provided by Sacramento Area Sewer District. For more tips about proper FOG disposal, “like” us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/sacsewer or visit www.stoptheclog.com.
Sewer problems? Call 916-875-6730
Elk Grove residents can also take their can of grease to the Special Waste Collection Center located at 9255 Disposal Lane.
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 Steven Detrick | District 3 sdetrick@elkgrovecity.org Councilmember Patrick Hume | District 2 phume@elkgrovecity.org Councilmember Darren Suen | District 1 dsuen@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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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
Lupe Murrietta Graphics & Multimedia Program Manager lmurrietta@elkgrovecity.org
SCAN ME with your smart phone for up-to-date information
about the City of Elk Grove.
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.
Celebrate the Holidays in Elk Grove November 25 Dickens Street Faire Old Town Elk Grove 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Jolly voices and light-hearted laughter can be heard throughout the streets during the 30th Annual Dickens Street Faire. Let the merriment sweep you away with street and stage performers, live music, FREE pictures with Santa, kids’ crafts, vendors, food, and more. You can even begin the day by having breakfast with Santa!
Parade of Lights | 6 p.m.
Time to break out your festive twinkling lights! Dress up your car, bike, stroller, or even yourself with colorful lights for the Parade of Lights. Participate in the City’s annual nighttime parade, or find a spot along the parade route and enjoy the jovial sights. The route begins at Elk Grove-Florin Road and Emerald Park Drive, just south of Old Town, continuing north on Elk Grove-Florin Road, then right on Elk Grove Boulevard, and ending at Walnut Avenue for the holiday tree lighting ceremony. Participants must enter in advance.
Tree Lighting Ceremony | 7:30 p.m. (approximate)
End the night with a cup of free hot cocoa, cookies, and the annual tree lighting ceremony. For further details including breakfast reservations and parade registration, visit www.dickensstreetfaire.com
The Elk Grove Police Department Helps Keep You Safe During the Holidays Going Out of Town for the Holidays? Keep Watch on Your Home While You’re Away with FREE Vacation Checks!
For more information or to register before you leave, call 478-8100 or visit www.elkgrovepd.org.
EGPD to Increase Police Presence During the Holidays
An increased number of officers will patrol shopping areas throughout the city during this holiday season—a time when there’s an uptick in criminal activity around retail centers. Officers will be in marked patrol vehicles, unmarked vehicles, and on foot. This proactive approach is designed to reduce crime, increase visibility, and educate the community on how to be more careful, prepared, and aware. Help report suspicious activity by calling 714-5115.
ELK GROVE HONORS ITS
Veterans
An estimated 9,000 veterans call Elk Grove home. To honor our residents who have served in the United States Armed Forces, the Elk Grove City Council has established special programs and will construct the City’s first Veterans Hall. Military Street Banner Program
Banners adorning streetlights along Elk Grove Boulevard and Civic Center Drive between Big Horn Boulevard and Laguna Springs Drive honor Elk Grove’s veterans. The banners, which are displayed for one year, feature retired or honorably discharged members of the United States Armed Forces residing in Elk Grove, or those who resided in Elk Grove and are now deceased. Businesses or individuals may sponsor a military street banner honoring a veteran for a $150 fee. Applications are accepted year round. For more information, visit elkgrovecity.org/banners.
Street Naming Program
Honor veterans and public safety workers through the Veteran and Public Safety Street Naming Program. Street signs include an emblem indicating veterans’ branch of service. Get more details on this program at elkgrovecity.org/streetsign.
New Veterans Hall Coming
A new Community Center, which includes a Veterans Memorial Hall, Veterans Grove, and Senior Center, is being constructed as part of the Civic Center Master Plan. The Veteran’s Grove, with military flag display, is scheduled for completion May 2018. Building designs for the Veterans Hall and Senior Center are expected to be finalized before the end of the year, with project completion targeted for 2019.
Take charge of your own safety when shopping. EGPD offers these holiday safety tips:
Will your child turn 5 years old on or before December 1, 2017? Registration for the 2018-2019 school year begins January 4. For details, visit www.egusd.net/enrollment/how-to-register
Veterans Day Parade
Honor those who selflessly served our nation by attending Elk Grove’s 17th Annual Veterans Day Parade on November 11. Opening ceremonies kick off the parade at 10 a.m. at the Elk Grove Shopping Center, 9108 Elk Grove-Florin Road. At 11 a.m., the parade will begin and 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 718-9631 or scherman@sophia-elkgrove.com.
elkgrovecity.org
Elk Grove Shopping Center Elk Grove Florin Rd.
• Stay alert and be aware of your surroundings at all times. • Do not leave packages or valuables in plain sight inside your vehicle, hide them before you reach your destination, or take items with you. • Avoid carrying large amounts of cash. Only carry credit cards and cash you will need to make purchases. • Carry your purse under your arm and close to your body. • Put wallets in an inside pocket of your jacket or a front pants pocket. • If shopping after dark, shop with a friend, if possible. • Always park your car in a well-lit area. • Scan the parking lot from inside the store before exiting. If you observe something that makes you feel unsafe, ask the store to have someone help you to your car. If you see suspicious activity call EGPD. • Always check the interior of your car before you unlock the door to get in. • Lock your car doors and windows even if you are only gone for a few minutes.
Kindergarten and Transitional Kindergarten Registration Opens January 4
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NEWSLETTER
8401 Laguna Palms Way Elk Grove, CA 95758 (916) 478-2206 elkgrovecity.org Kristyn Nelson Public Affairs Manager knelson@elkgrovecity.org
Nov–Dec 2017 / Volume 17 / Issue 6
• • • • • •
INSIDE:
Holiday Trash Service Schedule Recycle Your Holiday String Lights Recycle Your Christmas Tree How’s Your Waste Service? From Conversation to Allocation— Preparing for Elk Grove’s Future Take the Humanity Pledge
Page 3 the parking lot across START 10 a.m. At from La Haya Way.
La Haya Way
• • • • •
Changes this Fall to e-tran Routes and Schedules! New Trail Segment Bridges Gap on Laguna Creek Work Your Feet before You Eat! Don’t Throw FOG - or Money - Down the Drain Be the Star of the Holidays
Page 4
Emerald Park Dr.
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Elk Grove Park
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Veterans Day Parade Route
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Celebrate the Holidays in Elk Grove November 25 The Elk Grove Police Department Helps Keep You Safe During the Holidays Kindergarten and Transitional Kindergarten Registration Opens January 4 Make the Smart Move — Choose CRC