WACKFORD EVACUATION CENTER

The Wackford Community and Aquatics Complex served as a Red Cross Evacuation Center for those individuals who were evacuated during the round of storms that hit the Elk Grove area during the first week of January. Personnel was able to quickly adapt and make arrangements with the Red Cross so that there was a safe space for community members to stay. Laguna Town Hall was also utilized as an evacuation center for pets during the second round of storms in January.

Teen Center Event

The Teen Center hosted the Teen Center Late Night Event, “Light up The Night” on Friday, January 20th Participants at the event played various games and were served dinner and dessert. It was a great opportunity for attendees to get to know other teens in a safe and fun environment.

Park Operations Mock Interviews

To assist part-time staff prepare for upcoming interviews for full-time Park Maintenance Worker positions, mock interviews were offered. Participants were provided with a simulated panel interview experience which included questions and feedback from the mock panel. The mock panel consisted of staff not directly involved in the real recruitment process and questions were categorically unrelated to the questions they may be asked at their real interview. Participants were provided with general interview pointers.

Most importantly, this experience gave our part time staff a sense of what to expect during their real interview. While sitting across from a panel trying to answer questions on the fly can be intimidating, the purpose of the practice was to make our part time staff more comfortable and prepared.

Stay tuned on upcoming programs and events hosted by Parks and Recreation!

Programs & Events

CPRS D2 LUNCH N’LEARN

The Parks and Recreation Department hosted a CPRS D2 Lunch N’ Learn: Building Your Bridge Between Recreation & Tourism on Wednesday, January 18th in the Valley Oak Ballroom. Recreation and Tourism experts discussed how they have built their bridge to enhance the experience of visitors at Sports Tournaments, Swim Meets, and Special Events of all sizes. The lunch was well attended and was a great opportunity for participants to network and collaborate with other recreation professionals.

P&R ALL STAFF MEETING

The Parks and Recreation Department held their quarterly all staff meeting in the Valley Oak Ballroom on Thursday, January 26th. Along with multiple discussions, there were presentations from Becky Herz on the IDEA committee and from James Lutz on the Safety committee. The department's employee of the quarter award was presented to Eric Sturges in appreciation of his dedication, hard work, and positive attitude that he shares those around him.

Upcoming Events

Cosumnes Leadership Development (CLD)

February 25th from 9am-4pm @ Wackford

Stay tuned on upcoming programs and events hosted by Parks and Recreation!

(Training opportunity for part-time staff to learn about leadership skills within Parks & Recreation)

Programs & Events

Family Dance

March 4th from 6pm-9pm @ District 56

Elk Grove Park

Rotary Grove Picnic Area

Top 5 Causes Of Fire

In the early morning of Feb 7th , Cosumnes Fire responded to a structure fire in Elk Grove. The fire heavily damaged a bedroom and the adjacent hallway. The damage sustained by the structure was significant enough to require the relocation of the family that lived there. It will be months before they can return.

An unattended candle started the fire. The occupant had gone to bed with the candle still lit.

From 2015-2019, candles were responsible for 7,400 structure fires, an annual average of 60 deaths, and nearly 291 million dollars in damage. Candle fires are the number 5 cause of fires and routinely attributed to complacency and carelessness.

If you use candles in your home, the safety tips listed below are recommended by Fire Marshal Lantz Rey to avoid a fire.

 Never go to sleep with a candle still lit.

 Use sturdy candle holders that won’t tip over easily.

 Never use a candle if medical oxygen is used in the home.

 Never leave children unattended in a room with a burning candle.

 Keep the matches and lighters used to light candles away from children.

 December is the peak time for candle fires, candles that need to stay lit for religious reasons should be in a glass container and placed in the sink overnight.

 Put candles on sturdy surfaces that are free from clutter (keep candles at least 1’ away from anything that can burn).