Fair Oaks Happenings
JUNE Full Jun 29th
Fair Oaks Farmers Market �
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9am-2pm / Fair Oaks Park / forpd.org
Brahma Trivia Night
6:30-8:30pm / Brahma Bar & Grill brahmabarandgrill.com
Stay Healthy With the Summer
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7pm / Violet Wellness Spa / violetwellnesspa.com
Summer Solstice Market
5-9pm / The Shabby Showroom permaculturefairoaks.org
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OV Farmers’ Mrkt & Bands & Brews 6 4|11|18|25
4-8pm / OV Community Center Park sactownfarmersmarkets.com
OV-FO Farm Stand
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9am-1pm / Food Bank Farm / foodbank.farm
Food Truck Mania
5-8pm / Fair Oaks Park / forpd.org
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Lake Natoma Trail Run 6 6 8am / 9500 Sunset Ave / forpd.org
Acoustic Open Mic Night
6-8:30pm / Fair Oaks Coffee House & Deli facebook.com/madridmusicgroup
Japanese Tea & Mindfulness Practice
10-11:30am / Temple Kukuri / templekukuri.org
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Concerts in the Park 6 11|25
7-9pm / Village Park / forpd.org
BIO Hacking to A Better You
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7pm / Violet Wellness Spa / violetwellnesspa.com
Teen Art Hangout
5:30-8pm / The Crafted Canvas thecraftedcanvas.com
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Open Garden! 6 13
9am-12pm / Fair Oaks Horticulture Center / ucanr.edu
Movie Night - Jurassic Park 6 18
8:30pm / FOPAC / fairoaksarts.org
Waldorf Cup Golf Tournament
7am-3:30pm / Ancil Hoffman Golf Course / sacwaldorf.org
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Father’s Day Special - Paint & Sip 6 20
6-8pm / The Crafted Canvas / thecraftedcanvas.com
Father’s Day & Summer Solstice
Fair Oaks Permaculture Meeting
6:30-8:30pm / The Shabby Showroom permaculturefairoaks.org
Paint Your Pet
6-8:30pm / The Crafted Canvas thecraftedcanvas.com
Chicken Yoga & Sound Healing
5:30pm / Ladybird / ladybirdteahouse.com
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Juneteenth 6 19
OV Farmers’ Mrkt & Bands & Brews
4-8pm / Orangevale Community Center Park sactownfarmersmarkets.com
Trivia Night
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STAY IN THE LOOP! Summer is for seekers of fantastic fun!
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6:30-8:30pm / Brahma / brahmabarandgrill.com
OV-FO Farm Stand
|11|18|25 9am-1pm / Food Bank Farm / foodbank.farm
Oaks Farmers Market
9am-2pm / Fair Oaks Park / forpd.org
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7�4 Fair Oaks Key Hunt
|9 8am-7pm / FORPD Parks / forpd.org Concerts in the Park�
5pm / The Hut / fairoaksvillage.org
NOTE: Event details are confirmed at publication and may change. Visit host websites for updates.
It Takes Guts
TO EMBRACE THE SACRIFICE REQUIRED
To Be Independent.
Fair Oaks is many unique things, but one common thread seems to be that it attracts independent thinkers and doers. One might attribute this partly to geography — it’s harder to build cookiecutter buildings and businesses on varied topography shaped by hills, embankments, bluffs, and creek beds — and partly to our position just beyond an active gateway, welcoming people northward after crossing one of our two bridges.
Over 50,000 people a day pass through the intersection of Fair Oaks Boulevard and Sunrise Boulevard — one of Sacramento County’s busiest intersections — yet much of Fair Oaks, feels secluded, tucked away, almost hidden. That seclusion is both an asset that allows us to express our independence and a challenge for businesses that choose to make their stand here.
That challenge is felt especially by the locally owned restaurants that call Fair Oaks home. Yet despite it, Fair Oaks — when you stop and really look around — has an abundance of them. It’s remarkable. Something locals may take for granted, and visitors may not immediately realize. Our independence creates fertile ground for variety, character, and originality. But the truth is these local businesses are also deeply dependent on our support to survive and thrive.
So when you find yourself choosing where to grab a memorable bite — somewhere that delights both the palate and the place we call home — know that you have an abundance of independent local options. This summer, taste the freedom rooted in Fair Oaks.
Arts, Events & Entertainment
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Education & Training
Food & Beverage
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Community Services
What’s on the Ballot?
LadyBird Tea House & Events
Spill the Tea. Share the Moment. Share Your Stories.
Summer is about to sizzle. Cool down at Ladybird. Come Spill the Tea each Friday morning, 9am-1pm. There’s nothing more magical than gathering with neighbors, feeling the river breeze on a Friday morning while sipping an iced tea made especially for you. Ladybird is building a community, a village within Fair Oaks Village. If you believe that’s you, then ask us about Membership. It’s one villager at a time. It’s about connection, creativity, and slowing down to celebrate life over a cup of tea. Put the neighbor back in the hood at Ladybird. Upcoming Benefit this Fall at Ladybird for MetamorphFilms.org. Keep watch for the date featuring a dinner and screening of the Emmy-Nominated film about the mysterious Greenland Ice Sheet, The Memory of Darkness, Light, and Ice. Events. Experiences. Village.
UPCOMING SHOWS
Burgers, Brisket, and the Grit Behind Fair Oaks’ Independent Restaurant Scene
INSIDE THE COMMUNITY-DRIVEN SPIRIT OF BRAHMA BAR & GRILL
By Dottie Bates
On a warm Thursday evening in Fair Oaks, the patio at Brahma Bar & Grill hums with laughter, clinking glasses, and the low rumble of trivia answers debated over burgers, tacos, and smoked brisket. It feels effortless now — a packed patio, a loyal crowd, a restaurant buzzing with personality and momentum.
“The goal is always going to be big, bold flavors.”
– SCOTT MEIER
More Than One Restaurant
WHY FAIR OAKS’ INDEPENDENT EATERIES MATTER
Brahma may be the focus of this story, but it’s also part of something larger happening in Fair Oaks.
Independent and locally owned restaurants are increasingly rare. They survive through persistence, creativity, adaptation, and a willingness to keep trying new things in hopes of creating new pathways forward. They become gathering places, date-night spots, celebration venues, trivia-night traditions, coffee stops, and little landmarks woven into the memories of a town.
And Fair Oaks is fortunate to still have many of them.
Established favorites each bring their own personality, flavor, and energy to the Village and surrounding community. New and coming additions like The Roost, Palm Tree Brewing and Ritual Cookie continue to build on that momentum, while longtime locals look forward to the return of Slocum House.
Each eatery has its own story. Its own risks. Its own struggles. Its own loyal following.
And while every independent restaurant is different, they often share something in common: people working incredibly hard behind the scenes to create experiences worth remembering.
If you enjoy grabbing a burger on a patio, meeting friends for trivia night, lingering over coffee, discovering a hidden gem, or simply having unique local places that make Fair Oaks feel like Fair Oaks, those experiences only continue if the community continues showing up for them.
In many ways, that independent spirit may be one of the most important ingredients in Fair Oaks itself.
• Biryani & Beyond
• Bodega Biondi
• Brahma Bar & Grill
• Caffè Italiano Ristorante
• Carmelita’s
• Dad’s Kitchen
• Del’s Family Pizza
• Divided Sky Tavern
• Dosa Biryanizz Chaat Cafe
• El Balcon Bar Taqueria
• Fabian’s Italian Bistro & Bar
• Fair Oaks Brew Pub
• Fair Oaks Coffee House & Deli
• Gluten Off Bakery
• House of Oliver
• Java Johnny’s
• Kork Sips & Snacks
• Los Gordos Mexican Grill
• Meristem Cafe
• Mikuni
• O Café Bakery-Bistro
• Old Soul Coffee Co.
• Pastry Heaven Bakery
• Pause Coffee House
• Pitch and Fiddle
• Players Sports Pub & Grill
• Rim’s Deli
• Ritual Cookie
• Siam Patio Thai Cuisine
• Shangri-La
• Smokey Oaks Tavern
• Sunflower Drive-In
• Szechuan Garden
• Taking Thai Cuisine
• Temple Coffee
• The Roost ...and more!
OAKS WINNER
But like many of Fair Oaks’ independent restaurants, Brahma’s story is one of adaptation, grit, and a resolve to keep evolving.
Behind every local favorite in town — whether it’s a longtime staple, a family-run cafe, a neighborhood pub, or a small independent kitchen trying to carve out its place — there’s usually a story of long hours, risk, reinvention, and people continuing to push forward because they believe creating meaningful places matters.
Brahma Bar and Grill has become one of the most recognizable examples of that spirit.
300 LBS OF BRISKET SMOKED WEEKLY
“Conceptually, it started off as a neighborhood bar. The patio wasn’t part of the original concept… And then during COVID, there was a need to pivot to more of an outdoor dining al fresco type of deal,” says General Manager Scott
Meier. “When the patio was built, the decision was made to pivot into more of a full-blown bar and grill.”
What began as a necessary adjustment slowly evolved into something much bigger — a scratchmade kitchen, a loyal following, packed trivia nights, award-winning burgers, and a restaurant that now feels woven into the fabric of the Fair Oaks Village experience.
“One of the things that we’re most proud of is the journey that we’ve gone on since then,” Scott says. “Going from kind of a basic starting point to developing a menu, a service model, and an absolutely fantastic team that, more than anything else, makes us awesome.”
That journey has paid off in both loyal regulars and local acclaim. In just the past two years, Brahma has taken home Best Taco, Best Burger — two years running — and Best Restaurant in Fair Oaks. But the awards are only part of the story.
For Head Chef Beau Chandler, Brahma represents something increasingly rare in today’s
dining landscape: a truly local restaurant built by people deeply connected to the community around it.
“Scott, Rob (Birch, Front of House Manager), and I have known each other for almost 30 years now,” Beau explains. “It was really neat to get back together and do something fantastic. I was born and raised in Fair Oaks, so being able to do something in our community was a neat thing.”
“You’ve got to listen to people. They’ll tell you what they want.”
– BEAU CHANDLER
After years in the corporate restaurant world opening highvolume locations, Beau says returning to Fair Oaks to help build Brahma felt more personal — and more meaningful.
That independence also shapes how the restaurant approaches food.
“We do focus on the best and the freshest ingredients that we possibly can… everything is made
from scratch,” Scott says. “We can provide not only the consistency, but the freshness and the highquality flavors without having to resort to things in bags and boxes.”
Ask Scott what really makes Brahma work, though, and he won’t start with recipes. He starts with people.
“You can create any dish you want, but if you don’t have the right people to execute it, to present it, the right people to create the right experience, and the service, and the atmosphere, none of it really matters,” he says. “We’re a very small restaurant… about 14 employees all together. And having a group that’s as tight-knit as what we have, where everybody really cares about what they’re doing, has been vital to our success more than anything else.”
Beau points to consistency and a willingness to listen to guests.
“Part of the reason our menu is successful is consistency, and that’s something that we work really hard on,” he says. “We love to listen to our guests… It doesn’t matter what you think people should be eating. You’ve got to listen to people. They’ll tell you what they want.”
“Initially, we weren’t burgers and tacos forward,” Scott adds. “But seeing what they wanted, what they purchased, we built the menu that supported what our guests had communicated they enjoyed the most.”
If the burgers and tacos helped put Brahma on the map, the smoker out back might be what keeps people coming back.
“We have a beautiful smoker that we highlight,” Scott says. “Brisket is a very big part of our menu… To put that in perspective, I smoke about 300 pounds of brisket every week.”
That brisket now appears across multiple dishes and rotating specials. In fact, many of Brahma’s signature dishes started out as weekly specials so popular they had to be added to the menu!
In addition to their scratch kitchen, Brahma also features a hand-curated craft beer program. Front of House Manager Robert Birch carefully selects a rotating lineup of local craft beers, bringing together some of the best flavors and variety in town. From IPAs and ciders to stouts, lagers, seltzers, and sours, there’s truly something for everyone to enjoy.
“The goal is always going to be big, bold flavors. We don’t like bland. We don’t like boring,” Scott says. “If you come out to eat, you’re gonna spend your hard-earned money — I want it to be worth it for you.”
And while the food draws people in, the atmosphere is what often turns first-time guests into regulars.
Every Thursday, the covered patio fills with trivia teams and answer sheets as Brahma hosts its now wildly popular in-house trivia night.
“Primarily, Rob does the questions and the research. Beau is the MC,” Scott explains. “We don’t hire anybody, and we don’t buy pre-made programs. We literally sift the internet trying to figure out different categories.”
What started as a spontaneous idea has quietly become a community ritual.
“We literally decided to do it almost on a whim — and we’ve been doing it for three years, and we’re generally packed out every Thursday for it,” says Scott.
That same community-first mentality extends upstairs to Brahma’s private event space, where the team hosts everything from graduation parties and birthdays to business meetings and football draft parties.
Behind it all, Scott says, is an ownership group willing to support creativity instead of micromanaging it.
“I just wanted to make a quick shout-out to the owner of Brahma, who’s part of our local community. His name is David Jeffries, and David has been fantastic, not only in providing support to my team and me, but also allowing us the creative freedom to really build out and develop this brand,” Scott says. “He has been a tremendous source of support… allowing Rob, Beau, and myself to do what we do best and to really develop something special.”
The Crafted Canvas
Your New Local Creative Hub
The Crafted Canvas is a stylish new art studio and artisan shop in Fair Oaks, featuring art supplies, unique gifts, open studio hours, classes and workshops such as paint & sip, watercolor, fiber arts, mixed media, specialty crafts, youth classes, teen art nights, and private events. Come join us at the big table and see what all the fuss is about!
10% Off Next Class or Workshop w/Code WKND126
916.250.0654 9906 Fair Oaks Blvd. thecraftedcanvas.com Flash & Co.
Luxury Photobooth Experiences for Unforgettable Events
We specialize in creating fun, stylish photo booth experiences that turn every event into a memorable celebration. From weddings and baby showers to brand activations and corporate events, our booths offer high-quality photos, custom designs, instant sharing, and interactive experiences guests love. We’re passionate about helping people connect, celebrate, and leave with photos they’ll cherish forever.
Good for $100 Off Any 2026 Photobooth Package
510.378.3737 @flashcophoto flashcophoto.com
Sacramento Waldorf School
Here, You Matter, Are Known, and Belong
Located in Fair Oaks, our spectacular 22-acre campus overlooks the American River and includes a 3.5-acre working farm as part of the curriculum. Established in 1959, we serve students from Preschool through Twelfth Grade, offering a developmentally appropriate curriculum that includes a biodynamic farm, music, arts, STEM, and an inclusive athletics program. Teachers pay close attention to the emotional and academic needs of every student as they learn to engage with the world with integrity. Now
Brahma Bar & Grill
Locally Owned American-Style Restaurant
Voted Best Burgers, Best Tacos, and Best Restaurant in Fair Oaks! Brahma Bar and Grill is located in the heart of Fair Oaks and features Craft Cocktails, Craft Beers, and award winning food! We are known for our Slow Smoked Brisket, Burgers, and Tacos! We also have Trivia Night every Thursday! Come check us out and find out what all the buzz is about!
Come Taste Why We’re Voted Best!
916.534.7451 10239 Fair Oaks Blvd., Ste. D brahmabarandgrill.com
Your Summer Civic Superpower
ONE FREE APP� A BETTER FAIR OAKS�
Summer in Fair Oaks means more time outside — and more chances to notice the little things that make a big difference. Download the free Sac County 311 Connect app and help keep our community clean, safe, and strong.
YOU CAN HELP WITH:
POTHOLES
• patched
OVERGROWN TRAILS
• at Sailor Bar & beyond
- cleared
ABANDONED SHOPPING CARTS
• picked up
ABANDONED VEHICLES
• addressed ILLEGAL DUMPING & TRASH
• cleaned up PARK REPAIRS
• fixed STRAY ANIMALS
• reunited CODE & ZONING QUESTIONS
• answered NEIGHBORS IN NEED
• connected to services 1.
Meristem Cafe
Seed-To-Table Cafe & Catering
Meristem is dedicated to preparing young adults with autism and other neurodiversities for a life of greater independence and fulfillment. Our three to five year transitional program serves students ages 18–26 from all over the United States. Support our job training program by visiting our on-campus seed-to-table cafe, just steps from the American River. Open Thursday and Friday, 11:30am–1:30pm. Check our website for holiday closures. To reserve your table, email: reservations@meristem.pro.
Check Our Website for Free Community Events
916.963.1000 9200 Fair Oaks Blvd. meristem.pro
Dogged Persistence
Independent Businesses Are the Lifeblood of Fair Oaks
By Eric Seider, Permaculture Fair Oaks President
Every dollar spent at a local business is a vote for the kind of community you want to live in. When Fair Oaks residents choose the independent shop over the corporate chain, that money circulates — paying a neighbor’s rent, funding a kid’s soccer league, keeping a storefront lit.
But there’s a deeper truth here: our community has real problems that need real solutions. Aging infrastructure, food security, mental health, sustainable land use — these aren’t going away. The question is who profits from solving them. Outside corporations extract wealth. Local entrepreneurs reinvest it.
The most resilient communities are the ones that build livelihoods around local needs. When someone turns a neighborhood problem into a neighborhood business, everyone wins — and something remarkable grows: a community that can actually take care of itself.
If you’ve ever thought someone should do something about that, maybe that someone is you. As president of Permaculture Fair Oaks, I offer permaculture design consultation to help you identify unmet local needs and explore livelihood pathways rooted in ecological and community health. The problem you keep noticing might just be your calling. Connect with Eric at ericseider.com
Permaculture Fair Oaks Clean Air. Healthy Food. Real Community.
We believe the most powerful way to change the world is to grow food where we live. Join us in creating a community rooted in clean air, clean water, healthy food, warmth, friendship, and resilience. Members receive priority access to our food forest demonstration sites.
First-Time Guests Receive a Free Plant
916.400.0923
11300 Coloma Rd., #A6, Gold River permaculturefairoaks.org
Grow True Wealth in Fair Oaks
Save Mart Liquor & Food
One-Stop Neighborhood Liquor Shop
Serving Fair Oaks with the largest and most unique selection of whiskey, wine, craft beer and other spirits at prices you can raise your glass to. Whether you’re searching for that hard-to-find bourbon, need a special gift bottle or have a BYOB outdoor fall outing, we have what you need to celebrate any occasion. If it’s not here? Let us find it for you. Local delivery available!
Old Soul Co.
We are skilled roasters, artisans and neighbors. We are a platform for local and global farmers, brewers and purveyors. We are a community space and eatery that connects and celebrates its patrons.
WHAT’S ON THE BALLOT
Local district elections may not grab headlines, but they shape our lives everyday — parks, schools, water, power, safety, and more.
UP FOR ELECTION IN NOVEMBER 2026
Drinking water for Fair Oaks
Parks, programs, community facilities
Fire & emergency services
Electricity for Sacramento County
Community colleges including ARC, Sierra, Folsom, Sac City & Cosumnes
K-12 schools for Fair Oaks
Budgets are approximate. Check official district websites for updates.
WHO CAN RUN?
YOU CAN! SERIOUSLY.
People often don’t realize that young people and community members can run for local office. You don’t need insider experience to serve well — sometimes fresh perspectives make the strongest representatives.
WHY THIS MATTERS
These independent districts are locally governed by community members — not the City or County.
They make decisions that directly affect your:
Safety & emergency response
Drinking water & power
Parks, trails & programs
Schools & education
Taxes & local budgets
DID YOU KNOW?
Some of these districts manage budgets larger than many private companies.
IT’S YOUR COMMUNITY. HELP LEAD IT.
AUG 7, 2026 THE DEADLINE TO FILE FOR CANDIDACY TO BE ON THE BALLOT. File at the Sac County Voter Registration & Elections.
YOU’RE ELIGIBLE IF YOU...
• Are a registered voter
• Live in the district (and division/ ward, if applicable)
• Are a U.S. citizen, 18+
QUESTIONS? WANT TO RUN? NEED HELP? Contact hello@fairoakscivic.org ~$800M
GET INFORMED� GET INVOLVED�
LEARN MORE
YOU DO NOT NEED...
• A political background
• A college degree
• Industry expertise
• Money
Visit fairoakscivic.org for district info, maps and resources.
SPREAD THE WORD
Encourage friends and neighbors to participate.
BE THE DIFFERENCE
Stronger communities start with informed people like you.
Shangri-la Fair Oaks
Enjoy Resort-Style Dining at Shangri-la!
Welcome to Shangri-La! Our Palm Springs resort-inspired restaurant is more than a dining destination. Join us for our fresh farm-to-fork menu, seasonal craft cocktails, unparalleled craft beer list, specialty boutique wines, and weekend brunch starting this summer. We also offer an indoor/outdoor bar and fire pits on our dog-friendly patio. Inside we have two beautiful dining rooms and a private event space for celebrations of all kinds. Open for dinner Wed–Sun. Come Taste Our Delicious New Menu Items!
The Stockman Club
Where Good Company & Local Tradition Meet
A longtime Fair Oaks favorite, The Stockman Club is a welcoming neighborhood bar known for its laid-back vibe, friendly pours, and no-nonsense charm. Whether you’re stopping in for a cold beer after work, catching up with friends, or just enjoying the simple comfort of a true local spot, you’ll feel right at home at The Stockman.
Open Everyday 11am-2am. See You Soon!
916.967.7137 10219 Fair Oaks Blvd. @stockmanfairoaks
916.241.9473
7960 Winding Way shangrilafairoaks.com
Orangevale Fair Oaks Arts
Promoting the Arts in Our Region
OVFO Arts exists to actively elevate the cultural landscape of Orangevale and Fair Oaks through vibrant arts, creativity, and meaningful community connection. As a nonprofit organization, we support local artists, sponsor enriching public events, and lead community beautification and public art initiatives in the region. Working in the spirit of collaboration, we also partner with neighboring arts organizations to help strengthen and unite the broader creative community. Join us this season as we launch exciting new public art projects. Whether you choose to partner, sponsor, or donate, your support directly funds local arts education, creative programming, essential materials, and inspiring public spaces for the entire community.
Join Us for Our Next Big Project!
425.626.4748
@ovfo_arts
ovfoarts.com
Botanica Village Apothecary
Locally Handcrafted Herbal Products
As a lifelong Fair Oaks resident and bioregional herbalist, creating Botanica is my dream come true. I love to create remedies with what is living all around us. My specialties are tea blends, oil extracts for massage, and facial oils, salves, balms and creams for health optimization. Also offered are specialty teas, books, mushroom extract supplements, essential oils, and olive oil soaps. Please follow my Instagram/FB for news, events and classes. Can’t wait to have you in!
Mention This ‘WEEKENDER’ Listing for a Free Tote!
916.709.2280 10112 Fair Oaks Blvd., #5 botanicadeb.com
Fair Oaks Chiropractic & Wellness Center
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Sanctuary for Healing & Rejuvenation
At the Center, massage therapist Madonna Polley and chiropractor Dr. Polley are dedicated to creating a sanctuary for healing and rejuvenation. Our therapists specialize in a variety of techniques designed to support cleansing and overall wellness — including breath work, sound healing, lymphatic drainage, pre- and postsurgery massage, and cranial sacral therapy. We are accepting other wellness practitioners to join our team and fill available rooms, providing an opportunity to expand our holistic approach to health and well-being.
Spin Classes & Personal Training
Let’s Go Through It! Call or visit our website to book a class and reserve your spot. We specialize in one-on-one personal training as well. We’re equipped with spin bikes for non-impact cardio, TRX for body weight strength training and dumbbells for traditional strength training. Safety is a main priority, so we follow a crawlwalk-run philosophy based on your fitness and skill level. We lay the foundation and build upon that. Let us help you “Live better, longer.”
$5 Off Any Treatment - Call For Appointments
Violet Wellness Spa
Where Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Wellness
San Fu 2026 runs from July 15th to August 14th, the hottest time of the year when the body can best absorb yang energy. Herbal patches are applied to acupuncture points on the upper back to help strengthen immunity, support the lungs, and prevent seasonal illnesses like colds, flu, and allergies. For best results, treatments are recommended twice a week for four weeks (8 sessions total). Pricing is $70 per session, or $520 paid in full, or $470 for the early bird special. Join us earlier for our Global Wellness Event on June 12 and the Stay Healthy with Summer Workshop on June 19 to prepare for a healthier season ahead. Stay Healthy with the Seasons by licensed acupuncturist and herbalist Tian Li, L.Ac. and Norman Plotkin, CHt., introduces an integrated approach to wellness rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that teaches how to align your mind and body with the natural rhythms of the changing year.
Angela Gitt
Fair Oaks Real Estate Expert
As a dedicated REALTOR® serving the Sacramento area and specializing in Fair Oaks since 1992, I bring over three decades of experience, local market knowledge, and a passion for delivering exceptional results. I am committed to providing my clients with the highest level of professionalism, personalized attention, and outstanding service throughout every step of their real estate journey.
#1 Agent in My Office for Six Consecutive Years
Sweet Fellers Tree Care
Tree Care So Tender, It’s Almost Sappy
Sweet Fellers Tree Care is your premier choice for professional tree services in Fair Oaks and beyond. With a dedication to quality and customer satisfaction, we offer a full range of services to meet your tree care needs. At Sweet Fellers Tree Care, we are passionate about trees and committed to providing top-notch care for both residential and commercial customers. Our experts are skilled in tree removal, pruning, stump grinding, planting, cabling, and bracing. Trust us for all your tree service needs.
916.224.5843
Windermere Real Estate
DRE# 01132561 angelagitt.com
Maloof Law Group, APC
Business and Real Estate Transactions
The office may not be in Fair Oaks, but Nick Maloof, owner of the law firm and the Maloof Properties brokerage company has lived in Fair Oaks for most of his life, and still does. Let him and his team lead you across the bridge from challenge to solution. Maloof Law Group helps with all things business and real estate related, whether it’s the set-up of a new business, or organization of an old one, the exit or sale of a business, buying or selling a home, commercial property, or business, or even the creation of an estate plan, we can help! Cal. DRE No.: 01866647
Old-Fashioned House Calls in Fair Oaks!
The Shabby Showroom
An Industrial Event Space with Good Vibes Only
Host your next business workshop or social gathering at Weekender Magazine’s new small event space. The Shabby Showroom is a beautifully styled, 600 sq ft creative showroom venue with curated décor, beautiful light, and a warm, vintage-meets-modern aesthetic. Designed for intimate gatherings and high-impact presentations.
Victoria Morales & Katie Simpson
Your Fair Oaks Village Real Estate Specialists
Katie Simpson and I are so proud to help families buy and sell homes in the heart of Fair Oaks Village — a community we truly love, and where we live. From the charm of the Village to the beauty of the American River, there’s nowhere quite like Fair Oaks. Whether you’re thinking about buying, selling, downsizing, or simply curious about your home’s value, we would be honored to be your go-to local real estate team. Victoria Morales & Katie Simpson
We’d be honored to be your local Fair Oaks Agents
Victoria Morales Katie Simpson
916.955.4744
707.246.0018
DRE #01701450 DRE #01911445
House Real Estate victoriasproperties.com
Call or Email for Hourly, Half and Full-Day Rates
707.208.5481 11300 Coloma Rd., #A6, Gold River showroom@weekendermag.com
The Thread Devil
Your Brand On Premium Apparel
Elevate your brand with premium custom apparel! At The Thread Devil, we deliver high-quality embroidery and apparel printing that sets your business apart. From t-shirts to polos and hats, we’re devils for perfection. Fast turnaround, flawless craftsmanship, and guaranteed satisfaction. Strike a deal with the devil and bring your brand to life — one stitch at a time!
Free Estimate on Any Branded Apparel Needs!
It’s Roundabout Time!
Let Sacramento County know it’s time to transform the intersection of Fair Oaks Blvd. and Sunset Ave. into a modern roundabout.
THE ISSUE: This intersection is one of the area’s busiest and most frustrating traffic choke points, especially during rush hour. Congestion, awkward right-of-ways, and stop-and-go traffic create unnecessary stress, wasted fuel, and safety concerns for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians alike.
THE SOLUTION: Not another traffic light! A thoughtfully designed roundabout could provide a safer, smoother, and more attractive long-term solution for our community.
Let’s create an intersection that works better for everyone. Sign the Petition: roundabouttime.com
Bob’s Cycle Center
Fair Oaks Full Service Bicycle Shop
Bob’s Cycle Center has been serving the Fair Oaks community since 1955. We have been a staple in the community and this year we celebrate 70 years in business. We could not have done this without the support of our loyal Fair Oaks customers. We go the extra mile to deliver the best customer service, selection, and experiences. The largest local cycling shop with bikes, e-bikes, components, car racks, helmets and much more. We also offer a full-service department with highly trained technicians. Mention This Ad for
