THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR VIEWS
Last month I enjoyed having the opportunity to meet and chat with many residents about items of concern or interest during several community forums.
I started the month participating at the Sheriff’s Community Meeting for the North Highlands/Foothill Farms area that was held on May 1 at the North Highlands Community Center. That weekend I also held “Office Hours” on Saturday, May 4, in Fair Oaks Village during the annual “Fiesta Days” celebration.
On Mother’s Day I visited with members of Unity Church and presented to Reverend Kevin Kitrell Ross and the congregation a resolution adopted by the Board of Supervisors commemorating the church’s 66th anniversary.
Later I returned to Fair Oaks on May 15 to host my Community Coffee Meeting featuring Sheriff Scott Jones as the guest speaker. Also attending was Deputy District Attorney Anne Marie Schubert who supervises the Special Assault and Child Abuse Unit for District Attorney Jan Scully.
On May 16 I visited with participants in the first “Business Walk” held in Carmichael sponsored by that community’s local chamber of commerce and the Sacramento Metro Chamber. Next I was back in North Highlands holding another “Office Hours” at Freedom Park on Saturday, May 18, during the second annual “Kick Off to Summer” celebration that was sponsored by the North Highlands Recreation and Park District. And over Memorial Day weekend on May 25 I had the honor to speak at the annual Memorial Day and Avenue of Flags Ceremony at Fair Oaks Cemetery.
Because both “Office Hours” were outside, I was accompanied by my dog “Ernie” who greeted everyone who came to visit (he seemed to have a good time, too).
Thanks to everyone who came by to talk. I found the discussions informative and helpful with respect to arranging priorities for the County. After the summer recess I will resume “Office Hours” in August. Times and locations will be posted in future newsletters and on my website.
Photo courtesy of Susan Maxwell Skinner
FREE BAND FESTIVAL
The annual Carmichael Park Community Band Festival will be held during the weekend of June 1-2 at Carmichael Park’s amphitheater featuring 14 performances.
Sponsored by the Sacramento Valley Symphonic Band Association and the Carmichael Recreation and Park District, this year’s event is expected to be one of the largest community band festivals in California in more than 20 years. There will be a community band playing on the hour every hour starting at 12 noon through to 7 pm. both Saturday and Sunday.
This free event is perfect for the entire family so pack a picnic, bring a blanket and some lawn chairs -- and enjoy two lovely afternoons of music!
EFFIE YEAW NATURE CENTER GALA
Please join me and support the Effie Yeaw Nature Center Saturday, June 8, by attending a special gala and art auction. Tickets are only $50 per person.
This special event will feature delicious food, wine, music, and art depicting the American River Parkway – and the nature center is the perfect venue for viewing “Painting where the Wild Things are” (the gala’s theme) since the center is located within the beautiful confines of Ancil Hoffman Park in Carmichael. Proceeds benefit the nature center and the American River Natural History Association, a nonprofit organization that supports educational and interpretive activities in the American River Parkway.
Your support is especially welcomed since the operation of the nature center is being handled by the American River Natural History Association as the result of a cooperative public-private partnership with Sacramento County’s Department of Regional Parks.
PEDDLE FOR THE PARKWAY
The Rex Ride is a charity ride that benefits the American River Parkway Foundation with all proceeds going to the Foundation’s Grant Giving Fund that supports causes that benefit the vitalization and preservation of the parkway.
The ride will occur on Sunday, June 9, starting and ending at William B. Pond Park with three rest stops. You may ride as much or as little of the Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail as you wish. Check-in will be from 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
For more information or to register for the Rex Ride, please click here. Registration includes the ride, all refreshments, a cool t-shirt, water bottle, catered meal by Hickory Hank's BBQ, and much more! Call the Foundation office at 486-2773 if you have any questions.
Photo courtesy of Susan Maxwell Skinner
BUY A PARKWAY PASS
The American River Parkway is a unique 23-mile long natural resource that provides a quick escape from the stress of urban life and offers plenty of outdoor recreational amenities. It is a public asset worth protecting and preserving – and your support is needed!
Please show your support by purchasing a year long unlimited Parks Pass. This convenient annual parking/day use pass is great for joggers, bicyclists as well as outdoor and nature enthusiasts who frequent the Parkway. The pass costs only $50 per year – and pays for itself after ten trips.
FAIR OAKS CONCERTS IN THE PARK
The annual free Thursday night concert series in Fair Oaks Village kicks off on June 13 with the band Proxy featuring hits from the 60’s to the present. The popular program is held in Village Park and will continue through the summer with each show beginning at 7 pm.
Bring a blanket, some lawn chairs and your picnic dinner or buy some comfort food (pizza, hot dogs or ice cream sundaes) on sale at the park and plan to have a fun time.
The musical program is sponsored by the Fair Oaks Chamber of Commerce, Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District, Fair Oaks Foundation for Leisure and the Arts, as well as the Fair Oaks Water District.
MAKE PICNIC RESERVATIONS ONLINE
The Department of Regional Parks offers excellent venues to celebrate a big birthday, anniversary, wedding reception, etc. Scout out potential locations by viewing pictures of the sites, check availabilities and get all the information online at the Group Picnic Reservations website.
COTTAGE POOL MOVIE NIGHT
The Fulton-El Camino Recreation and Park District is sponsoring an evening swim and movie at Cottage Pool on Friday, June 28. It is the perfect setting to enjoy an evening dip in the pool, and then have a picnic with the family while watching a fun Summer flick.
Cottage Pool is located at 3097 Cottage Way and the evening swim will be open 7:30 to 8:30 pm. The movie will begin at dusk (approximately 9 pm). Pool access is $2.50 per person but there is no fee to watch the movie. Concessions will be available for purchase.
MUSICAL FUN IN CARMICHAEL
Enjoy music under the stars by attending free summer night concerts at Carmichael Park during June continuing into August.
Each summer concert will be held at Carmichael Park, 5750 Grant Avenue, and this month there will be a total of six performances starting on Sunday, June 9, with the Capital City Concert Band, a 50-60 piece band. Saturday June 15, the headliner will be Because– a Beatles tribute band complete with costumes including Sgt. Peppers through Abby Road. The next night enjoy big band tunes and swing music on Sunday, June 16, by the Swing Masters.
Rounding out the month will be the Lincoln Highway on Sunday, June 23, a 50’s-90’s Country/Rockabilly band. And for the last weekend of June get ready for classic rock and R&B performed by Group Therapy on Saturday, June 29. Andon Sunday, June 30, the headliner will be the Songbird Trio, playing songs of the 50's-90’s including oldies, country, pop and rock.
PROTECT YOUR PETS
The County Animal Shelter reminds you that a pet left in a vehicle can quickly turn deadly on warm days. Even with the windows cracked, the temperature inside a parked car can jump 20 degrees in just 10 minutes. Being outdoors in temperatures over 90 degrees can also be dangerous. It’s important to provide Fido with shade and plenty of water if you can’t bring your four-legged friend inside.
LIBRARY WAREHOUSE SALE
The Friends of the Sacramento Public Library will be holding a massive weekend warehouse book sale in June.
Members of the Friends will have special access and the first opportunity to search through the literary treasure trove on Friday, June7, starting at 5 to 8 pm. If you are not a member of the Friends, membership can be purchased at the door.
The warehouse doors will open to the general public on Saturday, June 8, at 9 am with no restrictions through to 4 pm. The same hours apply on Sunday, June 9.
The Friends of the Library Warehouse is located at 8250 Belvedere Avenue, rear suite E (located off Power Inn Road, on block south of 14th Avenue).
FUN AT SWANSTON COMMUNITY CENTER
FACEBOOK FAN PAGE
For all of you that have a Facebook account please feel free to check out my Facebook fan page and I invite you to like my page so you can be notified of my postings. I will be putting information about events, activities and constituents within the Third District on the page periodically. Also please be sure to check out the pictures posted that commemorate events or accomplishments by citizens in the district. The page can be found by searching for Supervisor Susan Peters within the facebook site or you can access my page byclicking the link.
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