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10th Annual Veterans Family Picnic Approaches

Apr 07, 2026 01:49PM ● By Elise Spleiss

The Citrus Heights American Legion Post 637’s new partners, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and the GFWC Citrus Heights Women’s Club are collaborating to host the 10th Veterans Family Picnic on April 18.

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A ‘Meow-velous’ Evening

Apr 07, 2026 01:36PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photos by Thomas J. Sullivan

Comedy Night Fuels New Low-Cost Cat Clinic

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River City Chorale Celebrates 50 Years

Apr 07, 2026 10:22AM ● By River City Chorale News Release

River City Chorale, the longest standing community chorus in the greater Sacramento region, is celebrating its Golden (50th) Anniversary.

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RSVP Ensemble Announces Spring Concert Series

Apr 07, 2026 10:18AM ● By Reconciliation Singers Voices of Peace News Release

Reconciliation Singers Voices of Peace (RSVP), a Sacramento-based vocal ensemble known for blending artistic excellence with community impact, will present its Spring 2026 concert series this April and May.

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American River Parkway Foundation Hosts Annual Spring Clean-Up

Apr 06, 2026 01:32PM ● By American River Parkway Foundation News Release

The American River Parkway Foundation’s (Parkway Foundation) Spring Clean-Up is taking place Saturday, April 18.

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Boogie All Night with KC & The Sunshine Band

Mar 30, 2026 05:15PM ● By California State Fair News Release

It’s time to put on your “Boogie Shoes” and “Get Down Tonight” to “Shake Your Booty” with the original Sunshine Man himself, KC & The Sunshine Band at the California State Fair, Saturday, July 25, as part of the Toyota Concert Series on the Main Stage.

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Safety Measures in Place for Backyard Bash

Mar 24, 2026 12:06PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

The Sunrise MarketPlace (SMP) launches its first of three “Backyard Bash” free concert events at the MarketPlace at Birdcage on Friday, April 3, and reminds the public to do its part to help ensure the series provides a safe and enjoyable environment for all.

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Leadership Class to Unveil Mural, AED Installation

Mar 24, 2026 11:44AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Members of the Citrus Heights Chamber’s Leadership Citrus Heights (LCH) program are looking forward to sharing their 2025-26 class project with the public as they look to the unveiling of both a new community mural project and the installation of a publicly accessible Automated External Defibrillator (AED) device in Rusch Community Park.

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ACCESS Luncheon in Citrus Heights, themed for St. Patrick’s Day

Funding Changes Priorities

Mar 24, 2026 11:39AM ● By Ornella Rossi

Rosario Rodriguez addresses homelessness, budget pressures and public safety

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Sierra Donor Services Encourages Donor Registry During Kidney Health Month

Mar 24, 2026 10:54AM ● By Sierra Donor Services News Release

In recognition of Kidney Health Month this March, Sierra Donor Services is calling on all greater Sacramento area residents to register as organ, eye and tissue donors.

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Queens in Action

Mar 23, 2026 12:56PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Purple Pageant marks a decade of empowering young women on and off stage

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The Roy C. Marcum Animal Care Faire Returns this Spring

Mar 23, 2026 12:15PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Mark your calendar: The Roy C. Marcum Animal Care Faire returns on Saturday, May 16 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Bradshaw Animal Shelter, and this year, we’re making it bigger, more vibrant and more fun than ever.

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Free Fair to Connect Families to Early Learning Options

Mar 23, 2026 12:01PM ● By Sacramento County Office of Education News Release

The Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE) invites families to explore these early learning options at its third annual Family Fun & Playfest, which will showcase 50 early learning programs and 30 community organizations, offering education, health, and wellness information to parents.

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Retired Teacher’s Uganda Trip Inspires Through Music

Mar 17, 2026 02:36PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Carol Spiker, a retired special education teacher and member of Celtic Cross Presbyterian Church in Citrus Heights recently returned from a two-week symposium mission trip to the capital city of Kampala, Uganda where she brought her lifelong love of music to a young group of special education students.

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Backyard Bash Spring Band Series is Back

Mar 17, 2026 02:22PM ● By Sunrise MarketPlace News Release

Residents of Citrus Heights and surrounding communities will have three opportunities this spring to enjoy live music, food and family-friendly fun as Sunrise MarketPlace launches the Backyard Bash Spring Band Series at the MarketPlace at Birdcage.

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Lifetime Achievement Award, presented to Randy Peters

Champions of Citrus Heights

Mar 17, 2026 02:08PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Annual chamber event honors service, business and community leadership

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Sacramento County Invites Residents to Celebrate National Day of Play

Mar 17, 2026 11:05AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County Regional Parks is inviting residents to step outside, unplug and enjoy the outdoors in celebration of National Day of Play, observed this year on Saturday, March 21.

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Koi Club Hosts Self-Guided Pond Tour

Mar 16, 2026 02:03PM ● By Camellia Koi Club News Release

Discover a hidden world of beauty and tranquility right here in the Sacramento area. The Camellia Koi Club is holding a one-of-a-kind, self-guided pond tour featuring stunning private ponds and koi collections across the region from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 25.

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Athletics’ Star Tyler Soderstrom Announces Inaugural Charity Poker Tournament

Mar 16, 2026 12:52PM ● By Athletics News Release

Tyler Soderstrom, a California native and rising star of the Athletics, is proud to announce his Inaugural Charity Poker Tournament, an exclusive fundraising event benefiting EASE and Keaton’s Child Care Alliance.

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Shamrock Marathon Scheduled this Weekend; Closures in Downtown Sacramento

Mar 13, 2026 03:44PM ● By Caltrans News Release

Tower Bridge and Ramps Set to be Closed

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FieldHaven Feline Center Hosts Comedy Night Fundraiser

Mar 10, 2026 11:34AM ● By FieldHaven Feline Center News Release

FieldHaven Feline Center is proud to announce their comedy night fundraiser, “Laugh Your Tail Off: Comedy for a Cause,” a night of comedy benefiting cats in need, taking place April 4 at the FieldHaven Spay/Neuter Clinic, Citrus Heights Campus.

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bers of the local insurance and healthcare community came together for the annual CAHIP Norcal crab feed

Crab Feed Raises Funds for Casa Roble AVID Students

Mar 10, 2026 11:31AM ● By CAHIP NorCal News Release

The California Association of Health Insurance Professionals (CAHIP) NorCal chapter hosted its annual crab feed Feb. 27 at the Citrus Heights Community Center, bringing together members of the local insurance and healthcare community for an evening of networking, fundraising and community impact.

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Shake Off the Winter Blues with $8 A's Tickets

Mar 09, 2026 05:36PM ● By Athletics News Release

The A’s are welcoming fans back to the ballpark this season with $8 tickets for select April and May games at Sutter Health Park, giving families and friends the opportunity to enjoy America’s favorite pastime together with some affordable family fun.

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BurnBot Wins National Award

Mar 09, 2026 03:13PM ● By Verizon News Release

Verizon announced the winners of the 2025 Community Disaster Resilience Prize on March 5 at Cal Expo.

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Sacramento Life Center Launches Community Drives to Support Local Families and Free Women’s Health Services

Mar 09, 2026 01:53PM ● By Sacramento Life Center News Release

Sacramento Life Center is inviting the community to take part in two upcoming drives designed to support local families and provide essential medical services through the organization’s free clinic, Sac Valley Women’s Health.

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Magic Show to Benefit Children

Mar 09, 2026 01:11PM ● By Abbey Wicks

Carmichael-based magicians Dale and Elaine Lorzo are taking their magic to the Sacramento Scottish Rite, 6151 H St., on April 17 for a Kids Carnival and Magic Show fundraiser benefiting children’s communication.

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Native Garden Tour Blooms Across Sacramento

Mar 03, 2026 12:36PM ● By California Native Plant Society News Release

Taking place from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 18 and 19, the Gardens Got Natives tour is a free-self guided event featuring forty plus California native plant home, business and school gardens in the Sacramento region.

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Sunrise Rollerland Sold to New Owner

Mar 03, 2026 11:40AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photo by Thomas J. Sullivan

In a message shared to social media on Feb. 27, the family owners of Sunrise Rollerland announced that the much-beloved rink in Citrus Heights has been sold to a new owner.

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California State Railroad Museum & Foundation Offer Leprechaun Lounge Pub Train

Feb 24, 2026 11:51AM ● By California State Railroad Museum Foundation News Release

For the third consecutive year, the California State Railroad Museum & Foundation are offering spirited rides aboard the Leprechaun Lounge Pub Train on March 14 and 15.

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Girl Scout Cookie Season Begins

Feb 24, 2026 11:19AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photos by Thomas J. Sullivan

Girl Scout cookie sales started on Friday, Feb. 20 in celebration of National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend with many customers in Citrus Heights craving to try a pink box of trademarked Exploremores, a Rocky Road ice cream-inspired flavor, making its debut this year.

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Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho

Accountability Returns to Sacramento

Feb 24, 2026 11:12AM ● By Ornella Rossi

DA Thien Ho outlines fentanyl fight, retail theft crackdown

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Top Concert Acts Coming to the 2026 California State Fair

Feb 23, 2026 04:19PM ● By California State Fair News Release

Weekly Announcements Begin in March

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20 Local Museums Participating in Free Museum Weekend

Feb 23, 2026 03:46PM ● By Sacramento Area Museums News Release

Advance registration is required

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National Summit on Volunteer Engagement Comes to Sacramento

Feb 23, 2026 03:20PM ● By Association of Leaders in Volunteer Engagement (AL!VE) News Release

Professionals who work with volunteers are invited to gather in California’s beautiful capital city this spring for the 2026 National Summit on Volunteer Engagement, hosted by the Association of Leaders in Volunteer Engagement (AL!VE). The Summit takes place March 18 to 20 at the Sacramento Marriott Rancho Cordova.

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