🌱 Patch AM: Which Citrus Heights roads will benefit from this new $3.5M grant?

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In today's newsletter:

• Which Citrus Heights roads will benefit from this new $3.5M grant?
• Meet the award-winning photographer transforming a Calvin Drive home studio.

Also on today's calendar: 2027 Medicare Information and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Monday: Mostly cloudy and cool, with a high of 75 and low of 48 degrees.
• Tuesday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 79, low: 51.
• Wednesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 81 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Citrus Heights receives $3.5M grant for future road projects (citrusheightssentinel.com) — Citrus Heights just secured more than $3.5 million to repair and preserve pavement on heavily used stretches of Greenback Lane and Auburn Boulevard, directly addressing residents' complaints about road conditions. The grant supplements millions the city already spends annually and fits into a broader three-year preservation plan and regional transportation investment effort.
   

• This award-winning photographer calls Citrus Heights home (citrusheightssentinel.com) — An award-winning photographer who has called Citrus Heights home since 2003 runs a unique studio on Calvin Drive and is deeply involved with the local chamber and community. She's known both for her professional portraits and for a volunteer program offering free photo sessions for critically ill newborns, while also winning city photography contests celebrating Citrus Heights itself.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Citrus Heights

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday October 13
• 2027 Medicare Information →
  Meadow Vista Community Center, 1101 Meadow Vista Rd, Meadow Vista
  10:30 am

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Other local events

Tuesday October 13
• Sacramento County Supervisor Rosario Rodriguez Community Meeting →
  Citrus Heights City Hall, Citrus Heights
  5:30 pm
• Planning Commission Meeting Canceled →
  Citrus Heights CA
  6:00 pm
• Neighborhood Area 3: CHANT Meeting →
  Citrus Heights Sylvan Community Center, Citrus Heights
  6:30 pm
• Neighborhood Areas 7-8-9: CHASEN Meeting →
  Foundation Christian Church (formerly Antelope Road Christian Fellowship Hall), Citrus Heights
  7:00 pm
Wednesday October 14
• Zest Fest: Citrus Heights Business Expo →
  Citrus Heights Community Center, Citrus Heights
  10:00 am
• City Council Regular Meeting →
  City Council Chambers, Citrus Heights
  6:00 pm
Thursday October 15
• Gentle Yoga with Sound Healing →
  InShape Fitness (Citrus Heights), Citrus Heights
  10:00 am
Friday October 16
• Sunrise MarketPlace - Movie Night & Harvest Festival →
  Sunrise Mall — Near the Former Sears Building, Citrus Heights
  5:00 pm
• The Freakshow →
  8221 Coast Oak Way, Citrus Heights
  9:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• Howl O' Ween Parade, Harvest Festival & Car Show →
  Rusch Community Park, 7801 Auburn Boulevard, Citrus Heights
  7:00 am
• Chip-In Day: A Fall Volunteer Event →
  Citrus Heights City Hall, Citrus Heights
  8:30 am
• Citrus Heights Community Marching Band's Howl-O-Ween Parade and Harvest Festival →
  Parade on Grand Oaks Blvd from Rosswood to Rusch Park; Harvest Festival at Rusch Park, Citrus Heights
  9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Todays coyote at River Bend Park (RBP).
  It appears to be very young and in good shape. It came out of the bushes on the right side of the road to the grass field by the parking area. It… (Nextdoor Birdcage Heights)
• Does anyone know who owns this vehicle?
  I was coming back from the airport and bubba didn't get to see the front part well (Nextdoor Park Oaks Neighborhood)

• Sam's Club posted a job opening for Freezer, Cooler and Deli Stocker Associate in Citrus Heights. Apply here.
• Panda Express Ca&c posted a job opening for Cook (P1-1383263-1) in Citrus Heights. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Citrus Heights here.

🗞 Nearby News

Fair Oaks

• The SAFE Credit Union Takeover: A Dark Cloud in the Horizon (thecudaily.com)

Folsom

• Folsom celebrates homecoming by going 7-0; Vista takes Christian Brothers (folsomtimes.com)
• SacRT addresses Folsom rail crossing failures, pens plans to prevent future issues (folsomtimes.com)
• PG&E power shutoffs limited so far in Northern CA. More could be coming (sacbee.com)

Ok Citrus Heights! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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