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🌱 Patch AM: How one Citrus Heights leader helped reshape roads, services and beautification
And on the Citrus Heights Patch calendar - 2027 Medicare Information

Hello again Citrus Heights! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How one Citrus Heights leader helped reshape roads, services and beautification
- How Citrus Heights' water team keeps taps flowing every single day
Also on today's calendar: 2027 Medicare Information and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Blazing sunshine and very hot, with a high of 100 and low of 61 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Very hot with sunshine, temps: high: 98, low: 62.
- Friday: Blazing sunshine and hot, with a high of 96 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Regina Cave Reflects on 26 Years of Service (citrusheightsmessenger.com) — Citrus Heights General Services Director Regina Cave reflects on 26 years helping shape the city's roads, facilities, and beautification efforts, including the massive Auburn Boulevard Phase 2 overhaul. She now oversees key infrastructure, fleet, and community services work, managing limited staff and millions in projects that affect everything from police vehicles to street repairs and neighborhood cleanliness.
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• CHWD Celebrates California's Water Professionals Appreciation Week (citrusheightsmessenger.com) — Citrus Heights Water District is spotlighting the local professionals who keep safe, reliable water flowing to much of Citrus Heights during California's Water Professionals Appreciation Week. The district shares impressive stats about its system and invites residents to follow along online as it highlights different careers and behind-the-scenes work that support everyday life in the city.
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📸 Around Citrus Heights
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Citrus Heights
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★ Featured events ★
- 2027 Medicare Information →
Meadow Vista Community Center, 1101 Meadow Vista Rd, Meadow Vista
10:30 am
Tuesday October 13
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Other local events
- Gentle Yoga with Sound Healing →
InShape Fitness (Citrus Heights), Citrus Heights
10:00 am - Blood on the Clocktower | Play Games & Make New Friends! →
Galaxy Game Cafe, 7700 Sunrise Boulevard, Citrus Heights
6:00 pm - Bubbleween →
Citrus Town Center, 7925 Greenback Avenue, Citrus Heights - Bubbleween at Citrus Town Center →
Citrus Towne Center, Citrus Heights
10:00 am - Bubbleween kids festival →
Citrus Town Center, 7925 Greenback, Citrus Heights
10:00 am - Gentle Yoga with Sound Healing →
InShape Fitness (Sunrise- Zinfandel), Citrus Heights
10:00 am - Gavin Prophet, Bad to Worse, Mammoth Motel, & Gamagalite in Sacramento →
6412 Tupelo Drive, Citrus Heights
6:00 pm - 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
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
Sunday October 11
Tuesday October 13
📣 Citrus Heights Shout Outs!
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Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
- Test Diapers and get PAID!
👶 SACRAMENTO MOMS – GET PAID TO TEST DIAPERS! 💵... (More info)
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Sunset over Arizona.
Cory had to drive his mother back home and this is the view from her back yard. Beautiful (Nextdoor Park Oaks Neighborhood) - ** Update: Owners located-bith were returned home just a few moments ago **
Two pups found near Cobalt/Winlock in Citrus Heights. Looking for their owners. Please contact if you recognize these cuties. (Nextdoor Crosswoods)
- Walmart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Citrus Heights. Apply here.
- Freeway Insurance Services America posted a job opening for Insurance Agent (Sales, Customer Service) in Citrus Heights. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Citrus Heights here.
🗞 Nearby News
Orangevale
- Steel Drums Bring Cultures Together (americanrivermessenger.com)
- Food Drive Inspires Mariemont Students to Reach Beyond Themselves (carmichaeltimes.com)
Fair Oaks
- Fair Oaks Amphitheatre Celebrates Lennon's Birthday (americanrivermessenger.com)
- Administrator Report Outlines Operational Improvements for FORPD (americanrivermessenger.com)
- Helping Hands OV Brings Community Spirit to October (americanrivermessenger.com)
Carmichael
- Who are the top high school football teams in Northern California? (usatoday.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: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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