🌱Celebrate Earth Night In Roseville + Rocklin Bank Robber Nabbed

Hi all! I'm here with your Tuesday edition of the Roseville Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out all the local information you need to know right now.

• Roseville's Boxing Donkey is the place to be on St. Patrick's Day!
• See if your small business qualifies for a new Placer County COVID-19 relief loan.
• Read with a mermaid today!

But first, today's weather:

Rain in the morning. High: 60 Low: 44.

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Here are the top stories in Roseville today:

1. Grab your friends and fam and get ready to celebrate Earth Night! Roseville Utilities is excited to host a night of food and fun while teaching folks "ways to save water, conserve energy, reduce waste, and more!" And what better day to celebrate Earth Night than Earth Day? Yep, the festivities commence on April 20, aka Earth Day. (Press Release Desk)
2. Roseville Police arrested arrested 57-year-old James W. Bybee of Rocklin on suspicion of bank robbery on March 6. Authorities were called to the bank location around 9:45 a.m. with a report of a bank robbery. The suspect got away, but Roseville Police were able to identify his vehicle and trace it to an apartment complex in Rocklin, where they arrested the suspect, in coordination with Rocklin Police. Bybee was booked into the South Placer Jail and is currently ineligible for bail. (City of Roseville, California Police Department via Facebook)
3. Looking for a place to party on St. Paddy's Day? Look no further than Roseville's Boxing Donkey! The party goes on all day and is billed as a "raucous celebration." Roseville Today has "a word to the wise: Rideshare."
4. Attention, small businesses that were impacted by COVID-19 in unincorporated Placer County: the county has a forgivable loan program designed for you. Applications can be submitted until March 27, and funds will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. (placer.ca.gov)

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Today in Roseville:

• Kids Eat Free at University of Beer in Roseville and Rocklin. (All Day)
• Join friends and neighbors for a paint and sip, Birdhouse painting event at Studio Workspaces in Roseville. (5:30 PM)
• Improv Playground is "A night of non-stop laughs and learn improv games that will improve your confidence, listening skills, and comedy. A supportive environment that is beginner-friendly. Learn, grow, and have fun!" (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Roseville Today wants you to celebrate St. Patrick's Day the Irish way! The editors concocted an Irish Coffee recipe just for the day. With this drink, it will truly be a happy St. Patrick's Day!
• "Join Reading with a Mermaid at Parent and Tot Playtime today! This program takes place every second Tuesday of the month at Mike Shellito Indoor Pool from 9:30am to 11:15am. Drop in fee required." (Roseville Public Library via Facebook)
• Don't miss Family Yoga in the Park & Egg Hunt on April 8 at Bev Bos Park! The festivities are part of the Be Well Roseville Series.

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Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update!

— Jeri Karges

About me: Jeri Karges has been living in and loving the Sacramento region for over 30 years. Her passion is finding new and unique ways to enjoy the city and surrounding areas. On weekends, you can find her pestering her friends to sample the restaurant that doesn't have silverware, or try their hand at throwing an axe. Jeri also enjoys writing about retirement planning at https://rockinretirement.subst...