Folsom Lake Drowning + Reading Challenge Success + Career Help

Good morning, Roseville!

Thanks for starting your day with the Tuesday edition of the Roseville Daily.

First, you need to know about today's weather:

We are looking at another mostly clear, hot day with an expected high of 102 degrees, and a low tonight of 59. Winds continue to be in the 5-10 mph range and humidity should be a nice low 26%-34% throughout the day.

Here are the top stories in Roseville today:

1. A tragic drowning near Beals Point at Folsom Lake was confirmed as a California Highway Patrol helicopter located the body of a 49-year-old woman in the water early Sunday morning. A young boy at the park reported to State Park rangers that he had seen his aunt go under the water during an outing at the lake on Saturday. The boy was uninjured. The incident is under investigation. (Gold Country Media)
2. We did it, Roseville! Readers of all ages came together to meet the 2021 Summer Reading Challenge by logging for over 1,000,000 reading minutes between June 1st and July 31st. Two thousand readers participated; 750 readers logged over five hours of reading each. Participants also wrote 609 reviews of what they were reading. The annual challenge is sponsored by the Friends of the Roseville Public Library. (City of Roseville Public Library)
3. Looking to make a career change? Two free upcoming online events can help you do just that. The Get Hired! Workshop Event from 1:00 pm-4:00 pm on Wednesday, August 11th will offer sessions on effective job searches, LinkedIn, interviewing and more. The sessions are taught by industry professionals. There will also be resources for veterans, persons with disabilities, recent grads and other people with special considerations. Be sure to register ahead of time. (TriCountyJobFair/Job-Seeker-Tips.org) The Tri County Job Fair from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm on Thursday, August 19th will allow you to connect live with multiple hiring companies from all over the region. You can learn about the participating companies at their virtual hiring booths and have access one-on-one help from job center staff. Register early to ensure the best chance of success! (TriCountyJobFair.org)
4. City of Roseville crews continue work this week to bring our city pedestrian curb ramps into compliance with current American with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards. Look for construction at the intersections of McLaren and Balboa Drive; McLaren and Champion Oaks Drive; and McLaren and Thistle Down Drive from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm through this Friday, August 6. Portions of the trail adjacent to the work will be closed while construction is in progress. (City of Roseville)
5. Roseville families with school-aged children (and young adults) are in full Back to School mode this week. Check out award-winning children's books author Eileen Wacker's "Top 10 Tips for Going Back to School" to get some inspiration for the start of this school year. (Roseville Today)

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What to do today around Roseville

• Kids First Back-to-School Drive: Back-to-school can be a stressful time for families wondering how they will afford school supplies. Kids First is asking for donations of new school supplies for needy students in our area. Donations can be dropped off at 124 Main Street today and tomorrow. 11:00 am-5:00 pm
• Creation Station at the Fountains: Littles will love this free mini-maker craft time for ages 3-6! 9:30 am-11:00 am
  
• Placer GROWN Farmers’ Market: Fresh seasonal produce, artisan foods and beverages and other regional delights await your discovery in front of Whole Foods at The Fountains. 8:00 am-12:00 pm
• Stand-Up Comedy: Get your laughs with these up-and-coming comedians at Canyon Grill & Alehouse in Folsom. No cover charge. 7:00 pm-9:00 pm
• Books on Tap Book Club: Red Bus Brewing Company in Folsom is the place to be for a discussion of the popular book Daisy Jones and the Six (hosted by Ruby’s Books) paired with a Red Bus 95630 Cali-Pils. 6:00 pm-7:00 pm

Roseville Patch Notebook

• Placer County Government: "Take a virtual tour of employee artwork on display at Placer's Community Development Resource Center in Auburn!" (Facebook)
• City of Roseville, California Police Department: "Promotion Announcement! Help us congratulate Courtney Scurria, who was recently promoted to Police Lieutenant. Lieute..." (Facebook)
• Sacramento Kings: "Kings name Doug Christie to coaching staff" (Twitter)

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— Kelly Risse

About me: My name is Kelly Mays Risse, and I have lived in Roseville just about all my life. I graduated from Roseville High School majored in Journalism at CSU Sacramento. My husband and I loved growing up and raising our own three boys here in the 'Ville. I have watched Roseville evolve from a cheerful little railroad town to a large and diverse city. I love where we live, from the hiking trails to the hip new restaurants, and the people who live here. I am excited to bring the highlights to you in the Roseville Daily!

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