🌱 Food Bank/Denio's PantryToGo + New Sac Region Trail Plan Draft

Up and at 'em, neighbors!

Kelly Risse here with your Tuesday edition of The Roseville Daily. The new year is full of opportunity and there's a lot going on around the 'Ville.

So, let's get to it!

First, today's weather:

We're looking at some cloudy skies today, with a very slight chance of rain. Expected temperatures include a high of 55 degrees and an overnight low of 49. Winds should be in the 5-10 mph range and humidity will be high at about 85% during the day.

Here are the top five stories in Roseville today:

1. Denio’s Farmers Market & Swap Meet and the Placer Food Bank have teamed up to help struggling families with PantryToGo, starting this Friday, January 7th. People experiencing food insecurity can come by the Denio's location at 1401 Church Street 8:00 am - 10:00 am for a free mobile food distribution. Registration is not required. “We’re so grateful for the partnership with Placer Food Bank and proud to be able to open Denio’s up for this important community service,” said Eric Denio, Facilities Manager of Denio's. “We love our city, and we want to help make a positive impact however we can.” (Deniosmarket Instagram)
2. Placer County’s economy is starting of strong in the new year, at least in the employment sector, according to the latest data from the California Economic Development Department. The unemployment rate stands at a solid 3.5%. Only four other counties in the state topped Placer – all located in the Bay Area. Get more details on the metrics used to compile unemployment statistics in this article. (Roseville Today)
3. The election season officially kicked off Monday in Placer County with the opening of the signature-in-lieu filing period for the June 7th primary election. Thinking of running for a Placer County elected office in 2022? Check out the County’s webpage for information on signature petitions, filing deadlines and more. And if all this new to you, the County Elections Office has a free candidate workshop scheduled for February 19th. (Placer County Government News Release)
4. The Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) has spent the better part of the past two years studying our region’s parks and trails (there are close to 80!) to identify ways to make them more connected, accessible and equitable across communities. Working with cities, counties and planning partners across six counties, including Placer, and surveying residents throughout the area, the Sacramento Region Parks and Trails Strategic Development Plan has identified a Draft Regional Trail Network. The plan calls for leveraging 654 miles of existing trails and adding more than 1,200 miles of new trails that will connect residents to important destinations, improved accessibility to underserved neighborhoods and promote active, healthy lifestyles for all residents in the region. Learn more by clicking the link, and save the date for a webinar introducing the Draft Regional Trail Network on January 13th. (SACOG News Release)

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Today in Roseville:

• The Foothill Toastmasters are meeting bright and early this morning (and every Tuesday morning) at 1203 Gabrielli Dr. (behind the Bel Air off of Sunrise Boulevard) to help each other improve their public speaking and leadership skills. Anyone 18 and over is welcome. This week’s theme is “Broken New Year’s Resolutions.” A little insider tip from member Rick Sydor: many members show up at 6:00 am to enjoy coffee and treats before the meeting. 6:15 am - 7:25 am
• If you like “toe-tapping 70s and 80s soft rock,” DD James will be on the patio for Taco Tuesday tonight at The Pink Martini California Kitchen & Cocktails in Rocklin. 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
• Looking for ways to grow spiritually in 2022? Start your journey with a free, online “Beginners Retreat” from Retreat Reflect Renew (RRR). RRR is a non-denominational, Christian-based ministry creating “sacred space” through retreats and prayer opportunities offered throughout the year. All are invited! Jan. 19, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

From my notebook:

• Our Roseville Area Chamber of Commerce has a new way to help us decide where to eat in the 'Ville. “Restaurant of the Week” highlights a different restaurant every Monday on the Chamber's email and social media. This week's pick: the always amazing La Provence! (Instagram)
• Roseville Strength and Conditioning’s owner, Casey Wilson, offered some tips and exercises “you can do anywhere” on a segment of Good Day Sacramento over the weekend. Wilson’s top advice to those of us looking to get in shape in 2022? Set realistic goals and chart your progress! Check out this video of the segment for some inspiration. (Good Day Sacramento)
  
• Time is running out if your little one (ok, some of these players are BIG ones) wants to play baseball for Spring 2022. Maidu Little League only has one week left before registration closes. Check with your local youth league and get those players registered! (Instagram)

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That's it for today! See you tomorrow morning for another update.

— 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 and majored in Journalism at CSU Sacramento. My husband and I loved growing up and raising our 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 I love the people who live here. I am excited to bring the highlights to you in The Roseville Daily!