🌱It's Rocklin Quarry Bowl Time + Family Fest Is Today!

Hey, Roseville! I'm here in your inbox today to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Today you'll learn about these stories and more:

• Can you help Roseville PD catch a couple of catalytic converter thieves? Check out how on their Facebook page.
• SactoMoFo is bringing the trucks to Vernon Square the second Thursday of every month. Bubble Cone is my favorite
• A big thank you to Tommy Apostolos Fund for making back to school just a little easier for some local kiddos.

I'll be off tomorrow, but back in your inbox bright and early on Monday morning!

But first, today's weather:

Hazy sunshine. High: 92 Low: 61.

Here are the top stories today in Roseville:

1. You can help catch a catalytic converter thief that is targeting vehicles in Roseville! If you recognize this lifted, extended cab pickup, or if you live near Kodiak Way between Look Out Court and Painted Desert Drive and may have surveillance video, Roseville PD would like to hear from you. The driver of the pickup and passenger, who was described as a thin white male, are suspects in an attempted catalytic converter theft that happened just after 5:30 a.m. on Tuesday morning, September 20. Let's get these guys off our streets! (City of Roseville, California Police Department via Facebook)
2. A local nonprofit made back to school for some Roseville City schoolkids almost like Christmas! Roseville City School District members reached out to Tommy Apostolos Fund asking for funding for their Child Backpack Program. TAF's board unanimously approved the funding request. Students in need received a backpack and school supplies to help them ease back into the school routine. “It is our passion to help local children get the materials they need to succeed,” said Hallie Romero, executive director of Tommy Apostolos Fund. “In addition to having a bag to hold their items, we hope the backpacks will help the children feel prepared and motivated to go to school.” (Roseville Today)
3. Listen up high school football fans! It's Rocklin Quarry Bowl time! According to Roseville Today "The Rocklin High School Thunder football team will be suiting up for battle to make the 3-mile journey to take on the Whitney High Wildcats’ home turf for what fans hope is another epic Rocklin Quarry Bowl." The varsity game starts at 7. Bring your noisemakers and enthusiasm for your favorite team! See you there! (Roseville Today)
4. Rocklin has a prime piece of real estate sitting right next to William Jessup University just as you come in to the city off Highway 65. The City Council is taking a look at a development opportunity for the site. On Tuesday's City Council meeting, Rocklin staff said the 30-acre parcel is one of the last remaining large, vacant, commercially-zoned properties in the city. The plan that they are reviewing includes 20 acres for residential living and 10 acres for a second, commercial plan. So far, the council has been holding the parcel for fully commercial use. It will be interesting to see which way they go on this. (Roseville Press Tribune)

Today in Roseville:

• Head over to the Fountains at Roseville for this free community yoga practice. These outdoor sessions include an introduction to the practice of yoga including deep breathing and fun movements for ALL bodies, shapes and levels. (9:00 AM)
• Join the Roseville Pet Food Express (1009 Galleria Blvd) for special Pet Fair adoption and food sampling events starting this weekend and running through the end of September. Support your local rescues and shelters and give a new forever home for animals in need! (11:00 AM)
• Grab the fam and come out to the Family Fest event at Vernon Square featuring 2 kid zones, bounce houses, 50+ vendors, live performances, food trucks, big trucks exploration zone and character meet & greets. This annual event is one you don't want to miss! (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Chow down in downtown Roseville in Vernon Street Town Square from 5 to 8:00pm every second Thursday with SactoMoFo at Food Truck Mania. Check out the latest calendar at https://sactomofo.com/calendar
• Join the Roseville Fire Department for a morning of activities, education and family fun at Fire Station 5 Open House - 1565 Pleasant Grove Blvd. Saturday, October 1, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Tour the fire station, see the equipment, and ask questions of the firefighters.
• Head over to Royer Park on October 8 for the Fitness in the Park Zumba Dance Party! All levels welcome. Ages 5 and up. Please wear comfortable shoes.

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. I'll see you soon!

— 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...