🌱Library Art Contest + Sunrise Mall Redo + Kaiser Strike Averted

Rise and shine, Roseville!

Thanks for checking in and getting the lowdown on everything happening today in the 'Ville.

Let's get to it!

First, today's weather:

We're looking at partly cloudy skies today (and most of this week) with an expected high of 64 degrees. Things will chill out to about 46 degrees tonight. Winds should be in the 3-8 mph range and humidity will be around 78% during the day.

Here are the top stories in Roseville today:

1. Though generally a cheerful time of year with all holiday events, winter can also be a time that many people battle seasonal depression and anxiety. Sometimes known as The Holiday Blues, this condition can have many different causes. Less sunlight, the daylight savings time change, financial pressures and holiday overscheduling are just a few things that can get us down in "the most wonderful time of the year." Our friends at Roseville Today got some information for us on the signs we should be aware of and remedies we can use to combat these blues from Peter Yellowlees, Chief Wellness Officer and a professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at UC Davis Health. (Roseville Today)
2. Starting Monday, November 22nd, our Roseville Public Libraries are asking you to put down your book and pick up a paintbrush. The Mini Art Contest will prompt readers/artists of all ages to create a mini masterpiece inspired by a specific book, book characters or just reading in general. You can pick up free paint, brushes and canvases at any Roseville library between 10:00 am and 5:30 on while supplies last. Can’t make it on Monday? You can still participate by providing your own materials (canvas must be 4-inch by 4-inch). Your art must be turned in to the library by December 1st for you to be eligible for a chance to win a gift card for The Fountains. (What’s Happening in Roseville)
   
3. It's been a long time since Sunrise Mall in Citrus Heights was a thriving destination shopping location. Some of us long-time area residents may remember when it was THE place to be on the weekends. A recent plan approved by the Citrus Heights City Council may restore the nearly 100-acre property to a bustling hive of economic activity once again. The new design would triple current development on the parcel and include hotel rooms, residences, retail and community gathering spaces. (citrusheightssentinel.com)
4. Staving off what might have turned into a major headache in healthcare delivery to thousands of Californians, Kaiser Permanente reached tentative agreements with 22 labor unions on Saturday, and with the Guild for Professional Pharmacists yesterday. Monday was to start what would have been one of the largest strikes in our state’s history. Wages and staffing shortages were the two main issues of contention in the negotiations for the new four-year contract that affects nearly 50,000 health care employees. (Patch.com)
5. Our state's top fire official, Thom Porter, Director of Cal Fire, is hanging up his helmet and hose to retire effective December 10th. After seeing us through the last three grueling fire seasons in California, you can't argue the man hasn't earned it. Porter, originally from San Diego, started with Cal Fire in 1999. He will return to his hometown "to focus on family, aging parents, and self," he said as part of his announcement. (FOX 40)

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Today in Roseville:

• Create a beautiful woodcraft, holiday-themed piece of art at tonight's AR Workshop. You would be proud to display this project in your home, or to give it as a gift! Sign up online to reserve your spot (use password: EF3). You can choose your project, ranging in price from $50 to $110. 6:00 p m-9:00 pm
  
• The Roseville City School District is hiring great people with a commitment to serving our local students in this fast growing region. Come by the Job Fair today at the district office (1050 Main St.) to explore openings for teachers, bus drivers, cafeteria personnel and custodial staff. 1:00 pm-7:00 pm
• Grab dinner tonight from Red Robin on Galleria Blvd. and 20% from your order goes to support the Junction Elementary Parent Teacher Committee. Just make sure to mention the fundraiser when ordering your food. 4:00 pm-8:00 pm
• You can make a difference in the life of an abused, neglected, abandoned, and at-risk child by volunteering with Child Advocates of Placer County. Find out how you can help with an informational orientation on Zoom this afternoon. Be sure to pre-register so you get the link to tune in. 4:00 pm-5:00 pm
• Tickets are available NOW for Take Note Troupe’s Christmas extravaganza “A Dickens of a Christmas.” This original production in Roseville’s historic Tower Theatre will have your whole family singing along with your favorite carols while enjoying the heartwarming scenes inspired by Charles Dickens. Tickets are $12-$15. December 2-6

Roseville Patch Notebook:

If you haven't already, grab your calendar and a pen so you can make note of ALL the amazing holiday season events the City of Roseville and the Downtown Roseville Partnership have planned for us. I've provided a brief list here for you, and of course these happenings will appear in the event section of The Roseville Daily in more detail as they come up:

• "A Dickens of a Christmas" at the Tower Theatre Dec. 2-6
• "White Christmas" (play) at the Tower Theatre Nov. 19-21
• Holiday Arts Bazaar at Blue Line Arts Nov. 19 noon-8:00 pm
• 60th Annual Sylvia Besana Parade Nov. 20 at 9:00 am
• Holiday Artisan Faire at Maidu Community Center Nov. 20 10:00 am-4:00 pm
• Roseville Turkey Trot Nov. 25 at 8:40 am
• Downtown Holiday Celebration: Gingerbread House Contest Dec. 1-9
• Downtown Holiday Celebration: Tree Grove Dec. 1 at 6:00 pm to Dec. 9
• Downtown Holiday Celebration: Tree Lighting Dec. 2 at 6:00 pm
• Downtown Holiday Celebration: North Pole Tavern Dec. 3 at 6:00 pm
• Neighborhood Santa Dec. 7-16

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— Kelly Risse

About me: 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!

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Roseville Daily? I'm all ears. You can reach me at kellymrisse@gmail.com.