🌱 New Food & Exercise Coming Soon + West Wind Drive-In Reopened!

Get on up, Roseville!

It's the weekend and the weather is great. The Roseville Daily has the 411 on everything happening around town this weekend.

Let's get to it!

First, the weekend weather:

While we’ll have partly cloudy skies for today and Monday, Sunday looks like it will be mostly sunny. The expected highs this weekend will range between 61 to 63 degrees with overnight lows ranging between 37 to 40 degrees. Winds should remain light and variable at about 3-6 mph and humidity will range between 59% and 66% during the days.

Here are the top five stories in Roseville today:

1. We've got more good stuff coming to the 'Ville! Kiki's Chicken Place, a locally owned chain known for its chicken tenders and wings (made from grandma’s recipes!), has plans to move in at 1565 Eureka Road. There’s no definitive opening date yet, but check back here for updates. (Subscription: Sacramento Business Journal 1) Specialty doughnuts and Korean-style corn dogs will be on the menu at a new Mochinut slated for 4191 Thrive Drive (near Living Spaces). Again, there’s not a date for the grand opening yet, just a “coming soon” sign in the window. (SBJ 2) And if you need a way to work off the calories from all that great new food, you can head out to West Roseville and bust out a class at Westpark Yoga & Movement at 2310 Pleasant Grove Boulevard (near Kitchen 747). It expects to be up and running by May 2022. (SBJ 3)
2. When the management of Sacramento’s West Wind Drive-In stated they wanted to reopen the popular movie theater quickly after a fire last week shut down operations, they weren’t kidding. The show must go on and the theater is open in time for this weekend’s crowds. Drive-in enthusiasts are thrilled as this is the only such theater in the region. There will be one difference to note: concessions will be provided by on-site food trucks, for cash only, while management continues repairs to its concession facilities. (ABC 10)
3. Things are heating up on the banks of the American River, and it’s not even summer yet. Fed up with what they view as inaction on the part of local government to deal with illegal camping along the river, the American River Parkway Foundation is demanding the City of Folsom and Sacramento County remove the encampments. Caught in the middle of the issue are what is estimated to be a couple hundred unhoused people calling the riverbanks home. View this video segment to see what two community activists and a riverbank camper are saying on the subject. (ABC 10)
4. San Francisco 49er fans are getting amped up for the big playoff game on Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams. Probably the most excited fan in our area is the mother of Elk Grove native and 49er power player Arik Armstead. Christa Armstead spoke with FOX 40’s Richard Sharp Friday about Arik’s accomplishments, both on and off the field. Arik may be known for being humble about his defensive prowess, but his mom is more than happy to do the bragging for him - as all moms should! Make this video segment part of your pre-game rev-up for Sunday. (FOX 40)

This weekend around Roseville:

• Clearing out your old documents for the new year? Bring your old, privacy-sensitive docs to 3175 Sunset Boulevard in Rocklin today for a free Shredding Truck, Muffins & Mimosas event sponsored by South Placer Tax and Bookkeeping Services. You read that correctly - you can enjoy breakfast treats and mimosas while you shred! Saturday, 9:00 am-1:00 pm
• Bring the whole family to see birds of prey UP CLOSE at Wild Birds Unlimited on Roseville Road. Hawks, Honkers & Hoots is a free educational event offered in celebration of the store’s Five Year Anniversary. Check out their selection of backyard bird feeding and nature products while you’re there. Saturday, 11:30 am-1:30 pm
• Shawarma Stackz, the newest restaurant in Creekside Town Center, has their Grand Opening today with live music, raffles and buy-one-get-one specials. Enjoy fresh-made Middle Eastern street food like house-baked pita bread, hummus and sauces made from scratch, and more. Saturday, 12:00 pm-9:00 pm
• Share your singing talents with more than just your shower walls – it’s karaoke time at the Opera House Saloon tonight! T-Bone KJ Jones will lead the fun, and no cover charge means more money for food and drinks. Saturday, 8:00 pm
• Swing by Michael’s craft supply store in Creekside Town Center and make a cute Valentine’s Day mason jar vase (for all those flowers you’re going to get!). They will also be kids’ take-&-make craft kits available for your little crafter. It’s all free and part of the on-going MakeBreak series. Check out the calendar on the Michael's website for other free classes and craft sessions! Sunday, 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
• Sunday is the last day to give your input on Roseville’s Parks, Recreation and Libraries. Public input will help advise the Strategic Master Plan that will serve as a roadmap for these community services for the next 10 to 15 years. Your voice matters! The survey takes about ten minutes to complete. (Through Sunday)
• Tickets go on sale Monday for the 2022 Sol Blume music festival slated for April 30th and May 1st in Sacramento. The event features artists from the R&B and hip-hop scene, over 30 acts, with headliners like Summer Walker, Jhené Aiko, PartyNextDoor and Jorja Smith. Expecting bigger crowds this year, the festival is moving from Cesar Chavez Plaza to Discovery Park. (April 30th & May 1st)

From my notebook:

• City of Roseville Police Department: "One of the greatest gifts you can give is your time. Roseville Police COP Volunteer Paul Ward lived his life by this mantra. COP Ward passed away on January 20th after a long and courageous battle with multiple medical issues. For years,..." (Facebook)
• Inflation is a reality that makes it hard to enjoy a meal out - especially if your entourage includes kiddos. But you can be money smart and still take the family out once in a while if you know where the "kids eat free" specials are. Check out the helpful list on the Macaroni Kids website (Macaroni Kids) or use the Greater Sacramento Area Kids Eat Free locator at Sacramento4Kids (Sacramento4Kids) for the restaurant bargains happening each night of the week.
  
• Speaking of kids … if you’re looking for childcare on Valentine’s weekend, Roseville Parks and Recreation can help you out. For $35 per kiddo ($45 non-resident), children ages 4-12 will enjoy a fun evening of Valentine-themed crafts, games, pizza and more at the Buljan Student Union while mom and dad get a night out on February 12th from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Enroll now online before it fills up! (City of Roseville)
• Be sure to check out the bargains at the Stand Up Placer Thrift Store on Santa Clara Drive today, 10:00 am-3:00 pm. Everything is 50% off! And your proceeds will go to assist survivors of human trafficking and exploitation. That’s a shopping spree you can feel good about! (Instagram)

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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 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!