🌱Roseville State of the City August 26 + Free iPad for Placer Seniors

Hello all. It's me, Jeri Karges, your host of the Roseville Daily — back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

First, today's weather:

Sunshine and patchy clouds. High: 87 Low: 67.

Here are the top five stories in Roseville today:

1. Mayor Krista Bernasconi will be presenting the State of the City address at 10 a.m., Friday, August 26 at West Park High School. Admission is free, but seats are limited. Please get your free ticket here. The Roseville Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a VIP breakfast prior to the speech. Tickets for the breakfast can be purchased here. You are not required to purchase a breakfast ticket to attend the speech. (roseville.ca.us)
2. Believe it or not, it's almost time for back to school! School starts in August for Placer County Schools. Roseville Today’s quick Back to School Guide hopes to make it a little easier with some friendly reminders, safety tips and quick access to some great deals on supplies. (Roseville Today)
3. Do you know someone in Placer County who doesn't own a tablet computer, who is 60 years or older and who is willing to participate in an occasional survey? This Chat Program is free and comes with a free iPad, free connectivity, free training and support on how to connect with family, friends, and others on various apps. It's designed for shut-ins to combat isolation, loneliness, depression and health problems. Great program! (City Councilmember Scott Alvord via Facebook)
4. Are you interested in the arrests that have been made in Placer County? Gold Country Media has a summary of each of them, including where they happened and what the offense was. Good news! On the three days reported, only three of the arrests were in Roseville. (Gold Country Media)
5. As we look toward the new school year, kids are going to be on their bikes headed for classes. Roseville Today has some bike safety tips for you as you get on the road again. "First and foremost, if you plan on going for a ride, be sure to always inspect your bike first," they say. (Roseville Today)

Today in Roseville:

• Don't miss the Used Book Sale at the Downtown Library! Unless otherwise marked, children's books are $0.50, hardbacks are $2, and paperbacks are $1. (10 a.m.)
• Head out to the Brickyard for Bottomless Mimosa Brunch! I'm tellin' ya, those loaded tots look amazing! (10:30 a.m.)
• Join your neighbors for a Night of Comedy at Painkillers Pub & Grub. No Cover! (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• It’s estimated that 380,000 guns are stolen from private gun owners every year, many from vehicles. If you live in one of the 44% of U.S. households with a gun, Roseville P.D. urges you to ensure guns are always stored safely. (City of Roseville, California Police Department via Facebook)
• As National Park and Recreation Month comes to an end Roseville Parks and Rec wants to thank all of you who took part in the #ParkandRecreationChallenge. Don’t forget to come by and pick up your prize starting today! (Roseville Parks & Recreation via Instagram)
• Join Swing Step Rocklin on Friday for another fun night of socializing and dancing! New to dancing? No problem! They have a Beginning East Coast Swing lesson followed by social dancing. Fun!

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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...