🌱Roseville Students Jump For A Cause + More New Pickleball Courts

Hello again, neighbors! Keep reading for the most important things happening these days in town.

• Does Roseville or Rocklin have the best parks and open spaces?
• Long time Rocklin Little League coach Joey Zorio has passed away.
• Don't miss Bunnies 'N Brews! on March 12.

But first, today's weather:

Downpours late in the morning. High: 53 Low: 40.

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Here are the top stories today in Roseville:

1. Teaming with the American Heart Association, students at Merryhill Elementary and Middle School in Roseville have earned $9,000 for the Heart Heroes program. The kids are jumping rope to earn money for the cause. "Our students have been working really hard to fundraise for children who unfortunately have unhealthy heart conditions," said PE teacher and coach David Wong. (CBS News)
2. Roseville Today pit Rocklin against Roseville in a contest of parks and open spaces. The winner? For parks, the publication gave the prize to Rocklin, highlighting Boulder Ridge Park, Johnson-Springview Park and Whitney Park as being stellar examples. For trails and open spaces, though, the crown went to Roseville noting that "Roseville mandates about 80 percent more open space per development than Rocklin and it shows. "
3. The Courts at Gibson Park was approved for a budget increase at the last Roseville City Council meeting. "According to the staff report, the council approved a budget adjustment of $334,000 from the North Central Neighborhood Park Fund and $1,710,500 from the Citywide Park Fund to Abide Builders, Inc. for the Gibson Park Project." Pickleball courts will be the focus of the first phase of the project. It seems like we just can't get enough pickleball here, in Roseville, doesn't it? (Gold Country Media)
4. Rocklin Little League fixture Joey Zorio passed away unexpectedly on February 22 at the age of 42. If you played Little League in Rocklin in the past 21 years, you probably knew Joey. “He loved baseball, but what kept him coming back was that he loved interacting and being able to interact with the kids learning to love the game of baseball,” Rocklin Little League President Chris May said. A celebration of life was held for Zorio on March 3. People were asked to "come in their favorite baseball or Disney gear to honor Zorio." (Gold Country Media)

Today in Roseville:

• It's Free 15 Minute Stretch Day at Stretch Lab in Roseville. (10:00 AM)
• Head over to the Mahany Sports Complex for the Annual Roseville High School Booster Club Crab Feed. (5:00 PM)
• The University of Beer in Roseville has live music tonight! (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• "Celebrate Women's History Month with titles from our library catalog! Click here to see what items we have in store: https://bit.ly/3KNoE5a" (Roseville Public Library via Facebook)
• "On the hunt for an out of the box experience with your friends or date night? Time to find your inner child and get hopping to Lucky Find Market & Not By Luck Ranch's Bunnies 'N Brews!" The event will take place on March 12 and include craft brews, live music, games and prizes.
• "Volunteers are needed for occasional cleanup [of the trails that parallel Dry Creek from Walerga Rd to Watt Ave]; the County will be providing trash bags and handling pickup of full bags and large piles of debris. Completed liability forms prior to cleanup are being required by Placer County." (Roseville Today)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with another update.

— 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...