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Good morning, people of Roseville!

Are you ready for the weekend? Of course not - you haven't read The Roseville Daily yet!

Let's get to it!

First, the weekend's weather:

Things are getting chilly in the 'Ville! The expect highs for Saturday through Monday are 56-57 degrees with overnight lows dipping down to the low 40s. Winds should remain low at 3-6 mph and humidity is expected to be in the 82%-88% range during the day

Here are the top stories in Roseville today:

1. Our Roseville City Council approved a purchase of 20 acres in West Roseville for a new sports complex at its meeting this week. The land will become the 81st park in our fair city and be a destination location for local and travel sports events. The $5,227,200 spent on the parcel on Philip Road, Brookstone Drive and Durango Way is expected to not only enhance its neighborhood, but also generate revenue as it attracts out-of-town visitors. (Gold Country Media)
   
2. Pink Crush sounds like a colorful, refreshing cocktail, but it's really a sledgehammer of a Roseville Girls’ Under 11 soccer team. These pint-sized powerhouses did indeed "crush" the competition, finishing their season undefeated. Their coach had some great things to say about his players in this article. (Roseville Press Tribune)
3. There’s good news on the employment front in Roseville, and the nation as a whole, according to the latest numbers from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The unemployment rate in the Roseville area improved from August to September and is actually lower than it was pre-pandemic. Placer County’s unemployment rate dropped from 5.1 percent in August to 4.3 in September, a huge improvement over September 2020 when it was at 7.2. The U.S. added 531,000 jobs to the economy in October, helping its unemployment rate drop from 4.8 percent to 4.6. (Patch.com)
4. A family in Citrus Height is getting national recognition for their merry and BRIGHT Christmas lights on the television show, "The Great Christmas Light Fight." Mark S. Allen was on the scene to talk to the family. Check out this amazing house! (ABC10.com KXTV)
5. Surf's up, dudes and dudettes! Like, way up. The King Tides, a natural phenomenon caused by the strong gravitational pull that occurs when the Earth and sun align, have arrive on the California coast. Cosmic, right? While cities like San Francisco are bracing for some localized flooding and beaches are posting warnings about the unusually high and volatile waves, surfers and tide-poolers are rejoicing in the higher, and lower, than normal tides. Gnarly. (KRON 4)

This weekend around Roseville:

• The Fountains kicks off its Holiday Celebration Saturdays today with a Santa’s Workshop. Get some holiday shopping done while you enjoy music with a live DJ, photo ops, strolling elves, crafts stations and letters to Santa. Grab a bite at one of the restaurants and come back at 2:00 pm for a live saxophone performance. Saturday, 11:00 am-1:00 pm
  
• Gather up the kiddos and enjoy some creativity together at the First Saturday Family Drop in Activity Day at Blue Line Arts. Peter Combe, the artist behind the gallery’s current exhibit “SuperStudio,” is the inspiration for this month’s art project. This event is free for first-time participants and gallery members. Saturday, 11:00 am-2:00 pm
• It’s time to stock up on gently used books, CDs and DVDs at the Friends of the Roseville Public Library Holiday Used Book Sale. Bring your cash, checks or charge cards to the Maidu Branch. Pro tip: Sales start at 10:00 am, but members of the Friends can get in at 9:30 am for best selection (you can join online). Saturday, 10:00 am-3:00 pm
• The Holiday Sale at the Maidu Museum & Historic Site offers truly unique gift ideas with hand-crafted jewelry, homemade soaps, children’s toys, games, books and more. And you get 10% off any purchase over $50! Saturday, 9:00 am-4:00 pm
• No matter how you behaved in 2021, you can have a blast at the Naughty or Nice Party at the Opera House Saloon. Scoot your boots at this Country Wonderland gala with music by Ariel Jean Band, costume contests, a photo booth and candy cane drink specials. Tickets are $15-$25 online. Saturday, 9:00 pm
• An annual regional favorite, the Nevada City Victorian Christmas will transport you back in time with historically themed street vendors, atmosphere, costumed carolers and fare. Enjoy activities for the whole family. It’s worth the drive up the hill! Sundays & Wednesdays, through Dec. 15th
• Bridge Housing Corporation will host a Community Meeting on Monday to discuss a new affordable senior housing project slated for the Royer Park/Public Library area. All are invited to participate and give feedback. The meeting is the Roseville Civic Center in rooms 1 and 2. Monday, 5:30 pm-7:00 pm

Roseville Patch Notebook:

• Stand Up Placer posted this reminder to register soon for the Santa Hustle. Remember how much fun you had at the Turkey Trot last month? The Santa Hustle is another 5k/10k/Kids Dash fun run, only Christmas themed! The participant swag is awesome, and proceeds will help Stand Up Placer aid victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. (Instagram)
  
• Our local Seniors First organization is looking for volunteers to help deliver gifts to homebound seniors on December 15th and 17th. They have several routes to choose from and the deliveries will take place during daytime hours. Children are welcome to participate. (Facebook)
• With all the development and population growth in our area its easy to forget that the Sacramento/Central Valley is one of the world’s most, well, fruitful, agricultural zones. Take a virtual journey through Placer County’s agricultural past and present with this cool, interactive “story map.” (Facebook)
• Fear not, Sacramento Area baseball fans! Dinger, our River Cats’ intrepid mascot, took to social media yesterday to assure us that the Major League Baseball lockout will not affect Minor League season play for 2022. Only seventeen weeks ‘til opening night! (Twitter)
• January 29th seems so far away ... like next year, right? But you’ll definitely want to save the date for the 48th Annual Guns and Hoses charity football game, where some of our Roseville Firefighters will team up with other local fire crew members to take on the Hogs (otherwise known as the team made up of local law enforcement). More info to be announced … (Facebook)

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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!

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