🌱 Spree for a Cause + Amy's Is In The 'Ville! + What Drought?

Happy Thursday, people of Roseville!

It's time to get this day started with everything you need to about happening in town today.

Let's get to it!

First, today's weather:

Honestly, today's weather is going to be eerily similar to yesterday's. We have an expected high of 67 degrees and an overnight low of 46, just a touch of wind in the 3-5 mph range and humidity of around 63% during the day.

Here are the top stories in Roseville today:

1. The Tommy Apostolos Fund, one of Roseville’s biggest and best-known charitable organizations, is having its big shopping spree days on December 4th and 11th. Five hundred needy children will have an army of volunteers shopping for them at Kohl’s, outfitting them with any clothing they need for the winter months. Money raised by the Fund, a generous discount from Kohl’s and regular Roseville folks donating an hour or two of time each make it all possible. As of yesterday, there were still five open volunteer time slots for 6:00 am-7:00 am on December 11th. It’s easy, it’s fun and you will leave with a heart full of community cheer, so let’s get those last spots filled! (Facebook Event and Roseville Today)
   
2. The much anticipated Amy’s Drive-Thru is finally opening today! The vegetarian, health conscious fare would seem a strange fit for a delivery system usually reserved for much maligned “fast food,” but it is a welcome sight for people looking for a convenient healthy food option. Amy’s is located in the Galleria parking lot. (KCRA 3)
3. It’s been out of sight and out of mind with the cooler weather, but California’s dire drought is still very much a reality. And that reality was brought back into the spotlight yesterday as the Department of Water Resources issued a 0% water allocation to the state water agencies serving 27 million residents and 750,000 acres of farmland. To put that into perspective, last year, one of the driest on record for the state, water agencies only got 5% of the water allocation they requested in December 2020. The 0% allocation essentially means districts will only receive water from the state at levels necessary for critical health and safety needs. (FOX 40)
4. I’m still waiting for Roseville to get one of our own, but until then you can now purchase the Best of Sac 2021 Holiday Gift Box for that Sacramento fanatic on your gift list. The $75 box contains all the most popular local products and items from the past year, plus a one-year subscription to Sacramento Magazine. Proceeds from the boxes go to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. (Sacramento Magazine)
5. The first case of the omicron variant of COVID-19 in California was confirmed yesterday. I’m not sure we know much more about variant today that we didn’t know yesterday – which is precious little. But I thought I would just put this link to our California Department of Health’s statement here for you in case you want to do a deeper dive. (California Department of Health press release)

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Today in Roseville:

• Holiday Tree Lighting featuring cookie decorating, visiting Santa, a kid activity zone, music, food trucks and more. Snow in the forecast 😉 (see the site for street closures)
  
• Make the 8th Annual Holy Jolly Celebration at Blue Line Arts part of your stroll down Vernon Street tonight. Your $40 ticket (get it ahead online) gets you in to this classy fundraiser where you will enjoy appetizers, holiday drinks, beer and wine, desserts, a silent auction and a raffle. Proceeds will help children with hearing loss through the CCHAT Center. 6:00pm
• Christmas is in jeopardy! The whole family will enjoy this hilarious look at the inner workings of the North Pole in the Roseville Theatre Arts Academy production of “It’s a Polar Problem.” Tickets are $10 online (plus $2 service fee) for non-members. Pro tip: while you’re on the website, get your tickets for “A Holiday Celebration” at RTAA on December 18th. Dec. 2-3 & 9-10
• Roller King is donating $1 each from admission and skate rental tonight to support Lost But Not Forgotten, a local charity that supports children and families in crisis. Your family’s evening of fun can give hope to a struggling family. Win-win! That’s how Roseville rolls. 6:00 pm-8:00 pm
• The West Coast Taco Bar food truck will be at Lava Ridge Court for lunch today for all you working people grinding away, or for those of you shopping until you drop, along the Douglas Boulevard corridor. Order ahead online to save time waiting in line! 11:00 am-1:00 pm

Roseville Patch Notebook

• Taylor Morrison homebuilders (through its "Build Joy" initiative), Shannon Tucker-White of Lyon Real Estate and Granite Springs Church all teamed up to make sure that 100 families served by Lighthouse Counseling & Family Resource Center in Lincoln had Thanksgiving dinner this year. Thanks for your community spirit! (Facebook)
• If you find yourself in need of some yummy mandarin oranges (they're in season, you know!), now is the time to order them online and support the Sargeant Elementary School Parent Teacher Committee. Five-pound bags are $10; ten-pound bags are $15. (Facebook)
• Roseville Boy Scouts will be dropping off Christmas tree pick-up donation envelopes in our neighborhoods now through December 19th. If you have a real tree this year, use the envelope to thank the scouts for this great service. The trees will be recycled, keeping them out of the landfill. Follow the link in the post for pick-up dates. Thanks for the heads up, Roseville Police! (Facebook)
  
• March 19, 2022 seems sooo far away, but you need to reserve your spot now for the hottest ticket in town – the Roseville Firefighters Crab Fest! Support your local first responders and have a great night with fun folks and amazing food. (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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