Citrus Heights News Briefs: Oct. 1- Oct. 3
Updated Oct. 4, 2:33 p.m.– October in Citrus Heights kicked off with a new report on water conservation for local users, smokey skies from a nearby rail yard fire and thousands of dollars raised at a local veterans…
Citrus Heights This Month: what’s happening in October
A flurry of festive local events and activities are planned around Citrus Heights this October, including the annual Pumpkin Farm attraction, a “Brews & Boos” concert, a Fall Carnival at Sunrise Mall and more. Here’s a list of…
Local pumpkin farm kicks off season with hayrides, corn mazes
The Pumpkin Farm in Citrus Heights will open its annual month-long “farm experience” on October 2 this year, featuring activities like a corn maze, farm zoo and a 30-foot tower slide. Tucked away off Old Auburn Road near…
Citrus Heights ‘Battle of the Bands’ BBQ event to support vets
Updated Sept. 29, 5:25 p.m.– Featuring an afternoon of bands, bounce houses, and barbecue, the Citrus Heights Rusch House will be home to an inaugural fundraiser on October 3 to benefit a local veterans fund. Gates are scheduled…
Citrus Heights police plan pasta feed fundraiser for ‘Baker to Vegas’ race
The Citrus Heights Police Activities League is teaming up with the Folsom Police Foundation to host a 2nd annual pasta feed, helping raise funds to send a team of officers on a 120-mile foot race through the desert.…
Prescription drug disposal offered by Citrus Heights police, Saturday
A “no-questions-asked” prescription drug take-back day will be held at the Citrus Heights Police Department on Sept. 26 this year — part of a nationwide effort to reduce drug abuse and avoid safety concerns with flushing old drugs…
Sunday Funday promises free family fun in Citrus Heights
Citrus Heights’ 19th annual Sunday Funday event is scheduled for Sept. 27 this year, promising free family fun, music, a zip line and more. “The event really is all about family, with things to do for ages two…
Citrus Heights This Week: what’s happening in town (Sept. 20-27)
Upcoming events around Citrus Heights this week include a charity wiffle ball tournament, pet costume contest, several City and community meetings, a high school football game, and more. TUESDAY, Sept. 22– Community Leadership Conference. Designed to help “empower…
New video shows off talent at 2015 Citrus Heights skate park comp
Scooter riders executing 360-degree spins, a backflip, and falls on the asphalt are showcased in a new video uploaded to YouTube this week, filmed during the 2015 scooter competition at Rusch Park by an extreme sports video team.…
Local conference to highlight volunteerism, leadership
An educational conference designed to help emerging nonprofit and community group leaders grow their organizations is scheduled for Sept. 22 at the Citrus Heights Community Center. The 2015 Community Leadership Conference schedule highlights benefits for volunteers aspiring to…
Citrus Heights This Week: what’s happening in town (Sept.14-19)
Events in Citrus Heights this week include a car show in the Lowe’s parking lot, a free “WaterSmart” landscaping workshop, and a community meeting to discuss a potential new pedestrian bridge over I-80, among other local activities. Mon.,…
Huge yard sale benefits Citrus Heights Marching Band
The Citrus Heights Community Marching Band is concluding its annual Fall Yard Sale this weekend, promising deals on thousands of items at prices “far under what they are really worth.” “We make a deal on anything that we’re…
