Citrus Heights’ 2015 Red, White & Blue Parade seeks entries
Planning to open with a dramatic skydiver demo this year, a City event organizer says entries are still being sought for the 16th annual Red, White & Blue Parade in Citrus Heights this June. “We would like to…
Citrus Heights this week: what’s happening around town
Updated April 21, 5:46 p.m.– Wondering what’s going on in Citrus Heights this week? From community events to city council and planning commission meetings, there’s a lot going on around town. This week’s local activities offer a variety…
Event: Citrus Town Center kicks off season with free family fun
The Citrus Town Center will be kicking off its annual outdoor activities with a Spring Celebration on April 25 this year, promising fun for the whole family at the corner of Greenback Lane and Sunrise Boulevard. The first…
Metro Fire to offer free CPR training at Sunrise Mall
Would you know what to do in a life-threatening emergency? According to the American Heart Association, 70 percent of Americans would likely feel helpless if faced with a cardiac emergency — because they don’t know how to administer…
Pet-a-Palooza 2015 coming to Rusch Park April 25
Thousands of dogs, and people, will again be coming to Rusch Park for what organizers are calling “Sacramento’s biggest free pet event,” filled with obstacle courses and splash areas for dogs, as well as on-site food and a…
Citrus Heights PD swears in 17 new officers at awards ceremony
The Citrus Heights Police Department handed out awards, made promotions, and welcomed more than a dozen new officers to its team last week, during an annual Swearing-In and Awards Ceremony at the Community Center. “Our men and women…
Events: contests, concerts & camping coming to Rusch Park
Want to know which Citrus Heights community events are scheduled for 2015? From food, fun and music; to camping, pet contests and scooter competitions, Rusch Park likely has an event you’ll be interested in this year. Summer Food…
City seeks to set ‘greening’ goals, develop ‘urban forest’ plan
It’s called the Citrus Heights Urban Greening Strategy (CHUGS), and it’s a project to incorporate “urban greening” principles into City regulations and operations. The strategy includes development of a 25-year Urban Forest Master Plan to guide the management…
20 ‘Little Free Libraries’ coming to Citrus Heights
Nearly two dozen birdhouse-sized neighborhood lending libraries will be popping up around Citrus Heights in April, thanks to a community vision to promote reading and the collaborative efforts of the Citrus Heights Rotary Club, the City’s History and…
Sold-out weekend fundraiser benefits Citrus Heights marching band
With horns blasting and drums beating, Citrus Heights Community Marching Band members treated a sold-out audience to an evening of music, food and raffle prizes for their 6th annual Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser in the Community Center, Saturday. The…
Citrus Heights organic garden to host 2nd annual plant sale
The Sylvan Ranch Community Garden will be holding its yearly Plant Sale next month, with organizers inviting the public to come see what’s been growing in their newly built greenhouse — and hopefully pick up a plant or…
Citrus Heights Marching Band to host dinner event March 21
Offering a night of spaghetti, music and raffle drawings, the Citrus Heights Community Marching Band will be hosting its annual Spaghetti Dinner on March 21 at the Community Center. Entertainment is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. with…
