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  • Online voting begins for selecting ‘Best of Citrus Heights’ businesses

    By Rylie Friesen–
    Beginning this month and continuing through May 31, the Citrus Heights community can cast votes online for local businesses they feel are worthy to win this year’s “Best of Citrus Heights” award from the local Chamber of Commerce.

    To vote in the competition, participants are invited to visit the Chamber’s newly redesigned website and select their choice for best business in several dozen categories this year. Choices range from just two businesses listed in smaller categories, like automotive collision and communication services, to more than 10 business choices in other categories.

    The restaurant category gives voters a choice of seven local restaurants: Red Lobster, Sammy’s Restaurant + Bar, Texas Roadhouse, Erica’s Cafe, El Tapatio Restaurant, Boston’s Pizza Restaurant and Sports Bar, and R Vida Cantina. Another nine restaurants are also located in a separate “Quick Service Food Services” category.

    Voters can also vote for their favorite publications, including the Citrus Heights Sentinel. Readers who enjoy The Sentinel can vote under the “publications” category. There is also a category for churches.

    The Chamber says all businesses in Citrus Heights are eligible to have their name listed among voting choices, with businesses not currently listed able to request to be added to the list by emailing the Chamber of Commerce.

    In a news release, the Chamber said winning businesses this year will be honored on June 8, either at an awards luncheon or virtually. Winners will be contacted prior to the event, and will earn the right to use the Chamber’s “best of” business logos in marketing materials.

    The Chamber’s “Best of Citrus Heights” awards have typically been held annually, although not in recent years. This year’s awards are believed to be the first since 2018.

    To vote online, click here.

  • ‘Best of Citrus Heights’ voting ends Feb. 15; over 10,000 votes cast

    More than 10,000 votes have been cast so far in the Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce’s annual online “Best of Citrus Heights” business competition, with more than 3,000 votes coming in just the past two days.

    bestofcitrusheights2015logoVoting kicked off on Jan. 11, 2016 and will continue through Feb. 15 at 11:59 p.m., with anyone with an email address able to cast votes online for local businesses they think deserve to win the “Best of” annual award from the Chamber.

    After entering an email address at BestofCitrusHeights.org, voters can select their best business choice in up to 41 different categories. Choices range from just three businesses listed in smaller categories like storage facilities, to a dozen or more business choices in categories like insurance services. Other categories include restaurants, automotive services, and car washes.

    In 2015, just under 10,000 votes were cast to determine winners in each category, with winning businesses earning the right to use the “Best of Citrus Heights” logo on their website and marketing material.

    According to BestofCitrusHeights.org, the competition is designed to celebrate the “best business members in good standing of the Citrus Heights Chamber.” Winners this year will be honored at a March 8 awards luncheon, and a “Best of the Best” award is to be announced by the Chamber for the business who gains the most overall votes.

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    Those wishing to vote in the competition can do so online at www.BestofCitrusHeights.org.

  • Voting underway to select ‘Best of Citrus Heights’ businesses

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    Winning businesses earn the right to use this Chamber logo in their marketing material.

    Kicking off Jan. 11 and continuing through Feb. 15, 2016, Citrus Heights consumers can cast votes online for local businesses they think deserve to win the “Best of Citrus Heights” annual award from the local Chamber of Commerce.

    To vote in the competition, only an email address is required, enabling voters to then select their choice for best business in up to 41 different categories this year. Choices range from just three businesses listed in smaller categories like storage facilities, to a dozen or more business choices in categories like insurance services. Other categories include restaurants, automotive services, and car washes.

    In 2015, nearly 10,000 votes were cast to determine winners in each category, with winning businesses earning the right to use the “Best of Citrus Heights” logo on their website and marketing material. Winners are also to be honored at a March 8 awards luncheon, and a “Best of the Best Award” is to be announced by the Chamber for the business who gains the most overall votes.

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    According to the voting website, BestofCitrusHeights.org, the competition is designed to celebrate “the best business members in good standing of the Citrus Heights Chamber.”

    Voting is set to continue through Feb. 15 at 11:59 p.m. Those wishing to vote in the competition can do so online at www.BestofCitrusHeights.org.

  • Community to vote online for ‘Best of Citrus Heights’ businesses

    Updated Jan. 11, 9:32 a.m.–
    Citrus Heights consumers will have an opportunity to cast online votes for local businesses they think deserve to win the “Best of Citrus Heights” annual award from the local Chamber of Commerce, with voting set to begin Jan. 11 and continue through mid-February of 2016.

    Update: see story “Voting underway to select ‘Best of Citrus Heights’ businesses”

    Although the voting website, BestofCitrusHeights.org, was still in test mode and had limited information posted as of Jan. 6, a side column on the site says the competition “celebrates the best business members in good standing of the Citrus Heights Chamber in certain categories.”

    Last year’s voting featured over 200 local businesses in a total of 34 categories, with visitors allowed to cast a vote on the best business in each category. Choices ranged between just three businesses listed in smaller categories, like car washes and catering, to as many as 18 businesses in categories like automotive services.

    In 2015, nearly 10,000 votes were cast to determine winners in each category, with winning businesses earning the right to use the “Best of Citrus Heights” logo on their website and marketing material. Winning businesses are also typically honored at a Chamber luncheon.

    A “Best of the Best” award has also been announced by the Chamber in the past, recognizing a single business for gaining the most overall votes.

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    According to a Jan. 6 notice posted on the “Best of Citrus Heights” website, voting is set to begin Jan. 11, and will continue through Feb. 15, 2016 at 11:59 p.m. Those wishing to vote in the competition can do so online at www.BestofCitrusHeights.org.

  • Citrus Heights This Month: what’s happening in January

    Citrus Heights This Month: what’s happening in January

    Signs_city_20150110_151012Updated Jan. 20, 7:20 p.m.–
    Events around Citrus Heights this month include several crab feed fundraisers, square dance classes, cat adoptions and more. Here’s some highlights of events on schedule for January:

    Boy Scouts tree recycling fundraiser
    The Boy Scout and Cub Scout Troop 215 is hosting their annual Christmas tree recycling fundraiser at Sunrise Mall during the first two weekends in January. Trees can be dropped off behind Macy’s Women’s Store near Arcadia Drive between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Jan. 2-3 and 9-10. The tree recycling is listed as a free community service on the Sunrise Mall event calendar, but donations are typically received in conjunction with the effort to help raise funds.

    Square dance classes
    Hosted by the Overalls Square Dance Club, newcomers are invited to join three introductory January classes. According to the club’s website, the classes “will bring new dancers ‘up to speed’ to come to the area clubs that have classes already in session.” Attendance at all three classes is required to qualify to attend the club’s dances. Classes will be held from noon to 4 p.m. on January 9, 16 and 23, in the Auxiliary Building of Holy Family Catholic Church, located at 7817 Old Auburn Rd. (See event page)

    Citrus Heights Little League tryouts
    The Citrus Heights Little League will hold a Winter Clinic at 10 a.m. on Jan. 9 at Madera Park, with tryouts at McDonald Field for ages 7-12 on Jan. 16 and 23 at 9 a.m. Parents interested in signing up as a manager or coach are asked to email CitrusHeightsLittleLeague@gmail.com. (See more)

    “Best of Citrus Heights” voting
    Annual online voting for the Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce’s “Best of Citrus Heights” business awards will take place from Jan. 11 to Feb. 15, according to a posting on the BestofCitrusheights.org website. The annual competition is designed by the Chamber to celebrate “the best business members in good standing of the Citrus Heights Chamber.”

    [Learn more: Community to vote online for ‘Best of Citrus Heights’ businesses]

    “Adopt a City Kitty”
    River City Cat Rescue will continue holding its weekend adoption events for local cats at the Citrus Heights Petco on Greenback Lane. According to the nonprofit cat rescue’s website, adoption events are scheduled from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. each Saturday and Sunday throughout the year, but events may be cancelled at any time. It is recommended to call Petco at (916) 725-2556 during regular weekend adoption hours to ensure the event is still taking place.

    [Related: Cat adoption events seek homes for local kitties each weekend]

    School textbook review period
    The San Juan Unified School District invites community members and staff to view textbooks and instructional materials being piloted for adoption in its secondary schools. The review period is from Jan. 5-22 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 5320 Hemlock St. in room 17, near Auburn Boulevard and Madison Avenue. Feedback forms will be available at each viewing. (See more)

    Grand Jury application period ends Those interested in serving in the 2016-17 Sacramento Grand Jury are asked to submit applications dated by Jan. 29, 2016. Applicants must be citizens 18 or older and live in Citrus Heights or Sacramento County. (See fact sheet and application form) Pedestrian Master Plan Planning commissioners will hold a 7 p.m. public hearing on Jan. 13 regarding the City's draft version of a 30-year Pedestrian Master Plan, a document designed to improve walkability in Citrus Heights. A city council study session on the Plan will also be held on Jan. 28 at 5 p.m., prior to a final public hearing at a Feb. 11 council meeting (postponed). All meetings will be held at the Citrus Heights Community Center. (See flier) Soroptomist Club Crab Feed The Soroptomist International Club of Citrus Heights will hold its 30th Annual Crab Feed at the Citrus Heights Community Center on Jan. 23, in partnership with the local Kiwanis Club. Tickets run $50 per person, with event highlights including door prizes, a raffle, silent and live auctions, and music, according to an event flier. Doors open at 6 p.m., with dinner at 7 p.m. (See flier) [follow text="Follow local news:"] Rescue Team Crab Feed The Sacramento Drowning Accident Rescue Team (DART) will hold its 13th annual Crab Feed fundraiser at the Citrus Heights Community Center on Jan. 30. The event will include all-you-can-eat crab, a no-host bar, silent and live auctions, a raffle, as well as a DJ and dancing, according to the fundraiser's EventBrite page. The event is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m., and tickets run $50 each. (See more) [Check back each Monday afternoon for additional event listings in our "Citrus Heights This Week" articles. Local events can be submitted via our contact page.]

  • Community votes online for “Best of Citrus Heights” businesses

    Citrus Heights consumers have an opportunity to vote online for which local businesses they think deserve to win a “Best of Citrus Heights” annual award from the Chamber of Commerce.

    Note: this story is from last year. See 2016 story here: Voting underway to select ‘Best of Citrus Heights’ businesses

    best of citrus heights, 2014 logo.
    Winners of the latest annual competition earn the right to use this logo in their business promotional material. // Courtesy, Citrus Heights Regional Chamber of Commerce.

    Featuring over 200 local businesses in a total of 34 categories this year, the Chamber’s “Best of Citrus Heights” website lets visitors vote on the best business in each category – ranging from choices between just three businesses listed in smaller categories like car washes and catering, to as many as 18 businesses in categories like automotive services.

    In 2013, over 5,000 votes were cast to determine winners in 26 categories that year, with winning businesses earning the right to use the “Best of Citrus Heights” logo on their website and marketing material.

    The Chamber says the competition “celebrates the best business members in good standing of the Citrus Heights Chamber in certain categories,” adding that not all Chamber categories are included, “because there are not enough members in that category to make it competitive.”

    Those wishing to vote in the competition can do so online at www.BestofCitrusHeights.org.