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  • 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.]

  • Gun Owners to Host Fundraiser in Citrus Heights

    Gun Owners to Host Fundraiser in Citrus Heights

    Gun_handgun_clipA statewide gun rights group has chosen the Citrus Heights Community Center for its April 25 crab feed, citing its growing numbers as a primary reason for the venue.

    With an auction, gun raffle, and games planned — and $55 dollars a seat, or $800 for a table — the gun rights group is hoping to raise money to “Get out the vote” this election year, as well as gain some new members.

    Boasting nearly 10,000 supporters on Facebook, the organization seeks to distinguish itself with a “no-compromise” approach to its lobbying efforts, drawing support from gun owners who say other groups are not strong enough on 2nd Amendment issues.

    “Our focus this year will be centered on the upcoming elections,” said Sam Paredes, executive director of Gun Owners of California. “We are dedicated to electing pro-gunners and defeating gun-controllers throughout California.”

    The Folsom-based organization is also the state affiliate of Gun Owners of America – a national gun rights organization calling itself “The only no compromise gun lobby in Washington.” The GOA Political Action Committee has already donated $4,500 to Republican Congressional Candidate Igor Birman, whose district includes Citrus Heights.

    Additional ties to the city include the support of Shooters Warehouse in Citrus Heights, a local gun shop whose name is prominently shown as a sponsor on the GOC website.

    GOC was founded in 1975 by former Senator H.L. Richardson, who served in the California legislature for 22 years. He also authored “Confrontational Politics,” a book that encourages conservative activists to organize issue-focused lobbying groups like the one he formed.

    The crab feed is scheduled for this Friday at 5:30 p.m. at the Community Center in Citrus Heights.