The Sunrise Recreation and Park District is inviting the public to attend a community open house event this Thursday to review designs and provide feedback on a playground replacement project at Rush Park.
The open house event will be held at the Rusch Park Community Center at 7801 Auburn Blvd., from 6-7:30 p.m. on May 9, 2019.
A brand new “summer jam” event at the Rusch Park Skate Park on July 29 is promising hours of activities for youth and families, with a scooter competition, two-lane slip-and-slide, live local bands, and pizza-by-the-slice all on schedule for the day.
The event will kick off with a scooter competition from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., followed by an inflatable slip-and-slide activity beginning at 11 a.m., according to a promotional flier. Special performances by the Sacramento-based reggae band Arden Park Roots and Pacific Skyway will wind up the day from 4 to 6:30 p.m.
The first 100 attendees age 18 and under will also get a free wristband for the Rusch Pool, and pizza will be sold on-site by Taste of Tuscany.
The event is hosted by the Sunrise Recreation and Park District, with support from the Citrus Heights Police Activities League and Taste of Tuscany — and organizers hope to make it into an annual event.
“We’ve had the skate park scooter competition every year, but we wanted to bring more families into the event and bring some local bands,” said Citrus Heights PAL President Jason Russo. “We’re looking forward to interacting with the community and having another venue to have positive interaction with the youth and police officers in Citrus Heights.”
The event will focus in the skate park area of Rusch Park, with access at 7413 Antelope Rd. Activities will also spill out into the grassy areas.
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Thousands of dogs, and people, will once again take over Rusch Park in Citrus Heights this April for what organizers call “Sacramento’s biggest free pet event.”
The annual event is sponsored by CBS Radio and the Sunrise Recreation and Park District, with 2016’s event scheduled for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 23, according to Recreation Services Manager Marty Buell.
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Although specifics have yet to be announced, the event typically features obstacle courses, activities, on-site food, and more — along with activities for the whole family, like inflatable jump houses, slides, face painting, and climbing walls. Last year’s event also featured live music from Colbie Caillat and Katy Tiz, but Buell said CBS Radio hasn’t publicized this year’s live performances at this point.
Pet-a-Palooza events at Rusch Park have drawn 7500 to 10,000 people in the past, according to the park district, although estimates are difficult to determine due to the free event not requiring attendees to check in or purchase tickets.
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Rusch Park is located at 7801 Auburn Blvd., 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 (up to) 99,” said Michele Saario, an event technician who works for the City of Citrus Heights. The 2015 event will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Rusch Park, and Saario says everything will be free — with the exception of food and certain crafts.
A Sunday Funday event flier shows planned activities include demonstrations by Citrus Heights police K-9 dogs, “fun zones” for kids, pony rides, and various craft booths. Sunrise Mall also plans to have a booth offering free balloon animals and creations at the event.
Due to limited on-site parking, a shuttle will be provided from the nearby Grand Oaks Elementary School, according to the park district’s web site. The school is located at 7901 Rosswood Dr. in Citrus Heights.
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Sunday FunDay sponsors include the City of Citrus Heights and chamber of commerce, as well as the Sunrise Recreation and Park District and several local businesses.
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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.
The three-minute video highlights tricks and falls from riders Kevin Closson and Jake Sorenson, during the competition in Citrus Heights on May 9.
At one point, the video shows Closson’s cell phone flying out of his pocket after successfully landing a 360 degree spin. As the phone slides across the asphalt, the competition emcee is heard over the mic sympathetically saying “dude, that’s like +20 points right there.”
The four-hour competition was open to contestants 18 and under, with riders reviewed by a three-judge panel and competing for prizes and the opportunity to win gold, silver and bronze medals
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The video was released on Sept. 18 by “The Over Show,” a Bay Area-based group formed in 1998 which produces extreme sports videos, according to a statement on www.TheOverShow.com. The group has uploaded over 150 videos to its Vimeo and YouTube accounts.
Live music, food trucks, a bounce house and several hundred classic cars are on schedule for the 2nd annual Citrus Heights “Hot August Bites” event this Saturday, with organizers inviting folks to bring the family and a lawn chair out to Rush Park for an evening of fun.
The free four-hour event promises to include over 300 classic cars in a car show presented by Autos for Alzheimer’s, thousands of dollars in raffle prizes, and 101.9 The Wolf and Hot 103.5 on site to keep the music going.
The Saturday event is scheduled for 4 to 8 p.m. on August 15, with a free night swim offered at Rusch Pool from 4 to 7 p.m., according to an event flier.
[Document: Event flier for 2015 Hot August Bites]
For those wondering about the “Bites” aspect of the more common “Hot August Nights,” Event and Community Center Technician Michele Saario previously told The Sentinel the term came about due to the popularity of the park’s food truck events in the past. She said a decision was made to merge a car show and food truck event to form the first “Hot August Bites” last year, hoping to create a memorable, “signature event for the community.”
The event also replaced a yearly “Summer Concert Series,” which was discontinued due to low attendance in past years, according to Saario.
Hot August Bites is hosted by the City of Citrus Heights and the Sunrise Recreation and Park District, along with Autos for Alzheimer’s. Organizers say proceeds from the car show and raffle will go to support the Alzheimer’s Association.
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Events around Citrus Heights this week include Food Truck Mania, a city council meeting, and the annual Hot August Bites at Rusch Park — which organizers say will feature 300 classic cars in the Auto’s for Alzheimer’s classic car show.
August 11: Known as National Safe Digging Day, Citrus Heights council members passed a resolution in support of the day this year, highlighting the effort to raise awareness to possible dangers of digging and the free services available by calling 8-1-1.
Also on Tuesday: A free “How to develop an idea into a business” workshop is being offered by the local Citrus Heights chapter of SCORE. The workshop is designed to help share tips on evaluating an idea and successfully expanding it into an actual business, and will be held from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at 6501 Sylvan Rd., in the Small Business Administration building. (Registration link)
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Aug. 12: A swarm of food trucks will once again descend on Rusch Park from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, as part of a new 2015 Food Truck Mania summer event series at the park. Continuing through September, the array of food trucks and live music will be out in the park on the second Wednesday of each month.
Aug. 13: On Thursday night, city council members will hold the first of two regularly scheduled council meetings for August on Thursday, with several items on tap for discussion. According to the meeting agenda, council members will begin with a closed session discussion related to current litigation against the City related to the city hall and medical office building project. Acceptance of a state grant for children exposed to domestic violence, as well as approval of a contract with the state Board of Equalization to receive a “utility user tax” on prepaid mobile services are also on schedule. A police department report on a study of body-worn cameras is also listed on the agenda for Thursday night. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. in the Citrus Heights Community Center on Fountain Square Drive.
[Document: Full agenda packet for August 13, 2015 city council meeting]
Aug. 15: Hot August Bites and the Auto’s for Alzheimer’s classic car show will again take over Rusch Park for a second annual night of entertainment, live music, food, raffles and swimming. The event is scheduled from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. (See story)
Coming up: check back next week for more details on the upcoming 6th annual Veteran’s Appreciation Picnic, a blood drive at Sunrise Mall, and more.
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Looking for some local August events going on in Citrus Heights? Here’s a snapshot view of some upcoming events in town:
August 4: On Tuesday night, neighborhood groups around the country — including at least 13 in Citrus Heights — will host a variety of outdoor get-togethers to take part in the 2015 National Night Out. The 32nd annual event is a country-wide effort to help prevent crime by connecting neighbors and building local partnerships between communities and police.
[Learn more: Citrus Heights residents, police prep for National Night Out]
August 7: On Friday, the Citrus Town Center will host its final kids camp of the summer season, featuring a “Princess and Pirate Party” theme. The event will be from 10:30 a.m. to noon in the town center’s shopping plaza at the corner of Greenback Lane and Sunrise Boulevard, with free mini-train rides until 2 p.m. afterwards.
August 8: On Saturday night, the Citrus Town Center will host a free showing of the PG-rated “Strange Magic” animated movie, the last film of the season for the Center’s annual outdoor summer movie series. The showing will begin at dusk between the Dress Barn and Marshall’s stores, near the corner of Greenback Lane and Sunrise Boulevard.
August 10: On Monday, the Citrus Heights Police Activities League (PAL) will host a picnic event at the Rusch Park swimming pool from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The local nonprofit focuses on creating positive relationships between police officers and youth through hosting local events and activities. (See flier)
August 11: On Tuesday, the local Citrus Heights chapter of SCORE will host a free workshop on “How to develop an idea into a business.” The workshop will be held from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at 6501 Sylvan Rd., in the Small Business Administration building. (Registration link)
Tuesday, 8/11, is also National Safe Digging Day — a day to raise awareness to possible dangers of digging and the importance of calling 8-1-1 before opening up the ground in a backyard or elsewhere. In July, Citrus Heights council members passed a resolution supporting the day.
August 15: Hot August Bites will again take over Rusch Park for a second annual night of entertainment, live music, food, raffles and swimming. The event premiered for the first time in 2014, and will take place this year from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. (See event flier)
August 21-23: From Friday to Sunday, BloodSource will be holding a blood drive at Sunrise Mall in the Elephant Bar parking lot. The blood drive’s hours will be from noon to 6 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.
August 22: Saturday will feature the 6th annual Veterans Appreciation Picnic and resource fair at Rusch Park. The event will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is hosted by the GFWC Citrus Heights Women’s Club and the American Legion Post 637.
August 25: Congressman Ami Bera will reportedly be hosting a town hall event at the Citrus Heights Community Center on Tuesday. Stay tuned for additional details.
August 28: On Friday, Sacramento County Supervisor Roberta Macglashan will be holding her monthly “Community Cabinet” meeting at the Denny’s on the corner of Sunrise Avenue and Greenback Lane at 7:30 a.m. The supervisor and former Citrus Heights council member typically provides an update for residents on County issues affecting Citrus Heights and features a speaker from one of the various County agencies.
August 29: Saturday will feature the annual Safety Fair at the Citrus Town Center, with kids activities, fire trucks, safety displays and more. Stay tuned for more.
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Called Citrus Heights’ “legitimate tent city,” the annual Community Camp Out plans to again take over Rusch Park with an activity-filled overnight event this July.
“It is one of the best family events that the City sponsors,” said Residents’ Empowerment Association of Citrus Heights President Tonya Wagner, whose organization helps put the event on each year.
If at all like the prior year, campers can again expect swimming, crafts, games, face-painting, balloons and entertainment — along with a dinner barbecue served by city council members. Last year’s event also featured a bonfire with s’mores, and star-gazing opportunities by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society members.
Breakfast will also be provided to campers on Sunday morning for a fee of $8 for adults and $6 for kids aged 2 to 17, according to an event flier.
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The annual Camp Out began in 2001, with organizers saying last year’s event drew over 200 people to Rusch Park.
The 2015 event is scheduled for July 11 and 12, and is sponsored by the Sunrise Recreation and Park District, in collaboration with REACH and the City of Citrus Heights.
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Online registration: https://apm.activecommunities.com/sunrise/Activity_Search/community-camp-out/41004