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  • 2016 Citrus Heights Community Calendar: what’s happening in Oct.

    2016 Citrus Heights Community Calendar: what’s happening in Oct.

    Several costume-wearing dogs walk past the parade judges' booth, during the 2015 Howl 'O Ween parade.
    File photo, several costume-wearing dogs walk past the parade judges’ booth, during the 2015 Howl ‘O Ween parade. // CH Sentinel

    Looking for something to do around Citrus Heights? Local events and activities planned for October include several car shows, a local candidate forum, “Brews and Boo’s” at the community center, a “Howl-o-Ween” parade and harvest festival, and more.

    Here’s 17 events happening in Citrus Heights this month: (click on each listing for more details)

    Oct. 1st:

    Oct. 3rd: REACH monthly meeting at new city hall

    Oct. 4th: “Angry Birds: The Movie” showing at Sylvan Oaks Library (See full Oct. library calendar)

    Oct. 6th: City council candidate forum at San Juan High School

    Oct. 8th: Annual Chili Cook-off/ Car Show in Lowe’s parking lot

    Oct. 10th: Columbus Day (city hall open)

    Oct. 14th: Celebration of Hope (A Community for Peace), at Community Center

    Oct. 15th:

    Oct. 16th: CHPD vs. Sac PD softball game at Raley Field

    Oct. 19th: Public meeting: Area 4 Agency on Aging funding (Rusch Park community center)

    Oct. 20th: “Ladies in White” documentary showing at Community Center

    Oct. 21st: “Brews and Boos” at the Community Center

    Oct. 22nd:

    Oct. 24th: Annual Wreath Ceremony for Deputy Oliver at East Lawn Cemetery on Greenback Ln.

    Oct. 31st: Chief Ron Lawrence takes official position as Citrus Heights police chief

    Coming up in November: don’t miss the Citrus Heights Police Officer’s Association annual yard sale on Nov. 5 and a Veterans Day event at Sylvan Cemetery. Sign up for The Sentinel’s free Weekend Edition to get our future stories sent to your inbox each Sunday.

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  • Citrus Heights News Briefs: Oct. 1- Oct. 3

    Citrus Heights News Briefs: Oct. 1- Oct. 3

    Citrus Heights fire, smoke, near roseville. Copyright CHSentinel
    Two boys watch as smoke rises from a railroad car that caught fire Friday afternoon near the Citrus Heights border with Roseville. // CHSentinel

    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 fundraiser.

    Oct. 1: Citrus Heights Water District reports 40% drop in usage for August

    A state-mandated water conservation report released Thursday showed an average 27 percent drop in water use statewide, while Citrus Heights Water District users topped that number with a reported 40 percent drop in use. The latest report, compiled by the State Water Resources Control Board, showed conservation numbers from water districts across the state for the month of August — comparing water use with 2013 figures. CHWD reported similarly high conservation figures in July, showing a 42 percent drop in water use. (See full story next week.)

    Oct. 2: Rail yard fire sends smoke over Citrus Heights homes

    Union Pacific confirmed a “small fire” occurred around 4:10 p.m. at the railroad company’s J.R. Davis yard, located just over the border of Citrus Heights in Roseville, according to UP spokesman Francisco Castillo. The fire spread smoke and strong odors as far as Interstate 80 in Citrus Heights, but was extinguished within about 30 minutes with the help of Sac Metro firefighters, according to Castillo. The UP spokesman said the fire was contained to one gondola car loaded with wooden railroad ties that caught fire from sparks created while crews were making repairs. No injuries were reported.

    Oct. 3: Veterans fundraiser at Rusch Home raises nearly $10,000

    An inaugural all-you-can-eat barbecue event on Saturday raised nearly $10,000 for a local veterans fund, according to preliminary figures from an event organizer. The fundraiser was held outside the historic Rusch Home in Citrus Heights and attracted hundreds of supporters throughout the four-hour event, which featured various barbecue options, beers and desserts, as well as live music and contests. According to Citrus Heights Mayor Sue Frost, who played a key role in organizing the event, all proceeds will go to a “Vets Helping Vets Fund,” which is operated by the local American Legion Post #637. (Note: See original story published prior to the event for more background on the fundraiser.)

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    An all-you-can-eat barbecue fundraiser outside the historic Rusch Home raised nearly $10,000 for a local veterans fund, Saturday. // CHSentinel

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  • Citrus Heights ‘Battle of the Bands’ BBQ event to support vets

    Citrus Heights ‘Battle of the Bands’ BBQ event to support vets

    american-flags-DSC_5993Updated Oct. 4, 3:02 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 to open at 10:30 a.m. this Saturday, with an opening ceremony kicking off at 11 a.m., followed by a “Battle of the Bands” and barbecue competition. Organizers said they’ve lined up three bands and eight different barbecue companies, with accompanying beer and wine — as well as a variety of salads and hundreds of deserts.

    “It’ll have all the entertainment and food you can imagine,” said Citrus Heights Mayor Sue Frost, who helped spearhead the fundraiser. “It’s gonna be a fun day under a shade canopy of trees at the historic Rusch Home and gardens.”

    “Battle of the Bands” is set to feature God’s Country Band, Heartbreak Time Machine, and The Rhythm Riders, with the BBQ battle featuring Texas Roadhouse, Lucille’s Smokehouse, Wild Wade’s BBQ, and others. Organizer Jack Frost said the “battles” will be decided by each attendee casting a ballot for their top BBQ and band pick — with the winner in each category receiving a trophy and $200. He also said the event will conclude with a “special, inspirational ceremony.”

    Tickets for the all-you-can-eat fundraiser can be purchased online, or at the door, and are priced at $15 for an adult. Accompanying children under 12 can enter for free.

    Based on contributions from the event’s many business and community sponsors, 100 percent of the proceeds will go towards the American Legion Post 637 “Vets Helping Vets Fund,” according to Mayor Frost. She credited the local veterans group with significant behind-the-scenes volunteer work in the community, which includes helping repair vehicles for veterans in need, volunteering in a “Build a Home” program for veterans, and helping mentor the local Boy Scout’s troop.

    Frost said one of her goals as mayor was to help support local nonprofits in fulfilling their different missions and sees Saturday’s event as one way to fulfill that goal.

    “This is just one more way to support the community organizations — because the government can’t do it all,” Frost said in a phone interview Tuesday. She said city council members are “always saying” there’s more needs than the City has money for, and believes community organizations play an important role in helping the City build a “healthy thriving local economy.”

    “By helping them, we’re really helping all of us.”
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    Event details:

    Flier: “We Support Vets” 2015
    Date: Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015
    Time: 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
    Location: 7301 Antelope Rd.
    Citrus Heights, CA 95610