What is happening in Elk Grove this week, April 17, 2023
 Pick Up a Free Refillable Propane Cylinder on Saturday Californians use more than 4 million 1 lb. single-use propane cylinders for camping, cookouts, and other outdoor uses each year. Elk Grove’s Recycling & Waste Division will host an event this Saturday, April 22, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Special Waste Collection Center (9255 Disposal Lane) offering residents a chance to trade those disposables in for a new, refillable cylinder for free.* Reusable cylinders can be refilled more than 100 times and can last for more than a decade. To learn more about the ReFuel Your Fun Campaign, recycling empty cylinders, and where to find retailers offering reusables, visit refuelyourfun.org. * Limit one per household, while supplies last. |
 Brewfest is Back! Elk Grove Brewfest is back for its 6th year. Join the fun this Saturday, April 22 from 2-6 p.m. at Elk Grove Park. Buy Tickets |
 Survey: Where should new EV charging sites be added in the city? The City is looking at potential locations for installing new community-serving electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. Submit your suggestions and pin preferred EV charging sites in a survey open through Monday, May 15. Take the survey. Questions? Email City Management Analyst Ash Kumar at akumar@elkgrovecity.org. |
 New Traffic Tools Debut New, larger signal heads are beginning to show up at newer Elk Grove intersections. These traffic tools are part of a Citywide Traffic Relief Project. Enhanced video detection, larger signal heads, and expanded traffic timing tools will be coming to 76 Elk Grove intersections to help reduce traffic congestion. Design work is under way and installation is expected to start in early 2024. |
 Arbor Day is next Friday. How healthy are your trees? If you’re wondering about the health of a tree, your first instinct might be to look up at the canopy. However, much of a tree’s health is determined by what happens underground. Healthy, well-developed roots are the anchors that allow trees to stand upright in the face of strong winds. They also help the tree absorb water and minerals, and they store nutrients that allow the tree to grow and defend against stresses. The Sacramento Tree Foundation provides details on the key elements that roots need to thrive. Read more. |
 An Event Fit for the Whole Family…FitFest! Join Cosumnes CSD Parks & Recreation at Fitfest, a special event celebrating everything fitness next Saturday, April 29 at Laguna Community Park (9014 Bruceville Road). Stroll through the Fitness Festival and visit the healthy vendors on site. Check out the free kids zone and two fantastic fitness competitions. FitFest is free to attend and the hours are 9 am to 4 pm. Learn more and register. |
| City Calendar 04/17 Trails Committee Meeting (6 p.m.) 04/18 Diversity & Inclusion Commission Meeting (6 p.m.) 04/19 Disability Advisory Committee Meeting (6 p.m.) 04/20 Planning Commission Meeting (6 p.m.) 04/22 Propane Cylinder Recycling Event (9 a.m.) 04/22 Elk Grove Brewfest (2 p.m.) 04/29 Elk Grove Festival of the Arts (10 a.m.) 04/29 FitFest (9 a.m.) |
