What is happening in Elk Grove this week, July 29, 2024

Traffic Alert: Night work on Big Horn Nighttime pavement work is scheduled to start tonight, July 29, on Big Horn Blvd. between Bruceville Road and Laguna Blvd. Sections will be replaced in both directions. To minimize the impacts to local motorists, this work will be conducted nightly through August 2 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Temporary traffic controls will be in place and motorists should expect short delays. If you have questions or concerns about the roadway repair schedule or its impact, contact the Public Works Department at (916) 687-3005.

Who Could Use a Good Laugh? We’re bringing comedy shows outdoors again this summer. Have a laugh alfresco at these Fridays in the Grove performances in partnership with Sacramento’s Laughs Unlimited.  August 2 at Old Town PlazaFeaturing Dennis Gaxiola and Marcus MangamGeneral Admission $10 per personGet the VIP Experience for $125 – Includes Sasc Brew Bike experience and VIP designated seating at the show August 16 at District56Featuring Mary Upchurch and Drew ShaferGeneral Admission $10 per person Food and drinks will be available for purchase at both shows. No outside food or alcohol will be permitted. Must be 21 or older to attend. Purchase tickets online.

Harvest Water Construction to Begin in Elk Grove Soon Later this summer, Harvest Water pipeline construction will begin in Elk Grove. During construction within Elk Grove city limits, portions of northbound lanes of Franklin Boulevard between Sims Road and Whitelock Parkway will be closed, and the first segment of work will take place between Sims Road and Laguna Boulevard. In order to maintain two-way traffic at all times, traffic within the work areas will be rerouted to southbound lanes on the west side of Franklin. Access to residences and businesses within the work areas will be maintained, and safety measures will be added for pedestrians, bicyclists, and drivers. Please plan for additional travel time and consider using alternative routes. For full project details, including construction timing and locations, visit SacHarvestWater.org.

Almost Time for National Night Out National Night Out is about community partnerships and neighborhood comradery with the goal of creating safer and stronger neighborhoods. National Night Out is scheduled next Tuesday, August 6. Members of the Elk Grove Police Department and other city leaders will stop by neighborhood celebrations throughout the city to connect with Elk Grove residents and promote ways to keep our city safe. Learn more or request an officer to attend your neighborhood block party.

Celebrate Accessibility Advocates Do you know a business, organization or individual who goes “Above and Beyond” for individuals with disabilities in Elk Grove? If so, take a moment to nominate them for the Disability Advisory Committee’s 18th Annual Accessibility Award. Nominations will be accepted through 5:00 pm, Tuesday, August 13. Submit a nomination online.  The Accessibility Award was created in 2007 to recognize individuals, businesses or organizations that go above and beyond for individuals with disabilities in our community. The committee will review applications and the City Council will recognize honorees during Disability Awareness Month in October. To receive this information in alternative formats or to request more information, please contact the City’s ADA Coordinator, Jim Ramsey, at 916-478-2250 or jramsey@elkgrovecity.org.

SMUD Greenergy Program—the Choice for Carbon Footprint Reduction Customers wanting to reduce their carbon footprint can participate in SMUD’s Greenergy Program. The program offers customers the choice of getting up to 100% of their electricity from renewable sources. Greenergy starts as low as $3 per month added to your SMUD bill. For more information, visit smud.org/greenergy.

Elk Grove Among Top 25 Best Places to Live in the West Livability.com has released a ranking of the Top 25 Best Places to Live in the West in 2024 and Elk Grove came in at #8! The data-driven ranking was created using information collected from Livability’s annual ranking of the Top 100 Best Places to Live, which recognizes the best small and mid-sized communities across the U.S.  The lists are based on extensive research into economic variables and factors influencing quality of life, with a emphasis on affordability. Elk Grove has been ranked in the Top 100 for the last two years.

City Calendar

08/01 Planning Commission Meeting (6 p.m.)
08/02 Fridays in the Grove: Comedy Night (6 p.m.)
08/03 First Saturday Art Reception (4 p.m.)
08/03 Tire Collection Event at the Special Waste Collection Center August 3-7
08/06 National Night Out (5 p.m.)
08/07 Food Truck Mania (5 p.m.)
08/10 BBQ in the Beat (11 a.m.)