What is happening in Elk Grove this week, August 12, 2024
| Elk Grove’s Climate Compass Elk Grove is in the process of updating its Climate Action Plan addressing our climate, sustainability and resilience goals. The Climate Compass will ensure the action plan continues to be consistent with new State laws, such as AB 1279, with the 2022 CARB Scoping Plan. Learn more about the Climate Compass. |
 Strike a Pose for City Hall Selfie Day We’re getting ready for City Hall Selfie Day this Thursday, August 15 — and you’re invited! City Hall Selfie Day is organized by ELGL, Engaging Local Government Leaders, a professional association for people who work in and with local government. It’s a yearly celebration of public service when people around the world gather in front of city halls, libraries, and other local government buildings to show community pride. Celebrating City Hall Selfie Day is easy:Take a picture of yourself, with a group, or with a community member in front of your local government building. (It doesn’t matter if it’s a town, city, county, library, or special district building.)Use the hashtags #CityHallSelfie #InElkGrove when posting the photo to social media.Tag ELGL in your social media posts: @ELGLNetwork on Facebook, @ELGL50 on Instagram, @ELGL on LinkedIn, @ELGL50 on Threads, @localgov on TikTok, or @ELGL50 on X/Twitter. Interested? Visit cityhallselfie.com to learn more and get inspired by past celebrations. |
 Laughter is the Best Medicine We’re bringing comedy outdoors again. Have a laugh alfresco this Friday, August 16 at District56 at a Fridays in the Grove performance in partnership with Sacramento’s Laughs Unlimited. Stand up acts include Mary Upchurch and Drew Shafer. 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. General Admission is $10 per person. Purchase tickets online. |
 Help Raise the Barn The Elk Grove Historical Society is hosting a Raise the Barn Banquet on Friday, August 23 from 6-10 p.m. at District56. Help preserve local history while enjoying great food, music, and company. Proceeds will support the construction of a barn to display carriages, wagons, and memorabilia that belonged to Elk Grove’s founding families. Cost is $85 per person or $150 per couple. Purchase tickets online. |
Elk Grove’s “Sweet 16” Revealed  After reviewing a record number of applications, the Economic Development Department has announced the 16 innovative startups selected to advance to Pitch Elk Grove’s semi-finals! These semi-finalists represent the best and brightest in entrepreneurship from the Northern California region, showcasing groundbreaking ideas and solutions across various industries. Eight of these 16 will advance to the finals at District56 on September 19 and compete for $20,000 in prizes. Register to attend Pitch Elk Grove’s live finals.  Announcing the 16 Semi-Finalists AgriNerds, Inc. (Davis)AIVision Food Inc. (Davis)Core Impact Inc. (Elk Grove)Demotu (Cameron Park)FabricFeed (Sacramento)Happy Ladders (El Dorado Hills)IGH Naturals (Rocklin)Inspirame Inc. (Sacramento)Japa, Inc. (Woodland)LogRx (Sacramento)Plum Identity (Granite Bay)PowerTechs (Sacramento)Red Line Safety, Inc. (Sacramento)Strived.io (Davis)Tiami Networks (Elk Grove) ValleyMatch (Elk Grove) Read more about our semi-finalists |
Survey Results Reflect Positive Local Vibes Every two years, the City conducts a community survey to capture residents’ opinions about the Elk Grove community. The most recent survey results revealed that 87% of respondents stated that Elk Grove is an excellent / good place to live. View all of the survey results. |
 Summertime Recycling Tips Summertime in Elk Grove means hot days are here. Avoid odor and pests when disposing of food waste in your green organics bin/cart with these simple steps: Freeze your food waste and wait to place items in your green cart until the night prior to your pickup.Bag food waste in BPI Certified bags. Cover food waste with other organic materials including grass clippings and leaves View more tips on organic recycling. |
City Calendar
08/12 Historic Preservation Committee Meeting (6:00 p.m.)
08/14 City Council Meeting (6 p.m.)
08/15 Planning Commission Meeting (6 p.m.)
08/16 Fridays in the Grove: Comedy Night (6 p.m.)
08/19 Trails Committee Meeting (6 p.m.)
08/20 Diversity & Inclusion Commission Meeting (6 p.m.)
08/21 Disability Advisory Committee Meeting (6 p.m.)
08/22 Arts Commission Meeting (6:30 p.m.)
08/24 BBQ in the Beat (11 a.m.)
