What is happening in Elk Grove this week, December 30, 2024
 Toast the New Year on the Elk Grove Beer & Wine Trail. Situated between three of California’s most notable wine regions – Napa, Amador and Lodi – Elk Grove is an up-and-coming location for some of the state’s boutique wineries and microbreweries. The Beer and Wine Trail pass is a self-guided mobile pass to give you a taste of Elk Grove’s premier beer and wine offering. Two-day and 60-Day passes offer significant savings and the opportunity to explore Elk Grove’s thriving brewery and winery scene. Learn more. |
 Keep your tree out of the landfill, recycle it! As we prepare to pack up another holiday season, let’s reduce the waste going to the landfill. Trees can be recycled for mulch and other purposes. Place your tree curbside, minus the stand and décor, next to your organic waste container by 6 a.m. on your collection day throughout the month of January. Trees taller than 6 feet must be cut into 3-foot or shorter pieces and placed in the container. Artificial, flocked, or “live” trees with root balls will not be accepted. Want it gone now? Drop it off for free at the Special Waste Collection Center (9255 Disposal Lane) or Elder Creek Transfer and Recovery Station (8642 Elder Creek Road). |
 Report Storm-Related Hazards Some of our region’s biggest storms roll in between December and February. When winter storms start to wreak havoc on local roadways report clogged storm drains, localized flooding, or fallen tree limbs to the Public Works Hotline at (916) 687-3005. The Public Works team ramps up and monitors this number 24 hours a day during major storms. For storm preparedness tips and information on when sandbag stations open visit elkgrovecity.org/storm. |
 Waste Collection Takes a Holiday There will be no collection services on New Year’s Day. If your pick-up day is Wednesday, Thursday or Friday, look for services on the following day . |
 How We’re Helping Keep Our Community Safe During Extreme Cold As winter temperatures drop, the City is committed to protecting our most vulnerable residents, including those without homes or with insufficient heating systems. In addition to our year-round shelter that offers extended stays for up to 35 unhoused adults, the City will open an overnight warming center under specific conditions to ensure safe and accessible relief from severe cold. The City uses criteria established by the Sacramento County Office of Emergency Services to determine when an overnight warming center should be opened. A warming center will be activated when: Unusually Cold Weather Persists – If the forecast calls for three days of abnormally low daytime temperatures with nighttime lows of 32°F or colder. Unusual Health Risks Arise – If there is an abnormal risk to human or animal mortality due to the cold. Severe Weather with Power Outages – In cases where low temperatures (32°F or below) are expected for three days, and extended power outages affect the community. Notification of warming center openings will be shared widely through official City channels, in collaboration with the City’s Homeless Outreach Teams and local non-profit partners. For up-to-date information during cold weather events, follow the City’s social media pages or subscribe to alerts on our website at elkgrovecity.org. Together, we can keep our city safe and resilient through the colder months. |
 Calling all foodies! Elk Grove Restaurant Week is back January 10-19, and it’s time to explore the vibrant world of flavors that Elk Grove has to offer. From cozy cafes to upscale dining, there are dishes and drinks for everyone this January. Sign up for the free Elk Grove Restaurant Week Mobile Pass to check-in at your favorite spots, redeem rewards, and enjoy extraordinary meals at exceptional prices. Restaurant Week is the perfect opportunity to try something new and support local businesses. Visit elkgroverestaurantweek.com to learn more. |
City Calendar
12/31 City Hall Closed in Observance of New Years Eve
01/01 City Hall Closed in Observance of New Years Day
01/04 First Saturday Art Reception (4 p.m.)
01/08 City Council Meeting (6 p.m.)
01/11 Tire Collection Event at the Special Waste Collection Center January 11-15
