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The preservation of Elk Grove

The preservation of Elk Grove, CA
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Replica of the brick stage stop and hotel built by James and Sarah Hall in 1850. | Photo by @ashannon95
Love learning about local history? We’re unpacking how Elk Grove and the Elk Grove Historical Society have preserved its rich history since becoming a part of Sacramento County.

Elk Grove was incorporated into the county in July 2000, 132 years after the first railroads were constructed on the city’s land. This added ~75,000 county residents, making it the second largest city in Sacramento County. It was also the first city in California to incorporate during the 21st century.

All these adjustments began drawing in a lot of national attention, leading Elk Grove to see its turn-of-the-century boom. According to the US Census Bureau, Elk Grove was the fastest-growing city in the US from July 2004-2005. This growth also brought about the desire to preserve Old Town’s original history. So in November 2005, local authorities dedicated $6 million for the restoration, revitalization, and preservation of Old Town Elk Grove.

Now, the Elk Grove Historic District is home to 48 buildings of historic significance, with Bob’s Club being the oldest commercial building and the only one to survive the fire of 1892.

Want to experience classic city celebrations? Stop by these major events coming up this year.

  • 28th Annual Elk Grove Giant Pumpkin Festival |Sat., Oct. 1 + Sun., Oct 2. |10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Elk Grove Park | $10 parking | This festival is home to an official California weigh-off site for the national Giant Pumpkin Contest with crafts, food, and games for the entire family. 🎃
  • Dickens Faire |Sat., Nov. 26 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Old Town Elk Grove | Free | an old fashioned street fair with music, vendors, photos with Santa, and more. 🎄
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Today
  • Corey Feldman | Wed., Sept. 14 | 7 p.m. | Goldfield Trading Post, 238 Vernon St. | $20 | The actor turned rocker comes to Goldfield’s Roseville venue. 🎸
  • Eagle Claw Kung Fu | Wed., Sept. 14 | 6-7:15 p.m. | Sierra 2 Center, 2791 24th St. | $85+| Learn self-defense, fitness, and discipline with this course suitable for any level of experience.
  • Trivia Night | Wed., Sept. 14 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | LogOff Brewing, 3054 Sunrise Blvd. | Free | Find out how smart you + your friends really are as you sip craft beer and answer questions.
Thursday
  • Pet Food Expo | Thu., Sept. 15 | 12-1 p.m. | UC Davis | Free | Student representatives from different pet food companies that participate in the school’s Pet Food Program will be on hand to provide free swag + information about their products.
  • NeighborGood Market Elk Grove | Thursdays | 5-9 p.m. | District 56 | Free | Support neighborhood artisans, farmers + food trucks at this weekly attraction.
Friday
  • Iona Fyfe | Fri., Sept. 16 | 7 p.m. | The Sofia | $30+ | The folksinger from Scotland lands in the River City.
  • Mexican Independence Day Party | Fri., Sept. 16 | 3-10 p.m. | LogOff Brewing, 3054 Sunrise Blvd. | Free | Celebrate Mexican Independence Day + sip on the newly-released Thick Vatos Mexican Lager, a collaboration beer with Thick Vatos & Tacos who will be serving quesabirria tacos. 🎉
Sunday
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Weather
  • 80º | Partly cloudy | 10% chance of rain 🌤
Development
  • Los Angeles-based The TA Group Inc. shared plans to demolish the structures at 1121 I St. to make room for an eight story apartment and retail building. Inside, you’ll find 57 studios, 102 one-bedroom units, and 45 two-bedroom units, with 2,386 sqft of ground-floor retail space. 🏗 (Sac Biz Journal)
  • The Sacramento Business Journal has started compiling the best local real estate projects for 2021-2022, naming the LogistiCenter at Southport the best industrial project. The 380,000-sqft structure provides a much-needed warehousing space for the region since e-commerce saw its boom. 📈
Closed
  • The Sacramento Children’s Museum is currently closed for the installation of its new exhibit, titled XOXO: An Exhibit about Love and Forgiveness. The museum will reopen with the new installment this Sun., Sept 18 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 🚧
Community
  • Today, from 6-8 p.m., the Greater Sacramento Urban League is hosting its Manifest Your Future event at the Oak Park Black Child Legacy, located at 2331 Alhambra Blvd. Hear from youth involved in the programs, join in the creation of vision boards, and enjoy eats from the taco bar.
  • Starting in October, every Thursday night Downtown Sacramento will host its Movies Under the Stars event at the Old Sacramento State Historic Park. Check out the four Halloween-themed movies and bring your photo ID to receive a pair of free headphones to use for the movie. 🎃
Civic
Holiday
  • Ready to skate in Sac this holiday season? The Downtown Sacramento Ice Rink events team is ready to get things rolling at Ali Youssefi Square, but are still looking for ice rink staff that can help with setting up from Mon., Oct. 10-Tues., Nov. 8. Learn more and apply. ⛸
Sports
  • Urgent Care Now Natomas announced that all Natomas Unified School District students can receive a free sports physical for the next three Thursdays, starting this Thurs., Sept. 15. Sign up and make sure to bring all the required materials for the athlete. 🩺
Drink
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Flocktoberfest at Drake’s: The Barn in Sacramento, CA
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Flocktoberfest is here — Prost. | video by @drakesthebarn
Gather the flock, it’s time to head to Drake’s: The Barn for Flocktoberfest 2022. 🍻

This weekend — Fri., Sept. 16-Sun., Sept. 18 — Drake’s Brewing is bringing the Bavarian festivities to West Sac with food, beers, and live music.

Pro tip: Get there early to snag your own .5 liter commemorative vessel + a German-Style Dunkel Lager fill for $20.

Check out the full music lineup and don’t miss the main event on Sat., Sept. 17 at 5:30 p.m. — the Stein-Holding Competition with Crooked Lane Brewing. 🍺
THE WRAP
Today’s issue was written by Trevor.

Editor’s pick: Want to become one with nature?

Check out the Landscaping with Nature workshop on Wed., Sept. 21, hosted by California Native Grasslands Association. Learn how you can build a better wildlife-friendly landscape with California natives from local experts at UC Davis and its Arboretum. 🌿

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