For starters, what is Metro EDGE?

Who can apply to the program?

• be a current Metro EDGE member — consider joining.
• be able to commit to board’s full term obligations, which may be as long as 2.5 years
• be willing to commit to annual check-ins with Metro EDGE leadership.
• be willing to prepare one content piece within your first year.

Which organizations are participating?

• Metro-PAC
• Sacramento Steps Forward
• Sacramento Metro Advocates for Rail and Transit
• Valley Vision
• Visit Sacramento
• Downtown Sacramento Partnership

• Aida Cuevas and Mariachi Juvenil Tecalitlán | Wed., Oct. 12 | 7:30 p.m. | UC Davis, 1 Shields Ave, Davis | A legendary and powerful voice in Mexican music for more than 40 years, the “The Queen of Mariachi” will perform hits like “El Pastor” and “La Cigarra.”
• Blues & Bourbon: Dennis Johnson “Revelation” Record Release Party | Wed., Oct. 12 | 6:30 p.m. | Harlow’s, 2708 J St., Sacramento | $16.00 - $20.00 | Join in as the world-renowned guitarist from the Bay Area brings the roots and rock to Sac in celebration of his new album.
• Sactown Sci-Fi Book Club | Wed., Oct. 12 | 6-7 p.m. | Virtual, Sacramento | Free | Join in on the discussion of “Children of Time” by Adrian Tchaikovsky, a novel following remnants of the human race on a dying Earth.
• Wednesday Nooner: Dirty Chops Brass Band | Wed., Oct. 12 | 12 p.m. | University Union, Sacramento State, 6000 J St, Sacramento | Free | Pass a good time with New Orleans-style brass music from this local band.
• Murder on the Orient Express | Wed., Oct. 12 - Sun., Oct. 30 | Sacramento Theatre Company, 1419 H St., Sacramento | $23.00 - $28.00 | Detective Hercule Poirot investigates the death of an American tycoon in this classic whodunnit adapted for the stage.

• ArtMix: Zombie Prom | Thu., Oct. 13 | 6-9 p.m. | Crocker Art Museum, 216 O St., Sacramento | Free | Calling all monsters: you are cordially invited to an evening of blood-curdling cocktails, pre-possessing prom photos, creepy costume contests, and more.

• Cocktails, Mocktails & Bites Food Tour | Fri., Oct. 14 | 4:30-7 p.m. | Midtown Saramento, 5861 18th Ave., Sacramento | $125.00 - $145.00 | Amble the tree-lined streets and peruse the colorful murals of the Grid as you restaurant hop for custom drinks paired with small plates.

• 90º | Sunny | 10% chance of rain ☀️
• Don’t unpack those winter clothes just yet. The National Weather Service forecasts warm weather to continue across interior Northern California until at least tomorrow, with the Valley reaching highs up to 95°. According to the agency, the weather is due to a phenomenon known as the Rex Block.

• Elk Grove is in for an upgrade. Amazon Fresh is opening at The Ridge shopping center with high-tech amenities, like voice-activated Alexa features to locate products, app-aided shopping, and Amazon Dash Cart to bypass checkout lines. The store is expected to open in early 2023. 🛒 (Sac Bee)

• The City of Sacramento’s revitalization project for Stockton Boulevard may begin as early as this month. The project seeks to invest in the existing community, like the historic Colonial Theatre, while also encouraging new businesses and ideas to take root in the corridor. Learn more. 🏗️ (FOX40)

• This Saturday, Prairie City State Vehicle Recreation Area is offering free day use + overnight camping for all visitors in celebration of Safety Week. The park will also offer off-road training for dirt bikes and all-terrain vehicles until Sun., Oct. 23. Check out the full event schedule. 🏍️ (Sac Bee)

• The City of Sacramento’s Department of Utilities was recognized as a 2022 WaterSense Sustained Excellence Award Winner by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The award highlights partners who promote water conservation through water-efficient products + programs.

• $448,000. That’s how much in donations the Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento raised during its Hard Hats & High Heels Gala held at the end of last month. The funds will be used “to build and preserve affordable housing for low-income families, seniors, and veterans.” 💰 (Sac Biz Journal)

• According to a Storage Cafe study, only six out of 58 professions can easily afford a home in Sac. Careers with the best chances at home ownership are those that earn an average annual salary of about $158,000 — more than double our area’s average annual income of $65,582. (Sacramento News & Review)

• Always, I know, you’ll be at my show. Award-winning band Blink-182 is bringing their pop-punk beats to Golden Center 1 on Fri., June 23, 2023 for their biggest tour ever. This reunion marks the group’s first tour since 2012. Keep your eyes peeled — tickets go on sale Mon., Oct. 17. 🎸 (KCRA 3)

• If you love this newsletter (and supporting local) as much as we love strolls in Tahoe Park, morning lattes from The Mill + Saturdays spent running along the American River (which is a lot) — we’ve got something for you: SACtoday just launched a membership program. Learn more + sign up.

• Fast-track those holiday shopping plans. For the first time, Amazon is hosting a second Prime Day with the Prime Early Access Sale today, Oct. 12. Some of the best deals we’ve seen: $120 off a Shark cordless vacuum, $100 off a Vitamix One, and $180 off a deep tissue massage gun.*

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