Take today to celebrate the beautiful city we live in. | Photo by @teddymorrow
Last year, City Council declared September 16 as 916 Day, after first acknowledging the unofficial holiday in 2018. With that comes a few different ways community members can share their pride in being Sacramentans.
🦺 Give back
Led by the Parks and Community Enrichment Commission, the city is attempting to get community members to help beautify the city’s parks. Seven parks are hosting beautification projects residents can volunteer their time toward.
🎉 Get down
What’s a celebration without a party? Head to Esther’s Park for the 916 Day Party to enjoy music, food, games, and more, all for just $20 (tickets purchased day-of will cost $25). The event is 21+ so be sure to hire a sitter if you have kids and plan on attending.
🌲 Go outside
What’s a better way to celebrate our city than to explore it? Spend the day outside meandering your way across one of our city’s many paths and trails — like the American River Parkway or the Lake Natoma Loop.
Tire Collection Event | Wednesday, Sept. 13 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | Special Waste Collection Center, 9255 Disposal Ln., Elk Grove | Dispose of your old tires in an environmentally-conscious way.
Wednesdays at Winn | Wednesday, Sept. 13 | 3:30-7:30 p.m. | Winn Park, 1616 28th St., Sacramento | Free | Check out 40+ booths filled with local crafts, produce, and more as you enjoy free activities fit for the whole family.
Sac Song and Wine Series | Wednesday, Sept. 13 | 6-9 p.m. | Miner’s Leap Winery, 54250 S. River Rd., Clarksburg | $50-$90 | Enjoy an evening of music from Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Jon Nite and Charles Esten of “Outer Banks” fame.
Thursday, Sept. 14
King Trivia | Thursday, Sept. 14 | 6-8 p.m. | Drake’s: The Barn, 985 Riverfront St., West Sacramento | Free | Test your knowledge and compete for prizes at this free-to-play event.
“Star Wars: Episode VI - Return Of The Jedi” | Thursday, Sept. 14 | 7-9 p.m. | Crest Theatre, 1013 K St., Sacramento | $10 | The Force is strong with attendees at this special screening of the climactic end to Star Wars’ original trilogy.
City officials are beginning another round of maintenance to Sacramento’s flood prevention systems. The Department of Utilities has work planned at six sites across the city, which will begin on staggered dates between Monday, Sept. 18, and Wednesday, Oct. 4. (Sacramento City Express)
Community
Community members are invited to meet the pilots behind the Capital City Airshow on Friday, Sept. 22, 6-8 p.m. at Rancho Cordova’s Village Green Park. The Sacramento Children’s Museum will be hosting activities for kids to enjoy, along with live music provided by the United States Air Force. (FOX40)
Eat
Chicken and waffle restaurant Cluck N Cone is taking to the open road. After closing its Roseville location, the eatery has announced it will return as a food truck, with its first stop being FoodieLand Night Market at Cal Expo, Friday, Sept. 29-Sunday, Oct. 1. (Sac Biz Journal)
Open
Vegan restaurant Mother has reopened for the first time since 2020, this time in Midtown. Guests can visit the resurrected eatery at 2319 K St. — and use our guide to find more vegan eats across Sacramento. (Sac Bee)
Finance
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Civic
🪴 Paging Dr. Greenthumb
Transform your vacant property into a farm
Millennials are already imagining their very own Secret Garden. | Photo via City of Sacramento
Do you own vacant property in Sacramento and have no clue what to do with it? Well you’re in luck — the city has a program that just might inspire you.
The Urban Agriculture Incentive Zone program will offer a tax break to owners of vacant property who transform their land into a space for urban agriculture for at least five years.
Some of the eligibility criteria includes:
Property size between 0.10 and 3 acres
Metered water service connection or approved water well
Only includes structures related to agricultural activity, such as tool sheds or greenhouses
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