Project Approach

• Collect oral history interviews from members of the public through an online portal
• Outsource to individuals + institutions for photographs and other documents to create an archive
• Survey the buildings + other structures of Lavender Heights for its potential as a historic district
• Conduct in-depth historical research to produce a “thematic historic context statement”

Public Participation

• Submit any documents, photographs, or stories through an online portal (coming soon) for the City’s archive
• Sign up for updates on public meeting dates + project progress
• Spread the word about the project to people in the community

• Adult Space: Crafting | Friday, Dec. 1 | 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | Martin Luther King Jr. Library, 7340 24th St. Bypass, Sacramento | Free | Bring your own craft projects you’re working on, or create a masterpiece using the provided crafting supplies.
• The Ghosts Of Christmas Eve | Friday, Dec. 1 | Times vary | Golden 1 Center, 500 David J Stern Walk, Sacramento | $49.75-$109.75 | Trans-Siberian Orchestra comes to Sacramento to set the scene for the holidays with live music + lights.
• First (Queer) Friday | Friday, Dec. 1 | 6:15-8:30 p.m. | A Seat at the Table Books, 9257 Laguna Springs Dr., Ste. 130, Elk Grove | Free | Enjoy vendors, live music, food, drink, and fun at this queer-owned bookshop.

• Claus Meet-and-Greet + Holiday Craft Fair | Saturday, Dec. 2 | 9-10 a.m. | Neil Orchard Senior Activities Center, 3480 Routier Rd., Rancho Cordova | $5 | Bring the whole family for a morning of holiday fun with Mr. & Mrs. Claus.
• Kids in the Garden | Saturday, Dec. 2 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Soil Born Farms American River Ranch, 2140 Chase Dr., Rancho Cordova | $30 | Open for ages 6-11, this workshop engages kids in hands-on learning with planting, harvesting + playing.
• Tech Help | Saturday, Dec. 2 | 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Del Paso Heights Library, 920 Grand Ave., Sacramento | Free | Whether it’s navigating email settings, setting up a new smartphone or finding online library resources, you can find help for it here with an experienced tech liaison.
• Healing Arts Fair + Holistic Holiday Market | Saturday, Dec. 2-Sunday, Dec. 3 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Wyndham Hotel, 5321 Date Ave., Sacramento | Shop gemstone jewelry, astrology + tarot readings, and speak with local psychics + vendors.
• Pence Gallery Holiday Market | Saturday, Dec. 2 + Sunday, Dec. 3 | 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. | Pence Gallery, 212 D St, Davis | Free | Shop soaps, candles, scarves, hats, art, and more from 60+ artists.

• S’mores & Stouts | Sunday, Dec. 3 | 12-10 p.m. | Drake’s: The Barn, 985 Riverfront St., West Sacramento | Free | Snag a make-your-own s’mores kit, set up at a fire pit with friends + get roasting.

• Powering Change | See what the transit, houses, and cities of the future could look like with the transformation of wind, water, and solar-generated power — and how young adults today are taking action to address climate change.
• Destination Space | Pilot a Mars rover and launch rockets from the International Space Station, andto explore just what it will take to continue human exploration in space.

• More than 20,000 salmon were documented at the Mokelumne River Hatchery, a record turnout with 10 million eggs projected to be produced. The news comes after record lows in the salmon population last year, resulting in a closure on fishing the local populations of Chinook salmon. (KCRA 3)

• The Sacramento Kings took a loss against the LA Clippers on Wednesday, Nov. 29. Ending 131-117, De’Aaron Fox brought in 40 of those points for the Beam Team. (FOX40)

• The 40th annual Santa Parade is coming to town next Saturday, Dec. 9. From 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., the Clauses will be accompanied by marching bands, antique cars, costumed characters + more as they tour the streets. (Sac Bee)

• Krampus and his dark elves are visiting kids on the “naughty list” this Saturday, Dec. 2, at Mystical Celtic Heart (9031 Elk Grove Blvd.). Based on the German fable of Santa’s antithesis, this free event will be family-friendly + feature vendors, music, readings, and more. (Sac Bee)

• Purchased for $16.48 million, 113 acres of land are undergoing development plans in Lincoln. New owners Lincoln 100 LLC are planning a retail project that includes 36 acres for big-box stores + restaurants. The next steps are projected to start in about a year. (Sac Biz Journal)

• The International Association of Fairs & Expositions Awards gave Cal Expo 12 awards across several categories, including five first place finishes. The home of California State Fair placed first in “Best program to educate consumers on the Story of Food” for the California Fresh Exhibit. (FOX40)

• Visitors at the Westfield Galleria Mall in Roseville can make gift donations to charities via vending machine. Four local + three global charities are accepting donations for items like coats, hot meals, showers, and baby goats (yes, you read that correctly). (KCRA 3)

• An entire Mexican restaurant is for sale in the Broadway District of Land Park. The current owners of Sancho’s Mariscos & Mexican Food (2026 Broadway) are selling the 1,780-sqft space with all of its assets, equipment + liquor license. (Sac Biz Journal)

Tyler McClendon | The Shady Lady Saloon

Tony Hicks | The Trophy Club