Elk Grove Week at a Glance - Week of November 25

• 11/28 City Hall Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday
• 11/28 Gobble Wobble 5K (9 a.m.)
• 11/29 City Hall Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday
• 11/30 Old Town Elk Grove Dickens Street Faire (10 a.m.)
• 12/05 Planning Commission Meeting (6 p.m.)
• 12/07 Drive Thru Pet Vaccine Clinic (8 a.m.) 
• 12/07 Flannels and Flapjacks (8 a.m.)
• 12/07 Illumination Holiday Festival (3 p.m.)
• 12/07 First Saturday Art Reception (4 p.m.)
• 12/07 Holiday Parade of Lights (6 p.m.)
• 12/08 Tire Collection Event at the Special Waste Collection Center December 8-11

Start Thanksgiving with the Elk Grove Gobble Wobble Family 5K Start your holiday out right by giving back to your community—with a fun run! Bring your family and friends out to run, walk, or wobble a 5k on Thanksgiving morning, November 28! Little turkeys 12 and under can participate in the half mile Kids’ Fun Run. All event proceeds benefit Chicks in Crisis, a non-profit 501(c)3, that offers pregnancy, parenting, adoption, and educational services. Register online. This event will generate road closures and detours on and around Longleaf Drive on Thursday morning. View the traffic advisory for details.

Don’t Let Clogs Ruin Your Holiday Holiday cooking brings plenty of delicious dishes – and plenty of fats, oils and grease (FOG) from turkey drippings, gravy and buttery treats. But pouring FOG down the drain can lead to clogged pipes, costly repairs and harmful sewer overflows.  This Thanksgiving, keep it eco-friendly! Collect your used cooking oil and grease in a sealed container and drop it off for free at the Special Waste Collection Center (SWCC). Proper FOG disposal protects our sewer system and helps create biofuel and animal feed.  Don’t let drain clogs ruin your holiday. For more tips visit the Sacramento Area Sewer District at stopthclog.com.

Kick Off the Holidays on Main Street Proudly produced by the Old Town Elk Grove Foundation, the Old Town Elk Grove Dickens Street Faire is the traditional start of the Elk Grove yuletide season on Saturday, November 30. Over 125 vendors and community groups will fill Elk Grove Boulevard from 2nd Avenue to School Street. Food trucks and a free kids craft corner will fill Old Town Plaza and free holiday entertainment is available all day. Watch Santa get rescued by our trusted fire department and explore local shops, enjoy holiday treats and mingle with your friends and neighbors. At 5:00 pm, the sun sets and the vendors will close up shop, but stick around for Christmas carols, continuous live entertainment, and Story Time with Santa leading up to the Christmas Tree Lighting at 6:00 pm when Santa flips the switch to light the town Christmas tree at Walnut Street.

Prepare for an Illuminating Holiday Experience Celebrate this magical time of the year with your family, friends, and neighbors at the Illumination Holiday Festival on Saturday, December 7 from 3-8 p.m. at District56. Shop for special gifts in the Vendor Village, enjoy holiday delicacies, strap on some skates and glide on the ice rink, and cap off the evening with a holiday photo in front of the City’s Ribbon Tree after the annual Holiday Lights Parade.* Free admission and family fun! Learn more. * Activities subject to change in inclement weather.

Join the Holiday Parade of Lights The Parade of Lights is a cherished Elk Grove tradition. Make merry memories with friends and family by participating in this year’s parade on Saturday, December 7 at 6 p.m. Parade entries are being accepted through Tuesday, December 3. Submit your entry The Holiday Parade of Lights is hosted by the Elk Grove Lions Club and presented by Sutter Health, weather permitting.

Shop at local Elk Grove businesses this holiday season! The Elk Grove Local eGift Card features 90+ participating businesses, making it the perfect gift for anyone! The eGift Card not only allows for flexible spending, but you are also supporting local business owners in the community. Purchase an eGift Card and watch testimonials from your favorite breweries, restaurants, and shops at SupportLocalEG.org

Help Name a Park in Elk Grove Do you have a name that honors Elk Grove’s history, celebrates someone important, or reflects the area's geography or environment? Now’s your chance to leave a lasting legacy by naming one of five new parks! Submit your idea by Sunday, December 1.

Considering Life in the Fast Lane The City of Elk Grove, in partnership with SacRT, is working to increase mobility options for residents and visitors. The City is exploring providing high-frequency transit service to connect Elk Grove to the larger Sacramento region. You can contribute to the project by sharing your feedback on the Blue Line/Bus Rapid Transit to Elk Grove Implementation Plan (Project). Weigh in on local alignment, where stations should be located, and other station planning elements. Take the survey before if closes this Saturday, November 30. Take the Survey.

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