New Year's Eve in Sacramento

Get the December 31st evening's event schedule here.

Volunteers Make GCTE Neighborhood a Great Place to Live!

Volunteers like June make our neighborhood a great place to live.  Not only serving on the Neighborhood Association board, acting as a sector leader for Neighborhood Watch block captains, keeping an eye on Harkness School, among many other things, June has been the guiding force behind our Yard of the Month program.  From spring to fall, June selects two yards from our neighborhood that show pride of ownership, beautiful flower beds, and overall lovely landscaping.  Since August 2012, yards selected have been located on 53rd, 59th, 60th (2) Avenues, Amherst Street (4), Demaret Drive, Golf View Drive, Hogan Drive,  Middlecoff Way (2), Monifieth Way, Wilshire Circle (3), Vardon Avenue, and Harkness Elementary School.  One thing that will disqualify a yard says June, "garbage containers left in public view."  Not only are they unsightly but they violate City ordinance when left out.  Criminals have been known to use them to get over fences and into backyards and homes quickly.  So let's get them behind enclosures.  June is looking for a neighbor to help here select Yards of the Month beginning in March 2014 when spring comes to Golf Course Terrace Estates.   In the future, we plan to get new yard signs, tokens of appreciation for each winning household, and an online slide show of all past winners.  If you'd like to participate. Contact us at gctena@gmail.com.

This was one of the homes selected as Yard of the Month in October 2013. This beautiful yard with its emerald green lawn is now all decked out for the holidays!

Behind the Scenes with Secret Santa

Ornament won during a fun holiday game, a variation of which is described here.

Every year Secret Santa and Mrs. Claus host a party for their Christmas elves. When not working to surprise three families, these elves (including family members) volunteer as Golf Course Terrace Estates board members and Neighborhood Watch block captains.  The families get enough groceries for several days and a gift for each child.  On at least one Christmas Eve, Secret Santa answered the letter of a child who spotted him delivering holiday bounty in the neighborhood.  Who could resist the sincere wish for winter gloves, etc., which Santa delivered later that afternoon.  Thanks to all who support Santa's good works.  Merry Christmas to all!

Nextdoor - Happy Tails!

Nextdoor is the place to keep up with what's going on in our neighborhood.  There are quite a few posts about crime and safety but recently two lost dogs were found.  Bella was returned to her family somewhat worse for wear and in need of lots of TLC. The gray puppy found a good home a week after he was found.  Happy endings are possible with the help of good neighbors. 

Bella found!

This pup found a good home!

More Pictures: John Morse Community Garden

At our November 21st meeting, Principal Susan Higgins of John Morse Therapeutic Center described the array of fruit trees (lemon, orange, grapefruit, cherry, plum, peach, apricot) and other plantings that will thrive with cooperation of the school and the Golf Course Terrace Estates neighborhood. Plots are available for the community. View additional photos by clicking on dates: 

November 9th

November 22nd