Come Out and Play and Swim!

Remember the Save Our Pools campaign led by Save Mart?  Well, it was successful; one million dollars was raised.  The City of Sacramento's Neighborhood Services Division of the Parks and Recreation Deparment invites the community to come out and play and swim.  Click below for the on-line catalogs showing recreation locations and schedules:

• Come Out and Play!
• Come Out and Swim!

Click here for the latest Tidbits Newsletter from the Neighborhood Services Division.  Lots of good information about entertainment, educational workshops, free dental care for children coming in August, farmers' market locations, and much more.

Community Partnership Workshop - July 11th

The City of Sacramento's Neighborhood Services Division is hosting a Community Partnership Meeting next week: Click here for the flyer.

 

Community Partnership Meeting

 

SPECIAL  COMMUNITY WORKSHOP

 

Please join us for this special and educational workshop!

 

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

6:30-8:30 pm

Pannell-Meadowview Community Center

2450 Meadowview Road

 

LEARN ASSET MAPPING

·       Asset Mapping is a powerful tool

·       Leads to positive, creative change

·       Workshop will provide skills to identify assets in your neighborhood

·       Improve your neighborhood from the inside out

 

Workshop facilitated by Ron Dwyer-Voss

Pacific Community Solutions, Inc.

Fight the Bite: Get Mosquito Spraying Updates from Vector Control

Click here for Spraying Update.

Aerial applications in Sacramento and Yolo counties

Live Update as of Monday, July 2nd 7:26 AM:Aerial treatment is scheduled for tonight 7/2 from approximately 8:00pm to 12am weather permitting.

View Aerial Treatment Information Page with Map

• The above notice will be updated within minutes when aerial treatment begins and ends for each day of treatment. ALL TREATMENTS ARE WEATHER DEPENDENT.

• Sign up for spray notifications to receive emails when aerial spraying is scheduled in your zip code.

• Get text message updates when spraying begins and ends by texting FOLLOW SYMVCD to 40404 to Fast-follow our Twitter account @SYMVCD. Text STOP to 40404 to stop receiving updates.

• A daily updated recording is available by calling 800-429-1022, menu option 3.

Mosquitoes are more than a nuisance; they are a major threat to public health. We [Vector Control] use proven, effective methods to control mosquitoes and reduce the risk of mosquito-transmitted diseases such as West Nile virus.

National Night Out Scheduled for August 7, 2012

GCTENA is starting to plan for our annual National Night Out Events.  Get involved now.  Last year our City Council Member shared that we had more events in our neighborhood than other associations in District 5.  Get the flyer and application here. Or, come to next Board Meeting (July 11th) for more information.

Support The Sojourner Truth Museum

To raise funds to sustain their year-round program and summer activities for children, the Sojourner Truth Multicutural Arts Museum and Development Center is selling Safe & Sane fireworks for the 4th of July in the Florin Business Arts Complex's parking lot at Florin Road and 24th Street.  Join your GCTENA in supporting this vital community resource.

The Sojo Museum invites you to visit its array of historic murals throughout the complex.  The address is 2251 Florin Road, Suite 126, Sacramento 95822. 

Board Members Express Support for Quality Leadership at Harkness ES

At the final board meeting of SCUSD school year, June 21st, GCTENA board members Chair Ernest Lehr and Secretary Virginia Guadiana spoke on behalf of outgoing principal, Eric Chapman, and the need for continuing the legacy of the Harkness Elementary School.  The neighborhood wants to go FORWARD not backward. Under the leadership of former Principal Chapman, Harkness evolved from a struggling school on the brink of dissolution to one recognized as most improved and a MODEL for the region.

To find out about what your GCTENA Executive Board, click here for more information.  See the GCTENA Board and General meeting schedule here. Our next board meeting is July 11th.  Volunteers are welcome!

Farewell Principal Eric Chapman!

Our community's outstanding Principal Eric Chapman of the HW Harkness Elementary School has been promoted to a post in the Sacramento City Unified School District's administrative office.  What is good news for the District and certainly a reward for the heroic efforts of Mr. Chapman are leaving our  school and neighborhood with big shoes to fill.  June 20th, parents, students, teachers, and neighbors were invited by the SCUSD's Assistant Superintendent Lisa Allen to provide input regarding the selection of the elementary school's next principal.  Qualities desired by everyone included aspects of leadership, the ability to engage parents and the community, people-person characteristics, professional knowledge and capabilities, and vision.

Eric Chapman will head the SCUSD Office of Multi-Lingual Literacy.

If you would like to share your comments, suggestions, recommendations, etc. about the principal selection process, please contact Ms. Allen at 916 643 2535.

Reminder: GCTENA Quarterly Meeting Thursday, May 17th

Join us at the Harkness Elementary School, 2147 54th Avenue,  for our May 2012 meeting, 7:00 - 8:30pm.  See previous post for details.

Last day to register for Neighborhood Summit is May 11th

A reminder from Neighborhood Services' Khaalid Muttaqi:

Friday, May 11^th at 12:00noon

will be the final day to register online for the upcoming Neighborhood Summit 2012 – “Best Practices for Neighborhoods”.  If you have already secured your spot for this one-day FREE conference we look forward to seeing you next week.  If you still need to complete the registration process please do it as soon as possible.  At this time some sessions are no longer available because the workshop is at capacity.

Click below to complete the registration form and reserve your spot at the Neighborhood Summit 2012.  If you are having trouble registering please call us on the Summit Hotline at 808-6525 and staff will assist you.

Click here to register for the 2012 Neighborhood Summit.

GCTENA Meeting - Thursday, May 17th, 7pm

Thursday, May 17, 2012, 7:00pm - 8:30pm at Harkness Elementary School, 2147 54th Avenue (at Hogan Drive).

Join us at this quarterly meeting. There will be refreshments and lots of information. You will hear from the candidates for mayor of Sacramento. Each candidate will have a brief opportunity to share why they should be mayor of Sacramento; we are asking each to be available following the meeting to answer audience questions.

Harkness Principal Eric Chapman will update the community on school happenings and student activities. And, on Wednesday, May 30th, beginning at 6:00pm, the community is invited to join parents as student projects are showcased.  Last year's event was astounding.  Students at every grade level from kindergarten to sixth grade presented their work, which involved research, writing, art, analysis, and public speaking.  Not to be missed!

 

Local historian Gretchen Steinberg will discuss our neighborhood's architectural legacy and the enduring popularity of mid-century modern style which is found throughout Golf Course Terrace Estates.

Animal Care Services in the City of Sacramento

At a recent community meeting GCTENA Board members had the opportunity to hear from various city official about how their programs serve their fellow Sacramentans.  We recently shared information about mosquito abatement and now here is information about how stray animals are cared for and how you can help.    

Animal Care has many free and low-cost services for pets and owners.  There are also many volunteer opportunities at the shelter; prior to service, training is provided.  Finally, check out their "Wish List."  Everything from shoe boxes, pet food, formula, and treats to washable toys.  And, of course, cash donations are needed.  All donated funds go to animal care (surgeries, training, therapy, etc.).  Donated money does not pay for staff salaries.

MAIN OFFICE	Adopting A Pet, Searching For A Lost Pet, Licensing, Microchipping Wednesday - Friday 12:00 pm - 5:30 pm. Saturday - Sunday 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
RECEPTION CENTER	Titanic's Pet Food Bank, Surrendering A Stray or Owned Animal, Licensing, Microchipping Wednesday - Sunday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
CONTACT	If you reside within the city limits of Sacramento, dial "311" I you reside outside the city limits of Sacramento, call (916) 264-5011. If you are a TDD user, call (916) 808-8563. Email us at 311@cityofsacramento.org.
Address	2127 Front Street, Sacramento 95818 http://www.cityofsacramento.org/generalservices/animal-care/

The City of Sacramento Animal Care Services does far more than caring for lost and abandoned animals in our community. We provide a variety of services that protect both citizens and animals, including:

·         Transporting sick or injured stray animals that were picked up by the animal control officers to the emergency vet

·         Rescuing animals locked inside hot vehicles and from abusive, cruel, or negligent conditions

·         Impounding stray dogs, whether they are friendly or aggressive, that roam freely on the street, on public property, or at a citizen's residence

·         Administering a rabies control program

·         Helping citizens resolve nuisance problems, such as dogs barking excessively and dogs defecating or urinating on other people's property

·         Investigating dog and cat bite complaints

·         Assisting other agencies such as the County of Sacramento Animal Care and Regulation, the Sacramento SPCA, the police department, the fire department, and the California Highway Patrol

·         Educating pet owners on the importance of spaying or neutering their dogs and cats

More importantly, we keep lost pets safe and sound so that they can hopefully be reunited with their owner or adopted into a new family.

Vector Control - Protecting Our Health by Controlling Mosquitoes that Spread Disease

From the Sacramento - Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District:

For more information download a brochure here: The Mosquito and You: What You Need to Know (PDF).  

We help Mosquitoes are more than a nuisance; they are a major threat to public health. We use proven, effective methods to control mosquitoes and reduce the risk of mosquito-transmitted diseases such as West Nile virus.

Learn more about our integrated pest management approach as well as the latest news here on our website.

The Vector Control District needs your help: report (anonymously, if you wish) standing water in abandoned homes; the District will provide mosquito fish, which are highly effective in combating this health risk. Also, report dead bird sitings within 48 hours.  Dead birds can be an indication of West Nile virus infestation. Phone 1-800-429-1022 or 3-1-1.

New Date for Jay Walk in GCTE - Monday, May 7th

Councilmember Jay Schenirer plans to visit our Golf Course Terrace Estates neighborhood Monday, May 7th from 4pm to 7pm, "to meet and talk with neighbors about their concerns.  The walk will conclude with community office hours at 6:30pm at Harkness Elementary."


For other news about District 5, subscribe to the monthly e-newsletter, get archived newsletters, read Jay's Blog or follow him on Twitter or Facebook.

Annual GCTENA Scholarship Offered - Deadline is May 15, 2012

Golf Course Terrace Estates Neighborhood Association (GCTENA) annually sponsors a $500 college scholarship.  Applicants must be graduating high school seniors who are preparing to enter an accredited four year college or university.

Applications must be postmarked by May 15, 2012, mailed to our address GCTENA, ATTN: Scholarship, PO Box 231576, Sacramento 95823 or emailed by that date to gctena@gmail.com.  GCTENA Board Members will make the award or withhold the scholarship if no qualified applications are received.  Applicants living within the  neighborhood  will be given preferential treatment.

Click here for the scholarship application.

Reverse 911 for Cell Phones

Unlike telephone landlines, unless you are registered with the our local police department, it will not be easy to find you if you are calling about an emergency. The opportunity to register with the Sacramento Police Department is available.  Here's information about the SPD REVERSE 911 program:

Click here for FAQs on REVERSE 911.

The Sacramento Police Department’s Reverse 911® system is a community notification tool designed to enhance emergency preparedness and facilitate urgent and necessary notifications to citizens during emergent events.

With the ability to send a recorded message to Sacramento City homes on local phone lines within minutes. Our Reverse911® has been relied on for neighborhood emergencies and community events where health and safety is a concern such as, evacuation notices, missing person notifications and much more.

Because of increasing popularity and usage of cell phones, we have found it necessary to include wireless device numbers in our database, to reach more people than ever. If you are interested in voluntarily registering your wireless device (s) with us, digital home number or (VOIP) Voice over Internet Protocol number, follow this link to our Self Registration Portal.

Last Chance to Save YOUR Pools!

The deadline is fast approaching - click here to help!


Join the GCTENA in saving this summer pastime for Sacramento's kids.  Make your donation today.


Check out the April 5th issue of the Neighborhood Services Tidbits for more news about our community. 

Passport to Summer & Your Informational Fair - Saturday, April 28th

State Senator Darrell Steinberg and Councilmember Jay Schenirer will host this event. There will be information on: Vocational Training, Education, Internships, Apprenticeships, Employment, Health, Family Resources, Summer Programs, Enrichment Programs, and Volunteer Opportunities. 

Saturday, April 28, 2012

1:00pm - 4:00pm

Oak Park Community Center

3425 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd

Get the flyer in English and Spanish and more information in Senator Steinberg's April 2012 E-Newsletter here.

District 5 Councilmember Walk Through Neighborhood Scheduled April 19th

Councilmember Jay Schenirer plans to visit our Golf Course Terrace Estates neighborhood Thursday, April 19th from 4pm to 7pm, "to meet and talk with neighbors about their concerns.  The walk will conclude with community office hours at 6:30pm at Harkness Elementary."


For other news about District 5, subscribe to the monthly e-newsletter, get archived newsletters, read Jay's Blog or follow him on Twitter or Facebook.

Arena Town Hall Meeting Scheduled

 Message from City Council District 5:

Councilmember Schenirer is hosting a Town Hall meeting on Thursday, March 29th, from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., at the Sierra 2 Center (2791 24th Street) in Curtis Hall, for an informative discussion about the possible development of a new Entertainment and Sports Complex. The City Manager, Assistant City Manager, along with the Councilmember will be on hand to present information and answer questions.  The Council recently voted to continue the Request for Proposals process that will provide detailed information on how a possible arena could be funded. Join us next Thursday night.  Our office will continue to keep you apprised of all information and do our best to address your questions.

 

City Council District 5 - New Map

Click here for our new District 5 City Council map.

See all new City of Sacramento Council District maps here.

Tidbits from Neighborhood Services - March 2nd Edition

Click here for Tidbits. 

Find out this and more:

-Saving Our Public Swimming Pools

-Free Backyard and Community Gardens

-St. Patrick's Day Parade in Old Sacramento (March 17th)

-RAM Free Medical Clinic at CalExpo (March 30th - April 2nd)

Flood Control Town Hall

This Town Hall hosted by Senator Steinberg is an excellent follow-up to the flood issues presented by our board member and DWR engineer Erin Mullin at our February general meeting.

Flood Control Town Hall Meeting
Saturday, March 3, 2012
Noon to 2:00 p.m.
John F. Kennedy High School Auditorium
6715 Gloria Drive, Sacramento

Free Backyard Composting Seminars - 2012

From Khaalid Muttaqi, City of Sacramento, Neighborhood Services:

Backyard composting is a process where you recycle your yard clippings and fruit and vegetable scraps into a valuable soil amendment right in your own yard. It is a great way to save money, reduce the amount of waste that is disposed, and improve the quality of your soil.

Click here for 2012 schedule.

Saturday, March 10, 2012 

(3 sessions beginning at 8:00am)

Martin Luther King Jr. Community Garden

3668 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd

If you have any questions, contact:

Doug Huston

Waste Reduction Coordinator

City of Sacramento

Solid Waste Services

2812 Meadowview Rd

Sacramento CA 95832

(916) 808-4935 (p)

 Zero Waste....Reduce and reuse and then recycle and compost the rest!

Public Officials Share March 2012 Newsletters

Click here for State Senator Steinberg's March 2012 Newsletter.

Click here for Sacramento Councilmember Schenirer's March 2012 Newsletter.

February 16th general meeting featured several speakers; schools, Chorley Park, and flood preparedness discussed.

HW Harkness Elementary Principal Eric Chapman began the meeting with news about the school's Day of Service (January 14, 2012) in honor of the Martin Luther King holiday.  Serving as project managers students implemented plans they developed in the preceding weeks, put adult volunteers to work, and completed various efforts including landscaping, painting (murals and building), clean-up, etc.  Principal Chapman proudly unveiled the newly cleaned stage during the meeting. The stage can now be put to greater use by the school community. See the complete article in our February 2012 Newsletter.

Principal Susan Higgins of the John Morse Therapeutic Center shared news about upcoming school renovations.   These renovations are made possible by the passage of school bonds.  In addition, to changes in the administrative and multipurpose room areas, gardens will be planted.  Principal Higgins would like to host community gatherings, like our Neighborhood Association meetings once the school's multipurpose use room is renovated.