Holiday Happenings in Capital Village

LET IT SNOW: The Annual Christmas Tree Lighting is coming to the Village Green on Sunday Nov. 28th. The event will be held from 4:30 to 7:30 with many free family activities including Santa, train rides and it will SNOW! The Tree and lighting decor will remain until Jan 2nd. Great opportunity for family photos.

HOLIDAY LIGHTING CONTEST: We are asking residents to consider decorating for the Holiday season by displaying lights and Holiday decor on the front of their home in time to display lights the night of the event. It would really add to the event and there will be prizes for the best decor. In order to be considered for the contest your lights and decor must be displayed and lit by the evening of Saturday 11/27 by 8 pm.

VOLUNTEER: This Saturday will be starting the process of decorating for the event in the park. Please feel free to drop by and pitch in anytime between 10-4. It would be great to have our neighborhood involved in this event.

Haunted Hagan Screampark

Hagan Park is the place in October to be for spooky fun!

Twilight Carnival and Pumpkin Fest
The Cordova Recreation & Park District & the Masonic Lodge invite families and friends to the annual haunted house and children’s carnival event. This fun Halloween event will be held Saturday, October 30 at the Cordova Community Center, 2197 Chase Drive, Rancho Cordova. The night will be filled with games, bounce houses, prizes, clowns, contests, AND a Haunted House too! Participate in a costume contest, pumpkin bowling, pumpkin smashing, a cake walk and more. Be sure to catch a ride on the hay wagon, and visit the bounce house! Refreshments and glow toys will be available for sale. Pumpkin Patch Pictures available for only $3 each!

FREE Haunted House Admission
Activity Tickets for games, activities and food
$.25 each OR 5 for $1

Ages 2-10
Saturday, October 30th
5:30-8:30pm
Cordova Community Center

Haunted Hagan Express
When you board this steam engine, you will travel back in time, back to the old west…the undead west. This ride through the haunted woods and the surrounding land will be your only way into and out of The Deadlands, where the haunted houses await you. This ride will chill you to your bones, can you brave what is hiding in the shadows and fog?

October 8, 9, 10, 15, 16,17
October 22, 23, 24, 27, 28
7:30-10:00pm
and October 29, 30, 31 • 7:30-11:00pm

Haunted Hagan Scream Park is back with three all new haunted attractions!
This newly expanded ‘Screampark’ will have something for everyone. ScaryU has joined with Cordova Recreation and Park District, Sacramento Valley Live Steamers and Heartstoppers Haunted House to create a Halloween event unlike anything in Northern California. Bring your family and friends to Hagan Community Park in Rancho Cordova, and join us in celebrating the most macabre holiday of the year!

Open October 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 27, 28
7:30-10:00pm

$17 Adult Combo ticket
$12 Child Combo ticket
Good for one train ride & one entry into each haunted house. Visit www.hauntedhagan.com for additional ticket combinations and wristbands options.

FREE Fishing Frenzy at Hagan Park

Fish on! Cordova Recreation and Park District is hosting a free Fishing Frenzy informational clinic on Saturday, November 6th from 9:00am-12:00pm. This event takes place at Hagan Community Park in the rear pond next to the barn. Admission is free for the entire family.

This event is aimed at children ages 6-15, but everyone is welcome to participate. Anyone over 16 years of age must have a valid fishing license. The Fishing Frenzy features a variety of skill stations teaching fishing skills, water safety, conservation, and information on the best local places to fish, hosted by volunteers from the Sacramento State University Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Administration Department and the Sac State Bass Fishing Club. Don’t miss the fun games and a chance to win prizes during the event! All equipment is provided. This event takes place rain or shine, please come prepared for the weather. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Fishing Frenzy
Saturday, November 6
9:00am – 12:00 pm
Hagan Community Park
2197 Chase Drive
Rancho Cordova

Free!

For more information, call (916) 362-1841 or visit www.crpd.com

Dog Walking Service in Capital Village!

Is your dog in need of a walk but you just don't have the time? Contact Trisha McCarthy!

Rancho Cordova's All American City Ice Cream Socials‏

FedEx Kinko's coming to Capital Village!

We have a new retail tenant coming to Capital Village soon - FedEx Kinko's! Check out the sign in the window near the empty retail space at Data Dr and Zinfandel Dr.

Discovery Kids After School Program

Riverview Preschool Program Open House

Movie Nights

Various Rancho Cordova Parks will be the setting for movie nights in July and August. Bring your family and some blankets and enjoy the following movies under the stars:

Over the Hedge (Rated PG)
Rosemont Community Park
Saturday 7/31
8:00 PM, movie starts at dark
Free: Children must be accompanied by a parent

Up (Rated PG)
Stone Creek Community Park
Saturday, 8/28
8:00 PM, movie starts at dark
Free: Children must be accompanied by a parent.

E-Waste Recycling Event - July 28

The Rancho Cordova Chamber of Commerce is having an e-waste collection day on July 28. The event will be at the Rancho Cordova City Hall parking lot from 10:00 until 3:00.

Your E-Waste will help fund the All America City efforts! Do you have electronic waste? Old monitors, televisions, CPUs, etc? If you have more stuff than can be easily transported, please contact the Chamber office and they will arrange to have it picked up. (273-5688) Recycling will be handled by Sims Metal Management, Recycling Division.

Salsa at the Park

Location: Village Green Park
Date: Saturday, July 10, 2010
Time: 6pm-Sunset
Dance Lesson @ 6pm

Bring your own chairs for the park.
Dance Lessons will cost $5 to help pay for park rental fee.
All are welcome to attend, plenty of people to dance with.
For more info, please contact Benny: (916) 849-4892

Rancho Cordova Named 'All-America City'

(AP) - The National Civic League has announced the 10 winners of its 2010 All-America City awards.

The Denver-based group announced the winners Friday of the award recognizing communities that have addressed issues with innovative, grassroots efforts among public, private and nonprofit entities. League President Gloria Rubio Cortes says the cities represent what is working in American communities...

To qualify, communities had to submit three examples of successful community-based problem-solving. This year's winners addressed such issues as homelessness, obesity, economic development, low-income housing, improving schools and diversity and inclusion.

(KCRA) - Rancho Cordova highlighted a Saturday school that teachers children about different cultures, a program that collects socks for homeless children and a City Hall that is used for weddings and church services.

Camp Cordova Begins June 1!

This program is the perfect way for children ages 5-13 to spend their summer! Join CRPD for awesome activities including crafts, sports, games, contests, cooking projects and much more! Each day of camp includes an hour and a half of swimming. The summer fun kicks off with “Adventure Into Summer”, and then continues with a different weekly theme all summer. A field trip is taken every week. You don’t want to miss “Fun Fridays”- Dress to match the weekly theme and participate in wacky activities!

CRPD's well-trained and friendly staff are certified in both CPR and First Aid. This program takes place at Hagan Community Park. Regular camp hours are Monday - Friday 9AM-4PM. For your convenience, extended camp hours are available for only $3 per hour: Early Bird Camp, 7AM-9AM and Twilight Camp, 4PM-6PM. Cost is $110 per week, with sibling discounts available. Children need to bring a snack and a lunch each day. To register or for more information, visit www.crpd.com or call 916-362-1841.

3rd Annual Rancho Cordova iFest (International Festival)

Sat, May 15, 2010 from 5:00pm - 9:00pm @ Village Green Park

Rancho Cordova iFest is a festival designed to celebrate the ethnic diversity of the community and reach out to newcomer groups by offering an opportunity for them to showcase their cultural heritage. The event is a free, family-friendly evening offered in a park setting. It celebrates the sounds, dance and tastes from around the world… and around the corner.

5K Fun Run - Walk, Wag & Roll

Bicycling Advocates for Rancho Cordova, or BARC, in partnership with the Cordova Recreation and Parks District and Highway 50 Corridor TMA, is sponsoring the Rancho Cordova Walk, Wag, and Roll to be held at Stone Creek Park in Rancho Cordova. Registration opens at 7:30 a.m. with a 5K walk/run (with or without dog) and a 10 mile Citizen's bicycle ride beginning at 9 a.m. A pancake breakfast will be served between 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. During the event, there will be live music and a fair-type atmosphere with transpiration-related displays, food and a bike rodeo for kids (plus free bike helmets for kids). The cost for the 5 k walk/run is $10 per person. The bike ride is free; however, donations to BARC will be accepted.

Woofstock Festival and Dog Park Grand Opening

RESCUE ME! Community Dog Adoption & Licensing Event

Free E-Waste Recycling this Saturday!

Five Days Until Census Deadline

Census forms are due on April 16! If you don't send it back, you will get a visit from a census worker. If you did not receive a census form or have lost it, you can find an assistance center here.

Capital Village Prominent in SacBee Article

Data show lot size shrinking along with Sacramento housing market - Sacramento Business, Housing Market News | Sacramento Bee

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Grand Opening Event - New Dog Park

The Grand Opening will be held at Hagan Community Park on May 22, 2010 from 1 to 3 pm. Here is some background:

Cordova Recreation and Park District has completed construction on the District’s first off leash Dog Park. This 2.1 acre facility is located in north-central Hagan Community Park and will offer two areas for large dogs and a separate area for small dogs. The park boasts new fencing, a secure entryway, water stations in all three areas; and existing trees for shade. Bench seating has been provided outside of the fenced area. There is a buffer zone of 40 feet between the park and the American River Bikeway trail. The large dog areas will be open one at a time to allow for turf rehabilitation.

For information on the event contact Cordova Recreation and Park District (916) 362-1841 or visit the District’s website at www.crpd.com.

Turn in Your Census Forms

Hi Neighbors! Don't forget to turn in your Census forms. Forms are due April 1st. Track how our neighborhood compares to the rest of the country, state, and county at The Take 10 Challenge Map. Check out the site - it's fun!

Steve's Pizza Open for Business!

Last week, Steve's Pizza opened to large hungry crowds of pizza fans. Every Tuesday night, Steve's Pizza has an affordable buffet with some yummy choices. Bring the family by and support our local business.

BATTLE OF THE BANDS 2010!

Got a band? Here is your chance to show off your musical skills and talent in Battle of the Bands 2010! If you’re in a band or know a teen in a band that would like to play in a professional venue, this is the event for you!

Come play April 30th at Cordova High School. All types of music welcome. Eight bands will be chosen to perform but only one band will take home the top prize!

All bands must submit an application no later than April 9th by 5:00 pm. Your band will then be contacted BY EMAIL to schedule a brief meeting regarding details of the event.

If you are interested in performing, please complete the band application, which is available at our district office or on our website at www.crpd.com. All band applications must be received by April 9th at 5:00pm and can be submitted by mail, fax or dropped off in person at our district office at 2197 Chase Drive (next door to the high school).

Questions??? Feel free to contact Rachel Durnbaugh at (916) 362-1841 ext 36 or email Rachel@crpd.com. Our fax line is (916) 362-9602.


Band Performance Fee is $25
(Payment must be submitted prior to the event)
Admission: $2 per person at the door
Event Date: Friday, April 30th
Time: 6:30-9:30 pm
Location: Cordova High School