BBCAN Community Relationships Committee held a December toy drive. . A Christmas party and toy distribution were held at the VFW Hall, 1708 Lisbon Ave, on Saturday, December 19. See:

flyer and

Toy Drive and

Toy Give Away photos

BBCI Meet-Up (Dec '09)

Community members met to plan and discuss future BBCI training topics.

photos.

Bryte and Broderick Community Institute: Part 2 (Nov '09)

Part II- Projects and Programs. How to make projects and programs more effective through resident leadership .
Learn how you can be a part of this exciting program.

more info...

Senior Transportation Summit (Nov 7, '09)

West Sacramento's first Senior Transportation Summit was held in the City Hall Galleria on the morning of November 7. Approximately 55 people attended, including representatives from City, County and State Government. Participants arrived in cars, on the bus, on foot and bicycle and motorized scooter. Watch for a continuation of the discussion.

photos and

more info ...

Bryte and Broderick Community Institute: Part 1 (Oct '09)

The First Asset: People. Getting and keeping people involved.

more info...

Riverbank Cleanup (Oct '09)

About 40 volunteers worked on the morning of October 17 to pick up debris and trash along the riverbank in Bryte. See the photos and more information.

First Anniversary Celebration (Oct 09)

See photos here

Bryte Time at the Movies (Sept 09)

Over 80 residents turned out for a movie in Bryte Park - first time offered at this location. The event was sponsored by the City of West Sacramento and BBCAN.

flyer and photos.

Grow Your Own Food Garden classes (Aug, Sep '09)

Free Garden Workshop- start your winter garden. The goal is to get neighbors together to help each other establish food production in their backyards. We will come to your backyard and offer classes so. Watch our website calendar for meeting dates and times. read more info...

National Night Out (Aug 4, '09)

A huge success! Hundreds of community members attended the event - sponsored by BBCAG Injunction/Police Relationships Committee. See the photos!

Riverbank School Beautification (Jun 5, '09)

Mosaic benches were completed at the school.

photos.

Meet-Ups (May-Sep '09)

BBCAG members held the Meet-Ups at LaBou, Starbucks and San Pedro Park. Community members dropped in, generated some great ideas, volunteered to help on specific activities, and learned who to contact about their issues.

photos.

Pool Tournament Fundraiser (Apr 11, '09)

flyer

Meet-Up #1 (Apr 4, '09)

BBCAG members held the first Meet-Up at LaBou. Ideas and feedback were offered by friends, neighbors and other interested persons who dropped in to chat or to volunteer.

flyer.

Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser (Mar 28, '09)

The Spaghetti Dinner was a fundraising and community building event with families and children, WSYRC and the Sactown Heros. Thanks to all of the BBCAG Police Relationships/Injunction Group and to the cooks for a great dinner! See the photos.

Neighborhood Cleanup with Bryte/Broderick Volunteers (Mar '09)

BBCAG members participated in the Sac County and City Neighborhood Cleanup with West Sac PD Code enforcement. Goal: See how it's done and how it can be implemented in West Sacramento. See the photos.

Valentine Fundraising Raffle (Feb 13, '09)

See the photos

List of Senior Services (Feb '09)

BBCAG volunteers developed a comprehensive list of senior services in West Sacramento. See the list.

Community Meeting (Jan 31, '09)

See a list of the projects proposed by the community and photos from the meeting.

Free Senior Tire Checks (Nov 08 - Jan 09)

BBCAN partnered with Les Schwab Tires to offer free safety tire checks for Seniors.

See the flyer

Meet and Greet West Sacramento Rookies (Dec 13, '08)

The Bryte and Broderick Community Action Group, Injunction and Police Relationship Subcommittee invited community residents to to get to know their rookie patrol officers and to bring donations for the last day of their BBCAG Christmas Drive. See the flyer and the photos.

Bryte and Broderick Christmas Drive (Nov 29 - Dec 13, '08)

First annual canned food and warm clothes drive: a Bryte and Broderick Community Action Group/Subcommittee on Injunction/Police Relationship event, in partnership with our local businesses, the West Sacramento Police Department and the Broderick Christian Center. Read more

in English and

en español

Presentation to City Council (Nov 19, '08)

Senior Tire Safety (Nov '08 - Jan '09)

BBCAG and Les Schwab Tires sponsored Senior Tire Safety days. During November 2008 through January 2009, seniors can bring their cars into Les Schwab to have their flats repaired, and treads, rotation and tires checked free.

Community Meeting (Oct 21, '08)

Neighbors Fair Booth (Oct '08)

BBCAG hosted a booth during the October 4, 2008 Neighbors Fair held at Riverwalk Parkway. Volunteers answered questions about group activities and encouraged West Sacramentans to mark where they lived on an enlarged map of the city. (see the photos). More than 40 passersby added to a wish list of activities or services they would like to see in our community.

BBCAG Website Launched (Sep '08)

Our new website was launched and ready for public viewing. A calendar of community events is included as an result of residents' comments and requests at the August community meeting in the Galleria.

Small Steps

The B&BCAG collaborates with many organizations, City departments and individuals to improve our neighborhoods. Here are some of the small steps achieved with the cooperation and support of others in the community.

Concern

Timeline

Collaborations

Outcome

Trimming the trees on River Road 22/North Harbor Blvd (visual traffic hazard); could not see vehicles heading west on River Road 22/North Harbor Blvd 3 years - accomplished 6/09 City, B&BCAG Neighborhood committee chair Now much safer for turning onto Riverbank Road.

B&BCAG asked to help with Seniors garden Nov 2008-Feb 2009 Youth Resources Coalition Small garden established (photos)

No lights at Todhunter and Sacramento Ave. Children and adults crossing the street were in danger 6 years City, concerned neighbors City installed stoplights

Abandoned house in Bryte; yard full of junk 3 months 2008 City Code Enforcement Junk cleaned up and gone from yard

Shelter removed from bus bench in front of Senior Center Jan-July 2009 Yolo Bus and WS Senior Center Yolo Bus commits to install shelter by end of February 2009. Shelter installed June 30. 2009

We are bigger than the walls that divide us
Bryte & Broderick Community Action Network (est Aug 2008)
West Sacramento, CA 95605
www.BryteandBroderick.org

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