May 15 , 2010
May 19-22
Bulky Waste Drop-Off Event
Furniture, carpets, mattresses/box springs, tires and other one-of-a-kind bulky items too large to fit in the curbside garbage container will be accepted from West Sacramento residents for free drop-off. Proof of residency required. Wednesday thru Friday: 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Saturday only: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
540 Harbor Blvd.
May 20
Elkhorn/Broderick Road Project Informational Meeting
A neighborhood meeting will provide information about the road improvement project in the Elkhorn, Broderick and Washington neighborhoods this summer. - May 20, 5:30 to 7:00 pm at Elkhorn School. See details and a map of affected streets.
May 22
Aquatics Season 2010 begins
The Rec Center leisure pool and slides open for the season on May 22nd from 12:00pm to 5:00pm. more info...
May 22
Open House at Station 44
The WS Fire Department is holding its first Annual Open House at Station 44 (905 Fremont Street, West Sacramento) in the Broderick/Bryte area! A fun and informative day for families - open to the public 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.! Safety demonstrations, proper use of child safety seats, fire prevention tips, WSFD Safe Place Program, free hot dogs and refreshments- and "Sparky the Dalmation" will be on hand for photo opportunities! more info
May 24
Last day to register to vote
You must register before this date for the June 8, 2010 Primary Election. Easy Voter Guides are available at your local library. Voter registration cards are available at the post office on Merkley. Click here to go to the Yolo County Elections Office. Find candidates and issues in your district here.
May 25
WS Police Department Community Meeting
Members of the WS Police Department present information and are available for comments and questions from residents. Free and open to the public. 7 pm at Riverbank School on Carrie St.
May 26
Parks and Recreation Youth Focus Group
The Parks & Recreation department is scheduled to have its 2nd focus group for youth at 3:45 at the Club West Teen Center located in Bryte Park next to Riverbank School. Participants will be asked to describe their favorite recreational activities and assist staff in better understanding what recreation and leisure needs students have, as well as the types of programs, facilities and amenities (both recreational and non-recreational) they would like to see available to them in the City limits. Students are encouraged to attend. more info...
May 27
CIHC Public Meeting
The California Indian Heritage Center public meeting will be held at 5:30 PM at City Hall. It is the 2nd
General Plan public meeting and will be dealing with project alternatives. For those unable to attend this meeting, there will an additional opportunity to review the alternatives on Thursday, June 10 - same time and place. more info
June 1
Flood Control/Levee Informational Meeting
The City of West Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency will hold an informational meeting for residents of Bryte and Broderick including the Rivers. The purpose of the meeting will be to review background issues and timelines, and to address questions about the next phase of levee improvements beginning in Bryte near the Dept of Water Resources Maintenance Yard and ending at River Crest Drive in the Rivers. Residents will have an opportunity to ask questions specific to their streets and neighborhoods. The meeting will be held in the Rivers Clubhouse, 808 Lighthouse Dr, West Sacramento on June 1 at 6:30 pm.
May- October 2010
Urban Farm Stand
Fresh fruits and vegetables every Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm in Elkhorn Park, 820 Cummins Way, West Sacramento. (see a map)
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HOW TO CONTACT CITY SERVICES
Download the current City Services Guide for contact information including phone numbers.
FUNDS AVAILABLE TO UPGRADE HOMES
City of West Sacramento now has up to $15,000 in GRANT funds available for code related issues and energy efficiency retrofits for homeowners. These funds can only be used in Bryte, Broderick and Washington neighborhoods. Income limits apply. Contact Mercy Housing for more information 916-414-4462.
ANNUAL BEST ON THE BLOCK PROGRAM
The City of West Sacramento is accepting entries beginning May 1st for the annual “Best on the Block” program, a curb-side beautification program for residents and small business owners who have or will be making exterior improvements to the front of their property during the summer of 2010. more info
Two in the Future...
FRAUD AWARENESS FAIR The impact of fraud is felt by every household and is particularly targeted at seniors. Become educated and smart about financial and cyber predators. July 8 in the City Hall Galleria.
more info
BRYTE TIME AT THE MOVIES
Coming this summer: Movies in the park located for the second year at Bryte Park - presented by the City of WS Parks and Recreation Department on August 27. Stay tuned!
"When spider webs unite, they can tie up a lion"
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Go to our website www.BryteandBroderick.org to see more information about these activities and others on our calendar and to learn about BBCAN!
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