Walk to the Theater in the Neighborhood!

The Sacramento Country Day High School production of Arthur Miller’s “All My Sons” will be performed on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, March 6, 7 & 8 in the school’s multi-purpose room at 2636 Latham Drive. The Friday and Saturday performances are at 7 p.m. and the Sunday performance is at 2 p.m. Students read the classic last year in their AP English class and decided to produce the play, a true American tragedy set during World War II. Tickets are $5, payable at the door.

American River Levee Improvements

Congresswoman Matsui's office informed me that $13.5million in federal funds will be spent to improve the levee between Watt and Howe Avenues. Crews will spend the next 18 months raising both sides of the levee two additional feet.

There will be a lot more to come on this in the weeks and months ahead. I expect to hear from the Army Corps of Engineers as they plan their work.

Stay tuned...

Soccer Camp

SIERRA OAKS SOCCER CLUB & CHALLENGER SPORTS PRESENT BRITISH SOCCER CAMP AUGUST 10-14, 2009 at Sierra Oaks School

A week of quality soccer instruction right in your own neighborhood! Scheduled to help get ready for the fall soccer season! Upgrade your playing skills, or get a great introduction to soccer. All are welcome, but space is limited.
This week long soccer camp contains Challenger’s own brand of innovative practices; small sided games; camp world cup; cultural education; character building; and FUN!
· British Coaching Staff
· Individual skill development
· Daily World Cup style Tournament
· Fantastic cultural experience
· Free Soccer Ball & Camp T-Shirt, plus receive this great looking Challenger jersey value $39 for free if you register on line by July 1st!


SIERRA OAKS SOCCER CLUB
AUGUST 10-14, 2009
Select from one of these sessions!
Ages 4-5 9:00 - 10:30am $85

Ages 4-5 10:40 – 12:10pm $85

Ages 6-14 9:00 – 12:00pm $110
Ages 6-14 1:00 – 4:00pm $110
Ages 8-14 9:00 - 4:00pm $157

Register on line https://registration.challengersports.com/FindACamp/FindACamp.asp?Method=CampSession&Key=019251&~=

Parks Patrol

The Mission Oaks Park and Recreation District also has an off duty Sheriff's patrol. If the problem is in the park or involves the park, you can call the non-emergency dispatch number for the Sheriff's Dept. (874-5115) and ask for the "Mission Oaks Park Patrol Off Duty Officer". That may bring a quick response.

This is applicable for all the District's parks in our neighborhood (Sierra Oaks & Oak Meadow). While this is certainly another resource it is important to know that the District's parks extend almost up to Auburn Blvd. and the patrol officer may be on the other side of the District.

As always, if in doubt - 911 may be the best alternative.

Sierra Oaks School 50th Anniversary

Sierra Oaks School is looking for graduates, former teachers and neighbors to help gather the school's history in preparation for its 50th anniversary next fall. Middle school students are working on a project to collect stories, recollections and photographs that show the history of the school, as well as the development of the surrounding Sierra Oaks neighborhood. Please contact Helen Diepenbrock, project coordinator, if you can share a story, provide photos, or know of anyone who attended the school in its early years. E-mail Helen at helendiep@sbcglobal.net

Wine Tasting Opportunity

Each Wednesday I walk from my house at 2900 Kadema Dr. to David Berkely at the Pavillions for a phenomenal wine tasting and pairing with great food. It goes from 4-6pm every week and is put on by JeffreyDeVore, who knows more about wine and pairing food and wine than anyone I have ever met. He features a different winemaker each week who is there to answer questions about how the wines are made. If anyone wants to walk over with me or join me there and say hello, you will not be disappointed. Seasoned wine veterans and beginners alike will enjoy this event. The $5 tasting fee is refunded if you purchase a bottle of wine. If you want to walk over with me, I leave around 3:30pm every Wednesday. Feel free to meet me in front of my house. Jaimie Scott 916.971.1392 jaimie.scott@gmail.com

University Village Time Extension

Hello,

I am the assigned Planner for Z08-328 at 2244 Fair Oaks Blvd. Attached is the project early notification packet.

Routing Date: 2/4/09
Respond By: 2/25/09
File: Z08-328
Title: University Village Time Extension
Project Location: 2244 Fair Oaks Blvd
APN: 295-0381-003

Description/Entitlements:
A request for a Zoning Administrator Tentative Map Time Extension to subdivide one parcel for condominium purposes on approximately 0.84 acres in the Shopping Center (SC-PUD) zone within the Campus Commons Planned Unit Development. The request also includes a Special Permit Time Extension for condominium units and a Variance Time Extension to exceed the maximum allowed height.

BACKGROUND:
The site is currently developed as a shopping center. On April 13, 2006, the applicant was approved for the above listed entitlements to demolish the existing restaurant and rebuild with a six-story mixed use building consisting of retail and residential uses. The entitlements were ready to expire, thus the applicant is requesting an extension to all the entitlements. There are no modifications to the previously approved project. The previous staff report has been attached for your information. The applicant will also be submitting a separate Design Review file.

Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you,


Jamie Broker, Assistant Planner

Development Services Department

300 Richards Boulevard, 3rd Floor

Sacramento, CA 95811
(916) 808-1928

Couple shot, robbed on American River bike trail in Fair Oaks

Authorities are asking for help in locating two men who shot and robbed an elderly man who was on the American River bike trail in Fair Oaks.
A man and his wife were on the trail near Sunrise and Fair Oaks boulevards at 8 a.m. Saturday when two men approached them, said Sgt. Tim Curran, spokesman for the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department.
One of the men shot the husband in the leg. He had non-life threatening injuries, Curran said.
The two suspects demanded the couple's car keys. One drove off in the victims' silver Infiniti I30, while the other man left in a green pickup truck., he said.
Deputies said Sunday morning didn't release much description about the suspects or the clothing they were wearing.
Anyone who has information is asked to call the sheriff's department at (916) 874-5115.