AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Elk Grove California. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/elkgrove 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/elkgrove http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:58:18 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Can you enlighten on the environmental impact of the fashion industry? As I understand it, the industry overall is no friend to the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Key Dates 11/18/09              Experience Elk Grove (9245 Laguna Springs Drive;... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/elkgrove/news/city-of-elk-grove-news-for-the-week-of-november-16-2009-234683 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/elkgrove/news/city-of-elk-grove-news-for-the-week-of-november-16-2009-234683 Government and Politics Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Key Dates 11/11/09----Veteran’s Day (City Hall Closed) 11/11/09----Veteran’s Day Parade (CCSD Parking Lot; 11:00 a.m.) Community Calendar of... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/elkgrove/news/city-of-elk-grove-news-for-the-week-of-november-9-2009-232959 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/elkgrove/news/city-of-elk-grove-news-for-the-week-of-november-9-2009-232959 Government and Politics Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Elk Grove, CA – The City of Elk Grove recently adopted an ordinance that requires both cats and dogs to be identified by a microchip in order to be... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/elkgrove/news/microchip-implantation-available-to-elk-grove-pet-owners-at-affordable-rate-232143 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/elkgrove/news/microchip-implantation-available-to-elk-grove-pet-owners-at-affordable-rate-232143 Government and Politics Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Key Dates 11/03/09 --- Charter Commission Meeting (Council Chambers; 6:00 p.m.) 11/05/09 --- Web Chat: Prevention and Public Safety Tips for the... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/elkgrove/news/city-of-elk-grove-news-for-the-week-of-november-2-2009-230946 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/elkgrove/news/city-of-elk-grove-news-for-the-week-of-november-2-2009-230946 Government and Politics Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Elk Grove, CA -- Alternating lanes and ramps at the Sheldon Road Interchange will be closed for paving between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Travelers are... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/elkgrove/news/sheldon-road-interchange-ramp-and-lane-closures-planned-230504 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/elkgrove/news/sheldon-road-interchange-ramp-and-lane-closures-planned-230504 Government and Politics Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Consulting Services Offered for Elk Grove Businesses: The Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce, Elk Grove Economic Development Corporation, City of Elk... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/elkgrove/news/city-of-elk-grove-news-for-the-week-of-october-26-2009-228986 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/elkgrove/news/city-of-elk-grove-news-for-the-week-of-october-26-2009-228986 Government and Politics Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The reports of Swine Flu in California (official name, H1N1) are alarming, but as the virus remains in the headlines, experts are urging... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/sacramento/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-sacramento-county-228206 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/sacramento/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-sacramento-county-228206 Health and Fitness Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Elk Grove, CA---Franklin Boulevard will be paved with rubberized asphalt beginning next Tuesday, October 27, through Thursday, November 5, depending... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/elkgrove/news/road-works-on-franklin-boulevard-225696 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/elkgrove/news/road-works-on-franklin-boulevard-225696 Government and Politics Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Key Dates 10/20/09 - Charter Commission Meeting (Council Chambers; 6:00 p.m.) 10/21/09 - Disability Advisory Committee Meeting (Council Chambers;... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/elkgrove/news/city-of-elk-grove-news-for-the-week-of-october-19-2009-224513 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/elkgrove/news/city-of-elk-grove-news-for-the-week-of-october-19-2009-224513 Government and Politics Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Key Dates 10/12/09 - E-tran Riders’ Information & Discussion Forum (Council Chambers; 6:00 p.m.) 10/14/09 - City Council Meeting (Council... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/elkgrove/news/city-of-elk-grove-news-for-the-week-of-october-12-2009-222846 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/elkgrove/news/city-of-elk-grove-news-for-the-week-of-october-12-2009-222846 Government and Politics Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Want a unique, fun activity for fall in the Sacramento County, CA area? Find apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for Sacramento... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/sacramento/news/sacramento-county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-sacramento-county-221183 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/sacramento/news/sacramento-county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-sacramento-county-221183 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:37 -0500 Local Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the Sacramento County California area. When there’s a crisp snap in the... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/sacramento/news/sacramento-county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-sacramento-county-221454 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/sacramento/news/sacramento-county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-sacramento-county-221454 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:19 -0500 Key Dates 10/6/09 - Charter Commission Meeting (Council Chambers; 6 p.m.) 10/6/09 - City Web Chat on Elk Grove Online (www.elk-grove.com; 2... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/elkgrove/news/city-of-elk-grove-news-for-the-week-of-october-5-2009-219449 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/elkgrove/news/city-of-elk-grove-news-for-the-week-of-october-5-2009-219449 Government and Politics Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Twelve-week parenting class begins on Saturday October 3, open to all Elk Grove parents Soaring Oaks Presbyterian Church’s... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/elkgrove/news/soaring-oaks-presbyterian-church-to-begin-new-parenting-class-in-eg-214094 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/elkgrove/news/soaring-oaks-presbyterian-church-to-begin-new-parenting-class-in-eg-214094 Religion and Spirituality Sat, 03 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Key Dates 9/29/09 - Old Town Elk Grove Foundation Meeting (Grange Hall; 5:30 p.m.) 9/30/09 - Milk-Bone Canine Heroes Event (Raley’s on Elk Grove... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/elkgrove/news/city-of-elk-grove-news-for-the-week-of-september-28-2009-217664 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/elkgrove/news/city-of-elk-grove-news-for-the-week-of-september-28-2009-217664 Government and Politics Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Elk Grove, CA -- The Elk Grove Planning Commission is hosting an educational workshop this Thursday to inform the public about issues that affect the... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/elkgrove/news/planning-commission-to-host-workshop-about-maintaining-quality-of-life-in-elk-grove-217412 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/elkgrove/news/planning-commission-to-host-workshop-about-maintaining-quality-of-life-in-elk-grove-217412 Government and Politics Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a California corn maze and it's a... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/sacramento/news/find-california-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-california-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217110 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/sacramento/news/find-california-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-california-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217110 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Elk Grove, CA  -- The League of California Cities has adopted the City of Elk Grove’s Social Host Liability Resolution, an aggressive effort... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/elkgrove/news/city-earns-statewide-support-for-social-host-liability-resolution-216251 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/elkgrove/news/city-earns-statewide-support-for-social-host-liability-resolution-216251 Government and Politics Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Key Dates 9/21/09 - Trails Committee Meeting (Council Chambers; 6:30 p.m.) 9/23/09 - City Council Meeting (Council Chambers; 6 p.m.) 9/25/09 -... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/elkgrove/news/city-of-elk-grove-news-for-the-week-of-september-21-2009-215914 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/elkgrove/news/city-of-elk-grove-news-for-the-week-of-september-21-2009-215914 Government and Politics Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Key Dates 9/15/09 Laguna Creek Trail Bridge Grand Opening Celebration (Hill Park; 10 a.m.) 9/15/09 Charter Commission Meeting (Council Chambers; 6... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/elkgrove/news/city-of-elk-grove-news-for-the-week-of-september-14-2009-214232 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/elkgrove/news/city-of-elk-grove-news-for-the-week-of-september-14-2009-214232 Government and Politics Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Elk Grove, CA – Construction is complete, and the new Laguna Creek Trail Bridge is open for use. The new bike/pedestrian bridge offers Elk Grove... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/elkgrove/news/grand-opening-celebration-of-the-laguna-creek-trail-bridge-213183 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/elkgrove/news/grand-opening-celebration-of-the-laguna-creek-trail-bridge-213183 Government and Politics Sat, 12 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Elk Grove, CA – Starting this month, a new City ordinance takes effect that better protects the health and safety of Elk Grove’s four-legged... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/elkgrove/news/new-city-ordinance-to-protect-health-well-being-of-elk-grove-animals-212845 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/elkgrove/news/new-city-ordinance-to-protect-health-well-being-of-elk-grove-animals-212845 Government and Politics Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Key Dates: 9/10/09---Spotlight Elk Grove (S.E.S Hall; 5 p.m.) 9/10/09---Storm Drainage Master Plan Public Workshop (Council Chambers; 6... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/elkgrove/news/city-of-elk-grove-news-for-the-week-of-september-8-2009-212350 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/elkgrove/news/city-of-elk-grove-news-for-the-week-of-september-8-2009-212350 Government and Politics Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 West Stockton Boulevard Temporarily Closed September 18-19. Elk Grove, CA---Beginning Wednesday, September 9, Sheldon Road’s new southbound 99... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/elkgrove/news/sheldon-road-s-new-southbound-99-off-ramp-opens-permanently-to-traffic-september-9-211366 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/elkgrove/news/sheldon-road-s-new-southbound-99-off-ramp-opens-permanently-to-traffic-september-9-211366 Government and Politics Mon, 07 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500