Make a Difference with Local Volunteer Opportunities

The holidays may be over, but it’s always a great time to look for new ways to give back to your #RanchoCordova community. Check out the following opportunities.

Give Back at the Winter Sanctuary

Rancho Cordova HART (Homeless Assistance Resource Team) is a volunteer-run organization seeking volunteers for its Rotating Winter Sanctuary. The program offers our unhoused neighbors a safe place to stay during the coldest nights of the year. Volunteers, ages 16 and older, are welcome, and shifts and hours will vary.

Learn more at https://cityofranchocordova.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=884855.

Become an Outreach Volunteer at the Sacramento Children’s Museum

Join the Sacramento Children’s Museum to provide children with a place where they can be inspired, challenged, and nurtured. Volunteers will attend events in Rancho Cordova and throughout the region. Dates and hours will vary.

Learn more at https://cityofranchocordova.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=819473.

Help Grow a Garden with the Rancho Cordova Library

Do you have a green thumb with a desire to give back? Sign up to volunteer at the Rancho Cordova Library weed, clean, organize, water and of course plant. All tasks are self-paced. Learn more and sign up at https://www.saclibrary.org/Support-Us/Volunteer/Volunteer-with-the-Library.

Check out more volunteer opportunities or list the needs of your organization on Volunteer Central at CityofRanchoCordova.org/Volunteer.

Rancho Cordova Documentary Nominated for Emmy Award

Rancho Cordova: From the Gold Rush to the Space Race documents the city's history and will re-air on PBS KVIE January 24 – 28. Check your local listings or watch the Emmy-nominated film online.

Cordova High School Mentoring Team Recognized

Rancho Cordova Vice Mayor Siri Pulipati was present to congratulate the school's CREATE Mentoring Team, which won the program's Best Overall Award. The 10-week program pairs students with mentors from engineering, architecture, construction, and trade industries.

Business News

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Epoch Casino, 11275 Folsom Boulevard

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Happy Niyama, 11015 Olson Drive, Suite 9

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Mather Modern Dentistry, 10842 Bear Hollow Drive, Suite 101

New Pacific School, 10710 Bear Hollow Drive

New York Pizza & Wings, 10731 Coloma Road

Vegan Fresh 2U, 11009 Olson Drive, Unit 704

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Cali Kabob and Gyro House, 9791 Lincoln Village Drive, Suite F

Kids Empire, 10309 Folsom Boulevard

Pacific Dental, Stone Creek Village

Pizza Twist, 11009 Olson Drive, Suite 704

Round Table Pizza, Anatolia Marketplace

Sandhu Pizza, 10419 Folsom Boulevard

West Coast Sourdough, 3225 Zinfandel Drive, Suite 2

World Traveler Coffee Roasters, Rivergate Shopping Center

 

MACC Announces 2024 Lineup of Events, Exhibits and Workshops

The MACC rolled out its calendar for 2024, which includes a diverse lineup of events ranging from hands-on artist workshops to live music. Visit their website for more information.

January is "Resolve to Be Ready" Month

This month marks the 30th anniversary of the Northridge Earthquake and the Governor's Office of Emergency Services is encouraging residents to develop an emergency plan and download the free "My Shake" app. MyShake delivers ShakeAlert®-powered earthquake alerts across California, Oregon, and Washington. See damage and shaking reports submitted by other community members along with information from the USGS and other global earthquake authorities. Your device becomes an earthquake sensor and joins a smartphone network collecting valuable data. Get notifications about nearby earthquakes and track earthquakes around the globe.