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2016 Citrus Heights Community Calendar: what’s happening in Oct.

Several costume-wearing dogs walk past the parade judges' booth, during the 2015 Howl 'O Ween parade.
File photo, several costume-wearing dogs walk past the parade judges’ booth, during the 2015 Howl ‘O Ween parade. // CH Sentinel

Looking for something to do around Citrus Heights? Local events and activities planned for October include several car shows, a local candidate forum, “Brews and Boo’s” at the community center, a “Howl-o-Ween” parade and harvest festival, and more.

Here’s 17 events happening in Citrus Heights this month: (click on each listing for more details)

Oct. 1st:

Oct. 3rd: REACH monthly meeting at new city hall

Oct. 4th: “Angry Birds: The Movie” showing at Sylvan Oaks Library (See full Oct. library calendar)

Oct. 6th: City council candidate forum at San Juan High School

Oct. 8th: Annual Chili Cook-off/ Car Show in Lowe’s parking lot

Oct. 10th: Columbus Day (city hall open)

Oct. 14th: Celebration of Hope (A Community for Peace), at Community Center

Oct. 15th:

Oct. 16th: CHPD vs. Sac PD softball game at Raley Field

Oct. 19th: Public meeting: Area 4 Agency on Aging funding (Rusch Park community center)

Oct. 20th: “Ladies in White” documentary showing at Community Center

Oct. 21st:Brews and Boos” at the Community Center

Oct. 22nd:

Oct. 24th: Annual Wreath Ceremony for Deputy Oliver at East Lawn Cemetery on Greenback Ln.

Oct. 31st: Chief Ron Lawrence takes official position as Citrus Heights police chief

Coming up in November: don’t miss the Citrus Heights Police Officer’s Association annual yard sale on Nov. 5 and a Veterans Day event at Sylvan Cemetery. Sign up for The Sentinel’s free Weekend Edition to get our future stories sent to your inbox each Sunday.

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