By Sara Beth Williams–
Besides Halloween and harvest-themed events, October offers residents plenty of activities for all ages, including a 75th anniversary jubilee celebration, art festivals, a San Juan High School all-class reunion, and several fundraisers.
75h anniversary jubilee celebration: Sunrise Recreation and Parks District is holding a 75th anniversary jubilee celebration on Saturday, Oct. 4 from 4 to 9 p.m. at Rusch Park to celebrate the district’s anniversary. The event will include bounce houses, food trucks, live music from two bands, tours of the Historic Rusch Home and Gardens, and more. For more information, visit the park district’s website. Rusch Park is located at 7801 Auburn Blvd.
Car show and fundraiser: The Citrus Heights Vietnam Veterans Memorial Project nonprofit is hosting a car show fundraiser for the replica Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall which is proposed to be built in Citrus Heights. The car show will take place on Saturday, Oct. 11 beginning at 8 a.m. and will feature a large car show, plus a breakfast hosted by the Rotary Club of Citrus Heights. The event will take place at Sunrise Community Church located at 8321 Greenback Ln. in Fair Oaks. For more information, visit the nonprofit’s website.
Citrus Heights Day: Citrus Heights Day is returning to the Marketplace at Birdcage, hosted by River City Marketplace. The event is planned for Saturday, Oct. 18 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Marketplace at Birdcage and will feature local arts and crafts vendors, art demos and live entertainment.
For more information, visit the event page. The Marketplace at Birdcage is located at 5975 Birdcage Centre Ln.
All-class reunion: The San Juan Alumni Association is hosting an all-class reunion for San Juan High School alumni, current students, former and current staff, and friends, at Rusch Park on Oct. 11. The event is scheduled from 12 to 4 p.m. and will feature entertainment, music, and an appearance by an Antique San Juan Unified School bus, according to the association’s website. For more information, visit the association’s event page. Rusch Park is located at 7801 Auburn Blvd.
Boo Bash: The Citrus Town Center will be holding a “Boo Bash on Candy Lane” family friendly event on the corner of Sunrise Boulevard and Greenback Lane from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11. The event will feature face painting, balloon twisting, the Science Wizard performing interactive experiments followed by slime making, a candy lane where kids can stroll through and fill their goodie bags with sweet surprises, and a special surprise character appearance. Organizers say costumes are encouraged. Admission is free, but $5 donations will be accepted, with all proceeds benefitting Citrus Heights HART.
For more information, visit the event page. The Citrus Town Center is located at 7925 Greenback Ln.
Art Beat: Citrus Heights Arts is hosting its third annual Art Beat, an event that is designed to celebrate and elevate local artists, musicians, poets, dancers, and more. The event will feature live art demonstrations, dance performances, food vendors, and other interactive activities for the entire family. The event is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 25 from 12 to 4 p.m. at Rusch Park and is free to attend.
For more information visit the event page. Rusch Park is located at 7801 Auburn Blvd.
Spaghetti Fest: Citrus Heights Homeless Assistance Resource Team is hosting a spaghetti fest fundraiser dinner on Oct. 24 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Citrus Heights Event Center. The fundraiser will feature a spaghetti dinner, music, raffle prizes and a silent auction. All donations and proceeds go toward helping fund the winter shelter program, at rick student support, and the housing and rental assistance program run by Citrus Heights HART. For more information, visit the event page. The Citrus Heights Event Center is located at 6300 Fountain Square Drive.
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