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Spotted on the Citrus Heights calendar: Circus Vargas Presents "Masquerade!" in Folsom!

Good morning to you Citrus Heights! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How to get up to $50,000 in new lawn equipment.
- Citrus Heights medical uniform store among more than 100 closing nationwide
Also on today's calendar: Circus Vargas Presents "Masquerade!" in Folsom! and 10 more events.
Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and cool, with a high of 78 and low of 54 degrees.
- Friday: Sunny and warmer, temps: high: 88, low: 57. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Sun, some clouds, with a high of 88 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Miller's Ace Hardware Supports State Lawn and Garden Equipment Recycling Program (citrusheightsmessenger.com) — Citrus Heights residents and landscapers can get major vouchers for trading in old gas-powered lawn equipment at Miller's Ace Hardware on Madison Avenue and Citrus Heights Mower on Auburn Boulevard. The county-backed program helps residents and small businesses switch to battery-powered mowers, blowers, and other tools, with up to $50,000 available for qualifying commercial applicants.
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• Popular Retailer Closing Over 100 Stores, Including 9 In CA (patch.com) — Scrubs & Beyond is closing all of its physical stores nationwide, including its Citrus Heights location, which could affect local healthcare workers who rely on it for uniforms. The company hasn't explained the decision or detailed job impacts, but it is promoting clearance sales as it winds down nine California shops, from Bakersfield to Citrus Heights and beyond.
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📸 Around Citrus Heights
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Citrus Heights
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★ Featured events ★
- Circus Vargas Presents "Masquerade!" in Folsom! →
Lakeside Church, 745 Oak Ave Pkwy, Folsom
9:00 am - Peculiar PopUp Arts & Crafts →
Crooked Lane Brewing Company, 536 Grass Valley Hwy, Auburn
11:00 am
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
- Outta the Vox : From Screen to Stage →
Royal Stage Theatre, 6174 Sunrise Boulevard, Citrus Heights - Citrus Nights: September →
Van Maren Park, 6601 Thalia Way, Citrus Heights
6:00 pm - Neighborhood Area 1: Northwest Meeting →
Lichen K-8 School, 8319 Lichen Dr., Citrus Heights
6:30 pm - Neighborhood Areas 2 & 6: CHATS Meeting →
Twin Oaks Avenue Baptist Church, 7690 Twin Oaks Avenue, Citrus Heights - Planning Commission Meeting Canceled →
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6:00 pm - Neighborhood Area 4: Arcade Creek →
Citrus Heights Sylvan Community Center, 7521 Community Drive, Citrus Heights
6:30 pm - Gentle Yoga with Sound Healing →
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10:00 am - Sweet Music Studio Cafe's Local Makers Market →
Sweet Music Studio Cafe, 8040 Greenback Lane, Citrus Heights
10:00 am - Purple Pageant's Denim & Diamonds Gala →
Citrus Heights Community Center, 6300 Fountain Square Drive, Citrus Heights
5:00 pm - Pre-Cut Machine Applique Series-Pumpkin →
Runs with Scissors Quilt Shop, 7525 Auburn Blvd, Ste 1, Citrus Heights
5:00 pm - Neighborhood Area 10: SOAR Meeting →
Citrus Heights Sylvan Community Center, 7521 Community Drive, Citrus Heights
6:30 pm
Friday September 18
Monday September 21
Tuesday September 22
Thursday September 24
Sunday September 27
Monday September 28
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Update: Pet Reunited
Bobby , a cat who went missing in Sacramento, CA, has been safely reunited with their family after 19 hours, 59 minutes. Message from Owner: "She… (Nextdoor Citrus Heights at Oaks Ln) - I need an IHSS caregiver in Orangevale.
3-4 days a week. 25 hours a week. For wheelchair bound patient. Tasks include cleaning, cooking, transfer, etc. Please comment or dm about yourself… (Nextdoor Oak Creek)
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Senior Shift Leader $22.00 per hour in Citrus Heights. Apply here.
- MBK Senior Living posted a job opening for Server - PT in Orangevale. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Citrus Heights here.
🗞 Nearby News
Carmichael
- Carmichael Water District is Working to Shape Its Future (carmichaeltimes.com)
- Elks Help SJUSD Charity (carmichaeltimes.com)
- San Juan Unified schools see unexpected enrollment decline (fox40.com)
Folsom
- Sutter Health to bring $4.3 million pediatric care center into Folsom (folsomtimes.com)
- Folsom State Prison inmate dies after being found unresponsive in cell (folsomtimes.com)
Ok Citrus Heights! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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