🌱 Patch AM: Which Citrus Heights streets shined brightest in this year’s lights contest?

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In today's newsletter:

• Which Citrus Heights streets shined brightest in this year’s lights contest?

Also on today's calendar: Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward Live in Sacramento! and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: The world champion tongue twister just got arrested! 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Low clouds and fog, then sun, with a high of 54 and low of 45 degrees.
• Wednesday: Rain and drizzle in the p.m., temps: high: 55, low: 48.
• Thursday: Periods of rain, with a high of 56 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 'Best Lights in Citrus Heights' Winners Named (citrusheightsmessenger.com) — Citrus Heights neighbors just wrapped up this year’s “Best Lights in Citrus Heights” contest, with Creekcrest Circle and Karen Rae Court taking home several top honors for their dazzling displays. Residents could nominate and vote on homes and blocks, and winners earned yard signs and a spot on the city’s holiday lights map for everyone to enjoy.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Citrus Heights

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday January 10

• Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward Live in Sacramento!
  Hilton Sacramento Arden West, 2200 Harvard St, Sacramento
  2:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday December 31

• Family Storytime
  Sylvan Oaks Library , 6700 Auburn Blvd , Citrus Heights
  10:30 am
• Family Friendly New Year’s Eve Party
  Family Learning Lab Co-School , 6916 Sunrise Blvd i , Citrus Heights
  7:00 pm

Monday January 5

• Zumba Kids JR.
  Rusch Park Community Center , 7801 Auburn Blvd , Citrus Heights
  10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 30

• The Velveteen Rabbit
  Sutter Street Theatre , 717 Sutter St , Folsom
  4:30 pm
• English Conversation Group
  North Highlands-Antelope Library , 4235 Antelope Rd , Antelope
  4:30 pm
• Big Bad Moon Party
  La Porta Restaurant & Bar , 1860 Howe Ave ste 140 , Sacramento
  6:00 pm
• Celebrate Recovery
  Bayside Church - Folsom Campus , 890 Glenn Dr , Folsom
  6:30 pm
• MoksaHaHa: Live Stand-Up Comedy at Moksa Brewing
  Moksa Brewing Company , 5860 Pacific St , Rocklin
  7:00 pm
• Trivia Tuesdays: Season's Geekings
  Dave & Buster's Roseville , 1174 Roseville Pkwy , Roseville
  7:30 pm
• SEASONS GEEKINGS Theme Trivia | Dave & Buster's Folsom CA 730p TUE 12/30
  Dave & Buster's Folsom , 430 Palladio Pkwy #1817 , Folsom
  7:30 pm

Wednesday December 31

• Palladio Folsom Farmers Market
  Whole Foods Market , 270 Palladio Pkwy , Folsom
  9:00 am
• Family Storytime
  Arden-Dimick Library , 891 Watt Ave , Sacramento
  10:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Missing cat today off of Merlindale Dr.
  in Citrus Heights, goes by the name of 'Sunny!' He is chipped, but no collar! Please call 916-218-0718 if found, or take to a Pet Smart for… (Nextdoor Birdcage Heights)
• Yesterday morning I woke up with a horrible sore throat, was so hoarse I could barely speak, had a fever, was very sore all over, and had a migraine level headache.
  By 4 pm I was throwing up. I decided to go to ER. Tested negative for viral infections like, the flu, a cold etc. What I was diagnosed with was Strep… (Nextdoor Citrus Heights)

• ServiceMaster Clean posted a job opening for Moveout Cleaner in Citrus Heights. Apply here.
• Chuze Fitness posted a job opening for Team Member in Citrus Heights. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Citrus Heights here.

🗞 Nearby News

Carmichael

• Nature Center Welcomes Christina Preston as Director of Strategic Development (carmichaeltimes.com)

Folsom

• Body of Roseville man who went missing found in Folsom's Lake Natoma, family says (sacbee.com)
• Affordability? Abundance? Aspiration? As 2026 looms, which message will Democrats run with? (sfchronicle.com)
• What Sacramento-area restaurants shut down in 2025? See 12 notable closures (sacbee.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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