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Make time for Aurora Magic on the Elk Grove Patch calendar
Good morning Elk Grove! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How long can Elk Grove roadside memorials really stay up?
- How national book delays hit one Elk Grove bookstore’s holidays
Also on today's calendar: Adult Space and 5 more events.
Find out what's happening in Elk Grovefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: What did the hammer say after getting an A on a test? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Elk Grovefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Wednesday: Fog in the morning, with a high of 61 and low of 40 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 56, low: 33.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 55 and low of 32 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• What are the rules for private roadside memorials in California? What to know (fresnobee.com) — Elk Grove residents placing flowers or crosses after a crash should know the city allows small roadside memorials that don’t create hazards, but only for about 30 days. This explainer compares Elk Grove’s rules with Caltrans policies and nearby cities and counties, so you understand what’s allowed, how long displays can stay up, and what paid memorial sign options exist. 
• Supply Chain Disruptions Hobble Strong Holiday Sales Season (publishersweekly.com) — Holiday book sales were strong nationwide, but supply chain delays left many independent bookstores scrambling, including A Seat at the Table Bookstore in Elk Grove. Lead bookseller Arden Harris reports that weeks-long shipping lags from major distributors cost the store a major order, highlighting how national logistics problems directly affected local customers’ holiday shopping and special orders.
📸 Around Elk Grove
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Elk Grove
★ Featured events ★
- Aurora Magic
Pinot's Palette, 8962 Elk Grove Blvd, Elk Grove
7:00 pm
Thursday January 8
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Other local events
- BLS Classes in Elk Grove
Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce , 9401 E Stockton Blvd Suite 125 , Elk Grove
9:00 am - Adult Space
8900 Elk Grove Blvd , Elk Grove
6:30 pm - Written in the Stars Date Night
Pinot's Palette , 8962 Elk Grove Blvd , Elk Grove
7:00 pm - Elk Grove, CA
La Bou Bakery & Cafe , 8694 Elk Grove Blvd , Elk Grove
10:30 am - City of Stars and Light
Pinot's Palette , 8962 Elk Grove Blvd , Elk Grove
6:00 pm - CLOUT Winterfest
School of Rock Elk Grove , 9045 Elk Grove Blvd , Elk Grove
6:00 pm - GRUPO LADRON, LOS FREDDY’S De Arturo Cisneros, LOS FUGITIVOS & LOS MISMOS
Eden Gardens Event Center , 8434 Bradshaw Rd , Elk Grove
6:00 pm
Friday January 9
Saturday January 10
📣 Elk Grove Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- awakebutstillinbed
Cafe Colonial , 3520 Stockton Blvd , Sacramento
6:30 pm - Chelsea Bearce: Off Da Change
Punch Line Sacramento , 2100 Arden Wy #225 , Sacramento
7:30 pm - Anxiety-CBT Skills Group
SNAHC Sacramento Native American Health Center , 3800 Florin Rd , Sacramento
10:00 am - Darren Brand
Laughs Unlimited Comedy Club and Lounge , 1207 Front St , Sacramento
7:00 pm
Wednesday January 7
Thursday January 8
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Update: FOUND HOME!!
Anyone missing their fur baby? Found this little guy running around on Atkins Drive. He friendly. (Nextdoor Old Town Elk Grove) - I just had Duarte Electric out to remove the old fluorescent tube light in my laundry room and install an LED flush mount light and junction box.
I am very pleased with their service - the electrician showed up on time and was very professional, personable, and respectful of my home. The fee… (Nextdoor Laguna West)
- Chilli's posted a job opening for Janitor - Elk Grove Chili's in Elk Grove. Apply here.
- Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Forklift Driver in Elk Grove. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Elk Grove here.
🗞 Nearby News
Galt
- 5 people, 2 dogs rescued from island on Dry Creek in Galt (fox40.com)
Sacramento
- Sacramento, Yolo and San Joaquin among counties that just won major court victory against Newsom's plan to pay for $20 billion Delta Tunnel • Sacramento News & Review (newsreview.com)
- Blood Drive for Life: Popular Sacramento DJ survives blood cancer with generosity from donors (kcra.com)
- Woman, 33, died after being pinned in Sacramento DOCO parking garage (abc10.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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