City Manager's Friday Update June 30, 2017

June 30, 2017

Greetings!

Don't miss the 4th of July Festivities featuring a patriotic parade, a day-long festival, and an awesome fireworks show at Community Park II (20 Benton Way).

10:30 AM - The parade will begin at the corner of Elliott & Kimberly and end at Community Park II.

12 NOON - 9:30 PM - The festival includes a flag raising ceremony (immediately following parade), children's games, food, entertainment, and more.

9:30 PM - Fireworks!

Entertainment Schedule:

Main Stage Music

1:30 - 2:30 PM Fast Times

3:00 - 4:00 PM The Search

4:30 - 5:30 PM The Believers

6:00 - 7:30 PM Self-Proclaimed Heroes

Family Stage Entertainment

1:00 - 1:45 PM Karaoke/Music with Jay Tee

2:15 - 2:45 PM Jesse Corpus Martial Arts Demonstration

3:30 - 4:00 PM Chon Renee Dance Studio Performance

4:30 - 5:15 PM Karaoke/Music with Jay Tee

5:30 - 6:30 PM American Canyon Police K9 Demonstration

For more information, please visit our website or contact Parks & Recreation at (707) 648-7275.

City Offices Closed

City offices will be closed on Tuesday, July 4th in observation of "Independence Day" and will re-open on Wednesday, July 5th. Offices will be open on Monday, July 3rd. For after-hours assistance, please call the following:

For emergencies dial 911

Non-emergency police or fire dispatch (707) 253-4451

Urgent Public Works or parks maintenance issues (707) 995-8674

Celebrate the City's 25th Anniversary

In 1992, the City of American Canyon officially incorporated as a City. Come celebrate with us at the 4th of July Festival - look for our booth and stop by for a sweet treat and say Hi!

4th of July Safety Message from the Chiefs

As we prepare to celebrate our Nation's independence, Fire Chief Glen Weeks and Police Chief Tracey Stuart would like to remind you to leave the fireworks to the professionals! Please don’t ruin your good time by getting in trouble for possessing or discharging fireworks. Even the “Safe and Sane” types are prohibited in American Canyon. The Police and Fire Department will be patrolling neighborhoods; all fireworks will be confiscated and violators could be cited. Before launching those fireworks, please stop and think. The use of illegal fireworks has the potential to cause devastation; even a single spark could ignite a huge fire.

To report illegal fireworks call non-emergency dispatch at (707) 253-4451. In the event of an emergency please dial 911. Please be safe out there and enjoy the summer. Don’t forget to wear sun protective clothing (and/or sunscreen) and hydrate while out in the heat.

Keep Pets Inside

While many of us enjoy the firework celebrations, most animals do not. If you can, move your pets inside at night. When animals panic they get creative and escape, even from fenced backyards. Each year, the Police Department is called to help strays, dogs in roadways and dogs that have been hit by cars after escaping. A panicked dog will run miles from home and be difficult to find.

Annual Pancake Breakfast

Support our local Boy Scouts (Troop 7062) at their annual pancake breakfast at the Senior Multi-use Center (2185 Elliott Drive) from 7 - 11 AM (after 9:45 AM enter from Knightsbridge Way, Elliott Drive will be closed for parade). Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for kids. Breakfast includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, biscuits and gravy, fruit, coffee, tea, and juice.

Annual Fireworks Hike

Join the American Canyon Community & Parks Foundation (ACCPF) for their second annual Fireworks Hike. Volunteer docents Barry Christian and Mathew Plate will lead a 1/2 mile hike into the Newell Preserve for a gorgeous view of nighttime fireworks. From the higher elevation fireworks from American Canyon, Vallejo, Crockett, and even Marin are visible. This event is family friendly but children must be supervised at all times. Meet at the Newell Open Space (7000 Newell Drive) at 8:15 PM on July 4th. Suggested donation: $5 per person or $10 per family.

What to bring:
- Flashlight for a dark hike out after the fireworks
- Bug spray or deterrent
- Warm clothes
- Chairs or blankets
- Water and/or snacks
- Your camera

For more information email ACCPF.

Am Can Rocks

Have you heard about the rock painting craze picking up around town? People are having a great time painting and hiding rocks for others to find. When people find the hidden rocks they post a message and photo on the AmCan Rocks Facebook page, sometimes from really far away locations! There's a rock painting class being offered the first Saturday of the month (that's tomorrow, see flyer below for details) and the sponsor of the class, American Canyon Arts Foundation, will be hosting a rock painting booth at the 4th of July Festival. Join the fun today!

Photos courtesy of AmCan Rocks Facebook page

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