Rancho Cordova Events: October 15 - 31, 2017

Tuesday, October 17, 6 PM: Neighborhood Watch Meeting
Rancho Cordova Police Department, 2897 Kilgore Road 
Join this monthly meeting to interact and learn from neighborhood police officers or to start up your own Neighborhood Watch program.  Learn More

Wednesday, October 18, 6 PM: Cooking Out of the CSA Box
Soil Born Farms American River Ranch, 2140 Chase Drive
Explore and master simple vegetarian recipes that everyone in your family will enjoy. Perfect for anyone who purchases a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) box, or people who love to cook with fresh seasonal produce.  Learn More

Thursday, October 19, 4 PM: Hawks, Honkers and Hoots
Rancho Cordova Library, 9845 Folsom Boulevard
A fun, interactive opportunity to learn interesting facts about birds of prey living in and around the Pacific Flyway. Featuring live birds and focused on owls, hawks, falcons and fun.  Learn More

Friday, October 20, 4 PM: Gemstone Jewelry for Teens
Rancho Cordova Library, 9845 Folsom Boulevard
Make a wire-reap necklace with beautiful gemstones collected by long-time rock hound, Alan Candee. Space is limited to the first 20 guests. Learn More

Saturday, October 21, 8:30 AM: Neighborhood Tree Planting
Federspiel Park, 2549 Chassella Way
Twenty-six new trees will be planted at Federspiel Park and in the surrounding neighborhood to help grow the City's urban tree canopy. Want a free tree planting in your neighborhood or interested in volunteering? Learn More

Saturday, October 21, 4 PM: Civic Light Orchestra Performance
River City Christian, 10933 Progress Court
Join the Rancho Cordova Civic Light Orchestra's celebration of California's unique history through the music of renowned California composer Ferde GrofĂ©.  Learn More 

T uesday, October 24, 2 PM - 8 PM: Breast Health & Screening Event
Chick-Fil-A, 2354 Sunrise Boulevard
Do you qualify for a no-cost mammogram? Find out by calling 800-341-6822 to make an appointment. Free meal if you get a mammogram. Learn More

Tuesday, October 24, 5:30 PM: Public Meeting for Traffic Calming Project
Rancho Cordova City Hall, 2729 Prospect Park Drive
A new traffic calming project is proposed in 12 neighborhoods. Residents in these neighborhoods are invited to join us for a public meeting to discuss the preliminary traffic calming plan and ask questions about the project. Learn More

Thursday, October 26, 5:30 PM: The Fall Show--Anything Goes!
Rancho Cordova City Hall, 2729 Prospect Park Drive
Join us for an artist reception for the Fall Art Show, "Anything Goes," featuring fine art  by Rancho Cordova artists. Learn More

Saturday, October 28, 9 AM: Basic Landscape Design for Homeowners
Soil Born Farms American River Ranch, 2140 Chase Drive
Do you dream of a new yard but don't know where to begin? Landscape designer Mallory Russell will walk you through the steps needed to get the most out of your space. Learn More 

Saturday, October 28, 4:30 - 7:30 PM: Halloween at Hagan
Hagan Community Center, 2197 Chase Drive
Cordova Recreation and Park District (CRPD) hosts the annual Halloween at Hagan. This family friendly event is great for all ages. Admission is $2 per person (3 and older) and free for children 2 and under. Visit the event page for more details.  Learn More

Thursday, November 2, 6:30 PM: State of the City 
Rancho Cordova City Hall, 2729 Prospect Park Drive
This year's theme is "On the Move in Rancho Cordova." Don't miss this opportunity to hear from Mayor Donald Terry on the City's 2016-2017 accomplishments, plus enjoy performances, dessert, and an opportunity to enter to win a new bike.  Learn More

These events and more may be found on the City's online Events Calendar.


Ongoing Events 

Tuesdays - Saturdays: Veterans Resource Station 
Rancho Cordova Library, 9845 Folsom Boulevard
Trained volunteers are available to help connect veterans to their benefits at various times between Tuesday and Saturday each week. 

Wednesdays, 9 AM - 1 PM: VA Mather Farmers' Market
Sacramento VA Medical Center, 10535 Hospital Way
The VA Mather Farmers' Market occurs year-round every Wednesday and offers special deals for veterans. 

Thursdays, 8 AM - 12:30 PM: Goethe Loop Farmers' Market
Sacramento Area Sewer District, 10060 Goethe Road
The Goethe Loop Farmers' Market occurs every Thursday between June and November.

Saturdays, 8 AM - 12:30 PM: Soil Born Farms Farmstand
Soil Born Farms American River Ranch, 2140 Chase Drive
Soil Born Farms operates its seasonal farmstand on Saturdays between mid-May through November.

Saturdays, 8 AM - 12 PM: Sunrise Station Farmers' Market
Sunrise Light Rail Station Parking Lot, Sunrise at Folsom Boulevard
The Sunrise Station Farmers' Market occurs year-round every Saturday.

Tuesdays, 5 - 8 PM: SactoMoFo Anatolia Food Truck Dinner
Eagle's Nest Park, 11810 Chrysanthy Boulevard
Choose from a range of food trucks serving unique street food options every Tuesday in Rancho Cordova's Anatolia neighborhood.

Thursdays, 11 AM - 2 PM: Off the Grid Food Truck Lunch
Rancho Cordova City Hall, 2729 Prospect Park Drive
Mix up your weekday lunch at Off the Grid Sacramento's pop-up food market in City Hall's parking lot. 

Fridays, 11 AM - 2 PM: SactoMoFo Food Truck Friday
3180 Kilgore Road
Choose from a range of food trucks serving unique street food options every Friday at the intersection of White Rock and Kilgore Roads.

These events and more may be found on the City's online Events Calendar.
Photo credit: Joan Cusick


Save These Dates! 

Saturday, November 11, 10 AM: Veterans Day Observance
Sacramento VA Medical Center, 10535 Hospital Way
Join us this Veterans Day as we honor 100 Years of the American Veteran. Learn More

Sunday, November 26, 4 - 7:30 PM: Christmas Tree Lighting
Village Green Park, 3141 Bridgeway Drive
Save the date for our annual Cordova Community Christmas Tree Lighting! This is a free, fun, family event, featuring music, Santa Claus, snow, hay rides, train rides, magic and more. Learn More
 
 
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