Rancho Cordova Events: July 1 - 14, 2018

Sunday, July 1, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM: Sheriff's Unity in the Community
Village Green Park, 3141 Bridgeway Drive
Join the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department and Rancho Cordova Police Department for a free and fun day of family-friendly activities, demonstrations and static displays, and a barbecue lunch. Learn more

Monday, July 2, 5:30: City Council Meeting
Rancho Cordova City Hall, 2729 Prospect Park Drive
The Rancho Cordova City Council will meet on July 2 at 5:30 PM. Learn more

Monday, July 2, 6:30 - 8:30 PM: FREE Birthday Celebration
Rancho Cordova City Hall, 2729 Prospect Park Drive
Join the City's 15th birthday celebration featuring FREE Kona Ice, a FREE concert, birthday cake, giveaways and more. Free admission. Learn more

Tuesday, July 3, 1:00 - 2:30 PM: Lunch @ the Library
Rancho Cordova Library, 9845 Folsom Boulevard
While school is out for the summer, join us at the library for a free nutritious lunch. Open to all youth 18 and under on Tuesdays through Fridays from July 3-31 (no lunch served on July 4). Learn more
 
Tuesday, July 3, 4 PM - 11 PM: Fourth of July Festival
Hagan Park, 2197 Chase Drive
Join us for Rancho Cordova's two-day Fourth of July festival and fun, featuring a special concert with an Elton John Tribute Band and birthday-themed fireworks! $2 admission and $10 parking.  Learn more

Wednesday, July 4, 10:00 AM: Fourth of July Parade
Coloma Road from McGregor Drive to Chase Drive
Kick off your Fourth of July with a patriotic parade that includes more than 70 floats and the youth band competition. Free admission.  Learn more

Wednesday, July 4, noon - 11 PM: Fourth of July Festival
Hagan Park, 2197 Chase Drive
Join us for Rancho Cordova's two-day Fourth of July festival and fun, featuring a special concert with a Bruno Mars Tribute Band and fireworks! $2 admission and $10 parking. Learn more

Thursday, July 5, 10:00 - 11:00 AM: Garden Lab for Kids
Rancho Cordova Library, 9845 Folsom Boulevard
Hang out in the library's garden to learn about growing food, battling bugs, and building planters. This free event for kids incorporates STEM into the garden.  Learn more

Thursday, July 5, 3:00 - 5:00 PM: VINS Meeting
Rancho Cordova City Hall, 2729 Prospect Park Drive
Volunteers in Neighborhood Services (VINS) meets on a monthly basis to discuss volunteer activities. Learn more

Friday, July 6, 4:00 - 5:00 PM: Nature's Critters
Rancho Cordova Library, 9845 Folsom Boulevard
Enjoy a lively presentation of real animals in the library! Nature's Critters offers a wide range of animals that you can meet close up. Open to all ages. Learn more

Saturday, July 7, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Soil Born Farms - Introduction to Aromatherapy
Soil Born Farms American River Ranch, 2140 Chase Drive
This class will give you the foundation of using essential oils, extraction techniques, categories and properties, equipment used in aromatherapy and more. The event is $25 to attend. Learn more

Tuesday, July 10, 3:30 - 4:30 PM: Read to a Dog
Rancho Cordova Library, 9845 Folsom Boulevard
Bring your own book or read one from the library to a furry friend from the Lend-A-Heart Association. This school age program is a fun opportunity to practice reading! 
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Thursday, July 12, 10:00 - 11:00 AM: Sensory Storytime
Rancho Cordova Library, 9845 Folsom Boulevard
Join us for a special storytime for kids who are on the autism spectrum and/or have sensory disorders. The program will feature books, music, crafts, and more. Learn more

Saturday, July 14, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Women Veterans Writing Workshop
Rancho Cordova Library, 9845 Folsom Boulevard
This free women veterans writing workshop features the themes "Starting the Journey" and "Calls to Adventure." Registration is required.  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, 9:00 AM - 1:00 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. 

Saturdays, 8:00 AM - 12:00 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.

Saturdays, 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM: Soil Born Farms Farmstand
Soil Born Farms American River Ranch, 2140 Chase Drive 
The Soil Born Farms Farmstand will be open every Saturday (except September 15) from May 26 through November 17.

Fridays, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM: SactoMoFo Food Truck Friday
3180 Kilgore Road
Choose from a range of food trucks serving unique street food options every Friday near the intersection of White Rock and Kilgore Roads. Also, check out some lunchtime events during the week and food truck news. Learn more

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


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Saturday, July 20 - August 11: Luminous Layers: Sierra Wax Group Exhibition
MACC, 10191 Mills Station Road
Come and experience the ancient techniques of Encaustic Painting with an Exhibition of Wax Artists. The Artist Reception will take place on July 21 from 12:00-5:00 PM. The event is free to attend. Learn more

Saturday, August 25, 2:00 - 6:00 PM: Brushes & Brews
Ol' Republic Brewery, 11151 Trade Center Drive, #104
The Cordova Community Council presents the 5th Annual Brushes & Brews, featuring a day full of great local art and beer. The event will also include food trucks and live music by the Rancho Cordova Swing Band. Free admission to attend. Learn more
 
 
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