Craft in the Tent with Tenacious Goods at Holiday Gifts & Goods
Who sparked your love of making? Both of my parents are creative and they continue to encourage all my arts passions. My 7th grade art
December 4, 2019
Christina & Michael Martin from Capital City Beads at Holiday Gifts & Goods
Who sparked your love of making? I have been making jewelry for many years and love sharing my passion for creating with others! What is
December 3, 2019
The Novel Tea’s Ellen Arden-Ogle on Holiday Gifts & Goods
Who sparked your love of making? My mother was a great crafter and needlewoman as well as a terrific baker and cook. What is your
December 2, 2019
Holiday Gifts & Goods Welcomes Heather Klinger of Klinger Creative
Who sparked your love of making? My Grandpa was an art teacher and always gave me art supplies for my birthdays and Christmas. I’ve always
November 28, 2019
Meet the woman behind Lizzy’s Bakehouse at Holiday Gifts & Goods
Who sparked your love of making? My mother inspired my love of baking. I grew up in a home that always smelled of fresh-baked bread!
November 26, 2019
SCNA President’s message: Community meeting to inspire you to volunteer
On Dec. 11, the Sierra Curtis Neighborhood Association will host a community meeting, and we hope you will join us. In the meantime, there have
November 19, 2019
Fino Chocolates at Holiday Gifts & Goods
Who sparked your love of making? I don’t think it was a person as much as it was tasting fine chocolate while in Germany in
November 14, 2019
Get your craft on with Craftopolis at Holiday Gifts & Goods
Who sparked your love of making? Creating is in our family genes! I was born with a pencil and crayon in each hand and haven’t
November 13, 2019
Holiday Gifts & Goods Artist Patty Castillo of Leash and Collar
Who sparked your love of making? I really wanted to accessorize my dog with things that matched his personality and mine. What is your favorite
November 12, 2019
SacRT has become a national model with new leadership of Henry Li
If you had told me three years ago that the General Manager of Sacramento Regional Transit would be nationally recognized by the American Public Transit
November 8, 2019
SCNA budget plan invests in the future
September’s Viewpoint reported that the SCNA budget included a deficit. Viewpoint interviewed the association’s treasurer to learn more about the purpose of this deficit. First,
November 7, 2019
Complete Streets well underway for Broadway
Many Curtis Park pedestrians and cyclists have experienced true fear when approaching Broadway either to cross it by foot or by bike. Broadway often resembles
November 6, 2019
Senior Center Free Friday set for Nov. 15 will offer mind and body wellness
The Senior Center will host its last Free Friday of 2019 on Nov. 15. Attendees can enjoy their favorite activities or try new classes for
November 5, 2019
River City Sass brings unique engraved accessories for your inner wild child to Holiday Gifts & Goods
Who sparked your love of making? Making has always been a way to keep my hands busy and my mind occupied. I have an anxiety
November 1, 2019
In the District: Dedicated staff necessary to address district issues
My staff and I, working with other city employees, do our best to meet the needs of our District 5 constituents. I represent more than
October 30, 2019
Trees of Curtis Park: Fall is time to inspect elms, plan for treatment
Fall in Sacramento is my favorite season. No more scorching heat and the fall colors are spectacular. However, fall may have already arrived for some
October 29, 2019
Man’s best friend may be neighbors’ worst enemy
Dogs are one of the animal world’s most efficient poopers. They can stop, drop and walk off in 15 seconds. Why is that a problem?
October 27, 2019
Neighbors get creative with electric lawn care
The campaign to make Curtis Park residents aware of harmful pollutants spewing from gas mowers and leaf blowers has people listening. Increasingly, neighbors are finding
October 26, 2019
Two very different takes on fried chicken at Fixins, BAWK!
Craving some fried chicken? Two new restaurants with Curtis Park ties offer different takes on how to cook the bird. BAWK! opened Aug. 31 in
October 26, 2019
NextDoor: Homeless make city look ‘like a Third World country’
Concerns about the homeless and neighborhood crime were by far the most common posts in NextDoor.com in the last month. Other writers had nice things
October 25, 2019
Notes from Sept. 4 meeting Changes considered for next Curtis Fest
Curtis Fest on Aug. 25 was a success. Vendors and food truck operators expressed pleasure with the levels of sales and support. Estimated attendance was
October 24, 2019
Fall for these Classes in the Learnery
In the Learnery, we collaborate with local artists and instructors to host fun and interesting classes. Our fall schedule features art classes influenced by the
October 23, 2019
SCNA President’s message: Music in the Park helps bring neighborhood together
With summer over and fall trying to lower temperatures and change leaf color, I want to take a moment to reflect on how many of
October 23, 2019
Oak Park experience inspired new SCNA board member
SCNA board member Kimberley Bond and her husband Steve made a list of pluses and minuses about moving to Sacramento. There were many more pluses,
October 22, 2019
City says normal rules don’t apply to traffic circles
If you are confused about the rules governing the “mountable island” at the intersection of 24th Street and Marshall Way, you’re not alone. Is it
October 21, 2019
Council votes to name park for Ray Eames; construction likely in spring
A half-acre park honoring former Curtis Park resident Ray Eames may start to take shape in the spring. On Sept. 24, City Council unanimously approved
October 17, 2019
Wine Tasting 2019 Photo Album
We are so happy and proud that so many lovely friends and neighbors came out to celebrate at the Curtis Park Wine Tasting & Silent
October 16, 2019
Neighbors offer food, fun, fantasy in dinners for sale at silent auction
Curtis Park’s creative, culinary and sociable spirit will be on full display when a half-dozen dining extravaganzas go up for auction at the Oct. 12
October 9, 2019
Now Hiring a Director of Development & Community Outreach
The Director of Development & Community Outreach is charged with primary responsibilities for managing and implementing the Sierra Curtis Neighborhood Association’s (SCNA’s) first professional development
October 1, 2019
In the District: City Council seeks remedies for high rents, homelessness
City Council recently acted to significantly impact the lives of some of the most vulnerable Sacramentans. On Aug. 13, we passed the Tenant Protection and
September 20, 2019
