May Board Meeting Notes: Bylaws amended to change date of election
The election of the SCNA board of directors will be changed to coincide with the beginning of the fiscal year, which starts in July. Our
June 14, 2019
Congratulations to our CURTIS PARK GRADUATES
University Maxwell Pease Maxwell Pease, son of Dorsey Griffith and Randall Pease (deceased Nov. 2017). Max grew up on 8th Avenue. He graduated from Sacramento
June 13, 2019
Habanero Quintet to perform June 15
Doug Pauly of Second Avenue brings the Habanero Quintet to The Side Door, 2900 Fourth Ave., from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 15. The
June 12, 2019
Music in the Park series starts June 30 with Afro-Latin funk
The first free concert in the Music in the Park summer series at William Curtis Park will be from 6 to 8 p.m. June 30,
June 12, 2019
More than $14,000 donated to SCNA on Big Day of Giving
SCNA received $14,391 in donations in the 24-hour Big Day of Giving on May 2. SCNA had identified several priorities for funding during the campaign:
June 11, 2019
NextDoor: Many mourning death of Third Avenue dog
TRex, a small Chihuahua that was lost on New Years Eve 2018 and found three months later with help from NextDoor readers, died on Easter
June 10, 2019
Two new members join SCNA board
Sense of community attracted Angelis family For new SCNA board member Charles Angelis, coming to California from his native Greece was a cultural shock. He
June 9, 2019
Sunh Fish Co. moves to Broadway
In early May, The Sunh Fish Company, formerly on 19th and V Streets, moved to 1313 Broadway. Sunh Fish is a retail and wholesale fish
June 8, 2019
Solo show for Jill Estroff at KVIE Gallery from June 27 to Aug. 23
Curtis Park artist Jill Estroff will have her first solo show at KVIE Gallery. A public reception will be held from 6 to 8 p.m.
June 7, 2019
Home on Portola Way was childhood residence of world famous designer
A “sold” sign recently appeared in front of 2115 Portola Way, a two-bedroom home occupied when new by a family whose 7-year-old daughter would later
June 6, 2019
Powerhouse Science Center designer lives on Fourth Avenue
If you’ve driven recently along Interstate 5 just north of downtown, you’ve probably seen the construction under way on the old power station next to
June 5, 2019
Neighbors seek cleaner, quieter yard-care tools
Are you sick and tired of the whining noise of gas-powered leaf blowers? Not only do they emit noxious contaminants in clouds of dust, evidence
June 3, 2019
Work With Us! Director of Development & Community Outreach
REPORTS TO: Executive Director STATUS: Full Time, Exempt COMPENSATION: DOE BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance; 403(b) retirement plan with matching; Paid holidays; FTO (vacation).
May 31, 2019
Proposed shelter needs state funding, another vote
Earlier this year, I proposed two temporary homeless shelter sites in District 5 – one at the Florin Road Regional Transit station parking lot, and
May 30, 2019
Before fertilizing trees, have your soil tested
When diagnosing a tree’s health problems, inevitably the question arises about fertilization. Trees require certain mineral elements for healthy growth. Nutrient deficiencies can cause a
May 20, 2019
In the District: Community shows support for homeless shelter
As I know you all are aware, Sacramento has a homeless crisis. Over the past few years, the problem has become increasingly worse, expanding from
May 19, 2019
Side Door concert hall marks anniversary
The Side Door just marked its first anniversary as a concert hall for all ages in what was once a Safeway grocery store. Appropriately ironic,
May 18, 2019
Meeting Notes: Neighbor advocates battery-powered gardening tools
Longtime Curtis Park resident Kathy Les shared her concerns about noise and pollution from gardening companies using gas powered tools. She recently wrote an essay
May 17, 2019
Oak Park Farmers Market celebrates 10th season
Shoppers can anticipate an extra special day at the Oak Park Farmers Market when it opens its 10th season May 4. Market manager Joany Titherington
May 16, 2019
NextDoor: Proposed homeless shelter draws emotional comments
The proposed homeless shelter on X Street near Alhambra Boulevard drew more than 300 comments in March and April on NextDoor. A March 28 town
May 15, 2019
Demonstrations May 18 of battery-operated yard-care equipment
SCNA has established an ad hoc committee to reduce carbon emissions in the neighborhood through environmentally friendly yard care. During the May 18 neighborhood yard
May 9, 2019
Now Hiring: Facilities Attendant
Sierra 2 Center for the Arts & Community is looking for an energetic, enthusiastic team member for the position of Facility Services Attendant. We have
May 8, 2019
Free Friday on May 17 provides chance to learn new things
Everyone has a talent, hobby or profession that others could benefit from learning. This is the inspiration behind new activities and events offered in the
May 8, 2019
Graduates to appear in June edition
It’s time to send portraits and information about this year’s high school and college graduates to Viewpoint. This can be done by email to carolxo@comcast.net;
May 7, 2019
2 homes on Montgomery Way designated as historic landmarks
Montgomery Way narrows, bends and widens with great views in all directions. South Curtis Oaks developer J.C. Carly lived on the street and planned it
May 7, 2019
Notre Dame up close
‘My first thought … was that there was religious significance to the smoke’ PARIS – When you travel to see history and culture, you do
May 4, 2019
Name the New Park
It is no small thing to name a park, and yet that is precisely what we are being asked to do. As many of you
April 25, 2019
FITSOM Studios expands studio space, wellness services
Curtis Park entrepreneurs Marco Guizar and Katelyn O’Neil, with Ken O’Shea of Land Park, the co-owners of the newly expanded FITSOM Studios, are helping the
April 16, 2019
President’s message: Fantastic new Safeway is result of community efforts
How about that Safeway? I freely admit, while I don’t like shopping generally, I truly adore grocery stores. As some of you know, I like
April 14, 2019
March 6 meeting: SCNA board welcomes first member from Crocker Village
SCNA welcomed three neighbors to the board: Charles Angelis of Marshall Way and 23rd Street, Alex Moos from Donner Way and Kimberley Bond from Crocker
April 13, 2019
