SCNA finances strong despite revenue drop
Wind and rain didn’t deter approximately 50 neighbors on Jan. 15 from attending the SCNA annual membership meeting, which was postponed from November because of
February 16, 2019
Neighborhood Concerns Committee aims for job fair, traffic improvements
In the upcoming year the Neighborhood Concerns Committee will continue to work with neighbors to address their concerns about problems and issues in Curtis Park
February 15, 2019
Looking at Sierra 2 through my kindergarten eyes
Nearly every day I pass the Sierra 2 complex and feel a twinge of nostalgia. I knew it when it was an elementary school. Our
February 13, 2019
Crab Feed Fun! Thanks for Supporting Sierra 2 Center.
We had a full house and tons of fun on Saturday night’s crab feed. Thank you to all the generous supporters who braved the rain
February 12, 2019
We’re Hiring a Booking Specialist
Sierra 2 Center for the Arts & Community is looking for a rock-star customer service team member for the position of Booking Specialist. This is
February 11, 2019
Scoping Meeting for the City of Sacramento 2040 General Plan Update and Climate Action Plan
The 2040 General Plan is the City’s blueprint for how and where Sacramento will grow over the next 20 years. It contains policies that guide
February 7, 2019
Zoning Administrator Hearing on Variance for 65-foot Sign in Crocker Village
There will be a Zoning Administrator Hearing on the Variance for the 65-foot Sign in Crocker Village at 9AM, Wednesday Feb 20 at 300 Richards Blvd,
February 6, 2019
Petrovich sees value of compromise over shopping center sign
It is amazing what can be accomplished through compromise to meet all parties’ objectives with a positive result when animosity and personal attacks are not
February 6, 2019
Kaleidoscope Sculpture and Butterfly Habitat by Dan Tran
Late last summer Sierra 2 Center engaged the services of local artist Daniel Tran of Growetry to create a sculpture and installation for our Curtis
January 15, 2019
We’re Hiring a Special Events Coordinator
Application window has closed. Assists coordination of special events to generate funds, attendance, increase membership, volunteers, and/or clients for the organization. Assists with budget planning,
January 14, 2019
Facility Services Staff Job Opening
Sacramento, CA 95818 Full-time, Part-time Salary: $11.00 to $13.00 /hour Sierra 2 Center for the Arts & Community is looking for an energetic, enthusiastic team
January 7, 2019
USO-themed gala at McClatchy
Music, dance and drama designed to entertain the troops during World War II will fill McClatchy High School’s renovated stage Feb. 2. The evening gala
January 2, 2019
Curtis Park doing its share with most trees in a city; second in the U.S.
Photographer Rudy Calpo, of Donner Way, walked through the neighborhood in mid-November and captured dozens of streets tunneled by trees in full autumn color. Rudy
December 31, 2018
Resident artist specializes in portraits of dogs
Mia, a year-old energetic pug living in Curtis Park with her canine portraitist mom, Jennifer Bannon, meets daily with other dogs and dog lovers at
December 30, 2018
You can go home again, former resident discovers
Just a short walk from her childhood home on Curtis Way, Kristin Meyers and her husband Ken Lambert have bought their first home on Coleman
December 29, 2018
In the District: A note of gratitude and thanks for friends and supporters
I generally spend time around the holidays letting those with whom I work and play know how much I appreciate their friendship and support. Here
December 28, 2018
SCNA/Sierra 2 Center Events in 2019
Save the date for our annual events! See you there… Annual Meeting, Tues. Jan. 15 6:30-8:30PM Crab Feed Sat. Feb 9th 6-9PM Donor Theater Event,
December 28, 2018
Next Door: Raccoons may seem cute, but they transmit disease
The raccoons must be on the prowl again in the neighborhood and nearby areas, as indicated by a multitude of NextDoor posts. A neighbor north
December 27, 2018
President’s message: Always late… but never short of warm feelings
This column was always late. A day late, a week late, but always late. Hence, I start off my last column as SCNA president by
December 26, 2018
Notes from Nov. 7 meeting: SCNA favors letter opposing Crocker Village sign
The SCNA board unanimously agreed at its Nov. 7 meeting to send a letter to the city in opposition to Petrovich Development Co.’s request to
December 26, 2018
Decisive leadership vital for next SCNA president
Q. Which qualities would be most necessary and welcome in a new president? In what directions should the new president take SCNA? John Mathews: Being
December 23, 2018
Annual meeting rescheduled to Jan. 15 due to poor air quality
The SCNA annual meeting will take place Tuesday, Jan. 15, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Curtis Hall. The board will present the Strategic Plan.
December 22, 2018
New Year, New Skills at The Learnery! What do you want to learn?
It’s almost that time to put 2018 to bed and turn our attention to how we’re going to totally rock 2019. Whether you arm yourself
December 21, 2018
Safeway reposts for off-sale liquor license for the grocery store under construction
Safeway Inc. has requested a “21 off-sale general” liquor license for the grocery store under construction in Crocker Village. The public notice of the application,
December 21, 2018
Neighborhood vote helped Herber to secure SMUD seat
Curtis Park voters helped former SCNA President Rosanna Herber to win a position on the SMUD board in the November election. Herber won 75 percent
December 20, 2018
Crocker Village Update: Variance sought for 65-foot sign in Crocker Village
Petrovich Development Co. is seeking a zoning variance so it can place a 65-foot-tall shopping-mall-style sign along the Sutterville Road overpass in the Crocker Village
December 19, 2018
Artist Interview with Lisa Jenkins of Hearts Path Designs
Why do you craft/make? How did you learn? I make Bath & Body luxuries that are great for pampering yourself with (and great for low-toxin
December 7, 2018
Artist Interview with Tonja Wilcox Art & Illustration
Why do you craft/make? How did you learn? I make things simply because I feel compelled to create things. That creative bug in me is
December 6, 2018
Artist Interview with Susan Rabinovitz of Little Relics
Why do you craft/make? How did you learn? Contemporary Fine Jewelry, Masters from the Revere Academy of Jewelry Arts. However, it started with beading my
December 5, 2018
Artist Interview with Ann Harris, Owner/Designer of Mauve Baby Co.
Why do you craft/make? How did you learn? The amazing women in my life taught me to sew as a child on my grandmother’s old
December 4, 2018
