Expert on prejudices sometimes reflects on her own
By Kathy Les We can all be too quick to pre-judge others, said Dr. Rita Cameron Wedding, a resident of Donner Way and former chair of the Women’s Studies Department
July 5, 2022
SCNA Joins Neighborhoods Across the City in 2040 General Plan Letter to City Council
By Bruce Pierini and Erik Fay As previously described in the article “Neighbors Seek To Unify Goals In Newly Joined Council District” in last month’s Viewpoint, SCNA board members have
June 30, 2022
June 2022 Viewpoint is out now!
Headlines include: ‘Politically correct’ UnSupervised to perform at June Music in the Park 4 seek to replace Schenirer in redrawn Council district Candidates for district attorney share views at forum
June 1, 2022
Alzheimer’s Association Educational Awareness Classes this Summer
The Senior Center is proud to team up with the Alzheimer’s Association to host a monthly series of free educational awareness classes the months of July, August and September. Alzheimer’s
May 27, 2022
Now Hiring Facility Service Staff
Help us put on great events! We need 1-2 part-time people, 20-25 hours per week, must be available to work nights (until 11pm or midnight) and weekends (Friday night, Saturday
May 9, 2022
Scouts’ Honor in Community Service in the New May Viewpoint
A group of 6- and 7-year-old girls from Girl Scout Troop 410 stand in front of Happy Tails Pet Sanctuary with their donation items from the proceeds of their cookie
May 2, 2022
May is Bike Month in Curtis Park
May is Bike Month is not about how far you ride or how fit you are; it’s about smiles before miles! SCNA is offering two ways to participate in May-is-Bike-Month.
April 12, 2022
Paint & Sip is Crafty, Social Fun
Guests of the Learnery recently enjoyed a painting class with a twist – Paint & Sip! Join us for the next art party on May 6th. “The class was so
April 5, 2022
March 2022 Viewpoint Newspaper
Story Headlines include: Neighbors seek to unify goals in newly joined Council district Picking up litter has become a mass movement Permit sought for Music in the Park Caution urged
March 1, 2022
Lawn Care Workshop Notes
The Lawn Care Evolution From Gas to Electric Is Coming This Online presentation took place on February 15 Starting in 2 years, only zero emission* lawn equipment will be sold
February 24, 2022
February Feast Program
February 11 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Welcome to the February Feast, a neighborhood dinner to go with pickup at Sierra 2 Center. Dinners for 2 lovingly made by Jeff and
February 8, 2022
Poll: Highway 99 Sound Wall Painting
Caltrans is investing in Highway 99 improvements between Highway 50 and Calvine Road as part of the State’s new Clean California program! Caltrans wants feedback from nearby residents, businesses, neighborhood
January 13, 2022
Winners of the People’s Choice Awards for Light Up Curtis Park
Light Up Curtis Park was a joyous success in 2021! We had 298 votes for the People’s Choice Awards! Curtis Park Neighbors swathed their outdoor spaces with lights and decorations
January 4, 2022
SCNA Opposition to Curtis Park Village Fuel Center (P14-036)
SCNA Members and Curtis Park Neighbors, Please join the Sierra Curtis Neighborhood Association in opposition of the Regional Fuel Center in Crocker Village (read more about the proposal below). By
January 3, 2022
Angel Tree Donation Drop Off
The Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program provides new clothing or toys for children of needy families through the support of donors. Found in local companies and corporations, Angel Trees are decorated
December 16, 2021
Final Redistricting Map to be adopted Dec. 16th
The Sacramento Independent Redistricting Commission (SIRC) has been engaged in a public process for approximately one year to redistrict the City of Sacramento. The SIRC invited the public to submit
December 9, 2021
Last Chance to Comment on the Redistricting of D5-Curtis Park
The Redistricting Commission (RC) has chosen two maps for the community to consider for adoption for new Sacramento City Council districts. There is a huge amount of data and backstory
December 6, 2021
Congrats to Our New Board Members!
Our annual Sierra Curtis Neighborhood Association Meeting and board member election was held via Zoom meeting on Wednesday, December 1st. According to SCNA bylaws, only current SCNA current resident members
December 2, 2021
Songbook
Light Up Curtis Park Caroling Songbook (web version) Here Comes Santa Claus Here comes Santa Claus,here comes Santa Claus,Right down Santa Claus laneVixen and Blitzen and all his reindeerPullin’ on
December 1, 2021
Curtis Park residents at UN climate conference
By Michael Paparian and Caitlyn Hughes We were privileged to spend two weeks at the U.N. Climate Change Conference, COP26, in Glasgow, Scotland, in November. For the past two years,
November 29, 2021
Recording of the SCNA Webinar on Tiny Homes Under W/X Freeway
The SCNA Neighborhood Concerns Committee hosted an informational webinar on the city’s Homeless Siting Master Plan Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021 on Zoom. The focus was on how the Curtis Park
November 10, 2021
2024 target for ACE rail route near Curtis Park
Light-rail connection planned at City College Intercity passenger trains, which haven’t traveled regularly on the tracks near Curtis Park in more than 50 years, may reappear as soon as 2024.
November 2, 2021
Portola Way cyclists are U.S. champs in 6 events
Linda and John Elgart are married to cycling, as well as to each other. Last year, the Portola Way couple continued to train hard even while national competitions were canceled
November 1, 2021
Intuitive painting focuses on creative process, not finished product
Intuitive painting focuses on the experience of painting and the inward creative process instead of the finished product. Some find it spiritual or therapeutic, tapping into feelings and expressing them
October 11, 2021
Webinar Nov. 9 on city’s plans for tiny homes
The SCNA Neighborhood Concerns Committee will host an informational webinar on the city’s Homeless Siting Master Plan from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9 on Zoom. The focus will
October 1, 2021
Councilmember urges slow start for tiny homes
In August, City Council unanimously approved the 2021 Master Siting Plan to Address Homelessness, which attempts to involve the entire city in creating a fair share of participation among council
September 15, 2021
Sierra 2 Center Wins Sacramento County TOT Grant to Install Native Plant Demonstration Garden Designed by Miridae Living Labs
Sierra 2 Center for the Arts & Community was awarded $10,000 from the Sacramento County Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) Grant program to build a native plant demonstration and learning garden
July 23, 2021
Vaccinations up, COVID-19 cases down in 95818 ZIP code
Recent health statistics suggest the Curtis Park area is well on the way to the COVID-19 vaccination level thought to be needed to provide “herd immunity,” the vaccination rate needed
July 14, 2021
City’s housing challenges addressed at SCNA forum
By Kathy Les and Erik Fay Possible solutions to Sacramento’s housing challenges were discussed at SCNA’s Housing Forum in late May. More than 80 people participated in the Zoom forum,
July 13, 2021
