Through the generosity of The American River Messenger this column serves to provide an update about matters affecting the unincorporated community of Fair Oaks.

Emergency Services Chief to Speak

At my next Community Coffee Meeting on Wednesday morning, May 18th, Sacramento County Emergency Services Director Steve Cantelme will be the guest speaker. He will present an overview of the County’s Office of Emergency Services which serves to coordinate the overall Sacramento Countywide response to large scale incidents and disasters. I hope you can join me for what should be a most informative session.

These informal morning gatherings are held four times throughout the year and include guest speakers on topical issues.  The May meeting will begin at 7:30 am in the Fair Oaks Water District’s conference room, 10326 Fair Oaks Blvd. near Winding Way. Coffee, of course, will be provided.

For a list of dates for the remaining Community Coffee Meetings for 2016, please list my webpage at bos.saccounty.net.

California’s Presidential Primary Next Month

California’s June Presidential Primary Election will be next month with Election Day on Tuesday, June 7th. The polls will be open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Contests include balloting to nominate candidates for President, U.S. House of Representatives, Assembly, and Board of Supervisors. Voters in the City of Sacramento will be choosing a new mayor.

All area voters can go online to confirm that they are registered by visiting the Sacramento County Elections Office’s web site at elections.saccounty.net.  The web site also allows you to find your polling place.  In addition you can call 875-6451 for more information.

Registered voters also may apply for a vote-by-mail ballot for the upcoming election to avoid having to physically travel to your polling place. 

Family Fun at the County Fair

The 2016 Sacramento County Fair will be held May 26th to 30th at Cal Expo. Activities include a carnival, food, barn animals, music, and shopping.

General Admission is only $5. Children age 12 and under are admitted free.

Separate special entertainment includes a Monster Truck Tour on Thursday and Friday nights, May 26th and 27) plus the Stars and Stripes Invitational Bull Riding Event on Saturday night, May 28th.

For more information about hours, general admission entertainment schedules, tickets to the demolition derby and bull riding competition, etc., please visit sacfair.com.

Honoring Those Who Served

Memorial Day is a special occasion we as a nation remember those who served in the Armed Forces and made the ultimate sacrifice for our country – and the Fair Oaks Cemetery District will be holding its annual Memorial Day and Avenue of Flags Ceremony at the cemetery on Saturday, May 28th.

Located at 7780 Olive Street in Fair Oaks, the cemetery will be decorated with hundreds of flags lining its roadways and the program will include military honors as well as the laying of the wreath at the memorial in honor of the more than 1,700 veterans at the cemetery.

The formal ceremony starts at 10 am. For more information, please visit fairoakscemetery.com

Susan Peters represents the Third District on the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors. She can be reached at [email protected].