Representatives from the Fair Oaks Rotary and Orangevale-Fair Oaks Food Bank are shown here for the presentation. From left: Brad Squires, Jim Cralle, Diana Cralle, Doris Fulgham, Nick Broad, Maggie Hoy, Dennis Dunbar, Mike Maddox and Andrea Scollay. Photo by Judy Andrews

FAIR OAKS, CA (MPG) – The Rotary Club of Fair Oaks recently donated a $10,000 check to the Orangevale-Fair Oaks Food Bank. The donation supports the food bank’s larger project to upgrade facilities, including ADA accessibility changes to the restroom, expanded space and furnishings for the new spaces. The presentation took place on March 5 at the 5th annual Orangevale and Fair Oaks Chambers’ joint mixer held at the food bank.

The Fair Oaks Historical Society has a new president. Bud Beebe recently took over the leadership role from Claudia Thorn, who stepped down in January. Thorn served as the organization’s president for three years and will remain active with the organization as its past president. Beebe and his wife, Kathryn, joined the Historical Society in 2018. Beebe became a board member in 2023. The Historical Society oversees the Fair Oaks History Center and Museum at 10340 Fair Oaks Blvd. (next to Sunflower Drive-in).

The annual Women in Business Expo will take place at Fair Oaks Park (11549 Fair Oaks Blvd.) on Thursday, April 2, from 5 to 8 p.m. This event is free and organized by local State Farm Agent Katie Yount in partnership with Food Truck Mania. Interested in becoming a vendor? If you own a small business and would like to participate, contact Yount today at www.katieyount.com or 916-966-7111.

March/April Events

March 19 – Fair Oaks Chamber Membership Lunch at Pancho Villa BBQ Restaurant, 6716 Madison Ave., Fair Oaks, 11:30 p.m. to 1 p.m. Join us to network with fellow chamber members and discover how to get more involved in your community. RSVP is required.

April 2 – Women in Business Expo at Fair Oaks Park (11549 Fair Oaks Blvd.), from 5 to 8 p.m. Meet local women-owned small businesses. Come shop and support them or set up your own booth. To participate, see the contact info above.

April 4 – Fair Oaks Eggstravaganza at Fair Oaks Park (11549 Fair Oaks Blvd.), from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Children and their families will have an eggcellent time with a free children's egg hunt, craft and activity stations, petting zoo and photos with the Bunny! For more information, visit www.forpd.org/255/Fair-Oaks-Eggstravaganza.

April 25 – Kids’ Art Festival at Fair Oaks Park (11549 Fair Oaks Blvd.), from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Join the Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District and the San Juan Unified School District for a free community event focused on creativity, featuring make-and-take art stations, dance and music performances, an art show, food trucks and more. For more information, visit www.forpd.org/257/Kids-Art-Festival.

For more details about these events and others, visit www.fairoakschamber.com.

See you in Fair Oaks!