Judy Andrews

FAIR OAKS, CA (MPG) – The Big Day of Service is looking for volunteers to support 70 fantastic community projects on Saturday, May 16, in Orangevale, Fair Oaks and Citrus Heights. There’s a project suitable for every age and activity level. Plus, don’t miss the morning kick-off rally at the Bella Vista football field. Gather your friends and family or sign up as an individual today at www.bigdayofservice.us. 

The Woman’s Thursday Club of Fair Oaks is hosting their annual Plant Sale on Saturday, May 2, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the club’s parking lot at 10625 Fair Oaks Blvd. Available plants include indoor and outdoor varieties, such as perennials, vegetables, seedlings, bouquets, succulents, and more. You’ll also find garden décor, vases, and pots. Cash-only donations will be accepted.

Coming Events

April 25 – Kid’s Art Festival at Fair Oaks Park (11549 Fair Oaks Blvd), from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Join the Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District and the San Juan Unified School District for a free community kid’s 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.

May 2 – Annual Plant Sale at Woman’s Thursday Club of Fair Oaks (10625 Fair Oaks Blvd.) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cash-only donations please.

May 13 – Senior Luau at Fair Oaks Community Clubhouse (7997 California Ave.) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Join the Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District, in partnership with the Fair Oaks Rotary, for a delicious catered lunch and fun-filled Hawaiian luau entertainment. Tickets are $25 per person. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit: www.forpd.org/587/Senior-Luau.

May 16 – Big Day of Service in Orangevale, Fair Oaks, and Citrus Heights. View projects and sign up at the website: www.bigdayofservice.us.

May 17 – Garden Gala for the Arts at Fair Oaks Horticulture Center (11549 Fair Oaks Blvd.) from 4-9 p.m. Join the Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District for a celebration of arts and culture under the trees, featuring delicious cuisine, live and silent auctions, live music, and more. Space is limited, and tickets are required to attend. For more information, visit: www.fairoaksarts.org/582/Garden-Gala.

May 30 – Community Garage Sale at Fair Oaks Park (11549 Fair Oaks Blvd.), from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Shop or sell items at the Fair Oaks Community Garage Sale. Sellers must pre-register and pay for booth space before April 30. Space is limited. If you would like to participate, register today at www.forpd.org/469/Community-Garage-Sale.

See you in Fair Oaks!