Bike Park Update
A bike park at Elk Grove Regional Park is being proposed. To learn about the research and next steps, click here.
Now Accepting Farmers' Market Vendors
The CSD is now accepting vendor applications for our 2010 Farmers' Markets from May 12 – August 25, 2010. Make the market your Wednesday night destination all summer long to shop, dine, and play. Buy fresh, California-grown produce in Elk Grove's certified farmers' market. Each week offers the freshest fruits and vegetables, free children's activities, craft vendors, and a variety of dining options. Each week features a free, fun activity for the kids. For more information or to reserve a space in vendor area, please click here for application or contact Heather Shortino at (916) 405-5300.
Girl's Night Out
The CSD is now accepting vendor applications for our 2010 Girl's Night event on March 19, 2010. This popular event offers Mothers, Daughters, Grandmothers and Girlfriends of all ages the opportunity to put on their party clothes and enjoy a magical evening of girly fun. Registration for this event begins on December 15, 2009.
Help for the Holidays
This year was another successful one for the News 10 Coats for Kids program. The CSD Wackford Community and Aquatics Complex collected 140 coats to donate to families in need this winter season. Ten members of the CSD’s Teen Leadership Committee helped the Salvation Army in sorting coats at Cal Expo where the coats were distributed on December 30.
Win a New Car!
The Cosumnes Legacy Foundation is holding a raffle for a new Nissan Cube. 100% of the proceeds will benefit the foundation. Only 250 tickets will be sold, and the drawing will be held on February 14, 2010. For more information, please visit the Cosumnes Legacy Foundation web site.
GIANT Pumpkin Regatta
If you think you've seen it all, then take a look at this video of the Giant Pumpkin Regatta. Huge pumpkins from the recent CSD Giant Pumpkin Festival contest were hollowed out, made into boats and raced across the lake in Elk Grove Regional Park by brave skippers. The Elk Grove Citizen newspaper caught it all on video, which you can see on YouTube via this link.
CSD Snapshot: District Dedicates 83rd Park
The Cosumnes Community Services District dedicated its 83rd park, this one in honor of the Wright Family. The CSD hosted a celebration in honor of Jim and Elaine Wright for their dedication to Elk Grove and the many accomplishments they have made in the community.
Read the Elk Grove Citizen story.
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Sacramento Bee Visits CSD’s Golf Course
Golf writer “discovers” and critiques the Emerald Lakes Golf Course, operated by the Cosumnes Community Services District. He says the 9-hole course, along Highway 99, offers “quality greens and practice amenities, and a fair test” at bargain prices. Read the story.
CSD Board Member’s Viewpoint in the Sacramento Bee
Elaine Wright highlights, in a Sacramento Bee Op-Ed article, Elk Grove citizens for turning around park maintenance fee votes after witnessing the decline in local parks without funding. Click here to read the Op-Ed article from the Sacramento Bee.
CSD Board President Observes Local Spending
Gil Albiani shares insight on CSD’s contracting of local businesses to boost economy through construction of parks and facilities in the community. Click here to read the Op-Ed article in the Elk Grove Citizen.
CSD Board VP Shares View on State, Local Fiscal Developments
Michelle Orrock assesses the latest budget actions by the state, local governments and the Cosumnes Community Services District. Read her Op-Ed article in the Elk Grove Citizen. Read report on local government funding and Michelle Orrock's comments in the Sacramento Bee.
CSD Board, Fire Department Bolstering Safety
The Cosumnes Community Services District Board of Directors has approved purchase of land for a future fire station that would serve south Elk Grove, even further reducing response times for fire and emergency medical aid. Click to read the story from the Elk Grove Citizen.
How Are We Doing? Customer satisfaction is a top priority at the CSD. To achieve that goal, it is important that we hear from our program participants and facility users. You can help us determine what we are doing right and where we can improve. Please provide us your comments either by email or by calling us at (916) 714-PARK (7275). Thank you for your input and for helping us enhance CSD programs and facilities.
CSD Wallpaper Feature 
Want to create a colorful wallpaper for your computer screen, and at the same time keep up with CSD events? We can make that happen. The CSD's new wallpaper download features a monthly calendar and a list of upcoming CSD special events. A new version will be available every month. Click here to download your own copy.
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