Casino Corral May 14th at Murieta Equestrian Center

Posted on May 11, 2011 by admin

Join in as the Kiwanis and Optimists Clubs kick off Rancho Murieta’s party season May 14th at the Murieta Equestrian Center from 5pm – 11pm. Enjoy a gourmet prime rib and chicken dinner, casino style gaming, poker, fun games, cocktails, auctions and more! A few of our auction highlights: getaways to Reno, a dinner at Passmore Ranch prepared by a chef from The Kitchen, hot air balloon rides, field level SF Giants tickets, golf foursomes, winery tours, ETC tickets, and so much more! All proceeds go towards local youth and community programs.

For more information contact Joe Mazzoni Sr. 354-8589, Susan Sozzi 354-2227, Alicia Correia 354-8589, or go to casinocorral.org. Tickets are $40 donation per person or $280 for a table of eight.

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Fight shuts down carnival at Elk Grove Western Festival

Posted on April 30, 2011 by admin

What appears to be a fight between rival gangs shutdown Elk Grove Park last night. There were 2,000 – 3,000 people gathered at the park for a carnival when the fight broke out. No reports of injuries or arrest. Sacramento Police Department and Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department responded to incident.

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Casino Corral needs baskets

Posted on April 18, 2011 by admin

WANTED: Baskets for the Casino Corral Silent Auction. Proceeds raised by the auction go towards local youth activities and causes sponsored by Optimists and Kiwanis Clubs. Be a great giver for the Casino Corral. To donate baskets call Jackie Strain at 354-8895 and she will arrange to pick them up or have you drop them by her house. Large baskets are especially needed. Thank you again Rancho Murieta and Wilton.

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EGUSD Virtual Academy to offer Open Houses

Posted on April 17, 2011 by admin

The Elk Grove Unified School District (EGUSD) Virtual Academy will hold four Open House events for new parents and students to provide an overview of the district’s K-12 virtual education program, meet staff and ask questions. Enrollment for students is now open for the 2011-2012 school year. Registration materials can be obtained or submitted during open houses or parents can visit http://blogs.egusd.net/egva/ to download materials.
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Supplemental Tryouts for U17 – U19 Soccer

Posted on April 13, 2011 by admin

Due to high demand, the FC Elk Grove has agreed to host one additional supplemental tryout for the U17 – U19 Girls and Boys to take place tonight, April 13, at Bartholomew Sports Park, Field 4, from 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

No need to preregister. Simply check in at the registration desk and tell them that you are there for the supplement tryout.

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Congratulations to PGHS Winter Percussion and Winter Guard

Posted on April 11, 2011 by admin

A huge congratulations to our Winter Percussion Ensemble and our Winter Guard team for competing in the Northern California Band Association Winter Championship at Del Oro High School. Both teams placed at the top of their division amongst a field of very competitive high school programs in Northern California. Our Winter Percussion Ensemble won First Place in the Scholastic Division after only being promoted into this division a week before. This team has been undefeated all season, bringing home first place trophies in the Advanced Division and one in the Scholastic Division, out-scoredover all other teams in the EGUSD. Our Winter Guard team won the Championship trophy in the Novice B Division. This team has also been undefeated all season in their category as well, and it has only been their first competitive season. We look forward to seeing what both of these teams can do next year! We appreciate theirhard work and dedication to their sport! Congratulations to both teams for a job well done!!

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Summer Camp Serenade

Posted on February 15, 2011 by admin

Pleasant Grove Elementary School will present “Summer Camp Serenade” at 7 p.m. February 16th & 17th. This fun play highlights camp counselors and junior campers as they sing and dance their way through bus trips to camp, writing letters home, surviving scary camp legends, talent show antics and a summer in the dirt.

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Second Annual Walk to Remember

Posted on February 7, 2011 by admin

On April 10, 2009 five American soldiers were killed by a suicide bomber in Mosul, Iraq. SFC Bryan E. Hall, of Elk Grove, was one of those soldiers. This walk is to honor him, the other four men killed in the incident, and all American Soldiers who are serving our country and those who have served in the past. All proceeds from the walk will be split between the Bryan E. Hall Memorial Scholarship and an education fund established for SFC Hall’s four-year old daughter, Addison.

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Take Your Parents to School Day

Posted on February 2, 2011 by admin

Parents of students at Pleasant Grove High School are invited to attend Take Your Parents to School Day from 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. In addition to classroom visitations, workshops will be offered featuring information about college and career information, School Loop, student activities and athletics, adolescent substance issues, self-esteem and positive study habits.

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Select & Competitive Program Pre-Tryout Clinics

Posted on January 31, 2011 by admin

EGYSL’s Select & Competitive Program Pre-Tryout Clinics and Tryouts start today. Our Pre-Tryout Clinics are not mandatory, but they are a great way for players to understand the dynamics of tryouts and to get some great soccer training prior to tryouts. Coaches will be on hand to meet with Parents.

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