Raised in Fair Oaks, Sommer Peterson left to forge a career as a big-city restauranteur. She returned home to fashion a dream. Now she’s fighting to keep it alive.   For Sommer Peterson, Fair Oaks always served as a starting point for her ambition. She grew up here, left to find her entrepreneurial footing in the Bay Area, and ultimately returned with a restaurant vision shaped by both hometown roots and hard-earned experience. What she didn’t expect was how close that vision

Barry Brown, one of the founders of FOVEC and a lifelong advocate for Fair Oaks, passed away May 19, 2022, at his home, looking out at his beloved trees and garden. For the past fifty years, Barry Brown was one of the “usual suspects” in community service in Fair Oaks, according to his friend, Ralph Carhart. What Ralph meant by that remark is that Barry was one of the movers and shakers in Fair Oaks, working tirelessly to improve our community. As he worked on countless proje

Torey Byington is back, and we are grateful. As a 1998 graduate of the University of Michigan, Byington moved from Michigan to Sacramento to work for the Yolo Basin Foundation and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Then her career took her back to Michigan in 2008, to run a residential environmental education school for ten years. By 2017, she and her family missed living in California (her daughter was in college here). When they moved back to our area, they fel

Our new FOVEC membership chair, Cheryl Firenze, has much in common with other members we've profiled on this website. Like Cheryl, we may seem like newcomers, but many of us grew up in Fair Oaks and surrounding communities and then lived elsewhere for a while before returning to Fair Oaks because we wanted to settle here and share our strong sense of community and traditions. We all love the Village, its celebrations, and one-of-a-kind shops and dining establishments. FOVEC m

Story by Pat Cole The Fair Oaks Village monthly car show attracts visitors and showcases local businesses. When Zach McKiernan, a local realtor, joined the Fair Oaks Village Enhancement Committee (FOVEC), he suggested his car club, Vintage Cruisers, hold a once-a-month car show in the Village similar to the one he runs at the Dairy Queen in Orangevale. All varieties of cars are welcome from 8 am to 10:30 am on the first Sunday of each month, and it’s a free show. No pre-regis

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We spotlight William Mercado, who is stepping down as FOVEC’s president after two years of outstanding service to the community.

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New Dining Experience at 10239 Fair Oaks Blvd., Suite D in Fair Oaks Village, Focusing on Patio Expansion to Be Back Up and Running By...

Brand New Business at 10127 Fair Oaks Blvd. in Fair Oaks Village, Finding Success While Opening During the Global Pandemic We're pleased...

New Location, Same Fun and Trustworthy Jewelry Buying Experience at 10148 Fair Oaks Blvd. in Fair Oaks Village We're pleased to introduce...

Find More Than Just Shoes at This Brand New Running Store Where Giving Back to the Community Matters Most at 10149 Fair Oaks Blvd. in...

A New Café With a Mission to Bring New Life to the Village Through Locally Sourced, Fresh Foods at 10239 Fair Oaks Blvd #B in Fair Oaks...

"A Botanical Love Story" with Herbal Products, Medicinal Herbs, and Fresh, Artisan-Made Products at 10112 Fair Oaks Blvd. in Fair Oaks...

A Restaurant Where "Options are a Thing" and Delicious, Health-Conscious Mexican Family Recipes Are Served With Love at 7984 California...

A Flower Shop with Beautiful Arrangements, Unique Gifts & Chocolates, and A Heart For The Community at 10239 Fair Oaks Blvd, #A We're...

New President of the Fair Oaks Rotary Club and Strong Community Advocate Pictured Above: Dennis and Gwyneth at Trivia Night We're pleased...

Former Business Executive, Active Community Advocate, and Member of Fair Oaks Village Enhancement Committee We're pleased to introduce...

Real-Estate Agent and Long-Time Member and Secretary of Fair Oaks Village Enhancement We're pleased to introduce Nan Danford, Local Real...