This week's edition of the American River Messenger features an article about the Fair Oaks Community Action Partnerships (FOCAP) and how many Fair Oaks organizations are working together to make the community better. Big shout out to Pete Schroeder for organizing and leading this group.
Below, you’ll find highlights from the discussion along with links to explore more details.
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🔥 SOLD OUT: Village BBQ a Smokin’ SuccessWe had perfect weather, a packed crowd, live music, and over $3,000 in prizes awarded.🎥 Watch the highlight video »
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🌟 Spirit of the Village Awards AnnouncedCongratulations to Teri Riave and Cherie Lovas—recognized for their passionate and tireless work in the Village.🏆 Meet the honorees »
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Congratulations to the dynamic duo sisters Teri Riave and Cherie Lovas as our third Spirit of the Village Award winners. We recognize them for their passionate and tireless work in the Village. From their tireless work creating the beautiful gift baskets FOVEC has used at our events to working events like Vibes in Village to visiting with merchants to explain an issue they often seem to be everywhere all at once.
After over 40 years of providing quality community theatre to the Sacramento area, the Fair Oaks Theatre board has made the difficult, but necessary decision to dissolve FOTF.
The theatre festival was founded by a group of local businesses and community leaders that recognized the value of the little-used Veterans Memorial Amphitheater.The Fair Oaks Theatre Festival was soon to become a yearly tradition and a respected community theatre.
When Wendell and Lois Frazier, the original founders, began FOTF it was their vision to be primarily Shakespeare and it was to provide quality theatre, mentoring, educational, cultural,
and performing arts opportunities for theatre students, local actors, and the community. Their mission was continued by Tony and Barbara Sestito, past presidents and responsible for the original upgrades to amphitheater.
You can view the full letter in the attachment below.
Old Soul Coffee is coming to town, but first they need to make room for all their stuff. Join them this Saturday for bargains, coffee and prizes.
Farewell Bad Fish, Hello Old Soul
Bad Fish Coffee has closed, but beloved Sacramento coffee brand Old Soul is brewing up plans to open soon in the Village.
With four great locations in Sacramento Old Soul is a favorite with many downtown and we are lucky they have chosen Fair Oaks for their first location outside of Sacramento.
Use the link below to learn more about this new addition to the VIllage:
Board Member
Business Owner
Barbara C asked "Will there be community theater productions in the new amphitheater in the future?"
The answer is - probably.
The Park District is talking with other theater companies to replace the Fair Oaks Theatre Festival, but a new community theater group hasn’t been selected yet.
The Park District has also hired a full-time staff member to bring other types of entertainment to the amphitheater.
While the Fair Oaks Theatre Festival invested heavily in improving the amphitheater and staging plays, the facility has always been owned by the Park District, and the Park Board is responsible for managing the amphitheater.