News & Updates

FOVEC is looking for a few good neighbors to join our volunteer team. We have "micro-volunteering" roles that fit into even the busiest schedules.

Our Featured Opening: 💻 Online Group Facilitator: Do you enjoy sparking conversations? We need someone to moderate our online bulletin boards (like this one) and help neighbors connect. It’s a 5-15-minute-a-day role you can do right from your phone!

Other ways to help:

• Newsletter Guru (2–4 hrs/month) ✉️

• Event Promoter (a few hours/event!) 📣

• Website Whiz (1–2 hrs/month) 🌐

I wanted to take a moment to recognize and thank Pete Schroeder for his incredible leadership over the past decade.

For more than 10 years, Pete has been the driving force behind the Fair Oaks Community Action Partnerships (FOCAP) meetings. These monthly gatherings serve as the vital "connective tissue" of our community, bringing together leaders from our many different Fair Oaks organizations to share information, collaborate on ideas, and ensure we are all working toward a better Fair Oaks.

It isn’t always easy to sync up so many different voices, but Pete’s commitment has made it look seamless. We are a stronger, more informed community because of his dedication to this partnership.

Attached: Materials/Updates from the January FOCAP Meeting

🎉 Hey Fair Oaks friends! The November Village Live Update is now available on our YouTube channel! This month, we’re celebrating something we’ve all been waiting for — the grand reopening of Fair Oaks Park! 🌳✨ Join us as we take you inside the ribbon-cutting, explore the new features, and share a few surprises that make this the heart of our Village once again. Let’s dive in! 🎥🏞️

https://youtu.be/oqMrfBIM_gU

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.