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The City of Sacramento's Office of Arts and Culture is hosting a public event on October 23 to unveil _Hanami_, a new art installation inspired by the Japanese cherry blossom tradition. The free ceremony at Robert T. Matsui Waterfront Park will feature performances, artist discussions, and opportunities for community engagement. Registration is required for attendance.
The City of Sacramento's Incident Management Team reported significant progress in addressing homelessness from September 30 to October 6, receiving 669 calls related to unsheltered individuals and closing 425 of those cases. The outreach efforts resulted in 84 individuals being enrolled in local databases for shelter matching, while the city also cleaned up over 170,200 pounds of trash during this period.
The City’s Department of Youth, Parks & Community Enrichment in Sacramento is hosting a series of Halloween-themed events for all ages throughout October, including costume contests, haunted houses, and family-friendly trick-or-treating. With activities like Halloween BINGO and Floating Pumpkin Patch, the city offers diverse options for festive fun. Residents can explore the full list of events to make the most of the spooky season.
Sacramento's annual "Clean Air Day" emphasizes the importance of improving air quality and public health through community engagement and city initiatives. The City of Sacramento has implemented various programs, including the addition of electric waste collection trucks and the Sacramento Urban Forest Plan, aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing local air quality. Councilmember Eric Guerra highlights the urgency of addressing air pollution, particularly in vulnerable populations.
The City of Sacramento's Incident Management Team reported a significant response to homelessness, handling 623 calls related to unsheltered individuals from September 23-29. The team successfully closed 604 calls, enrolled 105 individuals in local resource databases, and removed over 161,000 pounds of trash, highlighting the city’s proactive approach to addressing homelessness.
The City of Sacramento is activating cooling centers in response to a heat advisory issued by the National Weather Service from October 1-2, 2024. Residents can seek relief at the Outreach and Engagement Center and the Sam & Bonnie Pannell Community Center, with services including air-conditioning, water, and charging stations. No-cost transportation is also available through a partnership with Regional Transit.