Announcements

Special events. Special days. And other special stuff.

Neighborhood alert about Inside Circle housing high-risk men near schools starting Sept. 2026. Community meeting on Aug. 10.

August 7, 2026

Neighborhood alert for parole meeting on Aug. 10th

This flyer is being distributed around the neighborhood of the proposed transitional parolee housing site. It's a good thing the County is holding the meeting in a large room.

Community meeting on August 27 to discuss the redevelopment of Country Club Plaza, including a mini-storage project.

August 6, 2026

CPAC August 27th: We deserve the truth About Country Club Plaza

For years, residents of Arden Arcade have watched Country Club Plaza continue to decline while promises of redevelopment repeatedly failed to materialize. One of the biggest questions surrounding the property has been the future of the former Macy's building. The old Macy's building is at the heart of our community and it has significant historic value. On August 27th the Arden Arcade CPAC will be…

A single-story house with a grey roof, a wide driveway, trees, and a green lawn in a suburban setting.

August 3, 2026

Transitional Parolee Housing meeting: August 10th, 5:30pm Country Club Lanes (upstairs)

Supervisor Desmond has announced a meeting for the public to learn about the proposed transitional housing for parolees at 3235 Norris Ave. Sheriff's Department people will be at the meeting, which will be held on August 10th at 5:30pm in the upstairs meeting room at Country Club Lanes, 2600 Watt Avenue.

Community happy hour event at The Flaming Grill, Arden Arcade, on August 14, 2026, at 6 PM. Join to make a difference!

July 30, 2026

Join us for a Community Happy Hour on Aug 14th at 6pm!

OUR COMMUNITY. OUR VOICE. OUR FUTURE. What lies ahead for our community? Shouldn't our voices matter? The Advocates for Arden Arcade will be holding Community Happy Hours from time to time around the area to talk among friends and neighbors about how we can make our community better. On August 14th at 6:00pm we will be a the Flaming Grill in Country Club Plaza. Come join the conversation, we…

A festive image celebrating July Fourth, featuring the Statue of Liberty, fireworks, and American flag colors.

July 4, 2026

Happy Birthday, USA!

250 years ago our Continental Congress adopted a Declaration of Independence, assserting that the 13 colonies were united, free, and independent states and that our people were not subjects of a king. Local control was a great idea in 1776 and it still is. Here's to a happy Independence Day, free of illegal fireworks*!

Invitation to Arden Arcade community listening session on transportation priorities, June 8, 2026, at Swanston Community Center.

June 3, 2026

Transportation "listening" meeting on June 8 5:30-6:30pm at Swanston Park.

Readers of our posts are no doubt aware that we frequently speak of the need for listening behavior on the part of our leaders. We hope you also know about our mobility pages, wherein we discuss the challenges of getting around in our community. Mobility involves going from place to place, from points of origin to destinations. And it requires investments in infrastructure. Funding for various…

Sacramento County Sheriff's Office hosts North Community Meetings on Feb 12, 17, 18, 25, and 26, 2026, at various locations.

January 12, 2026

February 2026 Sheriff meetings

The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office has announced its next set of community meetings. The one for the room above the Country Club Lanes bowling alley is scheduled for 6pm on February 18th (see flyer, below). URL: https://www.advocatesforardenarcade.com/2026-01-12-february-sheriff-meetings

Guest Speakers

Arden Arcade has been fortunate to have guest speakers at public meetings for the community. Here you will find summaries of their talks.