Placer County Local News: Local Community Groups

Nearly 200 Roseville elementary school students from two Title I schools have better shoes on their feet today. On May 15, a group of Kiwanis of Roseville members gathered at the Skechers retail shoe store in Roseville to complete their annual shopping spree for kids in need of good shoes.

n their latest Lunch and Learn, the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation (TTCF) invited three speakers to talk about wildfire risk mitigation for homes in the region. They touched on what homeowners could do to protect their homes, how cross-laminated timber could potentially help new builds resist fire, and communicating with insurance companies that keep raising prices in fire-prone areas.

At the recommendation of the North Tahoe Business Association board and recently approved by the North Tahoe Community Alliance Board of Directors, a new District Advisory Committee is being formed as part of the North Tahoe Chamber. The new committee will provide oversight of the needs in the communities of Kings Beach, Tahoe Vista, and Carnelian Bay that were previously served by the North Tahoe Business Association.

To address North Lake Tahoe’s workforce housing challenges, the North Tahoe Community Alliance is leveraging tourism-generated funding to support initiatives to unlock more housing options for local workers.

Soroptimist International of Auburn awarded $17,000 this spring through its signature Live Your Dream program, high school, vocational, Sierra College and perseverance grants, providing cash and mentorship to women seeking education and training.

A partnership between Placer Land Trust, Placer County and the Placer Conservation Authority to conserve 279 acres of blue oak woodlands recently closed escrow.

Soroptimist International of the American River held its annual awards dinner on April 2.
Each year, Soroptimist honors women and girls in the local community with scholarships that allows them access to the education and training they need to achieve economic empowerment.

Soroptimist International of Roseville will hold a spring fundraiser “Beats & Brew” on Thursday, May 8, at Moksa Barrel House, 10007 Foothills Blvd., in Roseville. Doors open at 5 p.m.

Placer Community Foundation proudly announces its newest nonprofit endowment, the Auburn Interfaith Food Closet (AIFC) Endowment Fund. Members from 19 regional churches, across many different religions, as well as others from the community, serve as the mighty team of volunteers that run AIFC’s programs and operations.

Truckee Little Leaguers might not love "benching it," but locals and visitors strolling along the Truckee River Legacy Trail have a different view — and now, thanks to the Rotary Club of Truckee, they have even more places to rest, relax, and enjoy the scenery.

The Sacramento Region is full of nonprofit organizations of various causes seeking community support leading up to Big Day of Giving on Thursday, May 1.

Soroptimist International of Loomis Basin will host the Fiesta Bingo fundraiser Wednesday, April 30, at the Blue Goose Event Center, 3550 Taylor Road, in Loomis.

Reyes Ortega established himself as an educator during his years teaching at Sierra College in Rocklin. The Auburn native taught Chicana/o Studies and Chicano/Mexican American History until he retired after the 2024 fall semester. He taught history and ethnic classes for the last 10 years.

With limited land, varying policies between counties, and environmental regulations to consider, it's no wonder that housing development has been a challenge in the Basin. And after the COVID-19 pandemic increased the number of remote workers who flocked to tourist destinations, housing issues for local workers were further exacerbated.

Would you like to be a part of a great team at a growing art organization? The Art League of Lincoln is looking for a dynamic individual to become its new operations manager.

For three decades, Sierra Watershed Education Partnerships has been at the forefront of environmental education in the Tahoe-Truckee region, fostering stewardship and hands-on learning for students. This year, their dedication was recognized with a Certificate of Recognition from the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District, celebrating SWEP's lasting impact on local schools and the broader community.

Jim Wood is the speaker on the History of the Lime Industry in Placer County at the next Historical Society Dinner at 6 p.m. April 3 at the Auburn Veterans Hall, 100 East St.