Index to Past Issues of The Viewpoint

October 2007

17th Annual SCNA Wine Tasting & Silent Auction Saturday set for Oct. 13

Neighbors share design ideas for Curtis Park Village

Franklin Boulevard Business Association boosts neighborhood business improvements

Historic windows workshops in October

Pit group backs troupe

Living with trees: Essential garden care and maintenance

Franklin Avenue building to be renovated by commercial photographers

40th anniversary Summer of Love concert of the Electric Flag Oct. 27

John Peters: 1942-2007

SMUD to hold energy conservation workshop for neighbor Energy Stars

News from  Sierra 2 Senior Center: Author Greg Velm to attend Senior Center book club meeting; bereavement and loss group begins

Report by Councilmember Lauren Hammond

Executive Director's Report

Board Notes: September 11, 2007

September 2007

First ever Curtis Fest promises fun for the whole family!

Curtis Park Village update: Toxic dirt being removed and plans moving forward

Jim Marcin practices pediatric medicine at home and abroad

Guarding against Dutch elm disease will take neighborhood wide attention

Ready for 17th annual Curtis Park Wine Tasting & Silent Auction?

New shopping center on Sutterville Road to open in October

Report by Councilmember Lauren Hammond

President's Message

Board notes:July 10, 2007

July 2007

Broadway property owners to vote on improvement district

Racial exclusion marred neighborhood's early history

New book describes growing up black in Curtis Park

Curtis Park actor directs unique repertory of disabled actors

Music in the Park has plenty more music and fun in store for summer

Heilbron Oaks Traffic Calming Committee to present plan

Frozen yogurt shop debuts on Freeport Boulevard

Seniors write and read their lives

Sierra 2 Senior Center News

What's new at Sierra 2!

Executvie Director's Report

Board notes: June 12, 2007

June 2007

Ground breaking mixed-use development proposed for 19th and Broadway

Freeport Blvd. and 21st Street get the go-ahead to convert to two-way traffic 

Special June 4 meeting at McClatchy H.S. on recent safety issues

21st annual Home & Garden Tour raises over $27,000

Curtis Oaks 100th year celebration a success; memorabilia still available

Bicycle through Curtis Park history with Dan Murphy on June 17

Curtis Park Energy Stars continue to be energy conservation leaders

Senior Center to host talk on organ donations; mature driver safety course to be offered

Kids art camps to be held in Curtis Park home

Board notes: May 8, 2007

Board President's message

May 2007

Flea Market Enjoys a new, cooler day of the year on May 19th

Curtis Park Girl Scout troop moves on to college after six years together

Neighbor's involvement saves a tree

Senior writers to give dramatic readings

Training dogs for competition of a different kind

New beauty salon in Curtis Park

Senior Center looking for caring neighbors to help seniors in need

Senior Announcements

Executvie Director's Report

Board Notes- April 10, 2007

April 2007

Annual Home & Garden Tour and Curtis Oaks Centennial celebration on April 28

City awarded $500,000 for pedestrian/bike bridge study

It's spring and time for kids to find eggs

New planter islands on 26th Street, the latest traffic calming measures, catch neighbors' attention

Seniors welcome at weekly Open Art Studio at Senior Center

Sierra 2 Senior Center Very Special Arts program set for April 12; new beginning ukulele class starts April 17

First Friday event committee seeks neighborhood host volunteers

Growing up in Curtis Oaks nearly 100 years ago

SCNA Board tunes up strategic plan

Report by Councilmember Lauren Hammond

Board notes: March 13, 2007

Board President's message

March 2007 

Annual Home & Garden Tour returns on April 28

Affordable housing requirements outlined for Curtis Park Village at SCNA's workshop

Curtis Park Remodel: 25th Street bungalow-Careful restoration; contemporary sensibility

Curtis Oaks Centennial to celebrate with Home Tour

SCNA responds to Caltrans DEIR

Sacramento International Film Festival at 24th Street Theatre

Help keep crime away from our neighborhood

Donald Joseph, Inc. features new furniture showroom and design services on 21st Street 

Sierra 2 Senior Center: Representative from Franchise Tax Board to speak; field trip to Crocker Art Museum

Board notes: Feb. 5, 2007

Executive Director's Report

February 2007

Curtis Oaks Centennial May 2!

Crime prevention meeting set for Feb. 21

First Friday Neighborhood Fling needs your help

New shade of green in the Green Room

Houses with vintage tiles sought for photo collection at California Heritage Museum

City proposes long overdue changes to front yard landscape codes

Taylor's Market under new ownership

Long, happy marriages for Curtis Park seniors

The greening of Curtis Park: SMUD helps Curtis Park couple assess their home energy use

Senior Center to host luncheon on privacy protection

President's message

December 2006

Getting to work the alternative way-by foot, rail, bike, electric car

Neighbors learn about crime issues at neighborhood forum

Fuel cell vehicles in Curtis Park

New neighborhood traffic management area in Curtis Park

Ivey Lambert: Living neighborhood treasure

SCNA membership elects slate of incumbents

The Greening of Curtis Park: A neighborhood project of global proportions; become a Curtis Park Energy Star

Holiday cheer at the 24th Street Theatre

Political memorabilia show and sale at Sierra 2 on Dec. 9

Senior Center offers winter activities aplenty

Report by Councilmember Lauren Hammond

Nov. 13, 2006 SCNA Board minutes

Executive Director's Report

November 2006

Curtis Park Village developer presents update on proposed design and development timeline

SCNA to host neighborhood crime forum Nov. 15

The greening of Curtis Park:Energy Star appliances best way to save energy

SCNA annual membership meeting Nov. 14

Runaway Stage Productions celebrates 10-year anniversary: Benefit performance set for Nov. 12

Sierra 2 Senior Center offers photos with Santa

Sierra 2 gets a fresh new look

It's not too late to join the SCNA/SMUD Partnership

Sierra 2 reaches for the sun

Oct. 9, 2006 SCNA Board minutes

SCNA President's Report

October 2006

New ban on RR train horns yet to take effect

SCNA Board adopts principles to guide assessment of Curtis Park Village

The Greening of Curtis Park: Change a light, change the world

SCNA Annual Membership Meeting ~ Tuesday, Nov. 14 at 7 pm in Curtis Hall

Senior Center offers special programs in October

Three dynamic Curtis Park seniors bring special energy

Neighbors learn basics of historic window renovation

Vacated Ring Up Rivett building awaits new plans

SCNA ends FY 06 on good financial footing

Report for Council Member Lauren Hammond

SCNA President's Report

Sept 11, 2006 SCNA Board Minutes

September 2006

16th annual SCNA Wine Tasting & Silent Action set for Oct. 7

The Greening of Curtis Park: Join the Curtis Park Environmental Leadership 10

Illegal alley dumping takes neighbors by surprise

Eighteen elms removed this summer; treatment program begins

First Fridays! Eat, drink and socialize with your neighbors

Historic window workshop set for Sept. 23 & 24

California art tile prevalent in Curtis Park homes

Senior Center new coordinator: Janice Horne

Find your musical and artistic talent at Sierra 2 Senior Center

A secret garden for little ones on Portola Way

Sierra 2 Center offers great space for parties and meetings - affordable too!

Report from Council Member Hammond

Executive Director's Report

July 10, 2006 Board Minutes

July 2006

Curtis Park Village design plans presented to SCNA Board

Greening up Curtis Park:
SCNA board adopts anti-global warming challenge
Join SMUD's Geenergy program to help SCNA and the environment

Architects evaluate Curtis Park Village design

Curtis Park house remodel: Separate artist studios spell need for major remodel

Neighborhood Watch - Become the eyes and ears of crime prevention

Music In the Park Series puts some 'cool' into summer

Screen on the Green offers movies under the stars to Curtis Park neighbors

Auction items needed for upcoming Wine Tasting & Silent Auction

First Friday Fling

Board President's Report

June 2006

Concert series adds children's entertainment

Can Curtis Park neighbors help to save energy?

Seminar on Curtis Park Village explores 'smart growth' issues

20th Anniversary Home & Garden Tour sets new record

Historic window demonstration

Michelangelo story to be enacted at 24th Street Theatre

Teens and seniors share interest in writing

New session of movement with music starting

Senior Center seeks seniors interested in crafts

First Friday Neighborhood Fling

Attend Town Hall Forums to help plan Sacramento's future

Bret Harte news: Rockets and kindergarteners launched on their way; basketball and soccer camps a big hit

Neighbor-To-Neighbor Classifieds New online feature

Report from Council Member Hammond

Executive Director's Report

May 8, 2006 Board Minutes

May 2006

First Friday neighborhood social gathering at Sierra 2

Flea Market set for June 3

City releases draft traffic study on Curtis Park Village

Specific two-way street design features unveiled

Speaker series to help assess Curtis Park Village

Weekly business networking group meets at Sierra 2

Swanbergs clothing store moving to J Street

Debra Kessler becomes the new Senior Center Director

Report from Council Member Hammond

Board President's Report

April 2006

20th Anniversary Home & Garden Tour Set for Saturday, April 29

McClatchy H.S. still busy fundraising for all-weather track

SCNA committee seeks input on review guidelines for Curtis Park Village

Speaker series to help assess Curtis Park Village

SCNA Board receives update on plans for two-way street conversion

Neighbors for Livable Streets offers complementary avenue for neighborhood advocacy

Senior Center at Sierra 2 to host egg decorating session

Hop on over to the SCNA's Easter egg hunt

The Savoy-Doucet Cajun Band coming to 24th Street Theatre

High school students get a glimpse of the old days from senior citizens

27th Annual Flea Market on June 3

55 Alive Mature Driver Safety course set for April 17 and 18

Executive Director's Report

March 13, 2006 Board Minutes

March 2006

Curtis Park Home & Garden Tour celebrates 20th year-set for April 29

New Crepeville bustling with business

Carly House set for National Register listing

Dog use at Sierra 2 Green under reconsideration by city

Franklin Boulevard enjoys a welcome mini renaissance

Franklin Boulevard energized with two new coffee houses

Two-way street conversion design soon to be unveiled

New art space available by the hour at Sierra 2

New Very Gentle Yoga class offered

Movement with music class offers great workout

Report from Council member Hammond

February 6, 2006 Board Minutes

February 2006

Restoring a Spanish Revival on their own and gaining new skills

Light rail and train noise still concerns neighbors

Neighbors concerned by increased scavenging of recycling bins

Breakthrough Piano Instruction at Sierra 2

Free trees available for neighborhood tree planting contest

New fitness salon opens in Curtis Park

Assessment district for historic lights moves forward

Tips for help with new Medicare prescription plan

Report form Council member Hammond

Executive Director's Report

January 14, 2006 Board Retreat Minutes

December 2005

SCNA plans close look at Curtis Park Village Draft EIR; your help is needed

Lillian Baxter: Artistic maven for Runaway Stage Productions

Living with oak trees: Without proper care they can be loved to death

SCNA's Membership Meeting enjoys high turnout

SCNA Board stocked with new members

Join up for Movement with Music at ACOA

Report from Council Member Hammond

Executive Director's Report

November 14, 2005 Board minutes

November 2005

Capital Jazz Project to host clinic and perform at the 24th Street Theatre

Another glorious Wine Tasting at Sierra 2

Take action to reduce the cost of your flood insurance

Flu shots available at Sierra 2 Nov. 21 and Dec. 12

Curtis Park pastry chef creates masterful wedding cakes

Runaway Stage Productions brings the Sacramento premiere of Victor Victoria to the 24th Street Theatre

Point of View - Curtis Park Village: Site plan refinements include modifications of roadway through commercial area

Report from Council Member Hammond

Executive Director's Report

October 12, 2005 Board minutes

October 2005

Hard work at Bret Harte earns test score success

Annual neighborhood Membership Meeting Nov. 7

LemonAID stand helps raise money for Hurricane Katrina victims

Help SCNA update the Curtis Park Homeowners Tool Kit

Café Melange to become Crepeville

Curtis Park history book available for purchase

Form-based codes: A new way to look at neighborhood zoning

Sierra 2 staff pulls together to help hurricane victims

City of Sacramento to assess elm trees

Traffic calming ballots due by Oct. 14

Help bring more historic lighting to Curtis Park

Introducing the Curtis Park Activities Center for Older Adults (ACOA)

Point of View - Curtis Park Village: Reducing proposed commercial uses would make Curtis Park Village traffic more palatable

Report from Council Member Hammond

Report from Executive Director

September 12, 2005 Board Minutes

September 2005

15th annual Curtis Park Wine Tasting & Silent Auction set for October 8

French country art class offered

Formation of historic lighting assessment district is under consideration

Neighbors needed to fill SCNA board vacancies

Patrick's Barber Shop - Cuts and Conversations

SCNA makes strong financial progress over last two years

Historic status conferred on Sierra 2

Help eliminate standing water that breeds mosquitoes

Ask and you shall be told - SCNA neighborhood survey yields positive results

Curtis Park Market owner recovers from shooting

Dee Shattuck becomes new program director for Senior Center

Senior Center looking for input from older adults in Curtis Park

Report from Council Member Hammond

Executive Director's Report

July 11, 2005 Board Minutes

July 2005

Julie Gerth becomes new SCNA executive director

Summer music series returns to Curtis Park

Neighbors needed to fill SCNA board vacancies

Caroline Carroll leaving Senior Center

24th Street Theatre makeover now complete

Curtis Park remodel: More breathing space for family in remodeled Third Avenue bungalow

Update on upcoming Draft EIR for Curtis Park Village development

The Music Man ushers in newly renovated 24th Street Theatre

Neighborhood Traffic Calming Project Update

Report from Council Member Hammond

Executive Director's Report

June 13, 2005 Minutes

June 2005

Join Sacramento's General Plan Update process and make your voice heard

SCNA talks with SMUD about historic windows

Home & Garden Tour a big success

Mike McKeever: Curtis Park Village proposal is Blueprint to the future

Summer music series returns to Curtis Park starting June 26

Stockton Boulevard Partnership and Oak Park Business Association strive to improve Sacramento's oldest suburb

A distinguished poet in our neighborhood

And the winner is…the trees of Markham Way

Executive Director's Report

May 9, 2005 Minutes

May 2005

New fees for visitor parking permits

SCNA Board contributes $3,000

Franklin Blvd. merchants seek to revitalize their street

When grandparents move to Curtis Park

Fight Crime - Organize your own Neighborhood Watch!

Sterling Cleaners working towards reopening

26th Annual Flea Market set for June 4

Curtis Park memorabilia wanted

Bicycle history tour of Curtis Park

Report from Council Member Hammond

Executive Director's Report

April 11, 2005 Minutes

April 2005

2005 Curtis Park Home & Garden Tour set for April 30th

Alano Club Moves

SCNA again partners up with the Sacramento Children's Home

Clean out your garage for the June 4 Flea Market

Life Writing class offers seniors the opportunity to capture personal stories for the next generation

History of the Curtis Park Rail Yard and development proposals

Life cycle neighborhoods, a community pool and connectivity -- a planner's view of the proposed Curtis Park Village

The Curtis Park neighborhood 25 years ago

Seniors at Sierra 2 will explore their creative talents in April

Dining along Broadway: Tasty Mexican food within easy walking distance

Curtis Park memorabilia wanted

Executive Director's Report

March 14, 2005 Minutes

March 2005

February 2005

December 2004

November 2004

October 2004

September 2004

July 2004

June 2004

May 2004

April 2004

March 2004

LiLu Handbag Fashion Show to Benefit WIND Youth Center

Getting to know your neighborhood birds

Alano Club raises concern among neighbors

When Will It End? A New Tree is Savaged

Café Melange gets a new lease on life

Mike Zito: One man graffiti abatement

Report from Councilmember Lauren Hammond

Executive Director's Report

February 4, 2004 Minutes

February 2004

Still in love with Curtis Park -- and each other -- after all these years

Italian Society headquartered at Sierra 2

Neighbors join with city to replant trees

New board members ready to roll up their sleeves

Eat globally; exercise locally

Executive Director's Report

January 10, 2004 SCNA board retreat Minutes

December 2003

9th Avenue neighbors embark on a Neighborhood Watch program

Society for the Blind: Our neighbor who helps the visually impaired

Rail yard plans unveiled

Researching your house's history is only a Web site away

Seniors driving class for seniors available in January

Executive Director's Report

November 12, 2003 Minutes

November 2003

October 2003

September 2003

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