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September 10 Rocklin City Council Recap
Council Honors Scout Troop 29
Council approved a proclamation honoring the 100 Year Anniversary of Boy Scout Troop 29.
Boy Scout Troop 29 was established in 1924 to serve placer county and has met at various community buildings in Rocklin for the past seventy-five years, including the Finnish Temperance Hall and the Johnson-Springview Park community center. They have mentored over 5,000 youth and 175 Eagle Scouts and have participated in various community service projects around Rocklin.
Rocklin Declared Purple Heart City
During last week’s City Council Meeting, Rocklin was declared an official Purple Heart City.
Mayor Greg Janda delivered an official proclamation last Tuesday evening, which was then presented to the local chapter of the Military Order of the Purple Heart.
Assistant City Manager Sherri Conway announces upcoming retirement
Assistant City Manager, Sherri Conway has announced her upcoming retirement. Sherri was hired as Assistant City Manager for the City of Rocklin in October 2021.
Conway came to Rocklin with over 30 years of experience serving municipalities in New York state and Placer County.
As Assistant City Manager, Conway has supported the City Manager and various functions within the Office of the City Manager, including creation and implementation of the City’s Economic Development Strategy, serving as the City’s business ombudsmen, leading the newly established Arts Commission, and spearheading the initiation of the City’s Zone Rocklin project. Additionally, Sherri has led the City’s efforts on various development projects including the Oak & Pine Affordable Housing project and facilitation of commercial development on the “Big Gun” property.
“It has been an honor to serve City of Rocklin as your Assistant City Manager,” Conway said. “City Manager Aly Zimmermann welcomed me in as part of the executive team and has fully supported the efforts to be a champion for our amazing community. As a member of Team Rocklin, we have worked hard to ensure that Rocklin has a diverse and thriving economy to support the high quality of life our residents deserve. Having the opportunity to serve our business community and build upon those relationships has been extremely rewarding on many levels. I have no doubt that Team Rocklin will continue that mission. And, while I will miss working with such a dynamic and welcoming team, I’m excited to move into the next chapter in my life.”
“Sherri’s passion for economic development and community engagement has been instrumental in her time with Rocklin. Her wealth of knowledge has been vital to the success of various projects during her time with us,” City Manager Aly Zimmermann said. “We have been fortunate to have Sherri as part of Team Rocklin and will miss her energy in the City Manager’s Office.”
Prior to her tenure with the City of Rocklin, Conway served as Director of the Placer County Office of Economic Development. During her time with the County, Conway oversaw business retention, expansion and attraction efforts, led workforce and job development programs, was responsible for the Placer County Visitor’s Bureau, and more. She has also served as the economic development and planning director for the City of Colfax, as well as the community development director for the City of Lake Placid, New York. In 2018, Conway launched the Placer Business Resource Center (BRC), a countywide one-stop facility to serve the business community. To date, programs through the BRC have helped create hundreds of new businesses in Placer County. In early 2021, also under Conway’s direction, the first countywide business retention and expansion program was launched, leveraging the full support of all six Placer cities/town and the local chambers of commerce.
Conway plans to retire in December 2024. The City’s Human Resources Division will conduct a recruitment to permanently fill the position, which is anticipated to be concluded before the end of the year.
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Hot Chili & Cool Cars
Quarry Park
The Rocklin Chamber’s Hot Chili & Cool Cars is back! This annual event is a favorite for residents, visitors, classic car enthusiasts and chili aficionados. Free to attend, the annual event features the area’s coolest cars and fiercest chili cooks, all competing for bragging rights in the Classic Car show and Chili Cook-off. Downtown Rocklin is transformed into a giant community celebration, encompassing nearly 17 acres.
WHEN: September 21, 2024 (Car Cruise on Friday, Sept. 20 at 6pm)
Free Farmers Markets
Sponsored by The Placer Food Bank Feed Our Future Program
The Free Farmers Market in Rocklin offers free fresh produce and pastry samples, along with household items when available, to families in need. No registration is required. Find more information on food distributions in Placer County at placerfoodbank.org/pantrytogo.
Three Dog Night with McKinley James
Get ready for a memorable evening with legendary music icons, Three Dog Night, celebrating nearly 5 decades with hits that wind through the fabric of pop culture!
Whether on the radio where they are heard day in and day out, in TV commercials or in major motion pictures — songs like “Mama Told Me (Not To Come)”, “Joy to the World”, “Black and White”, “Shambala” and “One” serve to heighten our emotions and deliver an unforgettable musical experience.