Elk Grove CityCast

Hitting the Ice, Appreciating New Art, and $25 Adoptions

Elk Grove CityCast

Show Notes

From ice skating in July to a striking new library sculpture, this episode covers summer happenings in Elk Grove plus startup pitch finalists and simple tips to keep pests out of the house. Rate, review and subscribe to the Elk Grove CityCast to get more information about the people, programs, and services shaping the City.

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