Rancho Cordova Grapevine Independent

06/18/2026

The Rancho Cordova arts scene is shining bright this summer! The MACC

The 8th annual Members Show is now on display, featuring 109 artworks from 108 local artists across a wide range of styles and mediums.

Read more about the exhibit, the juror’s selections, and this year’s award-winning artists 👇

The 8th annual Members Show of the Rancho Cordova Arts Organization opened on June 11 at the Mills Station Arts and Culture Center (MACC).

06/17/2026

Cordova High School alumni are bringing decades of tradition to this year’s Fourth of July parade in Rancho Cordova.

A special float will celebrate more than 60 graduating classes and highlight the school’s lasting impact on the community since 1963.

Read more about the celebration and parade details below 👇

Alumni from Cordova High School will participate in the city’s annual Fourth of July parade with a dedicated float celebrating the school’s history and community impact.

06/17/2026

🍓 Summer meals support is back for California families.
SUN Bucks helps eligible families buy healthy foods for their children during the summer months. Many kids are automatically enrolled through CalFresh, CalWORKs, Medi-Cal, or free and reduced-price school meals.
Call (877) 328-9677 or visit ha.saccounty.gov.to learn more about SUN Bucks 2026.

06/17/2026

From rockets and aerospace engineering to future careers in aviation, hundreds of local youth got an up-close look at the possibilities during the California Capital Airshow’s Positive Altitude event.

Read the full story below 👇

Hundreds of families from across the region experience aviation and STEM up close at Mather Airport

06/17/2026

06/16/2026

On Tuesday, June 16, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors proclaimed a local emergency in response to the growing threat posed by the invasive Golden Mussel. These freshwater species have rapidly spread throughout California waterways and threaten regional water infrastructure, the environment and the local economy. This proclamation allows the County to work more closely with regional, state and federal partners to address the threat posed by the Golden Mussel and help safeguard vital water resources

Read Full Story https://www.saccounty.gov/us/en/articles/2026-articles/sacramento--county-proclaims-local-emergency-in-response-to-inva.html

06/16/2026

🍔❤️ Jr Lancers FREE Summer Community BBQ ❤️🍔

📅 Saturday, June 20
⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Mills Middle School Track & Field

The Cordova Jr Lancers invite you and your family to join us for a day of community, fun, and giving back!

✨ Enjoy:
🌭 Free Food
👕 Free Shirts
🎵 Music
😂 Laughter
🏈 Family-Friendly Fun

As part of our commitment to serving our community, we will be collecting donations to support local families through area housing programs and the Cordova Community Food Locker.

We are accepting:
👕 Gently used clothing
👟 Gently used shoes

🥫 The Cordova Community Food Locker is especially in need of:
• Non-expired canned meats
• Beans and chili
• Soups
• Fruits (packed in juice)
• Low-sodium vegetables
• Rice and pasta
• Lentils and oats
• Shelf-stable tortillas
• Stews
• Tomato products
• Cooking oil
• Nut butters
• Shelf-stable milk and milk alternatives

Every donation helps make a difference for families in our community.

Bring your family, invite your friends, and come spend the day with the Jr Lancers as we celebrate community, kindness, and togetherness.

We can't wait to see everyone there!

❤️🖤

06/16/2026

A little taste of Americana is coming back to the Rancho Cordova 4th of July! Sign up for your chance to compete in our All-American Chowdown!
Three rounds:
🍉 The Red, White & Rind Champion
🥧 Stars & Crusts Winner
🌭 Uncle Sam's Top Dog
And there can only be one winner from each one!
Will you be the Champion of your round?
https://form.jotform.com/cordovacouncil/RC4thofjulyfoodeatingcontest
We will select 5 pre-registrants to compete in each round, on both the 3rd and the 4th. You will be notified if you are selected to participate by June 29th. More details in the link above. If you are not selected, you may be picked from the crowd!

06/16/2026

Rancho Cordova families: After-school is covered. 🙌

The Rancho Cordova Youth Center (RCYC) offers FREE, year-round after-school programming for students in grades 1–12.

Operated by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Sacramento, the RCYC is your student’s safe, structured place to land every day until 6:30 PM.

🚌 Can’t drop your child off after school? No problem. Our free bus program ensures safe, reliable transportation for every student.

⚠️ Spots are going fast—apply today and secure your student’s place: cityofranchocordova.org/youthcenter

06/16/2026