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Winter Bird Festival 2025: A Cherished Celebration of Natural Wonder & Learning for Galt and Our Friends
Your Newsletter for January 3, 2025
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Meetings & Events
Cookie Monster Workshop
Saturdays, January 2025
Jan. 4, 11, 18, and 25
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Chabolla Center
Young Bakers Academy
Saturdays, January 2025
Jan. 4, 11, 18, and 25
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Chabolla Center
Commission on Aging
Bingo!
Monday, January 6, 2025
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Chabolla Center
Oil Filter Exchange
Saturday, January 11, 2025
10:00 am to 1:00 pm
AutoZone
18th Annual Winter Bird Festival
Saturday, February 1, 2025
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Galt, South Sacramento County, and Thornton
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It's so exciting to announce that our wonderful 18th Annual Winter Bird Festival will be on Saturday, February 1, 2025. We want as many people as possible to join us for this free, family-friendly event celebrating winter wildlife. Enjoy bird-watching walks, crafts, and an interactive live animal presentation where you can get up close with birds and other wildlife.
Discover fascinating facts about winter bird species in expert-led sessions, try hands-on activities for all ages, and explore offerings from local vendors. It's perfect for bird lovers and curious beginners alike — bundle up for a day of nature, learning, and fun. Presentations, exhibits, and activities will take place at McCaffrey Middle School, Cosumnes River Preserve, Marion O. Lawrence Library, Staten Island, Cal-Waste Headquarters, and Stone Lakes.
Calling Young Artists! Enter the Winter Bird Festival Art Contest to Have Your Original Work on the City of Galt Web Site.
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We're very grateful to our generous sponsors: The Galt Market, Cosumnes River Preserve, the Galt Joint Union Elementary School District, Cal-Waste Recovery Systems, SMUD, the California Rice Commission, Conservation Farms and Ranches, and the Sacramento Audubon Society. We also thank Kathleen Amos, Attorney at Law; Spaans Cookie Factory; and Western Star Nursery for their in-kind sponsorships.
To learn more, visit our official web page here. View, learn about, and register for events here.
Winter Bird Festival 2025: Call for Photographers
Are you a photographer with a passion for capturing the beauty of nature, the vibrant world of birds, or the serene landscapes of local nature preserves? For the 2025 Winter Bird Festival, we invite you to be part of our upcoming art photography exhibit for showcasing your unique perspective and connecting with fellow artists and outdoor enthusiasts. Share your work, honor the richness of our surroundings, and inspire others through the lens of your camera. For more information email Jackie Garcia or call 209-366-7115.
Recycle Right with Your Natural Christmas Trees
Attention Galt Residents: Boy Scout Troop 238 is helping our community stay clean by collecting real, natural Christmas trees this Saturday, January 4!
Important: Make sure all decorations, lights, and tree bases are removed before placing your tree out on your curb by 7:00 am for pickup.
Thank you for supporting our local scouts and keeping Galt clean! For more details, visit www.Cal-Waste.com or contact Cal-Waste directly. Together, let’s kick off 2025 sustainably!
C Street Project Update: Meeting Goals for Better Safety of All
The C Street Enhancements Project continues to move towards completion in late winter 2025. On Friday, January 3, 2025 our contractor will be on site to put the eastbound detour back in place. Westbound travelers will be able to continue using the westbound lanes; eastbound traffic will once again follow the detour to A Street for a brief time.
This is to create a safe area for contractors to complete the remaining work, which includes installation of street lights, final striping, and pedestrian safety enhancements. We are progressing steadily towards a goal of safer, tempered traffic flow for everyone – drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists.
Before beginning the C Street Enhancements Project in 2024, the City had been diligent to seek the considerations and input of residents, businesses, and stakeholders. Historically, C Street had not seen significant improvements since 1975. Prior to 2010, the City began earnest dialogues about the physical structure and functions of C Street, and documented traffic safety concerns for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists.
From the beginning, City leaders knew it would be impossible to create such important roadwork without the contributions of our valued residents, businesses, and stakeholders.
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 C Street Enhancements in Dollars: The total budget for the project was estimated at $3.7 million. Funding is comprised of $2.5 million in Community Design Funds from the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) and $1.2 million from local transportation funds.
Our City organized and held community workshops for this very purpose. The work accomplished in 2024 and scheduled for 2025 directly reflects the inputs and considerations provided by Galt’s residents and business community, at these events:
Community Workshop & Walking Tour, Thursday, July 22, 2021. The City of Galt hosted a walking tour along C Street, followed by a community open house to solicit feedback from participants. During these events, community members shared their thoughts on the opportunities and challenges experienced along the corridor, through a variety of activities. More than 35 community members attended either the walking tour, community open house, or both events. You can review a summary of the events and feedback from the public here.
Community Workshop #2, Thursday, September 9, 2021 at the Chabolla Community Center. The design team revealed two conceptual designs developed as a result of input from the first community open house and walking tour. The two options can be viewed via the presentation from Workshop #2 summary here.
We have also completed and documented discussions and presentations on the C Street Enhancements Project during numerous City Council and Planning Commission meetings, spanning many years.
Because of its size, location, and governmental composition, the City of Galt is uniquely qualified to pursue improvement projects that reflect the values and concerns of residents, businesses, and stakeholders. From our City Council to our Public Works Department – and truly all departments of City government – we are accessible via phone, email, regular mail, and even social media to see, consider, and respond to those who participate in the betterment of life in Galt.
We invite you to learn more about the history and progress of the C Street Enhancements Project at the web pages, C Street Enhancements Project | Galt, CA and C Street Enhancements Project.
New for Us: Introduction to Mindfulness Class Series
January 23 through February 27, 2025
Let's approach 2025 with a renewed mindset and joy with the knowledge to achieve these. Our City of Galt Parks & Recreation department is pleased to offer the new Introduction to Mindfulness & Meditation 6-Class Series, January 23 through February 27. Come learn mindfulness basics and the heart-opening practices of lovingkindness, compassion, gratitude, and sympathetic joy. Learning modules include:
Classes are open to all levels of experience and all backgrounds/belief systems. We will be seated in chairs. You may bring a small blanket or pillow for extra comfort.
Classes are intended for participants to attend all days, but you can sign up for specific classes also. Each class costs only $15 each.
For more information, please contact Jennifer Newkom at jennifernewkom@yahoo.com.
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New Year, New Career: See Job Openings with the City of Galt
Interested in applying for a position with the City of Galt? Here are our openings. We encourage you to apply or share with those who may be interested in working for our City.
Click on the Careers button to learn more.
The City of Galt is pleased to share the latest newsletter for the Galt Joint Union Elementary School District. The January newsletter is available in English and Spanish, providing families with information on our schools, important dates, and events.
Remember that schools return from winter break on Monday, January 6.
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Cookie Monster Workshop: January 2025
- Saturdays on January 4, 11, 18, & 25
- 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
- Kids ages 2 1/2 to 6 Years Old
- $99 for 4-Week Session
Sign up today for this fun, interactive class in which parents and kids work together to make a dozen cookies from scratch. It's terrific for bonding, learning, and enjoying tasty treats!
Parental participation is required. A $25 material fee is due to the instructor at the first class.
Classes will be held in the Moran | Beiderman Classrooms at the Chabolla Center.
For information on registration, call 209-366-7180.
Young Bakers Academy: January 2025
- Saturdays, January 4, 11, 18, and 25
- 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
- Youth Ages 6 - 14 Years Old
- $129 for 4-Week Session
It's time to sign up for Young Bakers Academy. Each week, our young bakers will bake a delicious treat from scratch to take home. This hands-on class is just right for young chefs who are eager to learn new skills and have fun in the kitchen.
A $30 material fee is due to the instructor on the first day. Make sure to bring an apron and we're excited for you to join our academy.
Classes will be held in the Moran | Biederman Classrooms at 610 Chabolla Avenue.
For more information and to register, call 209-366-7180.
The City of Galt will host a Used Oil Filter Exchange on Saturday, January 11, 2025, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at AutoZone on C Street.
For every oil filter recycled, you can receive a new one for free (limit 2). Not for use by commercial automotive or repair facilities.
During Winter 2025, our Parks & Recreations department is happy to offer instructional classes on Chess for Youth.
On Mondays, January 13 through March 24, 2025 students will learn the basics of this classic game, which helps to develop focus, patience, and the ability to plan ahead. [Please note: chess classes will NOT be held on Monday, January 20 and Monday, February 17, 2025.]
The class will meet in the Parks & Recreation classrooms of the Chabolla Center at 4:00 pm. To learn more and register students, visit bit.ly/ParksAndRecreationYouthClasses.
The KidSafe USA program through our own Parks & Recreation Department offers self defense and safety awareness training for kids ages 5 through 13. From January 13 through March 24, students will learn a range of skills for learning self protection and enhancing self esteem.
Classes will be held on Mondays and Saturdays, depending on earned skill level. All sessions will be held in the Parks & Recreation classrooms at 610 Chabolla Ave.
Click on the day of the link to see class meeting times, requirements, and costs.
For more information, call (209) 366-7180 or send an email to GaltPandR@gmail.com.
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380 Civic Dr
Galt, CA 95632
Phone: (209) 366-7100
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