Judy Andrews, Fair Oaks Chamber of Commerce

FAIR OAKS, CA (MPG) - Kick off summer with Concerts in the Park beginning Thursday, June 11, at Village Park, 7997 California Ave., Fair Oaks. The first live concert features classic rock from United Brothers Petty & Friends. Bring a blanket or a lawn chair. The event is free to attend. Food trucks will be on site for food and snack purchases.

Other concert dates include June 25, July 9, July 23 and Aug. 6. Bands perform from 7 to 9 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Concerts in the Park is presented by the Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District in partnership with the Fair Oaks Chamber of Commerce. To review the complete concert lineup and event rules, please visit: www.forpd.org/261/Concerts-in-the-Park.

Join the Fair Oaks Rotary Club for its 80th Anniversary Celebration on Monday, June 1, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Fair Oaks Community Clubhouse, 7997 California Ave., Fair Oaks. Highlights include a look back at the club’s 80 years of contributions to the Fair Oaks community, with visual presentations in an open-house format. Join in the fun by dressing in attire from the past 80 years through the present. Tickets cost $35 per person and include heavy appetizers, a hosted bar with wine and beer and non-alcoholic beverages. To purchase tickets, visit: www.tickettailor.com/events/rotarycluboffairoaks2/2157834.

Other Events

May 23 – The public is welcome to attend the 27th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon. at the Fair Oaks Cemetery District, 7780 Olive St. This year’s theme celebrates the USO’s 85th Anniversary. The American Legion Riders - Chapter 521, Rio Linda, will kick off the parade at 10 a.m. sharp. The event is free and concludes with refreshments. 

May 30 – Looking for used treasures? Shop more than 50 sellers for some great finds on Saturday at the Community Garage Sale from 8 a.m. to noon at Fair Oaks Park, 11549 Fair Oaks Blvd). Registration is currently closed to sellers.

June 4,5,6 – The Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District is presenting Shakespeare in the Park featuring Taming of the Shrew for three nights at the Village Park Bandshell, 7997 California Ave., Fair Oaks. The event is free and runs from 7:30 to 10 p.m. For more information and to review the park rules, visit: www.forpd.org/536/Shakespeare-in-the-Park.

June 6 – Join the Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District for the 4th annual 5K and 10K Lake Natoma Trail Run along Lake Natoma’s north shore. The race starts at the Main Avenue Trailhead at 9500 Sunset Ave., Fair Oaks. Proceeds benefit the Rachel Anne Gray Memorial Scholarship. For more information and to register, visit: www.forpd.org/422/Lake-Natoma-Trail-Run.

See you in Fair Oaks!