See plan for new American River bridge and discounted pet adoption event in this week’s Placer County newsletter

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Photo of the week With this week’s #PlacerLife photo, we’re showcasing the pink lights on the Historic Auburn Courthouse in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The courthouse will shine pink throughout October.  Featured story Find out how revitalizing North Lake Tahoe communities and protecting the environment are intertwined Alongside its regional partners, Placer County is working to find a balance in the Lake Tahoe Basin to establish economic vitality and promote environmental benefits for Lake Tahoe. Hear from county officials, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, the North Tahoe Community Alliance and local residents and business owners as they discuss redevelopment efforts in the region. Watch video Learn more about the county's vision for North Lake Tahoe: Tahoe City and Kings Beach  Public works Join us Oct. 10 to learn how Placer will retire Yankee Jims Bridge A new bridge is being planned just downstream from the historic Yankee Jims Bridge over the north fork of the American River. Join us for a project open house at 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 10 in the Planning Commission chambers. Watch video Agriculture Celebrate Placer’s fall bounty during weekend events Looking for weekend plans? Experience Placer County’s agricultural excellence at the Auburn Wine, Food and Ale Festival from 1-5 p.m on Saturday and the Placer County Farm and Barn Tour taking place 10 a.m - 4 p.m. on Sunday. Animal services Join Rep. Kiley, Supervisor Landon for pet adoption event With shelters across the nation experiencing overcrowding, U.S. Rep. Kevin Kiley and Supervisor Shanti Landon will join Placer County Animal Services for a special event Saturday, Oct. 7, featuring discounted adoptions and more. Learn more Library services Placer County Library launches redesigned website The Placer County Library launched a modernized website this week with streamlined navigation, enhanced search capabilities, and improved access to digital resources and materials. The new site makes it easy to explore and learn. Read more In other news Fall Festival at Fruitvale Schoolhouse Museum in Lincoln happening Oct. 7 VIDEO: Recovery Happens attendees celebrate combined 133,193 days in recovery Sign up for the Tri This week in Placer County history On Oct. 6, 1897, Fred Bridgeman of Foresthill died. He had been shot accidentally just outside of Foresthill on Aug. 30 by Louis Sellier when Seller mistook Bridgeman for a deer. The bullet tore through his left thigh, shattering the femur. Dr. Schnabel and Dr. Todd amputated his leg, and this led to a brief rally of his health, but after a few days, he became weak. His health declined until his death. Bridgeman characterized the incident as an accident and never blamed Sellier for his fatal injury. He is buried in the Old Auburn Cemetery. Fred Bridgeman was a veteran of the Civil War, fighting for New York’s 22nd Infantry Regiment. He fought at the Second Battle of Bull Run, Antietam and Fredericksburg. As a veteran of that bloody conflict, Bridgeman was quite familiar with death and witnessed how mourning practices evolved during the Civil War. To learn more about death and mourning in the Victorian era through the mid-20th century, please visit our exhibit “A Grave Affair” in the Treasury of the Placer County Museum on the first floor of the Historic Courthouse in Auburn. The museum is open every day except holidays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Fun things to do this week Don’t miss the fun coming this next week in... Roseville: California Clean Air Day Celebration and Movie Night at Weber Park, Blue Line Arts Presents: Cutting Edge – A Contemporary Glass Exhibition, Food Truck Mania Rocklin: Maker Faire Rocklin, Rocklin Fire Department Open House Lincoln: Fall Festival at the Fruitvale Schoolhouse, Dora Dain Farm’s Pumpkin Patch, The Haunted Hop Field, Kick the Dust Up – Line Dancing, Family Art Night at the Lincoln Public Library Loomis: Loomis Eggplant Festival Auburn: Gold Country Short Story Awards Celebration, Placer County Out of the Darkness Community Walk North Lake Tahoe: Made in Tahoe Festival, First Friday’s at Muse Art Reclaimed, Tahoe City Waterfront Walking Tour ...and many Placer County Library and Placer County Museum events. Visit our regional partners to discover more of the fun happening right here in Placer County! Placer County Visitors' Bureau North Tahoe Community Alliance Tahoe City Downtown Association The Arts Council of Placer County Placer Valley Tourism PlacerGROWN Placer Wine Trail Find current state COVID-19 guidance, along with local data and resources, here. Advisory committees and commissions Whether it’s representing your community or sharing your expertise on topics like agriculture or parks, there are always opportunities for you to help advise county leaders on the issues that matter to you most. Recruitment is open now to fill seats on the following committees or commissions, among others. Learn more and apply Current recruitments include: Building Appeals Board Library Advisory Board Agricultural Commission Placer County Child Care Advisory Council Economic Development Board Gold Run Cemetery District Upcoming public meetings and events CANCELED - Granite Bay Municipal Advisory Council meeting, Oct. 5 Information CANCELED - Olympic Valley Municipal Advisory Council meeting, Oct 5 Information Placer County offices closed for the Columbus Day holiday, Oct. 9  Meadow Vista Municipal Advisory Council meeting, Oct. 9, 6 p.m. Information Newcastle Community Association meeting, Oct. 10, 6 p.m. Information Planning Commission meeting, Oct. 12, 10 a.m. Information North Tahoe Regional Advisory Council meeting, Oct. 12, 6 p.m. Information To learn about other Placer County committees and commissions and current opportunities to serve your community click here. List of active projects throughout Placer County Projects are listed alphabetically and by Board of Supervisors districts. A hard copy of the list is available at the Placer County Community Development Resource Agency, 3091 County Center Drive in Auburn.  Active Projects Click here to sign up for emergency notifications

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