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Park News FREE CONCERT Wednesday, October 22 7pm - 8pm Don't miss this 60 member symphonic orchestra from American River College as they perform in the warm, intimate atmosphere of the Mission Oaks Community Center. You'll feel like you are sitting among the musicians as they play. All ages are welcome to this informal hour of music - come as you are! Donations will be accepted for the new Swanston Community Center Music Room. Held at the Mission Oaks Community Center. For more information call 972-0336. Newsletters Neighborhood News Fall 2008 Gibbons Community Center Newsletter - October The Swanston Scroll - October If you are interested in receiving a copy of The Swanston Scroll Newsletter, please subscribe below. Email: Upcoming Events Holiday Craft Faire November 01, 2008 Halloween Masquerade Ball October 31, 2008 Free Concert October 22, 2008 "Diagnosis Dementia" October 22, 2008 Halloween Masquerade Ball Friday, October 31 1:15 - 3:45PM Come join us on Halloween for a haunting good time! Costumes are a must as there will be electrifying prizes awarded for the best outfits. Admission is $6/person and refreshments are included. Mission Oaks Community Center 4701 Gibbons Drive (916) 972-0336 Holiday Craft Faire Saturday, November 1 9AM - 3PM Admission is FREE to the public It's hard to believe, but it's time to start thinking about shopping for those special gifts and holiday decorations again. Our vendors offer unique gifts and decorations for all your holiday needs. SPACE IS STILL AVAILABLE: If you have items to sell, don't forget to reserve a space! Mission Oaks Community Center 4701 Gibbons Drive (916) 972-0336 Swanston Splash Park Open Weekends Updated Tuesday, 2 September 2008 Balloons, decorations, great weather and a LOT of people were key ingredients to a great Labor Day Weekend at Swanston Park. The Splash Park was the perfect touch for those park goers using Swanston this past weekend. From here until Sunday, October 12, the Splash Park will be open on weekends only. Saturdays and Sundays, the park will be on from 10-7pm. The park will officially close for the season after the 12th. So make sure you head over and check out the Swanston Splash Park before summer is over!!! Read more about the Swanston Splash Park here. Things to remember about the splash park: DO NOT DRINK THE WATER! Please shower, preferably at home, before playing in the splash park. We suggest that you also rinse off after splashing. Diapers MUST be covered with rubber pants. Changing of diapers in the splash park area is forbidden. Anyone who has been ill within the last two weeks is asked to not enter the water. Dogs and other pets are not allowed in the splash park. Swimsuits and appropriate footwear are highly recommended. Smoking is not allowed within 25 feet of the area. The splash park will not be open when steady wind exceeds 12 miles per hour, nor when air quality is deemed unhealthy for outdoor activities. NEW WEDNESDAY EVENING DANCE EVERY WEDNESDAY LIVE BAND 7-10PM THE SENSIBLE SOUNDS DANCE BAND BALLROOM LINE DANCE FROM SWING TO ROCK TO COUNTRY $7/PERSON Mission Oaks Community Center 4701 Gibbons Drive (916) 972-0336