Our October 12–18 community calendar includes the Water Board Candidates Forum, three Knights Senior Nights, football at Casa Roble and LifePointe’s rummage sale.
October 12–18, 2026
By John Todd | Rio Linda Online
It’s another busy week around Rio Linda and Elverta, with community meetings, high school sports, a neighborhood rummage sale and an important opportunity for voters to hear from candidates seeking seats on our local water board.
This week’s highlights include a candidates forum for the Rio Linda/Elverta Community Water District Board of Directors, three Senior Night celebrations at Rio Linda High School, Friday night football and a community rummage sale.
Rio Linda High School Athletic Director Svetlana Stepanchuk has also shared the week’s athletics schedule, giving our community plenty of opportunities to get out and support the Knights.
Here’s what’s happening around town this week.
📅 Monday, October 12
🌳 Rio Linda Elverta Recreation and Park District Finance Committee Meeting
Time: 3:30 p.m.
Location: See district meeting agenda
The Park District’s Administration and Finance Committee meets Monday afternoon to conduct district business.
Residents interested in the financial management and operation of our local parks and recreation services can review meeting information at www.rleparks.com.
🏐 Rio Linda High School Volleyball vs. Casa Roble
Times: 4:30, 5:30 and 6:30 p.m.
Location: Rio Linda High School, 6309 Dry Creek Road
The Knights host Casa Roble for an afternoon and evening of volleyball competition.
Come out and support our student-athletes as they continue their fall season.
🏈🎓 Rio Linda High School Girls Flag Football Senior Night vs. El Camino
Times: JV at 5 p.m.; varsity at 6 p.m.
Location: Rio Linda High School, 6309 Dry Creek Road
It’s Senior Night for the Knights girls flag football program!
Rio Linda hosts El Camino in Golden Empire League action, with special recognition for the graduating student-athletes who have represented their school throughout the season.
Senior Night is always a special occasion for athletes, families and coaches. Let’s give these young women the recognition they’ve earned.
🤝 Rio Linda Elverta Chamber of Commerce Meeting
Time: 6:30–7:30 p.m.
Location: The Shindig Spot, 7813 Rio Linda Blvd., Elverta
The Chamber holds its regular meeting, bringing together local business owners and community members.
These meetings provide opportunities to discuss business conditions, community activities and ways to support our local economy.
📅 Tuesday, October 13
🚔 Rio Linda Business Watch Meeting
Time: 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Location: 627 L St., Rio Linda
Sacramento County hosts its monthly Rio Linda Business Watch meeting, bringing together local businesses and representatives from the District Attorney’s Office, Sheriff’s Office, Code Enforcement and Board of Supervisors.
The group discusses ways to reduce crime, address blight and improve conditions for businesses throughout our community.
Local business owners are encouraged to participate and share their concerns.
⛳🎓 Rio Linda High School Girls Golf Senior Night vs. Casa Roble
Time: 4 p.m.
The Knights girls golf team celebrates Senior Night during its matchup against Casa Roble.
It’s an opportunity to recognize the graduating golfers for their dedication, hard work and contributions to Rio Linda High School athletics.
🤽🎓 Rio Linda High School Water Polo Senior Night vs. Dixon
Times: 4 and 5 p.m.
The Knights host Dixon for an afternoon of water polo competition and Senior Night festivities.
The program will recognize its graduating athletes and celebrate their contributions to Rio Linda High School.
📅 Wednesday, October 14
🏐 Rio Linda High School Volleyball vs. Natomas
Times: 5:30 and 6:30 p.m.
Location: Rio Linda High School
The Knights welcome Natomas for another evening of volleyball competition.
🏈 Rio Linda High School Girls Flag Football at Destiny Christian Academy
Time: Varsity at 6 p.m.
Location: Destiny Christian Academy, Sacramento
The Knights travel to Destiny Christian Academy for another Golden Empire League matchup.
📅 Thursday, October 15
🗳️💧 Rio Linda/Elverta Community Water District Board of Directors Candidates Forum
Hosted by the Rio Linda Elverta Neighborhood Association
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Rio Linda Elverta Youth Center, 627 L St., Rio Linda
One of the most important local races on the November ballot takes center stage Thursday evening.
The Rio Linda Elverta Neighborhood Association (RLENA) is hosting a candidates forum for the Rio Linda/Elverta Community Water District Board of Directors election.
Four candidates are seeking two seats on the five-member board:
- Jennifer Boddie
- Joshua MacCulloch
- Nevaeh Moore
- Vicky A. Young (incumbent)
The Water District faces significant issues involving water quality, infrastructure, financial management and the cost of providing reliable water service to Rio Linda and Elverta.
Decisions made by the board affect virtually every household and business served by the district.
The forum is intended to give voters an opportunity to hear from participating candidates, learn about their priorities and better understand their positions on issues facing the district.
With two seats available and four candidates on the ballot, this is an election in which local voters have a meaningful choice.
All Rio Linda and Elverta residents are encouraged to attend.
The forum takes place during RLENA’s regularly scheduled monthly meeting.
⛳ Rio Linda High School Girls Golf at Lindhurst
Time: 4 p.m.
Location: Lindhurst
The Knights travel to Lindhurst for an afternoon golf matchup as their fall season continues.
🤽 Rio Linda High School Water Polo at Casa Roble
Times: 4 and 5 p.m.
Location: Casa Roble
Rio Linda’s water polo teams travel to Casa Roble for another afternoon of competition.
📅 Friday, October 16
🏈 Rio Linda Knights Football at Casa Roble
Times: JV at 5 p.m.; varsity at 7 p.m.
Location: Casa Roble High School, 9151 Oak Ave., Orangevale
The Rio Linda Knights return from their bye week Friday night, traveling to Orangevale for a Golden Empire League showdown with the Casa Roble Rams.
Coming off an impressive 52-16 homecoming victory over Natomas, the Knights enter the contest with a 3-3 overall record and a perfect 2-0 mark in league play.
Casa Roble enters the matchup at 1-5 overall and 0-2 in league play.
The Knights will look to keep their winning momentum going as the league season continues.
Rio Linda fans making the trip to Orangevale are encouraged to wear their black and gold and support the team!
📅 Saturday, October 17
🛍️ LifePointe Church Community Rummage Sale
Time: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: LifePointe Church, 7200 Rio Linda Blvd.
If you enjoy finding a good bargain, LifePointe Church’s Fall Community Rummage Sale might be worth a visit.
Community members can shop for treasures or reserve space to sell their own items.
Vendor spaces are $25 for a 10-by-12-foot area, and vendor setup begins at 7 a.m.
Vendor registration is available online.
Cash registration is also available at the Hands of Christ Free Store on Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to noon.
For more information, call or text Jesse Torres at 916-676-5395.
🏃 Rio Linda High School Cross-Country at Chico Autumn Invite
Time: 10 a.m.
Location: Hooker Oak Park, Chico
The Knights cross-country runners travel north to compete in the Chico Autumn Invite.
Rio Linda’s distance runners continue to represent our community in meets throughout Northern California.
📅 Sunday, October 18
No community events are currently listed on the Rio Linda Online calendar for Sunday.
🖤💛 Support Our Knights!
This is an especially meaningful week for Rio Linda High School athletics, with Senior Night celebrations for girls flag football, girls golf and water polo.
These student-athletes have dedicated countless hours to practices, competitions and representing our community.
Whether you’re a parent, alumnus or simply a proud Rio Linda resident, consider attending a game and showing your support.
A special thank-you to Rio Linda High School Athletic Director Svetlana Stepanchuk for sharing the weekly athletics schedule and helping keep our community informed.
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