We got a little distracted in November, our apologies. Please join us in congratulating our #PocketSpookyYard winners: 6550 Riverside! So scary!
Yard of the Month: October 2020
Pride of the Pocket 2020
Congratulations again to all of our Pride of the Pocket winners!
Please join us in thanking our sponsors, Supervisor Patrick Kennedy, Councilmember Rick Jennings, II, SMUD and SMUD Director Rosanna Herber! And also give a huge thanks to Pocket News for being such a great partner in spreading the word about this event every year!
Black Lives Matter
The Pocket Greenhaven Community Association was founded on the belief that, “Our community is one of respect that does not merely tolerate and accept differences, it celebrates them. No community member shall be made to feel unwelcome in their neighborhood.” We recognize, however, that this ideal has not always been the reality for many in our community and around our region, a burden borne disproportionately by our Black neighbors. And so, we say, Black Lives Matter.
The Pocket Greenhaven Community Association was founded on the belief that, “All community members, regardless of age, gender, national origin, political preferences, race, religion, residential status or sexual orientation must be treated fairly and have equitable access to our organization, their representatives in government and to the natural and cultural amenities of our neighborhood.” We recognize, however, that too often, our government, our schools and, yes, our police have failed to provide the same level of service and protections to our Black neighbors. And so, we say, Black Lives Matter.
The Pocket Greenhaven Community Association was founded on the belief that, “Ensuring the Pocket-Greenhaven neighborhood remain the safest neighborhood in the city must continue to be a top priority.” We recognize, however, that while we remain grateful for the brave men and women of Sacramento PD who help ensure that safety, there remains a great need to rectify the historic and ongoing abuse towards people of color especially the Black community and to make racial justice and equity a reality. And so, we say, Black Lives Matter.
The Pocket-Greenhaven Community Association joins our neighbors in calling out: “All Lives cannot Matter until Black Lives Matter”
We join our nation in mourning the senseless murder of George Floyd and are saddened by violent reactions to peaceful protest.
“Pocket Strong” a list of COVID-19 Related Resources for Pocket/Greenhaven Neighbors.
The Pocket/Greenhaven Community Association is proud to share the following website dedicated to providing resources and information to our neighbors. It can be found at:
https://pocketgreenhaven.org/pocketstrong/
Featured Businesses: All of Our Local Restaurants!
This is a very challenging time for our local restaurants. Nearly all of our local restaurants remain open for takeout (T) or delivery (D). As of July 3, we have verified that all of the following are open, though mostly with limited hours. Restaurants with “Outdoor” are open for outdoor dine-in service, consistent with County regulations. Please support all of our local restaurants!
| Promenade | ||||
| Device Brewing Co. | T/D | (916) 594-9043 | Menu | Outdoor |
| A Taste Above Café | T/D | (916) 272-2311 | Grubhub | |
| Beijing Garden | T/D | (916) 458-0888 | Menu | |
| Sai Varee | T/D | (916) 422-7701 | Menu | |
| Ramen House Tenjin | T | (916) 661-6656 | Menu | |
| Papa Murphy’s | T | (916) 424-7272 | Order | |
| Mountain Mike’s | T/D | (916) 970-5360 | Order | |
| Riverlake Village | ||||
| Cacio | T | (916) 399-9309 | Menu | |
| Caffe Latte | T | (916) 395-9230 | Menu | Outdoor |
| Pho Bac Hoa Viet | T/D | (916) 393-0138 | Doordash | |
| Poke Ichii | T/D | (916) 329-8752 | Grubhub | |
| Hop Junction | T | (916) 382-9211 | Menu | |
| Vientos Mexican Cocina | T | (916) 391-7100 | Menu | Outdoor |
| Pizza Guys | T/D | (916) 429-1111 | Order | |
| Subway | T/D | (916) 392-6720 | Order | |
| Riverside Plaza | ||||
| Chopsticks Express | T/D | (916) 393-1161 | Yelp | |
| New China | T/D | (916) 424-1717 | Menu | |
| Baskin Robins | T | (916) 393-1331 | Order | |
| Banzai Sushi | T | (916) 421-4055 | Menu | |
| Le Croissant Factory | T | (916) 392-9227 | Yelp | |
| Greenhaven Plaza | ||||
| Edokko | T | (916) 395-0632 | Yelp | |
| Manley Donuts | T | (916) 392-4469 | Yelp | Outdoor |
| Round Table Pizza | T/D | (916) 422-7557 | Order | |
| Taco Bell | T/D | (916) 393-8557 | Order | |
| Lake Crest Village | ||||
| Tamashii Ramen | T/D | (916) 228-4172 | DoorDash | Outdoor |
| Shari’s Café & Pies | T/D | (916) 422-0366 | Menu | |
| Jimboy’s Tacos | T | (916) 391-4893 | Order | Outdoor |
| Burger King | T/D | (916) 392-6145 | Order | |
| L&L Hawaiian BBQ | T/D | (916) 392-5555 | Order | Outdoor |
| Subway | T/D | (916) 428-4808 | Order | Outdoor |
| T4: Tea for U | T | (916) 758-5747 | Menu | |
| Corporate Way | ||||
| Domino’s Pizza | T/D | (916) 504-4000 | Order |
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Featured Business: Device
The Pocket Greenhaven Community Association’s featured business is Device Brewing, join us as we get to know its owner and head brewer Ken Anthony:
Devin: Hey Ken, we have been looking forward to this for a long time! I know this location means a lot to you, as Pocket residents. Can you start out by telling us a little about yourselves?
Ken: I started Device with my wife, Melissa. We opened in 2013, after about a year and a half of prep. We ran the first location until opening Ice Blocks in 2018. This will be our third, and perhaps final, location.
We’ve lived here for about 6 years. We like the community, the feel of the Pocket. It’s welcoming, not pretentious and it’s close to the things we need, downtown and the freeways. There’s good shopping with Nugget, Bel Air, Delta Shores. The neighborhoods are nice and quiet. We love walking on the levee, the bike paths, the parks. Garcia Bend is awesome. Marriott Park is where we spend most of our time. My only complaint is that there hasn’t been enough to do with the family, especially family dining options.
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Holiday Lights Yard of the Month 2019
Congratulations Kimberly Hobart on winning Yard of the Month: Holiday Lights 2019 for her display at 7296 Riverwind Way! You can still see it, but tonight’s the last night!
8 Freon Ct and 7080 Rivercove Way tied for second. Thanks to everyone who contributed to a beautiful, bright and festive atmosphere in our wonderful neighborhood!
Halloween Yard of the Month 2019
Congratulations to Richard, Bruce, Zero and Butterz Wilson for winning this year’s Halloween Yard of the Month contest!
Thanks to everyone who participated as well as everyone who contributed to the neighborhood’s Halloween fun!
Halloween Yard of the Month!
Yard of the Month is back!
Who has the most spooktacular, frightful yard in the Pocket?
Nominate your neighbor! Nominate yourself!
Email pictures and the address to info@pocketgreenhaven.org.
Featured Business: A Taste Above
The Pocket Greenhaven Community Association’s featured business is A Taste Above, join us as we get to know its co-owner and manager Rich Wong:
Devin: Hi Rich, thanks for sitting down with me at your restaurant at Promenade Shopping Center, across from Bel Air. You’ve got a diverse menu, tell me about your inspirations …
Rich: Basically, I asked a lot of neighbors, what do you think is needed? They told me, something homemade, something unique, that we don’t have to travel miles and miles to get. In the beginning, we tried to please everyone, it was rough. But we were able to focus in on an Asian-fusion menu, with an island flair that really worked for the neighborhood. We’ve streamlined our service and have been getting the food out faster. Thankfully people gave us a second chance and people have been really enjoying it. We picked up a couple of big catering accounts with ACC and Bank of America. It’s humbling. People have choices, we understand that, so it’s humbling when people choose us.
Devin: The Garcia Bend Mi is my personal favorite, what other dishes are popular? How about something unique you know everyone would love if they gave it a try?
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