City Minute — Headlines from Dec. 8 – 9

(AGENPARL) – ven 09 dicembre 2022 Headlines from the City of Sacramento’s blog that you can read in under a minute.
All stories are sourced from our blog, the [Sacramento City Express](https://t.updates.cityofsacramento.org/r/?id=h486a7bf,3f0cd0e,3f0f31b)
CITY OF SACRAMENTO EXTENDS OPERATION OF ITS WARMING CENTERS THROUGH DEC. 16
[Raindrops](https://t.updates.cityofsacramento.org/r/?id=h486a7bf,3f0cd0e,3f0f31c)
The City of Sacramento has extended weather-respite operations at both its Outreach and Engagement Center and the North Fifth Street Shelter through Dec. 16, as the region faces a continued period of rain, wind and cold temperatures.
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GRANTS AVAILABLE FOR SACRAMENTO NONPROFIT THEATERS, MUSEUMS, GALLERIES AND OTHER ARTS ORGANIZATIONS
[Theatre seats](https://t.updates.cityofsacramento.org/r/?id=h486a7bf,3f0cd0e,3f0f31e)
Grant applications must be submitted by Jan. 30 at 11:59 p.m. Find more information and eligibility criteria on the City’s website.
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CITY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 2023 PLANNING ACADEMY
[Sacramento community members](https://t.updates.cityofsacramento.org/r/?id=h486a7bf,3f0cd0e,3f0f320)
The free 10-week course provides Sacramento community members with the fundamental knowledge of city planning and how to engage in planning efforts.
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CITY TO EXPLORE RENOVATIONS AT TWO PARKS IN CURTIS PARK. HERE’S HOW YOU CAN PROVIDE INPUT
[Sierra 2 park](https://t.updates.cityofsacramento.org/r/?id=h486a7bf,3f0cd0e,3f0f46c)
Staff are considering renovations at Sierra 2 Park and Curtis Park that could support activities or amenities including off-leash dog use, sports fields and courts or community gathering areas.
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CITY ANNOUNCES 17 RECIPIENTS OF $1 MILLION IN FUNDING TO FIGHT LOCAL HUNGER
[produce](https://t.updates.cityofsacramento.org/r/?id=h486a7bf,3f0cd0e,3f0f46e)
Seventeen organizations received awards ranging from $5,000 to $200,000 from the City’s share of American Rescue Plan relief dollars. The recipients were announced Tuesday by Mayor Darrell Steinberg and Councilmember Mai Vang.
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