From giant gourds to downtown dreams, this episode of the Elk Grove CityCast is packed with what’s happening the first week of October. We’ve got the inside scoop on the Elk Grove Giant Pumpkin Festival, a call for community input on a future homeless shelter, and fresh ideas for reimagining Historic Main Street. Plus, hear how to safely dispose of lithium batteries, and get the details on upcoming events like Coffee with a Cop and Elk Grove Out Loud.

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