Monthly Archives: September 2014

Quail, poppies, turkey tracks, Canada geese, Snow Geese, and Salmon are just a few of Rio Linda’s natural attractions, and the Rio Linda Elverta Parks and Recreation District are hard at work preserving them. This large quilt block now decorates … Continue reading →

Pat and Hank Day’s  house makes a fine addition to the Quilt Trail at 852 Q Street in Rio Linda. Pat, a long time quilter and leader of the Rio Linda Elverta Elder Craftsmen, chose the traditional Log Cabin design … Continue reading →

The Underground Railroad Quilt Block Code Prior to the Civil War, quilts played an important part in the Underground Railroad movement. African-Americans followed secret routes and safe houses from southern slave states north to free states and Canada. Travelers and … Continue reading →

Like many new Rio Linda residents, Susan and Paul Hanks found a great spot to locate their modern homesteading operation in 2011. The hard-working Hanks produce high-quality, naturally grown, herbs, vegetables, lamb, eggs, and flowers for local restaurants, caterers, and … Continue reading →