The Elk Grove city staff held public workshops where they collected ideas for the community center’s design.

An illustration of the city of Elk Grove’s future community center.

The city of Elk Grove’s $18 million community center, which also features a veterans’ hall and senior center, has been delayed until January.

Children salute the parade at Elk Grove-Florin Road.

Parade co-organizer Sophia Scherman speaks at the parade’s opening ceremony.

Grand marshals Maureen Gabriel (front, left) and Elena Gamboa are introduced at the ceremony’s opening ceremony.

U.S. Marines march down Elk Grove-Florin Road during the 19th annual Elk Grove Veterans Day Parade.

Elk Grove’s Veterans Day Parade made its return to the city’s streets on Nov. 11, after being canceled for the first time last year.