Today in Sacramento: Here’s what you need to know for Wednesday

Elk Grove council meets

The Elk Grove City Council meets at 6 p.m. in City Hall council chambers, 8400 Laguna Palms Way. Among the topics to be discussed is considering spay and neuter clinic options and associated costs for the Animal Shelter Project. Go to www.elkgrovecity.org for more information.

Turkey donations accepted

The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Activities League, along with Walmart, is collecting frozen turkeys for children and families who participate in the SAL program and for other identified families in the community. League members and the sheriff’s Community Relations Unit will be at Walmart, 8465 Elk Grove Blvd. in Elk Grove, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday. They will also be at the Walmart at 8915 Gerber Road in Sacramento from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday for turkey donations. Event visitors can buy a frozen turkey and donate it to the Sheriff’s Activities League program.

Farmers market at hospital

The VA Hospital at Mather Farmers Market is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 10535 Hospital Way, Mather. In its sixth year of operation, the midweek market offers a selection of local seasonal produce, specialty foods, bread, nuts and jams. Call 916-484-7000 for more information.

This story was originally published November 8, 2016 at 4:15 PM with the headline "Today in Sacramento: Here’s what you need to know for Wednesday."