the10 spot Earth Day Events Although Earth Day officially lands on April 22, our area is full of fun, informative and healthy ways to celebrate and improve the environment all month long! 1. Trails Day, April 9 from 9 a.m. to noon in Folsom. Help enhance and maintain Folsom’s trails with some hard work (tasks vary) in the great outdoors. Volunteers receive a free lunch and T-shirt; must pre-register and be at least 16 years old. 916355-7285
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2. Celebrate the Earth Festival, April 16 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Roseville Utility Exploration Center. Local green vendors, live entertainment, animal shows, food trucks, face painting and eco-themed games. 916-746-1550 3. Earth Day Restoration and Cleanup, April 16 beginning at 8:30 a.m. at Folsom Lake State Recreation Area and Auburn State Recreation Area. Work on much-needed projects to improve both parks. calparks.org/help/earthday
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pril is packed with great events and fun for the whole family! Quarry Park, located at 4060 Rocklin Road—just behind Historic City Hall and the Rocklin Fire Department—now features a beautiful new amphitheater that seats approximately 900 people and boasts two stages, plus a courtyard. Don’t miss the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Celebration (food, music, art, tours and more!) on Thursday, April 21, at 6 p.m. Concerts at Quarry Park kick off April 29 with The Marshal Tucker Band, an American-Southern rock and country group that belts out classics like “Can’t You See” and “Heard It in a Love Song.” Tickets are on sale now. Registration for Rocklin Ramble, a fun superhero-themed 5K obstacle course where participants dress up and compete at JohnsonSpringview Park on April 30 and May 1—is now open. Sign up now! If you’re a Rocklin-based business or organization, compete in Community Games—a p e r fe c t n e two r ki n g a n d te a m -building opportunity. Register for individual events to score points and get medals in a variety of activities like dodgeball, golf and game night. Stay up to date with Rocklin goings-on by following Rocklin Parks and Rec on Facebook and Twitter @RocklinParksRec; or on Instagram and Snapchat @CityofRocklin. — Monica Nitz For more details on these events and others, visit rocklin.ca.us/events; for information on volunteering, visit rocklin.ca.us/volunteer.
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4. Tahoe Truckee Earth Day, April 16 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Village at Squaw Valley. Educational booths, raffles, live music and entertainment. tahoetruckeeearthday.com 5. Celebrate Arbor Day, April 22 at 3:30 p.m. at Lake Forest Park in El Dorado Hills. Plant and/ or care for trees, bushes and plants. edhcsd.org 6. Celebration of Earth Day and Nursery Grand Opening, April 22-24 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Flower Farm in Loomis. Earth Day-themed scavenger hunt, garden tours, workshops and wellness classes. 916-652-5661 7. Placerville Earth Day, April 23 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Main Library in Placerville. Ecofriendly arts and crafts, info booths, live music and food. placervilleearthday.wordpress.com 8. Clean It & Green It, April 23 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Detert Park in Jackson. Citywide cleanup (till noon) followed by a “Green Fair” (11 a.m. to 1 p.m.) with live music, a BBQ lunch and vendors. 209-223-1646 9. Sacramento Earth Day, April 24 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Southside Park. Live music, entertainers, healthy cuisine, over 150 exhibits, and activities for all. ecosacramento.net 10. Earth Day 5K Trail Run, April 30 beginning at 9 a.m. at Twelve Bridges Trails in Lincoln. Open to all levels of runners and walkers. Food, music, sponsor booths and awards. trailheadracing. com — Megan Wiskus
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Dr. Bob’s Donuts & Doyos
f you’re a lover of vegan and organic desserts or just want to experience something new, then stop by Dr. Bob’s Donuts & Doyos to satisfy your comfort food cravings in the healthiest way possible. Choose from a variety of unique donut flavors that have little to no added sugars; then take a trip to their toppings and syrup bar where you can completely customize the level of sweetness (and show off your creativity). Select nourishing options, like nuts and fruits, or go crazy with sauces, syrups and glazes. You can also create doyos (donuts plus frozen yogurt)—a perfect pairing of all-natural dough and cold creamy deliciousness. Another option is to BYO (build your own) VitaBowl, which can be made to the size of your liking and layered with as many toppings as you please. I customized a CinnaBob’s Donut—a vanilla donut that’s steamed with raisins—by drizzling it with one pump each of bourbon vanilla glaze, strawberry sauce and cheesecake icing, then added fresh strawberries. I paired my afternoon delight with an XX Espresso Cold Brew Coffee with almond milk. Organic never tasted so good! Dr. Bob’s Donuts & Doyos, 336 Lincoln Street, Roseville. 916-7425241, drbobsdonuts.com. — Allyson Ashmore
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