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Winter is upon us. Dust off your skates and enjoy a couple outdoor arenas.

-Andrew Westrope and Rzchel Zirin

23 DO-IT-YOURSELF HOLIDAY CRAFTS

Easy and fun crafts for you and the kids.

-Noelle Konrad

education

gift guide

13 HELPING YOU WITH YOUR LIST Local shops offer gift ideas.

25 PRESCHOOL POWER

Growing Brilliant offers daycare and preschool.

-Noelle Konrad

-Jamie Hazelton

Christmas memories

26 FOND STORIES OF CHRISTMAS PAST

health

A few of Roseville people share their warm memories of the holiday.

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Investigate the powers of salt.

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-Noelle Konrad

Rocklin history

Roseville people

33 ROCKLIN QUARRIES

21 VETERAN VOLUNTEER

See what drives Rex Carpenter to help out at Placer Food Bank.

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COMING EVENTS at SKATETOWN ICE ARENA 1009 Orlando Avenue, Roseville

Rink schedules and rates are available online at www.skatetown.biz, or by calling (916) 783-8550.

■ 7-10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2 – Winter Wonderland ■ Friday, Feb. 17 – Western Night ■ Friday, March 17 – Star Wars Night

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COUPLE’S SKATE: The indoor rink at Skatetown is open year around.

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ICE SKATING

By Andrew Westrope and Rachel Zirin

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he leaves are off the bough, there’s a nip in the air, and storefronts everywhere are bedecked with holiday finery. Winter has returned to Granite Bay, and for those who want a memorable date venue, a place to drop off the kids for an afternoon, or a means of exercise outside the gym, one of the season’s favorite hobbies – ice skating – is a short drive away.

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OUTSIDE RINK: Skatetown’s outdoor rink is open until Jan. 16 Courtesy photo

SKATETOWN One of the area’s oldest ice rinks, Skatetown Ice Arena in Roseville is entering its 19th season, and its fourth with an outdoor rink. Its two NHL-sized indoor surfaces are open year round.

The 4,500-square-foot outdoor rink opened Nov. 20 for a season that ends Jan. 16, during which Skatetown anticipates more than 40,000 visitors – possibly more, since the Roseville Galleria has chosen not to open its own outdoor rink this year.

Skatetown’s, however, has become an annual attraction for both its novelty and its presentation, with decorations and twinkling lights choreographed to seasonal music. According to information provided by Skatetown, the outdoor rink is for recreational skating only, not sport, and it’s a labor-intensive project; construction began Oct. 31, as workers installed special coils connected to a giant refrigeration unit that was used to freeze gallons upon gallons of water as they were sprayed onto said coils, producing, one layer at a time, a 2-inch sheet of flat ice.

Skatetown spokeswoman Susan Sweetser said the outdoor rink opened in 2012.

“We had space for it. I think the owner was looking for something special to do during the holidays,” she said. “It’s been a huge success, and people really enjoy it.”

Sweetser added that the facility accommodates any and all experience levels, with introductory skating lessons, free skating aides for beginners, staff to help fit and tie skates, loaner helmets, double-bladed skates for kids, free parking, restrooms and a full-service café.

Skatetown also holds “theme nights” once a month – February will have Western Night, March will feature Star Wars, April pirates – and “Winter Wonderland” was Dec. 2, replete with music videos, laser light shows, a DJ and lots of holiday music.

When all three rinks are open, guests can skate inside, outside or both.

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FUN FACTS ABOUT FOLSOM ICE RINK

FOLSOM While it doesn’t snow in Folsom, it will this year at the Folsom Historic District ice rink.

Originally built in Folsom in 2008, the ice rink has been a place for all ages to skate and enjoy festive holiday music with friends and family.

This year the ice rink had a soft opening Nov. 4 and will be open seven days a week, said Judy Collinsworth, manager of the Folsom Historic District Association.

“It will be a soft opening because it depends on the quality of the ice,” she said, prior to the event.

The official opening celebration was Nov. 11, Veterans Day, on which visitors were invited to dress in red, white and blue colors to honor members of the military.

Each week the ice rink welcomes more than 1,500 guests for the price of $10 per kid and $12 per adult. There is an additional $3 fee to rent skates, Collinsworth said.

For holiday parties or birthdays, this year the rink will have a party tent.

“The tent will overlook the ice rink,” she said. “You can either have a small group or up to 50 to 60 people. It is very affordable.

It is $100 for two-and-one-half hours.”

The rink will have skating sessions that begin at 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.

People can look forward to a skating with a festive feeling, Collinsworth said.

“The Christmas tree will be in the center of the rink this year and there will be snow that happens intermittently on the rink,” she said. “There will also be a lot of fun lighting and holiday music.”

Folsom’s ice rink will be open until Jan. 16, 2017.

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GIFT IDEAS

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GUIDE TO SHOPPING LOCAL

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health

Salt

THERAPY

by Noelle Konrad

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nstant serenity befalls whoever wanders into the Granite Bay oasis, that is SALTS. Owner of the establishment, Erica Colby, opened the medicinal spa after doing a great deal of holistic therapy research to benefit herself and her family’s lives. As a wife and mother of four children, including twins, Colby desired natural and safe remedies for whatever ailments may come.

“My husband’s side of the family has a history of lung cancer, and I wanted to improve his chances for longterm good health,” Colby said.

With her family to care for and her own medical journey, Colby was determined to find a solution. When she discovered the healing power of salt, she said the majority of her maladies went away or in one way or another were severely lessened.

Eventually the therapies were too substantial to store in her home and opening SALTS became a necessary change and it allowed Colby to share her healing with others.

All of the treatments revolve around the beautiful crystals of salt that seem to fill every imaginable surface at SALTS. Floatation therapy, salt room halotherapy, and an infrared sauna are the three available therapies SALTS offers. Each of these options are said to cleanse and heal the body in a deep penetrating way that other techniques may not reach.

The medicinal properties of salts were originally tested in Europe when it was discovered that the miners down in the salt mines had better lung capacity and seemed to slow down the aging process. Colby took the research for halotherapy and is one of few who has brought it to the United States. The halo rooms are like a day at the beach. There is a child room, too, where children can come with a parent and benefit from halotherapy while playing with the salt sand and other toys and trinkets. The adult room is one of tranquil restoration. Supple grains of salt fill the room and an entire salt brick wall glows different colors while soft music plays. Many conditions such as asthma or bronchitis, etc. may be helped by using this type of therapy.

The infrared sauna and the floatation rooms are used by those seeking treatment for cancers, limes disease, PTSD, migraines, arthritis, cystic fibrosis and more. An hour floating in SALTS glowing tub is equivalent to three hours of sleep, Colby said. The bath is filled with 1,000 pounds of Epsom salts creating a warm and welcomed floating experience. Both therapies offer a post shower to wash away toxins the body released insuring a total cleansing of the body, Colby said.

Whether there is a medical reason behind walking into SALTS or not, anyone can come for holistic healing or simply a relaxing spa treatment.

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t’s not every day the Placer Food Bank in Roseville receives a 33,000-pound donation of ham and bacon.

But for Rex Carpenter, in his 70s and no stranger to hard work, the exciting part about this massive delivery is knowing that all this will soon be in the kitchens of those in need. For Carpenter, unloading, sorting and giving away is just as rewarding as receiving a box of food to get through hard times.

Volunteers like Carpenter allow the Placer Food Bank to assist over 71,000 people in Placer, El Dorado and Nevada counties every month. For two years, Carpenter has volunteered a few times a week in three different operations: sorting food donations in the warehouse, boxing donations and handing out food at the monthly farmer’s market. Program manager Belinda Arquilla said it’s unusual for a volunteer to do more than one job at the food bank, but Carpenter pitches in wherever he can.

“He’s very enthusiastic and passionate about helping others,” Arquilla said. “And very dependable.”

She recalled farmer’s markets where Carpenter has volunteered, despite early mornings, cold weather and rain.

“He’s always there,” Arquilla said. “Even when he’s struggled with his health, he’s still been there.”

“He’s got a great sense of humor too,” she added. “He’s always asking ‘Where’s my check? Where’s my check?’ and I tell him it’s in the mail.”

VOLUNTEER: Rex Carpenter volunteers regularly at Placer Food Bank.

Photos by Mackenzie Myers

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Though Carpenter has only been at the Placer Food Bank for two years, he is experienced in community food assistance. For a decade, prior to moving to the Roseville area, he ran a soup kitchen out of Fontana.

“I just saw the need and enjoy doing it,” Carpenter said. “When my volunteers were doing stuff I knew they were getting just as much out of it as the person receiving the meal was getting.”

After “two years, 10 months and three days” of Army service as a helicopter gunner, some work for the federal government and his time at the Fontana soup kitchen, Carpenter moved north to the Sacramento area. He was set to work in logistics at McClellan Air Force Base.

“The day I got up here, they told me McClellan was closing,” he said. So Carpenter retired, choosing to spend his days fishing, volunteering and spending time with his wife, two daughters and three grandchildren.

“They keep me busy,” he said.

But Carpenter’s family has done more than keep him company on his days off. Arquilla recalled the food bank’s annual open house, where all three generations of Carpenter’s family volunteered side-by-side. According to an email from Arquilla, during a time when Carpenter was unable to drive, his wife and daughters helped him get to his shifts at the food bank.

“They knew that we couldn’t do this without him,” Arquilla said. “We have such a small staff and our volunteers make everything we accomplish possible.”

As for the busy holiday season, the food bank will send supplies to its participating agencies that will host Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners. While Carpenter plans to spend this season with his family, he’s sure to be packing boxes and handing out vegetables for the Placer Food Bank, helping others gear up for the holidays too.

GRATEFUL: Drawings from children thank the hard-working volunteers at Placer Food Bank (right). A shipment of produce is donated to the food bank (above).

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DIY

HOLIDAY CRAFTS

FOR YOU AND THE KIDS

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IY has been all the rage for quite some time now and it only seems to heighten during the holiday season. Aisle upon aisle of Christmas décor fills each and every craft store and market with a flood of busy holiday shoppers. Sometimes it is nice to kick back and make a few classic decorations from the comfort of your own home.

These winter wonderland votives glow from the flame from the candles within, making everything merry and bright. With only a few assembly items needed, your home can be glowing this holiday season in a mere matter of minutes.

Wonderland Votives What’s needed: 2 glass jars 1 jar of decoupage 1 small brush 1 jar of epsom salts Some fake Christmas holly Hot glue gun

Assemble: Lay down a paper towel down on the surface. Remove lid from jars (you won’t need those). Generously brush decoupage across the body of the jars.

Lay out epsom salts on the paper towel and gently roll the decoupage parts of the jar in the Epsom salts. Allow to dry completely.

Wrap twine around the rim of the jar into a bow. Hot glue any Christmas holly of your choice.

Pop is a small candle and watch it twinkle during the winter nights.

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K parents, it’s that time of year again. It’s the Christmas season and you all know what that means … letters to Santa. So this year make it a fun craft project time with you and your kids. These easy-to-make Christmas cards will make home merry and bright. Warning though, if you have little kids, cut the tree out for them. No one needs any hurt fingers this Christmas.

Christmas Cards What you will need: Green craft paper Glitter glue Pom-pom balls Markers Scissors A pen to write the letter to Santa

Directions: Take one sheet of craft paper and fold in half.

Outline the side of a Christmas tree and cut along the lines.

Open the folded paper to reveal a full tree.

On one side decorate with as many fun craft items you have lying around. I like to use glitter glue for a star, pom poms for ornaments, and markers or pipeliners for streamers.

Once it is decorated and dry, write a letter to Santa on the back, or send out as a Christmas card, or simply put it on the fridge for some added fun décor.

Merry Christmas everybody!

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Growing Brilliant

education

CHILDREN FOCUS OF CHILD CARE

by Noelle Konrad

CREATING FUN: Students at Growing Brilliant work on a craft.

Photo by Noelle Konrad

Young minds are developing more and more every day with the assistance of the teachers and instructors at Growing Brilliant. More than a year ago, Zach and Lisa Hansen opened a second childcare location in Roseville after three years in Rocklin. Last July, the Hansens were inspired to expand their already highly successful parent participation center in Rocklin to the childcare drop off center in Roseville that their 2-year-old daughter attends.

After the birth of their daughter, the Hansens went back and forth about starting back to work. Lisa, who has previous experience in the education field, knew she wanted to return, but wanted to do something a little different. She has extensive knowledge as a teacher. She spent several of her high school and college years teaching preschool. Later she taught preschool in Taiwan and after that continued to teach first, second, fourth grade and others. Opening up Growing Brilliant was the next step to take in order to further her passion of teaching.

“I really liked the idea where parents can come with their children,” said Lisa.

Shortly after, the Hansens opened the doors of their first location in Rocklin. With this specific childcare facility they provide options for parents who wish to spend time with their children during their educational journey or simply are just not ready to place their kids in preschool or daycare. Either option has proven very popular in Rocklin, resulting in about 170 kids and growing.

When it came time to pick a name for their business, the Hansens wanted something that wasn’t already taken on Google, but still had that symbolism of a growing tree like a growing child. Growing Brilliant just popped in their heads one day and it stuck.

As interest grew and their facility grew, the Hansens decided to open a second location.

This one was specifically designed for drop-off schooling and child care only. Once again their popularity grew and they now have an average of 130 kids in addition to the 170 at the Rocklin location.

Each classroom is filled with hands-on projects and lively interactions that extend throughout the day and inspire educational growth in several ages. There are nine classrooms in total including two classrooms in the back for kindergarten students.

An average day begins with a morning gathering, circle time, guided playgroup activities, art projects, and more as the kids go up in age.

Zach has a background in agriculture and implemented an organic-only snack time for the children assuring the parents that their children are getting the absolute best care.

“We try to stay as fresh and healthy as possible,” said Lisa.

Growing Brilliant has also taken extra measures to insure safety of everyone within the building. There is a door code to get in and personalized codes for each family in order to access the classrooms. The Hansens and their prepared staff are all in agreement that safety is a high priority.

The ages range from infant to school age and each month has a different theme that inspires age-appropriate activities. Each classroom focuses on its particular age grouping.

“We have set curriculum standards for each age group,” stated Lisa.

For the month of November the theme was fabulous foods where all art projects and topics centered on healthful foods and how to properly wash them or use as a watercolor paint. For the month of December the theme is winter wonder and some very exciting projects will be taking place throughout the entire holiday season.

In addition to the daily routine, the holidays at Growing Brilliant are filled with Christmas cheer. At the Roseville location there will be a breakfast with Santa, with pancakes, laughter and Santa Clause himself visiting with the children for a splendid meal.

Meanwhile, at the Rocklin location, there will be a Cookies with Santa celebration in the evening that parents and the community are more than welcome to attend.

For more information visit growingbrilliant.com.

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Christmas memories

community members share

FOND CHRISTMAS MEMORIES As shared By John L. Sullivan A Christmas gift I will never forget.

My Christmas story or what was a Christmas gift for myself and friends.

It started by someone informing me that there were letters to Santa piling up at the U.S. Post Office in Sacramento from hopeful kids, mothers, dads, grandmas and other family members, written and sent with the true belief perhaps because hope was running out, just by the slightest of chance there was really a Santa Claus. Asking the Post Office and with proof of identification and explanation of why you wanted the letters, they would allow you to take a few Santa letters to read.

Well it didn’t take but one and we were hooked. We asked and received four letters, three from mothers and one from a grandmother, all with similar requests. Nothing for themselves but a purse for my 6-year-old baby girl, a teddy bear for a 4-year-old and jackets, sweaters, shoes, socks and lunch pails for all. And a grandma asking for a Christmas tree that her 5-year-old granddaughter has never had.

While trying to get our emotions in check and since we had their names, ages and sizes, we could shop for each child individually and get them what they really wanted, after all this was Christmas, a time when dreams should and do come true. So we choose to go on a Christmas gift buying spree, gathering up a few of the goodies in their dreams along with those items their mothers wrote they needed, for their need was so much greater than their want.

With a member of our Santa’s entourage hiding out of site, wearing a red overstuffed Santa outfit complete with white tasseled hat and matching high top boots, I went knocking on the door of the address on the letter to Santa. It was obvious there had not been a great deal of resources devoted to the upkeep of the house’s exterior, much the same for several other homes in the neighborhood.

My first knock on the door left a silence from within my second and third knock brought the same results. Within a minute or two after, the door started a squeaky move allowing a small round face to fill the opening and just enough to make out two big bright blue eyes less than four feet off the floor. When asked if her mother was home the door immediately went back to the closed position.

After another minute or two the door opened for the second time, only this was her mother with a puzzled look on her face, tilting her head to one side, obviously trying to understand who I was and why I was there.

When asked if she had written a letter to Santa, again puzzlement filled her face but quickly change to a smile with tears when Santa came walking up the walk with a big bag over his shoulder stuffed with what Christmas was all about, gifts and goodies and a “HO HO HO” as he approached the door. There was not much to the inside decor, a sofa, wood chair and lamp of better days . Hard flooring, no carpet, sheets for window coverings and a small round kitchen table with three metal chairs around it.

There didn’t appear to be any appliances in the kitchen nor did I ask. After Santa’s entrance came the remainder of our surprise.

A big basket of fruit, eggs, bread, milk, cereal, an array of canned goods and a cooked dinner for four with fried chickens, mashed potatoes, veggies and a little ice cream and pie for after. At that moment, while Santa was handing out the goodies from his bag, hunger had taken a back seat to smiles as wide as faces would allow, screams of happiness and the joy of the surprise that only Christmas can bring.

Before this day would end, there would be four families, four adults, seven children, Santa Claus and three Santa helpers with not a dry eye among them who will never, ever forget the meaning of Christmas.

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December 2016

As shared By Wendy Gerig CEO Roseville Chamber of Commerce Thinking back over the years, I have many fond memories of Christmas time with my family — my mom, dad, two sisters and a brother spent years celebrating in Vallejo, Calif. Holidays were always just the six of us as we all were born in Canada and migrated to California when I was 4 years old, leaving all grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins behind.

Trying to pick one favorite Christmas memory was difficult, BUT there is one Christmas I will NEVER forget – I was 13 years old and I really, really wanted this brown tweed coat from the Clothes Barn (Sun Valley Mall). I was able to show my mom the item I wanted; they had my size and while it was a little pricey I promised her I would wear it forever!

As Dec. 25 grew closer I was starting to doubt what would be under the tree for me. Then, one Saturday afternoon while I was home alone, I started hunting throughout the house for places the gifts might have been hidden … and what did I find stashed under the extra bed in my brother’s room but an unwrapped box from the Clothes Barn?! I was so excited, I tore it open right away and there was my dream coat … WOW, I thought, they really got it for me, I can’t wait to wear it everywhere!

Even though I got the present I wanted the most, it was a disappointing Christmas for me since there was no element of surprise or joy when opening my gift under the tree. Watching my brother and sisters shrieking with joy made me disappointed in myself for snooping around. No one knew I had found my gift prior to Christmas morning and I swore to myself that I would never open a gift before Christmas again.

Ask my own kids today, no matter how much they’ve grown up, the biggest warning I give them around the holidays is no snooping around.

If you find the gift, back to the store it goes. Passing on lessons from my own mistake has helped them cherish their own Christmases over the years too.

As shared By Carol Chilton Garcia Mayor of Roseville Growing up in Roseville, I have fond memories of spending time with my Father’s family during the Christmas holidays. The tradition of Christmas day dinner stands out prominently at my Grandmother Marjorie Fiddyment Chilton’s home in the 1960’s at 307 Sutter Ave. in Roseville where Joy Land is located today. My Father, Frank Chilton, grew up in this home and it provided a very comfortable setting for our holiday functions.

The aroma of leg of lamb would be cooking, always accompanied with mint jelly and potatoes that soaked up the juices around the edge of the lamb in the roaster. My love for baking pies came from my Grandmother who perfected the art of making the flakiest crust filled with granny smith apples, sprinkled with a mixture of cinnamon and sugar. A real treat for the kids was her famous lemon chiffon money cake drizzled with homemade lemon rind frosting. My Grandmother and her sister, Mabel Fiddyment Haman, boiled coins, wrapped them in wax paper and inserted them very carefully inside the cake with a knife after it was baked and cool.

We were a large family and I was the youngest of the cousins who ranged in age from 5 years old to 19 years old. Like most family gatherings, there was always the adult and children’s tables set with my Grandmother’s heavily starched linen cloths and napkins. The food was served throughout the dinner on the most unique pieces of fine china that they don’t have available in sets today, including serving bowls, gravy bowls and plates of various sizes.

After consuming a delicious meal, we would gather around the Christmas tree, usually a silver tip that was decorated with large multi colored lights, homemade ornaments and adorned with silver tinsel that was crinkled due to its reuse over the years. The smell of the fireplace was always present, as my Father was responsible for bringing the wood in from the backyard and stoking it the entire evening. Grandmother Marjorie was rather frugal and not one who would indulge in holiday shopping. She and Auntie Mabel loved to travel and would pick up various nick knack gifts from the countries they visited. It was those gifts that my Grandmother would wrap in white sparkled tissue and take joy in reliving her travels when each was unwrapped.

Looking back, as a young girl growing up in Roseville, I felt fortunate to celebrate Christmas with a family who took pride in sharing their traditions through the generations. Over the years, I have carried many of those same holiday traditions and I’m thankful to be able to share them with my own family today.

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Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 2 a.m.

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Pirates Pumpkin Coffee 0.5 ounce Captain Morgan 0.5 ounce Fulton’s Harvest Pumpkin Pie Cream Liqueur 0.5 ounce Creme de Cacao Liqueur

Bunz Sports Pub & Grub 311 Judah Street, Roseville (916) 786-6655 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Thursday, 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday

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Candy Cane 2 ounce whipped cream vodka 1 ounce peppermint schnapps Splash of Grenedine 1 crushed candy cane

Spiced Eggnog 2 ounce Captain Morgan Topped with eggnog A pinch of cinnamon Garnished with whip cream and cinnamon

The Monk’s Cellar 240 Vernon Street, Roseville (916) 786-6665 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to Midnight Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

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Christmas cooking

what would you serve IF SANTA CAME TO BREAKFAST?

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December 2016

Written and Photos

by Noelle Konrad

If Santa Came to Breakfast If Santa came to breakfast I would feed him lots of food, Bacon, eggs, and potatoes Would put him in a jolly mood.

His favorite would be my pancakes I made them with his favorite drink, Eggnog, nutmeg and cinnamon He surely won’t know what to think.

I’ll make them in the shape of Christmas A snowman, a reindeer, and ol’ Saint Nick.

He will be delighted by the delicious display And when he is finished the plate he will lick.

Christmas morning breakfast will have him all a glow, And after a thank you and a twinkle Away to his sleigh he will go.

If Santa came to breakfast This is what I would do.

Merry Christmas dear Santa And happy holidays to all of you.

IF SANTA CAME TO BREAKFAST EGGNOG PANCAKES Ingredients: 2 cups gluten-free, all-purpose flour 4 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg ½ teaspoon cinnamon 2 cups dairy-free eggnog 1 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk 2 large eggs 3 tablespoons melted butter

Instructions: Preheat a griddle on the stove, spray with coconut oil, and set to medium heat.

In a large mixing bowl, add the flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Mix well and set aside.

In a separate bowl, mix eggnog, eggs and butter. Once well blended, add to the dry ingredients and mix well adding more eggnog or almond milk if necessary.

Pour into shapes on the griddle to make Santa, a reindeer, or a snowman.

Decorate with whipped cream, bacon, strawberries and chocolate chips.

Serve and have a Merry Christmas!

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Rocklin history

digging into

The Quinn family operated the Quinn Quarry until the mid 1809s. In the 1930s, the quarry supplied granite for the Monterey breakwater. It was once Rocklin’s favorite swimming hole. Courtesy City of Rocklin. rocklin.ca.us

ROCKLIN’S ROOTS

By Julie Miller

GRANITE QUARRIES LEAVE THEIR MARK

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ver the years, Rocklin has been home to 61 quarries, the very first one started in 1855, Gene Johnson said, a member of the Rocklin Historical Society.

With this many rock mines in town this is probably how the city got its name, he said.

“Rocklin was the granite capital of the west in 1864,” Johnson said. “And around 1910 it was probably the main one in California.”

Grey granite was mined from the region and shipped all over the world.

“Some of it went to Washington, D.C. and some went to the Philippines,” Johnson said.

“The state capitol was made from granite,” said Roy Ruhkala, founder of the Rocklin Historical Society, who also said he was raised in the quarry.

Ruhkala’s family owned and worked in the quarries for decades, starting in the late 1800s.

In the quarries’ heyday, the biggest customer of granite was shortly after the 1906 San Francisco earthquake. Rocklin shipped tons of it to help rebuild the city.

Before drilling rigs, it took a lot of grit and man power to bring the rock to the surface.

“It was all done by hand in the early days,” Ruhkala said.

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Capitol Quarry, also known as Big Gun Quarry, opened in September 1864 supplying granite for California’s State Captiol Building. From 1933 until 1977, it was the largest quarry operated by the Ruhkala family’s Union Granite Company.

Courtesy City of Rocklin. rocklin.ca.us The Early Union Granite Company Quarry is located by the Rocklin Library. This quarry operated in the early 20th century by the Union Granite Company under the management of Finnish immigrant Matt Ruhkala. The mine continued to produce granite curbing and stone until 1915.

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In all, the ground surrendered “about a million tons of granite — a terrific amount,” Ruhkala said.

Today there are no active quarries in Rocklin.

Big Gun Quarry was the last mine to close. It operated from 1950 to 2005, Johnson said.

There were a few reasons that contributed to the quarries’ closure. Land became more valuable for housing, said Ruhkala. Plus, concrete became the popular choice for buildings, instead of granite, Johnson said. And a quarry in Fresno presented stiffer competition.

In Fresno’s quarries, mines are dug into the side of a mountain face which is more cost effective. In Rocklin, quarries workers had to dig down, making the work more expensive.

Today, Rocklin’s scars and pits of the quarries remain. Most of the mines are on private land, but some have been converted to city parks. Quinn Quarry is now a part of Rocklin’s Quarry Park. And visitors can go to Big Gun Quarry. The quarries have become filled with water and are now a habitat to animals and nature. Most of the quarries retain the water year around.

For Rocklin, the city plans to incorporate additional quarries and make a nature walk, Johnson said. A true reminder of the city’s solid rock history.

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Rocklin events December 2016

To submit an event to Roseville Magazine’s calendar of events email johnl@goldcountrymedia.com

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December 15 & 16

ROCKLIN HISTORIC QUARRY DISTRICT TREE LIGHTING

PLACER POPS CHORALE PRESENTS ‘A HOLIDAY HOMECOMING’

Celebrate the holiday season on historic Front Street in Rocklin’s Quarry District.

Bring the kids for a fun-filled evening with Santa, face painting, cookies, hot chocolate, cider, performances by local musical groups, and the tree lighting.

Capture the spirit of the season with new and innovative arrangements of timeless and heartwarming Christmas classics.

Experience the magic and pageantry of this acclaimed chorale and orchestra in a dazzling presentation.

Where: Old St. Mary’s, 5251 Front Street When: 4:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Cost: Free Info: rocklinchristmastreelighting.com

Where: Dietrich Theatre, Sierra College, 5000 Rocklin Road When: 7:30 p.m.

Info: 916-749-2549, placerpops.org

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December 17 & 18

GINGERBREAD HOUSE CONTEST

Matinee PLACER POPS CHORALE PRESENTS ‘A HOLIDAY HOMECOMING’

Make holiday memories by building a gingerbread house and submitting it in the family, business, bakery, or non-profit category. Don’t miss out on all the fun and creativity!

Where: Rocklin Event Center, 2650 Sunset Boulevard When: 6:30 – 8 p.m.

Cost: $10 per gingerbread entry, free open house to the public Info: 916-625-6200

Pure holiday magic! Experience the magic and pageantry of this acclaimed chorale and orchestra in a dazzling presentation that is sure to make this holiday season your best ever!

Where: Dietrich Theatre, Sierra College, 5000 Rocklin Road When: 2 p.m.

Info: 916-749-2549, placerpops.org

December 18

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA Join us for this fun event for the entire family, which includes a yummy breakfast and crafts for the kids. Have your family photo taken with our guest of honor, Santa Claus!

Where: Rocklin Event Center, 2650 Sunset Boulevard When: 8 – 9 a.m. ; 9:15 – 10:15 a.m., and 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

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real estate

Recent

Real Estate Transactions The following are all of the recent real estate transactions that took place with all real estate agents in Roseville between Oct.1 and 30, 2016. Data provided by CoreLogic.

1.

720 Sunrise Ave 54

$109,000

30.

225 Duranta St

$290,000

2.

511 B St

$150,000

31.

1110 Dante Cir

$290,000

3.

273 Sharp Cir 2

$150,100

32.

1010 Dante Cir

$290,000

4.

1675 Vernon St 73

$171,000

33.

7860 Timberrose Way

$290,000

5.

512 Palm Ct

$213,000

34.

309 Brentwood Rd

$290,000

6.

2013 Inglis Way A

$220,000

35.

1544 Impressionist Loop

$293,000

7.

121 Valley Oak Dr 35

$230,000

36.

3184 Overton Way

$295,000

8.

501 Gibson Dr 2323

$230,000

37.

1306 Champion Oaks Dr

$295,000

9.

668 Whyte Ave

$230,000

38.

214 Coronado Ave

$297,000

10.

1501 Secret Ravine Pkwy 1916

$240,000

39.

605 Carpenter Way

$297,000

11.

309 Atkinson St

$240,000

40.

708 Darling Way

$300,000

12.

1764 Magenta Dr

$241,000

41.

503 Marietti Way

$300,000

13.

528 6Th St

$244,000

42.

224 Saddlebag Ct

$303,000

14.

175 S Lincoln St

$250,000

43.

7909 Robinson Dr

$305,000

15.

1008 Sunset Dr

$250,000

44.

213 Chambord Way 213

$305,000

16.

713 Pleasant St

$261,000

45.

2005 Amber Fields Way

$307,500

17.

307 Evelyn Ave

$262,500

46.

1517 Blue Beaver Way

$310,000

18.

1244 Crescendo Dr

$270,000

47.

8604 Cortina Cir 39

$310,000

19.

1501 Secret Ravine Pkwy 321

$275,000

48.

8916 Cortina Cir 78

$310,000

20.

348 Hatton Ct

$275,000

49.

1227 Arbor Dr

$311,000

21.

613 Springfield Cir

$275,600

50.

1236 Arbor Dr

$312,000

22.

313 Cedar St

$280,000

51.

736 Portside Cir

$314,000

23.

120 Elefa St

$280,000

52.

158 Talmont Cir 158

$315,000

24.

2452 Julliard Cir

$280,600

53.

2120 Milan Way

$318,000

25.

165 Hickory St

$282,000

54.

2220 Americana Dr

$319,000

26.

1026 Coloma Way

$283,000

55.

1327 Chignahuapan Way

$320,000

27.

157 Hickory St

$285,000

56.

403 Los Vegas Ave

$320,000

28.

1312 Rice Ln

$285,000

57.

607 Juanita Way

$320,000

29.

137 Hickory St

$287,000

58.

608 Carpenter Way

$321,500

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59.

1192 Impressionist Loop

$322,000

101. 108 Tanager Ct

$380,000

60.

1453 Lorimer Way

$324,000

102. 1831 Ravenna Way

$380,000

61.

600 Livoti Ave

$324,500

103. 224 Amatrene Ct

$381,000

62.

1202 William Way

$325,000

104. 1896 Glenmark Way

$383,000

63.

1360 Impressionist Loop

$325,000

105. 205 Columbia Ave

$385,000

64.

3 Villa Gardens Ct 3

$330,000

106. 3200 Village Plaza Dr

$385,000

65.

6040 Buckskin Ln

$333,000

107. 710 Maple Dr

$385,000

66.

809 Reilly Ct

$333,000

108. 1873 Ellesmere Loop

$386,000

67.

1605 Ashford Dr

$335,000

109. 324 Hammill Ct

$389,000

68.

1701 Sharifa Way

$335,000

110. 7536 Greenburn Dr

$389,000

69.

1212 Chesapeake Dr

$335,000

111. 1608 Jonquil Dr

$389,000

70.

1512 Verbena Way

$339,000

112. 5797 Sandlewood Way

$390,000

71.

4025 Lowdan Ct

$340,000

113. 7024 Hayride Ln

$394,500

72.

1040 Cabris Ln

$343,500

114. 1246 Crescendo Dr

$395,000

73.

625 Blackstone Ct

$345,000

115. 3081 Ardley Dr

$399,000

74.

6057 Plum Canyon Ln

$349,000

116. 7649 Millport Dr

$399,000

75.

200 Silver Strike Ct

$350,000

117. 3201 Corniche Ln

$400,000

76.

2013 Camino Real Way

$350,000

118. 1824 Avenida Martina

$402,000

77.

1625 Woodhill Dr

$350,000

119. 4368 Weathervane Way

$402,000

78.

1209 Chenin Blanc Cir

$350,500

120. 7100 Roycroft Dr

$404,000

79.

2248 Americana Dr

$352,000

121. 1114 Salmon Dr

$404,500

80.

3329 Moscato St

$355,000

122. 38 Buckingham Ct

$406,000

81.

7163 Dream Inn Ln

$359,000

123. 440 Sienna River Ct

$407,000

82.

2041 Nettleton Dr

$360,000

124. 1736 Chelsea Way

$409,000

83.

3080 Parkham Dr

$360,000

125. 316 Perth Ct

$410,000

84.

705 Shasta St

$360,000

126. 1524 Water Side St

$410,000

85.

2144 Ellesmere Loop

$360,000

127. 3104 Overton Way

$410,000

86.

233 Gainsborough Ct

$363,000

128. 37 Rosemary Ct

$410,500

87.

2109 Knapton Way

$365,000

129. 3137 Ardley Dr

$412,500

88.

1119 Corfield Dr

$365,000

130. 7049 Artisan Cir

$415,000

89.

109 Pottiger Ct

$368,500

131. 1508 Martinique Dr

$415,000

90.

200 Needle Ct

$370,000

132. 325 Princeton Ct

$420,000

91.

1405 Dorchester Dr

$370,000

133. 169 Glenwood Cir

$420,000

92.

1306 Daisy Ct

$371,000

134. 500 Sun Tree Ct

$422,000

93.

1280 Manza Cir

$372,000

135. 7657 Malta Dr

$424,000

94.

1349 Piper Pl

$372,500

136. 2097 Leighham Dr

$427,000

95.

1432 Southwood Way

$374,000

137. 109 Clydesdale Way

$427,500

96.

7524 Apple Hollow Loop

$375,000

138. 509 San Amadeo Ct

$429,500

97.

6724 Iron Crest Dr

$375,000

139. 2032 Elmgate Dr

$430,000

98.

416 Roan Ct

$375,000

140. 2610 Du Pont Way

$430,000

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141. 5384 Campcreek Loop

$435,000

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142. 1759 Ravenna Way

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143. 1870 Avenida Martina

$435,000

187. 8800 Water Song Cir

$510,000

144. 1517 Red Fox St

$439,000

188. 3089 Sutter Buttes Dr

$513,500

145. 1331 Avenida Alvarado

$439,000

189. 319 5Th St

$520,000

146. 2106 Cargill Way

$440,000

190. 403 5Th St

$520,000

147. 372 Bayonne Ct

$440,000

191. 8513 Las Brisas Cir

$520,000

148. 224 Muscovy Ct

$440,000

192. 3001 Big Bear Dr

$521,000

149. 6789 Copper Glen Cir

$440,000

193. 6549 Alder Park Cir

$530,000

150. 3065 Kirkton Ln

$442,000

194. 217 Perrara Ct

$530,000

151. 1108 Cape Coral Way

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195. 303 Livingston Ct

$531,500

152. 1952 San Carlos Cir

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196. 2209 Portia Way

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153. 305 Farmington Cir

$445,000

197. 1994 Somerdale Cir

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154. 1423 Dorchester Dr

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198. 2008 Appersett Loop

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155. 7500 John Henry Ln

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199. 117 Liphan Ct

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156. 128 Kipling Ct

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200. 1818 Verrazona Dr

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157. 2025 Fluxton Dr

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201. 188 Lochness Ct

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158. 1320 Kingswood Dr

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202. 7159 Lyne Bay Dr

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159. 100 Buena Vista Ct

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203. 1214 Donahue Way

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160. 1265 Billington Ln

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204. 3241 Central Ave

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161. 1829 Hidden Hills Dr

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205. 6220 Grand Canyon Dr

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162. 1749 Terracina Cir

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206. 1601 Woodleaf Cir

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163. 3351 Chapelle Dr

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207. 1889 Ridgeview Dr

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164. 1933 Saint Patrick Way

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208. 2033 Benton Loop

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165. 2025 Rhodes Ln

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209. 8216 Tail Race Dr

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166. 4200 Rose Creek Rd

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210. 4280 Wild Oat Way

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167. 7221 Marblethorpe Dr

$475,000

211. 1609 Grey Owl Cir

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168. 2169 Coryton Ln

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212. 1956 Atwell St

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169. 132 Austen Ct

$475,000

213. 309 Castleford Ct

$590,100

170. 300 Emerson Ct

$475,000

214. 316 Bantry Bay Ct

$600,000

171. 1716 Cressida St

$478,500

215. 1994 Bloombury Dr

$617,000

172. 2002 Mclaren Dr

$480,000

216. 1704 Ainsdale Dr

$620,000

173. 7260 Secret Garden Loop

$485,000

217. 216 Rebel Ct

$620,100

174. 52 Rosemary Ct

$489,000

218. 100 Dover Isle Ct

$640,000

175. 52 Rosemary Ct

$489,000

219. 9655 Canopy Tree St

$655,000

176. 1434 Spring Valley Dr

$493,000

220. 208 Isabella Ct

$679,000

177. 7235 Lost Lake Ln

$495,000

221. 8616 Rockporte Ct

$714,500

178. 132 Hornby Ct

$495,000

222. 1874 Ridgeview Dr

$715,000

179. 2913 Nelson Dr

$498,000

223. 3678 Copperleaf St

$739,000

180. 380 Bayonne Ct

$499,000

224. 8619 Hawkstone Ct

$740,000

181. 7268 Secret Garden Loop

$499,000

225. 8600 Indianwood Way

$780,000

182. 216 Sagemoor Ct

$500,000

226. 913 El Rancho Ct

$795,000

183. 2966 Tilbury Way

$500,000

227. 8819 Chestnut Ct

$795,000

184. 221 Skopas Ct

$503,000

228. 1909 Robin Brook Way

$831,000

185. 449 Sienna River Ct

$505,000

229. 6120 Christina Ct

$1.100.000

186. 8032 Halesworth Dr

$505,000

230. 205 Golden Hill Ct

$1.150,000

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Roseville events December 2016

To submit an event to Roseville Magazine’s calendar of events email johnl@goldcountrymedia.com

Tuesdays

FARMERS MARKET – FOUNTAINS AT ROSEVILLE Enjoy fresh local produce, meats, music and fun. The weekly Farmers Market is open year round.

December 2016

FRIDAY FLICKS Bring the family out to the square to enjoy the holiday movie “Polar Express.”

Enjoy popcorn, hot chocolate and some holiday cheer. Don’t forget to bring your blanket.

Where: Parking lot near Whole Foods and Peet’s Coffee at the Fountains. 1198 Roseville Parkway, Roseville When: 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tuesdays Info: foothillfarmersmarket.com

Where: Vernon Street Town Square When: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Info: roseville.ca.us

Saturdays

December 3

FARMERS MARKET

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

Come to downtown Roseville every Saturday to enjoy the new certified Farmers Market featuring organic fruits and vegetables, gourmet specialty foods, artisan and craft items. Visitors enjoy live music from local musicians.

Santa Claus is coming to town! Enjoy a tasty pancake breakfast with your family, make crafts in the elves workshop, play reindeer games and visit with Santa.

Where: Vernon Street Town Square When: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Info: roseville.ca.us

Where: Roseville Sports Center When: 8:30 a.m. and 9:15 a.m.

Cost: $10 (2 years+) and $5 (under 2 years) Info: roseville.ca.us

December 1

December 3

CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING

27th ANNUAL HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR

It’s the most wonderful time of the year!

The city’s Christmas tree is officially lit tonight on the Square. Experience an old- fashion celebration and holiday cheer.

Shopping market with over 160 exhibitors. Enjoy the day as you stroll aisle to aisle discovering treasures at each stop.

Where: Vernon Street Town Square When: 6 – 8 p.m.

Info: roseville.ca.us

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December 2

Where: Maidu Community Center & Maidu Library, 1550 Maidu Drive When: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Cost: Free admission and parking Info.: roseville.ca.us

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GINGERBREAD Written and Photos

by Noelle Konrad

These cold winter days bite and chill to the bone like nothing we have experienced for the past year. Fighting for the covers has been foreign to me for months and I will eat or drink anything as long as it makes me feel warm. There are a couple cocktail recipes that I wanted to share. One will warm you to your toes and the other is perfect for cozying up next to a warm fire. With the spicy notes of cinnamon and ginger, you won’t be missing the summer weather at all. Here is to warm attire and a couple cocktails.

GINGERBREAD RUM COCKTAIL 2 ounces spiced rum A large pinch of cinnamon nutmeg and cloves 1 teaspoon homemade gingerbread syrup ¼ teaspoon fresh grated ginger Ginger beer

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NEIGHBORHOOD SANTA You better watch out, you better not cry, you better not pout, I’m telling you why, Santa Claus is coming to town! This year Santa is visiting a total of eight neighborhoods on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from Dec. 5 – 16. All visits are weather permitting.

Look for updates on roseville.ca.us or the Roseville Parks, Recreation & Events Facebook page by 5 p.m. on each evening.

Where: Main Street/Kaseberg & Blue Oaks Info.: roseville.ca.us

Add the run, spices, syrup, and grated ginger into a cocktail shaker and shake vigorously.

Pour into any fancy cocktail glass of your choosing and serve with gingerbread cookies!

HOMEMADE GINGERBREAD SYRUP 2 cups water 1 ½ cups granulated sugar 2 ½ teaspoon ground ginger ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

In a saucepan on the stove add water, sugar, ginger, cinnamon, and vanilla until the mixture begins to boil.

Once it boils, reduce heat to a simmer and leave uncovered for 15 minutes.

Remove from flame.

Place in jars and allow to cool.

Use in any beverage for an added sweet and gingerbread cookie twist.

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GINGERBREAD CHAI LATTE/COCKTAIL Steam a cup of milk or warm on the stovetop in a saucepan.

Add 3 tablespoons of premade chai mix (spicy is better because the syrup is sweet) Once the chai is dissolved into the warm milk, add 2 tablespoons of the gingerbread syrup. Add more for a sweeter flavor.

Mix well on the stovetop and do not allow to boil.

Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream, cinnamon, and more syrup.

Add rum to make it a warm holiday cocktail.

Serve and enjoy!

If you’re like me, you have a whole set of Christmas cookie cutters stored ever so lovingly into the back corner of your baking pantry. The little gingerbread men cut out always gets me excited for the holidays. It has to be by far my favorite cookie to make. They are soft and chewy and let’s face just a ton of fun to eat for all ages.

GLUTEN-FREE GINGERBREAD MEN ½ cups gluten-free all purpose flour ¾ teaspoon xanthum gum (only use if the blend of flour you are using does not already contain) ½ teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 ½ teaspoon ground ginger Pinch of salt ½ cup packed light brown sugar 6 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened 4 tablespoon molasses 1 tablespoon honey 1 egg ½ teaspoon vanilla extract Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a mixer, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and salt. Add the brown sugar and mix until there are no lumps.

Add the wet ingredients: butter, molasses, honey, egg and vanilla. The dough will now be very sticky.

Place dough onto a piece of parchment paper and roll the dough between two pieces of parchment paper to avoid sticking to about ¼ inch thick. If the dough is hard to handle, chill in freezer for 5 minutes.

Sprinkle some added flour over the top of the dough and use a gingerbread man cutter to jiggle out the cookies.

Repeat until all the dough is gone.

Place back in freezer for 5 minutes.

Place on a lined baking sheet and put on the middle rack of the oven. Bake for 8 minutes.

The cookies will still be very soft.

Allow them to cool completely, this will allow them to solidify.

Decorate when cooled if desired.

What is a more classic Christmas cookie than anything made with ginger and molasses? The sticky sweet and spicy notes always send me whirling into the holidays. I get my sweet tooth from my mother who can make cookies out of anything. So knowing myself, I needed to find a way to make one of my favorite holiday sweets with just a little less sugar ­— gives me an excuse to eat more of them. I was pleasantly surprised with how these cookies turned out. They were subtly sweet and the perfect chewy consistency that should be a gingersnap cookie.

CHRISTMAS COOKIE GINGERSNAPS ¼ cup melted vegan butter ¾ cup coconut sugar 3 tablespoon molasses 1 egg 1 ½ cups almond flour 6 tablespoon coconut flour 1 ½ teaspoon ground ginger ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda Granulated sugar for rolling Preheat oven to 350 degrees and set up a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

In a large mixing bowl combine melted butter, coconut sugar, molasses and egg.

Once combined, add in the almond flour, coconut flour, ground ginger, salt and baking soda. Mix well.

Scoop 1 tablespoon balls of the dough and roll in granulated sugar. Place the balled dough 1 to 2 inches apart on the baking sheet and bake for 12 minutes.

Remove from the oven and gently flatten the tops with the back side of a spoon.

Place back in the oven for 3 more minutes.

Remove from oven and allow to cool before eating.

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