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The Sierra craft burger contains crispy onion rings, chipotle barbecue sauce, two slices of apple wood-smoked bacon, housemade aioli and melted smoked provolone. It is one of the more popular menu items especially paired with hand-cut garlic fries.

—— Head chef: Mike Smith, head chef and manager, rolls out fresh made pizza dough for Greek flat bread.

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going to be much more than a pizza parlor,” Head Chef and Manager Mike Smith said.

Variety is headed to Main Street in Foresthill adding more dining options to the rural town. What used to just be pizza, now has an expanded menu to include craft burgers, new appetizers, a brunch menu and so much more. As a result they have changed their name to Sugar Pine Tap House, Craft Burgers and Pizza.

“I love pizza, people love it, but I want to make it something more,” Smith said.

Smith joined the Foresthill establishment less than a year ago and has already implemented a number of changes eager customers and loyal regulars have welcomed.

“I’m planning on doing quite a bit more,” he said.

He was culinary trained in French cooking and utilizes his standards for freshness and quality in the dishes crafted in the open-style kitchen. Smith refuses to serve foods that do not meet their standards of consistency and quality.

“Quality is the biggest thing,” Smith said.

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“I shop for everything. I go down and shop every week for all the produce, all the meat; I buy all that stuff myself,” Smith said. “I cook the way I like to eat.”

Every day, fresh new pizza dough is made, aged overnight and rolled out the next day. The hamburger patties are formed by hand and all the French fries are cut by hand as well. Even the sauces are house made and there are a handful of local brews on tap.

“Everything (is made) from scratch that way,” Smith said.

“Our pizza is our biggest call … Our craft burgers are coming a long way.”

While Smith is implementing a new menu with more offerings, like Italian dishes this fall, he admits that the pizza doesn’t need any altering and will stay the same.

The most unique pizza he was asked to create during his career as a chef was a peach and goat cheese pizza with a spicy barbecue sauce.

“I was very reluctant (to make it) but I tasted it and it was amazing,” Smith said.

What is his favorite pizza and is there is any ingredient that shouldn’t go on pizza?

“I always go to the combination,” he said. “It’s hard to beat it. I think you can put anything on (pizza).”

The restaurant has been in existence for four years and has done very well as solely a pizza joint. But with the new menu and changes, more and more are coming to taste it. Applegate and Nevada City residents will frequently come on the weekends to enjoy the brunch menu.

“I love cooking breakfast; it is one of my favorites,” he said.

On Wednesdays, there is a new special. Past specials include smoked ribs, smoked tri-tip, or even a hoisin-glazed pork belly.

“It’s pretty decadent,” Smith said.

Sugar Pine also offers full-service catering.

“I love cooking, it’s all I do.”

The staff loves the changes, especially the family atmosphere.

“I’ve always taken things to the farthest I can get them,” Smith said. “(We are) going to make this the best we possibly can. There are still a lot of things we are heading toward.” ◆

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Nestled between hundreds of pine trees sits California’s most beautiful fairgrounds, something that the CEO does not take for granted.

“The community really takes pride in this place,” said CEO Rea Callender.

Callender used to show steers back when he was 12 years old, and he came back years later to be a part of the fairgrounds again.

“It’s a tradition. People have been coming here for decades,” Callender said.

The fairgrounds sit on 90 acres, with one proud gardener to tend to all of the flowers, bushes, trees and nature that make it so unique.

People come to the grounds on a daily basis to walk their dogs and enjoy the beauty that the pine trees offer.

“It doesn’t look this nice on accident,” said Mike Zauss, who has come to the fairgrounds for the last 22 years. “The staff is dedicated and they work hard.”

The Nevada County Fair accounts for more than 50 percent of the revenue the fairgrounds get. The rest comes from more than three dozen events thrown throughout the year.

The fairgrounds will be celebrating it’s 70th year hosting the fair with the theme “Sea you at the fair.”

They will have a sand pit and live stringrays for fair-goers to explore.

One of the fair highlights will be Treat Street where all of the food vendors set up camp.

What makes the food court at the Nevada County Fair special is that the vendors support nonprofits.

Watt Park Firefighters, Job’s Daughters, Girl Scouts and rotary are just a few of the charities the dining options benefit.

“We can really support the members of our community this way,” Callender said.

The fair provides the building and the nonprofits bring their own equipment to make and sell the food.

The fair has 70 sponsors, around 7,000 exhibits and

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When the Marysville evacuations happened in February, Cal Fire had the opportunity to use the fairgrounds to get people, pets and large animals to safety.

“There is always a lot going on here,” said Wendy Oaks, Nevada County Fairgrounds publicist.

The fairgrounds also runs a foundation that benefits the fair and the community by offering scholarships to students.

The students were a part of a special speaker series at the fairgrounds and then they wrote an essay on what they learned throughout the year.

“The fair is all about this community and supporting the community,” Rea said.

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DIVE BARS

Dive bars have made a come back.

What were once rough-and-tumble places to spend an evening, these dark vintage bars have become cool.

Hipsters fed up with pretentious cocktail palaces are flocking to these neighborhood watering holes. At a dive, patrons are not expected to wear the right kind of clothes and have a sparkling smile to get in. There is no dress code (however, shirt and shoes are always a good idea) and the drinks are strong and low priced. So, pull of a bar stool, enjoy a Manhattan and discover a different side of local culture.

Bar hop along with Foothills Magazine as we plunge into three dives in Auburn.

—— On tap: Don Cheeseman runs the 160 Club with wife Claudia.

—— Friends: From left, Mark “Mad Dog” Hart, Rory Airheart, Ed Kucala, Kim Asborno and Mike Spanjer enjoy drinks at the bar.

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BOB & BETTY’S 160 CLUB

BY CAROL GUILD ▼ PHOTOS BY MICHAEL KIRBY

A confluence of friends and libations

All roads lead to Bob & Betty’s 160 Club, don’t cha know?

From the 1950s it has been an oasis in Downtown Auburn — its own little confluence of friends and libations.

Bob and Betty are gone, but certainly not forgotten, their spirited legacy passed along to daughter Claudia Cheeseman.

Claudia keeps the popular pub thriving with husband Don Cheeseman.

The original bar is still intact.

“160 is inlayed at what we call ‘the horn,’ or ‘horny corner,’” said Claudia.

This neighborhood bar, or dive bar, as Don proudly refers to it, is like its own community where all are welcome.

“This is my ‘Cheers,’” said patron Kim Asborno. “It’s a wonderful place.”

The clientele is “a little bit of everyone,” said bar manager Lisa Hamilton. “The young, the old and all genres of people take refuge here.”

And apparently, some never want to leave. “We do have a resident ghost,” Hamilton said.

They’re also the best waiting room in town, Hamilton said.

Having your tires rotated? Take a quick dive into the 160.

Done with your banking and heading to the grocery market? First, dive into the 160.

On your lunch break? OK, we won’t go there.

But at any given time of the day or night, you’ll see a friend, or find one at the 160 Club.

“Everyone is family,” said Claudia. “We look out for one another.”

“We’re a family bar, and always have been,” said Hamilton.

“A favorite moment is, a few years back a 21-year-old came in to stand by the 160 inlay in the bar for her first drink, and she knew the 80-year-old gentleman at the other end of the bar.”

Along with the full bar, the 160 Club offers eight different beers on tap that they rotate regularly.

Bob & Betty’s 160 Club Open 7 a.m.-2 a.m. daily

160 Cleveland Ave. in Downtown Auburn 530-885-5404

Stop in at any given time and they’ll have their famous Bloody Mary already half-made.

“It’s one of our most popular drinks,” Claudia said. “We make the mix in-house without much change for years.”

“They make the best Bloody Marys in the world,” said Mike Spanjer.

The 160 Club also hosts special events throughout the year.

“Often times to help raise money for hospice or for families that need help,” said Hamilton.

Shuffle board and pool are always big at the bar. So much so, that they have pool tournaments.

They don’t serve food, but offer a variety of snacks for purchase and often offer free nibbles, as well, Claudia said.

But round any corner from the 160 Club and you can find a substantial nosh or full meal at one of the many restaurants downtown.

And with all roads leading back to the 160, they’ll be waiting for you with a cold glass, quarters for the jukebox, and always, always a good, good friend. ◆

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THE CALIFORNIA CLUB

BY CAROL GUILD ▼ PHOTOS BY MICHAEL KIRBY

The California Club

Open 8 a.m. -2 a.m. Monday-Friday; 7 a.m.-2 a.m. Saturday and Sunday,

A beacon in Auburn’s historic district The California Club has been a beacon in Old Town Auburn for decades. It’s part of the pulse of the historic district.

Like barflies to a neon sign, the club beckons locals and travelers alike.

It can fluidly transform from the laughter of longtime friends over a frothy cold beer, to a froufrou drink gabfest, to throwing back sloshy shots while dancing in lockstep (or what you may think is lockstep) with the band. Or all of that at the same time.

The club is friendly, gritty and cool.

“I would describe it as an old time local gathering place,” said Kimbuck M. Williams, who co-owns the bar with Hank Gonzales.

“Being located right next to the Maple Street exit on I-80, we get many types of customers. The customers do vary seasonally, but it is supported mostly by local people.”

With a full bar, the club also boasts a back patio where you can claim your seat, or your space along the sturdy rock wall, and drink and chain-smoke to your heart’s content — or at least until 2 a.m.

“I think what people like about the bar is that it is a great place to get together and talk with friends,” Williams said.

The club has two pool tables, a jukebox and a counter top game machine. It also has a stage where live bands and DJs perform. There is a dancing area and four TVs for watching various sporting events.

And the bar itself stretches far. So does the amount of liquor on hand.

“Lately the bar has been known for its Bloody Marys,” Williams said. “We modify our inventory to keep up with all the new drink trends, and we serve two locally brewed Auburn beers on tap, Knee Deep Brewery and Crooked Lane Brewery.”

They don’t serve food, but with restaurants within an olive’s throw of the place you won’t go hungry. (Think pizza, tacos or a nice fat steak.)

Sure, the club has had its share of the “overly-spirited.” But mostly there are memories and stories of great drinks, great times, great pool wins, great dancing and music, and great friends and camaraderie at the California Club.

“There are also many stories of people meeting their significant others at the bar,” said Williams. “I know many married couples who did meet there. People love a good love story.” ◆

1580 Lincoln Way in Old Town Auburn 530-885-6453 CaliforniaClub.com and on Facebook.

—— Cheers: Kimbuck M. Williams is coowner of The California Club.

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Sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name. Locally, could that be the bar at Foothills Bowl in Auburn?

“I would say it’s more like a ‘Cheers’ place,” General Manager James Skorija said. “There’s lots of gray-haired dudes in here, some are white-haired and some where hats because they’re bald.”

“We have a Norm, a Cliff Clavin — he knows everything — a Fraiser,” agreed Ilah Hawley, who is head of operations.

“He is Sam,” she said referring to Skorija.

“We have all these guys as our regulars,” Hawley said. “And they all have their seat that they want to sit in.”

Where does Hawley fit in? She considers herself more of a mix of Rebecca and Carla.

Skorija contests that his bar should be classified as a dive, however, but he and Hawley agree the bar has “dive-bar pricing.”

Domestic draft beers are $3.25 a pint or $10 to $15 a pitcher, and well drinks are $3.75. During happy hour — 3 to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday — the prices drop to $2.50, $9 and $3.25, respectively. Hawley said the taps change out, but last month, the bar offered a pretty good selection of brews including: Coors, Budweiser, Firestone, Sierra Nevada, Deschutes and Modelo.

Bar patrons can also order from the bowling alley’s diner and get food sent right to their bar stool. The menu lists burgers, sandwiches, hot dogs, salads and a slew of appetizers including fries, nachos, hot wings and tater tots.

Entertainment at the bar is plentiful.

If talk with the regulars isn’t enough, there are two pool tables, Fox news on the TV, and for those daring enough, a dice drinking game. For $3, a die is rolled to determine what kind of shot the patron will down.

“Younger folks love that. They like to ——

roll for each other,” Hawley said.

The bar will soon unveil its new name: Boboski (pronounced boe-BOW-ski).

The name comes from Skorija’s great grandmother’s second husband. A specialized drink with the same name will be offered. The libation is similar to a white Russian, but this martini is made with espresso-flavored vodka.

Other specialty drinks include the Dude Kamakaze which is made with Mountain Dew and flavored vodka. It is bright yellow and tastes like the soda but without the syrupy sweetness.

Hawley has a culinary degree and has a knack for matching flavors for inventing new drink recipes. Plus, she learned on the job how to bartend.

“I prefer that to bartenders who’ve been to school,” she said. “They learn how to pour a drink, not make a drink.”

Inside, the low-lit saloon does not lack character or history.

The bar, attached to the bowling alley, is made from an old bowling lane, complete with painted black diamonds.

Overhead, is a bowling ball bumper panel, and nestled under the bar sit the “most comfortable chairs in all the Sacramento area,” Skorija said. The stools were purchased second-hand from a Reno casino and provide superior lumbar support.

“They’re kind of beat up. I have to get them covered,” Skorija said.

Most of the chairs have been nicely repaired and are quite comfy.

The bowling alley and bar have been a part of the Bowman and Auburn community for decades. The bowling alley was built in 1959. Prior to that, the plot is where Bowman School stood until the 1940s.

With this rich past and present, plus all the heritage memorabilia, are there any future plans to remodel?

“Yeah, when it burns,” Skorija joked. ◆

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It’s hard to believe with the recent heat wave there could possibly be any remnants of winter anywhere within a hundred miles. And yet, changes have been made to the annual Tevis Cup due to residing winter conditions.

The ride committee is planning ahead just in case. As of press time, the ride is going to start at the sheep pens in Van Norden Meadows, Soda Springs rather than its usual starting point at Robie Park.

It will connect to the original trail at Lyon Ridge.

“The last time we had to do this and do this start was 1983,” Echo Valley owner, Greg Kimler said.

In 1983 the trail also began in Soda Springs because Emigrant Pass was still closed due to a late spring snow.

Tevis can either be in July or August. The start day this year is on the later side, Aug. 5 “It’s actually a later Tevis cup with the over 200 percent normal snow fall,” Kimler said. “It’s not melting very fast.”

The trail still has some uncertainty to whether or not the riders will be able to pass at Poverty Bar. If the waters aren’t shallow enough or too treacherous, the trail will again be diverted up Drivers Flat Road, across Foresthill Divide Road, and then to Clementine Trail.

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A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE TEVIS CUP

“That’s the major changes. We are dealing with it as we move forward,” he said.

The difference in the distance is minor and is actually anticipating an influx of participants due to the subtle changes.

“I think it’s unique that it might attract more,” Kimler said. “We are going to have a ride whether there is snow or not. We just need to make some logistical changes, which is always tough and we want to do it sooner than later so we’re not in a bind.”

The Western States Trail Ride, which is more commonly known as the Tevis Ride got its name from Lloyd Tevis and his grandson Will who was an early benefactor of the ride.

It is the oldest modern-day endurance ride. It started in 1955 when Wendell Robie first set out to accomplish 100 miles on his horse in 24 hours. Many doubted it could be done due to the harsh terrain from Tahoe to Auburn. However, the Auburn businessman and a few friends proved those who were skeptical wrong in August of 1955.

“It’s the first endurance ride ever started,” owner of Echo Valley Greg Kimler said.

Contestants now come from all over the globe to participate in this high-intensity race.

Two-hundred-fifty is the maximum number of participants who can sign up for Tevis Cup. However, the annual average is anywhere from 180 to 200 riders.

More than 800 volunteers are working different stations throughout the entire event. Every precaution is made for the health of the riders and horses. At least 20 veterinarians are running checkpoints throughout the course; there are ambulances, highway patrol, search and rescue, horse slings for helicopters, ham radios and more in order to make sure everything runs as smoothly as possible.

“There are people that do this that get no sleep … the volunteers are amazing,” Connie Watson of Echo Valley said. “Everybody steps into place and they already know what to do to get it done.”

Historically, only 50 percent of the applicants finish the arduous race. However, many have entered and finished several times over. A new trophy has been added to the awards this year.

The Robie Trophy is for those who have completed the Tevis Cup at least five times.

“Not every horse is a Tevis horse. Many of them can finish 50 miles rides just fine, but it takes a special one to a 100,” Kimler said.

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VOLUNTEERS —— Malaysia: Marty Hooper, left, and Becca Hooper, right, stand with three Malaysian dancers while in Malaysia in April.

India: During their most recent sevenweek journey, the Hoopers spent time at various church throughout Visakhaptnam, India.

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t first glance, Marty and Becca Hooper may appear to be just an ordinary, endearing couple in their mid70s. And while they are immensely endearing and, yes, in their mid-70s, they are far from ordinary.

The Hoopers have dedicated their lives to the spiritual and physical care of others as evangelists with the nonprofit organization International Evangelism Ministry (IEM). In the process of helping the poor throughout the world, Marty has traveled to the darkest corners of China, India and Africa, while carrying with him a joyful and humble attitude of service for those in need. He began traveling overseas in 1985, and continues to volunteer his time and energy to this day.

And it all started right here in Placer County.

Hooper and his first wife, Maxine, moved to Auburn in 1975 and made their home on Dry Creek Road. They served at Placer Hills Community Church in Meadow Vista for six years and eventually moved to Garden Valley where they raised seven children: Monty, Martha, Matthew, Mark, Mary, Michael and Mikala.

In 1984, Hooper was working as the associate pastor at Sierra Christian Center in Auburn. “Around this time, 40 to 50 families in the church moved away to find work because of the recession,” Hooper said. The pastor of the church, Milton Mead, reluctantly told Hooper that next year he wouldn’t be getting a salary.

With his future unknown, he began to pray and ask God what he should do. A few weeks later at a Colfax High football game, Bill Baxley, an evangelist and friend of Hooper, approached him and said, “Marty, I’m going to the Philippines and I want you to go with me.” Hooper smiled as he recalled, “I said, ‘I’ll pray about it.’ That’s how you get them off your back, right?”

But he did pray about it. And several months later, he embarked on his first missionary journey to the Philippines.

“It was the most incredible trip for me in all my life,” remembered Hooper. He and Baxley traveled to 12 churches throughout the Bicol Region of the Philippines preaching, praying and baptizing. “I never had so much fun in all my life,” laughed Hooper. “We baptized close to 6,000 people in the canals and oceans of the Philippines and I said, ‘Father, can I do this all the time, please?’”

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—— India: Upon arrival at Visakhaptnam, India, the Hoopers were welcomed by several members of the community.

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Hooper returned home and in 1985 began IEM with his wife. “Our purpose is primarily to introduce people to the Gospel of Jesus Christ,” said Hooper. “And give them the opportunity to accept Jesus as their savior and Lord. In the process, we do all sorts of humanitarian work.”

To fund his first few trips overseas, Hooper worked as a substitute teacher in Placerville, labored with Art Melick Roofing in Auburn and learned carpentry with Baxley’s carpentry business. Now the Hoopers are supported through IEM. The funds raised through IEM are mainly used for food, clothing and finding adequate living arrangements for families and individuals in India, Africa and China.

In 2009, Hooper’s wife passed away after battling cancer.

About four years, he met his current wife, Becca — a loving, godly woman from South Carolina. In May, they celebrated their fourth wedding anniversary. Now, when the Hoopers are in the United States, they travel throughout the country visiting churches and individuals who support their work.

The Hoopers recently returned from Singapore, Indonesia, Kuala Lumpur and the eastern coast of India, Orissa.

In Orissa, they met Ajmad Missal, 27, who Marty had met on a previous trip in 2008. Currently, Ajmad and his wife, Mala, are raising their two sons and caring for 14 orphan boys, while helping other orphans and widows in 17 Hindu villages. A building and place to live for the family, orphans and widows, would cost $50,000. Becca recalled an important moment when they visited an orphanage in a slum and found 22 children huddled in a dark room waiting for them. She encouraged them while Marty taught them a song which filled the room with laughter and light.

Many of the places where the Hoopers stay during their travels are cramped, dirty and, in Hooper’s words, “not the Hilton.” They have slept in spare rooms above churches and damp hotels where spiders and insects have made their home.

The existence of many volunteers and missionaries who live by compassion and kindness is often overlooked by the rest of humanity. But to the hungry children, hopeless widows and hurting people of the world, those volunteers and missionaries are advocates; they are deliverers of hope. ◆

India: From left, Ajmad Missal, Marty Hooper, Mala Missal and Becca Hooper stand together in Orissa, India. The Missals are raising their two sons and caring for 14 orphan boys, while helping other orphans and widows in 17 Hindu villages.

—— England: On their way home from seven weeks abroad, Marty Hooper enjoys a bowl of Ramen at the airport in London.

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HIKE A PIECE OF THE WESTERN STATES TRAIL STORY AND PHOTOS BY MARY WEST —— Look no hands: “No Hands” Bridge crosses the American River near Highway 49.

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ith the Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run behind us, and the annual Western States 100 Mile Endurance Ride (Tevis Cup) coming up in August, I thought it a good time to pay homage to the trail they call home.

Athletes come from all over the world for the privilege to run the Western States Trail (WST) and compete with the world’s best equestrians and trail runners in their respective events. Still more come out for the training runs and fun rides just for the chance to experience parts of this historic path. In all my hiking, I have never crossed paths with the run’s founder Dr. Gordy Ainsleigh. Come to think of it, I have only hung out with Gordy in Cave Valley, the Auburn SRA’s rock climbing area, But I know he is out there like so many others who love the river and canyons that shape the Western State’s route including us day hikers who take the trail a bit slower.

Access to WST can be a bit sketchy in some areas with steep hills and narrow tracks, but the easiest and arguably the most picturesque part has to be in the Confluence area of the North and Middle Forks of the American River.

Crossing the river near Highway 49 is the historic Mountain Quarries Railroad Bridge, dubbed “No Hands”

by an equestrian who crossed the bridge before rails were installed, with her hands in the air, declaring “Look no hands!” I have photographed the bridge countless times like so many of my picture taking friends. The river that runs beneath is a refreshment to many park visitors all summer long making this area very busy on weekends.

An easy 2 mile hike on the Western States Trail that crosses No Hands Bridge is an out and back trek that starts behind gate 150 in the Auburn State Recreation Area. The destination is Canyon Creek and the wooden bridge that crosses it. The waterfall that feeds the creek has been nicknamed the Black Hole of Calcutta. This nickname also came from an equestrian riding the end of the Tevis Cup in the dark of night. But for locals who know the original story, this is just a more convenient location to send visitors who ask to see the Black Hole of Calcutta, as the original is not much of a destination to take a selfie and share with friends. More just a puddle on the trail.

I enjoy the mostly level trail as it follows the river in late afternoon. Most of the crowds have gone so it is easier to park near the trailhead. I can never resist scrambling down to the river to do some rock hopping to the perfect perch to just watch the river roll by.

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Exposed areas of the trail will make you wish you had your sunscreen, hat and glasses. Always take a bottle of water and I never leave home without a camera. Although not as thick, you can still find poison oak here, and ticks too.

There are few trails that feel like home more than this part of the Western States Trail.

Get to this part of Western States Trail by taking Interstate 80 east to Auburn. Take the Elm Street Exit to Highway 49 toward Placerville. Follow Highway 49 into the canyon till it turns right over the river toward Cool. Just over the bridge on the El Dorado County side you will find gate 150. Park as close to the trailhead as you like and get ready for a great day hike.

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t seems like magic – combine seeds, soil and water, add sunshine and in a few weeks you have a bounty of squash, tomatoes and peppers.

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Make a plan

“Whether you plant directly in the ground or make a raised bed, you want the rows to be between 3 and 5 feet wide,” Duncan said. “You don’t walk to walk on them after you’ve prepared them. If you do skinny rows, you’ll have to walk in those. That compacts the soil and the roots will be squashed. Have a bed that’s wider and work around it and in the center. Four feet by eight feet beds are ideal for reaching.”

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Raised beds or in-ground

Raised beds have advantages and disadvantages. The soil will warm more quickly so you can plant earlier. But you’ll need to bring in soil.

A disadvantage is that you have to import soil and it has to be quality soil.

“Much of the soil (available on the market) has a lot of wood or sand in it,” she said. “If you have heavy clay or decomposed granite, work in the soil on top that’s friendlier.You’ll have a lighter soil that helps with drainage.”

Because they are above the ground, there are fewer drainage issues with raised beds.

Raised beds are more expensive than planting directly in the ground.

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Prepare the soil

Healthy soil is the foundation of the garden.

Healthy soil will make healthy plants that will be able to fight off predators. For a summer garden, ideally that process begins in March for planting in May. “You don’t want the soil to be too soaking wet or bone dry,” Duncan said. “It must be gently moist.”

Remove weeds and rocks. Then add organic matter — compost or manure.

“You can use chicken manure or horse manure that has seasoned for a while,” she said. “You don’t want to use fresh manure. It is too caustic.”

You can add leaves and grass clippings from the yard — and let them compost right in the dirt.

The ideal irrigation method for a vegetable garden is a drip system with emitters 6 inches apart. “When the starts or seedlings are small, you’ll need to water a couple of times a day for a short period,” Duncan said. “As the roots get established and grow bigger, you’ll need to water longer and at longer intervals to get water down to the roots.”

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Plant flowers in the garden to attract pollinators.

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Know the special needs of your plants.

Tomatoes have a hard time in the blasting afternoon sun — when the temperature soars above 90 degrees.

“Put a shade cloth over them,” Duncan said. “It’s a black woven fabric that blocks out part of the sun and keeps the vegetables from getting burned.”

Cucumbers need even watering.

They don’t like to be wet and then dried out. Keep them evenly moist to ensure they won’t have a bitter taste.

Plant melons vertically up a trellis to prevent gopher damage.

Use panty hose of other light-weight fabric to create slings for the fruit.

“They will grow in a little sack,” she said.

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Don’t limit yourself to the obvious.

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Plant your garden for how much space you have, your favorite things and how many people you are trying to feed.

“If you have a small space for gardening, corn is not a good choice,” Duncan said. “You need enough plants that they pollinate well. You’ll want to stay away from things that take a lot of room such as melons and pumpkins.”

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There are some less conventional vegetables that do very well in foothill gardens. A good choice is edamame.

“The soybeans are very easy and fun to grow,” she said.

Interested in growing a grain? Try Millet or amaranth.

“They are very easy to grow and drought tolerant,” Duncan said.

Or plant mouse melon.

“They are tiny. They look like tiny watermelons –about two inches long,” she said. “They are adorable and quite tasty.”

Or ground cherries.

“They are husked like a tomatillo,” Duncan said. “The ground cherry has a mild sweet flavor and is good in salads.”

Malabar spinach is another possibility.

“It’s a summer vine and has leaves you can eat like spinach or lettuce,” she said.

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hile soup is often referred to as a meal that assists in warming the body when chilly, soup is not just for the colder seasons of fall and winter. In fact, some of the best veggies can only be found ripe during the hot days of summer. Veggies such as corn, zucchini, yellow squash, bell peppers, carrots and potatoes are at their peak of perfection when it is hottest outside.

Nothing says summer soup to me like a warm, tasty bowl of corn chowder. Probably wouldn’t be so bad cold either.

Utilize the summer veggies and make a feast for the eyes and your tummy.

INGREDIENTS:

2 cans of GMO free organic sweet corn 1 tsp and 1 tbsp coconut oil- divided Pink Himalayan salt and fresh ground pepper to taste 4 cups of whole fat coconut milk 2 cups vegetable broth 1 yellow onion diced 1 red bell pepper diced 1 green bell pepper diced 1 zucchini diced 1 jalapeño diced with seeds removed 1 yellow squash diced

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2 large rainbow carrots of any given color finely chopped 2 cups cut russet potatoes cut into large chunks 1 pinch of thyme and chipotle for flavor INSTRUCTIONS:

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Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Drain corn from cans and rinse.

Line a baking sheet with tin foil.

Pat dry kernels with a paper towel and arrange on a baking sheet.

5. Coat kernels with 1 tsp coconut oil and salt and pepper.

6. Roast for 15 minutes or until lightly caramelized.

7. In a large stock pot combine the coconut milk and 1 cup vegetable broth. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer for 20 minutes.

8. In a skillet, melt the remaining coconut oil and add onions, zucchini, squash and peppers over high-heat.

Sautee until soft (only a few minutes.) Add the cut potatoes and carrots and cook for 5 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, thyme and chipotle.

9. Add sautéed veggies to the milk and broth mixture. Add remaining cup of vegetable broth and let simmer until the potatoes are soft with a fork.

10. Serve into bowls with a side of toast and enjoy!

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ometimes raw is the best way to eat what nature has so graciously provided; Plain and simple. Enjoy a taste of Thai with these at home spring rolls and spicy dipping sauce.

Who said eating vegetables was hard?

SERVES 4-6 INGREDIENTS For the Filling:

½ cucumber 1 red bell pepper 1 small head of butter lettuce 1 medium carrot ½ Zucchini 1 Avocado 1 bunch of basil 1 tsp of sesame seeds 8 rice paper sheets For the Dipping Sauce:

1 tbsp Sriracha, add more for more spice 1 tbsp sesame oil DIRECTIONS

1. Soak the rice paper sheets in warm water for approximately 30 seconds or until soft. It is important to do only one sheet at a time.

2. Lay the sheet out on a clean surface and arrange a small amount of each ingredient in the center. Arrange the veggies in whatever order or combination desired.

3. Fold the sides over the and gently roll like a burrito. Serve with the dipping sauce.

4. Enjoy! *All vegetables should be thinly sliced

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A festival of discovery

WORLDFEST BRINGS CULTURES TOGETHER TO CELEBRATE MUSIC, ART COURTESY OF CENTER FOR THE ARTS ▼ PHOTOS BY ALAN SHECKTER

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usic industry magazine “Pollstar” calls the California WorldFest a “festival of discovery.” FestForum awarded WorldFest their 2016 award for “Innovation in Music.” “It’s not very often that I get to play a festival where Indigenous People are held in such an honorable way,” said last year’s headliner Nahko Bear of Nahko and Medicine for the People.

The Sierra Gold Country festival transforms “California’s most beautiful fairgrounds” into a world village complete with seven stages of live music, sustainability workshops, a global Indigenous People’s village, onsite camping and a village marketplace complete with crafts, shopping, dining and foods of the world. Families are encouraged to attend with family-friendly activities and classes to keep kids of all ages enriched and entertained.

WorldFest is presented by regional arts nonprofit The Center for the Arts.

“Honoring Native peoples, emphasizing conscious living and sustainability practices, providing a safe and friendly environment for families to gather, celebrating global cultures and bringing people together through music is our mission,” said Center Executive Director Julie Baker.

“We are thrilled that Michael Franti and Spearhead will be closing 2017’s festival on Sunday night. His message of love, unity and tolerance is perfectly in line with the Festival’s vision. We look forward to WorldFest patrons leaving with a smile on their faces and hope in their hearts. Music truly connects us all.”

Michael Franti is a musician, filmmaker and humanitarian who is recognized as a pioneering force in the music industry. Long

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known for his globally conscious lyrics, powerful performances, and dynamic live shows, Franti has continually been at the forefront of lyrical activism, using his music as a positive force for change.

“I make music because I believe it can change people’s lives and make a difference in the world,” Franti said. “Music gives us new energy and a stronger sense of purpose.”

He and his band Spearhead, known for their authentic and uplifting music, have found global success with multi-platinum songs like “Say Hey (I Love You).”

Also on the bill, from Nigeria, Seun Kuti is the youngest son of legendary Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti. Seun performed with his father and his band Egypt 80 until his father’s untimely death in 1997. He has since continued to lead the band and followed the political and social ethos of his father — adding his own twist to the music, digging deep into various African traditions to reflect the continent’s struggles and cultures.

Fingerstyle guitarist Tommy Emmanuel has piled up numerous accolades, including two Grammy nominations, two ARIA Awards from the Australian Recording Industry Association (the Aussie equivalent of the Recording Academy) and repeated honors in the Guitar Player magazine reader’s poll. His talents, which translate in any language, carry him to the far corners of the globe.

The quality is showcased in traditional festival format, on stages, as well as in less expected contexts. WorldFest arranges times for festival-goers to meet and talk with performers in the Global Lounge, as well as hear novel combinations of musicians jam, a format that brings fans right into the creative process. ◆

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2017 WORLDFEST LINEUP

Friday

Thursday Dakhabrakha UKRAINE Earth Guardians NATIVE AMERICAN Federspiel AUSTRIA Joe Craven & The Sometimers U.S. Keith Secola NATIVE AMERICAN Martha Redbone Roots Project NATIVE AMERICAN

Peter Yarrow U.S. Simrit U.S.

Nattali Rize, courtesy photo

More to be announced, schedule and lineup are subject to change.

Alash TUVA Seun Kuti NIGERIA Dakhabrakha UKRAINE Keith Secola NATIVE AMERICAN Leyla McCalla HAITIAN-AMERICAN Pine Leaf Boys U.S. Federspiel AUSTRIA Martha Redbone Roots Project NATIVE AMERICAN

Secret Agent 23 Skidoo U.S. Supaman NATIVE AMERICAN Daniel Champagne AUSTRALIA Joe Craven & The Sometimers U.S. Katdelic U.S. La Misa Negra LATIN Davia U.S. Hannah Jane Kile U.S. Off the Grid U.S. Kanekoa HAWAII Simrit U.S. Calle Placer NATIVE AMERICAN

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Michael Franti & Spearhead USA Etana JAMAICA Mariachi Flor De Toloache NYC Betsayda Machado VENEZULA Pamyua INUIT Magic Giant U.S. Fémina ARGENTINA Ranky Tanky U.S. Kanekoa HAWAII Bumper Jacksons U.S. Raye Zaragoza NATIVE AMERICAN EarlesL of Newtown U.S. Northern Roots U.S. The Jeffrey James Show U.S.

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Ain’t Necessarily Dead fest COURTESY History has shown that the Summer of 1967 was a very special and unique time period that still resonates 50 years later. This period of time has been labeled “The Summer of Love.”

While the times have changed, and the dynamics slightly different, going to a wonderful park and listening and dancing to wonderful music is still something that provides for a special time. It is in this spirit that the Ain’t Necessarily Dead Festival (ANDF) arose. Now celebrating its third anniversary, this day-long festival Noon- 10 p.m. July 15 in Auburn’s Regional Park is Regional Park, 3770 Richardson inspired by the free concerts Drive, Auburn held in Golden Gate and aintdeadfest.com, 530-885-8461 other parks back in the time No glass or outside alcohol allowed of the Summer of Love. As Pets on leashes are welcome, as are the name implies, the ANDF picnicking is loosely based on the music and vibe that the world famous Grateful Dead brought to the scene — all the bands who play this festival, one way or another were impacted by this time and music, and bring their own take on it.

This year’s festival features an array of musicians and bands, Including Stu Allen & Mars Hotel, Moonalice, Mojo Green, The Well Known Strangers and many more (visit aintdeadfest.com for a complete list). The event features two stages of music, providing a wide range of styles, from funk to jam, bluegrass to reggae, all of which encourages attendees to get up on their feet and dance.

Of course it would not be a festival with music alone. For the families, there will be a kid zone, equipped with carnival and inflatable fun for kids

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of all ages. Auburn brewers have all come together to sponsor the Auburn Association of Women’s beer garden to enjoy brews from the Auburn Ale House, Crooked Lane, Knee Deep and Moonraker. There is a great food court, featuring everything from pizza to pho, plan on lunch and dinner here. The craft fair portion is also a lot of fun, featuring jewelry, tie dye, memorabilia and much more.

In addition folks like Visit Auburn CA, the Auburn Area Recreation and Park District (ARD), SPCA and others will be there to educate and encourage all.

The Ain’t Necessarily Dead Festival is hosted by the ARD along with the Auburn-area breweries afore mentioned. ◆

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MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS Tickets and information: 530-265-6124, musicinthemountains.org 8 p.m. Saturday, July 1 Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr. For six decades their love story has inspired their songs. Hear them perform “Stoned Soul Picnic,” “Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In,” “Worst That Could Happen,” “Wedding Bell Blues,” and other chart toppers.

WHERE: Nevada County Fairgrounds,

11228 McCourtney Road in Grass Valley TICKETS: $30 in advance or $40 at the door. Kids are $10 each. Reserved picnic tables with six chairs for an additional are $99 in advance.

8 p.m. Sunday, July 2 Russian Spectacular Natsuki Fukasawa on the piano, with the MIM Festival Orchestra and conducted by Keitaro Harada playing Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2 and Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet Overture and 182 Overture.

WHERE: Nevada County Fairgrounds,

11228 McCourtney Road in Grass Valley TICKETS: $30 in advance or $40 at the door. Kids are $10 each. Reserved picnic tables with six chairs for an additional are $99 in advance.

DEL ORO THEATRE

165 Mill St., Grass Valley Tickets and information: sierratheaters.com 7:15 p.m. Thursday, July 20 — Part One: Millennium Approaches 7:15 p.m. Thursday, July 27 — Part Two: Perestroika NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: ANGELS IN AMERICA America in the mid-1980s. In the midst of the AIDS crisis and a conservative Reagan administration, New Yorkers grapple with life and death, love and sex, heaven and hell. The cast includes Andrew Garfield playing Prior Walter, Denise Gough playing Harper Pitt, Nathan Lane playing Roy Cohn, James McArdle playing Louis Ironson and Russell Tovey playing Joe Pitt. This new staging is directed by Olivier and Tony Award® winning director Marianne Elliott.

TICKETS: Each part is $18 for general admission, $15 for children, seniors and students.

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AUBURN PLACER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 985 Lincoln Way, Auburn Tickets and information: 530-885-0156, livefromauburn.com 7:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, July 1 The Hot Licks: Music of Dan Hicks

7:30-9 p.m. Tuesday, July 25 Feufollet

Original members of Dan’s final band; Daria, Roberta Donnay, Paul Robinson, and Benito Cortez perform classic gems written by the Man himself as well as songs that Dan loved to cover in his own original style. Their music is a blend of Gypsy Jazz, Folk and Swing.

Feufollet is Americana at it’s finest, reverential but wholly nonconformists. The young and vibrant Southwest Louisiana band takes Cajun, honky-tonk, and string-band music as their starting point, and keeps an open mind about where their song craft will lead them.

TICKETS: $26 in advance, $28 day of the show

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7-9 p.m. Wednesday, July 12 Bob Milne: Peter Pan

7:30-9:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 6 James McMurty

An archival print of the first film adaptation of J.M. Barrie’s tale of the boy who refused to grow up. Utilizing in-camera special effects that still impress, Peter Pan is presented with an original piano score performed by Bob Milne, internationally renowned ragtime pianist.

James McMurtry is an acclaimed rock and folk/Americana singer. His latest release, Complicated Game, spotlights a craftsman in absolutely peak form as he turns from political toward personal.

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TICKETS: $30 in advance and $32 day of the show

NEVADA COUNTY CONCERT BAND P.O. Box 1444, Nevada City Tickets and information: 530-272-6228, nccb.org 5-7 p.m. Sunday, July 23 Picnic Pops Concert #2 The musical theme for the 2017 Invitational concert is part 2 in our “Summers of Love” series.

The July concert is sub-themed “Burning Band,” celebrating the 50th anniversary of Burning Man and also other hot band music. This year we feature the woodwinds, brass, percussion, and jazz ensemble as individual sections of the band. The concert will be broadcast live on KVMR. WHERE: Pioneer Park, 421 Nimrod Street in Nevada City

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LIVE THEATER AND MUSIC MCLAUGHLIN THEATRE COMPANY 3470 Swetzer Road, Loomis Tickets and information: 916-652-6377, theatre.mclaughlinstudios.com

July 28 - Aug. 6 The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a long one-act musical comedy with music and lyrics by William Finn, a book by Rachel Sheinkin and additional material by Jay Reiss.

The play centers on a fictional spelling bee set in a geographically ambiguous Putnam Valley Middle School. Six quirky adolescents compete in the Bee, run by three equally quirky grown-ups.

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8 p.m. July 23 The Psychedelic Furs with special guest Robyn Hitchcock

305 Commercial St., Nevada City Tickets and information: 530-265-8686, offbroadstreet.com 8:15 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays July 21 through Aug. 26 2 p.m. Sunday, July 30 Put Another Nickel in A musical comedy by John Driscoll.

This all-time audience favorite stars Chris Crockett, Darryl Stines and Nancy Keith.

Elderly musicians take part in a clinical study on reversing the effects of aging through doo-wop singing.

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Tickets and information: 530-346-3210, sierrastages.org 7 p.m. Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays July 13 through Aug. 5 Chicago the Musical Nightclub sensation Velma murders her philandering husband, and Chicago’s slickest lawyer, Billy Flynn, is set to defend her. But when Roxie also winds up in prison, Billy takes on her case as well — turning her into a media circus of headlines. Neither woman will be outdone in their fight against each other and the public for fame and celebrity.

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401 Broad Street, in Nevada City TICKETS: $20-$38

Brandy Robinson, Courtesy Julian Mendoza Photography

MINERS FOUNDRY

325 Spring Street, Nevada City Tickets and information: minersfoundry.org 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, July 12 Summernights Spring Street Stage: Brandy Robinson and Midnight Sol Brandy Robinson is being compared to a Sharon Jones meets Amy Winehouse with her powerhouse vocals and energetic stage presence.

Brandy is a seasoned underground talent that has been making her mark for over 10 years. Brandy Robinson creates a style that is all her own with irresistible melodies, funky guitar riffs, and powerful, soulful vocals that bring you into her colorful world. Her solo and full band shows bring a fresh sound and energetic vibe to the stage.

6-9 p.m. Wednesday, July 19 Summernights Spring Street Stage: Hannah Jane Kile On first impression she is sweet and lovely, bright and cheerful…then, with a flourish of harmony pouring from her guitar, she steps up to sing…and you enter another realm. Hannah Jane Kile is radiantly fluent in the universal language of song, and she has the gift of making seriously beautiful music with effortless grace. Her performances are always artistically surprising and deeply moving. She finds treasure in even the most daunting of life’s experiences. Her songs and her voice, soulful and haunting, are magic, and she is fearless in sharing the most complex of emotions with her listeners.

6-9 p.m. Wednesday, July 26 Summernights Spring Street Stage: Northern Roots Local reggae favorite from Nevada City, Northern Roots returns to Nevada City’s Summer Nights Spring Street Stage.

Born out of the post-punk UK rock scene, The Psychedelic Furs quickly developed as one of the premiere bands on US College and Modern Rock radio scoring a multitude of #1 singles.

With the advent of MTV in the early 80’s the band took off into the stratosphere, and when John Hughes’ approached the band with his film built around the Furs’ song “Pretty In Pink”, the band’s legacy was cemented.

TICKETS: $32-67

8 p.m. Aug. 3 Tyler Rich Tyler Rich is a country singer and songwriter from Yuba City, and is currently based in Nashville From George, to Garth, to Brooks & Dunn, Tyler immersed himself into the music.

After countless hours working on his craft, and spending years on the road touring across the country with multiple bands in his early twenties, Tyler decided it was time to pursue his career as a solo artist.

TICKETS: $27, $24 for members

8 p.m. Aug. 4 The Secret Sisters Growing up surrounded by the sounds of the South and the powerful timeless music emanating from Muscle Shoals, The Secret Sisters were heavily influenced by a range of uniquely American musical styles, including country, bluegrass and gospel, as well as classic rock and pop.

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FOOTHILL CALENDAR OF EVENTS ONGOING NEVADA CITY FARMERS’ MARKET:

Check out the beauty, friendship and produce at the market 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays June though November in Downtown Nevada City.

COTTAGE LIVING HISTORY: Volunteers

dressed in 1905 period costumes entertain park visitors at the Bourne Cottage, 12-2 p.m. Saturdays Sundays at the Empire Mine State Historic Park, 10791 East Empire Street, in Grass Valley.

Guided programs are about 45 minutes to an hour. Fore more information, call 530-273-8522, or visit empiremine.org NEVADA COUNTY CERTIFIED GROWERS’ MARKET: A showcase of fruits,

vegetables, grass-fed meats, plant starts, eggs, olive oil, honey, nursery stock, cheese and hand-crafted breads produced by local growers. 8 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. Saturdays April through November at the Historic North Star House, 12075 Auburn Road, in Grass Valley. For more information, visit thegrowersmarket.com WEEKLY CLASSIC CAR CRUISE NIGHT

from 4-7 p.m. Wednesdays at Mel’s Diner, 1730 Grass Valley Hwy in Auburn.

All pre-1976 Classic Cars and Special edition cars welcome. Bring your classic car and get 20 percent off meal inside Mel’s.

FARMERS’ MARKET from 4-7 p.m.

Wednesdays at the Sierra Vista Community Center, 55 School St. in Colfax. Info: Info: 530-346-872 WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY NIGHTS: A

free event. Bring a blanket or a chair.

Free popcorn is served. The movie begins around 8:45 p.m. A movie is shown at a different outdoor Auburn location each week. For more information call 530885-8461 or visit auburnrec.com SUMMER NIGHTS IN NEVADA CITY:

Craft fair, food and entertainment, 6-9:30 p.m., Wednesdays July 13-27 in downtown Nevada City. For more information call 530-265-2692 or visit nevadacitychamber.com CROOKED LANE BREWING PRESENTS COMEDY: at 8 p.m. the first and third

Thursday of each month at 536 Grass Valley Highway in Auburn. Cover: $10. Event features regional and national headliners from Comedy Central, winners of the San Francisco

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International Comedy Competition and more. Info: crookedlandbrewing.com FOOTHILL FARMERS MARKET from 8

a.m. - 1 p.m. Thursdays at High Hand Nursery, 3150 Taylor Road in Loomis.

THURSDAY NIGHT MARKETPLACE & FREE CONCERT: Featuring food, fresh

produce, vendors and live music. 6-9 p.m. Thursdays June through August in Historic Downtown Grass Valley. For more information call 530-272-8315 or visit HistoricGrassValley.com.

FARM STAND OPEN from 2-7 p.m.

Thursdays and Fridays at Foothill Roots Farm, 17565 Placer Hills Road, Meadow Vista. Come for the fresh produce and find fresh baked bread from The Baker and The Cakemaker, and pasture-raised chicken eggs from Local Yolk. Info: foothillrootsfarm.com.

FIRST FRIDAY ARTWALKS Artist

32ND ANNUAL AUBURN CRUISE NITES

from 4-9 p.m. the second Friday of the month through Sept. 8 in from Elm St. to the Clock Tower in Downtown Auburn. Free event attracts over 300 classic cars, 1972 or older; food and beverage vendors; and music provided

by Auburn Winds on the steps of the Promenade, 853, Lincoln Way. Info: auburncruisenite.org.

2017 LOOMIS FAMILY FEST: Loomis Family Fest features live music from the Town of Loomis Summer Concert Series, local vendors, food, beer, and wine, and many activities for the kids like bounce houses, face painting, splash pad, and arts and crafts. From 6-9 p.m. the second Friday of the month through August at the Historic Train Depot, 5775 Horseshoe Bar Road in Loomis. For more information, call 916-652-7252 or visit loomischamber.com.

receptions, live music, trunk shows and more. Businesses in Historic Downtown Nevada City are open until 9:30 p.m. the first Friday of the month May through August. 530-265-2692, nevadacitychamber.com.

FLEA MARKET from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. the third Saturday of each month at the Sierra Vista Community Center, 55 School St. in Colfax. For more information, call 530-346-8726.

FAST FRIDAY’S MOTORCYCLE SPEEDWAY

SILVER SCREEN CLASSIC MOVIES PRESENTS “RANDOM HARVEST”:

at 8 p.m. Fridays at the Gold Country Fairgrounds. Come watch motorcycles race 0 to 60 miles per hour in just three seconds with no brakes on Auburn’s tricky dirt oval. Admission: $12 adults, $10 juniors (10-15) and seniors (62 and older), children ages 9 and under are free, except for major events. Info: 530878-7223, fastfridays.com.

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Shell-shocked amnesiac Ronald Colman walks away from the hospital and meets Greer Garson. Love, marriage, cottage, a baby. When an accident slams back his memory, he returns to his rich family. Will they find each other again? Will he remember her? Noon, 4 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 1 in the

Beecher Room at the Auburn Library, 350 Nevada Street, in Auburn. For more information, call 530-878-7938 or visit auburnsilverscreen.com “GLASSIES” EXHIBIT: Art by all the

artists at Auburn Old Town Gallery of animals and all their beauty. The show runs from July 1-31 at the Auburn Old Town Gallery, 218 Washington Street in Auburn. The gallery is open 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday and 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Thursday through Saturday.

For more information call 530-887-9150 or visit auburnoldtowngallery.com.

July 3 THE ANNUAL COLFAX INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION provides something

for everyone and takes place July 3 in downtown Colfax. From a variety of fun activities, to food, to an amazing parade. Fireworks are tentative. For more information,contact the Colfax Lions Club. Call 530-637-5131 or visit e-clubhouse.org/sites/colfaxca/.

July 4 NEVADA COUNTY FOURTH OF JULY The

parade begins at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 4 in Downtown Grass Valley. Following the parade will be traditional family celebration at the Nevada County Fairgrounds, 11228 McCourtney Road, in Grass Valley. Fairgrounds gates open at 3 p.m. Live music, food and refreshments are offered. The fireworks spectacular blasts off at 9:30 p.m. For more information call 530-273-4667.

OLD TOWN AUBURN’S OLD TIME FAMILY 4TH: The annual pancake

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FOOTHILL CALENDAR OF EVENTS Auburn. For more information call (530) 885-5670 or visit placer arts.org

breakfast is served from 7-11 a.m. in the Bootlegger’s parking lot. Cost is $7 for pancakes, bacon and eggs and juice.

Traditional, old-fashioned kids’ games from 9 a.m. - noon including foot races, gunny sack race, shoe race, barrel hoop roll, watermelon eating contest, tug o’ war, piñatas, and water-balloon toss and the greased pole climb. Prizes and ribbons will be awarded to the game winners.

August 5 THE TEVIS CUP, also known as the

AUBURN 4TH OF JULY Enjoy fireworks

and festivities including the parade, live entertainment, food, drink, bingo and kids activities. From 4-10 p.m.

Tuesday July 4 at the Gold Country Fair Grounds, 1273 High St. in Auburn.

Listen to live music on the main stage.

The parade begins at 7 p.m. starting at the Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce in downtown and ends at the Gold Country Fairgrounds. At 9:40 p.m. watch the Fireworks show. For more information, visit auburn4th.com.

THE FORESTHILL INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE AND CELEBRATION begins

with a parade up Main Street at 10 a.m. followed by festivities at Memorial Park, 24601 Harrison Street, in Foresthill.

Event includes vendor booths, food, fun, games, music and more. For more information, call 530-367-2474 or visit foresthillchamber.com.

DUTCH FLAT 4TH OF JULY: Kick off the day with a healthy dose of fun by running the third annual 4th of July 5K. The hilly course is a perfect warmup to a day of fun in Dutch Flat. The race begins at 8 a.m. and takes off from the Dutch Flat Community Center, 933 Stockton Street, in Dutch Flat. Registration opens at 7 a.m. From 10:30-11 a.m. watch the Independence Day parade. After the parade stay for a salad luncheon. For more information, visit dutchflatcc.org.

July 13 CALIFORNIA WORLDFEST: Features eight stages of music and dance from around the world, camping, workshops, international food, fine crafts and a renowned children’s program. July 1316 at the Nevada County Fairgrounds, 11228 McCourtney Rd., in Grass Valley.

Parking is $5. For more information visit worldfest.net.

July 15 7TH ANNUAL 111 MILE MOTORCYCLE RIDE – VETERAN’S FUND RAISER All

AIN’T NECESSARILY DEAD FESTIVAL See July 15 listing

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Proceeds benefit The Forgotten Soldier Program. Event includes at barbecue lunch, live music, and more. All bikes welcome. Non-riders are welcome to the barbecue lunch. The ride begins at 12015 Shale Ridge Lane, in Auburn and ends at the Nevada City Elks Lodge, 518 Street Highway 49, in Nevada City. For more information call 530-852-2249 or visit theforgottensoldierprogram.org AIN’T NECESSARILY DEAD FESTIVAL: A free concert celebrating the music of the Grateful Dead. Event includes two stages of fun, a craft beer garden, a kids zone, food and more. Noon to 10 p.m. at Regional Park, 3770 Richardson Drive, in Auburn. For more information visit auburnrec.com 2017 SIERRA VINTNERS SUMMER REGIONAL WINE TRAIL: Taste wines at

Wineries in Southern Nevada County and North Placer County. Start at any participating winery to get your bracelet, wine glass and trail guide. Hold on to your glass for the whole trail. Wineries participating in this years wine trail are Amour Privé, Bear River, Bonitata, Fawnridge, Lone Buffalo, Mt. Vernon, Naggiar, Sierra Knolls and Viña Castellano. From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday, July 15. Tickets are $35 each.

Please purchase tickets online prior to the event. For more information call 530- 205-3016 or visit sierravintners. com

July 22 ANNUAL SIDEWALK SALE: Biggest sale of the year in Downtown Grass Valley with all downtown merchants

participating. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. July 22??? in Downtown Grass Valley. For more information visit downtowngrassvalley. com.

July 27 JEEPERS JAMBOREE AND JEEP JAMBOREE: Considered to be a 10 on

most scales; the trail changes year after year as winter storms create new challenges. Jeepers Jamboree has the experience and the expertise to help you traverse the trail. It is a challenging trip over the Rubicon trail, but you will have plenty of fun and relaxation along the way. The 65th Annual Jeepers Jamboree is a 3-4 day trip in an adult atmosphere, more vehicles and attendance than Jeep Jamboree, and has live entertainment.

Must be 16 years of age or older to attend. The 39th Annual Jeep Jamboree is only a 3 day trip and is geared for families. Jeep Jamboree has a Camp Rubicon educational program for kids 6-16 years of age. Jeep Jamboree has fewer vehicles and provides live entertainment as well. For more information call 530-333-4771 or visit jeepersjamboree.com

August 4 AUBURN ART WALK: Enjoy a showcase

of original artwork displayed in dozens of downtown and Old Town Auburn venues. Meet the artists, live music, demonstrations, children’s activities, wine tastings, exhibits, readings and more. Become aquatinted with local businesses and the arts community. 6-9 p.m. Aug. 4 in the streets of Old Town

Western States Trail Ride, is a 100 mile one day ride from Lake Tahoe to Auburn and the oldest modern day endurance ride, having been held annually since 1955. The ride begins at 5:15 a.m. Aug. 5 at Robie Equestrian Park, 06 Fire Road, in Truckee and ends about 5:15 a.m. near the Fairgrounds in Auburn. The top ten riders usually finish around 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5. The awards ceremony is at 2 p.m.

Sunday Aug. 6 in the Upper Pavilion area at the Gold Country Fairgrounds, 1273 High Street, in Auburn. A picnicstyle lunch will begin at 1 p.m. hosted by the Lions Club. Tickets for lunch are sold at the door.

GRAPE DAYS OF SUMMER ON THE PLACER COUNTY WINE TRAIL: Experience

collaborative open-house style, self-guided wine tour hosted by the Placer County Vintners Association and the Placer County Wine Trail. Meet winemakers, wine grape growers and other wine enthusiasts while tasting award-winning artisan wines. Aug. 5-6 For more information visit placerwine.com.

SILVER SCREEN CLASSIC MOVIES PRESENTS “THE WHOLE TOWN IS TALKING”: Timid clerk Jonesy could be the

twin of infamous Killer Mannion — Public Enemy #1. Mannion recognizes good camouflage when he sees it. That’s what he thinks, anyway. Edward G. Robinson plays them both. At first, sassy Jean Arthur feels sorry for her shy coworker.

But soon she sees how clever he is. Noon, 4 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5 in the Beecher Room at the Auburn Library, 350 Nevada Street, in Auburn. For more information, call 530- 878-7938 or visit auburnsilverscreen.com

August 9 NEVADA COUNTY FAIR: Enjoy rodeo, motor sports, ongoing live entertainment, rides barns full of livestock and thousands of exhibits. 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Aug. 9-13 at the Nevada County Fairgrounds, 11228 McCourtney Rd., in Grass Valley Admission is $9 for adults, children 6-12 are $4 and children 5 and under and active and retired military are free. Parking is $6. For more information call 530-273-6217 or visit NevadaCountyFair.com.

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FINANCE

What to do with a lump sum

T GARRET KONRAD Money Talks

here are two primary ways we receive money during our accumulation years: Earned income or for those of us lucky enough, an inheritance. This month’s topic by request was what to do with a lump sum. Maybe you received an inheritance, maybe some life insurance money, or perhaps you earned a large bonus. Here are three ideas on what to do with this chunk of change.

Note, you will not see “pay off your house” anywhere in here. We have talked about this before, and it is typically not the best idea. Also note, if this is an inheritance and it is qualified money (say an Inherited IRA) sometimes the best thing to do is leave it be or continue RMDs. Don’t pull money out of qualified accounts with early withdrawal penalties and huge tax bills to do any of the things I talk about in this article. With those prefaces, let’s jump in:

Pay down high interest debt OK, maybe you have considered this one, but I am suggesting we be intentional about deciding what to pay down.

Home mortgage rates are extremely low right now plus you are taking a tax deduction on the interest. If you have any credit card debt with those crazy 18 percent interest rates, let’s start there. Any debt that is more than 8 percent interest is probably smart to pay down or pay off. Anything less and you could be better off investing for growth instead and letting the interest service the debt down over time.

Preserve it in a lump sum One strategy I have used with clients is purchasing a single premium life insurance policy. Single premium life insurance policies typically purchase substantial death benefit in the range of $2 for every dollar paid in, plus the cash value is usually 90 percent or more of the initial lump sum 42

and grows 3 percent or more a year with base guarantees and no loss provisions. Some insurance companies even offer long-term care insurance benefits in the life insurance policy as well. For some clients, these triple duty policies are a great fit.

Invest in you This is very dangerous for me to even recommend. I firmly do believe in enjoying the journey to retirement as much as enjoying retirement itself. Sometimes it makes sense to invest in you. If you are already consistently saving for retirement, if you are on track to have enough income in retirement, if your debts are already paid off, you could benefit from taking a sabbatical from work, take an exotic vacation or some other splurge. Maybe with just a piece of the lump sum.

What would I do if I received a lump sum? I would invest in a custom-fit designer suit. The one I have eyed for eight years now runs $3,500. I know $3,500 on a suit sounds frivolous (maybe that is why I haven’t done it in the last eight years), but I know that wearing a great fitting suit boosts my productivity and confidence. Plus it would last for years. $3,500 for tangible productivity and confidence that pays dividends for the next 10 years really doesn’t seem too frivolous after all.

That is it for this month. If you see me around town in a perfectly fitted, Armani, black, two-piece, two-button, slim-cut suit, you will know that I went with suggestion number three.

Garrett Konrad is a lifelong resident of Placer County and has been a trusted voice in local written publications, seminars, radio, and is president elect of the Sierra Passport Rotary Club in Auburn. Konrad and his company IFC are state registered investment advisors. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. This is not a solicitation for the sale of securities.

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