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WRITTEN BY RACHEL ZIRIN | PHOTOS BY BILL SULLIVAN

C. KNIGHT’S STEAKHOUSE OFFERS ‘OCCASION DINING

BY RACHEL ZIRIN | PHOTOS BY BILL SULLIVAN El Dorado Hills has long awaited a traditional and classic steakhouse, and C. Knight’s Steakhouse has come to the rescue.

Owners Charles Knight and his wife, Michele, met in the fine-dining industry back in Denver, Colorado, and ever since have had a soft spot in their hearts for steakhouses.

“It has always been a special place for us,” Charles said. “It is kind of coming back full circle for us. At that Colorado steakhouse, even though we worked there, we celebrated milestones there — birthdays, anniversaries, everything.”

In 2008, the couple took a step back and opened Ruffhaus Hot Dog Company in Town Center. This business ran on its own and gave the Knights more time for family.

“When I say full circle, I mean we always had a special place in our hearts for a steakhouse,” Charles said. “It’s occasion dining. It’s high end, but comfortable from the food to the atmosphere. Here at C. Knight’s, we want to do things that are tried and true.”

From the moment you step foot into C. Knight’s, you’re brought back to a simpler time, a bygone era, Charles said.

“I like the old-school environment. We tried to make the décor of the restaurant reflect a bygone era when things were done a little bit slower and CONTINUED ON PAGE 12

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correctly,” he said. “It’s a classic approach to the steakhouse. The menu is old school, and we kind of modeled it after that steakhouse in Colorado back when it was in its heyday. Hopefully, what we reflect is classic and elegant.”

Some popular menu items include filet mignon, rib eye, domestic Colorado lamb, anise brined pork loin chop and more.

“The lamb is very popular; more popular than I originally planned. We get a four-bone chop, and it’s beautiful. It’s a huge portion for a great value. It’s the best lamb,” he said. “The pork loin chop is served with a white cheddar, bacon and chive polenta, a salad of stone fruit like peaches, plums or cherries and tossed with arugula and a local balsamic vinaigrette.

It’s a beautiful dish.”

Charles said while the steakhouse has only been open since Feb. 12, his favorite thing so far is hearing from customers that he is fulfilling a long desire and need for a steakhouse in El Dorado Hills.

“I have lived here since 2002, and the general consensus was everyone wanted a steakhouse. The best part is that we fulfilled that desire. We are a traditional-style steakhouse to the bone,” he said, no pun intended. ✶

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Whip it good WRITTEN BY RACHEL ZIRIN | PHOTOS BY BILL SULLIVAN Whip up a sweet one with Whips Desserts, the newest dessert concept to hit the streets.

It all began one night about five years ago when Joanne Morris was eating cake and ice cream while watching TV. She wasn’t paying attention to what she was doing and starting to stir her dessert together. She said she started whipping it fast and then took a bite.

“Instead of a globby mess, it was all whipped and wonderful. I had my husband, Terry, taste it and he said, ‘This is wonderful. I am going to turn this into a business,’” Joanne said. “After that day, he kept working on it and making different flavors. The kids would try it, and they also loved it.”

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cake or pie, mixed with vanilla ice cream. He said each time the kids would try a new one, it was their new favorite.

Joanne and Terry’s son, Nick, who lives in Folsom, told his parents that when they open a shop, it should be in Folsom.

The family would drive an hour from their hometown of Ione to grab yogurt from a shop that was in the very location their shop is in now.

“Where we live, it is a small little town. If we opened it up there, there isn’t much traffic, so we would have maybe one customer a day,” Joanne said.

“Nick kept telling us how great and busy it was here. We love Folsom.”

Opened mid-January, Whips has nearly 20 different flavors and the ordering process is simple, unless you have a sweet tooth. From carrot cake to red velvet cake, peanut butter chocolate cake to strawberry cream, there are numerous cake flavors to choose from.

Joanne said some people can be skeptical or a little scared when they see pie as an option.

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laughed. “Then his ex-wife got hers whipped. He tried hers and then handed me his dish asked me to whip it.”

Sometimes, Terry will bring out samples for customers to try.

“He makes samples of the pie flavors for people who are scared to try it,” she said. “But once they get it in their mouth, they love it.”

Some of the pie flavors include chocolate cream pie, coconut pie, cheesecake as well as peach crisp and cherry crisp.

Something to look forward to is the addition of vegan brownies to the menu, Nick said.

When ordering, first, you pick which type of vanilla ice cream you’d like to be whipped up — regular, lactose free or no sugar added. Next, is the hard part — pick one cake or pie to be mixed in. Step three is deciding if you want your whipped dessert as a whip or a whip shake. Last, you pick a size.

Joanne joked about how she doesn’t let her to-go customers leave until they taste their dessert.

“I tell them to taste it before they leave because I have to know,” she laughed. “One time a businessman came in and I said, “No you can’t leave, you have to taste it first.’ And he said, ‘But I have to go.’ I told him, ‘No, I have to see.’ He listened to me, took a bite and loved it, and then I let him go.”

The atmosphere at Whips is simply fun.

“We just want to have fun. When people come in with their kids and sometimes the kids will be running around and chasing each other, I love it!” Joanne said. “I am an Italian grandma; I love it! When the kids are running around and beating on the furniture and the windows, I love it.”

One thing that Nick wanted customers to understand is that when choosing the cake or pie to keep in mind that whatever is mixed in, makes the flavor of the dessert.

“You get a little texture from the cake or pie being mixed in, but it also is what gives the dessert flavor,” Nick said. “If you mix the vanilla ice cream with strawberry cream cake, it’s going to taste like strawberry. If you mix chocolate layer cake, it is going to taste like chocolate. It’s a real authentic flavor.”

The desserts are made locally in Granite Bay by Little Bliss Cakery, so there are no mixes or artificial flavoring.

At Whips, if you have a lactose or gluten allergy, no worries, the Morris’ don’t charge extra for special dietary needs.

“We keep the gluten-free away from all the other cakes and utensils. We make sure absolutely no flour gets in,” Joanne said.

No matter what day, at Whips, you get a personal and fun experience.

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WRITTEN BY RACHEL ZIRIN | PHOTOS BY BILL SULLIVAN Experience excitement and mystery at the new Escape Folsom down in the Folsom Historic District. The second you walk in to Escape Folsom, you are instantly overwhelmed with a sense of nostalgia and excitement.

This one-of-a-kind business is more than just a room full of puzzles. At Escape Folsom, guests can experience specifically designed rooms that mirror pieces of Folsom history, as well as get a bite to eat and drink.

“You don’t have to come to the escape room to experience the bar and restaurant component,” said co-owner Jim Carey. “The restaurant and bar area adds to the experience. You can get a meal and drink before or after you go into the escape room, or you can do both separately.”

The one-hour escape room experience offers guests the chance to Escape the Prison or Escape Yager’s Tap House — both historic Folsom icons.

“Our games are unlike games in other escape rooms. People who have done 30 games walk into ours and they can’t figure it out because we’re not conventional,” said co-owner Jim Corbett. “We designed the room and made it look completely realistic, and then we designed the puzzles to go into the room.

Everyone has fun.”

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escape room, he knew the perfect building to house his very own — the old Yager’s building.

“It’s great to see the vision we came up with two years ago is now a reality and everyone loves it,” Corbett said.

Carey said while escape rooms are gaining traction all around the country, they wanted to be different, and that’s exactly what they did.

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down to the furniture. Everything was built by the three friends, and even some of the pieces such as the tables, chair cushions and wood planks were repurposed from what was left in the Yager’s building.

“We wanted to provide a different type of environment than what was already on Sutter Street,” Carey said. “Taking the old building and transforming it, but keeping a lot of the attributes of the old building was important to us. You can see the bricks and the rock walls, and you can’t duplicate that. We didn’t want to affect those kinds of things.”

The menu, created by Chef Paul Mueller, was designed for sharing and community, just like the entire business.

“From community tables to community games, everything that we tried to create is about community and our menu also reflects that,” Corbett said. “With the sliders to the flatbreads, everything comes in portions to share, and that’s what we’re looking for — to bring people together, meet new people and enjoy the atmosphere.”

While Escape Folsom recently opened on Feb. 16, there are already popular items on the menu. Some of these items include the pastrami pretzel sliders, bagel bites, bacon and spinach dip, Brussels sprouts hash, loaded French fries and gourmet

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corndogs. Escape Folsom is family-friendly and also has a kid’s menu.

When asked what their favorite part about their new business is, Carey and Corbett both said seeing their guests’ excitement.

“I love seeing the excitement of the people who have come in and knew Yager’s before and can see the transformations,” Carey said. “Also, I love seeing their excitement when they experience a room. Their happiness and excitement is why we did this. We wanted to create something where people could have a great time.”

Other than having the rooms open to individual guests, Escape Folsom also caters to the corporate client.

“Anyone who wants to do a team-building event can come in and experience two rooms at a time. After, they can experience great food and have a place to have some drinks in the same location,” Carey said. “We can rope off the lounge and have a private party area. We also cater to birthday parties, bridal showers and any celebration.”

Carey invites everyone to come to Escape Folsom.

“Come down and experience Escape Folsom, and I think everyone will be pleasantly surprised,” he said. ✶

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BY RACHEL ZIRIN PHOTOS BY BILL SULLIVAN Do you need some garden inspiration? Join the Folsom Garden Club for the 18th annual Garden Tour: Gardens of Folsom and have your mind blown.

During the tour, guests will experience a variety of plant species, as well as stunning features that tie the whole yard together.

Oftentimes, guests get ideas on how to design their own sanctuary of a yard, as homeowners are available for questions and great conversations.

This year’s tour features some unique gardens filled with lush plantings, swimming pools and multi-level yards with various seating options. Each home guests visit will get their creative gardening juices flowing.

At the garden tour, guests will get the chance to learn about irrigation techniques, as well as different ways to design.

At Barbara and Jim Murphy’s residence, visitors feel an overwhelming sense of relaxation. From the soothing sound of the pool

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waterfall to the seating area near the beautiful fireplace, there are various spots to have a summer meal or just relax with friends and bottle of wine.

“We love our backyard because we have different levels of entertainment areas,” Barbara said. “We have the pool area with seating and a dining table and the upper area with a fireplace. We also have the bar with a patio cover, which we eat at almost every night in the summer. We use the smoker and the barbecue, and the patio cover is very unique and modern compared to the rest of the yard, but it blends well.”

Soon, Barbara said her husband, Jim, will mount a TV by the bar so there is year-round entertainment.

Something unique about the Murphy’s backyard is the creek that runs through the lower level.

“Our favorite feature is probably the WHEN: 11 A.M.-4 P.M. APRIL 28-29 waterfall feature and the creek,” she said.

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“The sound of the waterfall and the frogs when they come out in the spring time, it’s such a beautiful sound. I love coming out here to relax with a book.”

Guests on the tour can look forward to enjoying various shades and textures of green in the Murphy’s yard.

“We don’t have a lot of floral color, but we have a lot of texture,” she said.

At Paul and Sally Gleason’s residence, guests will enjoy a drought-tolerant yard with various seating options and the entertainment of a putting green.

“When we moved into the house two-and-a-half years ago, there was one rectangle of dead grass,” Sally said. “The yard sloped enough, and we had a vision that

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we could have multiple tiers. The landscape architect said, ‘Absolutely.’”

Sally said they wanted multiple seating areas so they could compensate for large parties, and that is exactly what they did.

In case they have a party where adults bring children, there is an overflow area they could sit and play.

In addition, all the planter walls double as extra seating.

Something unique about the Gleason’s yard is all the grass in the front and back is not real. It was installed for drought purposes, and it definitely makes their home the greenest on the block.

The Gleasons didn’t want a pool, as it would require too much maintenance, but they needed a feature similar.

“We needed some form of entertainment, so we decided to go with a putting green,” Sally said. “We also have a TV and fireplace with a comfortable seating area, which we use to watch sports and have parties.”

With a yard that has multiple levels, you wouldn’t imagine the yard is ADA compliant, but it is.

“You can come up the driveway, through the gate and down the ramp around the side of the yard. Then you can make your way all the way around the yard without having to go through any steps,” she said. “At some point, if someone needs to be in a wheelchair or have a safe environment, they can work their way down the ramp easily.”

Sally said her favorite place to sit in the yard is the swing in the top corner and highest point of the yard, as she can see everything.

The Gleasons are Folsom High School Football parents and said in the past, they have held the entire football team in their yard for parties, so it is wellequipped.

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to going on the tour to see everyone’s home and ideas.

“I aspire to have yards like these and it gives me a lot of ideas that I can try on my own,” Erickson said. “I hope the tour does that for our guests on the tour.”

She said she also loves meeting the homeowners and is so thankful and delighted for them to open up their homes for the event.

Linda Kessemeier, member of the Folsom Garden Club, said the yards are beautiful with different aspects.

“Everyone sees things differently and you do get a lot of good ideas,” she said.

“It’s fun to intermingle with the homeowners and talk with the guests.” ✶

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Join the Folsom Historic District in the inaugural Sutter Street Sip and Stroll event where guests can browse shops and restaurants with a glass of wine in their hand.

With the purchase of a ticket, guests will receive a custom-designed, wine tasting glass and access to all participating shops and restaurants.

Each stop along the street will have a different local winery to taste as well as small bites of food to pair or special offers, said Co-Organizer Amber Shoop Felts.

“There will be a check-in station near the turntable. Each guest will receive a glass, wrist band and a little map,” she said. “Then they can hit the street and have the full three hours to go to as many stops as they want.”

Once guests go into a shop to taste some wine, they will not be able to leave until they finish their glass, Shoop Felts said.

“The stores are getting a one-day liquor license, so they will legally be allowed to pour alcohol for that day only,” she added.

Some of the participating locations include Rainbow Bridge Jewelers, Snyder’s House of Jade, the Folsom Hotel, Shoop’s Photography and more.

Some shops that do not have items or food for sale will have specials and coupons to come back at a later date. For example, Co-Organizer Julissa Kay, owner of Tre Salon Spa will be offering coupon specials for guests to come back during a scheduled appointment.

Shoop Felts said while she owns a photography studio, she will have a pop-up shop in her space, which will be common for other businesses similar to her’s.

Local wineries participating include Helwig, Fiddletown Cellars, Borjon, Rempfer Cellars, Sobon, D’Artagnan and more.

Also included throughout the event will be entertainment along the street.

“We’re hoping for good weather so everyone can enjoy the sunshine and the variety of shops,” Shoop Felts said. “We are only going to sell about 500 tickets because we want to keep the event small for the first year to see how it goes. It’s going to sell out, so buy tickets right away.”

This special event came together during a Historic District merchant meeting when Shoop Felts and her husband, John Felts, talked about a trip they took to Truckee where there was a similar event of people walking from shop to shop tasting wines. Shoop Felts and Kay thought it was a clever idea and molded it to fit Historic Folsom.

“We encourage everyone to stick around after the event and have dinner in the district,” Shoop Felts said. “There are a lot of great restaurants within walking distance to get a nice meal.” ✶

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Save the date, Sunday, April 15 for a full day of shopping and entertainment. Sutter Street will be filled to the brim for the Spring Arts & Crafts Fair. You will find close to 200 quality vendors, each highlighting their handcrafted, unique items. Enjoy a full day of retail therapy at its finest. Meander four blocks of Historic Sutter Street where you are sure to find the perfect gifts for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, graduations, and weddings, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is an open-air, rain or shine event and is free to attend.

Love wine? Then we have the event for you! Join us on Saturday, April 28 for Sutter Street Sip and Stroll from 2 to 5 p.m. What makes shopping even better? With an appetizer in one hand and a glass of wine in the other. Wineries are located inside select businesses in the district. This is a rain or shine event and tickets are $35 in advance, $40 at the door. Proceeds will be split between Friends of Folsom and the Folsom Historic District Association. Details and tickets available at historicfolsom.org.

We are so excited to share that the incredible Folsom Lake Symphony will perform at the amphitheater on Friday, May 4 at 7 p.m. The symphony will be performing upbeat popular selections.

Plus, the symphony has a little surprise for our guests. You’ve GOT to come check it out. Bring your beach chairs and picnic. Free to attend.

Who loves Tom Petty? On Thursday, May 17 The Great Wide Open, Tom Petty Tribute Band will perform at the amphitheater in Historic Folsom. This special concert sponsored by the band is a benefit for fire victims in Santa Rosa and Napa. Free to attend, donations are graciously accepted.

Bring your beach chairs and picnic.

May 31 – June 1 Shakespeare at the amphitheater in Historic Folsom. The LIVELY Take Note Troupe will be performing Shakespeare’s “Tempest” at 7:30 p.m. Back by popular demand, this troupe will keep you entertained beyond your wildest expectations. Free family fun. Bring a low-back chair or beach blanket and picnic.

May 1-31 – MAY IS BIKE MONTH! Bike to Historic Folsom this May. Watch for more details and loads of bike related events and activities. Meanwhile, dust off that helmet and pump up those tires. You will not want to miss the fun here in Historic Folsom.

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HISTORIC FOLSOM’S SPRING ARTS AND CR April is here, and so is Historic Folsom’s Spring Arts and Crafts Fair.

This open-air market is loaded with finds for the perfect gift for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, graduation and special occasions. With close to 200 hand-selected vendors offering one-of-a-kind, handcrafted artisan goods, the fair will stretch the length of Sutter Street, from Scott Street west to Reading Street, as well as in adjacent parking lots and on side streets. Food trucks and food booths will dot the Historic District and strolling musicians will entertain fair-goers.

The Spring Arts and Crafts Fair is taking the place of the Historic District’s spring antique and vintage market. The demand for antiques and vintage items by consumers has faded over the years, thus the change. But the 52nd annual Fall Antique and Vintage Market is still on and will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 16, followed by the Christmas Arts and Crafts Fair 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 2.

All Historic Folsom vendor events are rain or shine. Attendance is free. Parking can be found at outdoor parking lots and in the 315-space parking garage at 905 Leidesdorff St. ($2 parking fee). The Historic District encourages fair-goers to take Light Rail, exiting the train at its last stop on Sutter Street. And new for 2018 is a staffed drop-off/pick-up zone, where drivers can drop off and pick up passengers. This zone will be in front of the Folsom Telegraph parking lot at the corner of Sutter and Reading Streets near the Light Rail station.

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DEATH BECOMES HIM ARTIST’S GRIEF LEADS TO HIS PASSION

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For Sacramento artist John S. Huerta — who will have a booth at Historic Folsom’s upcoming Spring Arts and Crafts Fair on Sunday, April 15 — death is three things: sad, vibrantly colorful and, in a way, lucky.

Born and raised in Phoenix by his grandmother — who he refers to as his mother since she took care of him since he was 4 years old — Huerta and his sister Rosemary grew up in a loving home.

Adulthood found him in Northern California, where Huerta worked as an artist, while his mother and sister stayed in Phoenix.

In 1999, Rosemary died unexpectedly. Ten months later, Huerta’s mother died. Huerta drove to Phoenix after both deaths, and hardly remembers the drive.

“Both (deaths) changed my life. I was devastated beyond anything I ever could imagine,” Huerta shared, his voice wavering. “I spent a very long time after that lost, feeling sorry for myself. That was until my mother’s voice came to me and said, ‘Stop!’ She helped me to heal.”

An accomplished musician (baritone horn), Huerta creativeness turned to art when he was in his teens. He participated in art classes in both high school and college, where he discovered he had a true calling to paint. From there, Huerta took it upon himself to study and learn nearly every kind of artform. In the Sacramento area, his art has hung in galleries, at the popular second Saturdays events, and he has even painted murals in restaurants.

It wasn’t until his sister and mother died that Huerta became interested in a new art genre: “Dia de los Muertos,” also known as “The Day of the Dead.”

“When I first saw it, I thought it was macabre,” Huerta said. “That is, until I came across some of the figures painted in bright colors.”

That’s where the vibrant colors come into play.

Huerta’s meticulously perfect hand-drawn (not computer-generated, as many would assume) paintings, featuring “strong details and fun compositions,” draw viewers to look closer. From Lady Gaga to Elvis, Audrey Hepburn to Marilyn Monroe, Huerta’s fanciful and fun paintings makes death beautiful. And he always incorporates a little bit of

his sister and his mother into each piece.

“Rosemary loved yellow, pink and purple,” Huerta said, explaining that whenever he uses those colors, he thinks of his sister.

When asked what he like best about showing his art, Huerta answered, “I look forward to peoples’ reactions . . . I especially love it when my art brings some joy to those going through loss, the death of a loved one, just as I experienced.”

Now to the aforementioned “lucky” part. Huerta is the first-ever artist commissioned by the California State Lottery. “In its 30-year history, the Lottery has never used an artist,” Huerta said.

After seeing his astonishingly beautiful Dia de los Muertos paintings at the California Museum, the Lottery contacted Huerta and asked for a meeting where a deal was struck. In September 2016, two versions of “Day of the Dead” $2 Scratchers were released, both painted by Huerta.

“It was amazing, and I was so grateful to have the opportunity,” Huerta said, with both pride and thankfulness in his voice. The Scratchers were such a success that the Lottery commissioned artwork from him again for 2017: In September of last year, two new “Dia de los Muertos” versions of $5 Scratchers were released.

Huerta is a featured vendor at the upcoming Spring Arts and Crafts Fair in Historic Folsom, again on from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 15.

His booth will be near the corner of Sutter and Wool streets, in front of Dorothea’s Shoppe and Hop Sing Palace. Huerta will have original paintings for sale, as well as signed prints, canvas prints and greeting cards.

To learn more about Huerta, visit johnshuertaarte.com. For more on Historic Folsom’s Spring Arts and Crafts Fair, visit historicfolsom.org.

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REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR SEPTEMBER EVENT

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CALIFORNIA COMING TO FOLSOM

he annual L’Etape California by Le Tour de France, a mass participation bike ride produced by the operators of the Amgen Tour of California, AEG, and A.S.O., owner and operator of the Tour de France will take place in Folsom Sept. 2.

Open to the public and road riders of all skill levels, registration is now open for this Folsom-first holiday weekend event which begins on Saturday, Sept. 1 — a day filled with French food, sights, appearances from cycling legends and family cycling fun — followed by the L’Etape ride on Sunday, Sept. 2.

Sept. 1 will be a cycling-filled day before the ride. Participants will be able to walk through the Cycling and Active Lifestyle Expo to experience family-friendly activities and vendor booths. Attendees can visit the traveling Tour de France Museum to see race visuals through a virtual reality experience and ask questions to a Tour de France legend in a public Q and A session. Other offerings include French food, a look into French culture and a Tour de France stage or movie screening.

During the ride on Sept. 2, awards such as King and Queen of the Mountain and Classics awards will be presented for the best overall climbing times. All finishers of the fully supported ride will receive a participation medal, post-ride meal and entertainment, photos and more. Similar to last year when the event took place in Mt. Baldy, winners of the climbing competition will be eligible to earn a trip to France to represent California and show their skills at the original Etape du Tour ride in summer 2019.

“The City of Folsom is incredibly proud to host L’Etape California by Le Tour de France. This world-class event brings national and international awareness to Folsom’s world-class cycling routes, iconic landmarks, distinctive scenery and bike-friendly community,” said Folsom Mayor Steve Miklos. “It will be a cycling double header this year with the professional Amgen Tour of California race in May followed by the L’Etape public ride in the fall. The city, our partners and avid cycling community look forward to welcom-

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ing competitors and spectators to Folsom.”

Folsom is widely considered the premier cycling destination in the California Sierra foothills. A “fan favorite” city, conveniently located adjacent to Highway 50 and about an hour from Lake Tahoe, Folsom offers a diversity of world-class cycling experiences along with many visitor amenities. From the popular “Around the Lake” ride, a 50-mile course with beautiful water views leading to the Gold Country foothills or the 32-mile American River Bike Trail from Folsom to Sacramento, scenic trails are a Folsom specialty. A popular post ride activity is water fun including stand up paddle boarding or kayaking on Lake Natoma or wakeboarding on Folsom Lake. End your day with a cold one at a Historic Folsom wine bar or brew pub along with shopping and more than 30 restaurants.

“Having L’Etape come to Folsom is extremely exciting,” said Erin Gorrell, owner of Folsom Bike. “I think it is another huge win for Folsom in being able to showcase what a great city we are for cycling. The Folsom area has a diverse range of terrain from flatlands, to hills to mountains should someone choose.

We have routes for road, mountain and gravel bikes. We are also fortunate to have the American River Bike Trail and the WHEN: SEPT. 1 AND 2 City of Folsom’s own INFO AND REGISTRATION: dedication to over LETAPEBYLETOURDEFRANCE.COM 50 miles of bike trail within city limits.

You couple that with the climate, dining and hotel experience and tourists are all set! I think L’Etape like the Amgen Tour of California gives the rest of the country a taste of why so many of us call this place home.”

L’Etape California by Le Tour de France is a ride designed to challenge cyclists on a course comparable to an Alps mountain stage of the world’s most well-known cycling race. The second annual L’Etape California by Le Tour de France will take riders on a scenic hilly ride through the Sierra foothills in a region known for warm summer weather and sunshine.

New for 2018, two route distances will be offered: riders can experience the full ride through 90 miles 7,500 feet of climbing, or the short ride through 50 miles and 4,000 feet of climbing to navigate the scenic vistas of Folsom. In May, Folsom will play host to the Stage 6 start of the 2018 Amgen Tour of California professional cycling race, which runs May 13-19.

The Etape by Le Tour de France Ride Series encourages cyclists around the world to experience a course comparable to a legendary Tour de France stage in 12 international locations including Australia, Brazil, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Korea, United Kingdom, Mexico and Taiwan. The original L’Etape du Tour ride, the premier mass participation race in Europe, was established in 1993 and has grown to one of the sport’s biggest annual rides with more than 15,000 riders. Though the course changes annually, the ride is always a goal of passionate Tour de France fans as they get to experience the roads just days before the professional riders. ✶

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El Dorado County Passport 2018 is a weekend event in the Sierra Foothills to enjoy food, music and locally-produced wine. This WHEN: APRIL 21-22 AND APRIL 28-29 adventurous event can be experienced throughout the course of WHERE: WINERIES THROUGHOUT two weekends, or just one. Passport 2018 is not just wine tasting; EL DORADO COUNTY INFORMATION: 530-409-8688 it is the chance for education and a culinary experience.

PASSPORT@ELDORADOWINES.ORG For the last 27 years, the El Dorado Wine Association has ELDORADOWINES.ORG/PASSPORT planned an experience for guests to go to more than 20 El Dorado PASSPORTELDORADO.COM. County wineries to taste wine with food pairings, go behind the scenes and interact with everyone involved in the wine-making process.

Passport 2018 has tickets available for April 21-22, and April 28-29. There are many different options for purchase to fit the right person. There is a weekend passport, three levels of VIP, as well as a Sunday-only passport and designated driver pass.

“The most popular option is the weekend passport. Customers will have access to special events at the participating wineries, food and music,” said Stephanie Simunovich, Passport’s past chair. “We also offer a Sunday ticket for a lower rate.”

When purchasing tickets, there will be an option to designate which winery to pick up tickets. This winery will be the starting point for the weekend and after, every other winery is up to the guest.

“We usually see over the two weekends about 3,000 to 4,000 people,” Simunovich said. “It gives customers the opportunity to interact with all the wine makers, wineries and owners.”

Some of the wineries participating include Bumgarner Winery, Busby Cellars, C.G. di Arie Vineyard and Winery, Chateau Davell, Skinner Vineyards and Winery and many more.

“Passport weekend is great opportunity to satisfy your inner wine lover by experiencing more than 20 different wineries,” said Kara Sather, director of the El Dorado Winery Association.

At this event, guests will get the whole rundown of how to experience the wine while complimenting some small plate dishes or snacks.

“My favorite part of this event is the opportunity to see the inside the wineries,” she said. “That is the most special thing to offer. Guests will get to see inside the wineries’ cellar, go in private tasting areas, and experience some food and live music.”

This year’s theme is Wine Adventures and the wine tasting doesn’t have to end at the wineries. El Dorado County is a diverse region when it comes to the access to outdoor activities such as hiking, water rafting, Tahoe and more.

“El Dorado County is large and this event gives guests the opportunity to experience all the little corners of the county over the weekend,” Simunovich said.

Guests should take the time to check out the event’s website to see what will be included in the passport.

“Guests can expect to have a fantastic weekend of wine with fantastic food,” Sather said.

The El Dorado Wine Association is a nonprofit organization and a portion of the proceeds are donated back to a charity, she said. ✶

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for your kids

Summer is approaching and that means the kids are out of school for a few months. What do you have planned for them? Have you given any thought into it?

Right now is the time to start signing up for summer camps and activities for the kids, as everything in the Folsom area sells out quick.

If you and you kids are unsure what is on the calendar for summer, keep on reading, as some of these tips may be helpful.

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FOR THE CREATIVE KIDS

Do your kids like arts and crafts? Do they enjoy making art and creating new things? The City of Folsom has many artistic activities for all ages in their Activity Guide, which can be found at folsom.ca.us.

Are your kids interested in being a chef when they grow up? There is a camp for that. Are your kids interested in the fine arts? Do they want to learn how to paint, draw and more? There is a camp for that.

The city offers various camps for all ages, but time is of the essence, go to the city’s website to sign up as reserve your kid’s spot.

FOR THE SPORTY KIDS

FOR THE RECREATIONAL KIDS

Do you have a laid-back kid who likes to do a variety of activities, but at the same time hang around on the couch?

The City of Folsom’s CAVE Teen Center may be a good spot for them. The CAVE is costly for some, but well worth the funds.

This summer camp takes your kids on fun adventures, such as water parks, amusement parks, local parks and more. They offer snack bars and fun games to do around day. Give your kids a lasting summer they won’t for get with new friends they make along the way.

If you are interested in enrolling your kid in a summer camp where they stay active, Folsom has everything and anything that one could do. From soccer to tennis, cycling to archery, the City of Folsom offers camps for all ages, and there are no shortages.

Signing up for a summer camp is great no matter where it is because it keeps the kids occupied while you are at work and it keeps them active.

There are various other programs with private organizations and clubs that your kids could also benefit from. Do your kids like water sports? The Sacramento State Aquatic Center offers dozens of water sports for all ages, including paddle boarding, kayaking, general youth camps, jet skiing and more.

Not only are these sport summer camps great for keeping your kids active and away from electronics, but they are fun!

FOR THE STAY-AT-HOME MOM

Have you ever thought of creating your very own home camp? If you have a lot of free time on your hands, but not the extra funds for a fancy summer camp, creating your own might be the perfect option for you.

Pick a couple of free and cost-effective activities that your kids enjoy at home and to get them out of the house.

One option could be a coloring and TV day. This helps keep the kids occupied and out of your hair for a few hours.

Have you been to the Folsom Aquatic Center? Maybe plan one day a week at the water park. This is a great option for your kids to meet up with their friends and you with yours. With lifeguards around, you don’t need to keep a constant eye on them. This option is cost-effective for the whole day.

Did you know that select movie theaters have $5 movie Tuesdays? That’s right. Spend one of the days in the week at the movies. Make it a frenzy and invite some of your kids’ friends.

Folsom is home to some of the best trails and community parks in the region. There are numerous parks around town that will not only keep your kids occupied for hours, but active. Bring a book and relax while your kids get tired out on the playground. In addition, if your kids own a bike or scooter, taking a smooth ride on some of Folsom’s fine trails is another option.

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CAMELLIA CUP:

A long tradition on the blue waters of Folsom Lake STORY AND PHOTOS BY BILL SULLIVAN

It’s a tradition that has weathered more than 50 decades, survived a number of drought years and continues to be an event of grand stature on the waters of Folsom Lake. It’s the annual Camellia Cup regatta and it is ready to set sail April 14 and 15.

Celebrating its 52nd year, the Camellia Cup marks the official start of boating season in the Sacramento Valley.

Hosted by the Folsom Lake Yacht Club, the event is unique in the way of regattas.

Not only do sailors compete in various classes of boats, but they go head to head for the coveted Camellia Cup Championship title as well as the honor of being Sacramento Valley’s best sailor.

The two-day affair traditionally consists of five total races, with three events slated

Camellia Cup

WHEN: APRIL 14 AND 15 WHERE :FOLSOM LAKE REGISTRATION: TO PARTICIPATE: ENTRY

FEE IS $45, AFTER APRIL 7, REGISTRATION WILL BE $55. FOR AN ADDITIONAL FEE, THERE IS A CATERED DINNER WITH DRINKS ON SATURDAY AND LUNCH ON SUNDAY. FLYC.ORG/CAMELLIA-CUP. ASPX

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for Saturday and two on Sunday. Competitors will set sail from Browns Ravine Marina, which is on the east side of Folsom Lake.

Before the events begin. Sailors check in for the event as early as 5 a.m. on sailing day and there is a routine skippers meeting at 9 a.m. prior to the official start of the event at 10:30 a.m. The start of the race and throughout the day, plenty of viewing and photo opportunities become available as Folsom’s blue waters become decorated with a fleet of vessels that are visible from the shores of Folsom and Granite Bay throughout the afternoon.

Last year, “sailor’s log” was given new meaning at the event, when 46 sailboats evaded logs and driftwood to compete in the event after rising waters had brought Folsom Lake to near capacity, and plenty of obstacles along with the pleasant perk. Craig Lee, 63, of El Dorado Hills, won the top honors as the regatta’s best overall sailor.

Sailing his 13-foot-long Banshee, In-n-Out, the El Dorado Hills resident finished first place twice and second place twice in four qualifying races to win the 11-boat Banshee fleet and Open Centerboard class.

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This was Lee’s second Camellia Cup championship and his third Open Centerboard class perpetual trophy win.

Kerry Johnson, of El Dorado Hills, finished third behind Lee in the Banshee category. Jack Tatum, of El Dorado Hills, finished sixth in the same category.

“For sailors in the Sacramento area, this is the start of the sailing season,” said John Poimiroo, vice commodore of the Folsom Lake Yacht Club. “At this event, there are some really experienced competitors. It is a great way to improve your sailing ability and it is great for people who love sailing.”

Historically, as many as 350 vessels of participated in the Camellia Cup. The oldest sailor to win the event was 86 years old in 2013.

The youngest winner was 17 in 2008.

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For sailors in the Sacramento area, this is the start of the sailing season.”

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■ WINE COLUMN

PHOTO BY BILL SULLIVAN

Old vines run deep in Lodi

BY ERIK LOIGOM

With plantings dating back as far as 1850, Lodi has become a region with over 100 varietals in production, home to more than 80 wineries, covering 100,000 acres of which about two-thirds are dedicated to red varietals, making it one the most diverse wine regions in California.

Known for zinfandel, with plantings dating back as far as 1888, Lodi is recognized as the Zinfandel Capital of the World producing over 40 percent of California’s premium zinfandel.

With the Lodi appellation having a classic Mediterranean climate featuring warm days and cool evenings, vineyards are able to grow a diverse range of varietals. Spanish varieties such as albarino, verdejo, graciano, tempranillo and garnacha. Portuguese varieties such as touriga nacional, tinta cao, souzao, verdelho and tricadeira. German varietals such as kerner, bacchus, riesling, Dornfelder, gewurztraminer and zweigelt.

Italian varietals: barbera, aglianco, sangiovese, teroldego and vermentino are just to name a few. Varieties common to the Rhône region of Southern France such as cinsault, viognier, syrah, picpoul blanc and tannat do extremely well.

Lodi is also starting to be recognized for producing excellent quality Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot and Sauvignon Blanc. This is only to name the most common varietals, there are many more to be discovered in this appellation.

If you don’t have the opportunity to visit Lodi, UnWined on Sutter Street, Folsom will be hosting a wine tasting of Jeremy Wine Co. on the 13th April from 5.30 pm to 8.00 pm. Come and meet the owner and wine maker Jeremy Trettevik and sample his diverse portfolio of wines. ✶

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Placer Food Bank is presenting Fill the Pantry 2018 featuring dinner, auctions and the live entertainment of Cynthia Renee and the Vino Banditos on April 13.

COURTESY PHOTO

LOCAL GALA SLATED TO HELP PLACER FOOD BANK FIGHT HUNGER STORY AND PHOTO BY BILL SULLIVAN The Placer Food Bank is inviting the community to the annual Fill The Pantry Dinner and Auction. The upcoming April 13 event is the organization’s key annual fundraiser and takes place at the Blue Goose Event Center in WHEN: APRIL 13 Loomis where members of the community come together to raise funds to asWHERE: BLUE GOOSE FRUIT SHED, sist the fight against hunger in Placer, Nevada and El Dorado counties through LOOMIS the efforts of the Placer Food Bank.

TICKETS AND INFORMATION: TO “This is our key fundraiser of the year and we invite the community to join DONATE DOOR PRIZES AND RAFFLE ITEMS, CALL 916- 410-5230 OR EMAIL us,” said Placer Food Bank Executive Director Dave Martinez. “Not only is this DIANA YRUEGAS AT DIANA@PLACERa great way to help us fight hunger in the areas that we serve, it’s a great opporFOODBANK.ORG. TICKETS ARE $60 tunity to engage with the community for a great night of dining, entertainment AND AVAILABLE AT PLACERFOODBANK. and fun.”

ORG. FULL TABLES CAN BE PURCHASED Last year, nearly 150 people attended this gala event. Through attendance and FOR BUSINESSES OR LARGE GROUPS a number of drawings and auctions throughout the evening, over $40,000 was AND A NUMBER OF SPECIALTY TICKETS raised. This year, the Placer Food Bank hopes to exceed that number.

CAN BE PURCHASED AS WELL, FROM DRINK TICKETS, RAFFLE TICKETS AND Placer Food Bank’s early beginnings came in 1970 as it was known as the VARIOUS GAMES. PROCEEDS GO TO Community Resource Council. The organization was founded in an effort to THE LOCAL FIGHT AGAINST HUNGER. provide low-income individuals and families with services in Placer County, from assistance in obtaining a driver’s license, a Social Security card as well as food and clothing.

In 1985, the organization began to operate as a food bank and started undergoing rapid growth with a rising need in the area. In 2008, it became known as the Placer Food Bank, just one year before an economic downturn nearly tripled the need for food assistance in the area. The organization expanded its facility in 2010 to its present location in Roseville where it serves more than 70,000 individuals each month in cooperation with numerous partner charities that are in the form of area

Fill the Pantry

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churches, food closets and distribution sites.

According to statistics provided by the Placer Food Bank and Feeding America, Placer County may not show visible signs of having a hunger stricken population. However, the issue is here in our backyards. Nearly one in every seven individuals living in Placer, El Dorado and Nevada counties suffers from hunger.

One in every five of those individuals is a child and 30 percent of seniors throughout Placer County reportedly are faced with the choice of paying medical bills or buying food for their tables each month.

Additionally, Placer Food Bank operates a school backpack program and a mobile pantry that rolls to locations throughout Placer County for the monthly distribution of fresh produce and food staples to those in need. This is made possible through community donates and various grant funds throughout the year and a large volunteer base that assists with Placer Food Bank’s daily operations.

“We couldn’t do this without the assistance of our community partners and our donors,” said Martinez. “Our volunteers are the heartbeat of our operation. We have so many dedicated individuals that donate their time to help us do what we do.”

Reserve tickets are now on sale for the April 13 event. The Friday night affair features a barbecue dinner in the main hall of the elegant Blue Goose event center along with a full bar. The evening features entertainment throughout the evening with the music of local singer Cynthia Renee, together with the Vino Ban-

ditos, who are no strangers to helping the Placer Food Bank.

In addition to the music throughout the evening, a number of drawings and auctions will take place for numerous gifts and services donated by area businesses. The event promises to be a fun-filled evening for all ages. ✶

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BEHIND THE SCENES WITH BINZ WINES

BY MICHELE SMITH | PHOTOS ARE SPECIAL TO THE ENTERTAINER While most visitors to Amador wine country are familiar with the wineries on the very popular Shenandoah road; there are hidden treasures when it comes to wineries off the beaten path in this very wildly sought-out area. Introducing: Binz Wines. This winery is so exclusive, the beautiful tasting room located in the back of the Amador City Mercantile building is only open to the public noon to 5 p.m. on Saturdays.

However, what most visitors do not know is that they can call for a private tasting appointment Sunday through Friday. What wine country visitor doesn’t like a V.I.P. experience?

What can a wine patron expect when visiting the Binz Wines tasting room? Along with the great wine selection which will be addressed in a bit, wine patrons can expect a very cozy lounge setting complete with a fantastic selection of art offered by local Amador County artists. Wine club members get to enjoy fun wine release parties that come complete with fantastic food, live music, and additional wine discounts. The next release party with be this month and it will be an event to not miss.

The wine club members enjoy quarterly shipments which consist of three bottles, with the cost ranging from $65 to $75 per quarter. All of the grapes and wine come locally from the Shenandoah Valley and Fiddletown. Wine club members also are invited to private visits to the winery location in Fiddletown. Finally, yet importantly,

Binz Wines WHERE: 14167 MAIN ST.,

AMADOR CITY

CONTACT: TO SCHEDULE A

PRIVATE TASTING, CALL 209296-2191 BINZWINES.COM.

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another great membership benefit is that club members receive a discount of 15 percent on all wine purchases and 20 percent off purchase of 12 bottles or more. A complimentary glass of wine is given to members who visit during their birthday month. Wine aficionados, will enjoy a great selection of varietals including zinfandels, barberas, petite syrahs, white wines and some blends. Two unique highlights include a Pearl White Grenache and an Aboriginal Rose.

The winery was founded in 2012 by owners Gordon Binz and his wife Virgie Giles-Binz.

This dynamic duo is truly passionate about wine and it is reflective in their very diverse wine selection. Owner Gordon Binz has been a winemaker all of his life and the wines truly reflect his extensive experience in winemaking. The cumulation of the quality of his wines is a result of not only his love for wine, but his interest in winetasting while traveling around the globe.

His wife Virgie also shares the love and interest for great wines. âœś

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happening around AMADOR

ONGOING EVENTS

Kennedy Mine Tours 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays and holidays Kennedy Gold Mine 12594 Kennedy Mine Road, Jackson, 209-223-9542 kennedygoldmine.com/index.html Motorcar Rail Ride 10 a.m.-4 p.m. second Saturdays through November Boarding at rail crossing on Highway 104, between Highway 88 and Ione.

Tom Correa 925-980-7069 AmadorCentral.com/Events Open Mic Night 5:30 p.m. third Thursdays Rosebud’s Cafe 26 Main St., Jackson 209-257-0227 facebook.com/RosebudsCafe Daffodil Hill 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily through midApril, weather permitting Call 209-296-7048 first to ensure that Daffodil Hill is open.

18310 Rams Horn Grade, Volcano 209-296-7048 Facebook.com/DaffodilHill “The Sunshine Boys” 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays April 27-May 20 Cobblestone Theatre 16142 Main St., Volcano volcanotheatre.org/the-miracleworker Old Sutter Creek Flea Market 6 a.m.-2 p.m. third Sundays Italian Picnic Grounds Highway 49, Sutter Creek 661-609-1464, oldsuttercreekfleamarket@gmail.com Knight Foundry Tours 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. second Saturday of the month Knight Foundry 81 Eureka St., Sutter Creek knightfoundry.com, theknightfoundry@gmail.com Paranormal Investigation at Kennedy Mine Evening Investigations: 7 p.m. -2 a.m.; Overnight Investigations: 7 p.m.-8 a.m. April 21, May 19, June 16, July 21, Aug. 18, Sept. 15 and Oct. 20.

Kennedy Gold Mine 12594 Kennedy Mine Road, Jackson, 209-223-9542, KennedyGoldMine.com

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APRIL EVENTS

Easter Egg Hunt at the Amador Flower Farm 1 p.m. April 1 Amador Flower Farm & Nursery 22001 Shenandoah School Road, Plymouth, 209-245-6660 AmadorFlowerFarm.com/Events 49er Bypass 5K/10K Challenge 8 a.m. April 7 Amador County Recreation Agency 10877 Conductor Blvd., Suite 100, Sutter Creek, online registration: goacra.org/sports Party Pardee Century Ride 7 a.m. April 7 Howard Park, 600 S Church St., Ione Italian Benevolent Society Annual Shrimp Feed 6 p.m. April 7 Italian Picnic Grounds 581 Highway 49, Sutter Creek 209-267-0206 ItalianBenevolentSociety.com Delta Wires 8 p.m. April 7 Sutter Creek Theatre 44 Main St., Sutter Creek 916-425-0077 SutterCreekTheatre.com Wildflowers and Wine 11 a.m.-4 p.m. April 8 Main Street and Hanford streets, Sutter Creek enjoywine@wineon49.com, wineon49.com Mrs. Hudson’s Afternoon Tea 12:30 p.m. April 8 Baker Street West 204 N. Main St., Jackson 209-223-2215, BakerStreetWest.com 2018 USCA National Show & Breed Survey 8 a.m.-10 p.m. April 12; 8 a.m.-5 p.m. April 13; 8 a.m.-9 p.m. April 14; 8 a.m. -4 p.m. April 15 Howard Park 600 S Church St., Ione sieger.germanshepherddog.com, facebook.com/ events/470152856714202, michele@germandogs.com Ladies Night 4-9 p.m. April 14 R Homes & Properties 40 Hanford St., Suite C, Sutter Creek 209-267-1344 SutterCreek.org/ SutterCreekLadiesNight

Rita Hosking Band 8-10 p.m. April 14 Sutter Creek Theatre 44 Main St., Sutter Creek 916-425-0077 sutterCreekTheatre.com Spring Into Zin 11 a.m.-4 p.m. April 14 Shenandoah Valley, Steiner Road Plymouth, 209-245-6979 ext. 217 startonsteiner.wordpress.com, Gilded Tea at Baker Street West 12: 30 p.m. April 15 Baker Street West, Second floor at Hein and Company Bookstore 204 N. Main St., Jackson 209-223-2215 BakerStreetWest.com Kennedy Gold Mine Painting Out Weekend April 20-22 KennedyGoldMine.com kzoogal65@gmail.com Spring Book Sale 4-7 p.m. April 20; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

April 22; 11 a.m.-3 p.m. April 22 American Legion Hall 12134 Airport Road, Sutter Creek 209-296-2771 friendsoftheamadorcountylibrary. org/booksales.php AAUW Home Tour 11 a.m.-4 p.m. April 21 209-245-6052 chapman@volcano.net amador-ca.aauw.net/home-tour Vino Noceto’s Annual Open House 11 a.m.-4 p.m. April 21 Vino Noceto 11011 Shenandoah Road, Plymouth 209.245-6556 ext. 4 noceto.com/events/annual-openhouse Mother Lode Drama Festival 5:30-8 p.m. April 21 Giles Turner Performing Arts Center Amador High School 330 Spanish St., Sutter Creek 209-267-0108 AmadorHighDrama.com/MLDF Facebook.com/AmadorDrama Amador Transit Free Fare Day April 23 Sutter HIll Transit Center

115 Valley View Way, Sutter Creek 209-267-9395 AmadorTransit.com Days of 49 Wagon Train April 26 9 a.m.

Wagon Train departs Amador County Fairgrounds, Plymouth for a loop through Shenandoah Valley 4-8 p.m.

Visit the Wagon Train Camp Amador County Fairgrounds April 27 8 a.m.

Wagon Train departs Plymouth Visit Wagon Train on Old Highway 49, Amador City Noon Visit Wagon Train on Main Street, Sutter Creek Wagon train continues to Italian Picnic Grounds in Sutter Hill 3 p.m.

Visit the Wagon Train Camp 5-9 p.m.

Campfire entertainment, music, dancing April 28 9 a.m. Main Street, Jackson 10 a.m. Italian Picnic Grounds, Highway 49, Sutter Creek.

2 p.m. Kennedy Mines.(lower entrance) 2-4 p.m. Ice Cream Social, Kennedy Mine (upper entrance off Highway 49).

April 29 8 a.m. Cowboy Church Services Kennedy Mine Chapel (lower entrance) 11 a.m. Parade on Main Street, Jackson 209-267-9249 info@touramador.com 5K and Duckling Dash 8 a.m. April 28 Minnie Provis Park 71 Church St., Sutter Creek 209-642-1293 Active.com/ SutterCreekDuckDash2016 Dinner Mystery Theatre 6 p.m. April 28 and May 5 Baker Street West, 204 Main St., Jackson 209-223-9076, 209-223-2215 info@bakerstreetwest.com

Antique Truck Show & BBQ 8 a.m.-6 p.m. April 28 Amador County Fairgrounds

18621 Sherwood St., Plymouth Dennis Chan: 916-761-8854, DCHAN@REDI-GRO.COM Ed Coughlin: 209-825-1704, edcoughlin1125@comcast.net CentralCaliforniaATHS.com Celebrate Our Children 11 a.m.-2 p.m. April 22 Argonaut High School 501 Argonaut Lane, Jackson First5Amador.com AmadorCAPC.org 209-257-5338

MAY EVENTS

Spring Clean Spring Clean 8 a.m.-4 p.m. May 4 and 5 19960 Meadowood Ct., Jackson Ms. Senior Citizen Pageant 5 p.m. May 4 Grand Oak Ballroom Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort 12222 New York Ranch Road, Jackson 209-223-3015 or 209-498-2246 CommonGroundSeniorServices. com Plymouth Flea Market 8 a.m.- 3p.m. May 5 Rotary Club of Plymouth-Foothills Plymouth info@plymouthfleamarket.com 209-296-6262 Gem & Craft Fair 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 5 and 6 Kennedy Gold Mine 12594 Kennedy Mine Road, Jackson 209-296-4061.

AmadorGemAndMineral.org Amador Four Fires 11 a.m.-4 p.m. May 5 Amador County Fairgrounds 18621 Sherwood St., Plymouth info@amadorfourfires.com AmadorFourFires.com Vino en Mayo 11 a.m.-5 p.m. May 5 Borjon Winery 11270 Shenandoah Road, Plymouth 209- 245-3087 BorjonWinery.com Zins on Horizon May 5 and 6 Deaver Vineyards & Winery

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YORBA WINES: YOUR WINETASTING SPOT IN SUTTER CREEK

BY MICHELE SMITH | PHOTOS ARE SPECIAL TO THE ENTERTAINER

Yorba Wines

Sutter Creek is a quaint and lovely attraction located in Amador County, and what most wine lovers in the area do not realize is that along with the antique shops, kitchen shops, fantastic restaurants to say the least, there are several retail locations that are tasting rooms HOURS: 11 A.M.-5 P.M. as well. It is recommended to have a bite to eat before wine tasting and shopping. This THURSDAY-MONDAY Amador County winetasting room certainly merits a stop while walking up and down WHERE: 51 HANFORD ST. IN Main Street in Sutter Creek.

SUTTER CREEK CONTACT: 209-267-8190, The accolades are quite endless when it comes to Yorba Wines, but we will stick to the YORBAWINES.COM. highlights and leave the rest for you to discover on your own. With four generations of Yorba citrus growers in Southern California, the Kraemer family found a beautiful new home and secluded ranch in Amador County called Shake Ridge Vineyards, resulting in the overall experience, innovative design and overall hard work. While the original vineyard was developed in the year 2003; 2009 marked the pinnacle year where 12 additional acres were planted for a grand total of 46 acres of high-quality vines. A huge bonus is that the entire vineyard is farmed sustainably — meaning using just enough organic fertilizer to support organic growth, prevent erosion, while at the same time giving the grapes the utmost attention while minimizing interference as much as possible.

What about the wines? At the tasting room or online expect zinfandel, barbera, syrah and tempranillo, but the tasting list gets a little more interesting when it comes to the Shake Ridge Red (think tempranillo balanced by a sassy graciano complete with an outstanding malbec). The other unique highlight on the list, and again visitors to Sutter Creek may simply want to shop for their friends and family who like unique varietals, is the Rosado vintage comprised of tempranillo and primitivo. An interesting background story here is that this wine directly reflects the Italian influence from the mother (Mary) who exudes class and elegance, and the father (Dan) a Spanish farmer with a charming rugged side. The end result is a great wine from the best of both worlds. ✶ 48 | FOLSOM LAKE ENTERTAINER

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EDMT PRESENTS

‘Bye Bye Birdie’ E

BY RACHEL ZIRIN | PHOTOS ARE SPECIAL TO THE ENTERTAINER

l Dorado Musical Theatre will bring the characters of the Broadway classic “Bye Bye Birdie” to life on the Harris Center stage at the end of this month.

The year is 1958, and the muchadored rock ‘n’ roll idol, Conrad Birdie, has been drafted into the U.S. Army. His songwriter and agent, Albert, Albert’s secretary and some-time girlfriend, Rosie, hatch a plan for a farewell performance to take place on “The Ed Sullivan Show,” which they hope will help sell Birdie’s new song “One Last Kiss,” and ultimately save Almaelou records from going under.

To cap off the performance, Birdie will actually give “one last kiss” to Kim MacAfee, an avid member of the Conrad Birdie fan club from Sweet Apple, Ohio.

When Albert and Rosie head to Sweet Apple to prepare for Birdie’s arrival, things start to unravel. Kim’s father is star struck at the thought of being on “The Ed Sullivan CONTINUED ON PAGE 50

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‘HAIR’

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1968’S COUNTER-CULTURE MUSICAL IS AS RELEVANT AS EVER

BY MATTHEW WHITLEY | PHOTO COURTESY TO THE ENTERTAINER Celebrating the 50th anniversary of its Broadway debut in 1968, Folsom’s Falcon’s Eye Theater at FLC present the musical “Hair: The American Tribal Love Rock Musical.”

The show was a revelation in musical theater and completely changed Broadway, introducing elements of the pop rock vernacular, experimental theater, inviting audiences to the stage for a “be-in,” and essentially introducing the concept of a rock musical to modern audiences.

The musical featured a string of hit songs including “Aquarius/ Let the Sunshine In,” “Easy to be Hard,” “Good Morning Starshine,” among others. Hair was a record-breaking smash hit, its soundtrack selling more than 3 million copies and winning a Grammy for Best Score. Tony nominated for Best Musical, though it would lose to the Founding Father musical “1776,” “Hair” tackled themes of environmental destruction, anti-war sentiment, racial integration, sexism, corruption in politics, drug use, poverty, and gender and racial discrimination.

WHEN: APRIL, 13 - APRIL 21 In a modern zeitgeist moment when teenagers are walking out to protest WHERE: HARRIS CENTER, 10 COLLEGE gun violence, the #MeToo Movement, and kneeling protests against violence PARKWAY, FOLSOM — the play certainly seems as relevant as ever in a time as polarized as the TICKETS: GENERAL ADMISSION IS $25.

SENIORS 65+ AND STUDENTS WITH ID late ‘60s.

ARE $15.

The musical was written by Gerome Ragni, and James Rado.

FALCONSEYETHEATRE.COM “I just learned they were lovers as well,” said David Harris, the play’s direcHARRISCENTER.NET tor.

The play combines the talents of Rado’s love of musical theater, himself aspiring to be a great composer like Rogers and Hammerstein, and Ragni, who was into experimental theater. Galt MacDermott would create the music. This mixture was brought to the stage to capture the world they were living in at the time creating a musical tale of a tribe of hippies and their struggles to define themselves against the backdrop of changing society through the characters, Claude, Berger and Sheila.

“It is still the same for young people,” Harris said. “The feeling the play is trying to give you is to be true to yourself and fight for what you believe in … and Claude still carries on into today’s youth, any youth.”

“This is the college theater department … and doing the kind of theater that is important to the community, speaks to the community, speaks to the emotional situation we anticipated in the country,” Harris said. “We want the community to know that despite the challenges we face living with each other, there’s a brighter day ahead. To make people feel good through the pain, there’s a lot of painful stuff in this play. Things get worked though.”

Yes, many bits of the play are in fact dated. Written in the pre-feminist/”Mad Men” era, the treatment of women may surprise some younger audience members, though the play has been reworked and rewritten over the past couple decades to reflect societal changes. It’s interesting to note though, that many of the “radical” ideas of the hippies, we now take for granted: racial integration, respect and awareness of Native Americans, environmentalism, LGBT equality, rejection of gender discrimination, even organic food.

Likewise, the soundtrack has changed as well over the years, as different songs have been added or removed, many by Ragni and Rado during a 25th anniversary tour, they wrote 9 new songs but the core songbook remain.

In the end though, there’s one thing that audiences circle back to again and again — the incredible music and how well the songs have held up after 50 years.

“The songs are great. They feel good. There’s a lovely harmony,” Harris said. “(‘Hair’) still holds up in that it shakes audiences.”

In 2009, “Hair” finally received a Tony for Best Musical Revival. ✶

Hair

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LIVE music and entertainment shows

PHOTO COURTESY BUCHELI PHOTOGRAPHY, 8TRACKMASSACRE.CO

8 Track Massacre

POWERHOUSE PUB

614-D, Sutter St., Folsom. Tickets available at: powerhousepub.com Whitney Cummings

April 5

THUNDER VALLEY CASINO RESORT

1200 Athens Ave. in Lincoln.

Information and ticket sales: 916-408-7777, thundervalleyresort.com.

April 14

Y&T

Hard rockers and timeless music April 20

This is Us Acoustic Tour

Thompson Square with special guest Rachel Steele April 21

May 5

Felipe Esparza

Raw, real-life comedy May 12

Legends of Soul All-star tribute show

Wild Turkey Band April 6

Takeout April 6

Grooveline April 12

Moonshine Crazy April 13

8 Track Massacre

April 14

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April 27

TBA

High Noon

GOLDEN 1 CENTER

April 27

June 1 and 2

April 19

Benefiting arts and kids charity April 28

Whitney Cummings

Comedy Central’s favorite gal

TBA

April 28

ZZ Top Tribute Band

May 19

Pablo Montero y Beatriz Adriana

Life in the Fast Lane - Songs of the Eagles

Big Trouble

5-9 p.m. Birds of Fortune and Red Dirt Ruckus 10 p.m. Straight Shooter

Mimi Choo

World tour concert

Skid Roses

La Reyna de nuestros corazones

The Price is Right Live Come on down to win June 8

Theresa Caputo Live! The Experience The Long Island medium returns

500 David J Stern Walk, Sacramento Information and ticket sales: 916-928-0000, golden1center.com May 1

Bad Bunny

Hall & Oates and Train

April 26

May 11

Comedy Get Down

D.L. Hughley, Cedric the Entertainer, George Lopez, Eddie Griffin

Luis Miguel

¡México Por Siempre!

B STREET THEATRE

2700 Capitol Avenue, Sacramento. Tickets and information: 916-443-5300, bstreettheatre.org

Dry Powder

CUBANISMO

The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe

Eleftheria Kotzia

Now through April 29 In this comic drama, the world of high finance is illuminated in a blisteringly funny and brutally honest way. THEATER

April 9- April 29 Two actors play all the parts and reenact the war for Narnia and the battle of good, the noble lion Aslan and evil, the conniving White Witch. THEATER

April 20 Cubanismo! brings the fire of the Havana dance floor, full of swaggering horn charts, brilliant harmonies and wild Cuban polyrhythms. MUSIC April 21 Her “Blue Guitar” recording enjoyed unanimous critical acclaim and was selected as Gramophone Magazine’s Critic’s Choice Recording of the Year. MUSIC

Crystal Bowersox

Wishbone Ash (an evening with)

Keiko Matsui

Airness

April 25 Crystal Bowersox emotive folk-rock-country style has been catapulted since she placed second Season 9 of “American Idol.” MUSIC April 26 This courageous, spiritually-driven and consummate artist enjoyed the distinction of being an invited guest and performer at the second International Jazz Day. MUSIC

April 27 The classic rock bands of the late ’60s and early ’70s enjoy a unique place in popular musical history. MUSIC

May 8 - June 10 Professional air guitar competitions provide the backdrop for a marvelous cast of characters. THEATER

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BB McKay and the Bumps

RED HAWK CASINO

“Murder on the Nile”

1 Red Hawk Parkway, Placerville.

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April 1

April 14

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Classic rock

The Nash Brothers April 6

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AudioBoxx

April 27

April 15

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April 28

Buck Ford

Spazmatics

BB McKay and the Bumps

April 7

April 20

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April 21

April 29

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Kenny Frye Country

April 13

AudioBoxx Classic rock

Night Fever

Island of Black and White

Reggae, funk, classic rock

Chad Bushnell Country

April 22

Random Strangers Country

IMAGINATION THEATER

El Dorado County Fair Grounds, 100 Placerville Drive, Placerville Tickets and information: 530-642-0404, imaginationtheater.net

Tom Sawyer

7 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, May 4-19; and 2 p.m. Sundays, March 6-20 Join Tom Sawyer, Huckleberry Finn and Becky Thatcher in the greatest summer adventure ever told in this imaginative, highly theatrical adaptation of Mark Twain’s incomparable classic.

CAPITAL STAGE

2215 J St., Sacramento. Tickets and information:916-995-5464 or capstage.org.

The Arsonists

Now through April 15

By Jacqueline Goldfinger, directed by Gail Dartez

Marjorie Prime

SUTTER STREET THEATRE

717 Sutter St., Folsom.

Tickets and information: 916-353-1001, sutterstreettheatre.com OLD TYME RADIO SHOW

Folsom Old Tyme Radio Show 4 p.m. second Saturday of the month

OFF BROADWAY SERIES

Murder on the Nile

8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 4 p.m. Sundays, through April 29

By Agatha Christie. It’s the 1940s. Kay Ridgeway is cruising on the River Nile on the paddle steamer Lotus. Kay has led a charmed life.

Blessed with beauty, enormous wealth, and a new husband, she embarks on a honeymoon voyage down the Nile. Fatal circumstances await when the idyllic surroundings are shattered by a shocking and brutal murder.

Moon Over Buffalo

8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 4 p.m. Sundays, May 5 – June 3 In the madcap comedy tradition of “Lend Me a Tenor,” the hilarious “Moon Over Buffalo” centers on George and Charlotte Hay, fading stars of the 1950s.

FAMILY SERIES

Les Miserables (school edition)

1 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, April 7 – April 29 In nineteenth century France, Jean Valjean is released from years of unjust imprisonment, but finds nothing in store for him but mistrust and mistreatment. He breaks his parole in hopes of starting a new life, initiating a lifelong struggle for redemption.

Humpty Dumpty is Missing! or The Mysterious Case of the Fallen Egg 1 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, May 12 – June 17 This affectionate spoof of the private-eye thrillers of the 1940s and ’50s and an exciting, fun-filled way to introduce young audiences to this classic genre. Sammy Scoop is a private investigator in the tradition of his grandfather, Samuel Shovel and his father, Sam Spade. Sammy faces the biggest challenge of his illustrious career with the sudden fall and disappearance of the jolly Humpty-Dumpty who apparently had no enemies.

May 2 – June 3

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Falcon’s Eye Theatre At Folsom Lake College: Hair

Cantare Chorale: Rock This Town

7 p.m. May 19 Cantare brings the hottest hits throughout the decades to present day. Featuring tributes to the soulful and unique styles of exceptional artists such as Ray Charles, Elvis Presley, Louis Armstrong, Frank Sinatra, Neil Diamond, Bill Withers and pop bands like the Marcels, Stray Cats, Beatles, Queen and Pentatonix.

7:30 p.m. April 13, 14, 19, 20; 2 p.m. April 15 and 21 Celebrate the ‘60s counterculture in all its barefoot, long-haired, bell-bottomed, beaded and fringed glory.

Tarahumara Relief Fund Romayne Wheeler - The Pianist of the Sierra Rarámuri 7:30 p.m. April 14 World-renowned classical pianist and composer who lives with the indigenous Rarámuri people of Mexico’s Sierra Tarahumara mountains. Romayne will perform some of the great classical pieces along with his own compositions inspired by life.

SBL Entertainment: Al Stewart: Year of the Cat, featuring guest artist Empty Pockets

7:30 p.m. May 20 Al Stewart came to stardom as part of the legendary British folk revival in the ‘60s and ‘70s and developed the combination of folk-rock songs with delicately woven tales of the great characters and events from history. Stewart has 19 studio albums between “Bedsitter Images” in 1967 and “Sparks of Ancient Light” in 2008, plus the live album “Uncorked” with Dave Nachmanoff in 2009.

The Great Composers Chamber Music Series

2 p.m. April 15 Susan Lamb Cook and friends, with violinist Igor Veligan and pianist Gayle Blankenburg, Beethoven Revisited: works for cello and piano, and the Archduke Trio Performances.

SBL Entertainment: The Very Best of Dave Mason with special guest: Gretchen Roads 7:30 p.m. May 22 At age 18, Dave Mason teamed up with Steve Winwood, Jim Capaldi, and Chris Wood to form the legendary band Traffic, who had a profound effect on the genre of rock and roll. While still a teen, Mason penned the Traffic hit “Feelin’ Alright.”

El Dorado Musical Theatre: Bye Bye Birdie

7 p.m. April 27; 2 and 7 p.m. April 28; 2 and 6 p.m. April 29; 7 p.m. May 4; 2 and 7 p.m. May 5; 2 and 6 p.m. May 6 Teen heartthrob Conrad Birdie has been drafted, so he chooses All-American girl Kim MacAfee for a very public farewell kiss.

FLC Music Department Great Choruses Choral Pop, from Opera to Rock!

7:30 p.m. May 1 The concert features the 60-plus combined FLC Choral ensembles from both day and evening choir, and will include famous opera choruses and several popular ‘60s and ‘70s rock tunes.

Keyboard Conversations with Jeffrey Siegel: The Romantic Connection - Chopin, Schumann, and Liszt

7 p.m. May 2 Heartfelt masterpiece of composers born within 18 months of one another.

Chopin’s stirring “Polonaise Fantasy,” Schumann’s fanciful “Novelettes,” and Liszt’s “Benediction to God in Solitude” and “13th Rhapsody.”

FLC Dance Department Evening Of Dance

6 p.m. May 3 Showcasing an array of different dance styles including ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop, contemporary, musical theater, and ethnic forms, FLC’s Evening of Dance is a mosaic of dances.

John Prine with opening act Ramblin Jack Elliott Keyboard Conversations with Jeffrey Siegel

HARRIS CENTER EVENTS CALENDAR 10 College Parkway, Folsom.

Tickets and information: 916- 608-6888,harriscenter.net.

Folsom Lake College Youth Chamber Orchestra

7 p.m. May 5 and 3 p.m. May 6 Under the direction of Dr. Evgeniy Sporov, the orchestra is comprised of young local musicians who meet twice per week to rehearse and share their love of music.

Carrera Productions: Larry Carlton Performing with his Quartet 7:30 p.m. May 17 Combining his roots in blues and jazz with a crossover pop rock sensibility, Carlton’s unmistakable sound is marked by his signature warm tone, bright melodies and soulful guitar solos.

Placer Pops Chorale Broadway Pops - A Musical Revue

7:30 p.m. May 18 and 2 p.m. May 20 This 80-member choral group accompanied by a professional orchestra, presents a representation of some of the best loved Broadway tunes, filled with catchy lyrics and choreography that highlights the performance.

Voices of California: Dreams of Gold

2 and 7 p.m. May 19 This is a high-energy, 70-man performing ensemble that sings and entertains in the barbershop style — joined by Main Street, pre-eminent showmen and the reigning “Best barbershop quartet in the world.”

8 p.m. May 23 Long considered a “songwriter’s songwriter,” John Prine is a rare talent.

Classics he has penned, like “Angel from Montgomery,” “Sam Stone,” “Paradise,” and “Hello in There,” have become central to our American musical heritages, speaking to the everyday experience of ordinary people with a simple honesty — and an extraordinary ability to get right through to the heart of the listener.

SBL Entertainment: Rodney Atkins, featuring guest artist Brodie Stewart Band

7:30 p.m. May 24 In 2003 Rodney Atkins true debut came out, “Honesty,” and three years later, “If You’re Going Through Hell.” “It’s America” arrived in 2009 and “Take a Back Road,” Atkins’ fourth studio album, appeared in 2011.

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Submit events to: calendar@goldcountrymedia.com.

Wednesday, April 11

ALL ABOUT HOPE CELEBRATION will be 6-9 p.m. Mercedes Showroom, 1000 Mercedes Lane, El Dorado Hills. Tickets are $25; includes valet parking, DJ, photo booth, beer and wine tasting, appetizers and dessert, raffle, silent auction and goodie bag. Live acoustic performance from Ariel Jean. Info: 916759-0051, allabouthope.net.

Thursday, April 12

LUNAFEST is a program of nine short films all by, for and about women.

The sixth annual event has proceeds will benefit the Soroptimist mission to provide financial aid for education of women who are solely responsible for themselves and their families. 6-9 p.m. April 12 at the Cameron Park CSD, Community Center, 2502 Country Club Drive, Cameron Park. Cost is $20 general and $10 for students. Tickets available at the door and at eventbrite. com/e/lunafest-cameron-park-catickets-43115894802. Info: LUNAFEST. org or call 916-933-8205.

Sunday, April 15

SPRING ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR will be 9 a.m. -4 p.m. on Sutter Street in Folsom.

Info: historicfolsom.org.

Saturday, April 21

MITO KIDS 5K RUN/WALK will support the Mitochondrial Disease Foundation. 8-11 a.m. at Steven Young Amphitheater, 4364 Town Center Blvd, El Dorado Hills. Info: helpmitokids.org.

Sutter Street Sip & Stroll See April 28 listing.

Master of Ceremonies will be Patrick Dorinson “The Cowboy Libertarian.”

Featuring special guest Dr. Temple Grandin, professor of animal science at Colorado State University. Featuring country western music provided by Chad Bushnell. Tickets are $75. Western attire required. Info: horsetalerescue.org.

SUTTER STREET SIP & STROLL will be 2-5 p.m. April 28 on historic Sutter Street in Folsom. Enjoy wine while enjoying shopping. Attendees will receive a commemorative wine glass to sample wine at 20-plus venues as well as taste food samples from local restaurants.

Live music throughout the district.

Tickets: $30 advance, $35 after first 250 tickets sold, $40 at the door. Tickets: eventbrite.com/e/sutter-street-sip-andstroll-2018-tickets-42686388136. Info: historicfolsom.org/events.cfm.

Sunday, April 29

GIRLS NIGHT OUT will be 4-9 p.m in shops and galleries of Downtown Placerville. This year’s event’s theme is Tacos and Tiaras. Info: 530-303-8186.

SET A FIRE CONCERT will be 7-8:30 p.m.

April 29 at Steven Young Amphitheater, 4364 Town Center Blvd., El Dorado Hills.

Enjoy live music from a local band in a family friendly atmosphere. Bring your blankets and chairs. Info: facebook.com/ SetAFire.org.

April 21 and 22

Friday, May 4

PASSPORT 2018 explores the area’s wine region. Sip and savor vino from 20 wineries while enjoying paired bites and music. April 21 and 22. Info: 530-409-8688

Saturday, April 28

A HORSE OF COURSE FUNDRAISER will be 5-9 p.m. and benefits Autism Awareness and Equine Rescues. The

OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHT will show at 7:15 p.m. May 4 at Steven Young Amphitheater, 4364 Town Center Blvd., El Dorado Hills. Enjoy a family friendly movie outside in the Steven Young Amphitheater on a giant inflatable screen. Bring your blankets and chairs.

Event is free and popcorn will be donated

by Regal Cinemas El Dorado Hills 14 & IMAX. Info: edhtowncenter.com.

Saturday, May 5

SIXTH ANNUAL ITALY ON WHEELS FESTIVAL 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 5 at the Murer House, 1125 Joe Murer Court, Folsom. A variety of classic and vintage Italian cars, motorcycles, scooters, and bicycles will be on exhibit. Admission is free. Proceeds go to support the Murer House Foundation. Info: historicfolsom. org/events.cfm.

BOOTS AND BLING is an evening of entertainment including barbecue dinner, live and silent auctions, and dancing to support All About Equine’s horse rescue operations and programs and celebrate ASPCA’s Help A Horse Day. 5 p.m. May 5 at El Dorado Hills Community Services District Gymnasium, 1021 Harvard Way, El Dorado Hills. Info: Dave Fulton, 916813-1444, dave@allaboutequine.org or allaboutequine.org/events.

May 12 and 13

THE 15TH ANNUAL EL DORADO HILLS ART, BEER & WINE FESTIVAL will be 11 a.m.-5 p.m. May 12 and 13 at the El Dorado Hills Town Center, 2101 Vine Street., El Dorado Hills. The Festival will feature more than 80 artists displaying fine-art along with 25-plus of the region’s wineries and craft breweries. Admission is free. Tasting kits can be purchased at: eldoradohillsartfestival.org.

Thursday, May 17

May 19 and 20

THE NINTH ANNUAL GARDENS OF THE HILLS TOUR AND ART EVENT, hosted

by Assistance League Sierra Foothills will take place, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. May 19 and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. May 20. Tickets: adults $25, 12 and under $10 at assistanceleague.org/sierra-foothills.

Info: 916-358-3785.

Sunday, May 20

HANGTOWN CAR SHOW will be 9 a.m.3 p.m. May 20 in Downtown Placerville.

Sponsored by the Placerville Lions Club, Downtown Placerville. Info: contact Mike at 530-622-1731.

Ongoing

SATURDAY FARMERS’ MARKET around the Historic Railroad Turntable and Public Plaza in Historic Folsom every Saturday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., year-round.

More than 40 farmers/vendors represented. Certified farmers’ locally grown seasonal fruits and vegetables.

Freshly made baked goods, fresh eggs and dairy items, live music and more.

Please park in the parking structure located at 905 Leidesdorff St. at the corner of Reading and Leidesdorff streets. Info: 916-806-3989 or email info@bemoneysmartusa.org.

THIRD SATURDAY ARTWALK at Historic Main Street in Placerville. 5-9 p.m. Info: placerville-downtown.org. ✶

GREAT WIDE OPEN - TOM PETTY TRIBUTE BAND AND BENEFIT CONCERT will be 7-9 p.m. May 17 at Historic Folsom Amphitheater, 915 Sutter St., Folsom.

Info: historicfolsom.org/events.cfm.

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BY PAT QUAN

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It’s a dog’s world – in Folsom and beyond While the Palladio had their spring fling and Lembi Park had their annual Eggstravanganza in March, it’s time to move on into April. When I think April, I think spring, Easter, longer days and getting outside. Oh, and taxes. But I prefer to think about dogs. Yes, dogs. You see, most mornings I go for a run with my dog. We ran together all winter, and now it’s starting to get a little more fun as it warms up.

Dogs can become an important part of one’s family. My dog is my best buddy and loves to go for our daily run, but his favorite pastime is going for a ride in my truck.

We go to Lazy Dog, and he gets to get out, and if he’s good, he gets a great dog meal. Thunder can get a chicken breast with brown rice and a bowl of water.

I think he has a new favorite thing to do. Oh and I’ll bet I’m not the only one that talks to my dog about, well, everything. Come on, you know you do too.

Folsom and El Dorado Hills is a great area for dogs. It all starts with choosing your dog. We got our dog through a rescue service in El Dorado Hills.

We’ve always had great success with rescue dogs.

Guess who really gets trained? The owner! According to Kelvin Limm, owner of Dog Training for Owners in Folsom, “We train you to train your dog.

Since every dog is different, we help you communicate effectively with your dog so that you form a strong lasting bond with your best friend.”

There are lots of great choices for vets in the area.

Veterinary Healing Center in El Dorado Hills has a unique approach designed to really focus on every pet that walks, runs, flies or hops through their door. In Folsom, Blue Ravine Animal Hospital provides excellent services as well.

We all want our dogs to look their best and grooming is such an important part of keeping them healthy. Pampered Pooch in Folsom has been providing grooming services for our four-legged friends for many years. Lastly, there are plenty of places to get dog supplies. In the area, there are two PetSmart

stores, Petco and Lees’ Feed.

So enjoy Folsom and the surrounding area with your dog. Take them to the lake to go for a ride in your boat or a walk on the shore. Run them along the miles and miles of pathways.

Dogs are also an important part of our real estate lives. Homeowners look for ways for their home to meet their dog’s needs. Easy access to backyard, easy way to clean and bathe them, where to put their beds, where to store their food, ways to keep the house free of dog hair (call me if you figure that one out), and then when it’s time to sell their home, sellers go to extremes to manage their dogs to accommodate showings. I’ve seen dogs in crates in a bedroom, dogs stored in the garage, dogs in the backyard dog run, dogs in owners’ cars and owners rushing home to move the dogs before a showing. I say just give the dog a key and let them manage on their own.

It’s hard to find the perfect home in Folsom today.

At the time of publication, finding homes in Folsom is quite a challenge. Recently, I’ve had buyers in more than one instance, decide that it’s just too difficult to find a home in Folsom and they’re going to wait for the market to improve. At press time, there are only 65 homes for sale in Folsom on the MLS. Five are condos. The lowest priced home is just less than $400,000.

If you are thinking of selling your home, this may be just the right time as there was only one-and-ahalf months of inventory on the market in February 2018; a clear seller’s market. In the same time frame, the number of homes for sale was down 27 percent compared to 2017. It’s no wonder not many homes sold in Folsom; there are limited choices. Meanwhile, the average price of a home sold in Folsom this year is up more than $500,000. Comparatively, in El Dorado Hills, the average price of sold homes continues to climb to more than $665,000, but inventory totals are at a more balanced level of 3.3 months.

To contact Pat Quan, call 916-812-4341, email pquan@cbnorcal.com or go to PatQuan.com. BRE #01918240.

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