South placer magazine nov 2018

NOVEMBER 2018

Exploring Roseville, Rocklin, Lincoln and South Placer County communities

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It started as a small poetry gathering. Twenty-four years later, the Annual Cowpoke Gathering in Loomis draws modern-day cowboys and Wild West enthusiasts from near and far to hear poetry, sing ballads, and celebrate all things American heritage.

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f anyone is looking for cowboys and poetry celebrated together, look no further than the small town of Loomis.

The 24th annual Cowpoke Gathering event will take place in Loomis this November and it has quite a tradition.

It all started when Bert and Carol Braun returned from Elko, Nevada in fall 1994 after spending four days attending cowboy poetry performances. They decided on their way home that the nostalgic venue was worth bringing home to Loomis.

In fall 1995, cowboy poetry in Loomis had its first fall gathering. The Cowpoke Foundation mission is to preserve and promote the American cowboy heritage.

Cowboy poetry, music and storytelling reinforce the “cowboy way” at the heart of Western traditions of American culture.

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The Brauns also advocate for educational programs in local schools and youth performances during the events to ensure that this heritage continues by exposing young people to these oral folk art forms.

The Cowpoke Foundation is now one of the leading nonprofit organization in the Loomis area and 100 percent of its proceeds go to local charities.

Much has changed for the event in the past 24 years.

“When we first started the fall gathering in 1995, our poets were local and volunteered their talent,” co-founder Carol Braun said. “Now we have nationally known entertainers from throughout the United States who we are able to hire mostly due to the financial support of our generous sponsors. Our audience has

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also changed from mostly locals to a large amount of folks from out of town.”

The small town matches up well with cowboys and poetry, according to the cofounder.

“We moved to Loomis in 1975 and purchased Foothill Feed Store. Loomis at that time had many small ranches and a very active 4-H program, FFA and Del Oro was full of young people interested in cattle and horses,” Braun said. “With time, that began to change. After attending Elko Cowboy Poetry Gathering in 1994 (Nevada), we decided on the way home to do something similar in Loomis. That fall was our first annual.”

Carol Braun also spoke to one element in the event that has locals buzzing every year: cowboy heritage and culture.

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24th Annual Cowpoke Gathering in Loomis WHERE: Blue Goose Event

Center 3550 Taylor Road WHEN: Nov. 8 to Nov. 11 INFO: cowpokfallgathering. com

RIGHT: The event features performers in addition to poets, such as “We award-winning started this Western event toand celebrate folk singercowboy songwriter culture, teach Juniour Fisher. children Fisher what hasit received was like 10 awards from the Western Braun Music said, Association. before radio, television,” “when the family gathered after dinner and were told stories by our parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles. It was great family fun.”

She spoke about the biggest reward she gets out of creating this event and the Cowpoke Foundation.

“The charitable giving is very important to us. We are also very proud that the school program, which one of our volunteers started, has flourished to now include all schools in the Loomis district,’ she said.

If you ever asked yourself, “Does a Cowboy poet exist?” your answer lies with the Brauns.

“We do in fact have a cowboy poet/teacher that performs in front of 800 students,” she said. “He then teaches the students how to write a cowboy poem.”

The Cowpoke Gathering event includes a student program with about 25 students performing their work.

“So much about this program is rewarding,” Braun added. “The charitable giving is very important to us and we are proud that we have accomplished what we set out to do and have created a great cowboy poetry event here in Loomis.”

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Which actor played in the most “Western” films?

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Was Billy the Kid right- or left-handed?

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In what city was the Long Branch Saloon featured in the TV show, “Gunsmoke”?

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PHOTOS: The Cowpoke gathering includes poets and musicians, including students and teachers. One teacher helps the children write their own cowboy poetry. Approximately 25 students perform at the event. photos courtesy of the Annual Cowpoke Gathering

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READY, SET, GO. The 6th Annual Roseville Turkey Trot is on. Run, jog, walk or crawl. By Paige Smith

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et your trot on before kick-off and a full Thanksgiving meal on Nov. 22. This is a chance to start the day off right with a run, jog, walk or crawl.

The sixth annual Turkey Trot is an exciting community event that supports over 200 kids resulting in over 6,000 separate recreation experiences throughout the year for At Risk Youth programs in Roseville.

“In addition, our effort to help feed the hungry through non-perishable food donations,” Jeff Nereson, recreation superintendent, said. “This 5K/10K fun run and walk starts at the Vernon Street Town Square in Roseville at 9 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day and runs through downtown and along the Miners Ravine

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Trail.”

Nereson said that the energetic atmosphere begins with MC/DJ Extreme Productions entertainment, followed by a fun and family friendly pre-race warm up with the city of Roseville fitness instructors. Live music will be along the routes to entertain all participants.

There will be vendors on the square, photo spots with holiday-themed back drops, a fire truck on site for the kids and post-race refreshments. Every registered participant will receive a finisher medal and a long sleeve performance T-shirt.

“Onlookers will have the opportunity to cheer on the participants at the start/ finish line while listening to the highenergy music from our DJ,” Nereson said.

“Onlookers will be able to take advantage of the vendors and other amenities on the square.”

They are expecting approximately 3,000 participants and spectators. Last year, the event sold out with 2,700 participants.

This year, they are anticipating it will sell out for the second straight year with 2,700-plus participants.

Those who are interested in participating, should register as soon as possible. Online registration closes on Nov. 18 or until it is sold out. Register by visiting roseville.ca.us/events.

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LEFT: Gearing up for the race with full trukey regalia RIGHT: the costume changes every year, but some stalwarts can always be counted on to trot in true turkey style

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a hometown Jimmy Stewart has nothing on the town of Lincoln when it comes to celebrating Christmas in down-home, small-town style

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t’s a night of Christmas charm in the heart of Downtown Lincoln.

The Lincoln Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting the annual Lincoln Hometown Christmas and they are looking forward to seeing the community enjoying the parade, merchant open house, vendor fair and watching the tree lighting.

Starting at 2:30 p.m., there will be a craft and vendor fair on Lincoln Boulevard and the Christmas parade will begin at 4:30 p.m.

The downtown merchants will be open and offering special deals and Christmas cheer for the community.

“There are always the city officials in the parade, the veteran group, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, and a lot of local people who like to drive their classic cars,” Administrative Assistant at the Lincoln Area Chamber Krystin Canon said. “The high school football teams

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Lincoln Hometown Christmas WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 1 2:30-7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Historic Downtown Lincoln INFO: downtownlincolnca.com

and the Junior Zebras and the band, those are all always guaranteed.”

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ABOVE: A craft and vendor fair and sweets and drinks are sure to delight youngsters in search of a little egg nog.

LEFT: But a visit from Santa doesn’t hurt, either.

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continued from PAGE 7 Boulevard during the event.

After shopping and enjoying holiday treats and drinks, join the community in Beermann Plaza at 6:15 p.m. for the annual Tree Lighting.

“At the stage, we will have a couple of elementary schools that will be singing and then some carolers,” Canon said. “After that, the mayor will get up and speak and turn on the tree lights.”

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They are still in the early stages of planning the full event, but the event organizers are sure to please each age group.

Your calendar is already marked for Dec. 25 but now is the time to mark Saturday, Dec. 1 for the annual Hometown Christmas in downtown Lincoln. This event is geared for friends and family to enjoy the holiday season with the whole community.

ABOVE: Children and parents getting in the spirit of things. BELOW: Carolers add festivity to the event from the stage at Beerman Plaza.

The tree lighting follows.

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MANDARIN MADNESS in Placer County PAIGE SMITH

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wenty-five years ago, the Newcastle Area Business Association started the Mandarin Festival in downtown Newcastle, the goal was to promote mandarin growing in Placer County.

At the first event there were only four mandarin vendors and 10 craft vendors.

skating rink, it will be Auburn’s first skating rink for the holidays for family and friends to enjoy all season long.

Starting Sunday, Nov.18, the first annual Run for the Mandarins will take off. This is a family fun 5k event that allows family and friends to run through the streets of Auburn, starting at the fairgrounds.

Prefer to enjoy craft beer? Make sure to stop by for the craft mandarin beer contest. Local craft breweries have been invited to enter their ales. The festival will have a panel of judges and crown the best mandarin beer. Don’t worry, the judges won’t be the only ones to enjoy the craft beer options, festival attendees will also have a chance to try the beers.

A kid’s zone will feature pony rides, a petting zoo and more.

There are three stages that will include a variety of entertainment.

“One stage will offer cooking demonstrations with mandarin recipes, another is a kid’s stage that is being sponsored by the Farm Bureau,” Gilligan said. “The last stage is the community stage, which will include local dancers, the salvation army and other local groups.”

LEFT: Mandarins are plentiful at the festival, especially for purchasing in bulk. BELOW: One of the features of the festival is a mandarin recipe contest. Here, a pomegranate-mandarin cheesecake.

Mandarin Festival Gary Gilligan, executive director for the event, explained that the festival moved to the Placer County Fairgrounds in 2001 and the event has progressed to a three-day event. The festival serves as a kick off to mandarin season in Placer County.

“Last year we hosted 25,000 people and raised and donated over $500,000 to local nonprofits,” Gilligan said. “We fund five senior scholarships that the Newcastle Area Business Association hands out each year and also have a culinary scholarship that is provided annually.”

This year the 25th annual Mandarin Festival will have many exciting changes and new additions that will accompany the milestone. Guests will be able to enjoy 17 mandarin growers, 225 craft and commercial vendors and 15 food vendors. Gilligan said that all hot food vendors have to offer at least one item using mandarin oranges.

New additions to this weekend-long event will include a family fun run, a synthetic ice-skating rink and a craft mandarin beer contest.

The Heritage Festival Foundation is installing the synthetic ice-

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How a teenage girl’s penchant for baking turned into a homegrown charity. Yasna Mukundan bakes, makes money, and then gives it all away.

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akmont High School freshman Yasna Mukundan is an enthusiastic student. The Roseville teen is focusing on math and science. She enjoys figure skating and she loves to bake.

She also has a big heart.

As she followed the mid-summer news on the Redding area’s catastrophic Carr Fire, she knew she wanted to help the fire victims in some way.

“It was so close to where we live,” Yasna said. “I was so excited to start high school. I knew kids my age living in the Carr Fire and going into high school couldn’t be excited about the major change because of something so much more impactful going on in their life.

I wanted to do something to help ease that transition — make it easier so they wouldn’t have to worry about

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buying school supplies.”

She also wanted to raise money for the families of firefighters who lost their life in the fire.

Her answer was baklava.

“Baklava is a traditional Persian sweet and that’s part of my culture,” she said. “I thought baklava would be something different and something people would enjoy as it is a really sweet treat. I thought it would be a really good thing to put out there to raise money.”

So she put up a Facebook page to advertise it, and posted a notice on Roseville’s Next Door Neighborhood app.

Then she fired up the oven and got to work.

Baklava begins with phyllo dough. To that, Yasna adds almonds, pistachios, honey, sugar, and sometimes, chocolate.

“It is pretty time consuming,” she said. “Each layer must be put on and buttered. When we start, we prepare everything and then (begin working) with the phyllo dough. We have to do it very quickly (before the dough dries out). It’s time consuming and you have to work fast. But it is all worthwhile in the end. It is one of my

favorite desserts.”

There’s also room for improvisation. For her customers, Yasna kept to the original recipe. But when she prepares baklava for the family, she sometimes adds other ingredients such as Nutella and walnuts.

The response to her effort has been very positive.

“A lot of people said it was some of the best baklava they had for a while,” Yasna said. “Someone said it was the best in the world.

One woman said she had to hide it from her husband. Another said her teenager finished it.”

She estimates she prepared and sold at least 300 baklavas during August and September.

“We made $610 and donated all of it,” she said.

And she is continuing with the project, baking and selling more baklavas to raise more money for the fire victims.

“I feel very happy,” she said. “… I feel like I helped people in the Carr Fire as well as introducing people to a new sweet. The main thing is helping people in the Carr fire and it makes me feel happy

ACROSS, FROM LEFT: the process of making baklava involves layering delicate sheets of filo dough with butter, nuts, honey, and spices.

LEFT: High School freshman Yasna Mukundan.

TOP RIGHT: Yasna serves some of her handmade delicacies. photos courtesy of Azin Mukundan

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continued from PAGE 21 that I have accomplished something for them and they know they aren’t alone.

It’s kind of like a sense of duty because they live in our state and are in our community.”

The is not the first time Yasna has reached out to help someone in need. When she was 11 years old, she sold lemonade to benefit the Sacramento Children’s Home.

“I realized at a young age that some people don’t have the same opportunities as others and some stuff in their life that doesn’t let them,” she said. “If you have opportunities to help someone, you should.”

Yasna’s mom, Azin Mukundan, is proud of her daughter’s philanthropy.

“The whole thing was her idea,” Azin Mukundan said. “She was the one who orchestrated all of it. She made me go across town to buy everything. Initially she used her own money and then I helped her. Education is very important to her. When the fire happened, she was sad some kids couldn’t go back to school or wouldn’t have the necessary school supplies. So she wanted to help other kids.”

The Carr Fire started on the afternoon of July 23 in the area of Highway 299 and Carr Powerhourse Road in Whiskeytown, near Redding.

By the time it was contained on Sept. 4, it had burned 229,641 acres and destroyed 1,079 residences, 22 commercial structures and 503 outbuildings and had damaged 190 residences, 26 commercial structures and 69 outbuildings.

Eight people, including three firefighters, were killed.

The fire was started by a vehicle with a mechanical issue.

PHOTOS: While the majority of Yasna’s pastries are various forms of baklava, she also bakes cheesecake--pistachio and chocolate. A baklava cake like this one (right) will serve five.

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The weekend and evening indoor sessions include a DJ, laser, disco light shows, games and activities. Also included during this time is a huge pile of snow to play in and “snow” will fall from the ceiling — perfect for everyone in the area who loves to get into the season.

“During the day, we see a lot of families and small children out there because it is quieter and there is good rink-side seating for parents,” Sweetser said.

With many amenities and classes, you and your family can have amazing experiences at Skatetown year-round.

Not a fan of ice skating but prefer to sit and watch? Not a problem. Enjoy a warm snack and hot chocolate and watch a show or a hockey game.

“We have a couple of special events going on; Winter Wonderland and a theater production on ice,” Sweetser said.

The Winter Wonderland holidaythemed skate night is 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7 and will include holiday music,

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games, an ugly sweater contest and more Christmas-type activities.

On Dec. 16, enjoy their Holiday Theatre on Ice Show. The show’s theme is a Season Salute on Air featuring '40s USO-type music.

If you, your family or friends are new at ice skating, don’t worry, no skating experience is needed at Skatetown. They

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Whether you venture over to Skatetown for a date night, a family outing or to try something new for your New Year’s Resolution, you are sure to find a spark of excitement and holiday season glow at Skatetown!

photos courtesy of Skatetown Ice Rink

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TUMBLEWEED & CO. WOMEN BUSINESS OWNERS IN ROSEVILLE

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ne woman’s trash is another woman’s treasure. That’s the mentality at Tumbleweed & Co. in Roseville.

Co-founders Sandy Bryan Katy Halligan and Cindy Valentini have combined their “antique” minds and created a culture like no other in Roseville that centers around vintage antiques. Located downtown at 515 Vernon St., Tumbleweed & Co. is a 4,000-square-foot warehouse filled with unique and purely vintage antiques. The store is open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Thursdays to Saturdays.

The owners have lived in the Placer County area nearly their whole lives.

About four years ago, Bryan, Halligan and Valentini purchased a warehouse in Newcastle for their business but wanted more space so they moved one year later to Roseville.

Bryan and Halligan together have more than 50 years of experience.

“Katy (Halligan) and I met about 10 years ago,” Bryan said.

“What’s great is we still have our independence, yet we continue

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to work collaboratively on Tumbleweed & Co. We came up with Tumbleweed & Co. and we love every minute of it.”

The antique-loving duo often get asked if their business is like the show “American Pickers” and Bryan always has the same answer, “We are like the show ‘American Pickers’ but we’re girls!”

They canvas the country for certain art pieces and vintage antiques they hear about through Instagram and other social media outlets.

“There’s nobody else in California that does what we do.

Everything from large farm tables to small trinkets, it’s always authentic. We are not your grandmother’s antique shop. We don’t buy expensive China dishes or tea sets,” Bryan said. “We are farmhouse-oriented and spend a lot of our time browsing flea markets. What makes us special is that when we buy for the shop, we pick those items from around the entire country.”

With as much experience in collecting and selling antiques as the Tumbleweed owners have, it’s not surprising that their

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company is one of the most popular antique stores in the region.

“We were doing this before vintage was in, before Instagram and before Hobby Lobby.”

Bryan is confident they are in what they do.

“We put the ‘in’ in Vintage. There are so many shops in our area and that people confuse us with because we don’t pick up stuff off of the road and sell it. We are more than that,” Bryan said. “We are in the midwest now through mid October and went to Southern California earlier this March. We plan to canvas Utah next spring as well. How far we sell out to trim the inventory we have at the warehouse will also determine how much we travel. We

also see some things we like in Instagram and will travel wherever those antiques take us.”

After they travel, the owners coordinate what they call “epic sales” to clear out inventory from the big trips. The next one is in early January and, following the spring trip, Tumbleweed will have another epic sale in July.

“We just love really cool and funky stuff that you don’t find anywhere,” Bryan said.

PHOTOS: Tumbleweed & Co. features farmhouse-style items the owners find across the country, like manequins. photos courtesy of Ann Tatum, ducttapeanddenim.com.

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pon seeing the need for housing the emancipated youth of foster care in Placer County, Auburn resident Lisa Peat decided to do something that would change the lives of countless young women.

During her early years of retirement, Peat spent her time volunteering at local nonprofits including the Sacramento Aids Foundation, Meals on Wheels and Gold

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Country Wildlife. In 2007, she joined CASA and became a court appointed special advocate in Placer County where she observed many young women who had been abused and neglected and were making poor life decisions when they gained independence. “It just planted a seed,” said Peat. That “seed,” grew into a big, yellow house on Taylor Street.

In 2011, Peat bought a rundown, sevenbedroom, two-bath home in downtown Roseville for the purpose of providing a safe, supportive environment for young women coming out of foster care; a place where they could learn, grow and thrive with true independence. “We did not know what we were doing,” admitted Peat. “It was just one foot in front of the

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other.” But through the donations of family foundations and others who had similar intentions to make a dramatic difference in the world, one charming, Victorian-style in Roseville has become so much more than just a house: It is a home.

THE TAYLOR HOUSE Since January of 2012, 37 young women have called The Taylor House their home. After being accepted, the girls are allowed to stay for two years. In order to live at The Taylor House, all applicants must be interviewed and willing to follow the house rules: Employment, education, transportation, personal documentation and budgeting.

As founder of The Taylor House, Peat said they have these established rules to encourage the ladies to create good habits for their futures. They are also required to participate in shared chores around the house. “We help them with whatever they need,” said Peat. Additional support includes scholarships, tutors, therapy, doctor and dentist appointments and obtaining personal documents.

Peat said many of the women who have “graduated” from The Taylor House still see it as somewhat of a home and often stop in to say hello or ask for help.

Inside the yellow house is a cozy sitting room with fluffy couches, sheer curtains and a hardwood floor. There is a small, community kitchen –soon to be remodeled – with cupboards labeled with each girl’s name and a round dining table. There is a laundry room in a covered outside area, and six bedrooms. The seventh “bedroom” is used as an office for program manager Linda King.

The National Foster Youth Institute states that there is less than a 3-percent chance for children who age out of foster care to earn a college degree at any point in their life. Another statistic declares that seven out of 10 girls in the foster care system will become pregnant before the age of 21, and 73-percent of the 679,000

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confirmed cases of child maltreatment are due to neglect (2012).

While the realities of these statistics are heartbreaking and deeply upsetting, they do not have to remain as such. With a little support and compassion, lives can be changed through the action of passionate individuals and organizations like The Taylor House.

MIKAYLA’S STORY Mikayla Clemens, 19, is currently living at The Taylor House. She is independent, bright and highly motivated, in spite of a tumultuous upbringing with no place to call home.

Clemens entered the foster care system since she was 6 months old. In 2011, when she was in fifth grade, Clemens was removed from foster care to be placed in the care of her mother and step-father in Modesto. However, Clemens said the

situation at “home” was wrought with abuse in a miserable environment. At 17, after moving with her mother and step-father to Sacramento, Clemens was placed back into foster care, and that’s when she heard about a place called The Taylor House.

One of Clemens’ social workers set up an interview for her. “They were asking a lot of ‘real life’ questions,” remarked Clemens. “Questions like ‘what are your goals and ambitions’ and ‘where do you want to end up in life’ and how The Taylor House could help. All the questions made you think really hard.”

After spending her adolescent years in six different homes, Clemens was invited to live in this beautiful, big, yellow house with five other girls on a quiet corner of a Roseville neighborhood with the support and counsel of several compassionate individuals.

Clemens said Peat’s perceptions on life and how she shares her own experiences have made her experience at The Taylor House the most life-changing. “Lisa has a lot of good advice,” she said. “She knows how to say just the right words.”

Clemens recently graduated high school while working part-time and is planning on buying a car with cash. “Through everything I stayed with a good head on my shoulders,” asserted Clemens. “I’m really good at saving money.” The Taylor House offers individual support through the Match-a-Car program which provides girls with a match of $1,000 after they have saved the same amount on their own.

Clemens began this fall semester at American River College studying child development. She plans to transfer to a four-year college and become a child development teacher or occupational therapist.

“I feel like everybody, if they’re going through anything, can get through it if they’re fearless and look it straight in the eyes,” advised Clemens. “There are a lot more people on your side than you really realize.”

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November 16-18

COWPOKE FALL GATHERING

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The premiere event of the Cowpoke Foundation, which is dedicated to preserving and promoting the American cowboy heritage.

Enjoy cowboy storytelling, music and verse.

This annual festival launches the mandarin orange harvest season, one of the Sierra Foothills golden treasures. Enjoy food, arts, cooking demonstrations and more.

Where: Blue Goose Fruit Shed, 3550 Taylor Road, Loomis Cost: ticket prices vary; see website Info: cowpokefallgathering.com

When: Friday: 11a.m. – 5 p.m.; Saturday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sunday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Where: Auburn Gold Country Fairgrounds, 1273 High St., Auburn Info: mandarinfestival.com

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November 18

International Railfair Model Railroad Show

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The 41st annual event that features operating model railroads, food and fun for railroad enthusiasts old and young.

When: Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sunday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Where: The Grounds, at Placer County Fairgrounds, Roseville Info: internationalrailfair.com November 11

2018 Auburn Veterans Day Parade Honoring all veterans of the US since since 1919. Featuring a releasing of doves, flyover, and a three-rifle salute.

When: 10:45 a.m.

Where: downtown Auburn, beginning at the corner of Lincoln Way and Cleveland Street Info: auburnveteransparade.org

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A half marathon and 5K run, presented by Energy Saving Pros and benefiting the Loomis Basin Education Foundation.

When: half marathon: 8 a.m.; 5 K: 9 a.m.

Where: half marathon: Placer High School Track; 5K: Loomis Train Depot Plaza Info: lbef.loomis-usd.k12.ca.us

November 18 - Jan 21, 2019

Outdoor (Holiday) Rink During the holidays, Skatetown brings a bit of Rockefeller Center, NY to Roseville.

The perfect family outing during the holidays, rain or shine.

When: see full schedule on website Where: Skatetown Ice Arena, 1009 Orlando Avenue, Roseville Info: skatetown.biz/Public-Skating/WINTER-HOLIDAY-Sessions

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November 22

Alpenglow Winter Speaker Series

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Back for its 13th year, the series will showcase some of the most respected athletes as they share their adventures in the mountains.

Kick-off a great Thanksgiving Day with a fun race, run, jog, walk, stroll, roll, or even crawl before the parades, kick-offs and feasting.

When: 7 p.m.

Where: Olympic Village Lodge, 1901 Chamonix Place, Olympic Valley Info: squawalpine.com/events-things-do/ alpenglow-winter-speaker-series

When: 9 a.m. Thanksgiving day Where: Vernon Square, Roseville Cost: prices vary; see website Info: roseville.ca.us

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November 23-25, December 1-2, 8-9

December 1-

Nicholson Blown Glass Holiday Open Studio 2018

Lincoln Hometown Christmas

The annual holiday open studios. Enjoy demonstrations, hot cider and shop for gifts.

When: 10 a.m. - 4 pm Where: Nicholson Blown Glass, 5555 Bell Road, Auburn Info: nicholsonblownglass.com

Don’t miss this night of Christmas charm in downtown Lincoln, featuring a vendor fair, parade, Santa, and tree-lighting ceremony.

When: 4:30 - 7 p.m.

Where: 5th Street and Lincoln Boulevard, Lincoln Info: downtownlincolnca.com/ new-events/2018/12/1/lincoln-hometown-christmas

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December 1

Christmas Art & Craft Faire

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Explore the work of over 100 regional artisans, including fine art, crafts, and gourmet foods. Get the holiday cheer started.

An annual event celebrating the season.

Route starts at corner of Harrison and Lincoln Way, and proceeds down High Street.

When: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Where: Auburn Fairgrounds & Event Center, 1273 High Street, Auburn Info: goldcountryfair.com/event/christmasart-craft-faire

When: 5:30 p.m.

Where: Harrison and Lincoln Way, ending at the Gold Country Fairgrounds Info: auburnchamber.net/events/details/ festival-of-lights-parade-2018-742

December 1

Starting December 1

Steampunk Victorian Holiday Faire

Cinderella Carriage Rides

Join the artists of High Hand Gallery in this innovative annual event! Held in conjunction with the annual tree lighting ceremony.

When: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Where: High Hand Gallery, 3750 Taylor Road, Loomis Info: highhandartgallery.com

The Fountains’ horse-drawn Cinderella Carriage takes you on a magical ride around our festive center, with Victorian carolers strolling about.

When: 6 - 8 p.m. Saturdays; 5 - 8 p.m. Sundays Where: 1013 Galleria Blvd, Roseville Info: fountainsatroseville.com/play

December 1-2

December 1

Holidays in the Hills on the Placer County Wine Trail

Sierra College Music Department presents “Jazz Night”

Wine tasting at 15 plus participating wineries, including food trucks, music, and toy drive When: noon - 5 p.m.

Where: Self-guided; see website Cost: prices vary; see website Info: placerwine.com/plan-your-visit/events/ holidays-in-the-hills/

An evening with Sierra College jazz ensembles and combos, directed by Greg McLaughlin, Kim Osteen-Petreshock, and Tim Stephenson.

When: 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Where: Rocklin Campus T (Dietrich Theatre) Info: sierracollege.edu/events/upcoming/2018/12/music-jazz.php

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If you are like most people, you do what you can to live a healthy life. You try to eatnutritious foodsand exercise regularly. You practice mental and emotional wellness by managing your stress and spending time with family and friends.

But did you know there is one habit that can undo so much of what is good for your health? It’s smoking.

Though fewer people smoke now than have in previous decades, it’s still a problem.

Tobacco products kill an estimated 1,300 smokers every day. The data are even more shocking when it comes to young people. Studies show that every dayalmost 4,000 people under the age of 18 try their very first cigarette. Those who start young will have the hardest time quitting.

Some may try “vaping” with e-cigarettes. These are battery-operated devices that turn nicotine and other chemicals into vapor. The safety and long-term effects of e-cigarettes are still being studied.

What we do know is that those who smoke face some grim health consequences. The most serious of these is lung cancer. Researchers estimate that 90% of deaths from lung cancer stem from smoking. It’s also been linked to heart disease, respiratory disease and damage to the immune system which can make you more susceptible to other health problems. There’s also a risk of diabetes, stroke, and infertility.

I checked in with Renee Nelson, MD, who is one of our family medicine physicians and one of our experts in the field of smoking cessation. Dr. Nelson is deeply engaged in educating people about smoking and how they can kick the habit for good.

I wanted to know her thoughts on young people who may consider smoking or e-cigarettes because they may have friends who smoke or vape, or they have seen smoking on tv or in movies.

“Tobacco use in any form is unsafe for young people.

About 90% of tobacco users started before the age of 18 years old. Besides causing reproductive harm, there

is a strong association with youth smoking and stress, anxiety and depression,” said Dr. Nelson. “My concern is the increased use of e-cigarettes since it is viewed as less dangerous. Nicotine is not only highly addictive, it can harm adolescent brain development and lead to smoking cigarettes in the future.”

Dr. Nelson says it’s not just smokers who will suffer consequences. They could be contributing to health problems for those around them through their smoke as it travels through the air.

“Exposure to secondhand smoke poses health risks that have been linked to cancer, cardiovascular disease, and respiratory illnesses. This is especially important when children and infants are exposed to secondhand smoke since this puts them at risk for premature death,” she said.

But it’s never too late to quit. Almost as soon as you stop smoking, you will start to improve your health.

After you quit, your risk for lung cancer and a heart attack start to drop. For those with asthma, you should have fewer, shorter asthma attacks. It could also mean more energy and stamina and fewer coughs and colds.

Smoking can make you look older than you are. So, many people can expect a physical change for the better.

Quitting is difficult, but we have support and tools that can help, including a wellness coach for Kaiser Permanente members.

“When people are given medication and wellness support, their chance of quitting increases,” said Dr. Nelson. “When done together, this increases the chance of quitting by up to 70%.”

Every cigarette you smoke shortens your life by 11 minutes. That can mean an average of 12 years lost.

Quitting smoking means you will have more moments to make memories with your family and friends. Make a list of all the reasons you want to quit and enlist the support of those around you to make the commitment today.

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