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Fun Facts about the Historic District Ice Rink: ■ The ice rink is constructed and owned by Brian Jackson’s Studio 33 ■ In 2017, 26,186 people skated on the rink ■ The rink had more than 15,000 spectators in 2017 ■ The rink’s busiest days are Friday, Saturday and Sunday ■ The rink is a 7,400-square-foot circle around the Historic Turntable located in the Plaza ■ The rink uses eight miles of tubing filled with 2,500 gallons of propylene glycol ■ The rink uses a 125-ton chiller ■ The ice is between 4- and 6-inches thick ■ The zamboni can be held on 4 inches of ice ■ The rink is made in multiple layers to freeze quickly ■ The temperature of ice rink is between 14 and 22 degrees Fahrenheit ■ The rink takes up to three weeks to construct ■ The rink originally opened with the Chamber in 2008 ■ The rink has more than 700 pairs of ice skates for rental ■ There are eight sound kiosks with lights and snow machines ■ These snow machines were used in the movie “The Grinch”
and enjoy time with friends and family. Each session can hold up to 250 skaters, and each week until Jan. 21, this popular, community activity will welcome more than 1,500 guests for the price of $10 for kids and $12 for adults. To rent skates, there is an additional $3 fee, Collinsworth said. “This local attraction is open to everyone of all ages. Anyone can come skate on the rink,” she said. “This year, there will be skate assistors, which is great for any age.” This year, for the first time, students who provide their high school student identification card will receive a $2 discount Mondays through Thursdays, she said. For another year, Bravo Coffee Bar will have a coffee hut next to CONTINUED ON PAGE 12
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the rink, offering hand-made pour over coffee, hot chocolate, tea and more for passersby. Bravo’s hut will also have ice rink swag for purchase such as scarves, hats and ear muffs. Any questions about the district can be directed to this hut as well. A continuing tradition for holiday parties or birthdays, the rink will have a party tent that is available for rent. “The tent will overlook the ice rink,” she said. “You can either have a small group or up to 50 to people. It is very affordable at $100 for a two-and-a-half hour rental.” The rink will have skating sessions that begin at 10 a.m., noon, 2, 4, 6 and 8 p.m. lasting an hour-and-ahalf each. People can look forward to a skating with a festive feeling, Collinsworth said. “It’s so unique to Folsom because not every town has it. This rink is one of the biggest in the area as well,” she said. “It makes Sutter Street like a little Christmas town, the way the plaza is set up with all of the lights, the music and intermittent snow.” The day before Thanksgiving, the Christmas Tree will be craned into the center of the ice rink, but it won’t be lit until the Christmas Tree Lighting event, which will take place on Nov. 30. At 7:30 p.m., the tree will twinkle and shine for skaters as they go round and round. “The Christmas Tree Lighting event is definitely a favorite in the district,” Collinsworth said. “It’s so community-oriented. We’re going to have junior high and high school choirs performing at the Historic District Amphitheater, as well as another high school doing a dance routine in the street. There will be horse-drawn carriage rides and many more fun festivities.” In past years, the bounce house, attractions, and other activities have been pay-to-play, but this year, Bayside Church is sponsoring the fun making it free to all, Collinsworth said. There will be road closures during the event from Riley Street through Reading Street. The ice rink will be open daily, including all holidays, from 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. On opening day, Nov. 9, any skater who brings a new hoodie to donate to Christmas Around Town, a nonprofit organization helping Folsom families in crisis, will skate for free. In addition, the ice rink will have a New Year’s Eve party starting at 8 p.m. During the party on the ice, there will be a costume contest with the winner being announced at 9 p.m. Anyone who comes dressed up will receive a free skate rental. ✶
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ILLUMINATION SENSATION THE ENTERTAINER’S GUIDE TO COMMUNITY TREE LIGHTINGS 2018 STORY AND PHOTOS BY BILL SULLIVAN
For many, it’s rumored to be the most wonderful time of the year, and the most colorful as well. In our region, holiday festivals are abundant and when it comes to community tree lightings, there’s many to choose from. The City of Folsom as well as the community of El Dorado Hills and others nearby have announced their menagerie of events to get one into the holiday spirit this season. This year, there are public events that are sure to light up your life as the season begins to shine bright with some of most spectacular public tree lighting events in the region just days after Thanksgiving. No matter what you celebrate during the holidays, everyone can agree that it should be spent with friends, family and festive activities. The Folsom Lake Entertainer has put together a guide to some of the area’s top events. Here are a few of the early season events coming up right here in the community.
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AREA TREE LIGHTING EVENTS PALLADIO AT BROADSTONE
One of the earliest tree lighting events this year will be from 5 to 6 p.m. on Nov. 25 at the Piazza in the Palladio, families of all ages are invited to the sixth annual tree lighting. This special Sunday evening event allows families to get a double dose of holiday activities, with so many area events taking place on Friday and Saturday. With free refreshments and cookies, an appearance from Santa Claus and a variety of community performances, this is not an event to miss. “The one-hour event draws about 500 guests,” said Trystan Calhoun, property coordinator for the Palladio. “Guests can look forward to seeing Santa and great community performances.” The Palladio event is a great way to cap off a day of shopping and dining at the Folsom center. For more information, go to gopalladio. com.
HISTORIC FOLSOM CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY
Join nearly 6,000 residents in celebration of the lighting of the Christmas Tree in the Historic District of Folsom. The tree lighting is from 6 to 9 p.m. on Nov. 30 on Sutter Street. This event has been tradition since 1994, said Judy Collinsworth, executive director for the Folsom Historic District Association. “This is a very festive event,” she said. “The fun night will begin as we illuminate Historic Folsom’s large Christmas Tree in the center of the ice rink.” The celebration will include performances by various school music programs, local choirs, the
SPRAY OF LIGHT: El Dorado Hills Town Center will have a tree lighting Dec. 1. courtesy photo.
Sutter Street Theatre and various dance groups. Train rides will also be available. Food vendors will also be on Sutter Street. The evening includes a dose of magical falling snow in the heart of Folsom’s Historic District so dress warm and bring the camera to capture those very special memories, including a visit from Santa. “Guests can expect a great night to come out to see friends, neighbors and family while enjoying a festive night,” Collinsworth said. The event begins at 6 p.m. and the tree will be lit at 7:30 p.m. Santa, the Grinch and many seasonal favorites are always a sure hit at this annual affair. For more information, go to historicfolsom. org or call 916-985-7452.
EL DORADO HILLS TOWN CENTER
Join in celebration with more than 3,000 residents for the 11th annual Christmas Tree Lighting event in Town Center. From 4 to 8 p.m. on Dec. 1, guests from all over the area will gather for many fun activities. “Town Center is transformed in to a magical place during the holidays and a place for families to come and enjoy the season with events, shopping, dining and entertainment, not to mention Santa is here!” said Natalie Buerki, marketing director for the El Dorado Hills Town Center.
The celebration includes a merchant open house where families can enjoy food and beverages as well as holiday entertainment. The first 200 kids to arrive will be invited to play the “Stuff your Stocking” game where they will visit participating businesses to fill their stockings with special gifts, she said. There will be live music from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. and at 6 p.m. the winners from the Caroling Contest will be performing. Around 6:30 p.m. the El Dorado Hills Fire Department will bring in Santa and Mrs. Claus and then Santa will toss his magic glitter to light the tree for the season. The tree will be located in the theater plaza by the movie theater. For more information, go to eldoradohillstowncenter.com.
FOLSOM ZOO’S WILD NIGHTS AND HOLIDAY LIGHTS
The Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary will be hosting The Magic of Wild Nights and Holiday Lights from 5 to 8 p.m. on Dec. 1, 7, 8, 9, 14-23 and 26-30 at the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary. This magical event invites all ages to bring friends and family to experience the zoo after dark. “This is a special opportunity to see the aniCONTINUED ON PAGE 16
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mals that normally sleep during the day,” said Jocelyn Smeltzer, of Folsom Zoo. “The animals really enjoy this event, especially the owls.” With more than 100 trees covered in thousands of colorful LED lights around the zoo, there will be carolers and seasonal refreshments. In addition there will be an appearance not only from Santa Claus, but Santa “Paws,” the bear, she said. “Over the course of the event, we have around 5,000 guests,” Smeltzer said. “I recommend people to come earlier than closer to Christmas because it gets pretty busy.” Tickets are $5 per person and can be purchased online. For more information, go to folsom.ca.us.
PLACERVILLE’S FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
A short drive up Highway 50 will take to Historic Placerville, a city that is known for its annual Festival of Lights each year on the day after Thanksgiving. The Nov. 23 event begins at 4 p.m. Area merchants on historic Main Street remain open on this evening that features live music, carolers, stagecoach rides and of course, a visit from the chubby guy in the red suit as the giant Christmas tree by the courthouse is illuminated at 6 p.m. For more information, go to placerville-downtown.org.
DECK THE HALLS IN LINCOLN
If you want to venture a bit out of the area, a trip to nearby Lincoln will bring you to festive event. It is a night of Christmas charm in the heart of Downtown Lincoln and it all takes place on Saturday, Dec. 1. There will be a vendor fair on Lincoln Boulevard beginning at 2:30 p.m., Christmas parade beginning at 4:30 p.m., Downtown merchants will be open and inviting shoppers in for special deals and Christmas cheer, Santa will be on Lincoln Boulevard, and the Tree Lighting will be in Beermann Plaza at approximately 6:15 p.m. For complete information on this event, visit downtownlincoln.com.
ALL AROUND THE CHRISTMAS TREE: Lincoln’s tree lighting will be Dec. 1. photo by BIll Sullivan
AUBURN’S FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
If you are looking for lights of the mobile fashion, The Festival of Lights Parade is an
Auburn family-favorite. Thousands of spectators line the streets to take in the magic of the holiday season and to cheer at festive costumes, bands, animals, delightfully decorated floats, and of course, Santa Claus. The parade takes place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The parade route runs just over five blocks, or approximately half a mile. The parade officially begins at Cherry Avenue and Lincoln Way in Auburn and ends at the Gold Country Fairgrounds with the Delights of December event. Get there early and park in Old Town. Enjoy happy hour or get a bite to eat at one of the many great restaurants in Old Town Auburn.
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THE HUNT … for the perfect Christmas tree THE ENTERTAINER’S ANNUAL GUIDE TO LOCAL CHRISTMAS TREE SHOPPING BY BILL SULLIVAN | PHOTOS ARE COURTESY TO THE ENTERTAINER When the last serving of pumpkin pie takes place at the dinner table on Thanksgiving, it only means one thing. It’s time to plan that trip to the local Christmas Tree farm to pick out a perfect pine, fir or evergreen that will be the centerpiece of your home or business for the month to come. For many, this often takes place as early as Thanksgiving Day. There’s nothing like going directly to the farm and cutting down your own tree. You won’t get a tree any fresher, and you can pick just the right tree, that’s for sure. But there’s more to it than that. It can be a memorable family adventure out in the country, but to make sure it doesn’t become more like a nightmare resembling that of the famed movie, “National Lampoon’s Family Vacation.” The most important thing you can do to make your trip enjoyable is to call the farm before you go or check the website to ensure they are open. This is a seasonal business, with many small operations. Often, they run out of trees early, or a storm can limit their hours. So, play it smart and always confirm that they are open during the hours you expect and have what you want before you pack the minivan for the adventure. WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU Saws are usually provided, and most will cut the tree for you if you’d rather not cut it yourself. Note: some will let you choose the tree, but not cut it yourself. Most farms also
provide wheelbarrows or other tools for transport. Many will wrap your tree and tie it on your car for you. It’s a good idea to bring your own rope with you as they may not have it or run out. DRESS FOR THE FARM Wear old clothes and hiking boots or old athletic shoes. You want to be comfortable and not worried about staining or tearing your clothes. Bring heavy gloves to protect your hands and a jacket or other garments to protect your arms. WHAT TO LEAVE AT THE FARM No, we aren’t referring to your annoying cousins or in-laws here, we’re talking about what is already “at” the farm. The biggest pointer — check your tree for any critters. These trees have been living outside all year, and may have become home to insects, birds or more. Bears are unlikely unless you have a very large tree. Regardless, be sure to leave the wild in the wild and avoid a surprise when you trim your beloved tree in the home. Our area has an abundance of seasonal Christmas tree farms just up the road. To assist you with that mission to find that perfect Christmas tree, the Entertainer has put together a guide that includes many of our area tree farms. The information we have gathered is the most current available, but are subject to change as we do advise surfing the web or calling the farm to confirm the hours have not changed.
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TREE GUIDE APPLE COUNTRY CHRISTMAS TREES
2721 Mace Road, Camino 530-644-1396 or 530-644-2475 Email address: applecountrychristmastrees@ gmail.com Location: From Hwy 50, 8 miles east of Placerville, take Cedar Grove exit (Exit 54) to Pony Express, to Mace Road. Farm is 3/4 of a mile north on the right-hand side of Mace Road. Type of trees: White fir, Douglas fir, scotch pine, silver tip, sequoia and incense cedar. Amenities: Packaging available. Apples, cider, walnuts and apple pies. Picnic tables and easy walking trails. Hours: Open 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday-Sunday; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday; Closed Tuesdays; Nov. 25 to Dec. 23.
BURNETT SECRET RAVINE FARM
2740 Mace Road, Camino 530-303-3875 or 916- 817-7388 Email address: burnett5@sbcglobal.net Type of trees: Silver tip, white fir, Colorado blue spruce Amenities: Warming fire, Christmas crafts and items. Hours: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday-Sunday
CARSON RIDGE EVERGREENS
3041 Carson Road, Placerville 530-644-1490 Email address: carsonridge@hotmail.com Website: Carson Ridge Evergreens Location: 5miles east of Placerville via Hwy. 50. Take Carson Road exit, turn left on Carson Road. Tree farm is 1/2 mile on the right. Look for the red sales building with the Carson Ridge Evergreens sign on the roof. Types of trees: White fir, Douglas fir, limited supply of silver tip and swift silver Amenities: Fresh wreaths, candy canes, paved walkway. Cash/check only. Hours: Open 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. weekends
CEDAR RAVINE TREE FARM
5240 Cedar Ravine Road, Placerville 530-622-3546 Email: gschoennau@aol.com Location: 5 miles from Placerville on Cedar Ravine Road, which starts at the monument on Main Street in Placerville. Type of trees: White fir, Douglas fir, cedar and
pine. Amenities: Enjoy a homey atmosphere with free packaging, boughs, candy canes and hot cider Hours: Open 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday through Sunday, Cool Forest 1530 Hwy 193, Cool 530-333-4241 coolchristmastree.com wadsworthdorothy@ yahoo.com Type of trees: You cut — Douglas fir, silver tip, noble (pre-cut), white pine, sequoia, cedar, sugar pine Amenities: Relax by the campfire and enjoy s’mores and hot chocolate. Dogs welcome on a leash. Rides to cutting area on a tractor-pulled wagon. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., closed Nov. 27-Dec. 19
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CRYSTAL CREEK TREE FARM
2019 Cable Road, Camino 530-644-7014 Website: CaminoTrees.com Email: dkobervig@gmail.com Location: From Highway 50 take the exit toward Camino. Go half block to historic Cable Road, turn left on Cable Road and proceed 1 and 3/4 miles to the farm. Type of trees: Douglas fir, white fir, red fir (silver tip), blue spruce, swift silver, Norman, Noble firs, scotch pine, grand fir. Amenities: Sizes up to 25 feet tall, Fish-Friendly farming. Hours: Open Nov. 21-Dec. 24. Closed Thanksgiving Day.
CYNTHIA’S CHRISTMAS TREES
4940 Star Lane, Georgetown 530-333-0608 Email: cpage@pctpa.org Type of trees: Silver tip Amenities: Tall Trees, wreaths and garlands also for sale. Free garlands and boughs, apple cider and snacks. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday
DAVIS RANCH
13211 Jackson Road, Sloughhouse (916)682-2658 Website: davisranchproduce.com Email: sloughhousecorn@gmail.com Location: In Sloughhouse off the Jackson Highway. 30 minutes East of Sacramento, 30 minutes South of Folsom. Type of trees: Varieties include but are not limited to; Douglas Fir, Monterey Pine, Incense Cedar, and Sierra Redwood. Amenities: Year round fresh produce stand open daily. Home baked goods and more. Hours: Open daily, call for seasonal hours.
DEER PARK RANCH CHRISTMAS TREES
3201 Sand Ridge Court, El Dorado 530-620-3886 or 530-252-8073 Email: deerparkranch@outlook.com Website: deerparkranch.net Types of trees: Douglas fir, Nordmann fir Amenities: Free coffee, juice, candy canes, cookies. Warm barn and picnic area. Hours: Open 9 a.m. to dusk
DEUTSCH’S UNION MINE PINES
7349 Union Mine Road, El Dorado 530-620-4088 RosalindDeutsch@aol.com Type of trees: Douglas fir, Scotch pine, Monterey, cedar Amenities: Check out our low prices. Antique farm equipment, gold mining tools, Nativity scene, life-size Santa. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday-Sunday
EL DORADO TREE FARM
2888 North Canyon Road, Camino 530-621-2053 Website: eldoradoorchards.com Location: From Highway 50 take the Schnell School Road turnoff, left to Carson Road. Right 3 1/2 miles, then left on North Canyon Road. Half mile to farm on right Types of trees: Noble fir, Nordmann and Turkish fir Amenities: Train rides weather permitting, coffee Hours: Open day after Thanksgiving, then weekends until sold out. CONTINUED ON PAGE 20
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6581 Omo Ranch Road, Somerset 530-620-7179, 530-620-6252 fancherchristmastreefarm fanchers_christmas_trees@yahoo.com Type of trees: You cut — Douglas fir, white fir, silver tip, noble, white pine, blue spruce, cedar, some pre-cut. Amenities: Wreaths, boughs, Christmas decorations, hayrides, bonfires, free hot chocolate and hot cider. Gift shop, picnic area. School tours, group reservations. Hours: Open weekdays by appointment, weekends 10 a.m. to dusk
FIGOR TREE FARM
3160 Pleasant Valley Road, Placerville 530-621-1770 Email: redwings@calweb.com Location: 6 miles east of Diamond Springs on Pleasant Valley Road across from Gold Oak School. Type of trees: White fir, Douglas fir, silver tip, sequoia, spruce and other varieties. Amenities: Plenty of parking. Wholesale available. Hours: 9 a.m. to dusk.
FROSTY FIR CHRISTMAS TREE FARM
2240 Frosty Fir Drive, Placerville 530-622-1966 Email: frostyfir4@gmail.com Facebook: Facebook.com/FrostyFirTreeFarm Type of trees: White fir, Douglas fir, silver tip, sequoia and cedar. Amenities: Fresh wreaths, cider, greenery, cones, crafts, persimmons, preserves. Hours: Open 9 a.m.-4 p.m. weekends the day after Thanksgiving. Open weekdays and Nov. 23 by appointment.
HACIENDA ORCHARDS
2900 Barkley Road, Camino 408-657-6568 Website: HaciendaOrchards.com Types of trees: Noble fir, silver tip, white fir, Douglas fir Hours: Open the day after Thanksgiving until Christmas
HANGTOWN KID APPLE ORCHARD 2598 Mace Road, Camino
530-647-1810 Email: jpalmer42@att.net Location: From Highway 50 take exit 54 (Cedar Grove), left under freeway, right on Pony Express Trail, left on Mace Road. Farm is one mile down Mace on left. Types of trees: White fir, silver tip (red fir). Amenities: U-cut/We-cut, 4-10 feet trees, persimmons, chestnuts, local honey. Free candy canes. Cash/check only. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 27-Dec. 13.
HARRIS TREE FARM
2640 Blair Road, Pollock Pines 530-644-2194 Email: harristreefarm@hotmail.com Website: www.harristreefarm.com Location: 10 miles east of Placerville. From Highway 50, take first Pollock Pines turnoff; go right on Pony Express Trail to Blair Road. One mile north on Blair Road. Type of trees: Grand white fir, silver tip, Douglas fir, cedar, noble fir and pine. Amenities: Christmas wreaths, boughs, garlands, mistletoe. saint appearances, Christmas decorations. farmers’ market.. Hours: Open daily.
HIGH SIERRA IRIS AND WEDDING GARDENS
3170 Hassler Road, Camino 530-642-1222 Email: nancy@weddingAnFlowers.com Type of trees: White fir, silvertip, noble, silver Frasier, blue spruce, sequoia Amenities: Beautiful handmade wreaths. Picnic tables.
Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Sunday. By appointment Monday-Thursday
HIDDEN CANYON TREE FARM
3500 Newtown Road, Placerville 530-622-6760 or 530-622-1472 Location: From Highway 50, take Point View turnoff to Broadway, turn left. Broadway becomes Newtown Road. Continue past mobile home park 3/4 of a mile to large, white-and-red Hidden Canyon sign. Type of trees: White fir, Douglas fir, silver tip, sequoia and cedar. Amenities: Local honey, firewood, early sales by appointment only. Hours: Open 9 a.m. to dark daily.
HILLSIDE TREE FARM
2881 North Canyon Road, Camino 530-621-2053 E-mail: msv1969@gmail.com Website: www.HillSideTreeFarm.com Location: From Highway 50 (approximately 4 miles), take Schnell School Road turnoff, left to Carson Road. Right 3 1/2 miles, then left on North Canyon Road. 1/2 mile to farm on left. Type of trees: White fir, Douglas fir, Balsam grand, Shasta and noble. Amenities: Free packaging. Free hot cider. Nobel wreaths. Train and pony rides (weekends only, weather permitting). Hours: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily starting the weekend before Thanksgiving.
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530-622-4087 Email: indianrock@directcon.net Website: IndianRockTreeFarm.com Location: From Camino, go north on Larsen Drive 1 mile, then left on North Canyon Road, 1 2/3 miles to the Indian Rock. Type of trees: White fir, Douglas fir, silver tip, Scotch, sequoia. Amenities: Snack and crafts, shop. Hot cider, coffee, snacks. Hours: Open 8:30 a.m. to dusk daily Nov. 21-Dec. 24, Come back after the holiday for catch and release fly fishing, January-November.
LEVI’S TREE FARM
3621 Carson Road, Camino 530-391-9019 Email: levithiessen@hotmail.com Website: www.levistrees.com Location: From Highway 50 take Camino exit; go straight cross Carson Road to tree farm entrance. Type of trees: Doug fir, white fir, red fir We accept cash or check. Hours: Open 9 a.m. daily to dusk.
MCGEE’S CHRISTMAS TREE FARM
3131 Carson Road, Placerville 530-644-4731 Email: mcgeetreefarm@hotmail.com Location: 5 miles east of Placerville, from Highway 50, take Carson Road exit. Left on Carson Road. 1/4 mile. Type of trees: White fir, Douglas fir, noble, silvertip and Canaan Fir. Amenities: 20 acres. Handicap friendly. Tall precut white fir for outside display. Fresh wreaths. Apples and hot cider next door. Price includes tax and packaging. Hours: Open Nov. 27, 28, 29 and Dec. 5, 6 depending on crop. Check website.
NORTH STAR TREE FARM
6000 Shoo Fly Road, Kelsey northstarteefarm.com norstar@northstartreefarm.com Type of trees: You cut — Douglas fir, pre-cut noble, Scotch pine, sequoia, cedar Amenities: 90 acres with Sierra Views. Picnic tables and great variety of tree shapes and sizes. Hours: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. weekdays, 9:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. weekends
O’HALLORAN’S APPLE TRAIL RANCH
2261 Cable Road, Camino 530-644-3388 Location: From Highway 50 take exit to Camino, turn left on Cable Road. Proceed 1 1/4 miles to the farm. Type of trees: Silver tip and white fir. Amenities: Apples, apple juice, crafts, picnic area and nature trail. Hours: Open daily.
OMO RANCH TREE FARM
7975 Slug Gulch Road, Somerset 530-620-2002 omoranchfarm@gmail.com Hours: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Friday-Sunday Type of trees: You cut — Douglas fir, white fir, silver tip and more Amenities: Cash/check,picnic tables, fire pits, free hot apple cider and hot chocolate
POVERTY HILL TREE FARM
1010 Poverty Hill Drive, Placerville 530-622-6766 Location: 7/10 mile north of Highway 50 on Bedford Avenue, then 1/4 mile east on Poverty Hill Drive. Type of trees: Colorado blue spruce, Norway spruce, Douglas fir, white fir and sequoia. Amenities: Next to Gold Bug Park and Gold Bug Mine. Price includes tax and packaging. Hours: Open 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday of Thanksgiving weekend, afterward open Saturdays and Sundays
ROBERTS TREE FARMS - CAMINO
2561 Mace Road, Camino 530-644-2831 Location: From Highway 50, 8 miles east of Placerville, take Cedar Grove turn off, right on Pony Express Trail, one mile to Mace Road. Farm is one mile down Mace. Type of trees: Douglas fir and white fir. Hours: Open 9:30 a.m. to dusk.
ROBERTS TREE FARMS
5645 Gilmore Road, Pollock Pines 530-644-2831 Location: 10 miles east of Placerville. From Highway 50, take first Pollock Pines turnoff; right on Pony Express Trail, left on Gilmore Road; go 1 block.
Type of trees: Silver tips, blue spruce and white fir. You pick, we cut. Hours: Open 9:30 a.m.-dusk daily
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2921 Barkley Road, Camino 530-644-2141
SIERRA MAGNIFICA CHRISTMAS TREE FARM
2500 Hassler Road, Placerville 530-622-0203 or 530-409-1538 Website: sierramagnificatrees.com Location: From Highway 50 take Point View Drive turn left. Follow Jacquier Road to Carson Road, turn right. Follow Carson Road to Union Ridge Road, turn left. Turn right on Hassler Road at stop sign. Follow Hassler Road across Fruitridge Road to first driveway on right to top of hill. Types of Trees: Silver tip,Douglas fir,white fir, swift silver. Amenities: Fresh wreaths, packing available. Free greenery and hot drinks. Cash or check. Hours: Open 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily.
SILVERTHORN MEADOWS
3099 North Canyon Road, Camino 530-621-2379 Email: twsilver2@gmail.com Location: From Carson Road turn north on to North Canyon Road. Type of trees: White fir Amenities: Family run Christmas tree farm with many beautiful tall trees. Come meet our family! Hours: Open 9 a.m.-4 p.m. weekends after Thanksgiving until sold out.
TWIN PINES CHRISTMAS TREE FARM
5150 Twin Pines Loop, Georgetown (408) 499-9179 Jim, (408) 710-4044 Jamie Email: jnjhopkins@sbcglobal.net Location: Hwy. 193, 3 miles south of Georgetown. Turn at sign on Twin Pines Loop. Type of trees: French pine, Douglas fir, sequoia, white fir, blue spruce. Amenities: Picnic tables, refreshments, Free tree netting, holly, mistletoe, trimmings, pinecones, hot chocolate and hot apple cider. Hours: Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. after Thanksgiving, daily. ✶
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A taste of Italy comes to Folsom STORY BY RACHEL ZIRIN | PHOTOS BY BILL SULLIVAN Recently opened in September, Dolce Vita Caffé brings a little bit of Italy to the Folsom community. After taking a trip to Italy last year, owners Denise and Joseph Husary wanted to bring a simple bakery and café to the area so the community could have a little taste of Italy and feel the welcoming ambiance. “We really wanted to introduce something different to the community,” Joseph said. “There are a lot of very good restaurants here, but we wanted to do something nice and simple where people can come in and grab what they need and go, or come and stay a while.” Joseph has been a chef in the restaurant industry for more than 40 years and has owned restaurants in the past. He said he wanted to present something more on a lighter scale. “I don’t have a hood, stove or grill. Most of the pastries, I bake myself every morning,” he said. “My cakes are all imported from an Italian distributer. They are very authentic and intricate.” Dolce Vita Caffé has all your bakery necessities from cakes to pastries, flat-
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breads to sandwiches, quiches to salads, and of course, hand-crafted coffee. “I love the smell of the pastries coming out, and eating them too,” Denise said. “I may be a little prejudiced, but the food here is great and my husband is a great cook. He’s a chef by trade, I wasn’t.” When at Dolce Vita Caffé, Joseph wants all his customers to feel a warm welcome, enjoy a nice meal and leave happy. “We always play Dino and Frankie music,” he said, “and I think it’s a good addition. I want our customers to come in here to relax and feel like they’re in an Italian café.” On the side of the café is an authentic mural of Venice, which makes you feel as if you are there while sitting next to it. CONTINUED ON PAGE 24
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“A highlight since opening is seeing the reaction of all our customers when they come in here for the first time. I want them to come in here and be wowed,” Joseph said. “My goal is to make people an enjoyable meal and have them leave happy. Customer service and customer satisfaction is my No. 1 goal and highest priority, as well as providing the best quality food.” Dolce Vita, meaning “the sweet life,” is exactly what Joseph and Denise want for their customers every time they come in. “Dolce Vita is a phase known all around the world,” he said. “It brings a smile to people when they read it, and I want people to have a good life.” Coming soon, Dolce Vita Caffé will have a special section dedicated to unique and exclusively imported Italian products such as pasta, balsamic vinegar, coffee beans, olive oil and more, Joseph said. Open seven days a week, when you go to Dolce Vita Caffé, you will always see Joseph and Densie. “Come visit us and see for yourself what we have to offer,” Joseph said. ✶
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LIMON È SAL TAQUERIA & BAR OWNED BY SEASONED RESTAURANT WORKER STORY BY RACHEL ZIRIN | PHOTOS BY BILL SULLIVAN After working in the restaurant business for his sisters for many years, Jorge Alvarez decided to venture out and start one of his own — Limon È Sal Taqueria & Bar. Previously from the Bay Area, Alvarez found the restaurant’s vacant building at 6693 Folsom-Auburn Road and knew it was the one. After eight months of extensive renovations, the restaurant opened on Sept. 29, and it is stunning. Alvarez’s niece, Alejandra Laureano, said the majority of the dishes on the menu are ones Alvarez practiced throughout his years of cooking. Some items on the menu include tacos, burritos, quesadillas, combination plates, enchiladas and more. All items are available in an assortment of delicious meats, such as the popular al pastor. “My uncle likes to cook a lot,” said Laureano, who handles the restaurant’s social media. “His wife, Lety, also likes to cook. She created all of the desserts and hand makes them every day.”
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One special item on the dessert menu is the flan. “We have a special twist to the flan. Lety makes it with corn, and it has been very popular. I don’t know how she came up with that creation, but it’s great.” Laureano said the atmosphere is fun and family-oriented, and it shows in the service. “A lot of the employees are people we have known over the years and a lot of them moved from the Bay Area to work here,” she said. “We are like a family and work together like a team. We all know each other and that helps us give good service. We are all involved in each other’s tables from refilling drinks to bringing food out.” Laureano said she has been asked about the “E” in the restaurant’s name. She explained that usually, in Spanish, the “E”is a “Y.” “In Spanish, the ‘Y’ is pronounced like the letter ‘E’ in English, but we wanted to make it easy for our customers to pronounce, so we changed it to an ‘E.’” Since the restaurant is still new, Laureano said there a lot of aspects still in the works, such as their happy hour. Something unique to the new restaurant is all the furniture is from Mexico. “The furniture is very traditional from Mexico,” she said. “Everything from the unique tables and chairs to the decorations, we wanted the restaurant to be as authentic as possible.” Since opening, Laureano said a highlight has been hearing all of the compliments from their customers. “Everyone is so nice and has been giving us good reviews,” she said. “We also want feedback. We are always asking our customers what we can improve on. If you haven’t yet, come try us.” ✶
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With fall upon us, bring on the parties and the pairings! Fall is considered one of the busiest times of the year for parties, family gatherings and dinners. So what better time to discuss some of the best wines to compliment those celebratory meals? Popular dishes this season are commonly centered around the hearty and distinct flavor of butternut squash. A popular pairing for this creamy and buttery dish is Chardonnay. Chardonnay’s light, yet lively vibrancy really compliments the robust, rich flavors of one of this season’s most savored side dishes. One of the most common comfort dishes of the season is pork. Braised with red wine and rosemary, you can shred the meat and serve it on warm open rolls with some sophisticated toppings such as lemon goat cheeses and slaw for an easy party dish. These tasty fall sandwiches go great with a locally grown Syrah. The spicy, dark and smoky fruit notes of the Syrah stand up well against the heavy scents and flavors of the rosemary and goat cheese, making this a delightful pairing. Desserts during the fall are particularly varied and unique as the “baker” in all of us tends to come out as we are forced inside by the cooler weather. Everything from cheesecake to fruit tarts, and chocolate torte to pumpkin pie become the exclamation points at the end of a great seasonal meal. Since late-harvest, Zinfandels are full of dried cherries and chocolate tones; Zins go great with homemade cheesecake and berries, apple pie or even carrot cake. I have to say, however, as a lover of “all things chocolate,” my favorite pairing would have to be the port pairing because port and chocolate make for a truly classic pairing. Port is a sweet wine that hits the pallet with flavors of raspberry, blackberry, caramel, cinnamon and chocolate. My favorite combination would be dark chocolate that is tastefully rich and decadent but not too sweet, paired with ports that are smooth and silky and not too sweet. Balance is important when attempting to have the two rich flavors compliment one another without overpowering each other. Belgian dark chocolate along with a red berry port is always a win for me. Whatever food and beverage you choose to bring together for your party or gathering, taste is truly subjective when it comes to pairing. Simply do what works for you and yours and remember to sip ‘n’ savor the fall season. ✶ Cynthia Renee Brown is a monthly columnist for Folsom Lake Entertainer.
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People ask me all the time why I own a small business. They know it requires long hours, hard work and well, not a huge salary with benefits. Each time I answer it always comes back to the same thing. It’s a feeling. A feeling you get when you become friends with a customer, a feeling you get when you have helped a single dad and his son buy a gift for his mom. It is a feeling you get when kids from the neighborhood come in with a poster of the play they are in and ask you to put it up in the window. It’s about connections, family, history and community. It’s about celebrating life with those you share your neighborhood with. There is no greater gift then when someone shares a life story with you, you learn something new, or gain a new perspective. Our customers do that for us every time they come in. So, when I ask them why they shop small business, here is what people have said: “We love coming in for the unique finds,” “Thank you for remembering my name,” “We always have so much fun when we come and shop,” and “We appreciate how you support the community.” We hear many more such comments like this from our customers every day about how they enjoy the experience when they shop local. Their experiences are like ours, relationships that bring us together. When we shop small, so much is given directly back into the community. Jobs, resources, tax dollars and more stays in the neighborhoods we live in. For two years now, we have had an intern that is the young daughter of a customer. The joy we receive from having this young person learn and grow from an experience with us is beyond measure. We are proud that they would think of us in this way, like family. Because of this, we strive to do everything we can to give back to the community in which we do business! So, if you are looking to make a difference in your community today, visit a local business to shop small. Make a difference and make a friend. When it comes to small businesses, Folsom’s Historic District offers numerous establishments. The District consists of more than 100 privately owned small businesses, including a full-service hotel, 32 food and beverage businesses, 28 boutiques and shops, seven unique experience/live entertainment establishments, photography studios, art galleries, salons, four museums and two historic bridges. With the holiday season approaching, Historic Folsom has much to offer for the whole family in the way of special events that are featured in this edition of the Folsom Lake Entertainer. We hope you will visit us in the months ahead. ✶ Christina Novello is the owner of Melange in Historic Folsom and serves on the Folsom Historic District Association board.
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Brisas do Sul Brazilian Steakhouse WHERE: 380 PALLADIO PKWY, SUITE 305 CONTACT: 916-883-2747,
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he long-awaited Brisas do Sul Brazilian Steakhouse celebrated their grand opening Friday, Oct. 12, and the experience is unlike anything in the Folsom area. It all began nearly eight years ago when Emanuel Peres noticed the Sacramento region didn’t have anything like an authentic Brazilian steakhouse. “I used to drive a semi truck in California, and I would drive just about everywhere in the north valley,” Peres said. “There was no such thing as a Brazilian steakhouse, so I decided to bring some of Porto Alegre, Brazil, to the area where you could have an endless experience and enjoy many different cuts of meat.” In 2014, Peres opened a Brazilian steakhouse in Roseville, but after only a few months, he sold it, as he didn’t feel it was the right venture for him. After, Peres started working on creating Brisas do Sul Brazilian Steakhouse in Folsom, meaning “breeze from the south.” Along the way, longtime friend Luciano Lima joined him. Lima and Peres jumped on the opportunity of having their creation in Folsom’s Palladio, as they saw it as the most beautiful area in all of Sacramento. During the creation process, the two owners ran into some speed bumps, as they wanted to bring authentic furniture from Brazil to enhance the experience — the Farmer’s Table. “We wanted to create the most authentic experience possible,” Lima said. CONTINUED ON PAGE 38
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When you are seated at the steakhouse, you immediately head to the Farmer’s Table where you’ll find all authentic Brazilian cuisines, such as a variety of exotic salads, rice, beans, mashed potatoes and greens. Once you return to your seat, you can snack on what’s on your plate, or you can flip over the black card next to you that states you are ready for meat. Once the card is flipped over, the experience continues. Seasoned and cooked to perfection, seven different cuts of meat are available during lunch, and 15 different cuts of meat during dinner — all cut tableside, Peres said. Guests have the option of just eating at the Farmer’s Table or eating full rodizio, meaning everything. Some of the meat varieties include flank steak, top sirloin, bottom sirloin, lamb chops, filet mignon, linguiça and much more. Also available is fish a la carte. “From the seasoning, the way it’s cooked and how it is served, this is the most authentic Brazilian cuisine,” Lima said. “All the recipes are from Brazil, even the way we cook the rice and beans — the taste is different.” The endless fine-dining not only gives guests the finest of quality meats, but the experience of being in Brazil, Peres said. “In Porto Alegre, if you come visit me in my house, I want to offer you the best that I have,” Peres said. “We are very warm and inviting people. When you come to our Brazilian steakhouse, I want you to feel the same. We want to offer our guests the best we have in service, food and experiences.” When asked what the two owners are looking forward to most, they both said being a part of the Folsom community. “Folsom has its uniqueness — it’s a beautiful area — and we are excited to be a part of that,” Lima said. “We’re excited to welcome in the community and show what we have to offer.” Peres said he is looking forward to showing some Brazilian hospitality. “In Brazil, hospitality is a competition and we always want to do it better than each other — that’s what guests will receive here, the best,” Peres said. “Come take a vacation with us through an endless dining experience to see what we have to offer.” ✶
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riding themselves on being farm-to-fork, the Meadowlands Restaurant serves nothing but top-quality, local ingredients, and it shows in every bite. After being a number of entities since the mid-1800s, the building that now is the home to Meadowlands has a lot of character and is one of the few original buildings still standing in the area. Located in Sloughhouse, the building’s owners, Terri and Ron Gilliland, opened Meadowlands in November of 2016. With their ranch in Dixon, Meadowlands serves only the freshest and locally-sourced items available, said Manager Shannon Hoyt. “We pride ourselves on being farm-to-fork,” she said. “We have our own cattle ranch and garden, and everything we don’t grow, we get locally. Our mushrooms come from just up the road two miles away, for example. We try to go the extra mile and serve the best, freshest, quality ingredients. We don’t skimp on anything.”
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We have a scratch kitchen, so we serve very high-quality food. We have a little bit of everything.” Meadowlands serves American-style cuisine from steaks to burgers, fish and more. “We have a scratch kitchen, so we serve very high-quality food,” Hoyt said. “We have a little bit of everything. Our steaks are definitely a popular menu item, such as our rib eye. It’s delicious with an herb compound butter on top, grilled to order and served with a season vegetable and marble potatoes. Our burgers are also popular, as all our beef is dry-aged.” Walking into the restaurant, you immediately feel at ease and a sense of warmth. From the rustic, western architecture to the friendly greetings from staff, settling in is easy. Meadowlands is a popular destination for events such as weddings, birthdays, business conferences and more. With a large barn room and patio seating, this restaurant can hold parties for 40 to 45 guests. “People will have their wedding here and it’s great to see them enjoy it and leave happy,” Hoyt said. “Any time someone trusts us with their special event, and it turns out well, I feel a lot of pride in that.” Hoyt also said when customers leave with a smile on their face because they enjoyed their meal, it always makes her feel good. Meadowlands may be located in Sloughhouse, but the commute from Folsom or Sacramento is very smooth. “It’s not that far from Folsom, plus it’s a beautiful drive out here,” Hoyt said. “Come try us.” ✶ NOVEMBER 2018 | 41
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egendre Cellars is a special secret waiting to be discovered and hidden treasure in the Amador County wine region. This winery has a mission — their focus is to simply focus on the wine. Legendre Cellars is a family-owned micro-winery with Winemaker Scott Mahon, his wife, and most importantly, assistant winemaker and young daughter, Ellie, who grew up in the winery. The family purchased the vineyard in Fiddletown in 2009 where they turned a barn into an actual winery and celebrated their first harvest in 2011 focusing on Rhone varietals. In fact, Legendre Cellars is one of the few wineries in Amador County that does not produce a Zinfandel or Barbera vintage. The family started out producing 250 cases per year and eventually grew to 500 to 600 cases per year, with their top year producing 650 cases. Why is this important? With a small production of cases Mahon is hands on and every grape passes through his hands in his very own vineyard. The winemaker can share with complete certainty with every customer what exactly in every single barrel down to the most intricate of details. One thing that differentiates Legendre Cellars from the rest, is not the fact they primarily focus on wine, but they clearly have the best food pairing parties in Northern California, which are available by appointment only. Picnic option No. 1: Degustation, includes a one-hour tasting complimented with food pairings from the family
Legendre Cellars HOURS: BY APPOINTMENT OR 11 A.M.-4 P.M. FIRST WEEkEND OF THE MONTH, FRIDAY-SuNDAY WHERE: 14204 MAIN ST., (OLD HIGHWAY 49) #5, AMADOR CITY CONTACT: TOLEGENDRECELLARS.COM OR 209-292-1212.
kitchen hosted by one of the Legendre family members ($5). Food and wine pairing option No. 2: the Provencal Picnic. This would be a picnic creek-side in the courtyard or lounging at the French kitchen table to enjoy a Provencal picnic combined with a guided tour of the current releases (oneand-a-half hours for $10 — two person minimum). Last but not least, is the Gourmand Pairing and for a visitor who is really into food and wine pairings, this is worth every penny. Mahon will personally customize a food and wine pairing experience, where guests will taste six different wines which are paired with four gourmet small plates. This whole picnic experience is $100 per person for approximately two hours for four people, and $15 for each additional person. The beautiful Legendre Cellars tasting room located in Amador City, boasts beautiful courtyard views and a spectacular picnic location. For those who are unable to make the trip, Legendre Cellars wines can be found in restaurants such as The Kitchen in Sacramento and even several in Washington.
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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
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 “A Tuna Christmas” 8 p.m. Nov. 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, Dec. 1, 7 and 8 2 p.m. Nov. 17, 18, 24, 25, Dec. 1, 2 and 8 The Cobblestone Theatre Main Street, Volcano Volcano Theatre Company tickets Facebook.com/ VolcanoTheatreCompany
NOVEMBER EVENTS
Holmes’ Hounds Sherlockian Society 6 p.m. Nov. 6 Baker Street West Hein & Company Books and Vintage Goods 204 Main St., Jackson heincompany@yahoo.com 209-223-9076 Ports on Parade Nov. 10 Deaver Vineyards Tasting Room deavervineyards.com info@deavervineyards.com 209-245-4099
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AmadorArts Winefest 4-9 p.m. Nov. 10 Amador County Arts Council 11-A Randolph St., Sutter Creek 209-267-9038 amadorarts.org Veterans Day Parade 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Nov. 11 Downtown Jackson 209-296-4438. VisitJacksonCA.com Amador Brewing Company Take-Over 11:30-6 p.m. Nov. 11 Plymouth Veteran’s Park Fundraiser Amador Brewing Company 9659 Main St., Plymouth pfrotary.org Annual Festival of Carols 6 p.m. Nov. 17, 5 p.m. Nov. 18 and 2 p.m. Nov. 19 Ione Methodist Church 150 West Marlette St., Ione 209-223-2834 FeedAmador.org/Events Fiddletown Thanksgiving Potluck with Santa 5:30-8 p.m. Nov. 17 Fiddletown Community Center Fiddletown Road, Fiddletown 209-296-5705 FiddletownCA.org Facebook.com/Fiddletown Community Center The Don Galo Band at Sutter Creek Theatre 8-10 p.m. Nov. 17 Sutter Creek Theatre 44 Main St., Sutter Creek 916-425-0077, suttercreektheatre.com Feed Barn Ladies Night 6-8 p.m. Nov. 21 Feed Barn 11261 Prospect Drive, Jackson 209-223-2809 feedbarncountrystore.com feedbarnstore@volcano.net
Amador County Thanksgiving Day Feast 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 22 American Legion Hall 12134 Airport Road, Jackson Facebook.com/ AmericanLegionPost108Amador Thanksgiving Dinner at Teresa’s Place Noon-6 p.m. Nov. 22 Teresa’s Place 1235 Jackson Gate Road, Jackson 209-223-1786 teresasplace.com/index.html reserve@teresasplace.com
Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet, St. George Hotel Nov. 22 St. George Hotel 16104 Main St., Volcano 209-296-4458 StGeorgeVolcano.com/Dining Facebook.com/StGeorgeVolcano/ Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving at the Lone Wolf 2-9 p.m. Nov. 22 2 Lone Wolf Restaurant & Lounge Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort 12222 New York Ranch Road, Jackson, JacksonCasino.com/ LoneWolfRestaurantLounge Reservations: 209-223-WOLF (9653) Thanksgiving at the National Hotel 2:30-5:30 p.m. Nov. 22 National Hotel 2 Water St., Jackson 209-223-0500 Stanley’s Steakhouse 209-257-2595 NationalHotelJackson.com/ Dining Plaid Friday Amador 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 23 Amador Council of Tourism 209-267-9249 info@touramador.com visitamador.com Jackson’s Annual Christmas Delights 6 - 9 p.m. Nov. 23 and 24 Main Street, Jackson 209-223-1558 Follow on Facebook and Instagram @jacksonmainstreet
DECEMBER EVENTS
ArCreations Art Show and Sale 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Dec. 1 Arc of Amador & Calaveras 75 Academy Drive, Sutter Creek, 209-267-5978 kgregorius@arcofamador.org ArcOfAmador.org Calico Christmas Open House 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Dec. 1 Amador City amador-city.com/index.html info@amador-city.com Photos with Santa at Amador Plaza Noon-4 p.m. Dec. 1 Amador Shopping Plaza Highway 88, Martell AmadorShoppingPlaza.com/ Events Facebook.com/ AmadorShoppingPlaza
Free Holiday Carriage Rides Noon-4 p.m. Dec. 1, 8, 15 Sutter Creek Visitor Center 71A Main St., Sutter Creek 209-267-1344 info@suttercreek.org SutterCreek.org
Scot’s Candlelight Christmas Walk 5-8 p.m. Dec. 1 Armory Hall Consolation Street, Volcano 209-304-3821 motherlodescots.com/walk.php Chief@motherlodescots.com Annual Holiday Bazaar 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 2 Italian Picnic Grounds 581 State Highway 49, Sutter Creek JacksonCasino.com 209-223-8102, nballew@ jacksoncasino.com . Amador County Concert Band Holiday Concert 3 p.m. Dec. 2 Community Church of Pine Grove 14045 Ponderosa Way, Pine Grove 209-295-4305, accband.org Tree of Lights 5 p.m. Dec. 2 Hospice of Amador 10776 Argonaut Lane, Jackson 209-223-5500 info@hospiceofamador.org Holiday Fine Arts & Crafts Show Noon-9 p.m. Dec. 7; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Dec. 8; and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 9 Sutter Creek Auditorium 18 Main St., Sutter Creek 209-874-4288 or 209-223-2631 Sutter Creek Christmas Open House 5-9 p.m. Dec. 7 and 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Dec. 8. Downtown Sutter Creek SutterCreek.org
Ione Christmas Parade and Open House 11 a.m. Dec. 8 Historic Main Street, Ione info@myione.com, MyIone.com Las Posadas Candlelight Walk 6 p.m. Dec. 8 Sutter Creek Visitor Center 71A Main St., Sutter Creek 209-267-1344, SutterCreek.org/ Events/LasPosadas
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Shenandoah Schoolhouse Road Holiday Cookie Run 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 8 Amador Flower Farm 22001 Shenandoah School Road, Plymouth, 209-245-6660, AmadorFlowerFarm.com Cooper Vineyards 21365 Shenandoah School Road, Plymouth, 209-245-6181, cooperwines.com Tera d’Oro 20680 Shenandoah School Road, Plymouth 209-245-6942, terradorowinery. com/home Wilderotter Vineyard 19890 Shenandoah School Road, Plymouth, 209-245-6016, wilderottervineyard.com A Christmas Carol Comes to Baker Street West 7 p.m. Dec. 12,13,14 and 15; and 2 p.m. Dec. 16 Baker Street West (above Hein & Co.Bookstore) 204 Main St., Jackson 209-223-2215 info@bakerstreetwest.com Facebook.com/BakerStreetWest Facebook.com/Hein-CompanyUsed-and-Rare-Books
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Annual Parade of Lights 6:30 p.m. Dec. 15 Sutter Creek 209-256-1750 tlinde1213@gmail.com SutterCreek.org/ParadeOfLights
Olde Tyme Christmas 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 8 Preston Castle 900 (end of) Palm Drive Ione, CA 95640 prestoncastle.com
Queensrÿche - Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort 7 p.m. Dec. 20 Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort 12222 New York Ranch Road, Jackson 800-822-9466 JacksonCasino.com
Open House at Deaver Vineyards 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 8 Deaver Vineyards 12455 Steiner Road, Plymouth 209-245-4099 deavervineyards.com, info@deavervineyards.com
Annual Argonaut Drama & Band Holiday Benefit 7 p.m. Dec. 22 Argonaut High School Drama Multi-Purpose Room 501 Argonaut Lane, Jackson 209-257-7731 ArgonautDrama.com
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Traditions
43rd Annual Christmas Open House
PLAID FRIDAY
December 7th & 8th
Kick off the Christmas Season in Sutter Creek at the magical and memorable
“Old Fashioned Christmas Open House.”
Black Friday is out & Plaid Friday is in!!
You are invited to enjoy Victorian splendor this holiday season and find the spirit of Christmas in this beautiful and quaint little Gold Rush town. The festivities begin on Friday evening, December 7th at 6pm, as Santa and his elves descend upon Main Street to light the community tree. Father Christmas and Charles Dickens characters will stroll Main Street, greeting all who pass by. The downtown Merchants will spread good cheer by keeping their doors open late, with refreshments and goodies for all. Join us again on Saturday December 8th for more Christmas cheer, including free horse drawn carriage rides on Main Street!
Las Posadas Candlelight Walk December 8th
On Saturday evening you can follow Joseph & Mary along their trek to Bethlehem, in the heartwarming
On Friday, November 23, toss on a plaid scarf, shirt, hat or bow and you will receive great discounts throughout town. Have fun participating in this wonserful tradition and bring your friends too! The merchants of historic Sutter Creek invite you to spend a relaxing day shopping in their galleries, wine tasting rooms, antique stores and boutiques, featuring unique and one-of-a-kind gifts for your Christmas list. Each business is owner operated, with hand-picked items you won’t find in the malls. You will be welcomed with a friendly smile and given personalized customer service. No more frenzied crowds and long lines make Plaid Friday, in Sutter Creek, your new shopping tradition!
“Las Posadas Candlelight Walk” Holding a candle and singing carols, you will hear a narrator tell their story. Then enjoy a live manger scene at their final destination.
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SCENIC SUTTER CREEK HOSTS 42ND CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE BY ENTERTAINER STAFF | PHOTOS ARE SPECIAL TO THE ENTERTAINER For 42 years, Sutter Creek has hosted a magical “Old Fashioned Christmas Open House” to celebrate and start of the Christmas season. Guests are invited to enjoy Victorian splendor this season and find the spirit of Christmas in this beautiful and quaint little Gold Rush town. From 5 to 9 p.m. on Dec. 7 and 8, the streets of historic Sutter Creek will come alive with Christmas spirit as they are transformed to an era gone by with Father Christmas, Charles Dickens characters in period costume, strolling along the streets of this magical Gold Rush Town. This is the place to be to spark the holiday spirit with the simple beauty of Christmas and small-town charm. To begin the festivities, on Friday night, at 6 p.m., Santa and Mrs. Claus, led by Star Dancer “Elves,” will come down Main Street to light the community Christmas tree next to City Hall. On Main Street the shopkeepers will be open late to offer a warm and friendly open house, with snacks, refreshments and wonderful displays of unique items ready for your Christmas List. Most shops will be open until 9 p.m., so you can really get a jump on your holiday shopping. For the children, free photos with Santa will be available inside the historic Methodist Church, on Main Street, where Santa will hear their Christmas wishes. Free arts and crafts for children will also be available. The merriment continues on Saturday with free Horse Drawn Carriage Rides, from noon to 4 p.m. departing from the Visitor Center, located at 71A Main St. Holiday music, shopping, Father Christmas and Charles Dickens characters strolling down the street will keep the Christmas spirit alive all day. Saturday at 6 p.m. is the “Las Posadas Candlelight Walk.” The public is invited to participate in this beautiful reenactment of Joseph and Mary’s journey to Bethlehem. The parade will begin at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church on Spanish Street. Spectators will be given a candle to hold and light the way. Mary will mount a donkey and she and Joseph will process down historic Spanish Street, lined with flickering luminaria. Then on to Main Street, going from inn to inn looking for shelter. Sutter Creek Narrators will retell the familiar story and musicians will lead in singing familiar Christmas carols. This is truly a heart-warming experience for all ages. Dress warmly so you can enjoy the entire evening. ✶
Sutter Creek Christmas Open House WHEN: DEC. 7 AND 8 WHERE: HISTORIC SUTTER CREEK CONTACT: SUTTERCREEK.ORG, 209-
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FRIDAY SCHEDULE
5 P.M.: SHOPS OPEN THEIR DOORS WITH HOLIDAY CHEER FOR ALL 6 P.M.: SANTA ARRIvES ON MAIN STREET TO LIGHT THE TREE. 6:30 – 9 P.M.: PHOTOS WITH SANTA AND CRAFTS FOR THE CHILDREN AT THE METHODIST CHURCH. FATHER CHRISTMAS AND OTHER DICkENS CHARACTERS WILL STROLL MAIN STREET. SHOPS OPEN uNTIL 9 P.M. SATURDAY SCHEDULE
11 A.M.: FATHER CHRISTMAS AND DICkENS CHARACTERS STROLL MAIN STREET 1 P.M. – 3 P.M.: MuSIC ON MAIN STREET 6 P.M.: LAS POSADAS CANDLE LIGHT WALK 6 P.M.: MEET AT THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHuRCH TO JOIN JOSEPH & MARY AS THEY SEARCH FOR SHELTER. SING CHRISTMAS CAROLS AS YOu WALk BEHIND THEM ALONG HISTORIC SPANISH STREET, BEAuTIFuLLY LIT IN LuMINARIAS.
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LE MULET ROUGE WINERY
From Colorado to California pursuing the winemaking dream BY MICHELE SMITH | PHOTO IS SPECIAL TO THE ENTERTAINER Who does not have the fantasy of leaving their corporate job to pursue their dream? All of us have dreams and seldom do many act on them. But take these three architects from Colorado who fell in love with a dilapidated property in Fiddletown, who just up and quit their corporate jobs to renovate and refurbish a property, and all equipment. Business Manager Jody Yehle was in between picking grapes in the midst of harvest during a recent interview — and guess what? These owners are so hands on, Yehle, Randy Hart (vineyard manager) and Tracy Hart (winemaker) personally tend to the 13 acres during harvest on the property they bought back in 2014. What can one expect from La Mulet Rouge Winery? First of all, Le Mulet Rouge prides themselves on their popular red blends, their award-winning Viognier and their epic collection of sparkling wine flights to include citron, peach, raspberry, pomegranate, California, and almond flavors. The tasting room is where visitors can meet La Mulet Rouge’s latest hire, Tasting Room Manager Tamara Richards. In addition to the fabulous varietals, wine patrons can join The Mule Pack — La Mulet Rouge’s popular wine club. The Gold Mule Pack starts members off with a 15 percent savings and after three years, membership loyalty is rewarded with a promotion to the Platinum Mule Pack at a 20 percent savings. One thing that readily differentiates La Mulet Rouge Winery is their signature events. The winery recently hosted a wedding reception where they catered a wine-and-food pairing for 40 guests. In addition to wedding events, La Mulet Rouge hosts paint and sip parties where attendees use stencils to decorate barrel tops and boxes, as well as chocolate and wine pairing parties. Visit the website often to be apprised of upcoming events and stay tuned for more fun events coming this month. Le Mulet Rouge Winery is also a part of Wine on 49 whose members are comprised of the 11 wineries in the quaint Sutter Creek area. For visitors looking for a different wine tasting experience in addition to wineries, the city of Sutter Creek has a lot to offer. In between wine tasting, visitors can explore unique shops, fabulous restaurants and even extend their stay with an overnight visit at one of the historical hotels. ✶
Le Mulet Rouge Winery HOURS: 11 A.M.-6 P.M. THuRSDAY-SuNDAY WHERE: 59 MAIN STREET IN SuTTER CREEk CONTACT: LEMULETROUGE.COM
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BLACK Friday is PLAID Friday … in Amador
BY BILL SULLIVAN | PHOTOS ARE SPECIAL TO THE ENTERTAINER
ANNUAL FOURTH FRIDAY CELEBRATES THE SEASON, SMALL TOWN-STYLE
During the holidays, many engage in unique traditions to celebrate the season to kick off that season and get into the spirit of things. For some, it may be baking, making crafts or decorating. For others it may be shopping for Black Friday deals, but in Amador for many, it’s hitting the stores for Plaid Friday deals. Did we say that plaid was in style? Yes we did, at least among the many businesses within Amador County on Nov. 25. It’s bannered as “Main Street USA,” year after year. While Black Friday, across the nation, is the day when stores announce some of the biggest deals of the year on electronics, home goods and more, hoping to catch those early holiday dollars. This particular Friday now wears many different holiday sweaters, depending on your location and interest, and it isn’t solely about the big sales anymore, it’s also about community. Small businesses are getting into the swing of things and those include the shops of Amador County. Those proprietors in the Gold Country region put a seasonal spin on the famed Friday after Thanksgiving, declaring it Plaid Friday. On this day, visitors can enjoy leisurely shopping in one-of-a-kind boutiques and galleries, dine in amazing restaurants, taste wine or take a carriage ride around town. In addition to Plaid Friday deals, many businesses host open houses, offer treats for their visitors and more. “I love our holiday open houses and the decorations, which add to our small town charm,” said Maureen Funk, executive director for the Amador Council of Tourism.
Plaid Friday in Amador WHEN: 8 A.M.-5 P.M. NOv. 23 WHERE: AMADOR COuNTY
“Shopping in Amador always leaves you smiling and humming your favorite holiday music.” Nov. 25 is a great day to grab your plaid scarf, or sweater, and get set on a trek to find those “plaid only” specials at participating locally-owned businesses in Amador City, Jackson, Ione, Sutter Creek — from Shenandoah Valley all the way to Pioneer. ✶
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Cooler days mean time to layer for your rides COURTESY ERIN GORRELL AND THE STAFF OF FOLSOM BIKE
With the cooler days upon us, these is no reason to reduce your seat time when taking to the streets, the trails or the mountain excursions. Lower temperatures can be combated by properly dressing for your rides to keep them enjoyable. Here are few simple tips on layering for your rides from our partners at Liv.com, just in time for winter. Keep in mind, when you are determining what to wear for a ride, there are a few more factors than just temperature. Is the sun shining? Is it windy? Is it misting rain? It is also important to know what you personally consider “cold.” A gal from Southern California might have a very different perception of the temperature than say … a woman who is used to riding in Quebec, Canada! 50-60° F: Alright, so it’s a little chilly, but you are going to warm up, fast! Start with your favorite sports bra, shortsleeve jersey, shorts, baggies (for mtb), arm warmers (super easy to take off when you warm up), short-finger gloves for road and thin, full finger gloves for mtb and wool socks (warm, but also moisture wicking). When the temps start to drop, it is even more important to have a great set of cycling glasses, since the cold always seems to make your eyes water. 40-50° F: Brisk, but a totally doable. Add a few more layers that are easily removed, should you get toasty mid-ride. Throw on a base layer under your short-sleeve jersey for a little more core warmth, bibs keep in the heat in your mid-section, a windbreaker vest, a headband that covers your ears, scarf and knee warmers. If you have sensitive
hands, you may want to switch to full finger gloves, even for your road ride. 35-40° F: Brrr, time to cover-up a little more. Switch out for a long-sleeve jersey, thicker gloves, winter headband, windbreaker and another sock layer or toe covers. 30-35° F: Alright, so now that you are riding when it is literally freezing, you need to cover all the exposed skin. Bring on the tights, heavy gloves, shoe covers, add a wool long sleeve over your short-sleeve jersey and cover it all up with a windbreaker. 25-30° F: You are one badass! Better get yourself some very warm gloves, hand and toe warmers, double up on your long-sleeve jerseys, trade your winter headband out for a full-fledged hat, layer knee warmers and arm warmers under tights and jerseys, and pull that scarf up around your face. Another pro tip is to wrap your toes in aluminum foil as this helps to keep the warmth in for a little longer. 25° F AND BELOW: Personally, I’d be happy with the trainer or spin class. But, if you have the urge to brave the elements, all power to you. Strap on some goggles and tuck your scarf in, so your face is not exposed, then take all the layers from above and pile them on. More layers are always better than adding in a puffy jacket that restricts movement and could cause you to sweat and actually get colder. ✶ Folsom Bike is locally-owned and operated by Erin and Wilson Gorrell and is Northern California’s largest privately-owned Bike Shop and Service Center. For more tips and guides on area rides and more, go to folsombike.com. NOVEMBER 2018 | 49
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Get in the holiday spirit at Harris Center THE FOLSOM LAKE ENTERTAINER’S PICKS OF MUST-SEE SHOWS, PART ONE
BY BILL SULLIVAN | PHOTOS ARE SPECIAL TO THE ENTERTAINER The holiday season has quickly sprung its way upon us and along with it is an abundance of local entertainment that is sure to make your season shiny and bright. When it comes to the local stage, Three Stages at Harris Center for the Arts in Folsom offers a variety of holiday performances each year starting in November and running all the way through December. In this edition of the Folsom Lake Entertainer, we bring you some of our picks of must-see shows for the early part of the season with Holidays at the Harris Center, part one. Next month look for the second part of this segment that will bring you of the must see shows right up to the new year. For more information on the shows and to buy tickets, visit HarrisCenter.net. The box offices is open noon to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Contact the theater by phone at 916-608-6888. RUDOLF THE RED-NOSED REINDEER: THE MUSICAL Nov. 19-23 The beloved TV classic “Rudolf the RedNosed Reindeer” soars off the screen and onto the stage this holiday season. Come see all of your favorite characters from the beloved tale, including Santa and Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius and, of course, Rudolph, as they come to life in this national tour. It’s an adventure that teaches us that what makes you different can be what makes you special. Don’t miss this wonderful holiday tradition that speaks to the misfit in all of us. Stage production directed and conceived by Jeff Frank and First Stage. Script adaptation by Robert Penola. Arrangements and orchestrations by Timothy Splain.
THE TEN TENORS HOLIDAY PROGRAM 2 and 7:30 p.m. Nov. 29 The Ten Tenors will perform selections from their recently released “Our Christmas Wish” album, which includes traditional standards such as “Joy to the World” and “O Holy Night,” as well as John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s “Happy Xmas (War Is Over),” “Feliz Navidad” by José Feliciano, “White Christmas” by Irving Berlin, and Mariah Carey’s relatively recent contribution to the canon of holiday standards “All I Want For Christmas Is You.” As a special added bonus this season, all net proceeds from “Our Christmas Wish,” sold through exclusive U.S. retail partner Amazon, will be donated to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The TEN Tenors raised nearly $1 million through a similar partnership last year with Children’s Hospital Foundation in Australia. On the surface, perhaps the TEN appear to best attract a female audience, but gender eq-
uity is more the case. Long-serving member of The Ten Tenors, Scott Muller says “Often, men will turn up to a show, having been dragged by their wives, arms folded, thinking they’re going to watch us croon to the ladies and serve up yet another watery classical-crossover show. Not too far into the show they realize we are a group of down-to-earth Aussie blokes that have power and guts in our performance, and the lads leave not only pleasantly surprised but fans themselves.” FOLSOM LAKE SYMPHONY HOLIDAY SPIRIT 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1 and 2 p.m. Dec. 2 Your favorite holiday music and singalong. Warm your heart with “Sleigh Ride,” “March of the Toys,” “O Holy Night,” “Carol of the Bells,” “O Chanukah,” “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas,” selections from “The Nutcracker” and many other treats. Guest artist: Doug LaBrecque, tenor. Tenor Doug LaBrecque has been a soloist
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with some of the world’s finest orchestras. His clear tenor thrilled audiences as the Phantom and Raoul in The Phantom of the Opera. He also starred on Broadway in the revival of Showboat. LaBrecque made his Carnegie Hall debut as a soloist with the New York Pops, the same season he first sang with the Boston Pops. The Folsom Lake Symphony has been the premier orchestra of the Folsom Lake region since its impressive inaugural performance in 2004. Today, it’s honored to be the resident orchestra at the Harris Center for the Arts. The symphony’s mission includes two important goals: present high-quality symphonic performances for our audiences and educate young people to enjoy and appreciate classical music. Maestro Peter Jaffe continues to lead exciting symphonic performances while bringing new musical experiences to our patrons. VOICE OF CALIFORNIA; MERRY AND BRIGHT 1 p.m. Dec. 1 Join the Voices of California and other top local performing groups for an afternoon of top notch harmony that is a great way to kickoff your holiday season. The Voices of California is a world-class 70 voice Sacramento-based male cappella singing ensemble that entertains through four part harmony. The awarding-winning, internationally-recognized group has performed and entertained audiences throughout the country with their showmanship, their beautiful sound, and their rich barbershop harmonies. CHRISTMAS CONCERTOS BY CANDLELIGHT 2 p.m. Dec. 1; and 2 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2 Sacramento Baroque Soloists explore the splendor and beauty of Baroque Christmas Concertos in this musical feast of works by Corelli, Charpentier, Corrette, Torelli, and Locatelli. Featuring Robin Fisher, soprano. Sacramento’s professional baroque music ensemble, the Sacramento Baroque Soloists creates vibrant, engaging performances of music from the 17th to 19th centuries. The group has a local reputation for quality and compelling programming. Inevitably, audience members leave these intimate concerts feeling moved and inspired. In 2018-19, the
Leann Rimes
ensemble performs their 17th concert season. Repertoire includes Sonatas to concertos and sinfonias, from Uccellini and Gabrielli to Lully, from Vivaldi to Biber and Bach. Audiences enjoy the many varied themes and historical program notes presented through the years. AN UNFORGETTABLE NAT KING COLE WITH EVAN TYRONE MARTIN 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2 Chicago sensation Evan Tyrone Martin (“Jesus Christ Superstar,” “Side Show,” “Oklahoma”) warmly resonates the velvety vocal style of musical legend Nat king Cole. Chicago Tribune calls the award-nominated Martin “Destined for Stardom: One of the Hot New Faces of Chicago Theatre,” and BCR News praises, “Martin’s vocal ease would have done Nat king Cole proud.” Martin intimately relates Cole’s personal journey, while presenting a festive cocktail of hits including “L-O-V-E,” “Mona Lisa,” “The Christmas Song,” and “All I Want For Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth.” Presented by Artists Lounge Live. LEANN RIMES “YOU AND ME AND CHRISTMAS” 8 p.m. Dec. 5 LeAnn Rimes has held countless roles in film, and her latest will be a very merry addition. The singer will star in a holiday Hallmark movie, set to premiere on Nov. 10. “It’s Christmas, Eve” will feature Rimes as Eve, who tries to save the day in her hometown and possibly finds love along the way. “I play Eve Morgan, who was hired to solve
a situation at a school in her hometown. She has to find friends to save the music program or shut it down. As Eve begins to learn more about the music program, she meets a handsome music teacher and single dad. I’ll let you tune in to see what happens so be sure to watch,” Rimes explained in a promo for the TV movie. In addition to acting, Rimes contributed three original songs to the soundtrack, “The Gift of Your Love,” “It’s Christmas, Eve” and “You and Me and Christmas.” LeAnn Rimes is an internationally multi-platinum selling acclaimed singer and ASCAP award-winning songwriter. Globally, she has sold more than 44 million units, won two Grammy Awards; 12 Billboard Music Awards; two World Music Awards; three Academy of Country Music Awards; one Country Music Association Award and one Dove Award. At 14, Rimes won “Best New Artist” making her the youngest recipient of a Grammy Award. She had her first national hit at age 13 with the 1996 release of Blue, which remained at the No. 1 spot on Billboard’s country albums chart for more than three months. 2016 marked the 20th anniversary of her debut album, Blue. Out of the 42 charting singles she has released throughout her expansive career, LeAnn’s song “How Do I Live”, ranks No. 4 on Billboard’s “Greatest of All Time: Hot 100 Songs,” and it holds the record for being the second longest charting song ever on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. 15 of her multi-genre singles are top10 hits, including “Can’t Fight the Moonlight”, which went No.1 in 11 countries. ✶ NOVEMBER 2018 | 51
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‘PETER PAN’ BRINGS MAGIC TO FOLSOM BY RACHEL ZIRIN | PHOTOS ARE SPECIAL TO THE ENTERTAINER El Dorado Musical Theatre (EDMT) is at it again with another production in the works — “Peter Pan” — which will run Nov. 9 through 18 at the Harris Center. As timeless as the boy for whom it is named, “Peter Pan” is the beloved musical adaptation of Sir J. M. Barrie’s classic novel about a boy who “won’t grow up.” EDMT’s show includes all of the charming characters created by Barrie, including Peter Pan, Tinker Bell, the children, Wendy, Michael and John, pirates and Indians; embellished with show-stopping songs, “Never Never Land,” “I Won’t Grow Up,” and “I’m Flying” and more. This is the third time EDMT is putting on “Peter Pan,” but this go-around, there will be live projections throughout the event. “Every time we revisit a show, we start out with ‘How can we make it more than it was before?’ even though it’s the same story and music,” said Director Debbie Wilson. “The staff really considers this. In the last two productions of ‘Peter Pan,’ we didn’t have the live projections, so this show will really be brought to life.” Izzy Weaver, 16, will be playing Wendy Darling in the production and is really looking forward to playing her favorite character in her all-time favorite story. “Wendy is the oldest child in the Darling family. She has two bothers — John and Michael,” she said. “She’s a very proper, polite young woman with a very big imagination. She loves storytelling, and she is also very responsible, so she does her best to take care of her brothers and those around her, which gives her kind of a maternal essence per se.” Weaver said among many things, she is excited about flying. “This is my favorite story and show since I was a little kid, so I’m excited to bring one of my favorite characters to life, especially one I relate to so much. I’m really excited to do her justice,” she said. “This show is going to be very magical. This fairytale is a classic.”
EDMT presents ‘Peter Pan’ WHEN:NOv. 9-18 WHERE: HARRIS CENTER, 10 COLLEGE PARkWAY, FOLSOM TICKETS: $15-$45.
HARRISCENTER.NET, 916-608-6888
Emily Fritz, 16, will be playing Peter Pan and is excited to bring the magic of the story to many people. “Peter is the embodiment of youth and joy. He lives in this wonderful world, Neverland, that’s all about imagination,” she said. “He is able to bring the Darling children to Neverland to share in his broad imagination and the magic of what a child’s imagination is.” Fritz said she hopes everyone who comes to see the show sees the magic on stage. “I’m looking forward to being able to bring the magic of this story to so many people. I think that’s one of the most amazing things about theater — that you can share so many magical and beautiful things with such a wide variety of people,” she said. This is the first time “Peter Pan” will be choreographed by someone new — Anjie Wilson, 22. “We have about 140 people split between two casts that are performing in this show,” she said. “The first two productions I was in, so it has been fun to find my own twist and spin on it. My favorite scene that I choreographed in this show is probably the Indians number because it’s very intricate and the musicality is very important. I’m really happy with how it turned out.” Debbie said this production of the show will be bigger, better and more beautiful than what they have done before. “The dancing is huge, the fighting is huge; we really have two amazing casts. I’m really excited about it,” she said. “We’re just upping our ante, and we work to do that every time. There are a lot of great kids in this show.” ✶
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FALCON’S EYE THEATRE PRESENTS
‘MACBETH’ BY ENTERTAINER STAFF PHOTO COURTESY CMYK PHOTOGRAPHY
Folsom’s Falcon’s Eye opens its 12th season with Shakespeare’s “Macbeth.” The Shakespeare classic will run from Nov. 3 through 18. First staged in 1606, Shakespeare’s shortest and bloodiest tragedy, deals with themes of ambition and guilt. Macbeth tells the story of the brave Scottish general who receives a prophecy from a trio of sinister witches that one day he will become king of Scotland. Macbeth is one of Shakespeare’s most powerful and emotionally intense plays and has shocked and fascinated audiences for close to four hundred years. Driven to bloody deeds by their lust for power, Macbeth and his Lady fight to hold on to their sanity and to each other by any means necessary. Shakespeare’s tragedy is an unrelenting examination of the dark side of humanity. Advisory: This production contains mature content and simulated violence. May not be suitable for children age 13 or younger. The most influential writer in all of English literature, William Shakespeare, born in 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon, England, traveled to London to work as an actor and playwright before 1600. Public and critical acclaim quickly followed, and Shakespeare eventually became the most popular playwright in England and part-owner of the Globe Theater. His career bridged the reigns of Elizabeth I and James I, and he was a favorite of both monarchs. Indeed, James granted Shakespeare’s company the greatest possible compliment by bestowing upon its members the title of “King’s Men.” Wealthy and renowned, Shakespeare retired to Stratford and died in 1616 at the age of 52. Shakespeare’s works, even shortly following his death, have been deemed timeless. ✶
‘Macbeth’ WHEN: 7:30 P.M. NOv. 2, 3; 2 P.M. NOv. 4; 7:30 P.M. NOv. 9, 10; 2 P.M. NOv. 11; 7:30 P.M. NOv. 15-17; AND 2 P.M. NOv. 18 WHERE: STAGE TWO AT THE HARRIS CENTER FOR THE ARTS ON THE CAMPUS OF FOLSOM LAKE COLLEGE. CONTACT: HARRISCENTER.NET, 916-608-6888
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LIVE music and entertainment shows
Sock Monkeys
Pilita Corrales and Sonny Turner
THUNDER VALLEY CASINO RESORT
1200 Athens Ave. in Lincoln. Information and ticket sales: 916-408-7777, thundervalleyresort.com. Nov. 17
Mini Kiss
Jan. 11 and 12
POWERHOUSE PUB
614-D, Sutter St., Folsom. Tickets available at: powerhousepub.com Nov. 1
Nov. 10
Nov. 23
Gotcha Covered
Rebel Yell
Cheese Balls
The Hottest Little Band in the World
My Dream - Chinese Performing Arts Show
Nov. 2
Nov. 15
Nov. 24
Nov. 24
Jan. 18
Nov. 3
Nov. 16
Nov. 29
Featuring Rose Royce with GQ
Formerly of The Eagles
Nov. 8
Nov. 17
Nov. 30
Nov. 9
Nov. 22
Thanksgiving Jam Nov. 29
Pilita Corrales & Sonny Turner A Million Thanks To Only You Dec. 9
Ram Chiang & Angela Pang Dec.. 28
Tower of Power
50th Anniversary Tour Dec. 31
Don Felder Jan. 19
Michael Carbonaro Jan. 20
Legends of Motown Tribute Show Jan. 26
Sacramento Sports Hall of Fame
Take out Petty Theft High Noon Rockology
The Wiz Kid
Wild Turley
Wonderbread 5
Fleetwood Mask
Turkey Bash
500 David J Stern Walk, Sacramento. Information and ticket sales: 916-928-0000, golden1center.com
Breaking Benjamin and Five Finger Death Punch
New Year’s Eve
Sock Monkeys
GOLDEN 1 CENTER Nov. 13
Creedence Clearwater Revisited
Jessie Leigh
Nov. 16
Nov. 23
Nov. 18
Nov. 24
Kevin Hart
Fleetwood Mac
Justin Timberlake
Lindsey Stirling
B STREET THEATRE
2700 Capitol Avenue, Sacramento. Tickets and information: 916-443-5300, bstreettheatre.org Nov. 6-Dec. 9
“The Legend of Georgia McBride”
Theater: Casey is an Elvis impersonator working in a Florida Panhandle bar. But when his poorly attended Elvis show is canceled for the more popular drag queen performers, Casey is despondent.
Nov. 8
Dec. 1
David Wilcox
Ross Hammond
Nov. 9
Nov. 30-Dec. 30
Dec. 2
Music: blues
Family theater: The return of this hilarious adaptation of Dickens’ classic story, Ebenezer Scrooge has had enough of his yearly redemption and does everything he can to bust out of it.
Music: Hawaiian Beatles tribute band
Music: artist, author and philanthropist
Rick Estrin & The Nightcats
Nov. 6
Nov. 10
Music: acoustic guitarist
Music: acoustic guitar.
Leo Kottke (an evening with)
Nov. 11
Lisa Loeb with Billy Lawler
Strunz and Farah
Music: songwriter
“A Christmas Carol”
Music: folk, blues, spirituals and world
BEAT-LELE Dec. 5
Band Of Friends (A Celebration Of Rory Gallagher) Music: rock and blues
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Superbad
RED HAWK CASINO
1 Red Hawk Parkway, Placerville. Tickets available at redhawkcasino.com. Nov. 2
Night Fever
Top 40 Dance Hits Nov. 3
Cripple Creek Band Country Nov. 9
The Wiz Kid Today’s Hits Nov. 10
Big Bad Boogie Rock The 80s The 70s Nov. 16
“Little Women” Nov. 17
Maxx Cabello Jr. Blues Rock Nov. 23
The Spazmatics The 80s Nov. 24
Steel Breeze
Classic Rock Top 40 Nov. 30
Superbad
The 80s Dance Hits The 70s
Nathan Owens Band R&B Motown
OLDE COLOMA THEATRE
380 Monument Road, Coloma. Tickets and information: 530-626-5282, oldecolomatheatre.org
“The True Meaning Of Christmas” or “Presents And Promotions” 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 16 – Dec. 23
CAPITAL STAGE
2215 J St., Sacramento. Tickets and information:916-995-5464 or capstage.org.
“Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley”
Dec. 6 – 30 In this charmingly imagined sequel to “Pride and Prejudice,” Mary Bennet is growing tired of her role as dutiful middle sister in the face of her siblings’ romantic escapades.
IMAGINATION THEATER
El Dorado County Fair Grounds, 100 Placerville Drive, Placerville Tickets and information: 530-642-0404, imaginationtheater.net
Madeline’s Christmas
7 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 23-Dec. 22 It’s the night before Christmas and everyone is sick in bed. All except brave Madeline, who is up and about and feeling just fine. Taking care of eleven little girls and their teacher Miss Clavel is hard work, but Madeline finds help from a magical merchant peddling flying carpets door-to-door.
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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
“Duck Hunter Shoots Angel”
8 p.m. Fridays and Saturday, 4 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 9–25 An uproarious story of two bumbling Alabama brothers who have never shot a duck, but think they shot an angel. As they lament their fates in a murky swamp, they are chased by a cynical tabloid journalist and his reluctant photographer, who don’t believe any of it—until feathers, wings and a tiara are discovered along the way. The play hysterically interweaves a love story, sibling rivalry, tawdry media, race relations and cultural stereotypes as the chase to find the angel builds to a crescendo in the swamp.
“Holiday in the Hills”
8 p.m. Fridays and Saturday, 4 p.m. Sundays, Dec. 1 – 23 The story takes place in the late 1880s right here on Sutter Street where the residents of the town and surrounding areas have gotten together to celebrate the holidays. A lot of research went into the people and places, give or take a year or two, and characters on stage were an actual residents or visitors to Folsom at that time of year. FAMILY SERIES
“Little Women”
1 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Nov. 3 – Dec. 2 The story of Little Women, Louisa M. Alcott’s famous novel, is so well known and so well loved that it is hardly surprising that many attempts have been made to portray its characters upon the stage. None has yet been so successful, however, as this brilliant dramatization by Peter Clapham. The structure of the play faithfully covers that of the novel, interweaving the lives of the March girls, Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy, and Laurie, the boy next door, as they grow up happily together.
“The Magic Toyshop”
1 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Dec. 8 – Jan. 6 When the Master Toymaker sprinkles a touch of Magic Doll Dust on the wonderful dolls he has made, they come to life in a surprising way. They realize how unusual they are when they find they can walk, talk and breathe. The Master Toymaker realizes it too, and decides he does not want to sell them. They are too wonderful to be “mussed, crushed and handled” by loving children. The dolls, however, take the opposite view.
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LIVE theater&music performances
HARRIS CENTER
10 College Parkway, Folsom. Tickets and information: 916- 608-6888, harriscenter.net. El Dorado Musical Theatre: Peter Pan
7 p.m. Nov. 9, 15 and 16; 2 and 7 p.m. Nov. 10 and 17; 2 and 6 p.m. Nov. 11; 2 p.m. Nov. 18 This production by El Dorado Musical Theatre features colorful costumes and sets, stunning choreography, and exceptional performances.
Russian String Orchestra (Formerly Chamber Orchestra Kremlin) Misha Rachlevsky, Music Director
7:30 p.m. Nov 13 The orchestra features some of Russia’s finest young players and is renowned for their warmth and high energy, creating concerts described as “addictive.”
Carrera Productions Diane Schuur: I Remember You
50th anniversary: The Beatles’ White Album The Beatles’ White Album will feature Sacramento’s entertainer/singer, Peter Petty.
7:30 p.m. Nov. 14 The Music of Frank Sinatra, Stan Getz and other Schuur catalog gems. With a distinguished career that spans three decades, including two Grammy awards and three additional nominations, Schuur’s music has explored every corner of the 20th Century musical landscape. .
Sbl Entertainment An Evening With Bruce Hornsby
Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical, National Tour
7:30 p.m. Nov. 28 Carrying forward the “hot jazz” legacy of the great Django Reinhardt, this internationally renowned group features one of Europe’s greatest musical families, guitarist/violinist Dorado Schmitt and his sons Samson and Amati.
7 p.m. Nov. 19; 2 and 7 p.m. Nov. 20-21; 11 a.m. 3 and 7 p.m. Nov. 23 The beloved TV classic soars off the screen and onto the stage this holiday season. Come see all the favorite characters from the special .
Falcon’s Eye Theatre At Folsom Lake College William Shakespeare’s Macbeth
7:30 p.m. Nov. 9, 10; 2 p.m. Nov. 11; 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15-17 Driven to bloody deeds by their lust for power, Macbeth and his Lady fight to hold on to their sanity and to each other by any means necessary. Shakespeare’s tragedy is an unrelenting examination of the dark side of humanity.
SBL Entertainment Steelin’ Dan: A Tribute To The Music Of Steely Dan
8 p.m. Nov. 24 Ron Hall first came up with the idea of forming a Steely Dan tribute band in July 2003. The goal was to form a group of musicians who would be capable of recreating the timeless music of Steely Dan live on-stage
Sacramento Preparatory Music Academy, 50th Anniversary: The Beatles’ White Album 6:30 p.m. Nov 25
7:30 p.m. Nov 26 Bruce Hornsby’s work displays a creative iconoclasm that’s been a constant in the artist’s two-and-a-half decade recording career.
Django Festival All-Stars
The Ten Tenors Home For The Holidays
2 and 7:30 p.m. Nov. 29 Self-described as “a group of down-to-earth Aussie blokes” — and known the world over for their unmistakable charm, camaraderie and vocal power —The TEN return for a oneof-a-kind holiday show.
Voices Of California Merry And Bright!
1 p.m. Dec. 1 An annual highlight! Join the Voices of California and other top local performing groups for an afternoon of top-notch harmony to kickoff the holiday season.
Sacramento Baroque Soloists Christmas Concertos by Candlelight
2 and 7: 20 p.m. Dec. 1 2 p.m. Dec. 2 Sacramento Baroque Soloists explore the splendor and beauty of Baroque Christmas Concertos in this musical feast of works by Corelli, Charpentier, Corrette, Torelli, and Locatelli. Featuring Robin Fisher, soprano.
Folsom Lake Symphony Holiday Spirit
7:30 p.m. Dec. 1 and 2 p.m. Dec. 2 Favorite holiday music and singalong with “Sleigh Ride,” “March of the Toys,” “O Holy Night,” “Carol of the Bells,” “O Chanukah,” selections from The Nutcracker and many other treats.
Michael Ingersoll’s Artists Lounge Live: An Unforgettable Nat King Cole Christmas Starring Evan Tyrone Martin
7:30 p.m. Dec. 2 Chicago sensation Evan Tyrone Martin (“Jesus Christ Superstar,” “Side Show,” “Oklahoma”) warmly resonates the velvety vocal style of musical legend Nat king Cole.
Folsom Lake College Music Department FLC Choral Concert With FLC Dance Department & Mosaic Dance Company
7:30 p.m. Dec. 4 Don’t miss a remarkable concert that blends modern and magical movement with choral singing. Under direction of Mariia Pechenova both FLC day and evening choral ensembles will combine their forces with dancers from FLC Dance Department and MOSAIC Dance Company and guests instrumentalists from FLC Music Department and Sacramento area.
SBL Entertainment Leann Rimes “You and Me and Christmas”
8 p.m. Dec. 5 LeAnn Rimes is an internationally multi-platinum selling acclaimed singer and ASCAP award-winning songwriter. Globally, she has sold more than 44 million units, won two Grammy Awards; 12 Billboard Music Awards; two World Music Awards; three Academy of Country Music Awards; one Country Music Association Award and one Dove Award.
Folsom Lake College Department Of Dance: Evening Of Dance Fall 2018! Featuring Mosaic
6 p.m. Dec. 6 Enjoy an exploration of dance with Folsom Lake College’s Dance Department and the MOSAIC Dance Company. Featuring ballet, Jjzz, tap, hip-hop, contemporary and musical theater..
Winter Concert Inspire Choirs Of America
6:30 p.m. Dec. 6 Founded in 2018, Inspire Choirs of America was formed to inspire and create an amazing choral opportunity for children of El Dorado Hills and Folsom from third through 12th grade. .
Placer Pops Chorale Holiday Pops
2 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8; 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9 Presenting a heartfelt pageant of sights and sounds that is at once uplifting and memorable. Hear the beautiful voices of the Placer Pops Chorale members raised in song, accompanied by our wonderful instrumentalists and special guests.
SBL Entertainment Jake Shimabukuro
7:30 p.m. Dec. 9 One of the most exceptional and innovative uke players in the history of the instrument—an artist who has drawn comparisons to musical titans such as Jimi Hendrix and Miles Davis.
Pamela Hayes Classical Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker Featuring Conductor Ryan Murray and members of the Folsom Lake Symphony
7 p.m. Dec. 13,14; 1 and 5 p.m. Dec. 15, 16 Join Clara and her Nutcracker Prince on an enchanted journey through the Land of Snow and Kingdom of the Sweets .
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calendar of events
Submit events to: calendar@goldcountrymedia.com. 6 p.m. 4364 Town Center Blvd Suite 310, El Dorado Hills. 916-933-3013, edhtowncenter.com.
Dec. 1-21
CARRIAGE RIDES will be available 6-9 p.m. Dec. 1-21 at Town Center, 4364 Town Center Blvd., Suite 310, El Dorado Hills. 916-933-3013, edhtowncenter.com.
Dec. 2
51ST ANNuAL CHRISTMAS ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR will have unique, quality, handmade items from nearly 200 artisan crafters. 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Dec. 2 in Historic Folsom. historicfolsom.org.
Small Business Saturday See Nov. 24 listing.
Nov. 3
CASABLANCA IN THE HILLS is CASA El Dorado’s biggest fundraiser. Enjoy a sit-down dinner, live and silent auction, raffle, live entertainment and dancing with proceeds going to the abused, neglected and at-risk children of El Dorado County. This event will take place 6-11 p.m. Nov. 3 at The District Church, formally known as Lakehills Covenant Church, 7000 Rossmore Lane, El Dorado Hills. Info: 530-6229882.
Nov. 4
SuTTER STREET THEATRE GALA SEASON ANNOuNCEMENT is a celebration that will feature music and entertainment from past seasons. Live music by Dr Placebo, drinks (non-alcoholic) food, and water will be provided. Silent auction. Free. 1-4 p.m. Nov. 4. Parking at Sutter Street Parking Garage, 905 Leidesdorff St., Folsom. Info: historicfolsom.org.
Nov. 9
HISTORIC FOLSOM ICE RINk OPENING CELEBRATION begins 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Nov. 9 and will be open for the season including holidays. Info: historicfolsom.org.
Nov. 11
NIGHT AT THE LIBRARY fundraiser will have silent auctions and raffles at this vintage Hollywoodthemed event. This event typically raises $20,000 in essential, direct support for the El Dorado Hills Library. 4-6:30 p.m. Nov. 11 at 7455 Silva valley Parkway, El Dorado Hills. Info: libraryfriendsedh@ gmail.com and 916-358-3500.
Nov. 23
FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS will kick off the holiday season with the lighting of the Christmas tree 5:30-8 p.m.
Nov. 23 at 376 Main St., Placerville. placervilledowntown.org.
Nov. 24-Dec.24
SANTA PHOTOS: Families are invited to visit with Santa to share wish lists and to take purchased photo, 1-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays Nov. 24-Dec. 24. California Welcome Center, 2085 Vine St.., Ste 105, El Dorado Hills. 916-933-3013, edhtowncenter. com.
Nov. 24
SMALL BuSINESS SATuRDAY will be a shopping experience in Historic Folsom. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 24. historicfolsom.org
Nov. 30
CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING 2018 will include singing, dancing and merrymaking. The tree lights up at 7:30 p.m. in the center of the ice rink in the plaza. 6-9 p.m. Nov. 30. historicfolsom.org.
Dec. 1
TATER TOT CRAWL is a week of free tater tots for every toy donated to Toys for Tots barrels located in participating businesses in Historic Folsom. Starts noon Dec. 1. historicfolsom.org. CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING, hosted by El Dorado Hills Town Center, El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce and the El Dorado Hills CSD. The event kicks off at 4 p.m. Dec. 1 with a merchant open house, “Stuff Your Stocking” game where children visit participating businesses to fill their stockings with special gifts. Later in the day are live bands, winners of the Caroling Contest and Santa will arrive on a fire truck to light the tree. Free cookies and hot chocolate and kettle corn for purchase. Event ends at
HANGTOWN CHRISTMAS PARADE is an annual tradition now sponsored by a the Taylor Family of the Hangman’s Tree Ice Cream Saloon on Main Street. 1-4 p.m. Dec. 2 at 376 Main St., Placerville. placerville-downtown.org.
Dec. 8
COMMuNITY PERFORMANCES will spotlight local numerous choirs, dance troops and nonprofit organizations. Three separate shows at noon, 1 and 3 p.m. Dec 8 and 15. El Dorado Hills Town Center, 4364 Town Center Blvd., Suite 310, El Dorado Hills. 916-933-3013, edhtowncenter.com.
Dec. 8-9
9TH ANNuAL HOMES FOR THE HOLIDAYS TOuR will highlight five residences in El Dorado County. 9a.m.5 p.m. Dec. 8-9. 916-317-7862, assistanceleague. org/sierra-foothills.
Dec. 15
EL DORADO HILLS FIREFIGHTER SANTA RuN FINALE will have Santa, Mrs. Clause and the Elves traveling through Town Center to collect canned food and new, unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots. It will finish with a fireworks show, cookies and hot chocolate provided by the El Dorado Hills Fire Department. 6-7:30 p.m. Dec. 15 at Town Center, 4364 Town Center Blvd., Suite 310, El Dorado Hills. 916-9333013, edhtowncenter.com.
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. 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. ✶ NOVEMBER 2018 | 57
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FOLSOM IS A BEACH TOWN? TURKEY OR TOFURKEY? WHAT’S NEXT?
T BY PAT QUAN
his Thanksgiving, we may start a new custom. No, we’re not going to exclude the weird uncle from our party (because maybe it’s me!). At our home, we may follow a presidential custom and pardon a turkey. So what would we eat instead? Tofurkey (a vegetarian turkey). My wife says that’s a great way to ensure no one comes over or at least stays for dinner. Historians say that the first presidential pardon of a turkey was by Abraham Lincoln in 1863. It seems the chances of a turkey being pardoned this year are about one in 51 million — the number of turkeys eaten on Thanksgiving. If you don’t pardon your turkey, you can always call the Butterball Turkey Talk Line. How ‘bout a little more fun facts about the area in which we live? Hey, what local city ranks as the 23rd Best Beach Town? How about the 29th Safest City in the United States? Fifth Best Place to Live in California? No. 11 Smartest Suburb in America? I wonder how they measure how smart a suburb is? What city was the site of the West’s first railroad and the world’s first long-distance transmission of electricity? Hint, I was a sponsor at a charity fundraiser supporting the Powerhouse. It’s Folsom. A beach town? Really? A beach town? What local town is considered a “census designated place” (CDP)? And got its start in the1960s when developer Alan Lindsey began to develop a master planned community that was completely planned from its inception as group of residential “villages” (note the name of a lot of the residential communities in this CDP)? And has a population that has grown to close to 50,000 from 6,395 in 1990? What
CDP was ranked in the top five as one of the Best Places to Raise a Family in California? Is home to Serrano Golf Course, a Robert Trent Jones Jr. course that has hosted a professional golf tournament? And which town has yours-truly lived in for the past 23 years? You guessed it! El Dorado Hills. The Folsom and El Dorado Hills real estate market is going strong. How strong? Here are some fun real estate data facts through this September. Same old story. Folsom average sales price is still on the increase to more than $560,000 while the average number of days on the market for sold homes goes down and sales price to list price ratio continues to climb to 99.7 percent. El Dorado Hills is no different, with average sales price up to more than $740,000 and sales price to list price ratio is up to 98.3 percent. Everyone knows this fun fact: If you’re thinking of selling, especially in Folsom, this is the time. It is still a seller’s market. Inventory is still low. I talk with sellers and buyers about important topics all the time. With the season upon us, I’m again doing my annual participation with Coldwell Banker in the One Warm Coat Program. One Warm Coat is a national nonprofit organization that works to provide a free warm coat to anyone in need. Locally, I team with Pak-Mail in El Dorado Hills to collect coats. Those coats are distributed to a local charity to be distributed to those in need. It’s just another way to contribute to the success of this community. If you want to donate coats, please contact me.
To contact Pat Quan, call 916-812-4341, email pquan@ cbnorcal.com or go to PatQuan.com. BRE #01918240.
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