Veterans, military can explore state parks for free

California State Parks

News release

California State Parks is honoring the service of veterans and active and reserve military members by offering free admission to 130 participating state park units on Memorial Day – Monday, May 29. The list of participating park units can be found at parks.ca.gov/MemorialDay2023.

Local parks include Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park, the Auburn and Folsom Lake state recreation areas, California State Railroad Museum and Emerald Bay State Park.

“State Parks invites these brave people and their families to enjoy the beauty, peace and rich history of their public lands,” said California State Parks Director Armando Quintero. “Thank you for n See State parkS, page A7

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honor the food bank for its 23 years of service to the community.

“What the Food Bank of El Dorado County does for our community is simply amazing,” Patterson states. “They are more than just a food bank for folks needing help to feed their families but also an emergency resource center that is critical to residents of El Dorado County when facing a hardship that goes beyond food.”

The food bank team works to provide the region emergency food assistance for residents struggling to make ends meet. The food bank collaborates with 30 partner agencies to provide a safety net for friends and neighbors who may find themselves in times of need. The collaboration efforts result in thousands of pounds of food for thousands of local seniors, children and families, according to a Food Bank of El Dorado press release.

The food bank also came to the aid of those impacted by the Caldor and Mosquito fires and aided others during the inclement weather earlier this year.

Executive director of the Food Bank of El Dorado County Mike Sproull and everyone else at the food bank shared their sincere gratitude for being recognized with a nonprofit of the year award. Sproull insists the award belongs to the county as a whole, thanking the thousands of volunteers, donors and supporters who pitch in to make the food bank what it is today — El Dorado County’s largest collaborative charity.

People interested in collaborative community service are encouraged to reach out to the food bank for more information at info@foodbankedc.org.

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Hangtown Women’s teNNis club. Join fun-loving women Wednesdays 9am-11am at El Dorado High School. Lessons, social events, only $50/year. Call Cindy 805-540-8654. mArsHALL HOsPitAL AUxiLiAry is looking for volunteers. It is a rewarding opportunity to do something for the community. We will be holding interviews on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. Please contact Linda Grimoldi at 530-6202240 or call the Auxiliary Office at 530-626-2643.

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