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Meet our Adminstrator DOUG HAWKINS RN

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oug Hawkins has been part of our community for generations and is giving back to the community he cares about.

“I feel it is my duty to give back to the people of El Dorado County and help ensure quality healthcare.”

Doug graduated from Ponderosa High School and began his career as a nurse at age 21. “Working with the Elderly is a calling and passion for me. My goal is to help keep Skilled Nursing up here in the foothills and for families to not take their loved ones out of the area for their care,” Doug commented.

Doug takes pride is serving as the Hospital Administrator for Western Slope Health Center here in Placerville. “Our Hospital was awarded the Centers for MediCare 5 STAR rating and we occupy up to 99 people. We average close to 40 admissions and discharges a month with a home return rate of 92%.”

Western Slope Health Center is a Post-Acute Hospital caring for those requiring short term rehabilitative services. We employ talented registered nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapist, registered dietician, nurse practitioners and our house physician.

“My hobbies, well to know me is to know I enjoy my wife and children on our small ranch in Shingle Springs. It’s summer-time which means the County Fair. This is my favorite time of year! I love raising chickens and goats.” Being an advocate for youth programs, Doug has been active with coaching soccer and little league, and mentoring 4-H kids with livestock raising for the El Dorado County Fair.

Stop by and meet Doug and his staff at Western Slope Health Center!

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PERFECTLY CRAFTED A Beer & Wine Lover’s Guide to the Region 7 What’s Up 8 Local Matters 10 Online 12 Calendar 14 Outtakes 24 Home Design 46 Introducing 50 Tom’s Take

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GET TO KNOW Normadene Carpenter

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THE ARTS Isabella Ryder

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HEALTH & WELLNESS 5 Healthy Relationship Habits

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CAUSE & EFFECT Eldorado National Forest Interpretive Association

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IN HISTORY James Mason Hutchings

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SWAG 12 Back-to-School Essentials

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NEIGHBORING NOSHES // Hop Sing Palace // Meridians Restaurant

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Working for a magazine was my lifelong dream. I’d seen countless rom-coms portraying it as being a glamorous profession—one where editors are dressed to the nines, plugging away from nine-to-five in floor-to-ceiling glass skyscrapers, while getting to jet set around the globe—and knew it was my calling.

Though my dream has essentially come true, the behind-the-scenes reality of magazine publishing is much different than The Devil Wears Prada depicts.

Here at Style, our HQ is one story and our (tiny but mighty) editorial team often “In wine there is (OK, always) can be found wearing jeans, flats and wisdom, in beer comfy tees that likely came there is freedom, from Gap over Gucci. What’s in water there is more, the deadlines are bacteria.” relentless, the stress is high, —Benjamin Franklin and just when you think you can come up for air, an email arrives that requires you to extinguish yet another fire. But, considering my motto is “I’d rather be busy than bored,” I love every minute of it. Plus, the people I work with are like family, the glossy print product we produce every month is rewarding, and the perks are a definite plus.

Speaking of the latter, earlier this summer I was invited to attend a fund-raiser for Placer Land Trust called The ART of Locally Grown, a hyper-local fivecourse dinner paired with Placer County beer and wine where we got to meet the people behind the pours (Andy Klein from The Monk’s Cellar and Kevin Stevenson from Casque Wines). Hosted by Fork N’ Road Productions and held under a balmy, star-filled sky at Westfield Galleria at Roseville, it was one of those magical nights where I had to pinch myself to make sure I wasn’t dreaming. Not only did I leave feeling full, buzzed (don’t worry, Uber took me home) and grateful for a job that allows me to experience events like this, but with a new appreciation for our local craft beer and wine scene.

The soiree also served as inspiration for this month’s feature, “A Local Beer & Wine Lover’s Guide to the Region,” where you can get a taste for everything that’s literally brewing in our backyard. Flip to page 27 to meet a handful of local brewmasters and winemakers making a splash on the scene, tour tasting rooms that offer amenities like live music, no tasting fees and games galore, discover restaurants that offer beer and wine flights, and take a bite out of our favorite boozefilled dishes. Whether you prefer pints or Pinot, the multi-page spread promises to please.

Though (according to chemistry) alcohol is a solution, it’s not always the answer—especially when it comes to marital bliss—so we reached out to local marriage and family therapist Bob Parkins to give us “5 Healthy Relationship Habits” in Health & Wellness.

We hope his advice brings clarity, and paves the way for sparks to fly once again.

As always, we have plenty more in store too—from “Back-to-School Essentials” in Swag, to a roundup of local authors in The 10 Spot, and the recipe to make Coconut Unfried Shrimp in Taste—so sit back, relax and enjoy these hot August nights with Style by your side (glass of craft beer or wine optional). Cheers!

— Megan megan@stylemg.com

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Normadene Carpenter

Q&A WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO YOUR YOUNGER SELF?

Keep traveling.

WHAT COMES TO YOU NATURALLY?

Linguistics. I’ve studied about five different languages.

WHAT’S YOUR BIGGEST PET PEEVE?

People who don’t drive well.

WHAT ARE YOU MOST PROUD OF?

Receiving the 2017 Normadene Carpenter Award; also, my two children.

FAVORITE HUMANITARIAN CAUSE?

Caring for animals/the SPCA.

BEST WORDS OF WISDOM YOU’VE RECEIVED?

“Mind your own business.”

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Loon Lake Meal in town

ormadene Carpenter still remembers the early days of the El Dorado County Library .

She moved to the Placerville region with her husband, John, in 1951 and would often spend hours there while working on call as a laboratory technician. “The library was just two blocks from the hospital,” she shares. “And I just enjoyed reading!” She went on to become one of the founding members of Friends of the Library, and during a term as president was instrumental in helping them acquire the property for their headquarters in Placerville.

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the county for supporting arts and culture; so much so that the El Dorado Arts Council recently honored her with the Normadene Carpenter Award—an accolade they created in her name to acknowledge a lifetime spent giving back to the community.

In addition to her volunteer activities, Carpenter is also an avid supporter and member of the El Dorado County Community Concert Association, and her biggest goal is to help found a community arts center—a dedicated space for local and visiting musicians and performers. And while she may be 90 years old, she shows no signs of slowing down.“I don’t plan to retire any time soon,” she says with a laugh.

—Amber Foster

Hog Wild Bar-B-Que Local landmark

Sly Park Recreation Area Favorite memory

Graduating from UC Berkeley Movie

Gone with the Wind Musician/band

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Place to buy a gift, locally

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The Summer of Love Experience photo by Christopher Lim. Chaim Gur-Arieh photo by Dante Fontana.

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onnect Card, a universal transit fare card that can be used across nine different transit agencies in the Sacramento region—including El Dorado Transit and the Folsom Stage Line—is available at connecttransitcard.com...On August 9, join El Dorado County Senior Activities for The Summer of Love Experience at San Francisco’s de Young Museum. The exhibit serves as a 50th anniversary celebration of the adventurous and colorful counterculture that blossomed in the years surrounding the city’s legendary summer of 1967 and includes iconic rock posters, photographs, interactive music, costumes and more. To sign up, call Star at 530-621-6255...Bring your friends and family to Christa McAuliffe Park on August 23 from 5-8:30 p.m. for Trucks and Tunes, featuring SactoMoFo food trucks, live music and a kids’ zone...In the “Oops, we’re only human department,” we apologize for mistakenly listing the wrong question above one of last month’s Get to Know responses. Chaim GurArieh’s response of “wine snobbery— or any snobbery for that matter” was his answer to “What’s your biggest peeve?”...

Congrats to Scott Lindgren on his recent appointment of fire chief for the CAL FIRE Amador-El Dorado Unit and Cameron Park Fire Department. Lindgren has over 10 years of fire service experience in and around the region and is a hazardous materials specialist and certified paramedic, in addition to holding numerous other certifications...On August 21 from 9 a.m. to noon, join Community Observatory experts for a Total Solar Eclipse Observation—the country’s first one in decades where the moon will pass directly between Earth and the sun—and celebrate with the U.S. Postal Service in dedicating their first eclipse stamp. For the meeting location (Placerville area) and to sign up, call 530-621-1224...American River Conservancy (ARC) volunteer Tom Dodson is leading an overnight exploration of the Granite Chief Wilderness Area from August 12-13. Open to hikers 12 and older with backpacking experience, the intermediate, 16-mile hike includes 800 feet of elevation gain. To sign up ($40 ARC members; $55 non-members), call 530-621-1224...Marshall Medical Center is offering a “Carbohydrates, Food and You” class on August 23 from 1-3 p.m. at 3581 Palmer Drive in Cameron Park. Attendees will learn about meal planning, weight management, tips for dining out and more. To register, call 530-672-7021... Head to St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church in El Dorado Hills on August 4 from noon to 3 p.m., and make your own stained glass mosaic. All ages and levels are welcome; a donation of $15 is requested to help cover supplies...Fill a non-paper reusable bag for $5, or a paper grocery bag for $6 at the Main Library in Placerville for their monthly Book Sale (audio books, DVDs, CDs, etc. are also available) on August 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m...Marshall Hospital Auxiliary in Placerville is holding interviews on August 9 at 10 a.m. for anyone interested in becoming a member of the organization; volunteers must serve a minimum of 50 hours per year. For more info, call Leona at 530-677-6921...That’s all for now, but check back next month for Style’s Pizza feature.

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tep back in time when you enter Placerville’s Gold Bug Mine, a historic mine from the Gold Rush days. Find riches in the gem panning trough, visit the historic stamp mill and working blacksmith shop, and purchase a one-of-a-kind memento at Hattie's Gift Shop.

Educational and entertaining guided tours—for both schools and private groups—are available; or bring a group and eat al fresco along the stream at one of several picnic areas. After, take your group on a self-guided audio tour of the mine and try your luck at gem panning. Large groups are encouraged to rent the pavilion.

Gold Bug Park and Mine can be enjoyed seven days a week, through October, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There’s no charge for parking, entrance into the park, or for day use of picnic areas and trails. It promises to be a wonderful experience for all. Eureka!

For more information, visit goldbugpark.org.

Cameron Park Community Services District Hot August Nights

by TINA HELM

Last-chance swim lessons are offered in the afternoons starting August 14, with evening water aerobics on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30-7:15 p.m.

Adults, join in on the action with the basketball league or drop-in during open gym. You can also try tai chi, ballroom dance, classical guitar, CPR, hunter safety and Zumba classes.

Cameron Park Lake is open for swimming until August 6. Boat rentals, pickleball and tennis are also offered at the lake.

On August 2, mature adults (ages 55+) are To view a invited to the CSD for complete listing of these programs a special senior lunch and others, visit cameronpark.org hosted by Ponte Palmero or call 530-677at noon. Reserve your spot 2231.

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by calling 530-677-2231. On August 7, it’s “Bring a Friend to Lunch Day” for the Senior Nutrition program, featuring guest speaker Star Walker from El Dorado County Human Services’ Y.A.N.A. (You Are Not Alone) program. On August 22 from 10 a.m. to noon, the Cameron Park Newcomers are hosting a game day, followed by a short story discussion group at 1 p.m.

Trucks and Tunes returns to Christa McAuliffe Park on August 23 from 5-8:30 p.m. featuring tasty treats from a variety of food trucks, live music, vendors and more.

Cameron Park CSD’s Laps at the Lake and Pooch Plunge is scheduled for August 12. Enjoy a walk with your furry friend at 9:30 a.m., followed by the plunge at 10 a.m. Food, vendors and raffle prizes are also part of the fun.

ASK THE Expert Is diet or exercise more important when it comes to keeping healthy?

Like many things in life, the two cannot be separated in the quest to stay healthy. The gym rat eating nothing but fast food is no healthier than the couch potato who restricts themselves to less than 1,200 calories a day.

In other words, everything in moderation and everything as part of a greater balance.

Healthy exercise is a combination of cardio, weight-based and recovery workouts over the course of each week. Alternating between them allows the muscles to build and recover.

If you find yourself stuck, shake up your

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routine, and remember to keep it fun! Diet is a term too often associated with new fads; healthy eating, on the other hand, is a lifestyle choice rather than a quick way to lose weight. Again, everything in moderation. Limit carbohydrates and sugar; eat plenty of fruits, vegetables and healthy proteins; and drink four to eight glasses of water daily.

Kate Milroy, MD // Marshall Pediatrics // 4341 Golden Center Drive, Suite A, Placerville // 530626-1144, marshallmedical.org

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51st Annual National Mother Lode Art Exhibition

Here's Lookin' at Ya! by Gemma Gylling, CPSA, AFC

Daily art exhibits will be showcased this month as part of Placerville Arts Association's (PAA) 51st Annual National Mother Lode Art Exhibition. Stop by the Placerville Shakespeare Club to view a variety of art from near and far. "This show represents the finest in 2D and 3D art. It’s PAA's opportunity to showcase not only local and California artists but artists [from] across the nation," explains PAA Show Chair Gloria Vernon.

The opening reception is on August 6, where Diana Coco Russell from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco will give a presentation on the process of judging, and the works that have been accepted into the show. What's more, there will be art gatherings to share ideas and techniques—Mondays are pastels, Tuesdays feature mixed media, Wednesdays are all media, Thursdays highlight oils, Fridays include scratchboard, and Saturdays accent watercolors.

Those interested are encouraged to bring their own materials, and can contact Vernon at robandglovernon@gmail.com for specific times.

—Emily Peter

DETAILS

WHEN: August 6-20 TIME: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. (daily) WHERE: Placerville Shakespeare Club, 2940 Bedford Avenue For more information, visit placervillearts.com.

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Placerville Recreation and Parks

LOCAL AUTHORS

For the ninth year, Style brings you the latest stack of accomplished area authors and their published works. In no particular order…

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Capturing the Castle: Images of Preston Castle (2006-2016) by Angelica R. Jackson, Cameron

Park On a hilltop in Ione, there stands an unlikely castle with fanciful turrets and a soaring clock tower: Preston Castle, formerly known as the Preston School of Industry. Jackson captures the castle’s arrested decay in 62 pages of over 100 photographs in her latest book. Available at angelicarjackson.com/books, Face in a Book and Ione Pharmacy

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“Tails” from the Trails by Debbi Preston, Rescue Preston and her dog Toots started hiking together with little knowledge or preparation. At first, afraid of getting lost, they rigidly stuck to the designated trail, but after working together, they became comfortable exploring the spurs. Ultimately, Toots teaches Preston to enjoy the outing and adventure—which is the purpose for a hike after all. Available at debbipreston.wixsite.com/books-seller, amazon.com, Face in a Book and Placerville News Company

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K is for Kindergarten by Erin Dealey, Placerville Here comes kindergarten! Whether your little reader is gearing up for the first day or making their way through the school year, K is for Kindergarten will guide them with silly rhymes and fun activities from A to Z. Available at Face in a Book and Barnes & Noble

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Dying for a Diamond by Cindy Sample, El Dorado Hills Newlyweds Laurel McKay and Tom Hunter can’t wait for their honeymoon cruise. After a series of diamond thefts and a murder, Laurel discovers that suspicious shipmates are as plentiful as calories on board. When a relative becomes a suspect, Laurel’s determined to unmask the killer before her dream honeymoon becomes a nautical nightmare. Available at cindysamplebooks.com, amazon.com, Face in a Book, Placerville News Company and Barnes & Noble

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Dangerous Duplicity by Sherry Joyce, El Dorado Hills El Dorado Hills cop Evan Wentworth struggles with guilt over his sister’s death, turns in his badge, and becomes a well-known artist in New York. He vacations in SaintPaul-de-Vence and becomes embroiled in not only solving his sister’s cold case, but yet another murder. Riveting

suspense is onboard multi-million dollar yachts in the Cote d’Azur.

Available at sherryjoyce.com, amazon.com and Barnes & Noble

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At What Cost by James L’Etoile, Cameron Park Detectives John Penley and Paula Newberry of the Sacramento Police Department are leading the investigation into a local serial killer who has dumped three bodies in six weeks–all missing internal organs.

While pursuing a lead, the detectives stumble upon a personal message the killer left for Penley...and it’s attached to a human kidney. Available at amazon.com, Face in a Book and Barnes & Noble

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Cowpoke Clyde Rides the Range by Lori Mortensen, Cameron Park When Cowpoke Clyde spots an ad in a favorite cat-ylogue, it says he ought to buy a bike fer fun. When it arrives, Clyde sets off wibble-wobblin’ down the road.

But riding a bike is no picnic. Rip-roaring rhymes and page-turning surprises make this a rootin’ tootin’ read-aloud. Available at Face in a Book and Barnes & Noble

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Grains of Truth: Bonds of Friendship Cannot Be Broken by Elizabeth Ferry-Perata, Cameron Park Grains of Truth is an intense, emotional and passionfilled story about two best friends looking for the one thing everyone wants—love. It’s a story about friendship and accepting what you can’t change, that will move you to tears and leave you astonished with an unexpected twist. Available at 3lpublishing.flyingcart.com and Face in a Book

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Sachi: Drawing Pictures on Water by Katherine Kemp Velez, Cameron Park What happens when security becomes more important than freedom and fear is used to make prejudice seem necessary? This well-researched, historical fiction novel describes government decisions regarding the Japanese and Japanese-Americans, and the impact those decisions have on the lives of one family and community—before, during and after internment. Available at amazon.com, Face in a Book and Barnes & Noble

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Avenged by Lynn Carthage, El Dorado Hills Teenagers Eleanor, Phoebe and Miles discover that they share a powerful connection. Together, they might be strong enough to untangle an ancient prophecy hanging over Arnaud Manor, a troubled place where old, deep magic mingles with greed and revenge. They might save Phoebe’s baby sister and other innocents. They might even save themselves. Available at amazon. com, Face in a Book and Barnes & Noble

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Find More On the Web This Month WEIDEL ON WHEELS Although minivans have dropped in popularity, they remain a source of transportation for many families. The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica recently debuted (RIP Town and Country) and has piqued the interest of sensible soccer moms everywhere.

Check out Weidel on Wheels for an in-depth look.

Want to gift someone expecting with an unexpected gift? Forget the Diaper Genie and check out our list of 5 Cool Baby Shower Gifts— creative presents that are functional, sentimental and utterly adorable, and will have the parents-to-be oohing and aahing.

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KEEP CALM AND TRAVEL Looking for a charming seaside getaway? A visit to the truly idyllic town of Carmel-by-the-Sea is sure to delight—especially when you stay at the Hyatt Carmel Highlands. Come along as we take you on a tour of this luxurious hotel and explore all it offers.

We’ve also got details on the cutest fairy tale cottages in town, iconic places to hang out and our favorite spots to watch the mighty ocean. Read, visit and enjoy.

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CRAFT FAIRE. Head to Downtown Placerville from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and peruse an array of products from local vendors, including furniture, home décor, artwork, antiques and much more.

Admission is free. placerville-downtown.org/events

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AN EVENING TO REMEMBER. At 7 p.m., head to the El Dorado County Fairgrounds for an evening benefiting Imagination Theater— complete with live and silent auctions, food from Diane Wilkinson Catering and Capital Sierra Catering, wine, entertainment and more. imaginationtheater.net

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LIVE ON THE BOULEVARD. Gather blankets and chairs and head to the El Dorado Hills Town for live music by upbeat bands in an array of genres. Set up begins at 5 p.m., and concerts commence at 6:30 p.m. edhtowncenter.com SUMMER SATURDAYS IN THE COURTYARD. Experience Downtown Placerville with Americana and bluegrass sounds from Alan Fuller (August 5) and the Keith Little Trio (August 19).

The fun starts at 2 p.m. at the Cary House Hotel’s courtyard. placervilledowntown.org/events (ALSO 19)

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20 MILE TASTE. Celebrate the bounty of El Dorado County from 6-9 p.m. at the Davies Family Inn at Shadowridge Ranch.

Hosted by Ag in the Classroom, the fund-raiser includes seasonal food prepared by area chefs alongside locally produced beer and wine, live music, a raffle and live auction. agintheclass-edc.org

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FILMFARE. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to the Main Library in Placerville at 7:45 p.m. and watch a TBD, family-friendly film on a vintagestyle outdoor projector. Admission is free, but a donation is requested to benefit Friends of the Library. 530621-3012

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walk with your leashed dog around Cameron Park Lake at 9:30 a.m., followed by the plunge at 10 a.m.

All participants receive ribbons, and food and vendors will be on site. cameronpark.org

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HOLY YOGA. Join the yoga community for a half-day of practice and worship at Vintage Grace Ch urch in El D orado Hills.

Beginning at 9 a.m., become immersed in a custom that’s excellent for mind, body and soul; bring a mat and water. Preregistration required. events@ holyyoga.net

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POOCH PLUNGE AND LAPS AT THE LAKE. Run or

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SIPPIN’ ON STEINER. Indulge in various wine pairings, while enjoying art, music and beautiful scenery from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at nine different wineries along Steiner Road, including Renwood Winery, Dillian Wines and Iron Hub Winery. startonsteiner. com/events

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HIGH TEA ON THE FARM. Harris Tree Farm in Pollock Pines is the perfect setting for this afternoon tea party (2-4 p.m.) where attendees will enjoy homemade baked goods, savory snacks using produce grown on the property, and tea served in vintage teacups. harristreefarm.com

life-threatening medical conditions at this morning walk with friends, family and co-workers. necannv. wish.org

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RACE FOR THE ARTS. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind 5K run/walk and kids’ fun run featuring a mini art festival and benefitting El Dorado Arts Council, Folsom Arts Association and other local nonprofits at William Land Park. raceforthearts.com

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WINEDERLUST RENEGADE WINE FESTIVAL. This inaugural event features tastings from local wineries and craft breweries, artisan vendors, and live music by MerryGold, Late for Dinner, and Achilles Wheel. Presented by the El Dorado Winery Association along the bank of the American River at Henningsen Lotus Park, the celebration goes from 2-9 p.m. eldoradowines.org/winederlust

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WALK FOR WISHES. Join the Make-A-Wish Foundation and help grant wishes to children in our community with

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HANGTOWN CAR SHOW. Enjoy an evening under the stars looking at classic cars and mingling with fellow car enthusiasts from 5-8 p.m. Admission and parking are free. placervilledowntown.org/events

An Evening to Remember photo by Lanny Langston. Craft Faire photo by Bill Robinson. Walk for Wishes photo by Freestyle Photocross.

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Notable Happenings

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From 5-9 p.m., try your hand at casting techniques, catch a few bass and enjoy the serenity of the eight-acre lake at Wakamatsu Farm.

Participants (adults only) must have a valid California fishing license. arconservancy.org/events

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RUMMAGE SALE. From 9 a.m.

to 6 p.m. (August 2-4) and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (August 5), head to St. Patrick Church in Placerville and shop their rummage sale that includes clothing, furniture, jewelry, linens and more.

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MAD SCIENCE: THE SCIENCE OF SOUND. Bring your mini

scientists to the El Dorado Hills Library (9:40 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.) for a morning of demonstrations and experiments that include dinosaur-in-a-can and a glowing electric pickle. eldoradolibrary. org

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TEEN MARIO KART TOURNAMENT. Teens are invited

KIDS MAKING MUSIC WORKSHOP. Gather recycled

items, tin cans, cardboard boxes and rubber bands, and head to the Main Library in Placerville to learn about music and create your very own musical instrument from things you brought from home. The fun begins at 2 p.m. eldoradolibrary.org

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FAMILY CAMPOUT. Enjoy an exciting overnight adventure in Fairytale Town’s storybook park. Activities include a scavenger hunt, arts and crafts, theater show, bedtime stories, and a continental breakfast under a canopy of trees. Festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. and continue until 7 a.m. the following morning. fairytaletown.org

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CAPLES LAKE TO EMIGRANT LAKE HIKE. Join

the American River Conservancy from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. as volunteer Donna Orth leads a scenic out-and-back hike from Caples Lake to Emigrant Lake.

Participants must be able to hike for eight-to-nine miles in four hours. Preregistration required. 530-621-1224

Tales and Ales Brewfest photo by Tyler and Christina. Other photo courtesy of its respective company or organization.

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local fruits and vegetables, honey, eggs and flowers every Saturday (through November 12) from 8 a.m. to noon. eldoradofarmersmarket.com

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THE COLOR RUN.

Take part in the “happiest 5K on the planet” and check out the new Purple Color Zone, giant inflatable unicorns, an inspirational dream wall, and foam zone at Raley Field.

The start-line window opens at 8 a.m. and features a pre-party with music, dancing and giveaways. Participant kits include entry, a T-shirt and headband, finisher’s medal and color packet. thecolorrun.com/locations/ sacramento-ca

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51ST ANNUAL NATIONAL MOTHER LODE ART EXHIBITION. Stop by the Placerville

Shakespeare Club from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily to view a variety of art (both 2D and 3D) from local and national artists at this annual open juried show. placervillearts.com (THROUGH 20)

THURSDAY EVENING

August 3rd Mania The Live Beatles Experience

August 10th Kenny Metcalf as Elton John

to the Main Library in Placerville where they’ll enjoy fast-paced twists, turns, turtle shells and Goombas, while they race against fellow participants. Snacks and prizes will also be available. Space is limited, and pre-registration is required.

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PLACERVILLE CERTIFIED FARMERS’ MARKET. Enjoy

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August 17th Island of Black & White Rock, Reggae & Blues

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August 24th Life in the Fastlane

TALES AND ALES BREWFEST. Fairytale Town

is celebrating its 58th anniversary with an all-ages fund-raiser featuring unlimited beer tastings, food trucks and live music by AKAlive on the Mother Goose Stage. Proceeds support Fairytale Town’s education programs and park improvements. fairytaletown.org

Eagles Tribute

August 31st Skynnyn Lynnyrd

SAVE THE DATE!

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WINE IN THE VINES. Friends

of Seniors are hosting their annual fund-raiser at Sierra Vista Winery from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Enjoy an evening of award-winning wines, appetizers by Diane Wilkinson Catering, music by Hickory Wind, gift basket drawings and more. friendsofedcseniors.org

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SIERRA LAW ENFORCEMENT GOLF TOURNAMENT. Don’t

miss this second annual golf tournament at Cold Springs Golf and Country Club in Placerville, featuring dinner, awards and prizes. Proceeds benefit Sierra Law Enforcement Chaplaincy and their mission to keep our communities safe. sierrachaplaincy.com

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All About Equine Animal Rescue celebrated eight successful years of rescuing horses at this fourth annual event that included a barbecue, music, dancing and live and silent auctions.

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June 2 // Mercedes-Benz of El Dorado Hills

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Attendees put on their finest feathers and zoot suits and roared into the ’20s while enjoying an Italian dinner provided by Visconti’s Ristorante, live DJ music, casino games and a no-host bar. Proceeds benefited 3Strands Global Foundation, whose mission is to raise awareness about human trafficking and bring hope to survivors and those at risk.

Joy & Madness—an eight-piece soul and funk band—performed at El Dorado Hills Town Center’s Thursday night summer concert series. Attendees visited local businesses’ booths, enjoyed food and refreshments, and danced the night away.

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SUNDAY IN APPLE HILL

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This elegant garden party featured wine tasting and a gourmet dinner provided by Old Town Grill. Proceeds benefited New Morning Youth and Family Services, which has provided a safety net of services for at-risk youth and served as the only shelter for homeless and runaway youth in El Dorado County since 1970.

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1 Madeline Forner, Jamie Garcia and Cassandra Cates 2 David Ashby, Dylan Sullivan and Maya Emig 3 Madeline Forner, Joe Harn and John Knight 4 Barbara Newman and Jennifer Gentry 5 Georgianne Knight, Michael Ranalli, Colleen Ranalli, Jennifer Bassett and Joanne Reinking

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June 25 // Crystal Springs Gardens, Camino

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WILD AND SCENIC FILM FESTIVAL

May 13 // Imagination Theater, Placerville At this festival presented by the American River Conservancy, a variety of short films—including Eating for Change and The Living Forest—were screened that portrayed positive stories illustrating Earth’s beauty, challenges facing our planet, and the work being done to protect it.

1 Ryan Delaney and Donna Orth 2 Beau Williams and Elena DeLacy 3 Whitney Logue Photos by MELISSA LOBACH

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the arts Above the Clouds

Swirling Water Passion Awaits

Gathered Silk

artbeat

Isabella Ryder Smooth as Silk

by HEATHER L. BECKER

Multi-dimensional artist Isabella Ryder’s current collection includes works of vibrant silk gessoed onto painted canvas that she’s layered and folded into sensuous shapes. Flexibility is key to her, as sometimes a single painting is enough, while other times her work calls for a multi-piece series to best capture the creative process.

“The challenges of being a professional artist are varied, but the most important tool is to [carve time out] to create and communicate about my work, and do all the activities that inspire and keep me healthy,” she shares. “Being an artist is a blessing in the chaos of contemporary life.”

View Ryder’s work at local libraries, El Dorado Arts Council’s "Art in Public Places” program, and at the Gold Country Artists’ Gallery.

HLB: WHAT PROMPTED YOU TO START USING SILK? IR: I love fiber, especially the multisensory nature of silk. It looks soft, light and feminine, feels smooth and luxurious, sounds quiet and gentle, is easy to manipulate when using gesso, and delightful to paint [on] with oils—like soft butter spread on a fresh-baked scone. I’d been working with 100-percent cotton duck canvas and feeling constrained by [its heaviness]; my “aha” moment came when I decided to use silk instead [and began] creating hidden images, illusions of movement, and three dimensions.

HLB: WHAT WERE YOU LIKE AS A YOUNG ARTIST? IR: I grew up in a farm/ranch culture in Wyoming and Iowa, and would visualize landscapes as a young girl [while] riding horses in cornfields

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August 12 – Filmfare. Bring a lawn chair and head to the Main Library in Placerville at 7:45 p.m. for a familyfriendly movie under the stars. Admission is free, but donations are requested to benefit Friends of the Library.

Film title TBD. 530-621-3012

and on snowy roads. I began taking art classes in my early 20s and have been involved in creating artwork for over 45 years.

Since the ’70s, I’ve focused on impressions of the natural world. Since the rise of terrorism, I’ve started including more expressionist work—not only depicting my response, but also enabling the viewer to find solace in the calm nature of my silk on cotton canvas work.

HLB: WHAT’S YOUR CURRENT FASCINATION? IR: I’m finishing a two-year project (five weeks over two years) of visiting areas in Northern England where my mom’s ancestors lived, and areas in Scotland where my dad’s ancestors lived and worked. I’ve come away from the experience with a deeper understanding of my desire to produce artwork based on natural environments, my love of intense colors, and a work ethic that’s vital to a studio artist.

HLB: WHAT MAKES A PIECE SUCCESSFUL TO YOU? IR: Success with my artwork is when I intuitively feel it makes an authentic statement about the subject matter. I also feel a deep connection with folks who are touched by my work or share their own stories of what it says to them and how it makes them feel. I don’t define success by the sale.

HLB: IF NOT AN ARTIST, WHAT WOULD YOU BE? IR: An explorer in another country, time and place; or a world diplomat doing what I can to stop the never-ending spiral of violence that's present in today's world. isabellaart.faso.com artist photo by DANTE FONTANA artwork photos courtesy of ISABELLA RYDER

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Happily Ever After

5 Healthy Relationship Habits

by BOB PARKINS, LMFT

SHOW LOVE DAILY, NOT JUST WHEN YOU’RE “FEELING IT.” Love is ultimately a choice. People who say, “I love you, I’m just not in love with you,” are usually searching for the feeling they experienced in the honeymoon stage.

Expecting the excitement and emotions of the relationship’s early days to be the indicator of love will always give romance an expiration date. These couples never transition into the security of a committed, attached courtship. Healthy couples have made a lifestyle decision to express their love through words and actions; they make daily choices to foster their friendship and “feed” the relationship—regardless of fleeting emotions of the moment.

These couples report higher long-term satisfaction and—although Bob Parkins is a intensity varies—have a deeper love and affection for each other. licensed marriage

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DON’T FORGET TO DO YOU. People in healthy relationships have learned not to neglect nurturing their own individual needs. Compared to those who

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regularly practice a good balance of selfcare, couples who focus all their time and energ y on their partner’s needs, have less of themselves to give back to their relationship. It’s wonderful when couples share friends and interests, but it’s vital for the relationship, as well as the individuals, to enjoy separate interests and friendships.

ABANDON ALL HOPE OF YOUR PARTNER EVER CHANGING. Most people in long-term relationships can make a list of their partner’s flaws.

Someone in a healthy relationship has learned to accept their partner the way they are: imperfect. Idealistic, less selfaware people tend to overlook t heir partner’s f laws in the beginning of the

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Make your relationship happy, healthy and long-lasting by following the five tips below.

relationship, while subconsciously expecting they’ll eventually be able to change them.

Failing to accept each other, complete with flaws, will lead to resentments and judgments that will undermine the fabric of love, respect and intimacy. If you don’t think you can accept your partner’s flaws early in your relationship, consider finding someone you can fully accept before committing to a lifelong partnership.

FIGHT TO RESOLVE, NOT TO WIN. Fights in healthy relationships are used to solve conf licts. Fighting to win, or yield power over each other, has no usefulness in a relationship. The essential ingredient to resolving conf lict is mutual respect. Listen to what your partner says and acknowledge their feelings, give each other the benefit of

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the doubt, and find mutual ground. If things get too heated or intense, agree to take a short break and set a time to come back together to resolve the disagreement. If you remain stuck and unable to successfully resolve disputes, get help from a therapist or marriage counselor.

GIVE WITH NO EXPECTATIONS OR STRINGS. The idea that healthy relationships have two individuals equally giving 50-percent effort to the whole is a great big myth. The expectation that your partner will match your efforts is not only unrealistic, but it inevitably leads to disappointment and resentment. Healthy couples don’t keep score; they find joy in giving of themselves, and do so without expecting anything in return. What typically results is two individuals aiming to give as close as they can to 100 percent, with a symbolic sum of 200-percent effort.

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cause & effect

Eldorado National Forest Interpretive Association Preserving Nature’s Playground

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ost people don’t know there’s a difference between a national park and a national forest. “National parks were created to

preserve places—you can’t do much more than look at it—but you can hike, fish, boat, hunt, drive off-road, harvest wood and do all kinds of other things in a national forest,” says Karen Finlayson, former director of the ElDorado National Forest Information Center. “The job of the interpretive association is to support the United States Forest Service (USFS) in helping the public do all those things—without damaging the resource or getting into trouble.”

In that spirit, the Eldorado National Forest Interpretive Association (ENFIA) was launched in 1987 by a group of local citizens and USFS employees who wanted to help the forest and ensure visitors could better understand the area and its importance.

It was established following a model created for similar organizations around the country; however, unlike other interpretive associations, ENFIA was set up as a membership organization.

Apparently, that was by popular demand. “A central part of what interpretive associations do is sell products that help raise money for forest services, but for many of us involved back in 1987 that wasn’t enough,” Finlayson says. “These were people who wanted to ‘do something for the forest.’ They wanted to plant trees, build trails, and interact with the public; and they became an army of volunteers.”

Soon after, ENFIA became almost synonymous with construction projects. They implemented improvements at all four of the ranger stations around the forest, built and maintained a nature trail at Bridal Veil Picnic Area, and helped explain the operations of the Placerville Nursery and the millions of seeds it uses in replanting the forest after fires or other disasters.

One of the biggest projects was the construction and staffing of the Carson Pass Information Station, which now serves thousands of forest visitors every year. “The

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USFS didn’t have the resources to build and staff a facility like that—ENFIA really stepped up and has been providing the staffing and public education services there since the very beginning,” Finlayson says.

Today, ENFIA members and volunteers are active in maintaining trails, staffing the information station and leading interpretive walks at the Carson Pass and Pyramid Creek areas. Several members also participate in the “Forest Walkers” program, where they walk trails to identify maintenance needs and interact with hikers to provide directions and information. On August 19, they’re hosting “A Day on the Lake,” an event at Wright’s Lake featuring hikes, a campfire, demonstrations and more.

Adds Finlayson: “The forest plays a huge role in the most important aspects of our lives—the air we breathe and the water we drink...it’s also an amazing resource for camping and recreation, [but] like anything precious, it needs people committed to caring for it.” enfia.org photo by DANTE FONTANA

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in history

From Claim to Fame ike many other gold-seekers, James Mason Hutchings passed through El Dorado County and dabbled in

mining before moving on to greater fame in another arena.

Hutchings was born in England in 1820 and immigrated to New Orleans in 1848. Struck by gold fever, he set off for California in 1849, purchased a mining claim in Placerville, and struck pay dirt. Working alternately on his own and with companies of other miners in the Georgetown, Coloma, Placerville and White Rock Springs areas, he soon amassed several thousand dollars, which he deposited in a San Francisco bank.

When the bank collapsed, Hutchings again took up the pick and shovel and returned to the mines, working a rich claim on Weber Creek that netted $8,000 in one year. While working this claim in El Dorado County, he penned a tongue-incheek “commandment,” which put him on the path to a new career.

The commandment was written in response to an ongoing discussion regarding whether merchants should conduct business on Sundays. It appeared in the Placerville Herald in 1853 and stated: “Thou shalt not remember what thy friends do at home on the Sabbath day, lest the remembrance may not compare favorably with what thou doest here.”

It was so popular that Hutchings was compelled to write “The Miners’ Ten Commandments,” which touched on many of the daily events of mining life.

Illustrated by Harrison Eastman, they were printed on 11-x-18-inch letter sheets—a popular item of the time. He eventually sold over 97,000 copies.

In 1855, Hutchings read about the recently discovered Yosemite Valley and set out to visit the area.

He recognized great possibilities for the valley, and began developing Hutchings’ California Magazine, which published 60 issues between 1856-1861 and included some of the first illustrations of the Yosemite Valley.

He was eventually forced to give up the magazine because of his health but still retained an interest in Yosemite. In 1864, he purchased

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the Upper Hotel, a very rustic building in the valley.

Together with his wife and mother-in-law, the hotel was updated—glass was added to the windows and partitions of muslin were added to provide some privacy—and renamed the Hutchings House. In addition, they constructed the Big Tree Room, a combination kitchen and sitting room that was built around a 175-foot-tall living cedar. Other improvements to the property included a sawmill.

To run the mill, Hutchings hired a Scotsman named John Muir, who became an expert in his own right on the valley. The men parted ways after two years.

Hutchings continued to upgrade his investment—planting orchards and gardens and building a house for his family, which included a daughter, Flo, who was the first non-native child born in the valley.

The Yosemite Valley Grant Act of 1864 put the valley under government control and negated Hutchings’ private ownership of land there, which led to a legal battle that raged for 10 years and

resulted in Hutchings giving up his property and moving to San Francisco. In 1880, he returned to his beloved valley as guardian of the Mariposa Grove and Yosemite Valley, a post he held for four years.

Hutchings continued to visit nps.gov/yose/learn/ the valley for the rest of his life. In historyculture/hutchings.htm 1902, at the age of 82, he and his wife yosemite.ca.us/library/yosemite_ indians_and_other_sketches/ were sightseeing there in a carriage. james_hutchings.html The horses were spooked by a wild Gold Rush Stories: 49 Tales of animal, and Hutchings was thrown Seekers, Scoundrels, Loss and Luck by Gary Noy from the carriage and killed. He’s now buried in his beloved Yosemite Valley’s Pioneer Cemetery.

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by Thos. Houseworth, courtesy of yosemite.ca.us. Hutching’s Hotel photo by artist Robert D. Wilkie, courtesy of the Boston Public Library.

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home design

Green with Envy 3 Steps to a Fresh Farmhouse

by KERRIE L. KELLY, ASID

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e all know the farmhouse look: lots of reclaimed wood accented by airy white spaces and décor that seems to have walked out of an old-timey barn and into a contemporary kitchen. Though the style is beautiful, it’s saturated the interior

design market with its seemingly uniform look.

Instead of the predicatable design—full of minimalist home accessories, reclaimed wood tables and barn doors—we breathed new life into this client's home by creating the look with an organic spin and a focus on fresh coloration and lively accents. Read on to learn how you can accomplish the same clean and contemporary style in your own space.

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USE A FRESH FOCAL COLOR AS YOUR FOUNDATION

What we’ve found that’s often missing in the quintessential farmhouse look is color. Because Instagram and other social media platforms focus on the beauty of simplicity, like blank white walls and minimalist style, homes have begun to reflect that over-simplified look. And while it may be pretty on Pinterest, it lacks dimension and authenticity in real life. To overcome this barrier, we used a bright,

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fresh green as our foundational color and made sure to use variations of it throughout the home. In the living room, it’s found on throw pillows, greenery and window coverings, and in the nursery it’s splashed on the wall as a soothing accent.

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PAIR NEUTRAL COLORS WITH LOTS OF TEXTURE

If you’re against any color darker than eggshell, that’s totally fine, too. Another great way to add dimension without committing to a color is through texture. In the kitchen, we opted for beautiful white handmade subway tile and crisp white cabinetry. To warm up the space, we topped the counters with rope place settings, a rustic cutting board and metallic accents like bowls and silverware. The same addition of texture can be seen in the guest spaces, too. Textured linen window coverings, reclaimed wooden chairs and bedding with a little bit of pattern help balance the neutral coloration of the space with cozy and dynamic design elements.

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MAKE YOUR FAVORITE SPACES LIVABLE

Our last hint is this: While you want your favorite spaces—like the master bedroom and living room—to be beautiful, you also want them to be livable. When designing around a farmhouse look, choose materials, colors and details that will allow for the dog to jump on the couch, the kids to run through the hallways, or the wine to spill on the rug. The most important quality to design is how a space makes you feel, and if it’s too fussy and buttoned-up, you won’t want to wind down. Consider using performance fabrics on large pieces like sofas and sectionals, indoor/outdoor rugs for areas of the home where people gather most, and countertops and wall coverings that won’t stain or require Kerrie L. Kelly is an lots of maintenance, so you can sit back and enjoy your beautifully interior designer who has created crafted space.

After you’ve selected your foundational color, paired your neutrals with complementary textures, and emphasized the livability of your favorite rooms in the house, your home is ready to be lived in and loved! photo of Kerrie L. Kelly by DANTA FONTANA

several model homes in Northern California. See her latest set by Elliott Homes in Roseville or online at kerriekelly.com.

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GREAT SHOWS. UP CLOSE! THE MARTIAL ARTISTS & ACROBATS OF TIANJIN

FRI-SUN SEP 15-17 Established in 1957, the Martial Artists & Acrobats of Tianjin are one of the best acrobatic troupes in China with more than 100 performers. Acclaimed for novelty and superior techniques, the acrobatic troupe is favored by audiences all over the world.

Don’t miss this family friendly show.

DIRTY DANCING

THE CLASSIC STORY ON STAGE

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An unprecedented live experience, a romance exploding with heart-pounding music, passionate romance and sensationally sexy dancing. Based on the famed worldwide hit film, DIRTY DANCING tells the classic story of Baby and Johnny, two fiercely independent young spirits from different worlds. Featuring the hit songs “Hungry Eyes,” “Hey Baby,” “Do You Love Me?”, and the heart-stopping “(I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life.”

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The act of making beer and wine is an act of community—a way of bringing people together. We asked local makers, and masters of their craft, to tell us their stories—stories that are bound to give you, the humble consumer, an appreciation of the heart, soul and commitment that goes into every harvest, every brew and every pour.

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arco Cappelli has been a winemaker since 1987, and his life story is as vibrant as the wines he produces. The son of Italian-born parents, Cappelli grew up in Monterey and Carmel. After some casual college mead-making led to an introductory wine class at UC Davis, he caught the winemaking bug the following year and worked a harvest at Napa’s Louis Martini Winery.

Recalls Cappelli, “The experience li Marco Cappel convinced me that making wine y Miraflores Winer il, Placerville, 530Tra gs would be my life’s work.” After getting rin 2120 Four Sp loreswinery.com raf mi , 05 85 a degree in fermentation science 764 at UC Davis, he spent 20 months in Italy at Chianti Classico and France at Sauternes, before returning to California where he came under the mentorship of the “dean of American winemakers,” the renowned André Tchelistcheff. “André was my mentor and not only guided me through those formative early years but also shaped my overall view of wine and the industry—something I’m still grateful for many years later,” he says. One of Cappelli’s earliest realizations became one of the most long-lasting. Says Cappelli, “It took me many years to understand how modest the winemaker’s role really is in making fine wine. The most important part of the process is ensuring that the vineyards are well-maintained and the fruit is picked at the right maturity. All we really do in the winery is preserve the fruit in the form of wine—the basic quality and character of the wine is already established before the grapes arrive at the winery. I am reminded of this every vintage.” Cappelli has been with Miraflores since 2014, after 17 years at Napa Valley’s Swanson Vineyards, and his wealth of experience has not lessened the humility with which he approaches winemaking.

“There’s nothing especially different or innovative about the way I make wine; in fact, I probably use fewer ‘tricks of the trade’ than most winemakers. Miraflores has a remarkable location and a unique terroir; we try to put less of ourselves in the wine and make more of an effort to showcase the natural character of the fruit.”

FAVORITE VARIETAL: White Rhône blends FAVORITE WINE AND FOOD PAIRING: Short ribs braised in chicken stock and Tawny

port with a pinch of star anise paired with an old Mission Angelica TOP 3 LOCAL WINES TO TASTE NOW: Toogood Estate Zinfandel, Elevation Ten Tempranillo, Illuminare Cabernet Franc WHAT YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT LOCAL WINE: Local wines are so compatible with food; they’re balanced and have great varietal focus styleedc.com // AUGUST 2017 //

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Best One-Stop Shop

With multiple tasting rooms all in one place, you can point your Uber driver to any one of these and cavort freely.

Amador 360 Winery Collective

18590 State Hwy 49, Plymouth 209-245-6600, amador360. com

Camino Wine Tasting Plaza

3500 Carson Road, Camino 530-644-4018, finzinwines.com/maps. html

Old Sugar Mill

35265 Willow Avenue, Clarksburg 916-744-1615, oldsugarmill. com

The Underground Tasting Room

900 2nd Street, Sacramento 916-444-2349, theundergroundtastingroom.com

Best for Live Music

While you’re sipping, delight another one of your senses with great live music at these local spots.

Cante Ao Vinho

5250 Front Street, Rocklin 530-632-8058, canteaovinho. com

Dono dal Cielo Vineyard

6100 Wise Road, Newcastle 530-888-0101, donodalcielo.com

Helwig Vineyards and Winery

11555 Shenandoah Road, Plymouth 209-245-5200, helwigwinery.com

Naggiar Vineyards and Winery

18125 Rosemary Lane, Grass Valley 530-268-9059, naggiarvineyards.com

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Mastroserio Winery

7351 Fairplay Road, Somerset 530-417-4321, mastroseriowinery.com

Amador 360 Winery Collective courtesy of Amador 360 Winery Collective. Old Sugar Mill photo by Justin Buettner. Cante Ao Vinho photo by Ginger Tivey.

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Pet Friendly

Don’t leave them home: Bring your fur babies along for the ride! Pets are welcome at these spots.

Andis Wines

11000 Shenandoah Road, Plymouth 209-245-6177, andiswines.com

Boeger Winery

1709 Carson Road, Placerville 530-622-8094, boegerwinery.com

Casque Wines Tasting Room

9280 Horseshoe Bar Road, Loomis 916-652-2250, casquewines.com

Crystal Basin Cellars

3550 Carson Road, Camino 530-647-1767, crystalbasin.com

D’Artagnan Vineyards

813 Sutter Street, Suite A, Folsom 916-597-0158, dartagnanvineyards.com

Sera Fina Cellars

17000 Latrobe Road, Plymouth 209-245-4300, serafinacellars. com

Via Romano Vineyards

3400 Carson Court, Placerville 530-269-9463, vrv.vin

Viña Castellano

4590 Bell Road, Auburn 530-889-2855, vinacastellano.com

Kid Friendly

These wineries and breweries welcome kids, so you can make your next trip a family day out.

Berryessa Brewing Company

Sera Fina Cellars photo courtesy of Sera Fina Cellars.

27260 Hwy 128, Winters 530-795-3526, berryessabrewingco.com

Holly’s Hill Vineyards

3680 Leisure Lane, Placerville 530-344-0227, hollyshill.com

Jack Russell Farm Brewery

2380 Larsen Drive, Camino 530-647-9420, jackrussellbrewery.com

Knee Deep Brewing Company Tap Room

13395 New Airport Road, Suite H, Auburn 530-797-4677, kneedeepbrewing.com

Rancho Roble Vineyards

340 Fleming Road, Lincoln 916-645-2075, ranchoroble.com

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eff Meyers’ path to winemaking was a short, straight line of pure happenstance. At a UC Davis football game, during a conversation with a teammate on the sideline, Meyers learned that UC Davis offered enology (winemaking) as a major. (His hastily declared major at that time was Jeff Meyers bacteriology.) Intrigued, Meyers took Terra d’Oro an introductory course the following 20680 Shenando ah School Road, Ply quarter and, as he recalls, “Two weeks mouth, 209-245-6942, ter radorowinery.co m into the class I transferred into enology and never looked back. It was the best decision I ever made.”

After graduating first in his class, he took a job two months later at Montevina, which became Terra d’Oro. Starting out, Meyers recalls that the biggest challenge was the difference between theory and practice. “I left school knowing more about why you would filter wine but not how to actually do it. I also think there can be a very romantic misconception about winemaking, [as] winemaking, particularly at the entry level, is hard, dirty work. You’re hot, tired, sweaty and sticky all the time. You have to love it.” Thirty-five years later, Meyers’ love of winemaking has deepened with age.

What’s the draw? “Harvest,” he says. “There’s nothing like harvest. It’s a ton of work and it’s long, hard and pressure-packed, but I love it. There’s something cathartic about it. You shed your skin and start anew each year. Every harvest holds that promise to every winemaker to be the very best one ever...it’s the very essence of winemaking.”

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FAVORITE VARIETAL: Chardonnay from Chablis; Sangiovese grown in Montalcino, Italy, is a close second—unless I’m feeling flush—then first-growth Bordeaux that’s at least 15 years old (ideally shared with a group of friends who love and appreciate fine wine) FAVORITE WINE AND FOOD PAIRING: Zinfandel and medium-rare Amador County spring lamb chops with some rosemary; although wild boar ragout over pappardelle and Zinfandel is damn good too TOP 3 LOCAL WINES TO TASTE NOW: [Anything from] Renwood Winery, Sobon Estate and Borjón Winery WHAT YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT LOCAL WINE: It’s made by my friends

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he story of Chateau Davell Boutique Winery is a story of love and perseverance. Owner Eric Hays grew up in Sacramento. After years of managing restaurants and country clubs, the late nights started to wear him thin and Hays began considering a career change. Says Hays, “One of my guests at a supper club in Placerville told me they were looking for help at one of the larger wineries in El Dorado County. I started in the tasting room and shortly picked up some days in the cellar.” He was hooked. “I quickly learned that I loved this business,” he says, admitting there’s still a learning curve. “Although I have a bachelor’s s ay degree in the arts from Sacramento State, I H ic Er y Boutique Winer never took any chemistry classes, so I’m still Chateau Davell ite E, Camino, , Su 3550 Carson Road catching up to this day.” Ultimately, however, om ll.c , chateaudave 530-644-2016

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Soak in the Views

Next to food, the best pairing with wine or beer is a gorgeous view. Soak it all in at one of these locales.

Amador Brewing Company

9659 Main Street, Plymouth 209-507-1900, amadorbrewing.com

Avio Vineyards

14520 Ridge Road, Sutter Creek 209-267-1515, aviowine.com

Gold Hill Vineyard and Brewery

5660 Vineyard Lane, Placerville 530-626-6522, goldhillvineyard.com

Holly’s Hill Vineyards

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FAVORITE VARIETAL: Cabernet Sauvignon FAVORITE WINE AND FOOD PAIRING: Wild mushrooms with duck confit and Pinot Noir TOP 3 LOCAL WINES TO TASTE NOW: Narrow Gate Dunamis-Rhône Blend,

Bumgarner Cabernet Sauvignon, Cedarville Syrah WHAT YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT LOCAL WINE: El Dorado County has a tremendous variation of terroir that allows us to grow a huge variety of different grapes

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Lewis Grace Winery

2701 Carson Road, Placerville 530-642-8424, gracepatriotwines.com

Mount Aukum Winery

6781 Tower Road, Somerset 530-620-1675, mountaukum.com

Rancho Roble Vineyards

340 Fleming Road, Lincoln 916-645-2075, ranchoroble.com

Sentivo Vineyards and Winery

7460 Fairplay Road, Somerset 916-936-3306, sentivovineyards.com

Story Winery

10525 Bell Road, Plymouth 209-245-6208, storywinery.com

Lewis Grace Winery photo by Trevor Grace. Holly’s Hill Vineyards photo by Gary Zsigo.

love (of wine) conquers all. Aided by the hard work of his wife and business manager, Emily, and his mother, Davell (after whom the winery is named), the business opened in 2009. Their approach to winemaking is unique. “Our goal is to create natural wines void of any dyes or unnecessary chemicals. We don’t filter or fine. Our intent is not to make the same wine every year, but to make a good wine that shows the vintage and expresses the true varietal character. If a wine is a little lighter in color or a little cloudy, that’s OK. We farm organic, so all of our estate wines are organic, and we try to source organic fruit when available,” he shares.

Hays now realizes that his dream has only increased his love for winemaking. “One of the things I really enjoy about my job is the diversity of responsibilities—from vineyard to cellar and the tasting room. My favorite is working in the vineyard. I love the connection to Mother Earth.” And his advice for aspiring winemakers?

“Only do it if you love it.”

3680 Leisure Lane, Placerville 530-344-0227, hollyshill.com

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ANDIS WINES

Games Galore

From cornhole to giant Jenga, you’re bound to find something to challenge your compromised hand-eye coordination here!

Andis Wines

11000 Shenandoah Road, Plymouth 209-245-6177, andiswines.com

American River Brewing Company 11151 Trade Center Drive, Suite 104, Rancho Cordova 916-635-2537, americanriverbrewingcompany.com

EDH Brewing Company

875 Embarcadero Drive, El Dorado Hills 916-939-6827, edhbrewing.com

Julietta Winery

51221 Clarksburg Road, Clarksburg 916-744-9090, juliettawinery.com

Stoney Creek Inn and Vineyard 8320 Stoney Creek Road, Somerset 916-342-7287

Saluti Cellars

Andis Winery photo by Dante Fontana.

7505 Grizzly Flat Road, Somerset 530-626-0800, saluticellars.com

Terre Rouge and Easton Wines

10801 Dickson Road, Plymouth 209-245-4277, terrerougewines.com

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s a country girl growing up in Grass Valley, Dawn Martella always wanted to be a winemaker. Fate intervened in the most unlikely of places: While taking a college welding class. Martella recalls, “The instructor gave me a bottle of wine from his vineyard. Since I already had a crush on him, at that point the sky opened and a beam of light illuminated him. I think there were angels singing in the background, too.” The instructor became Dawn Martella her husband; as a Karmère Vineya viticulture and plant rds and Winery 11970 Shenandoah Road, Plymouth, science teacher, he 209-245-5000, karmere.com helped spark her journey. After working on small productions, she initially turned down Karmère owner Marilyn Hoopes’ offer to become winemaker because of the sheer size, but a pep talk from her husband convinced her to reconsider. “And I’m glad I did,” says Martella. “I just love being here and doing what I do.” Martella is now approaching her 11th harvest at Karmère, and is deeply passionate about all aspects of winemaking.

Every winemaker does things a little differently; Martella says she likes to focus on varietal character.

“I want to taste those elements that make Barbera, Grenache, Zinfandel, etc., taste the way they are. When I walk through the vineyard, I taste the whole cluster, because it tells me what the wine wants to be.” Of all the aspects of winemaking, walking the vineyard prior to harvest is her favorite. Says Martella, “There’s a welcoming peace to the vineyard that draws me, and I’m always at my happiest touching the vines and watching their progress.

Someone once quoted ‘how can one be an atheist in the vineyard, when you find yourself in the presence of the Divine?’”

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FAVORITE VARIETAL: Probably one of those great Anderson

Valley Pinot Noirs

FAVORITE WINE AND FOOD PAIRING: Oysters from Hog Island

and a nice flinty Sancerre

TOP 3 LOCAL WINES TO TASTE NOW: Amador Cellars

Montepulciano, any Sangiovese by Vino Noceto, Lavender Ridge or Skinner Grenache Blanc WHAT YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT LOCAL WINE: The expression each winemaker brings…so much variety!

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For Joe Shebl, the journey to director of winemaking and general manager at Renwood Winery was less a straight line and more like a full circle. Explains Shebl, “In 1999, I saw an ad for a cellar worker position at Renwood. I sent my resume in and showed up in a suit and tie for the interview. The winemaker at the time basically hired me on the spot. It was a lot of hard work and commitment, but I instantly fell in love with the job. I have held every position at Renwood—from entry-level cellar rat to working in the lab—and finally made it to assistant winemaker in 2002. Then in 2009, I left to pursue other projects.

I returned in 2013 as director of winemaking and l eb general manager.” h S Joe y er in W d oo And Shebl couldn’t be nw Re , Plymouth, 12225 Steiner Road happier. “I love the fact nwood.com 209-245-6979, re that my first job out of school started here and my journey has brought me back.” Love for Renwood and his winemaking team, and the winemaking process, were all part and parcel of why Shebl couldn’t stay away. Says Shebl, “My job here is amazing in so many ways. Making and sharing wines that bring people enjoyment is by far at the top. I love being outside in the vineyards and working with the land to create wines that people fall in love with. Most importantly, however, are all the amazing people I meet and work with...We have a killer team.” And that team is the key to Renwood’s success. “Without my team, we cannot bring the wine to life. We have a group of guys and girls who truly care and are committed to what we’re trying to do with our wines.” If they care as much as their team leader, then there’s no end to the success that Renwood can continue to achieve.

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TAKE FLIGHT Can’t decide which beer or wine to order? Try multiple small pours before committing to one at any of the spots below.

BEER 36 Handles, 1010 White Rock Road, El Dorado Hills, 916-941-3606, 36handles.com Bricks Eats and Drinks, 482 Main Street, Placerville, 530-303-3480, bricksonmainstreet.com Folsom Tap House, 25005 Blue Ravine Road, Suite 140, Folsom, 916292-5711, folsomtaphouse.com Grist Beer Hall, 310 Palladio Parkway, Suite 713, Folsom, 916-6936480, gristbeerhall.com Hop House, 4364 Town Center Boulevard, Suite 128, El Dorado Hills, 916-358-3977, hophouseedh.com Placerville Brewing Company, 155 Placerville Drive, Placerville, 530295-9166, placervillebrewingco.com Placerville Public House, 414 Main Street, Placerville, 530-303-3792, placervillepublichouse.com

WINE The Wine Smith, 346 Main Street, Placerville, 530-622-0516, thewinesmith.com Flightz, 3907 Park Drive, Suite 110, El Dorado Hills, 916-805-5128, flightzwinepub.com

FAVORITE VARIETAL: Zinfandel-Barbera blends FAVORITE WINE AND FOOD PAIRING: Filet with Renwood 2014 Petite Sirah TOP 3 LOCAL WINES TO TASTE NOW: Renwood Grandmére, Fiddletown Old Vine

Gold Vine Grill and Wine Bar, 6028 Grizzly Flat Road, Somerset, 530626-4042, goldvinegrill.com

WHAT YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT LOCAL WINE: I believe Amador is one of the most

Prohibition Wine Lounge, 2776 East Bidwell Street, Suite 500, Folsom, 916-235-9371, prohibitionwinelounge.com

Zinfandel, Borjon Barbera Reposado

underrated regions in the world, but is becoming more and more popular, so it’s fun to share what this amazing wine-growing region is doing

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ike Mraz is a down to earth kinda guy. Actually, “down to dirt” might be more accurate. A keen devotee of all things wheeled, Mraz recalls, “My childhood was pretty much riding motorcycles and playing in the dirt.” Aside from being the owner and brewmaster of Mraz Brewing, not much has changed; Mraz is a passionate hiker, motorcycle rider and mountain biker, and just recently completed his first Ironman in Santa Rosa. But whether he’s indoors brewing beer or playing outside, at the end of the day, he’s a Mike Mraz competitor. Four years ago, in June 2014 (a mere 13 Mraz Brewing Co months after Mraz Brewing’s grand opening), Mraz mpany

2222 Francisco Dr ive, Suite 510, El Do rado Hills, 916-934-0744, mr azbrewingcompan y.com

BOGLE VINEYARDS

No Tasting Fee Just a smile and the pleasure of your company are required to taste the delicious offerings at these wineries Bogle Vineyards

37783 County Road 144, Clarksburg 916-744-1139, boglewinery.com

Cooper Vineyards

21365 Shenandoah School Road, Plymouth 209-245-6181, cooperwines.com

Frasinetti Winery and Restaurant 7395 Frasinetti Road, Sacramento 916-383-2444, frasinetti.com

Bogle Vineyard photo courtesy of Bogle Vineyard.

Perry Creek Winery

7400 Perry Creek Road, Somerset 530-620-5175, perrycreek.com

Terra d’Oro

20680 Shenandoah School Road, Plymouth 209-245-6942, terradorowinery.com

won two gold medals at the California State Fair for their Window of Opportunity Belgian Tripel and The Cardinal (a Flanders-style red ale). At the time, it seemed like overnight success, but Mraz was no stranger to competition. He moved to El Dorado Hills from Vacaville 11 years ago and started homebrewing a year later. Says Mraz, “I started homebrewing because I’ve always liked craft beer and the experimentation that goes along with it.” Experiment he did, and just two years into it, Mraz was named California Homebrewer of the Year in 2008 and 2009. The Maltose Falcons, the oldest homebrew club in America, bestowed Mraz with coveted awards as well. With such a flair for homebrewing, it was a foregone conclusion that Mraz should open his own brewery, and in 2013, Mraz Brewing was born. If you think all that winning might give Mraz a big head (unintended beer pun; you’re welcome), think again. Mraz says with a laugh, “I opened the place and hired myself. Nobody else wanted the position.”

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FAVORITE STYLE OF BEER: Belgian Golden Strong or Saison FAVORITE BEER AND FOOD PAIRING: Mraz Window of Opportunity (Belgian

Tripel) with a charcuterie and cheese plate

TOP 3 LOCAL BEERS TO TASTE NOW: Mraz The Cardinal, Mraz Infernus,

Berryessa Double Tap

WHAT YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT LOCAL BEER: The diversity and freshness;

plus, it’s always nice to know the people who make it and give them my support

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rooked Lane Brewing Company’s brewmaster Teresa Pstuty blinds us with science on the regular; she holds a bachelor of science in chemistry and spent 10 years in the biotech industry as a field service engineer before entering the world of beer, and her science background still informs her brewing technique today. “In the brewery, I take an analytical approach,” says Pstuty. “I measure everything as the brew day progresses so I can maintain consistency.” And for Pstuty, consistency is key. “I believe the more measurements you can take in the process, the better you will be able to identify problems if they occur,” she says. The scientific approach is working—Crooked Lane recently won Best of Show and a double gold medal at the El Dorado County Fair, a silver medal for their Gnarly Goat and gold for the Teresa Pstuty ny pa m Wobblor Doppelbock at the Co ewing Crooked Lane Br way, Auburn, 530California State Fair, and gh Hi 536 Grass Valley ing.com rew eb lan silver and bronze medals ed ok 878-5232, cro at the LA International Beer Competition. Not bad for opening just last August! It helps that Crooked Lane is a family (and friends) affair; Pstuty’s husband, Adrian, is co-owner, neighbor Paul Schilling handles the marketing, and close friend Kirt Braun handles sales. For Pstuty, establishing their roots in the Auburn community and providing a gathering space for locals feels just as much like success as the well-deserved accolades. As for the elephant in the room— the notion of Pstuty being a female brewmaster in a male-dominated industry—the reality is more positive (and inclusive). Says Pstuty, “Women are such a big part of the craft brewery explosion. We’ve become a big part of the customer base, and central players in the success of the industry. As co-owner, I had an advantage to assume the position of brewmaster, but I’ve been delighted at the way I’ve been received and the great treatment I’ve had in just about all my interactions in the beer community at large.

Craft beer is no longer the domain of bearded men.”

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FAVORITE STYLE OF BEER: I love any well-made beer, but West Coast IPAs are closest to my heart FAVORITE BEER AND FOOD PAIRING: Spicy Thai with IPA TOP 3 LOCAL BEERS TO TASTE NOW: The Monk’s Cellar London Porter on nitro, Ol’ Republic Hell Beer, Crooked Lane Roaky Mandarin IPA WHAT YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT LOCAL BEER: Its freshness, and the fact that you can talk to the people who make it

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BOOZY BITES Eat your alcohol with these culinary creations from local restaurants that are made using beer or wine.

ALLEZ!

WALLY’S PIZZA BAR

THE INDEPENDENT

Adult Beer Float from Wally’s Pizza Bar, 4079 Cameron Park Drive, Cameron Park, 530-677-5205, wallyspizzabar.com Beer-Battered Potato Fries from The Independent, 629 Main Street, Placerville, 530-344-7645, independentplacerville.com

Sherry-Infused Lobster Bisque from Heyday Café, 325 Main Street, Placerville, 530-626-9700, heydaycafe.com Coq au Vin (Chicken Braised in Red Wine)from Allez!,

4242 Fowler Lane, Suite 101, Diamond Springs, allezeldorado. com

Pollo Picatta (Chicken Breast Sautéed in White Wine with Mushrooms, Lemon and Capers) from Papa Gianni’s Ristorante, 3450 Palmer Drive, Suite 1, Cameron Park, 530-672-2333, papagiannis.net

Seafood Linguini (Clams, Sea Scallops, Prawns, Mussels, Sun-dried Tomatoes, Red Onions, Capers and Fresh Lemon in a White Wine Butter Sauce with Fresh Linguini) from Smith Flat House, 2021 Smith Flat

Road, Suite F, Placerville, 530-621-1003, smithflathouse.com

Steak Cabernet Pot Pie from Z Pie, 3182 Center Street,

Placerville, 530-621-2626

Meet the Makers and Boozy Bites photos by DANTE FONTANA

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STEVE MURPHY & JAVIER PEÑA “THE TRUE STORY OF PABLO ESCOBAR”

THU SEP 28

The inspiration for the Golden-Globe nominated series NARCOS comes to the Harris Center.

Former DEA Special Agents Steve Murphy and Javier Peña were at the center of the largest, most complex and high-profile investigation of its time. With tactful humor and rarely seen visuals, Steve and Javier share their experiences in hostile and often life-threatening conditions— all leading to the capture and downfall of the narco-terrorist Pablo Escobar.

916-608-6888 HarrisCenter.net

HOPS &APES GR From Pinots and pale ales to Sangiovese and stouts, there’s a variety of beer and wine to be enjoyed by all. Fortunately, you don’t have to go far to experience flavors distinctive of the Northern California region. Whether you’re looking for a libation to make your romantic dinner more special or a trendy new craft brew while watching the big game with friends, the area’s finest brewmasters and winemakers are just around the corner!

Style invites you to get a taste of what what our region has to offer.

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Bumgarner Winery 3550 Carson Road Bldg. B | Camino 530-303-3418 | bumgarnerwinery.com Realizing a 20-year dream, Brian and Jennifer invite you to experience Bumgarner Winery’s big, bold, beautiful reds crafted from high elevation fruit with passion. Small production allows all their wines to be hand-made with attention and intention. They specialize in Cabernet Sauvignon and are known for their recent “Double-Gold, Best Tempranillo” at San Francisco Int’l Wine Competition. Their tasting room is set in a rustic barn surrounded by green lawns and fig trees, with innovative wine-on-tap, Hard Cider and wine-by-the-glass, picnic fare & grounds all for your visit. Come experience authenticity! Conveniently located off Hwy 50 Open Daily 11-5PM.

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Gold Hill Vineyard

The All New Tortilla AWAITING Flats ART Cantina

5660 Vineyard Lane Placerville | 530-626-6522 goldhillvineyard.com Gold Hill Vineyard & Brewery offers the best of both worlds in one location.

With stunning views overlooking the American River Canyon, it is the perfect setting to relax with a bottle of wine or a cold pint of beer on our tasting room deck. We produce 6 ales onsite and 11 varietals of estate grown wines. Picnic area and 2 sites for weddings/events.

Dog friendly.

564 Main Street | Placerville 530-295-9408 tortillaflatscantina.com A Placerville tradition since 1976, Tortilla Flats Cantina was reborn in August of 2016 with new owners, fresh recipes, and a full bar serving beer, wine and craft cocktails. Now using free-range meats and quality produce in our from scratch traditional Mexican recipes. The fresh food and excellent service will keep you coming back for more.

Mettler Family Vineyards 7889 E. Harney Lane Lodi | 209-369-3045 mettlerwine.com Celebrating over 100 years in Lodi.

We welcome you to Mettler Family Vineyards in the heart of beautiful Lodi Wine Country. We invite you to stroll the landscaped grounds, picnic around the willow-shaded pond and enjoy our Estate and limited-production wines. Weddings, picnics, wine club, groups/limos welcome.

Open Thurs-Mon 11am-5pm.

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Via Romano Vineyards is a small craft winery located in the heart of Apple Hill and the El Dorado Gold Country at the Highway 50 and Carson Road turnoff. What was once a tractor barn in the 1960s is now a family run, urban barn-inspired tasting room and winemaking facility. Our winery celebrates incredible Italian wine varietals and the Old World winemaking style of Italy while pushing the boundaries of the New World California styled wines.

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DINE REVIEW

Chili Colorado Burrito

Agua de Horchata

Chicken Tostada

Los Amigos Mexican Fare with Flair

by SHARON PENNY

I like my Mexican food simple and tasty. Maybe this makes me oldfashioned, but Los Amigos in Shingle Springs is on the same page. They recently reopened under new management and are here to deliver the essentials, food-wise.

I stopped by for lunch with my significant other HOURS 11 a.m.-8 p.m. (Sunday); 11 on a scorchingly hot Sunday afternoon, and the a.m.-9 p.m. (Monday-Saturday) cool, tiled interior—mixed with the air-con—was a TRY THIS Chili Colorado Burrito, Chicken Fajitas, Carnitas, Grilled welcome relief from the nonsensical heat outside.

Steak Taco Salad, Flan The spacious inside boasts plenty of room, making it ALCOHOL Beer the ideal setting for both large groups and intimate TAB $ dining experiences.

HEADS-UP Lunch specials Our timing was perfect—they had just fried up a available; kids’ menu; can fresh batch of complimentary tortilla chips, so they accommodate vegetarians and vegans; back room holds arrived piping hot to our table alongside a not-tooapproximately 40 people and is available for private events with spicy salsa that still had enough kick to fire up the advance notice taste buds.

For my mid-day meal, I ordered a chicken tostada, and—because I’m me, and it makes everything go from ordinary to extraordinary—added guacamole and sour cream. I was pleased to find it was a perfect lunch-size portion to fill me up without triggering a food coma. Piled high on the crispy corn tortilla sat perfectly seasoned beans, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, creamy guac, cool sour cream, and

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My husband ordered the chili Colorado burrito, which was served wet with red enchilada sauce and melty cheese, and was the size of a small child. deliciously tender shredded chicken.

My husband ordered the chili Colorado burrito, which was served wet with red enchilada sauce and melty cheese, and was the size of a small child. Since he hadn’t eaten breakfast, it was the perfect amount for him. The beef was fork-tender, and the layers of flavors in the chili seasoning were intriguing and appetizing. Stuffed with plenty of beans, cheese and rice, each bite turned his hangry frown upside down.

To wash everything down, we tried a refreshing glass of traditional agua de horchata. Lighter than milk with a fantastic cinnamon-nutmeg flavor, the ricebased beverage is a perfect way to cool the palate if you’re partial to spicy Mexican fare, or literally cool you down if you’re beaten down by Sacramento’s endless summers.

Stop by soon to fill up and get reacquainted with Los Amigos!

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“Hop Sing’s recipe was far and away the best I’ve ever had, thanks to a surplus of buttery cashews, lightly fried, tender chicken and a mouthwatering, slightly sweet oyster saucebased gravy.”

965 Orchard Creek Lane, Lincoln, 916-625-4040, meridiansrestaurant.com

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Blondie’s Coffee House // For the past year, the crew at Blondie’s Coffee House

has been keeping folks caffeinated and content with their assortment of wholesome homemade baked goods and more substantial savory dishes. Just up the hill in Camino, the quaint pink and

white shop greets guests as brightly as the staff’s smiles. On my way into work the other morning, I ordered a Vanilla Latte and a fresh-from-the-oven Frittata. Akin to a crustless quiche (it’s swimsuit season after all), the veggie-filled frittata managed to be both dense and fluffy while brimming with roasted bell peppers, onions and gooey cheese. Served with a side of salsa for a little heat and paired with the piping hot, just-sweet-enough latte, it was the perfect protein-packed, light start to my day. If you’re able to stay awhile, Blondie’s colorful, cheerful interior beckons with plenty of tables and lounge areas, a record player (with a large selection of vinyl) and magazines galore, as well as a smattering of gift items and accessories. I’ll be back soon enough to throw calories to the wind with one of the blended Caminoccino coffee drinks and mouthwatering seasonal fruit scones. Blondie’s Coffee House, 4077 Carson Road, Camino. 530-644-0284, facebook.com/blondiescoffeehouse.

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6 Favorite Seafood-Inspired Dishes compiled by STYLE STAFFERS // photos by DANTE FONTANA

Raise your hand if you’re hooked on seafood. Whether consumed raw where the fish’s flavor can truly shine, or deep-fried to give it a craveable crunch, our region has plenty of eateries that put their best fish forward. In no particular order…

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“Refreshing, spicy and fresh, you have to try the Peruvian-style Ceviche at La Huaca in Roseville. They have multiple varieties to pick from, but I recommend the mixto: fish, shrimp, octopus and calamari cured in just-squeezed lime juice with red onions and hot peppers.

Tip: On Mondays (“Ceviche Day”), it’s $11.95, and the first Sunday of the month, they offer an all-you-can-eat buffet from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (inclusive of ceviche!) for $27.95.” lahuacarestaurant.com

“All of the artistically prepared dishes at Suishin Sushi in Folsom are made using seafood of the utmost quality, but their Spicy Tuna Hand Roll is especially bomb. With 10 years of experience under their belt and one of the friendliest owners in town, it’s easy to see why they’re such a success. Swing by for Happy Hour (Monday through Saturday from 5-6 p.m.) for halfoff all regular rolls, beer and hot sake; or during lunch for their all-you-can-eat special.” suishinsushi.com

“You can’t beat Fat’s Asia Bistro for their Honey Walnut Prawns. Studded with plenty of crunchy walnuts, a dusting of sesame seeds, and an abundance of lightly fried shrimp bathing in an addicting, just-sweet-enough ‘secret sauce,’ it’s pure glutton goodness and my go-to guilty pleasure.” fatsrestaurants. com

“The Basa Tacos at Cascada in Placerville are halfway healthy—thanks to the fish being grilled—but wholly delicious. Crafted using fish that’s consistently fresh, and piled high with tasty toppings like red cabbage, onions, cilantro and avocado, alongside cilantro rice, black beans and spicy chili sauce, it’s a satisfying meal morning, noon or night.” cascadainplacerville.com

“The Seafood Tower at Scott’s Seafood Folsom is exactly like it

“The Ahi Pepperfin at Heyday Café on Placerville’s Main Street is a pictureperfect dish and way to prep your palate for a memorable meal. Hawaiian yellowfin crudo is topped with slivered jalapeño, curried fennel and black pepper miso crema with ponzu reduction and chives. It’s a mishmash of textures and screams summer with every bite.” heydaycafe.com

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COCONUT UNFRIED SHRIMP These delectable shrimp are dipped in egg whites (instead of whole eggs), breaded, and then baked rather than deep-fried.

Beach Cocktails: Favorite Surfside Sips and Bar Snacks by the editors of Coastal Living (Oxmoor House, 2017, $25)

1/4 cup orange marmalade 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 2 tsp. whole-grain mustard 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp. salt 2 large egg whites 2 tbsp. water 3/4 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs) 1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut 2 tbsp. canola oil 1 1/2 lbs. large raw shrimp (about 24), peeled and deveined

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Preheat the oven to 375°F. Combine the first 3 ingredients and 1/4 teaspoon of the cayenne pepper in a small bowl. Set aside until ready to serve.

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Combine remaining 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, flour and salt in a large zip-top plastic bag. Whisk together the egg whites and 2 tablespoons water in a shallow dish. Combine the panko, coconut and oil in a separate shallow dish.

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MOONRAKER BREWING COMPANY’S CITRA CRUSH ABV: 6% IBU: 45

New England-style pale ales and IPAs are taking over the West Coast, thanks to their drinkability, balanced blend of ingredients and refreshing, juicy flavor. Auburn’s beloved Moonraker Brewing Company just won a bronze medal in the “New England IPA/Vermont IPA (Hazy IPA)” category at the California State Fair for their Citra Crush. Made solely with Citra hops, which—if you couldn’t guess from the name—provide the palate with an awesome punch of citrus, including orange and grapefruit, it’s perfect for summertime and helps bring out the shrimp’s mild sweetness in this month’s recipe. Thanks to a low-alcohol content (for a pale ale and IPA) and mild bitterness, it’s indeed crushable.

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Panic and Swoon General Store

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Describe your business. Did you find it, or did it find you?

Describe your business. Did you find it, or did it find you?

Panic and Swoon General Store is a lifestyle/gift store that has something for everyone—from mason jar fermenting kits and tarot cards, to camping accessories, small-batch artisan candles and toiletries, hand-thrown pottery, lapel pins and temporary tattoos. I feel as though the business idea of Panic and Swoon found me over a series of twists and turns in the past five years.

Sol Flow Yoga Studio found me during a difficult time in my life. I practiced at the studio for a year before the opportunity arose for me to become the new owner. It’s definitely a story of fate and perfect timing.

What was the first job you ever had, and what did you learn from the experience?

My first job was as a dishwasher at my boarding school. I woke up at 5 a.m. before my classes to wash dishes and learned you must wear socks with Converse.

My first job was at Wendy’s on Broadway in Placerville. I learned I loved socializing with customers in the drive-through window.

How are you involved with both the community and your customer?

I’ve performed music in the community for many years, and I have a great interest in the revitalization of Main Street. It’s so beautiful since the repaving and remodel. I shop small whenever I can, mostly on Main Street, because I love being there. I love the history of our area, and will do whatever I can to help preserve it. I love meeting people in my store, and doing anything I can to make their day a little brighter.

What life accomplishments are you most proud of?

What was the first job you ever had, and what did you learn from the experience?

Why is your staff the best in the business?

We have amazing, dedicated teachers. Yoga, and the practice of it, isn’t a job—it’s a way of life. They all have dedicated their lives to constantly growing and sharing the power of yoga with our community.

What life accomplishments are you most proud of?

Having my children and raising them to be kind and independent.

What’s your hidden talent?

Keeping orchids alive.

What’s your biggest job perk?

Having my son, Utah, who is now four years old; performing my own music live; and opening Panic and Swoon.

Getting to practice yoga every day with amazing people.

What’s your favorite place to eat out locally?

Where do you and your family go locally to have fun?

That’s a hard one—there are so many good places to eat in our area—but I’d have to say The Independent.

We love swimming at Cameron Park Lake.

What’s your favorite local business other than your own?

Totem Coffee! I get coffee or snacks there every day.

And finally, customer service is…?

It's about more than the money or hoping for repeat customers; it’s about making someone’s day and spreading a little love around.

What’s your favorite local business other than your own?

Internal Wisdom.

And finally, customer service is…?

Making people comfortable in your space and encouraging and uplifting them. It’s ultimately about making people feel good, because who doesn’t want to feel good…right?!

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A Heart to Help the Homeless

by TOM MAILEY

I gave a homeless guy two bucks recently. He was older, with gray unkempt hair, oversized clothing, a week’s worth of stubble and no teeth. He saw the Starbucks cup in my hand and said in a rough but friendly voice, “Nice morning for a cup of coffee, isn’t it?”

He had no idea the odds that were against him when he first approached me.

For a long time, I’ve had a policy against giving homeless people any sort of help. I’d heard that it’s more compassionate; there are shelters and services where they can go for a meal, a cup of coffee and help. Giving money discourages that. But if I’m being honest? They make me uncomfortable.

I wonder about their disposition, their Catch Tom on the Pat and Tom Morning mental condition, if they’re high on drugs Show on New or blotto on alcohol. If they ask me for Country 105.1, email him at tnvmailey@ money, I’m suspicious of their intent, and gmail.com, or follow him on Twitter say sorry, no. Routinely, I avoid eye contact. @kncitom.

I look right past them.

But recently, I saw something I couldn’t WHAT’S COMING NEXT MONTH? look past. As I waited for a red light on Don’t miss Style’s “The Slice is Right: my way home, a disheveled one-legged 25+ Praiseworthy homeless woman was attempting to roll Pizzas.” her wheelchair up a small hill where Greenback Lane approaches the I-80

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know Dimitri and was simply passing him on the street, would I help if he needed it…? I don’t like my answer.

I’m not naïve. I know some homeless are there because of poor or outright stupid choices in life. Some are criminals and cannot be trusted. But I also know that many are there through circumstances beyond their control: mental illness…physical disabilities…poverty… domestic violence. The list is long and sometimes complicated, and I don’t think it’s up to me to judge which is which. Not anymore.

So yeah, I gave that homeless man two dollars, and maybe he got his coffee, or maybe I was duped. I don’t care. All I know is I’m going to try harder; I’m going to find a local shelter to support, because services are still the most important thing. But if I get hit up and have a spare buck? Screw it; they can have it. And if I see someone who makes me uncomfortable? So what. I’m done looking past them.

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overcrossing. She wasn’t succeeding. As I sat across the street from her, in the air-conditioned cab of my truck on a hot June day, I watched her struggle to move even just a few feet. At one point, she turned her chair around and with her one leg began pushing herself backwards up the incline, about six inches at a time. Her face was visibly red. She was sweating.

My light turned green and I thought, I should pull over and help her; park my truck, get out of my comfortable cab—and my comfort zone— and help her. She wasn’t pestering me for change; she obviously needed a hand. I even slowed as I passed her to get on the entrance ramp.

But in an instant, all those usual thoughts flashed in my head: What if she doesn’t want help? What if she’s crazy? Or drunk? Or filthy?

I kept driving. And I haven’t been able to stop thinking about it since.

How numb have I become to the troubles of others? How did I get so indifferent to the suffering of those I’m uncomfortable with? I talk a good game about compassion and empathy, but I flat-out failed a test that was literally right in front of me.

My broadcast partner, Pat Still, has an 18-year-old son, Dimitri, who has autism. Pat’s worst nightmare has always been that somehow, someday, Dimitri falls through the cracks and ends up on the street.

I would help Dimitri in an instant now, if he needed it. But if I didn’t

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2017 El Dorado Hills Town Center 4364 Town Center Blvd.

Steven Young Amphitheater Grab your girlfriends and join us for fun and fitness including a 5K run/walk, health screenings and health demonstrations by Marshall Medical Center experts

Cost $20

Includes fun run/walk, shirt and Health Expo Proceeds benefit the Marshall Foundation for Community Health’s Obesity Prevention Fund Packet Pick Up: Friday, September 8, from 3-6 pm at Gold Country Run & Sport, 4370 Town Center Blvd., Ste. 150, El Dorado Hills

Register online at

WWW.MARSHALLWOMENSHEALTH.COM

Get quick tips on avoiding common injuries from Brandon Beamer, MD, Marshall Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

9:45 a.m.

Core Strength Demo Learn exercises to stabilize and support your body from the inside out.

Health Screenings • Pulmonary Function • Body Fat & Weight Measurement • Blood Glucose Screening • Blood Pressure Screening • Mobility/Flexibility Test • Core Strength Test • Chair Massage

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