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FOLSOM LAKE
NOVEMBER 2016
SKATE
INTO THE HOLIDAY SEASON
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& CHRISTMAS TREE HUNTING
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HIGHLIGHTS
8 ON THE COVER
Skate into the Holidays

Ice rink opens in Historic Folsom.
INSIDE
Cover photo by Bill Sullivan
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COVER STORY
Go ice skating
in Folsom
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BY RACHEL ZIRIN | PHOTOS BY BILL SULLIVAN
hile it doesnt snow in Folsom, it will this year at the Folsom Historic District ice rink.
Originally in Folsom in 2008, the ice rink has been a place for all ages to skate and enjoy festive holiday music
with friends and family.
This year the ice rink is having a soft opening at 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Nov. 4 and will be open seven days a week, said
Judy Collinsworth, manager of the Folsom Historic District Association.
It will be a soft opening because it depends on the quality of the ice, she said. The official opening celebration will be
Nov. 11. Because it is Veterans Day, we are asking everyone who comes to dress in red, white and blue colors to honor our
military force.
Each week the ice rink welcomes more than 1,500 guests for the price of $10 for kids and $12 for adults. To rent skates,
there is an additional $3 fee, Collinsworth said.
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Fun facts about the
EXPERIENCE HISTORIC FOLSOM!
Historic District Ice Rink

The ice rink is constructed and owned by Brian
Jacksons Studio 33
The rink is 7,400 square feet in a circle
Photo credit The Folsom Telegraph
The rink uses eight miles of tubing lled with

2,500 gallons of propylene glycol
The rink uses a 125 ton chiller
When the plaza was developed, piping was
installed underground that connects to the chiller
The ice is between four and six inches thick
The zamboni can be held on four inches of ice
The rink is made in multiple layers to freeze
quickly
The temperature of ice rink is between 14 and 22
degrees Fahrenheit
Nov. 4 - Jan. 16
Opening Celebration Nov. 11

Open Daily from 10am to10pm
7 days a week, including ALL holidays

Gift certificates available!
FOLSOMICERINK.COM
Presented by
FOLSOM
HISTORIC
DISTRICT
Folsom Historic District
For more information please visit the events page at :

historicfolsom.org or call 916.985.4181 or
icerinkinfo@historicfolsom.org
Thank you to our generous sponsors
The rink takes up to three weeks to construct

The rink originally opened with the Chamber in
2008
City of Folsom, Folsom, El Dorado & Sacramento Historical Railroad Association, Folsom Tourism Bureau, Historic Folsom Station, Guild Mortgage
Company, Sacramento Childrens Museum, Central Valley Bank, Capitol Equity Group, Essex Mortgage, Folsom Lake Bank, Karens Bakery Caf,
Marly and Moo, Not Too Shabby, R.E.Y. Engineers, Snooks Chocolate Factory, Sutter Street Steakhouse, Style Magazine, The Folsom Telegraph,
Bayside Church, IMPACT by Locable, Bernau Development Corporation, Dortheas Shoppe and Sean A. Roth D.D.S, Fat Rabbit, Samuel Hornes
Tavern, FolsomLiving.com, Lakeside Church
The rink has been around the turntable for the last
ve years
The rink has over 700 pairs of ice skates for rent
There are eight sound kiosks with lights and snow
machines
These snow machines were used in the movie
The Grinch
These kiosks won two awards last year for sound
design
Friday, December 2
6-9pm (rain or shine)
Tree lights at 7:30pm
BRIAN JACKSON
For holiday parties or birthdays, this year the rink will have a
party tent.
The tent will overlook the ice rink, she said. You can either
have a small group or up to 50 to 60 people. It is very affordable.
It is $100 for two-and-one-half hours.
The rink will have skating sessions that begin at 10 a.m., noon,
2 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.
People can look forward to a skating with a festive feeling,
Collinsworth said.
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Saturday, December 3
8am to 4pm (rain or shine)
Small Business
Sat., Nov. 26th
Farmers Market, Ice Skating,
Horse & Carriage Rides (1-3:30),
Shops open Late!
For information on all these events, please contact
info@historicfolsom.org or visit historicfolsom.com for more details.
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Ice rink
WHERE: FOLSOM HISTORIC DISTRICT
INFORMATION: ICERINKINFO@
HISTORICFOLSOM.ORG.
The Christmas tree will be in the center of the rink this

year and there will be snow that happens intermittently on
the rink, she said. There will also be a lot of fun lighting
and holiday music.
The ice rink will be open until Jan. 16, 2017.
TREE LIGHTINGS
In Folsom and El Dorado Hills, there is plenty to keep one
busy during the holiday season.
No matter what you celebrate during the holidays, everyone can agree that it should be spent with friends, family and
festive activities. In Folsom and El Dorado Hills, everyone is
invited and welcome to enjoy the holidays together.
FOLSOM
HISTORIC FOLSOM CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY

Join nearly 6,000 residents in celebration of the lighting of the Christmas tree in the Historic District of Folsom.
The tree lighting is from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Dec. 2 on Sutter Street.
This event has been tradition since 1994, said Judy Collinsworth,
district manager for the Folsom Historic District Association.
This is a very festive event, she said. The fun night will begin with
the mayor addressing the guests and then a countdown with Santa in
lighting the tree.
The celebration will include performances by the Folsom High School
Band, a ukulele band, LeGette School Choir, Sutter Street Theatre, the
childrens choir from the Phoenix School, and a dance performance from
Bay Side Church. Train rides will also be available. Food vendors will also
be on Sutter Street.
Guests can expect a great night to come out to see friends, neighbors
and family while enjoying a festive night, Collinsworth said.
Performances begin at 6:30 p.m. and the tree will be lit at 7:30 p.m.
For more information go to historicfolsom.org or call 916-985-7452.
PALLADIO
From 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Nov. 27 at the Piazza in the Palladio, families
of all ages are invited to the fifth annual tree lighting.
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El Dorado Hills Firefighters Association Presents
53rd Annual
SANTA RUN
Dates:
December 12, 2016
December 13, 2016
December 14, 2016
December 15, 2016
December 16, 2016
December 17, 2016*
*Grand Finale at
Town Center beginning at
6:00 p.m. with Santa arriving
shortly after. Join us for
fireworks, cookies
and hot cocoa!
For more information on

routes, Santa Stops, and
times, please visit
www.edhfire.com
Elves will be collecting canned

food and new, unwrapped toys
for Toys for Tots at the Santa
Stops! Letters to Santa will
also be collected. For safety,
please do not let your children
run next to the fire engines.
Celebrating 53 Years of Santa Run Tradition
in the El Dorado Hills Community!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

1050 Wilson Boulevard, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
Phone: 916-933-6623 Website: www.edhfire.com
@EDHFire
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COLOR RINK: The tree lighting at Historic Downtown Folsom.
With free refreshments and cookies, an

appearance from Santa Claus and a variety
of community performances, this is not an
event to miss.
The one-hour event will have about 500
guests, said Trystan Calhoun, property
coordinator for the Palladio. This year we are
going to have the lights that light up with
the beat of music. Guests can look forward
to seeing Santa and great community
performances.
For more information go to gopalladio.
com.
THE MAGIC OF WILD NIGHTS AND HOLIDAY LIGHTS
The Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary will be hosting The Magic of Wild Nights and Holiday
Lights from 5 to 8 p.m. on Dec. 2, 3, 9, 10
and 1523 at The Folsom Zoo.
This magical event invites all ages to bring
friends and family to experience the zoo after
dark.
This is a special opportunity to see the
animals that normally sleep during the day,
said Jocelyn Smeltzer, the zoo supervisor.
The animals really enjoy this event, especially the owls.
With more than 100 trees covered in
thousands of colorful LED lights around
the zoo, there will be carolers and seasonal

refreshments. In addition there will be an
appearance not only from Santa Claus, but
Santa Paws, the bear, she said.
Over the course of the 12 nights, we have
around 5,000 guests, Smeltzer said. I recommend people to come earlier than closer
to Christmas because it gets pretty busy.
Tickets are $5 per person and can be purchased online at webtrac.folsom.ca.us.
I encourage folks to buy their tickets early
and enjoy a really unique experience, she
said.
For more information go to go to folsom.
ca.us.
EL DORADO HILLS
TOWN CENTER
Join in celebration with more than 3,000
residents for the 10th annual Christmas
tree lighting event in Town Center.
From 4 to 8 p.m. on Dec. 3, guests from
all over the area will gather for many fun
activities.
People can look forward to a great time,
said Natalie Buerki, Town Center marketing
director. We have the best Santa and he is
the highlight of the night.
The celebration kicks off with a merchant

open house where families can enjoy food
and beverages as well as holiday entertainment. The first 175 kids to arrive will
be invited to play the Stuff your Stocking
game where they will visit participating
businesses to fill their stockings with special gifts, she said.
There will be live music from 4:30 to
7:30 p.m. and at 6 p.m. the winners from
the Caroling Contest will be performing,
Buerki said.
Around 6:30 p.m. the El Dorado Hills Fire
Department will bring in Santa and Mrs.
Claus and then Santa will toss his magic
glitter to light the tree, she said.
From the day after Thanksgiving until
Christmas Eve, Santa is available for photos
at the California Welcome Center, Buerki
said.
The tree will be located in the theatre
plaza by the movie theater.
This event is a great way to bring in
the holiday season with fun activities for
kids and adults, she said. Town Center
will be covered in lights and it will be just
magical.
For more information go to eldoradohillstowncenter.com.
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HOT CHOCOLATE
BY NOELLE KONRAD
Hot chocolate is easily one of the

most sinfully decadent parts of the
holiday season. In my opinion, every
wintery day should be filled with cups
upon cups of hot cocoa. However, the
sugar intake of that decision is not
necessarily the healthiest. Listed below
are some tasty hot chocolate recipes.
One is a healthier option that kids
will also love while the other appeals
to the sweet tooth in someone

more adult. The ideas behind hot cocoa
flavors are seemingly endless, but my
personal favorite combination is peppermint. Top with whipped cream or a
mountain of marshmallows and I am
set. Maybe its nostalgic to cold days
and warm fireplaces, but I love it! Be
sure to stay warm this holiday season
and drink lots of hot cocoa.
Warm Arugula Salad

House Salad
Apple Blue Cheese Salad
Heirloom Tomatoes
Margherita Flatbread
Artisanal Cheese Plate
Hawaiian Ahi Poke
Fried Green Tomatoes
Crispy Polenta Fries
Risotto Croquettes
Crab Cakes
Steak & Potatoes
Wild Mushroom Flatbread
Butternut Squash Flatbread
Prawns & Polenta
Braised Short Ribs
Salmon
Lamb Burger
Kids Peppermint Hot Cocoa

2 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk or coconut milk for a
thicker texture
2 tbsp cocoa powder
2 tbsp honey or real maple syrup
1 stick of peppermint
Heat the milk in a sauce pan over the stove and whisk in cocoa powder and honey. Makes sure all the lumps are removed.
For younger children, blend the mixture in a blender to aerate the
hot cocoa and cool it down. It also leaves a nice frothy texture.
Top with a mound of marshmallows and a peppermint stick, serve
and enjoy!
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2 cups milk (I still use almond or coconut milk)
cup cocoa powder
cup peppermint schnapps
Whatever toppings desired
Heat the milk in a sauce pan over the stove for approx. 5 minutes or
until steam appears.
Whisk in cocoa powder and continue to cook until well combined. Do
not boil.
Remove the sauce pan from heat and add the peppermint schnapps.
Serve warm and enjoy!
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HOLIDAYS
finding the
YOUR GUIDE TO
PERFECT TREE
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FARMS
COURTESY CHOSEANDCUT.COM
APPLE COUNTRY
CHRISTMAS TREES
2721 MACE ROAD, CAMINO

(530) 644-1396 or (530) 644-2475
E-mail address:
applecountrychristmastrees@gmail.com
LOCATION: From Hwy 50, 8 miles east of Placerville, take Cedar Grove exit (Exit 54) to Pony
Express, to Mace Road. Farm is 3/4 of a mile
north on the right hand side of Mace Road.
TYPE OF TREES: White fir, Douglas fir, scotch
pine, silver tip, sequoia and incense cedar.
AMENITIES: Packaging available. Apples,
cider, walnuts and apple pies. Picnic tables
and easy walking trails.
HOURS: Open 9 a.m.-4 p.m.,Saturday-Sunday; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday; Closed
Tuesdays; Nov. 25 to Dec. 23.
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Measure your space
Be sure you know what size (height and width) you need
before heading to the retail lot. Measure the ceiling
height in the room where the tree will be displayed. The
trees in the field look small when the sky is the ceiling.
Dont overbuy. Measure the width of the area of the
room where the tree will be displayed. Most trees on
tree farms are trimmed to an 80 percent taper. So a tree
thats 10 feet tall will be 8 feet wide at the bottom. A tree
that will fit in the room vertically may be entirely too big
horizontally.
Safety first
Go to a retail lot that is

well-lit and stores trees
in a shaded area.
BURNETT SECRET RAVINE

FARM

(530) 303-3875 or (916) 817-7388
E-mail address: burnett5@sbcglobal.net
TYPE OF TREES: Silver tip, white fir, Colorado
blue spruce
AMENITIES: Warming fire, Christmas crafts
and items.
HOURS: 9 a.m. -3 p.m. Friday-Sunday
Go to the farm prepared for

a day in the country
Wear comfortable shoes and old clothes. Bring rain gear if

the weather is threatening. The cutter downers and the
loader uppers should also have gloves. Dont forget the
camera. Its best to leave the family dog at home (many
farms will prohibit pets). But, if a pet is allowed and must
come along, keep him on a leash at all times. Please dont
let him mark other peoples trees.
Think about what type of

decorations you will be using
Some species have more open foliage, stiffer branches or
longer needles. Research the characteristics of the different
speciesin ourtree varietiessection, thenfind a farm near
youthat has the species you are looking for.
Do a branch and needle

test for freshness
Run a branch through your enclosed hand the

needles should not come off easily. Bend the
outer branches they should be pliable. If they
are brittle and snap easily,
the tree is too dry.
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Be aware of possible
farm hazards
Most tree farms keep their fields very wellgroomed, but there are some things that are
beyond the farmers control. Be careful of fire-ant
mounds, tree stumps, an occasional blackberry
vine, uneven ground and sharp saws.
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TIPS TO CHOOSING
YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE
Learn about the different

species of trees
If you want the same species you know or have
always used, great. If you want to try a different
species, browse thetree varietiessection of
National Christmas Tree Associations website
(realchristmastrees.org) tobecome familiar with the
species popular in your area before heading out.
Look for other

indicators of dryness or
deterioration
Indicators might include: excessive needle loss,

discolored foliage, musty odor, needle pliability,
and wrinkled bark. A good rule-of-thumb is, when
in doubt about the freshness of a tree, select
another one. If none of the trees on the lot look
fresh, go to another lot.
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Equipment to bring
Saws are usually provided by the farm
operator. Check ahead of time to double
check if you need to bring any supplies.
COURTESY NATIONAL CHRISTMAS TREE ASSOCIATION
Recycling your tree
Ask the retailer about recycling Christmas trees

in your community.
CARSON RIDGE EVERGREENS
CEDAR RAVINE TREE FARM
COOL FOREST
3041 CARSON ROAD, PLACERVILLE

(530) 644-1490
E-mail address: carsonridge@hotmail.com
Website: Carson Ridge Evergreens
LOCATION: 5miles east of Placerville via Hwy. 50. Take
Carson Road exit, turn left on Carson Road. Tree farm
is 1/2 mile on the right. Look for the red sales building
with the Carson Ridge Evergreens sign on the roof.
TYPES OF TREES: White fir, Douglas fir, limited supply
of silver tip and swift silver
AMENITIES: Fresh wreaths, candy canes, paved
walkway. Cash/check only.
HOURS: Open 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. weekends
5240 CEDAR RAVINE ROAD, PLACERVILLE
(530) 622-3546
Email: gschoennau@aol.com
LOCATION: 5 miles from Placerville on Cedar Ravine
Road, which starts at the monument on Main Street in
Placerville.
TYPE OF TREES: White fir, Douglas fir, cedar and pine.
AMENITIES: Enjoy a homey atmosphere with free
packaging, boughs, candy canes and hot cider
HOURS: Open 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Friday through Sunday,
1530 HWY 193, COOL

(530) 333-4241
coolchristmastree.cxom wadsworthdorothy@yahoo.
com
TYPE OF TREES: You cut Douglas fir, silver tip, noble
(pre-cut), white pine, sequoia, cedar, sugar pine
AMENITIES: Relax by the campfire and enjoy smores
and hot chocolate. Dogs welcome on a leash. Rides to
cutting area on a tractor-pulled wagon.
HOURS: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., closed Nov. 27-Dec. 19
Ask questions about

the trees on the lot
Ask the retailer when the trees arrived. Are they

delivered once at the beginning of the season, or
several shipments during the season? Often, a tree
obtained soon after its arrival on the retail lot will be
very fresh because it was cut recently. Also ask the
retailer which tree type performs best in your climate.
Some species last longer and remain fresh longer
than others in different climates.
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Pricing
Some farms measure and price their

trees individually, others sell them by
the foot. Ask about the pricing policy
before heading out in the field.
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Tree size
Head out to the field and select the tree that

fits your predetermined needs. Check the
trunk to be sure that it is sufficiently straight.
Keep in mind that pines will usually have, at
least, some crook in their trunks. Also check
that the tree has a sufficient long handle to
accommodate your stand.
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Needles
In the fall of the year ALL conifers drop or shed a certain

portion of their oldest needles. This is a normal part of
the life cycle of the tree and occurs because the tree is
preparing itself for winter. Most farms provide shaking or
blowing services so that you will depart with a perfectly
clean tree.
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COON HOLLOW CREEK RANCH
CRYSTAL CREEK TREE FARM
3101 NORTH CANYON RD., CAMINO

(530) 621-1830
2019 CABLE ROAD, CAMINO

(530) 644-7014
Website: CaminoTrees.com
Email: dkobervig@gmail.com
LOCATION: From Highway 50 take the exit toward
Camino. Go half block to historic Cable Road, turn left on
Cable Road and proceed 1 and 3/4 miles to the farm.
TYPE OF TREES: Douglas fir, white fir, red fir (silver tip),
blue spruce, swift silver, Nordmann, Noble firs, scotch
pine, grand fir.
AMENITIES: Sizes up to 25 feet tall, Fish-Friendly farming.
HOURS: Open Nov. 21-Dec. 24. Closed Thanksgiving Day.
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Cutting your tree down
Cutting the tree is easiest as a two-person project. The

cutter downer usually lies on the ground. While the helper
holds the bottom limbs up. While the cut is being made, the
helper should tug on the tree lightly to ensure that the saw
kerf remains open and the saw does not bind. The tugging
force should be applied to the side of the tree opposite the
cut. The cut is best made by an attendant at the farm using a
chainsaw. A back cut should be made first with the final cut
coming from the opposite side.
Transportation
Bring the tree to the processing area

where it will be cleaned and netted.
Netting makes transporting and handling
the tree substantially easier. Now youre
ready to load up and head home to
decorate your real Christmas tree.
CYNTHIAS CHRISTMAS TREES
4940 STAR LANE, GEORGETOWN

(530) 333-0608
Email: cpage@pctpa.org
TYPE OF TREES: Silver tip
AMENITIES: Tall Trees, wreaths and garlands also for
sale. Free garlands and boughs, apple cider and snacks.
HOURS: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday
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AREA CHRISTMAS TREE FARMS
DEER PARK RANCH

CHRISTMAS TREES
3201 SAND RIDGE COURT, EL DORADO

(530) 620-3886 or (530) 252-8073
Email: deerparkranch@outlook.com
Website: www.deerparkranch.net
TYPES OF TREES: Douglas fir, Nordmann fir
AMENITIES: Free coffee, juice, candy canes, cookies.
Warm barn and picnic area.
HOURS: Open 9 a.m. to dusk.
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DEUTSCHS UNION MINE PINES
7349 UNION MINE RD., EL DORADO

(530) 620-4088
ROSALINDDEUTSCH@AOL.COM
TYPE OF TREES: Douglas fir, Scotch pine, Monterey, cedar
AMENITIES: Check out our low prices. Antique farm equipment, gold mining tools, Nativity scene, life-size Santa.
HOURS: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday-Sunday
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EL DORADO TREE FARM
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FANCHERS
CHRISTMAS TREE FARM
2888 NORTH CANYON ROAD, CAMINO

(530) 621-2053
Website: www.eldoradoorchards.com
LOCATION: From Highway 50 take the Schnell School
Road turnoff, left to Carson Road. Right 3 1/2 miles, then
left on North Canyon Road. Half mile to farm on right
TYPES OF TREES: Noble fir, Nordmann and Turkish fir
AMENITIES: Train rides weather permitting, coffee
HOURS: Open day after Thanksgiving, then weekends
until sold out.
6581 OMO RANCH RD., SOMERSET

(530) 620-7179, (530) 620-6252
fancherchristmastreefarm
fanchers_christmas_trees@yahoo.com
TYPE OF TREES: You cut Douglas fir, white fir, silver
tip, noble, white pine, blue spruce, cedar, some pre-cut.
AMENITIES: Wreaths, boughs, Christmas decorations, hay
rides, bonfires, free hot chocolate and hot cider. Gift shop,
picnic area. School tours, group reservations.
HOURS: Open weekdays by appointment, weekends 10
a.m. -dusk
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FIGOR TREE FARM
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FROSTY FIR
CHRISTMAS TREE FARM
3160 PLEASANT VALLEY ROAD, PLACERVILLE

(530) 621-1770
Email: redwings@calweb.com
LOCATION: 6 miles east of Diamond Springs on Pleasant Valley Road across from Gold Oak School.
TYPE OF TREES: White fir, Douglas fir, silver tip, sequoia,
spruce and other varieties.
AMENITIES: Plenty of parking. Wholesale available.
HOURS: 9 a.m. to dusk.
2240 FROSTY FIR DRIVE, PLACERVILLE

(530) 622-1966
Email: frostyfir4@gmail.com
Facebook: Facebook.com/FrostyFirTreeFarm
TYPE OF TREES: White fir, Douglas fir, silver tip, sequoia
and cedar.
AMENITIES: Fresh wreaths, cider, greenery, cones, crafts,
persimmons, preserves.
HOURS: Open 9 a.m.-4 p.m. weekends the
day after Thanksgiving. Open weekdays and
Nov. 23 by appointment.
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HACIENDA ORCHARDS
2900 BARKLEY ROAD, CAMINO

(408) 657-6568
Website: HaciendaOrchards.com
TYPES OF TREES: Noble fir, silver tip, white
fir, Douglas fir
HOURS: Open the day after Thanksgiving
until Christmas
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HANGTOWN KID
APPLE ORCHARD

(530) 647-1810
Email: jpalmer42@att.net
LOCATION: From Highway 50 take exit 54
(Cedar Grove), left under freeway, right on
Pony Express Trail, left on Mace Road. Farm
is one mile down Mace on left.
TYPES OF TREES: White fir, silver tip (red
fir).
AMENITIES: U-cut/We-cut, 4-10 feet trees,
persimmons, chestnuts, local honey. Free
candy canes. Cash/check only.
HOURS: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 27-Dec. 13.
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HARRIS TREE FARM
2640 BLAIR ROAD, POLLOCK PINES

(530) 644-2194
Email: harristreefarm@hotmail.com
Website: www.harristreefarm.com
LOCATION: 10 miles east of Placerville.
From Highway 50, take first Pollock Pines
turnoff; go right on Pony Express Trail to
Blair Road. One mile north on Blair Road.
TYPE OF TREES: Grand white fir, silver tip,
Douglas fir, cedar, noble fir and pine.
AMENITIES: Christmas wreaths, boughs, garlands, mistletoe, saint appearances, Christmas
decorations, farmers market..
HOURS: Open daily.
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HIGH SIERRA IRIS AND

WEDDING GARDENS
3170 HASSLER RD., CAMINO

(530) 642-1222
nancy@weddingAnFlowers.com
TYPE OF TREES: White fir, silver tip, noble,
silver Fraiser, blue spruce, sequoia
AMENITIES: Beautiful handmade wreaths.
Picnic tables.
HOURS: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Sunday. By
appointment Monday-Thursday
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HIDDEN CANYON
TREE FARM
3500 NEWTOWN ROAD, PLACERVILLE

(530) 622-6760 or (530) 622-1472
LOCATION: From Highway 50, take Point
View turnoff to Broadway, turn left. Broadway becomes Newtown Road. Continue
past mobile home park 3/4 of a mile to
large, white-and-red Hidden Canyon sign.
TYPE OF TREES: White fir, Douglas fir, silver
tip, sequoia and cedar.
AMENITIES: Local honey, firewood, early
sales by appointment only.
HOURS: Open 9 a.m. to dark daily.
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HILLSIDE TREE FARM

(530) 621-2053
E-mail: msv1969@gmail.com
Website: www.HillSideTreeFarm.com
LOCATION: From Highway 50 (approximately 4 miles), take Schnell School Road
turnoff, left to Carson Road. Right 3 1/2
miles, then left on North Canyon Road. 1/2
mile to farm on left.
TYPE OF TREES: White fir, Douglas fir,
Balsam grand, Shasta and noble.
AMENITIES: Free packaging. Free hot
cider. Nobel wreathes. Train and pony rides
(weekends only, weather permitting).
HOURS: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily starting
the weekend before Thanksgiving.
INDIAN ROCK TREE FARM.

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(530) 622-4087
Email: indianrock@directcon.net
Website: IndianRockTreeFarm.com
LOCATION: From Camino, go north on Larsen Drive 1 mile, then left on North Canyon
Road, 1 2/3 miles to the Indian Rock.
TYPE OF TREES: White fir, Douglas fir, silver
tip, Scotch, sequoia.
AMENITIES: Snack and crafts, shop. Hot cider,
coffee, snacks.
HOURS: Open 8:30 a.m. to dusk daily Nov.
21-Dec. 24, Come back after the holiday for catch
and release fly fishing, January-November.
Cedar Ravine Tree Farm

Enjoy our homey
atmosphere with
free packaging,
boughs, candy canes
and hot cider!
WHITE FIR DOUG FIR CEDAR AND PINE
5240 Cedar Ravine Road Placerville
Open Friday through Sunday

9:00 am - 4:30 pm.
(530) 622-3546
Just 5 miles from Placerville on Cedar Ravine Road, which starts at the monument on Main Street in Placerville.
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LEVIS TREE FARM
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OMO RANCH TREE FARM
3621 CARSON ROAD, CAMINO

530-391-9019
Email: levithiessen@hotmail.com
Website: www.levistrees.com
LOCATION: From Highway 50 take Camino exit; go straight cross Carson Road to
tree farm entrance.
TYPE OF TREES: Doug fir, white fir, red fir
We accept cash or check.
HOURS: Open 9 a.m. daily to dusk.
7975 Slug Gulch Rd., Somerset

(530) 620-2002
omoranchfarm@gmail.com
HOURS: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Friday-Sunday
TYPE OF TREES: You cut Douglas fir, white fir,
silver tip and more
AMENITIES: Cash/check,picnic tables, fire
pits, free hot apple cider and hot chocolate
MCGEES
CHRISTMAS TREE FARM
1010 POVERTY HILL DRIVE, PLACERVILLE

(530) 622-6766
LOCATION: 7/10 mile north of Highway
50 on Bedford Avenue, then 1/4 mile east
on Poverty Hill Drive.
TYPE OF TREES: Colorado blue spruce,
Norway spruce, Douglas fir, white fir and
sequoia.
AMENITIES: Next to Gold Bug Park and
Gold Bug Mine. Price includes tax and
packaging.
HOURS: Open 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, Saturday
and Sunday of Thanksgiving weekend,
afterward open Saturdays and Sundays
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3131 CARSON ROAD, PLACERVILLE

(530) 644-4731
Email: mcgeetreefarm@hotmail.com
LOCATION: 5 miles east of Placerville,
from Highway 50, take Carson Road exit.
Left on Carson Road. 1/4 mile.
TYPE OF TREES: White fir, Douglas fir,
noble, silvertip and Canaan Fir.
AMENITIES: 20 acres. Handicap friendly.
Tall precut white fir for outside display.
Fresh wreaths. Apples and hot cider next
door. Price includes tax and packaging.
HOURS: Open Nov. 27, 28, 29 and Dec. 5,
6 depending on crop. Check website.
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NORTH STAR TREE FARM
6000 SHOO FLY RD., KELSEY

northstarteefarm.com
norstar@northstartreefarm.com
TYPE OF TREES: You cut Douglas fir, precut noble, Scotch pine, sequoia, cedar
AMENITIES: 90 acres with Sierra Views.
Picnic tables and great variety of tree
shapes and sizes.
HOURS: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. weekdays, 9:30
a.m. - 4:30 p.m. weekends
OHALLORANS
APPLE TRAIL RANCH
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(530) 644-3388
LOCATION: From Highway 50 take exit to
Camino, turn left on Cable Road. Proceed
1 1/4 miles to the farm.
TYPE OF TREES: Silver tip and white fir.
AMENITIES: Apples, apple juice, crafts,
picnic area and nature trail.
HOURS: Open daily.
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POVERTY HILL
TREE FARM
ROBERTS TREE
FARMS CAMINO

(530) 644-2831
LOCATION: From Highway 50, 8 miles
east of Placerville, take Cedar Grove turn
off, right on Pony Express Trail, one mile to
Mace Road. Farm is one mile down Mace.
TYPE OF TREES: Douglas fir and white fir.
HOURS: Open 9:30 a.m. to dusk.
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2921 BARKLEY RD., CAMINO

(530) 644-2141
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SIERRA MAGNIFICA
CHRISTMAS TREE FARM
2500 HASSLER RD. PLACERVILLE

(530) 622-0203 or (530) 409-1538
Website: www.sierramagnificatrees.com
LOCATION: From Highway 50 take Point
View Drive turn left. Follow Jacquier Road
to Carson Road, turn right. Follow Carson
Road to Union Ridge Road, turn left. Turn
right on Hassler Road at stop sign. Follow
Hassler Road across Fruitridge Road to
first driveway on right to top of hill.
TYPES OF TREES: Silver tip,Douglas
fir,white fir, swift silver.
AMENITIES: Fresh wreaths, packing
available. Free greenery and hot drinks.
Cash or check.
HOURS: Open 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily.
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TWIN PINES
CHRISTMAS TREE FARM
5150 TWIN PINES LOOP, GEORGETOWN

(408) 499-9179 Jim,
(408) 710-4044 Jamie
E-mail: jnjhopkins@sbcglobal.net
LOCATION: Hwy. 193, 3 miles
south of Georgetown. Turn at
sign on Twin Pines Loop.
TYPE OF TREES: French
pine, Douglas fir, sequoia,
white fir, blue spruce.
AMENITIES: Picnic tables,
refreshments, Free tree netting,
holly, mistletoe, trimmings, pinecones,
hot chocolate and hot apple cider.
HOURS: Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
after Thanksgiving, daily.
SILVERTHORN
MEADOWS

(530) 621-2379
E-mail: twsilver2@gmail.com
LOCATION: From Carson Road turn
north on to North Canyon Road.
TYPE OF TREES: White fir
AMENITIES: Family run Christmas tree
farm with many beautiful tall trees. Come
meet our family!
HOURS: Open 9 a.m.-4 p.m. weekends
after Thanksgiving until sold out.
ROBERTS TREE FARMS

POLLOCK PINES
5645 GILMORE ROAD, POLLOCK PINES

(530) 644-2831
LOCATION: 10 miles east of Placerville.
From Highway 50, take first Pollock Pines
turnoff; right on Pony Express Trail, left on
Gilmore Road; go 1 block.
TYPE OF TREES: Silver tips, blue spruce
and white fir. You pick, we cut.
HOURS: Open 9:30 a.m.-dusk daily
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PLACERVILLE
Kick off the holiday season in

Placerville with Festival of Lights
SPECIAL TO THE ENTERTAINER | PHOTOS BY MICHAEL FARLEY
Festival of Lights
WHEN: 5 -8 P.M. NOV. 25
WHERE: MAIN STREET, PLACERVILLE
INFO AND CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
PLACERVILLEDOWNTOWN.COM OR
(530) 672-3436
ome celebrate the official holiday season kick-off on Nov. 25 on

Placervilles Historic Main Street. For over 25 years Placerville has
welcomed the season with a special holiday event that celebrates
local entertainment, a traditional tree-lighting near the historic
courthouse on Main Street, and a Merchants Open House. The Placerville Downtown Association hosts the Festival of Lights, which is on
the Friday after Thanksgiving, and the event takes place rain or shine.
The honorary celebrity at the event is a large, old, light-adorned spruce
tree across the street from the courthouse that is aglow with colorful lights
after the public countdown at 6 p.m. The big tree lights are installed each
year through the generosity of Western Sign Co.
In addition to the big tree lighting, more than 75 trees are donated by
El Dorado County Christmas Tree Growers. These trees come to light
after the countdown and are adopted by organizations and individuals
through the El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce. The tree lighting
is followed by a visit from a jolly fellow in a red suit who sets up at River
City Bank. Photos will be available, but are not required to visit Santa.
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And a hot cocoa booth will be set up near Kelseys Needle

Krafts to warm visitors to Main Street.
The big holiday welcoming ceremony starts around 5:30
p.m. on Historic Main Street. Clear, cold and dry weather
is on the wish list for the festival. This event features a street
closure between the courthouse and Sacramento Street to host
performers on Main Street. The performances take place at the
courthouse, the Bell Tower, and several other locations. In addition to the entertainment, there are stagecoach rides from Davy
Doc Wiser and his crew (but get there early around 4 p.m. to
receive a ticket, as there is limited capacity). It is also the first
day of the Merchants Open House where visitors can enjoy
goodies from merchants, view beautifully decorated windows
and start their holiday shopping.
The performers at the festival include groups such as The
Placerville Gold Rush Chorus, El Dorado High School
Band, Jammin Dance & Fitness, and several other talented
local groups and individuals sharing some holiday cheer. The
Placerville Gold Rush Chorus is a mens group that performs
a crowd-pleasing style of barbershop harmony. The El Dorado
High School Band is excited about participating every year and
will feature their own interpretations of traditional holiday music. Jammin Dance & Fitness showcases various styles of dance
including tap and hip-hop.
There is so much planned for this free event that you will
want to bring the whole family to Main Street to enjoy the
festival. The street is closed to traffic during the event (5 p.m.-8
p.m.). The many public and outlying lots, including the Center
Street Garage and the Ivy House lot at Main and Cedar Ravine, are available for parking, too. Please do not park in private
lots that are posted.
Shops and restaurants will stay open late.
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Its magic
Mystique combines fine dining with magic

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SLIGHT OF HAND: Terry Commons demonstrates a card trick in the dining room.
THIS IS LESS A RESTAURANT AND MORE OF A VENUE

BY PENNE USHER | PHOTOS ARE SPECIAL TO THE ENTERTAINER
Mystique
WHERE: 611 SUTTER STREET, FOLSOM
INFORMATION: (916) 757-3705,
FACEBOOK.COM/MYSTIQUEDINING.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE ENTERTAINERS
AT MYSTIQUEDINING.COM.
Terry and Nicole Commons are bringing a mystical, magical dining experience
to Folsom.
Mystique, which is set to open early December on Sutter Street, is a unique
concept that blends the fine dining experience with magic.
Terry said hes always been into magic and worked for several years in the hospitality industry. He took a queue from Disneys Haunted Mansion, his love of
magic and for food, and opened Mystique Theater in 1990 when Terry combined
his performance of close up magic with a haunted mansion theme for a Halloween season presentation. It was extremely popular and was the catalyst for further
development of the idea.
Terry then opened Mystique Chamber Mystery Theater in Idaho in 1997.
Now he wants to share his creation with Folsom.
This is less a restaurant than it is a venue, Terry said.
Guests reserve a seat at the large communal table in advance and gather in a
lobby-type area and can enjoy a cocktail before seating.
The main doors open and your experience begins, Terry said.
A butler greets you and other guests assemble in front of two ominous chamber doors. When those doors open, you are formally announced to the Manors
hostess who seats you within the dining chamber, he said.
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Dinner is prepared and served in courses, with appetizers

waiting for the guests who choose from one of three entres,
beef, chicken or a vegetarian option at the time they make
reservations.
As dessert is cleared, without warning, a Master of Magic
appears from the shadows and the magic and mayhem begin.
World class magicians will rotate through the venue, which,
during the holidays, will have themes.
When asked why they chose Folsom for their unique establishment, Nicole replied, why not?
She said its a concept thats well suited for an historical
location.
We like the charm and feel of Sutter Street, she said. This
is a destination place for families and for couples. Its a cut
above.
The two had considered Old Town Sacramento, but preferred the more successful and affluent demographic Folsom
offered.
Its the charm, the history. Sutter Street has the local appeal
we were looking for, Nicole said.
Mystique is available for private events during off hours.
There is one seating per night offered and seats are limited to
20 and reservations are required.
First up to perform is Jon Armstrong from Hollywoods
famous Magic Castle. Next on the list of scheduled performers
is Andrew Goldenhersh.
FABLE TABLE: Fine dining with a royal flair.
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NEW COURSE
SET FOR THIS
YEARS RUN
BY MATT LONG | PHOTOS BY DOUG GULER
In a short amount of time, the Folsom Turkey Trot has gone
from an opportunity to get some exercise before stuffing yourself on Thanksgiving to a family tradition.
The 10th annual Turkey Trot will be held Thanksgiving day,
Nov. 24, the 10K run beginning at 8:50 a.m. with the 5K following at 9:10 a.m. The annual event is a sellout every year and
race organizers figure this year to be no different, as the race is
capped at 4,300 participants.
The biggest benefit about this event is that we raise money
and awareness to issues in this town and thats the Twin Lakes
Food Bank and the Youth Assistance Fund, Race Founder
and Organizer Todd Drybread said. Another big thing is
the family aspect of this event. Its turned into a tradition for
families. Its something they can do together as a family and a
lot of families do it.
Proceeds of the event go to Twin Lake Food Bank, which
has served people in need of food and clothing, among other
things, in Folsom, El Dorado Hills and Granite Bay for 30
years. The food bank couldnt provide all it does without the
support of the Turkey Trot.
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HALLOWEEN
SOUTHERN COMFORT: Participants in the Turkey Trot are known to wear funny hats for the run.
The Youth Assistance Fund is run by the Folsom Athletic Association

and it provides financial assistance to youth residents who cannot afford to
participate in youth sports leagues.
This years Turkey Trot will be held at a new location, as the start and finish lines will be Folsom City Lions Park and Rodeo Park, respectively. The
10K course takes runners up Natoma Street, across Folsom Lake Crossing,
down the bike trail and across the truss bridge before winding back to
Rodeo Park. The 5K course goes in the opposite direction all the way down
Natoma Street before runners take the bike trail on the outskirts of the
Historic District and crossing Lake Natoma Crossing. The runners then
hit the bike trail before working their way back to Rodeo Park.
Im excited about the new courses, Drybread said. Im glad to be
down town and Ive always felt the bridges are very much Folsom and Im
glad they are part of the new course.
Because the event will sell out quickly, anyone interested is encouraged
to register at folsomturkeytrot.com as soon as possible. Cost of the event if
registering after Nov. 4 is $35 and there is no race day registration.
Turkey Trot
WHEN: 8:30 A.M. NOV. 24
WHERE: FOLSOM CITY LIONS PARK,
403 STAFFORD ST, FOLSOM
INFO AND TICKETS:
FOLSOMTURKEYTROT.COM
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BIKE
MANOR
BIKE MIKE: Sutter Street Cuisers owner Mike Distefano works on a motorized cruiser bike.
SUTTER STREET RESTORES VINTAGE BIKES AND BUILDS MOTORIZED BICYCLES

Everyone enjoys a bike whether it is for exercise or recreation. Biking can be done with
friends and family or alone.
Folsom, being a strong bike community, needs bike shops. Look no further, we have
Sutter Street Cruisers.
Opened in 2014, Mark Distefano and his wife, Kim, have been a beach cruiser distributer for Huntington Beach Bicycle Company.
We restore vintage bikes, we build motorized bicycles and pretty much anything that
is bike related as far as beach cruisers, Distefano said. We do not service bikes and we
dont sell road bikes or mountain bikes. Were really kind of a niche within a niche of the
bicycle market.
Three years ago the Distefanos were relocated to Roseville from the Bay Area for a job
Mark had. They chose to live in Folsom and on the side opened a bike shop on Sutter
Street.
We chose old town because it is not just a strip-mall type of vibe, he said. I wanted
our unique shop to be in a unique location.
The more popular items sold in the shop are mens and womens skull and bones beach
cruisers, Distefano said.
We try to keep at least one of each in stock that way people can always see what we
have to offer, he said. Our shop is unique in that we are working with limited space, but
that we try to have one of each of the product lines available.
Sutter Street
Cruisers
HOURS:12 P.M. TO 6 P.M.
WEDNESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY,

10 A.M. TO 5 P.M. ON SATURDAYS
AND 12 P.M. TO 5 P.M. ON SUNDAYS.
WHERE: 813 SUTTER ST. SUITE G.
INFO AND TICKETS:
SUTTERSTREETCRUISERS.COM.
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Distefanos favorite thing

about his shop is that he has
the ability to create something
from nothing and cater it to the
buyers desire, he said.
It is kind of unique, Distefano said. Whether it is a
sports team, a nickname or a
cartoon character you like, we
can build a bike around it. It is
cool to work in collaboration
with a customer and make their
thoughts into a physical form.
As far as the future for the
shop, Distefano is looking to
expand their online growth
and increase their penetration
within the local market.
Were reaching the two year
mark and that is usually the
make or break for most busi-
RAINBOW WHEELS: Bicycle wheels await installation on cruiser bicycles.
nesses, he said. Were still around which means were doing

something right, but in retrospect, if you are not growing and
changing then youre sitting still and stagnant.
The Distefanos are trying to increase their online presence
regardless of how big their store is since they can be infinitely
large on the Internet.
We have about 1,000 items in our online store, currently,
he said. I would also like to participate in more custom bike
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Pad Thai is the national

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Fleming said his favorite
thing about his restaurant is
his customers.
I want customers to come
in and be comfortable, he
said. I want them to experience a Thai experience
through our food and employees.
Fleming said a lot of his
customers have gone to Thailand and when they come in
they say they prefer the dishes
at Thai Paradise more.
The Thai restaurant has a
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If you do a little digging, you will find many lawyers who

have crossed over from the legal biz into other creative fields.
Many have worked as authors, writers, actors and painters.
Some of those cross-over artists include the infamous and
raucous talk show host Jerry Springer, renowned and prized
author, John Grisham and the much revered Nelson Mandela and Ghandi.
However, when discussions surround the subject of retaining an attorney, its much less likely that musician will
come up in the same conversation unless you happen to
be an aspiring musical artist in need of an entertainment
attorney to draft your next music contract. But certainly not
as common to find that your local estate planning attorney,
known for drawing up your last will and testament travels
the greater Sacramento area on the weekends mesmerizing
audiences with her amazing vocal talents. But then Cynthia
Brown, Esquire . aka: Cynthia Renee, Musician, is probably not your typical attorney. Brown has been balancing her
legal career and passion for music for many years.
With her primary office in Folsom, Brown has been assisting people throughout Sacramento and El Dorado Counties
with setting up family trusts, wills and guardianships for her
estate clients for nearly15 years and has carved out a niche
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her unique way of connecting with her clients.
Practicing law these days is all about connecting with
your client and forming a relationship with them. Gone are
the days of stuffy suits and statutes quoted from 20-pound
code books. In this era where information about a legal topic
can be found by anyone in an instant via the world wide
web, what has become more important than ones knowledge
and experience is simply the ability to relate to your client
on the clients level. Clients need to feel heard and understood so being a great listener and communicator is crucial,
Brown said.
This notion certainly cant be denied when you take a look
at Browns extensive and ever expanding client base. Brown
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MEETING WITH CLIENTS: Cynthia Brown specializes in wills and trusts.
has worked over the years with more than 2000 clients helping
them get their final affairs in order and assisting families with
the administration process when someone passes. Brown has
also been influential in educating the community, co-hosting
a radio talk show host for several years called Law Talk which
aired on several local radio stations throughout the greater
Sacramento area and beyond. In addition to discussions on
wills and trusts, law talk addressed a garden variety of legal
questions posed by every day members of the general public.
During her years in practice, Brown has watched the legal
climate change as technology and client sophistication has
advanced. There has also been a surge of new attorneys over
the past decade.
The legal world has changed significantly from when I
began practicing law 15 years ago. At the start of the new millennium, most law school graduates already had a job lined up
with a firm they had been clerking with while in school. Today,
jobs are few and far between for attorneys starting out. New
law school graduates must be able to demonstrate that they
possess talents and skills which go well beyond any legal training. Knowledge of computers and social media are obviously a
plus, but what firms really want to see is what can this attorney
bring to us that we dont already have? she said.
Prior to Browns law school days, her undergraduate focus
was primarily psychology and music. She never even took a
pre-law undergraduate course.
My goal initially was to go into psychology and continue on
in music, Brown said.
It wasnt until a few years after leaving college that Brown
really developed a desire to study law. She worked at a probate
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auction house in Sacramento for several years and

this allowed her to gain firsthand knowledge of the
complexity of the California probate process and
how confusing and difficult the experience could
be for family members of a lost loved one. This
experience, among others, developed in Brown a
deep compassion for people experiencing loss. But
working at a probate auction house wasnt the only
thing that gave her compassion for families experiencing the agony of estate administration. Music
has played a big part too.
Music has always been woven in and out of my
history, Brown said.
Brown grew up singing in her grandfathers
church and from there developed a ministry of
singing at local assisted living communities and
skilled nursing facilities.
Ive always wanted to be there for people during
difficult times. Watching people experience health
issues and debilitation as they age is difficult for
anyone, she said.
Brown has found it a blessing to be able to bring
some comfort to those in the midst of difficult
times by offering songs about love and kindness.
And many times I just listen because thats really
what they want the most, is someone to listen to
their story, Brown said. Many times patients could
not leave their beds so I would find myself walking
from room to room and singing for each patient
individually.
For several years Brown also helped conduct Sunday services at the Folsom Convalescent Hospital.
I really feel like I relate to seniors well. The
people I met while conducting Sunday services had
an amazing history. Some were doctors or nurses
during World War II. Some were business professionals and some even pastors. I learned so much
from that experience. Our world is so fast paced,
people today find it so difficult to just sit and listen
when that is what we all need so badly, is to just be
heard. Even when it comes to my legal practice, every client wants to be heard and understood. Each
person comes to me with a unique background and
circumstances, which creates a very personal set of
desires and goals when it comes to designing an
estate plan, she said.
Browns background has given her a unique
perspective in her ability to understand and relate
to her clients.
I am always interested in how people think and
what makes them tick, she said.
But even more significant to her practice has been
her own life experience. At one time Brown co-
SINGING LAWYER: Cynthia Renee performs at local venues in Folsom, El Dorado

Hills and the Sacramento area.
owned a large practice with more than 35 employees. What she has
learned through that experience is that bigger is not always better. I
have been through the bumps and bruises of life and I have learned
that although there is a place for the corporate legal world, it seems
that the attorney-client relationship inevitably suffers, she said.
As a result, Brown has learned to scale back on staff and overhead
and work more closely with her clients to achieve the most satisfactory results for people needing help with setting up trusts, wills and
even business structuring. Brown currently has an office in Folsom,
but she is willing to travel if needed and meet people in their homes
or even in a medical facility if the client has health issues or age
makes it difficult for a client to travel.
And on the weekends Brown continues to take time to nurture
her passion and love for singing and songwriting. Brown performs
at many local wineries, restaurants and pubs throughout Folsom, El
Dorado Hills and the greater Sacramento area. You can catch her
at UnWined, Folsom, Scoreboards, Granite Bay and Crystal Basin
in Placerville, among others. She also performs for private parties,
weddings and fundraiser events. Whats interesting is that many of
Browns clients have also become fans of her music and come to her
shows regularly.
I am blessed to have music and law in my life. Having both
brings a certain balance to my soul, she said.
I guess, simply put you could say Cynthia Brown, Esquire aka,
Cynthia Renee, Musician, has been fortunate to have truly discovered the laws of harmony.
10/28/16 3:00 PM
DAY TRIPPING
Pier 39
WRITTEN AND PHOTOS BY BILL SULLIVAN
Whether youre taking a day trip or planning an overnight stay, when traveling to the San Francisco Bay, one of the
must-visit destinations is the famed Pier 39.
Located along the historic San Francisco Waterfront, Pier 39 is just a couple of blocks east of central Fishermans Wharf,
along the Embarcadero. Over 45 acres in size, the Pier 39 complex is one of the bays most popular gathering places for
both locals and visitors.
It doesnt matter what time of year we come to the bay or what the reason for the trip is, we always make sure coming
to Pier 39 is on our list of stops, said Rob Bryant of Rancho Cordova who was visiting the Pier with his wife and children
recently. Its just one of those places you have to make time for when you come to the city. We love it more every time.
Like nearly any place in the heart if San Francisco, when you visit this destination, you are sitting amidst a great deal of
maritime history. Originally built in 1905 as a cargo dock, Pier 39 transformed into the waterfront attraction it is today in
1978. During its transformation, builders on the project infused the structures with reclaimed wood from circa 1910 that
was removed from nearby piers that were disassembled to preserve history into the renovation.
One of the popular attractions for families is the two story carousel that sits in the center of the pier, surrounded by retail
shops and eateries. The popular ride for all ages was handcrafted in Italy, the two-story carousel debuted at Pier 39 in 1983,
replacing the well-weathered single story version that was installed back in 1983. Before these trademark rides became a
key element of Pier 39 the center of the pier was actually home to diving pool.
The carousel isnt the only themed attraction at Pier 39, visitors can also take on zombies in the 7D Experience or take a
trip through Magowans Infinite Mirror Maze. Live entertainment in the midst of the carnival area of the Pier also takes
place daily with magic shows, jugglers and more.
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While Pier 39 offers spectacular views of the Golden Gate Bridge, the Bay Bridge and Alcatraz, one of the most common
attractions is the sea lions that unusually migrated across the bay after the Loma Prieta Earthquake in 1989. What was
once a marina packed with docked boats has now become the unofficial home to hundreds of these entertaining creatures
who pile on one another on all of the floating docks where they bellow, moan and groan at one another throughout the day.
Surrounding the aforementioned aspects of the pier is a variety of retail establishments. Among these are 14 full-service
restaurants and more than 90 retail shops, kiosks and attractions making it tourists and shoppers dream. While there are
far too many to detail, the variety of goods is amazing, from a store exclusively for left handers, a variety of unique puppets,
magic trick goods, dog boutiques, bamboo textiles, bath salts, and of course plenty of handmade candy.
Visiting the sea lions and taking in all the shops and attractions will surely work up an appetite while visiting Pier 39.
When hunger strikes there are a lot to choose from as far as fare, scenery and price range.
Topping the list of popular restaurants is the famed Bubba Gump Shrimp Company Restaurant and Market. Made famous from the Tom Hanks flick Forrest Gump this eatery is a fun place to eat for the whole family with its great nautical
atmosphere and savory seafood and American and Mediterranean dishes.
The Hard Rock Caf is located close to the entry of the Pier. American and Central American fare makes up the menu
here along with a full bar, surrounded by the trademark rock and roll memorabilia that has a San Francisco flair in this
location.
If youre looking for a more formal setting, Forbes Island straddles Piers 39 and 41 and features French, Cajun and Creole
seafood with a mix of American fare. Looking great clam chowder, make a stop at Boudin Bakery and Caf where it comes
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served in a sourdough bread bowl. Mangos Taqueria and

Cantina is a common gathering spot for great Mexican food.
The Sea Lion Caf offers a variety of soups, seafood and
American favorites along with the famed Chowders restaurant, Fog Harbor Fish House, the Wipe Out Bar and more,
all of which feature a great selection of fresh seafood daily.
Looking for something on the handheld or sweeter variety? Aunt Fannys Hot Pretzels are famous for their handmade pretzels, corndogs and other varieties on a stick. The
Fudge House is just one of the many sweet spots on the pier.
Home to handmade fudge, this little shop is joined by many
others including Mrs. Fields Cookies, Maui Wowi, The
Waffle Cone Shop, Ben and Jerrys Ice Cream, The Crepe
Cafe and more.
While the one thing Pier 39 does not have on site is
lodging, there are plenty of lodging options within walking
distance. Whether it is a five-star hotel, a family friendly
place to stay or a low-cost place to crash, the area has plenty
of options to choose from.
To learn all the fine details and plan a visit to Pier 39 there
are a number of tourism sites online that offer information.
The most informative resource seems to be the official website of the destination itself at www.pier39.com.
Do you know of a popular area travel destination that you think would be a
great feature in the Folsom Lake Entertainer? Send your ideas to Bill Sullivan at
bills@goldcountrymedia.com.
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AMADOR
PLAID FRIDAY
FRIDAY
AMADOR AND
HOLIDAY EVENTS
NOV. 25
PLAID FRIDAY AMADOR: Throw on that plaid
scarf, grab your best deal-loving-shop-till-youdrop friends and enjoy Plaid Only specials
at participating locally-owned businesses in
Amador County. visitamador.com.
NOV. 25-26
CHRISTMAS DELIGHTS, JACKSON: Live nativity
scene, wagon rides, music, pictures with Santa

and lighting of the Christmas tree. Shops open
late, hot cider and cookies available.
NOV. 18-DEC 10
LUX RADIO THEATRES MIRACLE ON 34TH
STREET, VOLCANO: Performed by Volcano

Theatre Company in the intimate Cobblestone
Theatre of charming Volcano. Seating is limited
so get your tickets early. volcanotheatre.org.
DEC. 1-31
JOY, PEACE & ZIN!, AMADOR WINE COUNTRY:
Amador Wine lovers enjoy discounts and

specials on wines, gift items and shipping at
participating wineries. amadorwine.com.
DEC. 2-3
CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE, SUTTER CREEK:
I love our holiday open houses and the decorations add to

our small-town charm. Shopping in Amador leaves you smiling
and humming holiday music, said Maureen Funk of Amador
Council of Tourism.
Celebrate Main Street USA in Amador County on Friday,
Nov. 25. Amador County businesses join together to provide a
post-Thanksgiving shopping experience that is family-friendly
and fun. Plaid Friday Amador asks shoppers to celebrate their
investment in local businesses by wearing something plaid.
Special promotions and discounts will be offered to those proud
to wear plaid.
Businesses celebrate their customers every holiday season
with open houses on each downtown Main Street as thanks for
shopping local. Even if plaid is not your pattern, plan a smalltown holiday experience.
Arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus on a fire engine,

tree lighting ceremony, photos with Santa and
live Christmas music. Shops open late and free
refreshments provided. More info: suttercreek.
org, or call (209) 267-1344.
DEC. 3
CALICO CHRISTMAS, AMADOR CITY: Open
house with caroling, tree lighting, treats and

beverages in all the downtown shops. amador-city.com.
DEC. 3
SCOTS CANDLELIGHT CHRISTMAS WALK,
VOLCANO: Led by the Mother Lode Scots, the

candlelight walk, which includes pipers, starts
at Volcanos Armory Hall community center and
proceeds to the steps of St. Bernards Catholic
Church, where all receive the traditional blessing in Scots Gaelic.
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out and about in

AMADOR
AMADOR
Volcano ParaRetreat & Murder

Mystery Ball
Nov. 4-6
Info: (209) 296-4458, NapaGhosts.com/
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Facebook.com/
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Annual Festival of Carols

6 p.m. Nov. 18, 3 and 6 p.m. Nov. 19,
3 p.m. Nov. 20
Ione Methodist Church,
150 West Marlette St., Ione
(209) 223-2834, FeedAmador.org/
Events
1st Saturday Amador Art Trek

11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Nov. 5
AmadorArts.org/ArtTrek
Chris Cain at Sutter Creek Theatre

8 p.m. Nov. 19
Sutter Creek Theatre, 44 Main St.,
Sutter Creek
(916) 425-0077,
SutterCreekTheatre.com
Veterans Day Parade

10 a.m. Nov. 11
Downtown Jackson
(209) 296-4438, VisitJacksonCA.com
AmadorArts Winefest
4: 30 p.m. Nov. 12
Historic Main Street, Sutter Creek
(209) 267-9038, AmadorArts.org
Native American Heritage Month at
Indian Grinding Rock SHP
Open10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily
Indian Grinding Rock SHP,
14881 Pine Grove-Volcano Road,
Pine Grove
209-296-7488, ChawSeAssociation.org
rides in downtown Sutter Creek. suttercreek.org.

DEC. 4
HOLIDAY BAZAAR, ITALIAN PICNIC GROUNDS: Shop handmade
gifts and treats, complimentary cocoa, cookies, live carolers

and crafts for the kids.Live reindeer and pictures with Santa are
part of the fun. Sponsored by Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort.
Jacksoncasino.com.
DEC. 10
IONE CHRISTMAS PARADE: Small town pride shines at this local
parade. Santa arrives on a fire truck and stays for photos with the
kids. myione.com
Olde Tyme Christmas at Preston

Castle
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 10,
10 a.m. -2 p.m. Dec. 11
Preston Castle, 900 Palm Drive, Ione
prestoncastle.com
OLDE TYME CHRISTMAS AT PRESTON CASTLE, IONE: Travel back

to Victorian times at the beautiful Preston Castle and find lots of
interesting arts, crafts, jewelry, baked goods, and other gift items
while listening to Christmas Carols. www.prestoncastle.com
10th Annual Parade of Lights

6:30 p.m. Historic Sutter Creek Main
Street
(209) 256-1750, SutterCreek.org/
ParadeOfLights
PARADE OF LIGHTS, SUTTER CREEK: Sutter Creek comes alive in

twinkling lights, as everything from cars, mail trucks, school buses, horses, dogs, people, marching bands, baton twirlers, and
more, parade down Main Street on a crisp December evening.
suttercreek.org
Shenandoah Schoolhouse Road

Holiday Cookie Run
11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Dec. 13
Amador Flower Farm, 22001
Shenandoah School Rd, Plymouth
(209) 245-6660,
AmadorFlowerFarm.com
Cooper Vineyards, 21365 Shenandoah
School Road, Plymouth
(209) 245-6181, cooperwines.com
Tera dOro, 20680 Shenandoah School
Rd, Plymouth
(209) 245-6942,
terradorowinery.com/home
DEC. 10
DEC. 10
Plymouth
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GATEWAY TO THE
Behind the Cellar Door1st weekend in March

The Big Crush1st weekend in October
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HOLIDAY CARRIAGE RIDES, SUTTER CREEK: Free holiday carriage
Miracle on 34th Street

8 p.m. Fridays, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays,
2 p.m. Sundays Nov. 18-Dec. 10
Presented by Volcano Theatre Company,
at the Cobblestone Theatre,
16142 Main Street, Volcano
www.volcanotheatre.net, Facebook.com/
VolcanoTheatreCompany
Plaid Friday Amador

8 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 26
AmadorCounty retailers and eateries
offer promotions, discounts and gifts with
purchase for shoppers wearing plaid.
(209)267-9249, info@touramador.com
DEC. 3, 10, 17
Chowda Chomp Chowder Tasting &

Competition
Nov. 6
Volcano Armory,
21349 Consolation St., Volcano
facebook.com/VolcanoArmoryHall
209-296-7711
Turkey Trot at Lake Tabeaud

8 a.m. Nov. 24
Lake Tabeaud, six miles east of Jackson.
Interfaith Food Bank of Amador County
feedamador@gmail.com
(209) 267-9006, FeedAmador.org
LAS POSADAS CANDLELIGHT WALK, SUTTER CREEK: Las Posadas

Candlelight Walk reenacts Josephs and Marys journey to
Bethlehem. Thewalk starts at Immaculate Conception Catholic
Church on Spanish Street in Sutter Creek. Mary and Joseph
proceed down historic Spanish Street, lined with flickering
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AMADOR WINE
ANDIS WINERY
Ascetically appealing gem

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Andis Winery
WHERE: 11000 SHENANDOAH ROAD,
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Dry farming winery produces concentrated, award-winning wines

BY MICHELE SMITH | PHOTOS ARE COURTESY TO THE ENTERTAINER
While Amador County has been touted as the undiscovered Napa
Valley, this area boasts its undiscovered charms while some of the
larger wineries in California have taken notice and have started
to move in. Part of the charm of Amador County is that there is an
abundance of quality wineries to visit, without the Napa stigma.
Andis winery brings a new approach to the region. The
17,000-square-foot facility complete with warehouse space, offices
and a tasting room with panoramic views, offers visitors an alternative to the traditional barn-style tasting facility minus the snobbery
of the big-box wineries. Not only is the customer service unprecedented, but walking into the modern and very contemporary tasting
room, visitors will feel at home. The courteous staff is not only
knowledgeable, but will make sure that any wine aficionado will be
partnered up with their exact tasting of choice.
First-time visitors will have no trouble finding Andis and are sure
to notice the architectural masterpiece down Shenandoah Road. The
directions are simple: turn on Shenandoah and spot the stunning
building on the right. The facility operates on principles of sustainability from a recycling standpoint and this is not just corks. The
winery utilizes material other than grapes (MOG) in their vineyards
for fertilization and is a huge proponent of dry farming. The vineyard
grows 36-year-old estate grown grapes and this means, since watering is not involved, the vines reach deep into the soil resulting in
more concentrated wines. The takeaway here is if you are in the area
to taste, especially check out the estate wines.
What is Andis known for? Besides the upscale modern tasting

room building, a differential here is that their most popular wine is a
Sauvignon Blanc and the 2015 award-winning wine is still available
for purchase. This is certainly an anomaly in an area known for
award-winning Zinfandels and Rhone varietals.
Another little known fact, is that Andis is very much into cutting-edge winemaking techniques and even might offer an
orange-flavored wine in the future which is under discussion (shhh
thats a secret).
Andis winery also utilizes different wine production processes,
which do not heavily rely on French oak barrels for one. Andis
gravitates towards steel fermentation and believes in adding oak
afterward. These results are showcased in the red and white wines as
being more fruit forward vs. heavy oak.
Please do not take my word for this however, and call to schedule
a group tour to experience the innovate building along with how
Andis completely harvests grapes in a beyond efficient manner.
Visitors can see this firsthand on a tour.
Finally, yet importantly, yes, the winery is available for weddings
and there are wine-release parties, but more so, Andis is truly a
destination spot. Visitors to the area can pop by the market and
bring a lunch to enjoy a nice picnic on the patio with one of the
lovely wines.
Furthermore, for those not into Sauvignon Blanc, there is a plethora of red varietals. Shop, taste and enjoy. Cheers!
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WINE COLUMN
PERFECT PAIR: Acidic wines go well with the traditional Thanksgiving dinner as they clean the palate.
TURKEY PAIRING
What wine goes with Thanksgiving dinner?

BY ERIK LOIGOM,
WINE COLUMNIST
With the festive season creeping upon us, very soon attention focuses on
entertaining getting the right food together and pairing it with the correct
wines.
The traditional Thanksgiving dinner is turkey with herby stuffing, a heavy
gravy, tangy cranberry sauce, savory dressing, together with sweet potatoes.
So what wines will pair best?
Very dry wines will die in the presence with all that fruit, salt and sweetness.
What is needed is an acidic wine with a touch of sweetness that will break
down the battery of flavors and cleanse your mouth.
To start off your festive dinner I would recommend a Sparkling Rose and if
you wish to continue with sparkling for the rest of your dinner I would highly
recommend a Sparkling Shiraz from Australia.
For white wine drinkers, Viognier, Gruner Veltliner, and a not too sweet
Riesling or Gewurztraminer. I would stay away from oaky buttery Chardonnays as they lack the acidity to cleanse your palate.
But the number one go-to wine is my favorite, Pinot Noir. A high-acid,
low-tannin Pinot, with bright cherry and cranberry flavors over rich spices, can
do right by almost all the exuberant side dishes a turkey requires.
If you are looking for a bigger red wine with fruit forward flavors I would
recommend a Zinfandel that is low in alcohol as we know that Thanksgiving is
a day of over indulgence. I would stay away from heavy tannic red wines such
as Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Malbec and heavy red blends.
To finish off the night and to impress your guests a lovely French Sauterne
as a aperitif to complement your dessert.
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A VOTE
REAL ESTATE
FOR FOLSOM REAL ESTATE
BY PAT QUAN
Voting booths.
An endless supply of political ads.

Nice crisp weather. Break out the jackets and hats. Leaves on the
ground. Hot apple cider. The start of the holiday season. Thanksgiving. Bring on the holiday cheer. All of that means that it must be
November. And that means ice skating in historic Folsom. Yes. Ice
skating in Folsom. What a great family activity. Bring your extended
family. One-on-one time with your child (of any age!). It all starts on
Veterans Day, Nov. 11. So wear your red, white and blue and start
your day at the 16th annual Wayne Spence Folsom Veterans Day Parade. If you are inclined to have your group be in the parade, contact
the Folsom Parks and Recreation Department.
Unbelievably, we are halfway through the last quarter of 2016. Did
you have plans to buy a home in 2016? Are you planning to move
but waiting? To see if the market improves? Until after election?
After your youngest child graduates? Planning to buy an investment
property? Need to downsize? Or find a larger home for a growing or
multi-generational family? Many times, the holiday season allows us
to assess our goals for this and the upcoming year.
People that are thinking of moving try to schedule their activity
around the holiday season. Sellers arent crazy about people wandering through their home as they are planning to have family stay for
extended times and preparing for holiday celebrations. They cringe
at the idea of packing up and moving during such a busy season.
Buyers, they too have a lot on their plate but sometimes theyre quite
excited about moving. Theyd love to get in a new home by the holidays. They can show off their new home to family and friends, host
that first holiday party and break in the oven with a big tasty turkey.
In reality, people have to move at all times of the year. Relocations,
low interest rates, separation, downsizing, moving out for the first
time; those are all valid reasons why people have or want to move.
I host lots of open houses. Generally, I get far fewer visitors on
those weekend dates when people are traveling, out shopping,
watching the 49ers or staying out of the rain. But when those that
do come to an open house, well, they probably have a new home on
their mind.
Is it a good time to sell? You bet! There are far fewer homes on the
market at this time of year. Buyers have a better chance to pick yours
less competition.
So whats November real estate in Folsom typically look like?
In 2015, 70 homes were sold in November. In 2014 and 2013, 61
and 73 respectively. Last year 1,105 homes were sold in Folsom in all
of 2015 (average of 92 per month). In 2014 there were 1,000 sold
and in 2013 1,069. So there are far fewer homes sold in November
compared to an average month during the year.
Whats happening this year?
Home sales are running just ahead of last year through September
2016. Theres been 853 homes sold year-to-date with an average
price of $480,079, up from last year. Homes sell for 99.4% of list
price. Currently inventory is less than 2 months (a sellers market!).
Homes that sold were only on the market for an average of 31 days.
Have you been thinking about moving? Does this create questions
in your mind on whether to move? Is it a good time for me to buy or
sell?
I talk with sellers and buyers about these topics and more all the
time. With proper planning and a good Realtor (luckily, I know a
really good one), you can smoothly get to your next stage in life.
For more tips on how to successfully navigate the real estate purchase or
sale, or suggestions on Folsom topics, please contact me at Coldwell Banker,
916.812.4341, pquan@cbnorcal.com, www.PatQuan.com. All real estate data
from Metrolist Services, reported on 10/12/16. Folsom community information,
http://www.folsomicerink.com/, http://www.folsom.ca.us/city_hall/depts/parks/
events/events/parade.asp
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MUSIC
KEEPING AMERICAS MOST

INFLUENTIAL MUSIC ALIVE
5-TIME GRAMMY NOMINEE, MICHAEL FEINSTEIN, COMES TO FOLSOM
BY MATTHEW WHITLEY | PHOTOS BY GILLES TOUCAS
here are artists so closely associated with a genre to simply say their name denotes the music of which you speak. If you say
Aretha: soul; Dolly: country. And, Michael Feinstein: the Great American Songbook.
Since landing his first job in Hollywood, cataloging the music of legendary composer, Ira Gershwin, at the age of 20,
there is nothing Michael Feinstein hasnt done and done brilliantly. Singer, archivist, educator, composer, writer (The
Gershwins and Me), nightclub owner, Feinstein is force to be reckoned with in the entertainment industry. He has recorded over
23 albums, been nominated for five Grammys, recorded several Emmy-nominated PBS specials, played The White House, Buckingham Palace, Carnegie Hall, hosted a successful radio show on NPR, created The Great American Songbook Foundation in
2007 to celebrate and educate and further create new practitioners in its art form, additionally, he owns the nightclub, Feinsteins
inside the Hotel Nikko and is the artistic director of the Palladium Center for the Performing Arts, in Carmel, Indiana.
The Folsom Entertainer caught up with Feinstein on the road of his current tour to talk about music, the Great American Songbook and his upcoming show at The Harris Center, Sunday, Nov.13.
WHAT DREW YOU TO THE GREAT AMERICAN
SONGBOOK AS OPPOSED TO, SAY, DISCO,
FUNK OR POPULAR MUSIC?
From the time I discovered music, I was always attracted to subtle harmonies and flowing
melodies it was something that I seem to have
been born with and classic songs were always
the thing that attracted me; for reasons which I
cant intellectually explain. I was certainly aware
of contemporary music and liked it but when
I think contemporary, the standards were also
when I was growing up very much a part of the
musical life of our country. They were on television variety shows, radio stations dedicated
to it, so, it wasnt like it didnt exist. It was very
much present just as present as pop music. So

it wasnt like it was an anomaly, many people
listened to it but I always did prefer that music
because it had richness and a complexity to it as
a lot of pop music.
ROSEMARY CLOONEY WAS A CLOSE FRIEND
OF YOURS, WHAT DID SHE TEACH YOU ABOUT
MUSIC IN THE INDUSTRY SINCE SHE WAS
ONE OF THE FIRST PEOPLE THAT YOU KNEW
IN MUSIC?
I remember when I did my first recording
session for an album release of a record she
generously agreed to do a duet with me and
when we were singing together she said,
Honey, smile people can hear it. And that

made me aware that when youre recording its
much more than just the sound of the voice. Its
still a performance that people can sense they
can feel what you were experiencing when you
sang at that moment. She was deeply connected
to lyrics. And I learned a lot about connecting
on the deeper level with words because of her
example.
WHAT DO YOU THINK MAKES A SINGER A
REALLY GREAT INTERPRETER OF A PIECE OF
MUSIC?
I think its finding something fresh in the
song making it personal but also relatable to
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Michael Feinstein
WHAT IS THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK?:
The Great American Songbook is the canon of the most

important and influential American popular songs and jazz
standards from the early 20th century. It includes the most popular and enduring songs from the 1920s to the 1950s that were
created for Broadway theatre, musical theatre, and Hollywood
musical film. The music of this genre is also often referred to as
American standards.
The times in which much of this music was written were tumultuous ones for a rapidly growing and changing America. The
music of the Great American Songbook offered hope of better
days during the Great Depression, built morale during two
world wars, helped build social bridges within our culture, and
whistled beside us during unprecedented economic growth.
We defended our country, raised families, and built a nation
while singing these songs. (thecenterfortheperformingarts.org)
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everybody. People like these songs because they

have contemporary emotions; You know we still
experience this in the motions that people did
when the songs were written many years ago
and so its being able to find that contemporary
sensibility and finding what is it about that song
that will relate to everybody and singing it from
a place of honesty and making it a performance
that is as if that song has never been sung
before.
I dont think about other interpretations obviously when Im singing and I dont want to sing
anything that I dont think I can bring something unique to because the reason these songs
survive is because theyre malleable they can
be interpreted in many different ways and thats
why theyve been recorded hundreds of times
because everybody can put their stamp on it.
WHAT DO YOU THINK LED TO SUCH
A PROLIFIC BURST OF SONGWRITING
THIS GOLDEN ERA SO TO SPEAK
AND WILL IT HAPPEN AGAIN?
We had a similar renaissance in the 70s with
Carole King and Jimmy Webb and Billy Joel. I
mean you can go down the list of just tons of
great writers and singer-songwriters and songs
that other people picked up and sang. Will we
have it again? Im not sure.
I do believe that there are songs being written
today that will become part of what we call The
Great American Songbook because for me its
ever evolving and what that means is that if a

song this is to me my definition is that if a
song is here 20 years later and still has currency,
then it will probably last.
The trick is that most songs heard today are
heard in a performance thats one group or one
singer and have a very specific accompaniment.
But any song thats picked up and interpreted by
different people in different ways has a chance
of having a life.
But as for what made that period unique,
most of these writers were the children of
immigrants from other countries who came to
New York or other metropolitan areas and they
were influenced by the hope and promise of
America, of the melting pot what they used to
call the melting pot the amalgam of so many
different cultures that came together. And it was
an expression of the times that was really beautiful and it was a time when people believed
that anything was possible and the writers that
created these songs, most of them were friends
and were friendly and were trying to outdo each
other, you know, in a fun way. They all worked
extremely hard and thats one of the things
thats lacking in some music today in that some
of it is simplistic which is what conversely makes
it popular. But in that time, these writers worked
extremely hard to come up with fresh rhymes
and fresh ideas and fresh harmonies, fresh musical ideas and they seem so natural but these
songwriters, they sweat blood to write these
songs. So it was also a work ethic combined with

inspiration. So it was equal measures inspiration
and perspiration.
WELL HERES SOPHIES CHOICE: WHICH ONE
DO YOU THINK IS REALLY THE KING OF THE
SONGWRITING FROM THAT GOLDEN PERIOD?
There is not one. The first were Irving Berlin and
Jerome Kern; but you cant say that All the Things
You Are is greater than Night and Day or say that
Love is Here to Stay is greater than Youll Never
Walk Alone. You know what I mean? You cant
because theyre all great. Its a very rich period.
WHAT CAN AUDIENCES EXPECT WHEN THEY
COME TO SEE YOU AT THE HARRIS CENTER?
WHATS IN THE PIPELINE COMING UP?
Oh gosh, well theres always so much.
Ill probably do some of the selections that I
did in the Judy Garland tribute show because it
went so well, with some new arrangements. Of
course, some of the classics that people want to
hear songs that are connected with me because
I love doing that. And because Ill be with a trio,
it gives me all to the flexibility to do what I want
in the moment and my shows are very interactive
and they depend a lot on audience participation. I
take requests and I tell stories and a lot of humor
in the shows and so a lot of it is determined by
the energy of the room and how it feels at that
moment but there will be a lot of good music. I
promise.
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ENTERTAINMENT
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JACKSON RANCHERIA CASINO RESORT
12222 New York Ranch Road, Jackson. Tickets available at jacksoncasino.com.
5:30-11 p.m. Nov. 5
7 p.m. Nov. 19
Global Knock-Out 8
Koyou A Night in Japans Red Leaves
Supports college center in Amador County
A Tribute to Neil Diamond
Journey Unauthorized
10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Dec. 4
Journey tribute band
4th Annual Holiday Bazaar
Italian Picnic Grounds, Sutter Creek
Journey Unauthorized
POWERHOUSE
PUB
614-D, Sutter St. Folsom.
Tickets available at:
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9:30 p.m. Nov. 4
Big Trouble
10 p.m. Nov. 5
Lost in Suburbia
3 p.m. Nov. 6
Delta Wires
9:30 Nov. 10
2 Steps Down
10 p.m. Nov. 11
THUNDER VALLEY CASINO RESORT
1200 Athens Ave. in Lincoln.

Information and ticket sales: (916) 408-7777, thundervalleyresort.com.
6:45 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3
7 p.m. Dec. 3
Hot August Night
7 p.m. Nov. 12
Don McLean
Mixed Martial Arts Event
Joy & Madness

10 p.m. Nov. 12
Guttermouth
3 p.m. Nov. 13
Coco Montoya
THE BOARDWALK
9426 Greenback Lane, Orangevale.

Tickets available attheboardwalkpresents.com.
6 p.m. Nov. 1
The Ocean
6:30 p.m. Nov. 4
Trapt
6 p.m. Nov. 10
Tiny Moving Parts

6:30 p.m. Nov. 11
Katastro
7 p.m. Nov. 12
ROSWELL CD RELEASE SHOW

6:30 p.m. Nov. 13
Fishbone
6:30 p.m. Nov. 15
OFF!
7 p.m. Nov. 16
Rittz & Jarren Benton

7 p.m. Nov. 17
Hed PE
6:30 p.m. Nov. 18
Craig Chaquico and Friends
10 p.m. Nov. 18
Jelly Bread
SayWeCanFly & Johnnie

Guilbert
7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5
10 p.m. Nov. 19
6 p.m. Nov. 19
3 p.m Nov. 20
6:30 p.m. Nov. 20
A fusion of rock, blues, jazz and new age
Night Ranger
A night of full-throated rock n roll

7 and 9 p.m. Nov 12
Miss Saigons Love Story
Spotlights the biggest names in the Vietnamese music industry

7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26
Don McLean
Americas Troubadour
7:30 and 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31
Kool & The Gang
New Years Eve headliner
Petty Theft
Andy Santana
Harp Show
10 p.m. Nov. 25
Escape The Fate / Nonpoint

Invidia & Vyces
6:30 p.m. Nov. 26
Burn Halo
Skid Roses
6:30 p.m. Dec. 3
10 p.m. Nov. 26
6:30 p.m. Dec. 5
Wonderbread 5
Psychostick
Against The Current: In Our

Bones World Tour OTW/Alcatel Idol 4/Cricket
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ENTERTAINMENT
UPCOMING
Folsom Old Tyme Radio Show
LIVE theater performances
The Cripple Creek Band
RED HAWK CASINO
1 Red Hawk Parkway, Placerville.

Tickets available at www.redhawkcasino.com.
9:30 p.m. 1:30 a.m. Nov.4
Fresh
Latin, classic rock, top 40

10 p.m. 2 a.m. Nov.5
Fresh
Latin, classic rock, top 40

9:30 p.m. 1:30 a.m. Nov.11
Branded
Country
10 p.m. 2 a.m. Nov.12
The Cripple Creek Band

Country
9:30 p.m. 1:30 a.m. Nov.18
Nathan Owens
R&B, Motown
10 p.m. 2 a.m. Nov.19
Nathan Owens
R&B, Motown
9:30 p.m. 1:30 a.m. Nov.25
The Spazmatics
The ultimate 80s new wave show

10 p.m. 2 a.m. Nov.26
Clean Slate
Old school R&B, top 40
SUTTER STREET THEATRE
717 Sutter St., Folsom.

Tickets and information: 916-353-1001, sutterstreettheatre.com
OLD TYME RADIO SHOW
4 p.m. second Saturday of the Month

Get ready for a special radio show featuring Orson
Welles The War of the Worlds using the original
1938 radio script. Tickets: $10.
OFF BROADWAY SERIES
Deathtrap
8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 4 p.m. Sundays Nov.

5 27 and 7 p.m.
Nov. 10 and 17
One of the great popular successes of recent
Broadway history, this ingeniously constructed play
offers a rare and skillful blending of two priceless
theatrical ingredients: gasp-inducing thrills and
spontaneous laughter. $15-$23.
Saucy Jack and the Space Vixens
11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays

Nov. 11-26
The evil shadow of a serial killer looms over the
bar; cabaret acts are being killed off one by one,
found stabbed by the heel of a sequined slingback
shoe. The staff at the bar are terrified but their boss,
Saucy Jack, doesnt seem that bothered hes more
concerned itll be bad for business. $15-$23.
Holiday In The Hills
8 p.m. Friday and Saturdays, 4 p.m. Sundays, Dec.

3-23; and 7 p.m. Dec. 15, 19 and 22
This will be the eleventh annual holiday celebra-
IMAGINATION THEATER
El Dorado County Fair Grounds, 100 Placerville Drive, Placerville, Tickets and information:
(530) 642-0404, imaginationtheater.net
A Christmas Story, the Musical
7 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays Nov. 25 - Dec. 21; 2 p.m. Nov. 27, Dec. 3, 11 and 18; 7 p.m. Dec.
20 and 21
Based on the classic 1983 movie, this captures holiday wonder with funny and heartfelt songs,
show-stopping dancing, delicious wit and a heart of gold. After triumphant sold-out seasons on
Broadway this hilarious musical, directed by Brenda Lindley, makes its Placerville debut.
tion. The story takes place in Folsoms Historic

Districts Sutter Street at the end of the 19th century. All of the Characters either lived in, or visited
Folsom in the late 1800s. $15-$23.
FAMILY SERIES
The Pink Panther Strikes Again
Willie Wonka
1 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays,

Oct.15-27
The delicious adventures experienced by Charlie
Bucket and his visit to Willy Wonkas mysterious
chocolate factory light up the stage in this captivating adaptation of Roald Dahls fantastical tale.
Tickets: $13-$17.
A Sussified Christmas Carol
1 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays Dec. 10 24

4 p.m. Dec. 16, 19-23
A whimsical reinvention of Dickens most beloved
Christmas story in wacky rhymed couplets. With
zoot fruited juices and binka bird geese, from
Bed-Headed Fred to Timmy Loo Hoo, this tale of
glorious holiday cheer is similar to something Dr.
Seuss might have come up with.
OLD TYME RADIO SHOW
4 p.m. second Saturday of the month

Original scripts from shows such as Our Miss
Brooks, The Bickersons, Richard Diamond,
Gunsmoke, Fibber McGee & Molly and many
more. Plus vocal selections by the cast. Tickets: $10.
EL DORADO MUSIC THEATER

Performance at: Harris Center, 10 College Parkway, Folsom
Tickets and information: (916) 941-7464, edmt.info
The Wizard of Oz
7 p.m. Fridays, 2 and 7 p.m. Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays Nov. 4-20

Like so many girls her age, little Dorothy Gale of Kansas dreams of what lies over the
rainbow. One day a twister hits her farm and carries her away over the rainbow to
another world. Come join Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tinman, the Cowardly Lion, and
Toto as they travel the universe of Dorothys imagination.
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UPCOMING LIVE
Sacramento Baroque Soloists:

A Baroque Christmas
theater
performances
7:30 p.m. Dec. 3 and 2 p.m. Dec. 4

Sacramento Baroque Soloists perform
a concert of favorite Baroque Christmas
Concertos and their own lively arrangements of early Christmas carols.
B STREET THEATRE
2711 B Street, Sacramento.

Tickets and information: 916-443-5300,
bstreettheatre.org
Rikki Tikki Tavi
1 and 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Nov. 6

The gloves are off in this wild comic adaptation
of Rudyard Kiplings famous book. In one corner
its Rikki Tikki Tavi, the loveable mongoose. In the
other corner its Nag, the fearsome Cobra. Watch
as these two square off in this fun and musical
show. Recommended for ages 6 and up.
Speed The Plow
6:30 p.m. Tuesdays; 2 and 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays; 8 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; 5 and 9 p.m.
Saturdays through Nov. 5
This blisteringly funny look at the movie business
and the battle for one studio executives soul will
shock, dazzle and make you roar with laughter.
A Christmas Carol
Preview: 5 p.m. Dec. 12

2 and 7 p.m. Sundays, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, 2 and
6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 8 p.m. Thursdays and
Fridays, 5 and 9 p.m. Saturdays Nov. 12- Dec. 24
Its December 24, 2016, and Ebenezer Scrooge is
tired of having his sickeningly sweet redemption
told and retold every December for the last 173
years. And he wants out.
Robin Hood
1 and 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays Nov. 19-Dec. 25

An original retelling of the classic hero of
Sherwood Forest. This action-packed adaptation
features sword-play, chivalry and plenty of laughs.
Recommended for ages 6 and up.
OLDE COLOMA
THEATRE
380 Monument Road, Coloma.

Tickets and information:
530-626-5282, oldecolomatheatre.org
"The Curse Of The Sisters Serene"

or "A Hex On His House"
8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays

through Nov. 6.
Written by: Jason Boyer Directed by: Beth
LaBean.
Twice Upon A North Pole Christmas

or Theres Snow Time Like The
Present
8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays

from Nov. 18-Dec. 18. Special Thursday showing
Dec. 1. 2 p.m.
Written by: Melynda Tipton. Directed by: Lauren
Williams.
Jake Shimabukuro
Asleep at the Wheel
HARRIS CENTER
10 College Parkway, Folsom.

Tickets and information: 916- 608-6888,harriscenter.net.
The Wizard of Oz
7 p.m. Fridays, 2 and 7 p.m. Saturdays,

2 p.m. Sundays Nov. 4-20
Like so many girls her age, little Dorothy
Gale of Kansas dreams of what lies
over the rainbow. One day a twister hits
her farm and carries her away over the
rainbow to another world. Come join
Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tinman, the
Cowardly Lion, and Toto as they travel
the universe of Dorothys imagination.
You Cant Take It With You
7:30 pm. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m.

Sundays Nov. 4-20. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 17
The Falcons Eye opens its tenth season
with this story of spirited defense for
lives lived for sheer joy rather than
for ambition, financial gain or rank,
this 1936 Pulitzer Prize winning play
proved an escapist tonic in the midst
of the Great Depression.
Cajun Night!
8 p.m. Nov. 9
Two-time Grammy winner Michael
Doucet and Northern Californias Tom
Rigney will mix roots music styles:
Cajun two-steps, waltzes, and rocking
blues tunesall played with spontaneity and fire.
Michael Feinstein
8 p.m. Nov. 13
This is the music of the Great American
Songbook. With recordings that have
earned him five Grammy award nominations, to his Emmy-nominated PBS
specials and an acclaimed NPR series,
he has performed all around the world.
Lone Star State of Mind

Asleep at the Wheel
with special guest Hot Club of
Cowtown
7:30 p.m. Nov. 16
Showcasing trademark jazz with a
cowboy hat this band demonstrates
just how 46 years on the road makes
for outstanding American roots music;

today, their alumni roster is well over
80 members, including an impressive
list of musicians who have performed
with Bob Dylan, Van Morrison, Lyle
Lovett, and more.
An Irish Christmas
7 p.m. Nov. 25 and

2 and 7 p.m. Nov. 26
As seen on PBS and on Stage One
of the Harris Center. This celebration
of Christmas in Ireland, with plenty of
Irish soul, offers superb music-making,
dance and singing of Christmas carols,
all led by an award-winning cast of
Irish dancers.
The Elves and the Shoemaker
1 and 3 p.m. Dec. 3

Laugh when two merry elves arrive at
a small village in the Black Forest to
discover a poor, gentle shoemaker who
clearly needs their assistance. Their
good deeds, kindness and resourcefulness save the shoemaker and his wife
from a bleak and unhappy holiday.
Suggested for grades K-5.
Voices of California:
A Joyful Ring!
1 and 3 p.m. Dec. 3

This 70-man performing ensemble
sings and entertains in the barbershop
style. Come ring in the season with the
Voices of California and friends in a
musical celebration.
The Folsom Lake Symphony:

Holiday Cheer
7: 30 p.m. Dec. 3 and 2 p.m. Dec. 4

Celebrate with a joyful program
bursting with treasures: choruses
from Messiah and Chichester Psalms,
goodies from The Nutcracker and
Die Fledermaus, traditional holiday
favorites and sing-along carols, plus
lollipops from Carmen and The Barber
of Sevillesomething for everyone.
7:30 p.m. Dec. 7

Mixing both influences from the
Hawaiian Islands and other outside
musical sources, Jake Shimabukuro
has done it all-- he covered While My
Guitar Gently Weeps on YouTube, a
solo performance that went viral with
13 million views. And he performed
the classic Beatles song entirely on
the ukulele, an instrument he has
mastered like no one else.
Handels Messiah
The Choir Of Trinity Wall Street
& Trinity Baroque Orchestra
7 p.m. Dec. 9
World-class performance of Handels
Messiah, which promises to be a high
point for the capital region this holiday
season.
Placer Pops Chorale

A Holiday Homecoming
2 and 7: 30 p.m. Dec. 10, 2 p.m. Dec.

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The Placer Pops Chorale, an 80-member choral group with a professional
orchestra, presents a representation of
the seasons finest holiday music, filled
with Christmas favorites and wonderful
selections that highlight the seasons
joy. Directed by Lorin Miller.
Sacramento Master Singers:

Angels We Have Heard On
High
7 p.m. Dec. 11
Conductor Ralph Hughes has searched
the globe for carols and holiday tunes
representing both traditional and
newly arranged. The choir will be
accompanied by festival string quartet
on Buxtehudes Das Neuegeborne
Kindelein, Nehlybels Estampie Natalis,
and several of John Rutters most
beloved holiday choral tunes.
The Nutcracker
7 p.m. Dec. 15-16; 1 and 5 p.m. Dec.

17 and 18
Join Clara and her Nutcracker Prince
on an enchanted journey through the
Kingdom of Sweets in this timeless
holiday classic. Infusing fantasy with
comedic choreography and stunning
costumes, Pamela Hayes Classical Ballet Theatre transforms classical ballet
into a feast for the eyes.
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FALLcalendar of events
Saturday, Dec. 3
HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIRE from noon to

7 p.m. Friday; from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Saturday at Pinebrook Village, 7900
Folsom Auburn Road in Folsom.
Event features handmade crafts,
sweet shoppe and bakery, chili house
and door prizes.
CHRISTMAS IS FOR KIDS TOY RUN

from the Cappuccino Cruisers Show
n Shine from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at
Dennys, next to Kohls, 1011 Riley
St. in Folsom. Entry Fee: One new
unwrapped toy or $20. All autos
through 1974 welcome. Bring the
kids drop off a new toy and get a
picture with Santa Claus. Event also
includes Christmas cruisin music,
crafters, vendors, raffles and much
more. Proceeds benefit the Folsom
Police Departments Helping Families
Christmas Program. Info: Ray or Chris
(916) 988-6376, capcruz.com
FOLSOMS FIRST ANNUAL TURKEY

DRIVE by the Cappuccino Cruisers
Show n Shine from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
with classic car show from 10 a.m. to
2 p.m. (weather permitting) at Dennys, 1011 Riley St. (Next to Kohls) in
Folsom. Car show entry fee: Frozen
turkey or bag of canned goods. Anyone can bring the entry fee not only
the entrants. Info: Tammy Thompson,
(916) 985-6232, capcruz.com.
A RARE GLIMPSE OF ICONIC CAR
DESIGN hosted by the El Dorado Arts
Council presents the vintage automotive design art from 1930-1970
from the private collection of Patrick
Kelley. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays
through Fridays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturdays and Sundays through
Nov. 27 at Fausel House Gallery, 772
Pacific St. in Placerville. Free. Exhibit
is open to all ages. Info: (530) 2953496, eldoradoartscouncil.org.
BLUES AND BREWS FOR VETERANS
from 7-11 p.m. at Lakehills Church,
7000 Rossmore Lane in El Dorado
Hills. Event is a fundraiser hosted
by The Rotary Club of El Dorado and
benefits local projects and programs
supporting local veterans and military support groups. Event features
Tia Carroll, food and brews from Mraz
Brewing Company and West Coast
Events. Tickets: $25. Info: edhblues.
com.
FARMERS MARKET from 8 a.m. to
1 p.m. Saturdays at the Railroad
Turntable and Public Plaza in Historic
Folsom. Event includes more than 45
farmers and vendors with certified
farmers locally grown seasonal fruits
and vegetables, fresh baked goods,
fresh eggs and dairy, live music and
more. Info: historicfolsom.org.
Santa Run 5k/Run/Walk

See Dec. 3 listing.
MURER HOUSE MUSEUM AND GARDEN TOURS from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

at 1125 Joe Murer Court, Folsom.
Free. Bring a picnic lunch. Info: (916)
985-3290, murerhouse.org.
Friday, Nov.11
THE HISTORIC FOLSOM ICE RINK

GRAND OPENING is Nov. 11. The rink
will be open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily
until Jan. 16. Sessions are: 10 -11:30
a.m., noon-1:30 p.m., 2- 3:30 p.m.,
4-5:30 p.m., 6-7:30 p.m., 8-9:30
p.m. Park in the parking structure
located at 905 Leidesdorff St. Price:
$12 skate session, $10 kids (8-yearsold and under), $3 skate rental. Info:
folsomicerink.com, (916) 985-4181.
Saturday, Nov.12
CELEBRATION OF MIRACLES, DINNER,

WINE TASTING, CASINO NIGHT from
5:30-11 p.m. at Lake Natoma Inn,
702 Gold Lake Drive in the Historic
District of Folsom. Tickets: $75 per
person. Proceeds benefit Friends of
NICU who raise funds to help families
with sick and premature babies at
Mercy and Sutter hospitals. Info:
friendsofnicu.org.
Courtesy: cameronpark.org
Saturday, Nov. 5
Monday, Nov. 14
ANNUAL CRAB AND CHOWDER GALA

includes Dungeness crab, clam
chowder, bread, salad and pasta. Live
music. This fundraiser benefits the El
Dorado County Fairgrounds. 6 p.m.
Nov. 14 at Mark D. Forni Building, El
Dorado Fairgrounds, 100 Placerville
Drive, Placerville. 530-621-5860.
Wednesday, Nov.16
FOOD TRUCK SAFARI from 5-8 p.m.

at Folsom City Zoo, 403 Stafford St.,
Folsom. Live music by Jimmy Ashley,
bounce houses, face painting, and
food trucks: Sweet Spot, Baconmania,
Smokers Wild, Happy Cow and many
more. Presented by City of Folsom
Parks & Recreation Department and
Sactomofo.
Saturday, Nov. 19
CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIRE will

jumpstart holiday shopping. Features
hundreds of handmade crafts specific
for the holiday season. 10 a.m. - 4
p.m. at Cameron Park Community
Center, 2502 Country Club Drive,
Cameron Park. (530) 677-2231.
Thursday, Nov. 24
SANTA RUN 5K RUN/WALK is a

family-friendly event. Cameron Park
Fire Departments Pancake Breakfast
will serve breakfast to runners, from 8
a.m. to noon for $5. The run starts at
7 a.m. at Cameron Park Community
Center, 2502 Country Club Drive,
Cameron Park. Info: (530) 677-2231.
HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING 4-8 p.m. at
Theater Plaza, El Dorado Hills Town
Center, 4364 Town Center Blvd, El
Dorado Hills. (916) 933-3013.
THE 48TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS ARTS
AND CRAFTS FAIR is a Folsom family
tradition featuring quality arts, crafts
and gifts, live music, carolers, face
painting and more. It takes place
from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sutter Street.
Park in the parking structure located
at 905 Leidesdorff Street at the corner of Reading Street and Leidesdorff
Street. Info: 916-985-7452 or email
info@historicfolsom.org.
Friday, Dec. 9
HISTORIC FOLSOM HOLIDAY HOME

TOUR features nine charming historic
sites beautifully decorated for the
holidays. Find art and hand-crafted
holiday gift boutique at the Murer
House, docents in period clothing. A
special holiday highlight is the 100year celebration of the Granite School
site. Dec. 9 and 10. Info: Candy Miller
or Mary Asay-Skiles at (916) 9852707, email: folsomcandy@aol.com
or asaymary@aol.com.
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