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NOV. 2015 路 VOLUME 5 路 NUMBER 12 921 Sutter St., Folsom, Suite 100 folsomlakeentertainer.com Copyright 2015. All rights reserved. No Part of this publication my be reproduced without written permission of the publisher. The publisher shall not be responsible for any liabilities arising from the publication of copy provided by any advertiser for the Folsom Lake Entertainer. Further, it shall not be liable for any act of omission on the part of advertising pertaining to their published advertisement in the Folsom Lake Entertainer. A publication of Gold Country Media.

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09 FOLSOM ICE RINK 12 LE CHARENTON RESTAURANT 16 FINDING THE PERFECT TREE 19 CHRISTMAS TREE FARM LIST 20 BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA 21 LOCAL MUSICIAN SPOTLIGHT 22 RUFFHAUS HOT DOGS 24 RICHARD CREAMER 28 Z PIES GOURMET POT PIES 31 HANGTOWN HOLIDAYS 32 FOLSOM TURKEY TROT 34 RECIPE: ROASTED PUMPKIN RAVIOLI 36 WINES OF EL DORADO COUNTY 40 WINES OF AMADOR COUNTY 43 PETROGLYPHE GALLERY 44 SUTTER CREEK THEATRE 47 ENTERTAINMENT LINEUP FOR NOVEMBER 56 SUTTER STREET FOLSOM

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ICE RINK INAUGURATES HOLIDAYS Folsom Ice Rink opens for the holidays, bringing festivity, fun and community together on Sutter Street. by Matt Kramer

The Entertainer

he Folsom Ice Rink, a fixture of holiday festivities and a harbinger of winter cheer, is arriving in Old Town Folsom on Sutter Street. The rink officially opens for its first day on November 6 and will run the greater gamut of the winter season through January 18. As far as holiday events in Folsom are concerned, Stephanie Rodgers Director of the Folsom Historic District Association says, “This is the big one.” “We get roughly over 40,000 visitors to the area from the ice rink alone,” she said. “It’s really consistent throughout the holiday season. It’s great for all ages, and it brings in a sense of winter to the area. It brings the whole community together.” Along with the other major holiday events to befall Sutter Street, the Tree Lighting, and the Arts and Crafts Fair in early December, the ice rink re-energizes the city each year to carry it into the darker months, its holiday lights outlining Sutter Street in a warm glow. Family friendly radio music hits play as a backdrop for skaters, and holiday music is set over the speakers as the yuletide season gets fully underway. “There is something about an ice rink during the holidays that is just magical,” Stephanie said. “It’s an event that takes place almost three months long, and it’s a great place to bring your family and friends of all ages.” The rink is located in the heart of the Historic District, with easy access to parking. Conveniently located next to pubs, curiosity shops, dining options and more the ice rink fits perfectly with the vibe of Sutter Street.

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Stephanie emphasized the perfect fit observing, “Where can you skate around a historic railroad turntable other than Historic Folsom?” As the weather has followed the pattern of the last several years in maintaining unseasonably warm temperatures, there is some concern that the ice rink could be affected, though not dramatically. “(The heat can affect the rink). It just depends on what the temperatures are. The good news is the chiller that freezes the water is pretty high tech. If we get a lot of hot weather as we’re trying to freeze the water over various nights it could be a little problematic. Opening day is November 6 and it could mean that it’s a soft opening. No pun intended. We’ll still open the rink as much as we possibly can, but the ice may not be optimal until a week after. That’s kind of what we’re finding, the way nature is running right now,” said Stephanie. WHAT: FOLSOM ICE RINK. WHERE: SUTTER STREET, Though the weather may be a gamACROSS FROM PARKING ble, the rink seems set to be on track GARAGE. to continue this festive tradition of WHEN: NOV. 6 – JAN. 18. DAImagic, cheer, and holiday joy. LY, 10 A.M. – 10 P.M. INCLUDING THANKSGIVING AND The rink has a capacity for about CHRISTMAS DAY. 150-200 skaters at one time, skate INFO: TO CHECK ON STATUS sessions are scheduled on one and a FOR EXTREME WEATHER half hour long run times, with breaks CONDITIONS CALL 916-985of 30 minutes to smooth the ice for 4181. the following session. Skate sessions COST: $10 PER SESSION PER are $10, and skates are available to PERSON. $8 FOR KIDS 8 AND rent at $3 per pair, patrons are also UNDER. $3 SKATE RENTAL. welcome to bring their own skates.

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All photos are courtesy of the Folsom Telegraph.

LE CHARENTON RESTAURANT “Romance with A soupçon of whimsy” By Anne Stokes

The Entertainer

Photos by Joshua Brady, courtesy of Le Charenton

he culinary field is well-known for chefs who take themselves and their gastronomic arts very seriously. Some infamous kitchen personalities are known to churn out world-class cuisine while running the back of their restaurant like a drill sergeant runs boot camp. In contrast, Chef Steven Long, owner of the newly opened Le Charenton in Folsom, takes a more tongue-in-cheek approach, balancing a sense of whimsy with a passion for cooking and an impressive culinary resume with a lack of grandiose ego. “We offer what I call semi-fine dining,” said Long. “It’s not pretentious, it’s food well done, well plated and well served.” Long, who recently opened Le Charenton back in May, has had a long-time passion for cooking, although his professional pursuits kept him out of the kitchen for many years. In college, he majored in music, with an emphasis on performance. When a broken elbow ended that career, he ended up in the metallurgy field as a private contractor working on government military projects. Then at the age of 41, Long changed fields again, attending and graduating from the prestigious California Culinary Academy in San Francisco at the age of 41. He subsequently worked in some of the most acclaimed kitchens in the city, even returning to the CCA as an instructor. “It is Euro-California cuisine, so there is a lot of French technique,” Long said of his style. “Food has only a handful of techniques applied to a lot of different ingredients.” Ingredients are sourced locally and seasonally, with Long oftentimes utilizing his local Folsom Farmer’s market as a source of inspiration. “There is where you’ll find what’s coming into season and going out of season, like heirloom tomatoes,” he said. “Talking with the farmers, I knew the last week they were going to be available and you don’t see them on the menu anymore. Using the farmers market is a great resource for any chef.” Such adherence to seasonal availability is obviously reflected in Le Charenton›s menu, with some classic items staying on the menu with a little tweaking, while others disappear and are replaced with new dishes, depending on what is available. “[For example,] the Chicken Balotine with the Gremolata Mousse, which is parsley, lemon zest and garlic,” explains Long. “I make a mousse out of that and stuff the chicken breast with that, sear it, and roast it. That will change pretty soon to a chestnut sage mousse because of the seasons. But the Chicken Balotine will stay.” 12

Le Charenton is currently an intimate seven-table restaurant, which aligns well with Long’s goal of running the most romantic restaurant in Folsom. However, he already has plans for expansion in the works that will double his dining room space square footage and make room for a wine bar. While some may think that such rapid expansion is a recipe for failure, Long’s strategy is moving along just as he planned. “In normal restaurants, the [layout] is one-third back of the house to two-thirds front of the house,” he said. “In this instance, the kitchen is bigger than the dining room. This kitchen can handle the expansion.” To those who would think that such a business move is a little crazy, Long wouldn›t necessarily disagree. “The Charenton is the name of an insane asylum outside of Paris,” he explained. “One thing that stuck with me was that you have to be crazy to be in this industry.” Steven Long owner, chef and Le Grand Fromage It’s our joke on chefs with attitude. It’s food. It’s sustenance. We bring it up to a different level, but it’s only food. What I’m trying to be is the most romantic restaurant in Folsom. I think I’ve achieved it so far. We offer what I call semi-fine dining. It’s not pretentious, it’s food well done, well plated and well served. It is Euro-California cuisine, so there is a lot of French technique. Food has only a handful of techniques applied to a lot of different ingredients. There’s nothing hard about food. I taught at the Cordon Bleu for years in San Francisco. Food is fun. The Charenton is the name of an insane asylum outside of Paris. It started in 1645. One thing that stuck with me was that you have to be crazy to be in this industry, but with the Charenton, there was also an absinthe tie-in, I’m a self-proclaimed expert in all things absinthe. I go to the Folsom farmers market, they know me. There is where you’ll find what’s coming into season and going out of season. Like heirloom tomatoes, talking with the farmers, I knew they last week they were going to be available and you don’t see them on the menu anymore. So using the farmers market is a great resource for any chef and if you don’t, you should.

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FINDING THE PERFECT TREE 16 tips to f inding your christmas tree this year Tips on Selecting your Tree at a Retail Lot 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. Don’t 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 that’s 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.

Think about what type of decorations you will be using

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.

Learn about the different species of trees

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.

Some species have more open foliage, stiffer branches or longer needles. Research the characteristics of the different species in our tree varieties section, then find a farm near you that has the species you are looking for. If you want the same species you know or have always used, great. If you want to try a different species, browse the tree varieties section of National Christmas Tree Association’s website to become familiar with the species popular in your area before heading to the retail lot.

Safety First

Go to a retail lot that is well-lit and stores trees in a shaded area.

Ask Questions about the trees on the lot

Ask the retailer when he/she gets the trees: 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

Do a branch/needle test for freshness

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.

Recycling your tree

Ask the retailer about recycling Christmas trees in your community.

Courtesty National Christmas Tree Association

What to Expect at a Choose & Cut Farm Be aware of possible farm hazards

Most tree farms keep their fields very well-groomed, but there are some things that are beyond the farmer’s control. Be careful of fire-ant mounds, tree stumps, an occasional blackberry vine, uneven ground and sharp saws.

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. DON’T FORGET THE CAMERA. It’s 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 don’t let him “mark” other people’s trees.

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.

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. In the case of the Leylands, 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 you’re ready to load up and head home to decorate your real Christmas tree.

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.

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 sufficiently long handle to accommodate your stand.

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. SEE PAGE 19 FOR A LOCAL CHRISTMAS TREE FARM LIST

CHRISTMAS TREE FARMS partial list courtesy of 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, Doug 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 M-F Noon to DARK, Weekends 12 - Dusk, weekends 9am - Dusk

ARDENCAPLE FOREST CHRISTMAS TREE FARM

2580 Andler Road, Placerville (530) 626-3822 Location: From Hwy 50, take Placerville Drive turnoff, continue to Cold Springs Road and follow 1 mile to Andler Road just beyond Westwood Hills Memorial Park (cemetery). Type of trees: Doug Fir; White Fir, Incense Cedar. Amenities: Candy canes and picnic area. Hours: OPEN 9:00am to 4:00pm, Closed Mondays.

BURNETT SECRET RAVINE FARM

2740 Mace Road, Camino (530) 303-3875 E-mail address: seanburnett55@gmail.com Type of trees: Silver Tip, White Fir, Colorado Blue Spruce. Amenities: Warming Fire, Christmas crafts and items. Cash/check only. Hours: OPEN Weekends 9:00am to 4:00pm or by appointment.

CARSON RIDGE EVERGREENS

3041 Carson Road, Placerville (530) 644-1490 E-mail address: mc3morgan@mc2morgan@sbcglobal. net Website: Carson Ridge Evergreens Location: 5 miles east of Placerville. From Hwy 50, take Carson Road turn off, then 1/4 mile west on Carson Road to farm. Type of trees: White Fir, Doug Fir. Limited supply of Silver Tip. Amenities: Fresh wreaths, candy canes, paved walkway. Cash/check only Hours: Open weekends 8:30 am to 4:00 pm

7600 Fairplay Rd., Fairplay 530-413-TREE (8733) Website:www.davisvinesandpines.com Types of trees: White Fir; Doug Fir; Noble Fir; Sequoia; Cedar Amenities: 3 ft. - 50 ft. trees on 7 acres. Wreaths. Credit cards accepted. Hours: Open weekends 9am till dark. Weekdays by appointment.

DEER PARK RANCH CHRISTMAS TREES

3201 Sand Ridge Court El Dorado (530) 620-3886 | (530) 252-8073 Email: deerparkranch@outlook.com Website: www.deerparkranch.net Location: From El Dorado, go 7 miles south on HWY 49. Turn left on Sand Ridge Road, go 2.7 miles, turn left on Sand Ridge Court and follow signs.Types of trees: Douglas Fir, Nordmann Fir Amenities: Free coffee, juice, candy canes, cookies. Warm barn & picnic area Hours: Open 9am to dusk.

DEUTSCH’S UNION MINE PINES

7349 Union Mine Road, El Dorado 530-620-4088, 916-961-7774 Email: RosalindDeutsch@aol.com Tree Types: Doug Fir, Monterey Pine, Scotch Pine, Cedar Amenities: Antique farm equipment, gold mining tools, Nativity scene, life-size Santa. Hours: Friday-Sunday 10am - 4pm

EL DORADO TREE FARM

2952 Carson Road, Placerville 530-622-5522 Email: appleman@boavista.com Tree Types Noble fir, Nordmann fir, Turkish fir Amenities: Food, bakery, wine, picnic area Hours: Weekends only Nov. 28th to Dec. 14

FIGOR TREE FARM

CEDAR RAVINE 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, Doug Fir, Silver Tip, Sequoia, Spruce and other varieties. Amenities: Plenty of parking. Wholesale Available. Hours: 9am to Dusk.

CRYSTAL CREEK TREE FARM

2240 Frosty Fir Dr., Placerville 530-622-7538 Email: frostyfir4@gmail.com Facebook: Facebook. com/FrostyFirTreeFarm Type of trees: White Fir, Doug Fir, Silver Tip, Blue Spruce, Sequoia, Cedars. Amenities: Fresh wreaths, cider, greenery, cones, crafts, persimmons, preserves. Hours: Open day after Thanksgiving, wkends 9-4, wkdays by appt., please call.

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, Doug Fir, Cedar and Pine. Amenities: Enjoy our homey atmosphere with free packaging, boughs, candy canes and hot cider! Hours: Open Friday through Sunday, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm. 2019 Cable Rd., Camino (530) 644-4647/(530) 644-7014 Website: CaminoTrees.com Email: dkobervig@gmail. com Location: From Hwy 50 take the exit towards the picturesque town of Camino. Go 1/2 block to historic Cable Rd., turn left on Cable Rd. and proceed 1 and 3/4 miles to the farm. Type of trees: Doug Fir, White fie, Red fir (Silver tip), Blue Spruce, Swift Silver, Nordman, Noble Firs, Scotch pine, Grand fir. Amenities: We offer a wooded setting with 13 acres of trees. Ample parking, with picnic area, trails, trout pond, and farm fresh hand made wreaths. Cash or check only Hours: Open November 22nd to December 24th, 9:30 A.M. to dusk.

DAVIS CHRISTMAS TREE FARM

FROSTY FIR CHRISTMAS TREE FARM

HANGTOWN KID APPLE ORCHARD

2598 Mace Roac, Camino 530-647-1810 E-Mail Address: jpalmer42@att.net Types of trees: White fir, Silver tip (Red Fir) Amenities: U-Cut/We cut, persimmons, chestnuts, fresh candy canes. Cash/Checks. Hours: Daily 10am - 5pm, November 27 - December 13

HARRIS TREE FARM

2640 Blair Road, Pollock Pines (530) 644-2194 Email address: harristreefarm@hotmail.com Website: www.harristreefarm.com Location: 10 miles east of Placerville. From Hwy 50, take first Pollock Pines

turnoff; go right on Pony Express Trail to Blair Road. 1 mile north on Blair Road. Type of trees: White Fir; Silver Tip; Doug Fir; Cedar; Noble Fir; Pine Amenities: Natural woods picnic area, ample parking, crisp mountain apples, cider, Apple turnovers and Apple Pies. Hours: OPEN DAILY.

HIDDEN CANYON TREE FARM

3500 Newtown Road, Placerville (530) 622-6760 OR (530) 622-1472 Location: From Hwy 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, Doug Fir, Silver Tip, Sequoia and Cedar. Amenities: Local honey, firewood, early sales by appointment only Hours: OPEN DAILY 9:00 am to DARK

HIGH SIERRA IRIS AND WEDDING GARDENS

3170 Hassler Road, Camino (530) 642-1222 Email: Nancy@WeddingAnFlowers.com Website: High Sierra Iris and Wedding Gardens Location: From Hwy 50 - take Carson Road turn-off. Turn left onto Carson Road. Right on North Canyon Road 1 1/2 miles. Turn left on Hassler Road 1/2 mile on left to farm. Type of trees: Colorado Blue Spruce; Noble Fir; Silver Fir; Frasier Fir; White Fir; Sequoia Amenities: Beautiful handmade wreaths, picnic tables, weekday sales by appt. only Hours: OPEN 9:00am to 5:00pm, FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY. Weekdays by appointment only.

HILLSIDE TREE FARM

2881 North Canyon Road, Camino (530) 621-2053 E-mail address: msv1969@gmail.com Website: www.HillSideTreeFarm.com Location: From Hwy 50 (approx. 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; Doug Fir; Silver Tip; Noble Fir; Fraser Fir Amenities: FREE Packaging. FREE Hot cidar. Nobel Wreathes. Train and Pony rides, (weekends only, weather permitting). Hours: OPEN the weekend BEFORE Thanksgiving, Daily - 830am to 430pm

INDIAN ROCK TREE FARM

3800 North Canyon Road, Camino (530) 622-4087 Email: indianrock@directcon.net Website: IndianRockTreeFarm.com Home of Trees for Troops!! Location: From Camino, go north on Larsen Drive 1 mile, then left on North Canyon Rd., 1 2/3 miles to the Indian Rock. Type of trees: White Fir; Doug Fir; Silver Tip; Cedar; Pine; Exotic True Firs Large Silver Tip trees available from the High Sierra’s. Amenities: Picnicking, wreaths, gift shop. Packaging available. Hours: OPEN DAILY 8:30am to DARK thru December 24th.

JIM AND MARY’S TREE FARM

935 Woodridge Road, Placerville (530) 626-4603 E-mail address: james_alderink@yahoo.com Website: JimAndMarysTreeFarm.com Location: 5 miles North of Placerville on Highway 49, right turn on Woodridge Road, 1/2 mile in on

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CHRISTMAS TREE FARMS Continued from previous page

Website: www.sierramagnificatrees.com Location: From Hwy 50 take Point View Drive turn left. Follow Jacquier Rd. to Carson Rd. turn right. Follow Carson Rd. to Union Ridge Rd. turn left. Turn right on Hassler Rd. at stop sign. Follow Hassler Rd. across Fruitridge Rd. 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 & hot drinks. Cash or check Hours: Open everyday 9 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.

SILVER FOREST TREE FARM

the right. Follow the signs to parking. Type of trees: Doug Fir; Scotch Pine; Incense Cedar Amenities: Price includes wrapping and tax. Bring the family, superb choice from 4ft to 9ft trees: choose & cut, great views, and great host! Mules also love a cookie (horse kind!). Hours: OPEN Open November 23 through December 16 Tues - Sat 9am - 4pm | Sun - noon to 4pm | Mon - By Appointment KENNY’S CHRISTMAS TREE FARM, 5987 Happy Trails Lane Garden Valley (530) 333-4936 E-mail address: kboucher7@sbcglobal.net Facebook: www.facebook.com/khhchristmastrees Location: On Hwy 193, 5 miles South of Georgetown. A tree farm with old fashioned charm.Type of trees: Doug Fir; White Fir; Colorado Blue Spruce Amenities: Kid’s life size toy wooden train. Bring your lunch and enjoy the Pond. Free candy canes, hot chocolate, coffee, hot apple cider and Packaging. Hours: OPEN WEEKENDS ONLY, 9:00am to DARK.

LEVI’S TREE FARM

3621 Carson Road Camino, CA 95709 (530) 391-9019 Email: levithiessen@hotmail.com Website: www. levistrees.com/ Location: From Hwy 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 daily 9am to dusk

MCGEE’S CHRISTMAS TREE FARM

3131 Carson Road, Placerville (530) 644-4731 Email: mcgeetreefarm@hotmail.com Website: McGee Christmas Tree Farm Location: 5 miles east of Placerville, From Hwy 50, take Carson Road exit. Left on Carson Road. 1/4 mile. Type of trees: White Fir, Doug 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 M-F 10:00am - 4pm, Sat-Sun 8am - Dusk. Early sales by appointment

O’HALLORANS APPLE TRAIL RANCH

2261 Cable Road, Camino (530) 644-3388 Location: From Hwy. 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

POVERTY HILL TREE FARM

1010 Poverty Hill Drive, Placerville (530) 622-6766 Website: Poverty Hill Location: 7/10 mile north of Hwy 50 on Bedford Avenue, then 1/4 mile east on Poverty Hill Drive. Type of trees: Colorado BlueSpruce, Norway Spruce, Doug Fir, White Fir, and Sequoia. Amenities: Next to Gold Bug Park and Gold Bug Mine. Price includes tax and packaging. Hours: OPEN Friday –Sunday 9 A.M. to 4 P.M.

PRENDEROSA TREE FARM

5301 Hwy. 49, El Dorado (530) 626-1951 Email: prenderosa@gmail.com Website: www. prenderosa.com Location: 1 Mile south of El Dorado on Hwy. 49. turn left on China Hill Rd. Follow signs to farm. Type of trees: Doug Fir, Scotch Pine, Cedar, Sequoia, Spruce and others. “Fresh Cut”. Noble and Nordmann Fir displayed in water. Amenities: Wreaths, accessories and refreshments. Warm fire and music. Packaging available. Hours: OPEN WEEKDAYS NOON to 5pm, WEEKENDS 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

ROBERTS TREE FARMS

2561 Mace Road, Camino (530) 644-2831 Location: From Hwy 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 9:30am to DUSK.

ROBERTS TREE FARMS

5645 Gilmore Road, Pollock Pines (530) 644-2831 Location: 10 miles east of Placerville. From Hwy 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 DAILY 9:30am to DUSK

SIERRA MAGNIFICA CHRISTMAS TREE FARM 2500 Hassler Rd. Placerville (530) 622-0203 | (530) 409-1538

4041 Rontree Lane, Somerset (530) 620-6261 Location: On E-16, between Somerset and Mt. Aukum, turn east on Fairplay Road, go 3/4 mile, turn right on Rontree Lane, follow signs. Types of trees: White Fir, Red Fir, Doug Fir and Scotch Pine. Roads: All weather roads. Easy walking trails, picnic area, boughs, coffee, and “kiddie treats”. Packaging available. Ample parking for cars and busses. Hours: OPEN DAILY 9AM to 4PM

SILVERTHORN MEADOWS

3099 North Canyon Road, Camino (530) 621-2379 E-mail address: twsilver2@gmail.com Location: From Carson Rd. 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 weekends after Thanksgiving 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. until sold out.

SMART’S CHRISTMAS TREE FARM

4401 Pony Express Trail, Camino (530) 644-0829 |( 530) 401-4019 E-mail address: jimmy0829@yahoo.com Website: www.SmartsChristmasTrees.com Close easy access from Hwy 50. 14 Scenic acres with gentle terrain. Pristine non-stump culture trees nurtured from seedlings. You choose & cut or we cut. Location: 8 miles east of Placerville. From Hwy 50, take Exit 54, turn left under freeway, right on Pony Express Trail. Farm is 1/4 mile on left. Type of trees: Silver Tip, Noble Fir, White Fir and Doug Fir Amenities: Snackbar, wreaths, crafts, picnic area. Free candy canes. Cash, checks, MC & Visa Hours: OPEN daily. Mon. - Fri. 11am til dusk, Sat. & Sun 9am til dusk. Visa, MC & Debit accepted

SUNDANCE TREE FARM

3541 Sundance Trail, Placerville (530) 622-5636 E-mail address: swinner@dataentree.com Website: SundanceTreeFarm.net Location: 1/2 mile north of Hwy 50 on El Dorado Road, then left on Sundance Trail. 1/3 mile on right. Type of trees: Doug Fir and Scotch Pine. Amenities: Packaging available. Hours: OPEN DAILY 9:00am to 4:00pm.

TWIN PINES CHRISTMAS TREE FARM

5150 Twin Pines Loop Georgetown (530) 333-4226 E-mail address: twinpines@wildblue.net Location: Hwy. 193, 3 miles south of Georgetown. Turn at sign on Twin Pines Loop. Type of trees: French Pine, Doug 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 day after Thanksgiving, daily, 9 - 5

BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA Jimmy Carter of the Blind Boys of Alabama by Matthew Whitley

The Entertainer

M: Why do you think that The Boys have succeeded where so many other groups fail? J: Let me say this, it has not been easy. But we dedicated ourselves to this kind of music. Whatever adversity might be we are going to stick around. We are not going to turn around… we are going to move forward. M: What has been the biggest challenge for you as a musician? J: It’s a dog eat dog world now. We have had our share of setbacks but God has been wonderful to us. It is God that is taking care of us and we are going to be doing this as long as we can. You know. I guess we are successful. M: A lot of alternative rockers like Lou Reed, Peter Gabriel and Ben Harper have wanted to work with you guys. What do you think is the appeal of collaboration between rock’n’roll and gospel? J: I don’t know about that… You know. What people don’t understand, and all of the people we cooperate with they know about gospel music for example, Ben Harper, He came out of church, a church man so he Knew about gospel. A lot of these collaborations that we do, these people… When we have a chance to collaborate together they are ready. They say they want to work with us and we work with them… so that is how that goes. M: What do you think would be the single biggest piece of advice you could give to somebody who is disabled, in any in any way, and wants to pursue something because you’ve obviously were dealt with a disability and dealt with it in a profound way? J: First of all you got to be dedicated. It don’t make sense if you’re not dedicated You have to be persistent and you got to persevere. 20

Those are the three qualifications that I give my life; if you can hang on and do all that you will make it. M: What do you think has been signature song that you think well encapsulates the Blind Boys of Alabama? J: Amazing Grace, of course. I think it is because we always remember had it not been for God’s amazing grace, the Blind boys wouldn’t be here now. We wouldn’t be where we are, his Amazing Grace did that because in my opinion that is what has kept us all of these years. M: I love the version where you sing the song over the music of The House of the Rising Sun by The Animals. How did the happen? J: Yes, that’s the one, the one that is the greatest of all time. Our producer out of LA gave it to us. We have an image that we like to keep up so we didn’t think it would be a good idea and he said just try it and we did it and it is what brought us the first Grammy. It’s a masterpiece really. M: One of your most famous songs is Way Down in the Hole, a Tom Waits song…Is your approach to secular music different than gospel music? J: You have to remember Down in the Hole is secular and gospel too. you have to keep the devil in the whole. You let him out he’s going to mess up. I approach music as music. If I am going to sing secular song we change some lyrics into a gospel song. M: Do you have any special things planned for the Folsom show or anything that audiences can expect? J: All I want people to know is the Blind Boys of Alabama are on their way and we leave-- Folsom will never be the same!

LOCAL MUSICIAN SPOTLIGHT

Q&A with Folsom musician Cynthia Renee.

ynthia Renee, a Lincoln Law graduate who has practiced for many years and resides in Folsom, is also a Christian Country music recording artist. She makes time to pursue her musical dreams, having auditioned for the Voice and performed the National Anthem at the Placerville Speedway and for NASCAR West in Roseville. She performs regularly at Sienna Restaurant in El Dorado Hills. Cynthia has been featured on KLOVE radio, and has been voted in the top 10 duo/bands for two years in a row on KCRA-A list for the Sacramento area. She cites influences from artists as varied as Jewel, Pink and Michael W. Smith. How long have you been performing music? “I have been performing from as far back as I can remember. My parents told me I was an early talker and started singing songs and mimicking television commercials by age two. My grandfather was a missionary and a pastor (who) started several churches while I was growing up. I started performing at the Sunday services at his churches, and then eventually began traveling around and singing at other local churches. Music has always been a huge part of my life and a huge inspiration to me.” Cynthia continued to perform music throughout High School and College, developing an interest in theater which opened the door for her to perform in several plays and musicals in El Dorado County Do you have recordings available for purchase? “Yes. I have some originals available for download on iTunes if you search Cynthia Renee. I also have a video on YouTube for my original, Where Are You Now. That song was written during a really dark time in my life, and the process of writing and recording it really helped to heal me.” Cynthia further elaborated, “What’s been so amazing is all of the feedback I have received from people who have listened to it and have told me they were moved by my song. I had one woman reach out to me who told me her mom had recently passed away, and that she listened to my song practically every day to help get her through the difficult days she was facing.” What do you draw from for inspiration? “I draw from my own life experiences and my faith as a Christian. Usually it’s through the extremely trying and difficult experiences that I end up coming up with a truly inspired original song. The process of going into that deep, dark place inside of yourself can be kind of scary…But that’s where great music really comes from.” What do you think is most definitive about Christian Country music and how is it similar or different from other country artists?

“Recording is like being able to write your own story, then sing it instead of read it, it’s an amazing experience!” Photo Credit: Courtesy “A lot of secular songs today lack depth and character, which is the kind of music that our country really needs to be exposed to. The message I really want to come through in my music is one of hope, love and healing. Sadly, this world is really lacking in all of those things. I want people to know that love and hope are universal needs and they never need to go out of style in the music we listen to… There’s a lot more depth to my songs thatn simply ‘getting drunk on the back of my pick-up truck when my man walks out on me.’” What instruments do you use and do you have a favorite? “I don’t play any instruments like guitar or piano. I’ve even been known to mess up playing the tambourine so I gave that up as well. I’ve come to realize my one true instrument is my voice. It’s the instrument God gave me to tell my story and as long as it still works I’ll keep using it to sing my story until I can’t use it anymore.” Cynthia Renee’s music is available on iTunes and more information about her and her music is available at www.cynsinger.com. 21

RUFFHAUS HOT By Anne Stokes

he humble hot dog, a staple of backyard barbeques and traditional ballpark fare, evokes images of low-key lunches. El Dorado Hills’ Ruffhaus Hot Dog Company is looking to change that. With innovative flavors and combinations from the Classic Coney and Chicago dogs to the Tandoori flavored Bollywood and the red Thai Curry Bangkok, Ruffhaus is bringing hot dogs to a new culinary level. “I think every time you see a hot dog place, it’s either a fast food chain or an arbitrary hot dog at the bottom of some hamburger menu. They’re kind of an unsung hero, and we want to take them to that next level,” said owner and chef Charles Knight. “I wanted to think of hot dogs as the next burger. For a while, burgers were relegated to fast food and then you started seeing them with a more gourmet twist, you started seeing Kobe burgers and artisan cheeses with fresh brioche buns. Now you’re starting to see them on fine dining menus. I would like to put hot dogs on the map like burgers.” Ruffhaus’ wide variety of classic and specialty dogs have at least one important thing in common: quality. Knight uses allbeef natural casing franks (“so it has that natural snap when you bite into it”), and sources as much as he can locally. Knight makes several specialty “exotics” in-house.

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DOG COMPANY Taking hot dogs to the next level “We make them all from chicken,” he said. “There’re no fillers in it, there’re no nitrates, it’s really as healthy as eating a chicken sandwich. There’s no added fat,[where] a lot of places will add a little bit of pork fat to it, we don’t. We use the natural fat that’s already in thigh meat. It’s the perfect blend and it makes for a juicy and flavorful hot dog that’s actually healthy for you.” Ruffhaus’ menu also features a selection of pub grub items such as pork schnitzel, fish and chips, and fried pickles. Any of the dogs can be sliced up over greens and made into salads, with the exotic ones make particularly good options according to Knight. There’s even a “little pup’s” kids menu. “Here, we’ve always tried to provide something for everybody, that’s one of the things that makes us successful here,” he continued.”It has a pub vibe yet it’s still family friendly. You could have a couple of guys having pints at the bar and Mom with her three kids can come in after school and get a couple of kid’s meal at a really reasonable price.” Ruffhaus is also a tap house, serving several local craft beers and German favorites. “We [serve] a lot of local craft brews” said Knight. “In particular New Glory Brewing Company, Loomis Basin, and we added Amador Brewing Company recently. We have to have Spaten on draft, so we have a good German favorite too.” “We don’t want to alienate the people who like a domestic beer,” he added. “I felt like we were doing that, being a tap house and not including those beers. So we have Bud Light in the bottle, we’ll be bringing on Miller Lite and probably Coors Lite.” After cutting his chops in kitchens from small mom and pop places to casinos, Knight opened Ruffhaus with his brother in 2010. Two years later, Knight took the reins and started running the restaurant himself. “I’ve really run the gamut on my experience and owning my own restaurant seemed like the next natural step,” he said. “After many years in fine dining, it was kind of nice to get back to comfort food. When you see someone roll their eyes back satisfied after they take a bite of something that you’ve prepared, it doesn’t matter if it’s a hot dog or fillet mignon. It’s food. I like making people happy with what they eat.”

RICHARD CREAMER

An All-American success story By Anne Stokes

When pressed to summate his 95 years’ worth of experience, Richard Creamer aptly replied, “I’ve done so many things in my life.” Born in 1919 in the Central California town of Lindsay, Creamer comes from a line of stalwart pioneers and hard work. His great-grandfather, a blacksmith, came to the Republic of California via covered wagon in 1849, and carved out a homestead in Tulare County, where the family remained for many years. When WWII broke out, Creamer went to work in a San Bernardino munitions factory warehouse to do his part for the war effort, pulling in $1.10 an hour as an explosives mixer putting together incendiary bombs. “I knew I wanted to get into defense work, so I went to the bomb plant that made the bombs that burned Tokyo and Yokohama in WWII,” he said. “I volunteered for the job and was the explosive mixer for the entire bomb plant. Then the draft board in Porterville decided I wasn’t contributing enough to the war effort and they drafted me. Clockwise from above left: Veteran Richard Creamer, Sr. of Folsom, discovered the joy of painting five years ago. Creamer, who admits to having a musical creative streak throughout his life, has created over 90 works of art, spending nearly a hundred hours on many of them. Richard Creamer, Jr. was drafted into WWII in 1943, first going to New Orleans for training, after which he was stationed in New York City’s Port of Embarkation. Richard Creamer, Sr. and wife Josephine, were reunited at home in Riverside, Calif. right after the end of WWII in June of 1946. Richard Creamer, Sr. (pictured in the top row, far right) with his first Army Platoon on Dec. 17, 1943, while in training near New Orleans. 24

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I went into the service on Oct. 23, 1943.” Creamer was first stationed with the Army Port Battalion in New Orleans for training, and then to the Port of Embarkation in New York City, where he was eventually assigned as a cargo officer. Despite being an Army officer (after receiving his commission in January of 1945), Creamer spent most of his deployment at sea. “We had thousands of ships, more ships than the Navy, more airplanes than the Army Air Corps, and more than the Marines,” he said.” I was responsible for the loading, the care, the landing, and the discharge of all the cargo. I was the only Army man [aboard].” Creamer traveled all over the globe – over 100,000 miles and through the Panama Canal five times – transporting ammunition, tanks, trains, and other military cargo to troops fighting in several wartime theaters. “My cargo was for the Battle of the Bulge,” he recalls of one of his first deployments, which took him to Antwerp, Belgium. “The convoy went out to Land’s End, by the English Channel, 18 hours of submarine attacks, we lost one ship. There were depth charges and submarines running out of our ears.” Creamer was discharged in June of 1946 as a Second Lieutenant and returned home to his family in Riverside, California. He went 26

to work for Sears Roebucks department store, working his way up the ladder from stocker to corporate office. “I was eventually transferred to the territory office, so I had the California zone under my control for 110 stores,” he said. “They were running a million dollars in the red but when I finished with them, they were running million dollars in the black.” After working in the retail business for 14 years, Creamer returned to his roots and returned to ranching. He accumulated 8,000 orange trees on 90 acres near Porterville in Tulare County, making him one of the biggest producers in the local packing house. But by the 1990s, health concerns forced him to sell the ranch, after which he moved up to Northern California. At the age of 90, Creamer discovered a new passion: painting. Painting mostly from pictures and memory, he creates landscapes in oil, from ocean waves to Yosemite Valley. A prolific painter, he has created over 90 works of art in the past five years, spending up to 100 hours or more on each piece. “I do landscapes and animals,” he said. “I’ve sold some and I’ve donated some, I’ve sold about half a dozen. I donated a painting to the senior [center festival] and some nice old lady won it and she loves it.”

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hat do you get when you combine comfort food with gourmet flavors? You get Z Pie.

The Placerville restaurant occupies a gourmet niche, offering innovative pot pies, organic salads, decadent desserts, craft beers, and El Dorado County vintages from local wineries. The original concept was inspired by founders Kevin and Marty Coots’ international travels through Europe, New Zealand, and Australia, where pot pie shops are as common as hamburger joints are here in the States. While most basic pies tend to be merely ground meat, cheese, and potatoes, the Coots had a gourmet vision of unique recipes and quality ingredients, and in 1998, they opened Z Pie. By 2010, the business was taken over by a new owner, Dale Lambert, who currently runs the

restaurant in Placerville’s Old Town neighborhood. Z Pie’s menu feature more than just runof-the-mill meat and potatoes fare. By far, the most popular option is the Steak and Cabernet, which features beef, potatoes, and vegetables, seasoned with sea salt and thyme. The Thai Chicken pie offers a more exotic take on the classic comfort food with coconut milk, straw mushrooms, ginger, lemongrass, and Kaffir lime. There are also vegetarian options such as their aptly named Very Vegetable and Tomatillo Slew pie. The menu does have some seasonal features, such as their turkey and cranberry pot pie that will be out in November. Z Pie also has pie to satisfy a sweet tooth. “We wanted something a little sweeter than the standard Granny Smith, so we went with the Fuji’s,” said Lambert. “We

also have a berry pie that has blackberries, boysenberries, Marion berries, and we put an oatmeal crumb top on it. It is just sinful.” While pie filling gets the lion’s share of glory, any baker will tell you that it’s the crust that really holds things together. “Our crust is an all-butter Filo, so it’s really flaky,” says Lambert. “It is 13 layers, so it’s a true Filo dough by the time it gets done. That’s why it’s so flaky and good.” On the lighter side, Z Pie also offers gourmet, organic specialty salads as well. From Asian shrimp noodle and chicken mango to spinach garlic and California salads, the selection is as varied and unique as their pot pies. “The produce is all local,” said Lambert. “It gets delivered two or three times a week. As much as we can get organic, it’s organic.” And what would be better to wash down gourmet pot pies, organic salads, and decadent desserts than craft beers and local El Dorado County wines? Z Pies carries an ever-changing selection of bottled and ontap craft beers from labels such as Bison Brewery out of Berkley, Mendocino Brewing Company, Auburn Ale House, and Lost Coast, as well as ciders from Common and Scrumpy. Diners can sample a se-

lection with flights available of both beers and wines. “We try to stay at least this side of the Rockies,” said Lambert. And as for the wines, Lambert has stayed even closer to home, pouring vintages from El Dorado wineries such as Madrona, Boeger, and Lava Cap. “All of the wineries you can drive to within 15 minutes from here,” he said. “With the wines we’re staying right here.” Z Pie is open for lunch and dinners, conveniently located near Placerville’s historic Main Street in close proximity to ample parking. For those looking to savor their pies at leisure, frozen take-out pies are available to take home, and can even be ordered on-line. All photos courtesy of Z Pie, photos by Jess Gibson

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HANGTOWN HOLIDAYS

Season starts with annual day after Thanksgiving event. ith the Holiday Season rushing upon us as quickly as twitch of Ol’ Saint Nick’s nose, the Placerville Downtown Association is poised to offer numerous events to help ring in the season and keep all in the spirit of the season.

present a valid receipt from a participating Eldorado County Christmas Tree farm; special discounts will be applied to the total purchase. Look for a Christmas tree in the window to identify participating merchants.

The Season’s first event is on November 27th, the day after Thanksgiving, and will be the Official start to the Holiday Season. The “Festival of Lights,” which is always held on the Friday after Thanksgiving, features the large, old, light-adorned spruce tree that sits across from historic Courthouse. According to the Placerville Downtown Association, after the big tree lighting, “over 75 trees that are donated by El Dorado County Christmas Tree Growers also “come to light” after the countdown.”

According to Lisa Crummet, Marketing Director for the Placerville Downtown Association, “Main Street will be decorated with bows, banners, lights, wreaths, and some fabulous window displays, which is a treat in itself.” Crummet also shared that studies show that for every $100 spent on local merchants, $68 stays in the community, versus $48 from giant chain stores. Additionally, locally-owned business’ reinvest in the local economy at a rate of 3 times higher than national chain stores or internet retailers.

The evening’s festivities begin at 5:30pm, with a Merchant’s Open House that will feature early Christmas shopping opportunities, and a bountiful array of holiday themed goodies. Following the tree lighting there will be entertainment throughout the downtown area with music, dance and other talented local groups. In addition to the season beginning events on the 27th, the holiday celebration and actitivities continue on throughout November and December in Downtown Placerville. “Merry Merchant Marketplace,” sponsored by Placerville’s Main Street Merchants, is a shopping and dining experience for all ages. This effort to promote the Buy/Shop Local philosophy, Downtown Merchants will have seasonal specials and something new this year, Wish List postcards. These postcards, available from participating main street merchants, is a quick and easy shopping tool that will list the store name, item wanted, sizes, colors, and whatever else may be pertinent to that wanted item. Christmas shopping does not get much easier than that. Also this year, the Downtown Merchants are teaming up with El Dorado County Christmas Tree Growers, when shoppers

Another Holiday favorite is the Hangtown Christmas Parade, slated for December 6th, at 1pm, rain or shine, this will be the 37th annual Christmas Parade, and is a great chance to get the family out for some fun activities and a chance to get in a little Christmas shopping. And what would be a Christmas celebration without a visit with good ol’ Santa himself. Santa Claus will be in Downtown on two separate dates: November 27th, from 6:15pm to 7:30pm, in front of the River City Bank, (348 Main Street). He has secured some open time again on December 12th, from 1pm to 4pm, at the Candy Strike Emporium, (398 Main Street). All in all it looks like Downtown Placerville will be a festive, fun, and exciting time throughout the Holiday Season. Be it shopping, viewing decorations, or enjoying some tasty food at one of the many local eateries, Placerville will be a great place to create some long lasting family memories. For more information on activities and or times, visit; www.PlacervilleDowntown.com, or call (530) 672-3436. 31

Participants are off a running during the early portions of the 10K run at last year’s Folsom Turkey Trot. Costumes are encouraged at the event and many people have fun dressing up. This year will be the ninth annual Turkey Trot.

FOLSOM TURKEY TROT

by Matt Long

The Entertainer

A Thanksgiving Day tradition

he Folsom Turkey Trot is an event the community has grown to love.

From the initial idea that sparked Dr. Todd Drybread to start the event in 2007 to now, it has become bigger and better than he ever imagined. “The most important thing to get out there is that this event sells out earlier and earlier every year,” Drybread said. “If you want to do it, register early, because I anticipate it selling out about three weeks beforehand.” For the 4,200 people it draws every year, it’s become a Thanksgiving Day tradition. The families hosting Thanksgiving Day festivities usually start their day preparing food and throwing it in the oven before heading to the trot. For those families traveling to others’ houses for dinner, the trot is the reason to get out of bed and get moving on an otherwise relaxing day off of eating and watching football. Folsom resident Aimee Gillum has participated in the event for several years. “I’m a runner and live in the parkway so I like it for those reasons,” Gillum said. “I also like 32

that it benefits the Twin Lakes Food Bank. I’d rather run here and have the money stay locally than do the Run to Feed the Hungry (in Sacramento).” A big draw of the event is that it’s something that families can do together and many do. “There will be nine of us doing it this year,” Gillum said. “The energy of the race is fantastic. It sells out every year. It’s first thing in the morning and it’s usually a cool, fall day. We will host a brunch at our house and then go to my in-laws for dinner.” Perhaps the biggest reason the turkey trot has become a staple event in Folsom is that proceeds go toward a good cause: the Twin Lakes Food Bank and the “Never in Our Town” youth assistance fund. The food bank serves more than 1,000 people each month, more than half of which are children, with a week’s worth of food. “You’re doing good for yourself and good for a lot of people in the community,” Gillum said. “It’s a lot of fun.” Tammy Thompson, the executive director of the Twin Lakes Food Bank, is grateful for the turkey trot.

“This is the ninth year and we’ve received well over $150,000,” Thompson said. “It’s a major part of what we do. It keeps us funded all year long. It keeps our lights on and gives us fresh dairy and produce year round.” The youth assistance fund ensures that no child in Folsom is unable to participate in recreational programs due to financial hardship.

KNOW & GO!

WHAT: 5K run/walk, 10K Run WHEN: Thanksgiving Day morning, Nov. 26 TIME:10K at 8:50 a.m., 5K at 9:10 a.m. WHERE: Folsom Parkway Trails COST: $30 or $35 at packet pick-up if space is available. No race day registration. INFO: folsomturkeytrot.com

ROASTED PUMPKIN RAVIOLI with Sage Brown Butter and toasted Pecans PAIRS WELL WITH SAUVIGNON BLANC

by dan zahra

1. ROAST THE PUMPKIN INGREDIENTS

1 Sugar Pie Pumpkin about (1 pound) DIRECTIONS

1. Pre-heat oven to bake at 350 degrees. 2. Rinse and dry the pumpkin. 3. Carefully slice the top off the pumpkin to remove the stem. (They are difficult to slice through and will not be used.) 4. Place pumpkin with the slice down to stabilize the pumpkin and slice it in half. 5. Using a large spoon remove all the seeds and strings until well cleaned. 6. Place the pumpkin cut side down on a baking sheet and bake for 45 to 60 minutes. (Until a fork will pass through the outer skin easily.) 7. When the pumpkin is cool enough to handle, scrape the flesh from the peel and place in a food processor and puree adding small amounts of water as needed to puree. 34

2. MIX THE PUMPKIN FILLING This makes enough filling for about 12 to 15 servings. You can freeze the filling for up to 1 year.I INGREDIENTS

1 Sugar Pie Pumpkin about (1 pound) (roasted and pureed) 8 oz fresh ricotta 1 egg 1 tablespoon shallots (diced) 1 tablespoon unsalted butter Salt and pepper (to taste) 1/2 tsp nutmeg (grated) 1/4 cup parmigiano cheese (grated) DIRECTIONS

1. Add the butter to a skillet over medium heat. 2. As the butter melts add the shallots and sauté until golden. Then remove from heat and let cool. 3. In a bowl mix together the roasted pumpkin, ricotta, egg, cooled shallots and spices. 4. Whisk well until light/fluffy.

3. CREATE THE PASTA DOUGH INGREDIENTS

3 cups flour 3 egg whites 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 cup water (may use less) DIRECTIONS

1. Place the pasta dough ingredients (minus the water) in a mixer (Kitchen Aid) with a dough hook and set to the first speed. Let this mix until it begins to form lumps. Then add about 1 tablespoon of the water and with a silicon spatula push the mixture back into the center of the bowl. Keep repeating this until it forms a nice dough ball. 2. Place the dough on a well floured surface and knead it a few times until it gets smooth. 3. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. 4. When dough is ready, cut into 8 pieces. Each piece will be a layer of ravioli dough to make ravioli. 5. With floured hands stretch out the dough slightly and flatten it so it looks like a thick disk. 6. Run it through your pasta machine on the largest setting and allow the pasta to pass through twice. 7. Then go to the next smallest setting and do the same thing. You want to go to setting 4. Do the same for the remaining dough. 8. Place your pasta sheets on a dry surface sprinkled with semolina flour while making the sheets.

5. ASSEMBLE THE RAVIOLI 4. TOAST THE PECANS INGREDIENTS

4 Tb butter 4 fresh sage leaves (roughly chopped) 1/4 cup pecans (chopped) pecorino romano cheese for garnish (shaved) 1/2 cup of pomegranate seeds for garnish as suggested by my friend Lance Carlini, Executive Chef of Piatti’s Sacramento. DIRECTIONS

1. In a non-stick skillet add butter and sage. 2. Allow to cook on medium heat until the butter turns a dark brown color. 3. As soon as it darkens, add in your cooked ravioli and chopped pecans, toss gently to coat. 4. Add pomegranate as garnish.

1. Lay one sheet of pasta on a dry and floured surface 2. Using a teaspoon, spoon the filling onto the center of the dough about 1-2 inches apart. Don’t use too much filling. Over filling is a common mistake and will cause the ravioli to burst when cooking. 3. Using a sauce brush, brush the area around the filling in a U shape lightly with water or egg wash. 4. Fold the sheet over the filling. 5. Use your fingers to gently seal the pasta around the filling. 6. Then use a dough cutter or knife to cut the ravioli. 7. With a fork, crimp the 3 cut edges. 8. Place ravioli on a surface sprinkled with semolina flour 9. Cover with a lightly dampened towel or place them in a large Ziploc/Plastic container until ready to cook. 10. When ready, cook the ravioli in salted boiling water until they begin to float, about 4 minutes. 35

THE WINES OF EL DORADO COUNTY Earth Friendly Practice’s Help Define El Dorado Wine Region

Their history steeped in agriculture, the pioneers of the El Dorado wine region use earth friendly vineyard practices to enhance the quality and longevity of their land. Respecting their unique terroir and varietal diversity, many of the area’s vineyards and wineries are employing sustainable, organic or biodynamic ideologies, utilizing practices that reduce impact on the land and consider the proximity to rivers and a vineyard’s effect on the surrounding ecosystems. Located in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains between Sacramento and South Lake Tahoe, El Dorado’s high elevation and mountainous setting make it a wine region unlike any other in California. The growers and winemakers who cultivate the grapes appreciate the unique attributes of the area that is rooted in viticultural history. El Dorado sits in a watershed that drains into the American and Cosumnes Rivers. The vineyards sit at elevations between 1,000 and 3,000 feet, and most have streams or creeks running through them; these lead to larger tributaries, rivers and eventually the San Francisco Bay Delta. Terrie Prod’hon, along with her husband Michel own Mount Aukum Winery and vineyard says, “living here in the mountains, there’s an awareness that what we do affects those downstream. We have a responsibility to do the right thing.”

ponent of biodynamic farming is the balance of the soil; farmers use compost piles to create natural vine and soil additives that keep the vineyard in equilibrium. Beneficial insects are a key tool for vineyard health. Many of these principles are woven into the area’s daily vineyard practices, while others have chosen to become certified. Narrow Gate Vineyards, owned by Frank and Teena Hildebrand, have become a Demeter Certified Biodynamic® farm. “Biodynamic is not about acting or re-acting to one specific issue,” explains Frank Hildebrand, “all of the living organisms have an intertwined relationship and we don’t want to disrupt nature. We actually want to enrich the vineyard so we can create the best possible wine from our property.” Solar power is another example followed by several El Dorado vineyard and wineries. Sierra Vista Vineyard and Winery, Skinner Vineyard and Winery and Fitzpatrick Winery and Lodge all generate solar to reduce their demand from the electric grid at their respective wineries and vineyards. Several member wineries, including Cedarville, Gold Hill Winery, Gwinllan Estate and Saluti Cellars, have elected to store their barrels underground in caves using passive cooling, thus eliminating the need for air-conditioning. These are sensible and longterm decisions based on reducing their impact on the environment.

The values of sustainability – environmental sensitivity, economic feasibility and social equity – lie at the core of many El Dorado wineries and they translate this ethos into their daily practices. While being mindful of the physical earth, sustainability demands attention be given to the community and quality of life of its people. Vineyard owners employ these principals when making decisions. “It’s like a threelegged stool,” explains Paul Bush, owner and winemaker for Madroña Winery, “our decisions have to be weighed with all three principals in mind – how it will affect us environmentally, economically and in the community. These are questions we ask ourselves as we make vineyard and winemaking choices.”

As a burgeoning wine region, the El Dorado AVA is a cutting edge example of vintners responsibly farming a multi-faceted terrain in order to create permanence for grapevines and quality wines. “For many of us, our parents farmed here and we know our children and their generation will be farming and making wines here after us,” says Bush, “We have to be mindful of that balance.”

Techniques for sustainable farming in the region include the use of cover crops, owl boxes for pest control, wildlife corridor integration, and water conservation. The long term effects of sustainable winegrowing are impressive: cost-savings, improved wine quality, conservation of natural resources and enhanced relations with employees, neighbors and the community.

• Our Sierra Foothills range from 1,200 to 3,500 feet and hundreds of microclimates perfect for nearly 50 grape varieties.

An organic vineyard or winery seeks to be gentle to the land. “It can’t be just about taking from the earth,” says Jonathan Lachs, owner and winemaker for Cedarville Vineyard and Winery, “if we can enhance the natural environment, we not only create a healthy vineyard, we can also craft better wines.” Managing vineyard challenges in a less intrusive manner, organic farming fights obstacles with natural alternatives; on these lands synthetic herbicides and mildicides are prohibited. Lachs says, “At the end of the day, it’s about understanding our responsibility as stewards of the land.” Another level of holistic practice is biodynamic farming, which supports the inherent natural balance of the environment. The key com36

For more information or to request an interview, contact Joel Peterson at Solterra Strategies, (805) 610-2204, or email him at Joel@solterrastrategies.com.

Fast Facts

• By 1870, El Dorado County was among the largest wine producers in the state, trailing only Los Angeles and Sonoma counties. • Today, the county has more than 2,000 acres of vines, is home to approximately 50 wineries, and produces some of California’s most sophisticated wines. • These microclimates provide ideal locations for growing a wide variety of grapes identified with the world’s finest wine regions, including Bordeaux, the Rhône, Germany, Italy and Spain. • El Dorado is a sub-appellation of the 2,600,000-acre Sierra Foothills AVA — one of the largest appellations in California — which includes portions of the counties of Yuba, Nevada, Placer, El Dorado, Amador, Calaveras, Tuolomne and Mariposa.

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Fine Art • Jewelry • Art Workshops Dale Laitinen 3-Day Watercolor Workshop

Paint the Sierra, Friday - Sunday November 13-15, 9am - 4pm

Make it Your Next Getaway!

Mokelumne Hill Holiday Open House

Horse Drawn Hay Rides, Photos with Santa Children's Activities, Food & Beverages Sunday, December 13, 2pm - 5pm

Art Galleries, Antiques and Boutiques Wine Tasting, Restaurants and Charming Inns

All That Glitters ... an Artful Celebration

Just 30 minutes from Folsom

Sunday, December 13, 4pm - 7pm Meet the artists, live music, wine & light appetizers

(Hwy 50 E to Latrobe Rd. to 16 E to 49 S)

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DISCOVER AMADOR

Jeff Runquist Wines

WINES OF AMADOR

ust into Amador County lies a small, beautiful winery – that doesn’t grow any grapes. There isn’t a single vine on the property and that is part of what makes them so special. Jeff Runquist is a man who knows what he wants which includes the kind of variety that a single vineyard location cannot offer.

Jeff is a creator and his personality is poured into his wines. In his career he has lived and worked from Pasa Robles to Amador and from Napa to San Joaquin. Rather than grow in a single location he works with a network of growers he knows personally to get the quality and variety he wants in his wines. He said, “I made wine for sixteen years before starting my own brand so I, during that time, had a chance to find who my favorites were.” For Jeff there is no such thing as just good enough. He works meticulously to create the right flavors and textures, the right balances leaving nothing unfinished or unpolished; which is impressive considering he is constantly creating and releasing new wines. With this network Jeff is able to create new wines year-round and so they release something new every two months. He said, “We have a very successful wine club and because we make so many different wines we release them periodically. We release at least two new wines - and now it’s more like three new wines - every sixty days.” His 40

hope is to make his place inviting not only by the atmosphere, but by always having something new and exciting to offer as well. On the production side the process is painstaking. Rather than ferment the grapes in large vats they use the smaller half ton bins in which the grapes are delivered because it “extracts a much better color and flavor with a much reduced amount of tannin.” To extract the maximum flavor he said, “We mix it three times a day and we do it gently and by hand.” After fermentation those contents are pressed and in barrel within a day where the cooper’s craft then does it’s work. Jeff runs the creation and production side of the wines and his wife Margie runs the front of the house; though they both love entertaining guests. They have a good story. While hiking in Europe thousands of miles from home, she with a friend and he just for the adventure, chance brought them to the same place at the same time and a year later they were married. She said, “We just complement each other really well.” Jeff was already in the process of acquiring the property for the winery and so as they built their lives together it became a part of the adventure. The Winery is located not far from Hwy 16. Jeff loves the spot. He said, “I tell people when they’re in Plymouth you turn right onto Shenandoah Road, punch your odometer - when it hits three miles exactly turn right, that’s our driveway.” CONTINUED PAGE 42

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Terra d’Oro Winery We all have that favorite restaurant. That one we only share with our closest friends. It’s not well known and a part of us wants to keep it that way because we love it and it’s our discovery. The food is to die for, we love the staff and we’ll go out of our way whenever we have an itch for it. That’s what the Shenandoah Valley is for many wine lovers across the country. Their grapes are the product of a unique set of weather and soil conditions that cannot be had from other, even better known, regions. Terra d’Oro Winery is located right in the middle of that valley. Surrounded by acres of beautiful vine rows I found myself visiting on a nearly perfect day. Chris Leamy, their Winemaker, gave me a tour of the property. The expanse of the vineyards is breathtaking and from the higher elevations on our walk there were vine rows through the valley as far as the eye could see. They were just finishing up the last of their harvest and crushing the grapes as we began our walk. Chris Leamy started as a Microbiology major at UC Davis without any thought of making wine. Not long after graduating he was offered an opportunity in a laboratory as a wine microbiologist and a year later he joined the Terra d’Oro team. He said, “It was a weekend and I knew this is what I want to do.” It was clear throughout our walk that even after fifteen years his enthusiasm and passion for the art has not diminished. He led me indoors and I was taken back by the scale of the process, but it’s the barrel room, particularly, that leaves an impression. Overhead are heavy wood rafters and skylights that filter down scattered beams of light on an expansive sea of beautiful wooden barrels. Two thousand, two hundred barrels, racked three high filled the floor in neat rows and from the upper catwalk where we stood it was art. Next I was taken to “The Library” where I met Tracy Dehn, their Cellarer and Tasting Room Manager. “The Library” is the employees’ pet name for a cooled room where vintage stock is kept. Going back at least 26 years and possibly further the bottles and cases there are prized by the Terra d’Oro team. Both Chris and Tracy had a special light in their eyes when we came to this part of my tour. Every November they host a special public event, this year on the 7th and 8th. On “Library Weekend” they set out a spread and open a few old bottles from this special reserve. Tracy told me, “We want people to experience what makes Amador so special.” Throughout my tour I saw people who love what they do. In most places it seems that the day to day becomes a routine and the enjoyment of the job begins to fade. Not so here. My first insider glimpse into the fun was an employee strapping on a harness. Turned out they were about to hoist her into one of the massive, recently emptied, fermentation silos for a bit of cleaning. It’s messy work, but she was laughing about it. How many people get to sit down to family dinner and say they were 42

hoisted 30 feet up into a gigantic grape juice bottle? In another room Chris showed me his “experiments”; a series of containers with new ideas he’s trying out. The subtle art of his job certainly hasn’t quelled the scientist in him, or the humor. Tracy let me in on an annual tradition where he marks the start of harvest by dying his hair purple. I was just a few weeks too late to catch it. My trip wasn’t scheduled on an event weekend. The grounds were quiet and the excitement and festivities of Amador’s “Crush” had faded days before. It was serene and beautiful and exactly what I was hoping for. It seems they have a day for everyone. I was told tales of pulled pork sliders, live music and guest initiated corn-hole tournaments; days so big people pulled off the road just to see what was going on. Now you have a view into a favored secret of the Shenandoah Valley; so close you can taste it.

PETROGLYPHE GALLERY Secret Treasure of the Sierra Foothills

magine a serenity journey to the majestic Sierra Foothills, where nature abides and small towns feature unique businesses with historic flavor. Plan a visit to the Gold Rush town of Mokelumne Hill in the heart of California’s Mother Lode. Stay at the historic Hotel Leger, wine taste at Renegade Winery, feast at the Whitewater Grill and then walk across the street to find treasures at Petroglyphe Gallery. Enjoy the amazing selection of fine art, art gifts and jewelry. The gallery occupies a restored 1858 building on Main Street and has been featured several times in Southwest Art magazine. Petroglyphe Gallery opened in 2011 and is owned and operated by the mother-daughter team of Denise Ebbett and Marisa Chaffey. This is truly a family labor of love and both ladies have “the eye,” as an excited customer exclaimed at a recent art opening. The caliber and contrast of remarkable art will wow even the most discerning enthusiast. From the Photo-Realistic Oils of Takayuki Harada and Barbara Conley and the boldly expressive watercolors of Dale Laitinen, to the Copperplate Etchings and Oil Pastels of Doug Lawler, there’s truly something wonderful for everyone. The artful selection of jewelry is a perfect way to pamper yourself or that special someone, and the ceramic and bronze sculptures are superb. Fimo clay, art glass, functional ceramic pieces and Native American flutes are included in the Petroglyphe Gallery experience. If you’re a budding artist, consider the beauty of combining a Petroglyphe Gallery Art Workshop with a touring trip to the Sierra Foothills. Well known artist Dale Laitinen will be teaching a 3 day Paint the Sierra workshop, November 13-15, 9am to 4pm. If you want to paint rocks, trees, lakes, and waterfalls, this is the class for you! Learn to compose a Sierra landscape from sketch to finished painting. In December, discover small town holiday cheer at Mokelumne Hill’s Holiday Open House on Sunday, December 13th, 2pm – 5pm. This quaint, historic gold rush town comes to life with special activities for the entire family including horse drawn hay rides down Main Street and photos with Santa at the hotel. Petroglyphe Gallery rounds out the event with their All that Glitters, an Artful Celebration, 4pm7pm. Enjoy live music, visit with the gallery’s artists and enjoy wine & light appetizers. Find those unique & special gifts from the gallery’s selection of fine art & jewelry. Visit www.gallerypetroglyphe.com for a workshop and special exhibit schedule. Or give the gallery a call at 209-286-1387. The gallery is located at 8317 Main Street, Mokelumne Hill, CA 95245. Regular gallery hours are Thursday-Saturday 11:30am – 5:30pm, and Sunday 11:30am – 4:00 pm.

SUTTER CREEK THEATRE

ocated in the heart of the Mother Lode, in historic Sutter Creek, the Sutter Creek Theatre professionally presents contemporary and traditional music, theatrical works, dance, film, and other artistic events that are engaging to a diverse regional audience. Owned by Laura and Byron Damiani Jr., the Sutter Creek Theatre comfortably seats 215 people, and is renowned for its excellent acoustics and intimate seating. Because it was designed as a silent film theatre, is has a sloped floor with theatre seating and a balcony. It also has the original wooden seats, complete with hat racks underneath for your fedora or your 10-gallon hat. It is ironic that it was built as a silent film theatre, yet boasts near perfect acoustics. Some concerts are completely acoustic, without any amplification at all. The last remaining theatre of four built by John Ratto in Amador county, the Sutter Creek Theatre has survived a tumultuous history. Its wooden predecessors rose repeatedly out of the ashes of the town’s early-day fires. In the 1860s a saloon and billiard parlor was located on the site. But repeated fires in 1862, 1865, 1868 and 1888 destroyed it and any other wooden shops there. By 1912 the site held a saloon, barber shop, and bocce ball court. Around 1912 John F. Ratto, a Sutter Creek merchant (who was also the county’s Hupmobile dealer), opened a silent-movie house in the 1850s vintage brick building now known as the Sutter Hotel across the street from the site of the soon to be built Sutter Creek Theatre. In 1919 Ratto signed a lease for the SCT site and began construction of a two-story brick and concrete theatre. Sutter Creek has a strong Italian influence, and architect S.F. Dal Proto built the theatre with the traditional arches and stonework found in many Italian buildings of the 18th century. By the end of the year, the (then) 250-seat theatre was practically complete, but the deadly Spanish Influenza epidemic of 1919 had closed down all of Sutter Creek’s public buildings, delaying the Theatre’s grand opening. While the records have been lost, rumor has it that the Theatre opened its doors on Wednesday, March 5, 1920, playing D. W. Griffiths’ Hearts of the World, starring Lillian Gish. The owners lived in the large two-story, three-bedroom apartment above the Theatre lobby, and Mrs. Ratto played the piano and organ to accompany the silent movies. By the early 1930’s talkies had replaced the silent films, and for another two decades the Theatre thrived. But in 1952 the Theatre closed, playing Walt Disney’s “Bambi” as its last feature. The SCT underwent its first renovation in the 1970s. Sometime later several rows of seats on the lower floor were removed to install a stage. The SCT underwent a second, and major, renovation from 2000-2003 and the current owners continue to upgrade and restore the facilities. Patrons and artists benefit from 44

modern sound, lighting, heating and air conditioning, and other physical improvements. Restoration of the original seating with new upholstery is continuing. We continue to provide a wide array of award-winning artists for weekly music concerts. The first act we booked as new owners in 2003 was John McEuen, of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. We get to make a little history here and there as well. After nearly 40 years of touring, John had never played piano in front of a live audience before. He was working on a film score and wanted to try it out on the audience, so his first performance playing piano before a live audience was in the Sutter Creek Theatre. We also recently scored a coup with the appearance of the Flatlanders. This iconic band rarely tours, and although they appeared at Hardly Strictly Bluegrasss, they had not played an indoor venue in California in more than 6 years, but we had them in October this year. A partial list of some of the more well- known artists we’ve booked includes the Flatlanders, Janis Ian, Maria Muldaur, John McEuen, Utah Phillips, Karla Bonoff, Lacy J Dalton, John Nemeth, and there are many others, since we’ve produced about 800 shows in the last 12 years. There’s always something going on at the theatre, and it’s always worth attending. Plus, there is the wine country just 10 minutes away, Bed & Breakfasts, great shopping, and lots of history in Sutter Creek.

AFTER THE FIRE

Amador County returns to full calendar of events

Full containment of Butte Fire in Amador and Calaveras Counties, was achieved on October 1st. The fire was declared a federal disaster, and FEMA is identifying residents in need and matching them up with resources. Events this season have returned to normal. Local residents have returned to their homes and are grateful to firefighters and PG&E employees for their efforts during Butte Fire. The air has cleared and all roads are open in Amador County. Typically Amador County’s calendar is full of events and activities during fall months. Chowda Chomp, a competition for the best red or white chowder is planned for Sunday, November1st, in Volcano’s Armory Hall. AmadorArts Winefest takes place in downtown Sutter Creek on Saturday, November 8th. Boutique shops decorated for the fall season, will host locally-owned wineries. Jackson hosts a Veterans Day Parade on Wednesday, November 11th, and it is expected that the appreciation for firefighters, PG&E employees and local volunteers will continue on Main Street’s parade. In Amador County, businesses are open and power is on. Historic downtowns, Preston Castle, Castle Oaks Golf Course, Amador wineries, Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park, Black Chasm Cavern, and Lake Camanche are all looking forward to visitors as usual. For more information about events and activities, contact Amador Council of Tourism, 209-267-9249 to get updated information. Full information on all events taking place this weekend in Amador County are available here: www.visitamador.com/calendar/month.

Amador Shops: Stroll, Smile, Enjoy and Purchase

Shopping in historic downtowns is an exercise in learning to stroll, smile, enjoy and purchase. Each shopkeeper greets you warmly and enjoys sharing their passion with you. Foodies, collectors, bookworms- all will find a shop to enjoy. Stop in Jackson at Biggest Little Kitchen Store and learn about that tool you didn’t know existed. Find a gallery where all of the jewelry is one of a kind and made in the USA. Gifted in Jackson or Fine Eye Gallery in Sutter Creek, each have a different take on this philosophy. Disappear into a store that has thousands of music boxes and collectibles, or a book store with a large selection of out-of-print books and a steampunk vibe. Sutter Creek Music Box Company and Hein and Company, respectively, fill the bill. For those who love antiques, discover an antique store that has a large warehouse that you can wander through or small antique stores that have articles from the 1800’s on. From shabby chic to just plain Chic, you will find a range of fashion boutiques for every style and Amador County is rich in artists of all kinds. The galleries display original artwork in categories that will delight your senses. With hundreds of small businesses to explore, it could take you days to enjoy them all. Each of the Gold Rush towns has its own flavor of shopping: arts, clothing, wine, antiques. The variety of stores you find here, are unique and diverse, and rival any metropolitan area for quality and personality.

AMADOR’S HOLIDAY EVENTS Ask anyone who has moved to the Gold Country from “the city” and they’ll tell you that they’ve never been busier! Enthusiasm for fun, vintage town sites, and picturesque countryside keep everyone hopping from one memorable event to the next. Every town holds a holiday open house, each with its own special twist. Volcano’s Scot’s Walk, Sutter Creek’s Parade of Lights, Amador City’s Calico Christmas, Jackson’s Christmas Delights – the calendar is packed from Thanksgiving to the New Year.

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Nov 27: Plaid Friday, Amador County - De-stress your holidays this year, make a memory and find incredible, unique gifts at the same time! Wear PLAID for discounts and gifts at participating locally-owned businesses in Amador City, Jackson, Ione, and Sutter Creek. Nov 27-28: Christmas Delights, Jackson CA – Live Nativity scene, wagon rides, music, pictures with Santa & lighting of the x-mas tree. Shops open late, hot cider & cookies available. Nov 20-Dec 11: “It’s a Wonderful Life”, Cobblestone Theatre, Volcano CA – Performed in the intimate Cobblestone Theatre of charming Volcano. Seating is limited to 50 seats; buy your tickets early. Dec 1-31: Joy, Peace & Zin! In Amador Wine Country – Enjoy discounts & specials on wines, gift items & shipping at participating wineries. Dec 4-6: Christmas Open House, Sutter Creek CA – Arrival of Santa & Mrs. Claus on a fire engine, tree lighting ceremony, photos with Santa & live Christmas music. Shops open late & free refreshments provided. Dec 5: Calico Christmas, Amador City CA – Open house with caroling, tree lighting, treats & beverages in one of the smallest incorporated towns in California. Dec 12: Parade of Lights, Sutter Creek CA - Cars, mail trucks, school buses, horses, dogs, and marching bands light up Main Street with this beloved parade. Dec. 12: Scot’s Walk, Volcano CA - This candlelight walk, led by pipers, starts at Volcano’s Armory Hall community center and proceeds to the steps of St. Bernard’s Catholic Church where all receive the traditional blessing in Scot’s Gaelic. Dec. 12: Ione Christmas Parade - The parade is on historic Ione’s Main Street and free pictures with Santa will be available. Details available at visitamador.com 45

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Welcome El Niño! The season’s first significant winter storm delivered 5-7 inches snow (and counting) to Tahoe South area resorts and 2-3 inches at lake level Monday, Nov. 2, sending celebratory signals throughout the destination. (www.TahoeSouth. com)

The pre-season forecasts are proving accurate as Tahoe South, “America’s Favorite Ski Destination” (USA Today, January 2014) prepares for a winter combining skiing and riding with scenic vistas and showroom headliners, film festivals, 24-hour entertainment, dining and gaming

“We’re all braced for a snow-filled season that complements South Shore’s ongoing investments, new attractions and amenities,” said Carol Chaplin, executive director of the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority. “On the heels of a huge summer and with the continuation of the revitalization renaissance, the promise of a big winter is already underway.” Holiday cheer begins where snow meets adventure and the holiday road carves a direct ascent to Tahoe South: CONTINUED PAGE 48 47

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EARLY HOLIDAY WARMUP

The Magnificent Valhalla Grand Hall goes all out in holiday decor during the annual Valhalla Holiday Faire, Nov. 20-22. More than 20 vendors and artists will offer an assortment of hand-made crafts and other special items for purchase. Santa Claus visits while local school choirs and other musical groups perform. (http://valhallatahoe.com) Barton Health’s Festival of Trees and Lights gets into the season early with a spectacular celebration of lights, sound and motion. The 7th annual five-day family celebration includes Santa, Christmas tree decorations, and a Teddy Bear Brunch that transforms MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa Convention Center into a holiday wonderland, Dec. 2-6. (www. festivaloftreeslaketahoe.com.) The fourth annual Light Up South Lake Tahoe is a Dec. 5 procession led by decorated fire trucks and snowplows along Highway 50 beginning at Stateline and concluding with a Christmas tree lighting celebration at the “Y” (intersection of Highway 50 and 89). The parade begins at 6 p.m. The evening, hosted by the City of South Lake Tahoe, features a visit by Santa Claus, hot chocolate and cookies. Snow sports and entertainment combine with Winter Ignite at Heavenly Mountain Resort for two weeks, Dec. 4-12 (www. skiheavenly.com). The amplified, snow-fueled festival jumpstarts the 2015-2016 ski and ride season with the annual Warren Miller Film premiere of “Chasing Shadows” Dec. 4-5 at Harrah’s. On-mountain activities feature Unbuckle Après Parties at Tamarack Lodge, Dec. 10-12 and Heavenly’s famous DJ Cat, Dec. 12. Popular rock/indie duo, Matt and Kim, will perform a free concert in the Heavenly Village at 7:30 p.m. with an after-party at Peek Nightclub in Harrah’s. The annual Tahoe Adventure Film Festival offers on-screen adventure films and non-stop on-stage party revelry Friday, Dec.

11 at MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa. Designed to capture the intensity and passion of free-spirited outdoor adventure, the festival provides mountaintop cliffhangers and high-energy entertainment to ignite fervor for the season. The night includes guest speakers, action photo displays, break-dancers, DJs and a handful of surprises. (www.laketahoefilmfestival.com/) The Jingle Jog Fun Run encourages participants to show their holiday spirit by dressing up as Santa, elves and reindeer as they jingle their way to the finish line, Saturday, Dec. 12. Prizes awarded for Best Costume and Most Ridiculous Costume. (www.tahoefunruns.com)

ADVENTUROUS FESTIVALS

The spirit of the season kicks into high gear with Heavenly Holidays, a two-week festival, Dec. 20-31 at Heavenly Village. The event features caroling, live music, magicians, jugglers, photos with Santa and a parade with Heavenly mascot, Ripperoo. The celebration crescendos Dec. 31 with live music from LA ALLSTARS BAND followed by a brightly-lit gondola balldrop that descends down the mountain, fire dancers, ice carving and a festive fireworks show at 9 p.m. to welcome 2016. The party continues into the night at all of the casino nightclubs. SnowGlobe Music Festival returns, Dec. 29-31, with high energy, sights and sonic sounds that deck the halls and stretch the outer limits of imagination leading into the New Year www.snowglobemusicfestival.com. The three-day dance party outside at Lake Tahoe Community College features Jack U, Kaskade, Dillon Francis, Chet Faker, plus dozens of other acts. SnowGlobe will also feature dynamic fireworks displays and “big air” snowboarding and skiing demos between main stage sets.

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Kenny Frye Band (Country, Southern Rock) Friday, Nov. 6 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Cripple Creek Band (Country) Friday, Nov. 6 9:30 p.m. – 1:30 a.m.

Boyz II Men Thursday, November 19, 7p.m. Celebrating more than twenty years of timeless hits, Boyz II Men released their first album, Cooleyhighharmony, in 1991, which tipped the iceberg towards instant success and fame for the group. The album led Boyz II Men to become the opening act for MC Hammer’s high-profile 2 Legit 2 Quit tour where they gained further traction with the song “It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday.” Known for their smooth harmonies and emotional ballads, Boyz II Men redefined the R&B genre and still hold the distinction of being the best selling R&B group of all time- with an astounding 60 million albums sold. In their two-decade career, they have won four Grammy Awards, nine American Music Awards, nine Soul Train Awards, and three Billboard Awards. Their hits include “I’ll Make Love to You,” “One Sweet Day,” “Motownphilly,” and “End of the Road.

Apple Z (Top 40, Classic Rock) pictured above Saturday, Nov. 7 10 p.m. – 2 a.m. Island of Black & White (Reggae, Classic Rock) Friday, Nov. 13 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Come and experience the legendary R&B group for yourself ! Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show begins at 7 p.m. Food, wine, and beer are available for purchase. Tickets are on sale now starting at $60 for Dreamcatcher’s Club® members, available only at the Casino Cashier Cage and starting at $65 for non-Dreamcatcher’s Club® members, available at JacksonCasino.com & the Casino Cashier’s Cage. Micky Dolenz Friday, December 4, 7 p.m. Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort welcomes Micky Dolenz to the Grand Oak Ballroom stage on Friday, December 4 at 7 p.m. CONTINUED PAGE 52

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HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO LAKE TAHOE Abby and the Myth Friday, November 13 9 p.m. Born in the mountains of Evergreen, Colorado, Abby posner began studying music and performance at age six. A gifted pint sized pianist, she quickly picked up guitar, drums, bass, banjo and mandolin, and has continued to master new instruments throughout her career. Posner moved to Los Angeles in 2002 to advance her musical training at California Institute of the Arts, where she concentrated on both world percussion and composition for songrwriting. Led ZepAgain, Led Zeppelin Tribute Band Saturday, November 14th 9 p.m. $10 at the door, FREE with Backstage Pass. Doors open at 9:00 pm, show starts at 9:30 pm. 21+ show only. Greg Golden Band Friday, November 20th 9 p.m. Greg Golden Band Bio The Greg Golden Band is a classic rock band composed of 5 members. Greg Golden... guitar, vocals. Owner and founder of Bizarre Guitar Reno. Randy Scoles, is the lead vocalist and the featured singer on their album. He was the last singer to tour and play with Ronnie Montrose. Petty Theft, Tom Petty Tribute Band

Saturday, November 21st 9 p.m. $10 at the door, FREE with Backstage Pass. Doors open at 9:00 pm, show starts at 9:30 pm. 21+ show only.

Coast, but are also dedicated scholars of the Van Halen musical legacy. These rock and roll ninjas bring to the stage everything fans of the world’s greatest party band crave, including roaring lead vocals, note-for-note renditions of Eddie Van Halen’s most stunning guitar riffs and solos, thundering bass, massive drums, stunning vocal harmonies and best of all... one hell of a good time! $10 at the door, FREE with Backstage Pass. Doors open at 9:00 pm, show starts at 9:30 pm. 21+ show only. Doobies Inc., Doobie Brothers Tribute Band Saturday, December 12 9 p.m. $10 at the door, FREE with Backstage Pass. Doors open at 9:00 pm, show starts at 9:30 pm. 21+ show only.

Mojo Green Friday, November 27th 9 p.m. Mojo Green is one of the west coast’s premier funk and soul bands. FREE SHOW Doors open at 9:00 pm, show starts at 9:30 pm. 21+ show only. Hot for Teacher, Van Halen Tribute Band Saturday, November 28th 9 p.m. Hot for Teacher features four explosive performers that are not only among the most talented musicians on the West

Strange Days, Doors Tribute Band Saturday, December 19th 9 p.m. $10 at the door, FREE with Backstage Pass. Doors open at 9:00 pm, show starts at 9:30 pm. 21+ show only. Cream of Clapton, Eric Clapton Tribute Band Saturday, December 26th 9 p.m. $10 at the door, FREE with Backstage Pass. Doors open at 9:00 pm, show starts at 9:30 pm. 21+ show only.

HARRAH’S LAKE TAHOE ENTERTAINMENT Diamond Rio November 14th 7:30 p.m. With decades of hits and awards under their belts, Diamond Rio hits the stage at Harrah’s South Shore Room on November 14th! Pablo Cruise November 28th 7:30 p.m. Pablo Cruise brings their catalog of hits that spans the decades to Harrah’s South Shore Room on November 28th! 50

Cheap Trick December 19th 7:30 p.m. Cheap Trick live at Harrah’s South Shore Room on December 19th! The Weight: Featuring members of The Band, Levon Helm Band and Rick Danko Group December 30th 7:30 p.m. The Weight: Featuring former members of The Band, Levon Helm Band and Rick

Danko Group hit the stage at Harrah’s South Shore Room on December 30th. Come out and play with great Lake Tahoe concerts, shows and big name Harrah’s Lake Tahoe entertainment. Contact the Box Office at 775-586-6244 for age restrictions. Tickets available via ticketmaster.com.

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THE IMPROV AT HARVEYS The Improv presents the funniest names in comedy every week in the Cabaret Theater at Harveys Lake Tahoe. Shows happen at 9 pm every Wednesday through Sunday. Nov 11-15 Scott Record (solo show) Nov. 18-25 IMPROV CLOSED

A lot of talented children have probably been asked by a parent to entertain family and friends, maybe in the living room, maybe sing a little, play an instrument. No big deal and a good way to get used to performing for others. But when Jason Bonham was a small child and got called in to entertain, the family friends he played his drums for could be anyone from Jimmy Page to some of the guys from the group Bad Company. That’s what happens when your father is drummer John Bonham, one of the original members of the legendary rock band Led Zeppelin.

Nov 25-29 John Henton, David Gee Dec. 2 - 6 IMPROV CLOSED Dec 9-13 Jim David, Suli McCullough Dec 16-20 Darren Carter, Chase Durousseau *Comedians subject to change. Must be 21 or older to attend. Don’t miss a performance at The Improv on your visit to Harveys Lake Tahoe. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Sunday at 9pm, Tickets $25 (plus fees) Saturday: 9pm Tickets $30 (plus fees). Dark on Monday & Tuesday Howie Nave is the host/emcee for all shows. VENUE Cabaret Theater at Harveys Lake Tahoe Casino. Contact (855) 234-7469 or (702) 777-2782

Micky Dolenz first established himself as a performer when, under the stage name Micky Braddock, he starred on the TV Series Circus Boy. After his time on the show, Micky guest-starred on multiple television shows and performed with a number of rock n’ roll bands, including The Missing Links. It wasn’t until the fall of 1965 did Micky audition for The Monkees. He performed Chuck Berry’s “Johnny B. Goode” and was chosen along with three other performers to be in The Monkees!

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The Monkees’ debut single “Last Train to Clarksville” featured Micky on lead vocals and skyrocketed to number one on the 1966 charts. In total, The Monkees have sold 52

Jason Bonham’s Led Zepplin Experience Saturday December 5th 9 p.m. (doors 8 p.m.) $50.00/$60.00 +tax & fees – Reserved Seating Show Jason Bonham, born ( July 15, 1966), British drummer and son of legendary Led Zeppelin drummer, John Bonham.

Jim Belushi and The Board of Comedy Saturday, December 12th 8 p.m. (doors 7 p.m.) $35.00/$45.00 +tax & fees Reserved Seating Show “We are not stand-up comedians. Our show is not a passive, sit-back-and-watch experience. Most of the fun we have on stage comes from our inclusion of the audience – we get suggestions from them to begin each scene we perform, and in certain instances, bring them on-stage with us to add to our performance. It’s less a ‘show’ and more a party. At least it feels like one to me. This group of actors brings me right back to how I started out in comedy – maybe that’s why we have so much fun doing it.” – Jim Belushi Contact (800) 648-3353 or www.montbleuresort.com.

an excess of 65 million albums. Micky has since released multiple children’s books, written an autobiography, performed in plays and productions including the famous Hairspray and Grease, and now is touring as a solo artist. Will call opens at 5 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m. and the show begins at 7 p.m. Beer, wine, and food will be available. Tickets are on sale now starting at $20 for Dreamcatcher’s Club® members, available only at the Casino Cashier’s Cage, and starting at $25 for non-Dreamcatcher’s Club® members, available at JacksonCasino.com & the Casino Cashier’s Cage.

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Gourmet burgers, handmade pastas, mouthwatering steaks, fresh seafood, inventive small plates, and decadent desserts are on the menu as area’s restaurants roll out extraordinary culinary experiences for Tahoe South Restaurant Week, Jan. 8-15, 2016. As part of California Restaurant Month, the culinary adventure connects foodies with the South Shore’s most notable locally-owned eateries, each recognized for their classic favorites and distinctive dishes. Establishments will feature specially priced and prix fixe menus highlighting the theme “Made with Altitude.” Diners simply visit their favorite spots throughout the week to enjoy the special menus. Passes, tickets or coupons are not required. (http://tahoesouth.com/restaurantweek) Chris Gardner Band (Country) pictured above Saturday, Nov. 14 10 p.m. – 2 a.m. Thunder Cover (Today’s Hits) Friday, Nov. 20 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Fresh (Latin, Classic Rock, Top 40) Friday, 20 9:30 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. Fresh (Latin, Classic Rock, Top 40) Saturday, Nov. 21 10 p.m. – 2 a.m. Buck Ford (Country) pictured to the right Friday, Nov. 27 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. The Wiz Kid (Today’s hits) Friday, Nov. 27 9:30 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. Clean Slate (Old school R&B, Top 40) Saturday, Nov. 28 10 p.m. – 2 a.m. www.redhawkcasino.com 1 Red Hawk Pkwy, Placerville, CA 95667 (530) 677-7000

Entertainment and concert lineups at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe include Pablo Cruise, Nov. 28; Cheap Trick, Dec. 19; The Weight featuring former members of The Band, Levon Helm Band and Rick Danko Group, Dec. 30; STS9, Jan. 28; G Love & Special Sauce, Jan. 30; and Umphrey’s McGee with TAUK, March 24. MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa features Jason Bonham’s Led Zepplin Experience, Dec. 5; and Tahoe Adventure Film Festival, Dec. 11. How about some laughs to go with your holiday cheer? Check out The Improv at Harveys with host and emcee Howie Nave. The Improv presents top-tiered names in comedy every Wednesday through Sunday in the Cabaret Theater at Harveys Lake Tahoe. Upcoming acts include: John Henton and David Gee, Nov 25-29; Jim David and Suli McCullough, Dec. 9-13; Darren Carter and Chase Durousseau, Dec. 1620. SAFE TRAVELS A fleet of city and state snow removal vehicles around the Lake Tahoe Basin will be keeping the roads clear and safe for travel. Caltrans has current California road conditions at www.dot.ca.gov or 1-800-427ROAD (7623) or 916-445-7623. For road conditions in Nevada, contact the Nevada Department of Transportation at http://nvroads.com or 877-687-6237. Travelers can also get up-to-the-minute online road information and more on their smart phones at NV. mobi. For the most up-to-date information on snowfall, mountain base depths and road conditions in South Lake Tahoe, check area ski resort web sites and cams or call snow phones: Heavenly Web Cams – 775586-7000; Sierra-at-Tahoe Web Cams – 530-6597475; Kirkwood Web Cams – 209-258-3000 and Heavenly Village Web Cams. 53

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Because it is small, Lockdown has a more one on one atmosphere, where patrons can interact with the accessible and knowledgeable bartenders. Photo by Matt Kramer

LOCKDOWN BREWING COMPANY ON SUTTER

Sutter Street’s best kept beer secret offers an excellent happy hour, craft beer and more.

by Matt Kramer

The Entertainer

In its perched away location it can be hard to stumble upon, but for those in the know, Lockdown Brewing Company is one of the best kept secrets on Sutter Street. Happy Hour at lockdown is generous, with $2 off everything, lasting all day Monday and Tuesday and from 3-6 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Wednesday through Friday. “We’re really small and a lot of people don’t know that we’re up there on this patio,” said Maddi Bell, a bartender at Lockdown. “It’s kind of a good thing. The bar tenders all love beer, we get to have fun with it. It’s easier to have a more personable interaction (with patrons) since we’re smaller.” Although it’s tucked away, Lockdown doesn’t hold back in its offerings. With a wide selection of local craft and flagship brews, Lockdown also plays host to various guest beers, all of which, according to Maddie and my own experience so far, are delicious. “All of ours are good. To do a flight we do a couple bucks off, so only about $2.00 for a sample glass,” Maddi said. Flights are probably the best way to try a wide range of beers, especially as a craft beer aficionado looking to develop a wide palette, or a newcomer to craft beer looking to find a niche. Other popular beers on tap include Simpra, an 11.5 percent, and Stony Bar Scotch Ale, a smoky dark beer. Lockdown Brewing Company is located in the upper loft of 718 Sutter Street, conveniently right next to Q’Bole and Beach Hut Deli. Lockdown Brewing Company’s brewery and other location is just down the road in Rancho Cordova. 56

Every Saturday - Year-round! Saturday Farmers Market around the Historic Railroad Turntable and Public Plaza in Historic Folsom every Saturday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., year-round! Over 40+ farmers/vendors represented. Certified farmers’ locally grown seasonal fruits and vegetables. Freshly made baked goods, fresh eggs and dairy items, live music and so much more! PUBLIC PARKING: Please park in the parking structure located at 905 Leidesdorff Street at the corner of Reading Street and Leidesdorff Street.

Small Business Saturday in Historic Folsom

Saturday, November 28, 2015 The businesses in and around the Folsom Historic District have been chosen as an official American Express Small Business Neighborhood as part of the National Small Business Saturday Campaign. Shop, dine, and get in the spirit of the Holiday Season! The businesses will be hosting a number of events throughout the day including late night shopping, special sales, treats and goodies, and musical entertainment. Enjoy all that Historic Folsom has to offer including the Saturday Farmer’s Market, the Ice Skating Rink, great Restaurants and Museums! #ShopSmall and help out local family run businesses in your community! Event Contact Info: Folsom Hisotric District Association Phone: 916-985-7452 Email: info@historicfolsom.org

Historic Folsom Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Friday, December 4, 2015 RAIN/SNOW OR SHINE Historic Folsom Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony is just around the corner! Join us on Friday, December 4, 2015 (6PM-9PM)as we brighten up the district as we light the tree, located in the plaza at the ice skating rink. The Tree will be lit at 7:30PM. Free Train Rides compliments of Folsom Lake Bank, performances beginning at 6:30 pm at the ice rink. Photo by: Amber Shoop Photography Tree Lighting Schedule 6 pm to 9 pm - Free Train Rides located ON Sutter Street near the Hacienda building compliments of Folsom Lake Bank. 6 pm to 8 pm - Santa Visits at Decatur and Sutter Street in the Plaza. Bring your camera!

6 pm to 8:30 pm - Kids Fun Zone with fun vendors and bounce houses located in the plaza adjacent to the ice rink. 6:30 pm - 7:10 pm Performances by Phoenix School and Sutter Street Theatre Holiday in the Hills cast 7:30 pm - Christmas Tree Lighting located at the Ice Rink. PUBLIC PARKING: Please park in the parking structure located at 905 Leidesdorff Street at the corner of Reading Street and Leidesdorff Street.

48th Annual Christmas Arts and Crafts Fair

Saturday, December 5, 2015 RAIN/SNOW OR SHINE The annual Christmas Arts and Crafts Fair is a Folsom family tradition. It takes place on December 5, 2015 from 8AM to 4PM. Sutter Street is filled with quality arts, crafts and gifts, the fair is the perfect place to complete your holiday shopping plus fun for the whole family! Live music, carolers, face painting and so much more! The 2015 event is rain or shine. VENDORS! Please fill out an application under our logo on the left side of this page. PUBLIC PARKING: Please park in the parking structure located at 905 Leidesdorff Street at the corner of Reading Street and Leidesdorff Street.

Historic Folsom Holiday Home Tour

December 11 and 12 The Historic Folsom Holiday Home Tour was a huge hit! This year it will take place on Friday, December 11th and Saturday, December 12th. The 2015 Historic Folsom Holiday Home Tour features nine (9) charming historic sites beautifully decorated for the holidays. Within the nine sites, you’ll also find a wonderful art and hand-crafted holiday gift boutique at the Murer House, docents in period clothing and an opportunity to enjoy the season as you step back in time. A special holiday highlight will include the 100-year celebration of the Granite School site. Plus keep a look out for Frosty the Snowman to make an appearance again this year…such a big hit last year with his debut! Folsom’s historic district dates from the mid-1800s and has numerous remarkable homes and buildings that evoke memories of times long gone by. This year’s holiday tour celebrates architectural styles that range from the post-gold rush of the 1860s to the roaring 1920s and includes Victorian, Bungalow, Italianate, Arts and Craft and other one-of-a-kind dwellings and structures. Whether you are a history buff, an architectural aficionado or just curious, the Folsom Historic Holiday Home Tour Committee knows you will enjoy the tour and “may visions of gingerbread dance in your head!” Tickets are $20. Dorothea’s, Folsom History Museum, Folsom Chamber of Commerce, Green Acres Nursery – Folsom and Elk Grove, Murer House, Not Too Shabby, and Raley’s – Blue Ravine. This event is organized by the Murer House Foundation, History Museum and the Historical Society. PUBLIC PARKING: Please park in the parking structure located at 905 Leidesdorff Street at the corner of Reading Street and Leidesdorff Street. www.folsomhistoricalsociety.org

Event Contact Info:

Folsom Historic District Association Phone: 916-985-7452 Email: info@historicfolsom.org

HOLIDAY CALENDAR Folsom

Sutter Street Ice Rink – Historic Folsom – Nov 7th – Dec 19th, 10am-10pm Folsom Turkey Trot – Folsom Pkwy Trails – Nov 26th, 8am Palladio Tree Lighting – The Palladio Piazza – Nov 29th, 5pm-6pm Historic Folsom Tree Lighting – Dec 4th, 6pm-9pm Wild Nights and Holiday Lights – Folsom Zoo – Dec 4-5, 11-12, 16-23, 5pm-8pm Christmas Arts and Crafts Fair – Historic Folsom – Dec 5th, 8am-4pm Historic Holiday Home Tour – Dec 11-12

El Dorado Hills

Photos with Santa – Town Center – Nov 27-29, Dec 3-6, 10-13 & 17-24 CSD Tree Lighting – CSD Pavilion – Dec 4th, 6:30pm CSD Arts and Crafts Fair – CSD Pavilion – Dec 4th, 12-7pm & Dec 5th, 10am-4pm CSD Breakfast with Santa – Dec 5th, 8am-9:15am & 10am-11:15am Town Center Tree Lighting – Dec 5th, 4pm-8pm Carriage Rides – Town Center – Dec 5-6, 12-13 & 1920 Set a Fire Community Concert – Town Center – Dec 6th, 7pm EDH Fire Dept. Santa Run Finale – Town Center – Dec 19th, 6pm-7pm

Placerville

Festival of Lights Tree Lighting – Main St. – Nov 27th, 5:30pm-8pm Christmas Parade – Broadway and Main St. – Dec 6th, 1pm Visit With Santa – CandyStrike Emporium, Main St. – Dec 12th, 1pm-4pm

El Dorado County

“A Home for the Holidays” – Olde Coloma Theatre – Nov 20th-Dec 20th, Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm Christmas in Coloma with Historic Holiday Home Tour – Nov 28th & 29th 57

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Live Music Thursday Nights!

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Happenings in Historic Folsom!

FARMER’S MARKET Every Saturday

ICE RINK November 8-January 18

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY November 28

TREE LIGHTING December 4

ARTS and CRAFTS FAIR December 5

HOLIDAY HOME TOUR December 11 and 13

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