Wreaths Across America exhibit coming to the area

News release

FOLSOM — As part of its national tour, the Wreaths Across America Mobile Education Exhibit — a large, 18-wheel mobile museum — will set up in the parking lot next to Nordstrom Rack in the Palladio Shopping Center on E. Bidwell St., 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9.

Folsom’s Charlotte Parkhurst Chapter, National Society

Daughters of the American Revolution, sponsor this event which is both free and open to the public.

Members of Folsom’s

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6604 will also assist. In addition to serving as an exhibit to educate visitors about the service and sacrifice of all our nation’s veterans, the mobile museum is also an official “welcome home” station for Vietnam Veterans.

All veterans, activeduty military, their families and community members are invited and encouraged to visit, take a tour and speak with WAA representatives and volunteers. Visitors can also learn more about this national nonprofit and the work its volunteers do to support our veterans and their communities year-round.

Features of the 24-foot by 60-foot exhibit include a 20-seat theater where an eight-minute video is shown; storyboards and visuals highlighting listen, growth and programs that have grown due to the wreath laying events; two exterior televisions to accommodate larger additional displays and more.

“The goal of the Wreaths Across America Mobile Education Exhibit is to bring community together and teach patriotism while remembering the service and sacrifice of our nation’s heroes,” said Karen Worcester, executive director, Wreaths Across America.

Wreaths Across America is a nonprofit organization founded to continue and expand the annual wreath- laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery begun by Maine businessman Morrill Worcester in 1992. The organization’s mission — Remember, Honor, Teach — is carried out in part each year by coordinating wreathlaying ceremonies in December at Arlington, as well as at thousands of veterans’ cemeteries and other locations in all 50 states and beyond. This past December, Folsom’s Charlotte Parkhurst

Chapter and the Folsom VFW Post 6604 participated locally at ceremonies honoring 647 veterans buried at Lakeside Memorial Lawn Cemetery and 16 veterans buried at the Mormon Island Relocation Cemetery.

Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino hosts the Elemental Immersion Experience beginning at 9:30 a.m. Throughout the day, attendees can take part in several wellness classes led by industry experts. Sessions range from a cold-water immersion in Lake Tahoe to breathwork and sound healing classes. In addition to the Feb. 11 event, the hotel will host additional Elemental Immersion Experiences March 11 and April 8. For reservations call (775) 886-6745.

El Dorado Nursery & Garden hosts two Japanese maple pruning classes at 10 a.m. and two rose pruning classes at noon, Feb. 11 & 13. Rain will cancel. RSVP by calling (916) 6766555.

Enjoy a sweet pairing experience, noon to 4 p.m. at Crystal Basin Cellars in Camino. The event features home-created confections made by master baker Darcy Button of Sweet Dream Confections. RSVP by emailing rsvp@ crystalbasin.com.

The El Dorado Hills Community Services District hosts the Mommy & Me Valentine’s Dance in the EDHCSD gym. Registration is now open. Visit eldoradhillscsd.org.

The Cameron Park Community Services District hosts the Ties and Tiaras Valentine’s Dance at the Cameron Park Community Center. To register visit cameronpark.org.

The Neon Moon Band will perform 8-11 p.m. at Roosters Bar & Grill in Mt. Aukum. For more information visit neonmoon.band.

Lantz Lazwell and the Vibe Tribe will perform at 8 p.m. at The Green Room Social Club in downtown Placerville. For tickets and more information visit tickets.clubgreenroom.com.

Shadow Ranch Vineyard in Fair Play hosts a Valentine’s Day chocolate and wine paring Feb. 11 & 12. For reservations and more information visit shadowranch.com.

Gwinllan Estate Winey Fair Play hosts a Valentine’s Day celebration with a special chocolate and wine pairing, noon to 4 p.m. Feb, 11 & 12. For more information call (530) 723 2879.

Mediterranean Vineyards and Frank Vilt’s Cakes have teamed up for a delicious Valentine’s Day weekend, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Feb. 11 & 12. To make. Reservation visit medivineyards.com/Events.

Dobra Zemlja Winery in Plymouth hosts Sweets for Your Sweet events, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Feb. 11 & 12 celebrating the release of the 2021 Mali Ruz and featuring chocolate pairings with port-style wines and mali “little” bites. For more information visit dobraz.com.

Musician Ed Wilson will perform at Vino

Noceto Winery in Plymouth, 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Knight Foundry in Sutter Creek invites everyone to visit during the Second Saturday Tour Day, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. They’re firing up the antique blacksmithing forge, pouring and crafting hot metal and demonstrating the magnificent and still-intact machinery. Visitors can tour at their own pace, meeting and talking with expert docents throughout the complex. For more information visit knightfoundry.com or call (209) 560-6160.

Folsom Lake Symphony presents Tales of Romance with violinist Amaryn Olmeda at 7:30 p.m. at Harris Center for the Arts in Folsom. For tickets and more information call (916) 6086888 or visit harriscenter.net.

The Stage at Burke Junction in Cameron Park presents “Becky’s New Car,” Feb. 11 through March 5. For tickets and more information visit stageatburke.com.

B Street Theatre at The Sofia, 2700 Capitol Ave. in Sacramento, presents “The “Flying Machine: The Story of the Wright Brothers,”

Feb. 11 through March 4. For tickets and more information visit bstreettheatre.org.

Feb. 12

Sierra Wildlife Rescue and the Placerville Shakespeare Club cohost a Quilt Silent Auction, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the clubhouse, 2940 Bedford Ave. in Placerville. For more information visit placerville-shakespeare.com.

Golden Leaves Vineyard & Winery in Somerset celebrates Valentine’s Day all week, Feb. 12-18, with chocolate cake bites, chocolate puff pastries and chocolates made from scratch in the kitchen carefully paired with three wines. No reservations required.

Miraflores Winery in Placerville hosts Soup Sundays. Stop by for wine tasting, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and enjoy a complimentary cup of soup prepared by Chef Tara Martinez every Sunday through March 26.

The Folsom Concert Association presents One Night in Memphis at 2 p.m. at Harris Center for the Arts. The show recreates the night of Dec. 4, 1956, when Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash jammed at Sam Phillip’s Sun Studios in Memphis, Tenn. For tickets and more information call (916) 6086888 or visit harriscenter.net.