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10 Kick the sugar habit

11 Brussels sprouts
12 Game Day:
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13 Game day on a budget
14 Ceviche recipe
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Hanging out: Gym members are being led in a specialty TRX (suspension training) class at Snap Fitness.
Fitness professionals offer tips to get into shape
By Matt Long | Photos courtesy

any people set New Years resolutions to lose
weight or go to the gym, start exercising or
just to get into better shape.
Some succeed, while many dont.
The Telegraph asked four professionals in the fitness business a few questions about fitness and how best to succeed
in sticking to ones resolution or goal of getting into better
shape. Following are those answers.
The participants in the questionnaire include Ann Spade,
general manager at Snap Fitness, located at 2222 Francisco
Drive in El Dorado Hills; Tracy Loveland, owner of Bikram
Yoga Folsom, located at 1013 Riley St., Suite 300 in the
Kohls Shopping Center in Folsom; Jaime Hodges, head
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Tracy Loveland, Bikram Yoga Folsom: There are several
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Jaime Hodges, Orangetheory Fitness: You really want results? Youve got to get uncomfortable and feel challenged
during your workouts. Aim for four-to-five days per week
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you eat and drink for four-plus weeks. Get creative with
your workouts and learn what you enjoy. Are you willing to
make it a part of your weekly routine?
Kelli Poindexter, Broadstone Racquet Club: The keys to
getting in shape are consistency and persistence. Each week,
plan your meals and when you will workout. Honor yourself and commit to showing up to reach your goal. Make
SMART goals (specific, measurable, attainable, realistic,
and timely) and share them with the people in your life who
support your decision to be healthy.
Ann Spade, Snap Fitness: Getting into shape means different results to different people. Some want to lose weight,
others desire to lower medication, and many work to build
muscle or tone, but no matter the immediate goal, everyone
strives for a healthier lifestyle. The key is choice. The daily
choices we make dictate when and how we attain our goals
... in fitness and in life. Choose to eat clean with the fun
foods in moderation. Choose to take the stairs instead of
the elevator. Choose to move more and sit on the couch less.
Choose to be stronger than your excuses. In fact, its one of
our mantras at our gym! The discipline in staying consistent
and persistent lays in the multitude of micro-choices we
make each day. The recommended number of hours of activity a day or week is determined by an individuals starting
point and their personal goals. As a part of a membership
at Snap/EDH, each person is encouraged to meet with a
personal trainer every three to four months to assess their
current fitness level, refine goals, and obtain guidance on
workout frequency and structure. In general terms, the recommended workout frequency is four times per week and
it should include at least 20 minutes of cardio, 20 minutes
of strength training, and 20 minutes of weight-bearing and
core-strengthening floor exercises. Snap/EDH is conveniently open 24/7 so members can schedule their workouts
as time permits.
So many people start the new year with the goal to get in shape,
but many times it doesnt last. What are some things people can
do to help them stay with it?
Jaime Hodges, Orangetheory Fitness: Set clear goals and
be realistic with your timeframe. You didnt gain 15 pounds
in two weeks, so dont expect to lose it that quickly. Wake up
with a clear focus and goal on how you will tackle each day.
Schedule your workouts into a routine. Plan and prep your
meals. Narrow down your excuse list. Enlist your spouse or
friend to work out with you and encourage you. Sign up for
5Ks, 10Ks, half-marathons along the way. Dream it. Plan it.
Do it.
Kelli Poindexter, Broadstone Racquet Club: To stick with
it, start with making sustainable lifestyle changes. Changing
everything all at once can be overwhelming and set you up
to throw in the towel after only a short time. Get support
by joining a gym, hiring a personal trainer, and/or finding a
workout buddy to keep you motivated and on track.
Ann Spade, Snap Fitness: The new year feels like a significant new beginning so we tend to dive in full-force
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instead of setting realistic expectations. A sprinter can

advance faster than a pace-runner, but they tire rapidly.
Similarly, someone embarking on a commitment to fitness
should set smaller goals, reach them, and then strive to the
next level. Its the old adage, you must first walk before
you learn to run. There is also important safety in pacing
yourself because of less risk of injury. Start with choosing
to go the gym, for example, and spend 10 minutes walking
on the treadmill. The next time, spend 15 minutes. Next, do
five minutes of walking, two minutes of jogging, then three
minutes of walking as you bring your heart rate down. Its a
progression and before you know it youll easily be putting
in your 20-minute run. Another trick is finding novel ways
to continuously re-commit to your fitness routine especially after you have lapsed. Instead of waiting a full year
for a new beginning, create a weekly one. Wake up each
Monday with a clean slate and a positive mindset towards
consciously making healthy choices for your mind, body and
heart.
Tracy Loveland, Bikram Yoga Folsom: Set reasonable
goals that are attainable, and get into a routine with your
workouts. Every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday at 9:15
a.m. If something is scheduled into your day at the same
time, you are more likely to stick with that schedule. On
eating, try small steps like smaller portions, or eliminating
one unhealthy food at a time. Working out and eating right
should become more of a way of life and less like a crash
test to get quick results. Also, dont allow yourself more that
a day or two off, the hardest part is getting back in after a
long period of time.
Is there a most important aspect to trying to get in shape?

What is one thing you feel is critical to being successful in
achieving fitness goals?
Kelli Poindexter, Broadstone Racquet Club: The most important thing is to keep trying. Do one thing every day that
will help you take one step closer to your goal. Each day is a
new day to start again.
Ann Spade, Snap Fitness: Discipline. The very definition
of discipline is the suppression of base desires, which is
synonymous with restraint and self-control. You can build
discipline by making the right choices to progress toward
your goals. Be stronger than your excuses!
Tracy Loveland, Bikram Yoga Folsom: We put too much
pressure on ourselves to be perfect at something. It takes
10,000 hours to become an expert in your field, so allow
yourself the time to get good at your yoga goals, it is your
lifestyle, like a golf game; some days you have a great game,
and other days, you cant hit straight at all. So get into a
routine, get in the yoga room five days a week, and give your
best for where you are on that day, then keep coming back
every day.
Jaime Hodges, Orangetheory Fitness: Dedication +
Moderation + Consistency = Progression (not perfection).
Believe in yourself ! Your dedication to your health and
wellness is much like a river: A river cuts through a rock
not because of its power, but its persistence.
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New year, new you

Just say no to sugar
By paula hendricks, Nutritionist , Hendricks for Health
he new year is here and the health resolutions have

been set. Whether your resolution is to reduce your
risk for illness through weight loss or to reclaim your
youthful physique, you are ready for the challenge to
look better, feel better, and live a healthier life. If there is one pearl
of wisdom I can offer to you this New Year, it is Just say NO to
sugar.
Tips for cutting

sugar out of the diet
Choose to eat foods in their natural state. Your
body obtains all the carbohydrates (sugars) it needs
from natural sources like vegetables and fruits.
To keep your blood sugar from spiking, treat
fruits like a dessert for your body eating only small
amounts and with your meal.
Keep food intake from boxes, cans and jars to a
minimum. Always read the labels and look for the
hidden sugars.
Check out the YouTube video called, Sugar is
killing us. Watch it with your family. It is animated
but very enlightening only three minutes long.
For more information, rent the DVD called Fed
Up. It will change the way you think about food
and what you decide to put into your body.
Sounds simple. Just cut out the obvious sugary foods from your
diet such as desserts, candies, sugary drinks, right? Unfortunately,
in todays world, sugar has found its way into almost everything
we eat. It is lurking in foods like ketchup, breads and salad dressings. It is hiding in healthy foods like organic granola bars and
fruit-filled yogurts. It is disguising itself as evaporated cane syrup
or fructose sweetener. Why does sugar need to be in ketchup or
bread? Because it makes food taste better. It is also very addicting
so the more you eat it, the more you want it. It is a vicious cycle.
And just when you thought you were eating right. ...
Dont give up. You just need to arm yourself with knowledge
about sugars and what too much of it can do to your body. Allow
me to shed some light on some important information you need
to know about this simple carbohydrate and why it can be so
dangerous.
In basic terms, when you eat sugar, it is absorbed into your blood
stream and the insulin in your body converts it to energy, but
only a small amount. The rest of it is stored as good ol body
fat. Yes, that is the major role of insulin to store excess sugar
in the body as fat. Ugh. Excess sugar intake also causes blood
sugar spikes, which make you feel downright horrible, and the
only thing that makes you feel better is more sugar. There is that
vicious cycle term again.
Our bodies do need a little bit of excess body fat for times of
famine, but we really dont have famines anymore. What we do
have is a lot of sick and unhealthy people in all shapes and sizes
who are consuming too much added sugar which is contributing
to diabetes, heart disease, cancer, obesity and more.
Now that you have some basic information about sugar in the
diet and its effects on the body, I hope you will make the decision to become more informed and either reduce or eliminate
added sugars from your diet. Whatever you choose, it will be an
informed decision.
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Ingredients:
1 and pounds of Brussels sprouts,
thinly shredded (about 8
cups)
8 slices of thick bacon
cup of thick, sweet balsamic vinegar (I like Calolea brand)
cup of cheese, either bleu, Gorgonzola or Parmesan
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
1. Cook the bacon in a large saut
pan until crispy. Remove from pan
and chop into bite-size pieces.
Set aside.
2. Remove some of the excess bacon
grease and add about cup of olive
oil to the saut pan. Over high heat,
add the sliced sprouts and saut for
about a minute. Dont overcook them
they taste better crunchy. Transfer
sprouts to a serving bowl. Sprinkle
with salt and pepper.
3. Toss sprouts with bacon, then add
the cheese and mix in slowly. Drizzle
with balsamic vinegar. Eat either
warm or cold.
Brussels Sprouts, Bacon

and Bleu Cheese Salad
Serves 8
paula hendricks
Ive never been a fan of Brussels sprouts

and didnt understand what all the
fuss was about how good-tasting these
bitter greens can be. There is a reason.
Some people actually have a gene that
causes them to be more sensitive to bitter foods, including
sprouts, radishes, turnips, and others. I must have that
gene. But for those of you who dont have it, this recipe is
for you. I actually like this dish Im sure it is the bacon
because as we know everything tastes better with bacon.
Enjoy.
Nutritionist
Hendricks for Health
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Game day
Danny Zs
Boneless
Skinless
Hot Wings
Ingredients:
cup butter
cup sriracha hot sauce
1 tablespoon Cholula hot sauce
teaspoon ground black pepper
teaspoon garlic powder
cup all purpose flour
teaspoon paprika
teaspoon cayenne pepper
teaspoon salt
2 skinless boneless chicken breasts
(Makes about 10 strips)
Directions:
1. In a small bowl mix together the flour,
paprika,cayenne pepper and salt. Set
aside. Prepare chicken breasts. Place on
cutting board and slice in strips lengthwise, to about -inch thickness. The
strips should be no longer than 4 inches,
so cut to length.
2. Place chicken in a large nonporous
bowl or dish and sprinkle flour mixture
over them until evenly coated. Cover
bowl or dish and refrigerate for 60 to 90
minutes. This will bind the dry
mix to the chicken.
3. Spray the oven rack with cooking
spray or similar method of oiling the
rack. Place the chicken strips directly
on the oven racks, being sure to place
a catch pan under the racks. (You can
make one from foil). Bake the coated
chicken strips in a pre-heated oven at
350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes
4. Combine the butter, sriracha sauce,
Cholula hot sauce, pepper and garlic
powder in a small sauce pan over low
heat. Stir together and heat until the
butter is melted and the mixture is well
blended.
5. Place the chicken in a serving bowl,
add hot sauce mixture and stir to coat.
Serve with bleu cheese dipping sauce
and sliced celery sticks.
A leaner take on
hot wings
By Dan Zahra
es indeed its
time again
for the Tremendous Basin game.
What? Well I
would call it
what it is, but
trademark law
says I cant say
Super Bowl or
Super Sunday in
print without the written permission of the
National Football League.
Thats not exactly true. Most people believe
they are not allowed to use the trademarked
Super Bowl or Super Sunday in print or televised programming. But the truth is we can
use it as long as it is not used in a commercial sense, say to generate profit by its use in
advertising.
According to broadcastlawblog.com there is
a trademark concept called nominative fair
use that allows others to use a trademarked
term when there is simply no better way to
refer to it. Because Tremendous Basin Game

just does not cut it for me any more than the
nondescript Big Game tag, I will refer to it as
the Super Bowl.
Why is it that the dollar at times has more
power than common sense? Lets let the lawyers sort out the important things (wink) and
we can just enjoy a Big Bowl of my Super
Slim Skinless Boneless Hot Wings.
I first made these for a Super Bowl party I
hosted some years back. I was looking for a
lean yet full flavor alternative to the fried skin
on wings. The result was such a hit with my
party guests, they were the first thing I ran
out of on the food table. Be sure to double or
triple the batch as each batch makes around
10 -12 wings. If you want to change them up
you can make them sweet and spicy wings by
adding one tablespoon per batch of brown
sugar to the sauce while heating it. This version will come on sweet and finish with heat.
Enjoy the game. Enjoy the food. Enjoy your
family and friends.
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Game day
Game day celebrations on a budget

Kick off a great party with early preparations, food and coupons
By StatePoint Media
ts the time of the year for hosting great game-watching

parties. But your gatherings dont have to cost a fortune.
With these helpful money-saving tips from the retail experts

at Dollar General, you can easily throw get-togethers that
will score with friends all season long.
Prep for Kick Off
The secret to a great gathering is preparation. To reduce the
stress, plan early and stock up. Make a list of everything you
will need and slowly purchase items each time you run to
the store.
For easy clean-up on game day, use themed paper goods
from plates to cups and plastic cutlery and decorate with
matching disposable table cloths. Use game day dcor to add
an extra fun atmosphere to the gathering.
Game Day Fare
Make your party food memorable without a lot of effort by
offering delicious dishes that will keep your guests coming
back for more. Try your hand at crockpot taco chili with
ground beef, red beans and taco seasoning. Add in your
favorite chili toppings like sour cream, hot sauce, cheese and
avocado for guests to customize.
Create a drink station where guests can access their favorite
beverages throughout the game. Stock up on the essentials
like ice, soft drinks and a variety of beverages for all tastes.
There are many great ways to feed those hungry fans. Use
your imagination and have fun with it.
Save Like a Pro
Save on the cost of all party items with private brand items
at a discount retailer. Take advantage of extra savings with
digital coupon offers on your favorite game-day items. They
are a great way to save on everyday essentials, with a quick
download from your mobile device or home computer.
Check out dg.com/coupons to start downloading savings.
Enjoy game days this year with confidence. Throw fun celebrations with savings in your pocket.
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Game day
Langostino Ceviche
Serves: 10
Dan Zahra
Food Dude
Ingredients:
2 pounds of cooked langostino meat (defrosted)
1 red onion
(cut in half and finely sliced lengthwise)
14 limes (juiced)
(reserve 2 limes cut into 6ths for garnish)
1 Serrano chili pepper or jalapeo chili pepper (cut in half,
seeded then sliced lengthwise into matchstick size pieces
julienne, then sliced across into a brunoise dice.)
a bunch of cilantro (finely chopped)
1 garlic clove (fine diced)
1/2 cup clam-tomato juice (Clamato)
1 cup avocado (medium dice, reserve for garnish)
1 cup English cucumber (seeded, medium dice)
1 cup tomato (seeded, medium diced)
Salt to taste
Directions:
Place the sliced onions in a bowl sprinkle with 1/2 a teaspoon
of salt and cover with warm water.
Let it rest for about 10 minutes then drain and rinse well with
cold water and set aside.
Place the cooked langostinos in a non-reactive bowl add
the lime juice and let it marinade for 15 to 20 minutes (its
already cooked so you dont want it to become tough).
To another non-reactive bowl add the rinsed onion slices, chili

pepper, cucumber, tomato, cilantro and garlic then set aside.
When the langostinos are ready, drain them reserving the
lime juice.
Add the langostinos to the vegetable mix and stir.
Taste and add lime juice and salt to suit your taste. About 1/4
cup of lime juice works for me.
Top with 1 tablespoon of avocado, a pinch of chopped cilantro

and a lime wedge on a cocktail skewer.
Serve with your favorite tortilla chips.
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oWner Lucky sahota has pLans to reVitaLiZe the restaurant this year
By Matt kraMer, oF the entertainer | Photos By Menka BeLgaL
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months ago, and plans to reignite the place, opening it up
for more business in 2016, taking on more staff, introducing
breakfast hours, more economically accessible menu items and
specials, and to make full use
of Fire Rocks entertainment stages.
Our menu is a bit pricey,
so thats what Im trying
to work on, Sahota
said. Thats where Im
taking this place. Were
going to cut down
on pricing, even the drinks pricing from the bar. Were

doing great right now, but the vision I have, weve got a lot
of potential for this place.
Sahota, a restauranteur of several years, moved to Columbus, Ohio from New Zealand about 13 years ago. He owned
and operated two restaurants in Columbus, but motivated
by the warmer weather, he and his wife decided to move to
her native Sacramento, with Sahota taking over operations
at the Fire Rock Grill. He knew right away that he had
taken the reigns at an establishment that was doing alright
but could be doing very well. While Sahota emphasized
that costs need to come down at the restaurant to create a
stronger appeal for patrons from the area, his vision includes
an uncompromising position when it comes to the quality
of food and service offered at the Fire Rock Grill.
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Man walks into a bar: The Fire Rock Grill has an all-night happy hour every Thursday in the bar and lounge. Owner Lucky Sahota is planning to bring out
more drink specials and bring prices down, never sacrificing quality.
Were not playing with what were doing, Sahota said. Our food is
excellent. Everything is homemade. We do everything from scratch
here, all the dressings the combinations you see on any of the dishes
its all homemade.
When talking about the quality of the restaurant, Sahota speaks with
pride, his investment in the place clearly showing in his attitude of personal ownership toward the restaurants output. Sahota emphasized that
the food along with the ambience is a singular experience.
The biggest thing is the food. Our quality of food is very high-end. I
cant put it in words to tell you, he said. Everything is excellent and
fresh. We get food every two days, thats what the secret is. Because we
have different local suppliers, we get fresh food on a daily basis.
The restaurants menu can easily accommodate vegetarians and vegans
(Sahota recommends the Veggie Burger or the Portobello Sandwich)
as well as gluten-free diets, though if a party of 25 or more people are
coming, giving advance notice is advised.
Sahota plans to utilize Fire Rocks stages to regularly host local musicians, DJs and karaoke parties. By the time the Super Bowl arrives,
there will be big screens for viewing sporting events in the large dining
halls between the crackling fires. More information along with menu
items and updates to the restaurants hours of operation can be found at
www.firerockgrill.com.
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South Lake tahoe
Sierra-at-Tahoe
and el nio
n anticipation of an el nio winter, Sierra-at-Tahoe has made improvements

for the season in increased connectivity, guest benefits technology, culture, and
celebration of local talent.
Diversification and Addition to

Grooming Fleet
Sierra-at-Tahoe has diversified its fleet of
high-performance snowcats to include a new
Prinoth Bison X. In addition to two new terrain park snowcats that were added to the
fleet last year, Sierra is equipped to continue offering an elite product where it matters;
in order to shape snow for teaching-based
terrain and in Sierras nationally recognized
terrain parks. This new Tier 4 Prinoth Bison
X model features significantly reduced pollutants while conserving fuel and minimizing
the impact on the environment, upholding
Sierras highest grade in pollutions standards.
Enhancement of Learn to Ride
Program
The Burton Backhill snowboard is a reissue
of a classic early 1980s board that became the
inspiration many kids to stand sideways.Sierra will use it as a learning tool both on dry
land and on snow lessons. Call it Biglet, big
kids can now experience what little kids have
been enjoying in Riglet Parks, learning balance, movement and control on a throwback
board that started it all. The boards will be
available in beginner lessons and at Blizzard
Mountain, Sierras snow play and tubing adventure park.
#HelmetsAreCool
Sierra-at-Tahoe has teamed up with local
High Fives nonprofit foundation, industry leader in injury prevention awareness, to
add to Sierras current safety initiatives such
as Lids on Kids, Know the Code and Smart
Style in terrain parks. The High Fives Foundation has developed a BASICS program
designed to promote safety and awareness
through world-class fundamentals coaching,
education and video presentations to winter
action sports enthusiasts of all ages. Their
mission is also to support and provide resources for mountain action sports athletes to
preserve their bodies and minds while chasing their dreams.
Increased Wifi connectivity in the
base area
Guests will have access to free WiFi in the
Sierra-at-Tahoe base area, which will give
them better connectivity with friends and
family on and off the mountain. Guests are
encouraged to share content of their experience at Sierra-at-Tahoe, including videos,
photos and Snapchats as well as interacting
with the Sierra Mobile App, which can gauge
a skiers speed, distance, vertical number of
runs and even daily calories burned over the
course of the season.
Live well, eat well, and ride well at
Sierra!
Long known for creative, emerging food
trends, Sierra will continue to source sustainable, healthier, organic food options in
the Solstice Eatery.Those showing up early
enough can catch free yoga sessions in the
Solstice as well.
Powder Alliance Grows in Canada
Offers Added Value for Passholders
Whitewater Ski Resort in British Columbia
joins the Powder Alliance our ability to
stretch the guests dollar is part of why Sierra-at-Tahoe offers the best value in Tahoe for
passholders. In addition to Sierra-at-Tahoe,
Unlimited passholders receive access to 13
other resorts, now including Whitewater
Ski Resort, the second resort in British Columbia, Canada to join the Powder Alliance.
With 39 free days at 13 other resorts, passholders can experience the ultimate West
Coast roadtrip, visiting all of the best powder
stashes in the west.
Local Skier Claims World Title
Kyle Smaine joins an elite team of athletes
who have also claimed best-in-the-world titles, Jamie Anderson and Maddie Bowman,
gold medalists in Sochi, and two-time Olympic medalist, Hannah Teter.Sierra continues
to produce world-class champions through its
ski school and competition services programs.
Smaine represents elite skiing talent and the
attitude that personifies Sierra-at-Tahoe. He
can be found on the slopes at Sierra at any
point during the season, going deep in powder,
getting inverted in the park or simply cruising
with his buddies.
About Sierra-at-Tahoe
With 400-plus inches of average annual
snowfall, wind-protected slopes, incredible
tree skiing, and 320 acres of backcountry
terrain out the Huckleberry Gates, Sierra-at-Tahoe is the epitome of the authentic
California ski experience. For beginner skiers and riders, Sierra offers more than 100
acres of dedicated learning terrain, four beginner-only conveyor lifts and PSIA certified
instructors. Sierra is the place to learn skiing or riding in Lake Tahoe. For freestylers,
a commitment to innovative terrain parks
has led to Sierra being recognized byTransWorld SNOWboarding as the No. 1 Best
Value and a Top 10 Overall Resort as well as
among theTop 10 Best Parks and Pipesin
the nation. Sierra-at-Tahoe embraces skiers
and snowboarders who want to escape from
everyday life and enjoy the simple pleasure of
winter in the mountains.
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Home Care Assistance of Placer County

Receives 2015 Best of Home Care
Provider and Employer of Choice Awards
Home Care Assistance of Placer
County announced that it has received both the Best of Home Care
Provider of Choice and Employer
of Choice Awards from Home Care
Pulse. Awarded to only the top ranking
home care providers, based on client
and caregiver satisfaction scores gathered by Home Care Pulse, Home Care
Assistance of Placer County is now
ranked among a small handful of
David & Debbie Waddell recieve

the Employer of Choice Award
home care providers across the country who have proven their ability to
provide an exceptional working experience to employees, and the highest
quality care to clients.
We want to congratulate Home
Care Assistance of Placer County on
receiving both the Best of Home Care
Provider of Choice Award and the Best
of Home Care Employer of Choice
Award, says Aaron Marcum, CEO and
founder of Home Care Pulse. Since
these awards are based on real, unfiltered feedback from clients and caregivers, Home Care Assistance of Placer
County has proven their dedication to
providing a great work environment
and solid training to employees, while
maintaining their focus on client sat-
isfaction. We are pleased to recognize

their dedication to quality, professionalism and expertise in home care.
Best of Home Care award-winning
providers have contracted with Home
Care Pulse to gather feedback from
their clients and caregivers via live
phone interviews each month. Because
Home Care Pulse is an independent
third-party company, they are able to
collect honest and unbiased feedback.
These award-winning providers have
received the highest satisfaction scores
in areas such as professionalism, compassion of caregivers, training, and
client/caregiver compatibility.
David Waddell, President and CEO
of Home Care Assistance of Placer
County says, We are very excited to
receive both of these awards. Giving
the best care possible to our clients is
our number one goal and only possible
because we have the best caregivers.
Our caregivers work hard each day to
make a difference in the lives of our
clients.
Our goal at Home Care Pulse is to
empower home care businesses to deliver the best home care possible, says
Aaron Marcum, CEO and founder
of Home Care Pulse. We are happy

to recognize Home Care Assistance of
Placer County as a Best of Home Care
award-winning provider and celebrate
their accomplishments in building a
team of happy, qualified caregivers
who provide outstanding care for their
clients.
To find out more about the Best
of Home Care award or Home Care
Pulse, please visit
www.bestofhomecare.com.
About Home Care Pulse
Home Care Pulse is the industrys leading firm in performance benchmarking
and quality satisfaction management
and serves hundreds of home care businesses across North America. They are
the industrys top resource for education,
business development, certification, and
proof of quality.
About Home Care Assistance
Home Care Assistance is the leading
provider of in-home care and was
founded in 2002 and its mission is To
Change the Way the World Ages. Further information can be found on
www.homecareassistance.com.
David & Debbie Waddell recieve the 2015 Best of Home Care award
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Wine tasting
Youthful winemaker
brings a fresh approach to his work in Sierra Foothills
By Aaron Darling, For the Entertainer | Photos Courtesy
he most satisfying thing about being a

winemaker is what you make is so tangible.
You hold it in your hand, you drink it, you
enjoy it with friends. You say, I saw these
grapes. I smashed them. I aged them. I blended them. I designed this label. I bought all this packaging. And now Im
drinking it. So says Scott Johnson, winemaker for Gold
Mountain and Perry Creek wineries.
At age 28, Johnson has already had the satisfaction of making wines in Napa, Sonoma, El Dorado County and even
New Zealand, where he worked at Elephant Hill in Hawks
Bay. In 2011, he came back to the Sierra foothills.
Ive always loved the Sierra foothills, and I was born and
raised in Auburn, Scott said. Whats not to like the
bike riding, skiing, fishing, lack of snobbery that Napa has

it was all appealing to me. I was offered a job at Perry
Creek for a position that was, at the time, a little over my
head. I approached it head-on and have learned so much.
Ive really cut my teeth here not only as a winemaker, but in
how to run a business in general.
Scott got into winemaking through brewing. At age 16, he
and a group of friends started making beer in their parents
kitchens after they found out it was legal buy the ingredients.
We blew up our first carboy in the shower; that made for
an interesting explanation to our parents. We then talked
our parents into letting us take the GED. We ended up
going to junior college in Italy, where a lot of wine was
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Gold Mountain
Winery & Lodge
Where: 7750 Fair Play Road,
Fair Play
Contact:
(530) 620-6888
goldmountainwineryandlodge.com
Perry Creek
Winery
Where: 7400 Fair Play Road,
Somerset
Contact:
(530) 620-5175
www.perrycreek.com
consumed by both us and the Italians. When I got back, I

saw that UC Davis had a winemaking program, the rest is
history.
From UC Davis, Scott earned a degree in viticulture and
enology. His first job as a winemaker was during school at a
two-month internship at Gloria Ferrer Champagne Caves
in Sonoma. After extensive traveling to Southeast Asia,
Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Bali, China, Europe, Central
America Scott decided to try the land down under.
I just emailed a bunch of small wineries and ended up
working at Elephant Hill in Hawks Bay New Zealand, he
said. The winery was absolutely beautiful and had everything, including an experimental winery, and we literally
would be looking at the ocean when cleaning the press. The
winemaker was great; he taught me to not take winemaking
so seriously all the time we are not curing cancer, we
are making intoxicating beverage. I also learned a lot about
making Rhone-style wines, which has helped me here. Ive
always thought of winemaking as a slow absorption you
absorb how to make wine constantly through all kinds of
channels, be it at work, drinking wine at home, brewing,
cooking its all taught me to be a better winemaker.
Scott believes hes too young to say he has a winemaking
style, but allows that he produces clean, unfaulted wines.
He explained, In my opinion, there are three killers in wine
oxidation, contamination, and residual sugar. So what
it boils down to is keeping your tanks and barrels topped,
keeping everything very clean, and making sure your wines
finish fermentation. With good standard operating procedures all this can be accomplished, and Im good at setting
and keeping processes, and Ive always been a little OCD
so cleanliness is no issue. I also apply my education at UC
Davis to my winemaking, so that certainly helps me as well.
Scotts future hasnt come into his sights yet, but it seems
whatever happens he will maintain his youthful attitude. I
think in the future Id like to get more playful with winemaking, and I think the winemaking industry might start
to embrace more interesting things as the craft brewing
industry continues to push the limits. Pine-aged Petite Sirah
with cocao nibs? Why not?
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Happy Hour
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hour
What time is it?
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Quench your Thirst for less: Taco Loco offers $1 off its margaritas during happy hour.
Taco Loco in Folsom

is the place to be
By Aaron Darling | Photos By Menka Belgal
At the corner of Folsom and Blue Ravine is a festive taqueria called
Taco Loco. It is becoming an increasingly popular spot and has a
bright feel. The restaurant wraps around a full bar and the smell of
fresh made Mexican food drifts out from the kitchen.
During Happy Hour taquitos, nachos, quesadillas and bottomless
chips and salsa are all half price and made fresh. All draft beers and
margaritas are $1 off and selected wines are $5.
Every other Saturday they have live music from 7-10 p.m. and Frank,
the owner and manager of the restaurant, said that they are working
on a new, expanded Happy Hour menu expected to release this
spring.
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36 Handles has it all

for happy hour
Happy Hour

Are you looking for an authentic Irish pub? Here youll find everything: The
striking dark wood, the signature fish and chips and only the best beers on tap.
Everything in 36 Handles, from the bar counter to the tables and chairs to the
fireplace, was brought over from Ireland to create a real pub.
Happy Hour is 3-6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and all day Sunday featuring $2 Newcastle pints, $1 off all draft beers, $4 house wines and well drinks,
Sliders, Kettle Chips, Pub Nachos and of course Fish and Chips.
The pub boasts all the amenities. There is a 110-inch television, a jukebox
and a pool table that is free after 9 p.m. They have a private dining room, an
outdoor patio and live music every Tuesday and Saturday night. 36 Handles is
located at the corner of Latrobe Road and White Rock Road in El Dorado Hills.
Nacho typical appetizer: The pub nachos at 36 Handles pair nicely with a cold beer.
The nacho kettle chips are topped with corned beef, cheese sauce and green onions.
Bricks offers a warm

atmosphere and
mouthwatering food
Bricks is settled up on Main Street in downtown Placerville. When you
walk through the doors off the cold, gray January street you are greeted
by a warm, beautiful red brick restaurant with a polished dark wood bar
and high, stone tables.
Bricks features $1 off draft beers and house wines from 3-6 p.m., Monday
through Friday, and a $5, bartenders choice, drink special. They have
eight taps of craft beers they rotate through constantly that they bring in
from all over the country.
Their regular menu appetizers feature Swordfish Tacos, Balsamic Brussel
Sprouts, Ahi Lettuce Wraps and Pound of Wings.
You can go out and feel like you went somewhere without dropping a
lot, Bricks General Manager Laura Hartrick said.
Mouthwatering: Bruschetta with blue and cream cheese, maple chipotle apple salsa
on toasted croustini.
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South Lake Tahoe
Lamb with
Warm
Couscous
Salad
11 ounces, 2 each 2 bone lamb
chops
1 ounce red bell pepper medium
diced
1 ounce yellow bell pepper diced
1 ounce whole roasted garlic
quarter ounce grape tomatoes
1 ounce zucchini medium diced
3 ounce couscous
quarter ounce sliced shallots
1 ounce roasted garlic jus
2 sprigs parsley chopped
4 asparagus stalks
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shallots, peppers, and zucchini with
a little oil. When tender, add roasted garlic cloves, tomatoes, parsley,
and couscous; season with salt and
pepper. Pile in the right center of
a large oval dinner plate. Pool the
demi on the plate, glaze the chops
with lavender honey and place
them leaning on the couscous and
lean the asparagus on the chops.
Eric Liebendorfer
Riva Grill
Not to be confused with a glitzy celebrity chef, Eric Liebendorfer is equal parts adventure seeker and executive chef of Riva
Grill, South Lake Tahoes renowned lakefront restaurant.
Liebendorfers knack for culinary art started long before he
completed his degree at Columbia College in Sonora. He proudly attributes his start in
the industry working as a dishwasher and busser at Scottys Family Restaurant in Carson
City, NV, at age 12. Hes come a long way since the school of hard knocks, having been
classically French-trained with a new-American
cuisine approach and adding work experience for
Roy Choi and Charlie Palmer to his resume.
Riva Grill
Through his career, Liebendorfer has become

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work, a mindset that aligns Liebendorfer with
the mission statement of Riva Grill. Patrons find
that the staff, atmosphere, level of service, food,
cocktails, and management of Riva Grill achieve
the level of a world-class establishment in a world-class location.
Chef by day, extreme sport lover by any other available hour, Liebendorfer has a workhard, play-harder attitude. He is riding powder any chance he gets, and if hes not chasing
snow across the globe, hes likely channeling his inner teenager at the skate park. Foremost, hes a loving father who adopts a family-first attitude.
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10
things to do in
Amador
rom playgrounds to
tent camping, Amador
County has you covered.
City parks have playgrounds,
room to run and safe play
structures for kids. Camping
in Eldorado National Forest
provides a great base for
outdoor recreation, with
plenty of hikes for all
abilities and fishing spots
galore. Amador Countys
Amador
County
one
two
Sutter Creek
Provisions
Sutter Creek Provisions is a family-owned, specialty food store

with draught beer, bottle shop
and is also a live music venue. The
mercantile portion of the store
features local and imported food
items, charcuterie, cheeses, sandwiches and freshly made salads to
go, and more. All set inside the
historic Soracco Building.
Culinary and agricultural
Drive the scenic back roads dotted with over 40

family-run wineries, where unpretentious hospitality is the norm.When you visit these wineries and
talk to the winemakers, you will discover the deep
roots of the wine-growing region and experience
Zinfandel, Barbera and Sangiovese wines. After a
day of wine tasting, foodies will find sophisticated
menus using fresh and locally-produced ingredients
offered at casual or fancy restaurants.
Sutter Creek Provisions

78 Main St., Sutter Creek
(209) 267-8034
Open Wednesday - Sunday.
Bar opens at noon and store
opens at 11 a.m.
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nearly 10,000-foot rise in elevation from west to east

makes it an ideal place for year-round recreation. Cycle
through golden, rolling hills, ski or snowboard on the
slopes of Kirkwood, fish in rivers and lakes, or play
a round of golf. Find plenty of GoldRush history
and family-run wineries to round out your Amador
adventure.
three
Preston Castle
Preston School of Industry, also known as Preston

Castle, was formerly one of the oldest and bestknown reform schools in the United States. It is
located in Ione. The institution was opened in June
1894 when seven wards (minors under the guardianship of the state, but not necessarily juvenile offenders), were transferred there from San Quentin
State Prison. The original building, known colloquially as Preston Castle (or simply The Castle)
is the most significant example of Romanesque
Revival architecture in the Gold Country.
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Photo courtesy Killiondude
Amador Arts
For more than 30 years, the Amador County Arts Council has
worked as a nonprofit public benefit organization to nurture the cultural vitality of the area.The council believes the arts of Amador are
a resource that contributes to the economy, much like water, timber,
wine and tourism. The organization strives to protect and develop this
resource by creating programs and events that promote the arts in the
community and schools.The councils mission is to encourage, support and promote the arts in schools and the community. A dynamic
arts in education program is offered with a variety of community arts
events, including first Saturday Art Trek, TGIF free summer concerts,
quarterly arts networking mixers, Jazzin It Up in Jackson and Winefest in Sutter Creek.
(209) 267-9038
info@AmadorArts.org
www.amadorarts.org
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Roaring Camp Mining Company
Roaring Camp is something special in the way of family recreation.

It is an old gold mining camp on the Mokulmne River. In the past,
it was accessible only by horseback. Roaring Camp was once a camp
for 49ers, but since it was so inaccessible, most of the gold still remains. Visitors can see the operating gold mine and can mine their
own gold by panning, sluicing, dredging and dry washing.
Roaring Camp offers something for the entire family. Come for rafting, diving, dredging, swimming in natures most beautiful swimming
holes, fishing, hiking on the trails used by the Gold Rush miners,
wildlife and all types of ranch animals. Enjoy the miniature golf course,
playground area, ping pong and horseshoe pits. Roaring Camp hosts a
Saturday Night Cookout Dinner from 5-10 p.m.
Roaring Camp Mining Co.
13010 Tabeau Road, Pine Grove
(209) 296-4100
roaringcamp@volcano.net RoaringCampGold.com
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSXQYmmzN8A
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kennedygoldmine.com
Kennedy Gold Mine
The Kennedy Mine, famous for being one
of the deepest gold mines in the world (at

5,912 feet), demonstrates how gold changed
an entire way of life in California.Prospected in 1860, reorganized in 1886 and continuously run until 1942, the Kennedy Gold
Mine produced approximately $34,280,000
in gold.One of the tallest head frames in
existence today can be seen at the Kennedy
Mine. The mine also had one of the largest
stamp mills in the Mother Lode, moving
tailings by means of huge wooden wheels,
some of which are still standing.
Kennedy Tailing
Wheels Park
sierranevadageotourism.org
The Kennedy and most gold mines in California had

to close in 1942 during World War II. Most, including
the Kennedy, did not reopen after the war or ever again.
Hence, the Kennedy Mining and Milling Company disincorporated in 1950 and sold its mine, real property, and
plant to its last superintendent, Mark Eudey, and wife
Frances. In 1955, deeded Wheels 1 and 2 and a half acre
holding them to the county of Amador.Those wheels,
however, were landlocked with no access.
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Adventure Here
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facebook.com/SutterCreekFireHistory1869
Sutter Creek Fire History Projects
The Sutter Creek Fire Department History Project is restoring and

recreating vintage fire equipment used in the Mother Lode for the
last 150-plus years.
The Sutter Creek Fire History Projects were started in 2005 by
the Sutter Creek Fire District and the Sutter Creek Volunteer Fire
Department to commemorate the 100-year anniversary of the Sutter
Creek Fire District. The initial project was to research and develop a
written/graphic history of the organizations service to Sutter Creek
and Amador County.
Amador Olive Oil
Healthy, natural products made

from olives in historic groves.
Products available at the following
locations: Amador Farmers Market,
Motherlode Harvest CSA, Andraes
Bakery, and other small local shops.
Tours available by appointment.
(209) 267-5506
amadorolive@twinwolf.net
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The National Hotel
nationalhoteljackson.com
Built in 1852, the National Hotel in Jackson was rebuilt after a fire 11 years later. This grand structure was visited
thereafter by many kinds of travelers throughout the California Gold Rush and then through the turn of two centuries. Thoughtfully renovated with impeccable richness while preserving its historical roots, the National Hotel is
a treasure. Original, refinished furniture and artwork grace the lobby, halls and rooms. The hotel anchors downtown
Jackson with old-fashioned charm and authentic character.
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AMADoR
Beet salad
beetS, eGGS, anD enDIve

The Beet Salad has an elegant presentation, although not overly complicated. This is a
way of just layering flavors and texture without over working the food. This particular
dish has some favorite components like the endive from Rio Vista, and farm-fresh eggs
provided to us from Macy Farm, just down the road from TASTE.
mark berkner
taste restaurant & wine Bar
TasTe
Restaurant
& Wine Bar
Where: 9402 MAIN ST., PLYMoUTH
ContaCt: (209) 245-3463
By sandra reeves | Photos courtesy
hef Mark Berkner opened TASTE in May 2006. Since

then, both Mark and the restaurant have been recognized
as among the best in the nation. Marks passion for fresh
seasonal foods and simply elegant preparations has garnered praise
from Sacramento to New York.
Mark grew up in El Cerrito, Calif., and has worked in the hospitality
industry since the age of 15. His first job was at a local donut shop.
Later he worked as a cook at one of the Bay Areas first gourmet
delis, and then at various cooking jobs in family-owned restaurants.
He began a career with Marriott Hotels and Resorts in 1989, quickly
becoming one of the youngest executive chefs in company history.
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I feel the restaurant itself is simply elegant approachably elegant,

Mark said. We renovated the building trying to use the materials
and style which were used in the 1920s when it was built, keeping
the original bar and redoing the walls with a plaster look with rich
colors and wood

accent.
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AMADoR
at home on the land
KarMre vineyard & Winery, FaMily oWned and operated aMador county enterprise
By sandra reeves | Photos courtesy
amily ties and a love of the land prompted the creation

of Karmre Vineyard & Winery in Amador County.
Karmre (car-mare) was named in honor of owner Marilyn Hoopess mother, mere being the French word for
mother. Marilyn grew up on a farm in Idaho, moved to Amador
County as an adult, fell in love with the bucolic Shenandoah
Valley, then fell in love with and married Todd Pickens, a back
to the lander, from L.A., and together they bought, in a land
exchange including Marilyns parents estate, a 17-acre property in
the valley.
Weve been growing grapes since 1996, Todd said.The winery
opened on April 4, 2003. Originally we started with just our
family me, Marilyn, and our daughter Hayley and a hired
winemaker.The family still works the business, but we have added
four core employees and a group of about 25 wine enthusiasts
who work the tasting room on a part-time basis, usually just a few
hours per month each.
Karmre
vineyards &
Winery
Where: 11970 SHENANDoAH RoAD,
PLYMoUTH
ContaCt: (209) 245-5000
WWW.KARMERE.CoM
tasting room hours: 11 A.M. 5 P.M.
DAILY; oPEN MoST HoLIDAYS AND BY
APPoINTMENT.
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and hope that our customers see that and have a good
time also, regardless of whether they purchase wine from
us.At this time, we have no plans to expand. We are at
capacity; were happy with the size we are. We plan
to concentrate on keeping our current customer base
satisfied.
The family started with four wines the Empress Hayley

Zinfandel,the Julianne Barbera, a Syrah, and the Primabera (a
blend of primativo and barbera). They added the other wines
as the vineyards began producing the other varietals.Because
they had all red wines,they added the sparkling wines in around
2004, made under their label in Lodi.
Their biggest challenge has probably been getting customers
into the tasting room, Todd said, because in the past 12 years the
number of tasting rooms has doubled in Amador County while
the number of people coming to the valley hasnt significantly
increased.
Weve had to find a way to stand out among the other wineries.
Our strongest attribute is our friendly, family atmosphere.We
have an excellent winemaker, produce excellent grapes, and are
well located, but it is the customer service in the tasting room that
has made us what we are.
Hayley and her crew treat everyone like they are members of our
family, and we have a great record of repeat customers.
Wine tasting at Karmre is complimentary, and visitors are invited
to try the 2011 Juana Primabera and the 2010 Angie Zinfandel,
Morgan Nebbiolo, Julie Ann Barbara, Drew Syrah, and Rachel
Syrah.
The familys business philosophy is to treat everyone like they
would like to be treated.
We dont take ourselves too seriously, Todd said, and we try to
make a visit to Karmre a fun experience.We have a good time,
Make it Your Next

Getaway!
Art Galleries, Antiques and Boutiques
Wine Tasting, Restaurants and Charming Inns
Just 30 minutes from Folsom
(Hwy 50 E to Latrobe Rd. to 16 E to 49 S)
www.suttercreek.org
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Entertainment Review
Theyll have Fun, Fun, Fun: Brian Wilson, left, performs with Al Jardine and Blondie Chaplin during his No Pier Pressure Tour that recently rocked Reno and Chico.
Beach Boy icon Brian Wilson

shares tidal wave of talent
during rare visit to the region
By Bill Sullivan | Photo courtesy
s a kid, one of the first albums I played on my

circa 1970s turntable was that of the famed
Beach Boys. The classic vinyl was a hand me
down from my rocker brother who also was a
fan of the iconic group known for their upbeat tunes about
fun in the sun, that have spanned five decades. Nearly 40
years later, I had the unique opportunity to see the man
behind this legendary music live as Brian Wilson paid a rare
visit to our region as part of his latest No Pier Pressure
tour.
Just two years off of his 50th reunion tour with the Beach
Boys, the co-founder of the Beach Boys didnt miss a note.
At the age of 73, he shared his amazing talents with a soldout audience of all ages at the Atlantis Casino Resort Gran
Ballroom in Reno. After enjoying Wilsons famed California
sound all my life, seeing this musical genius in person perform was truly entertaining as was witnessing the admiration his audience has for him, an audience that ranged
from 20-somethings to those in their 80s and everything in
between.
Today, Wilson takes to the stage behind his baby grand
piano and is joined by a 12-member band including fellow
Beach Boys founding member Al Jardine, who still brings
the beach party-style energy in all of the classic songs, as
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well as the new

pieces that are
featured on Wilsons latest album
No Pier Pressure.
Among the talents
performing with the
legendary duo was
Blondie Chaplin,
who toured with the
band back in the
70s before joining
with the Rolling
Stones. Jardines
son, Matt has also
become a key member of the group,
performing vocals
that are on key to the unique Beach Boys. Wilsons talented squad
comes complete with two percussionists, bringing plenty of good
vibrations to the performance.
Wilsons
talented squad comes
complete with two
percussionists,
bringing plenty of
good vibrations
to the performance.
For Wilson, his post Beach Boys tour clearly puts him on stage
with a selection of amazing handpicked talent. Considered one
of musics greatest singer-songwriters, Wilson is known for his
unorthodox approaches to songwriting, arrangement and recording techniques. As he performs, it isnt difficult to see that this is
a musical genius behind the piano and microphone in every song
he performs. You can truly see this mans love of his music and
his love of sharing it as he performs behind his subtle smile and
a spark in his eye is visible with every note of every song he has
written.
While Wilson is the master mind of all the songs, he graciously
shares the spotlight on stage. At curtain call, he is quickly behind
the piano and gets straight to business. He isnt one to fill the
show with lengthy monologues and historical facts of his career, he
knows what his fans came to hear and gives them a performance
above and beyond the price of admission for nearly two straight
hours. During which, he invites each of his band members to perform a solo session to illustrate their true talents.
As the show concluded, the lights dim as Wilson performs his ballad Love and Mercy, well-known from his biopic big screen film
which portrayed his early beginnings into his dark period and his
relationship with now wife, Melinda, who has been a supporting
force in his return to performing the songs that shall remain timeless through future generations thanks to this man who is truly one
of musics class acts.
Bill Sullivan is the advertising manager of the Folsom and El Dorado Hills Telegraph and
Folsom Lake Entertainer magazine.
Have you seen our new Boutique!

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And so much more!
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Entertainment
Live shows in January
Note: All ticket prices are written as advertised. Service charges may apply.
The Boardwalk
Ace of Spades
7 p.m. Jan. 15
7 p.m. Jan. 10
Hip-hop from Oakland.

$15
Reggae from San Diego.

$18 advance, $20 day of show
9426 Greenback Lane, Orangevale

Tickets available from www.theboardwalkpresents.com
1417 R St., Sacramento

Tickets available from www.aceofspadessac.com
Ezale
Tribal Seeds
6:30 p.m. Jan. 18
7 p.m. Jan. 14
Alternative pop from Chicago.

$15
Reggae and dub music from Southern California.

Austin Jones & Run 2 Cover
Stick Figure
6:30 p.m. Jan.22
6 p.m. Jan. 23
Hard rock/post-grunge from Corinth, Miss.

$15
Indie-rock from Joplin, Mo.

Saving Abel
Never Shout Never
6:30 p.m. Jan. 23
7 p.m. Jan. 29
Final show for the melodic death metal/deathcore band out of

Sacramento.
$12
Also known as Earl Dibbles Jr., country music from Texas.

$15 advance, $20 day of show.
Conducting From The Grave (Final Show)
Granger Smith
6:30 p.m. Jan. 24
From Autumn to Ashes
Post hardcore/metalcore, originally from Long Island.

$16
7 p.m. Jan. 29
Roach Gigz/Los Rakas
Roach Gigz brings hyphy hip-hop from Oakland, along with hip-hop
duo Los Rakas, also from Oakland.
$20
7p.m. Jan.30
Korean Fire Drill
Hard rock from Sacramento, CD release party

$10
Westbound 50
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Rebel Yell
Red Hawk casino
1 Red Hawk Parkway, Placerville

Tickets available from www.redhawkcasino.com
4 - 8 p.m., Jan. 1
Random Strangers
Country, classic rock
9:30 p.m. 1:30 a.m., Jan. 1
Big Bad Boogie Rock

70s, 80s, dancehits
10 p.m. 2 a.m., Jan. 2
Cover Me Badd
80s, 90s, dance hits

4 8 p.m., Jan. 8
Buck Ford
Country
9:30 p.m. 1:30 a.m., Jan. 8
Fresh
Latin, Classic rock, top 40

10 p.m. 2 a.m., Jan. 9
Fresh
Latin, classic rock, top 40
Colleen Heauser Band
10 p.m. 2 a.m., Jan. 16
Apple Z
Top 40, classic rock

4 8 p.m., Jan. 22
Westbound 50
Country
9:30 p.m. 1:30 a.m., Jan. 22
Clean Slate
Old school, R&B, top 40

10 p.m. 2 a.m., Jan. 23
Rebel Yell
70s, 80s, dance hits

4 8 p.m., Jan. 29
Branded
Country
9:30 p.m. 1:30 a.m., Jan. 29
The Spazmatics
Ultimate 80s new wave show

10 p.m. 2 a.m., Jan. 30
Nathan Owens
Motown, R&B
4 8 p.m., Jan. 15
Colleen Heauser
Country, pop
9:30 p.m. 1:30 a.m., Jan. 15
Radio
R&B, pop, dance hits
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ENTERTAINMENT
Mead and Fuzz:
the tao oF astral cult

the FoLsom-based doom metaL band has reFormed
and is preparinG to brinG a Fresh batch oF sonic
breW, inFused With rituaL and introspection,
to the sacramento area
By Matt kraMer, oF the entertainer | Photos By Matt kraMer
tah Aiwass Malkuth ... with these occult words Alexandre Lapuh, vocalist for local doom metal band Astral
Cult, opens the song Prayerin a cramped soundproofed
home garage doubling as practice studio in Folsom.
Making MuSic: alexandre Lapuh is interested in using
As drummer Brazdon Goodwin begins to pound out a methodical marching music as a form of ritual, exploring the deeper intricacies
of the mind through rhythm and verse. Stefan Henskens,
beat, bassist Stefan Henskens and guitarist Ryan Musser build a sonic tidal
lower left, describes the fuzzy sounds of his bass guitar as
wave that rises and swells until the band shakes the walls with pure sound.
having a life of their own beyond his control.
The comic book art and heavy metal posters surrounding the band create an appropriate backdrop for
a group that has been lending its creative sonic vision to Sacramentos burgeoning doom metal
scene since 2011. I spoke with founding members, Henskens and Musser along with new recruits
Lapuh and Goodwin over several glasses of Henskens home-brewed mead. The band members
explained where they find inspiration, what direction they are moving in musically and the
spiritual significance of what Henskens calls fuzz.
Though Astral Cult plays frequently in
Sacramento and has played local events
including Record Store Day at Dimple
Records, their genre may not be as known
in Folsom as their faces. Hearkening back
to the sounds of late 1960s psychedelic and
heavy rock bands like Black Sabbath and
taking their cue from those that followed such as Sleep and
Electric Wizard, the music builds a wall of anti-radio sonic
power, often carrying complex musical improvisation patterns
over methodical drone and fuzzy sounding bass riffs. Hence, the term
fuzz.
Henskens, an amateur mead brewer, explained the role his favorite drink has in
honing the bands sound.
Mead (has) a good role. We drink it before practices here and there. Mead gives
you a good warm vibe where you can just be like super chill and mellow, but you can
play aggressive stuff at the same time. It kind of doesnt hit you hard like other stuff. Its
more of a chill, fuzzy drunk, which goes with the fuzzy music, Henskens said.
When the band lost its previous vocalist and its drummer earlier this year over musical and directional differences, the remaining members decided to refocus their
craft towards the darker fuzzed-out sounds they had originally envisioned.
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Cult Members: From left to right Astral Cult members Brazdon Goodwin, Stefan Henskens, Alexandre Lapuh, and Ryan Musser in their Folsom garage
practice studio.
Im really interested in
using music as a form of ritual,
particularly invocation, where
you sort of step into a new zone
and you go on a journey and
bring the different states of
mind into yourself.
Alexandre Lapuh
vocalist
With the recruitment of Lapuh and Goodwin they have taken

this opportunity in full stride.
When we got these new guys, we just threw away the songs
that were going more in that rock direction to get back to why
we started it all in the first place, Musser said.
When it comes to the bands rhythmic sensibilities Goodwin
said he is generating power and timing for the band, while
simultaneously drawing on classical-music sensibilities and
weaving a tapestry of syncopation to build a specific atmosphere.
bands new music. Something must be going right, as they have

managed to secure endorsement from Black Arts Toneworks
and Monsoon Guitars.
The new music the band has crafted takes on a trance-like
spiritual aspect, digging beneath the surface on a lyric and sonic
level. Lapuh explained that he takes lyrical inspiration from his
own reading and practices.
Im really interested in using music as a form of ritual, particularly invocation, where you sort of step into a new zone and
you go on a journey and bring the different states of mind into
yourself, Lapuh said. The first few songs were based more on
the philosophical and the sociological. Then it kind of went
more into the spiritual. Quetzalcoatl is about the Spanish
invading Mexico. The Aztecs believed that they were their gods
returned, but then they actually came to enslave and destroy
them, which is pretty horrifying. The most recent one is probably the most directly spiritual one. Its about turning within and
going through the maze inside. The end of it is a Banishing
Ritual from Thelemic practice.
The spiritual and therapeutic aspect of sound is an inescapable
theme in Astral Cults music. Henskens described performing
in a way evocative of Lao-Tzus Tao Te Ching.
I use all of (the drums) to try and tell a story with fills and
with beats, he said.
Whenever Im playing I can kind of go into a trance. Im sort

of out of it and not thinking when Im playing most of the
time. I feel that fuzz is kind of something that you can somewhat control but it (also) has a mind of its own so youre just
going with the flow of it. Theres something freeing about that
while youre playing, said Henskens.
Instead of having just a rock song it goes more into really dark,
deeper, creepier stuff at times and then itll go into something
kind of light and chill so ... we can just go back and destroy
it with sheer gain and chaos and fuzz, Henskens said of the
Astral Cult has nearly a full albums worth of new music ready
and they hope to have a record ready for release soon. More
about the band, links to music, and schedules can be found at
www.astralcult.com or at www.facebook.com/astralcult.
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Entertainment
Johnny
Cash
Live at Folsom Prison

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Anniversary marks iconic

album recorded in 1968
By Matthew Whitley
Hello, Im Johnny Cash
nd so began the landmark concert that would leave

an indelible impression on American culture. It was
January 1968, a year of social change, just a handful
of months after the summer of love, the Vietnam War raging,
social protests on campuses, and the Beatles Magical Mystery
Tour on the radio. America was a different place from when
Johnny Cash first began recording back in Sun Record Studios
with Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins creating
the sound of rock and roll that would change the world. Cash
would wonder if he still had a place in music it would turn
out, a resounding YES!
The reason John wanted to go to Folsom in 68, we had played
a lot of prisons before that . We played the Arkansas State
Prison, Tennessee State Prison and then the next year,69, we
did San Quentin. It was just something he liked to do. We
would kid him about it and say we know why he likes it
because if somebody doesnt like what you do they cant leave.
John liked to perform for the inmates and they still are a great
audience, said longtime drummer WC Fluke Holland.
Moreover, Cash felt it was a fulfillment of his Christian obligation, and he related to them. In his book, Johnny Cash: The
Biography, Michael Streissguth, writes: [Inmates] observed
that once Cash stepped on stage, he seemed to understand
their loss of freedom and labored intensely to bond with
them adding, many artists sang of the disenfranchised but
Cash met societies orphans on their turf, rolled tape and released the results. He adds, Cash knew what it was like to be
in jail standing before your loved ones in cuffs the deep
pain of breaking your mothers heart walking the seedy part
of town looking for drugs the numbing ache of facing a
future without hope.
Cash would perform two shows in the prison cafeteria for the
inmates, and the armed guards standing above them, moving
through a series of songs about loneliness, family, blue-collar
struggles, isolation, with songs like Busted, Cocaine Blues,
I Still Miss Someone and of course, Folsom Prison Blues
throwing into the show so much of himself, it would be
become his greatest performance.
Cash wanted to capture the ultimate loneliness about
someone so empty inside so numb spiritually he could take
pleasure in killing a man just to watch him die, wrote Robert

Hillburn, author of Cash: the Life, on the song Folsom Prison Blues itself. One song in particular that meant a great deal
to Cash was Greystone Chapel, written by an inmate named
Glen Sherley, as Cash knew this was their story. In addition to
Cash himself, was Carl Perkins who opened with Blue Suede
Shoes, the Statler Brothers, and of course, his soon-to-be
bride, June Carter. For Cash, this was also an act of redemption,
a way to give back, I knew this was my chance to make up for
all the times when I had messed up, he has said.
He watched the opening from the side, incredibly nervous
but writes later, I suddenly felt calm I felt somehow, I had
something they needed. Of course, Johnny Cash was also quite
chemically induced, a norm sadly for Cash, as he would admit
later taking more pills that morning than any time in his life.
Despite the dire concerns at Capital Records, under producer
Bob Johnston, Johnny Cash: Live at Folsom Prison, would
be a huge success, critically and financially; the album winning
Grammies for Best Country Vocal, Best Liner Notes. Live
at Folsom Prison would sit at No. 1 on the country charts for
18 weeks and on the rock charts a staggering 122 weeks. The
album would eventually sell 3 million copies in America alone
and solidified Cash as one of Americas premier artists. It
captured the zeitgeist of pop culture and reintroduced Cash to
an entirely new generation.
The reason Johnny Cash was able to be such an icon in all
kinds of music is again because he was so different and an
unusual person, said WC Fluke Holland.
Merging the underground rock scene and country music, Cash
would again be a pioneer to a generation of musicians like
Graham Parsons and Waylon Jennings.
Today, Live at Folsom Prison is considered one of the
greatest albums of all time. Memphis Three member, WC
Fluke Holland still plays drums, often working with Auburn
resident, John Price, a singer and Cash historian who performs
live shows as Johnny Cash. Currently, Price and Holland are
preparing for a show on Jan. 13, the anniversary of the concert,
and recreating the entire show for a private audience at Folsom
prison, followed by live shows throughout California.
Walking the Line: Johnny Cash performed at Folsom Prison originally in 1968.
File photo provided by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
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South Lake Tahoe Day Trips
Save the date

third annual
ourmet burgers, handmade pastas,

mouthwatering steaks, fresh
seafood, inventive small plates and
decadent desserts are on the menu
Jan. 8 - 15, as the South Shores restaurants
roll out an extraordinary culinary experience
for California Restaurant Month. Tahoe South
Restaurant Week, themed Made with Altitude is an incredible opportunity to experience some of the best wine and food on Lake
Tahoes South Shore at a value you cant get at
any other time of the year.
Tahoe South Restaurant Week connects foodies
with the areas most notable locally-owned eateries, each recognized for their classic favorites
and distinctive dishes. Participating restaurants
feature specially-priced and prix fixe menus
highlighting the theme. There are no passes,
tickets or coupons, and but check with the
individual restaurants to see if reservations are
recommended. Diners simply visit their favorite
participating restaurants throughout the week
to enjoy the special menus.
Tahoe South
Restaurant Week
When: Jan. 8-15
Participating Restaurants:
Artemis Lakefront Caf

Blue Angel Caf & Catering
Beacon Bar & Grill
Bear Moon Bar and Grill
MacDuffs Pub
Riva Grill on the Lake
The Getaway Cafe Lake Tahoe
Naked Fish
Passarettis Italian Restaurant
Fridays Station Steak & Seafood Grill
Ciera Steak + Chophouse
Chart House Lake View Restaurant
Echo Restaurant
Edgewood Restaurant
An Improvisational Grill.
Primos Italian Bistro
Toast Tahoe
Caseys An American Cantina
Jimmys Restaurant at The Landing
Kalanis
Zephyr Cove Restaurant
Tahoe photo courtesy Lara Farhadi
Tahoe South
Restaurant
Week
Information: tahoesouth.com/
restaurantweek.
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Snowshoe Trek
T
his National Winter Trails Day, The Tahoe

Rim Trail Association and theSugar Pine
Foundationwill be co-hosting an afternoon
snowshoe trek to Echo Lake. This will be
a leisurely snowshoe from the parking lot to Lower
Echo Lake (however, it could be more challenging if
snow levels are deep). Lunch will be at the old lodge, so
remember to bring lunch and snacks. The destination
provides great photo opportunities of Lower Echo
Lake and the surrounding mountains of glacial moraine
carved out millennia ago.
National Winter
Trails Day
Snowshoe Trek
When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Jan. 9
Where: Johnson Pass Rd. Snow Park
Forest Route 11N06, Echo Lake
Information:
(775) 298-4485
tahoerimtrail.org/index.php/eventsand-programs/hiking-programs
Cost: Although the hike is free,
participants will need to purchase
a $5 SnoPark parking permit.
More information will be sent to
participants upon registration.
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Full Moon Snowshoe Tours

S
pectacular Full Moon Snowshoe Tours. 7 p.m., Saturdays, Jan. 23, Feb. 20,and March 19.Join park rangers
for moonlight adventures around the Hellman-Ehrman
Mansion and along Lake Tahoes magical West Shore. Few experiences compare to snowshoeing under the light of a full moon
along the snow covered Tahoe shoreline.
For those new to snowshoeing, there will be a beginners clinic
at 6:30 p.m. All proceeds from these tours support Sierra State
Parks Foundation. Meet in the day-use area parking lot (lake side
entrance off Highway 89). The tours takes 1 hours. Wear warm,
layered clothing, waterproof shoes and bring a flashlight.
Full Moon
Snowshoe Tours
When: 7 p.m.
Jan. 23, Feb. 20 and March 19
Where: Ehrman Mansion
Sugar Pine Point State Park
Tahoma
Information:
(530) 525-7982
sierrastateparks.org/calendar/all/
events
Reservations: Space is limited and
reservations required, call(530)
583-9911.
Cost: $25 for adults; free for children 12 and younger. Price includes
snowshoe rental and parking.
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Wine, food
& friends
Wine tasting
await at this Camino establishment

By Aaron Darling, For the Entertainer | Photos Courtesy
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Wines that Dont Suck thats the motto at Crystal Basin. If you love
telling stories and having a laugh, youll fit right in.
Crystal Basin is the baby of owner Mike Owen. Hes one of the most personable people youll meet and he loves what he does. He and a few friends
started a wine co-op in his parents basement in the late 1980s that grew so quickly that they
soon ran out of space and had to seek new lodging. What started out as a vacation hobby took
on a life of its own.
Some time ago Mike had an opportunity to spend two and a half years in France. He and his
friends had been making wine for a while at this point and he decided to take some with him;
20 cases to be precise. He said that in France at the
time there was almost no wine import because there
was such little demand for foreign make. So, on his
days off he traveled around to the different regions
meeting their winemakers, trading wines and wineWhere: 3550 Carson Road,
making ideas.
Crystal Basin
Cellars
The French customs guys thought we were nuts.

(Impression of customs agent) You stupid Americans, you are bringing wine to France? What are
you doing? he said of the trip. But the idea paid
off, and both he and the winemakers he met walked
away with new wines and new ideas.
Camino
Contact:
(530) 647-1767
www.crystalbasin.com
Since then Mike has developed Crystal Basin Cellars and put his whole personality into it. The
tasting room is crafted from a beautiful dark wood with plaques and pictures of wisecracks and
sarcasm throughout. The message seems to be if you cant enjoy yourself then learn to.
There are two events coming up this month. Jan. 16 is Cigar Day with cigars hand rolled on the
spot in any package style you want. Jan. 30 is Crab and Cab. They are procuring Dungeness out
of Washington state for a good, old-fashioned crab feed paired with Cabernet. Upcoming this
summer they are hosting 35 live music events.
The Bistro, or to be more precise the food at the bistro, is alone worthy of the trip. Most of their
menu is $7-$9 a plate and if nothing else remember The Saigon; its savory and it just about
melts in your mouth. Friday nights they host live music and offer a $20, three-course meal.
The most striking feature of the property is the open display of flags in the barrel room. The flag
of each branch of the American military is represented with an American flag at the forefront;
one that flew over a post in Baghdad. Mike said neither he nor his staff has served, but he has
been given those flags by customers and friends who did and they are displayed proudly in honor of the men and women who defend us.
If you must raise your pinky and your eyebrow while you swirl your wine, this may not be the
best fit for you, but if you like to enjoy your wine with good, fun people youll find yourself right
at home.
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Day Trips
Thats so Cheesy: Pepperoni Pizza is a blend of

mozzarella, fontina, shaved Parmesan, and provolone
cheeses topped with pepperoni.
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Squaw Valley
pizzeria
is a family affair
ireside Pizza Company is the brainchild of longtime friends Ray

Villaman and Ted Kennedy. Villaman is a 20-year restaurant
veteran including California Pizza Kitchen, Boston Market,
the California Restaurant Association and even a short time as
president of Blimpies. He also had much help from his father-in-law Rich,
who remains to this day, a vital part of the restaurant management team. You
may see the big, smiling fella working with the dough in the back or out front
with the guests.
Thats Amore: Classic Margherita Pizza is thin Italian Margherita

sauce topped with diced Roma tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese,
finished with a touch of basil. Photos by Jeremy Burke.
Other help came from Mark Wheeler, Scott Kennedy, and Villamans wife,
Chris, and their two sons Jacob and Nicholas. This family creation combined
with some great investors and friends is wrapped together as the Fireside
Pizza Company.
Fireside Pizza Company has won many awards for its fresh, unique pizza
counting the best award when a customer refers friends for an excellent experience.
Fireside
Pizza
Company
Where: in the Village of
Squaw Valley.
1985 Squaw Valley Road, #25,
Olympic Valley
Contact: (530) 584-6150
Its a toss up: Pear & Walnut Salad is mixed greens tossed
with red onions and balsamic dressing, served with Bosc
pear slices then topped with Gorgonzola cheese and candied
walnuts.
Cookie monster: Out of the Oven Chocolate

Chip Cookie is served warm with vanilla ice cream.
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Real Estate
Drought friendly: Above: This Roseville hot property has $20,000 worth of high-end artificial turf. Below: Updated by a homeowner who is a master
craftsman and builder, this kitchen on Castle Creek Court includes a four-burner Wolf cook top with griddle, dual ovens, three sinks, a chic center island and
picket fence views through its windows.
hot property
Made by the hand

of a craftsman
By Eileen Wilson | Photos courtesy
hen they say the most important thing about buying

real estate is the location, theyre only half right:
This special Castle Creek Court property is perfectly
situated at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in a private,
gated community. But the second half of this story is the custom details. The homeowner, a professional craftsman and builder, has created
an oasis for any family that includes newly remodeled kitchen, master
bath and much more.
No expense was spared when updating this home. The front of the
property is visually stunning a beautiful blend of carefully placed
foliage with brilliant green lawn. You dont see lawns looking great
during a California drought. But before you jump to conclusions,
come take a look. This isnt a water-wasting home, this is $20,000
worth of the highest-end artificial turf, and you would never guess. It
even feels like the real thing.
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The home has a quiet front courtyard with stunning slate

surfaces, a secret garden area with stone statuary very
sanctuary-like.
The inside of the home has been updated with hand-scraped
wood flooring in cherry, which pairs with tumbled travertine
stone in varied colors and sizes. The effect is a rich amalgamation of everything that nature has to offer.
Its the kitchen that will likely sell this home. Walk in and
prepare to be amazed. The kitchen is spacious, and easily
accommodates the 11-foot by 17-foot granite topped island
that resembles a distressed, cream furniture piece. Surrounding cabinetry is rich cherry, all custom, and decorated with
oversized scrolls. And one of the amazing things about this
kitchen is something that you wont see. At least not at first
glance. There are hidden nooks throughout, storage spaces
Just right for dipping: The spacious, semi-formal pool includes modern sheeting
that fool the eye, and with a touch of a finger, pop open,
waterfalls
surrounded by brickwork. Below: Gray marble flooring and decorative inserts
Indiana Jones-style, to harbor spices, tools and more. All the
adorn the bathroom.
surfaces are pale cream granite with both muted and brilliant-colored amber to umber flecks.
Kitchen appliances are all stainless
that overlook the extensive grounds
and high end a four-burner Wolf
and pool, and the sinks and hardware
cook top with griddle, dual ovens,
are classic with modern flair. The
dishwasher, compactor, and a built-in
most impressive thing about the masdrawer microwave oven. There are
ter bath, perhaps, is the large soaking
Where: 3474 Castle Creek Court,
three sinks in this kitchen, a large
tub a modern interpretation of
Roseville
sink in the island, and dual sinks
the claw foot, with freestanding oil
Size: 4-6 bedroom, 4 (4,0) bath. 4,257
with flower and picket fence views.
square feet, .67 acres
rubbed bronze fixtures. Cabinets are
All faucets are high-end and extra
Price: $1,099,000
high-quality cherry, and theres an
Listed by: JDebbie Sax, RE/MAX Gold
tall, including a pot-filler at the cook
open shower area with triple heads
(916) 947-4729
top. The kitchen space was nearly
including a rain shower.
doubled in size during the remodel,
Back downstairs the property has
adding a large walk-in pantry and
formal rooms that include travertine
butlers pantry.
fronted fireplaces with cherry mantles and double crowned
The master bath in this home, also newly remodeled,
ceilings. Theres a remote den or office downstairs, which
includes stunning white with gray marble flooring with dec- could easily be converted to an additional bedroom, with a
orative inserts, an oversized closet with cedar flooring, and
secluded bath that offers outside access.
professional organization housing for 50 or more pairs of
When you finally head to the backyard youll be amazed
shoes. The master closet area also has built-in glass fronted
by the care that was taken with creating this covered patio
storage for jewelry, sunglasses or a number of small items
that you would care to protect. The master has bay windows and entertaining oasis. A large semi-formal pool includes
modern sheeting waterfalls, and the separate hot tub has
decorative concrete and brickwork surrounding it. A built-in
barbecue area includes a mini-refrigerator and sink, and
the yard has received a new addition a large game room/
workout room or even an in-law cottage in the rear of the
property. The free-standing building has a large granite
topped bar area with cherry cabinetry, and its plumbed and
ready for either a bathroom, sink area, or both.
Hot property
From front yard to master to the garage, and even the boat
or RV parking area, which can double as a wonderful dog
run, there are too many custom features in this property to
describe. Its a must see, and is sure to sell quickly.
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January calendar of events

Friday, Jan. 1
The Old Town Boys play at 8:30 p.m. at Hamptons on Sutter, 608 Sutter St. in Historic Folsom.
Music includes hits, favorites and sing-alongs
from all genres and eras. Requests welcome. Info:
(916) 985-4735, hamptonsonsutter@gmail.com.
Open Mic Night is from 6-9 p.m. with at 632 East
Bidwell St., Folsom. Free. Any style. Info: (916) 9843020, facebook.com/nicholsonmusicafe.
Local History Forum from 10-11:30 a.m. the
first Friday of each month at the El Dorado Hills
Senior Center, 990 Lassen Lane in El Dorado Hills.
Info: (916) 358-3575.
Saturday, Jan. 2
Ukulele lessons meet from 1-2 p.m. at 632

East Bidwell St., Folsom. Free. Info: (916) 9843020, facebook.com/nicholsonmusicafe.
Farmers Market from 8 a.m - 1 p.m. at the
Railroad Turntable and Public Plaza in Historic
Folsom. Event includes more than 45 farmers and
vendors with certified farmers, locally grown seasonal fruits and vegetables, fresh baked goods,
fresh eggs and dairy, live music and more. Info:
historicfolsom.org.
Murer House Museum and Garden tours
from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. at 1125 Joe Murer Court,
Folsom. Free. Bring a picnic lunch. Info: (916)
985-3290, murerhouse.org.
Monday, Jan. 4
Storytime meets 10-10:30 a.m. at Face in a

Book, 4359 Town Center Blvd., Ste. 113, El Dorado
Hills. For toddlers and preschoolers. Info: (916)
941-9401, getyourfaceinabook.com
Fitness Classes for Seniors: Strength and
Agility on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; Fit
4 Life Interval Class Tuesdays and Thursdays; Sit
and Get Fit, Balance and Prevention Mondays and
Wednesdays. Morning classes are $53 for 10 classes, $85 for 20. Times and Info: (916) 358-3575.
Intro to Guitar for Seniors from 1-1:45 p.m.
through Feb. 1 (no class Jan. 18) at the El Dorado
Cost: $42 plus required book: Step One: Teach
Yourself Guitar by Hal Leonard. Registration:
(916) 933-6624.
Photo by Jeremy Burke
Boot Camp Fitness program for adults 50 and

up from 6:30-7:15 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays
and Fridays through Jan. 29 at the El Dorado Hills
Senior Center, 990 Lassen Lane. Cost: $48 for
12 classes. Register, (916) 933-6624. Info: (916)
358-3575.
Tuesday, Jan. 5
Rock On! Live Bank Karaoke plays at 8 p.m. at

PowerHouse Pub, 614 Sutter St., Ste D, Folsom.
Reserved seating extra. Info: (916) 355-8586,
powerhousepub.com.
T.A.S. (Teens and Seniors) Book Club meets
from 3-4 p.m. the first Monday of the month
at Face in a Book, 4359 Town Center Blvd. in El
Dorado Hills. Sponsored by the El Dorado Hills
Senior Center and coordinated by ORHS student
Kyoko Lee. RSVP. Info: (916) 358-3575.
Chair Yoga from 9:15-10 a.m. Tuesdays and

Thursdays through Jan. 18 at the El Dorado Hills
Senior Center, 990 Lassen Lane. Cost: $32 for
8 classes. Registration: (916) 933-6624, Info:
(916) 358-3575.
Wednesday, Jan. 6
TLM Team Local Music plays at 8:30 p.m. at

powerhousepub.com.
Open Mic Night is from 7-10 p.m. at Lockdown
Brewing Co. tasting room, 718 Sutter St., Ste
200, Folsom. Info: (916) 358-9645, lockdownbrewingcompany.com.
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Open Mic Night is from 6-9 p.m. at 632 East
Bidwell St., Folsom. Free. Bluegrass and Oldtime
style. Info: (916) 984-3020, facebook.com/
nicholsonmusicafe.
Wines of the Month gathers from 6-8 p.m. at

the Historic Cary House, 300 Main St., Placerville.
Sponsored by Fair Play Winery Association Info:
fairplaywine.com.
Play Mexican Train Dominoes at 12:30 p.m.

at the El Dorado Hills Senior Center, 990 Lassen
Lane, El Dorado Hills. Game immediately follows
Senior Nutrition Lunch. Info: (916) 358-3575.
Folsom Area Counselors and Therapists

meet from 8:30-10:30 at 11344 Coloma Road,
Suite 625 in Gold River. Info: (916) 293-9857,
folsomtherapists.org.
What are You Reading? from 10-10:30 a.m.

at Face in a Book, 4359 Town Center Blvd., Ste.
113, El Dorado Hills. A casual get-together to
catch up on the latest favorites. Info: (916) 9419401, getyourfaceinabook.com
Learn to Square Dance from 7-8:30 p.m. at
Hangtown Grange, 2020 Smith Flat Road in
Placerville. Cost: $5 per person per class. No
experience necessary. Single men and women
are encouraged to attend. Sponsored by the
Apple Jacks and Jills Square Dance Club of
Placerville. Info: Darlene, (916) 933-2790; Mary,
(530) 344-7447.
Northern California Accordion Society
meets from 6:30-9 p.m. at Lutheran Church of
the Resurrection, 6365 Douglas Blvd. in Granite
Bay. Cost: $2 members, $3 guests. Guest player:
Jana Sortini. Info: David, (916) 806-6927.
The Folsom City Host Lions meet at 6:30
p.m. the first and third Wednesdays of the
month at the Folsom Rotary Clubhouse, 7150
Baldwin Dam Road in Lew Howard Park. Visitors
welcome. Info: Kumar Kalagara, (916) 3370914.
Thursday, Jan. 7
Kids Helping Kids presents NEEDTOBREATHE

fourth annual signature gala presented by
Partners of Harris Center 7 p.m. Jan 7 at
Harris Center for the Arts, 10 College Parkway
in Folsom. Ticket and Info: (916) 608-6888,
harriscenter.net.
Storytime meets from 11-11:30 a.m. at Face
in a Book, 4359 Town Center Blvd., Ste. 113,
El Dorado Hills. For toddlers and preschoolers.
Info: (916) 941-9401, getyourfaceinabook.com.
Chess Club meet from 2-4 p.m. Thursdays at
Oak Knoll Club House, 3331 Alyssum Circle off
Bass Lake Road in El Dorado Hills. RSVP. Info:
(916) 358-3575.
Friday, Jan. 8
The Old Town Boys play at 8:30 p.m. at Hamptons on Sutter, 608 Sutter St in Historic Folsom.
Local History Forum from 10-11:30 a.m. the
first Friday of each month at the El Dorado Hills
Topic: The B-52s; bombers that flew over El Dorado
Hills in the 1970s and more. Info: (916) 358-3575.
Falun Dafa Exercise from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Fridays at El Dorado Hills Senior Center, 990 Lassen
Lane in El Dorado Hills. Free. Info: (916) 358-3575.
Saturday, Jan. 9
National Winter Trails Day from 10 a.m. to 1

p.m. at Explore Tahoe, An Urban Trailhead Visitor
Center, 4114 Lake Tahoe Blvd. Free. Showshoe in
Van Sickle Bi State Park. Bring snowshoes, dress
in layers, wear hat and gloves and bring plenty
of water. Open to first 20 people. Register: (530)
541-6059, kedwards@cityofslt.us.
Folsom Old Tyme Radio Show at 4 p.m. at Sutter
Street Theatre, 717 Sutter St. in Folsom. Tickets: $10.
Info: (916) 353-1001, sutterstreettheatre.com.
Treecycle from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and
Sunday at the Dan Russell Rodeo Arena, Folsom
City Park, end of Stafford Street in Folsom. Free.
Please remove all tinsel, lights, tree stands, nails,
etc. Flocked trees accepted. Limit of five trees per
vehicle. Info: (916) 875-5555, holidayrecycling.com
Farmers Market from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the

Folsom. Event includes more than 45 farmers
and vendors with certified farmers, locally grown
seasonal fruits and vegetables, fresh baked
goods, fresh eggs and dairy, live music and more.
Info: historicfolsom.org.
Monday, Jan. 11
Storytime meets 10-10:30 a.m. at Face in

a Book, 4359 Town Center Blvd., Ste. 113, El
Dorado Hills. For toddlers and preschoolers. Info:
(916) 941-9401, getyourfaceinabook.com
Computer User Group meeting from 1-3
p.m. the 2nd and 4th Mondays each month at El
Dorado Hills Senior Center, 990 Lassen Lane in El
Dorado Hills. Info: (916) 358-3575.
Head, Neck and Shoulder Massage from
9:30-11:30 a.m. the 2nd Monday each month at
El Dorado Hills Senior Center, 990 Lassen Lane in
El Dorado Hills. Cost: $10 suggested donation for
15-minute massage. Appointment required. Info:
(916) 358-3575, naturalhealinghands.com.
Agility on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays;
Fit 4 Life Interval Class Tuesdays and Thursdays;
Sit and Get Fit, Balance and Prevention Mondays
and Wednesdays. Morning classes are $53 for
10 classes, $85 for 20. Times and Info: (916)
358-3575.
Tuesday, Jan. 12

PowerHouse Pub, 614 Sutter St., Ste. D, Folsom.
powerhousepub.com.
The Tea Party Patriots of Folsom meet at
7:15 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month at
Creekside Oaks, 1715 Creekside Drive in Folsom.
Every one welcome. Info: Nanci Henning,
Nancihenning@comcast.net, folsomteaparty.
com.
Grief support Group meets from 6:30-8
p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the El
Dorado Hills Senior Center, 990 Lassen Lane in
El Dorado Hills. Free. Program facilitated by Julie
Interrante, MA, and sponsored by Green Valley
Mortuary. Info: (916) 358-3575.
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Taxi Voucher Program information at 1 p.m.
Lane in El Dorado Hills. Cost: $3 per ride up to
10 rides per month for seniors 50 and over. Get
the details. Info: (916) 358-3575.
Wednesday, Jan. 13
powerhousepub.com.

Open Mic Night is from 6-9 p.m. at 632
East Bidwell St., Folsom. Free. Bluegrass and
Oldtime style. Info: (916) 984-3020, facebook.
com/nicholsonmusicafe.
Play Mexican Train Dominoes at 12:30
p.m. at the El Dorado Hills Senior Center, 990
Lassen Lane, El Dorado Hills. Game immediately follows Senior Nutrition Lunch. Info: (916)
358-3575.
Placerville. Info: Darlene, (916) 933-2790;
Mary, (530) 344-7447.
Bay. Cost: $2 members, $3 guests. Guest player: Jana Sortini. Info: David, (916) 806-6927.
Poetry Off-the Shelves meets from 6-7 p.m.
at El Dorado County Library, main branch, 345
Fair Lane, Placerville. Free. A poetry readaround; bring your own poems or those of a
favorite poet to share, or just come listen. Info:
672-9173, poetspiper@att.net.
Business Connects Mixer/Ribbon Cutting

from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at ServPro of El Dorado
Hills/Placerville, 4814 Golden Foothill Pkwy,
Ste. 6 in El Dorado Hills. Event features, raffle,
food and drink. Proceeds benefit the chamber
scholarship fund. Info: eldoradohillschamber.
org.
Thursday, Jan. 14

Info: (916) 941-9401, getyourfaceinabook.com.
(916) 358-3575.
Watercolor Painting class from 10-11:30
a.m. Thursdays through Feb. 18 at the El Dorado
Hills Senior Center, 990 Lassen Lane in El Dorado Hills. Cost: $55. Class taught by local artist
Jimmie Claire Grann. Register: (916) 933-6624,
edhcsd.org. Info: (916) 358-3575.
Folsom Lake Lions Club, serving Folsom and
other local areas, meets at 6:30 p.m. the second
and fourth Thursday of each month at the
Folsom VFW, 1300 in Folsom. Info: Margaret at
941-9724.
Neuropathy Support Group at 12:30 p.m.
on odd numbered months at Journey Church,
450 Blue Ravine Road in Folsom. Info: Bev
Anderson (877) 622-6298.
Beginning Memoir Group meets from 1-3
p.m. Thursdays through Feb. 18 at the El Dorado
Hills Senior Center, 990 Lassen Lane in El Dorado Hills. Cost: $25. Class led by Geri Haskins.
Info: (916) 358-3575, edhcsd.org.
Friday, Jan. 15
Hal Holbrook: Mark Twain Tonight! (sign

interpreted performance) 7 p.m. Jan 13 and
7:30 Jan. 15 at Harris Center for the Arts, 10
College Parkway in Folsom. Ticket and Info:
(916) 608-6888, harriscenter.net.
Open Mic Night is from 6-9 p.m. with at 632
East Bidwell St., Folsom. Free. Any style. Info:
(916) 984-3020, facebook.com/nicholsonmusicafe.
Falun Dafa Exercise from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Fridays at El Dorado Hills Senior Center, 990 Lassen
Lane in El Dorado Hills. Free. Info: (916) 358-3575.
Saturday, Jan. 16
Keyboard Conversations with Jeffrey

Siegel: Splendor from Silence 7:30 p.m.
at Harris Center for the Arts, 10 College Parkway
harriscenter.net.
The LOL Comedy Troupe perform at 4 p.m. the
third Saturday of the month at The Sutter Street
Theatre, 717 Sutter St. in Folsom. Tickets: $10. Proceeds benefit Developmental Disabilities Service
Organization programs. Info: (916) 353-1001,
sutterstreettheatre.com.
Farmers Market from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Railroad Turntable and Public Plaza in Historic Folsom.
Event includes more than 45 farmers and vendors
with certified farmers, locally grown seasonal fruits
and vegetables, fresh baked goods, fresh eggs and
dairy, live music and more. Info: historicfolsom.org.
Poetic License from 3-4 p.m. at the Senior Center,
937 Spring St., (enter off Tunnel St.), Placerville. Free.
A poetry read-around; bring your own poems or
those of a favorite poet to share, or just come listen.
Info: 672-9173, poetspiper@att.net.
Monday, Jan. 18

Tuesday, Jan. 19

powerhousepub.com.
Wednesday, Jan. 20
Fiesta Mexico-Americana featuring Los

Lobos with Ballet Folklorico Mexicano
7:30 p.m. at Harris Center for the Arts, 10 College
Parkway in Folsom. Ticket and Info: (916) 6086888, harriscenter.net.
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powerhousepub.com.
Open Mic Night is from 6-9 p.m. at 632
East Bidwell St., Folsom. Free. Bluegrass and
Oldtime style. Info: (916) 984-3020, facebook.
com/nicholsonmusicafe.
Play Mexican Train Dominoes at 12:30
p.m. at the El Dorado Hills Senior Center, 990
Lassen Lane, El Dorado Hills. Game immediately follows Senior Nutrition Lunch. Info: (916)
358-3575.
Placerville. Info: Darlene, (916) 933-2790;
Mary, (530) 344-7447.
Bay. Cost: $2 members, $3 guests. Guest player: Jana Sortini. Info: David, (916) 806-6927.
Golden Hills Mens Group meets at 10 a.m.
the 3rd Wednesday of the month at El Dorado
Hills Senior Center, 990 Lassen Lane in El
Dorado Hills. You bring the topics the coffee is
supplied. And yes ladies can attend. Info: (916)
358-3575.
Food Truck Safari from 5-8 p.m. at Folsom
City Zoo, 403 Stafford St., Folsom. Live music by
Jimmy Ashley; bounce houses; face painting;
and food trucks: Sweet Spot, Baconmania,
Smokers Wild, Happy Cow and many more.
Presented by City of Folsom Parks & Recreation
Department and Sactomofo.
Golden Hills Investment Club meets from 9

a.m. to noon every third Wednesday of the month
at Raleys, 166 Placerville Drive in Placerville.
Seeking a few new members for all womens club.
Info: Judy Cook, (530) 647-1234.
The Folsom City Host Lions meet at 6:30 p.m.
the first and third Wednesdays of the month at
the Folsom Rotary Clubhouse, 7150 Baldwin Dam
Road in Lew Howard Park. Visitors welcome. Info:
Kumar Kalagara, (916) 337-0914.
Senior Stampers Club meets at 10:30 a.m. the
fourth Friday of each month at the El Dorado Hills
Bring stamps, albums, collections and ideas and
resources for sharing. Info: Senior Center, (916)
358-3575.
Ribbon Cutting from 5:30-7 p.m. at Cater
Galante Orthodontics, 4944 Windplay Drive in
El Dorado Hills. Grand opening celebration. Info:
eldoradohillschamber.org.
Thursday, Jan. 21
Stomp, the international, award-winning percussion sensation will perform 7:30 p.m. Jan
21; 3 and 8 p.m. Jan 22; and 1 p.m. Jan 23 at
harriscenter.net.
Womens Fund El Dorado annual community Needs forum from 5:30-8:30 p.m.
at the Cameron Park Community Center, 2501
Country Club Drive. Tickets: $25 ($30 after Jan.
15) must be purchased in advance from womensfundeldorado.org. Info: (530) 622-5621.
Info: (916) 941-9401, getyourfaceinabook.
com.
(916) 358-3575.
Wine and Book event meet from 6:30-8 p.m.
at Face in a Book, 4359 Town Center Blvd., Ste
113, El Dorado Hills. Focus on a different genre
different each month. Info: getyourfaceinabook.com, (916) 941-9401.
Friday, Jan. 22
Falun Dafa Exercise from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Fridays
at El Dorado Hills Senior Center, 990 Lassen Lane in
El Dorado Hills. Free. Info: (916) 358-3575.
Saturday, Jan. 23
The Six Bach Suites for Cello presented by

Sacramento Baroque Soloists will perform
7:30 p.m. Jan 23 at Harris Center for the Arts, 10
College Parkway in Folsom. Ticket and Info: (916)
608-6888, harriscenter.net.
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Farmers Market from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Railroad Turntable and Public Plaza in Historic Folsom.
Event includes more than 45 farmers and vendors
with certified farmers, locally grown seasonal fruits
and vegetables, fresh baked goods, fresh eggs and
dairy, live music and more. Info: historicfolsom.org.
Sunday, Jan. 24
Celtic Nights: Spirit of Freedom, direct from

Ireland will perform 1 and 6 p.m. Jan 24 at
harriscenter.net.
Monday, Jan. 25

Poetry in Motion meets from 6-7 p.m. at the
Senior Center, 937 Spring St., Placerville. Free.
A poetry read-around; bring your own poems
or those of a favorite poet to share, or just come
listen. Info: 672-9173, poetspiper@att.net.
Computer User Group meeting from 1-3
p.m. the 2nd and 4th Mondays each month at El
Dorado Hills Senior Center, 990 Lassen Lane in El
Dorado Hills. Info: (916) 358-3575.
Agility on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays;
Fit 4 Life Interval Class Tuesdays and Thursdays;
Sit and Get Fit, Balance and Prevention Mondays
and Wednesdays. Morning classes are $53 for
10 classes, $85 for 20. Times and Info: (916)
358-3575.
Tuesday, Jan. 26

powerhousepub.com.

powerhousepub.com.
Chess Club meet from 2-4 p.m. Thursdays at Oak

Knoll Club House, 3331 Alyssum Circle off Bass
Lake Road in El Dorado Hills. RSVP. Info: (916)
358-3575.

Brewing Co. tasting room, 718 Sutter St., Ste 200,
Folsom. Info: (916) 358-9645, lockdownbrewingcompany.com.
Folsom Lake Lions Club, serving Folsom and

other local areas, meets at 6:30 p.m. the second and
fourth Thursday of each month at the Folsom VFW,
1300 in Folsom. Info: Margaret at 941-9724.
Open Mic Night is from 6-9 p.m. at 632 East

Bidwell St., Folsom. Free. Bluegrass and Oldtime
style. Info: (916) 984-3020, facebook.com/
nicholsonmusicafe.
Play Mexican Train Dominoes at 12:30 p.m.
Lane, El Dorado Hills. Game immediately follows
Senior Nutrition Lunch. Info: (916) 358-3575.
What are You Reading? from 10-10:30 a.m. at
Face in a Book, 4359 Town Center Blvd., Ste. 113,
El Dorado Hills. A casual get-together to catch
up on the latest favorites. Info: (916) 941-9401,
getyourfaceinabook.com
Hangtown Grange, 2020 Smith Flat Road in Placerville. Cost: $5 per person per class. No experience
necessary. Single men and women are encouraged
to attend. Sponsored by the Apple Jacks and Jills
Square Dance Club of Placerville. Info: Darlene,
(916) 933-2790; Mary, (530) 344-7447.
meets from 6:30-9 p.m. at Lutheran Church of the
Resurrection, 6365 Douglas Blvd. in Granite Bay.
Cost: $2 members, $3 guests. Guest player: Jana
Sortini. Info: David, (916) 806-6927.
Handshakes and Eggs from 7:30-9 a.m. at
Early Toast Mimosa House, 2023 Vine St., Suite
102 in El Dorado Hills. Cost: $12 members, $17
non-members. RSVP required. Info: eldoradohillschamber.org.
El Doradod Hills Chamber Member Orientation from 5:30-6:45 p.m. at the California Welcome
Center, 2085 Vine St., Suite 105 in El Dorado Hills.
Refreshments served. RSVP. Info: (916) 933-1335, ext.
2#, laura@eldoradohillschamber.org.
Wednesday, Jan. 27 Thursday, Jan. 28

Mark Hummels Blues Harmonica Blowout
25th Anniversary Tour Passing the Torch will
perform 7:30 p.m. Jan 27 at Harris Center for the
Arts, 10 College Parkway in Folsom. Ticket and
Info: (916) 608-6888, harriscenter.net.
Storytime meets from 11-11:30 a.m. at Face in a

941-9401, getyourfaceinabook.com.
Friday, Jan. 29
Bullets Over Broadway, The Musical written by Woody Allen at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Friday and
Saturday; and at 1 p.m. Sunday at Harris Center
for the Arts, 10 College Parkway in Folsom. Tickets:
$45-$75 general, $79 premium. Info: (916) 6086888, harriscenter.net
Falun Dafa Exercise from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Fridays
at El Dorado Hills Senior Center, 990 Lassen Lane in
El Dorado Hills. Free. Info: (916) 358-3575.
Saturday, Jan. 30

Farmers Market from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the
Folsom. Event includes more than 45 farmers and
vendors. Info: historicfolsom.org.
Saturday, Jan. 30
Legends of Hawaiian Music: Keola Beamer and Henry Kapono will perfrom 6 p.m. at
harriscenter.net.
DJ Kid Koalas Nufonia Must Fall will
perform 7 p.m. at Harris Center for the Arts,
10 College Parkway in Folsom. Ticket and Info:
(916) 608-6888, harriscenter.net.
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