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A Supplement to the Folsom Telegraph and the El Dorado Hills Telegraph

Ride a Ferris Wheel

El Dorado County Fair

Rock out on Sutter St.Folsom LIve 2013

Be a Pirate for a day!

Pirate Fest El Dorado Hills


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ON THE COVER:Learning to paddle on Lake Natoma with classes offered by local companies.COVER TELEGRAPH FILE PHOTO

See an old-fashioned cattle driveIn this file photo by Mikahil Razdobarin, longhorn steer are driv-

en down Folsoms Sutter Street during the Cattle Drive. Its one

of the many things to do found in this special guide.

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Explore Historic Placerville 9The towns Main Street offers plenty of entertainment, dining options

Listen to music along the American River 16This annual music festival is a real hit

Celebrate the mighty citrus 26The annual Mountain Mandarin Festival returns to Auburn

Lace up your hikingshoes, put on yourdandiest duds or grab

your towel and sunscreen,because its time for ourannual Lets Go, yourguide to summer fun.

With so many activitiesin the region, it was diffi-cult to pare down the list,but I think weve given itour best shot. In this spe-

cial publication of theTelegraph, youll findactivities for the entire

family, or something spe-cial for you and that some-one special in your life.

If youd like more ideas,check out our websites atFolsomTelegraph.com and

EDHTelegraph.com eachweek. There youll findplenty of activitiesthroughout the year.

Reach Telegraph Managing Edi-tor Don Chaddock at

[email protected].

With so many

activities ... it was

difficult to pare

down the list.

Don

Chaddock

Editor

Ready, set and go!

Become our Facebook friendFor the latest news and more things to do, go to

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The Folsom Pro Rodeo evokes that old west feeling inthose who attend. Watch cowboys ride bucking broncs,

wrestle steer, drive cattle down Sutter Street and kick upsome dust in multiple events. This years rodeo runs July4-6 at the Dan Russell Arena at Folsom City Lions Park.The gates open at 6 p.m. with roping events at 7, ridingevent at 8, the American flag arriving by parachute at8:30, fireworks at 9:30 and live music at Mikes Golden

Spike Saloon at 10 p.m. To help kick off all the events,there is a Stars and Stripes Country Concert (alsoknown as Country on the Green) on June 29 and theCattle Drive on July 3. Learn more atfolsomprorodeo.com.

2. TAKE A HIKE

Trails abound in the area ranging from paved and

marked to narrow and rocky once you get higher intothe foothills. The city of Folsoms website (folsom.ca.us)

1. Be a cowboy

for a day

Our first on thelist is checkingout the FolsomPro Rodeo (July4-6) and theannual CattleDrive (July 3) onSutter Street,shown at left.

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can help you plan walks withthe kids on city trails. In ElDorado Hills, stop by theCommunity Services Districtoffice to learn about the trails

they offer. If youre feelingadventuresome, try hittingsome trails about a 30 minutedrive uphill. Auburn, dubbedthe Endurance Capital of the

World, is the finish line forsome major enduranceevents such as the Tevis Cup100-mile ride (on horseback)or the 100-mile WesternStates Endurance Run. Stopat the Ranger Station onHighway 49 (just below

Auburn) for free trail maps ofthe Auburn State Recreation

Area. You can also find mapsfor trails around the FolsomLake State Recreation Area atBeals Point (in Granite Bay)or Negro Bar (off GreenbackLane in Folsom). Be careful ofsnakes, pack plenty of waterand follow the posted trailrules.

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3. Ride a

Ferris wheelThe El Dorado County Fair returns toPlacerville June 13-16. This Fathers Dayweekend tradition features carnivalrides, 4-H and FFA agricultural and ani-mal exhibits, art, crafts, food and livemusic as well as activities such as

wheelbarrow races, mutton bustin, Civ-il War re-enactment and much more.Tickets and more information are avail-able at eldoradocountyfair.org or bycalling (530) 621-5860. Tickets are also

available at the fair office at 100 Plac-erville Drive, Placerville.

4. SEE A SHOW

One great thing about this region fortheatergoers is the abundance of livetheatrical offerings. From professionalshows at Three Stages to communitytheater at cozier venues, there are manyoptions. In Folsom, Sutter Street

TELEGRAPH FILE PHOTO

The Ferris wheel dominates the skyline at the El Dorado County Fair. The fair runsthrough Fathers Day weekend, June 13-16, and features carnival rides, animal and agri-cultural exhibits, live entertainment and more. See No. 3 on the list. SEE PAGE 6

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Theater (717 Sutter St.)usually offers two differ-ent shows every weekend.Their Childrens Theaterruns at 1 p.m. Saturday

and Sunday while the OffBroadway Series runs at 8p.m. Friday and Saturday,4 p.m. Sunday. Checktheir website for currentshows, start times andticket prices. Find themonline at sutterstreetthe-atre.com or by calling(916) 353-1001.

Three Stages HarrisCenter for the Arts at Fol-som Lake College (10 Col-

lege Parkway, Folsom)offers touring shows andbands in a top-notch ven-ue. On June 7 you can findthe Righteous BrothersBill Medley taking themain stage. Other majorshows this summerinclude Ricky NelsonRemembered and theFour Preps on June 28,

Kenny Loggins Aug. 5-6,and Los Lonely Boys onAug. 13. For tickets andshow times, see three-stages.net or call the boxoffice at (916) 608-6888.

El Dorado Musical The-atre, performing at ThreeStages, presents Bye, ByeBirdie in July. Tickets andtimes can be found atthreestages.net.

Free Fall Stage (usingthe stage at 800 ReadingSt., Folsom) presentsScrewtape Aug. 9-Sept.16. For times and tickets,visit freefallstage.com orcall (916) 207-5606.

Imagination Theatre(inside the El DoradoCounty Fairgrounds at100 Placerville Drive,Placerville) offers showsthroughout the year. Youcan probably catch asampling of some of theirtalent at the sixth annualAn Affair to Rememberfundraiser, 7-10 p.m., Fri-

day, Aug. 16. Expect tofind wine and appetizers.Learn more, and find a listof shows, at imagination-theater.org.

6. SIP AND DANCE

Carrera Productionspresents Folsom Rhythmand Brews from noon to 6p.m. on Saturday, June 15.

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COURTESY

Curtis Salgado performs

at 4:30 p.m., Saturday,June 15 at FolsomRhythm & Brews in Pal-ladio.

5. Rock out on SutterThe annual Folsom Live is an outdoor music festival in Folsoms Historic Dis-

trict. This years event is held Saturday, Sept. 21. The musical lineup wasntannounced as of press time, so be sure to check folsomlive.com for the list, showtimes and ticket prices. SEE PAGE 7



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The bash features beertasting, multiple stageswith live music and freeadmission. There is a

charge for the beer tastingkit. The musical lineupincludes Curtis Salgado,Buck Ford, David LandonBand, Chris Cane, Againstthe Grain and MumboGumbo.

The entire festival willbe at the Palladio atBroadstone shoppingcenter in Folsom (on E.Bidwell Street at Broad-stone).

Learn more at folsom-rhythmandbrews.com.

8. EXPLORE

PLACERVILLE

This historic town,neslted in the Sierrafoothills, has plenty tooffer for a day trip or shortexcursion. See the storyon page 9.

9. LEARN TO RAFT

If rapids arent yourthing, a more leisurelyapproach is to take somelessons and rent a kayak.

California Canoe & Kayak(11349 Folsom Blvd., SuiteC, Rancho Cordova) is justthe place offering sales,rentals and classes. Ifyoud rather glide alongLake Natoma or FolsomLake, this is your chance.Call them at (916) 851-3600 or visit their websiteat calkayak.com.

10. EXPLORE

HISTORYFrom Colomas Mar-

shall Gold Discovery Parkto the Folsom Power-house museum (9800Greenback Lane, Folsom),there are plenty of oppor-tunities to learn about theareas rich history fromgold mining to electricity


continued from 6 7. Shop, wine and dine at Town CenterWine at Town Center in

El Dorado Hills is afundraiser put on by themembers of the RotaryClub of Cameron Park andthe Rotary Club of ElDorado Hills. It is slatedfor 6-9 p.m., Saturday,June 8. Tickets are $45.Expect live music by theUsed Blues Band. Learnmore at wineattowncen-ter.org.

The annual Wine atTown Center is afundraiser put on bytwo Rotary Clubs and isa popular event. Ticketsare $45.TELEGRAPH FILE PHOTO SEE PAGE 8

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generation. To get someideas, stop by the FolsomHistory Museum (823Sutter St., Folsom) or theFolsom Chamber of

Commerce (200 Wool St.,Folsom). See stories onpages 11 and 25.

11. GO GOLFING

Private and golf cours-es are plentiful in thearea. Empire Ranch(1620 E. Natoma St., Fol-som) can be reached at(916) 817-8100. SerranoCountry Club (5005 Ser-rano Parkway, El Dorado

Hills) can be reached at(916) 933-5005.

12. ATTEND A

BLACK-TIE AFFAIR

Folsom Lake CollegeFoundations fundraiser,One Night, was a hit in2012 with more than 800attending the black-tiefundraiser at Three Stages

(10 College Parkway, Fol-som). Be sure to pencil inOct. 18 on your calendars,and check FolsomTele-graph.com for storiesleading up to the event.

Last years event featuredfood, drinks and plenty oflive entertainment. Formore information, visitthe colleges website at

www.flc.losrios.edu.

13. GO BOWLING

Folsom Lake Bowl onE. Bidwell Street in Fol-som offers a recentlyremodeled interior, plen-ty of lanes and somegreat action. For more,see folsomlakebowl.com.

14. DINE AL FRESCO

When the sun beginsto set, patio dining in

Folsom and El DoradoHills is the way to go. At

Viscontis restaurant onE. Bidwell Street, thefamily friendly Italianeatery has been feedinglocals for years. On SutterStreet, try the SutterStreet Steakhouse or theFat Rabbit. In El Dorado

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Retired SacramentoCounty Sheriff turnedradio personality JohnMcGinness and KFBKradio host Kitty

ONeal served as mas-ters of ceremonies forOne Night in 2012 atThree Stages.

Art walks are plentiful in Folsom and El Dorado Hills. Second Saturday on SutterStreet runs monthly through the fall in Folsom from 5-9 p.m. Find artists, live enter-tainment and more. Learn more at historicfolsom.org. In El Dorado Hills, the SecondSaturday Art Walk runs noon to 6 p.m. June through September at Village SquareShopping Center (3995 Park Drive, El Dorado Hills). Learn more at secondsaturday-ofedh.com.


Stephanie Farrell and the Wild Katz could be found at Folsoms Second Satur-day on Sutter Street last year.

SEE PAGE 10

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BY GWEN BOHDAN

TELEGRAPH CORRESPONDENT

It was an early summerSaturday evening and thesetting sun glowed over theSierra foothills. The oaksand pines summoned twofriends to escape the heatand head east along High-way 50 where Main StreetPlacerville greeted us witha parade of shopping, din-

ing, and entertainmentoptions. We heeded thecall, parked the car on thewest end of town, andwalked along the avenuesearching for adventure.

Our first stop was aninteresting little spot calledIts Personal at 250 Main St.that serves as a wine barand lounge, but also sellswine bottles patrons canpersonalize as gifts or take

home for their personalcollections.

Its an extremely cuteplace, said host MarkGendron. Its comfortableand cozy and warm. Its notloud and noisy, and its fun.[Patrons] can go throughthe different templatesthat we have. Im oftenasked, If I send you a pic-ture from my phone can

you put it on a label? Yes.Its Personal can use anyphoto, graphic or text andmatch it with an appropri-ate font to create a customlabel for any of their 10 stillwines or three sparklingwhites. The wines comefrom Sierra Foothills WineServices in Placerville. Westayed for nearly an hourbefore our stomachs start-ed rumbling.

My friend and I contin-ued our journey, passingby some interesting storesand day spas, but wepressed on. We canvassed

the area in search of thecoolest place to eat andended up at CascadaRestaurant and Cantina at384 Main St. where we satat the bar and enjoyed acouple of Margaritas DonJaime (Casa Nobles organ-

ic silver tequila, muddledcucumber and jalapeo,agave nectar and freshlime juice), chips and threekinds of dip (one mild andone spicy salsa, plus beandip) and a Cascada que-sadilla (chicken, bacon,spinach, artichoke hearts,avocado, onions andtomatoes, topped withcheese and served with

pico de gallo and sourcream) which we split.During dinner, server/bar-tender Jimmy Voelker keptus company.

People want different,well do it, he said. Theywant special right now,especially with all the newmixes and flavored vodkascoming out. Theres really nolimit as to what you can doas a bartender right now.

Voelker noted one of thebiggest trends nowadays ismuddling crushing fooditems with a mortar andpestle the way mint is used

in a mojito.After dinner, my friend

and I were in the mood forsome live entertainmentand a glass of wine. We had achoice of five different ven-ues, but the muse lead us toSynapse Wines at 304 Main

St. where classic rock trioLast Two Standing serenad-ed us with some great tunesas we enjoyed our flights.During our visit, EventsCoordinator Mitch Fosterexplained why Placerville issuch a unique place.

I have lived here mywhole life and it has thisgreat small town feel, hesaid. People really care

about one another andtake the time to get toknow each other, both ourlong-term residents andnew people. They fall inlove with our small townfeel.

At the end of the end ofthe evening, my partner-in-dine, Shannon Bradleyof Rocklin, concurred.

The people were allincredibly welcoming and

hospitable, she said. Ilove the fact that withinwalking distance you canget to anything that youwanted to do.

GWEN BODHAN FOLSOM LAKE ENTERTAINER

Mark Gendron, of Its Personal, and ShannonBradley, of Rocklin, share a glass of wine.

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for our own family. Our recipes comefor our own family. Our recipes come

from past generations in southernfrom past generations in southern

Italy, from the regions of Calabria andItaly, from the regions of Calabria and

Sicily. We are proud to use only theSicily. We are proud to use only the

freshest ingredients, and importedfreshest ingredients, and imported

meat, cheese, and wine.meat, cheese, and wine.

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When you dine with our family, you experience a feeling ofWhen you dine with our family, you experience a feeling of

our home away from home, where the atmosphere is filledour home away from home, where the atmosphere is filledwith love, flavor and a feeling of old world, traditional life.with love, flavor and a feeling of old world, traditional life.

Classic Italian music plays as we greet you on SaturdayClassic Italian music plays as we greet you on Saturday

nights, serving you Mamas famous cannolis. But first, asnights, serving you Mamas famous cannolis. But first, as

our loyal guests will tell you, you must indulge in our mostour loyal guests will tell you, you must indulge in our most

popular dishes: Linguini con Gambera (shrimp) andpopular dishes: Linguini con Gambera (shrimp) and

Asparagus, Linguini alla Italiana, Spicy Rigatoni alla Vodka,Asparagus, Linguini alla Italiana, Spicy Rigatoni alla Vodka,and anything parmigiana.and anything parmigiana.

We welcome you and look forward to serving you!We welcome you and look forward to serving you!

Come and enjoy our outdoor dining area this SummerCome and enjoy our outdoor dining area this Summer

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Hills, try Siena Restaurant(3909 Park Drive) or one ofthe many fine diningestablishments in TownCenter.

16. SWEETEN UP

If a sweet tooth has youcraving some chocolate,

youre in luck. Snooks,located at Wool and Sutterstreets in Folsom, is alongstanding traditionamong visitors and localsalike. If youre looking formore old fashioned can-dies, visit the new candyshop, Francos 5 & 10, at

Palladio at Broadstone.Maybe try Sassy Sweets byMonique at 604 Sutter St.in Folsom for original cre-ations. If baked goods are

what youre after, tryKarens Bakery, near LakeNatoma Inn in Folsom.There are many optionsfor sweet treats.

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17. Catch

cruisin

classicsCar enthusiasts check out

the weekly CappuccinoCruisers on Wednesdayevenings near Smashburgeron E. Bidwell Street and

Wales Drive in Folsom. Forthe big car show, you wont

want to miss the Aug. 17

Graffiti Night on Sutter Streetin Folsom. More than 250classic cars will line fourblocks of the street and theshow will also feature liveentertainment, good andmore than 50 vendors. Itstarts at noon and runsthrough 10 p.m. For info, callRay Marchese at (916) 988-6376. SEE PAGE 15

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I admit that sometimeswhen I think of day-trip-ping I initially thought ofplaces beyond Folsom, ElDorado Hills or the imme-diate Folsom Lake area,but soon realized that wehave a wealth of interest-ing places and opportuni-ties right here in our ownback-yard. Last month Itook the tour of Folsomshistoric prison and thismonth I bring you theincredible story and trip

through one of Folsomsmost historic buildings,The Folsom Powerhouse.

Its hard to think whatour lives would be likewithout electricity andright in downtown Folsom,next to the American Riveris the Folsom Powerhouse.On a bluff overlooking thewest bank of Lake Natomathe Folsom Powerhouse ispart of the State Parks sys-

tem and its significancehas earned it a place on theNational Register of His-toric Places. Its operationhelped to pioneer theeveryday use of electricitythat most of us take forgranted. It is one of the old-est hydroelectric plants inthe United States and itshistory all began in 1895. Itwas one of the first power-

houses in the states to suc-ceed in sending high volt-age alternating currentover long distance trans-mission lines.

The story is about poli-tics and history and beginswhen Horatio Livermorecame to California in 1850to seek his fortune as agold miner. But a decadelater he realized that hecould make money more

easily by securing waterrights along the AmericanRiver so he and his sonsobtained control of theNatoma Water and Mining

Company.His vision included a

sawmill in Folsom and thatwould require a dam andcanal to float the logs to themill.

About the same time thiswas happening he becamea State Senator and found

out that the San Quentinprison was experiencingovercrowding.

As a Senator he offeredthe state 484 acres of gran-ite rock property to housea second state prison onthe banks of the AmericanRiver. However the dealcame with a clause that theprisoners help Livermorebuild the dam. According

to Jack Wheeler, a docent atthe Powerhouse site, itwas a deal made in heav-en.

Although it took over 25years to transpire it didhappen. Livermore died in1879, the Prison got built,the logging operationproved to be unprofitableand Livermores sons tookover the business. Theyrealized an opportunity to

use the elevated damwater to power a hydro-electric plant that couldsend electricity to Sacra-mento.

The story that followsincludes power systems,construction, generatorsand the creation of theSacramento Electric Powerand Light Company in1892. Come spend timeexploring the history of thePowerhouse Wednesday

through Sunday fromnoon to 4 p.m. The two-story brick and granitePowerhouse looks muchlike it did in 1895.

Its magnificent genera-tors, wooden flumes andthe Tennessee marble-faced control switchboardstand as imposingly asthey did more than 100years ago. Historic photos

and interpretive exhibitsexplain how the Power-house worked.

If you want to make areal day of your adventurecross the historic foot-bridge and walk the bicycletrail east and view the cur-rent dam, the prison andthe location where the firstdam was built. Its a beauti-ful hike overlooking theAmerican River as it winds

down the narrow channel.For more information,

call (916) 985-4843.

~ Ken Larson


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If you thought AppleHill was all about theapples, you would only behalf right.

Known for decades asthe go-to place for sea-sonal apples and applepies, the area has becomeas much of a destinationfor its wine grapes andtasting rooms.

Names like Lava Capand Boeger are renownedin the area for their headywines with bold flavors,

filled with nuances ofspice and chocolate.Still, they offer plenty of

selections that have light,summery flavors, as well.

The Lava Cap Sauvi-gnon Blanc 2010 estatewine is a blend of tropicalflavors, including pineap-ple and grapefruit.

Spencer Jones, one ofthe youngest members of

the Lava Cap family, saidhis mother especiallyloves their chardonnay,and his dad loves all oftheir family wines.

Lava Cap producesaround 20,000 cases ofwine each year, and theirvarieties can be found inany major supermarketfrom the Sacramento areato Southern California.

While Lava Cap andBoeger are big producers,sometimes its the smaller

wineries that are fanfavorites.Wofford Acres Vine-

yards might be one of thehardest vineyards toreach, but it is said to beworth the drive.

Visitors may notice anarrow lane giving way toa vista that is impossibleto ignore. There, a pine-tree filled canyon rests

just beyond the vineyard,where Paul and Mike Wof-ford took advantage of theviews by setting up anoutdoor tasting room.

Our La Mancha seriesis what we are known for,Paul said. We work ourfive acres most days, andwe only produce 2,000cases a year.

The Woffords winescan be found in a coupleof area restaurants. Other-wise, wine enthusiasts will

have to head to the tastingroom to find theirfavorites.

The 2009 Iowa Hill is ablend of zinfandel, petitesirah and syrah. Thisblend is described as a fla-vorful blend of spices,currants and a hint ofcranberry.

The owners said one ofthe vineyards big surprises

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is their hard apple cider. Dry andbubbly, the cider is a visitorfavorite and perfect for theApple Hill season.

But dont stop at just one ortwo vineyards, visitors can visitthem all for a full experience.

Kid-friendly Para Vi Vineyardsoffers a playground and bocceball court, and most vineyardsoffer picnic areas where you canbring a lunch and purchase yourfavorite bottle of wine to relaxand enjoy.

There are lots of events goingon throughout the year, andOctober is one of the most excit-ing times to visit Apple Hill vine-yards as it is the start of the fall

season.Apple Hill Vineyards includeMadrona, Para Vi, Wofford, LavaCap, Boeger, Jack Russell FarmBrewery and Winery, FentonHerriott, Grace Patriot, High HillRanch, boa Vista Orchards,Rainbow Orchards and HoneyBear Ranch.

For more information, visitapplehill.com.


A bocce ball court can be found a Para Vi Vineyards.

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Get down, get funky, getwet. At the American RiverMusic Festival, the coldwater and hot musical actsall add up to one prettycool weekend.

One of the things weare known for is bringingnew music to the area,said Matt Semonsen,Executive Director ofAmerican River Music, Inc.All of the acts on the mainstage have never playedthis festival before. DavidGrisman hasnt playedaround here in ages.

Joining David GrismanBluegrass Experience arePaul Thorn, Sean Hayes,Hot Buttered Rum, RayWylie Hubbard, New Mon-soon and Poor Mans Poi-son to name but a few.

Billed as a celebrationof music and movingwater, the stage is astones throw from thesouth fork of the Americanriver.

Its really cool, theres a

fabulous beach, a swim-ming hole, picnic tables,he said.

Semomsen said 130 vol-unteers pitch in to put

together this weekend ofmusic, camping, whitewa-

ter rafting, hiking, live artand joinshops.Its a take off on work-

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art is a lot about participa-tion, so we call them join-

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The American River Music Festival includes 30 live music performances in 11

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Bands get funky at the festival.

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There are many oppor-tunities to party in parksin the region. In Auburn,there is the annual Partyin the Park (put on by the

Auburn Recreation Dis-trict) at Regional Park(3770 Richardson Drive,

Auburn, off of Highway49). This years party isslated for 5 p.m. June 21.

Admission is free. For

more info, see par-tyinthepark.net. In ElDorado Hills, try Saturdayin the Park on Aug. 24.

The late afternoon andevening family friendlyevent features live music,bounce houses and food(as well as much more).

For more info, see eldo-radohillschamber.org.

19. Party in the

regions parks

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Party in the Park, an Auburn outdoor concert, is one of many in the region. See No. 19.

20. VISIT A PUB

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Where to get your groove onThis summer people can

spend their evenings rockin tolive music with their family andfriends as regional summerconcert series start jammingup.

Summer Concert Series everySaturday evening from Maythrough September at CrystalBasin Cellars in Camino. $10 forsingle, $20 for VIP or $40 forseries ticket. Ticket includesadmission, a beer and a burger.

For more information, visitCrystalBasin.com.Summer Concerts in the Park

at 7 p.m. every Friday nightthough August at the El DoradoHills Community Park. Free.Live music includes Pop Fictionon June 14, Chris Gardner Bandon June 28, Rhythm Vandals onJuly 12, Ike and Martin on July26 and Rock Monsterz on Aug.9. For more information, call

(916) 933-6624 or visitedhcsd.org.

Live on the Boulevard from6:30-8:30 p.m., Thursdays, June20 through Sept. 12, at Steven

Young Amphitheater at TownCenter in El Dorado Hills. Con-cert genres include 1960s and1970s classics to Motown, rockand roll, jazz, tribute and origi-nal artists. The Steven Young

Amphitheater has festival styleseating, so bring your blanketsand chairs. For more informa-

tion, visit eldoradohillstown-center.com.Showcase Saturdays 6:30-8:30

p.m., Saturdays, June 22, July 27,Aug. 24 and Sept. 28 at TownCenter in El Dorado Hills. Eventincludes wine tasting, livemusic on the boulevard and aconcert in the Steven Young

Amphitheater. Proceeds fromwine tasting benefits CanineCompanions for Independ-

ence. For more information,visit cci.org.

Bistro 33 Concert Series from8-11 p.m., June 15, July 20, Aug.17 and Sept. 21, at Steven Young

Amphitheater at Town Centerin El Dorado Hills.

Folsoms Concerts in the Parkfrom 6:30-8:30 p.m., every Fri-day, through July, at City LionsPark near Folsom PublicLibrary. Live music includes FBIon June 7, Todd Morgan and theEmblems on June 14, Have

Mercy on June 21, Keep onTruckin on June 28, CrawfordPerkes on July 12, On Air on July19 and Azuar on July 16. FolsomRotary Clubs will be offeringfood and drinks for purchase.

Palladio Concert Series from 7-9 p.m., every Wednesday,through August, at Palladio atBroadstone in Folsom. Livemusic includes Cheeseballs onJune 5, Decades on June 12,

Superlicious on June 19, MercyMe on June 26, Weird Scienceon July 10, Groove Thang onJuly 17, Savannah Blue on July24, Hip Service on July 31,Because on Aug. 7, Auto Reply

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Folsoms Concerts in the Park will start this month from6:30-8:30 p.m., every Friday night through July, at FolsomCity Lions Park near Folsom Public Library.

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22. EXPERIENCE MUSIC ON THE RIVER

The American River Music Festival is a popularevent, held on the banks of the American River inColoma. See the story on page 16.

23. ENJOY MUSIC IN OUTDOOR SET-TINGS

Summer time brings music outdoors at all sortsof locations in Folsom and El Dorado Hills. See thestory on page 19.

24. EXPLORE APPLE HILL

This area isnt just known for apples. Find wineand more. See page 14.

25. DISCOVER MANDARIN ORANGES

The annual Mountain Mandarin Festival has

been featured in Sunset magazine and othermedia outlets. Its held annually at the Gold Coun-try Fairground in Auburn, drawing thousands ofpeople. See the story on page 26.

26. VISIT TAHOE

A jewel of the Sierra, and a short trip from Fol-som or El Dorado Hills, is pristine Lake Tahoe. Forideas, see the story on page 23.

SEE PAGE 22

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Enjoy the lakes of our areaFrom Folsom Lake to Lake Natoma to LakeTahoe, the area offers plenty of waterypleasure for those who enjoy the outdoors.

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27. BE A PIRATE FOR A DAY

The annual pirate festival, held at the El Dorado HillsLibrary on Silva Valley Parkway, is a sure-fire hit for fam-

ilies. Complete with pirates, the HMS Dauntless Priva-teers and plenty of other characters ripped from history(and fiction), the Pirates at the Library day also featuresmusic, stories and activities. See the story on page 24.

28. EXPLORE FOLSOM LAKE

Folsom Lake, created by the construction of FolsomDam in the 1950s, is a recreational gem in the region.From swimming and hiking, to fishing and boating, Fol-som Lake offers many opportunities to enjoy the out-doors.

Kids canlearn

aboutpirates in

El DoradoHills. See

No. 27 onthe list

and thestory onpage 24.

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Lake Tahoe is probablythe ultimate day-tripping

adventure and its just outour back yard. Anyone liv-ing around the Folsom andEl Dorado Hills areas real-izes Tahoes cobalt blue

waters, clear skies andmultitude of year-roundactivities is the perfect get-away, whether its for a dayof hiking, skiing, shoppingor water fun, a weekend ofendless adventure or a

week-long vacation.Lake Tahoe offers a nev-

er ending array of activitiesand these run the gamut ofall seasons. With the focuson the outdoors, Tahoeoffers more than 70 milesof shoreline as well asadventures in surroundingmountains.

The day-time tempera-tures in the low 80s provide

excellent weather to enjoythe lake, complete with

swimming and kayaking.The afternoon was spentat Zephyr Cove, a few milesinto the Nevada side justoff of Highway 50. Themile-long private beachand dock included beachvolleyball, parasailing,

watercraft rentals as well asa bar and grill.

On a recent trip,evenings were spent withfriends enjoying the coolcrisp air as the sunset pro-vided a postcard view ofthe lake. Following dinnerand cocktails at EdgewoodGolf Course we enjoyed amoon-lit walk on thebeach. There are 17renowned golf coursesaround Lake Tahoe andthe High Sierra region.

Another evening was

spent enjoying the gamingand nightlife at one of

Nevadas casinos.Lake Tahoes southern

shore embraces EmeraldBay, a photographersheaven, just off scenichighway 89 is on the Westside. This trip the featuredhike was at the end of sce-nic Fallen Leaf Lake whereone can hike up the riverbeds, through a multitudeof small waterfalls towardsLily Lake and the Desola-tion Wilderness.

Desolation Wilderness ismore than 60,000 acres ofalpine and subalpine for-est, myriad lakes and Sier-ra granite. Several riversempty into the Tahoebasin at the western areadrainage locations. TheLake Tahoe Rim Trail ismore of a multi-day excur-

sion than a walk in themountains, The 165-mileloop rises and falls thou-sands of vertical feet andcan take weeks to com-plete but can easily bedivided into sections forseveral summer outings.The Pacific Crest Trail runsthe entire west side of thebasin crossing Highways89, 50 and 80 on its wayfrom Mexico to Canada.

Lake Tahoe offers a vastamount of diversity start-ing with the huge cleardeep blue water and milesof beautiful shoreline tothe wetlands, marshyareas, all surrounded bymountains. Mountain bik-ing in Tahoe brings tomind the Flume Trail, vot-ed one of the top bike trailsin the country because ofthe incredible panoramic

views of the lake.Whether its a hot air bal-

loon ride, a trip around thelake on the ultimate sight-seeing cruise ship, the SafariRose, a perch on a moun-tain peak, a float in a canoeon the crystal clear lake orlounging in one of hun-dreds of lakefront sundecks,Lake Tahoe is inspiring.

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The pirates return to ElDorado Hills for the

librarys annual PiratesFestival, usually held inmid-August.

The 80-foot Dauntlesspirate ship has set hersails for library for thePirates at the LibraryFestival at 7455 Silva Val-ley Park, El Dorado Hills.

Stepping back 300years ago, the pirate crewdemonstrates firing can-nons, mending thewounded, guarding thebrigs prisoners and navi-gating the high seas.

Families can also stepaboard the ship to hearthe stories of the sea, lis-ten to the music, playgames and face painting.

Capt. Maclaren, theDauntless Ship captain,

played by Tom Riggins ofWilton, has brought kids

aboard the ship for histo-ry lessons and pirateactivities.

The ship is very handson, so kids have thechance to turn theirimaginations on and stepback to the 1700s to seethe golden age of sails,Riggins said. We willhave cannon fire, swordfighting and everythingelse you would expect tosee on a pirate ship.

In the past, there hasbeen live Celtic music,puppet shows and more.

This is a great day tospend with the family,have some fun and learnsome history aboutpirates, said librarianCarolyn Brooks. Make

sure to bring your gold,because we have unique

gifts and food for sale.The event brought in

3,500 people in previousyears, and Brooks saidshe expects it to beanother fun year.

The annual fundraiserhelps support eventshosted at the library.Children and parents areencouraged to wearpirate costumes. A $1donation is suggested forentry.

For more on theDauntless pirate ship,visit dauntlesspriva-teers.org. For more on thefestival, visit eldo-radolibrary.org or call(916) 358-3500.

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In most communities up anddown the eastern side of theSierra Nevada, where the Gold

Rush began in the mid 1800s, itis like stepping back in time.

Auburn is home to three ofthe six Placer County Museumsand not only will you get aglimpse of the Gold Rush era,but you will see how this historyplayed forward.

One of the three historic sitesis the Bernhard Museum, builtin 1851 as Travelers Rest, a hotelto accommodate miners andtravelers. Bernhard purchasedthe property in 1868 andexpanded the 30-acre site tomore than 130 acres, using theexpanded acreage to grow fruittrees and grapes.

The complex, which includesseveral buildings, including theBernhard home, and sits onAuburn Folsom Road, very nearto Old Town Auburn.

One of these buildings is a

stone winery, which was built in1874. Later, in 1881, a smallerbrick building was built and

used as a processing locationfor the wine.

According to Ralph Gibson,museum program manager,This property represents threemajor eras in Placer Countyshistory.

He talks about how thisregion received its first boostwith the Gold Rush and wenton to talk about the biggest eco-nomic boom since gold wasdiscovered, that being agricul-ture. The latter half of the 19thcentury and the entire begin-ning of the 20th century, agri-culture paved the way to today.And then as history was begin-ning to be torn down andreplaced and ultimately disap-pearing, it was the restorationof the Bernhard Museum thatsaved and preserved a slice ofhistory for us to enjoy.

The Victorian farmhouse sitson 2.3 acres of beautifully land-scaped grounds next to the

Gold County Fairgrounds. Thegarden vineyard and outbuild-ings of the complex provide anauthentic setting for living his-tory programs and family out-ings. The complex also houses acommercial winery.

A good example of preservingliving history centers aroundlocal third-grade children.Annually almost 3,000 students,many in period costumes,attend field trips to the site.During the day of history, thekids make fruit crates, washclothes, bake biscuits, grindwheat, churn butter, and cleanleather, and even make dollsfrom the scraps of clothingwastes from sewing projects.These tasks and chores are allexamples of duties once per-formed by children growing upin the foothills.

The Bernhards had five chil-dren and the property was inthe family until 1956 when thelast of the Bernhard grandchildpassed away. All the furnishingsin the home and carriage barnsare reflective of the period,however very little of it is actu-ally original to the Bernhards.The exceptions include a fewbooks and smaller items.

Everything has been donatedand collected since about 1948.

The museum is open from 11a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday throughSunday, and is free to the public.

For more information, call(530) 889-6500 or visit them onthe web at placer.ca.gov/muse-ums.

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10. Explore the Bernhard Museum


The Bernhard Museum sits at the top of Auburn Folsom Roadin Auburn and is part of the Placer County Museums.

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This season celebrates the 20th MountainMandarin Festival.

Celebrate the Foothills sweetest success storywith locally grown citrus, cooking contest, chefdemos and mandarin-themed crafts, activities

and items for sale.Its our 20th anniversary so we are featuring

surprises for the 20th guest and the 200th guest,said Gary Gilligan, the events director. There willbe a lot of surprise giveaways.

It always happens the weekend before Thanks-giving, so youll find anything from a holiday tablecenterpiece, to a cookbook for under the tree.

Well have a 20th anniversary cookbook, with200-250 of the favorite recipes from 20 years offestival cook-offs, Gilligan said.

As for his favorite mandarin recipe?The most spectacular dish was the mandarin

ravioli, he said. It won the grand prize threeyears ago. It was chicken and mandarin stuffedravioli with mandarin orange vodka sauce. It wasthe most spectacular, out of the box recipe.

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CRUSHMATH CLASS NEXT YEAR!!

Folsom

1177 Riley St.across from the Aquatic Center

916-983-6222

What math class are you taking next year?

Imagine knowing everything on thefirst day of class.

You can do that if you come toMathnasium over the summer.

We teach everything from basic math facts

all the way up to Calculus.

You can study math every day, Monday

through Friday,

as much as you want all summer long, for

one low monthly rate.

Before you know it, youll be an expert, and

youll destroy your math class next year!

What you get: Basic math facts through calculus

Unlimited, drop-in instruction

One low monthly rate

Dramatic results

Youll love it!

El Dorado Hills981 Governor Drive. #104

at El Dorado Hills Blvd.

916-673-9119www.mathnasium.com

Expires 7-31-13

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