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SEPTEMBER 2013

We round up the events so you can plan your month

nce again weve compiled a varied assortment of activities so you dont have to sweat it. From Placerville to Folsom to Lotus and El Dorado Hills, not to mention Coloma, Roseville, Carmichael and Orangevale, there are plenty of opportunities to find something to do. You have no excuses (youre welcome). I will just come out and admit I love fall. Summer, for me, is too hot, too crowded and too crazy. Fall is when things get interesting. The leaves turn, the evenings are cool and family friendly events start popping up all over the place. There are also many events geared toward adults, such as Folsom Live (Sept. 21, see page 7), Food for Thought (Sept. 14, see page 12) and Top of Folsom (Sept. 14, see page 11). Its also almost time for one of my favorite

Don Chaddock Editor

Street Theatre brings us Young Frankenstein and Free Fall Stage (also in Folsom) features Screwtape, (see my column on

Fall is when things get interesting. The leaves turn, the evenings are cool and family friendly events start popping up all over the place.
days of the year, Halloween. Look for coverage of upcoming events in next months Folsom Lake Entertainer. But, to get yourself primed for the spooky season, there are three shows this month. Placervilles Imagination Theater presents Death Trap, Folsoms Sutter

Folsoms Sutter Street rocks

Bands take to the stages with Folsom Live. See page 7
Oktoberfest returns to Placerville
More than beer, this bash also boasts Dachsund races, hot-dog eating contest, bean-bag toss and more. 5 ALSO IN THE ISSUE: Entertainment Music Art Family Fun Dining Wine Daytripping Spotlight Agriculture Things to Do Social Glimpses

Rounding up this months live shows

Check out offerings by regional theatrical groups.

Get a birds eye view of Folsom 11 Top of Folsom features restaurants and art combined on the top floor of the Folsom parking garage. Sample these Signature Drinks
This month we offer three cocktail recipes from El Dorado Hills, Cameron Park and Placerville. 22 Nitta Ranch is just peachy this time of year, so we give you recipes for a peach tea as well as a cobbler. 24 From Carmichaels Founders Day celebration to finding fresh produce at Farmers Markets, we make it easy. 17

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page 6). In October, youll find Sutter Street Theatre reviving Evil Dead: The Musical, one of their more popular shows. I believe this will be their third year. Internally, weve promoted staff writer Laura Newell to associate editor of this publication and features editor of the Folsom and El Dorado Hills Telegraph newspapers. Congratulations, Laura. Keep up the great work. If youd like to make suggestions, feel free to contact me by e-mail at donc@goldcountrymedia.com or call me at (916) 351-3753. Follow me on Twitter @anewsguy.
Don Chaddock is the managing editor of Folsom Lake Entertainer, The Folsom Telegraph and El Dorado Hills Telegraph.

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ON THE COVER:
The American River Music Festival features plenty of kid-friendly activities as well as music for all ages. See page 4.
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Jam by the river at the American River Music Festival

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estled on the South Fork of the American River in the Sierra Nevada foothills, the Coloma Lotus valley offers a unique backdrop for 30 live music performances at the seventh annual American River Music Festival. Visitors can dip their toes in the river while grooving to world-renowned vintage rock, blues, new and old bluegrass, sweet jam and the finest of folk musicians. Gates open at 10 a.m. with music from 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Sept. 13-15. The fest is a celebration of music and moving water, said Matt Semonsen, with the American River Music Festival. The South Fork of the American River has created an amazing place to present a festival with live music on our 14-mile gorge river trip, our guided river hike with music at a remote beach and three beautiful riverfront campgrounds each with multiple shows and join-in-shops. While soaking in the sun, visitors can listen and dance to live music by a variety of performers. The festivals main stage performances will be alongside the river with vendors filled with a variety of food and drink options, playful kids activities, art, music and dancing. Different festival tickets include a camping and all music package, including Friday-Sunday riverfront camping, naturalist guided hike with Willie Ames at Magnolia Ranch, all music performances, join-in-shops and shuttles to and from the Main Stage, for $119-$159. The festival also offers presale single day tickets for $40 or two-day tickets for $59. There is also a whitewater rafting option for the adventure seekers. To purchase tickets, a full list of performers, festival schedule and information, visit americanrivermusic.org or call (530) 6226044.

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Andra and Andrew Suchy, 9 a.m., Sierra Rizing Bakery Peter Fox and Vince Semonsen Jam, 9 a.m., Camp Lotus Evie Ladin Band, 9 a.m., EarthTrek Trevor Green, 11 a.m., Main Stage Tweener, noon, Main Stage Dead Winter Carpenters, 12:30 p.m., Main Stage Ray Wylie Hubbard, 1:30 p.m., Main Stage Hot Buttered Rum, 3 p.m., Main Stage Paul Thorn, 4:45 p.m., Main Stage Poor Old Shine, 7:30 p.m., Marcos Caf

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Nightly showcase performances at local hot spots and festival campgrounds also draw a mix of friendly locals and music lovers.
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Visitors often hold jam sessions while camping during the American River Music Festival.

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PROVIDED BY MATT SEMONSEN At the main stage: 1. Remember a comfortable chair with either high-back or low-back seating 2. Bring a swim suit for swimming in the river 3. Bring a hat and dark glasses for sun protection For Campers: 1. Remember to pace yourself, the music starts as early as 9 a.m. and ends about 11 p.m. 2. Bring your instrument for jam sessions and workshops 3. Come prepared with a pillow, earplugs, snacks and a comfy pad Lodging options: Overnighters can stay in one of the festivals three sponsoring campgrounds: American River Resort, Camp Lotus and EarthTrek Buying a camping ticket includes all music, shuttles and three days/two nights camping Directions: Highway 50 East to Ponderosa Road, over freeway, right on North Shingle (after 4 miles it turns into Lotus Road), follow for 8 miles to Main Stage at Henningsen Lotus Park.

Joe Craven Trio performs at the Main Stage at last years American River Music Festival. This years festival will from 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Sept. 13-15, on the South Fork of the American River in Lotus.

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SEPTEMBER 2013

ENTERTAINMENT
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Oktoberfest returns to Placervilles Historic Main Street

BY LAURA NEWELL
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ts time to grab your beer mug and cheers to the third annual Placerville Oktoberfest. The family-friendly event hosted by the Placerville Downtown Association is modeled after the largest folk festival in the world in Germany, said association officials. The event is from 3-8 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 21, the same day the Munich Oktoberfest begins in Germany. The event will take place on Historic Main Street in Placerville and attendees are encouraged to participate in events and dress in costume. Jeff Winzeler, with The Wine Smith on Main Street in Placerville, will

What: Placerville Oktoberfest When: 3-8 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 21 Where: Historic Main Street, Placerville Information: placervilledowntown.org or (530) 672-3436

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Placerville Oktoberfest will once again hold their Wiener Dog Races along Historic Main Street in Placerville.
be this years Burgermeister and assist with numerous festival duties and contests. While Oktoberfest will offer a variety of authentic German beer, bratwurst, sauerkraut and pretzels, it will also continue its longtime tradition of the Wiener Dog Races. Last years event featured more than 50 contestants, and this year they are hoping to have up to 64 dogs in the race. Attendees can enter their wiener dogs in the race by downloading the entrance form, at placerville-downtown.org. According to Placerville Downtown Association officials, the Oktoberfest

celebration will include some new activities this year as well. New additions this year will include a hot dog eating contest and the availability of VIP tables in the Biergarten. The VIP tables will include a reserved table for 10 people and special souvenirs from the event. Children will also have special activities and old

fashioned games on hand with a Bean Bag Toss and Conk the Can. Live entertainment will feature the Grand Isle Fire Brigade Band, playing traditional German favorites, including the Chicken Dance. Two local dance groups will also be entertaining the crowd during the festival. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Safe Pet Program of The Center for Violence-Free Relationships. Special pre-event logo glasses and one beer ticket will go on sale for $8 in September at The Wine Smith in Placerville. For more information and tickets, visit placerville-downtown.org or call (530) 672-3436.

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all is the start of some great shows, including Young Frankenstein in Folsom and

Deathtrap in Placerville (almost in time for Halloween). Youll find a wide range of shows from Placerville to Coloma to Folsom and Carmichael.

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Screwtape opened to sold-out audiences in Folsom. The theatrical group uses the stage donated by Victory Life Church at 800 Reading St. Screwtape runs at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 4 p.m. Sunday through Sept. 15. Tickets are $15 general, $12 seniors/military and $7 for children. For more info, see FreeFallStage.com.

I hear there were tough decisions made when casting Fiddler on the Roof, so expect a great show by this group. The show runs at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20Oct. 12.

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Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday through Sept. 15. Doors open 30 minutes prior to show time. Tickets are $10 general, $5 children and $9 senior. For more info, see oldecolomatheatre.org.

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boards in Carmichael at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, through Sept. 22. Admission is $19 general, $17 seniors/students.
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There arent many details on this one, but Deathtrap comes to the little theater inside the El Dorado County Fairgrounds from Sept. 6-29. For more, visit imagination-theater.org.

Directed by Connie Mockenhaupt, Young Frankenstein is a Mel Brooks classic. The show runs at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 4 p.m. Sunday through Sept. 29. Sarah Plain and Tall runs at 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 7-29. For more info, visit SutterStreetTheatre.com

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MUSIC

Historic Folsom heats up for Folsom Live

BY LAURA NEWELL
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Folsom Live brings thousands of people to the Folsom Historic District for a night of dancing in the street.

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What: Folsom Live When: 5 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 21 Where: Folsom Historic District, Sutter Street Cost: $25-$85 Information: (916) 985-2698 or visit folsomlive.com

Folsom Live will return to Folsom on Saturday, Sept. 21, featuring 12 bands covering different music genres on five outdoor stages and indoor venues.

olsoms signature highenergy street music party returns to the Folsom Historic District for a night of dancing in the street. Folsom Live will return for one night on Saturday, Sept. 21, featuring 12 bands covering nearly every music genre from rock to blues and alternative on five outdoor stages and indoor venues. This year, theres an amazing blend of music from country to alternative to rhythm and blues, said Nancy Pryor, with the Folsom Chamber of Commerce. Bands include The English Beat with their new age rock; the zany Cheeseballs dance band; Aerorocks, a tribute to Aerosmith; Bump City with its soul R-and-B tunes of Tower of Power; a Rolling Stones tribute by Hollywood Stones; blues

favorite Tommy Castro; Motley Inc., a tribute to Motley Crue; breakout country artist Aces Up; The Black Eyed Dempseys talent for Irish rock; the reggae tunes of Element of Soul; rockabilly Infamous Swanks, and the classic rock of Rutabaga Boogie Band. People love this event because the environment of historic Folsom is fun, safe and comfortable, said Joe Gagliardi, Folsom Chamber CEO. In addition to the nonstop music, there will be food and beverages available throughout the evening. The restaurants in the historic district are also staying open later so music fans can grab a bite to eat after the outdoor stages wind down and the indoor stages turn up the volume, Pryor said. To help keep drivers safe on the road, Regional Transit will offer free rides

on light rail until 11 p.m. Free shuttle services will also be available from Folsoms Walmart parking lot or the Fresh and Easy parking lot at the corner of Blue Ravine Road and East Natoma Street. Advance tickets are $25, or $30 at the gate. Value packages are also available online with four ticket party packs for $85. Rock Star Fast Track Ticket packages are available for $50, which includes fast track at the gate, a collectable Folsom Live blinkie and fast track access to restrooms and several bars. For tickets and information, call (916) 985-2698 or visit folsomlive.com.

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Second Annual Event!

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What: Orangevale Country Music Festival When: 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 28 Where: Orangevale Community Park, 7145 Filbert Ave., Orangevale Tickets: Earlybird tickets $15 per person, two for $20. At the gate, $30 per person. Children 5 and under admitted free. Info: thecountrymusicfestival.com

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Featuring

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ountry music will fill the air and get people dancing at the Orangevale Country Music Festival. The event is from 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 28, at Orangevale Community Park. Featured artists will be country western stars Bush Hawg, Joel Crouse, Dylan Scott and Andy Gibson along with more artists to be announced. Were expecting 6,000 people, or more, said Darlene Lyons, publicity coordinator for the event. Co-hosted by 101.9 The Wolf on-air personalities Mike Allen, Boomer and Jay Roberts, the event will feature all live music and an activity area with inflatables for the kids, a mechanical bull, rock climbing wall and other activities. One thing that we really pride ourselves on at The Wolf is that we always want to make every event that we do family friendly, something fun that people will think back on and remember and just enjoy, Allen said. The event will benefit several organizations

including, the Orangevale Food Bank, Twin Lakes Food Bank, New Hope Street Ministry and the Work for Warriors program hosted and run by the California National Guard. Our mission is to get our soldiers and airmen, because we have both air force and army men and women, into jobs, said Maj. Ty Shepard, Director of Work for Warriors. Since a little over a year ago weve placed over 1,400 California National Guardsmen into jobs, which is pretty remarkable. We place a little over two people a day. The group was selected to testify on Capitol Hill before Congress because they have been so successful. While a lot of federal programs rely on career fairs and websites, Work for Warriors takes the approach of professional headhunter and recruiting companies. We work with a business, who tells us what theyre looking for and then we go and find service men and women in the California National Guard that have those skills and attributes, Shepard said. So weve worked with large For-

tune 200 companies, really big ones, all the way down to small or midsized businesses. Shepard plans on attending the Country Music Festival. When I was on active duty I was stationed near Nashville, so Ive got a heart for country music and really appreciate it, Shepard said. And obviously getting that support from country music and a lot of those musicians has been great. With country music showing up not only on radio but also on television, in movies, and even as background music in stores, it has experienced a resurgence of interest from the public. Country music integrates so many kinds of genre music in one, Allen said. You have some songs that are really edgy and sort of out there, but not in an overwhelming kind of way. And its fun. People can truly relate to (it) on a more emotional level and I think thats something that is unique to country, because theres a story in the song. For more information, visit thecountrymusicfestival.com.

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SEPTEMBER 2013

ART

Celebrate art and agriculture

BY LAURA NEWELL

eptember is an exciting time for many as it signals the end of the summer growing season and the move into the fall harvest. The Apple Hill Growers in partnership with the El Dorado Arts Council celebrate this shift in seasons with their annual event, Art in the Orchard. The two-day event features fine arts among the orchards, vineyards, ranches and farms of El Dorado Countys Apple Hill region. The event is from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sept. 7-8, and will showcase a variety of artists

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including oil painters, sculptors, watercolorists, metal artisans, guitarists, country singers, harpists, storytellers and belly dancers. Locally grown food tastings, baked goods and wines will also be available for attendees. Come celebrate the turn of the season at Art in the Orchard, said

Moira Magneson, El Dorado Arts Council Program Administrator. Stroll through the vineyards and apple trees. Raise a glass of wine and toast the end of summer. Savor a Red Delicious and herald the harvest of fall. This years participating venues include, Fudge Factory Farm, Grandpas Cellar, Kids Inc., Larsen Apple Barn, Lava Cap Winery, Madroa Vineyards, Mill View Ranch, Patricks Mountain Grown Berries, PineO-Mine, Rainbow Orchards, Smokey Ridge Ranch and

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What: Art in the Orchard When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sept. 7-8 Where: Apple Hill, Camino Cost: Free Information: eldorado artscouncil.org/events/ art-in-the-orchard/

Wofford Acres Vineyards. Proceeds from the event benefit the El Dorado Arts Councils Community Arts programs. For more information, visit eldoradoartscouncil.org/events/art-in-theorchard/.
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Art in the Orchard will feature a variety of live entertainment including belly dancers.

The event is from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sept. 7-8, in Apple Hill.

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Food, wine, fun at Top of Folsom

BY MARGARET SNIDER

or the second year, the Folsom Historic District will present Top of Folsom, and it promises to be better than ever. It will be held this year from 7-10 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 14, on the upper deck of the Folsom Historic Districts four-story brick parking structure at Leidesdorff and Reading Streets. Valet service is included in the ticket price, which is $75 per person before Sept. 1, $85 each from Sept. 1-13, and $90 at the door. Top of Folsom is a fundraising event for the benefit of the Folsom Historic District and Folsom Zoo. We have a live artist that is going to be coming in to sculpt something that will actually go on display at the zoo and be there as a permanent fixture, said Stephanie Rodgers, executive director of the Folsom Historic District Association. Guests will receive a commemorative Top of Folsom wine glass and will sample wine, beer, and food from such restaurants as Fats Asian Bistro, Fat Rabbit, Sutter Street Steakhouse, Scotts Seafood, Snooks Candies and more. The Caribbean band Pan Extasy will perform socca, reggae, calypso and Caribbean jazz. A total of 20 artists selected by a juried process will display their work. This year we have some of the same artists and some new artists, said Gabrielle Stark, with American Visions Gallery.

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Top of Folsom returns Sept. 14. This year Karen of Karens Bakery will carry out another surprise culinary event.
pitchforks and served to animals at the Folsom Zoo Sanctuary. A number of wineries will be represented and Ann Kraemer, vineyard manager and winemaker, will be pouring for Yorba Wines/Shake Ridge Winery. Well be pouring four of our wines, our empranillo, our Barbera, our Zinfandel and our Shake Ridge, Kraemer said. The Shake Ridge is a combination of varietals from the vineyard and this year, Kraemer said, it of what is called the Southern Rhone varietals. They all have different characters, Kraemer said. So when bringing them together in the blend, you can make a complete wine thats very complex, but really goes well together. A lots going on in it is my simple term. For tickets and information, visit topoffolsom.com.

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Top of Folsom is back with food, wine, art, and live entertainment.

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What: Top of Folsom, fine art, food, and wine When: 7-10 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 14 Where: Top level, Historic District four-story parking structure, Leidesdorff & Reading Streets Tickets and info: topoffolsom.com

Its really exciting that this Folsom event is drawing artists from other areas that havent shown here before. It will be interesting to see what they bring and how Folsom likes them. Karen Holmes, of Karens Bakery in Folsom, will also perform a sur-

prise culinary event with another participating chef. Last year, Holmes entertained the crowd by tossing a salad from the fourth floor to the third floor of the parking structure. It was caught by culinary students in a giant tarp, after which they mixed it with plastic

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Hundreds will crowd into the Palladio at Broadstone in Folsom for the Food For Thought fundraising event to support Folsom Cordova Unified School Districts students and teachers.
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Regional wineries from Amador and El Dorado counties will pour at the second Food For Thought fundraising event to support the Folsom Cordova Education Foundation.

Food For Thought fundraiser event returns to Folsom

BY LAURA NEWELL

A FOLSOM CORDOVA EDUCATION FOUNDATION EVENT

An Evening of Fine Food, Wine and Beer Sampling Saturday, September 14 from 6-9pm
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or the second year, the Food For Thought fundraising event will take place to help support the Folsom Cordova Education Foundation. The event is from 6 p.m.-9 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Palladio at Broadstone in Folsom. According to Michael Troyan, the foundations corresponding secretary, since 2009 the Folsom Cordova Education Foundation has provided resources and funding to better support Folsom Cordova Unified School

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What: Food For Thought When: 6 p.m.-9 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 14 Where: Palladio at Broadstone in Folsom Cost: $40, $10 for designated driver Info: sageapple.org

Districts students and teachers. The Folsom Cordova Education Foundation, mission is to enhance and expand opportunities to provide all Folsom Cordova Unified School District students with

innovative programs that prepare them to succeed in a global society, Troyan said. To help continue that support, the foundation holds the Food For Thought fundraiser, Troyan said. The 21-yearsand-older event will include an evening of fine food, wine, beer and music, featuring wineries from Amador and El Dorado counties. Tickets are $40, or $10 for designated driver tickets. For more information and tickets, visit sageapple.org.

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pple Hill is not only the hotspot for apples in the fall it is also a year-round hub for wine enthusiasts. Locals or visitors can spend a day tasting award-winning wines and breathing in the aromas of fine wines. According to Ann Wofford with the Apple Hill Growers Association, Apple Hill has always been a prime place for the bounty of agriculture.

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Meet Chef Joe Kuka of The Cellar Wine Bar
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Get your cowboy on at the Parkfield dude ranch

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From left, Diego Martin, Ann Conklin, Savannah Martin and Stacy Martin enjoy a horse ride through a field of poppies at the V6 Ranch in Parkfield.

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I hadnt really ridden horses before, and I wont pretend I wasnt a little sore in the saddle at the end of the day, but Id do it again in a heartbeat.
treats), all meals and beverages, (youll get to try their grass-fed beef), three morning trail rides (including a cattle drive), nightly entertainment and wine tasting with a half-hour massage the second night. If I havent sold you yet, please keep reading. The Parkfield Lodge is rustic luxury at its most inviting, with a wide porch, handcrafted log furniture and even a swimming pool. Its directly across from the Parkfield Caf, where branding irons artfully adorn the ceiling and saddles top the barstools. Youll forget the outside world from the moment you walk through the door. The Cafs Shakin Burger is an award-winning burger and their Shakin Fries are the best combination of avocado, chip-otle ranch and cilantro this side of heaven. The food alone is worth coming back for, yet its only the beginning. Each day at the V6 Ranch brings a new experience. Our first morning opened with an impromptu treat from a visiting family member a trick roping demonstration right in the middle of the road. Then after a hearty breakfast, we

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Savannah Martin, 13, gets nose-to-nose with a horse at V6 Ranch in Parkfield.

headed over to horse camp to learn how to saddle the horses and begin the days adventure. We spent the morning riding over green hillsides and through meadows blanketed in wildflowers to a tranquil lake where we enjoyed a catered lunch with fishing, before riding back to relax over afternoon appetizers and conversation. The second days ride added the thrill of cattle herding, while on the third morning we rode to an arena to practice cowboy roping and cutting. Evenings at V6 are equally as magical. We enjoyed live music one night, with a ranch history and hydroponics talk from pa-triarch Jack Varian the next. At 77, Varian

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is an engaging storyteller and his audience of 15 newly minted cowpokes listened with rapt attention. The Varian family is the heart and soul of the V6 experience and they are hands-on hosts. Their ability to share their life with you in such a genuine and welcoming way will leave you with memories so vivid and warm youll long to return. I hadnt really ridden horses before, and I wont pretend I wasnt a little sore in the saddle at the end of the day, but Id do it again in a heartbeat.

The combination of rolling hills, gentle horses, a soft bed and a warm welcome was magical and unforgettable. Every horse at V6 is well trained and a pleasure to ride, easily accommodating riding levels from beginner to advanced. Ages in our group ranged from 10 to 70, and all agreed it was an experience not to be missed. So bring your camera, cowboy hat, boots, jeans and sunscreen. Theyll do the rest. My enterprising offspring are al-ready plotting to come back for a cattle drive next year. Since that means tent camping and chuck wagons, I think this city girl may miss the hot showers and massages from my dude ranch weekend just a little bit.

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Get to know Robert Hanna, great-great-grandson of John Muir

BY LAURA NEWELL

obert Hanna is a direct descendent of naturalist John Muir, who was his great-greatgrandfather. My grandfather, Robert, whom Im named after, was Muirs grandson, Hanna said. Hanna, of Roseville, is now following in Muirs footsteps to help preserve the outdoors. Hanna is also the founder of the outdoor clothing brand, Range of Light. For more information on Hanna and to shop online, visit rangeoflight.com. Q. How has Muir inspired you? A. Ive grown up all of my life learning of my great-great-grandfather

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and who he was as a man. His values and passion for the outdoors has been preserved through every generation of my family and Im proud to continue my familys commitment in carrying them forward today.

Q. How have you worked with California State Parks? A. In 2011, the state of California announced the proposed closure of 70 state parks all across the state. I was blessed to have been part of an

amazing effort to fight to protect them, which ultimately led to every single one of them being removed from the closure list. Q. Tell me about current projects you are working on?

A. Im currently working with Assembly member Kristin Olsen, 12th Assembly District, on AB 150 which will allow all active duty and military veterans from every branch of the Armed Forces to receive free access to our State Parks on Veterans and Memorial Day. Im also currently working on the effort to expand Yosemite National Park by 1,600 acres on the southwest side. In addition Im working towards my lifelong goal of restoring the Hetch Hetchy Valley (currently a reservoir) in Yosemite National Park. This is an effort that is tied directly to my great-great-grandfather. This was Muirs last battle to help protect

the Hetch Hetchy Valley and now I want to continue his fight. Q. How long have you lived in Folsom? Do you have family here? A. I was born and raised in Folsom and my parents, grandmother and many aunts, uncles and cousins still live here. Im also married to the woman of my dreams, Lavina, and we have three beautiful daughters together. We are currently living in Roseville. Q. Tell me about your business? A. Range of Light is an outdoor clothing brand featuring mens and womens outdoor and recreation wear. We are excited to announce our new line of childrens wear coming soon.

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Peach season has arrived at Nitta Ranch

BY EILEEN WILSON

f youve ever tasted a perfectly ripe, organically grown peach just off the tree, then you know how delightful that first bite not too crisp, not too soft can be. And if you had the good fortune to sink your teeth into locally grown fruit this summer, then you know that a cool growing season capped by an unusually hot week created a quickly ripened, lush golden globe that is melt-in-yourmouth delicious. Im talking about a peach that is so yummy supermarket fruit will taste like cardboard in comparison. Thats because the peaches you see at the supermarket are picked and packed well before ripeness, then shipped across the state. Once you try a Nitta Ranch peach, youll never go back. Harvest season at Nitta Ranch in Loomis is all too short typically 10 days. Each fruit is carefully han- picked at its peak and sold on the same day. Coaxing the best of natures bounty in healthy, sustainable ways has been a priority for the Nitta family for nearly a century. Choichi (Charles) Nitta emigrated from Japan to the United States as a teen in the early 1900s. He moved to Loomis and worked nearby fruit orchards while dreaming of starting his own farm. He bought the ranch through an intermediary Japanese Americans were not allowed to buy property at the time and planted peaches, pears and plums. The family farmed the ranch until Word War II, when Japanese families were sent to internment camps. The home still stood after the war, but the crops had been neglected, and the equipment had been stolen. Fast forward five decades: Mark and Jennie Nitta, along with their adult son, Ian, moved back home to tend the farm Mark grew up on.

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Mark Nitta examines a peach growing in his orchard at Nitta Ranch in Loomis.

The fruit is organic, fresh and the family is so friendly. Its just such a pleasure to come out here and look at the sunflowers and these orchards. Its a family business that we respect so much.
Jan White, Nitta Ranch customer

Theres no evidence that there has ever been a honey shortage on this farm, joked Jennie Nitta, pointing to the large swaths of bee-covered clover that circle the orchards. Duke, a 10-year-old black

Lab, lazes in the shade, eagerly hopping up to meet each new guest as cars pull up. Hes just in Lab heaven here, Jennie Nitta said of the elderly pet that was rescued from a shelter.

Its obvious that carful stewardship of the land is important to everyone in the family. This land is in our hands for only a short time, Jennie Nitta said. We must care for it and cherish it so we can pass this wonderful gift on to the next generation. Jan White, a fellow peach lover, appreciates purchasing fruit in the rural atmosphere. The fruit is organic, fresh and the family is so friendly, White said. Its just such a

pleasure to come out here and look at the sunflowers and these orchards. Its a family business that we respect so much. This year is Jennie and Mark Nittas third peach harvest and they admit there is still a lot to learn about sustainable farming. The farm produces between 300 and 400 boxes of sweet fruit each season, and Jennie Nitta said that sustainable practices, such as growing clover to crowd

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weeds out and using organic fertilizer, are not only better for the environment, but they make economic sense, too. The family uses crop rotation and low-till methods to ensure long-term tree health, while inviting beneficial insects and animals to keep pest populations down. Mark Nitta said farming has been fun, but also has its challenges. Farmers are always having to try new things, he said. Organic farms follow certain rules and some of the large farms still use allowable chemicals. We dont use any pesticides on our trees. Todays shopper cares about their food. People want to talk to us, Jennie Nitta said. They want to talk about how we grow the food, about all the

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People want to talk to us. They want to talk about how we grow the food, about all the nutrients. We keep our standards high, and when people taste our fruit they definitely come back.
Jennie Nitta

nutrients. We keep our standards high, and when people taste our fruit they definitely come back. Her husband agrees: Ask yourself, What is local? Is it from Southern California? Make a trip to a family farm. Pear season is midAugust through October.

Jennie Nitta straightens up a box of peaches in her fruit stand at Nitta Ranch in Loomis.

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Carmichaels 104th Founders Day celebration at Carmichael Park. Event includes a pancake breaksept fast from 8-11:30 a.m. hosted by the Fair Oaks Lions Club, $5 adults, $3 ages 12 and under. From 10 a.m.-3 p.m. a classic car show will take place hosted by the Cappuccino Cruisers including venders, mini carnival for kids, food trucks, movement groups and a live band. Free. (916) 485-5322 or CarmichaelPark.com.
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Our Antique Road Show brunch at 9 a.m. at Sudwerks Restaurant, 9900 sept Greenback Lane, Folsom. $17. Gary Cox, The Antique Answer Man, will answer questions and provide information about antiques. Massage Therapist Gail Snodgrass will also speak on relieving stress. RSVP at (916) 934-0869. Skip Horvath will discuss his experience with Guillian-Barre Syndrome sept at 1 p.m., at Journey Church, 450 Blue Ravine Road, Folsom. (877) 622-6298. Play cribbage with the Gold Country Cribbers every Wednesday at the El wed Dorado Hills Senior Center, 990 Lassen, El Dorado Hills. Play starts at 6:30 pm for nine games against nine different opponents. $2. (916) 947-0190. Reading with Ruby, a King Cavlier Spaniel, from 1-2 p.m., every Wedneswed day, to El Dorado Hills Branch Library, 7455 Silva Valley Park, El Dorado Hills. The program is meant to encourage children to read aloud with confidence. To register your child to read with Ruby for 15 minutes, call (916) 3583506.

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Folsom Historical Societys 33rd annual Antique Quilts sept and Vintage Fashion exhibit hosts its last day at the Folsom History Museum, 823 Sutter Street, Folsom. Museum hours are 11a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesdays-Sundays. Admission is $4 for adults, $2 for youth and children under 12 are free. (916) 985-2707. NFL Opening Day shows 8:30 p.m., at El Dorado Saloon, 879 sept Embarcadero Drive, El Dorado Hills. eldoradosaloon.com.

includes wine tasting, live music on the Boulevard and a concert in the Steven Young Amphitheater. Proceeds from wine tasting benefits Canine Companions for Independence. cci.org. Art Exhibition: Yoshio Taylor, sept oct from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday, Sept. 6-Oct. 31, at Gallery at 48 Natoma in Folsom. (916) 355-7285.
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raffle drawings for prizes are held during the contest. Cappuccino Crusiers 2013 Cruise-in Season from 5-9 wed p.m., every Wednesday, through October, at The Raleys/Smash Burger Commonwealth Square Center, 705 East Bidwell St., Folsom. For information, call Ray or Chris at (916) 988-6376 or capcruz.com. Second Saturday from 5-9 p.m. every second through September, sat on Sutter Street in Folsom. Art walk, live music, special tastings and more. Historicfolsom.org. Sunday Funday from 10 a.m.-2 a.m. at FLB Sports Bar and Casisun no, 511 E. Bidwell St., Folsom. Day includes $3 shots, $5 mixed drinks and other drink and appetizer specials. flb365.com.

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Italy on Wheels!, Italian car, motorcycle and bike show, sept from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., at 1125 Joe Murer Court, Folsom. (916) 985-3250 or folsomite@aol.com. Showcase Saturday from 6:30-8:30 p.m., at Town Center sept in El Dorado Hills. Event

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Painting Classes from 10 a.m.12:30 p.m. every Tuesday morntues ing at 801 1/2 Sutter St. For more information, call (916) 989-1977. Trivia contest at 7 p.m. every Wednesday night at The Purple wed Place Bar and Grill, 363 Green Valley Road, El Dorado Hills. Gift certificates are awarded to the top teams and

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THEATER
Oh Mr. Sousa! will be performed at 8 p.m. sept at Harris Center for the Arts at Folsom Lake College, 10 College Parkway, Folsom. $20, $25, $30 or $35. (916) 608-6888 or harriscenter.net.

MUSIC
Todd Ellison: Classic Broadway will perform sept at 2 p.m. at Harris Center for the Arts at Folsom Lake College, 10 College Parkway, Folsom. $25-$39, premium $45, students with ID $12. HarrisCenter.net.

Screwtape runs 7 p.m. Frisun day and Sunfri day, 4 p.m. Sunday through Sept. 15 at FreeFall Stage, 800 Reading St. (using the stage donated by the church), Folsom. $15 general, $12 seniors, $7 child. FreeFallStage.com.
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Young Frankenstein will be performed at 8 sept sept p.m., Fridays and Saturdays, and at 4 p.m., Sundays, through Sept. 29, at Sutter Street Theatre, 717 Sutter St., Folsom. $23 general, $21 seniors, $18 students with an ID Card, $15 children 12 and under. (916) 353-1001 or SutterStreetTheatre.com.
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Bachman and Turner will be performing with Blue yster Cult on Sept. 7 as a part of the Sunrise at Night Concert Series.
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Sunrise at Night Concert Series

Live music at 8 p.m. at the Sunrise Marketplace, includes Bachman and Turner with Blue Oyster Cult on Sept. 7 and John sat Michael Montgomery with Diamond Rio on Sept. 14. Bistro 33 Concert Series from 8-11 p.m., sept Sept. 21, at Steven Young Amphitheater at Town Center in El Dorado Hills. Live music from 8-11 p.m., every Saturday, at 36 sat Handles, 1000 White Rock Road, El Dorado Hills.

Anthony Raddigan, left, Christianne Klein and Mark Cornfield star in Young Frankenstein at Sutter Street Theatre.
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St., Folsom. Free. (916) 984-3020. facebook.com/nicholsonsmusicafe. Live on the Boulevard from 6:30-8:30 p.m., sat Thursdays, through Sept. 12, at Steven Young Amphitheater at Town Center in El Dorado Hills. Concert genres include 1960s and 1970s classics to Motown, Rock and Roll, Jazz, Tribute and original artists. The Steven Young Amphitheater has festival style seating, so bring your blankets and chairs. eldoradohillstowncenter.com. Ukulele lessons from 1-2 p.m. every Saturday, at sat 632 East Bidwell St., Folsom. Free. (916) 984-3020. facebook.com/nicholsonsmusicafe. Summer Concert Series every Saturday thurs evening through September at Crystal Basin Cellars in Camino. $10 for single, $20 for VIP or $40 for series ticket. Ticket includes admission, a beer and a burger. CrystalBasin.com.

FOOD & WINE

Labor Day Tri Tip Cook Off, judging at sept 1 p.m., at El Dorado Saloon, 879 Embarcadero Drive, El Dorado Hills. eldoradosaloon.com.

Foothills Farmers Market from 8 a.m. thurs to 1 p.m., every Thursday through Labor Day, at Palladio in Folsom.

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Preston Castle Wine Tasting and Tour, sept from 3-6 p.m., at Preston Castle, Ione. $40. prestoncastle.com. Fair Play Winery Association presthurs ents the wines of the month preview event from 6-8 p.m., the first Thursday of each month, at the Historic Cary House, 300 Main St., Placerville. fairplaywine.com.

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Orangevale Farmers Market from 4-8 thurs p.m., every Thursday, at the corner of Town Center Farmers MarGreenback and Walnut in ket from 8 a.m.-1 p.m., SunOrangevale. (916) 989-8779 or sun days, through Oct. 27, at OrangevaleGrange.org. Town Center Boulevard in El Dorado Certified Farmers Mar- Hills. Visitors will experience local ket is from 10 a.m.-2 area agriculture and at its finest, fri p.m., every Friday featuring homemade honeys, jams, through October, at the Placcheeses and other household erville Library Parking Lot in favorites. Placerville. (530) 621-6084.

New Farmers Market is in Historic Folsom at the Railsat road Turntable and Public Plaza running 8 a.m.-1 p.m. every Saturday, year round. More than 45 farmers, vendors on hand. Certified farmers locally grown seasonal fruits and vegetables, freshly baked goods, fresh eggs and dairy, live music and more. HistoricFolsom.org.

Country DJ and Line Dancing from 8 p.m. to wed midnight every Wednesday, at El Dorado Saloon, 879 Embarcadero Drive, El Dorado Hills. (916) 941-3600 or eldoradosaloon.com. Open Mic Night from 7 to 10 p.m. every wed Wednesday at Lockdown Brewing Co. tasting room, 718 Sutter St., Suite 200, Folsom. For more information, call (916) 3589645 or visit lockdownbrewingcompany.com. Open Mic Nights from 6-9 p.m., every Wedneswed day with Bluegrass and Oldtime style, and every Friday with all styles, at 632 East Bidwell

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Cody Rowan, 8, of Orangevale, squeezes into a mini Ford as his friends watch.

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Judges John Famestad, left, of Folsom, and Greg Wall, right, of Citrus Heights, critique Carl Robinsons, center, fully custom 1950 Mercury. The vehicle rode away with Best of Show.

Rolling into Folsom for Graffiti Night

Classic cars and music converged on Sutter Street Aug. 17 for the annual Graffiti Night, put on by Cappuccino Cruisers.

Steve Walber, left, John Arnaz and Christopher Long enjoy the Best of the Best party.

Alexa Rodriguez, left, and Maya Mercado practice their cheers at Vistas Opening Day event.

Celebrating the Best of the Best

The Telegraphs annual Best of the Best party was a success. Held at FLB Entertainment Center in Folsom in early August, the bash drew about 200 people.
PHOTOS BY DON CHADDOCK AND KEN LARSON THE TELEGRAPH

Cheer on!
Vista del Lago Jr. Eagles youth football and cheer celebrated the upcoming season.
PHOTOS BY GREG LOWDERMILK THE TELEGRAPH

Vista del Lago Junior Eagle cheerleader Gabby DAgostino checked out Vistas Opening Day event.

FLB Entertainment Centers Dan Dreher, left, Kevin Kindlespire and Jay Ahlquist were recognized as winners at the Aug. 8 Best of the Best party. They also hosted the party.

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