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Photos courtesy of their respective companies or organizations. news around town Lean Up is a life-changing fitness, wellness, <strong>and</strong> weight loss program for people who have struggled to achieve a healthier lifestyle—<strong>and</strong> it’s free! The program begins September 10 at El Dorado Hills Sports Club <strong>and</strong> Broadstone Racquet Club but is limited to 225 participants. To learn more <strong>and</strong> apply (deadline is August 31), visit leanup.net... Each year, the El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce offers scholarships to graduating seniors who plan to continue their education by attending Folsom resident Brian Wallace published a non-fiction children’s book based on a dozen ducklings who hatched in his backyard. He <strong>and</strong> his family had no idea that the duck they kept seeing near the pool would soon give birth. The whole tale made for a great children’s book, so Wallace published Daisy <strong>and</strong> the Dirty Dozen with Newport Press to detail the story. Pick up your copy at amazon.com or barnes<strong>and</strong>noble.com. Compiled by Alyssa Mielke a university, college, or vocational school. Scholarships are based on 50 percent community service, 15 percent work experience <strong>and</strong> extracurricular activities, <strong>and</strong> 10 percent scholastic GPA <strong>and</strong> financial need. This year’s awards— four, $750 scholarships—went to Taylor Czasnojc, Nicholas Stolecki, Maegan Cope, <strong>and</strong> Samantha Reed...Congrats to Folsom Cordova Unified School District’s new principals: Alison McKeeman Rice at Empire Oaks Elementary, Larry Mahoney at Folsom Middle School, <strong>and</strong> S<strong>and</strong>y Spaulding at Theodore Judah Elementary School...Male employees from Blue Shield of California in El Dorado Hills walked a mile in red stilettos to raise awareness for the victims of domestic violence in May. Last year, the office raised over $43,000 for domestic violence victims to support The Center for Violence- Free Relationships...The Sacramento region’s Big Day of Giving (BDOG) in May ended up raising $7.4 million for charitable causes in El Dorado, Placer, <strong>and</strong> Sacramento Counties. Mark your calendars (<strong>and</strong> checkbooks!) for next year’s BDOG on May 2...A new gourmet burger shop is coming to El Dorado Hills! Burgerim allows for a nearly endless number of customizable burgers thanks to a wide variety of proteins, toppings, sauces, <strong>and</strong> buns. Check them out at 4540 Post Street, Suite 290...Congrats to Sorina Monteanu, a student at George Washington Carver School of Arts <strong>and</strong> Science, who won the Community PRIDE Scholarship from Rancho Cordova city The California State Fair recognized El Dorado Hills’ Mraz Brewing Company with the coveted Brewer of the Year Award. Their beers won a total of six medals, which was the most of any other brewery. officials. The scholarship is given to a high school senior who demonstrates pride in the community <strong>and</strong> its officials while also working hard to succeed. Monteanu, who plans on attending UC Merced in the fall, frequently gives back to the community through acts of kindness...Over 200 new Folsom Ranch homes will house their first residents this fall in the Azure <strong>and</strong> Dakota neighborhoods. Taylor Morrison, the construction company building the subdivision, expects the first model homes to be completed by summer’s end...Folsom Lock <strong>and</strong> Security—located at 711 East Bidwell Street—is hosting a Gr<strong>and</strong> Opening Party on August 25 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with free lunch, refreshments, music, raffle prizes, <strong>and</strong> more. Brush up on your Old Sacramento history with the Sacramento History Museum’s Underground Tour, where you can explore excavated foundations, enclosed pathways, <strong>and</strong> interesting archaeology exhibits. Those interested in the golden part of history are invited to take an interactive Gold Fever! Tour, which allows visitors to take on the persona of a historical character from the Gold Rush. To view tour times <strong>and</strong> dates, visit sachistorymuseum.org. www.style<strong>savings</strong>guide.com www.style<strong>savings</strong>guide.com 21