Style Magazine_El Dorado County and Foothills_December 2018
It wasn’t until returning to my roots that I truly started appreciating the beauty and flurry of fun we have in this winter wonderland of ours. Downhill skiing aside, residents can go snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, ice-skating, or even join a curling club. And in this month’s Health & Wellness article, “Work it Out(side)” (page 18), Kourtney Jason guides you through various ventures, with the benefits/calories burned, local places to try it, and a beginner tip for each. Even when the temps are tempting you inside, I hope it inspires you to soak up the snow and opt outside. Whether you loathe or love this time of year, remember to take a moment to appreciate the people, places, and things that abound and surround. Happy holidays!
It wasn’t until returning to my roots that I truly started appreciating the beauty and flurry of fun we have in this winter wonderland of ours. Downhill skiing aside, residents can go snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, ice-skating, or even join a curling club. And in this month’s Health & Wellness article, “Work it Out(side)” (page 18), Kourtney Jason guides you through various ventures, with the benefits/calories burned, local places to try it, and a beginner tip for each. Even when the temps are tempting you inside, I hope it inspires you to soak up the snow and opt outside.
Whether you loathe or love this time of year, remember to take a moment to appreciate the people, places, and things that abound and surround. Happy holidays!
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DECEMBER<br />
<strong>December</strong> is National<br />
by ASHLEIGH GRUENWALD<br />
1<br />
CARRIAGE RIDES. The <strong>El</strong><br />
<strong>Dorado</strong> Hills Town Center is a<br />
magical place during the holiday<br />
season, <strong>and</strong> there’s no better way to<br />
enjoy its charm than with a horsedrawn<br />
carriage ride. Join the fun<br />
every Friday <strong>and</strong> Saturday evening.<br />
Proceeds benefit Young Life <strong>and</strong><br />
H<strong>and</strong>s4Hope. edhtowncenter.com/<br />
upcoming-events/calendar<br />
(THROUGH 21)<br />
1<br />
WINTER RUMMAGE SALE.<br />
Don’t miss this<br />
winter rummage<br />
sale hosted by<br />
the Placerville<br />
Shakespeare<br />
Club featuring<br />
warm clothing,<br />
festive holiday<br />
decorations, books,<br />
toys, puzzles, games, <strong>and</strong> more. The<br />
sale goes from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at<br />
2940 Bedford Avenue; bring your<br />
own shopping bag. placervilleshakespeare.com<br />
1<br />
HEAD TO TOE HOLIDAY<br />
FASHION SHOW. Virtual<br />
Academy High School in <strong>El</strong> <strong>Dorado</strong><br />
invites you to join them for a fashion<br />
1<br />
SANTA RUN AND<br />
PANCAKE BREAKFAST.<br />
The Cameron Park CSD<br />
invites you to enjoy breakfast<br />
with your local fire department<br />
<strong>and</strong> the man in red from 7 a.m.<br />
to noon. Held in t<strong>and</strong>em with<br />
a 5K fun run/walk that begins<br />
<strong>and</strong> ends at the Cameron<br />
Park Community Center, it’s a<br />
perfect kickoff to the holidays.<br />
cameronpark.org<br />
show <strong>and</strong> live auction to raise<br />
funds for their student internship<br />
program. Join in on the holiday fun<br />
while supporting local students. The<br />
show starts at 11 a.m. in the school’s<br />
Common Building. 530-622-6212<br />
1<br />
SANTA PHOTOS. Families<br />
are invited to visit, share their<br />
wish lists, <strong>and</strong> take purchased photos<br />
with Santa at the California Welcome<br />
Center on Post Street next to Cold<br />
Stone Creamery in <strong>El</strong> <strong>Dorado</strong> Hills.<br />
Times <strong>and</strong> days vary. edhtowncenter.<br />
com/upcoming-events/calendar<br />
(THROUGH 24)<br />
1<br />
CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING.<br />
From 4-8 p.m. at the <strong>El</strong> <strong>Dorado</strong><br />
Hills Town Center, take part in a<br />
merchant open house, listen to<br />
live music (4:30-7:30 p.m.), watch<br />
a performance by the caroling<br />
contest winner (6 p.m.), view the<br />
tree lighting (6:30 p.m.), <strong>and</strong> indulge<br />
in hot chocolate <strong>and</strong> cookies,<br />
among other festive activities.<br />
edhtowncenter.com/upcomingevents<br />
1<br />
HOLIDAY IN THE HILLS. Set<br />
on Sutter Street at the end<br />
of the 19th century, all characters<br />
either lived or visited Folsom in the<br />
1800s. Performances take place at<br />
the Sutter Street Theatre <strong>and</strong> times<br />
vary. sutterstreettheater.com<br />
(ALSO 2, 7-9, 13-16, & 19-23)<br />
1<br />
WILD NIGHTS AND HOLIDAY<br />
LIGHTS. See the twinkling<br />
wonderl<strong>and</strong> at the Folsom City<br />
Zoo Sanctuary from 5-8 p.m.<br />
where thous<strong>and</strong>s of LED lights <strong>and</strong><br />
decorated trees will illuminate the<br />
animal’s playground. Enjoy carolers,<br />
seasonal refreshments, rides on the<br />
Folsom Valley Railway miniature live<br />
steam train, a visit from Santa at the<br />
Barnyard Experience exhibit, <strong>and</strong><br />
more. folsomzoofriends.org<br />
(ALSO 7-8, 14-23, & 26-30)<br />
1<br />
FOLSOM LAKE SYMPHONY<br />
PRESENTS HOLIDAY SPIRIT.<br />
This joyful program on the Harris<br />
Center stage includes heartwarming<br />
songs like “Sleigh Ride,” “March<br />
of the Toys,” “O Holy Night,” “O<br />
Chanukah,” “‘Twas the Night<br />
Before Christmas,” selections from<br />
The Nutcracker, <strong>and</strong> many other<br />
surprises. Curtains open at 7:30 p.m.<br />
harriscenter.net<br />
(ALSO 2)<br />
Month<br />
1<br />
CHRISTMAS CONCERTOS BY<br />
CANDLELIGHT. Sacramento<br />
Baroque Soloists explore the<br />
splendor <strong>and</strong> beauty of Baroque<br />
Christmas Concertos in this musical<br />
feast at the Harris Center featuring<br />
works by Corelli, Charpentier,<br />
Torelli, <strong>and</strong> many more. Saturday’s<br />
performances begin at 2 p.m. <strong>and</strong><br />
7:30 p.m. <strong>and</strong> Sunday’s at 2 p.m.<br />
harriscenter.net<br />
(ALSO 2)<br />
1<br />
ALICE IN WINTER<br />
WONDERLAND. Join Alice<br />
as she <strong>and</strong> her friends tap dance<br />
through the rabbit role into a world<br />
of rhythms <strong>and</strong> wonder at this<br />
Christmas-themed twist on the<br />
classic story. Presented by Hawkins<br />
School of Performing Arts, shows<br />
begin at 2 p.m. <strong>and</strong> 7 p.m. at Folsom<br />
High School’s Jill Solberg Performing<br />
Arts Theatre. hawkinsschool.com<br />
2<br />
HANGTOWN CHRISTMAS<br />
PARADE. Rain or shine,<br />
Downtown Placerville’s annual<br />
parade begins at the Broadway<br />
Plaza parking lot at 1 p.m. before<br />
continuing down Main Street. Bring<br />
a new, unwrapped gift to donate to<br />
Toys for Tots. placerville-downtown.<br />
org/<strong>2018</strong>/12/02/754/hangtownchristmas-parade<br />
2<br />
CHRISTMAS ARTS AND<br />
CRAFTS FAIR. Rain or shine,<br />
Sutter Street will be filled with crafts<br />
<strong>and</strong> gifts, live music, face painting,<br />
<strong>and</strong> plenty of holiday cheer from 9<br />
a.m. to 4 p.m. historicfolsom.org<br />
2<br />
CHANUKAH WONDERLAND.<br />
Don’t miss this annual event at<br />
the Folsom Community Center from<br />
2-5 p.m. featuring festive music, a<br />
menorah competition, hot latkes,<br />
face painting, authentic Israeli food,<br />
a Chanukah gift shop, <strong>and</strong> more.<br />
jewishfolsom.org<br />
5<br />
LEANN RIMES: CHRISTMAS<br />
TOUR. Don’t miss the chance<br />
to see Grammy award-winning<br />
artist LeAnn Rimes perform songs<br />
Notable<br />
Happenings<br />
2 HANUKKAH BEGINS<br />
21 WINTER SOLSTICE<br />
24 CHRISTMAS EVE<br />
25 CHRISTMAS<br />
31 NEW YEAR’S EVE<br />
from her classic Christmas albums<br />
starting at 8 p.m. at the Harris<br />
Center. harriscenter.net<br />
7<br />
HISTORIC HOLIDAY HOMES<br />
TOUR. Peruse stunningly<br />
decorated homes <strong>and</strong> churches<br />
throughout Folsom <strong>and</strong> enter a<br />
raffle for your chance to win various<br />
prizes. Tour between 10 a.m. to 5<br />
p.m. both days <strong>and</strong> support the the<br />
Folsom Historical Society <strong>and</strong> the<br />
Murer House Foundation. You’ll also<br />
find a holiday gift boutique at the<br />
Murer House with docents in period<br />
clothing. folsomhistoricalsociety.org/<br />
events<br />
7<br />
COOKIES WITH SANTA. From<br />
4-6 p.m., Santa <strong>and</strong> his helpers<br />
will be spreading cheer while<br />
spending time at the <strong>El</strong> <strong>Dorado</strong> Hills<br />
CSD Gym. Families are invited to<br />
visit him while enjoying fresh-baked<br />
cookies <strong>and</strong> hot chocolate. edhcsd.<br />
org<br />
8<br />
HOMES FOR THE HOLIDAYS<br />
TOUR. Visit beautifully<br />
decorated homes throughout <strong>El</strong><br />
<strong>Dorado</strong> <strong>County</strong> as you sample<br />
decadent chocolates, taste local<br />
wines, bid on designer trees, <strong>and</strong><br />
celebrate the magic of the season.<br />
Tour between 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.<br />
on Saturday <strong>and</strong> 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.<br />
on Sunday. Proceeds support the<br />
Assistance League of Sierra <strong>Foothills</strong>.<br />
sierrafoothills.assistanceleague.org<br />
(ALSO 9)<br />
8<br />
HISTORIC HOLIDAY HOUSES.<br />
Celebrate an old-fashioned<br />
Christmas as you walk through<br />
various historic buildings decorated<br />
for the holidays at Marshall Gold<br />
Discovery State Historic Park.<br />
Docents will greet guests <strong>and</strong><br />
provide information on the houses,<br />
as participants enjoy refreshments,<br />
caroling, music, <strong>and</strong> more.<br />
marshallgold.com/historic-holidayhouses<br />
(ALSO 9)<br />
8<br />
HOLIDAY POPS. Celebrate<br />
the season as you listen to the<br />
beautiful voices of the Placer Pops<br />
Chorale perform holiday favorites<br />
accompanied by special guest<br />
instrumentalists at the Harris Center.<br />
harriscenter.net<br />
(ALSO 9)<br />
Eggnog photo ©kritchanut - stock.adobe.com. Wild Nights photo by Judy Bujold. Historic Holiday Homes Toiur photo by Robert Perricone. Other photos courtesy of their respecitve companies or organizations.<br />
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