Style Magazine April 2020

What’s Up?
KrickFit
Hands4Hope
[ HAPPENINGS ]
Arthur Murray Folsom is celebrating their fifth year in
business with a Fabulous 5 Anniversary Party & Guest
Open House on April 8 at 6:30 p.m. Attendees to the free
celebration can expect drinks, hors d’oeuvres, performances,
swag, and more.
Did you know Folsom’s Historic District has a free
shuttle? Sponsored by Powerhouse Pub, the
six-seat Sutter Surfer runs Friday and
Saturday from 6-10 p.m. and Sunday from
3-6 p.m., weather permitting, and takes
riders to and from local businesses and
parking locales.
Rocklin Parks and Recreation is helping
residents do some spring-cleaning with an
E-Waste Clean Up Day. From 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
on April 25, drop off TVs, computers, and stereo
equipment to any of the following locations: Sierra College
(overflow lot), Whitney Park, and City of Rocklin
Corporation Yard.
Every weekend this month from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Loomis’ Flower
Farm is holding Pop-Up Fairs featuring local, earth-friendly
art, products and services, an EV car show, water-wise and
earth-friendly gardening information, as well as garden tours
and workshops. Children’s activities include a spring scavenger
hunt, planting and craft workshops, and book presentations.
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Kathy Daniels showcases
her award with EDCOE
Superintendent Dr. Ed
Manansala
[ PEOPLE & PLACES IN THE NEWS ]
El Dorado High School student Jordan Freer took first place
in this year’s Poetry Out Loud Finals for her powerful and
animated recitations of “How to Triumph Like a Girl” by Ada Limon
and “America, I Sing You Back” by Allison Adelle Hedge Coke. The
competition encourages high school students to study and
appreciate great poetry, while learning more about their literary
heritage and building self-confidence through public speaking skills.
Congrats to all the nominees and winners at this year’s El Dorado
Hills Chamber of Commerce Installation & Business Awards,
including “Volunteer of the Year” (Brad Pellegrini of the CA Welcome
Center), KrickFit (“Start-Up Business of the Year,” and “Small Business
of the Year” (tie between El Dorado Saloon & Grill and Gold
Rush Energy Solutions). Around 180 dignitaries and business
leaders attended the sold-out event at Serrano Country Club.
The Association of California School Administrators: El Dorado
County Charter (ACSA) bestowed the Distinguished Service Award
to Kathy Daniels who has been a dedicated El Dorado County
Office of Education (EDCOE) team member for decades. Daniels
has been critical in ensuring that schools and facilities throughout
the county are safe and ready for students and staff on a daily basis.
Soroptimist of Loomis Basin recognized those who are
improving lives in our community through education at their
annual awards ceremony where nearly $7,000 was distributed
as student awards, teacher grants, and support for community
projects. This year’s recipients included Carol Mason (Ruby
Award), Rachel Mcguigan (SI Live Your Dream Award), and
Katelyn Wright (Community Service Award).
The Sacramento Region Community Foundation
GABY (Grants Advisory Board for Youth) Board selected
Hands4Hope—a nonprofit whose mission is to inspire and empower
youth in leadership and service—as the recipient of this year’s GABY
grant. The funds ($750) will be used to create a sensory garden at
Montessori Autism Programs and Services (MAPS) in El Dorado Hills.
Three ninjas from THE STUDIO Martial
Arts & Fitness—Francisco Barajas,
Jose Gomez, and Brian Montagnese—
were selected out of 70,000 applicants
to be on season 12 of the popular
show American Ninja Warrior.
El Dorado County Older Adult
Services is currently seeking
volunteer drivers for its Senior
Shuttle program. Drivers generally
help once a month, picking up seniors
and delivering them to designated locations in
the area, including shopping centers and other places of interest.
Those interested are invited to download an application at edcgov.
us/government/humanservices/pages/volunteer_opportunities.aspx.
Clint Herndon, CPA, CFE, of Next Peak CPA in Folsom, recently
launched The Next Peak Podcast, where he interviews people
to discuss what success means to them and how to redefine
goals. Find the podcast on Google, Apple, Spotify, and YouTube.
SPECIAL NOTICE
As we were going to print, there was a lot happening regarding the
COVID-19 pandemic, and many events were being postponed or
cancelled. Please be sure to call or check online for updates.
Sutter Surfer photo by Powerhouse Pub.Other photos courtesy of their respective companies or organizations.