Saturday, May 25, 2013

Rocks & Rhones Wine Festival This Weekend!

Five El Dorado County wineries in a region known for its handcrafted Rhone-style wines will celebrate local wine and food during the 10th Annual Rocks & Rhones Festival on Memorial Day Weekend.

On May 25-26, Auriga Wine Cellars, Holly's Hill Vineyards, Miraflores Winery, Narrow Gate Vineyards and Sierra Vista Winery will pair locally sourced food including lamb, beef, honey and olive oil, with Rhone varietals like Syrah and Grenache. Vineyard hikes, barrel tasting and winemaker discussions will demonstrate the region’s unique growing conditions and wine making techniques.

A raffle for a 100-bottle “Mountain of Wine” supports El Dorado County’s Ag in the Classroom programs. Ag in the Classroom connects students with their food sources and teaches them the role of agriculture in the community through experiential learning activities.
  • What: Rocks & Rhones Wine Festival
  • When: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 25-26.
  • Where: Five wineries in the El Dorado’s Pleasant Valley area, south of Placerville: Auriga, Holly's Hill, Miraflores, Narrow Gate and Sierra Vista.
  • Tickets: $35/day available at pleasantvalleywineries.com; $40 at the door.
Local flavors of Rocks & Rhones

· Auriga Wine Cellars strawberry salad featuring Mad Dog Mesa olive oil, El Dorado honey and spring greens from the El Dorado County farmers' market, with roasted rosemary garlic chicken; Wild mushroom ravioli with sage brown butter and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, catered by Pheasant Wood. Don’t miss hand-rolled cigars from Art of Cigars of El Dorado Hills.


· Holly's Hill Vineyards savory pancakes with lime butter and 
lamb meatballs in tomato harissa sauce

. Grass-fed lamb from Sinclair Farms in Penryn will be a perfect pairing with their Rhones, including some unusual varieties (can you say Counoise?). Learn how the soil affects these grapes.

· Miraflores Winery didn’t need to look far for good food to complement their Rhones. Allez! of nearby Diamond Springs is preparing pork tenderloin stuffed with apricots dressed with aioli ratatouille on crispy French baguette; French pissaladiere tart

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· Narrow Gate Vineyards Composed salad of apple, fig, walnuts & goat cheese on homegrown organic greens; wine and star anise braised short ribs from Archer’s Meats in Placerville with local olive oil and truffle oil; Yukon gold potatoes. Take a vineyard walk with the winemaker and compare Grenache wine grown in different soil/rock types.

· Sierra Vista Winery Imagine gazing at the snow-topped Crystal Range the area’s first Rhone-focused winery (started in 1972) while enjoying Chipotle BBQ tri-tip on Southwest polenta rounds; Duck confit on potato coins; apricot almond rugelach and a glass of their Rhone-style wine.

For more information, please visit pleasantvalleywineries.com.

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Friday, May 24, 2013

Sacramento History Museum Offers Free Admission To Military Personnel And Their Families This Summer

The Sacramento History Museum announced its participation in Blue Star Museums, a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense and more than 1,800 museums across America to offer free admission to all active duty military personnel and their families from Memorial Day through Labor Day 2013.

“We are proud to once again participate in the worthwhile Blue Star Museums program this summer,” said Historic Old Sacramento Foundation Deputy Director Kristina Swanson. “We are happy provide an opportunity for our nation’s service members and their families to connect with our national treasures.  It is our way of giving back to dedicated military families who sacrifice so much.”

This year, more than 1,800 (and counting) museums in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and American Samoa are taking part in the initiative, including more than 450 new museums this year.  The free admission program is available to any bearer of a Geneva Convention common access card (CAC), a DD Form 1173 ID card, or a DD Form 1173-1 ID card, which includes active duty military (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard), National Guard and Reserve members and up to five immediate family members.

About the Sacramento History Museum
Supported by the Historic Old Sacramento Foundation, the Sacramento History Museum is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (except on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day)  and is located at 101 I Street in Old Sacramento.  Admission is $6 for adults; $4 for youths ages 6-17 and free for children five and under.  For more information, call (916) 808-7059 or visit historicoldsac.org.

About Blue Star Museums
Blue Star Museums runs from Memorial Day, May 27, 2013 through to Labor Day, September 2, 2013.  The free admission program is available to any bearer of a Geneva Convention common access card (CAC), a DD Form 1173 ID card, or a DD Form 1173-1 ID card, which includes active duty U.S. military - Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, as well as members of the National Guard and Reserve, U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, NOAA Commissioned Corps - and up to five family members. Some special or limited-time museum exhibits may not be included in this free admission program. For questions on particular exhibits or museums, please contact the museum directly. To find out which museums are participating, visit arts.gov/bluestarmuseums. The site includes a list of participating museums and a map to help with visit planning.

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Thursday, May 23, 2013

Foothill Farmers’ Market Returning to Thursdays At Palladio

Palladio knows how busy weekends can be for families so they are adding convenient events to their venue during the weekdays!

Beginning today, Thursday. May 23rd at 8am, Foothill Farmers’ Market will return and set up shop in Whole Foods parking lot. The Market will feature lots of fresh fruits and veggies from local growers along with flowers, honey and lots of other items to choose from. Whole foods will also be joining in by doing a cooking demonstration in front of the store. Foothill Farmers’ Market will be at Palladio every Thursday 8a.m. to 1p.m., starting May 23rd through August 29th.

Palladio’s 16 Cinemas also still offers any movie for $5.00 all day and night on Tuesday. Doesn’t matter if it’s a new release or not, on Tuesday’s its only $5.00 at the door!

Back again for the summer, every Wednesday night at 7p.m. starting June 5th, the Palladio in Folsom will be providing high energy family entertainment that is free to the public. The Wednesday night concert series will make its debut featuring Cheeseballs and keeping the fun going with bands like Because and Hip Service all summer long. The Summer Concert Series will offer free family entertainment every Wednesday 7p.m. to 9p.m., June 5th through August 28th.

For more information on Palladio at Broadstone, please visit goPalladio.com.

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Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Roseville Fire Department Now Taking Applications For Kids Fire Camp

The Roseville Fire Department is now accepting applications for the Kids Fire Camp Program happening June 24-29.

The department will select 24 lucky campers ages 11-14 to learn all about the job of a firefighter. Camp attendees will learn water safety, first aid, rescue practices, physical fitness and firefighting skills.

Campers will work in teams as they put their skills into action through a variety of hands on exercises. Off duty Roseville firefighters will volunteer their time to serve as camp counselors throughout the week.

If your child is interested, he or she will be required to complete an application, including a one-page letter describing their reasons for wanting to attend Kids Fire Camp 2013. A letter of recommendation from their teacher or principal is also required.

The cost of the camp is $175.00. Scholarships are available, certain income restrictions apply. Applications are due by May 24.

Applications and more information including a video presentation are available on the Fire Department website by clicking here.

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Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Fallen Warriors Car Show This Weekend

The 8th Annual Fallen Warriors Classic Car and Motorcycle Show will be held Memorial Day Weekend and will honor those locally who gave the ultimate sacrifice.

The event is on Saturday, May 25th from 8a.m. to 3p.m.

Poker runs will culminate in Town Center and festivities include military displays, live music, raffle prizes, vendors and classic car and motorcycle judging.  Benefiting the Fallen Warriors Memorial Organization, fwmo.org.

El Dorado Hills Town Center is located on Town Center Blvd. in El Dorado Hills. For more information, please visit eldoradohillstowncenter.com.

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Monday, May 20, 2013

Fifth Annual Rocklin Community Festival May 30 - June 2

The Fifth Annual Rocklin Community Festival is May 30 – June 2!

Johnson-Springview Park in Rocklin is the location of this fun event.

Enjoy free live music on Friday and Saturday. On Friday, the Whitney High Jazz Band plays 3:30–4:15p.m, the Rocklin High Jazz Band from 4:30-5:15p.m., Adventure Band from 5:30 – 6:30p.m., and Jim Goodman & The Cast Musical Band will play from 7-10p.m.

On Saturday, Mike Branson is scheduled from 5-6p.m., and the Reruns – A 1960’s Tribute Band, plays from 6:30-10p.m.

Do not miss the Cub Scout Pack 102 Pancake Breakfast  on Saturday from 8-11a.m., with family entertainment following from 1-4p.m.

Sunday is KidsFest from 10-4p.m!

Hours of the festival are Thursday and Friday 4-10p.m., Saturday & Sunday 10a.m. – 10 p.m.. Food court, business & craft fair, carnival and rides are just some of the exciting activities. Admission is FREE!

For more information, please visit rocklincommunityfestival.com.


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