Saturday, August 17, 2013

Founding Father Benjamin Franklin to Visit Folsom Senior Center August 28

You don’t need to travel back in time to meet Benjamin Franklin – the famous Founding Father is coming to Folsom!

The Revolutionary-era statesman and scientist, in the person of Barry Stevens, will visit the Folsom Senior Center, 48 Natoma Street, on August 28 from 2 to 4 p.m. The event is free and open to everyone.

Stevens, who characterizes himself as a historical reenactor, portrays Franklin in character and in the context of his times. Though he never departs from the 18th century, he does interact with his audience and answers questions.

Every detail of Stevens’ presentation is as authentic as possible. In the eight years he has interpreted Franklin, Stevens has exhaustively researched his life, even traveling to places Franklin frequented, including a favorite restaurant in Paris.

As a resident of the Washington D.C. area, Stevens has access to troves of primary resources. Even his outfits are tailor-made to 18th-century specifications, and his eyeglasses are an accurate replication of Franklin’s (the good doctor invented bifocals).

Stevens didn’t set out to become Ben Franklin. His interest in early American history led him in 1999 to join the First Virginia Regiment for Revolutionary War reenactments. At the group’s events, he was so often addressed as Ben by the other participants, who swore he looked just like Franklin, that he began assuming the character’s role.

His first enactment as Franklin was to read the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 2005, at Mount Vernon, George Washington’s home. Since then, he has brought Franklin to schools, organizations, events, even a 200-year-old restaurant in Virginia, and has portrayed him in films and TV shows. Most recently, he played Franklin for an upcoming episode of the Travel Channel series “Mysteries at the Museum.”

Researching Franklin never gets boring. The most famous man in America at the time he lived, Franklin has a long list of accomplishments: printer, inventor (the Franklin stove, of course, the armonica, the lightning rod and an odometer, to name a few), scientist, politician, musician, postmaster, satirist and founder of the University of Pennsylvania and the first fire department in the colonies. In fact, Stevens says, Franklin is considered the “patron saint” of fire departments.

It is that role that is bringing Stevens to Sacramento: He is performing Franklin in a movie tribute to firefighters being filmed in Elk Grove and offered to do the program in Folsom.

One article can barely scratch the surface of Benjamin Franklin. So much more is revealed by meeting “The First American” in person. “He is,” Stevens says with understatement, “ a complex and fascinating man.”

For more information about the Folsom Senior Center, please click here.

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Friday, August 16, 2013

Folsom Lake College Athletics Complex Grand Opening September 3rd

Folsom Lake College will celebrate the grand opening of its athletics complex on Tuesday, September 3.

On September 3rd Folsom Lake College will host a series of events that includes the athletics complex ribbon cutting, the groundbreaking for a new gymnasium, and the college’s inaugural home athletic event when the women’s soccer team takes on West Hills Community College.

“Folsom Lake College is excited to open the first phase of the athletic facilities complex, providing students with new track and field, baseball, softball and soccer fields,” said Folsom Lake College President Rachel Rosenthal. “Community college athletics help build valuable life and job skills, including critical thinking and problem solving, teamwork and collaboration, professionalism and work ethic, communication, leadership and self-direction. I’m proud to say our Falcons soar in all these areas!”

“This will be an exciting day not just for Folsom Lake College and its students, but also for the greater Folsom community that will be invited to share these premier facilities,” added Brian King, chancellor of the Los Rios Community College District. “These new facilities help demonstrate the Los Rios commitment to embracing the ‘community’ in community college, here in Folsom and throughout our four-college district.”

Folsom Lake’s second phase – a cross country course, interpretive trail and a nine-court tennis complex – is slated to open in January 2014, completing the athletics complex. The gymnasium is projected to open in spring 2015. Funding for the physical education and athletics fields construction is provided by the support of the Los Rios Community College District’s taxpayers from the passage of bond Measure M in 2008.

The athletics complex ribbon cutting is scheduled to begin at 4:30 p.m., followed immediately by the gymnasium groundbreaking; the soccer game is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. Admission is free to all grand opening events. A map to the campus can be found at flc.losrios.edu – just click on “Maps” at the top of the home page and then “Main Folsom Campus.”

For more information, please visit losrios.edu.

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Thursday, August 15, 2013

Next Week At El Dorado Hills Town Center

Make plans now not to miss the exciting events happening at El Dorado Hills Town Center next week!
 

Live on the Boulevard 
August 22nd- Stompy Jones (Jazz, Rhythm & Blues)
The ever popular Thursday night concert series is rockin’ Town Center from 6:30-8:30p.m.  

Bring your chairs, blankets and appetites and prepare to dance the night away!  Ruffhaus Hot Dog Company will be selling gourmet hot dogs, brats and BBQ’d pork sandwiches, while Bistro 33 will be grilling up mouth watering burgers and chicken sandwiches with their famous potato chips.  Concert viewing set-up begins at 5p.m

Showcase Saturday
August 24th
Showcase Saturdays are continuing to rock Town Center!  Next event is August 24th.  Stroll down the boulevard from 6:30-8:30p.m. and enjoy wine and beer tasting with local wineries and brewers. Live music on the Boulevard with DJ Ricky O’Neal, and Town Center businesses showcasing with specials and give-a-ways. 

FREE evening concert in the Steven Young Amphitheater featuring Lost in Suburbia from
8-9:30p.m. Tasting $7 and includes a commemorative wine glass, benefiting Canine Companions.  

Showcase Saturday’s grand finale will feature Canine Companions for Independence 5th Annual Zoom Zoom Woof Woof Classic Car Show on September 21st.  View classic and exotic cars and enjoy beer and wine tasting.  Rock out to three bands, two on the Boulevard, Island of Black and White and Fabulous Liars and Hip Service in the Steven Young Amphitheater as part of Bistro 33’s Dance Party.


Farmers' Market 
Sundays, through October 27th from 8a.m.-1p.m.
Visitors to the Town Center Farmers' Market will experience local area agriculture, featuring fresh fruits, vegetables, homemade honeys, jams, cheeses and other household favorites.

For more information, please visit eldoradohillstowncenter.com.

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Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Old City Cemetery Committee Tour September 7th

On the Capitol Connections tour, the Old City Cemetery Committee uncovers the tales of the movers and shakers, craftsmen and common folks buried under our feet.  Mix in a scandal or two and you have a tour the walls just might give, if they could talk!

Every building has its stories and secrets and California’s Capitol Building is no exception.  

What: The Old City Cemetery Committee’s tour focuses on stories and secrets from folks connected to California’s Capitol Building.

When: Saturday, September 7, 10:00 a.m.

Where: Sacramento Historic City Cemetery, 1000 Broadway, Sacramento

The cemetery is located at 1000 Broadway, Sacramento. Free parking is available in the lot at 10th & Broadway, across the street from the 10th Street entrance. Tours are free; however, donations are appreciated and benefit cemetery preservation. For more information, call 916-448-0811 or 916-264-7839.

The mission of the OCCC is to join hands with the community to restore, beautify, preserve and protect the Historic City Cemetery, while maintaining access by descendants of the deceased, and to provide educational services to all visitors to the Historic City Cemetery of Sacramento.

For more information, please visit oldcitycemetery.com.
 
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Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Join Dignity Health For Care Begins With Me, Sacramento's Premier Health And Lifestyle Event For Women!

Don’t miss Sacramento’s premier health and lifestyle event for women, Care Begins With Me, presented by Dignity Health.

Join them Tuesday, October 8, from 5 to 9 p.m., at the Sheraton Grand Hotel in Sacramento.

The featured guest speaker is Glennon Doyle Melton, of the wildly popular Momastery blog and author of NYT bestselling book, Carry On, Warrior.

In addition, throughout the night there will be informative care chats on health topics important to you. Also, enjoy wine, coffees, delicious hors d'oeuvres, decadent desserts, and a fabulous marketplace expo featuring the latest in lifestyle, fashion and beauty items. Plus, you will take home a stylish swag bag with gifts!

Register by August 15th to receive reserved seating! 

Advance registration is $20 per person. Care Begins with Me members receive a $5 discount. Click here for more information and event registration form.

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Monday, August 12, 2013

Amador Artist Open Studios Tour

Come September, enjoy a get-away weekend in Amador County combining a glimpse into artists’ lives with picturesque scenery and small-town charm.  Experience the richness and variety of the county’s artistic talent while driving along winding roads, over streams and through vineyards and forests.

For the sixth year, the Amador County Artists Association (ACAA) is sponsoring the Artists Open Studios tour. Visit 14 different locations featuring 27 artists. 

Participating will be painters, photographers, fiber artists and jewelers along with artists working in ceramics, gourds, collage, sculpture and more.

 At this FREE tour you will be able to enjoy demonstrations, inquire about an artist’s work, collect unique masterpieces and even get a chance to win a piece of artwork at the Artists’ Raffle!

At Rollingwood Clubhouse in Jackson, artworks donated by each artist for the raffle will be on display. Tickets will be available for $1 each or six for $5.  Each item has its own box in which to place your tickets.  The drawing will take place at 4p.m. on September 22; you need not be present to win.  All proceeds support the Amador County Artists Association’s Scholarship Program and Annual Student Art Show. 

The free full-color map/brochure will help you make the most of your studio tour.  After August 15, maps will be available throughout the county at libraries, visitor centers and art galleries.  You can also find them at Hein & Co.in Jackson, Clark’s Corner in Ione, Susan’s Place in Sutter Creek, and Upcountry Hardware in Pine Grove.  Maps and information can also be found at the ACAA website amadorcountyartists.org or by calling 209-296-1779 or 209-295-4667. 

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