Noodles has arrived in Roseville!

I first discovered Noodles & Company a few years ago when I was visiting my sister Wyn in Omaha, Nebraska.

Admittedly, I was instantly addicted -- my favorite? Penne Rosa, easy on the spice.

The bummer was, though, that the only time I could enjoy Noodles is when I would venture out to Omaha (not always the easiest travel destination from Sacramento!).

Then I heard that Noodles & Company was coming to The Fountains at Roseville and I immediately emailed my sister with shouts of joy! Today, in fact, is their OPENING DAY!!

Not only does Noodles have good food, they do good things for the community. In fact, on June 30th, they're hosting a benefit for the Roseville Firefighters Assocation where 100% of the sales will be donated. That's pretty darned cool!

So if you haven't tried Noodles, go soon! But, definitely go on June 30th from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. -- not only will you nourish your body, but by doing so, you'll help the community. But I warn you...you might get addicted to!

Please bring in the flyer (you can print out this blog I would think) or mention this fundraiser.

Noodles & Company at The Fountains at Roseville
1186 Roseville Parkway
Roseville
916-780-1441
http://www.noodles.com/

P.S. My birthday is this weekend and I'm off to Omaha to see Wyn. My birthday dinner request? Noodles in Omaha, of course.

Summer Reading Programs

There is nothing like a good book!

And we're fortunate to live in communities with strong library resources.

Check out some of our communities summer reading programs:

City of Folsom:
Kids, teens and adults have great incentive to crack the books this summer through participation in Folsom Public Library's Summer Reading Programs continuing through July 31.

Kids - "Be Creative @ Your Library" - Explore the worlds of music, dance, arts, books and more. Open to all ages from babies to tweens with programs, prizes and story times.

Teens - "Express Yourself @ Your Library" - Read for prizes and take part in fun events just for teens.

Adults - "Master the Art of Reading" - Raffles for great prizes, special events and book swaps for ages 18 and up.

For more information, check out http://library.folsom.ca.us

City of Roseville:
Reading logs are available online or in-library Monday, June 15, through Saturday, June 27 only.

Instructions are:
Read every day for six weeks, for at least 20 minutes a day, and fill in a box for each day
-or-
Choose one of the creative activities listed in the reading log and fill in a box after you’ve done it. Each activity only counts once.

After your log is full, sign it and come in to get your prize! Prizes available August 1 - 15 only. Parent signature required for youth log. Teen signature required for teen log. Sponsored by the Friends of the Roseville Public Library.

Free youth events and programs:

Wed.,6/17	5:30 p.m.	Youth kick-off, featuring the Bubble Lady	Maidu Library
Tue., 6/23	10:30a.m.	Mother Goose on the Loose **	Downtown Library
Wed.,6/24	9:30 a.m.	Mother Goose on the Loose *	Riley Library
Thu., 6/25	10:30 a.m.	Mother Goose on the Loose *	Maidu Library
Sat., 6/27	1:00 p.m.	Local Author Day	Downtown Library
Tue., 6/30	9:30 a.m.	Music Mike	Downtown Library
Wed., 7/1	9:30 a.m.	Mother Goose on the Loose *	Riley Library
Thu., 7/2	10:30 a.m.	Mother Goose on the Loose *	Maidu Library
Tue., 7/7	9:30 a.m.	Music Mike	Maidu Library
	10:30 a.m.	Mother Goose on the Loose **	Downtown Library
Wed., 7/8	9:30 a.m.	Mother Goose on the Loose *	Riley Library
Thu., 7/9	10:30 a.m.	Free craft day ***	Downtown Library
	10:30 a.m.	Mother Goose on the Loose *	Maidu Library
Tue., 7/14	10:30 a.m.	Mother Goose on the Loose **	Downtown Library
	10:30 a.m.	Free craft day ***	Maidu Library
Wed., 7/15	9:30 a.m.	Mother Goose on the Loose *	Riley Library
Thu., 7/16	10:30 a.m.	Mother Goose on the Loose *	Maidu Library
	10:30 a.m.	Placer Theatre Ballet Storytime	Downtown Library
Tue., 7/21	9:30 a.m.	Music Mike	Roseville Sports Center Gym
	10:30 a.m.	Free craft day ***	Downtown Library
Wed., 7/22	10:30 a.m.	Free craft day ***	Riley Library
Thu., 7/23	10:30 a.m.	Free craft day ***	Maidu Library
Tue., 7/28	10:30 a.m.	Free craft day ***	Downtown Library
Wed., 7/29	10:00a.m.	Reader's Theatre with Magic Circle Theatre	Downtown Library
	10:30 a.m..	Free craft day ***	Riley Library
	2:00 p.m.	Reader's Theatre with Magic Circle Theatre	Downtown Library
Thu., 7/30	10:30 a.m.	Free craft day ***	Maidu Library

* Please note that space is limited to first 30 children.
**Please note that space is limited to first 25 children.
*** Please note that space is limited and determined by the number of craft supplies.

Free teen events and programs:

Thu., 6/25	7:00p.m.	Teen Open Mic Night	Riley Library
Sat., 6/27	1:00 p.m.	Local Author Day	Downtown Library
Wed., 7/1	1:30 p.m.	Teen craft: make a recycled purse or safe***	Riley Library
Wed.,7/15	1:30 p.m.	Teen craft: make a recycled bowl***	Riley Library
Wed.,7/29	1:30 p.m.	Teen craft: make recycled accessories***	Riley Library
Sat., 8/1	5:30 p.m.	Teen end of summer party, art reception	Riley Library

For more information, call the Library at: 916-774-5221.

El Dorado County:
Several reading programs are kicking off NOW! Log on to http://www.engagedpatrons.org/EventsCalendar.cfm?SiteID=7839 to find the programs in your area!

Get reading folks!

Photo above (c) istockphoto.com/ kate_sept2004.

Early Toast Now Serves Dinner!

We're excited to announce that Early Toast in Folsom is now open for dinner!

My husband and I went in this evening on a "market research" trip (again, it's a tough job but someone's got to do it!).

Along with my step-daughter Caitie and her husband Bronte, I admit that we overindulged in some yumminess (yes, it's a technical term -- just go with me here, ok?).

On our market research list for tonight: potato skins, mushroom bowl with garlic bread, fish and chips, teriyaki burger, chicken quesadilla, tuna melt and, to finish, some incredibly delicious dessert that I just cannot remember the name of.

While we were there, we got to watch the final minutes of the NBA finals on one of their three big screens!

Look for their ad in our July issue of Style-Folsom El Dorado Hills Magazine -- it offers $5 off your bill of $20 or more, Monday through Friday!

And, check out their Kids Eat Free Special all day Wednesdays (one child with each paying adult). It's a great way to try out their new evening menu!

City of Roseville's Project Play

Since we're on the topic of universally accessible playgrounds...we're proud to support The City of Roseville's Project Play!

Also partnering with Shane's Inspiration, The City of Roseville has planned three universally accessible playgrounds; one for Mahany, Maidu, and Royer Parks. Roseville is undertaking a fundraising drive to raise $1.2 million to make these dreams come true. This funding will be combined with City resources to achieve the $2.2 million necessary to design, build, and maintain the playgrounds.

On Thursday June 25, 2009 at 4 p.m., you're invited to the dedication of Project Play's first universally accessible playground at Mahany Park!

To find out more about Project Play, log on to The City of Roseville's Web site: http://www.roseville.ca.us/parks/universally_accessible_playgrounds.asp or contact the project manager Jeff Dubchansky, Assistant Parks & Recreation Director at (916) 774-5245 or by email at jdubchansky@roseville.ca.us.

Please help us support these wonderful gems for our communities!