Folsom Parks & Recreation Department's Winter/Spring Activity Guide

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Online registration for Folsom Parks & Recreation's winter/spring programs opens Monday, Dec. 21. Since many of our popular programs fill quickly, we encourage you to register early.

The Activity Guide, with all the winter/spring program listings, is available for viewing online at http://activityguide.folsom.ca.us. The printed Guide will be mailed to Folsom households the first week in January.

To register for classes beginning Dec. 21, visit Web Trac, our online registration system at http://webtrac.folsom.ca.us.

Rock, Paper and Scissors at the Gallery at 48 Natoma

“Stone Crop 1”, glass sculpture by Robert Kahl

An exciting variety of media will be on display in the next exhibit at the Gallery at 48 Natoma in Folsom. The exhibit “Rock, Paper and Scissors” features glass sculpture, watercolors and quilts from January 15 to March 11, 2010.

This dynamic grouping will feature the work of three California artists. Robert Kahl, of Nevada City, began glass blowing over ten years ago and continues to develop his own style. Using methods of fusing, casting and slumping, he makes unique pieces enhanced by sand etching.

“Fall Flow”, watercolor by Dan Petersen

Dan Petersen of Ripon has been recognized nationally for his breathtaking watercolors of Yosemite and the Sierra. His luminous, glowing colors capture the rocks, mountains and waters of these glorious regions.

“Three Seals”, quilt by Vicki Johnson

Vicki Johnson from Soquel has been creating quilted and painted artworks since 1970. Her work uses landscapes and seascapes for inspiration. Her quilts have been awarded numerous awards and are in international collections and exhibitions. She is the author of several quilting books and is an internationally popular speaker on fiber arts.

At the same time, the Community Gallery at 48 Natoma will feature the 25 year collection of presidents’ quilts from the Folsom Quilt and Fiber Guild. This display will be open from January 8 through February 25, 2010. The opening reception for both exhibits is Friday, January 15 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm and will include live music, wine and refreshments.

The artists’ reception and the exhibit are free and open to the public and art is available for purchase. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm with additional hours on some week nights and Saturdays.

Please call the gallery for holiday, evening and weekend hours. Special group and school tours can be arranged by appointment.

To request additional gallery information, or to schedule a group or school tour, please contact the gallery coordinator, Cindy Abraham, 916-351-3506, or cabraham@folsom.ca.us.

To learn more about the Gallery at 48 Natoma, log on to their Web site by clicking here.

Children's Holiday Art Project at Blue Line Gallery

Children of all ages are invited to the Blue Line Gallery Saturday to create pop-up Christmas tree cards designed by featured artist and pop-up book author, David A. Carter.

A simplified version of the Christmas trees Carter created on the Martha Stewart Show earlier in the month will be the featured project at the Blue Line Gallery this Saturday, December 19, 1-4pm. The artist will be present 2- 4 p.m. to sign copies of books in his Red Dot Book Series, all on display and for purchase in the gallery.

WHO: Roseville Arts Blue Line Gallery

WHAT: Children’s Art Project: Christmas Tree Pop-up Designed by David A. Carter

WHEN: Saturday, December 19, Art Project, 1-4pm; Book signing, 2-4pm; Exhibit & Gift Shop, 10am-5pm

WHERE: Blue Line Gallery, 405 Vernon Street, Suite 100, Roseville

WHY: To engage children in creative holiday fun!

COST: FREE art project; donations welcome. Carter book price $22.99; discount on entire set of 5.

To find out more, log on to http://www.rosevillearts.org/.

Roseville Parks & Recreation Winter/Spring Activity Guide Has Arrived!

From our friends at the Roseville Parks & Recreation Department...

The Winter/Spring Recreation Activity Guide is now available online. This season's programs are designed to deliver smiles, improve health, and strengthen bonds between families and friends. Inside, readers will find activities such swim lessons, tot/youth art, sports clinics and fitness programs, and readers will discover things that they might not know that we offer such as birthday parties, meeting room space, and information about Roseville's open space.

For more information, visit: www.roseville.ca.us/activityguide, or call the Roseville Parks & Recreation Department at 916-774-5505.

Get Into The Holiday Spirit with a Vintage Christmas Faire

It's time to get in the holiday spirit -- and to help get you in the mood is the Vintage Christmas Faire in the Historic “Red Horse Barn” in Newcastle (at Newcastle Wedding Gardens)!

Everyone is invited to experience truly unique gifts, music, food, trees and wine tasting…Saturday, December 19 from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m at the Historic Red Horse Barn, 950 Taylor Road in Newcastle.

Some of businesses and exciting things you'll experience at this holiday event:

Wine Tasting by Casque Wines…
The Winemaker will be here to sign bottles for your gift giving


Live Music by Billy Bensing & Kellie Garmire
Enchanting Guitar & Mandolin Duo-CD’s & Guitar Lesson Gift Certificates


Queen Bead
Wearable Art from the Heart


Visual Impact Floral Design
Fresh Wreaths, Earrings & Lovely Gifts with an English Flair


Rejuvenate Day Spa
Complimentary Mini Chair Massages…Gift Certificates & Soy Candles

Fresh Cut Christmas Trees & Mandarins
Plus Unique Gifts From Foothill Feed & Gift


Felted Fleury
Exquisitely Handfelted Wool Hats ~ Heirloom Quality


Harvey Issac Design
Handcrafted Jewelry Featuring Gemstones, Crystals & Silver


Old Soul Studios
Repurposed Treasures & One of a Kind Winter & Holiday Gifts


Gourdian Art
Engraved & Dyed Gourds…Vintage Appeal Santas to Snowmen


Dawn’s Design
Sparkling Handmade Earrings & Necklaces


Tré Events
Delicious Cuisine from Chef Chris Jackson!
Turkey Legs, Potato & Corn Chowder, Smoked Turkey & Almond
Croissants with Cranberries, Cookies, English Toffee, Hot Cider, Wine, Beer & Coffee


The cost is $1 admission or a can of food for their local food basket.

For more, visit: http://www.newcastleweddinggardens.com/.

El Dorado County Habitat for Humanity Raffles Playhouses

The El Dorado County Habitat for Humanity is holding an open house at Habitat's ReStore on December 20 from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. At this open house, the organization will be raffling off two unique playhouses: one built for a girl and the other for a boy. These playhouses are 6' by 8' and were built by Habitat volunteers using materials from the Habitat ReStore with additional building materials donated. The construction was organized by El Dorado County realtor, Sally Long Johns and her family.

Habitat's ReStore is located at 6168 Pleasant Valley Rd. in El Dorado -- the raffle will take place at 3PM. Refreshments, food, music and a visit from Santa are all part of Habitat for Humanity's Holiday celebration.

Raffle tickets for the playhouses are now being sold for $5 each with only 1,000 tickets being sold. Tickets can be purchased online at http://www.shop.edchabitat.com/ or over the phone by calling 530-621-2111.

Tickets can also be purchases at the Habitat ReStore, Coldwell Banker Realty in El Dorado Hills, or the Coldwell Banker Realty office in Placerville.

Proceeds from the raffle will help to fund a five million dollar building project that will break ground in January of 2010 on 5 acres near El Dorado and will also include a small lot for a project in Cameron Park to build low-income houses in partnership with future homeowners.

Since its founding in 1976, Habitat for Humanity has built more than 300,000 houses, providing shelter for more than 1 million people in nearly 90 countries around the world. A new Habitat house is completed somewhere in the world every 21 minutes.

Habitat for Humanity of El Dorado County is a locally run affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, a nonprofit, nondenominational faith based housing organization. Habitat welcomes all people to build simple, decent, affordable houses with those who lack adequate
shelter.

To learn more about Habitat for Humanity, visit their Web site: www.habitat.org.

Giving Back This Holiday Season!

We're all guilty of getting caught up in the merriment and the hustle and bustle of the holiday season.

It's wonderful to be reminded of what we can do for others, too, this holiday season.

With that in mind, Sierra Vista Bank is adopting a local family in need from the Center for Violence-Free Relationships (formerly the El Dorado Women’s Center). The Cameron Park branch of Sierra Vista will be accepting donations for a mother and her daughter being supported by this shelter. During this year of turmoil in the financial industry, it’s encouraging to see a bank giving back to the local community.

“We are honored to support one of the many families that make up this community. Just imagine the difference we could make if every local business adopted one family in need this year,” stated Greg Patton, President and CEO.

If you'd like to participate, you can stop by the Cameron Park branch of Sierra Vista Bank (http://www.sierravistabank.com/, 530-676-3400) at 3311 Coach Lane in Cameron Park to select a gift tag from the Christmas tree in the lobby area. Each tag will include a specific gift that is needed by the family. Then, you'll need to purchase the gift indicated on the tag and return it to the Cameron Park branch by December 17 for gifts to be delivered to the family in need.

To find out more about The Center for Violence-Free Relationships, visit their Web site: www.thecenternow.org/.