Celebrate Earth Day with your kids!

Announcing Children's Earth Day at STAR ECO Station. Enjoy tours of the ECO Station, games, science experiments and more! Fun for the whole family.

Here's the 411:

Date: Saturday, April 24, 2010

Time: 11am-3pm

Cost: $5 a person, children 2 and under free

Location: 4465 Granite Drive, Suite 700 in Rocklin

For more information, visit STAR ECO Station's Web site.

Folsom Youth Tennis League at Broadstone Racquet Club

If you have a youngster age 5--13 who is interested in learning how to play tennis and also wants to try a little competitive play, registration is now underway for an extremely successful introductory tennis program that does just that at an affordable price-- and you don’t need to be a Spare Time Club member to participate.

The Folsom Youth Tennis League at the Broadstone Racquet Club begins Saturday, April 24 and runs for five consecutive Saturday afternoon sessions through May 22, culminating in the League All Star Tournament on June 5. Each two-hour session starts at 1:00 pm. What makes this program so popular is that children learn tennis fundamentals using the USTA’s Quickstart program format designed to get a child rallying and playing in a very short period of time utilizing age specific equipment, shorter court dimensions and modified scoring. Patrick Rutz, league administrator, says “As a father of 7 year old boys and a former tennis pro, I know kids want to compete and play on teams. This program finally brings those concepts together. Our boys had a great time last year and it didn’t break the bank.”

Last year, nearly 400 young players took part in the program which was held at Spare Time Clubs in Elk Grove, Folsom, Gold River, Lodi, Natomas, Oakley, Roseville, and Sacramento. This program fills up quickly. Enroll now at http://www.youthtennisleague.net/.

Specifics about the program format can be found online at quickstarttennis.com.

The Broadstone Racquet Club is located at820 Halidon Way, Folsom, CA 95630.

About Broadstone Racquet Club
Broadstone Racquet Club is one of ten premier Spare Time clubs located in the Greater Sacramento Metropolitan Area, Lodi, and Oakley. Founded in 1973 by William M. Campbell III and his wife Margie, Spare Time Clubs specialize in providing state-of-the-art fitness programming, sports facilities and individual services for every member of the family.

Located in Folsom, California, Broadstone Racquet Club is a beautiful 14-acre site containing 22 lighted tennis courts, a 3-pool aquatics complex, outdoor play and recreational areas, and a 38,000 square foot clubhouse. The clubhouse consists of a full court gymnasium, two racquetball courts, two squash courts, a 7,600 square foot fitness center, spacious group exercise and cycling rooms, comfortable lounge and cafeteria , a Kids’ Club, Children’s Play Center and luxurious locker rooms complete with steam and sauna.

About the Spare Time Tennis Academy
The Spare Time Tennis Academy is underwritten by Spare Time as part of its extensive junior tennis development program. The Academy provides the most comprehensive junior tennis program for competitive players in the Greater Sacramento Metropolitan Area. Dedicated, world-class coaches target every aspect of an advanced junior tennis planer’s success—skills and mechanics, drills and tactics, physical training and mental toughness. The mission of the Spare time Junior Tennis Academy is “To maximize the individual development of the highly motivated junior tennis player.” The Academy operates in two locations: Rio del Oro Racquet Club and Broadstone Racquet Club.

Blog post information and photos courtesy of Spare Time Clubs.

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Come join the fiesta...at Mexquite this weekend!

Time sure does fly when you're having fun!

This weekend, Mexquite restaurant in Folsom celebrates its 3rd Anniversary and they're celebrating with a huge FIESTA!

Everyone's invited to join in the party...here's the 411!

Date: This Saturday, April 17th

Time: ALL DAY LONG! Mexquite opens at 9 a.m. (if you haven't been there for breakfast yet, we recommend the Chiliquiles...so good!)



There will be lots of specials all day long, including:

• Gift Certificate Giveaways
• $5 - their famous Folsom Margarita
• $5 - shot of Tradicional Silver
• $3 - Draft beer XX, Tecate and Coors Light
• $8 - Coors Light Pitcher
• $2 - Taco
• $6.95 - Food Specials....and more!

And, from 9:30 p.m. - 1: 30 a.m. music will be spun by DJ RIGATONY!

Mexquite is located at 25095 Blue Ravine Road (at the corner of Blue Ravine and Green Valley in the new Raley's shopping center) in Folsom. 916-984-8607, mexquite.com.

We'll see you there!

Author Sam Weller at Rocklin High School April 17

Author and noted Bradbury biographer Sam Weller is the featured keynote speaker at The Big Read event scheduled for Rocklin High School Theater, 5301 Victory Lane, on Saturday, April 17 from 4-6 p.m.

Weller is the author of the Bradbury Chronicles.

Professor Jack Hicks of UC Davis and Professor Jan Goggans of UC Merced will participate in the panel discussion. Entertainment includes dancer Drea Pacot performing a Flamenco Dance to live guitar accompaniment.

For more about The Big Read, visit neabigread.org.

For more about this event or for more information on book discussion groups and reading activities, visit placer.ca.gov/library.

Blog post information courtesy of the Placer County Public Information Office.

Book photo courtesy of William Morrow Publishing.

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Lace up your running shoes, folks!

The seventh annual “Run Rocklin” will be held this coming Sunday, April 18 at Johnson-Springview Park in Rocklin. This event benefits the Matt Redding Foundation.

This signature city event begins with a 12K Run at 8 a.m., followed by a 5K Run/Walk at 8:15 a.m. Children may participate free in the quarter-mile Kids Fun Run at 7:45 a.m. New this year is a one-mile run for kids, which is free and is scheduled for 9:30 a.m.

Run Rocklin has become a significant community event that last year attracted over 25 teams and 1,825 participants. The turnout allowed race director Larry Osborne to present the locally-run, nonprofit Matt Redding Scholarship Foundation with an $8,000 check. A $1,000 check was also awarded to the Rocklin Police Department Volunteers. Prize money was also awarded to the top three teams in the schools category.

The festive event will once again feature music and complimentary food from Randy Peters Catering, Cool River Pizza and other local vendors.

Awards will be given to the top three finishers in each age group for the 5K and 12K events. Awards and prize money will also be given to the top three male and female overall finishers in the 5K and 12K events.

All registered/paid participants will receive a colorful commemorative T-shirt and a finisher’s ribbon. Bragging rights will be award to all of our Team participants and Prize Money will be awarded to the top three largest school teams.

A popular Rocklin Police Officer, Matt Redding tragically died while on duty October 2005 when he was struck and killed by a vehicle that was driven by an intoxicated driver.

"Matt loved this community and would be so honored that people are running year after year in a race that supports a scholarship foundation in his name,” said John Redding, Matt’s father. “Our family is extremely pleased that so many people continue to support Run Rocklin. It’s a great community event and we’re happy the Redding family can be associated with it.”

Osborne has a son who is a Rocklin Police Officer and has a personal connection with the Redding family even though he didn’t know Matt personally.

“The people of Rocklin and other nearby communities have embraced our event for several years and have really made Run Rocklin something special,” said Osborne, a police officer for the City of Berkeley in the early 1970s. “We’ve been fortunate to have tremendous community involvement that has enabled us to grow the event and be able to make a generous contribution each year in Matt Redding’s memory. Everyone connected with Run Rocklin is thrilled to have created something that has become a real tradition.”

Adults can pre-register for $27 prior to race day and the cost increases to $35 on the day of the run. Kids 18-under can pre-register for $15; cost is $20 on race day.

For more information or to register, visit www.RunRocklin.com.

And, while we're talking about Garden Tours...

Roseville Arts is preparing for its 10th Annual Art in the Garden tour and is inviting the community to get tickets now for May 1, 2010.

Here's the 411 on this event:

WHO: Roseville Arts!

WHAT: “Art in the Garden” Tour a self-guided tour in the Granite Bay/Loomis region in which incredible gardens and home interiors are highlighted—featuring artists, musicians, food & wine at every stop. Sponsorships Available

WHEN: May 1, 2010—Tickets on sale now

WHERE: Touring homes & gardens in the Granite Bay/Loomis area.

WHY: To benefit Roseville Arts’ Blue Line Gallery which supports arts-related activities for children and adults in the region.

COST: $35 per person Members of Roseville Arts: $40 per person non-members; Group rates available.

Ticket & Sponsorship information available at the Roseville Arts Blue Line Gallery, 405 Vernon Street, Suite 100, Roseville, 95678 ; call 916-783-4117 or http://www.rosevillearts.org/

Distinguishing it from other spring tours, the Roseville Arts' event features local artists "live" at all five homes, demonstrating, displaying and selling their works of art to support Roseville Arts. From painting and sculpture to photography, there will be something to interest everyone, all in colorful spring garden settings. Live music will complement the art along with food and wine tasting, hosted by area wineries and restaurants.

Executive Director, Barbara Dolder stated, “The Annual Art in the Garden Tour represents Roseville Arts’ major fundraiser for the year. Funds from the tour help to ensure Roseville’s future as an important and favorite destination point for tourists and art lovers. Supported by donations, most activities offered at the Blue Line Gallery are free to participants including fun family activities held in the gallery every Saturday afternoon, school field trips, and special family-oriented events. The tour is a great way to enjoy a fantastic day while supporting the arts and culture in our community.”

Click here to view a slideshow from previous year's events.

Blog post information and photos courtesy of Roseville Arts!

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Announcing the 10th Annual Folsom Garden Club Garden Tour

Ok, while I have what would be called a "brown" thumb, it doesn't mean I don't enjoy the beauty of a gorgeous garden. And just in time to quench my thirst for beautiful gardens comes the "Springtime in the Gardens Tour," the 10th Annual Folsom Garden Club Garden Tour!

Here's the 411:

Dates: Saturday, April 24th, 2010 and Sunday, April 25th, 2010

Time: 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Cost: $10.00 each ticket

Proceeds benefit Folsom Garden Club community projects including a scholarship fund.

For more information, log on to Folsom Garden Club's Web site.

Blog post by Wendy Sipple with information and photos courtesy of Folsom Garden Club.

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Grocery Outlet Folsom to be on Supermarket Sweep This Morning!

How cool is this?

It's Allen vs Alan! Shriner's Super Market Sweep at two Grocery Outlet stores (including the Grocery Outlet store in Folsom!) to benefit the Change for Change campaign!

Mark S. Allen and Alan Sanchez will race through the supermarkets for one minute and fill their carts as much as possible. Then the total will be tallied and that amount will be given for Change for Change!

Check out the story on this morning's Good Day Sacramento!

Or swing by Grocery Outlet Folsom. 671 East Bidwell Street, Folsom, 916-986-9131, groceryoutlet.com.