Saturday, June 29, 2013

Food Bank Of El Dorado County Partners Up To Help Those In Need

A few weeks ago Keith Turner Director, Public and Government Affairs, Safeway Inc. Northern California Safeway, contacted the Food bank of El Dorado County explaining that Safeway was holding a management meeting at Harvey’s and would be donating 750 bags of groceries that they wanted to give to local residents in need.

At the same time California Emergency Food Link offered to provide fresh produce and other food items to El Dorado County.  The El Dorado County Food Bank staff quickly identified South Lake Tahoe as a distribution point and contacted representatives from the local American Legion Hall.

The veterans offered a distribution location and it was on! A free farmers market was set up to provide food assistance to 250 families on June 26th.  Family Resource Center helped with volunteers and at the end of the day this unique partnership provided groceries and produce to 176 local families that were very appreciative.  One woman called the Food Bank immediately after the distribution and thanked staff explaining how bad the South Lake Tahoe area needs help and asked when the Food Bank would be back as the fresh produce is something they rarely see.

Look for the Food Banks new Mobile Pantry Outreach Unit to be visiting communities throughout El Dorado County.  Follow distributions and other pertinent information by checking them out on Facebook at here, calling 530-621-9950, or email info@foodbankedc.org. Together we can make a difference!

Blog Post information and picture courtesy of the El Dorado County Food Bank.


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Friday, June 28, 2013

Chick-fil-A Folsom One Year Birthday Party Tomorrow

The cows are happy... Chick-fil-A Folsom has been open one year!

Join them in their birthday celebration tomorrow, June 29th.

The festivities are from 5-8p.m. at Chick-fil-A's Folsom location, 2679 E. Bidwell Street.

The kids will have a blast with inflatable attractions, face painting and balloon art! At 5:30p.m. and 7p.m. enjoy their live magic shows!

No birthday party is complete without cake — Icing on the Cupcake will be handing out birthday cupcakes!!!

For more information about Chick-fil-A Folsom, please visit chick-fil-a.com/folsom.


Blog Post information and picture courtesy of Chick-fil-A Folsom.


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Thursday, June 27, 2013

Northern Californias Top Special Olympics Athletes To Descend On UC Davis For Summer Games

More than 700 Special Olympics athletes and 200 volunteer coaches along with numerous fans will arrive at UC Davis for the annual Special Olympics Summer Games from June 28-30.

Things get underway Friday, June 28 with Opening Ceremonies, which features a Law Enforcement Torch Relay before the lighting of the cauldron.

The athletes compete June 29-30 in aquatics, bocce, tennis or track and field competitions. All of the events are open to the public with no charge for admission!

"Our athletes look forward to Summer Games all year;" Special Olympics Northern California President & CEO Rick Collett said. It'"s like the Olympics for the athletes and their coaches. It's fantastic that the Davis community supports this event, and we invite everyone out to see the impact Special Olympics makes in the lives of these athletes."

Athletes from the following counties and regional areas will be competing Alameda, Butte, Contra Costa, El Dorado, Fresno, Humboldt, Lake, Marin, Mendocino Coast, Monterey, Napa, Placer/Nevada, Sacramento/Yolo, San Francisco, San Joaquin, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Shasta, Solano, Stanislaus, Tulare, Tuolumne and Yuba/Sutter/Colusa.

The two-week series of runs across Northern California known as the Law Enforcement Torch Run began June 15 and will make its way to Davis for Summer Games. The Torch, known as the Flame of Hope, will be run into Aggie Stadium for one final relay around the track and then the cauldron lighting.

About Special Olympics Northern California:
Special Olympics Northern California is a free year-round sports training and competition program for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. There are 16,000 athletes who compete in 152 competitions
throughout the region in 11 sports. This requires the extraordinary support and time of 15,100 volunteers and volunteer coaches. Financial support comes almost exclusively from individuals, organizations, corporations and foundations. For more information on Special Olympics Northern California, visit SONC.org or join them at Facebook.com/SONorCal and Twitter.com/SONorCal. You can also see SummerGamesSO.com.

Blog Post information and picture courtesy of Special Olympics Northern California.


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Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Cowboy Up Photo Shoot At Starlight Starbright

July 4th is just around the corner!

Folsom has so much to offer during that week - from the Cattle Drive on July 3rd, the Pro Rodeo July 4-6 and the Concert on the Green on June 29!

Join Starlight Starbright in the festivities!

They are happy to kick off their photo events at their new location with K. Walker on Wednesday, July 3, with their Cowboy Up photo shoot!

For $20 receive two copyright released digital files delivered to your email within 48 hours!

Be sure to call  916-983-9977 to schedule your appointment!

For more information about Starlight Starbright, please visit shopstarlightstarbright.com. For information about K. Walker Photography, please visit kwalkerphoto.com.

Blog Post information and picture courtesy of Starlight Starbright and K.Walker Photography.


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Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Annual Family Blast at El Dorado Fairgrounds July 4

The Annual Family Blast at El Dorado Fairgrounds is coming on July 4!

Gates open at 4:00 p.m. at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds, 100 Placerville Dr, in Placerville.

Bring your coolers, propane BBQ's and your dancing shoes, but please leave your pets, charcoal BBQ's and glass containers at home.

There will be kid's activities, food and beverage available for purchase, and live music from 6-10 p.m. with Halie O’Ryan’s All Star Rock Band. Don't miss the hay mazes, arts & crafts, free kids' contests and games, mechanical and inflatable rides!

The fireworks begin at dark!!!

Admission:
  • $5.00 Parking in the Tiers 
  • $3.00 per person (walk-in at the gate) 
  • Kids 6 and under are free! 
  • $15.00 per carload; includes parking on the grounds and gate admission for up to 6 people 
  • $20.00 per RV under 30'; includes parking on the grounds and gate admission for up to 6 people 
  • $25.00 per RV 30' and over; includes parking on the grounds and gate admission for up to 6 people 
  • $3.00 per person for busses 
  • $45.00 for RV's staying overnight includes overnight parking on the grounds and gate admission for up to 6 people 
For more information please call (530) 621-5860, or email at fair@eldoradocountyfair.org.

Blog Post information and picture courtesy of the El Dorado County Fair.


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