If you’re looking for something to do indoors this winter, check out the Folsom History Museum’s fall exhibit, “From Garden to Jar,” (a partnership with the UC Davis Cooperative Extension) will run through January 4, 2009.  Artifacts, photos and information will be available on a variety of subjects relating to the life and benefits of locally grown foods...

And while you’re there, stop in the Museum Gift Shop for that perfect gift or stocking stuffer. The shop is open Tuesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m...

Or, if you’re thinking of becoming more active in the community, sign up for docent training and volunteer as an educational museum docent. Call Gaynell Wald at 916-985-2707 or email [email protected] for more information...

The El Dorado Hills Library is launching new adult programs! A speaker, demonstration, music or dance will be featured on the first Wednesday of every month. Call 916-358-3503 for more information...

December 5 is the Folsom Community Holiday Tree Lighting, and this year there will be an ice skating rink!..

Congratulations to the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites in El Dorado Hills on receiving the InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) 2008 Torchbearer Award – a prestigious industry award...

Purchase your Christmas tree and celebrate the holiday season with goodies, wreaths, poinsettias and free hot apple cider at Green Valley Nursery, 334 Green Valley Road in El Dorado Hills. Kids can decorate and take home their own potted mini-Christmas tree! Call 916-941-0401 for more information...

Tune in to ABC TV on Christmas Day where you’ll see Center Stage Dance Academy of El Dorado Hills’ Compani Danzerz performing in the Disney Holiday Spectacular Parade...

The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Sacramento and Northeastern California broke ground on November 10 for one of the nation’s first “Wishing Places.” The building will provide Wish children with a place to plan and celebrate their wishes, and will serve as the central location for staff, volunteers, children and their families to convene...

The Folsom Garden Club recently changed its meeting place to the Elks’ Lodge on Reading Street in Folsom. They meet on the first Thursday of the month at 10 a.m., although in lieu of December’s meeting, they will be having a Christmas Party; January’s meeting has been moved to the second Thursday. Visit freewebs.com/folsomgarden for more information...

And last but certainly lost least, since we love getting feedback from our readers, we would like to invite you to a Reader’s Appreciation Lunch to discuss your likes and dislikes. Send an email to [email protected] and let us know if you’d like to join us for good food and conversation in the near future...

Check back next month for our annual Health & Wellness feature!

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