Outtakes: Folsom & El Dorado Hills

Jun 28, 2016 04:44PM ● By David Norby

AMGEN Tour of California
May 20 / Sutter Street, Historic Folsom

Historic Sutter Street was visited once again by America’s largest cycling race to host the Individual Time Trial and Women’s Team Time Trial for top cyclists around the world. Not only did attendees enjoy witnessing the most internationally respected and esteemed stage race in the U.S., but the entertainment continued at the Lifestyle Festival delivered by race partners and vendors.

1. Men’s winners Rohan Dennis, Andrew Talansky and Taylor Phinney with Michelob Ultra presenters. 2. Thurlow Rogers, John Walsh, Malcolm Hill and Marco Arocha 3. Mark Distefano 4. Sean English

Photos by Tom Paniagua

El Dorado Hills Art, Beer and Wine Festival
May 7-8 / El Dorado Hills Town Center

Hosted by the El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce, this 13th annual festival entertained guests with live music and creative pieces from over 80 artists along Town Center Boulevard, while satisfying palates with great food and tastings from some of the area’s most prestigious wineries and award-winning craft breweries.

1. Elisheva Gur-Arieh with C.G.Di Arie Vineyard & Winery 2. Volunteers Kate Pellegrini, Jenni Pellegrini and Gail Diehl with Diehl Interiors 3. Anessa Dovala with EDH Brewing Co.

Photos by Charlene Lane

Downton Abbey Tea
May 19 / Murer House and Learning Center, Folsom

Guests of this fourth annual tea and fashion show, organized by the Murer House and Learning Center, were dressed to the nines in period attire reflecting the post-Edwardian era of the ever-popular historical drama Downton Abbey. Between ticket sales, raffle drawings, a silent auction and a photo booth, fund-raising efforts—to maintain and operate the historic Giuseppe Murer House—totaled around $4,500.

1. Nancy Terry 2. Brian Morales 3. Regan McAtee 4. Sofia Cohen 5. Cheyenne Klamm 6. Michelle Wilson

Photos by Reeta Asmai

Mayor’s Ride to the Capitol
May 12 / Historic Folsom to the State Capitol

In honor of National Bike Month, 175 cyclists met in Historic Folsom to celebrate cycling along the 50 Corridor. Folsom Mayor Steve Miklos started the ride 10 years ago with a small group and, this year, it expanded greatly and included AMGEN Tour of California Ambassador and former Amgen cyclist Freddie Rodriguez plus representatives from Sacramento County and the El Dorado Hills CSD. With stops at Hagan Park and Discovery Park for lunch, the final leg took riders from Old Sacramento down to the State Capitol where they joined other bike enthusiasts at the Capitol BikeFest.

1. Team EDHCSD’s Judy Klein and Brent Dennis 2. Folsom representatives Jeff Starsky, Robert Goss, Freddie Rodriguez and Steve Miklos 3. EDHCSD Parks and Recreation representatives Judy Klein, Tauni Fessler and Kevin Loewen 4. Rancho Cordova City Manager Cyrus Abhor 5. Ride leader Jim Kirstein with Folsom Parks and Recreation Planner Jim Konopka 6. Team Kaiser’s Melinda Bingham and Dr. Anthony Retodo

Photos by Dave Cassel

Folsom City Host Lions Golf Tournament
May 6 / Empire Ranch Golf Course, Folsom

Presented by the Folsom City Host Lions Club, this third annual four-person, 18-hole scramble welcomed its fellow golfers with a reception that included heavy hors d’oeuvres, range balls, a cart and raffle prizes. Proceeds, which amounted to $5,000, will support Folsom’s Scout programs, other community service projects and local youth scholarships.

1. Jim Bermudez, Eric Campbell, David West and Steve Speights 2. John Lynch, Charles Schlenker and Chad Langdon 3. Lynn Datwyler, Bill Yurong, Bill Bonham and Sandra Datwyler 4. Nick Routh, James Routh, Larry Lee and John Newman 5. Terry Mulligan, Andy Anderson, Rob Mulligan and Ed Wafford 6. Tournament Champions Dan Hunter, Chris Toney, Tony Miller and Wayne Martin

Photos by Deborah Hedin

Folsom Relay For Life
April 30 / Sutter Middle School, Folsom

The American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life allowed participants to honor cancer survivors, commemorate those who’ve passed, and raise funds and awareness to support the fight against the disease. Nearly 350 participants on 36 different teams participated in this 24-hour event—with the goal of keeping at least one runner on the track at all times—to symbolize the battle waged around the clock by those facing cancer. The fund-raising efforts have totaled approximately $60,000.

1. Event Lead Joanna Nolen with sister Courtney 2. Emily Ceja, team captain of Animal Angels and one of the top 10 fund-raisers in the event 3. Folsom Police Officers Scott Guist and Sergeant Andrew Bates 4. Two of the youngest participants, Madison and Michael Richie 5. Ray Glowniak and Justin Abrahams