Fall Fun in the Folsom and El Dorado Hills Communities
Sep 27, 2016 03:37PM ● By David Norby
October is National Arts and Humanities Month and encourages all Americans to begin a lifelong habit of active participation in cultural arts.
A great place to join the celebration is with Folsom Parks and Recreation. The current Activity
Guide includes a wide range of dance and art classes for youth, teens, adults and seniors. Most of these programs take place at the Folsom Art Center, located at 48 Natoma Street. The Center is also home to the Gallery at 48 Natoma, showcasing regional and national artists, museum collections and traveling exhibitions. The gallery’s current exhibit, Q6: Six Fiber Artists, features fall-themed works by nationally recognized fiber artists; hours vary Monday through Friday, and entry is free.
Other community arts activities this month include:
Photographers of all ages are encouraged to enter the “Folsom Focus” photography contest, showcasing the faces and places of Folsom. Entries are due no later than October 21. folsomarts.org
The Folsom History Museum exhibit Collections and Museum Mysteries chronicles the settlement and development of Folsom with fascinating artifacts. folsomhistorymuseum.org
Residents can experience a living history event and step back in time to a 16th century English village at the 24th annual Folsom Renaissance Faire, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on October 15-16 in Folsom City Lions Park. folsomfaire.com
The Sutter Street Theatre features live performances of Willie Wonka and Evil Dead, the Musical. Find dates, times and other details at sutterstreettheatre.com.
Folsom Lake Symphony presents Rhythmic Heat on October 22 with guest soloist, pianist Natsuki Fukusawa. folsomsymphony.com
Other events celebrating National Arts and Humanities Month include dance performances, concerts, art demonstrations, facility tours and more.
— Lesley Miller
For a complete list of all events, visit folsom.ca.us.
Fall Fun Abounds in El Dorado Hills
OCTOBER 1
FALL COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE
Buy a space ($35) and sell your treasures or just come to shop at the CSD parking lot (corner of El Dorado Hills Boulevard and Harvard Way) from 8 a.m. to noon. Snowline Hospice will accept donations after the event.
OCTOBER 8
COMMUNITY CLEAN-UP DAY
El Dorado Hills residents living within CSD boundaries are invited to reduce, reuse and recycle unwanted household items (clothes, appliances, furniture, sports equipment, e-waste and green waste) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Rolling Hills Christian Church.
OCTOBER 12
SCARECROW CONTEST
Have you always wanted to create your very own scarecrow? If so, here’s your chance! The second annual scarecrow contest allows competitors to let their imaginations run wild and compete for fun prizes. Gather up scavenged supplies from a barn or storage shed, borrow Grandpa’s old hat or Grandma’s apron and maybe even the dog’s bandana; then, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the CSD Quad, get to crafting! Youth groups, classrooms, service clubs, families, individuals and businesses are all invited to participate.