A Night In The Vineyard 
October 15 / Lakehills Covenant Church, El Dorado Hills    

This seventh annual fund-raiser for Hands4Hope included a gourmet dinner, wine tasting provided by 10 local wineries, an auction, live music and dancing. Proceeds will allow the organization to open the program to more schools and youth.

1. Sponsor Blue Shield (L to R): Tenesha Griffin, Marcus Phillippe, Bennie Johnson, Amanda Johnson, Elise Sharp and Charles Sharp  2. Bill and Laura Leszinski  3. Hands4Hope Board Director Becky Majewski with husband Lee  4. Sponsor Shingle Springs Subaru (L to R): Larry and Marcie Ayers, Kirsten and Bryant McCarver, Billie and Benjamin West, Alice and Robert McCarver, with Danton Kono (background)    

Photos by Sarah Connor 

All About EqWINE 
October 15 / The Pavilion at the El Dorado Hills Community Services District   

Sponsors at this fund-raiser for All About Equine (AAE) included Loomis Basin Equine Medical Center, The Niello Company and Callie Homes. The 200 guests included Tamara Berg of KCRA 3; BK England, a local equine artist; and Assemblywoman Beth Gaines, who presented AAE with an Assembly Certificate of Recognition.

1. Katie Manning and Elisa Robles  2. Arthur and Danielle Benoit  3. Julie Willson  4. Rick and Carrie Westlake    

Photos courtesy of All About Equine 

Folsom Glow Run  
October 1 / Historic Folsom Plaza   

This fun run/walk had pumping music, a silly string zone, amazing photo ops and a foam dance party at the finish line. Participants were encouraged to shine bright in costumes that glowed and sparkled. Proceeds from the event will help fund Folsom Parks and Recreation’s community events and programs like the Spring Eggstravaganza, Summer Concerts in the Park and the CAVE Teen Centers. 

1. Theresa and Allison Isham  2. Kayla Cayler  3. Renee Waite, Stacy Waite-Ocampo and Ted Ocampo (top); Kalea and Kai Ocampo (bottom)  4. The starting line    

Photos courtesy of Lesley Miller 

Oktoberfest Craft Fair 
October 8 / St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Folsom   

This fund-raiser benefited Grace Quilters (GQ) Ministry at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, which makes lap quilts for the Palliative Care program at Folsom hospitals, the parish infirm and the Folsom Police Department. Proceeds will supply GQ with the materials for next year. Over 40 local venders and crafters sold handcrafted holiday items, and a silent auction featured heirloom quilts and a painting by Fr. Sylvester Kwiatkowski.

1. Tamara Scholz and Sally Scholz  2. Fr. Sylvester Kwiatkowski  3. Kari Quimby  4. Andy Kurimay   

Photos courtesy of John Hight 

Sweet Dreams Foundation’s Pancake Breakfast
October 1 / Sutter Street Outdoor Amphitheatre, Folsom   

Brian Martell, Ricky O’Neal and the Martell O’Neal Real Estate team hosted this second annual event benefiting Sweet Dreams Foundation. With help from sponsors, over $10,000 was raised to help the nonprofit’s mission of creating dream bedrooms for local children who have been diagnosed with a terminal illness. Approximately 400 attendees enjoyed a hearty breakfast, along with music by the Prairie City Band, a kids’ area and more. 

1. Randy Masters, Deana Paratore, Veronica Johnson and Jillian Anderson  2. Team Camy supporters  3. Ricky O’Neal, Jeff Eichner, Mike Kozlowski, Joe Gagliardi and Brian Martell  4. Jillian Anderson, Ricky O’Neal and Lilly Prior 

Photos courtesy of Carrie Nicole Photography 

Scarecrow Contest 
October 12 / El Dorado Hills Community Services District   

This festive evening included food trucks, Halloween-themed music, a tractor display for photo ops, a petting zoo and more. There were over 30 scarecrow entries in five different categories (traditional, youth, fictional character, silliest and most creative); first, second and third place winners were awarded in each category, in addition to Best in Show. 

1. Girl Scout Troop 1435 with their scarecrow 2. Second place winner in the youth category, Natalie Ward   3. Best in Show winner, Steve Durant    

Photos courtesy of Nicole Foleyr 

Healthy Halloween
October 29 / Quail Park, Folsom

Families celebrated Halloween while learning healthy holiday habits at this second annual event. Kids enjoyed face painting, princess makeovers, a free costume and accessory boutique, photo booth, and lots of games and prizes.

Photos by Tom Paniagua