Art of Beer Invitational
January 27  //  McClellan Conference Center, Sacramento 

This sixth annual event welcomed more than 1,400 attendees who received unlimited pours from 34 of the West Coast’s top breweries and small bites from farm-to-fork restaurants. The silent auction raised nearly $3,000 for Sol Collective, whose mission is to provide artistic, cultural and educational programming, promote social justice and empower youth through art, activism, music and media experience.

1  Dani Nations, Kaige Miller, Gio Delacruz and Randy Van Winkle  2  Sean Fredrick, Rachel Fredrick, Javier Tergero, Brandon Carico, Elijah Blanton and Tyler Wingo  3  Trish Shoemaker and Lanaya Trejo  4  Karin and Zach Ward with Shannon and John McLinay  5  Sam Wilkie, Dave Abrahamsen, Terri Arinder and Ron Mcglumphy  6  Mackenzie and Michael Hutchings with Daniel and Adrie Palm

Photos by Lindsey Nelson 

New Year’s Duathlon
January 7  //  Granite Beach, Folsom 

On a rainy day, 71 participants competed in either a two-mile run and 6.5-mile bike race, followed by another two-mile run; or a 5K. Prizes were awarded to the first, second, and third place winners; in addition, there was a raffle whose funds supported Maria and Joseph’s Ministry for the Poor. 

1  Overall female winner, Sena Minshew    2  Spence Gerber  3  Hilton Michael Lott and Jamie Pond  4  Jacob Young, Rihanna Young and Stacey Gillis

Photos by Bill Driskill

Active 20-30 Club of Greater Sacramento Crab Feed
January 21  //  Scottish Rite Masonic Center, Sacramento

Over 600 attendees participated in auctions and a raffle while enjoying an all-you-can-eat crab dinner at this 24th annual event. Approximately $60,000 was raised for the Aly and Izy Foundation, Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services, and other nonprofits.

1  Active 20-30 Club of Greater Sacramento #1032   2  Hannah Abshire Shakin, Stacie Anderson, Kaelyn Areson, Kathryn Krull, Katie Simon and Melissa Planas   3  Brandy Rushing, Tod Bevins and Ritu Singh  4  Ashley Soy, Lauren Elizabeth Richardson, Kelley Spaich, Rozalyn Nigro, Mary Liz Richardson, Brandi Rhoads, Kristin Reiff and JJ Robinson  5  Paul Sunseri and Faith Hess

Photos by Hilary Grider

Artmix: Light
January 12  //  Crocker Art Museum, Sacramento 

Radiant soul artist Zyah Belle, the Vixens of Vinyl, and DJ Shaun Slaughter drew nearly 800 guests out of the dark and on to a glowing dance floor amid the Crocker’s art galleries. Visitors delighted in dazzling digital dares, light-infused art, light-painting photography, illuminated dance performances, and the glow of Spinity Hoops.

1  Merrill Roseberry  2  Kim Dulce and Christina Thompson  3  Nic Burt, Caitlin Fox and Merrill Roseberry  4  Kimberly Marie of Spinity Hoops  5  Steffen Hudson, Norman Wilson and Julian Winters

Photos by Skye Bergen/Happy Mutant Productions 

Resolution Run
January 1  //  American River Canyon, Folsom 

Friends and families gathered for the annual 5K, 10K and 10-mile run along the trails of American River Canyon. Food and drinks were available for all participants, and prizes were awarded to the top finishers in each age division.

1  Kris Hunt and friend    2  Carina Kool, Hassan Aboukhadijeh and You Buchanan  3  Cindy and Hassan Aboukhadijeh

Photos by Facchino Photography

Mama Bootcamp Celebration Run
January 1  //  Sutter Street, Folsom 

Over 300 participants competed in this 5K and 10K that raised money for 3Strands Global and their efforts to stop human trafficking. Whole Foods Market, who is a positive power partner with Mama Bootcamp, came on board as a sponsor and provided a continental breakfast that included oatmeal, bagels and cream cheese, fresh fruit and more. 

1  Mama Bootcamp Owner Lorri Ann Code   2  Shawna Boyd Dornhaus, Carolyn Oliveira and Lorri Ann Code

Photos courtesy of Lorri Ann Code

Women’s Fund El Dorado’s Community Needs Forum
January 19  //  Cameron Park Community Center 

El Dorado Community Foundation Executive Director Bill Roby provided insight on our community’s needs, nonprofit resources and the funding gaps between these needs and services at this educational event, which was open to all and attended by about 150 people.

1  Diane Child, Judie Stewart, Carolyn Mansfield, Jan Mannion, Cindy Brazelton and Mary Zaun (seated)    2  Joy Knight and Todd White  3  Pam Stoddard and Cindy Skelton-Hodge  4  Annemiek Storm, Nancy Herman, Catherine Dickson Schwarzbach and Vera Nicholas  5  Trish Heinzer, Avis Jolly and Connie Nowell  6  Carol Osborn and Raelene Nunn

Photos by Shelly Thorene

If you know of any events happening in the Folsom and El Dorado Hills area, or have photos you would like to share with us, please submit them to [email protected].