Congrats to Oak Ridge High School student Tifany Wong who earned a Congressional Gold Medal—the highest honor that U.S. Congress can bestow upon a youth civilian—for the 450 volunteer hours she put into public service, personal development, physical fitness and exploration over the past two years...

The El Dorado Hills Certified Farmers’ Market is still going strong at the Town Center parking lot. Every Sunday, through October 29, enjoy local fruits and vegetables, fresh-baked goods, honey, eggs, flowers and more. On Saturdays, through November 12, from 8 a.m. to noon, swing by the Placerville Certified Farmers’ Market at the Ivy House parking lot...

The El Dorado Community Foundation received $20,000 from AT&T in support of El Dorado High School’s Blue Latte Program, which provides local students with the tools and opportunities necessary to successfully complete high school and prepare them to pursue a positive and enriching future...

El Dorado Western Railroad offers rides on restored Fairmont track inspection cars every first and third Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more info, call 530-409-8473...

Bring a partner or come solo to the Shingle Springs Community Center at 6 p.m. on October 6 for a Community Night, featuring music and light refreshments. For more info, visit shinglespringscommunitycenter.org/first-friday-dance-night-2...

From 5:30-6:30 p.m. on October 20, the Shingle Springs Community Center is hosting a Bunco Night and Dinner featuring a baked potato bar with all the toppings, plus a pumpkin tartlet and Baileys Irish Cream delights for dessert. Game and door prizes will also be available. For more info, call Maria at 530-306-4614...

The Wildlife Care Association (WCA) is hosting their annual Photo Contest. Through December 31, submit your best picture of a bird/birds in your backyard, local park, or other regional location to the WCA Facebook page (facebook.com/wildlifecareassocation). The winner will be awarded a special prize, as well as a guided tour of the Rescue Dome at McClellan Park, and have their photo featured in the 2018 newsletter, at the WCA rescue facility, and on WCA’s social media outlets...

Don’t miss the 5th Saturday Country Western Dance Halloween Celebration on October 28 at Odd Fellows Hall in Downtown Placerville from 8-ll p.m., featuring line dancing, music and a Halloween costume contest with cash prizes. For more info, email [email protected]...

Choices for Children is hosting their third annual Diaper Drive and are requesting donations be dropped off, through October 13, at Choices for Children (3161 Cameron Park Drive) in Cameron Park or one of the three local El Dorado County libraries. For more info, call 530-676-0707...

El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency is hosting a trip for seniors to Mare Island—the first U.S. Naval installation on the West Coast—on October 30. Tour the beautiful Captain’s Mansion, stroll the gardens, see the 19th century houses, wartime artifacts, historic cemetery and St. Peter’s Chapel. A catered lunch is included in the $100 fee. To register, call 530-621-6255...

That’s all for now, but check back next month for Style’s Coffee Crawl feature.   

—Asleigh Greunwad