Congrats to the Knight Foundry in Sutter Creek for reaching their fund-raising goal of $325,000, which will go toward continuing restoration of the foundry, as well as the establishment of a living history center and more.

Soroptimist International of Placerville provided over 300 dresses, plus purses, shoes, and accessories to local high school girls at their annual Prom Boutique in April. Over the last 10 years, 650 students have attended the annual giveaway.

Mother Lode Rehabilitation Enterprises (MORE) received a wheelchair-accessible van courtesy of the El Dorado County Transit Authority, ensuring clients who use wheelchairs, walkers, or canes can do their errands in the evening after public transit stops.

A Zoltar fortune-teller, akin to the one from the beloved movie Big, has made its home at Panic & Swoon in Placerville. Stop by soon to get your fortune told.

El Dorado Union High School District recognized three outstanding employees at the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) Administrator of the Year Awards Ceremony, including Superintendent Stephen Wehr (ACSA 2018 Region Administrator of the Year), student services worker Steve Volmer (Silver Star ACSA Pupil Personnel Administrator of the Year), and El Dorado High School Principal Chas Prior (Silver Star ACSA Secondary Principal Administrator of the Year).

Head to the El Dorado Hills Library on June 23 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for a Used Book Sale to help benefit Blue Star Moms and both inmates and visitors to Folsom Prison. For more info, visit edhlibraryfriends.org/book-sales.

Jeff Dreher

El Dorado County District Attorney has a new chief investigator: Jeff Dreher. Dreher has over 20 years of experience as a full-time deputy and plans on using his skills to solve cold cases with new technology and bring closure to victims and their families.

The El Dorado Hills Community Services District announced three recent additions to their leadership and management team. Congrats to Tauni Fessler, who now serves as director of parks and planning; Michael Cottrell, the new director of recreation; and J.R. Hichborn, the recently appointed parks superintendent.

This past April, Sierra Elementary School was one of 65 California schools to be honored with the Civic Learning Award of Merit from the State of California’s Chief Justice and Superintendent of Public Instruction, which is designed to celebrate successful efforts to engage students in civic learning and to identify successful models that can be replicated in other schools.

Learn about the food chain and the importance of its maintenance to ensure the well-being of all wildlife species on June 9 from 10 a.m. to noon at Sierra Wildlife Rescue in Diamond Springs. The course is open to the public and a $5 donation is requested. To reserve your spot, call 530-621-2650.

American River Conservancy is seeking adults and older teens that can commit to weekly, monthly, or quarterly volunteering at Wakamatsu Farm. If interested, head to their Volunteer Orientation on June 9 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. To register, call 530-621-1224.

By Ashleigh Gruenwald