[ New & Coming Soon ]

• Check out Folsom’s Discovery Shop—a thrift store whose proceeds help support the fight against cancer through the sale of high-quality, gently used, donated merchandise—at 404 Blue Ravine Road, Suite 500.
• Stop by Wolf Home Décor & Maker’s Mart in Historic Folsom (815 Sutter Street) for midcentury modern, vintage, and bohemian décor and furniture, alongside a carefully curated collection of soulful, comfy, and classy fashion, boho-style jewelry and accessories, and naturally luxurious gift items from local makers.

Wolf Home Décor & Maker’s Mart

• Omega Nine Child Enrichment Center opened at the El Dorado Hills Town Center. Their classes (open to ages 0-36 months) are built around the concept that children are born ready to learn and taught by caregivers who strive to create a safe, stimulating, and encouraging learning environment.
• The Vintage Room, a luxury consignment and vintage boutique, is open at 732 ½ Sutter Street in Historic Folsom. The shop is a hotspot for luxury clothing, accessories, jewelry, home goods, and gifts in varying price.
• Windsor, which specializes in trendy young women’s clothing, accessories, and prom wear, has joined the Palladio at Broadstone in a 6,500-square-foot space previously occupied by Charlotte Russe.

[ ARTS & CULTURE ]

• Learn how to create your own forever plant at a Felt Succulent Workshop at Blue Line Arts on April 25 from 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Participants will learn about different types of wool and tools used in needlecraft to make their own felt succulent in a terra cotta pot. Space is limited. bluelinearts.org/event/felt-succulent-workshop
• On April 26 from 10 a.m.-noon, Taylor Graham, El Dorado County’s first Poet Laureate, and award-winning Sacramento-area poet Katy Brown, are hosting Capturing Wakamatsu: A Poetry Walk/Workshop where they’ll lead an exploration of the farmhouse, barn, and surroundings, then ask participants to write a poem inspired by what they’ve experienced. Children 8+ are welcome with adult supervision; suggested donation is $5/members and $10/non-members. [email protected]
• Roseville Theatre Arts Academy is hosting auditions for Hairspray Jr. on April 18 starting at 2 p.m. Kids between the ages of 9-16 should come prepared to sing 16 bars of a musical song (not from Hairspray) and bring sheet music with accompaniment (a pianist will be provided). rosevilletheatreartsacademy.com/upcoming-auditions
• Blue Line Arts invites the public to their 3rd Saturday Reception, Wild Dreams of a New Beginning, from 5-8 p.m. on April 18 where they will be showcasing pop and lowbrow-themed art and artist lectures from 4-5 p.m. Enjoy drinks, light refreshments, art activities, and live music for all ages.

[ FOOD & DRINK ]

• Reset: Café By Day is open at 727 Sutter Street, Suite B, in Historic Folsom. The family-owned and operated business maintains a café feel throughout the day then “resets” at 4 p.m. into a nighttime venue with beer, wine, and live acoustic music on weekends.

Reset: Cafe by Day

• J Wild’s Livery and Feed, a smoked barbecue joint that will also serve thin-crust, tavern-style pizzas and a full bar, is slated to open soon in Historic Folsom at 614 Sutter Street.
• Stick House Mongolian BBQ, featuring a fun Asian-fusion twist, is opening soon at the El Dorado Hills Town Center (2023 Vine Street).
• Fahrenheit 250 BBQ opened their doors at 390 North Sunrise Avenue in Roseville. The stylish bar and eatery serves slow-smoked, premium meats, plus made-from-scratch salads, sandwiches, burgers, and more.
• Mario’s Early Toast is opening soon at 1950 Douglas Boulevard in Roseville. The beloved brunch spot, with an existing location, features a vast menu full of both healthy and hearty dishes, fresh-squeezed orange juice, and over 30 mimosas.
•  House of Oliver in Roseville is expanding into the adjacent, 1,000-square-foot space (previously occupied by Cookie Connection) and will operate as House of Oliver Bistro. The French-style café plans to serve items including coffee, baked goods, breakfast paninis, and grab-and-go bites.
• The owners of Bricks Eats & Drinks, Cascada, and California Kitchen in Placerville are opening a new restaurant, Main Street Tap House, at 209 Main Street. The menu will include American food with a few Mexican and Italian dishes, too.
•  Camino-based winery, Crystal Basin Cellars—which makes 8,000 cases of wine per year out of grapes sourced entirely from El Dorado County—is moving into the tasting room at 813-A Sutter Street in Historic Folsom and will share the space with D’Artagnan Vineyards.
• Murer House is hosting a handful of cooking classes this month, including Pasta fatta in Casa (Tortellini in Brodo)  (April 4 from 10 a.m.-noon), Pizza Rustica: Classic Southern Italian Easter (April 4 from 1-3 p.m.), and Risotto con Asparagi (April 18 from 10 a.m.-noon). murerhouse.org/cooking_classes
• Locally owned gelato shop Cià di Gelateria, which serves espresso and house-made gelato with real ingredients sourced from local farms, opened last month at 2784 East Bidwell Street.
• Las Vegas-based chain, Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop, is opening a location at 4060 Douglas Boulevard in Granite Bay. The fast-casual chain is known for subs like the “Capastrami” (made with hot pastrami, Swiss cheese, Russian dressing, and coleslaw) and the “Bobbie” (turkey, cranberry sauce, stuffing, and mayo).

[ HAPPENINGS ]

• Arthur Murray Folsom is celebrating their fifth year in business with a Fabulous 5 Anniversary Party & Guest Open House on April 8 at 6:30 p.m. Attendees to the free celebration can expect drinks, hors d’oeuvres, performances, swag, and more.
• Did you know Folsom’s Historic District has a free shuttle? Sponsored by Powerhouse Pub, the six-seat Sutter Surfer runs Friday and Saturday from 6-10 p.m. and Sunday from 3-6 p.m., weather permitting, and takes riders to and from local businesses and parking locales.

Sutter Surfer

• Rocklin Parks and Recreation is helping residents do some spring-cleaning with an E-Waste Clean Up Day. From 8 a.m.-4 p.m. on April 25, drop off TVs, computers, and stereo equipment to any of the following locations: Sierra College (overflow lot), Whitney Park, and City of Rocklin Corporation Yard.
• Every weekend this month from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Loomis’ Flower Farm is holding Pop-Up Fairs featuring local, earth-friendly art, products and services, an EV car show, water-wise and earth-friendly gardening information, as well as garden tours and workshops. Children’s activities include a spring scavenger hunt, planting and craft workshops, and book presentations.

[ People & Places in the News ]

• El Dorado High School student Jordan Freer took first place in this year’s Poetry Out Loud Finals for her powerful and animated recitations of “How to Triumph Like a Girl” by Ada Limon and “America, I Sing You Back” by Allison Adelle Hedge Coke. The competition encourages high school students to study and appreciate great poetry, while learning more about their literary heritage and building self-confidence through public speaking skills.

Jordan Freer took first place in this year’s Poetry Out Loud Finals

• Congrats to all the nominees and winners at this year’s El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce Installation & Business Awards, including “Volunteer of the Year” (Brad Pellegrini of the CA Welcome Center), KrickFit (“Start-Up Business of the Year,” and “Small Business of the Year” (tie between El Dorado Saloon & Grill and Gold Rush Energy Solutions). Around 180 dignitaries and business leaders attended the sold-out event at Serrano Country Club.
• The Association of California School Administrators: El Dorado County Charter (ACSA) bestowed the Distinguished Service Award to Kathy Daniels who has been a dedicated El Dorado County Office of Education (EDCOE) team member for decades. Daniels has been critical in ensuring that schools and facilities throughout the county are safe and ready for students and staff on a daily basis.
• Soroptimist of Loomis Basin recognized those who are improving lives in our community through education at their annual awards ceremony where nearly $7,000 was distributed as student awards, teacher grants, and support for community projects. This year’s recipients included Carol Mason (Ruby Award), Rachel Mcguigan (SI Live Your Dream Award), and Katelyn Wright (Community Service Award).
• The Sacramento Region Community Foundation GABY (Grants Advisory Board for Youth) Board selected Hands4Hope—a nonprofit whose mission is to inspire and empower youth in leadership and service—as the recipient of this year’s GABY grant. The funds ($750) will be used to create a sensory garden at Montessori Autism Programs and Services (MAPS) in El Dorado Hills.

THE STUDIO Martial Arts & Fitness

• Three ninjas from THE STUDIO Martial Arts & Fitness—Francisco Barajas, Jose Gomez, and Brian Montagnese—were selected out of 70,000 applicants to be on season 12 of the popular show American Ninja Warrior.
• El Dorado County Older Adult Services is currently seeking volunteer drivers for its Senior Shuttle program. Drivers generally help once a month, picking up seniors and delivering them to designated locations in the area, including shopping centers and other places of interest. Those interested are invited to download an application at edcgov.us/government/humanservices/pages/volunteer_opportunities.aspx.
• Clint Herndon, CPA, CFE, of Next Peak CPA in Folsom, recently launched The Next Peak Podcast, where he interviews people to discuss what success means to them and how to redefine goals. Find the podcast on Google, Apple, Spotify, and YouTube.