El Dorado Hiking, Film Making & Wool Voting
Happenings around Folsom and beyond
Photo credit: Kevin Charles
A gorgeous shot of Avery’s Pond
Newsworthy
The Pony Express rode through Historic Folsom on Wednesday just after 7:30 PM, and the ponies received their plaudits in the form of cheers from the crowd when they arrived. “With a swift handoff, the rider delivered the mochila—a faithful replica of the leather mail pouch once carried across the frontier—bringing a piece of American history back to life on Sutter Street,” according to the Folsom Times. They’re on their way, again, headed east toward St. Joseph Missouri.
Wine Country Curling Club based out of Roseville, is headed to the 2025 USA Curling Arena National Championships and Peg Anderson, from Folsom, is among their ranks. This is the eighth consecutive year that Wine Country Curling has qualified for the Arena Nationals. “This win is a testament to the grit and growth of our athletes,” said Katie Feldman, president of Wine Country Curling Club. Congrats to the team and good luck at Nationals! (Folsom Telegraph)
Heads up! There will be a DUI checkpoint somewhere in Folsom on June 18. They’re not going to tell you where, for obvious reasons, but if you’re driving under the influence, I’ll bet you dollars to donuts you’ll find it! Stay sober that night and be as oblivious as the rest of us where that checkpoint is. (Folsom PD Facebook page)
Hey! Did you know?
Ready for a Perfect Day Out in El Dorado County? How about a hike and wine tasting? If that sounds like it’s up your alley, Visit El Dorado has some suggestions for you. Start your day at Sly Park and then visit one (or more) of the nearby wineries to reward yourself for a hike well done!
The El Dorado County Fair kicked off on Wednesday and runs through Sunday. Today is Teen Day. Arrive by 4:00 if you want to see the mutton bustin’. And, of course, who wants to miss the People’s Choice Favorite Wool voting? Here’s a schedule of events for today and for the rest of the run of the fair. Sounds like a fun weekend outing!
Hap’nins
The Gallery at 48 Natoma is holding an opening reception for “visual storyteller Jyotsna Bhamidipati…. Enjoy an evening of art, meet the artists, listen to live music, and enjoy light refreshments during this FREE reception open to the public.”
Join the El Dorado County Business Showcase & I Love Film Mixer on June 27. “talk one-on-one with more than 90 of El Dorado County’s top businesses in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Enjoy complimentary food, wine and beer tastings, and free drawings. If you’re interested in learning about the local film industry, you’ll want to make sure you attend this once-a-year event!”
Here’s a unique combination: Pilates and Trivia! “Join BODYBAR Pilates on Wednesday, June 26th from 6–7 PM for a FREE Pilates mat class at The Venue at Gaslight.” Stay after the class for a rousing round of trivia.
… And Stuff
Shhhhh! I’ve got a secret…. Actually, several of them about, of all things, airplane cabins. While you are whiling away the hours on the plane to Grandma’s this summer, look around you. Why do those dim cabin lights stay on? (Because your eyes will adjust to the bright light faster in an emergency.) Why is the cabin so darn cold? (Because you are less likely to faint if the temperature is on the colder side.) Want to know more about the secrets of airplane cabins? Check out this article from dailypassport.com.