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Ready for whitewater?This summer to be best rafting in years

Coloma DIscover rich

gold history

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Rapid RewardsRafting season is promising to be one of the best.

Take a hikeColfax, newcastle and Folsom area hiking during the prettiest time of year.

Hiking trailsTake a hike along Independence Trail and Deer Creek trail, both in nevada City.

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Shop: Bekearts store dating back to 1849 is still standing.

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Gold transportation: Old mining equipment remains on the site, including this ore cart.

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Gold was first discovered along the American River in the town of Coloma, by James Marshall Jan. 24, 1848. This monumental discovery is what sparked the Gold Rush 168 years ago in Califor-nia.

Today, Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park marks the historic spot, preserved by the Gold Discov-ery Park Association.

In the park, there is assortment of activates to enjoy including hiking trails, historic buildings, an active and working black smith’s shop, walking tours, two cemeteries dating back to the Gold Rush, and the most popular: Gold panning, said Holly Thane, the lead park interpreter.

“One of the hiking trails takes you up to the James Marshall Monument,” she said. “It is a statue of him

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Marshall Park marks place of first discovery

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Staying afloat: Coloma features easy access to the American River and is a popular starting point for rafting the river.

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Tombstone: A monument for James Marshall commemorates his impact on California history. Marshall is buried beneath the marker.

and he is also buried underneath it. It also has a great view of the valley.”

Along with the parks activities, there is also access to the river. Many people bring kayaks and go boating down the South Fork of the river, Thane said.

“If you went to fourth-grade in the area, then you most likely have visited this park on a field trip,” she said.

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If you are looking for some adventure this summer, whitewa-ter rafting may be the thrill you having missing.

Auburn is home to some of the best whitewater rafting on the planet and we are so lucky to have such a pristine river in our area for thrilling outdoor experiences.

Want to try it? Make an appointment with a rafting company, go to the river, put on the provided life jacket, learn safety precautions from your rafting guide, get in the raft, and go down the river at 2,000 cubic-feet per second.

Rapid rewards: Rafters celebrate after splashing through Satan’s

Cesspool on the South Fork of the American River with Sierra White-

water and guide Deric Rothe, far left.

raftingrafting“It is a fantastic way to enjoy nature, see the river and add a splash of fun to your life,” said Deric Rothe, the owner and head guide at Sierra Whitewater Rafting in Coloma. “It’s family friendly and people from the age of 8 to 75 go rafting.”

For those like me who are scared of whitewa-ter rafting and think it is dangerous, it actual-ly isn’t. About 75,000 people went rafting last summer and injuries are very rare. Rafting is safer than driving on the freeway, Rothe said.

“Sometimes people fall out, and they take a swim, but we always get them back in the boat,” he said.

One thing to remember if you plan on rafting is to wear sunscreen. It is encouraged to wear sunglasses, a hat, shorts and a tank top, shoes you don’t mind getting wet, a smile and enthusiasm, he said.

This coming summer is expected to have the best rafting in a few years from all of the rain and snow we have had.

“Whitewater rafting will be the highlight of your summer,” Rothe said. ◆



This is the perfect time to hike the well-maintained Steven’s Trail in Colfax before the weather really heats up. Much of this trail is exposed so make sure you take plenty of water and sun protection for the 9-mile in-and-out hike that ends at the edge of the American River. I would describe many of the trails in our area as a walk. Steven’s trail is a legitimate hike with significant elevation change, so go prepared.

The beginning of the trail runs parallel along I-80 but the sound of traffic gives way to running water and the cool air of the wooded trail. Along the way, pine and manzanita line the path with oak and laurel. After crossing the balance beam across a small creek, the trail opens to the sun and a trail sign sends you to the right. Just beyond the sign look for a blanket of blue bonnets and clover before you head into the canyon. not far along, the trail splits, go left along the canyon wall. emerald

WRITTen By MARy WeST ▼ PHOTOS By MARy WeST

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Blooming blues: Look for a blanket of blue bonnets and clover before you head into the canyon.



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green ferns seem to spring directly from rocks near the waterfalls in the shady inside curves that follow the mountain side.

With the high water flows, the rocky water crossing can be slippery and the rocks are often under water. This crossing is tricky. you can take the bike trail to the water crossing that is flat and wide but you are going to get wet either way. Be on the lookout for a shallow cave to peek into, and the highlight of this trail, a breathtaking view of the Iowa Hill Bridge far below.

The sheer variety of wildflowers makes this a must-hike in spring. The plentiful rains we have enjoyed this year can only add to the quantity and quality of the varied blossoms and blooms in pale peach, bright orange and red, the brightest white and deepest purple – just a few of the eye-catching shades of spring color to enjoy.

One of the many pleasures of Steven’s Trail is watching how the sunlight plays on the canyon walls and shines on the river below as you make your way along the trail throughout the day. Consider the habitat the canyon provides for flora and fauna that we get to call our backyard.

Once at the water’s edge pick a spot for lunch with family and friends and relax. My boys, Canyon (named for the American River Canyon) and Ocean (named for the Pacific Ocean) love rock hopping, stone stacking and swimming if there is an eddy I’m comfortable with. Rest up before the uphill return trip to the parking area.

Poison oak is also a factor along this trail which narrows in spots. Mountain lions have been known to inhabit the area so taking friends is always a good idea.

“one of the many pleasures of steven’s trail is watching how the sunlight plays on the canyon walls and shines on the river below as you make your way along the trail.”

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Pay attention as there are steep drop offs that can give a second thought to anyone with a fear of heights.

With the many cautions I have offered, you should know I have been taking my sons on this trail since they were 7 and 10 years old. The trail is well marked and well worn.

Get to Steven’s Trail by taking Interstate 80 east to Colfax, exit at Canyon Way and follow the front-age road to the end where the trail head and the paved parking lot with bathroom and signage are located.

every trail has its inherent risks. That being said, if you enjoy hiking in our foothills, you’ll enjoy Steven’s Trail this spring for the flowers, river, canyon, waterfalls, and the adventure. ◆

Mary West is a retired radio personality and news reporter with a longtime love of the out-doors, sharing her favorite day hikes in Placer,

nevada, el Dorado and yuba counties. learn more about local trails by following Mary on

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Did You Know?

The Stevens Trail was originally built by Truman Allen Stevens shortly after he arrived in California in 1859. Stevens operated a ranch in Iowa Hill and a livery stable in Colfax. He built the trail and a self-propelled cable car to transport miners and animals across the North Fork, for which he charged a toll. Although the trail can be found on a 1900-era USGS topographic map, it wasn’t popular among locals until Boy Scout Eric Kiel charted it in 1969. It is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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The summer sun is peeking out intermittently through the spring rain and the time is perfect for hiking and cycling the trails of the Gold Country region. With so many options available in the area, choosing just one trail can be difficult — a good problem to have for any outdoor enthusiast.

One solution is the All Trails app which judges trails by difficulty rating and user feedback, and includes maps and schematics of the trail which can help a hiker or cyclist decide based on what they want to get out of the experience.

I explored the Avery’s Pond in newcastle, Sweet Water Trail in the el Dorado Hills area and Brown’s Ravine just up the road from Folsom. Many of these hikes do have State Park parking lots where payment or a pass is required, however, with a little extra walking, free parking is easy to find.

AveRY’S PonD TRAilAvery’s Pond Trail is a 7.8 mile hike out and back, and is one the most peaceful spots for hiking in the newcastle area. I was lucky enough to see some of the pond’s turtles amongst the wild flowers, and beautiful scenery. This trail is ideal for extra hot days as there is plenty of shade provided by the extensive arboreal foliage.

WRITTen By MATT kRAMeR ▼ PHOTOS By MATT kRAMeR

SweeT wATeR TRAilThe Sweet Water Trail is rated as a moderate trail for hiking, an out and back style dirt path along a lake. The danger of the trail is its heavy concentration of poison oak. The plant itself makes for a beautiful visual addition to the greenery following recent rains but caution and long clothing is advisable.

Tim Duncan, 55, of Shingle Springs was out cycling near the trail with ed Woolensack, 60, of Folsom. He said that Brown’s Ravine was also one of his favorite places to cycle this time of year.

“It’s a little warm already but we’ll get used to it,” Duncan said. “In the summer time we look forward to (weather) like this!”

BRown’S RAvineBrown’s Ravine, just off of Green valley Road in el Dorado Hills, is another nearby hike that hugs the lake. This trail is particularly good for dog walkers, and children as there is a clear path and there is much less poison oak than at the Sweet Water Trail. In addition, the close proximity of the lake provides a welcome cool breeze.

All of these trails are teaming with wildlife, butterflies, and blooming flowers making this spring and summer season the perfect time to get out and experience nature at its best and most user friendly. ◆

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Ready to go: Me-lissa Revelez, 28, of Sacramento, set out for a walk with her Boston Terrier Nibbler, 8, at the entrance to Sweet Water Trail. Many of the trails near Folsom are pet friendly.



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Off to the races



Today, drivers and race enthusiasts from Auburn and beyond fl ock to the track Saturday nights at the el Dorado County Fairgrounds. The races, now 51 years running, still excite audiences with the roar of engines producing cheers from wide-eyed crowds.

With the spring season upon us, the green fl ag has fl own once again at Placerville Speedway. What started as a community foot-ball fi eld back in 1956 and transformed into a quarter-mile dirt race track in the summer of 1965, is now known as one el Dorado County’s hot spots for family entertainment on Saturday nights between the months of April and October.

Some of the thrills include winged sprint cars boasting over 700 horsepower traveling sideways at extreme speeds, riding on the narrow edge of triumph and disaster, often navigating their way through fi elds of 20 cars or more. This class of car has berthed a handful of drivers that from the likes of Placerville Speedway to the sports highest levels. Current nASCAR star kyle larson of elk Grove cut his teeth in the sport of racing at this facility, earning his fi rst win aboard a sprint car here in 2007 before advancing in the sport. Others in-clude Paul McMahan, an elk Grove native and Brad Sweet of Grass

anotheR eRa of diRt tRack RacinG RoaRs to lifeBy BIll SullIvAn

Mad Max: Late models are among the classes of racers at Placerville Speedway. Photo by Donna Peter.

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valley who honed their careers here and today compete in the nationally known World of Outlaws tour that travels the country and returns to their home track one time annually.

If that’s not entertaining enough, there’s fi re-breathing late model stock car with colorful sheet metal bodies that quiver even while at idle speed due to the extreme power beneath the hood and enough torque to lift a front wheel off the ground as they accelerate out of the corners. Add to that visual, these wicked-fast machines racing side by side, three abreast on a surface barely wide enough for two.

While the high-end divisions populate the headlines during a racing season at this facility carved into a hillside in the heart of the area’s business district, one grassroots division draws astonishment from some of the youngest fans, known as pure stock race cars. While still very much enhanced for speed and performance, these machines are the closest thing to an actual street car in a class that is populated by entry-level drivers and veterans of the sport. These are just sampling of what can be experienced every Saturday at Placerville Speedway. The facility hosts 24 events in 2016. In addition to the three weekly divisions, many traveling groups complete the program throughout the year, providing entertainment on a given race night

Lynden Johnson was our president, a gallon of milk was just 31 cents and Sonny and Cher had little hit song titled “I Got You Babe.” The year was 1965 and something new was coming to life in El dorado County, the sport of auto racing.



And they’re off: Pure stock cars are among the classes of racers at Placerville Speedway. Photo by Donna Peter.

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This year, Placerville Speedway begins a new era in the way of track management with local residents Scott Russell and kami Arnold taking the wheel of operations under the banner of RMI Incorporated. This duo has deep roots in the local

sport and are looking to continue traditions while improving many aspects of the weekly program to focus on strong family entertainment value.

“The previous promoters of this track went to great lengths to build a strong foundation cen-tered around families,” Arnold said. “Our goal is to continue those long-standing traditions and pro-vide great, affordable family entertainment.” ◆

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they also design and sell some of the most extravagant and unusual pieces in the world. Some of their larger

pieces by Swarovski can range in price from $20,000 to $50,000.

“We do everything,” Ben commented.

even though the storefront is located in Auburn, Golden Swann sells their

unique pieces in many other locations.

“We sell all over the world. All over the united States and europe,” Ben said.

Golden Swann is a store with custom treasures and expensive collectibles. In fact

they are the only store of the Swarovski collectibles located anywhere from Reno to Sausalito, Calif. Golden Swann purchases over a million dollars in merchandise

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from Swarovski each year. The sparkle is almost blinding from the inside.

The hospitality that Ben and Margareta exude to the town is known by everyone who comes into their store. even when I walked in to introduce myself, I was offered a piece of chocolate cake.

Both Margareta and Ben show their kindness through food and conversation. They hold regular

lunches within the store and in 2005, when the CeO of Swarovski came to visit, they served him an ornate dinner amongst they jewelry.

Margareta was born and raised in Grossostheim, Germany. When she came over to the united States she felt an overwhelming culture shock. She was 20 years old when she

moved to America and the difference was astronomical.

“I couldn’t buy wine. It was a shock,” Margareta said.

Her career with jewels all started when her mother back home said, “America has tur-quoise. Find me some.” It has been her passion ever since.

Part of the joy in entering Golden Swann is the sparkling personalities found in Margare-ta and Ben. Their stories and warmth glisten just as much as the jewels do. ◆

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Cafe Luna 38 N Main St, Colfax

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Hours: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Tues-day-Wednesday and Saturday; 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. and 5 - 8 p.m. Thursday-Friday

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Located in the heart of a once booming railroad town is Café luna. This Colfax restaurant’s mission is to provide high-quality, handcrafted food to a community they are passionate about. lauren Miller and husband Chef Mario Ceredeo-Alcazar have the recipe for success. I spent an hour with them in their restaurant and it was quickly apparent that they love what they do.

Chef Mario is in his element in the kitchen. This one-man show literally dances his way through a service with a smile on his face that looks as if he won the lottery. With deep roots in Mexico City, his menu is stacked with family recipes passed down for generations.

“Our Chile Relleno dish is special, (it’s) not your typical fried and battered. Mario roasts and skins the chilis then stuffs them with cheese and bakes,” boasts lauren.

This focus on the ingredients is what makes food special at Café luna. Food is this family’s life. not only do they have a popular restaurant, there is also a family farm. lauren explains that it is truly a family affair. Her sister, erica Miller, runs the farm where they often source eggs and produce. What amuses me is that with all the hype of farm-to-table in Sacramento, very few restaurants produce food, they only source it. This family is showing what farm-to-table actually means — growing your own produce and using that produce in your menu.

I was obviously impressed with Café luna’s food philosophy, but sometimes this does not always translate to great food. I will say in this case it does. I had their Blue Moon Burger on purpose.

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owner: Lauren Miller (top left).

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Special of the day: Carné Asada (top right).

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lawful lunch: Deputy Barker shown with his signature dish “The Barker.”

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Plate of happiness: Burrito with rice, beans, salsa, guacamole and choice of

meat (lower).

One, I love burgers and two, this menu is dominated by Mexican dishes from Hue-vos Rancheros to “Street Style Tacos.”

Well, I was amazed by the burger. It was a thick burger perfectly cooked to my spec-ified medium with caramelized onions, crisp bacon, sharp blue cheese and tangy Dijon mustard on a sesame bun. The flavors were in perfect harmony and this burger quickly became one of my favorite in the foothills.

Spending years in the restaurant indus-try quickly taught me that simply great food does not lead to success. you have to have the service. Sitting and watching lauren and Mario, you can see their love for the community. lauren, born and raised in Colfax, truly loves serving the public.

“This community needs more spaces to gather, we are delighted to be able to be considered a gathering place in Colfax,” she said.

They have special items for locals like Placer County Sheriff’s Deputy Stephen Barker. The Barker is pesto carnitas on a salad. When talking to Barker he let me in on the story. He explained that the Barker used to be a monstrous plate of nachos with carnitas.

“Well, I had to stop eating carbs and I came in and the new Barker was created,” he said.

This is one of the best examples of a com-munity restaurant that puts all their heart and soul into serving a community. ◆



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Stella + Parker Revival has spring fashions for gold country living. located in downtown Auburn, this shop appeals to the savvy shopper looking for a homegrown look. Hours are: 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays.



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Lovely Loon Lake


tHings you sHould know about loon lake campgroundOPen: loon lake campground is generally open between mid-June and mid-October. Opening season starts on Memorial Day weekend.

STATS: The campground is at about 6,500-feet elevation. Single units are limited to one vehicle and six people per site. Double units are two vehicles and 12 people. An additional fee will be charged for extra vehicles if the parking spur will accommodate it.

AReA AMenITIeS: Accessible boat ramp, tent camping, trailer camping, picnic tables, toilets, drinking water

GeTTInG THeRe: 23 miles east of Placerville on Highway 50 and 29 miles north on Ice House Road (Forest Road 3) on the south side of loon lake.

veHICle: Any equipment that is required to be licensed/registered, including Rvs, trailers, cars/trucks, boats/car trailers, motorcycles/ATvs, etc. vehicles parked in a truck or on a trailer are not counted separately.

SeTTInG uP CAMP: Check in time is at 2 p.m. visitors must check in with the campground attendant or entrance board before setting up camp. All food must be stored in the food lockers (bear boxes). keep family pets on a leash at all times. Check out time is 1 p.m.

ReSeRvATIOnS: Call 1-877-444-6777, four days to six months in advance of your first night’s stay. www.Recreation.gov. Major credit cards accepted. Both reservation and first-come, first-served sites available. $25 single site, $50 double site. $25 over-night camp on the boatramp.

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Sight for sore eyes: There is much beauty at Loon Lake in the high-sierra, including clear waters, snow-capped mountains and large granite.



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One of my favorite trips was to los Cabos, Mexico. Being gluten-free is really simple when the majority of the foods there are rice, beans,

and corn. My husband and I took this trip a little over a year ago with the family and since we were having them over for dinner I decided to recreate our wonderful trip. Fish tacos are a fan favorite with the konrad’s and I have to say these were a hit. They were perfectly fl aky and subtly spicy, but the avocado-cilantro sauce and the lime helped tame the bold fl avors. I had a dinner party of 5 to serve. I would say that the portions would have worked if everyone only wanted two tacos.

So warning, make a little extra because they were gone faster than I could put them together. Pair with a glass of white wine and fresh salad or fruit. I promise it will impress your guests. This meal has been in-law tested and husband approved.

Blackened Tilapia1.5 pounds tilapia fi lets1.5 teaspoon smoked paprika1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon onion powder1/2 teaspoon cumin1.5 teaspoon chipotle powder1/2 teaspoon brown sugar1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper2 tablespoons olive oil12 corn tortillas

Slaw1/2 red cabbage sliced think1/2 medium white onion sliced or diced1/2 cup cilantroJuice of one lime

Avocado-Cilantro Sauce1/2 cup sour cream1 ripe avocado, pitted and skinned1/4 cup cilantroJuice of one limeSalt to taste

Directions:In a small bowl, combine the dry seasonings. Sprinkle the mixture over both sides of the fi lets and pat in. Combine the ingredients for the Avocado-Cilantro sauce in a food processor or blender. Blend until well combined. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Once heated, place the fi sh into the pan. Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side or until blackened and fl akes easily. Remove from heat and drain excess oil by placing the fi sh on a paper towel. Warm the tortillas (in the same skillet if preferable). Assemble all ingredient, serve, and enjoy.

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1 mango

4 strawberries

6 small red and yellow bell peppers

1 tablespoons lime juice

1 tablespoon honey

Salt and pepper

1/4 cup cilantro

1/2 red onion

2 tilapia fi llets

1 egg

2 tbs coconut fl our

1/2 shaved coconut

Olive oil

1 head of caulifl ower

Spices:

Garlic powder

Smoked paprika

Cumin

This light dinner option is perfect for the warmer days leading up to summer. Impress your guests with this coconut crusted tilapia and zesty fruit salsa. Place over a bed of spiced caulifl ower rice and you have a spring meal worth talking about. Preparation takes very little effort and time, but the results are delicious and satisfying. This Paleo dish is nutritious and full of fl avor. Reach your summer body goals, but not at the expense of taste.

Coconut Crusted Tilapia, Zesty Fruit Salsa and Spiced Cauliflower Rice

Directions:

Dice the mango, strawberries, bell pepper, and red onion. If you like chunky salsa, do not dice so small. Mix the fruit and veggies in a bowl and add the honey and lime juice. Mix in the cilantro and add salt and pepper to taste. Once the fruit salsa is done set it aside.

In a separate bowl whisk one egg. Dip the tilapia fi lets in the egg and then coat them with coconut fl our and shaved coconut. On the stovetop heat the olive oil until sizzling (just enough oil to cook and not deep fry the fi sh). Place the fi sh into the oil and leave for 3-5 min. (I would cover the fi sh because it tends to splatter). Flip the fi sh and let the other side cook for 3-5 minutes. Place on a paper towel to drain excess oil.

Slice the head of caulifl ower so that it fi ts easily into a food processor.

Process until it looks like little grains of rice. In a skillet heat up 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Place the processed caulifl ower onto the skillet.

Add spices and mix thoroughly. Cook until soft plate and enjoy.



do you play guitar or did you play years ago? Well, it’s time to dust off the axe and bring it to Auburn’s fi rst annual Spring Fling. This acoustic guitar festival is less of a fi esta and more of a work-shop to hone-in playing skills. About 70 to 100 are expected to attend.

“This is a unique opportunity to sit down with instructors in the area … And take your skills to a new level, “ Preston Marx said, who is one of the event’s instruc-tors and founders.

The idea of the festival came from Marx when he attended Auburn Gold Pan ukulele Festival.

“He said we should do something for guitar and the idea was born,” said Sheryl Peterson,recreation services manager for Auburn Recreation District, who coordi-nates the ukulele Festival.

Marx’s idea was to use the same model of the ukulele Festival and tailor it for guitar players.

“I’ve been a guitar player for 34 years and I thought (the event) would be great — it would be cool,” Marx said. “let’s do this.”

The String Fling is geared for a broad range of guitar players, from beginners to advanced and is a chance for all to learn and grow.

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2016 StrinG fLinG aCOuStiC Guitar feStivaL 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. May 14Canyon View Community Center, 471 Maidu Dr #200, AuburnTickets are $25 advance, $30 at the doorInformation: 530-863-4615, www.auburnrec.com

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Advanced Music Theory Concepts for the Guitarist

Instructor: EVAN ZEE

Explore how the concepts you likely already know on the guitar are keys to unlocking those new levels. These concepts will apply to all styles, developing your improvising and harmonic knowledge.

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Basic Classical and Celtic Styles - introduction

Instructor: JAMEY BELLIZZI

This workshop is an introduction to finger-style guitar, basic techniques for Classical and Celtic and steel string styles. Also for anyone, intermediate and advanced classical guitar works.

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Crosspicking Flatpick Guitar

(flatpicking/bluegrass/folk)

Instructor: KATHY BARWICK

Take a look at a really fun technique to make your playing more interesting. Crosspicking is a great flatpicking technique. Attendees should be able to make the basic open chords. Bring a capo, and a flatpick.

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Dancing with the Dinosaurs (An epic Songwriting Adventure)

Instructor: GARY BOWMAN

Gary Bowman’s lively 90-minute songwriting workshop will feature presentation, conversation, activities and performance.

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Guitar ABCs

Instructor: PRESTON MARX

The class will cover how the guitar is tuned, basic chord shapes, major scales, and several tricks and short cuts that can get the beginner playing quickly. Strumming, basic rhythm and had posture will be covered as well.

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Harmonics and Unconventional Guitar Techniques

Instructor: FOREST BAILEY

This group class is focused on how to get more out of your acoustic guitar. In this class you will learn how to expand the range of your instrument with harmonics, and use your right hand to tap notes on the fretboard.

Jazz Chording

Instructor: JOHN GIRTON

This workshop will concern Jazz chording as presented in the Mickey Baker jazz guitar book 1. It will show new ways of playing chords that the average guitarist may not be familiar with.

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looping

Instructor: JOHN GIRTON

This workshop will feature the use of looping for practice and performance using the Boss rc-20 and rc-20XL loopers. This is a basic how-to use workshop.

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Music Reading and Theory - introduction

Instructor: JAMEY BELLIZZI

This workshop is an introduction to basic music reading and elementary theory for guitar. Understanding how chords work together and basic scales will be covered. ___

now i Know My ABCs

Instructor: MARIANNE SMITH

Songs stay with us forever and learning to play one simple song can be the jumpstart to the next, and the next. The goal for this beginning guitar class, is to get the students strumming along to two 2-chord songs by the end of the class.

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Percussive Fingerstyle

Instructor: FOREST BAILEY

This class focuses on different tunings for your guitar, such as DADGAD. The second half of this class will focus on the Percussive elements of an acoustic guitar, and how to “wake up your drummer.” Students will learn how to play bass, melody and percussion on their guitar all at once.

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Rhythm Guitar

Instructor: KATHY BARWICK

Effective accompaniment for singers (flatpicking/bluegrass/folk). With a focus on dynamics, in this workshop we’ll look at techniques that will help you effectively accompany yourself, or another singer. We’ll start with the basic alternating bass, then move on to the “boom-chuck” rhythm pattern, and move on from there.

For the newbies, there are beginner’s workshops to help with chords, tuning and tips to get on the fast track to strumming.

Ready to move to the next level? learn how to take concepts already mastered and unlock them to ad-vanced degrees.

Want to learn a new genre? There are workshops for that: Finger-style playing techniques in classical and Celtic style, bluegrass and flatpicking styles, plus, per-cussive fingerstyle which covers different tuning styles for the guitar.

Or attend a songwriting class.

There will be a dozen workshops. And, all classes will be taught by local celebrity guitar players from the region, such as evan Zee, Jamey Bellizzi, kathy Barwick, Forest Bailey, Gary Bowman, Marianne Smith and John Girton.

The day won’t be entirely in the classroom, however. luthiers will be displaying handmade guitars. Scott Herch, of Davis, will be one of guitar-makers featured at the show. Herch crafts instruments out of uncon-ventional things, such as soup cans, cigar boxes and cake pans.

One of the show’s sponsors, encore Music, will be giving away an acoustic guitar at the festival.

Plus, admission to the String Fling workshops includes lunch, appropriately provided by Strings Italian Cafe.

At the end of day, there will be time for jam sessions. Those who participated in the workshops are invited to listen or join in.

“My goal is always to see if there is a need in the community in the area of recreation and leisure, and provide an opportunity for locals to come together,” Peterson said. ◆

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Guitar man: Preston Marx will be teaching the ABCs of guitar at the String Fling festival.



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Within the boundaries of the Auburn State Recreation Area (ASRA) is the remains of an old limestone quarry, formerly the Spreckels quarry. The quarry was bequeathed to the Bureau of Reclamation after the Teichert Inc. had determined that the lower quarry had yielded as much material as was financially feasible. The new land was then included in the State Recreation Area for management by the SRA for the Bu-reau of Reclamation. The SRA allows recreational usages include hiking, swimming, boating, fishing, camping, mountain biking, gold panning, equestrian/horseback riding trails, off-highway motorcycle riding, and whitewater, with Class II, III and Iv runs. Ironically enough, climbing was not addressed in the recreational usage plan despite the quarries large rock cliffs being ideally suited for technical rock climbing.

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histoRy Technical rock climbing has been practiced in the Old limestone Quarry located in the ASRA since the late 1980s. The original climbers established approximately seven rock climbing routes, which required some amount of fi xed protection; pitons and protection bolts. From all accounts, early climbers were not discouraged or refused recreational opportunities at this time. early climbers included Dale Christenson, eric kohl, kirk Arens, and the Hatchet Brothers. On nov. 18, 1998, kirk and friends were practicing rope jumping on an elaborate rigging system. kirk misjudged the length of his rope jump and was killed in the resultant impact. From this point for-ward till 2003, climbers were discouraged from using the Auburn SRA for technical rock climbing, but it was not technically illegal to climb there. In 2004, the ASRA created a memorandum banning technical climbing which was in effect until October 2012, where through the hard work of CRAGS (Climbing Resource Advocates for Greater Sacramento), the Access Fund, and local climbers the ban was lifted and climbing could legally resume in the Quarry. Climbers in the early 2000s started re-exploring the area for rock climbing routes and currently there are almost 50 established routes within the Auburn State Recreation Area. These routes cater to climbers of all levels from easy, moderate, and hard levels of climbing.

climbinG The remaining rock cliffs left after the conclusion of active quarry-ing present a perfect opportunity for performance of technical rock climbing. The rock is highly featured limestone along with other sedi-mentary rock mixed in. The actual quarrying process itself has created large features, which are ideally suited to climbing.

It is not uncommon to see the Placer County Sheriff use the Old Quarry as a practice grounds for their Search and Rescue Team. So don’t be surprised if on occasion you see a large group of folks rappel and jugging the Scale Wall. Please respect their right to use the area for this purpose and fi nd a different wall to climb on until they are done.

GettinG theRe From Highway 80 in Auburn, exit elm Avenue (exit 119c), and stay left at the fork. Turn left on elm. In .2 miles, turn left on el Dorado St. (also Highwayy 49). Turn right to stay on Highway 49, head down the hill and cross the bridge towards Cool. About a 1/4 mile later, park in the street or in the paid lot on the left (it’s hard to see, but it’s a veRy wide pull in).

From the parking lot (it is advised to bring a bike): Walk about 1 1/2 miles down the main trail (which heads more or less east out of the lot) way above the creek. you’ll come to a large fort-like structure with a very wide trail heading straight up a steepish hill right of the main trail, which ends up taking you to the right of the fort. Walk another 150 yards to the FIRST fork, and go right. Follow this still wide (though often quite leaf-covered) trail trough another bend to the left, and you’ll pop out at the entrance to the climbing area, with Scale Wall right in front of you.



When it comes to small towns on the northern California coastline, it goes without saying that the quaint and rustic village of Mendocino is a must-do on the bucket list of any traveler who enjoys visiting scenic seaside towns in our region. nestled deep along the famed Highway 1 route, Mendocino’s scenery and architecture is as rich in beauty as it is history of early day commerce and Hollywood presence.

With a population of less 900, the unincorporated community of Mendocino is one of today’s most desired getaway destinations. It’s new england-style buildings, and white picket fences that are Cal-ifornia’s closest thing to Cape Cod are a constructed from the one commodity that is responsible for Mendocino coming to life, that being the lumber industry in the mid 19th century.

Coastal beacon: The Point Cabrillo Lighthouse with its restored British built Fresnel lens is a pop-ular sight to see when visiting Mendocino.___

Don’t fence me in: Mendocino is full of beautiful sights.

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With the lumber boom resulting from the Gold Rush and San Francisco rapidly growing in the need of building materials, the redwoods around Mendocino provided great prosperity for those choosing to settle in and near the area. Today, that history is still very evident in the well-maintained buildings that dot the landscape in this designated national Historic Preservation District.

A trip to Mendocino will find visitors enjoying a variety of opportunities from deep sea fishing, whale watching and abalone diving to activities of the drier fashion such as hiking along the trails of the ragged, seaside cliffs, enjoying the scenic wild-flowers that separate the trails from town and of course, shopping and dining in the village where galleries and unique gift shops are abundant as are book stores and fine eateries.

Main Street in Mendocino offers many great plac-es to dine, stay and shop for unique gifts, while still offering the convenience of everyday items in a well-stocked market where every square foot is

packed with the freshest of foods and must-have items for those staying long term.

One of the most well-known lodging destinations is right on Main Street, the Mendocino Hotel. This inn was built back in 1878 and still serves the same function today that is did over a century ago. Its rooms are furnished with antiques, fireplaces and memorabilia above a full restaurant and bar that is well populated by both travelers and locals each evening.

When it comes to Bed and Breakfasts in Mendocino, all of them have great amenities. On our trip, we stayed at the Hill House Inn that sits just up the hill above town. Situated with a northwest view of the Pacific Ocean and Big River, the Hill House Inn is surrounded by lush victorian gardens that are flanked by rustic redwood water towers and magnificent cypress trees.

The hotel and its Cabot Cove Restaurant offer an extensive list of area wines and features live music on particular nights. The Hill House Inn is where many Hollywood stars have stayed. One of the first stars to stay at the Inn was Bette Davis while filming “Strangers” back in 1979. Today, the Inn continues to honor her with a Bette Davis Suite.

A large photo gallery in the lobby displays a collection of signed pho-tographs of many celebrities that have either stayed at the Inn, who have visited for retreat or to star in the long list of films that have been made in the area. One of the most notable regular guests was Angela lansbury, the star of the television series “Murder She Wrote.” The Inn is known as the Cabot Cove Inn throughout the series that features Main Street as the backdrop for the opening credits of the where lansbury is riding her bicycle in her television-based home-town of Cabot Cove.

The list of movies filmed in the Mendocino village is a lengthy one. Some of the most well-known flicks that filmed on location here were "east of eden," "Dying young," "The Majestic and Pontiac Moon." not only did Mendocino provide a visual set for many of these films, it too provided a great deal of privacy and relaxation for stars between shoots.

Just a few minutes down the road from town is the Point Cabrillo lighthouse and Preserve. Following the 1906 San Francisco earth-quake, maritime commerce reached an all time high on the Men-docino coast and a lighthouse became critical. The Point Cabrillo lighthouse illuminated the coastline for the first time in 1909 and operated under the united States lighthouse Service and the Coast Guard before it was acquired by the California State Coastal Conser-vancy in 1991.




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A visit to Mendocino can be a day trip or a several night stay. The community boasts more than enough activities and sights to see that regardless of the length of your stay, you will never be starving for something to do nor will you be lacking choices for great seaside dining and shopping.

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foothill calendaR of eventssunday, may 1water works exHibit from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays through Wednesdays; from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays through May 31 at the Auburn Old Town Gallery, 218 Washington St. in Auburn. Reception is from 6-8 p.m. Friday, May 6. Info: (530) 887-9150.

barn brotHers, original art exHibition witH Jeff and doug Hansen from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays; from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays; from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays through July 31 at Reclaim by Design, 3700 Grass valley Highway, corner of locksley lane, Auburn. Info: (530) 820-3713

gold rusH derby from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Mt. ver-non winery, 10850 Mt. vernon Road in Auburn. Tickets: $120. Proceeds benefi t the Gold Country Fair Project. limited to 150 guests. Must be 21 to attend. event features derby food, mint juleps and wine, digital horse racing, live music, cake, live auction, hat contest and raffl es. Info: (530) 308-1157.

2016 wildflower walks along the South yuba River in Bridgeport from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. through, at least, Mother’s Day, May 8. Walks along the Buttermilk trail leave from the trailhead in the north parking lot, just past the concrete bridge which crosses the South yuba River on Pleasant valley Road. Sturdy shoes rec-ommended along with a hat, sunscreen and water. A $3 donation requested and appreciated. Rain Cancels. Info: (530) 432-2546, southyubariverstatepart.org.

may faire festival from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at live Oak Waldorf School, 410 Crother Road in Meadow vista. Cost: $30. event features activities and crafts, The May Queen Play and May Pole Dance at 11:30 a.m.; organic lunch and strawberry shortcake available for purchase. Info: (530) 878-8720, liveoakwaldorf.org.

thursday, may 5cinco de mayo from 5-9 p.m. in Old Town Auburn. Free. event features salsa making contest, local restau-rants, dancing horses, Folklorico dancers, climbing wall, piñatas, food, crafters and street dance. Info: (530) 888-1585, oldtownauburnca.com

aQua vistas ii exHibit from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Thursday; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2-6 p.m. Sundays through May 7 at General Gomez Arts and events Center, 808 lincoln Way in Auburn. An art show celebrating the spirit and essence of water. Info: (530) 745-4230, gereralgomez.com.

“tHe big sHort” at 7:30 p.m. at The State Theatre, 985 lincoln Way in Auburn. 2016 Oscar nominated Best Picture. Tickets: $8. Info: (530) 885-0156, livefro-mauburn.com.

emisunsHine at 7:30 p.m. at The Center for the Arts, 314 W. Main St. in Grass valley. Tickets: $17 members, $20 non-members, $12 children 12 and under. Info: (530) 274-8384, ext. 14, thecenterforthearts.org

tHe last five years at 7 p.m. Thursdays; 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays through May 8 at Off Center Stage, 315 Richardson St. in Grass valley. Tickets: $27 general, $35 reserved. Info: (530) 346-3210, sierrastages.org.

friday, may 6ballroom dancing from 7-10 p.m. in the Senior Center, 550 High St., Suite 107 in Auburn. event includes an hour lesson followed by two hours of ballroom dancing. Cost: $8. Info: (916) 276-9679, AuburnSocialDancers.com.

tHe rayos witH tHe ray-o-sun orkestra, CD release concert at 8 p.m. at the nevada Theatre, 401 Broad St. in nevada City. Tickets: $20. Info: (530) 272-5333,paulemerymusic.com.

saturday, may 7motHer’s day weekend nortH auburn art studios tour from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at 20 studios through the Auburn Area. Free. Tour map and studio at: northauburnartists.com.

a day at tHe derby from 12:30-4:30 p.m. at the State Theater, 985 lincoln Way in Auburn. Tickets: $35 include Derby Racing coverage, plated kentucky lunch and desserts, entertainment, contests, door prizes, raf-fl e baskets, equestrian art silent auction, no host bar, Proceeds benefi t One voice Performing Arts Children’s Chorus. Info: (530) 320-8957, chsauburn.org.

“piano moods and styles” concert at 3 p.m. in the Georgetown Oddfellows Hall, corner of Main St. and Highway 193 in Georgetown. Donations appreciated and benefi t Music On The Divide. Featured artists: Mary Best Dowd with Diana Haynie, Joshua Holtgrieve, Claudia Bontrager and Mary Rose Preston. Info: musiconthedivide.org

paul emery presents: conscious men – best-selling authors John Gray and Jrjuna Ardagh at 7:30 p.m. at the nevada Theatre, 401 Broad St. in nevada St. in nevada City. Tickets: $30. Info: (530) 272-5333, paulemerymusic.com.

sunday, may 8 31st annual motHer’s day garden tour of auburn gardens from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (rain or shine). Tickets: $20 each (children 12 and under free). uC Master Gardeners tour includes six gardens in Au-burn. Tickets with maps available at eisley nursery, 380 nevada St. in Auburn (530) 885-5163; Green Acres nursery and Supply, 5436 Crossings Drive in Rocklin (916) 824-1310 and 901 Galleria Blvd in Roseville (916) 782-2273. Info: (530) 889-7388, pcmg.ucanr.org.

“a motHer of a band concert” with the nevada County Concert Band at 2:30 p.m. at nevada Theater, 401 Broad St. in nevada City. Free. Donations accepted. Info: (530) 272-6228, nccb.org.

thursday, may 12an evening witH comedian rex mereditH at 7:30p.m. at the State Theatre, 985 lincoln Way in Au-burn. Tickets: $17 advance, $20 on the day. Presented by Reno-Tahoe Comedy. Info: renotahoecomedy.com, (775-322-5233, livefromauburn.com.

sean watkins at 7:30 p.m. at The Center for the Arts, 314 W. Main St. in Grass valley. Tickets: $20 members, $24 non-members, $75 vIP. Info: (530) 274-8384, ext. 14, thecenterforthearts.org

friday, may 13wine and culinary adventure from 6-9 p.m. at Miners Foundry, 325 Spring St. in nevada City. Tickets: $60 before May 6, $70 after. event proceeds benefi t the Fire Safe Council of nevada County and features Pilot Peak wines, live music and silent auction. Info: areyoufi resafe.com

Blind Boys of Alabama will perform at The Center for the Arts. See May 20 listing.



foothill calendaR of eventssong writers in kind features “An evening of music and song with Richard March, the Hilltop Celts and The Rooks Sisters, Irish dancers from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the First Congregational Church of Auburn, 710 Auburn Ravine Road in Auburn. Free will offering at the door benefits the featured artist. Bring your own refreshments. Call ahead for childcare: (530) 210-8348. Info: (530) 885-9087.

art walk from 4-8 p.m. in Downtown Colfax. Op-portunity to visit the venues, meet the artists and view the artwork. Info: (530) 885-5670, placerarts.org.

saturday, may 14 nell robinson and Jim nunally band, featur-ing Jon Arkin, Pete Grant and Jim kerwin with Steep Ravine at 8 p.m. at the State Theatre, 985 lincoln Way in Auburn. Tickets: $24 advance, $28 day of show. Info: (530) 885-0156, livefromauburn.com.

2016 string fling, acoustic guitar festival from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Canyon view Community Center, 471 Maidu Drive in Auburn. Cost: $25 advance, $30 at the door. Instructors, workshops for beginners to advanced players, include ABCs of guitar, songwrit-ing, bluegrass, classical, flatpicking and more. Info: (530) 863-4615, auburnrec.com.

Jewel at 8 p.m. at The Center for the Arts, 314 W. Main St. in Grass valley. Tickets: $60 members, $70 non-members, $199 vIP. Info: (530) 274-8384, ext. 14, thecenterforthearts.org

sometHing inside is broken, a story of the nisenan Tribe of northern California at 8 p.m. at The Center for the Arts, 314 W. Main St. in Grass valley. Tickets: $20 general, $10 student. Info: somethingin-sideisbroken.com.

seventH annual Hillbilly cHili cook off and pie contest at noon at the Iowa Hill Fire Dept, 3350 Iowa Hill Road. event features chili, pies, and live music. Info and contest entry forms: Chase Dowling, (530) 613-2537.

celebrate spring at bridgeport. This event will have a buffet dinner by Antonio Ayestaran Custom Catering and entertainment by McAvoy layne as Mark Twain, plus wine, beer and beverages provided. 4-7:30 p.m. at South yuba River State Park, Bridgeport. Tickets are $60. Reservations must be made by May 10. For more information, visit southyubariverstatepark.org or email [email protected].

sunday, may 15music on tHe divide: sonya belousova season gala from 3-5 p.m. at the Georgetown Oddfellows Hall, 6240 Main St. in Georgetown. Tickets: $20 each or $45 for concert and membership. Info: [email protected], musiconthedivide.org.

thursday, may 19“breakfast at tiffany’s” at 7:30 p.m. at The State Theatre, 985 lincoln Way in Auburn. Tickets: $8. 1961 Oscar award winner. Info: (530) 885-0156, livefromau-burn.com.

steve poltz and grant lee pHillips at 8 p.m. at The Center for the Arts, 314 W. Main St. in Grass valley. Tickets: $22 members, $25 non-members. Info: (530) 274-8384, ext. 14, thecenterforthearts.org.

friday, may 20tHe blind boys of alabama at 8 p.m. at The Center for the Arts, 314 W. Main St. in Grass valley. Tickets: $47 members, $52 non-members. Info: (530) 274-8384, ext. 14, thecenterforthearts.org

tHe building fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Rood Government Center, 950 Maidu Ave. in nevada City. Free. event features over 40 vendors ready with information if you are developing anything in nevada County. Info: nevada County Community Develop-ment Agency, (530) 265-1222, Board of Realtors, (530) 272-2627.

saturday, may 21 laurie lewis and tHe rigHt Hands band at 7:30 p.m. at The State Theatre, 985 lincoln Way in Auburn. Tickets: $24 advance, $28 on the day. Info: (530) 885-0156, livefromauburn.com.

Jackie greene at 8 p.m. at The Center for the Arts, 314 W. Main St. in Grass valley. Tickets: $40 members, $42 non-members. Info: (530) 274-8384, ext. 14, thecenterforthearts.org

wine tasting: An evening of wine tasting with an elegant sit-down Polynesian dinner at 5 p.m. at Applegate Community Center, 18014 Applegate Road in Applegate. Tickets: $20 include 12 pours and dinner. event hosted by and proceeds benefit Gold Country lioness projects. RSvP, limited seating. Info: (530) 368-1244, (530) 613-2120.

23rd annual spring garden tour presented by Soroptimist of the Sierra Foothills. Six gardens will be featured May 21 and 22. For tickets and informa-tion, visit sierrasoroptimist.org or call (530) 273-7989.

thursday, may 26reno-taHoe comedy presents Justin rivera of America’s Got Talent and Comedy Central at 7:30 p.m. at Auburn State Theatre, 985 lincoln Way in Auburn. Tickets: $17 advance, $20 day of show. Info: renotahoecomedy.com, livefromaburn.com.

blue lives matter, law enforcement Appreciation Dinner from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at The Ridge Golf Course, 2020 Golf Course Road in Auburn. Tickets: $50 civilian guests. RSvP by May 12. Guest speakers: Sheriff Scott Jones and Mark Meckler. Special music by even Ziegenmeyer. Info: (209) 613-0707, [email protected].

tarrus riley at 8 p.m. at The Center for the Arts, 314 W. Main St. in Grass valley. Tickets: $24 members, $27 non-members. Info: (530) 274-8384, ext. 14, thecenterforthearts.org.

saturday, may 28bombsHell at 8 p.m. at The Center for the Arts, 314 W. Main St. in Grass valley. Tickets: $15 general. Info: (530) 274-8384, ext. 14, thecenterforthearts.org.

“sweat bean” plays at 4 and 7 p.m. at the Colfax Theatre, 49 S. Main St. in Colfax. Tickets: $10. Film is 2016 award winner from Japan. Second of three films premiering the last Saturday of the month in the Gold County. Info: (530) 346-9900, internationalshowcase.org.

sunday, may 29 trails in motion film festival from 6-9 p.m. at The State Theatre, 985 lincoln Way in Auburn. International film tour with a collection of trail and ultra running films. Tickets: $15. Info: (530) 885-0156, livefromauburn.com.

thursday, June 2tHe celluloid closet at 7:30 p.m. at The State Theatre, 985 lincoln Way in Auburn. Tickets: $8. Info: (530) 885-0156, livefromauburn.com.

friday, June 3art walk from 6-9 p.m. the First Friday of June, August and October throughout Downtown and Old Town Auburn. event features artists and entertainment with hands on kid’s art activities and guest winer-ies. Presented by Placer Arts. Info: (530) 885-5670, placerarts.org.

saturday, June 4lacy J. dalton and tHe dalton gang at 7:30 p.m. at The State Theatre, 985 lincoln Way in Auburn. Tickets: $24 advance, $28 on the day. Info: (530) 885-0156, livefromauburn.com.

saturday, June 11vivian lee and friends at 7:30 p.m. at The State Theatre, 985 lincoln Way in Auburn. Tickets: $24 advance, $28 on the day. Jazz at the State. Info: (530) 885-0156, livefromauburn.com.

buyer and cellar at 8 p.m. at The Center for the Arts, 314 W. Main St. in Grass valley. Tickets: $20 general. Info: (530) 274-8384, ext. 14, thecenterfort-hearts.org

sunday, June 12J. ross parelli, singer/songwriter at the Summer Concert Series at 7 p.m., at the Auburn-Placer County library Garden Theater, 350 nevada St. Free. Info: (530)

885-5670, placerarts.org. ◆



The Subaru WRX is a high-performance sedan based on the all-wheel-drive Impreza, with its roots in World Rally competition. It stuffs a twin-scroll turbocharged intercooled version of the 2.0-liter boxer engine into an Impreza shell, with a stiffened chassis and suspension. It uses either a six-speed manual transmission or a CvT, the latter pro-grammed to cruise like an automatic or shift and feel like a twin-clutch transmission.

There are competitors on the market, namely the Ford Focus ST and volkswagen Golf GTI and GTI R, but they’re hatchbacks and more based on front-wheel drive. The new Mercedes-Benz ClA45 is dynamically a rival, but it’s considerably more expensive. The 2016 Subaru WRX starts at $27,390.

The WRX has been around since the turn of the century. It was last redesigned in 2015, when it was given a couple inches more room inside and outside.

For 2016, WRX gets a rearview camera, driver knee airbag, and 6.2-inch touch screen. The optional infotainment system is improved. Premium and limited models get 18-inch wheels with summer tires for big grip. new safety features are avail-able for 2016, including Subaru’s camera-based eyeSight, that incorporates pre-collision braking, adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist and lane-departure warning. It comes in a package with

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navigation, lane-change assist, rear cross-traffic alert, and blind-spot detection.

In crash tests, the WRX was all good, including a Top Safety Pick in the government’s new small-overlap test.

MoDel lineUPStandard interior equipment includes automatic climate control, uSB port, steering-wheel audio and phone controls, and Blue-tooth. Options include heated front seats, sunroof, pushbutton start, and nine-speaker harman/kardon audio system with naviga-tion and Aha Radio smartphone connectivity.

Subaru WRX looks big and boxy for a compact sedan, while the scoop on the hood shouts what it’s all about, and the pronounced fenders echo the sentiment. Almost all the sheetmetal is unique to the WRX, not borrowed from the similar but mundane Im-

2016 Subaru WrXPerformance: 0 to 60 in 5.4 seconds

engine: Turbocharged 2.0-liter engine makes 268-horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque

Transmission: Six-speed manual transmission or a CVT that’s programmed to cruise like an automatic or shift and feel like a twin-clutch transmission.

Starting price: $27,390



preza. The grille, air dam, hood, fenders and headlights (leD on upgrade models) are all WRX only. The standard wheels are 17-inch alloys, but some models have 18-inchers that look more aggressive.

inTeRioRThe flat-bottomed steering wheel is the first thing that catches your eye when you climb in the car. The manual sport seats are covered in a grippy fabric, so good that the optional leather not only isn’t necessary, it steals some of the car’s character. And most WRX owners won’t need power seats, as they’ll be the only one driving the car.

Forward visibility is good thanks to the hood scoop going shal-low, not tall; and to slim A-pillars and a somewhat low shoulder line. There’s lots of elbow room up front. There’s reasonable space for two adults in the rear, but three will be pinched.

On the dash, there’s a cowl over the main gauges and a smaller cowl over the 6.2-inch touch screen. vast expanses of black plastic come off handsomely, with matte-silver trim.

There’s high road noise inside, to remind you what kind of car you’re in.

There’s an average amount of storage space, even with generous bins and trays. The trunk is 12-cubic feet, and it opens to the cabin over the fold-down rear seats. This is where the hatchback WRX is missed

The turbocharged 2.0-liter engine makes 268-horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque over a very broad range, from 2,000 rpm to 5,200 rpm. It is a tart performer; Subaru claims 0-to-60 in 5.4 seconds. It will arouse every joint in the car’s suspension, and use every gear in its box. There might be four of them, depending on how you count. The standard six-speed manual gearbox or the eight-step CvT. The center differential comes in two types, to go with the transmissions.

The six-speed mates with a viscous-coupling center differential that splits torque 50:50 front to rear, while being able to vary that split side-to-side as grip demands. The shifts are reasonably short.

The CvT isn’t a gearbox because there are no gears, just pulleys and belts that simulate gear changes. It’s the first CvT that Subaru has built, and it responds probably better than any CvT we’ve tested. In Intelligent driving mode, it constantly alters its gear ratio to deliver the best fuel mileage, an ePA-estimated 28 mpg highway. In Sport manual mode, it allows the driver to pad-dle-shift through six pre-set ratios that act and sound like gears. In Sport Sharp mode, it responds like a dual-clutch transmission (for example the volkswagen/Audi DSG), with eight virtual gears, as well as super-swift throttle response. With the CvT, the WRX gets a different all-wheel-drive system, one using a 45:55 front-rear torque split and more sensitive stability/traction control.

The WRX loves switchback situations. The electric power steering is tight and the handling composed. With firm shocks and

springs, stouter brakes, and big anti-roll bars, it feels almost stiff on some road surfaces. Hard-core drivers might light up at this, but daily drivers might suffer from dampened en-thusiasm. To add to the fun, there is electronic torque vectoring, or undetectable braking on individual wheels that helps turn the car into a corner.

The Ford Focus ST can match the WRX in acceleration and grip, but it doesn’t have the Subaru’s beautifully balanced handling and spot-on steering. Part of that comes from the boxer design of the Subaru engine, with horizontally opposed cylinders that lie flat and low in the chassis, bringing down the center of gravity.

The standard 17-inch Dunlop SP Sport Maxx RT 45-series tires seem well matched to the suspension, but the brakes in two WRXs we drove felt numb and demanded a strong leg.

The Subaru WRX has no match, as an all-wheel-drive bare-bones high-performance sedan, true to its competition roots. Acceler-ation is awesome, handling is tight, and the ride is not too firm except over rough stuff. ◆

Driving impressions are by Internet Brands Automotive edito-rial Director Marty Padgett; new Car Test Drive correspondent

Sam Moses contributed to this report.

Built for pitching it sideways: The WRX is a leader in rally racing (opposite).

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Speed duster: 260 horsepower pushes the WRX.

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interior: Road noise is quite audible, which is what you want from this kind of car.



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eggs are in plentiful supply in Placer County, and there are many protein-packed options you can use to add diversity to your diet. Chicken eggs are the most common choice, but our region also offers tasty quail and duck eggs for a more well-rounded experience. However you choose to enjoy your egg dishes, each type provides a low-caloric count with a high amount of protein, vitamins, minerals and carotenoids (which reduce the risk of age-related macular degeneration, the leading cause of blindness in older adults).

Quail eggs have a rich taste thanks to a greater concentration of fats, proteins, vitamins and minerals. Often regarded as a gourmet food, their small size is perfect for preparing hors d’oeuvres, and their speckled shells can serve as great table décor. Duck eggs, meanwhile, have larger and thicker shells that allow for a longer shelf life. If you’re looking for more of a yolk taste, duck eggs are perfect because they have a large yolk-to-white ratio.

Whichever eggs you choose for your next dish, be sure to gather them from your local PlacerGROWn producer — such as laughing Duck Farm and neilson Family Farm — because farm-fresh eggs typically provide better taste and create better baked products.

PRePARATion There are many different ways to prepare eggs, including hard-boiled, scrambled, sunny side up, poached, baked and basted. One of the most scrumptious ways to enjoy this delicious dietary staple is by preparing the attached recipe, Angel Food Cake with strawberries.

SToRAGeHow you store and prepare your eggs is key to maximizing their nutritional value. The full health benefits of eggs can only be realized if you store them properly in the refrigerator and cook them thoroughly to kill any potential bacteria. Store eggs in the main body of the refrig-erator to guarantee that they keep a consistent and cool temperature.

Also, keep eggs in the egg carton to prevent them from absorbing strong odors and flavors of other foods within your refrigerator; keeping them in the carton also showcases the “Best Before” date to confirm freshness and ensures that they’ve been stored in the correct posture (large end up), to help the yolks remain centered.

For more details on where to purchase farm-fresh eggs in Placer County, visit www.placer-grown.org/search/eggs.

anGel food cake with stRawbeRRies

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1 cup sifted cake flour1 ½ cups sugar½ teaspoon salt1 ½ cups egg whites (about 12 large) warmed to room temperature1 teaspoon cream of tartar1 tablespoon lemon juice1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Sift the flour, then measure and place in a bowl. Add ½ cup sugar and salt to the sifted flour and sift again, twice. Set aside.

Beat the egg whites in a very large, very clean bowl. When the whites are foamy, add the cream of tartar and lemon juice. When the bubbles are uniform, start adding the remaining cup of sugar a few tablespoons at a time. Add vanilla extract. Beat the eggs until they form stiff peaks and the sugar is dissolved (when you lift the beaters a peak will form and hold).

Fold in the flour using a clean rubber spatula, using a down-the-side-and-up-through-the-bat-ter motion. Do not over mix. When the flour is thoroughly combined, turn it into a very clean, grease-free 10-inch tube pan.

Bake 50 minutes. Test for doneness by pressing lightly in the center; if it springs back, the cake is done. Remove from oven and invert the pan until the cake is cool.

The cake must be lifted an inch off the count-er during the cooling process. This can be done by inverting the cake over a bottle.

When cool, remove the cake by running a ser-rated knife around the edges of the pan. Serve with strawberry sauce.

stRawbeRRy saUce2 pints strawberries, one pint diced, the other sliced1/3 cup sugar1 tablespoon lemon juice

Cook the diced strawberries, sugar and lemon juice in a small saucepan over low heat until the sugar dissolves. Bring to boil, then reduce heat and cook for 3 minutes. Add the sliced strawberries. Remove from heat, place in a covered bowl and chill for 2 hours. Serve over angel food cake.

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what a difference an egg makes: This image shows the difference between an angel food cake made with store-bought eggs, left, and farm-fresh eggs.

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CalBRE #01792711

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280 Applegate School Rd. Applegate

THOUGHTFULLY DESIGNED1604 sqft custom home on a private1.7 acres in the town of Applegate

MLS 16013933 $490,000

5925 Bell Rd., AuburnOrIGINaL raNcH HOUSE

On 5 Acres with Irrigation Water/When Well was Drilled it was 100gpm/3 BD/2 Bath Upstairs/

Updated Open Floor Plan/Move in Ready

MLS 15077393 $549,000

2737 Campbell Dr.Auburn

cUSTOM BUILT GaTED HOMEIncludes detached 5 car garage

with workshop and full bathroom

MLS 16015995 $890,000

"The winds of change are blowing"

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22004 Shoer CourtForesthill

4BD / 2.5 Ba / 2460 SF

TraILHEaD ESTaTES ON 1.1 acrES

MLS 16015837 $529,000

5667 Coldsprings DriveForesthill

3BD / 2.5 Ba / 1627 SF

LEvEL 1 acrE IN TODD vaLLEY

MLS 16001622 $320,000

24384 Main StreetForesthill

cOMMErcIaL rEaL ESTaTE

SEvEraL UNITS MLS 15039611 $429,000

530.305.2092

CalBRE #01123025

CyndiDomenici

[email protected]

11801 KemperPIcTUrE PErFEcT

2278 SQ.FT., 4 bed/3 ba Home Convenient to Shopping & Schools.

Built by Haldeman.

Offered @ $435,000

Burgen - 4.1 AcresINcrEDIBLE PaSTUrE SETTING!

Huge Oak & Pine trees, onlyminutes to I-80 for easy commute.

Very private & usable.MLS #16022790

Offered @ $119,000

NEW LISTING!APPLEGATE

NEW LISTING!

2506 Las Palomas LoopEND UNIT cONDO IN LINcOLN

Previous Model Home. 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath. 2 car garage. Upgraded

wood flooring, carpet, tile & fixtures. Mello Roos Paid.

Offered @ $258,000



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