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 aVIEW
inside on the cover
The Spa at Kilaga Springs is
open to the public and is located
within Sun City Lincoln Hills at
1187 Sun City Blvd in Lincoln.
Begin your relaxation as you
enter through the tranquil Zen
Garden, go left and cross over

16 to the spa just inside and to the

right of the Fitness Center. After
your treatments, sit a while and

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enjoy the beauty of the garden,
AHHH THE SPAHHH babbling brook and enjoy a
The Spa at Kilaga Springs is open to the public.
beverage or light meal at the

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Kilaga Springs Caf.
LOVELY LAVENDER
Lavender farm in Lincoln is sober stop on wine trail.
8 Photo courtesy Kilaga Springs

13 WORKING IN THE SALT MINE

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16 BIG BUFFET
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20 EVENTS CALENDAR
Entertainment and more, right in Lincoln.

25 KNOW BEFORE YOU BUY

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 The Spa at
Kilaga Springs
lincolnssecret?
best kept
BY DOUG BROWN

C
enturies ago, the dwellers of this area were attracted to the
magical healing waters of what was later named Kilaga
Springs. In the early 1900s, the refreshing water was the per-
fect location for the original Kilaga Springs Spa, bringing comfort
and wellness to customers from miles around.
Today we know Kilaga Springs as a lodge in Lincoln Hills, and of
Spa concierges and our professional technicians and will create a
relaxing experience from start to finish. Photo courtesy Kilaga Springs.
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 THE SPA AT KILAGA
SPRINGS
WHERE
1187 Sun City Blvd., Lincoln
CONTACT
(916) 408-4290, kilagaspringsspa.com The spa salon, surrounded by beautiful murals and a water feature, create a relaxing
environment for your manicures and pedicures. Photo courtesy Kilaga Springs.
course, since 2004, the new Spa at Kilaga Springs, a place to
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All this just off Ferrari Ranch Road in Lincoln.
AN ALTERNATE PATH TO THE SPA
For a new, calming experience, try this novel entry to the spa:
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its rock bed and soak in the surrounding greenery. Take a deep
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SKILLED TECHNICIANS
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GOOD HANDS
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 COURTESY

LINCOLN
LAVENDER farm
the sober stop on the wine trail
STORY AND PHOTOS BY NOELLE KONRAD

W
hen the Bunz family moved from their home in Granite Bay to a 13.5-acre property on
the edge of Lincoln and Auburn, their original idea was to contribute to the popular
wine trail and open a winery. Just as they were getting ready to purchase starter vines, a
family trip to France changed everything.
What if we dont do grapes? What if we do lavender?thought Elizabeth Bunz, chief proprietor,
or Liz the Lavender Lady.
Looking back, the Bunz family couldnt be happier with their decision. The family-owned and

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 operated farm is run by Dan and Elizabeth Bunz with their two daughters Ashley and
Courtney and their ever-growing families alongside them.
Its nice to have something a little different a little out of the ordinary, Elizabeth LAVENDER
said. We call it the sober stop on the wine trail. FUN FACTS
The Bunz family purchased the land in 1987, which had a swamp in the middle. Over During World War I, lavender
the years, however, it has been transformed into a very scenic spot for picnics, photo shoots, was used topically as an
tours, and most importantly, lavender picking. antibiotic to avoid infection in
Elizabeths previous occupation was a dentist and was much less romantic than a laven- wounds.
der expert. Dans days as a San Francisco 49er left him considered by many to be a NFL Lavender is popular for
Super Bowl hero. While both had seemingly big careers, today, you can find either one aromatherapy and is used for
sewing sachets, eye pillows or taking a moment to breathe it all in. anti-anxiety and as a sleep
We make all our own products, lotions, balms, soaps, that sort of thing, Elizabeth said. aid.
The majority of the lavender grown at the Bunz Lavender can be used as a
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Queen Victoria insisted that
916-316-4169, bunzlavender.com Elizabeth and her daughter also raise dairy goats lavender oil be used as a
who provide milk for soaps and lotions. They even cleaner in all the rooms
experimented and made lavender/goat milk ice cream in her palace, She was a
and loved it. lavender freak, Elizabeth
While only a portion of the property grows lavender, there is also a pond, horses, goats, Bunz said.
chickens, dogs, and landscaping that resembles an English countryside.
It can be consumed as an
Elizabeth was born in Sulgrave, England and part of her will always be an English antigas aid.
girl at heart, she said. Even the name Bywater Hollow is derived from the English writer
J.R.R. Tolkiens classic, The Hobbit. Queen Elizabeth drank
lavender tea every day to
This unique retirement hobby and occupation has been one of pure enjoyment for Dan
help her stomach problems.
and Elizabeth Bunz. They maintain the entire property themselves, however, as they con-
tinue to plant and grow, hired help may be in the future. Its got something like 1,001
As they quickly approach a fourth season, the Bunz family is already preparing for uses but I dont know them
opening the gates. Lavender season lasts only from mid-May through mid-July. With this all, Bunz said.
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short season, Bywater Hollow will kick it off with a bang.
In France, a typical game to play on a beautiful day is ptanque. This
French village game is great for all ages and will hopefully become an annu-
al tournament to commence the start of Bywater Hollows season.
During the season, the farm is open every weekend for u-pick. Come and
grab a handful for only $8 a bunch, peruse the lavender boutique, and have a
picnic by the pond. They are also available for photo sessions and events.
There is also talk of converting an apartment above the boutique to a
farm stay for families to experience what it is like to live on a farm.
The boutique operates longer than the farm. It opens for six weeks before
Christmas and merchandise orders can be filled during dormant months.
Flower farming was not how the Bunz family anticipated spending their
retirement, in fact it wasnt even their first attempt at farming.
Its very enjoyable. I love it. People who love lavender are the nicest
people, Bunz said.
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8 REASONS TO HAVE
LAVENDER IN YOUR GARDEN
1. It is a drought-resistant plant and a desert plant. It
doesnt like a lot of water, which makes it is great for
California landscape.
2. Lavender has so many different uses. You can
harvest the buds yourself, not to mention it is very
visually appealing and fragrant.
3. It can be used in remedies and for aromatherapy
at home.
4. The plants are deer resistant; pests dont eat it,
and the only insect that is attracted to it is the ever-
so-helpful bees.
5. It can be used as a natural bug repellent and much
better for you than DEET.
6. You can utilize every part of the plant. The leaves
and stems are very fragrant in addition to the flowers.
7. It can be used as a fire starter or in barbecue as a
fragrant lavender smoke. Great for fish and chicken.
8. It can be used in cooking and baking. Lavender is
an herb that is in the same family as mint, rosemary
and sage.
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 THE SALT MINE
barrels of love and generosity
STORY AND PHOTOS BY TESSA MARGUERITE

E
ric Long knows what it feels like to be hungry.
The eldest of five children, he recalls the strug-
gles of growing up in Lincoln in a single-par-
ent home, relying on the generosity of food shelters.
For us to have anything normal like Christmas gifts
or a Thanksgiving dinner, we depended on organiza-
tions such as the Salt Mine, Eric said.
The Salt Mine is a nonprofit located in the heart
of Lincoln that offers food, clothing and church
services to the community.
Today, Eric is the pastor and president of the Salt
Mine.
The Salt Mine was formed when Glen and Linda
Vance moved from Oklahoma City to Lincoln in
1985. Eric was attending Lincoln High School
when the Vances hosted an event at the school and
shared about Gods love for the world especially
those who are hungry and poor.
My life was transformed, Eric said. I con-
tinuously feel the call to make other peoples lives
better. Eric married the Vances daughter, Robin,
and together they have three sons and one daughter,
all of whom are involved in the ministries of the Salt
Mine.
Our agenda is to keep people from going with-
out, Eric said. One of the primary ways we do that
is by giving people food, then they can pay their util-
ities; pay their rent. Its keeping them in their homes;
keeping their bills paid. I know it seems like a small
thing, just giving them food, but it keeps people
from going without in other areas of their life.
Erics oldest son, Blake, is the treasurer and main
administrator of the Salt Mine. Blake graduated
Volunteer Alicia Torres translates from English to Spanish for those who need it, and
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 The Salt Mine is a nonprofit organization that offers food, clothing and church services to the community. It is located at 590 Lincoln Boulevard.

almost 5 million meals to Lincoln and Sheridan alone.

THE SALT MINE
WHERE
590 Lincoln Boulevard in Lincoln
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For those interested in donating time or
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from Lincoln High and received a degree in Biblical
studies from Biola University in 2011. He works with
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USDA and the Heath Department to provide assistance
to the community.
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About half of those who are served are children; 30 to 40 percent
are young adults, and 15 to 20 percent are over 55.
There are two different types of food giveaways at the Salt Mine:
Emergency food boxes and bi-weekly food giveaways. Every 30
days, residents of Lincoln and Sheridan can come to the Salt Mine
to receive a box of staple food items from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesdays
through Fridays.
Sometimes 50 families a day come through to get their emergen-
cy food box, Blake said.
From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays those who are
in need of food can come and choose from meat, eggs, bread, canned
food and even treats like cookies and muffins.
Last Thanksgiving we served over 300 families, Blake said. But
the time we actually serve the most food is during summer because
kids are out of school and they go through food faster.
We feel like were still able to do more, Eric said. We want
to reach as many people as possible to help those that are in need,
including those who are barely making it.
Although the need in Lincoln is visible, the communitys generos-
ity is strong.
At the Salt Mine, there are approximately 75 regular volunteers
and 400 floating volunteers who range in age from sixth-graders
to senior citizens. Local youth groups, Rotary Club, Kiwanis, Boy
and Girl Scout troops and school groups also serve on an occasional
basis. The Salt Mine employs 12 people who work at the thrift store,
church and food closet. The rest of the work is done by volunteers.
Lincoln High students Jessica Phun and Darlene Nguyen were
volunteering for the first time in February during a food giveaway.
It makes me more aware about different parts of our communi-
ty that need our help, Jessica said. Helping others makes me feel
better because I know Im privileged.
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 Lincoln High students Darlene Nguyen, left, and Jessica Phun smile as they give out cookies and muffins.

cookies to the people passing their table. Darlene said she had no idea what to expect when she volunteered
to spend her Saturday handing out food at the Salt Mine.
Its been a really great experience. Its really fun and Im meeting lots of people,
Darlene said.
Its fun to see people smile, agreed Jessica. BEHIND
Lincoln residents Suzanne and Mike Hogan have been involved with the minis- THE NAME
tries of the Salt Mine for 20 years. The Hogans have two children one in college, THE SALT
and one who Suzanne is homeschooling. Suzanne said that while some abuse the MINE
charity, most families really need to help. I get to come and bless people and it just Its very simple,
makes me cry sometimes, she said. almost too simple,
said Eric, pastor
Every Saturday morning, large trucks pull up to Lincoln Boulevard hauling food and president of
from local stores to be distributed at the Salt Mine. the Salt Mine.
Blake Long The organization
We were short on volunteers today, so some of those here helped unload the began as a youth
truck. Its just incredible, Suzanne grinned. community outreach
The bread lady, also known as Carol Perry, has been volunteering for the past two years on behalf of center and has
transformed into
Lincoln Hills Community Church. As she offered a young woman a loaf of French bread, she said, I just a place that offers
love to do it. Its really rewarding to see the generosity of our community. food, clothing,
shelter and peace.
Alicia Torres, another volunteer, laughed with another woman as she translated the label of a Spanish
We just thought it
pineapple drink into English. The Spanish in the community are my family, she beamed. I like to trans- was really clever
late into Spanish and bless the food in espaol. Its very important to bless the food. because Jesus told
us were the salt of
The Salt Mine receives about half its funding through the Salt Mine Thrift Shop, and the other half the earth (Matthew
through private donations, churches and other organizations. Most of the food is provided by local stores 5:13) and so we
like Raleys, Safeway, Winco, Sprouts and even Starbucks. thought, Lets call it
the Salt Mine.
Our biggest food partner is Raleys, Blake said. Food for Families is probably the best donation match-
ing program in the world; 100 percent of what is donated to Food for Families goes right to us. What Jesus meant,
Eric continued,
In addition to feeding the bellies of Lincoln, the Salt Mine also provides nourishment to the soul. is that salt is a
Church services, led by Pastor Eric, are Sundays from 10 a.m. to noon every Wednesday afternoon. The Salt natural antibiotic
Mine is open to the youth of the community to hang out and play pool, ping pong and video games from against decay a
3 to 6 p.m., followed by a youth Bible study led by Youth Pastor Stephen Hay. The adult Bible study group person who is like
salt brings healing
meets 7 p.m. Thursdays. to those who are
Whether it is for an emergency food box, church service or just to hang out, the Salt Mine has one sim- hurting.
ple vision: All are welcome here especially misfits, said Eric. Its a little clich, but very real to us.

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 From left, Seamus Collins, room chef at Thunder Valley Casino and Resort, and cook Chris Stein stand next to a mountain of crab before it is served at the
Friday night crab feed. Collins oversees the daily brunch and dinner buffets at Thunder Valley.

IT TAKES A VILLAGE
BUFFET
also weeks of planning
to organize Thunder Valleys buffet
STORY AND PHOTOS BY STEVE ARCHER

FUN FACTS

S
Crab ordered per eamus Collins is the room chef at Thunder Valley Casino Resort.
year: 350,000
pounds
However, Collins is not in charge of room service. Rather, he oversees the daily buffet at
the Lincoln-area resort and casino.
Cookies made per
year: One million Collins, who has worked at Thunder Valley for five years, said everything on the buffet is made
fresh and in-house, as much as possible.
Guests per month:
50,000 We plan about a week out and planning for holiday menus takes place a month out, Collins
said. On average, there are about 150 to 160 items available for each buffet. There are 88 cooks
Fried chicken per
day: 600 pounds and prep cooks and four sous chefs for the buffet alone.

Eggs per week: 600

We go through an obscene amount of food, Collins added. This is probably the busiest place
dozen Ive ever worked.

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 And, during an average buffet, there are 46 service staff working, including servers, hosts and
runners, as well as 10 dishwashers.
Collins said time management is the most time-consuming part of the job.

Its not difficult, Collins said. Everyone here is very professional, consistent, the character of
(Working work, love of the job. Everyone puts forth 100 percent, which makes it very easy.
We start prepping for the weekend buffet on Wednesday, Collins added. We look at what weve
the buffet)
done in the past, how many hundreds of pounds of food, and what the weather was like and if there
is like driving a was a holiday.
Cadillac you Collins said he and his staff want to go above and beyond what other casino and resorts are doing.
have to respect They regularly look at buffets in Reno and Las Vegas as well as the surrounding region. The menu
for the nightly buffet changes every two months. At the time of writing, the theme is East meets
the momentum.
South and the next theme will be Mediterranean.
We want to get further out of the box, Collins said. We try to meet and anticipate everyones
wants and needs.
An upcoming example of going outside the box will be featured in the new spring menu, which
will feature Mediterranean flavors.
We will feature a North African sweet-potato pork shank and a harissa-rubbed brisket, Collins
said.
Sous chef Kyle Sloan explained that harissa is a Middle-Eastern red paste.
Its tomato-based, with cumin, garlic, coriander and a little bit of lemon juice or vinegar to pene-
trate the meat, Sloan said. He added that working the buffet is like driving a Cadillac you have
to respect the momentum.
On the buffet line, Collins said, the staff is constantly replacing pans, which serve about five to
eight people each.
We keep the pans small for consistency, Collins said. The cooks up here have to finish frying or
sauting the food being served fresh off the line.
As Collins continued to the Tuscan Trattoria, a cook could be seen bringing fresh pizzas out of
the oven while another cook prepared shrimp scampi in front of one of the buffets guests.
CONTINUED ON PAGE 18

Room chef Seamus Collins, who oversees the Thunder Valley Casino and Resort buffet, said the Sweet Dreams dessert station has recently switched to a
petit four display. A petit four is a small, bite-sized confection

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 From left, sous chef Kyle Sloan and room chef Seamus Collins enjoy a still moment in front of a fresh fruit display at the buffet. The two began planning
a barbecue menu right after the close of the buffet.

THUNDER VALLEY We try to use these stations as action stations. Theres not much in the way between
BUFFET the guests and cooks, Collins said. Its very interactive and the cooks have all the
HOURS ingredients to make fresh sauces right here.
Brunch Collins, who served in the U.S. Navy for four years as a cook before attending culi-
9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday and
Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday. Champagne
nary school, said he has cooked all over, mostly for mom-and-pop restaurants.
brunch is 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sundays I really stick to the farm-to-fork mentality I grew up on, Collins said. We dont
Dinner go too far for our food.
4-9 p.m. Sunday-Thursday. Crab feed is Collins, a native of New Mexico, said the resort has its own bakery and that 95 per-
3:30-11 p.m. Fridays. Prime Rib and Crab
cent of the dessert items are made in-house, including everything for the Thunder Caf
dinner is 4-11 p.m. Saturdays.
and the High Stakes Steak House.
WHERE All our desserts are hand-made, Collins said. For example, our flan; you have to
Thunder Valley Casino and Resort,
bake at a certain temperature to get the right consistency. And, when cooking on this
1200 Athens Ave. in Lincoln
scale, the oven temperature has to be perfect and you have to use good ingredients.
Collins, who has a peanut allergy, said he is very conscious of guests who have
dietary restrictions.
Its important these days, Collins said. People want to be healthy.
Speaking of healthy, one of the buffets features, and all of the restaurants at Thunder Valley, is a system installed in 2016
that oxidizes cigarette smoke and pollutants in the air and neutralizes them. The air-cleaning system, installed by Casino-Air,
functions 24 hours per day, seven days per week.
Collins said he doesnt think of his job as work.
I tell new employees, Treat this as a school and come to learn because you will learn something every day, Collins said.
Its a friendly environment and I love being here. Its like a big family.

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 Marchevents WANT TO SUBMIT AN EVENT TO THE CALENDAR?
Email calendar@goldcountrymedia.com.

Thursday, March 2
Benefit Concert for Friends of McBean
Park is 6-8:30 p.m. at Beermanns, 645 5th
St., Lincoln. Featuring Mandy Walker Miller.
Tickets are $15-$25 and are available at City
of Lincoln, Beermanns or LincolnCommunity-
Foundation.org. Call (916) 655-3358 or (916)
768-3803 for information.

Friday, March 10
Taste of Italy, sponsored by Rotary Club of
Lincoln, is a fundraiser for community youth
activities, scholarships, literacy and other proj-
ects for seniors, food drives and more projects
throughout the year. 5:30-10 p.m. at McBean
Pavilion, 65 McBean Park Drive, Lincoln. Info:
(916) 844-2582, LincolnCaRotary.org.

13 The Musical at 7 p.m. Fridays and

Saturdays; 3 p.m. Sundays at McLaughlin
Theatre Company, 3470 Swetzer Road in
Loomis. Tickets: $15 general, $12 students/
seniors, $8 children 12 and under. Info: (916)
652-6377, mtctheatre.org.

Mes Amis Vintage Show will be March 10

and 11 at Placer County Fairgrounds, Jones
Hall, 800 All America City Blvd., Roseville.
Admission is $10 6-9 p.m. Friday and includes
admission for Saturdays show; $5 for 9 a.m.-3
p.m. Saturday only. Children under 12 are free.
Free parking. Info: theoliveandrose.com.
High Hands Annual Wings and Wine Event
5:30-8 p.m. March 4 at 3750 Taylor Road in Loomis. Tickets: $25 advance. Proceeds benefit
Wildlife Care Association. Event features an evening with owls, hawks and an eagle along with
complimentary glass of wine, appetizers, raffle prizes and presentation. Info: (916) 652-2065,
highhand.com.

Friday, March 17
St. Patricks Day Bag Pipe Performance
will be 10 a.m. March 17 and 11 a.m. March
19 at Flower Farm Inn, 4150 Auburn Folsom
Road, Loomis. Info: (916) 652-4200.
Saturday, March 18
Free Family Movie Night doors open at
5:30 p.m. movie begins at 6 p.m. at Twelve
Bridges Library, 485 Twelve Bridges Drive in
Lincoln. This program is sponsored by Friends
of Lincoln Library and Lincoln Lions. Info: (916)
434-2408.
22nd annual Art Show and sale from 10
a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and from 10 a.m. to
3 p.m. Sunday at Sun City Roseville, 7050 Del
Webb Blvd. in Roseville. Unique opportunity to
purchase original art. Free event and parking.
Restaurant and bar open for business.
Night Out at the Museum from 6:30-8:30
p.m. at the Maidu Museum and Historic Site,
1970 Johnson Ranch Drive in Roseville. Free
event features Seeing West Mountain: Conow
Histories of California During the Great Depres-
sion with author and professor William Bauer.
Light refreshments. Info: (916) 774-5934,
Roseville.ca.us/indianmuseum.
Tuesday, March 21
Jerry McClendon, a one-man band plays
from 6-9 p.m. at Meridians Restaurant, 965
Orchard Creek in Lincoln.
Friday, March 24
Disney Winnie the Pooh Kids auditions:
Friday and Saturday; callbacks are Sunday;
rehearsals will be March 28 through May 11;
and performances will be May 12-14. Geared
toward ages 6-12. Register and Info: (916)
652-6377, mclaughlinstudios.com.
Red, White & Blue Dance will be at Loomis
Veterans Memorial Hall, 5945 Horseshoe Bar
Road, Loomis. Info: (916) 241-3320.
Saturday, March 25
(Kitten) Foster Training is 8-8:30 a.m. for
registration; noon to 1 p.m. lunch (provided);
1-4 p.m. advanced fostering (optional) at
Womens Club of Lincoln, 499 E Street in
Lincoln. Free. Registration: (916) 645-2217,
kittencentral.org.
Friday, April 7
Beauty and the Beast at 7 p.m. Fridays
and Saturdays, April 7, 8, 21, 22; and 2
p.m. Sundays, April 9 and 23 at Del Oro High
School Performing Arts Center, 3301 Taylor
Road in Loomis. Tickets: $15 general; $10
seniors (55 and over), and youth 18 and under;
special group pricing available. Info: drama-
company.org.
Sunday, April 9
Tea with Belle and Friends: a Beauty and
the Beast Special Event at 12:30 p.m. at
Del Oro High School Performing Arts Cen-
ter, 3301 Taylor Road in Loomis. Cost: $30
includes lemonade, tea sandwiches, cookies, a
special gift and Belle reading a story. Dress up
is encouraged. RSVP required. More perfor-
mances at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April
21, 22; and 2 p.m. Sundays, April 9 and 23.
Info: dramacompany.org.
Wednesday, April 12
Feats of Clay presents AMERICAS CLAY-
FEST V fifth annual International Exhibition of
Ceramic Art April 12 - May 20 in Lincoln. See
all4art.net or call (916) 209-3499.

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 Marchevents
Live shows
Thunder Valley Casino Resort
1200 Athens Ave. in Lincoln. Information and ticket sales: (916) 408-7777, thundervalleyresort.com.
Saturday, March 4
Celebration Year of the
Rooster
Featuring Kristal Tin
and more
7:30 p.m.
Friday, March 17
Tony Orlando
Tie A Yellow Ribbon on
this one
7:30 p.m.
Friday, March 24
Loverboy
Some Like It Hot
7:30 p.m.
Sun City Lincoln Hills
Orchard Creek Lodge Amphitheater, 965 Orchard Creek Lane in Lincoln. Information and ticket sales:
(916) 408-4310, suncity-lincolnhills.org
Friday, March 3
House Blend: Award-winning
A Capella Quartet at Kilaga
Springs, Preservation Hall,
1167 Sun City Blvd. in
Lincoln
7 p.m.
Friday, March 10
Spencer Day
Jazz
7 p.m.
Farmers Markets
Outdoor Pickers Market open
from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. every fourth
Sunday rain or shine at Hand
Pickin Emporium, 4155 Rocklin
Road in Rocklin. Info: Barb or Bob
Pratt at handpickin@aol.com.
Foothill Farmers Market from
8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays
year around at Whole foods
Market at the Fountains, Galleria
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Ongoing
entertainment &
community events
1st Fridays from 6-9 p.m. the
first Friday of each month and
2nd Saturdays from 5-8 p.m.
the second Saturday of each
month at Dunns Fine Art and
Framing, 96 Lincoln Blvd., Suite
A and B in Lincoln. Meet the
featured artist, along with music,
Saturday, March 25 snacks and wine. Gallery hours
Tinh Xuan from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays
Spring Vietnamese through Fridays; from 10 a.m.
to 4 p.m. Saturdays, closed
Concert Sundays and Mondays. Info:
Two variety shows (916) 587-3445.
7 and 9:30 p.m.
Free clothes to all in need
Friday, April 7 from 10 a.m. to noon the
Carlos Mencia fourth Friday of each month at
Delve into the Lincoln Better Living Center,
600 McBean Park Drive in
Mind of Mencia Lincoln. Sponsored by the Placer
7:30 p.m. Benevolent Foundation and
local organizations. Info: (916)
316-3307.
Loverboy
Lincoln Area Archives
Museum is open from 11 a.m.
to 3 p.m. Tuesday through
Friday and the first Saturday of
each month. Walking tours are
given on the first Saturday by
reservation only. The museum is
located at 640 5th St., Lincoln.
Info: (916) 645-3800
Roseville Museum Day from
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the first
Saturday of each month at The
Carnegie Museum, 557 Lincoln
St. and The Telephone Museum,
Friday, March 24 106 Vernon St. in Roseville. Info:
Taylor Made: James Taylor consolidated.com/museum,
Tribute Band rosevillehistorical.org.
7 p.m.
Jerry McClendon, a one-man
band plays from 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 16 Wednesdays at Beermanns
Rita Hosking and Sean Restaurant, upstairs, 645 Fifth
Feder St. in Lincoln.
Country-folk
Karaoke is at 7 p.m. Thursdays,
7 p.m.
Fridays and Saturdays at Sterling
Caf, 731 Sterling Parkway in
Lincoln.
Karaoke is at 9 p.m. Thursdays,
Fridays and Saturdays at Dillians
Bar & Grill, 605 Lincoln Blvd., in
Taylor Made: James Taylor Tribute Band Lincoln.
Karaoke is at 9:30 p.m. Fridays
at Orchid Thai Cuisine, 835
Twelve Bridges Blvd., Lincoln.
Open mic from 6-9 p.m. first
Boulevard and East Roseville Farmers Market from 8 a.m. Friday of the month at the Beach
Parkway in Roseville. Info: to 1 p.m. Saturdays at the Vernon Hut Deli, 880 Sterling Parkway,
foothillfarmersmarket.com. Suite 30. Info: 543-0101.
Street Town Square in Roseville.
Event features certified organic The Shorties perform comedy
Farmers Market from 10 fruits and vegetables, gourmet for the entire family at 7 p.m.
a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kaiser Clinic, specialty foods, artisan and craft Saturdays at The Showdown
1001 Riverside Ave., (Riverside items along with live music from Theater, 3101 Sunset Blvd.,
at Cirby), Roseville. Info: local musicians. Suite 3A in Rocklin. $12 adults,
hicksvilleacres@sbcglobal.net. $6 children and $25 for a family.
Wednesdays. Information: (916) 749-3100.
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Library events
Book Club meets at 2 p.m. the second Thurs-
day of the month at Rocklin Library, Community
Room, 4890 Granite Dr., Rocklin. Info: (916)
624-3133.
Doggone Good Reading Group meets from
2:30-3:30 p.m. at Rocklin Library 4890 Granite
Drive, Rocklin. Children are less hesitant to read
out loud to a dog than to peers. There will be two
dogs with handlers. For ages 5 and up. Register
to guarantee a reading time (916) 624-3133.
Second Tuesday.
Family story time meets from 3:30 to 4 p.m.
Wednesdays at the Twelve Bridges Library, 485
Twelve Bridges Drive in Lincoln, for ages up to 7
with caregiver. Sponsored by Friends of Lincoln
Library. Info: (916) 434-2408.
The Friends of the Lincoln Library Board
of Directors meet at 2 p.m. the second
Tuesday of each month at Twelve Bridges Library,
Fir Room, 485 Twelve Bridges Drive in Lincoln.
Everyone welcome.
Friends of the Roseville Public Library
Used Book Sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept.
10 at the Downtown Library, 225 Taylor St.
Prices: $2 hardcover, $1 paperbacks and 25-cent
childrens books. Sale also includes older sheet
music and crafting books. Proceeds support the
Roseville Librarys program and materials budget.
Info: rosevillefriendsofthelibrary.org.
Health and Wellness Series: Ayurveda
for Everyday Living from 6:30-7:30 p.m. the
third Tuesday of the month at the Loomis Library,
6050 Library Drive in Loomis. Program presented
by The Friends of Loomis Library. Speaker:
Heather Anthony, clinical Ayurveda specialist. Info:
Bonnie London, RN, friendsloomislibrary@gmail.
com.
Homework Center from 2:45-4:45 p.m.
Tuesdays and Wednesdays at the Twelve Bridges
Library, 485 Twelve Bridges Drive in Lincoln.
Everyone welcome.
Mother Goose on the Loose has two ses-
sions at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Thursdays at
the Twelve Bridges Library, Lincoln. Information:
(916) 434-2410 or libraryatlincoln.org. First,
second and fourth Thursdays.
Poets Club of Lincoln open mic is from 3 to
5 p.m. at Twelve Bridges Library, Willow Room,
485 Twelve Bridges Drive in Lincoln. Open to
the public. Guests can read up to three poems.
Second Sunday.
Reading Buddies meet from 4-5 p.m. Tues-
days at Rocklin Library, 4890 Granite Dr., Rocklin.
A one-on-one reading program where teens read
to children ages 3-5. No reservations necessary.
(916) 624-3133.
Rocklin Kids Book Club meets at 4 p.m. at
Rocklin Library, 4890 Granite Dr., Rocklin. For
students in grades 3-5. Registration required.
Info: (916) 624-3133. First Tuesday.
Story Time at 10:30 a.m. Fridays at the Loomis
Library, 6050 Library Drive in Loomis. Info: friend-
sloomislibrary.org.
Time for Twos meets from 10:30-11 a.m.
Thursdays at Rocklin Library, 4890 Granite Dr.,
Rocklin. Bring your 2 year olds, come ready to
dance, sing and look at some great books. Info:
(916) 624-3133.
Preschool Storytime meets from 11:30 a.m.
to noon. Thursdays at Rocklin Library, 4890 Gran-
ite Dr., Rocklin. For Preschool, ages 3-5 years
old. Info: (916) 624-3133.
Wee Read Baby Lap Sit meets from 10:30-
11:30 a.m. Fridays at Rocklin Library, 4890
Granite Dr., Rocklin. For children up to 2 years
old. Info: (916) 624-3133.
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Political
Placer Tea Party meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Rocklin
Parks and Recreation Bldg., 5460 Fifth St. in Rocklin.
Information: placerteaparty.com. Third Wednesdays.
The 5 Cities Democratic Club meets from 11:15 a.m.
to 1:15 p.m. at Round Table Pizza, 6111 Horseshoe Bar
Road, Loomis, the third Saturday of each month. Informa-
tion: Rosie at (530) 886-8199. Third Saturdays.
The Roseville Junction Democratic Club meets from
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. the last Saturday of the month in Rose-
ville. Speakers keep you informed on the local, state and
national issues. Location and info: Bill, (916) 740-2889;
Maria, (916) 749-3898. Last Saturday.
Business
Coffee Connection is at 8 a.m. at the Loomis Train
Depot, 5775 Horseshoe Bar Road in Loomis. Join the
Loomis Basin Chamber of Commerce for networking and
updates from Placer County officials. Bagels from Raleys
and coffee from Starbucks. Info: manager@loomischam-
ber.com. First Thursdays.
The Horseshoe Bar/Penryn MAC meeting 7 p.m. at
the Loomis Veterans Memorial Hall, 5945 Horseshoe Bar
Road in Loomis. Info: (530) 889-4010 ask for the aid for
District 3. Fourth Tuesdays.
Lincoln Business Network meets at 7:15 a.m. Fridays at
Awful Annies, 490 Lincoln Blvd. in Lincoln. Business Helping
Business. Info: (916) 726-1984. First, second and third
Fridays.
Rural Lincoln MAC meeting starts at 7 p.m. at Mt.
Pleasant Hall, 3333 Mt. Pleasant Road in Lincoln. Info:
Aide to District 2 at (530) 889-4010. Third Mondays.
Sheridan MAC meets at 7 p.m. at Stewart Hall, 6005
Camp Far West Road in Sheridan. Info: Aide for District 2
at (530) 889-4010. Second Wednesdays.
Health
Caregiver Support group meets 9-10:30 a.m. at the
12 Bridges Lincoln Library, 1285 Twelve Bridges Drive
in Lincoln. Open to caregivers caring for others with any
disease or ailment. Info: Brenda Cathey, (916) 253-7537.
Third Thursdays.
Celiac disease informational meeting is at 7 p.m. at
Rocklin Public Library, Community Room, 4890 Granite Drive
in Rocklin. Info: Will and Carol at (916) 663-9725. Second
Wednesdays.
Dare2BeFit Workout Group meets at 6 a.m. Tuesdays
and Thursdays at Joiner Park, 1701 Nicholaus Road in
Lincoln. Free for all levels. Participants to bring mat and
water. Info: Serena Olson, (916) 295-3527, facebook.
com/dare2befit.
Emotions Anonymous Meetings from 6-7 p.m. at the
Roseville Downtown Library, 225 Taylor St. (inside keep
to right; look for EA sign on room door). A fellowship
of people sharing and working on any kind of emotional
issues (e.g. anxiety, depression). Info: emotionsanony-
mous.org. Tuesdays.
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous, a free 12-step
program for those suffering from food obsession, over-
eating, under-eating or bulimia, meets 7 p.m. at St. Johns
Episcopal Church, 2351 Pleasant Grove Blvd., Roseville.
Info: (781) 932-6300, (916) 761-3009, or foodaddicts.org.
Mondays.
Areaclubs
Health
Free Open Gyms for community from 8-10 p.m. Tues-
days and Thursday nights at California Fame All Stars, 354
S. Sunrise Ave. Roseville. A safe place for kids ages 2 to
college to practice their skills with USUASF certified coach-
es standing by. Info: 408-4800. Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Lincoln Multiple Sclerosis meeting starts at 1 p.m. at
Sun City Lincoln Hills, Kilaga Springs, Sierra Room, 1167
Sun City Blvd. Info: call Marilyn Sharp at (916) 837-4464.
First Tuesdays.
Lincoln Parkinsons Support Group meets from
10-11:30 a.m. the third Tuesday of the month at Granite
Springs Church, 1170 E. Joiner Parkway in Lincoln. Open
to all. Info: Brenda, (916) 253-7537.
Neuropathy Support Group at 1 p.m. at Sierra Pointe
Senior Residence, 5161 Foothills Blvd. in Roseville. Info: Bev
Anderson (877) 622-6298. Second Wednesdays on odd
numbered months.
Overeaters Anonymous, a 12-step program, meets
every Monday from 7 to 8 p.m. at Creekside Church,
290 Technology Way, Suite 300 (near Industrial Ave.) in
Rocklin. Info: Margaret at (530) 321-2829. Mondays.
Overeaters Anonymous, a 12-step program, meets
every Wednesday from 6-7 p.m. at Kaiser Womens and
Childrens Blvd, Room B18, 1640 Eureka Blvd. In Roseville.
Info: Margaret (530) 321-2829. Wednesdays.
TOPS meeting weigh-in is at 5:15 p.m. and meeting is
at 5:30 p.m. at Century 21 office, 801 Sterling Parkway,
Lincoln. Meetings open to everyone. Information: Gina at
(916) 645-1256. Mondays.
TOPS, Take Off Pounds Sensibly meeting is 10 a.m. at
St. James Church, 479 L St., Lincoln. Information: Jackie
Burnett at 408-3024. Thursdays.
Weight Watchers weigh in is at 5:30 and meeting is
at 6 p.m. Thursdays at 110 Gateway Drive, Suite 110 in
Lincoln. Information: Cecile at cecilewwleader@gmail.com.
Thursdays.
Zumba class is from 9 to 10 a.m. at the LDS Church,
3345 Margaret Drive in Loomis. Free. Information: Sharon
at (916) 580-9499. Tuesdays.
Veterans
The Semper Fi Association welcomes Marines and Navy
Corpsmen to their monthly breakfast meetings at 9 a.m. the
first Monday of the month at Legends Sports Bar and Grill,
5880 Woodcreek Oaks Blvd. in Roseville. Info: Mike Scott,
(916) 435-3940, semperfiassociation.org. First Mondays.
Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 3010 meets the sec-
ond Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Veterans
Memorial Hall, 541 Fifth St. in Lincoln. All veterans are
invited to join. Bring your DD214. Second Wednesdays.
Veterans of Foreign Wars, The Placer Patriot Post
904 meets at 7 p.m. at the Loomis Veterans Memorial
Hall, 5945 Horseshoe Bar Road in Loomis. Information:
Chuck.Spinks@kimley-horn.com. Second Tuesdays.
Women Veterans Alliance South Placer Chapter
meets from 6-8 p.m. at Old Town Pizza, 120 Church St.
in Roseville. Open to any woman currently serving or have
served. Info: (916) 253-7357, womenveteransalliance.
org. First Tuesday.
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Email calendar@goldcountrymedia.com.
Soroptimist
Soroptimist International of Lincolns speaker and
lunch meeting is from noon to 1 p.m. at Buonarrottis,
460 Lincoln Blvd. in Lincoln. Information: President Con-
nie Pool at (916) 300-5573. First and third Wednesdays.
Soroptimist International of Loomis Basin meets at
5:30 p.m. the first and third Wednesdays at the Loomis
Train Depot, 3883 Taylor Road, at corner of Horseshoe
Bar and Taylor Roads in Loomis. Visitors encouraged
and welcome. Info: Erika Rotchford, eflick238@gmail.
com. First and third Wednesdays.
Toastmasters
Voices of Lincoln Toastmasters meet from 6:30 to
7:45 p.m. at the Twelve Bridges Library, 485 Twelve
Bridges Drive in Lincoln. Information: voicesoflincoln.
toastmastersclubs.org. Second and fourth Thursdays.
The Toastmasters, Kaiser Thrive Talkers Speaking
Club meets from 7:15-8:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Kaiser
Permanente Medical Center, Building C, Room C10A,
1600 Eureka Road in Roseville. Info: ajc4771@gmail.
com. Tuesdays.
Toastmasters, Articulators Speaking Club meets from
9-10:15 a.m. at 548 Gibson Drive, Ste 200, Roseville.
Info: (916) 624-6000. Wednesdays.
American Legion
The American Legion, James E. Fowler, Post No.
264 meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of
each month in the Veterans Memorial Hall, 541, Fifth
St. in Lincoln. Information: Commander at (916) 409-
6750 or commander@lincolnlegion.org. First and third
Wednesdays.
The American Legion, John A. Stacker Post No.
775 meets at 6 p.m. the first Monday of the month at
the Loomis Veterans Memorial Hall, Legion room, 5945
Horseshoe Bar Road in Loomis. Open to veterans and
those currently in active duty. Info: Fuzzy Jarnagin at (916)
798-8586, fuzzy@calwisp.com or americanlegion775.org.
First Mondays.
Kiwanis
Lincoln Kiwanis dinner meeting is at 6 p.m. the first
Tuesday of the month; breakfast meetings from 7 to 8 a.m.
all other Tuesdays at Buonarrotis, 460 Lincoln Blvd. Guests
are welcome. Information: President Patricia Everett at
(916) 201-4608 or lincolnkiwanis.org. Tuesdays.
Kiwanis Club of Rocklin meets at 11:45 a.m.
Thursdays (except the third Thursday) at Strikes Family Fun
Center, 5681 Lonetree Blvd. in Rocklin. Info: Marie, (916)
315-8699. Every Thursday but the third.
Kiwanis Club of Rocklin meets at 6 p.m. the third
Thursday of each month for dinner at Strikes Family Fun
Center, 5681 Lonetree Blvd. in Rocklin. Info: Marie, (916)
315-8699. Third Thursdays.
Kiwanis of Lincoln Foothills lunch meeting is from
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. the first and third Fridays of the
month at Turkey Creek Country Club, 1525 Highway 193
in Lincoln. Lunch available for $13. Guests welcome. RSVP
and information: Rae at (916) 251-6241. First and third
Fridays.
Lions
Lincoln Hills Lions Club meets at noon at the Lincoln
Veterans Memorial Hall, 541 Fifth St. in Lincoln. Info: Sue or
Bob at (916) 543-0002. First and third Thursdays.
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Lions
Lincoln Host Lions Club meets at 7 p.m. at the Veter-
ans Hall, 541 Fifth St. in Lincoln. Information: lincolnlions-
club.org. First and third Mondays.
Loomis Lions Club meets at 12:15 p.m. the first
Tuesday of the month at Veterans Memorial Hall, 5945
Horseshoe Bar Road, and the third Tuesday of the month at
Secret Ravine Vineyard, 4390 Gold Trail Way, Loomis. Call
Henry at (916) 390-4884. First and third Tuesdays.
Rotary
Lincoln Rotary meeting is at noon in the Lincoln
Womans Clubhouse at the corner of Fifth and E streets.
Information: lincolncarotary.org. Thursdays.
Lincoln Rotary Sunset meeting is from 6-7 p.m.
the first and third Thursday of the month at Beermanns
Restaurant, 645 Fifth St. in Lincoln. Info: 844-CLUB (2582),
lincolncarotary.org. First and third Thursdays.
Loomis Sunset Rotary Club meets at 5:30 p.m. at
Leos Bar & Grille, 3129 Penryn Road in Penryn. $9 for
dinner and refreshments. The public is welcome. Tuesdays.
Rotary Club: Rocklin, Loomis Basin meets at 5:30
p.m. at The Window Box Caf, 6835 Five Star Blvd. in
Rocklin (new site). Information: (916) 497-1321, rocklin-
loomisrotary.com. Wednesdays.
General
Art League of Lincoln open membership meeting is
at 6 p.m. at the Art League of Lincoln, 580 Sixth St. in
Lincoln. Information: (916) 209-3499 or info@all4art.net.
First Wednesdays.
Boy Scouts Lincoln Troop 160 meets from 7 to 8:30
p.m. Tuesdays at the Veterans Memorial Hall, 541 Fifth
St. in downtown Lincoln. Information: troop160lincoln.
org. Tuesdays.
Bridges Faith Base Singles Group, meets from
7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays at Life Community Church, 10020
Foothills Blvd. in Roseville. Childcare provided. Info: bridges-
sacramento.com. Thursdays.
CoDA Twelve-Step Group meets at 7 p.m. Mondays
at the Shepherd of the Sierra Presbyterian Church, The
Youth Center, 5400 Barton Road in Loomis. Open meet-
ing for anyone seeking healthy and loving relationships
with others and ourselves. Information: Sandy at (916)
865-7514 or Joyce at (916) 955-3822. Mondays.
GriefShare meets from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays
through May 2 at Granite Springs Church, 1170 E. Join-
er Parkway in Lincoln. A faith-based support group for
people grieving the death of someone close to them.
Info: (916) 645-9620, lincca.gs@gmail.com. Tuesdays.
Del Oro Moms in Prayer meets from 8:14 to 9:30
a.m. Wednesdays. Information: Cathy at (916) 652-5658.
Wednesdays.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes breakfast and speak-
er at 8 a.m. the second Friday of the month at Lincoln
Hills Community Church, 950 East Joiner Parkway in
Lincoln. Breakfast: $10. Info: Rodger Oswald (916) 543-
2032. Second Fridays, except for December.
Lincoln Dirt Gardeners Club meets at 1 p.m. at
Lincoln City Hall, 600 Sixth St., 311. Information: Pat
Roemer at (916) 408-8026. Third Tuesdays.
Lincoln Golden Club meets at noon at Lincoln Veterans
Hall, 541 Fifth St. in Lincoln. Meetings are followed by
potluck luncheon and bingo. Information: Mary Weir at (916)
645-2818. First Wednesdays.
Newcastle Contra Costa Dance, newcomers
orientation at 7:30 p.m. starts at 8 p.m. at the Newcastle
Portuguese Hall, 690 Taylor Road, Newcastle. Cost is $5
General
for kids, $8 for adults or $20 max for families. Beginners
welcome, no partner necessary. Info: foothilldancers.org
or Lonna at 530-346-0099. Third Saturdays.
Native Daughters of the Golden West meet at 2
p.m. at the Veterans Hall, 541 Fifth St. in Lincoln. Second
Thursdays.
Placer County Writing Group meets from 9 to 10:30
a.m. Wednesdays at The Flower Farm, Bocce Court,
4150 Horseshoe Bar Road in Loomis. Information:
flowerfarminn.com. Wednesdays.
Placer County Youth Orchestra meets at 5 p.m. at
Olympus Jr. High School, 2625 La Croix Drive, Roseville.
Orchestra has 75 musicians and three graded orchestras
for ages 8-21. Auditions required. Info: mhartung@pcyo.
org. Second Wednesday.
Rods & Relics of Lincoln Hills dinner meeting starts
at 5 p.m. with business meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Strikes,
5681 Lonetree Blvd., Rocklin. Owners of 1975 and
older American-made cars, American-powered vehicles
or replicas of such vehicles are welcome. Information:
rodsnrelics.net or Rich Ragan, (916) 408-1950. Third
Thursdays.
Roseville Chapter No. 9 of the Widowed Persons
Association general meeting and luncheon at Woodcreek
Country Club, 5880 Woodcreek Oaks Blvd., Roseville.
Off Highway 65 between Blue Oaks and Pleasant Grove
boulevards. Info and time: Bonnie Garcia (916) 990-9751.
Second Friday.
Roseville Genealogical Society meets from 1-3 p.m.
at Maidu Senior Center, 1550 Maidu Dr. in Roseville.
Everyone welcome. Info: rgsca.org. Second Tuesday.
Roseville Historical Society meets at 4 p.m. at the
Carnegie Museum, 557 Lincoln St., Roseville. Everyone is
invited. (916) 773-3003. Second Tuesday.
Silver Star Parlor No. 63, Native Sons of the Gold-
en West meets at 7 p.m. at the Lincoln Area Archives
Museum, 640 Fifth St. in Lincoln. Information: President
Tom Jones at (916) 645-1644. Third Thursdays.
Sons In Retirement Bocce Group meets from 10
a.m. to noon Wednesdays at The Flower Farm, 4150
Horseshoe Bar Road in Loomis. Information: flower-
farminn.com. Wednesdays.
Sons in Retirement, Lincoln/Roseville branch, meets
from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. meets from 11:30 a.m. to
1:30 p.m. at Catta Verdera Golf and Country Club (New
Location), 1111 Catta Verdera in Lincoln. Lunch: $20 for
a three course meal. Guest speaker: Ed Page talks about
trip to Cuba. Info: Chet Winton (916) 408-8708. Third
Tuesdays.
Winds of Faith community Band Rehearsals from
7-9 p.m. at Olympus Jr. High School, 2625 La Croix Drive
in Roseville. Info: Van B. Crane, (707)363-1679, vcrane@
windsoffaith.com. Tuesdays.
Womans Club of Lincoln meets at 12:30 p.m. the
fourth Tuesday of each month followed by meeting
at 1 p.m. at 499 5th St. in Lincoln. Guests welcome.
Info: facebook.com/womanscluboflincolnca. Fourth
Tuesday.
Womens Success Today monthly meeting at 1:30
p.m. at Claim Jumpers, 250 Harding Blvd. in Roseville.
Guests welcome. Info: womenssuccesstoday.com, Dr.
Pat Gayman, 409-9227, drpat@aabcoach.com. Second
Thursday.
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BUYER Find out if a home is in a fire or flood
BEWARE zone before you purchase
BY GARTH EVANS
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L
ots of rain, but still in a drought?
With all the precipitation that weve had
over the last month and a half, it is hard to
believe that we are still in a drought.
Well, we are. We are in a type of a real estate
drought. Inventory is at an all-time low and supply
isnt even close to keeping up with the demand.
We are currently in an upward-trending sellers
market. As of Feb. 13, there were only 46 homes
on the market in the city of Lincoln (not including
Sun City), with a low of $284,900 and high of
$1,599,000. There were only 24 homes on the mar-
ket in Sun City, with a low list price of $364,800
and high of $859,000.
With the market trending upward and it being a
sellers market, I notice that buyers sometimes dont
pay attention to some of the necessary reports or
inspections that they should. They are just happy
that they beat out the multiple offers and are in
contract on a property.
With the recent rain, the concerns about the
Oroville Dam and some other natural disasters
occurring around the country, I thought this would
be a good opportunity to give some information
regarding one report that is very important for
buyers.
A Natural Hazard Disclosure Report (NHD)
is a report that reveals if the property lies within a
geo-hazard zone. The most basic report will show
if the property is within a flood, fire, earthquake
fault or seismic hazard zone. Most subdivision
homes in Placer County will show NO to these
zones, but some areas backing greenbelts may show
a substantial forest fire risk.
As a buyer, you will obviously want to know
if the property you are buying is in a flood or fire
zone from a safety standpoint. You will also want
REAL ESTATE
to check if extra insurance is required or if premi-
ums are outrageous due to the location. I have also
run across country properties with high fire risk
that are almost impossible to even get a homeown-
ers insurance policy.
Your real estate broker should disclose and
advise, but a buyer must do their due diligence
and feel satisfied with what they find out prior to
removing contingencies and closing a deal. Agents
cannot require that you use a certain company for
the NHD but they can give you options.
It is important to note that not all the reports
will give you the same amount or quality of in-
formation. Some of the more detailed reports also
give tax information regarding special assessments
and Mello Roos as well as naturally occurring
asbestos (common in El Dorado County), airport
vicinity, former military sites and protected habitat
areas. Did you know some areas outside of Lincoln
cant be farmed or developed due to being in a
protected habitat area for fairy shrimp?
Be an informed and educated buyer. Ask ques-
tions and make sure your broker can get you the
answers. At some point in a transaction, you may
feel overwhelmed with all the paperwork, but the
reports and disclosures are critical in figuring out
if the property you are looking at is the right one
for you.
Make sure you work with a broker that you trust
and feel that he or she has your best interest at
heart. You dont want to be on the news as a victim
of a natural disaster because you unknowingly
purchased a property in one of the natural hazard
zones.
Garth Evans, MBA, is a broker and owner of Realty World
Complete Real Estate. Contact him at (916) 408-2222,
LincolnLiving.com or 741 Sterling Pkwy. #300, Lincoln, CA
95648. BRE #01363790.
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 FINANCE
PART ONE
Choosing a financial professional
that is right for you
BY GARRETT KONRAD
A
re you retired and second guessing some of your
do-it-yourself financial choices? Maybe you are just
about to enter retirement and want to put together
a plan for spending down assets efficiently. Perhaps you still
have 20 years until retirement, but you are wondering how
much you will need to save. You could be fresh out of college
and want to capitalize on the time value of money. The one
question everyone will face at one stage or another is: How
do I pick a financial professional to help me?
Here it is, the how to guide on interviewing and choos-
ing a financial professional.
First, you need to identify what kind of professional you
want to work with. You have probably heard the titles finan-
cial advisor, investment adviser, stockbroker, registered rep,
agent, financial planner and probably many others.
You have probably also noticed by now that I spelled ad-
viser with an or first and er the second time. You thought
it was a silly typo. Nope, not only are there different types of
financial professionals, but there are even different ways of
spelling the titles of financial professionals. Youre Googling
it now to see which one is right Stop and pay attention.
Lets break down some of these terms:
FINANCIAL ADVISOR
This is a pretty vague term that doesnt explain much
about this persons services. It isnt a bad thing. You will just
want to ask them about their licenses, any designations and
services they offer. You wont know based on their title alone.
STOCKBROKER, REGISTERED REP, AND AGENT
This person at a minimum passed the Series 6 or Series
7 exam and works for a broker/dealer. For a person operat-
ing with only a Series 6 or 7, they are subject to the most
frequent conflicts of interest because they are compensated
by commissions on the sale of securities. They are also only
subject to the suitability standard meaning if investment
A generally meets your objectives, but investment B pays a
higher commission and also generally meets your objectives.
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This person can sell you investment B since it is still suit-
able. They dont need to take into account all the differences
between investment A and investment B.
FINANCIAL PLANNER
This person probably carries a certified financial planner
(CFP) designation behind their name and has a very broad
knowledge of all financial topics with an emphasis on how
they relate to each other. They can offer a broad scope of
services and charge hourly, a percentage of the assets they
manage and/or receive commissions for investment products.
REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISER/INVESTMENT ADVISER REP
This terminology can sound a bit silly. A registered
investment adviser (RIA) is a firm. The investment adviser
rep (IAR) is the individual. The common name is simply
shortened to investment adviser. These professionals passed
their Series 65 or Series 66 and do strictly fee-based plan-
ning. The big difference between an investment adviser and
say, a stockbroker, is that they are held to a fiduciary standard
instead of a suitability standard. These professionals are com-
pensated by a percentage of assets they manage or hourly,
not by commissions. They also must disclose any potential
conflicts of interest they have in working with you and must
be able to demonstrate they are working in your best interest.
Now you know the differences between different financial
professionals. Once you have identified what kind of profes-
sional you want to work with, you will need to choose one.
Next month, I will be writing conversation starting ques-
tions to ask financial professionals. Interview that profes-
sional to make sure you will work well together and they will
be able to help meet your goals.
To be continued
The author, Garrett Konrad, has lived in Placer County his whole life
and has been a trusted voice in local written publications, seminars, ra-
dio, and is starting his own podcast titled Dont Waste Your Wealth.
He and his company IFC are Registered Investment Advisors, Member
FINRA. This is not a solicitation for the sale of securities.
2/17/17 4:34 PM
 St. Patricks
fun facts
1. Everyone should get pinched: Green was originally not the color
associated with St. Patrick. A light shade of blue called St.
Patricks Blue was the color the saint represented until the Irish
rebellion when the color changed to green. The green originated from
the clover which was worn on lapels as a symbol of nationalism. The
green color was soon used for uniforms symbolizing the Emerald
Isle.

2. St. Patrick was not Irish: The beloved saint is credited for
bringing Christianity to Ireland. However, he himself was born
to Roman parents in Britain and is not Irish. As a young boy he was
kidnapped and kept captive in Ireland until he escaped. St. Patrick
eventually returned to Ireland on a mission to minster the Christian
religion.

Healthy, green 3. New York knows how to celebrate: Second to the Irish
themselves, New York hosts one of the larger parties in
celebrating the holiday with one of the worlds largest parades. The

matcha pancakes
parade starts at 11 a.m. on 44th Street, passes 5th Avenue, St.
Patricks Cathedral, and ends at around 5 p.m. at the American Irish
Historical Society.

JUST IN TIME FOR ST. PATRICKS DAY
RECIPE AND PHOTO BY NOELLE KONRAD
Some research proves that matcha is healthier than green tea, in fact,
the nutrients in one cup of matcha is equal to that of 10 or 15 cups of
green tea. Matcha has more caffeine, polyphenols, and antioxidants.
This research suggests that the bright green powder can aid in fat-burn-
4. Sober Saint Pattys Day: St. Patricks day was originally strictly
viewed as a religious holiday for the majority of the 20th
century and most pubs shut down in reverence to the day. In 1970
the holiday became national and became one of the more common
drinking holidays.
5. Not just a lucky leaf: The shamrock is very commonly
associated with Irish culture and luck. However, many say the
patron saint used the clover to metaphorically explain the trinity
belief.

6.
ing, cancer prevention, provide mental stimulation and clear thinking, No corn in corned beef: The holidays traditional dish corned
as well as numerous other health benefits. Here is a recipe to add beef and cabbage in fact has no corn in it. Corn is actually in
reference to the large grains of salt that were used to cure meats
matcha to your morning. also knows as corns.The meal also did not originate in Ireland, but
rather America when the Irish immigrated and was made from the
3 room-temperature eggs least expensive ingredients.
1/4 cup melted coconut oil plus 1 tbsp for greasing pan
1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
1/2 teaspoon organic vanilla 7.theirNofolklore
girls allowed: There are no lady leprechauns in traditional Irish
and while now the little fairies are mischievous creatures,
folklore dates back long before their turn in behavior.
1 tablespoon coconut sugar
3/4 cup cassava flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda 8. A pot of gold: As the stories go, leprechauns are guarding that
gold at the end of the rainbow because they earned it cobbling
and making shoes.
1/2 teaspoon Himalayan salt
1 1/2 teaspoon organic matcha powder
9. St. Patrick is not his real name: It could have been called St.
Maewyns Day. His birth name Maewyn Succat was eventually
changed to Patricius when he became a priest.
In a large bowl combine all of the dry ingredients and mix until
incorporated.

In a separate mixing bowl, whisk the eggs with the melted coconut oil,
almond milk and vanilla.
Combine wet and dry ingredients. The batter should look like cake mix.
10. The snake myth: A commonly heard myth is that Saint Patrick
drove out all the snakes in Ireland. This cannot be due to
climate and location, thus Ireland never harbored any snakes. It is
more likely that the phrase is a reference to the saint driving out
paganism throughout the country.

On a hot and greased griddle or pan, pour 1/4 of the mix. Cook until the
bottom firms, approximately five minutes.
Flip carefully and allow to fully cook through.
11. Kiss me Im Irish: The very popular phrase that is often on pins,
shirts, and caps is a reference to the Blarney Stone built into
Blarney Castle. The frequented tourist destination brings good luck.
According to legend anyone who kisses the stone is blessed with
eloquence. Rumor has it you can save a trip and get the same luck
by kissing someone who is Irish and not just the stone.

Top with blueberries, or any fruit, and organic maple syrup and enjoy. Sources: mentalfloss.com,timeout.com, content.time.com, history.
com,reference.com.
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