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Welcome to our guide to foothills culture

he heat of summer has passed, and now were into fall the season of festivals, holidays, travel, hearty food and other autumnal pursuits. As the days grow shorter, we could all use some help making the most of them. As if on cue, enter the maiden edition of the Foothills Entertainer, a monthly guide focusing on Placer and Nevada counties cultural offerings and activities. We aim to serve as sort of a
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The orange hues of a pumpkin are synonymous with the colors of fall. Learn where some of the local pumpkin patches are so you can get yours this year. See page 12
tourism guide for locals a menu for the cultural cornucopia that makes the foothills such an interesting, vibrant place to live. We envision the Foothills Entertainer as something youll want to keep on the coffee table
for handy reference. Maybe your idea of a perfect fall day is going to the pumpkin patch and picking up a few holiday gourds for jack-olanterns. Or maybe youre an apple lover whos been waiting all summer for the chance to go pick the makings of a pie. Perhaps Halloween haunted houses are your thing or classical music, or textile arts, or restaurants, or day trips. Whatever your passion, weve got you covered.
OCTOBER 2013 Volume 1 Number 1 22 Executive directors for two county art programs work together.
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The landscape of Downtown Auburn was very different in the 1930s, when the State Theatre opened. The movie being touted on the marquee in this photo is 1930s The Midnight Special, produced by Chesterfield Motion Picture Corp.
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BY TODD FRANTZ
n the early 1900s, they reigned supreme. If you had one, it was a sign that the town was truly on the map. Elaborate, almost decadent during their heyday, the Art Deco theaters of the 1930s and 40s were a key focal point and the social hub for communities across the country. Sadly, many fell extinct as multiscreened cinemas became the
norm, springing up and devouring the movie business in many a small town. The once-glamorous theaters that had marked progress only a few decades earlier became forgotten relics of another time. Many were repurposed or even demolished. Fortunately, some of these amazing gems are not only still around but are flourishing as iconic entertainment centers. The State Theatre in
Auburn, the Del Oro Theatre in Grass Valley and the Colfax Theater all share the same dazzling Art Deco roots of the 1930s and early 40s and all are in operation today, still serving as thriving entertainment venues in their respective communities. When these theaters opened their doors, the glitz and glamour of Hollywood made its way to the foothills, showcasing leading men like Clark Gable,
Errol Flynn and John Wayne, while sirens such as Joan Crawford, Katharine Hepburn and Bette Davis beguiled moviegoers throughout Placer and Nevada counties. One other treasured local theater hails from a time before Thomas Edison had even patented his original motion-picture camera, the Kinetograph: The Nevada Theatre in Nevada City boasts being Californias oldest exist-
ing theater building, originally opening its doors in 1865. Long before Clark Gable and Bette Davis eventually found their way to this living landmark, the likes of Mark Twain and Jack London graced this historic stage. While rich in history and an integral part of the foothills area of yesteryear, these theaters are anything but museums. They continue to thrive even today.
OCTOBER 2013
State Theatre an Auburn favorite since 1930

BY TODD FRANTZ
n the winter of 1930, Santa Claus delivered a late Christmas gift to the community of Auburn, as the State Theatre opened held its grand opening on Dec. 26. The opening was big news for the small town. The Auburn Journal Republican reported, The State Theatre with its over 1,300 seats could not accommodate all of the people who wished to be present at the first show and dedication ceremonies. The opening nights entertainment kicked off with a short subject in Technicolor called Dance of the Paper Dolls. The feature presentation for opening night starred Marilyn Miller in a film titled Sunny. While a bargain by todays standards, admission was not inexpensive when compared to the earnings of the day, when a laborer might earn between 35 cents to $1.20 per hour. An admission ticket cost 40 cents for adults, while students received a special rate of
The State Theatre has a much more imposing visage in 2013, in keeping with the extensive remodeling and renovation thats underway.
25 cents and children were charged 10 cents. For those with extra pocket money, a seat in the loge could be purchased for 50 cents for this premium seating. In 1931 the Auburn Journal Republican newspaper and the Auburn Lions Club started a holiday tradition at the theater that would span three decades. The annual Christmas Kiddie Matinee became a favorite of Auburn children as kids 12 years old or younger received free admission to a holiday show at the theater and Santa handed out free candy. Less than seven short years after the grand opening in 1930, the State Theatre celebrated a Grand Reopening on July 22, 1937. This followed several months of extensive renovations that featured the introduction of cooled air. It was not only the interior of the theatre that saw changes. A new marquee featuring a canopy with penguins touting Cool on all three sides was a key addition. The word State flashed in red lights with a green silhouette on a new vertical sign as well. The loge capacity
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continued from page 5 was doubled as a result of the remodeling and the theatre also boasted a new glassencased ticket office. But without question, the biggest changes to the theatre were the new air-conditioning system along with the installation of a state-of-the-art modern sound reproduction system. The Auburn Journal Republican weighed in on the new renovations, commenting that the State Theatre was the most modernly equipped theatre in Northern California. Through the years the State Theatre was the place to see first-run movie openings from the era of Gone with the Wind all the way up to the days of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. In 1972 the building was extensively remodeled, the balcony removed, and the front part of the auditorium divided into two theaters while the rear portion was converted into a mall. In the late 90s Doris Viera and Esther Stanton (now deceased), longtime Auburn boosters, rallied the community to create a performing arts center in the State Theatre. From this effort the Performing Arts Committee, consisting of Monroe DeJarnette, William Lipschultz, Doris Viera and Esther Stanton, was formed, and restoration of the historic downtown theater soon got underway. In March 2006, the board of directors of APPAC negotiated an agreement to purchase the property from the Lardner family who owned the theater. A local group of investors enabled the purchase. In 2008, a gift from Viola Wrigley and a grant from the Auburn Urban Development Authority, with additional funds provided by the APPAC Board, facilitated the installation of a replica of the 1937-era marquee and sign on the historic building. The State Theatre is still an important entertainment and cultural center for Auburn and
A view from the roof of the State Theatre offers a different perspective on Downtown Auburn from the view back in 1930, when it opened.
In 1944, State Theatre usherette Jackie Cook dressed for work in a manner befitting the theaters role as a key entertainment hub for Auburn.
STATE THEATRE
Originally opened Dec. 26, 1930 Building was purchased by APPAC in 2006 Is only one of 20 locations in California that has two 35mm reel-to-reel changeover projectors Is currently raising funds for a major expansion to the theatre For more information: www.livefromauburn.com or call (530) 885-0156 Located at 985 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA
a centerpiece for downtown. It is a multi-use venue featuring everything from musical series, civic events to live theater performances. It is uti-
lized by organizations such as the Placer Community Theatre, the Auburn Symphony and Placer County Youth Commission, and it serves as the venue for the Poetry Out Loud Regional Competition. It even still screens classic films. In fact it is only one of 20 locations in California that still has two 35mm reel-to-reel changeover projectors, which are still used at times when showing certain films. The historic theatre has undergone several renovations throughout its history and another such project looms just around the corner. APPAC is currently raising funds to help expand and remodel the State Theatre with their Tear Down the Wall, Bring Up the Arts campaign, the first step in providing an enlarged and
I think if you did a survey of Auburn citizens who have lived here since the 30s, 40s, 50s and 60s, you would find that many of them performed on the State Theatre stage that we are about to reopen, and you would learn that the State was the destination for all kids and families.
Janis Wikoff, executive director of the Auburn Placer Performing Arts Center.
enhanced theater facility that will serve the community by increasing seating capacity from 130 seats to 275 and reopen and upgrade the original procession and stage. Rebuilding the green room below the stage and upgrading the current ticket booth are also key points of the improvements. The plan is for construction to begin in early 2014. APPAC will culminate the campaign in a one-night entertainment celebration on Saturday, Oct. 5. One aspect of our vision for the next phase, when the wall
comes down and the original stage is reopened, is to be a center for performing arts education, said Janis Wikoff, executive director of the Auburn Placer Performing Arts Center. Not only the school-aged children, but families and our arts partners will benefit from this. I think if you did a survey of Auburn citizens who have lived here since the 30s, 40s, 50s and 60s, you would find that many of them performed on the State Theatre stage that we are about to reopen, and you would learn that the State was the destination for all kids and families. Placer Community Theater is producing a live radio show of the original War of the Worlds the last weekend of October, while APPAC Presents will feature a live radio play of Its a Wonderful Life in December for the holidays. Classic films Field of Dreams (October) and Hitchcocks The Birds (November) have upcoming screenings as well. The State Theatre has its roots firmly planted in the past, but has an eye to future as it looks to expand not only the seating, but the horizons of area entertainment goers for many years to come.
OCTOBER 2013
Del Oro Theatre offers movies, Met Opera

TODD FRANTZ
ptly named for the Gold Rush boomtown in which it resides, the Del Oro Theatre first opened in May 1942. The theater was, and still is, a beautiful example of sleek and stylish Art Moderne architecture. Just as it was when it opened, the Del Oro continues to be a movie theater. From the beginning first run movies of the era such as Casablanca and Phantom of the Opera thrilled Nevada County moviegoers, and today it is no different as this grand old theater continues to screen Hollywoods latest blockbusters. The Del Oro was purchased by Mike and Barbara Getz in December 2003. The new owners soon got underway with extensive remodeling for the historical building. In October 2004, thousands of area residents lined the streets of Grass Valley to celebrate the lighting of the Del Oro light tower, which had stood in darkness for over two decades. When they purchased the theater, the Getzes realized the building needed to be completely repainted and sealed. In order to accomplish this, the existing mural on the back of the building had to be painted over so a new mural was created. Famous muralist John Pugh, who has murals all over the world, was commissioned to create the new mural called
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Features first-run movies Equipped with Real-D 3D system Also shows the Metropolitan Opera Live Series Is family-owned and operated For more information: sierracinemas.com/deloro.asp or call (530) 272-1646 Located at 165 Mill St., Grass Valley, CA
the Mine Shaft. The mural interlaces elements of the areas natural beauty with its historic roots of the Gold Rush era. The Getzes were hardly new to the movie theater business when they took over ownership of the Del Oro. Beforeo buying the theater, the husband and wife opened the four-screen Sierra Cinemas in Grass Valley in 1989. Then in 2001, they opened Sutton Cinemas, a twoscreen theater in Brunswick Plaza. So when they purchased the Del Oro, they were already experienced theater operators. Having lived in this area since 1968, we loved going to the Del Oro, said Mike Getz. Once we opened Sierra Cinemas in 1989, we began fantasizing about owning the Del Oro. After we opened Sutton Cinemas in 2001, we thought, Wouldnt it be great to own all the theaters in Grass Valley? Then we wouldnt have
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The Del Oro Theatre in Grass Valley is an iconic Nevada County venue that opened in 1942. In addition to movies, it also shows the New York Metropolitan Opera Live series.
OCTOBER 2013
CINEMAS: Theatre now offers the best of both worlds; digital technologies in art-deco style
continued from page 7 any anxiety about not getting the movies we wanted. Buying the Del Oro gave us a lot of peace of mind. The movie business is tough for a momand-pop operation, so minimizing worrying is a good goal. The Getzes connection to movie theaters, however, goes back even further than the late 1980s. Working with John Fles, Del Oro owner Mike Getz helped create a successful midnight movie series, Movies Round Midnight, in Hollywood back in 1963. Relocating to Nevada City in 1968, he continued his career in cinema with an emphasis on avant-garde features including the midnight movie juggernaut The Rocky Horror Picture Show. In 1979, the Getzes started the
moved to Nevada City. I never thought I would own a local theater, but starting with a Sunday night series at the Nevada Theatre, which led to Sierra Cinemas, it all just happened kind of organically. I really like being able to provide neat theaters for folks to go to the movies. In addition to offering first run movies, the Del Oro also offers the Metropolitan Opera Live Series, and this fall it will be presenting a Film Classic series. The theater also makes certain that it connects with the community. Over the past several summers, it has offered a special eight-week series featuring movies targeted at kids. The theater can also be rented for special showings for local community organizations as well. One recent showing was that of a new film, Finding Happiness, created by members of a local spiritual community called Ananda. The screening was free for all of those involved in the creation of the movie. Over 500 people attended the free showing, which took place in both theaters. The past several years have continued to see changes in the Del Oro and Sierra Theaters. Mike and Barbaras daughter Azriel and her husband, Michael LeMarca, joined the family business in 2009. In 2011, the historic theater saw a complete digital conversion including digital projection and sound, along with a RealD 3D system. These recent upgrades bring the latest technology to the Del Oro. Along with the Hollywood releases in the coming months, the Del Oro will be presenting a Film Classic Series which will be a benefit for the Bridgeport Covered Bridge Restoration Project. Several classic films are tentatively slated, including African Queen, High Noon and Rebel Without a Cause. In October, the Del Oro will begin its third year of showing the Metropolitan Opera Live from the Metropolitan Opera in New York City. Today, the Del Oro Theatre offers the best of both worlds. It offers the unique experience of being a state-of-the-art theater with the latest in digital technologies, while offering moviegoers a chance to step back in time and enjoy the luxurious beauty of a first-class Art Moderne theatre.
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Nevada Theater Film Series at the Nevada Theatre in Nevada City, which has become a Sunday night tradition for the past 30-plus years. I have been in the movie biz since I was in my early 20s. I had a lot of fun working with John Fles to create and operate Movies Round Midnight at the Cinema Theater in Hollywood, Mike Getz said. When John moved on to other pursuits in the mid-60s, I expanded the midnight movie series into about 20 other theaters around the country and continued programming them even after I
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Nevada Theatre arose from fire aftermath

BY TODD FRANTZ
ad Nevada Citys fire of 1863 not burned the Bailey House Hotel to the ground, the Nevada Theatre may never have been. It is at least likely that it would not stand in its current location, at the corner of Broad Street and Bridge. However, the fire did indeed consume the Bailey House, and in the aftermath, the Nevada Theatre Association was formed. Funds for construction of a theater on the site were raised with stock being sold at $100 per share, and when those efforts fell short, a community Theatre Ball was held in June 1865 to cover the additional costs of construction and furnishings. The ball was apparently a success, as only a few short months later, on Sept. 9, 1865, the theater opened its doors and premiered its first live stage production, a two-act comedy titled The Dutch Governor. Arguably, the theaters most notable performer to grace its stage was Mark Twain, who lectured on the Sandwich Islands (Hawaii) on Oct. 23, 1866. The popularity of his writings about his time in the islands created a stir of interest. While reportedly not an elegant orator, he was apparently effective. A critic from the San Francisco Evening Bulletin wrote of Twains lectures at the time: He displayed not the polish of the finished lecturer nor did he need it; the crude, quaint delivery was infinitely preferable. Silent films began screening in 1908, supplementing the stage productions. The theater was then remodeled in 1909 for the primary use of screening the movies of the era. 1915 saw the installation of a slanted floor and the introduction of electricity as United Artists purchased it. United Artists continued to operate the Nevada Theatre through 1957, when it closed
Like a phoenix, the Nevada Theatre in Nevada City rose from the ashes in this case, the ashes of a fire that consumed a hotel that previously stood on the corner of Bridge and Broad. The theater opened in 1865 with live drama.
He displayed not the polish of the finished lecturer nor did he need it; the crude, quaint delivery was infinitely preferable.
A critic from the San Francisco Evening Bulletin wrote of Twains lectures at the time
due to a weakening economy in the area. The theater would remain closed until 1968, when a group of Nevada County residents banded together and formed the Nevada County
Liberal Arts Committee, which raised funds to purchase the theater from United Artists. The Nevada Theatre Commission was then born, a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation whose purpose was to restore and utilize the theater for the benefit of the Nevada City community. Today the theater continues as a vibrant part of Nevada City, featuring live stage productions ranging from musical performances to stage plays and even recitals. Such touring acts as Second City and Motley Crue have played the historic gem over the years. One important role that it provides is
making itself available for the community, playing host to special events and town hall forums. Another important aspect of the theater is its partnership in the annual Nevada City Film Festival, which attracts film lovers from all over the region. Production companies such as the California Asian Theatre Association, LeGacy Productions, Sierra Stages, Ewing Productions and others make the Nevada Theatre an important part of their productions. LeGacy has an upcoming presentation of Dracula that runs until mid-October and will also
be reprising the holiday favorite A Christmas Carol, which has become a recurring Nevada City tradition. Looking to the future, the Nevada Theatre Commission is currently working on an expansion plan that would see a new building being added in back of the theater that will not only expand the backstage area, but will also serve as the new home for local radio station, KVMR. A collaboration of two nonprofit organizations operating in the same town is a rare occasion, but one that bodes well
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NEVADA: Public donations and historical grants are funding the backstage expansion
continued from page 9 for the community, said Ron Spiller, president of the Nevada Theatre Commission. Only by combining the resources and interests of the Nevada Theatre Commission and KVMR, our local FM radio station, have we been able to forge a plan and a project that will allow the theater to expand its backstage area to meet the needs of our producer-tenants, but to also give the station a new, much needed home. Funding for the project is being raised from public donations, and available historical grants are being explored as well. While the 19th-century theatre is a registered California Historical Landmark, the seating is in need of upgrading. Sierra Cinemas has contributed a recent donation that will afford the theater more modern and comfortable seats in the near future. Spiller went on to say, There is a constant struggle between the urge to preserve the traditional and the demand for progress. As the oldest original-use theater in California, the 150-year-
Cars have appeared and utility lines have disappeared in front of the modern-day Nevada Theatre.
cient, but nostalgia for the old seats remains, and for some there is a bittersweet feeling that a piece of the past has been lost to progress. These are the problems that the Nevada Theatre Commission wrestles with, always keeping in mind that we are entrusted with something precious and valuable. ... From its very earliest beginnings, this cultural treasure has offered its patrons a unique experience. Passing through the Victorian brick facade to the whimsical ticket office and original stage, visitors cannot help but feel they are stepping
Through various incarnations and renovations, the Nevada Theatre has maintained its distinctive four-arch visage.
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Will celebrate its 150th Anniversary in 2015 Is a registered California Historical Landmark Is currently undergoing expansion Contact for more information: www.nevadatheatre.com (530) 274-3456 Located at 401 Broad St., Nevada City
old building requires tender loving care, and occasionally, repair and replacement of one or more of its components.
Our recent collaboration with local FM station KVMR allows an opportunity to respond to our producer clients many
requests for an expanded backstage area. At the same time, we are able to rebuild and reinforce the walls of the building. This is good, but to some, it is also upsetting, because it represents change. In response to numerous comments from our audiences, we have also recently upgraded the theater seats. The new ones are more comfortable, and the new layout of seating is more effi-
There is a constant struggle between the urge to preserve the traditional and the demand for progress.
Ron Spiller, president of the Nevada Theatre Commission
back into Californias formative years. With its 150th birthday just around the corner, the Nevada Theatre plans to have its expansion and renovations done in time to blow out the candles on its Sesquicentennial cake. Based on its history, it is likely to be one heck of a party.
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Colfax Theaters new owner plans grand opening

BY TODD FRANTZ
COLFAX THEATER
Grand Opening schedule for Oct. 4, 5, and 6 Features modern day stateof-the-art digital 3D cinema Plans for live bands, performances and karaoke are in the near future For more information visit: www.colfaxcinema.com or call 530-346-9900 Located at 49 S. Main St., Colfax, CA
hether the Yellow Brick Road ever wound its way through the Colfax Theater when it opened its doors in 1939 is uncertain. What is certain is that is that The Wizard of Oz will play a big part in the theme of the remodeling of this historic theater. Colfax-area artists Jim Bowers and Foxey McCleary have been commissioned to paint an original mural in the lobby in homage to The Wizard of Oz. I am finding there are lots of local connections to the entertainment industry (in the area), and I plan to utilize them as much as possible, said the theater owner, Gary Tomsic. Tomsic purchased the Colfax Theater on New Years Eve 2012 from Wendell Jacob, who had owned the theater since 1986. The theater, which has been closed for a number of years, is set to reopen under the new ownership with a grand opening schedule for Oct. 4, 5, and 6. When Oswald Marson Sr. built the theater 74 years ago, it wasnt with glitz or glamour in mind. Design and decor took a backseat to functionality in the original design of the theater. Yet despite its plain looks, it was known to attract folks from as far away as Sacramento when it originally opened. It wasnt until the building was purchased by Wendell Jacob from Rita Marson in 1986 that the Colfax Theater got its first real glamorous makeover. Jacob completely refurbished
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The Wizard of Oz is a prominent theme at the Colfax Theater, which is set to reopen after a remodel job. The new owner plans various live events as well as movies.
the facility. Architect John Hyde and local interior designer Connie Heilman brought the historic structure back to life, infusing a tribute to the Art Deco style of the historical theaters original construction period of 1939. The transformation included new seats and a state-of-the-art surround sound system. As the theater readies to reopen in early October, it has undergone yet another transformation. Owner Tomsic has done some major upgrades to the building including adding a modern day state-of-the-art digital 3D cinema. Additionally, the lobby and concession area has a new upgraded look. The primary use for the theater will still be to show movies, but the first four rows of seats have been removed and replaced with a dance floor along with a proper stage. According to the new owner, plans for live bands, performances and karaoke are in the works for the new setup. A beer and wine bar is planned for the near future as well. It is my intent to attract the Hollywood majors to do their sneak previews in Colfax, Tomsic said. The digital 3D capability allows me to do firstrun, but my focus will be local first, first-run second.
Tomsic does not view the Colfax Theater as just a business investment. He also has a passion for the arts. I am still an active writer and director and have several movies of my own that will be shown occasionally, Tomsic said. I also want to encourage local filmmakers as much as possible. Colfax didnt just get an exhibitor; they got a filmmaker who has become an exhibitor. For Railroad Days, the Colfax Theater will be showing railrelated shows including Amtrak 40 Years, which Tomsic shot for Richard Luckin Productions. While the Colfax Theater is not yet open at the date of this publication, already its neon sign lights up the night down on Main Street. It wont be long before the smell of popcorn and the flickering lights of the movies come back to Colfax once more. And when patrons first enter the lobby, this historic gem will take her rightful place among the other iconic theaters of the Foothills.
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BY MATTHEW WHITLEY
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Dylan Andes, 3, of Grass Valley shows off the giant pumpkins at The Haunted Pumpkin Patch in Grass Valley.
othing says fall like the site of orange pumpkins lying in a field or being carved up by kids for Halloween. Pumpkins belong to the squash family and are native to North America; seeds found in Mexico date back 7,000 years. Pumpkins are used commercially, with the pulp often pureed and used in cookies, pies and bread. The seeds, salted and toasted, are a popular and healthful snack. The pumpkin itself is used for decorations and is an icon of Halloween, carved
into jack o lanterns. Finding a locally grown pumpkin to pick and take home is a rite of passage for many a school kid, and there is no shortage of places in Placer and Nevada counties to pick your own and maybe find a scare or two along the way. In Meadow Vista, in what used to be the Simpson farm from the 1850s, is the Foothill Roots Farm, where Diane and Patrick Bollinger are celebrating their one-year anniversary. Pumpkins are among the many crops the couple offers up local residents, who stop by on Thursdays when
the farm is open to the public. Their products are also available through the CSA (community supported agriculture) food boxes they offer, or Gaias Basket in Auburn or the Tahoe Food Hub, which often carry their produce. Their farm is a very cool space, with the crops as well as an old covered bridge and buildings that date back to the 1850s. They can be reached through www.FoothillRootsFarm.com or their Facebook page. The farm is at 17565 Placer Hills Road, Meadow Vista. Opening Oct. 5 is The Haunted Pumpkin Patch in
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Its apple season in Northern California

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pple season is upon us here in the Sierra foothills, as orchards across the area both big and small showcase some of the finest apples in the world. Apples, known as malus domestica, are one of the earliest known harvested fruits, dating back thousands of years, originally from Asia. They were introduced to the Americas in the 17th century by European settlers. America is the worlds second leading apple producer, with 6 percent of the world market. Ranging from the Gala, to Fuji to the Gravenstein, there are more than 7,500 varietals of apples, though you would never guess based on the choice in the grocery store, where theres usually at most five or six. When you hit a local ranch or farmers market, that number can grow to 150 varietals; you will be introduced to names you may not have heard of, like the Heirloom
Bags of fresh apples line the shelves of Machado Orchards Store in Auburn.
Lady Finger, which Linda Menge grows on her small farm in Grass Valley; or the Rome, a varietal that the Machado family has on their orchard, each with own distinctive texture, taste and color. Menge and her husband, Steve, run Linda Graces Place in Grass Valley. A local seventh-grade teacher, she started the farm in 1988. There, she lets customers come up to the small farm she runs to pick their own fruit, and she donates the extra fruit to local food banks and her local parish. According to Linda, families
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A small picnic table sits nestled amongst the 33 acres of trees growing at Machado Orchard in Auburn.
Ranging from the Gala, to Fuji to the Gravenstein, there are more than 7,500 varietals of apples, though you would never guess based on the choice in the grocery store, where theres usually at most five or six.
have driven up from as far as San Jose to for the opportunity to spend an afternoon showing their kids where food comes from, the chance to see the
horses and chickens and experience life on an farm. Linda calls her operation beyond organic, meaning everything on the farm is recycled; all that for $1 a pound! Visitors are welcome to come up on the weekends after 8 a.m. or by appointment by calling (530) 272-5156. Her farm is at 17458 Friendly Valley Place, Grass Valley. Working on a much larger scale is the Machado Orchards, owned by Shawnie and Gary Machado. Established in 1923, the 17-acre ranch has thousands of trees and produces over 15 varieties of apples, in addition to the other fruit they grow. Empire, Pippins, Pink
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Loomis Eggplant Festival offers more than purple food

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housands of people from all over the region were planning to flock to Loomis on Oct. 5 for the 26th Annual Loomis Eggplant Festival to indulge in a day of food, music and family fun. The festival, sponsored by the Loomis Basin Chamber of Commerce, blossomed from a joke made over 26 years ago by local business owners, who used tongue-in-cheek humor to create a now-longstanding tradition for the town. The community wanted a fun family event and, since no one could think of another fruit or vegetable that hadnt already been used, they came up with the eggplant. And so the Eggplant Festival was born. The festival was intended to bring people from outside of the Loomis Basin and to promote local businesses. More
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than a quarter-century later, hundreds of volunteers and local businesses contribute everything from time and resources to parking space to help make the event a success. Volunteers include Chamber of Commerce members and men and women from the sheriffs
and fire departments, as well as community members. Chamber manager Jennifer Knisley said, It is a totally fun, a great community event, and its not just about eggplants. With a host of activities provided for the young and old, festivities kick off at 9 a.m. with
a performance by the Del Oro High School Marching Band. After the show, kids can spend the day in the fun zone with activities such as an obstacle course and a scuba diving pool or they can accompany the adults to the many cooking demonstrations provided by volunteers, listen to music from local bands and visit the many food, arts, crafts and beer and wine booths. Cooking demonstrations presented by a celebrity and local chefs will return with well-known guests from the culinary community. Tyler Stone, a former contestant on Bravo TVs Top Chef and an established culinary writer, has made several TV and radio appearances on local networks. Stone, who said he loves a savory eggplant parmesan, will be on hand during the festival to demonstrate cooking some of his favorite dishes.
Local chef Scott Domeny, Del Oro culinary arts instructor, will also be conducting a cooking demonstration. He said he prefers his eggplant cooked simply, grilled to perfection and with no extra flair about it. Despite a mouth-watering array of eggplant-based dishes, Knisley said the festival isnt just about eggplants and never really was. The significance it holds within the local community comes from spending a day together as a town and as a region to enjoy the fruits of labor that locals have to offer, some of which just happen to be eggplants. For more information, visit the Loomis Chambers website at www.loomischamber.com/ eggplant-festival/. Free parking will be available next to Loomis Veteran Memorial Hall, 5945 Horseshoe Bar Road, and at Loomis Elementary School.
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From left, Rita Paiz, Judith Larrew, Elia Rivas, Nancy Bloom and Fran Haynes lead the costume parade through festival grounds at the 2010 Auburn Community Festival.
hen they see leaves turning, daylight waning and the mercury dropping, residents of the foothills know the Auburn Community Festival must be right around the corner. Organizers have already started to plan for the 17th annual fall fest. The free, all-day event is set for Oct. 19 and will feature the traditional contests and activities: giant pumpkins, costumes, decorating, scarecrows, live music, arts and crafts booths, games, food and merchandise vendors, among other things. Hosted every year by Auburn Area Recreation and Park District, the event has been a cultural tradition of the season since 1997. Recreation Services Manager Sheryl Petersen said it
hasnt changed much over the years, and now regularly draws 2,000 to 3,000 people. She said the organizers behind the event are a fairly consistent group of community members with different specialties some qualified to judge 1,000-pound vegetables, others to lead costume parades but shared enthusiasm for the same thing. We do a lot of events in the community, and this is by far my favorite. Its a combination of things. There really is something for the whole family here,
from little kids to grandparents, Petersen said. Its just a time to come together and celebrate living in Auburn, in and around the foothills. The costume contest starts at 1 p.m. this year, with awards for most frightening, best Disney-themed, best homemade, most original and best pet costume. The pumpkin contest is considerably more lucrative, with prizes up to $1,500 for the heaviest entry. Barbara Jicha, a volunteer who organizes the scarecrow contest, said it can be lucrative, too up to $1,000 for first place but its not about the prizes. People create unique scarecrows, and there are cash prizes. We usually get 20-plus scarecrows, and theyre really pretty impressive, she said. Its really just a fun event, and it promotes art and agriculture and shows off ARDs parks.
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According to Louis, the most popular breakfast is the Tuscan, grilled on rosemary bread with fluffy scrambled eggs and goat cheese, served with fresh basil and pesto, along with sun-dried tomatoes.
dough toast. The hash is full of fresh herbs, and the eggs are cooked to perfection. Or try the corned beef hash, the turkey pesto omelet, the lemon yogurt pancakes, the biscuits and gravy, avocado supreme omelet, or the huevos rancheros. It doesnt take long to see why locals recommend Katrinas. Even though the place is on the smaller side (they also offer some outdoor seating), you may have to
restaurant business. Louis parents owned restaurants in San Francisco, and Katrinas father owned four restaurants in the Carmel area. They both have a passion for fine food. Katrinas first opened in Downtown Auburn in 1978. The eatery is known for, among other things, homemade corned beef hash and eggs, with country taters and sour-
wait for a table, especially on weekends, but the wait is worth it. They know how to turn over tables quickly without making anyone feel rushed. The decor reminds one of Grandmas house. Time after time, you will be saying, Every dish I have ordered has been delicious and filling, and reasonably priced. The fruit is always fresh and tasty, and you dont have to choose between fruit or home fries; you can get
half and half. For years Katrinas has been the best breakfast place in the area. According to Louis, the most popular breakfast is the Tuscan, grilled on rosemary bread with fluffy scrambled eggs and goat cheese, served with fresh basil and pesto, along with sun-dried tomatoes. Meals are picture-perfect and served with fresh fruit. Louis says that they serve many great burgers and salads for lunch, with the Almond Chicken Salad with celery, apples and grapes scoring as a popular item. Katrinas accepts only cash or checks. Other restaurants can do the basics, but restaurants like Katrinas rise above and stand out. If
you are looking for good food that rises above the others with inventiveness, creativity and freshness, then Katrinas fits the bill. Katrinas, which was voted among the Auburn Journals Best of the Best, has a loyal following of diehard fans that enjoy Auburns best-kept secret.
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Somethings brewing in Cool

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riving along Highway 49, passing through the quaint town of Cool, one may notice a few new businesses spreading their wings and taking flight. One such place which put out its open sign just a few weeks ago and is already creating quite the local buzz is Cools very own brewery, Cool Beerwerks. The Brewery, along with a growing array of other local restaurants, is ushering in a new era for Cool food and drinks. What makes Cool Beerwerks stand out as a bar/brewery for the community of Cool? First, and most noteworthy, it is home to a unique and original hometown-
brewed beer called Cool Beer, the product of decades of home-brewing talent, brought into commercial production by the friendly owners of Cool Beerwerks, Steve and Rochelle Robello. After nearly two years of research, development and perfecting their craft, the husband-and-wife team have brought their originally flavored beer to the town of Cool. With the slogan Thats So Cool behind their product, Steve Robello hopes to make his brewed beer commercially available in stores in the future. But for now, the town of Cool has the rare opportunity to get behind a tall, frosty glass of town history in the making. In addition to their very own brand of beer, Cool
Beerwerks takes you to the fringes of fantasy with its clever steampunk decorative motif, combining industrial themes with that of the Victorian era. In addition to some great antique finds that furnish the bar, some decorations, including a beautifully crafted steampunk bird perched in a wire cage, were artistically assembled by Rochelle Robello herself. A fine home-brewed beer, clever merchandise and interior decorating may be one thing, but most importantly, both the atmosphere and the product seem to be sitting well with patrons for the month-old brewery and bar. Best craft beer in town! Garden Valley resident Kat Mitchell said as
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she enjoyed a late lunch and a brew while sitting in Cool Beerwerks spacious outdoor patio. Its a great addition to the town, a new and different fresh look. I like the open, light, airy environment, Rex Barnes from Pilot Hill said with a grin. The atmosphere is really nice inside. Ordinarily, a new bar with a homemade name and product in a town with a limited number of establishments in which to wine and dine would be considered stiff competition to other local restaurants.
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aste of Home, publisher of four national magazines and more than 40 special interest recipe collections, is bringing its Taste of Home Cooking School show to the Gold Country Fairgrounds in Auburn on Thursday, Oct. 17. Sponsored by the Auburn Journal and Gold Country Media, the twohour program showcases live demonstrations with step-by-step instructions on how to create flavorful recipes straight from the pages of Taste of Home magazine. Taste of Home culinary specialist Kristi Larson will prepare 10 dishes live on stage during the two-hour cooking demonstration. Our recipes come from subscribers and then we run them through our test kitchen and make any adjustments that are needed, Larson said in an earlier interview with Gold Country Media. The show is designed to share tips and secrets with the audience on how to make quick, easy and affordable meals with everyday life in mind. One thing that makes the Taste of Home event unique is that the recipes are developed by magazine readers who are
cooking for their families. It is really about bringing people and families together and creating memories, Larson said. Larson said she will be preparing a variety of dishes at the Auburn Taste of Home Cooking School show, including pumpkin pie cupcakes, casserole, caramel apple strata and spinachstuffed chicken pockets and more. The recipes we showcase change with the seasons, Larson said. Because we focus on readily available ingredients, the food we cook in the fall is different from what we cook in the spring. While the focus is on savory recipes made from easily accessible ingredients, there will be plenty of other fun-filled things to do at the show as well. Numerous door prizes from local and national sponsors will be given away throughout the show, including the 10 dishes that Larson will create during the show. In addition, food and beverage vendors will be on hand. Area merchants will also have booths set up for attendees to peruse before the show and during the intermission. Plus every person who attends
will receive a goody bag filled with coupons from area businesses and a complimentary copy of the Taste of Home magazine. Cookbooks from Taste of Home will also be available for purchase during the show. Auburn Journal Publisher Todd Frantz believes area residents will enjoy an evening where they learn tips for their everyday meals and perhaps some new ideas for the holidays. Taste of Home magazine reaches tens of thousands of readers in our region, so were excited to bring the recipes and tips readers like seeing in the magazine to life with this live cooking show, Frantz said. It is a really fun event and the crowd from last years show really seemed to enjoy themselves. Doors open at 4 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m. Before the demonstrations take place local vendors will offer a variety of food, beverages and shopping for ticket holders. Limited tickets are available and general admission tickets are $15. To order tickets or to get more information, call Linda at (530) 852-0278 or email tickets@goldcountrymedia.com.
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n order to withstand the test of time, the foundation of any good partnership usually includes trust, good communication and similar interests or goals. Larry Luis Ortiz, executive director of Nevada County Arts, and Angela Juliano Tahti, executive director of Placer Arts, have been working together for over 20 years. Thanks to their shared passion for art, the two have had success in heading the burgeoning arts scene in both Auburn and Nevada County. Ortiz, who was born in Auburn and attended Del Oro High School, graduated with a masters degree in sculpture and ceramics from Sacramento State University and has taught at UC Davis, American River College, Sacramento City
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cil of Placer County (now known as PlacerArts). At the time, the arts were not very prevalent in Auburn, Ortiz said. We systematically started programs to bring people in contact with art. Almost every month, we had something going on. What was important to me was to make the arts council a viable organization. I created several programs that are still in existence today, such as Music in the Park, Auburn Art Walk, and the Autumn Art Studio Tour. According to Ortiz, he was born an artist and has been involved in the art world his whole life. He has never left as an artist in residence at Clayarts Studio, located in The Arts Building in Downtown Auburn, where he works with clay to create unique ceramics, a skill that did not always come easy to him.
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OCTOBER 2013
Founder of an artful tradition

BY JUDY COOK
elen Phillips, a batik artist from Loomis, joined a friend for a Studio Tour in Berkeley one day some 20 years ago. It was great. Just great, she remembered at Placer Arts in early September. On reflection, she and her friend decided that a Studio Tour of Placer County art workspaces would be just the thing for Placer County artists. Phillips started her art career as an oil painter but found she could never finish a project. She turned to batik, and now, When batik is finished it is finished. Fast forward 20 years and plan now to attend the 20th Autumn Art Studios Tour. You will be able to see Phillips in action at Placer Arts, which she says is a good place to plan your route. I wear white mostly when I work, said
Helen Phillips demonstrates the painstaking process of applying wax to a batik project.
Phillips. Batik is a dirty, filthy art form. All that wax and dye. White clothing reminds me to be careful, but it seldom works completely. Filthy apron or not, Phillips work has won recognition for its intricacy in many venues. She is particularly known for her landscapes which are exacting and require great skill and patience to complete. Batik is a method of dying fabric by the addition of wax to areas of the fabric. The piece is dyed and re-dyed with more and more areas covered in wax to preserve the colors. It is a painstaking process for detailed piece and requires great patience. If you might be thinking a studio tour just isnt for kids, take a note from Sue Bordelon, a Placer Arts Volunteer. She tells of taking high schoolers to see the art studios and how some pupils who had learned welding realized that metal art was a reuse of metal and creative, too. I have art in my yard today that they made, she said. Its a personal one-on-one experience with working artists for older children with an interest in creative things. Id encourage parents to bring their older children along to see what is being created right here, in Placer County. Phillips agrees. Kids seem to like her demonstrations.
Batik is wonderful because it is like magic. A lot of children are interested and want to become professional artists, she said. The demonstrations on the studio tour give them a glimpse into the world of artists and a taste of the work in many forms. As 2013 marks the 20th anniversary of the Autumn Art Studio Tour, it also marks the 30th anniversary for Placer Arts which was founded in 1983. This years tour takes place on Nov. 8, 9 and 10. There are 75 artists in 49 studio locations participating, though all will not hold their studios open the entire for the entire threeday run. A passport to all the open studios costs $10 and includes automatic entry into the first-ever raffle type drawing according to Karen Killebrew, Art Studios tour coordinator. Prizes will be certificates to use to purchase art from the tours participating artists. What so nice about this tour, said Killebrew, is that it shows how artists are inspired by the
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Helen Phillips poses with a completed batik. The butterfly is an intricate project and takes many hours to complete on thin silk using wax and fabric dyes.
area that surrounds them. Often they are inspired by solitude they find in trees, rivers and even in their own backyards. It is so special and amazing that it all comes through in so many ways and all right here in Placer County. Killebrew, Phillips and Bordelon all agreed that the best way to enjoy the tour is to pay a visit to the website and then start at Placer Arts 808 High St., Auburn, with your maps in hand. The key is to look at the maps, find a route you want to follow and then mark it so you dont just wander said Killebrew. There will be several maps online as well as lists of artists and mediums. There is sure to be something for everyone. For more details about the Autumn Art Studios Tour, go to Studios.PlacerArts.org or call 530-8855670.
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Violinist Stefan Jackiw and pianist Anna Polansky will play in Grass Valley
BY AMY LOBENBERG
INCONCERT SIERRA
Who: Internationally recognized violinist Stephan Jackiw and pianist Anna Polanksy What: The duo will be performing together at a concert hosted by InConcert Sierra. When: Sunday, Oct. 20 at 2p.m. Where: Seventh-day Adventist Church at 12889 Osborne Hill Road, Grass Valley. Cost: Tickets to this event are $28 per adult and youth age 17 and under are free with an adult. Tickets can be purchased online at www.inconcertsierra.org/third-sunday/ 2013-14-season-of-concerts2/, at the Briar Patch Co-op in Grass Valley or at the Nevada County Box Office at the Miners Foundry in Nevada City. For More Information: Please visit www.inconcertsierra.org /third-sunday/october-202013-stefan-jackiw-annapolansky/
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evada County is known for hosting a multitude of talented and diverse musicians. Local residents and outof-town music connoisseurs flood the foothills every year for a chance to listen to live music, performed in intimate settings, by passionate artists. This years performance by internationally recognized violinist Stefan Jackiw and pianist Anna Polansky is sure to impress. Hosted by InConcert Sierra, the event will feature the two playing a range of songs together. This is not the first time Jackiw and Polansky have come to Grass Valley. Last year the two artists were so well received that, immediately after their performance, InConcert Sierra Artistic Director Ken Hardin wasted no time rebooking them for this year. InConcert Sierra Executive Director Julie Hardin believes that Jackiw and Polansky share a special chemistry that immediately draws in the audience, which made for an incredible performance. Stefan Jackiw is one of the top violinists in the world right now, Hardin said. He has worked with artists such as YoYo Ma and Jeremy Denk. Last year our audience members were blown away by the two of them. Everyone was complete-
ly spellbound during the performance and leapt to their feet to applaud at the end. They are both so young and vibrant, and the connection between them is very intimate. They give each other these looks and its like they are in one anothers heads. Nevada City lawyer Allan Haley attended the show featuring Jackiw and Polansky last year and enjoyed it so much that he decided to sponsor them again this year. I think the best way to describe his [Jackiws] violin work is pure, Haley said. He is extremely versatile in the different historical styles that he interprets. He and Anna make a perfect partnership. They seem to know what note the other is going to hit before it even happens. Its a joy to hear them. Another local concertgoer, Ed Thomas, agreed that the pair put on a great show. They were an incredible example of a great, outstanding collaboration of piano and violin, Thomas said. The synchronicity of their performance and their playing together was really profound. I know the audience was moved to a standing ovation, which was very vigorous. The anticipation of the upcoming InConcert Sierra performance does not end with fans and past guests. Jackiw is equally excited to return to Nevada County. Im really looking forward to returning to InConcert Sierra
Violinist Stefan Jackiw and pianist Anna Polansky enchant InConcert Sierra guests with their unmistakable passion for classical music.
for my second performance, Jackiw said. I have such nice memories of the appreciative, knowledgeable audience and the beautiful hall. This time around, I will be playing works by Mozart, Lutoslawski, Saariaho, and Brahms. Ive always loved the drama and moody expressivity of Lutoslawskis music, and I thought it would be interesting to pair it with Mozart, another hugely dramatic composer. The Saariaho is an homage to Lutoslawski and the Brahms 3rd sonata is one of the greatest works in violin repertoire, filled with tension, fire, and lyricism. According to inconcertsierra.org, violinist Stefan Jackiw has appeared as a soloist with the Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, New York, Philadelphia, and San Francisco symphonies. He has also performed with the Detroit Symphony, Royal Philharmonic, Netherlands Philharmonic, BBC Scottish Symphony, Melbourne Symphony, Atlanta Symphony, Rotterdam Philharmonic, Chicago Symphony, Toronto Symphony, and the Rochester Philharmonic. He was born in 1985 to parents of Korean and German descent and began playing the violin at age 4. He holds a bachelor of arts from Harvard, as
well as an Artist Diploma from the New England Conservatory. Also according to inconcertsierra.org, pianist Anna Polansky has appeared with the Moscow Virtuosi, Buffalo Philharmonic, Columbus and Memphis symphonies, Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia, St. Lukes Chamber Ensemble, and many others. She was born in Russia and emigrated to the United States in 1990. She attended Interlochen Arts Academy and received her bachelor of music from the Curtis Institute. She received her masters from Julliard and is a recipient of the 2003 Borletti-Buitoni Trust Fellowship. She currently serves on the faculty of Vassar College.
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Legendary locomotive to return

Historic Southern Pacific No. 6051 was at first Colfax Founders Day in 2003
BY MARTHA GARCIA
storied diesel locomotive is making a return visit to Colfax next month. Historic Southern Pacific No. 6051 will be showcased during Colfax Railroad Days, coming up Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 5-6. The E9 locomotive, which served Los Angeles, is the only surviving Southern Pacific passenger-dedicated diesel locomotive, according to the California Railroad Museum. The Old Sacramento museum is bringing No. 6051 to Colfax for the free, two-day celebration. According to Roger Staab, a past president of the Placer Sierra Railroad Heritage Society, the main event sponsor, SP No. 6051 is, The same engine that was here back then, in September 2003, for the first Colfax Founders Day. In recent years, Railroad Days has celebrated the towns heritage and its role in building the Transcontinental Railroad across the nation in the 1860s. Staab, who came to the area more than 10 years ago, said while he didnt attend the 2003 celebration, he has always been a rail fan. The fever really got me here, he said. Also, I had more time to get back into it, and the great history of this area. In addition to SP No. 6051,
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What: A community-wide celebration of local railroad history and heritage of the First Transcontinental Railroad over the Donner Pass Route through the Sierra Nevada When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 5 and 6 Where: Various locations in central Colfax Cost: Free Info: www.colfaxrailroaddays .org
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The historic passenger-dedicated diesel locomotive Southern Pacific No. 6051 makes a return trip to Colfax for Railroad Days on Oct. 5-6. It last visited here during the first Founders Day festival in September 2003.
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SIERRA VISTA COMMUNITY CENTER What: Steamer miniature railroad rides ROY TOMS PLAZA What: Caboose tours, a UP maintenance equipment display, vendor booths HISTORIC PASSENGER DEPOT What: Siemens display, antique engines, history displays RAILROAD YARD AREA NEAR THE OLD FRUIT SHEDS What: SP No. 6051 and other UP train equipment
there will be other attractions at the festival that visitors can walk through, including Union Pacific Railroad snow removal
and maintenance equipment. UPs Operation Lifesaver, which includes information about railroad right of way and
grade crossing safety, will also be presented. Free rides to all visitors will be offered by Sacramento Valley Live Steamers Railroad club members on their miniature railroad. There will also be hobby railroad layout displays and railroad films, photography and art work among many other attractions. Local vendors will offer food and merchandise. Bill Yoder, another PSRHS member, said the number of displays for the community event keeps getting bigger. Were still pulling together
more exhibits, Yoder said. We have more modular, HO scale, indoor stuff coming. We have four or model railroad layouts that will be on display. New to this years celebration, Yoder said, will be an information booth by Siemens, a railcar manufacturer. Siemens, which has a manufacturing plant in Sacramento, built the engines for the Sacramento light rail system. According to Yoder, Siemens also manufactures full-size electric locomotives for Amtrak. Venues for Railroad Days attractions, open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., include the Sierra Vista Community Center, where the steamer miniature railroad rides will be given; Roy Toms Plaza and freight depot area, where there will be caboose tours, a UP maintenance equipment display and vendor booths; the Historic Passenger Depot area, where the Siemens display will be set up, along with antique engines and history displays; and the railroad yard area near the old fruit sheds, where SP No. 6051 and other UP train equipment will be displayed.
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Romance and Adventure, with strings attached

Auburn Symphony tuning up for ambitious 2013-14 season
BY AMY LOBENBERG
all has just fallen, and the changing of the seasons means that the Auburn Symphony is coming back from its summer break. The 2013-14 seasons theme is Romance and Adventure, which, according to Auburn Symphony Music Director and Conductor Peter Jaffe, will include music from dramatic love stories such as Romeo and Juliet, Tristan and Isolde, and West Side Story. Starting in October, the symphony will begin its season with Masterworks Concert I: Star-Crossed Lovers, featuring violinist Ji in Yang. December will showcase the Messiah-Sing Along, which will include a variety of traditional carols. The second part of the Masterworks Concerts, titled Romance and Heroism, will return in January featuring cellist Adelle-Akiko Kearns. February will welcome a family concert called Its About Time! (formerly called Kinder Konzert), featuring soprano Meagan Rao, winner of the 2013 Young Artist Competition. The third installation of Masterworks Concerts, called Elegant Mischief, will feature Curtis Kidwell on the oboe, Patricia Wassum on the clarinet, Christopher Jones on the horn, and Cathleen Williams on the bassoon. Finally, the 2013-14 season will end at The Mondavi Center in Davis, with a celebration of Mothers Day featuring pianist Konstantin Soukhovetski. The first concert, Masterworks I: Star-Crossed Lovers, features Korean violinist Ji in Yang, with whom Jaffe has previously worked. She is a fabulous young talent on the violin, Jaffe said. I first worked with her when she was a young kid at the Aspen
Orchestra panorama from September 2012 concert.
AUBURN SYMPHONY
When: Masterworks I: StarCrossed Lovers (Ji in Yang, violin) is on Saturday Oct. 19 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday Oct. 20 at 3:00 p.m. For other concert times, dates and locations, visit www.auburnsymphony.com. Where: Placer High School Auditorium, Auburn. Cost: Ticket prices for Masterworks Concerts range from $31 to $124 depending on seating area and package deals. Students and children are $21. For more information visit: www.auburnsymphony.com or call (530) 823-6683.
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Richard Altenbach, concertmaster, and Ken Hardin, conductor, following a May 2013 concert
I am very excited to perform Beethoven Concerto with the Auburn Symphony orchestra this October. It is my very first appearance with them, and Beethoven Concerto is one of my most favorite pieces of music.
Ji in Yang, violinist
Music Festival. She was an obvious prodigy. She not only has a phenomenal technique, but she also plays from the heart. We will be bringing her to visit local elementary, middle and high schools during her rehearsal week. Community outreach is just as important to the Auburn Symphony as great performances are. Yang said she was looking forward to playing in the foothills. I am very excited to perform Beethoven Concerto with the Auburn Symphony orchestra this October, Yang said. It is my very first appearance with them, and Beethoven Concerto is one of my most favorite
pieces of music. Everything about it is just so heavenly, and when it is played right, it is absolutely the most satisfying piece of artwork. It is probably one of the most difficult pieces written for the violin, because the work is already so perfect and all the players can do is just serve and lift what is written in an attempt to bring the audience to heaven. So I will try my best to do that, to serve this purely gorgeous piece of art as it is, and hopefully I can portrait that heavenliness. I love performing because I can communicate and feel the audience while I perform. As for the rest of the Auburn Symphonys season, Jaffe said the concerts will highlight songs about star-crossed lovers and the various trials that they may face in order to be together. Any great love story in literature, fiction or the movies includes some obstacles that the characters face, Jaffe said. These obstacles are a theme that runs through the season. Jaffe also mentioned that the final concert at the Mondavi Center in Davis is a great way to surprise ones mother on Mothers Day.
Any great love story in literature, fiction or the movies includes some obstacles that the characters face. These obstacles are a theme that runs through the season.
Peter Jaffe, Auburn Symphony Music Director and Conductor
Take your mom out for a great brunch and then listen to engaging romantic music at Mondavi, Jaffe said. Konstantin Soukhovetski is a favorite of Auburn and first played here about 11 or 12 years ago. His coming back brings this to a full circle. The Auburn Symphonys business director, Rob Haswell, is eager to start the symphonys 26th season. Its our second year with Peter [Jaffe], and its going to be an incredible season. He has put together programs that blend both traditional and classical music, and there will be something for everyone, Haswell said. Our first CD will include a selection from our 25th anniversary season, highlighting Gershwins An
American in Paris. The Family Concert will also be a fun experience for everyone, along with the Messiah Sing-Along, which will feature holiday carols. Both Haswell and Jaffe agreed that guests will not want to miss Auburn Symphonys 26th season. We feel like our 25th season was our finest, Haswell said. We feel like our orchestra is playing at one of the highest levels of any other orchestra in the country. We are lucky to have them in the foothills. Said Jaffe: We had very modest beginnings and have a very multi-talented group of musicians. They play for the sheer love of music, and it shows. I am going into my second season with them, and we are having a ball together.
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OCTOBER 2013
Best-selling romance novel author pens in Placer

BY MARGARET SNIDER
WHISKEY CREEK SERIES

Brenda Novaks most recent series, the Whiskey Creek novels, published under the Harlequin Mira label, takes place in Northern Californias Gold Country. TITLES IN THE SERIES SO FAR: When Lightning Strikes When Snow Falls When Summer Comes Home to Whiskey Creek Take Me Home for Christmas (coming November 2013) For more information visit: www.brendanovak.com/boo kshelf/ whiskey-creek-series/
hen she was a senior in high school, Brenda Novaks mother took her to a personologist, who analyzed personality based on traits found in the face, head and hands. She said that I was going to be a writer when I grew up, Novak said. I remember laughing and thinking, thats crazy I have no idea where I would even start a book. She probably would really laugh now to think that Ive written 45 books. About 20 years ago, when Novak was working as a loan officer, she said she discovered her day care provider had been drugging her children so they would sleep all day. Writing books was the only thing she could think of then that she could do at home.
It took me five years to teach myself the craft and finish that first book, so it wasnt the savior, the quick answer, Novak said. We went through some rough waters first. Novak, now an accomplished New York Times and USA Today best-selling author residing in Rocklin, keeps a grueling schedule, putting in 12-hour days and writing, basically, all the time. Her usual output is three novels a year; this year, its four. She and her husband, Ted, have three grown daughters, an 18-year-old son serving a mission in Japan for their church and 16-year-old Thad, who graduates from high school this year. I was pregnant with Thad the year I first found RWA (Romance Writers of America), Novak said. I had just finished my first manuscript and was
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trying to figure out what to do with it. She signed on for the annual convention. I remember standing in this massive beehive of women, Novak said. There are 2,500 women that go to this conference. I didnt know a soul. Here I am with my pregnant belly, looking around going, what next? But I remember just shaking with excitement when I found these classes, because it was like this is the mother lode, this is everything that Ive been looking for. She entered the RWA Golden Heart contest and her book made the finals. That set her apart enough to get a good agent and HarperCollins
bought the novel Of Noble Birth. Novak now has more than 4 million books in print, has achieved multiple honors and her fan base is wide and varied. I met her at one of her book signings and got hooked on her books, said Danita Moon of Antelope. Her writing is able to draw readers in and when the book ends, theyre left wanting more story.
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Apple Hill stokes visitors esprit de core

BY KEN LARSON
njoying a cool, crisp day in the foothills filled with great food, activities and old-fashioned family fun is what people have come to expect in Apple Hill. Now that the crowds have come and gone, November and December are actually the best months to enjoy a day in Apple Hill. As the Christmas holidays approach, many people even couple the day with getting a Christmas tree and also enjoy the unique experiences at the 55 Apple Hill ranches. In addition to farm-fresh produce and baked goods, youll find fun for the whole family. Apple Hill is north of Highway 50 between Placerville and Pollock Pines, and visitors are advised to use Exits 48 or 54. There are still many things to see and enjoy, including a fishing pond, pony rides, hay maze, nature trails, museum and handmade crafts (ideal for Christmas shopping for those hard-to-buy-for people on your list). Apples continue to ripen, and a variety of pies are still available to sample as the bake shops create holiday pies, while the cider mills, wineries and the brewery prepare libations for upcoming holiday feasts. Still need convincing this is the place to enjoy this fall? Consider using this on-line information guide to Apple Hill; click on applehill.com and use the numbers as guides for planning your trip.
As the Christmas holidays approach, many people even couple the day with getting a Christmas tree and also enjoy the unique experiences at the 55 Apple Hill ranches.
Farms. Marvin Larsen Ranch #49, Hillside Tree Farm #82, McGee Christmas Tree Farm #83, Roberts Christmas Tree Farm #87 & 88, Crystal Creek Tree Farm #89 and Rapetti Farms #90 have the firs that will make your holidays sparkle.
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Looking for crafts AND pies AND apples AND kids activities? Abels Apple Acres #38, Boa Vista Orchards #3 and High Hill Ranch #1 have more of everything and are located within sight of Highway 50. Looking for Organic? Check out Thomas Mountain Organic Farm #13 (no roadside sales), Willow Pond Organic Farm #34 and Goodness Orchard #48 for all-natural fruits and veggies.
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Larsen Apple Barn #9 is one of the original 16 ranches, and home of the oldest apple tree in the area. Check out their two water wheels and their Farm Museum. Need another classic car fix? Apple Pantry Farm/ Hidden Valley Orchards #37 has Model As to look at while you sample pie.
Rob Constancio bakes a walnut apple pie at Grandpas Seller in Apple Hill.
Check out #5 Kids Inc., #19 El Dorado Orchards, and #20 Apple Ridge Farms; they have kid-oriented activities to show the younger crowd how it was in the days before electronic toys.
Dolls #35; and Bodhaine Ranch #68 offer you-pick ranches, baked goods, crafters and gorgeous flowers in a stress-free atmosphere. at Cardaninis Pumpkin Patch #42, and finish the day with a beer at Jack Russell Farm Brewery #36. If you cant make it to the Apple Hill ranches, you can find juice from Barsotti Family Juice Company #30 year-round at many supermarkets.
Got Kids?
Time to treat the kids or grandkids to a day out? Check out #5 Kids Inc., #19 El Dorado Orchards, and #20 Apple Ridge Farms; they have kid-oriented activities to show the younger crowd how it was in the days before electronic toys. And dont forget to treat everyone to a doughnut from #10 Rainbow Orchards.
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There is romance in the air at the Apple Hill Wineries... Madroa Vineyards #6, ParaV Vineyards #12, Wofford Acres Vineyards #25, Lava Cap Winery #26, Boeger Winery #32, Fenton Herriott Vineyards #50 and Grace Patriot Wines #55 invite you to visit with your sweetheart all year long. Spring is a great time to taste new releases.
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Want to go for a drive with beautiful scenery and a slower pace? Upper Apple Hill ranches #15 Hangtown Kid Apple Orchard; #16 Patricks Mountain Grown Berries; #17 Grandpas Cellar; #18 OHallorans Apple Trail Ranch; Mill View Ranch #23; Bills Apples/Felices
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Eat a sausage while watching the geese and donkeys at Smokey Ridge Ranch and Charcuterie #133, have some strudel at Bavarian Hills #11, find the perfect jack olantern
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Scary (and not so scary) activities abound in 2 counties

BY JUDY COOK
FOOTHILL ENTERTAINER
Tis the season for ghosts, ghouls and goblins, and the foothills abound in ghastly delights. Following is a roundup of Halloween festivities in Placer and Nevada counties trickor-treat events, haunted houses, pumpkin competitions and the like. So steel yourself for a good scare, and have a good time. Oh, and beware the zombies!
17TH ANNUAL AUBURN COMMUNITY FESTIVAL

When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19 Admission and parking: free Where: Auburn Recreation Park, 123 Recreation Drive, Auburn
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When: Runs from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily through Oct. 31 Where: 12110 Poppy Lane, just off Hwy 49 about 1 mile north of Dry Creek Road Information: www. poppylanechristmas farm.com
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17th Annual AuburnCommunity Festival
That special autumn zing is in the air, nights are cool and leaves are painted in a last blaze of glory before drifting down to their final demise. Hooray for Autumn! It means the 17th edition of this Auburn Community Festival is coming to Recreation Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19. Giant-pumpkin fans, take note: This is the place that the real heavyweights get hoisted up onto the scale to weigh in and compete for the big money. The nurturing
Zombies and other hair-raising sights will abound at Halloween haunted houses. Some are too intense for young children, so its best to keep an eye out for one thats age-appropriate if you have young ones.
begins in spring, and the final result brings home cash prizes for those who persevered. Placer pumpkin growers are also competing for the heaviest Placer Grown Pumpkin, where $500 will be on the line. If your competitive
spirit doesnt run to pumpkin growing, test your skills at decorating scarecrows or whipping up an original recipe. Cash prizes make success in the several divisions sweet. Costume contests will yield winners gift certificates for creativity. The festival offers food for sale and live music from local band Down 49. Come early and plan to spend the day. Sign-up sheets and rules for all the contests can be found at www.auburnrec.com
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Poppy Tree Christmas Farm
Christmas Farm changes its color scheme to pumpkin orange and happy smiles for its version of Celebrating the Harvest, Pumpkin Patch. Poppy the Pony will be on hand for pictures (not a live pony, but lively fun). There will be opportunities to bounce and slide and take a ride on a tractor-drawn haywagon. Pack the kids, a picnic and plan to spend the day with family and friends. And, oh yes, you can purchase a pumpkin big or small.
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regular Thursday market. Imagination is said to be running amok amongst the vendors, so dont be surprised to see something like a Caesar Salad walking about and selling fresh local produce. Visit to buy farm-fresh veggies and cast your vote. Kids are invited to wear their costumes and stop by the market booth to get a free, fresh-off-the-tree apple for a special autumn treat.
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Safe Trick or Treat
A trip to a pumpkin patch is a time-honored October tradition for young and old alike. In Auburn, Poppy Tree
The weekly Old Town Auburn Farmers Market presents your chance to vote for the best costume among its vendors at its
No need to worry about little ones going door-to-door on Halloween. Safe Trick or Treat during the daylight hours is a popular activity for kids and their parents in the Downtown and Old Town areas of Auburn. Elementary schoolchildren are welcomed in costume by merchants who post a paper plate with a picture
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When: Begins at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, with tours leaving every 10 to 15 minutes until all comers are accommodated. Where: Meet at the Courthouse for registration and orientation. Admission: Free; suitable for adults and older children
THE PUMPKIN PATH

FAMILY-FRIENDLY Admission: $5 per person and $15 for a family of four When:Tours begin at 5:15 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, and the last tour leaves at 8:45 p.m. Where: Live Oak Waldorf School, 410 Crother Road, Meadow Vista Reservations advised: (530) 878-8720
AUBURN ZOMBIE FUN RUN

When: Saturday, Oct. 26 Kids run begins at 11 a.m. Early registration ends: Sept. 30 Individual: $30 Team or family: $25 (per runner), four or more Zombie: $20 Children: $10 Volunteer: Free Late registration: Individual: $40 Team or family: $30 (per runner), four or more Zombie: $25 Children: $15 Volunteer: Free
of a jack-o-lantern in their windows as a welcome sign. Candy and treats are cheerfully dispensed and costumes admired. Children should be accompanied by an adult. Theres no costume contest but lots of wholesome fun for everyone.
Take a stroll among the gravestones
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Admission: Free for kids 13 and under When: Runs 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31
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Auburn Zombie Fun Run
History lives in the Old Auburn Cemetery. No ones promising to scare you to death, but therell be a lot of solid history to contemplate for those who attend the new tours presented by the Placer County Museums. Docents will take you on a historical walk through the Old Cemetery and share stories about the people who rest there and their influence on modern Auburn and Placer County. Wear comfortable shoes. Suitable for children who are old enough to appreciate
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the historical value of a cemetery visit. Treat Trail. Its one way the Merchants Association pays back to the community for its support throughout the year. Kids age 13 and under are welcome to parade from business to business wearing their costumes
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Interactive theater will provide an evening of magic and other delights for families who reserve in advance for the Live Oak Waldorf Schools popular Pumpkin Path event. Families will follow a lighted path and journey together to meet many characters from old tales and myths. Their path is lit with candles and there is a skit at each stop followed by a healthy treat or small keepsake. This popular
Families can dash through a horrifying family obstacle course and 5K run in the midst of historic Auburn. Test your ability to give the slip to grasping zombie hands as you wend your way around the obstacles and go on to kids runs beginning at 11 a.m., followed by 200 runner heats for adults who will maneuver the obstacle course and dodge zombies trying their best to steal life tags and win an upper hand. The end of the run will offer a decontamination party with food, music and photo ops with the Zombie Slayers. Rumor has it that Recreation Park might also host a food
truck or two to round things out. The run will benefit various educational needs. Heats are filling up fast. Preregister to avoid disappointment.
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Gobble up all the ghosts you can handle in one gulp. Mark Lyon of Ghostly Adventures has your ticket for walking tours to haunted venues in Grass Valley and/or Nevada City. A student of the paranormal in local and not-so-local spots, Lyon builds his presentation on the stories hes
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continued from page 31 read and been told over the decade hes been pursuing the subject of local ghosts. On Friday nights in October, ghost hunters meet at the Carnegie Library in Grass Valley to begin the adventure, winding through local streets and then moving into the historic Holbrooke Hotel. Rumor has it that ghostly interactions are not all that rare within those walls. On October Saturday nights, meet across the street from the National Theater and be ready when the Nevada City tour steps out along picturesque streets. On both tours, Lyon delivers the thrills and chills attendant to the ghosts that are said to inhabit this lovely foothills town.
Dr. Mortis Houses of Horrors
GHOST AROUND TOWN

Family-friendly; wear comfortable shoes No reservations for October tours Private tours on other nights are available on request; $40 minimum Admission: Age 13 and up, $10; ages 5 to 12, $5; under 5 free. Information: (530) 2656877
DR. MORTIS HOUSES OF HORROR

Where: Nevada County Fairgrounds Admission all three houses: $20 Ages: Children 8 and older who are not overly sensitive Tickets: Available from Grass Valley grocery stores, Nevada Union High drama students, fairgrounds. Information: www. drmortis.com
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Admission: Free When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 31 Ages: Children 5 and under
If you are interested in partaking in the largest and longest-running haunted house event in Nevada County, step right up to Terror at the Fear Grounds. This year, one house has become three to triple the events size. Having run out of space at his mansion, Dr. Mortis has moved his thrills and chills to the Nevada County Fear er ... Fairgrounds. With more room to roam, the only limit for Dr. Mortis is the imagination of the volunteers and students
who put together all the pieces, so it is all simply horrifying. For $20 per head, you begin your tour at Mortis Manor, Dr. Mortis home for the criminally insane. There are crazy patients walking the halls. Sometimes they get lost and wind up in the electroshock therapy room. Its all so cozy, said Dr. Mortis himself. Patients who dont make it through rehabilitation go to the morgue and cold storage. Other attractions include a visit to the laboratory and transformation chamber, where Dr. Mortis conducts his special experiments. Visitors finish up at the Interactive Zombie Hunt where Zombie Zappers are loaded and visitors try their luck at finding a cure for Zombieism. Dr. Mortis recommends that visitors be 8 years of age or over. For those who just cant get
over this uber-scary display of all things weird and horrid, there are emergency exits strategically placed. Admission is $20 per person, kids included. Planning for this fournights-only event begin in January every year. Chris Navo works with Aaron Tate and Ken Pearson to design, build, plan and produce the sets, animatronics, video, and lighting effects. This year features 59 distinct rooms in which 60 to 70 volunteer drama students will be working hard to take patrons breath away for a good cause. Nevada Union High School drama instructor, Rob Metcalf, makes participation in this event an exercise in learning improv techniques for his students. Slots are filled by audition and getting a horrible role is a prized
just decorated my yard really well. And it grew. And grew. Today Dr. Mortis supports both the Nevada County Fair Boosters and the NUHS drama program, which uses the money to support its drama programs throughout the year.
Downtown Grass Valley Toddler Trick or Treat
Some haunted houses are too intense for young children. High school drama students portray many of the ghosts, ghouls, spirits and zombies at local haunted houses.
accomplishment. Navo says that kids begin studying zombies and other horrible entities in elementary and middle school to make sure they are on top of things when they are eligible to participate. The event has been around for 15 years. Chat with Dr. Mortis on Facebook from 6-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26, and Saturday, Oct. 27, and again on Wednesday, Oct. 30, and Thursday, Oct. 31. Weve seen 3,000 to 4,000 people a year says Navo. Fifteen years ago, I
Merchants in downtown Grass Valley will be welcoming kids 5 and under to come in and get treats on Halloween from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. No chills, no thrills, just admiring businessmen and women wanting to provide a safe atmosphere for the youngest of the Halloween crowd.
Twin Cities Church Annual Fall Family Festival
Free, fun and safe for kids and their families is the mantra at the Twin Cities Church Annual Fall Family Festival. Good old-fashioned games such as miniature golf and skeet ball are just a few of the offerings. Prizes? Of course. Everyone is a winner. If kids are
feeling crafty they will find a variety of offerings to test their artistic skills in the dedicated Craft Zone. Kids will enjoy jump inflatables. Hayrides, pony rides and a petting zoo are there for the enjoyment of youngsters and parents hoping for the perfect Halloween memory. One unique twist is a Cake Walk, where you can win homemade cakes and cookies. There is something for every toddler in the Pre-school Zone, and parents with babies will appreciate a special indoor baby play/changing area. Kids can wear their costumes but it isnt a requirement for a good time. A band will perform, and barbecue, cotton candy, popcorn and other goodies will be for sale. Admission and parking are free.
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TWIN CITIES CHURCH ANNUAL FALL FAMILY FESTIVAL

When: 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31 Where: Twin Cities Church, 11726 Rough & Ready Highway, Grass Valley. Shuttles run from Scotten & Lyman Gilmore schools Information: www. twincitieschurh.com
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Pumpkins the stuff of soups, pies, breads and other tasty creations abound at area patches this time of year.
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When: Runs 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27 Where: At the historic covered bridge location within the park; 17660 Pleasant Valley Road, Penn Valley. Admission to the park: Free. There is a $5 parking fee. For more information: southyubariverparkassociation.org.
Living History and Fall Fun
Make a day of it on Sunday, Oct. 27. Load the kids into the family buggy and head to the South Yuba River Park in Penn Valley. The volunteer Association will be presenting its annual Fall Festival on that day, and they promise something special for everybody. This year there will be a special Halloween twist thats sure to make for memorable
photos while doling out some area history Mark Lyon, Nevada Citys Ghost Walker, will lead a funeral procession through the Park to the Kneebone Cemetery while educating the mourners about Yankee Jim, a controversial gentleman from the past. Its a first-time event and promises to become a
favorite as news of the annual festival goes wide and people put it on their yearly schedules. There will be tours of the historic barn and covered-bridge interpretation. Now closed for needed repairs, the bridge remains a focal point of California history. The historic Shell gas station will be open with many
1920s artifacts. Information booths, crafts, games, barn tours, gold panning and blacksmithing are some of the featured activities. Enjoy a tractorpulled haywagon ride through the park, or listen to the foot-stomping music that will be playing as you enjoy lunch or various events. Food from several vendors will be on
sale. The Visitors Center will be open and is stocked with souvenirs and educational offerings. The Audubon Society will have some special birds on display. State park rangers will be on hand to answer questions and interpret the site. A raffle will also be offered; winners need not be present. SYRPA is a non-profit organization in support of the park.
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THINGS TO DO
TUESDAY, OCT. 1
Fishing on the Farm from 5:30-8 p.m. at Wakamatsu Colony Farm in Gold Hill. Cost: $10 members, $15 non-members. Info: (530) 621-1224, julie@arconservancy.org. Colfax Railroad Days, a free celebration of its railroad history and heritage, takes place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 5 and 6 in various locations in central Colfax. Info: www.colfaxrailroaddays.org Science Saturday Autumn Festival from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Placer Nature Center, 3700 Christian Valley Road in Auburn. Cost: $3 person. PNC members free. Info: (530) 878-6053. Nevada County Gem & Mineral Society presents Earths Treasures from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13 at Nevada County Fairgrounds main exhibit hall, 1128 McCourtney Road, Grass Valley. Admission: $2 adults, children 12 and under free. Special exhibit T-Rex tyrannosaurus skull was found in the U.S.A.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 2
Visionary artist Alex Grey, and his wife Allyson, will lead a discussion of the history of visionary culture, give a live painting demonstration, hold book signing and meet and greet mixer from 5 p.m. to midnight at The Center for the Arts, 314 W Main St. in Grass Valley. Tickets: $22 members, $28 non-members, $18 students with valid I.D. Info: (530) 274-8384 ext. 14; www.thecenterforthearts.org.
SUNDAY, OCT. 6
The Auburn Irish Music Session Players play at 6 p.m. at Lou La Bontes, 13460 Lincoln Way in Auburn. Hear jigs, reels, hornpipes, polkas, waltz, even a song or two in English or Gaelic. No cover. Info: (530) 885-9193
TUESDAY, OCT. 8
Open Mic for the Spoken Word with poets, storytellers, writers readings every second Tuesday in the Beecher Room at the Auburn Library, 350 Nevada St. Sign-in at 6:45 p.m.; program starts at 7. Free; no off-color work. www.tale teller2@gmail.com.
SUNDAY, OCT. 13
Earths Treasures (See Saturday, Oct. 12 listing) All About Unique Women from 2- 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13, at North Star House, 12075 Old Auburn Road, Grass Valley. Tickets: $30 purchased by Oct. 6, $35 after. Purchase tickets by sending a check to AAUW-NC event, P.O. Box 326, Grass Valley, CA 95945. Info: www.nevadacounty-ca.aauw.net. The Auburn Irish Music Session Players play (see Oct. 6 listing)
FRIDAY, OCT. 4
Murder with a Bullet interactive comedy murder mystery dinner theater at 7:30 p.m. at Lou La Bontes, 13460 Lincoln Way in Auburn. Dinner and show: $39.95 per person. Info: (530) 885-9193.
FRIDAY, OCT. 11
Nancy Blues Crystal Blue Music Review from 6- 8 p.m. Friday, and Saturday, Oct. 11 and 12 at The Cafe at 660 Auburn Folsom Rd., No. 104, in Auburn. No cover. www.60salajazz.com. Murder with a Bullet (see Oct. 4 listing)
SATURDAY, OCT. 5
The Celtic Year: Music, poetry and stories from the Celtic tradition from 79 p.m. at AHmbiance, 884 Lincoln Way in Auburn. Cost: $20, $30 per couple. Info: (530) 885-9469, www.associationforholistic arts.com. Music in the Meadow, a fundraising picnic for Placer Nature Center, takes place from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, at 3700 Christian Valley Road in Auburn. $25 donation. Info: (530) 878-6053.
FRIDAY, OCT. 18
Murder with a Bullet (see Oct. 4 listing)
SATURDAY, OCT. 12
Nancy Blues Music (See Friday, Oct. 11 listing) Ant Bee will play from 2-5 p.m. at Dono dal Cielo Vineyard & Winery, 6100 Wise Rd., Newcastle. Free. Info: becky@donodalcielo.com or www.donodacielo.com.
SATURDAY, OCT. 19
Blues Traveler plays at 8 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 255 South Auburn St. in Grass Valley. Tickets: $45-$55 Info: (530) 274-8384, thecenterforthearts.org/blues-traveler/

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