Happy Thursday, neighbors! 💛
A lot of this week’s news comes back to growth—students reaching milestones, new community support opening soon, and people proving it’s never too late to learn something new. It’s a pretty refreshing mix of stories this time around. Here’s your quick catch-up! 👇
📢 Today's highlights:
Scholarships, food hub, major rebrands, student achievements. 🏅
Concerts, fishing, crafts, Pokémon, ice cream fun. 🎣
Community Corner 🤝 Learning, growth, and unexpected tech confidence stories unfold.
Featured listings from affordable to luxury options. 🏡
FREE lash tint, local ad spots + sell Pokémon cards. 💎
🎥 Don't miss out! Follow @lilcitymedia on Instagram for local videos, Behind the Business spotlights, and much more happening around town.
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📰 What’s Buzzing Today
EDH Chamber Awards Scholarships to Oak Ridge Seniors
Three ORHS students recognized for academics, service, and leadership excellence. Read more →
Oak Ridge’s Palm Named Top Secondary School Leader in State
Oak Ridge High principal earns California-wide recognition for leadership excellence. Read more →
New Regional Food Hub Opens This Summer
Free grocery-style shopping brings dignity, fresh food, and choice for struggling families. Read more →
Retail Theft Arrest Leads To Major Fentanyl Bust
Police recover fentanyl, stolen gun, and merchandise after Folsom outlet theft arrest. Read more →
Huge Vintage Marketplace Coming To Folsom Outlets
Nearly 200 vendor booths bringing antiques, handmade goods, and unique finds this summer. Read more →
Town Center Restaurant Rebrands As Native & Nomad
Almighty Bistro unveils coastal-inspired menu, cocktails, and fresh new identity. Read more →
Know something we should cover? Send us your tip or story here. 📩
📆 Weekend + Events Guide
Your go-to list for family-friendly events and happenings:
🍦 Summer Reading Ice Cream Social – May 28 | 5 PM | Cameron Park Library
Free ice cream, crafts, music, and summer reading fun for families. See more →
📸 Summer Photo Challenge Submissions Open – June 1
Capture “Plants and People” submit your best photo for community voting contest. See more →
🍨 Summer Reading Ice Cream Social – June 4 | 10 AM | El Dorado Hills Library
Build your own ice cream treat while joining the summer reading challenge. See more →
✂️ Kids Crafter-Noons – June 4 | 3 PM | Folsom Public Library
Fun weekly crafts and hands-on creativity for kids ages 5–12. See more →
🎶 Twilight Summer Concert Series – June 4 | 7:30 PM | Zittel Family Amphitheater
Rock out to Bob Seger and CCR tribute favorites outdoors. See more →
🎣 Youth Fishing Derby – June 6 | 8 AM | Village Green Park, EDH
Free family fishing fun with prizes, splashes, and summer memories. See more →
🧢 Sports Cards & Pokémon TCG Show – June 6 | 9 AM | Holiday Inn Express & Suites
Folsom-EDH buy, sell, and trade Pokémon, sports cards, and collectibles. See more →
Got exciting events to share? Let our community know by sending in local happenings here. 📩
🎥 Behind the Business: Meet the Locals Behind the Logos
Every business has a story. We’re highlighting the hardworking locals behind the brands serving El Dorado Hills. Be featured for FREE here. 👉
Lil City Voices | Community Corner
At 73, She Learned to Talk to Machines
— by Lil City Staff
A grandmother wanted to build a website, not through a drag-and-drop service that kept raising its prices, but on her own terms. So she turned to her son for help. What happened next wasn't just a tech lesson. It was a reminder that learning doesn't have an expiration date.
Her son taught her to "vibe code" using AI to turn plain English instructions into working code. No complicated programming languages, just words. But she, a self-described "highly academic" 73-year-old from the world of reading, was nervous. She would type her request, then freeze. "Click 'enter,'" her son told her. "You're not going to break it. And you can always go back to the original."
That reassurance changed everything. She kept a Word document of terms and acronyms. She asked her son to "dumb it down." She even used AI to look up what the other AI was saying. And slowly, the fear faded. Today, she has a website of her own making…basic, she admits, but hers. And she's already planning to make it spiffy.
The lesson here isn't about coding. It's about what happens when someone believes you can learn. Her son sat in the corner of the room, letting her take the keyboard. He didn't take over. He guided. And she discovered something powerful: she's no longer limited by what she knows, only by her imagination. That's a gift that fits in any generation.
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🏠 Real Estate: Home Sweet Home
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👀 Missed the Last Drop?
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