Fresh Openings, Local Pride & Weekend Fun 🥽

EDH Native Named Marine Athlete of the Year
Capt. Landon Nagao honored after standout Ninja Warrior and military achievements. Read more →

New Restaurant Taking Shape at Broadstone Plaza
Mystery restaurant replaces former Red Hot Chilli Pepper space in Folsom shopping center. Read more →

EDH Girl Scout Earns Top Honor
Oak Ridge senior launches student newscast, earns prestigious Girl Scout Gold Award. Read more →

New Trading Card Store Opens in EDH
Sports, Pokémon, and gaming bring collectors together at new community card shop. Read more →

Folsom Bike Park Reopens May 16
Massive redesign transforms longtime park into premier all-ages riding destination. Read more →

Man Pleads Guilty in Child Exploitation Case
Authorities found over 10,000 illegal files during investigation, sentencing set for August. Read more →

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Your go-to list for family-friendly events and happenings:

🎶 Folsom Lake Symphony Concert – May 16 | 8:30 PM | Zittel Family Amphitheater
Free outdoor concert featuring Beatles, movie themes, and patriotic favorites. See more →

🧘‍♂️ Yoga in the Park – May 17 | 9 AM | Saratoga Park, EDH
Family-friendly outdoor yoga session hosted by YogaSix. See more →

📚 Austen-tatious Book Club – May 18 | 3:30 PM | El Dorado Hills Library
Discuss “Jane Austen at Home” with fellow Austen fans and readers. See more →

🛝 Park Grand Re-Opening Party – May 18 | 5 PM | Peter Bertelsen Memorial Park
Splash pads, games, giveaways, food, and upgraded park amenities. See more →

🍪 Cookie Decorating Class – May 19 | 5:30 PM | Painted Studios, Folsom
Decorate four adorable lemon-themed cookies. See more →

📚 Adult Book Club – May 20 | 12 PM | Placerville Library
Discuss North Woods by Daniel Mason with local fellow book lovers. See more →

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— by Lil City Staff

Sometimes, the best stories are the ones that catch us off guard. A mom sitting at In-N-Out with her kids, waiting for their food, looked out the window and saw something that made her smile. Two middle school-aged boys walked over to a homeless gentleman and gave him food. Polite, respectful, and kind. No cameras, no audience…just two young people choosing compassion.

In a week where our community has wrestled with heavy conversations about kids and safety, this reminder arrived at just the right moment. It's easy to focus on what's going wrong. But as one neighbor pointed out, "There is good around us all the time if you are watching." These two boys didn't need a reason to help. They just did. And in that small moment, they reminded the rest of us what kindness looks like.

The response to this post was immediate and warm. Neighbors celebrated the boys, thanked the parents, and shared a collective sense of hope. Because kindness, as it turns out, is contagious.

So here's to the quiet good deeds that happen every day. To the middle schoolers who share their food, and to the parents who raised them. And to all of us—a reminder to look up, pay attention, and celebrate the good when we see it. After all, there's enough heavy news in the world. A little light goes a long way. 💛

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