Job Fair, Stargazing & Sip-n-Paint Nights 🖌️

Tastes of Town Center Returns With Art, Food & Jazz
Walkable tasting night mixes local art, live jazz, and bites across Town Center. Read more →

Community Park Playground Renovation Begins
Playground for ages 2–5 closes Jan. 26 for upgrades; see new design and reopening updates soon. Read more →

Folsom Art Center Launches New Classes
Winter and spring art classes for kids and adults invite you to explore creativity, confidence, and new skills. Read more →

Jake’s Journey Home Opens New Community Assist Center
New assistance hub expands housing support, follow-up care, and coordinated services for neighbors facing instability. Read more →

Innovative Adult Day Center Breaks Ground
Mid-century dementia care concept begins construction in Folsom, transforming a long-vacant site ahead of April opening. Read more →

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

🧳 Travel Talk – January 23 | 2:00 PM
Location: El Dorado Hills Library
Get insider travel tips, smart planning hacks, and answers for your next adventure. See more →

🧘‍♀️ Gentle Yoga – January 24 | 1:00-2:00 PM
Location: 9719 Village Center Drive, Granite Bay
Relax, restore, and gently move—perfect for beginners seeking calm, healing yoga. See more →

🖌️ Paint Nite: Heady Hops – January 25 | 6:30-8:30 PM
Location: Kathrin’s Biergarten, Rocklin
Sip, paint, and unwind. Beginner-friendly creative night perfect for friends or dates. See more →

📚 Tuesday Book Club – January 27 | 1:00-3:00 PM
Location: Cameron Park Library
Bring any book, spark great conversations, and discover your next favorite read together. See more →

🌃 Skywatching Family Evening – January 27 | 5:00-6:30 PM
Location: Placerville Library
Explore the night sky with telescopes, moon facts, and family-friendly stargazing fun. See more →

💼 CSD Summer Job Fair – January 27 | 6:00-8:00 PM
Location: Pavilion 1021 Harvard Way, EDH
Meet local employers, apply onsite, and land a paid summer job fast. See more →

🎨 Epoxy Art Techniques – January 28 | 4:30-6:00 PM
Location: Rockler Woodworking and Hardware, Rocklin
Create stunning ocean-pour epoxy boards—hands-on, beginner-friendly workshop. See more →

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A simple walk at Marina Village turned into a moment of shock for a neighbor, sparking a community conversation. The neighbor described an encounter with two boys and a young German Shepherd, where an attempt to pass by resulted in the dog biting and chasing him while tied to a child's bicycle.

What unfolded next truly ignited concern. "Afterwards the boys ran up to the dog and praised her for the needless attack," the post read, noting they promised her extra treats at home. The post ended with a plea to the parents, hoping they would teach their children "the wisdom of when it's good to give a dog praise and when it's a really bad idea."

The response was immediate and layered with concern—not just for the bitten resident, but for the dog and children. Urgent advice poured in about reporting the bite to animal services to verify rabies vaccination, as even minor scratches can lead to serious infection. Many shared profound sadness for the animal. As one neighbor pointed out, "The dog will be punished and sent to animal control when the owners are solely responsible for what occurred."

Neighbors agreed the core issue wasn't a "bad dog," but a dangerous situation created by tying an animal to a moving bike and reinforcing aggressive behavior. The incident became a sobering reminder of how essential it is to teach children about compassionate pet ownership and real-world consequences, for themselves, their pets, and their neighbors.

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