Marshall-Oak Ridge Partnership, Cafe Closure & Park Debate 🚨

Marshall Partners With Oak Ridge Athletics
Five-year partnership will support 72 athletic programs and expand healthcare access for El Dorado Hills families. Read more →

EDH Board Approves Major Policy Changes
New rules reshape how board agendas are set and how directors can bring issues forward. Read more →

Mimi’s Cafe Says Farewell After 25 Years
The longtime Folsom restaurant has closed after decades of serving generations of local customers at Broadstone. Read more →

Harris Center Celebrates 15 Years in Folsom
The milestone celebration honored the venue’s journey from college project to regional arts and entertainment destination. Read more →

Artist Wins State Fair’s Top Art Prize
Shingle Springs artist Nick Charonis makes history with Best in Show for his groundbreaking 3D digital artwork. Read more →

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

🎶 Summer Concert with Take 2 – Aug. 21 | 7 PM | EDH Community Park
Take 2 brings high-energy mix of rock, pop, R&B, and dance hits. See more →

🧘‍♀️ Yin & Yoga Nidra – Aug. 22 | 11:30 AM | Radiant Yoga, EDH
Slow down with restorative Yin and Yoga Nidra designed to release stress and tension. See more →

🎨 Radiant Mandalas – Aug. 22 | 2 PM | 7932 Sunset Ave. Suite D, Fair Oaks
Create a radiant mandala with dried blooms, gems, and vintage sparkle. See more →

🎶 Live On The Blvd: The Spazmatics – Aug. 27 | 7 PM | Marshall Amphitheater, EDH
Dance the night away with The Spazmatics at this free 80s-themed concert. See more →

📣 Football & Cheer Workshop – Aug. 29 | 4 PM | Create, Make & Mingle Studio
Create personalized football or cheer décor for your favorite team. See more →

🖼️ Art Class: Oil Painting Birds – Aug. 29 | 6 PM | 3935 Park Dr, El Dorado Hills
Oil paint colorful birds on canvas in this relaxed, beginner-friendly art class. See more →

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Weekly updates on practices, standout players, and upcoming matches:

— by Lil City Staff

The City of Folsom is weighing a proposal that would replace the outdoor basketball court at Lembi Community Park with four dedicated pickleball courts, paired with a new restroom building for all park users. City officials have emphasized that no final decision has been made, and the idea is still in the public input stage.

Much of the city's rationale comes down to upkeep. Officials point out that Folsom already manages 16 basketball courts citywide, several in poor condition, and note that nearby parks like Shores Mini Park and Levy Park could serve as alternatives. At the same time, the city has acknowledged that pickleball at Lembi regularly draws long waits to play. Residents hoping to preserve the basketball court have raised concerns of their own, particularly around the court's nighttime lighting, its value as a community gathering space, and doubts about whether nearby courts are realistic substitutes, especially for those who'd have to cross busier roads on foot to reach them.

The conversation has spilled well beyond city meetings and into local online discussions, where residents have gone back and forth on how often the basketball court actually gets used, questioned the funding details behind the project, and debated what "free" public access really means once private clubs and sponsorships are involved. For some, the disagreement seems to run deeper than basketball versus pickleball—touching on bigger questions about which community priorities get funded first.

At its core, this is a conversation about tradeoffs in a shared space that different groups use in very different ways. Is there a version of this plan that lets both sports coexist at Lembi, or does a single court eventually have to serve one purpose over the other?

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