Town Center Tree Lighting & Nutcracker Show ❄️

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

A packed night of performances, Santa’s arrival, festive shopping, and the most magical tree lighting. ✨

💡 Build it! Make it! Create it! – December 5 | 3:00-4:00 PM
Location: Cameron Park Library
Hands-on building fun—LEGO, cardboard creations, and more imaginative activities. See more →

🩰 Nutcracker Performance – December 5 | 3:30-4:30 PM
Location: El Dorado Hills Library
A magical mini-show plus photos with Nutcracker characters. See more →

🍪 Cookies with Santa – December 5 | 4:00-7:00 PM
Location: El Dorado Hills CSD Gym
Holiday treats, warm cocoa, and a Santa meet-up. See more →

🎅 Breakfast with Santa – December 6 | 8:00-9:15 AM / 10:00-11:15 AM
Location: El Dorado Hills CSD Gym
Kick off the season with breakfast, crafts, and a Santa meet-and-greet. See more →

🎄 Christmas Craft Fair – December 7 | 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Location: Sutter Street, Folsom
Explore 200+ makers, live music, food, and holiday magic. See more →

🤠 Country Line Dancing Workshop – December 7 | 10:30-12:00 PM
Location: EDHCSD Exercise Room
Learn classic and trending country line dance routines. See more →

🎨 Coloring and Tea – December 8 | 3:30-4:30 PM
Location: El Dorado Hills Library
Relax, sip tea, and color your stress away. See more →

⛸️ Princess Party on Ice – December 8 | 4:00-7:30 PM
Location: Historic Folsom Ice Rink
Skate, meet princesses, and create magical memories. See more →

🍫 Crafts & Cocoa – December 9 | 2:00-4:00 PM
Location: El Dorado Hills Library
Warm cocoa, sweet treats, and hands-on holiday crafts with Santa. See more →

🍪 Cookie Decorating Class – December 9 | 5:30-7:00 PM
Location: Painted. Studios, Folsom
Learn to how to pipe and decorate AMAZING cookies like a pro. See more →

❄️ Winter Wonderland – December 11 | 5:00-6:30 PM
Location: Cameron Park Library
Cookies, cocoa, crafts—and a Santa visit your kids won’t want to miss. See more →

🎨 Ornament Workshop – December 11 | 5:30-7:00 PM
Location: Painted. Studios, Folsom
Join this Wood Ornament workshop featuring Dot Art designs. See more →

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Hey everyone, quick update—I just took 1st place last weekend, and I’m really proud of the work our whole Oak Ridge Wrestling team is putting in. We noticed that only two people supported our fundraiser so far, so some of you might’ve just missed it. If you can help out, it truly means a lot to me, my teammates, and everything we’re building with Lil City. Thank you for always supporting our local youth. 🙏🏼💛

New menus, soft openings & can’t-miss flavors around town:

🍕 Wally's Pizza Bar
Gourmet pizzas, craft beers & a lively sports-bar vibe. See more →

🍰 Julian's Patisserie and Cafe
Flaky croissants, sweet crepes & handcrafted pastries straight from French baking roots. See more →

Got a local food fave? Drop your recommendation here. 📩

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A recent online discussion highlights a concerning pattern in our area: teenagers reportedly kicking front doors as part of a social media-inspired "prank." For the residents targeted, it's not a joke—it's a frightening violation that disrupts the safety of their own homes.

The conversation that followed revealed a community grappling with how to respond. While frustration is high, many comments pointed toward constructive solutions: identifying the youths to connect with their parents, filing official police reports for documentation, and even involving school administrators to help mediate. The underlying sentiment wasn't about harsh punishment, but about ensuring accountability and providing a crucial learning opportunity before a dangerous situation escalates.

This incident serves as a modern reminder of an age-old lesson: actions have consequences, both for property and for trust within a neighborhood. It underscores the vital role of community—neighbors looking out for one another and, ideally, parents guiding their children to understand that real-world actions, especially those that scare or harm others, are never just content for a laugh online.

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