🎪 Weekend Picks + Game-Day Highlights

Hey EDH—Happy Thursday! ☀️

I like noticing the little things that make our town feel alive: the music spilling into the streets, the calm of a Sunday morning, the buzz before a big game. Hope this makes your weekend planning way easier. 👇

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

🎸 Live Music with Linden Wood – September 19 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Location: The Vine - El Dorado Hills
Unwind with soulful vocals and guitar vibes from Linden Wood in a cozy Friday night setting. See more →

🧘‍♀️ Yoga in the Piazza – September 20 | 9:00 - 10:00 AM
Location: Palladio Piazza, 350 Palladio Pkwy, Folsom
FREE Yoga in the Piazza with Serenity Spa and Soul Yoga. See more →

📖 Storytime at the Library – September 20 | 10:30 - 11:00 AM
Location: Folsom Public Library
Stories, songs and movement for ages 0–6. See more →

🧘‍♀️ Yoga in the Park – September 21 | 9:00 - 10:00 AM
Location: Blackstone Park, El Dorado Hills
Start your Sunday with a breath of fresh air and gentle movement for all ages. See more →

🍷 Wine Tasting - Hikaru Sushi Wine & Sushi – September 24 | 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Location: The Vine - El Dorado Hills
Sip, savor, and mingle—enjoy fine wine paired with fresh sushi bites in a laid-back evening with friends. See more →

✍️ Writing Words to Light the Way – September 25 | 5:30 - 6:50 PM
Location: El Dorado Hills Library
A monthly workshop where words spark change and stories find their power. See more →

🎪 Circus Vargas – September 25 - October 6
Location: 745 Oak Ave Pkwy, Folsom
Step into the big top for two hours of thrills, laughs, and breathtaking performances—an unforgettable show for all ages. See more →

🎤 Live Music in the Piazza – G-Ride – September 26 | 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Location: Palladio Piazza, 350 Palladio Pkwy, Folsom
Dance under the stars with funky cover hits at this free family-friendly Friday night concert. See more →

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

📣 From buzzer-beaters to perfect passes, share your team’s triumphs and pics with our community—upload them here. 📩

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

🥪 Mario’s Early Toast - El Dorado Hills
Brunch heaven served daily—think scratch-made classics, over 25 mimosa flavors, and a full menu of breakfast and lunch combos. See more →

🍰 Bella Bru Cafe - El Dorado Hills
A cafe with fresh, farm-inspired eats—artisan breads & pastries, hearty breakfast, lunch & casual dinner—in a cozy, inviting space. See more →

📣 Got a local food fave? Tell us - we’ll shout it out next issue! 📩

— by Leo C.

This past year, Hands4Hope – Youth Making A Difference had their biggest impact ever. Students across our area logged 14,841 service hours, reaching nearly 12,700 people and animals. That’s not just a number, it’s thousands of lives touched by local teens stepping up to help.

At their 14th Annual Youth Recognition Event, student leaders shared how much the program has changed them. Lily Hinkle, a senior at Ponderosa High, said she started as a shy middle schooler. Hands4Hope gave her the confidence to communicate better, manage her time, and build friendships that will last beyond high school.

For the first time since Hands4Hope began in 2008, every single high school club leadership team earned a President’s Volunteer Service Award. From Union Mine to Folsom High to Oak Ridge, students gave hundreds of hours each, with Oak Ridge’s Inspire Club topping the list at over 1,000 hours. The Youth Board Executive Committee also reached Gold Level with nearly 1,500 hours.

Hands4Hope proves that volunteering isn’t just about hours on a sheet. It’s about growing as leaders, learning to work together, and seeing firsthand how youth can make a difference.

As Lil City Voices grows, we’ll be showcasing more of these inspiring nonprofits. Our goal is to highlight the organizations shaping our community, and maybe even find ways for us to make an impact too. Stay tuned for more stories like this, and if you know a nonprofit that deserves the spotlight, let us know!

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