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

🐶 SPCA Dog Adoption Day – November 15 | 11:00-2:00 PM
Location: Pet Evolution, Folsom
Find your new best friend—nail trims, pup cups, face painting & more. See more →

🍲 Friendsgiving Potluck – November 15 | 2:00 PM
Location: YogaSix El Dorado Hills
Celebrate gratitude and community at this cozy Friendsgiving. See more →

🤠 Boots & Buckles Country Swing Dance – November 15 | 8:30 PM
Location: Crawdads on the Lake
Kick up your boots for a lively night of country swing, cold drinks, and live tunes. See more →

🎶 Live Music - North Forty – November 15 | 9:00-11:59 PM
Location: Crawdads on the Lake
Get ready for a night of pure country vibes by the water. See more →

👟 Apple Hill Half Marathon & 5K – November 16 | 8:00-12:30 PM
Location: Biama Vineyards, Camino
Run the hills, taste the harvest—all supporting Camino School students. See more →

📚 Folsom Comic Book Convention – November 16 | 11:00 AM-5:00 PM
Location: Folsom Community Center
Step into a world of heroes, collectibles, and family fun. See more →

🪡 Stitching Circle – November 18 | 4:30-6:45 PM
Location: Cameron Park Library
Bring your sewing or quilting projects and stitch in good company. See more →

🍪 Cookie Decorating – November 18 | 5:30-7:00 PM
Location: Painted. Studios, Folsom
Learn to pipe and decorate festive cookie designs like a pro. See more →

❓ Trivia Night: Musical Mayhem – November 18 | 6:00-8:00 PM
Location: EDH Town Center–Suite 110
Test your trivia skills, enjoy live performances, and sip your favorite wine. See more →

🎨 Winter Moonlight Paint Class – November 19 | 5:00 PM
Location: Neil Orchard Senior Center
Get creative with this guided painting session. See more →

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

Jr. Trojans Cheer Sweep the SAC League Competition
1st place titles with multiple HIT ZERO routines and Grand Champion wins.

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

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

🦞 Scott’s Seafood Roundhouse
Known for fresh, sustainable seafood, elegant dining—standout dishes like oysters and seafood towers. See more →

🥩 Land Ocean Restaurants
Modern steakhouse offering hand-cut steaks, wood-fired meats, and fresh seafood. See more →

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

— by Leo C.

A recent online discussion has highlighted a situation many in our community find heartbreaking: a neighbor’s dog reportedly left outside alone for long hours, day after day, crying from loneliness. The post, which described a puppy seemingly deprived of companionship and shelter, has sparked an outpouring of sympathy and a shared desire to help.

The conversation that followed reveals a community united in its concern for the animal's well-being. While emotions run high, many comments thoughtfully pointed toward official channels and legal frameworks. Several residents highlighted California’s tethering law, which prohibits chaining a dog for more than three hours, and the legal requirement to provide proper shelter from the elements.

This situation serves as an important reminder of our shared responsibility toward the animals in our community. While the urge to intervene directly is strong, the safest and most effective path is through proper authorities who can ensure the dog's welfare within the bounds of the law. It also underscores the profound bond so many of us share with our pets, viewing them not as property, but as family.

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