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THINGS TO DO
Ongoing Hot Auburn nights
Auburn Art Walk Get some
color in your life at the
Auburn Art Walks, held from 6
to 9 p.m. on the second
Thursdays in April, June,
August, and October (April
10, June 12, Aug. 14 and
Oct. 9). Stroll through
Downtown and Old Town
Auburn businesses and scope
out local artists’ works. Pick
up maps at the Arts Building,
808 Lincoln Way in Auburn.
Free. Visit www.placerarts.org
or call (530) 885-5670.
Fast Fridays Have a need
for speed? Catch Fast Fridays
Speedway Racing from May
through October at the Gold
Country Fairgrounds in
Auburn. Races begin at 8
p.m. Fridays, gates open at
6:30 p.m. Tickets are $6 to
$15, depending on race. Visit
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Nites starting at 5 p.m. on
Friday, May 9, June 13, July Local car enthusiasts get revved up over Auburn Cruise
11, Aug. 8 and Sept. 12. Enjoy Nite, held on the second Friday of the month, May
an evening of cool music, through September in Downtown Auburn.
good food and hot wheels.
Lake Tahoe Shakespeare
Saturday mornings in front of Saturday, $20 Sunday or $38 Studio Art Tour Visit seven
Festival The Bard goes to the
Auburn’s Historic Courthouse, for two-day pass. Visit prominent Auburn artists on
beach with performances of rain or shine. (530) 889-6500. www.karflukifest.com for this tour through scenic North
“Richard III” and “A Placer County Museum more information. Auburn from 10 a.m. to 5
Midsummer Night’s Dream” Learn all about Placer May 5 Cinco de Mayo p.m. May 10 and 11. Free.
from July 10 through Aug. 17 County, from its Native Auburn hosts an annual cele- www.placerarts.com.
on the outdoor stage at American roots to the Gold May 11 Spring Open
bration of Mexican
Sand Harbor, Lake Tahoe. Rush and today at this muse- House Travel back to 1905
Independence Day from 5 to
Visit www.laketahoeshake- um inside Auburn’s Historic 9 p.m. May 5 in Old Town during this living history event
speare.com or call (800) 747 Courthouse. Check out the Auburn. from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
4697 for more information. museum gift shop, too. Open May 10 Auburn Rotary Sunday, May 11, at the
Auburn Farmers’ Market
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day Community Day/Fun Run This Empire Mine State Historic
Taste the best in local pro- (closed holidays). 5K or 10K run put on by the Park. Cost $3 adults, $1 chil-
duce at Auburn’s Farmers’
Auburn Rotary May 10 bene- dren 6-16, free under 6. For
Market. Summer hours are
from 8 a.m. to noon May fits a local nonprofit and the more information, call (530)
May 3-4 Karfluki Fest The Rotary’s scholarship fund. 273-8522 or visit
Saturdays in the parking lot
third annual arts and music There’s also a pancake www.empiremine.org.
across from the Historic May 16-18 Auburn Home
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Courthouse in Old Town Show Find the best ideas for
the Gold Country Fairgrounds fitness expo. Visit www.jandjs-
Auburn.
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Old Town Walking Tours in Auburn featuring the 20th more information. the Spring Auburn Home
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Green The Auburn Symphony Auburn. Regional Park in North one.
will host Music on the Green June 19-22 Placer County Auburn. This year’s concert is June 28-29 Western States
on May 31 at the Auburn Fair Experience “Country Tosh Meets Marley, featuring Endurance Run Watch as
Library Garden Theater at Ways and Amazing Fair musicians from the legendary hundreds of athletes push
350 Nevada St. in Auburn. Days” at this year’s fair, reggae artists’ bands. Free. themselves to the limits on
The concert features light Thursday, June 19, through Check out www.partyinthep- the 100-mile trek from Squaw
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sure to generate more sym- Placer County Fairgrounds, June 21 A Grape Affair Western States Endurance
phony fans. Visit 800 All American City Blvd. in Celebrate the springtime Run June 28-29. Visit
www.auburnsymphony.com Roseville. Admission $4-$7, renewal of the grapevine at www.ws100.com.
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May 30 – June 1 Cash’s www.placercountyfair.org for ing wineries of Northern Sierra
more information.
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Auburn. For an entry fee, 28 at the Reno-Sparks music. For more information, 4 at the Gold Country
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the Auburn area? Manager
1. Bootleggers in Old ● ● ●
Town Auburn for its clam
chowder on Friday. en is really good.
2. Monkey Cat in 4. Auburn Ale House for
Downtown Auburn. They their pickle chips.
have great spring rolls. 5. Old Town Pizza. It’s
3. Club Car in Downtown my family’s favorite place
Auburn. The curry chick- to go for pizza.
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known artists Gerald Rocklin artist Gayle Rappaport-Weiland holds her “Intuitive Signature” piece she
Brommer and Zalton Zabo. presented during April’s Art Walk.
She teaches both adult and The walk is a reception to businesses and galleries. the area,” said Rosie Stilwell, a
children’s classes at Sierra showcase artists who display Art walk maps are avail- member of the Auburn Art
College in Rocklin and Grass their work in participating able anywhere you see those Walk committee. “There really
Valley and at Rocklin, businesses and is presented by signs, or stop in by the Arts is a lot of creativity that exists
Roseville, Auburn and PlacerArts in cooperation with Building, located at 808 here.”
Folsom parks and recreation. the Auburn Arts Commission Lincoln Way in Downtown Rappaport-Weiland said she
Rappaport-Weiland is one to promote cultural tourism. Auburn. likes that the Art Walk gives
of the hundreds of artists Walkers can keep an eye “I think this gives people a art enthusiasts a different
who participate in the out for red sandwich-board real appreciation for all the dif- avenue to experience the work
Auburn Art Walk each year. signs indicating participating ferent types of art we have in of local artists.
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eight-time This 11-year fishing pro calls Auburn home, even though
indoor cham- BEN FURTADO/FOOTHILLS MAGAZINE
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pion; a two-time world champion, and she grabbed on a roll after a very successful 2007 campaign. Reese earned
Olympic gold in 2000 at the Sydney Games. After bat- the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year honor last
tling injuries the last couple of seasons, Dragila has her season and as of late last year cleared the $1 million mark in
sights on making a trip to Beijing for the 2008 games. career earnings. He is currently ranked No. 2 in the world.
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Winery Avanguardia Wines Baumbach Wines Fawnridge Winery Indian Springs Wines Lone Buffalo
of Nevada City Vineyards
Label
Wine 2004 Selvatico Aglianico 2005 Barbera 2006 Sauvignon “Where the Buffalo
(white blend) Blanc Roam” Rhone Blend
Description “Selvatico, which “This is a dark, “It’s a traditional “Bright, fruity, “Rhone-style blend
means ‘wild’ or robust red wine with Barbera, spicy fruit smooth, enjoyable of Syrah,
‘undomesticated’ in great tannic com- forward as all our for any occasion.” Mourvedre,
Italian, is our blend plexity and cinna- wines, with a linger- — Julie Holmes, Grenache.
of Italian varietals, mon/cherry flavors.” ing finish.” — retail manager “Concentrated, but
anchored by Tocai — Neal Baumbach, Stewart Perry, wine- lively fruit, silky tan-
Friulano, plus owner/winemaker maker nins, depth with a
Peverella and hint of spice.
Forastera, varietals Elegant and easy to
exclusive to drink.” — Phil and
Avanguardia.” — Jill Maddux, winery
Rob Chrisman, owners
owner/winemaker
Pairs with Spicy fare, including Black pepper Lamb, barbecued Seafood, fowl, fruit Extremely food
Thai and other rubbed steak and meats, steaks dishes and lemon friendly. Goes well
Asian cuisine. Also Italian sausages cake with a juicy steak,
excellent with spicy pasta or rich
shrimp and other sauce dish
shellfish
Where to At the winery and At the winery At the winery, Liquor Indian Springs’ tast- Direct from winery,
SPD Market Outlet, Carpe Vino, ing room, Nevada Carpe Vino,
get it City stores Newcastle Produce
A Taste of Auburn
Address 13028 Jones Bar 291 Auburn Folsom 5560 Fawnridge 303 Broad St., 2682 Burgard Lane,
Road, Nevada City Road, Auburn Road, Auburn Nevada City Auburn
Mt. Vernon Winery Pescatore Vineyard Rancho Roble Secret Ravine Viña Castellano Winery
and Winery Vineyards Vineyard & Winery
Label
2003 Breast Cancer 2006 Petite Sirah 2006 Barbera 2005 Sierra de Tempranillo Wine
Research Claret Montserrat Syrah
“A third each of “Estate-bottled wine “Rich, hearty, robust “100 percent Syrah, “Viña Castellano’s Description
Merlot, Cabernet aged in Hungarian and a little earthy.” this wine is full-bod- pride and joy has been
Sauvignon, and oak. A full-bodied — Mark Adams, ied with lots of fruit described as having
Cabernet Franc. wine. Berry accents winery/vineyard character that is cherry, strawberry, red
Concentrated smell with a touch of a manager gentle on the currant, vanilla, earth
of plums and new nutty flavor.” — palate.” — Vicky and licorice notes.
oak and finishes Dave Wegner and and Ron Morris, Ninety-percent of folks
dry.” — Ryan Taylor, owners don’t pick up all those
Pat Wegner, owners
intricacies in wine, so
winemaker
the important thing to
focus on is the smooth
element.” — Teena
Wilkins, managing
partner
Steaks, chicken Red meats, lamb, Tomato pasta dish- Beef and pork Lamb, red meats or Pairs with
beef, etc. es or Mrs. Adams’ simple foods such
ginger-marinated as spaghetti and
flank steak pizza
Grocery stores Raley’s and Bel-Air, From winery (call for At the winery (to be At the winery, The Where to
including Savemart Savemart, Grocery appointment) and released Mother’s Wine Rack, Ikeda’s,
and Bel-Air, some Newcastle Produce, get it
Outlet, Newcastle Newcastle Produce Day weekend)
Auburn wine bars Produce and Carpe Vino
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farms from Placer County and the served with an heirloom bean cassoulet McDonald and Alexander get their
Sierra foothills.” with watercress, olive tapenade and kale from Auburn’s Blossom Hill Farm.
The wine bar and restaurant’s spring lemon thyme oil. “They grow it exclusively for us, and
menu features Flying Mule Farm’s “We use all kinds of their stuff,” we feature it in our pasta dish,” she
Highland Farms lamb loin, grilled and McDonald said. “It’s just fantastic.” said, describing a combination of orec-
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be working with a restaurant concerned Above, J.R. and Claudia Smith of Blossom Hill Farm in
Auburn, tend to their melons. Carpe Vino executive chefs
not only with the commodity, but who
Eric Alexander, below, and Courtney McDonald use
raised it and how it’s raised.” Blossom Hill’s produce, including kale and melons, on
Eric Hansen of Pine Hill Orchard in the Auburn restaurant’s menu. Carpe Vino also serves
Flying Mule Farm’s Highland Farms grass-fed lamb. “It
Loomis said he works with Carpe speaks well of restaurants that are trying to focus local-
Vino, as well as Hawks in Granite Bay, ly,” said Dan Macon, right, of Flying Mule Farm. “There’s
a real connection (with) what you’re eating and the
on a regular basis, as well as the Del quality of life we enjoy, and the farms and the ranch.”
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There’s nothing awful about
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The menu offers a variety of STEPHANIE FLINT/FOOTHILLS MAGAZINE
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Belgian waffles with different Country
forks and knives. cream, salsa and jack cheese. benedict —
fruits, omelets and cinnamon roll The Hobo, No. 14, has ground two biscuits
French toast that’s to die for. Edelweiss Restaurant beef, mushrooms, onions, topped with
two poached
Then there are drinks to con- 111 Sacramento St. # A, spinach and cheese. Both are eggs covered
sider. Sure, there’s coffee and Auburn, (530) 889-8123 around $9. in a country
juice, but what about a Bloody sausage
627 High St., Auburn, (530) For those with an appetite for gravy for
Mary? Or a mimosa? 885-1772 something sweeter, try the $9.50 at
“We have a full bar here,” said Lovers of omelets, come one, French Connection. You can fill Awful Annies.
server Ali Berumen. “And it’s come all. Edelweiss offers 45 dif- your craving for something sweet
really popular. People love our ferent stylings of this morning and savory with maple syrup-
Bloody Marys.” favorite. If you have trouble covered French toast and a side
It’s all part of the fun in a visit choosing between one delicious of bacon.
to Awful Annie’s. If you’re look- combination and another, just ask With two locations in Auburn,
ing for more fun, grab one of the owner Sammy Haddad for some Edelweiss is perhaps the most
Trivial Pursuit cards you’ll find menu advice. She just might be convenient restaurant to visit on a
at your table and quiz yourself or waiting your table. weekend mid-morning, when
your dining companion. You can “The Mexican omelet is my hungry locals have breakfast
laugh and chat while you wait for very favorite,” Haddad said. “And joints filled to capacity.
your food. When your plate the Hobo, too.” If you do have to wait for a
arrives, chances are things will The Mexican omelet, No. 44, table, rest assured you won’t have
quiet down to the clicking of holds avocado, chilies, sour to wait long for your food. You’ll
be captivated by the speed at which arrive with an empty stomach. Carol and Al Porter of Grass Valley pay
servers work figure eights around tables. regular visits to the eatery.
Sweetpea’s Restaurant “We like the food and we like the
Mary Belle’s Restaurant 13498 Luther Road, Auburn , service,” Al Porter said.
1590 Lincoln Way, Auburn, (530) 823-1818 Four more to try: Katrina’s, 456 Grass
(530) 885-3598 This spacious restaurant offers plenty Valley Highway, Auburn, (530) 888-1166;
Pop into this little darling of Old of room for patrons to stretch and yawn Venita Rhea’s, 4415 Granite Drive No.
Town Auburn and you’ll find yourself over their coffee while the cooks whip up 1500, Rocklin, (916) 624-2697; Pacific
transported back in time. That’s because something delicious in the kitchen. And Street Café, 301 Lincoln St., Roseville,
the eatery was established in 1961 and much to the delight of diners who think (916) 782-5673; Clifford’s Cookin’ at the
little has changed since then — not even they’ve tried it all, the size of Sweetpea’s Starlite Café, 23105 Foresthill Road,
the name. menu matches the size of the restaurant. Foresthill, (530) 367-2394.
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ing, ‘Martha’s? Michelle’s? Ah — Mary Pombo. According to Pombo, the
Belle’s — there it is!’” said owner Tom oatmeal-raisin pancakes are
Stout. “If we had changed the name they an oft-ordered specialty. Belgian
never would find us.” Two massive pan- waffle —
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Regulars fill the eatery with neighbor- cakes cost just two pieces
ly chatter. Newcomers are treated like $7.25. of bacon
and eggs
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orange juice with strawberries and down
bananas. Twenty ounces of
either of these favorites costs
$3.99, Ellis said.
Smoothie King is located
at 13428 Lincoln Way in
Auburn. Call them at (530)
885-1216. Other fruity
foothill favorites include
Pachamama’s … So Much
Love, 884 Lincoln Way,
Auburn, (530) 823-0909; and
Jamba Juice, www.jamba-
juice.com.
Get your chilled fruit in anoth-
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where owner Matt Williams pours
a diverse variety of wines and beers
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Five must-do hikes in the foothills
By Todd Mordhorst turn after crossing the bridge.
Foothills Magazine
This parking lot has access to the
Keepers. Parking is on N. Canyon Way a short section under the miners and settlers used to fre-
The park’s namesake is about in Colfax on the frontage road Foresthill Bridge. About 60 yards quent on their way into Auburn
a 1.4-mile hike from the parking right off of Interstate-80. Follow up the trail, you’ll see Clark’s from small mining towns like
lot to the 30-foot falls, which are the trail signs and enjoy the Hole, a wide, deep spot in the Yankee Jim’s and Foresthill.
best viewed in early spring. The views of small waterfalls, wild- river with perfect sunbathing The Stagecoach Trail can be
Poppy Loop Trail is the quickest flowers and rock outcroppings. rocks on the far side of the river. accessed at the American River
way to the falls, though there are Be sure to take plenty of water If you’re up for a longer hike, confluence or at the top of the
numerous offshoots that offer and beware of poison oak, which continue on to Lake Clementine trail, which runs into Russell
more scenic routes. is prevalent in the area. Road. The final mile or so of the Road in residential Auburn.
Clarks Hole Trail trail heads uphill and offers The climb up the canyon is a
Quarry Road Trail
If you’re looking for a quick, views of the Clementine Dam. challenge, but there are benches
Looking for a quick, easy
easy hike along the American Stagecoach Trail alongside the trail to relax on
hike and a nice place for a pic-
nic? The Quarry Road Trail fol- River, head to the confluence As you make your way down and enjoy the scenery.
lows the Middle Fork of the and follow the North Fork up- the trail, you can take in the For the adventurous hikers,
American River and has ameni- river. The popular trail follows panoramic views of the the Upper Stagecoach loop is an
ties like picnic tables and port-a- the river all the way to Lake American River confluence and option. Much of the single-track
potties. Clementine with great views and the 730-foot Foresthill Bridge to section is shaded by oak and
Heading down Highway 49 swimming spots along the way. the east. On the way up, you can manzanita trees.
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Your guide to the places
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Auburn
BLACK OAK GOLF COURSE
Number of holes: Nine
Yardage: 3,157
Green fees: Weekdays — $15 for nine
holes, $22 for 18; Weekends/holidays
— $15 for nine, $25 for 18
Phone: (530) 878-1900
DIAMOND OAKS
MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE
Number of holes: 18 Bradley Freeman, a mem-
Yardage: 6,283 yards ber of the Sierra College
Green fees $45 weekends, $29 weekdays golf team, gets in some
Phone: (916) 783-4947 practice at The Ridge in
Web site: www.roseville.ca.us/parks/ Auburn.
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Granite Bay
ROLLING GREENS GOLF COURSE
Number of holes: 9
Yardage: 3,059
Green fees: $12 weekends,
$11 weekdays
Phone: (916) 797-9986
Loomis
INDIAN CREEK GOLF COURSE
Number of holes: 9
Yardage: 2,215
Green fees: $18 weekends,
$17 weekdays
Phone: (916) 652-8933
Lincoln
TURKEY CREEK GOLF CLUB
Number of holes: 18
Yardage: 7,012
Green fees: $68 weekends,
$47 weekdays
Phone: (916) 434-9100
Web site: www.turkeycreekgc.com
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Auburn-area kids
play on the jungle
gym at Auburn’s
Recreation Park
during one of the
Auburn Recreation
District’s summer
camps held last
year.
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have during those long, hot days, summer The Canyon Keepers will host the Jr.
experience that range from dancing or
camps may be a good way to fill the space. Ranger program from 9 to 10:30 a.m.
cooking to painting or writing,” said Gayle
Local groups and organizations are beginning Saturday, May 31, through June
Brown, executive director of KidzArt.
sponsoring dozens of camps this summer. 28 for children ages 7-12.
“Today there are many options for chil-
“We are offering a variety of camps for The program will be held “The pro-
dren beyond traditional nature camps that
a variety of personalities,” said Sheryl gram is for children interested in outdoor
allow them to explore or experience some-
Petersen, recreation services manager for life,” said Sue Groghan, coordinator and
thing new while having a great time.”
the Auburn Recreation District. “You can volunteer for the Canyon Keepers’ Jr.
KidzArt lets children discover various
mix and match.” Ranger program.
artistic styles and techniques using a vari-
ARD is offering art, music, sports and
ety of media including water colors, high The program is free for children.
outdoor camps this summer.
quality art markers, colored pencils, chalk, “Just show up,” Groghan said. “Show
Kids ages 4-16 can participate in
charcoal and polymer clay. up and just make sure you are wearing
camps that include musical theater, soccer,
Camp classes range from a few hours appropriate footwear, sunscreen and a
bowling, the outdoors and creative art.
to a half day for a partial or full week, hat.”
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