Style Magazine_ El Dorado Hills and Folsom_December 2018

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Folsom Parks and Recreation
Winter Wonderland by LESLEY MILLER
Amagical winter wonderland awaits guests
at the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary’s ninth
annual Wild Nights and Holiday Lights
event. Many hours of work by volunteers
and city staff went into installing the
lights, decorations, and displays that
have transformed the zoo into a winter
wonderland. Attendees can expect thousands of feet of bright,
colorful light strands, countless sparkling ornaments and
trees (donated by Bambi’s Tree Lot), lighted animal figures,
and seasonal displays. The highly talented technical theater
students from Folsom High School’s drama department even
created a Sierra snowscape that’s on display at the canid deck.
In order to enhance the experience for both visitors and
animals alike, zookeepers provide enrichment—special
treats or food tucked into specially wrapped boxes or other
containers—for some of the creatures; what’s more, docents
are on hand to share their knowledge and provide fun facts
and animal anecdotes. The event also provides a chance to
see how many of the animals behave after dark.
The new Barnyard Experience serves as the event’s entrance
where guests are invited to visit with animals like Gus the
horse and miniature donkeys Rosie and Hallie. A special seat
awaits Santa Claus, who will drop by as his busy schedule
permits. The zoo mascot, Santa Paws, is also available each
night to pose for photo ops, as local caroling groups and
musicians bring the merry sounds of the season. Kids and
adults can also avail of the Folsom Valley Railway miniature
live steam train, which provides special nighttime rides.
The best part? All proceeds benefit the animals at Folsom
City Zoo Sanctuary.
WHEN: DECEMBER 1, 7-8, 14-23, & 26-30 (WEATHER
PERMITTING; HEAVY RAINS CANCEL); 5-8 P.M.
PRICE: $7/PERSON; FREE FOR AGES TWO AND
UNDER; TRAIN TICKETS ARE $5/PERSON
TO PURCHASE TICKETS, VISIT WEBTRAC.FOLSOM.
CA.US OR SWING BY FISHER’S BEASTRO (ACROSS
FROM THE MAIN ZOO ENTRANCE). FOR MORE
INFORMATION, CALL 916-461-6601 OR VISIT
FOLSOMZOOFRIENDS.ORG.
COOKIES
WITH
SANTA
DECEMBER 7
Visit Santa and
enjoy cookies and
hot chocolate from
4-6 p.m. at the CSD
Gym. Fee is $5
(pre-registration) or
$10 the day of.
Holiday Happenings The El Dorado Hills CSD has something for everyone.
Mark your calendar for the following:
HOLIDAY ART &
CRAFT FAIR
DECEMBER 7-8
Peruse and purchase handmade holiday
décor and unique gifts from 10 a.m.
to 7 p.m. (Friday) and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
(Saturday) at the CSD Pavilion.
BREAKFAST
WITH SANTA
DECEMBER 8
Start the yuletide season
off with a festive morning of
holiday cheer at the CSD Gym.
The event includes breakfast
(two seatings available:
8-9:15 a.m. and 10-11:15
a.m.), a visit from the man
in red, and a holiday craft.
Fee is $5 (pre-registration)
or $10 the day of (space
permitting); children two and
under are free.
KYDZONE
SANTA’S
SLEEPOVER
DECEMBER 14-15
Need to finish up your holiday
shopping or simply seeking a
night out? Leave your little elves
(ages 6-12) at the Teen Center
where they’ll enjoy a cheerful
night of holiday craft making,
jolly activities, pizza, and a
festive flick. Fee ($45) will not
be prorated for children who
don’t spend the night. Space is
limited, so register early.
LETTERS TO SANTA
THROUGH DECEMBER 15
Calling all kids! Santa would love to
hear from all his friends in El Dorado
Hills and promises to return letters.
Wish lists can be mailed or deposited
in the holiday mailbox at the El
Dorado Hills CSD Gym or sent in a
self-addressed stamped envelope to:
SANTA, North Pole
c/o El Dorado Hills CSD
1021 Harvard Way
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
For more information about these events and others, visit edhcsd.org or call 916-933-6624.
Folsom Parks & Recreation photo courtesy of Folsom Parks & Rec. EDHCSD
photo courtesy of EDHCSD.
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