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37 The Gift Guide

24 The Arts

8 Editor’s Note 11 What’s Up 12 Get to Know—Roger Crawford 13 Click 14 FYI 18 Local Matters 20 Calendar 22 Outtakes 30 Family Time 48 Dine—Peg’s Glorified Ham n Eggs 50 Restaurant Listings 52 Taste 64 Introducing 66 Tom’s Take

It’s not what’s on the outside, but what’s on the inside that counts. Whether wrapped in shiny paper or stuffed in a gift bag, the 50-plus presents (priced under $50!) on Style’s annual wish list (8 pages!) are applause-worthy picks for every personality type. Shop on!

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ith shopping lists to check off, holiday cards to mail, the house to clean, guests to invite, food to buy, oh and throw shorter days into the mix—it’s no wonder the month of December can take its toll on even the most prepared of people. What’s the cure for the downtrodden of December? I’ve heard it’s January. But perhaps a more useful solution is Style Magazine! For the last-minute (and local) shoppers, we share our annual installation of The Gift Guide. This wish list covers almost every personality, from the “foodophile” and “trendsetter” to the “outdoorsman/woman” and “gadget geek,” so there is something to please everyone—more than 50 items for $50 or less! The tips and resources continue to flourish in Kerrie Kelly’s “7 Days and 8 Steps to Soiree Success,” just in time for holiday houseguests. It’s true, after reading this you can get your home hospitable and party-ready in no time and for minimal cost. Simple suggestions, like utilizing fresh flowers for décor and making a holiday playlist, will put you and your guests at ease, as well as clear the air for laughter. If entertaining is not on your agenda, what about volunteering? Flip the pages to Family Time, and find local organizations in need of assistance this time of year; as well, discover the brilliance behind teaching your kids the reason for the season. The new iPad Mini might not seem so important. Also this busy month, find more to see and do within the pages of What’s Up, FYI, and Calendar! And, in The 10 Spot, find a list of local restaurants open on Christmas Day… just in case you decide to break tradition, or your bird doesn’t thaw in time. Until next month, wrap up your holidays (and 2013!) with good friends, family and a sleighful of cheer…

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oin Fairytale Town for eight days (December 12-15 and 19-22) of holiday magic at their Winter Wonderland event, which will include jolly decorations, a mini craft fair and activities, and a dazzling display of festive lights at dusk. On December 14 and 15, two of Santa’s reindeers will even fly by for a visit! For more details, visit fairytaletown.org...The Fountains at Roseville will be offering Cinderella Carriage Rides to celebrate the season. For times and dates, visit fountainsatroseville.com...Rainy days did not deter the men and women who ate their way through hundreds of pancakes and sausages in support of The Soldiers Project’s “Third Annual Pancake Breakfast for Veterans.” The event, hosted by St. Anna Greek Orthodox Church in Roseville, raised about $2,500 for the military service organization, which provides free psychotherapy to active-duty military members and veterans...Kick the holiday season off right by gathering your family and friends and heading down to Vernon Street’s Town Square for Friday Flicks. This month’s movie, Elf, will begin at 7:30 p.m. on December 6, weather permitting...In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Sutter Diagnostic Imaging in Roseville performed more than 100 free digital screening mammograms to uninsured women older than 40. What’s more, an insurance enrollment specialist from Covered California provided education, outreach and enrollment services, and a volunteer from WellSpace Health provided information about other various community resources and services available...Button Up Boutique is now open at the Fountains at Roseville! The store features the latest women’s designer clothing and fashion accessories. To learn more, visit buttonupboutique.net...Happy 50th birthday to Crestmont Elementary School in Roseville! To celebrate the big 5-0, the school plans on updating its technology and possibly installing an outdoor running track...Mitch Pleis recently joined William Jessup University as their new athletic director. The Granite Bay resident was a former player and later coach at Stanford University, as well as Granite Bay High School and Eureka Youth Soccer Club...The Gathering Inn—a Placer County-based nonprofit that works with the homeless to find housing, provide medical care and offer them a place to rest—is hosting an online auction to raise money for their shelter through December 8. For more information, visit thegatheringinn. com...On December 7-8 and 21-22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Mountain Mandarin Growers Association (MMGA) will host Mountain Mandarin Orchard Days, featuring mandarin products, crafts, art, farm animals and more. For more information, visit mountainmandarins.com...Tesla Motors is now open for business in Rocklin. Test drive, purchase or service a Tesla at the 4361 Granite Drive location...Come and get your picture taken with Santa (pets are welcome, too)! All proceeds from the event—hosted by Pet Food Express in the Fountains at Roseville on December 14-15 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.—will go to Guide Dogs for the Blind. For more details, visit petfoodexpress.com/news/events... Through December 8, Del Oro High School will host an online auction for their Safe & Sober Grad Night. To donate or place a bid, visit doparentsclub.org...That’s all for now, but check back next month for Style’s annual Health & Wellness feature! — Compiled by Alyssa Wong

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Q&A Q: What advice would you give to your younger self? A: Your desire is more powerful than your disappointments. Q: What comes to you naturally? A: Eating and breathing. Q: Are you high or low maintenance? A: Very low. Q: What are you most proud of? A: My wife, family, and being an American. Q: Favorite humanitarian cause? A: The work of Operation Smile.

ne could sum up the life of Roger Crawford in one word: inspirational. He was born with ectrodactyly, a congenital disorder that affects the limbs, particularly the fingers and toes, and at just five years old, his left leg was amputated below the knee. Yet Crawford’s parents taught him to concentrate on his abilities, rather than his disabilities. “So often we become preoccupied with our weaknesses, rather than spending our time and energy focused on our unique talents,” Crawford explains. “I wasn’t going to allow my physical challenges to serve as an excuse.” During college at Loyola Marymount University, Crawford joined the tennis team and became the first person with four im12 stylemg.com - December 2013

paired limbs to play a Division I sport. He was recognized as an athlete by the United States Professional Tennis Association, and in 2013, received the prestigious Intercollegiate Tennis Association’s Achievement Award. Crawford now lives in Granite Bay, a happily married father of four. When he isn’t with his family, he travels across the country for his work as an in-demand motivational speaker (rogercrawford. com). His message is simple: Everyone has disabilities, some more visible than others, and it’s how we surmount them that really matters. “We’ve all got challenges,” Crawford says. “Real handicaps can be overcome; it’s the imaginary ones that disable people.” — Amber Foster

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Q: What’s next? A: I’m working on a new book about the difference between fear and anxiety.

favorites Author/writer: Malcolm Gladwell Escape: Spending time with my wife and dogs Guilty pleasure: Any flavor of ice cream Meal in town: Pasta Sienna at Strings Italian Café Local landmark: Rainbow Bridge Movie: Forrest Gump Musician/band: ZZ Top Place to buy a gift, locally: Harbor Freight Tools Local nonprofit: Pride Industries Saying: “Challenges are inevitable, defeat is optional.”

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Q: Best words of wisdom you’ve received? A: “Practice when you want to and practice when you don’t want to.”

click stylemg.com You Can Never Have Too Much Style WHAT TO DO WITH THE TREE, YOU ASK? Stumped on what to do with this year’s Christmas tree? Instead of stuffing it up the chimney, try one of these local and environmentally friendly ideas.

COLD WEATHER COCKTAILS Has the chill of winter turned your houseguests into a bunch of snowmen? Warm up any holiday party with these festive cocktails and everyone is sure to drink and be merry.

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Bundle up the kids, pile in the car and e n j oy t h e n i g h t viewing one of our area’s famous light displays.

SHELF LIFE Get your monthly fix of Sharon Penny’s then-and-now take on popular albums, books and DVDs, look no further…just click.

DON’T GET CROSS WITH ME For all you wordsmiths and puzzle fanatics, don’t miss this month’s Word Play, “Cheer For the New Year.” Just click and follow the clues…

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roseville parks and recreation Bring the Bookmobile Back!

ho remembers the bookmobile coming to visit? Beginning in the days of horse-drawn carriages, the one you remember was probably more like a big van. Roseville’s last bookmobile reached the end of its road a few years ago, but—with your help—it’s coming back! The hope is to make it more than the typical bookmobile; in addition to checking out a book and getting a library card, the new “mobile library” will bring access to e-readers, Wi-Fi, research databases and so much more. The goal of the mobile library is to “take library services into the community and bring the community into the library.” It will also help to optimize access to library services in areas or populations that are currently underserved. When is the new mobile library going to hit the road? The hope is Spring 2014, but your help is needed to make it happen. In this season of giving, consider making a donation to help purchase the mobile library. So far, just over $70,000 has been collected—including a $20,000 donation from the Friends of the Roseville Public Library—but another $25,000 is still needed to get this library on the road. — Pam Allen To make a donation or learn more, visit roseville.ca.us/mobilelibrary.

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PlacerGROWN and Foothill Farmers’ Market

ask the expert there a way to keep fresh Q: Isproduce from spoiling so quickly? fruit and veggies fresh A: Keeping longer is easy; you just have to understand why produce goes bad (bacteria/mold and gases). Some fruits and veggies—like apples and bananas—release gases that speed the ripening process. Separate your produce based on items that release these gases. For example, do not place carrots (non-gas) and cantaloupe (gas) near each other in the refrigerator. To prevent bacteria or mold growth (it’s contagious), regularly toss spoiled food and clean storage areas before storing new produce. Additionally, keep produce whole until ready to eat (to prevent microorganisms from growing) and store it properly in either a refrigerator, cool and dark cabinet, or on a countertop. — Eric Denio Denio’s Farmer’s Market and Swap Meet 916-782-2704, deniosmarket.com

WHAT’S IN SEASON NOW: MANDARINS December means it’s the peak of mandarin season in Placer County. Sweeter than many other citrus fruits, the mandarin’s loose skin makes it convenient to peel and easy to eat.

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darin, Radish and Apple Salad with Winter Greens—by PlacerGROWN Chef Courtney McDonald (for the recipe, visit stylemg.com and click on “Season’s Eatings”), due to the salad’s complex flavors of fruit, peppery spice and touch of bitterness. For a complete list of Placer County wines, DID YOU KNOW? visit placerwine.com. Nutritionally, you can’t beat the mandarin. Placer County Satsuma mandarins begin ripening during the winter, just STORAGE in time for the cold and flu season. Each mandarin is a Mandarins can be stored in a cool, powerhouse of vitamins A and C, as well as synephrine—a dark spot for a few days, but should be natural antihistamine that helps relieve cold and refrigerated to help extend their shelf allergy symptoms. Made famous in a 2008 study by life up to two weeks. Don’t bother the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Placer washing mandarins before you store County Owari Satsuma mandarins may offer high them, as wetness can cause fungus. concentrations of the phytochemical synephrine. According to the study, synephrine concentrations in Placer County mandarins were higher than values For the recipe to make Mandarin, previously determined for orange juices. Radish and Apple Salad with Winter Mandarins are so delicious that they make the Greens, visit stylemg.com. perfect stocking stuffer. Pick yours up at Orchard — Susan Belknap Days—held December 7-8 and 21-22—where mandarin ranches will open their doors to the public and host fun For a list of local Placer County activities for the whole family. For more event details, visit farms, ranches and farmers’ markets, mountainmandarins.com. visit placergrown.org.

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Mandarin dishes pair well with crisp, citrusy Sauvignon Blancs from Placer County, served very chilled. The grape marries beautifully with this month’s recipe—Man-

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ead to Rocklin’s Front Street on December 7 at 6 p.m., and celebrate the holiday season with your family and friends. The kids won’t want to miss the fun-filled evening, featuring face painting, complimentary photos with Santa, hot dogs, cookies, hot chocolate, cider, caroling, performances by local music groups, and the official Rocklin Tree Lighting by Santa Claus himself. With Christmas right around the corner, don’t forget to purchase your tickets for Breakfast with Santa on December 21. Now in its third year, this event is geared toward preschool-age children and their families. After breakfast (provided by local Boy Scout Troop 29), attendees will visit King Kandy’s Workshop where they’ll engage in a variety of activities hosted by local businesses and organizations. The past two years the event has sold out, so get your tickets early; there is a limit of six tickets per family. Concerned about keeping the pounds off during the holidays? Join Janice Hanzel—a certified clogging instructor with more than 30 years of teaching experience in this noisy American folk dance—for a clogging class on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at the Rocklin Community Center. If aerobics is more your style, Terri Hinojoso has the moves to keep you fit. This low-impact exercise program, designed for all ages, is performed to a wide variety of upbeat music. Classes—held at the Rocklin Community Center—include stretching, floor exercises and aerobic dance, followed by cool-down stretches to prevent soreness. For the over 50 crowd, Sue Inman offers a stretch and fitness class on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Parkview Activity Room. It combines a warm-up, easy stretches, nonaerobic movements, floor exercises and a quiet cool-down for a fun and relaxing workout that benefits the more mature body. The itty-bitty crowd will want to join instructor Alycia Tonna for the “Mommy and Me Play Group,” “Pre-Preschool” or “Itty Bitty Workshop.” Educate your little one, meet other moms and have fun creating, learning and playing together at these parent-participation playgroups. — Tracie Colamartino For more information on these programs and events, visit www.rocklin.ca.us/parksnrec.

foodie find

Slice of Goodness

ou may not be able to beat Mom’s homemade pie, but Slice of Goodness sure comes close. In business for more than 25 years, this small café specializes in pies but also serves heartier options for breakfast and lunch. The walls are covered with pictures of the family who owns the restaurant, making you feel like you’re at the home of a good friend. I started my breakfast with the Denver Scramble, topped with ham, bell peppers and melted cheese; and served alongside fresh fruit, toast and applesauce. Although delectable and filling, the true winner of this meal was the Cherry Berry Pie. After contemplating what pie to choose, I was delighted as soon as I took my first mouthful. Filled with fresh cherries and blackberries, the flavors of the fruits really came through in each bite. My favorite part of any pie is the crust and this one definitely takes the cake. Buttery and flaky, I desperately wanted to order an entire pie—minus the filling. If you are interested in ordering more than a slice, crust and all, don’t fret: They offer a vast selection of whole pies for purchase. Slice of Goodness, 924 Douglas Boulevard, Roseville, 916-781-3727. — Emily Peter

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the10 spot OPEN Eateries Open on Christmas Instead of making dinner this Christmas, make reservations. Style takes the guesswork out of what restaurants are open by offering the handy-dandy list below—don’t worry, there’s a place for the pickiest of palates and spenders of all sorts. 1. Cross pad Thai, pineapple fried rice and tom yum soup off your Christmas wish list with dinner at New Thai Kitchen. newthaikitchen. com 2. You’ll have A (delicious) Christmas Story to tell after dining at Happy Wok. auburnhappywok.com 3. Leave Christmas dinner, drinks and—most importantly—cleanup to the talented team at High Steaks. thundervalleyresort.com/DiningHigh-Steaks 4. The whole family will be merry and bright after wining and dining at Ruth’s Chris Steak House. ruthchris. com 5. Fresh seafood, aged steaks, poultry, pastas and more can all be ordered at McCormick & Schmick’s. mccormickandschmicks.com 6. Family-style Italian favorites and bigger-than-your face meatballs? Now that’s amore! Buca di Beppo. bucadibeppo.com 7. Hit a holiday Grand Slam with dinner at Denny’s. dennys.com 8. Spice up your 25th with authentic South-of-the-border favorites at Sabores Mexican Cuisine. saboresmexicancuisine.info 9. Create a new Christmas tradition by having breakfast for dinner at IHOP. ihop.com 10. Enjoy dinner (teppanyaki, sushi and other Japanese favorites) and a show at Benihana. benihana.com — Megan Wiskus

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LOOMIS BASIN HOLIDAY HOME TOUR

n Saturday, December 14, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., the sixth annual Loomis Basin Holiday Home Tour will return. This year’s theme, “Home Sweet Home,” means plenty of sweet treats will be on tap. Guests can visit homes in Granite Bay, Loomis, Penryn and Rocklin—all filled with festive holiday decorations. In addition to the self-guided tour, a holiday boutique will be located at H. Clarke Powers Elementary School at 3296 Humphrey Road in Loomis, and will feature a student art show, gingerbread house contest and musical performances. What’s more, “the home tour is sponsored by the Loomis Basin Education Foundation and benefits all seven local Loomis Union School District elementary schools,” explains Holiday Home Tour Chair, Laurel Krein. The tour sells out every year, so don’t hesitate to buy your tickets in advance for $25, or $30 the day of. A luncheon is also offered for $15. For more details, visit lbef.net.

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Best Local Martini In no particular order

1. Lemon Drop at La Provence Restaurant and Terrace. “No one makes it better, and I have not been able to make one that even comes close Lemon Drop at La Provence at home. I wish they would share the recipe!” Restaurant and Terrace laprovenceroseville.com 2. Cherry Blossom at Fat’s Asia Bistro. “A blend of cherry and vanillas vodka really gets the taste buds blooming—and a good buzz going.” fatsrestaurants.com 3. Sweet Jalapeño at Crush 29. “Thirty seconds of sour sweetness, followed by a slow sizzling in the mouth equals martini perfection!” 4. Salted Caramel Espresso at Hawks. “This liquid dessert—made with Verve espresso, Godiva liqueur, Stoli vanilla vodka, Maldon salt and homemade whipped cream—is meltin-your-mouth delicious. hawksrestaurant.com 5. White Linen at Bar 101. “You’ll hear summer calling after one sip of this light and refreshing gem, which features gin, St. Germain elderflower liqueur and cucumber.” bar101roseville.com 18 stylemg.com - December 2013

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The number of boxes of grapes shipped from the Roseville depot in 1901, along with 3,000 boxes of oranges, 22,380 pounds of picked olives, and 8,000 pounds of olive oil, according to figures compiled by the Roseville Board of Trade as reported by local historian Duke Davis. curfew in 8 p.m. Rocklin’s 1887. According to local historian Roy Rukhala, a watchman patrolled the streets to enforce the curfew, warning all vagrants to leave town and children be secured indoors.

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The number of public readings Charles Dickens did of his novel A Christmas Carol. Dickens’ first public reading began in 1853, and he continued with the readings up until his death in 1870.

The number of months until Christmas when Miracle on 34th Street was released in theaters. According to Turner Classic Movies, studio head Darryl Zanuck demanded the movie be released in June because more people went to the movies in summer. There was not a Santa in sight on promotional posters. Nonetheless, it was a box office hit. The number of Christmas trees at the White House during the presidency of Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt. He supposedly banned them from the White House for “environmental reasons.” During his first year in office, President Roosevelt’s eight-year-old son Archie reportedly kept a “secret tree” in his closet. — Compiled by Sharon Penny

Loomis Basin photo courtesy of Loomis Basin Holiday Home Tour. Martini photo by Dante Fontana. Bullseye image © mostafa fawzy/fotolia.com. Grapes image © sjhuls/fotolia.com.

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December is National “Hi Neighbor!” Month Compiled by Alyssa Wong

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Seventh Annual Granite Bay Nativity Exhibit From noon to 9 p.m. daily at 6460 Cavitt-Stallman Road in Granite Bay, enjoy a “live” dress-up manger scene, featuring miniature art figure arrangements from more than 60 countries depicting the birth of Jesus Christ. Also, listen to live music performed by choirs and local musicians. For more details, call 916-791-3213.

Festival of Lights Parade Glittering lights, carolers and a visit from Santa himself will all be on tap at this “home for the holidays”-themed parade. The route will start at 5:30 p.m. at the upper end of Lincoln Way and travel down to the Gold Country Fairgrounds in Auburn. For more details, visit auburnchamber. net/content/festival-lights.

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Old Sacramento’s Fifth Annual Theatre of Lights Experience holiday magic with storytelling elements and state-of-the-art sound and lighting technology as 'Twas The Night Before Christmas by Clement Clarke Moore comes to life. Visitors can view the production from the center of K Street as the story is performed from the balconies of the surrounding buildings. For the performance schedule, visit oldsacramento.com.

Noon Year’s Eve: A Free Family festival Welcome the New Year at this free, high-energy celebration for the whole family, featuring live music, festive art activities and dance performances from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It promises to be a celebration of global cultural experiences that everyone can stay awake for. For more details, visit crockerartmuseum.org. For even more events happening in our area, log on to our website: stylemg. com and click on Calendar. And, be sure to check out our Blog! Send your events to info@stylemg.com.

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Holiday Teddy Bear Tea Embrace the holiday season by joining Roseville Home Start for tea! Every child under 12 will receive a plush teddy bear and enjoy an afternoon filled with holiday activities, including story time with Santa Claus and a Christmas dance performance. The fun begins at The Flower Farm Inn at 2 p.m. For more details, visit rosevillehomestart.org/events.

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Christmas Remembered Bridgeway Christian Church invites the community to experience the nostalgia of a 1940s Christmas with free food, entertainment and traditional holiday activities—like story time and a light show. Don’t miss the life-sized vintage theater and old-fashioned bakery (with gluten-free and regular treats). For more details, visit christmasremembered.org.

Roseville Library Winter Gala Join the Roseville Library for their retro winter wonderland-themed event benefitting the Roseville Mobile Library. It will be an evening of fine food, drinks, and dancing to the Sacramento Jazz Orchestra. The semiformal event will take place at the Roseville Downtown Library from 7-10 p.m. For more details, visit roseville.ca.us.

7-8 & 14-15 The Nutcracker

Placer Theatre Ballet presents this classic holiday favorite at the Placer High School Theatre in Auburn. Show times are at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Saturdays and noon and 4 p.m. Sundays. To purchase tickets, visit placertheatreballet.org.

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The Elves and The Shumachers This family-friendly play—presented by Roseville Theatre Arts Academy—is a hilarious retelling of the Grimm’s fairy tale about Bernie the Shoemaker and his wife, Gladys, who get help from two elves to sell their shoes to the public. Thanks to the elves, Bernie and Gladys are able to give back to those in need. For show times and to purchase tickets, visit rosevilletheatreartsacademy.com.

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more events December 4 – Christmas Tree Grove. Come to Vernon Street’s Town Square at 6:30 p.m. for the first official Tree Grove event, featuring decorated trees from local businesses, organizations and schools. After the official tree lighting, families can make holiday crafts, view the gingerbread houses on display, and enjoy food, music and a special visit from Santa. For more details, visit roseville.ca.us. December 6-22 – The Music Man. Based on the book by Meredith Wilson and presented by Rocklin Theatre, this story follows Harold Hill and his journey as a con man that renegades as a boys’ band organizer. Harold also “teaches” music to aspiring musicians, but usually skips town before teaching them—until the piano teacher, Marian, sees right through him. For show times and to purchase tickets, visit rocklintheatre.org. December 7 – Loomis Basin Congregational United Church of Christ Pancake Breakfast. Enjoy a morning (beginning at 7:30 a.m.) of food, carolers, a craft fair and holiday cheer. This breakfast is a decades-old tradition that helps fund a variety of community service projects to provide resources and assistance for those in need. For more details, visit loomisucc.org. December 10 – Messiah Singalong. Warm up with traditional carols, and then sing the choruses—or just listen—in the annual celebration of Handel's glorious oratorio, with four outstanding soloists. The curtains open at 7:30 p.m. at the Placer High School Theatre in Auburn. To purchase tickets, visit auburnsymphony.com. December 12-14 – Holiday Dancin’ Feat, Feet, Fete. Don’t miss Roseville High School’s famous multicultural, multifaceted, family-friendly dance show, featuring tap, clogging, jazz, hip hop, ballet and more. Shows are at 7 p.m., with a matinee on Saturday at 2 p.m. To purchase tickets, call 916-782-3753 x.3801. December 13-15 – It’s Christmas Once Again. Placer Pops Chorale presents their delightful chorale-style Christmas concert at Sierra College’s Dietrich Theatre. Enjoy a fresh take on classic holiday songs through innovative arrangements and glorious choral sounds. For show times and tickets, visit placerpops.org. December 14 – Loomis Basin Holiday Home Tour. At this annual event, hosted by the Loomis Basin Education Foundation, tour some of the area's most spectacular homes—from historic to luxurious—all decked out for the holidays. A gourmet lunch can also be pre-purchased. For more details, visit lbef.net. December 14 – Jingle Bell Run/Walk. Chosen as one of the “most incredible themed races,” this 5K run/walk and Candy Cane Kids’ Run (held at Crocker Park in Sacramento) is a festive way to celebrate the holiday season and support arthritis. Come with jingle bells tied to your shoelaces, a Santa hat on your head and a team of prancers, dancers or vixens. Along the route, enjoy a variety of holiday-themed venues and events. For more details, visit jbrsacramento.org. December 14-15 – Holidays in the Hills. From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days, meet winemakers, wine grape growers and other wine enthusiasts while tasting award-winning artisan wines in the down-to-earth atmosphere of the Sierra Foothills. Admission/tasting is free with a toy donation. For more details, visit placerwine.com. December 21 – Breakfast with Santa/King Kandy’s Workshop. Join Santa Claus for breakfast and visit King Kandy’s Workshop for a variety of activities put on by local businesses and organizations. Hosted by local Boy Scout Troop 29, the fun begins at 8 a.m. at the Rocklin Event Center. For more details, visit rocklin.ca.us. Thru December 29 – Beauty and the Beast. Embark on a magical adventure where love conquers all and beauty is truly in the eye of the beholder. Enjoy this fanciful family treat at B Street Theatre—just in time for the holidays! To purchase tickets, visit bstreettheatre.org/ family-series.

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outtakes Bowl-A-Thon Fundraiser for the Adopt an Elder Foundation Strikes Unlimited Bowling, Rocklin, October 20 Photos by Dante Fontana.

(Back row): Justin, Jose and Jacob; (front row): Karson and Jacob

(Back row): Marianne, Paul, Rachel, Monica, Eric and Rob; (front row): Daniel, Kristy, Max and Cade

Mayra Voet, Elaina Newport, Raina Smith and Agatha Estrada

Calling Back The Salmon McBean Park, Lincoln October 5-6 Photos by Phil Robertson.

Larry White and Jay Sheets

Connor Velasco

Weston Klemp learns to tie fishing flies

(Back row): Crystal, Gee, Charlie and Joyce; (front row): Erica and Beth

Beverly and Jack Sales of the International Dark-Sky Association

(Back row): Dyan, Angela and Tara; (front row): Cathy and Lesley

Tyrone Gorre, Linnie O’Flanagan-Gorre and Bill Jacobson with dog Bodhi

Roger Oldenkap with granddaughter Ainsley of Girl Scout Troop 2144

Loomis Eggplant Festival

Woof Wine & Dine

Loomis Train Depot October 5 Photos by Bob Wondra.

Mercedes Benz of Rocklin, October 5 Photos by Mike Martin Photography and Bob D’Anjou. Volunteer Helen Johnson and Cindy Knapp enjoy the festivities

Adrian De Haro and Lynda Moses of High Hand Nursery

Loretta Peart, Sheila Lee, Bob Wondra and Deb Collender

Ruth and Russ Burgess with Francis (adopted from the Placer SPCA in 2003)

Emily Messick, Alicyn Yaffee, Kim Davis and Casey Lipka of Cave Women The Melting Pot serves up samples

Eggplant Haylie Ferreira

“Rambunctious Ra” and “Peta the Circus Dog Trainer” amaze the crowd

One of the adorable attendees

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thearts had been a classroom teacher and knew it would work with careful supervision. AB: What is your most important artist tool? Is there something you can’t live without in your studio? HP: My most important artist tool is the kistka, which is a Ukrainian egg-decorating tool. It delivers really small drops of wax, which is perfect for my intricate batiks. Also, the radio is always on in my studio and the drawings of my work have all sorts of notes on them, from recipes to football players. It’s a fun record of what I was listening to and thinking about while working on a particular batik.

Art to Dye For by Abigail Blank

oomis based artist Helen Phillips has been creating batik masterpieces—dye applied to fabric to create images and/or abstract patterns and designs—for more than 40 years. Her work has won an abundance of accolades, including the Award of Excellence from California Works. In honor of starting the Autumn Art Studios Tour in 1994, the Arts Council of Placer County (PlacerArts) recently hosted a retrospective of her work. Below she tells us how she came to achieve such great success “Downieville” in the competitive art world.

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AB: How did you learn about batik artistry? How did it become your medium of choice? HP: While training as a classroom teacher at the State University of New York (Oneonta), we were required to take art, which covered many mediums that we could use in the classroom. Batik, etching, potter (both wheel and hand built), painting, pastel, tie-dye, watercolor and drawing were [all] part of our education. Then, in 1971, while taking an adult education course through the San Juan Unified School District, I started teaching [batik] in public schools with another artist, Nancy Okey. I

AB: Is there a piece of work that you’re most proud of? Why? HP: I am most proud of my piece called Downieville. It was finished in 2005 and was done in honor and memory of my husband, John, whose family came out west on the wagon trains and settled in Downieville. This was a breakthrough piece, as I was able to achieve softness for the first time in the forest above the river. Batik has a hard edge and this is very difficult to do.

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artbeat Thru December 30 – Knock on Wood. This invitational exhibition at Roseville’s Blue Line Arts will feature contemporary craft art in wood. For more details, visit bluelinearts.org.

Photo of artist by Dante Fontana; artwork image courtesy of Helen Phillips.

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AB: How do you know when a work is finished? HP: Batik is done when the last dye coat is applied; this is one of the reasons I found [the medium] so satisfying. I studied oils and worked on many over the years, but always felt that I could make a portion of the picture better. In batik, you apply dye from your lightest color, cover it with wax, and then go onto the next color. You keep adding darker colors, one at a time, until you are finished. This has made me a much better artist, because I do a detailed drawing before I start a batik and often color some of it in.

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Sarah Baracco, a registered dietitian at Kaiser Permanente Roseville. “Cinnamon is also believed to have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antifungal and antioxidant benefits, but research regarding these properties is ongoing and there is lack of evidence supporting the use of cinnamon for any medical conditions.” While the jury is still out on the proven health benefits of cinnamon, it does give a nice flavor to many foods, including smoothies, oatmeal, fruits and yogurt.

‘tis the seasoning Health Benefits Hiding in Your Spice Rack by Kourtney Jason

ooking at home could be the key to living your healthiest life. “Restaurant food is notoriously higher in salt, fat and calories, which could add up to weight gain and a decrease in health,” explains Dr. Niki Young, N.D. from Revolutions Natural Medical Solutions. “Cooking with your family creates better communication and sense of bonding between family members. And it has been shown to elevate mood and even the immune system. Finally, the best aspect of cooking at home is the use of spices, which can have a great impact on health while boosting the flavor of homecooked meals.”

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Grow a basil plant, and you’ll always have this fresh herb on hand to add to salads, sandwiches, soups, pastas and more. “A study in the International Journal of Cosmetic Science reports that basil can kill acne-causing bacteria. And the antioxidative properties of basil have been found to potentially block or suppress liver, stomach and lung cancer,” Dr. Young explains. Eugenol, a compound in basil, blocks cyclooxygenase (COX), the same pain-inducing enzyme that is also blocked by NSAIDS, she says. In addition to working like a pain reliever, basil also has been shown to prevent ulcers caused by ingesting NSAIDS. Not bad, basil!

Turmeric, or curcuma longa, has been used as both a spice and household remedy for many centuries, Baracco says. It’s been used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine to strengthen the body inside and out. By toning the digestive system and the liver, it can eliminate parasitic worms, help regulate menstruation, dispel gallstones and relieve arthritis, she explains. Also used in Chinese medicine, turmeric has been beneficial to many digestive and urinary issues.

5. Cayenne mends cooking with one crushed clove per day. Fresh and raw garlic is best, but some research indicates that powdered garlic can also be beneficial.

2. Cinnamon Cinnamon has been used as a spice around the world for centuries—not surprising, considering it has a history of potential health benefits. “In traditional medicine, cinnamon has been used for digestive disorders such as indigestion, gas and bloating, stomach upset and diarrhea,” explains

Cooking with spices like cayenne will support a lower daily intake of sodium, Baracco says. “At this point, that is where the most proven benefits lie. Cayenne is traditionally used for weight loss, sore throat, tonsillitis, gastrointestinal disorders, diabetes, cardiovascular disorders, muscle pain and skin conditions. However, clinical support for cayenne for these uses is lacking.”

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4. Turmeric

1. Garlic Garlic doesn’t just keep vampires at bay; it also does wonders for cardiovascular health. “The benefits of garlic are widespread...and include acting as a blood thinner, lowering blood pressure and cholesterol, preventing artery-clogging plaque and, overall, lowering your risk of a heart attack. Garlic also helps prevent and even fight cancer,” Dr. Young says. According to the International Agency for Research on Cancer, the antioxidant activity of garlic can clean up free radicals, stop carcinogens from damaging DNA, and boost activity of enzymes that detoxify carcinogens. To take advantage of this spice powerhouse, Dr. Young recom-

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agape international missions AIMing to End Child Sex Trafficking by Morgan Cásarez

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Emily and Clayton Butler

Mien, rescued by AIM, with her new husband

tor, respectively, at Rahab’s House in Siem Reap, Cambodia. “We’ve seen engineers help start employment centers, teachers educate and provide opportunities to kids who would have been exploited, and stayat-home moms raise awareness and funds for kids who have no voice.” For AIM Board Member Ken Petersen, the decision to help the Brewsters was a personal one—more than two years ago, he and his wife opened their home to a young Cambodian girl. “We knew we needed to join the fight, and I asked Don Brewster how we could help more,” Petersen shares. “He said they needed jobs to help the rescued girls from Cambodia reintegrate back into their communities with dignity and honor.” Petersen answered the call by founding 3Strands (3strandsglobal.com), a jewelry and apparel line produced at the Agape Training Center in Cambodia and sold lo-

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cally at Origin Coffee & Tea, Bridgeway Christian Church and Apricot Lane Boutique. During eight-hour shifts, former victims of sex trafficking receive counseling, educational services, a meal and medical benefits, in addition to salaries that are three to four times higher than what other garment factories offer. “AIM has transformed communities in Cambodia by caring and loving the people who live there. Trust has been developed over the years and family members are now coming to AIM with information about girls trapped in sex trafficking, often about their own daughters or granddaughters,” Petersen says. “Locally and nationally, AIM has mobilized churches, businesses, organizations and individuals to join the fight against sex trafficking.”

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Visit agapewebsite.org for more information.

Photos courtesy of Agape International Missions.

ollowing a 2005 trip to Cambodia, Pastor Don Brewster and his wife Bridget were under the impression that poverty was the greatest issue facing the Southeast Asian nation of more than 14.8 million. It wasn’t until they saw a Dateline NBC report back in the U.S. about the trafficking of children for sex that they realized nothing could be further from the truth. When they learned that hundreds of thousands of Cambodian youth were being exploited, they were moved to action. Following weeks of research, Don and Bridget sold their home, quit their jobs and moved to Cambodia to fight child sex trafficking through the development of Agape International Missions (AIM). In 2006, the Brewsters and their team opened the Agape Restoration Center (ARC) to provide rehabilitation and transitional living services for the girls they rescued. According to AIM Director of Development, Julie Harrold, the organization has impacted more than 10,000 Cambodians to date. “The center of our outreach is the church,” Harrold explains. “Through the church we provide humanitarian aid, medical aid, church services and Kid’s Club, where we reach over 350 kids a day.” Additional services include an elementary school, employment center, two Rahab’s House Community Centers and The Lord’s Gym, a free workout center in Svay Pak, Cambodia, where, according to AIM’s website, staff “develop relationships with traffickers, sharing the truth about salvation through Christ and the inherent evil of the [sex trafficking] industry.” “We want people to know that it is not necessary to be a lawyer or a police officer or even a social worker to be able to make a difference in this issue,” share Clayton and Emily Butler, a husband-and-wife team serving as director and administra-

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helping hand Easy Ways to Spread Holiday Cheer by Linda Holderness

et your merry mood of giving reach out to people less fortunate this season. Without the generosity of the area’s charitable organizations, thousands of homeless families and shut-ins would face a cheerless holiday. Most of these groups need and welcome help with their holiday celebrations. Though volunteering is meant to be selfless, most people find joy in giving. As a high school student, Janice Freeberg of Orangevale loved repairing dolls for needy girls; now she helps run several holiday charity programs. “It’s important to take care of those in our community,” she says. “That’s how we show our love for others.” Below are some places you can offer your time or money to make someone else’s holiday brighter. If you aren’t able to volunteer with one of these groups, a search will turn up similar organizations—think local churches, hospitals and veterans’ associations—who might require holiday help.

TOYS FOR TOTS FOUNDATION This program, started by the Marine Corps in Los Angeles in 1947, has distributed nearly half a billion toys to needy children nationwide since its inception. You can help in several ways: Donate a new, unwrapped toy of any value to a drop location, host a Toys for Tots event at your home or business, place a free drop box at your place of business, or volunteer to pick up or sort toys. Local agencies such as churches distribute the toys. All Toys R Us and Babies R Us stores are drop locations; for others, visit toysfortots.org and select your local chapter under the “Donate a Toy” tab. To sponsor a drop box or to volunteer, email kenneth.honeycutt@usmc.mil.

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ESKATON This northern California organization provides support services for thousands of senior adults in the region. At holiday time, when loneliness is felt most keenly, the agency welcomes volunteers to reach out to its clientele. You can make daily social calls to homebound seniors, donate items such as grocery gift cards and toiletries, or visit in person (with cookies, carols, children or pets). For more information, visit eskaton.org.

LOAVES AND FISHES This venerated Sacramento organization—which cares for the homeless, employs thousands of volunteers all year and even more during the holiday season—welcomes volunteers on Christmas Day to help serve and prepare food and fill gift stockings for the 700 or so people who attend the annual holiday lunch. Donations of grocery store gift cards and toiletry items are also welcome. Sign up to volunteer beginning December 2 at 916-637-2444. For more information, visit sacloaves.org.

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MORE MERRY & BRIGHT IDEAS • Contact the local United Way branch at volunteer@uwccr.org or 916-8563983; this umbrella organization may be able to match your skills with a specific need. • Show your appreciation for people working on Christmas Day—animal shelters, police and fire departments—by delivering your favorite holiday goodies to them. • Contact area hospitals to see if you can make holiday cards or craft items for patients.

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Yes, you can be a bell ringer, but this well-known Christmas charity also needs people to pack boxes, sort toys and help with Angel Trees (which are hosted by companies and churches and request specific gifts for needy children). For more information and to volunteer, visit gosalarmy.org.

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The City’s Christmas Tree is officially lit tonight on the square. Experience an old fashion celebration and holiday cheer with cookie decorating, visiting with Santa, Kids Activity Zone, music, food and celebration. The weather is even forecasted for some snow! 12/5 • Thu • 6:30–8:30pm

Santa Claus is coming to town! Enjoy a tasty pancake breakfast, make crafts in the Elves Workshop, play reindeer games and visit with Santa. Pre-registration required. 12/7 • Sat 64257 • 8:30am 64258 • 9:15am Fee: $10 participants (2 years +) $5 participants (under 2 years)

Live Christmas Performance Bring the family to the square to enjoy a live Christmas performance! 12/3 • Tue • 6:30–7:30pm

Tree Grove Come visit the first official Christmas Tree Grove on the square! See the tree grove lit, enjoy making Christmas crafts, check out the gingerbread house displays, visiting with Santa, and more! 12/4 • Wed • 6:30–8:00pm

Friday Flicks Bring the family out to the square for the holiday movie Elf. Enjoy popcorn, hot chocolate, and some holiday cheer. Don’t forget to bring your blanket! 12/6 • Fri • 7:30–9:30pm

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Invite guests electronically.

Time is of the essence, so going the digital route will save you the delay of snail mail and the cost of invitations and stamps. An invitation from a service such as Evite or Paperless Post reaches guests instantly and makes RSVPs much easier on short notice. With all the hip designs available, you’ll have no trouble finding one that suits your personal style and event.

Make room in the fridge.

hen it comes to the holidays, weekends book up fast with cocktail gatherings, office parties and kids’ events. An impromptu get-together can make for a refreshing change of pace for the winter season. Even if you’ve procrastinated, it’s okay. Follow these simple tips to get your home holiday ready within a week’s time!

Make plenty of room for a turkey or a tray of hors d’oeuvres. Toss out expired food, clean out storage containers, and polish off the splash of juice at the bottom of the carton. Give the fridge shelves a good wipe down, too.

2 Liven up libations. Replenish your bar basics such as gin, vodka and Scotch, and layer on a supply of beer, wine and sodas. Don’t forget mixers, lemons, limes and other staples such as olives and tonic. Prepping lime wedges and lemon twists just before your event will ensure a festive, effortless evening.

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Add in some flowers. A week should be plenty of time for a florist to create the arrangements you want. DIY-ers can play with loose blooms and vases to come up with their own custom creations from the garden. A simple arrangement of boughs and berries will provide a fresh scent and dramatic look.

Decide on furniture and seating arrangements.

Play around with the furniture layout to find the best flow for your gathering space. If you’re hosting a sit-down dinner, think about where to place guests. You could even make place cards if time permits.

Keep food simple.

Without a lot of time to plan, it’s best to go with a streamlined menu that includes a mix of prepared and scratch-made dishes—for example, pick up a baked ham that’s ready to serve and pair with your favorite go-to roasted vegetable medley. Make as many items ahead of time as you can while still keeping things as fresh as possible. For a party, you could also focus on a simple theme, such as a brunch buffet or a hot chocolate bar. If you’d rather let your local market or gourmet shop do the cooking—many offer prepared meals with all the trimmings. Order early in the week to give them time to accommodate you and use your own tableware to give it a nice presentation.

Make a holiday playlist. Use iTunes or Spotify to create a holiday collection that sets the mood. If you feel as though your musical taste has gotten a little stale, browse and download some new tunes to shake things up; this small detail can really set the tone for your soiree.

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Prep the tableware. Pull out the good china, polish silver, and press the linens. Make sure you have enough plates, glasses, flatware and serveware to suit the food you plan to offer. Don’t hesitate to buy some inexpensive extras if necessary, too. You can set the table or arrange the buffet a day or two in advance, then drape a lightweight sheet over it to keep dust off until party time.

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Kerrie Kelly is an award-winning interior designer, author and multimedia consultant. She has authored two books: ‘Home Décor: A Sunset Design Guide,’ published by Oxmoor House, and the newly released, ‘My Interior Design Kit,’ with Pearson Professional and Career Education. To contact her, visit kerriekelly.com or call 916-919-3023.

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The weather outside may be frightful and the fire so delightful, but this year’s gift guide—with 50-plus presents for $50 or less—is sure to get you out of the house and crossing names off your Christmas list in no time. And, to make things even merrier, many of our suggestions can be found at area mom-and-pop shops…keeping your holiday bucks at home.

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Roaring Brook Dairy Mozzarella Cheesemaking Kit, $19.99 at Whole Foods Market, 1001 Galleria Boulevard, Roseville. 916-7815300, wholefoodsmarket.com.

Lavender Balsamic, $26.75 for 750 ml, and Wild Mushroom and Sage Infused Olive Oil, $10.75 for 200 ml, at Pairings, 701

Wooden Serving Set, $39.98 at Bushnell

Pleasant Grove Boulevard, Roseville. 916-772-7247, pairingsevoo.com.

Gardens Nursery, 5255 Douglas Boulevard, Granite Bay. 916-791-4199, bushnellgardens.com.

Plumeria Bowl, $19.95 at Pineapple Pier, 157 Sacramento Street, Auburn, 530-889-2545.

Teavana Perfect TeaMaker, $19.95 at Teavana, 1151 Galleria Boulevard, Roseville. 916-7870443, teavana.com.

Single Bundlet (Assorted Flavors), $3.99 each or $45 for a dozen at Nothing Bundt Cakes, 1112 Galleria Boulevard, Suite 140, Roseville. 916-780-2253, nothingbundtcakes.com.

Earth and Vine Provisions Pineapple Sake Teriyaki Marinade and Spicy Apple Garlic Jam, $7 each at Blue Goose Produce, 3550 Taylor Road, Loomis. 916-652-8341, bluegooseproduce.com.

Wingo Gift Tags for Bottles, $1.99 each at grabawingo.com.

HoneyRun Blackberry Honeywine, $14.99 at Sprouts, 6760 Stanford Ranch Road, Roseville. 916774-1120, sprouts.com.

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Wine Bottle Candle Holder, $39.98 at Pottery World, 4419 Granite Drive, Rocklin. 916-624-8080, potteryworld.com.

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Confusion Glass by Dianne Van de Carr Coasters, $30 for set of 4 at Auburn Old Town Gallery, 218 Washington Street, Auburn. 530-887-9150, auburnoldtowngallery.com

Welcome Home Pillow, $16.50, and Love You More Pillow, $16.95, at The Front Porch, 180 Sacramento Street, Auburn. 530-878-5115. Signature Tartan Luggage Tag, $38 at Brooks Brothers, 1151 Galleria Boulevard, Suite 1175, Roseville. 916-7724888, brooksbrothers.com

Baggallini Roundabout Bagg, $49.99 at Sole Desire, 1013 Galleria Boulevard, Suite 170, Roseville. 916740-1402, soledesire.com.

Beaded Earrings, $48 at Button Up Boutique, 1182 Roseville Parkway, Suite 170, Roseville. 916-742-4997, buttonupboutique.net.

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Rosle Cell Phone Holder, $40 at surlatable.com.

Bluetooth Speaker, $39.99 at Batteries Plus Bulbs, 910 Pleasant Grove Boulevard, Roseville. 916-786-2222, batteriesplus.com.

Bowers & Wilkins P7 Headphones, $399.99 at Magnolia Design Center in Best Buy, 1236 Galleria Boulevard, Roseville. 916780-8422, magnoliaav.com.

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$24.95 at Action Camera, 1000 Sunrise Avenue, Suite 10B, Roseville. 916-786-2288, actioncamera.com.

Netgear NEO TV Streaming Player, $49.99 at OfficeMax, 312 North Sunrise, Roseville. 916-773-3359, officemax.com. 40 stylemg.com - December 2013

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PoochieBells Dog Potty Training Doorbells, $19.99 at The Doggie Bag, 6881 Doulas Boulevard, Granite Bay, 916786-9663; 1070 Pleasant Grove Boulevard, Roseville, 916-7899663, thedoggiebag.com.

Dr. Becker’s Original Beef Bites for Cats and Dogs, $9.99 at Ben’s

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Rollin’ The Hay, $9.99 at Douglas Feed and Pet Supply, 5460 Douglas Boulevard, Granite Bay. 916-791-3202, douglasranchsupply.com

Tuffy Toys Pig, $25.99, and Tuffy Toys Monkey, $39.99, at Rocklin Family Pets and Wash, 3211 Stanford Ranch Road, Rocklin. 916-632-9508, rocklinpet.com.

Diamond Collar, $10.99-$24.99 at Bark Avenue, 4781 Granite Drive, Rocklin. 916-315-2650, barkavenueca.com. December 2013 - stylemg.com 41

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16 oz. “Camper” Water and Beverage Tote, $18.95 at Serendipity, 135 Sacramento Street, Auburn, 530-885-1252.

Light & Motion VIS 180 Micro Light, $49.99 at The Hub Bike Shop, 1010 Pleasant Grove Boulevard, Roseville. 916771-4821, norcalhub.com

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UV Buff, $23 at Orvis, 1017 Galleria Boulevard, Suite 120, Roseville. 916-7839400, orvis.com.

Ground Zero Boardshop, 1801 Taylor Road, Suite 130, Roseville. 916-784-7376, groundzeroboardshop.net.

Lifeline Ultimate Survival in a Bottle, $19.99 at Sportsman Warehouse, 6640 Lonetree Boulevard, Rocklin. 916-782-9900, sportsmanwarehouse.com.

Riviera “Life Is Better” Hat, $20 at Kona Board Sports, 901 Sunrise Avenue, Suite A7, Roseville. 916-772-5662, konaboardsports.com

Oribe Après Beach and Wave Shine Spray, $37 Floral Metal Mini Lanterns, $14.54 each at boutiquecamping.com. 42 stylemg.com - December 2013

for 8.5 oz. at Nevaeh Salon, Boutique and Spa, 9205 Sierra College Boulevard, Roseville. 916-786-5888, nevaeh.com.

California Necklace, $18 each at Bayabelle Boutique, 110 Gateway Drive, Suite 100, Lincoln, 916-253-9260.

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Gummy Bear Lamp, $29.99 at perpetualkid.com. Diamond Supply Elephant Bi-fold Wallet, $44.99 at Mainland Skate & Surf, 1151 Galleria Boulevard, Suite 2260, Roseville. 916789-1343, mainlandskateandsurf.com.

Flower Purse, $19.95 at Rock Hill Lavender, 1017 Galleria Boulevard, Suite 180, Roseville, 916-780-0627.

Snap Tite Models, $13.99 and up, at Fast Track Hobbies, 6831 Lonetree Boulevard, Suite E102, Rocklin. 916-784-1722, fthobbies.com.

Gold Fun Moldable Soap, $6.95 at LUSH, 1151 Galleria Boulevard, Suite 1045, Roseville. 916786-5874, lushusa.com. December 2013 - stylemg.com 43

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Girls’ Dress, $15, and Flower Clip, $3.50, at Lily Kate’s, 448 G Street, Suite 204, Lincoln. 916-409-6717.

Makala Ukulele, $42.99 at The Strum Shop, 408 Roseville Square, Roseville. 916-787-8786, thestrumshop.com.

Baby Starters Sock Monkey Hooded Towel + 2 Washcloths, $14.99 at Buy Buy Baby, 1120 Galleria Boulevard, Suite 160, Roseville. 916-791-2400, buybuybaby.com.

32 Piece Magna Tiles, $49.99 at Lakeshore Learning Store, 1850 Douglas Boulevard, Roseville. 916-774-4304, lakeshorelearning.com.

Girls’ Pettiskirt, $19.99 at Doodle Bugs, 6827 Lonetree Boulevard, Rocklin. 916-7822215, doodlebugschildrensboutique.com.

Rugged Butts Tuxedo Blue 2-piece Set, $39 at ruggedbutts.com. 44 stylemg.com - December 2013

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The fluffy eggs enveloped tender, shredded chicken, melted jack cheese, jalapeños and green chiles—with just the right amount of spice— and were topped perfectly with ripe avocado. either. Piping hot, rich and bold, it was the perfect way to start the day. The atmosphere was warm and inviting—vibrant without being overbearingly noisy. With almost every seat in the house filled, it was obvious that Peg’s is a family and community favorite. The menu varied extremely, offering selections native to Hawaii, Mexico and New York, as well as all of the traditional breakfast foods. With so many mouthwatering options, it was hard to make a decision. My dining partner finally settled on the classic eggs and bacon meal, which was served with cantaloupe, homemade toast and hash browns. The bacon was crispy, the fruit fresh and sweet, and the hash browns perfectly golden brown. I ordered the Sierra omelet skillet and can safely say that my eyes we re b i g g e r than my stomach. With pico de gallo, pinto beans, cabbage slaw, hash browns, fruit and an Belgian Waffle omelet big enough for two 48 stylemg.com - December 2013

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Khun Suda Thai Cuisine 1825 Douglas Blvd. | 916-782-2745

GRANite BAY & ROSEVILLE AMERICAN/Café/Bakery/Deli Back Forty Texas BBQ 1201 Orlando Ave. | 916-721-7427 Bar 101 101 Main Street | 916-774-0505

Pho Bac Hoa Viet 4120 Douglas Blvd. | 916-797-8886

Teriyaki To Go 5098 Foothills Blvd. | 916-772-2540

My Thai Table 5550 Douglas Blvd. | 916-791-4111

Bobo Café 1821 Douglas Blvd. | 916-784-6931

Wasabi Asia Bistro & Sushi Bar ** 1470 Eureka Rd., Ste. 170 | 916-797-8887 Hours: Lunch: M-Sat: 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.; Dinner: M-Th: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m., F-Sat: 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.; Sun: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Credit Cards Accepted: V, M, A Irasshaimase! Roseville finally has a real Japanese Fusion restaurant; Sushi, Sashimi, Rolls and the region’s best Asian specialties. Wasabi has the largest sushi-roll selection than any other in the region. If you don’t see it on the menu, ask the sushi chef; they will create something special for you. If you like Japanese cuisine, you will love Wasabi! SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 53

New Thai Kitchen 1485 Eureka Rd. | 916-781-3222 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 54

The CheeseSteak Grille 8300 Sierra College Blvd. 916-788-2003

Fat’s Asia Bistro ** 1500 Eureka Rd. | 916-787-3287 Hours: Lunch: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. daily; Dinner: Sun-Th: 4 p.m. – 10 p.m.; F-Sat: 4 p.m. – 11 p.m. Reservations Accepted Credit Cards Accepted: V, M, A We specialize in handmade dim sum, house- made banana cream pie (Frank Fat’s recipe) and fresh, high quality Asian food. Full bar with high quality spirits and spectacular wine list. We offer contemporary Asian cuisine in a spectacular hip environment. Visit www.lovemyfats.com. SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 13

A Dash of Panache 217 Vernon St. | 916-788-4386

Granite Bay Chinese Restaurant 6875 Douglas Blvd. | 916-789-9828

Ginger’s Restaurant ** 1410 E. Roseville Pkwy. | 916-781-0110 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 59

Mongolian Bliss 8680 Sierra College Blvd. 916-789-2547

Cabos Restaurant ** 8570 Auburn-Folsom Rd. 916-797-1996 6504 Lonetree Blvd. | 916-784-2260

The Habit Burger Grill 4060 Douglas Blvd. | 916-791-6790 933 Pleasant Grove Blvd. | 916-791-5292

Rose Garden Chinese Restaurant 1079 Sunrise Ave. | 916-781-3823

Carmelita’s 204 Riverside Ave. | 916-783-0411

Roseville Gourmet 107A S. Harding Blvd. | 916-784-8008

Costa Vida 1475 Eureka Rd. | 916-773-9283

Tsing Tao Chinese Restaurant 8675 Auburn-Folsom Rd. 916-791-7990

Dos Coyotes Border Café ** 2030 Douglas Blvd. | 916-772-0775

Hawks 5530 Douglas Blvd. | 916-791-6200 Jacks Urban Eats ** 8620 Sierra College Blvd. | 916-791-5225 1005 Galleria Blvd. La Bou ** 4110 Douglas Blvd. | 916-791-2142 1730 Santa Clara Dr. | 916-783-4387 Lollicup Coffee & Tea ** 1253 Pleasant Grove. | 916-787-5335 Pacific Street Cafe ** 301 Lincoln St. | 916-782-5673 Panera Bread 916 Pleasant Grove Blvd. | 916-771-3131 1850 Douglas Blvd. | 916-780-0505 Paul Martin’s American Grill 1455 Eureka Rd. | 916-783-3600 Open daily for lunch and dinner Credit Cards accepted: V, M, A Paul Martin’s sources the best allnatural and organic ingredients from local farmers and purveyors promoting sustainability. Featuring award-winning cuisine, including the finest prime cuts available and over 80 California wines, Paul Martin’s offers exceptional fare sure to please. Experience true hospitality in a casual setting with thoughtful food from just $12.95. www.paulmartinsamericangrill.com. See our ad on page 7 A Slice of Goodness 924A Douglas Blvd. | 916-781-3727 Squeeze Inn ** 106 N Sunrise Ave.| 916-783-2874 Susie’s Country Oaks Café 500 Cirby Way | 916-786-0274 8595 Auburn Folsom Rd. | 916-797-0314 Source 5540 Douglas Blvd. | 916-772-3900 Vernon Street Grill 211 Vernon St. | 916-789-0145

CHINESE/ASIAN/VIETNAMESE

Wonderful III Too 5015 Foothills Blvd. | 916-783-2288 Wong’s Garden Chinese Cuisine 201F Harding Blvd. | 916-782-0644

Bernardo’s 8781 Auburn-Folsom Rd. | 916-791-2940

El Pollo de Oro 8657 Auburn-Folsom Rd. | 916-791-5858 El Sombrero Taqueria 4060 Douglas Blvd. | 916-772-7770

Thai Basil Restaurant 1613 Douglas Blvd. | 916-782-8424

RESTAURANTS AND EATERIES IN ROCKLIN AMERICAN/cafe/bakery/deli Beach Hut Deli 6848 Five Star Blvd. | 916-781-7873 Granite Rock Grill ** 5140 Pacific St. | 916- 625-9252 Kona Coffee ** 6843 Lonetree Blvd. | 916-773-9800 La Bou 6801 Five Star Blvd. | 916-315-0351 Venita Rhea’s 4415 Granite Dr. | 916- 624-2697

CHINESE / ASIAN / VIETNAMESE

Chang Bros Chinese Restaurant 6160 Stanford Ranch Rd. 916-771-9838

Golden Dragon Chinese Restaurant 4800 Granite Dr. | 916-632-9542 JJ Mongolian BBQ 6661 Stanford Ranch Rd. 916-632-8828

ITALIAN

Rubino’s ** 5015 Pacific St. | 916-624-3401

FRENCH

Eva’s Mexican Restaurant 242 Vernon St. | 916-783-9992 Jimboy’s Tacos 1000 Sunrise Ave. | 916-788-0222 1821 Douglas Blvd. | 916-783-3907

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GREEK

Los Cabos Grill ** 7451 Foothills Blvd. | 916-784-3505

Izumi Japanese Restaurant 6840 Five Star Blvd. | 916-630-1638

Mas Mexican Restaurant 1563 Eureka Rd. | 916-773-3778

Kokyo Teppan Yaka & Sushi Bar 6040 Stanford Ranch Rd. 916-787-9893

La Provence Restaurant & Terrace 110 Diamond Creek Pl. | 916-789-2002 Daphne’s Greek Café 8680 Sierra College Blvd. | 916-783-3565 10357 Fairway Dr. | 916-772-3997

INDIAN/MIDDLE EASTERN

Bombay Bistro 1813 Douglas Blvd. | 916-772-5551 Bubba Kababa 8405 Sierra College Blvd. 916-771-5252 Mehfil Indian Restaurant 1605 Douglas Blvd. | 916-791-1199 Tandoori Night 1420 East Roseville Pkwy 916-780-8200

ITALIAN

Plaza Jalisco 300 N Sunrise Ave. | 916-787-4050 Roseville Tortilla Factory ** 313 Riverside Ave. | 916-783-3311

PIZZA

Chicago Fire Pizza 500 N. Sunrise Ave. | 916-771-2020 Cool River Pizza ** 1805 Cirby Way | 916-786-9000

Ichiban Sushi 4817 Granite Dr. | 916-630-0889

Tokyo Dori Sushi & Grill 5050 Rocklin Rd. | 916-624-2841

MEXICAN

Cabos 6504 Lonetree Blvd. | 916-784-2260 Cha Cha’s Cocina Mexicana 6130 Stanford Ranch Rd. 916-782-8787 Don Panchos 4563 Pacific St. | 916- 632-0709

Buca di Beppo 1212 Galleria Boulevard | 916-771-9463

John’s Incredible Pizza 384 N. Sunrise Blvd. | 916-772-1111

Dominick’s Italian Market, Deli & Restaurant ** 8621 Auburn-Folsom Rd. 916-786-3355

Pete’s Restaurant & Brewhouse 5540 Douglas Blvd. | 916-797-4992

Rudy’s Gourmet Mexican Cuisine ** 6011 Stanford Ranch Rd. 916-435-4050

Rosati’s Pizza 5140 Foothills Blvd. | 916-797-7492

Sabores Mexican Cuisine 10341 Fairway Dr. | 916-786-2262

Haruka Sushi Bar 8685 Auburn-Folsom Rd. | 916-771-9988

Z Pizza ** 3984 Douglas Blvd. | 916-786-9797

PIZZA

Blue Nami Sushi 1465 Eureka Rd. | 916-787-1177

SEAFOOD

JAPANESE

Mikuni Japanese Restaurant 1565 Eureka Rd. | 916-797-2112

Asian Blossom Chinese & Vietnamese 1220 Roseville Pkwy. | 916-787-1223

Mikuni Kaizen Fountains Roseville | 916-780-2119

Asian Seafood Buffet 9050 Fairway Dr. | 916-784-7628

Sky Sushi 7456 Foothills Blvd. | 916-786-8228

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MEXICAN

Ruen Thai 1470 Eureka Rd. | 916-774-1499

Fins Market & Grill 8680 Sierra College Blvd. 916-783-5200 McCormick & Schmick’s 1194 Roseville Pkwy. | 916-960-4875

STEAKHOUSES

Claim Jumpers 250 Harding Blvd. | 916-788-1705

Cool River Pizza 6200 Stanford Ranch Rd. 916-772-6973 Gaetano’s Pizzeria 4800 Granite Dr. | 916-624-5805

THAI

Bangkok City Thai Cuisine 5050 Rocklin Rd. | 916-632-9282 Thai Chili 2164 Sunset Blvd. | 916-780-6555

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taste Churros Pastry by Richard Bertinet (Chronicle Books, 2013, $30) Traditionally, these are made using a ‘churrera,’ a pump with a special nozzle that squeezes the churro mixture into hot oil in long, snaking, ridged rings. Once these are fried, they are snipped into short lengths and dusted in sugar and sometimes cinnamon, ready for dipping into the thick hot chocolate that is usually served with them. At home you can use a piping bag and snip the mixture into shorter, more manageable lengths as you pipe it into the oil. The secret is to fry them slowly at a relatively low temperature so that they get crispy on the outside, without burning, and are well cooked all the way through, otherwise they can be stodgy. 8.9 oz. all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1.7 oz. butter 1 tsp. salt 0.7 oz. granulated sugar 8.9 oz. water Vegetable oil, for deep-frying Superfine sugar, for dusting

Put the flour and baking powder into a bowl. Put the butter, salt and sugar into a saucepan with the water. Bring to a boil and boil for 1 minute, then pour the mixture into the flour bowl, beating well until you have a thick batter. Fit a piping bag with a large star tip about 5/8 inch in diameter and fill with the batter. Put some vegetable oil in a deep-fryer or deep saucepan (making sure it comes no further than a third of the way up) and heat to 325 degrees. (If you don’t have a thermometer, you can test if the oil is hot enough by dropping in a little of the mixture—it should sizzle.) With one hand, pipe the mixture into the oil, using the other hand to snip it off every 5 inches or so with a pair of kitchen scissors. Fry for 3–4 minutes, turning over regularly until the churros are golden on all sides. Lift out and drain briefly on paper towels. Put some superfine sugar on a large plate. While the churros are still hot, toss them in the sugar. Makes about 12. 52 stylemg.com - December 2013

dinner date Food and Wine for the Season Variation Instead of serving hot chocolate for dipping the churros into, you could make a sauce with 3.5 ounces melted dark chocolate mixed with 2 tablespoons of heavy cream.

OAK RIDGE WINERY 2009 OLD ZIN VINES (OZV) ZINFANDEL Lodi is one of the biggest producers of Zinfandel grapes in the world. More than 40 percent of California Zin comes from here—some “old vines” even date back to the 1800s. The appelation is making some fantastic, high-quality wines at the moment, and at great prices, too. Founded in 1934, Oak Ridge Winery is one of the oldest-operating wineries in Lodi and the tasting room is in a converted 50,000-gallon redwood tank—making it a great place to visit! OZV Zinfandel is made from 50- to 100-year-old vines and is robust and jammy, with an amazingly soft mouth feel and an alluring finish that goes on and on. Full-bodied, it doesn’t come across as over-the-top alcoholic or sweet. And at approximately $15 a bottle, it’s a fairly good value. Although a good food wine (especially with this month’s churros), it’s also a nice wine to sit and enjoy on its own. —Richard Righton Owner, 36 Handles and Relish Burger Bar

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Describe your business. Did you find it, or did it find you? Every event in my life has been preparing me to be a life coach. My purpose is to help others move past their sorrows, forgive themselves and others, and to embrace this crazy wonderful thing we call life. We all have so much to be grateful for; every moment is a precious gift. What life accomplishments are you most proud of? Despite all of the fractures and traumas in life, I have thrived through them all. When I changed my attitude about my circumstances, it went from deep sorrow to gratitude. I would not be the woman I am today had I not endured everything in my past. Where do you go when the going gets tough? The beach has always been a place that soothes my soul. What’s your biggest job perk? Having a flexible schedule allows me time to truly enjoy life. What’s your favorite place to eat out locally? I enjoy Paul Martin’s American Grill—their food is consistently delicious and they have a great happy hour. Where do you and your family go locally to have fun? Bike trails in Folsom, the Western States Trail for hiking, and the CSUS Aquatic Center for water play. What’s your favorite local business other than your own? Crossroads Trading Co.—I’m a big bargain shopper and I love this store. If you could be any other profession, what would it be? I would be a psychologist because I’ve always wanted to help people. And finally, customer service is…? Being completely present and listening to what my clients have to share, having a heart of compassion and truly caring about each person, and finally, giving them the tools they need to move forward.

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Describe your business. Did you find it, or did it find you? I was working as a radio DJ with a bachelor’s degree in communications when my father-in-law, a successful local asphalt contractor, suggested I go into the asphalt business. Asphalt maintenance as a career had never crossed my mind, but the more I got to know about the industry and the perks of being a business owner, the more it appealed to me. I worked on my father-in-law’s crew for a few summers to learn the basics and soon had my own small sealcoat tank. I studied to get my engineering contractor’s license, and before I knew it I was a self-employed contractor. Sixteen-plus years later, and I am so happy he convinced me to start my own business, not to mention I’m thankful I’m able to work for myself and own a small business in Roseville. Why is your staff the best in the business? What sets AC Asphalt apart from other, larger companies is the personalized service and interaction we offer our customers. I take pride in bidding on projects, as well as Cory Stricklin being on the job when the project is being completed. I’m a very hands-on owner and this helps to ensure high-quality work. AC ASPHALT SEALING What’s your favorite place to eat out locally? MAINTENANCE INC. Khobkoon Thai Cuisine on Foothills Boulevard. I eat there at least once a week. Having travRoseville eled to Thailand, I can tell you that this place is authentic! The owner is very friendly, too. 916-329-7325 What’s your favorite local business other than your own? acasphalt.com NAPA Auto Care/Bill McAnally Racing is an awesome local business. They service all of my company and personal vehicles, do great work and are honest. And finally, customer service is…? The most important thing to any successful business. Outstanding customer service is what keeps my clients coming back year after year. We strive to change that “contractor stereotype” and give excellent customer service. We are thrilled to have a long list of happy customers that continue to call us back to service their asphalt needs.

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A Starry, Starry Christmas by Tom Mailey

wasn’t exactly an only child but my brother and two sisters are quite a bit older and weren’t around much when I was little. Around the time I was transitioning into kindergarten, one sister was transitioning into college. My brother is 13 years older and was this tall, cool guy who would occasionally breeze by the house with long hair and a face framed by sideburns that looked like cowboy boots. Until I was five, I thought my oldest sister—who was a senior in high school when I was born—was just a friend of the family. By the time I reached an age where I had a speck of awareness, they were well into their own lives. The only time we usually all converged was at Christmas. My family has always enjoyed each others’ company, so once the eggnog was flowing and the presents set aside, they fell into a grown-up world of stories and laughter 66 stylemg.com - December 2013

where it was easy for a little kid to feel set aside, too. But that all changed the Christmas Eve I got a BB gun. Now, this was years before Ralphie and his official “Red Ryder carbineaction, 200-shot range model air rifle.” I was probably nine, and mine was a single shot Daisy that spit out the BB with little more force than a watermelon seed. Nonetheless, it was what I’d asked for and I was elated. “Don’t shoot it in the house,” was my dad’s cheerful warning before ambling off toward the kitchen where voices were already rising. As I sat on the floor, solo, trying to figure out how to load the gun, Dad suddenly reappeared. He looked at me for a moment, and then spoke up. “Hey, what good’s a BB gun

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if you don’t have anything to shoot it at?” Taking it from my hands, he walked over, opened the front door and stood on the stoop. Cold air rushed in like a dog that was happy to see you. The multicolored glow of Christmas lights warmed my dad’s face. The night was dark and cloudless; I remember him remarking the lights were so bright he couldn’t see the stars. Before suddenly cocking the air rifle and handing it to me, he may have glanced over his shoulder to make sure my mom wasn’t nearby. I do recall him lowering his lanky frame to my level and saying, secretively, “Pick a light.” Huh? “Go ahead, pick one. Aim at it.” Wait. Was my dad actually telling me it was OK to shoot out a Christmas light? He read the disbelief on my face. “It’s a beautiful night! I wanna see the stars!” Apparently the disbelief was still there. “Don’t worry, I’ll clean it up tomorrow. We need a new set anyways. Go ahead,” he urged playfully, “Shoot!” I drew a bead at one a few feet above my head and pulled the trigger. The bulb shattered with a startling POP. My dad let out a whoop and clapped me on the back. “You’re a dead-eye! Go ahead, shoot another one,” he said. I took aim a little further down the strand and…POP…success again. My dad shouted, “YEAH!” His voice was loud enough to draw the rest of the family to the doorway and soon, everyone was taking turns. Even our aunt Gladys, a faded beauty whose lipstick never quite lined up with her mouth, took a turn. She missed the lights but pegged a light-up Santa. It was like a yuletide shooting gallery. From inside the warm circle of family around me, I caught a glimpse of Mom standing in the living room, shaking her head, but smiling. I was worried she was going to put a stop to this nonsense, and it was almost my turn again. I don’t know how long we were on that porch but we didn’t stop ’til every light was out and you could see the stars again. Perfectly.

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