LINCOLN LINES – Reese Browning tells me that his Old Town Pizza restaurant in Lincoln is going back to the 60’s every Tuesday in September. Each of these days the Lincoln location will be decorated in a 60’s theme and employees will be donning garb from the era. Customers who show up dressed for the occasion can win prizes. For those who like a bargain, the restaurant’s 14-inch pizza will have cheese and pepperoni pizza available at the flashback price of $5 (limit two pizzas at this price for dine in or take out only). For more info, give the restaurant a ring.
AUBURN OKTOBERFEST – The 20th annual Auburn Gold Country Rotary
Oktoberfest is returning to the Gold Country Fairgrounds in Auburn on
Friday, Oct. 5, from 5 to 10 p.m. For tickets, pay a visit to Rudy
Rivero at Art Accents in Downtown Auburn or call Eric Hill at
530-888-7003. Fun, frivolity and frothy brew await those who attend. An
authentic German band, traditional dances and great food are all part
of the evening. If you’re lucky, you might even spy elected officials
doing the chicken dance. That alone is worth the price of admission
(which is $22 in advance or $25 at the door).
THE AUBURN CONNECTION – Feeling a bit overworked and in need of some
R&R, Rachel and I decided to get away where we could be assured
that we wouldn’t bump into anyone we knew. We bounced around some ideas
and settled on Ft. Bragg, located north of Mendocino. Perfect! We
arrived on a cool overcast Saturday two weeks ago, visited Glass Beach
and then headed to the Beachcomber Hotel. Imagine my surprise when I
spotted David Breninger, the head honcho of the Placer County Water
Agency. He mentioned something about golf, introduced his grandkids and
then scurried off to his room. Once inside our own room, Rachel and I
looked at the each and used colorful language unsuitable for print in a
family publication. My wife’s theory is that I’m an “Auburn magnet.” On
an earlier visit to San Francisco for St. Patty’s Day, we ran into
Brian Hayes, Old Town Auburn landlord and former owner of Old Town
Pizza. I certainly don’t mind bumping into people we know, but it sure
does drive home just how small our world is.
ODDS & ENDS – The Friendly Visitors Program is seeking volunteers
to visit homebound seniors in the greater Auburn area. Call Brenda or
Betty at Senior’s First, 530-889-9500 ext. 218, if you’d like to help
make a difference in a lonely senior’s life. ... Put on your dancin’
shoes as the Buttons and Bows Square Dance Club is having a new dancer
class on Thursday, Sept. 20 at Rock Creek School, 3050 Bell Road in
Auburn. Classes meet weekly on Thursdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Lila
Swesey tells me the first two lessons are free and that square dancing
is good exercise and it is a great opportunity to meet lots of people.
Caller for the dances is Jet Roberts. Reserve your spot by calling Mark
and Linda Chase at 530-885-7265 by Sept. 12.
BLACK & WHITE BALL UPDATE – I am a big supporter of the Black &
White Ball but I believe the organizers of the event need to open it up
to allow local breweries (such as Auburn Alehouse, Beermann’s Beerworks
and Fox Barrell Cider Co.) the opportunity to serve their beverages at
certain areas of the Sept. 15 event. Currently only Miller brand beer
is served but I believe a compromise could be reached, allowing the
local brewers to be featured at the VIP Party area (which happens
before the Ball, but remains open during the event for those seeking a
more quiet area). The only other event in which local breweries are
showcased is the annual Fall Brewfest (stay tuned for details).
WISHING WELL – Celebrating birthdays in September are Deborah Mangione,
Sargent Wright, Susan Teixeira (Sept. 1), Jim Greenlee, Tom Stout
(Sept. 2), Kathy Graham, Arthur Bisgaard, Claude Campbell, (Sept. 3),
Thomas Leupp (Sept. 5), Bill Hardy (Sept. 7), Walter Rice, Stephen
Coffman, Rudy Burlin (Sept. 9), Judy Moise (Sept. 11), Harold Alexander
Jr., Wendell Davis, William Taylor (Sept. 12), George Black (Sept. 13),
Caryl Barnes, William Jiles, Daren Duncan (Sept. 14), Tom Crandall
(Sept. 15), Vern Marriott (Sept. 16), Ernest Stoll (Sept. 17), Deirdre
Reid (Sept. 18), Don Briggs (Sept. 19), George Apostolos (Sept. 21),
Edward Brigge, William Carbaugh (Sept. 22), Robert Armbruster, William
French (Sept. 24), Clarence Simpkins Jr. (Sept. 25), John Martin Jr.
(Sept. 26), William Bakker (Sept. 28), Rich Munster (Sept. 29) and
Thomas Fink (Sept. 30). Wish a happy anniversary to Diane and Jim Felt
(Sept. 3).
MARK YOUR CALENDARS – Did you know that in 1972, the U.S. Congress
established National Hunting and Fishing Day? This year’s celebration
of all things hunting (and garish camouflage shortpants) is Sept. 22.
... The Colfax Founder’s Day Celebration is coming Sept. 29. This
day-long event is a great way to get to know the gorgeous town of
Colfax as it is today and learn about its history. The Colfax
Historical Society will dedicate a new plaque honoring the pioneering
family of Enos Thomas and Rachel Emily Mendenhall at 1 p.m. at 36 West
Grass Valley Street. The two arrived in Alder Grove (later renamed
Illinoistown) on Aug. 3, 1849. The plaque recognizes the site of the
couple’s Pioneer House Hotel, which opened its doors Sept. 26, 1865.
The business burned to the ground on April 22, 1874. A reception will
follow the plaque dedication ceremony at the Colfax Train Depot, 99
Railroad Street, from 2 to 4 p.m. There will also be tours of the
Mendenhall family home and the Mountain Saw Mill sites on Tokayana Way.
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