🌱 Local Wine Winners Feted + Colfax Burn + Best Wildflower Spots

Hello, Roseville!

Thank you for your patience while I was away from The Roseville Daily these past few weeks. And BIG thanks to Nicole Fallon-Peek for keeping you all informed while I dealt with a unexpected family emergency.

All is well now and I am excited to get back making sure you all have the scoop on what's going on in the 'Ville.

Let's get to it!

First, today's weather:

Warm and sunny with an expected high of 82 degrees; overnight low of 55. Winds light and variable throughout the day.

Here are the top five stories today in Roseville:

1. Thanks to the Foothill Wine Festival Competition held in Folsom on March 5 and 6, we now have a comprehensive list of the best local wines to advise our next shopping trip. And on April 2, wine lovers will have a chance to sample the award winners at the Palladio Lifestyle Center, also in Folsom. It’s no secret that the Sacramento Valley region has got some great wineries turning out some quality libations. Check out the list of winners and get your tickets for the April 2 event. (Gold Country Media and Foothillwinefest.com)
   
2. Don’t be alarmed if you see smoke in the Colfax area. Cal Fire, the Placer County Fire Department and the City of Colfax have a prescribed burn planned today and Wednesday to reduce the threat of wildfire damage to the city’s infrastructure. You can get updates on the operation on Cal Fire’s social media. (Cal Fire Instagram)
   
3. Harrowing situations have a way of bringing out the best in some people. An Auburn family, originally from Ukraine, is helping refugees fleeing the conflict caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Paul and Rose Chorney have partnered with their church to help as many families as possible during the current crisis, including hosting a family of five in their home. (KCRA 3)
4. In what is shaping up to be another year of drought, it might make more sense to chase wildflowers than waterfalls on your nature wanderings this spring. Those colorful, resilient mainstays of Northern California are starting to make their annual appearance. Read on for the best spots to be wowed by the coming bloom season. (Stockton Record)
5. Your trip to enjoy what's left of Tahoe's winter beauty this week may include a delay of up to 30-45 minutes if you plan to take U.S. 50. Caltrans has created a detour around the section of 50 over Echo Summit that has seen some dramatic rockslide activity in the past few weeks. Crews will be performing rock scaling and slope stabilization work. It began Monday and work is expected to continue today (7:00 am-6:00 pm) and on Friday (7:00 am-noon). (Caltrans.gov)

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Today in Roseville:

• Don’t miss out on all the amazing programs, events and classes being offered by Roseville’s Parks, Recreation and Libraries – affectionately known at PRL. Registration for the Summer 2022 session begins today! Be sure to download the latest edition of Experience PRL (paper copies are hard to find due to paper supply shortages) ahead of time so you are ready when registration opens at 8:00 am.
• The best of Placer County, from fresh produce to artisan crafts and prepared foods, is waiting for you each Tuesday at the Placer Grown Farmers Market in The Fountains (located in the parking lot near Whole Foods). 8:30 am-1:00 pm
• Tuesday is the day for great discounts on entertainment in the ‘Ville! Get in some swings at Top Golf for half price all day today. Or take in any movie at one of the area Century Theaters for only $6.
• Truckin’ Tuesday is your opportunity to grab a tasty bite from some great local food trucks AND support the athletic programs at Woodcreek High School. Come by the WHS parking lot for Authentic Street Taco, Gyro Stop and Local Kine Shaved Ice. 5:00 pm-8:00 pm
• It’s time to practice your swing and register for the 2022 Mayor’s Cup Golf Tournament. Golfers will enjoy a day on the greens (individual or four-person team registration), fun contests like Best Golf Attire, a commemorative golf shirt, a boxed lunch and a seat at the awards dinner. Proceeds from the event help provide scholarships and fee waivers for qualified families to participate in Roseville Parks and Recreation programs. May 6

From my notebook:

• There’s a delicate balance to achieve when it comes to planning summer activities for your children. Somewhere between “Mom, I’m bored!” and a marathon of overscheduling that leaves everyone exhausted is the sweet spot. If summer camp is on the agenda for your littles, be sure to check out Macaroni Kid’s Summer Camp Guide for a comprehensive list of tried and true programs, links to the recreation guides for regional cities and links to some helpful articles on choosing the right adventure for your camper. (Macaroni Kid)
• Ok, you’ve seen “Tick, Tick, Boom!” on Netflix. Now see Jonathan Larson’s Broadway masterpiece “Rent” presented by the Falcon’s Eye Theatre at Harris Center for the Arts in Folsom. The production only runs April 1-10, so get your tickets before they’re gone! (Falconseyetheatre.com)

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— Kelly Risse

About me: My name is Kelly Mays Risse, and I have lived in Roseville just about all my life. I graduated from Roseville High School and majored in Journalism at CSU Sacramento. My husband and I loved growing up and raising our three boys here in the 'Ville. I have watched Roseville evolve from a cheerful little railroad town to a large and diverse city. I love where we live, from the hiking trails to the hip new restaurants, and I love the people who live here. I am excited to bring the highlights to you in The Roseville Daily!