🌱Placer High Trophy Returns Home + Real Story Of The Comstock Lode

Hello, everybody! I'm here with your fresh copy of the Roseville Patch newsletter, filled with all the things you need to know about what's going on in town.

• Root for your favorite sport at Sierra College!
• The good folks of Roseville, along with Make-A-Wish, made a dream come true.
• Don't miss Roseville Electric's free Solar 101 Workshop.

But first, today's weather:

A couple of showers. High: 46 Low: 32.

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Here are the top stories in Roseville today:

1. Sierra College in Rocklin has 18 sports teams, and some of them are pretty good! The women's basketball and men's swimming and diving teams won state titles last year. But if those aren't your sports, you can cheer for teams in everything from water polo to softball. So, grab a couple of friends and a bleacher cushion and head over to Sierra College to get your cheer on this year! (Roseville Press Tribune)
2. In a huge collision of coincidence, the Placer High basketball team from 1908 will be inducted into the Placer Athletic Hall of Fame this year, at exactly the same time a Placer High grad who now lives in Idaho found and returned the trophy won by the winning team of the 1908 basketball championship! The team will be well represented in the Hall of Fame room by the majestic cup that it won all those years ago. (Auburn Journal)
3. You know the Comstock Lode, right? It's the big vein of silver that Henry Comstock found near Virginia City. Except that historians now believe that Comstock didn't find the "monster vein." He jumped the claim of the Grosh Brothers, after they each met an untimely demise. The group that figured out the real story is known for doing historical research along trails they use for their ultra-distance runs. The group of historians is as fascinating as the history they uncover! See it all come together at the Auburn Theater, when the group presents “Sierra Tragedy’s Silver Lining: The Grosh Brothers Story” on Sunday, March 5. (Gold Country Media)
4. Jaxson is an adorable 11-year-old with an infectious smile. We know he has an infectious smile because Make A Wish, along with lots of Roseville heroes, made Jaxson smile on February 23. You see, Jaxson loves big trucks, and everybody from the firefighters to the sand and gravel folks to the dump truck drivers brought out their biggest trucks for Jaxson to take a look at. "He had the most amazing time inspecting every truck that went by and ensured that every one of their horns were working!" Way to go, Jaxson! Way to go, Roseville! (Make-A-Wish Northeastern & Central California and Northern Nevada via Facebook)

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Today in Roseville:

• Kids Eat Free at University of Beer in Roseville. (11:00 AM)
• Paint this Colorful Butterfly painting at Studio Workspaces at Creekside in Roseville. (5:30 PM)
• Don't like butterflies? Try a Mt. Fuji Paint Party at Chicago Fire Pizza at the Palladio in Folsom. (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Get your tickets for Comedy Night with Dan Ahdoot now! "Join us at the Roseville Theatre on April 14 at 8:00pm for a night of laughs you won't want to miss." (Roseville Parks & Recreation via Instagram)
• Start getting your brainiac team together now for Flashback Friday Group Trivia on the Square at Vernon Street Town Square on April 14! "It'll be a night of nostalgia with retro games, food trucks and cocktails." (City of Roseville via Facebook)
• "Are you thinking about solar and wondering if it is something you should add to your home? As your community-owned utility, Roseville Electric is here to help you make the best choice for you." Roseville Electric is offering a free Solar 101 workshop on May 18 at the Utility Exploration Center.

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• RTAA Presents | The Spongebob Musical (March 10)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday. I'll see you soon!

— Jeri Karges

About me: Jeri Karges has been living in and loving the Sacramento region for over 30 years. Her passion is finding new and unique ways to enjoy the city and surrounding areas. On weekends, you can find her pestering her friends to sample the restaurant that doesn't have silverware, or try their hand at throwing an axe. Jeri also enjoys writing about retirement planning at https://rockinretirement.subst...