Last chance to find Winnie on Sutter Street

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Spring doesn't officially arrive with the calendar. It arrives when the Sutter Street Market is back to full swing and the Saturday morning light hits the Town Center amphitheater just right. This week, the warm weather is cooperating, and so is the events calendar.

Easter weekend is bringing something for everyone across both cities, from an underwater egg hunt in El Dorado Hills to vintage shopping on a sunny Sunday afternoon in Historic Folsom. We also have two local stories this week that are going to make you proud to live here, and a restaurant in EDH that more people should know about.

Nobody told ELDO Chophouse & Kitchen it had to be a traditional steakhouse, and that turns out to be the whole point. Owners Angelo Heropoulos and John Keller built this La Borgata gem around a simple idea: serve the dishes you love at prices that feel fair.

The Wagyu filet with truffle butter, a chicken parmigiana delivered tableside in a skillet of pink vodka sauce, seared scallops with black truffle that regulars keep reordering, and a wine list priced at retail with zero corkage fee all deliver on that promise. The room is sharp without being stiff.

Andrew Radakovitz grew up watching his parents build Dimple Records into a Sacramento institution. When they closed all seven locations in 2019 after 45 years, he and partner Erie Loch moved into the same Bidwell Street building and opened The Cave.

The shelves are packed with vintage vinyl, retro games, collectibles, pop culture finds, comics, and DVDs priced deliberately below market value. Regulars describe it as a treasure hunt where everything is genuinely rare, the staff actually knows their stuff, and nobody ever seems to leave on schedule.

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The Gist: Saanvi Palem, a 13-year-old from El Dorado Hills, was recently crowned Jr. Teen California Regency International, sweeping four awards at the statewide competition: Best Interview, Best Talent, Best Social Media Star, and the People's Choice Award with 1,400 votes. Her Bollywood dance routine earned top marks from judges, and she now prepares to represent California at the International Regency competition in Texas this July.

Why It Matters: An El Dorado Hills kid is heading to an international stage this summer, and she got there on talent, charisma, and a platform built entirely around kindness.

The Gist: Sahana Reddy and Claire Jenkins, both students at Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary School in Folsom, just took home a regional win in the national Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision competition. Their concept, the UnderWatch Lifeguard, is an AI-powered underwater robot that detects swimmers in distress using a 360-degree dome camera and lifts them to safety in under 20 seconds. Coached by Alexis Sohrakoff, the pair is now advancing to national judging.

Why It Matters: Drowning is the leading cause of death for young children, and two kids from Folsom may have just designed a smarter response to it.

What's Next: National winners will be recognized at the ExploraVision awards ceremony on June 5.

🐷 Where's Winnie? A Hunt for the Sutter Street Pig | Historic Folsom | Folsom | 03/27 | More
Pick up a passport and hunt for hidden pigs through nearly 30 local shops.

🌿 Sutter Street Certified Farmers Market | Sutter Street Plaza | Folsom | 03/28 | More
Fresh produce, sourdough, live music, and local makers on a warm Saturday morning.

🎭 Dorothy Meets Alice: The Wizard of Wonderland | Sutter Street Theatre | Folsom | 03/28 | More
Two of literature's most beloved heroines finally meet in one kid-approved mashup.

🌼 Town Center Certified Farmers Market | Town Center Amphitheater | El Dorado Hills | 03/28 | More
Local artisan foods, fresh flowers, baked goods, and community energy every Saturday.

🐰 Photos with the Easter Bunny at Palladio | Palladio at Broadstone | Folsom | 03/28 | More
Reservations recommended for the Piazza; walk-ins are welcome through the weekend.

💦 Aqua Egg Hunt | El Dorado Hills Community Pool | El Dorado Hills | 03/28 | More
Kids hunt for Easter eggs in the water, then snap a photo with the Easter Bunny.

🎮 Family Game Night & Free Pool | Churchill Arms Pub | Folsom | 03/30 | More
Ditch the screens for board games, cards, puzzles, and free pool all evening long.

🎸 Amped Up 80s (TGIF Early Show) | Powerhouse Pub | Folsom | 03/27 | More
A full-throttle 80s cover set at Folsom's most consistently energetic live music room.

🎭 Murder on the Orient Express | Sutter Street Theatre | Folsom | 03/27 | More
The final Friday night of Ken Ludwig's witty, twist-filled Agatha Christie adaptation.

🕺 Y2K Live | Powerhouse Pub | Folsom | 03/28 | More
A full live band bringing early 2000s bangers back with the energy they deserve.

🎷 Folsom Lake Symphony: Passion and Power | Harris Center for the Arts | Folsom | 03/28 | More
Guest violinist Ava Pakiam joins the orchestra for Prokofiev and a sizzling Danzón No. 2.

👗 Déjà Vuu Vintage Market | Folsom Station Plaza | Folsom | 03/29 | More
Fifty-plus vendors, vintage clothing, retro home goods, and good grooves in Historic Folsom.

🎵 Shana Morrison: Powerhouse of Blues | Powerhouse Pub | Folsom | 03/29 | More
Van Morrison's daughter delivers blues and soul in a warm, intimate Sunday afternoon show.

🚴 Monday Night Fundracing | Lakeside Church | Folsom | 03/30 | More
Short-track mountain bike racing for teens and adults, free with an optional donation.

🎤 Live Band Karaoke | Powerhouse Pub | Folsom | 03/31 | More
A full live band backs your biggest karaoke moment on a Tuesday night.