The annual ice cream social.
County Supervisor Sue Frost receiving a gift from President Jason Green:
Today’s speakers were from local Green Acres 4-H club:
Trying to get the youngest 4-H’r back in line:
4-H members from today and long ago:
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Bike ride – Saturday
The weather this morning was great. High 50s/low 60s. I skipped Avery’s Little League game to ride to Rio Linda to Farm & Tractor Days at the Dry Creek Ranch House.
A few kids at a time could go inside the enclosure and interact with farm animals. Cute kids and cute animals.
18.5 miles round-trip taking the shortest route possible.
Sunday Social
Rio Linda Elverta Historical Society Sunday Social at Calvary Lutheran Church.
New president Jason Green:
The best speaker ever! Doreen Irwin, owner of Shandoni Ranch in Elverta.
The Throwdown theme was something Irish. I won with a Hot Reuben Dip. Other participants were Norma Jean Thornton, Shirley Breckinridge, and Catherine Green.
Sunday Social
Rio Linda-Elverta Historical Society. Speaker, Don Strauch, whose family first arrived in California in 1858.
The Throwdown was Valentine’s related. I made popcorn coated in white chocolate in a clear bag with red/white/pink M&Ms. Catherine made heart-shaped brownies. It was a tie (and I voted for Catherine!).
RLEHS Sunday Social
The guest speaker was Cheryl Stapp, a docent at Sutter’s Fort and author of several books on Sacramento history, especially during the Gold Rush.
It’s was a small group this month.
The Throwdown challenge was Best Winter Soup. I won with clam chowder, Catherine made a great butternut squash soup.
RLEHS Sunday Social
The annual Christmas potluck.
Fund-raising raffle prizes.
A group from Calvary Lutheran Church lead us in singing carols.
And there was a 3-way tie for the Cranberry Throwdown.
Catherine Green, me, Norma Horrell, Ali Brown, Shirley Breckinridge, Shirley’s granddaughter
RLEHS Sunday Social
Joyce Buckland welcomed everyone.
The speaker was Kris McFunstigate, 
of The Rio Linda Elverta Community Players. This relatively new local group was looking for other local non-profits who would help work at performances and receive half the proceeds from ticket sales.
The Throwdown key ingredient was pumpkin.
The winner was Norma Horrell with Pumpkin Pie Fudge.
RLEHS Sunday Social
At the Dry Creek Ranch House. From the team at the Rio Linda Elverta Quilt Trail Project, this “quilt” is temporarily on the side of the water tower until it’s decided where it should go to be seen from Dry Creek Road.
The speaker was Arianne Laidlaw, a local person who has studied the life and works of Mark Twain.
This Throwdown was a good one, every sample was delicious.
Clockwise from bottom: Lyn’s Corn Thang, Catherine’s Creamy Corn & Zucchini, Arlete’s Hot Corn Dip
I think they liked the Hot Corn Dip. Finishing her second bowl:
This guy went on the hunt for another table’s leftovers:
RLEHS Sunday Social
This was the annual ice cream social with a Tomato Throwdown.
I won the Throwdown with Tomato Salad with Pistachios and Feta in a Lemon Vinaigrette.
RLEHS Sunday Social
It was a HOT day, not many people showed up. Including the speaker, unfortunately. Joyce Buckland gave an update on the society’s business.
The zucchini Throwdown was fun. L-R: Norma Horrell (Zucchini Bread), Ali Brown (Delicata Squash Balls in Tomato Bisque), winner Catherine Green (Lemon Zucchini Bars), me (Zucchini Jack Casserole).
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