California Pioneer Spirit in Art Exhibit

Experience the true pioneer spirit in California through

photography, painting, textiles, drawings, and more.

823 Sutter Street, Folsom, CA, 95630.

The Folsom History Museum has a wonderful exhibit now through May 9 titled "California Pioneer Spirit in Art" sponsored by the California Pioneer Heritage Foundation. Shenna Mealy, on the Art Exhibit Committee, says that it is well worth the $4 adults, Youth 12-17 $2, under 12 - free, to go there and take a look at the art that people from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have done depicting the pioneer spirit in California.

The exhibit includes painting, photos, textiles and sculptures done by 70 LDS artists living in the Sacramento Temple District. There are 3 categories of participants – 8-11 years, 12-18 years, adults. The Best of Show winner – Sarah Croft – was in the Youth category and will attend BYU in Provo this fall.

More info can be obtained from an article in the Folsom Telegraph.

Mormon Helping Hands Children's Poster

From Ann Kerr:

An eleven-year-old primary boy was watching the LDS news broadcast between sessions of the recent General Conference. When he saw a story about "Mormon Helping Hands," he said to his mom, "I want to be a Mormon Helping Hands!" It was just too cute.

Linda Kraude, Lodi Stake Primary President, ran with it. Within two days there was a photo shoot, a poster created by Lodi Stake Communications Director Kathy Marshall, and 16x20 prints made at Costco for each ward in the stake to use in their Sharing Time.

Sister Kraude said, "I want all the children in the stake to know that they are welcome to participate in the Renewing California Parks project, and that their service will be valued." She also expressed the belief that if the children are excited about being involved, their parents will want to come and work with them."

If anyone wants to use the poster, they are welcome. You can download it from HERE.

May 8th Mormon Helping Hands Flyer

Link to downloadable .pdf file