2010 Foothills Events
Scheduled Events by Month & Day
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- February 20
Free Gardening Classes * The El Dorado County Master Gardeners in concert with the University of California Cooperative Extension will teach "Spring & Summer Vegetables" at the Government Center Hearing Room, building C, 2850 Fairlane Ct., Placerville, 9-noon. Call ahead to verify location. For more information: www.ceeldorado.ucdavis.edu/ or 530-621-5512.
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February 20
Wildlife Rescue Classes * If you have an interest in rescuing wildlife or in learning more about our local wild animals, attend a Sierra Wildlife Rescue class ($5 donation). Class is from 1-3pm on the topic of "Squirrels." Classes on rehabbing other wildlife species and volunteering at the Baby Bird Nursery will be held in April. For location and more info, call Barbara, 530-621-2650 or www.sierrawildliferescue.
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February 23
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- Community Theater * Imagination Theater presents the play The Diary of Anne Frank at the fairgrounds in Placerville. Contact IT for more information: 530-642-0404, ITPlacerville@yahoo.com, www.itplacerville.blogspot.com, www.imagination-theater.org.
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February 27
Dance * Cool Contra Dance, 7-10pm; open to the public; family friendly fun for all ages. Live music and free lessons; beginner lessons at 6:30pm. Cost, adults $7, ages12-18 $5, under 12 $1 with paid adult; at the Pilot Hill Grange, west of Cool, Hwy 193.
February 27
Wildlife Rescue Classes * If you have an interest in rescuing wildlife or in learning more about our local wild animals, attend a Sierra Wildlife Rescue class ($5 donation). Class from 10-noon about "Raccoons." Classes on rehabbing other wildlife species and volunteering at the Baby Bird Nursery will be held in April. For location and more info, call Barbara, 530-621-2650 or www.sierrawildliferescue.
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- February 27
Free Gardening Classes * The El Dorado County Master Garadeners in concert with the University of California Cooperative Extension will teach "Weather and Climate" at the Bethell-Delfino Ag Building, 311 Fair Lane, Placerville, 9-noon. Call ahead to verify location. For more information: http://ceeldorado.ucDavis.edu/ or 530-621-5512.
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- February 28
Public Talk * "Living in Abundance" is a 2pm talk to be given by Evan Mehlenbacher of Richland, WA. Sponsored by the Christian Science Churches in Placerville and Folsom, the event is at the Holiday Inn Express, 4360 Town Center Blvd., El Dorado Hills. For more information: contact Marie at gihone29@comcast.net or 530-622-3290.
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MARCH 2010
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- March (call for date)
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- Trail Hike * Bob Griffis, hike guide, says this is "one of the best wildflower viewing areas on the North Fork American River. Called Windy Point, the area is located off of Iowa Hill Road, about 1/2 mile from Mineral Bar Campground. This moderate hike of about 3 miles traverses several wildflower-loaded slopes with at least 50 varieties. All ages welcomed; hike is 9-2pm. Suggested donation $5/members; $10/nonmembers. Rain cancels. Call to sign up and for meeting location (Colfax area) 530-621-1224, julie@arconservancy.org.
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- March (call for date)
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- Trail Hike * Join Guide Bob Griffis on the nicely graded Stevens Trail which ends at the North Fork American River. Called Windy Point, the area is located off of Iowa Hill Road, about 1/2 mile from Mineral Bar Campground. This moderate hike of about 3 miles traverses several wildflower-loaded slopes with at least 50 varieties. All ages welcomed; hike is 9-3pm. Suggested donation $5/members; $10/nonmembers. Rain cancels. Call to sign up and for meeting site (Colfax area), 530-621-1224, julie@arconservancy.org.
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- March (through April 15)
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- Free Tax Service * Volunteer tax counselors will be available to all middle and low-income tax payers, especially 60 and over, at various locations throughout El Dorado County. The service is provided by the American Association of Retired Persons in conjunction with the IRS and California Franchise Tax Board. To make an appointment or for more information, call 530-642-9477 (Lake Oaks, Gold Country, Pollock Pines), 530-642-0431 (Placerville Senior Center, Placerville and Cameron Park Libraries), 916-933-1910 (El Dorado Hills Senior Center), or 530-333-2590 (Garden Valley Fire Dept.). For general information, call the Tax-Aide program, 530-621-4049.
- March 1
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- Survival Group Meets * The Friends for Survival is a national organization with a chapter locally that offers a support group for people who have been affected by a death caused by suicide.
- The local chapter is facilitated by Susan Salluce, with an M.A. in counseling psychology and is a certified thanatologist (a specialist in death, dying and bereavement). Group meetings are the first Monday of every month at 7pm in Shingle Springs. For more info: 530-306-2787.
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- March 1
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- Republican Women Meet * The El Dorado County Republican Women Federated meets the first Monday of every month, except September, at Denny's restaurant in Placerville at 10:30am for discussion and informative speakers. Cost is $11 for lunch plus a $30 annual membership fee for registered Republican women. Call 530-644-6490 or see www.cfrw.org.
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- March 6
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- Snowshoe Hike * Manny DeAquino, an American River Conservancy volunteer, is leading a group on a four-plus mile trek in the Sierra just off Hwy 50. Participants must be sure they have the physical ability to make this an enjoyable trip for all attending. Some snowshoes are available on a first-come basis. $10/members; $20/nonmembers. Meeting location and supply list available a week before the event. Reservations required, 530-621-1224, julie@arconservancy.org.
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March 6
Wildlife Rescue Classes * If you have an interest in rescuing wildlife or in learning more about our local wild animals, attend a Sierra Wildlife Rescue class ($5 donation). Class is a Mentoring Workshop, from 1-3pm. Classes on rehabbing other wildlife species and volunteering at the Baby Bird Nursery will be held in April. For location and more info, call Barbara, 530-621-2650 or www.sierrawildliferescue.
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- March 6
Free Gardening Classes * The El Dorado County Master Gardeners in concert with the University of California Cooperative Extension will teach "Propagation I" at theVeterans Memorial Building, 130 Fair Lane, Placerville, 9-noon. Call ahead to verify location. For more information: http://CEeldorado.ucDavis.edu or 530-621-5512.
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March 9
Woodcrafters Meeting * The Gold Country Woodcrafters meet the 2nd Tuesday of every month in the recreation hall at Shepherd of the Hills Church in Shingle Springs, 7pm, featuring show & tell items and selected speakers. The club is open to all levels of woodworkers from home hobbyists to professional craftsmen. More info: John Brideson, jkbrideson@sbcglobal.net, 916-933-0488.
March 9
Wildlife Rescue Classes * If you have an interest in rescuing wildlife or in learning more about our local wild animals, attend a Sierra Wildlife Rescue class. Class is titled "Basic First Aid for Song Birds" from 7-9 pm. Classes on rehabbing other wildlife species and volunteering at the Baby Bird Nursery will be held in April. For location and more info, call Barbara, 530-621-2650 or www.sierrawildliferescue.
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March 11
Wildlife Rescue Classes * If you have an interest in rescuing wildlife or in learning more about our local wild animals, attend a Sierra Wildlife Rescue class. Class is titled "Fawns," from 7-9 pm. Classes on rehabbing other wildlife species and volunteering at the Baby Bird Nursery will be held in April. For location and more info, call Barbara, 530-621-2650 or www.sierrawildliferescue.
- March 13
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- Trail Hike & Preview * Join the American River Conservancy on this hiking fundraiser to assist in completing specific aspects of a newly-developed trail not yet open to the public. An easy-moderate hike about 8 miles traverses the west ridge of the Cronan Ranch down to the South Fork American River. See beautiful views of the Coloma-Lotus Valley and the river canyon, mixed oak and conifer woodlands and peeks of the lower American River gorge. Just upstream from Satan's Cesspool (rapid), the trail leads into mixed chaparral-coverd slopes, then back into beautiful blue oak woodland, recently acquired by ARC. Coup de grace is emerging onto the lengthy ridge viewpoint giving a panoramic view of the upper Folsom Lake and Sacramento Valley. The hike continues to Acorn Creek, Skunk Hollow parking lot where a bus shuttles the group back to hikers' cars at the trailhead. Fit 10-year-olds to adults welcome. Rain or shine, 9-2pm. Donations encouraged. For more info and to sign up, 530-621-1224, julie@arconservancy.org.
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March 13
Wildlife Rescue Classes * If you have an interest in rescuing wildlife or in learning more about our local wild animals, attend a Sierra Wildlife Rescue class. Class is titled "Rabbits" from 1-3pm. Classes on rehabbing other wildlife species and volunteering at the Baby Bird Nursery will be held in April. For location and more info, call Barbara, 530-621-2650 or www.sierrawildliferescue.
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March 13
Free Gardening Classes * The El Dorado County Master Garadeners in concert with the University of California Cooperative Extension will teach "Raised Bed Gardening" at theVeterans Memorial Building, 130 Fair Lane, Placerville, 9-noon. Call ahead to verify location. For more information: http://CEeldorado.ucDavis.edu or 530-621-5512.
- March 13, 2010
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- Voter Registration Drive * The El Dorado County Republican Women will be registering voters of all affiliations at the SaveMart on Broadway in Placerville from 10-4pm. For more info: 530-644-6490.
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- March 15
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- Blood Drive Sign Ups *
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- To make this community blood drive a success, residents must sign up by today for Blood Source to bring its mobile unit to the Nature Center in Coloma, 11-3 pm, Sunday, March 21; minimum age 16 w/ parental consent; receive a free T-shirt; at least 35 people must sign up: 530-621-1224, julie@arconservancy.org.
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March 15 & 16
Movie * See "An Education" at the Placerville Stadium 8 theatre in Placerville, 1pm and 7pm, sponsored in part by the El Dorado Arts Council.
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March 16
Community Concert Series * Nathan Granner, Beau Bledsoe (featuring tenor and guitar) is the fifth of six community concerts in the 2009-2010 season in El Dorado County. Cost for season is $50 to $60 depending on how soon you sign up. Seats are sometimes available at the last minute when ticket holders don't show; call and ask about this policy. Visit eldoradocommunityconcerts.com or call 530-622-4218.
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March 16
Free Caregiver Training * The Alzheimer's Association shares information about memory loss ailments as well as the latest research information during this training. This is part of an ongoing educational series, 10:30-12:30pm, Cameron Park Community Center. Refreshments served; free respite care for qualified caregivers (call for preauthorization). 530-621-6151.
- March 17
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- Movie * at the Cameron Park Library, 3pm. See "All Dogs Go to Heaven" (rated G). With the help of a little orphan girl who can talk to animals, a scrappy dog returns from heaven to seek justice from the man who sent him there. 530-621-5500.
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- March 19
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- Kids Movie * at the Placerville Library, 3pm. See "Snow Buddies" (rated G). These adorable puppies venture to the frosty Arctic and team up with new friends in a thrilling dogsled race across Alaska. 530-621-5500.
March 20
Free Gardening Classes * The El Dorado County Master Garadeners in concert with the University of California Cooperative Extension will teach "Citrus Gardening" at the Bethell-Delfino Ag building, 311 Fair Lane, Placerville, 9-noon. Call ahead to verify location. For more information: http://CEeldorado.ucDavis.edu/ or 530-621-5512.
- March 20
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- Kids Discovery Day *
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- In partnership with El Dorado Country Librarys' "Big Read," the American River Conservancy brings Sam Blake, owner and manager of Never Cry Wolf Rescue & Adoptions (NCWRA), for a free informatiave live-world presentation at the El Dorado Hills Library, 7455 Silva Valley Parkway, 1-2:30 pm. Donations OK. For more info, www.nevercrywolfrescue.com/default.asp, 530-621-1224, julie@arconservancy.org.
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- March 21
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- Community Blood Drive *
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- Blood Source will bring its mobile unit to the Nature Center in Coloma if at least 35 people sign up, 11-3 pm. Make your appointment by March 15 to make this event a success; minimum age 16 w/ parental consent; receive a free T-shirt. Contact: 530-621-1224, julie@arconservancy.org.
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March 22
Spring Egg Hunt * at Community Park, 1021 Harvard Way in El Dorado Hills. Pancake breakfast, 8. to 11 am, music from 9:30- 10:30 am; egg hunt at 10:30 am. Other events are scheduled. Free and open to kids of all ages. More Info: 916-614-3216.
March 22
Easter Egg Hunt * sponsored by the Placerville Kiwanis featuring the Easter Bunny, egg hunting, free hot dogs for the kids, games and prizes for all ages. Games include egg relay races, egg toss contest, rabbit ring toss, face painting, bean bag bunny bashing, and fishing. Ages 3-6 start hunting at 10am, and children ages 7-10 begin at 11am at the Lions Park on Cedar Ravine in Placerville. The egg hunt is free to the public. For more info: Lynn Thompson, 530-295-1316.
- March 22 & 23
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- Movie * See "The Road" at the Placerville Stadium 8 theatre in Placerville, 1pm and 7pm, sponsored in part by the El Dorado Arts Council.
March 23
Free Caregiver Training * When the aging home is no longer safe. This is part of an ongoing community educational series and provides options for getting care and discussing the levels of care and ways to pay for it, 10:30-12:30pm, Cameron Park Community Center. Refreshments served; free respite care for qualified caregivers (call for preauthorization). 530-621-6151.
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- March 24
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- Music in the Mountains * Wine, Women & Song, featuring the Viennese waltz and Met baritone Richard Zeller who will sing songs from Wolf, Schubert and Brahms. Enjoy the music of composers Johann Strauss II, spiced with Schoenberg and Mahler. For more info, visit musicInTheMountains.org.
March 24
Wildlife Rescue Classes * If you have an interest in rescuing wildlife or in learning more about our local wild animals, attend a Sierra Wildlife Rescue class. Class is titled "Raptors," from 7-9 pm. Classes on rehabbing other wildlife species and volunteering at the Baby Bird Nursery will be held in April. For location and more info, call Barbara, 530-621-2650 or www.sierrawildliferescue.
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- March 25
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- Spotlight Night Open House * Folsom Lake College is hosting its open house, 5-7:30pm, on the Folsom campus. Admission to most campus events is free (a daily parking pass is $1). For maps with directions, visit www.flc.losrios.edu and click on “Maps.” For more info on campus events, visit www.flc.losrios.edu.
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- March 26
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- Lecture on Grey Water * Using grey water is an effective way to reduce water use. Recent changes in California's grey water standards make this a viable option for many homes. The American River Conservancy will present a short DVD: "Laundry to Landscape," showing how changing grey water makes it practical for use in landscaping. Q&A session. Handouts explain pros and cons, and how grey water is being regulated. 6-&:30pm. Donation of $5/member, $10/non-member requested. Call for location and sign up: 530-621-1224, julie@arconservancy.org.
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- March 26 - April 18
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- Theater Performance * A comedy written by Larry Shue and presented by Imagination Theatre about a shy Englishman who is invited by his friend to visit a fishing lodge in rural Georgia where the friend tells everyone he doesn't understand a word of English. A zany cast of characters fuss over him, and confide in him, producing humorus situations. The Village Voice says this play is "a constant invitation to relax and laugh at the foolishness of life." The show runs at various times on select days. See the Insiders' Blog or call 530-642-0404 for more information.
March 27
Wildlife Rescue Classes * If you have an interest in rescuing wildlife or in learning more about our local wild animals, attend a Sierra Wildlife Rescue class. Class is titled "Introduction to Local Wildlife" from 10-noon. Classes on rehabbing other wildlife species and volunteering at the Baby Bird Nursery will be held in April. For location and more info, call Barbara, 530-621-2650 or www.sierrawildliferescue.
- March 27
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- Easy Hike in Cool * Naturalist Robert Mackler leads this hike into the American Creek Canyon to witness an amazing habitat of ferns of many varieties. Learn about these plants and see how many species you can find. Sponsored by the American River Conservancy, which invites responsible teens and adults to join this hike in Cool. Suggested donation: $5/member, $10/non-member. For meeting location and sign ups: 530-621-1224, julie@arconservancy.org.
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March 27
Wildlife Rescue Classes * The Sierra Wildlife Rescue will hold a class about learning more about our local wild animals and how to safely rescue them. This class is titled "Living with Waterfowl and Game Birds" from 1-3 pm. Classes on rehabbing other wildlife species and volunteering at the Baby Bird Nursery will be held in April. For location and more info, call Barbara, 530-621-2650 or www.sierrawildliferescue.
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March 27
Free Gardening Classes * The El Dorado County Master Garadeners in concert with the University of California Cooperative Extension will teach "Backyard Chickens" at theVeterans Memorial Building, 130 Fair Lane, Placerville, 9-noon. Call ahead to verify location. For more information: http://CEeldorado.ucDavis.edu or 530-621-5512.
- March 27
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- Drum Making Class * Jason Williams with White Water Drums — also a Huichol drum maker and storyteller -- will teach a workshop in making Native American drums. Hosted by the American River Conservancy, the workshop combines traditional storytelling and singing to teach the origin and meaning of the Native American drum. Sign ups and non-refundable deposit due by March 12. Cost: $85/member, $95/non-member; ages 12 and over w/adult. For exact meeting site (Coloma) and to sign up: 530-621-1224, julie@arconservancy.org.
March 29 & 30
- Movie * See "Me and Orson Wells" at the Placerville Stadium 8 theatre in Placerville, 1pm and 7pm, sponsored in part by the El Dorado Arts Council.
March 29 - April 26
Learning Event * The Monday Night Learning Center offers a series of classes (6:30pm) and light dinner (5:30pm). Classes include digital photography, organic gardening, marriage enrichment, cooking & nutrition, how to share Christ, card making, favorite Bible themes, knitting & crocheting and biblical finance. Classes are free except for the biblical finance class (materials fee). Dinner is $6. Located at 6831 Mother Lodge Dr., Placerville. For more info, 530-622-2446 or visit www.placervillesda.org/mnlc.htm.
March 30
Free Caregiver Training * As part of the ongoing community educational series, Love Miller of the California Telephone Access Program will explain this service which provides free telephones for making communication easier. Also Randy Cummings of the El Dorado Vision Center explains the services offered for the visually impaired, 10:30-12:30pm, Cameron Park Community Center. Refreshments served; free respite care for qualified caregivers (call for preauthorization). 530-621-6151.
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APRIL 2010
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- Theater Performance * A comedy written by Larry Shue and presented by Imagination Theatre about a shy Englishman who is invited by his friend to visit a fishing lodge in rural Georgia where the friend tells everyone he doesn't understand a word of English. A zany cast of characters fuss over him, and confide in him, producing humorus situations. The Village Voice says this play is "a constant invitation to relax and laugh at the foolishness of life." The show runs at various times on select days. See the Insiders' Blog or call 530-642-0404 for more information.
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- Free Tax Service * Volunteer tax counselors will be available to all middle and low-income tax payers, especially 60 and over, at various locations throughout El Dorado County. The service is provided by the American Association of Retired Persons in conjunction with the IRS and California Franchise Tax Board. To make an appointment or for more information, call 530-642-9477 (Lake Oaks, Gold Country, Pollock Pines), 530-642-0431 (Placerville Senior Center, Placerville and Cameron Park Libraries), 916-933-1910 (El Dorado Hills Senior Center), or 530-333-2590 (Garden Valley Fire Dept.). For general information, call the Tax-Aide program, 530-621-4049.
- April
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- Serrano's Easter Egg Hunt * is held annually on the Serrano Village Green. Kids gather eggs and meet the bunny while parents visit with one another; refreshments. For more info: 1- 800-866-8786.
April 3
Easter Egg Hunt * sponsored by Bayside Church of Placerville on the Main Lawn at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds in Placerville, 11am - 2pm, a free event open to the public. For more info, 530-626-7288.
April 3
Easter Egg Hunt * at Rasmussen Park, sponsored by the Cameron Park CSD. Bunnies arrive at 10am; egg hunt begins at 10am for ages 10 and under. For more info: www.cameronpark.org, 530-677-2231.
April 3
Eggstravaganza & Spring Polar Plunge * in Folsom, an annual fun event for kids. Activities include a pancake breakfast, kiddie carnival, displays, 8-11am. Free at Lembi Park next to Aquatic Center, 1328 Riley St. Giant 165-foot water slide opens after the egg hunt, 10:15-11:15am.
April 3
Free Gardening Classes * The El Dorado County Master Garadeners in concert with the University of California Cooperative Extension will teach "Organic Gardening I" at theVeterans Memorial Building, 130 Fair Lane, Placerville, 9-noon. Call ahead to verify location. For more information: http://CEeldorado.ucDavis.edu or 530-621-5512.
- April 3
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- Wildlife Rescue Classes * Open to the public. A class for potential rehabbers interested in foxes, coyotes and bobcats. If you have an interest in rescuing wildlife or in learning more about our local wild animals, attend a Sierra Wildlife Rescue class ($5 donation). Class is from 10am - noon, and a class on waterfowl and game birds is from 1-3pm. Classes on rehabbing other wildlife species and volunteering at the Baby Bird Nursery will be held in April. For location and more info, call Barbara, 530-621-2650 or www.sierrawildliferescue.
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- April 5
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- Republican Women Meet * The El Dorado County Republican Women Federated meets the first Monday of every month, except September, at Denny's restaurant in Placerville at 10:30am for discussion and informative speakers. Cost is $11 for lunch plus a $30 annual membership fee for registered Republican women. Call 530-644-6490 or see www.cfrw.org.
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- April 5
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- Survival Group Meets * The Friends for Survival is a national organization with a chapter locally that offers a support group for people who have been affected by a death caused by suicide.
- The local chapter is facilitated by Susan Salluce, with an M.A. in counseling psychology and is a certified thanatologist (a specialist in death, dying and bereavement). Group meetings are the first Monday of every month at 7pm in Shingle Springs. For more info: 530-306-2787.
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April 5 & 6
- Movie * See "Young Victoria" at the Placerville Stadium 8 theatre in Placerville, 1pm and 7pm, sponsored in part by the El Dorado Arts Council.
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April 10
- Trail Hike & Preview * Join the American River Conservancy on this hiking fundraiser to assist in completing specific aspects of a newly-developed trail not yet open to the public. An easy-moderate hike about 8 miles traverses the west ridge of the Cronan Ranch down to the South Fork American River. See beautiful views of the Coloma-Lotus Valley and the river canyon, mixed oak and conifer woodlands and peeks of the lower American River gorge. Just upstream from Satan's Cesspool (rapid), the trail leads into mixed chaparral-coverd slopes, then back into beautiful blue oak woodland, recently acquired by ARC. Coup de grace is emerging onto the lengthy ridge viewpoint giving a panoramic view of the upper Folsom Lake and Sacramento Valley. The hike continues to Acorn Creek, Skunk Hollow parking lot where a bus shuttles the group back to hikers' cars at the trailhead. Fit 10-year-olds to adults welcome. Rain or shine, 9-2pm. Donations encouraged. For more info and to sign up, 530-621-1224, julie@arconservancy.org.
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April 10
Free Gardening Classes * The El Dorado County Master Garadeners in concert with the University of California Cooperative Extension will teach "Organic Gardening II" at theVeterans Memorial Building, 130 Fair Lane, Placerville, 9-noon. Call ahead to verify location. For more information: http://CEeldorado.ucDavis.edu or 530-621-5512.
- April 10
- Wildlife Rescue Classes * Open to the public. This class is an Introduction to Local Wildlife at Sierra Wildlife Rescue class from 1-3pm. Ask about classes on rehabbing other wildlife species and volunteering at the Baby Bird Nursery. For location and more info, call Barbara, 530-621-2650 or www.sierrawildliferescue.
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April 8, 9, 10 & 11
Flower & Garden Show * A comprehensive, state-wide show debutting at Cal Expo and produced by Cal State Shows; designed to capture the diversity of California's horticultural and gardening community, showcasing plants, techniques and products representative of the state's numerous micro-climates; 916-498-9804 (public relations contact Paulette Bruce), 877-696-6668 or www.calstategardenshow.com
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- Vision Fair * Do you or someone you know have vision problems? Are you looking for equipment to make life easier? Vendors with the latest technology for the blind or visually impaired will be at the Mother Lode Lions - Clara Scheiber Hall, 4701 Missouri Flat Rd., Diamond Springs, 10-2pm. For those who want their eyes checked, the Lions' Vision Van will be on site. The event is free to the public and hosted by the El Dorado Center for the Visually Impaired, 530-626-6715 or Ellen, 622-6860.
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April 10
Sewing Garage-Sale * The Sacramento Chapter of the American Sewing Guild holds this sale each year to raise funds for educational and charitable endeavors. Free and open to the public, the sale will include hundreds of yards of quality and bargain fabric starting at $1 per yard to a couple dollars per yard, and sewing notions, equipment, craft items, sewing patterns, books and magazines. Coffee and baked goods for sale. For more info, 1dande2@comcast.net, 530-432-5477.
- April 11
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- Kids Discovery Day - Wolf Stories *
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- The El Dorado Storytellers Guild imports a packful of stories about wolves from 1-2:30pm. Kids 4 years and older can enjoy a variety of wolf stories, some scary, some funny, some teaching a lesson. A wolf craft will also be made. Free but donations accepted. Hosted by the American River Conservancy, call for location and to sign up: 530-621-1224, julie@arconservancy.org.
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April 11
Auditions for Grease * Imagination Theatre is holding auditions for this musical from 9-1pm with callbacks on Sunday, April 11 from 6-9pm. This show celebrates Imagination Theater's 10th year of bringing live theater to the El Dorado County community. For details, see the theater's Insiders' Blog or call 530-642-0404 for more information.
- April 12
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- Wildlife Rescue Classes * Open to the public. This class focuses on training for shift leaders and med teams, 7-9pm at Sierra Wildlife Rescue. Ask about classes on rehabbing other wildlife species and volunteering at the Baby Bird Nursery. For location and more info, call Barbara, 530-621-2650 or www.sierrawildliferescue.
April 12 & 13
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- Movie * See "Nine" at the Placerville Stadium 8 theatre in Placerville, 1pm and 7pm, sponsored in part by the El Dorado Arts Council.
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April 13
Woodcrafters Meeting * The Gold Country Woodcrafters meet the 2nd Tuesday of every month in the recreation hall at Shepherd of the Hills Church in Shingle Springs, 7pm, featuring show & tell items and selected speakers. The club is open to all levels of woodworkers from home hobbyists to professional craftsmen. More info: John Brideson, jkbrideson@sbcglobal.net, 916-933-0488.
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- April 14
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- Wildlife Rescue Classes * Open to the public. This class is an Introduction to the Baby Bird Nursery, 7-9pm.. For location and more info, call Barbara, 530-621-2650 or www.sierrawildliferescue.
April 17
Free Gardening Classes * The El Dorado County Master Garadeners in concert with the University of California Cooperative Extension will teach "Irrigation" at theVeterans Memorial Building, 130 Fair Lane, Placerville, 9-noon. Call ahead to verify location. For more information: http://CEeldorado.ucDavis.edu or 530-621-5512.
- April 17
- Wildlife Rescue Classes * Open to the public. This class is bout rehabbing at Sierra Wildlife Rescue class from 1-3pm. Ask about other classes on rehabbing other wildlife species and volunteering at the Baby Bird Nursery. For location and more info, call Barbara, 530-621-2650 or www.sierrawildliferescue.
- April 17
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- Wildlife Rescue Classes * Open to the public, this class for potential rehabber about Medication Basics (Hands On) for all mammal species is from 1-3pm. Interested in foxes, coyotes and bobcats? If you have an interest in rescuing wildlife or in learning more about our local wild animals, attend a Sierra Wildlife Rescue class. Classes on rehabbing other wildlife species and volunteering at the Baby Bird Nurseryare ongoing; call for dates. For location and more info, call Barbara, 530-621-2650 or www.sierrawildliferescue.
April 18
Hike - American River Canyon *
Join American River Conservancy volunteer Howard Williams -- hiker, backpacker and nature buff -- for this leisurely-paced 4-mile hike south of the Middle Fork American River Canyon in Cool, 9-noon. This area is much different than the South Fork and is heavily forested, yet the same elevation. The hike does inlude a 600-foot elevation gain. Responsible teens and adults welcome. Rain cancels. Free. Call for meeting location and to sign up: 530-621-1224, julie@arconservancy.org.
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- April 18
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- Home Tour * The American River Conservancy sponsors this Innovative Home Tour #5 to show how a 30-year-old home can be greatly improved in energy and water efficiency. Tap into tips on passive solar heat, solar hot water, why low-E windows may be a poor choice for south-facing windows, benefits of a water recirculating system, rainwater harvesting for toilets, benefit of an infrared gun, recessed lighting, and solatube lighting and much more. Information can be applied to new as well as retrofit construction. Alice Cantelow, environmental educator with ARC, and her husband Lester Lubetkin have been remodeling their home toward sustainability for more than a year and will share what they have learned. Suggested donation $5. Call for exact location (Diamond Springs area) and to sign up: 530-621-1224, julie@arconservancy.org.
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April 23
Annual Patrons Club Luncheon * Folsom Lake College, El Dorado campus, 11:30-1pm, Cold Springs Community Church, 2600 Cold Springs Rd. in Placerville. Tickets are $12. Call 530-621-0907 or 530-642-5622 for more info or visit www.flc.losrios.edu.
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April 23, 24, 25
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- Home & Garden Show * This is the 30th annual Spring Home & Garden event to be held at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds on Placerville Drive just north of Hwy 50 in Placerville. Focus is on home improvement. Learn about the latest techniques, ideas, services and products. New this year is an auction. Like always, enjoy workshops, seminars, kids' activities, vendor booths, demonstrations, prize drawings, wine-tasting, nonprofit organizations' information booths and food/beverages for sale. One-stop information source, one-stop shopping. $2 admission (or 2 canned food items for the Food Bank), $5 parking. 2010 theme to be announced. For more information, contact www.edcHomeShow.com, 530-622-7166.
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April 24
Concert * The Wind Orchestra and College Choir of Folsom Lake College will perform at 7pm (location TBA). In celebration of Astronomy Day, the ensembles will feature selections from “The Planets” by Gustav Holst. This is a multi-media concert in collaboration with the Astronomy Department and Visual Artists. Admission to many campus events is free (although a daily parking pass must be bought for $1). For maps with directions, go to www.flc.losrios.edu and click on “Maps.” For more information on campus events, visit www.flc.losrios.edu.
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April 24
Toast to Wildlife * The annual fundraiser of Sierra Wildlife Rescue will be held at the American River Resort in Coloma. The event features a raffle and silent auction for a wide variety of gifts donated by local and regional merchants, an art show, celebrity guests, wine and beer tastings, booths displaying crafts for sale, music, SWR's educational raptors and owls, and other activities. Opens at 2pm; gourmet picnic served at 4pm. Tickets are $40. All proceeds go to the care of the wild mammals and birds in SWR's preservation and rehab program. Classes on rehabbing other wildlife species and volunteering at the Baby Bird Nursery are ongoing; call for dates. For more info and to purchase tickets, contact Judith Punch, 530-417-6237 or www.sierrawildliferescue.
- April 24
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- Wildflower Hike *
Join American River Conservancy volunteer and naturalist Robert Mackler on the Monroe Ridge Trail in Historic Coloma, 10-noon. This is an easy to moderate hike, 3.5 miles. Rain cancels. Call for meeting location and to sign up: 530-621-1224, julie@arconservancy.org.
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- April 24
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- Chi Kung in Nature *
Join this American River Conservancy-hosted event at its property in Shingle Springs beside a stream and waterfall. Tara Stiles, teacher of Yoga, Tai Chi, Chi Jung and mediation for more than 30 years, will teach simple exercises of Chi Jung, the ancient Chinese practice of body and mind exercises for health and well-being. Its roots hark back thousands of years, spawning Tai Chi, which emerged about 800 years ago. The exercises facilitate flexibility, energy flow, stress relief and balance; also, sitting and standing meditations. Responsible teens and adults welcome, 10-noon. $5/members, $10/non/members. Call for meeting location and to sign up: 530-621-1224, julie@arconservancy.org.
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April 26 — May 7
Art Show * at Folsom Lake College, El Dorado Center campus, in the library. For more information on campus events, visit www.flc.losrios.edu.
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April 27
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- Career Exploration & Volunteer Fair * slated at the Folsom Lake College, Folsom campus on the Quad, 10-1pm. Admission to many campus events is free (although a daily parking pass must be bought for $1). For maps with directions, go to www.flc.losrios.edu and click on “Maps.” For more information on campus events, visit www.flc.losrios.edu.
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- April 28
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- Astronomy Day * This annual spring event is hosted by the Cameron Park Rotary Community Observatory and is one of many windows to the night sky. See the stars through 14-inch reflecting telescopes; learn about the planets. An event for the whole family, 6-11:30 pm, at the observatory, 6699 Campus Dr., in Placerville on the El Dorado College campus, just off Missouri Flat & Green Valley roads. For more info: www.CommunityObservatory.com.
April 28
- Community Concert Series * The Camellia City Flute Choir Concert, 7:30pm, is the finale in the six community concerts of the 2009-2010 season in El Dorado County at Union Mine High School. Call for available seats (sometimes season ticket holders are a no-show). Visit eldoradocommunityconcerts.com or call 530-622-4218.
April 30
Falcon’s Eye Theatre production of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” performed at Oak Hills Church, 1100 Blue Ravine Road in Folsom. For more info, call 916-608-6800. Admission to many campus events is free (although a daily parking pass must be bought for $1). For maps with directions, go to www.flc.losrios.edu and click on “Maps.” For more information on campus events, visit www.flc.losrios.edu.
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- April 30 - May 16
- Theater * The Falcon's Eye Theatre at Folsom Lake College presents "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, a hilarious hit musical about six overschieving adolescents vying for the spelling championship. See a quirky yet charming cast of outsiders use a spelling bee as the one place where they can stand out but fit in at the same time. For more information, 916-608-6760 and harris@flc.losrios.edu.
April 30
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Rummage Sale * The Placerville Shakespeare Club is holding its annual Spring Rummage Sale, 9-4pm, featuring jewelry, housewares, books, toys, clothing and other treasures. A special Plant Sale will also be held tomorrow only, starting at 8am. www.placerville-shakespeare.com.
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MAY 2010
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- May 1
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- Morning Bird Walk *
Join this American River Conservancy-hosted event led by Tim and Angela Jackson at the Serrano wetlands. They'll be looking for sightings of woodpeckers, raptors, songbirds and waterfowl, even otters. This is an easy 1.5-mile walk, but if time permits, walkers may choose to continue on to New York Creek for more sightings. Tim maintains a website on local birds at www.ElDoradoBirds.com. Angela is a local writer/photographer of the natural world. Mature children ages 8 and above are welcome (bird walks typically require some quiet viewing). Suggested donation: $5/members, $10/non-members. 8-noon. Call for meeting location and to sign up: 530-621-1224, julie@arconservancy.org.
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May 1
Free Gardening Classes * The El Dorado County Master Garadeners in concert with the University of California Cooperative Extension will teach "Orchids" at theVeterans Memorial Building, 130 Fair Lane, Placerville, 9-noon. Call ahead to verify location. For more information: http://CEeldorado.ucDavis.edu or 530-621-5512.
May 1
Rummage Sale * The Placerville Shakespeare Club is holding its annual Spring Rummage Sale, 8:30-12:30pm, featuring jewelry, housewares, books, toys, clothing and other treasures. A special Plant Sale will also be held today only, starting at 8am. www.placerville-shakespeare.com.
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- Kids Discovery Day - in Georgetown *
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- May 2
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- Girlfriends Pond Faire * This 2nd annual event, noon to 4pm, is at the Coloma Country Inn in Coloma and the theme is: "DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Chick!" Open to the public, ladies will learn to use power tools, easy/quick upholstering, mosaicing, accessorizing, writing, party planning, note card creations and more fun, creative and useful activities. Vendor booths are $35 each (or contribute food or a raffle item). For more info: call Rene, 530-295-9486.
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May 3
Republican Women Meet * The El Dorado County Republican Women Federated meets the first Monday of every month, except September, at Denny's restaurant in Placerville at 10:30am for discussion and informative speakers. Cost is $11 for lunch plus a $30 annual membership fee for registered Republican women. Call 530-644-6490 or see www.cfrw.org.
May 3
- May 3
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- Survival Group Meets * The Friends for Survival is a national organization with a chapter locally that offers a support group for people who have been affected by a death caused by suicide.
- The local chapter is facilitated by Susan Salluce, with an M.A. in counseling psychology and is a certified thanatologist (a specialist in death, dying and bereavement). Group meetings are the first Monday of every month at 7pm in Shingle Springs. For more info: 530-306-2787.
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May 6
Evening of Dance * will be held at Folsom Lake College, Folsom campus in the Dance Studio, PE-203, 6-8pm. Admission to many campus events is free (although a daily parking pass must be bought for $1). For maps with directions, go to www.flc.losrios.edu and click on “Maps.” For more information on campus events, visit www.flc.losrios.edu.
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- May 6
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- Garden Tour * The El Dorado Hills Friends of the Library and the Assistance League of Sierra Foothills presents its Gardens of the Hills tour, 11-5pm, featuring 5-7 unique gardens in El Dorado Hills. Garden-related art will be shown and sold at all locations. Refreshments provided at two locations. Proceeds fund community programs of the hosting nonprofit organizations. See Spring issue of Around Here Magazine for more information or contact Jackie Nelson, 916-939-2433, haljackie@att.net.
May 7
- Concert * “The Rites of Spring,” a Special Ensemble Concert, will featured Folsom Lake College students who have composed, arranged, and improvised country, soul, metal, rap, electronica, jazz, and folk-based music, 7pm, on the Folsom campus, on the Courtyard between the Falcon’s Roost and Aspen Hall. For more info, call 916-608-6800. Admission to many campus events is free (although a daily parking pass must be bought for $1). For maps with directions, go to www.flc.losrios.edu and click on “Maps.” For more information on campus events, visit www.flc.losrios.edu.
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- Greenhorn "Dude Ranch" Weekend * A western adventure -- generally a comfortable, relaxing, outdoor-oriented vacation offered by people who treat you like family. Activities include trail riding in Plumas National Forest, home-cooked meals, guitars by the campfire, line dancing, fishing, swimming, and horseshoe tournaments. Coordinated by the American River Conservancy, the ranch is in Quincy and ARC members receive a discounted group rate of $350 each. Non-members pay $375. For ages 18 and over. Must be 10 sign-ups for group rate. For more info and to sign up: 530-621-1224, julie@arconservancy.org.
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May 8
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- Trail Hike & Preview * Join the American River Conservancy on this hiking fundraiser to assist in completing specific aspects of a newly-developed trail not yet open to the public. An easy-moderate hike about 8 miles traverses the west ridge of the Cronan Ranch down to the South Fork American River. See beautiful views of the Coloma-Lotus Valley and the river canyon, mixed oak and conifer woodlands and peeks of the lower American River gorge. Just upstream from Satan's Cesspool (rapid), the trail leads into mixed chaparral-coverd slopes, then back into beautiful blue oak woodland, recently acquired by ARC. Coup de grace is emerging onto the lengthy ridge viewpoint giving a panoramic view of the upper Folsom Lake and Sacramento Valley. The hike continues to Acorn Creek, Skunk Hollow parking lot where a bus shuttles the group back to hikers' cars at the trailhead. Fit 10-year-olds to adults welcome. Rain or shine, 9-2pm. Donations encouraged. For more info and to sign up, 530-621-1224, julie@arconservancy.org.
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May 8
Free Gardening Classes * The El Dorado County Master Garadeners in concert with the University of California Cooperative Extension will teach "The Herbal Garden" at theVeterans Memorial Building, 130 Fair Lane, Placerville, 9-noon. Call ahead to verify location. For more information: http://CEeldorado.ucDavis.edu or 530-621-5512.
- May 11
Concert * A Contemporary Songwriting Concert, featuring new and original music written and performed by students studying contemporary songwriting at Folsom Lake College, Folsom campus, in the Dogwood Hall room FL4-239, at 7pm. For more info, call 916-608-6800. Admission to many campus events is free (although a daily parking pass must be bought for $1). For maps with directions, go to www.flc.losrios.edu and click on “Maps.” For more information on campus events, visit www.flc.losrios.edu.
May 11
Woodcrafters Meeting * The Gold Country Woodcrafters meet the 2nd Tuesday of every month in the recreation hall at Shepherd of the Hills Church in Shingle Springs, 7pm, featuring show & tell items and selected speakers. The club is open to all levels of woodworkers from home hobbyists to professional craftsmen. More info: John Brideson, jkbrideson@sbcglobal.net, 916-933-0488.
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- May 12
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- Fundraising Dinner * at Applebee's in Cameron Park to raise money for the Teen Center at the Cameron Park Community Services District (CSD), 5-9pm. For more info: www.cameronpark.org, 530-677-2231.
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- Golf Tournament * The Cameron Park Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring its 23rd tournament, at the Bass Lake Golf Course. For more info: 530-677-8000.
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- Wine Tasting Under the Stars *
The American River Conservancy has joined forces with David Girard Vineyards and Starforge astronomy group to make possible a night of wine tasting and star gazing during "Galaxy Season." Several major groups of galaxies will be visible all at once. (The number of galaxies visible in the sky is greater than the number of stars in our galaxy, the group informs.) Also, see Venus, Mars, Saturn, several star clusters and seven constellations while tasting award-winning wines at this vineyard in Placerville. Ages 21+ welcome. Suggested donation: $5/members, $10/non-members. Rain or heavy clouds cancel; rain date is June 11. Call for more info and to sign up: 530-621-1224, julie@arconservancy.org.
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May 15
Free Gardening Classes * The El Dorado County Master Garadeners in concert with the University of California Cooperative Extension will teach "Container Gardening" at theVeterans Memorial Building, 130 Fair Lane, Placerville, 9-noon. Call ahead to verify location. For more information: http://CEeldorado.ucDavis.edu or 530-621-5512.
- May 15
- Dog-A-Thon * This annual fundraising event is scheduled from 8-noon at Schnell School, 2871 Schnell School Rd. in Placerville from 8-11am. Open to the public; dog owners are invited to join in with their dogs and enjoy the activities. Preregister by April 12 ($15) and get a T-shirt. The dog collecting the most money from sponsors is featured on next year's T-shirt. The event is sponsored by the local Lions Clubs and the El Dorado Center for the Visually Impaired and raises money for the Center, 530-626-6715 or Ellen, 622-6860.
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- May 18
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- Guitar Recital * Students of the Intermediate Guitar classs Folsom Lake College will perform solo and ensemble music at the Folsom campus, Dogwood Hall room FL4-239. For more info, call 916-608-6800. Admission to many campus events is free (although a daily parking pass must be bought for $1). For maps with directions, go to www.flc.losrios.edu and click on “Maps.” For more information on campus events, visit www.flc.losrios.edu.
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May 22
Free Gardening Classes * The El Dorado County Master Garadeners in concert with the University of California Cooperative Extension will teach "Beekeeping" at theVeterans Memorial Building, 130 Fair Lane, Placerville, 9-noon. Call ahead to verify location. For more information: http://CEeldorado.ucDavis.edu or 530-621-5512.
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- Wild Edibles Talk & Walk *
Join this American River Conservancy-hosted event in the Coloma area and learn about plants here in the foothills that can be food and made into medicine. Candis Cantin, resident of the county for more than 25 years and teacher of herbal medicine and health at EverGreen School of Integrative Herbology, will teach attendees about the health value of local plants. Responsible teens and adults welcome; 11am to 12:30pm. $5/members, $7/non-members. Rain cancels. Call for meeting location and to sign up: 530-621-1224, julie@arconservancy.org.
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- May 23
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- Community Yard Sale * featuring a range of items, hosted by the Cameron Park Community Services District (CSD), 9-3pm at Christa McAuliffe Park. Vendor space: $25-35.
- For more info: www.cameronpark.org, 530-677-2231.
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- JUNE (sign up now)
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- Tour Great Britain* Sign up now for the Imagination Theater Summer Tour to England, Wales and Ireland. Larry Langston and EF Tours will guide travelers from the El Dorado County area to Great Britain, July 27 - August 10, 2011. For more information, see the Insiders' Blog at www.ITplacerville.blogspot.com, or call 530-903-6361 for more information.
- JUNE
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- Recreational Swim * The Western Slope Aquatic Center has YMCA programs at Union Mine High School offering swimming, parent-child swim lessons, lap swim and its Fun Friday, featuring special events, from June 1 - Aug. 29. Summer memberships available. Call 916-452-9622, x101, YMCA headquarters.
June 5
Community Family Event * Cameron Oaks Shopping Center is once again hosting this annual charity event, featuring live music, entertainment, a car show, raffle with prizes and vendor booths from noon to 4pm at 4100 Cameron Park Drive. Join the fun and mingle with the community; the public is invited. Businesses, restaurants and the public (wishing more info), may call Lou Ann, 530-676-5682, Rosalee, 6765422, or Farida, 677-4500.
June 5
Free Gardening Classes * The El Dorado County Master Garadeners in concert with the University of California Cooperative Extension will teach "Salsa Gardening" at theVeterans Memorial Building, 130 Fair Lane, Placerville, 9-noon. Call ahead to verify location. For more information: http://CEeldorado.ucDavis.edu or 530-621-5512.
June 6
Chili Cookoff * The Pollock Pines-Camino Rotary Club is holding a Chili Cookoff at Rainbow Orchard, 2569 Larson Drive, Camino, at 11:30am. Activities besides the ICS Regional Competition and a People's Choice award includes music by Bamboozled, car show, craft vendors, food & drink booths, and kids' activities. Cost: adults $10, kids under 16 free.
Benefits local schools and community projects. Info: www.pollockpines-caminorotary.org, or call 644-2408
June 7
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- Survival Group Meets * The Friends for Survival is a national organization with a chapter locally that offers a support group for people who have been affected by a death caused by suicide.
- The local chapter is facilitated by Susan Salluce, with an M.A. in counseling psychology and is a certified thanatologist (a specialist in death, dying and bereavement). Group meetings are the first Monday of every month at 7pm in Shingle Springs. For more info: 530-306-2787.
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June 7
Republican Women Meet * The El Dorado County Republican Women Federated meets the first Monday of every month, except September, at Denny's restaurant in Placerville at 10:30am for discussion and informative speakers. Cost is $11 for lunch plus a $30 annual membership fee for registered Republican women. Call 530-644-6490 or see www.cfrw.org.
June 8
Woodcrafters Meeting * The Gold Country Woodcrafters meet the 2nd Tuesday of every month in the recreation hall at Shepherd of the Hills Church in Shingle Springs, 7pm, featuring show & tell items and selected speakers. The club is open to all levels of woodworkers from home hobbyists to professional craftsmen. More info: John Brideson, jkbrideson@sbcglobal.net, 916-933-0488.
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June 11
Outdoor Pops * by Music in the Mountains, featuring Doc Severinsen and his Mariachi Band – the long time band leader of the Johnny Carson Show. Doc currently lives in Mexico, and locally, Doc and his Mariachis take us on a trip south of
the border.
For more info, visit musicInTheMountains.org.
- June 12
Free Gardening Classes * The El Dorado County Master Garadeners in concert with the University of California Cooperative Extension will teach "Water Efficient Gardening" at the Bethell-Delfino Ag building, 311 Fair Lane, Placerville, 9-noon. Call ahead to verify location. For more information: http://CEeldorado.ucDavis.edu/ or 530-621-5512.
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- Voter Registration Drive * The El Dorado County Republican Women will be registering voters of all affiliations at the El Dorado County Fair in Placerville. For more info: 530-644-6490.
June 18
Western Music * presented by Music in the Mountains, featuring Riders in the Sky, the only exclusively Western artists to have won a Grammy. Their music is in the style of Sons of the Pioneers, Gene Autry and Roy Rogers but have added their own wacky humor and far-out Western wit.
For more info, visit musicInTheMountains.org.
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June 24
String Quartet Concert * presented by Music in the Mountains, featuring the Kronos Quartet -- David Harrinton, John Sherba (violins), Hank Dutt (viola) and Jeffrey Zeigler (cello).
For more info, visit musicInTheMountains.org.
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June 25
Banjo Music * presented by Music in the Mountains, featuring Bela Fleck, often considered the premier banjo player in the world. Enjoy his range: bluegrass, jazz, pop, rock and even classical. He has won 11 Grammys.
For more info, visit musicInTheMountains.org.
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Free Gardening Classes * The El Dorado County Master Garadeners in concert with the University of California Cooperative Extension will teach "Natural Pollinators & Native Bees" at the Government Center Hearing Room, Building C, 311 Fair Lane, Placerville, 9-noon. Call ahead to verify time/ location. For more information: http://CEeldorado.ucDavis.edu/ or 530-621-5512.
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June 30
Music * presented by Music in the Mountains, featuring internationally acclaimed soprano Veronika Kinsces, while her son Gregory Vajda conducts the orchestra and chorus soloists..
For more info, 530-265-6124 or visit musicInTheMountains.org.
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- Recreational Swim * The Western Slope Aquatic Center has YMCA programs at Union Mine High School offering swimming, parent-child swim lessons, lap swim and its Fun Friday, featuring special events, continuing from July 1 - Aug. 29. Summer memberships available. Call 916-452-9622, x101, YMCA headquarters.
- July 1 (sign up now)
- Tour Great Britain* Sign up now for the Imagination Theater Summer Tour to England, Wales and Ireland. Larry Langston and EF Tours will guide travelers from the El Dorado County area to Great Britain, July 27 - August 10, 2011. For more information, see the Insiders' Blog at www.ITplacerville.blogspot.com, or call 530-903-6361 for more information.
Date to be Announced
Community Theater * Imagination Theater presents the play The Diary of Anne Frank at the fairgrounds in Placerville. Contact IT for more information: 530-642-0404, ITPlacerivlle@yahoo.com, www.itplacerville.blogspot.com, www.imagination-theater.org.
- July 5
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- Republican Women Meet * The El Dorado County Republican Women Federated meets the first Monday of every month, except September, at Denny's restaurant in Placerville at 10:30am for discussion and informative speakers. Cost is $11 for lunch plus a $30 annual membership fee for registered Republican women. Call 530-644-6490 or see www.cfrw.org.
- July 5
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- Survival Group Meets * The Friends for Survival is a national organization with a chapter locally that offers a support group for people who have been affected by a death caused by suicide.
- The local chapter is facilitated by Susan Salluce, with an M.A. in counseling psychology and is a certified thanatologist (a specialist in death, dying and bereavement). Group meetings are the first Monday of every month at 7pm in Shingle Springs. For more info: 530-306-2787.
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- July 12
- Wildlife Rescue Classes * Open to the public. This new class is for children to learn about how they can contribute to protecting wild animals, 10-noon. A few baby animals may even be present. Introduction to Local Wildlife at Sierra Wildlife Rescue class from 1-3pm. Ask about other classes on rehabbing other wildlife species and volunteering at the Baby Bird Nursery. For location and more info, call Barbara, 530-621-2650 or www.sierrawildliferescue.
July 13
Woodcrafters Meeting * The Gold Country Woodcrafters meet the 2nd Tuesday of every month in the recreation hall at Shepherd of the Hills Church in Shingle Springs, 7pm, featuring show & tell items and selected speakers. The club is open to all levels of woodworkers from home hobbyists to professional craftsmen. More info: John Brideson, jkbrideson@sbcglobal.net, 916-933-0488.
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- AUGUST
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- Recreational Swim * The Western Slope Aquatic Center has YMCA programs at Union Mine High School offering swimming, parent-child swim lessons, lap swim and its Fun Friday, featuring special events, continuing from August 1 - Aug. 29. Summer memberships available. Call for more info, 916-452-9622, x101, YMCA headquarters.
August
Community Theater * Imagination Theater presents the play The Diary of Anne Frank at the fairgrounds in Placerville. Contact IT for more information: 530-642-0404, ITPlacerivlle@yahoo.com, www.itplacerville.blogspot.com, www.imagination-theater.org.
- August 2
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- Republican Women Meet * The El Dorado County Republican Women Federated meets the first Monday of every month, except September, at Denny's restaurant in Placerville at 10:30am for discussion and informative speakers. Cost is $11 for lunch plus a $30 annual membership fee for registered Republican women. Call 530-644-6490 or see www.cfrw.org.
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September
- September 2 - through all of Fall
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- Lap Swimming * The Western Slope Aquatic Center has YMCA programs at Union Mine High School offering lap swimming Mon-Tue and Thu-Fri from 5:30-7:30am, and Saturday 7-9am. Call 916-452-9622, x101, YMCA headquarters.
September 10 & 11
Quilt Show 2010 • The Gold Bug Quilters present "A Garden of Friendships" at the Church of the Foothills, 2380 Merrychase Dr. in Cameron Park from 10-5pm on Friday and 10-4pm on Saturday. See traditional, contemporary and art quilt as well as wall hangings, miniatures, and wearables. Vendors offer for sale: fabrics, notions, patterns, books and quilt-related accessories. Other features include: ongoing quilt demonstrations throughout both days; silent auction of member-created items, a country store, raffle of baskets, specially featured appliqued and pieced quilt raffle, and an area to sit and enjoy lunch and rest. Admission is $6; children 12 years and younger and all gentlemen are admitted free. For more info: Carol Wyllie, carol@goldbugquilters.org, 530-644-7767.
- October
October 4
- Republican Women Meet * The El Dorado County Republican Women Federated meets the first Monday of every month, except September, at Denny's restaurant in Placerville at 10:30am for discussion and informative speakers. Cost is $11 for lunch plus a $30 annual membership fee for registered Republican women. Call 530-644-6490 or see www.cfrw.org.
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- October 8
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- Theater Production * Dracula filming by Imagination Theater has been rescheduled for continued production on these dates. See the Insiders' Blog or call 530-642-0404 for more information
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October 23
- Kids Harvest Festival * This 2nd annual event is open to the community to encourage families to come outside and simply have good, old-fashioned fun. All free. Games, activities, food and beverages. Kids: win a prize in the Cake Walk. Plans are to feature a rescue truck, a fire engine and a police car for kids to see up close. Also a petting zoo. Come one, come all! Hosted by Shepherd of the Hills Church at 4050 Durock Rd, Shingle Springs, in the parking lot. See www.soth.us or call 530-672-2223 for more info.
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- November
November 1
- Republican Women Meet * The El Dorado County Republican Women Federated meets the first Monday of every month, except September, at Denny's restaurant in Placerville at 10:30am for discussion and informative speakers. Cost is $11 for lunch plus a $30 annual membership fee for registered Republican women. Call 530-644-6490 or see www.cfrw.org.
- December
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- December 6
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- Republican Women Meet * The El Dorado County Republican Women Federated meets the first Monday of every month, except September, at Denny's restaurant in Placerville at 10:30am for discussion and informative speakers. Cost is $11 for lunch plus a $30 annual membership fee for registered Republican women. Call 530-644-6490 or see www.cfrw.org.
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2011
- January 8, 2011
Crab Feed * 26th annual El Dorado Searach & Rescue Council event with no-host cocktails, raffle, auction, music and dancing. Enjoy salad, clam chowder, bread, crab, dessert, coffee. Early-bird tickets (Oct. 1-Nov. 20) $40; (Dec. 1-Jan.5) $45 (price includes sales tax on $20 meal and parking fee). For tickets, call Neldine, 530-677-6383.
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- Tour The Big Apple * Imagination Theater and interested locals will head to New York City to see Broadway shows, tour NBC studios, Radio City Music Hall, Ground Zero and much more. $2,400 is the price for an adult ticket and includes airfare, lodging, meals and shows. (Price increases March 31.) For more information, see the Insiders' Blog at www.ITplacerville.blogspot.com, or call 530-903-6361 for more information.
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- July 27 - August 10, 2011
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- Tour Great Britain* The Imagination Theater Summer Tour to heads to England, Wales and Ireland. Larry Langston and EF Tours will guide travelers from the El Dorado County area to Great Britain, July 27 - August 10, 2011. $4,200 per person includes round trip airfare and airport transfers, all transfers to and from hotels and destinations betwen cities, all overnight accommodations in first class, superior tourist class high-quality hotels with private bathrooms, continental breakfast daily, fulltime services of a tour director, and entrance fees to many of the scheduled sites. For more information, see the Insiders' Blog at www.ITplacerville.blogspot.com, or call 530-903-6361 for more information.
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