Foothills Events

Of El Dorado County & Surrounding Areas

2009 EVENTS

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ONGOING ACTIVITIES

Nonprofits: To continue your free listing in our Ongoing Activities Calendar of Around Here Magazine, submit a new written release that says continue as is. Mail this to AHM, P.O. Box 737, Shingle Springs, CA, 95682. Otherwise, we will assume the group/activity has disbanded. Question? Call the editor at 530-676-4373.
Observatory - View the Stars!: The Cameron Park Rotary Community Observatory offers free viewing (donations welcomed) to the public on the campus of the El Dorado Center of Folsom Lake College, 6699 Campus Dr., in Placerville (from Highway 50, go north on Missouri Flat Road). See www.Community Observatory.com.
Forests: Eldorado National Forest, 586,000 acres, fishing, boating, white-water rafting, hiking, riding trails, snow skiing, summer swimming. Desolation Wilderness area includes hiking, camping, picnic sites. For information, 530-644-6048; 573-2600.
Fishing: In season . . . Jenkinson Lake in Pollock Pines - Rainbow trout, Brown trout, Bigmouth Bass, Mackinaw, 644-2545. Cameron Park Lake, Cambridge Rd - trout, angler bass, Bluegill, 677-2231. Folsom Lake - trout, Kokanee, bass, perch, catfish, 916-988-0205. Lake Natoma (downstream from Folsom Dam) - bass, Rainbow trout, 916-988-0205. Go to dfg.ca.gov for more info.
Hiking, Backpacking: Forest Service trails in the Sierra: Leg-stretching hikes less than one-mile include Rainbow, Tallac Historic Site, Trail of the Washoe, Forest Tree, Smokey's Lake of the Sky. Longer, more challenging are Fallen Leaf, Mt. Tallac, Glen Alpine, Clark Angora Lakes, Hawley Grade, Meiss, Echo Lake (1/2 mile to 6 miles). Call Forest Service, 530-644-6048.
Nature Hikes: Free. Meet at Nature Center in Coloma, first Saturday of month, 9-11 am, Hwy. 49, Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park. Call first to sign up, 530-621-1224.
Nature Center & Bookstore: Open to the public and located in the Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park on Hwy 49 in Coloma. Learn more about the American River watershed, the flora , and the critters around here. The center is kid friendly, free and open Wed-Sun 11-3pm. 530-621-1224. (Tell them you heard about it from Around Here Magazine!)
American River Water Education Center: Folsom Dam -- Learn more about the American River and water conservation in a self-guided tour of the Center's displays and interactive exhibits. The Education Center brings to life the rugged canyons and life-giving waters of the American River; open free during afternoon hours on most weekdays. Guided tours of Folsom Dam may be arranged for students (grades 2-8). For more information, call 916-989-7275. (Tell them you heard about it from Around Here Magazine!
Wine Tasting: Sierra Nevada Foothills Wineries, family-owned & operated. Scenic drive through Sierra foothills from winery to winery. Award-winning wines, hospitable winemakers! 800-306-3956.
Country Music: First Sunday of every month, 7-10pm, Silverado playing country music of the '50s, '60s, '70s, Hangtown Grange, 2020 Smith Flat Road in Placerville. Refreshments served. $7.
Jazz & Blues in the Plaza: 2008 schedule: July - October, every other Saturday, afternoons, Fountain Plaza, 312 Historic Main Street in Placerville -- in the courtyard behind the Cary House Hotel; free; for specific information, call 530-622-4900.
Kazual Kountry Music & Dance: First Saturday of every month, 7-10pm, country music, Hangtown Grange, 2020 Smith Flat Road in Placerville. All ages welocmed. Refreshments served. $7, 530-333-9515, 622-6988.
International Folk Dancing: Every Tuesday (year round), 7-8pm beginners ($3); 8-10pm intermediates ($6); IOOF hall, 467 Main St., Placerville, side door from parking lot, 2nd floor. Dance to music around the world. You'll be taught the waltz, tango, cha cha, two-step; singles and couples welcome; 530-622-7301, 530-644-1198.
Square Dance Classes: Thursdays, hosted by Main Street Strollers, 7-9:30pm, IOOF Hall, 2nd floor, 467 Main St., Placerville; small fee, 530-642-9685.
Night Art Walk: Every third Saturday of the month, Nitelife Art Walk is held at the Main Street art galleries in Placerville, art, wine & music, 916-498-8798.
Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary: Much to see. Expansion under way during summer/fall 2006 for the tiger exhibit, barnowl barn & flight aviary, house & cat garden for feral cats, the wild canid exhibit housing wolves, coyotes and wolf-dog hybrids, the Macaw house, and a larger cage for parrots. Tickets are $3-$4 with children up to age 4 free, 916-351-3527.
Gold Bug Park & Mine: Open last week of March thru October. Park grounds are open daily from 8:30-5pm for park use and hiking trails. Gold Bug Mine, Stamp Mill, museums and Hattie's Gift Shop are open from 10-4pm daily. Self-guided tours of the mine are enhanced by audio equipment, featuring tapes in English, German, French and Japanese. Group tours available. Located one mile north of Hwy 50 on Bedford Ave. in Placerville, 530-642-5207, www.goldbugpark.org.
El Dorado County Historical Museum: Exhibits on gold and the Gold Rush. Free admission, donations accepted. Group tours upon request. Museum is at 104 Placerville Dr, Placerville, located on the El Dorado County Fairgrounds. Open W-Sat 10 am-4 pm; Sun noon-4 pm. 530-621-5865.
Fountain-Tallman Museum: "The Biggest Little Museum in the West," owned and operated by the El Dorado County Historical Society. Open Wed - Sun, 10am - 4pm. Free. Located at 524 Main Street in Placerville, 530-626-0773.
Marshall Gold Discovery Museum: Artifacts of the Gold Rush period, open daily from 10am to 4:30pm. Parking fee charged per vehicle; located in the Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park, Highway 49 in Coloma, 530-622-3470.
Folsom History Museum: Open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, 823 Sutter St, Folsom, 916-985-2707.
El Dorado Musical Theatre: Call 916-941-7464, or visit www.edmt.info for coming performances.
Imagination Theater: Located at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds in Placerville. For coming performances, 530-642-0404, or www.imagination-theater.org.
Olde Coloma Theatre: Preserving Olde Tyme Melodrama, 380 Monument Road in Coloma off Hwy 49. Call for show lineup and to make reservations, 530-626-5282.
Placerville Speedway Races: Races are every Saturday at Placerville Speedway, 100 Placerville Dr, Placerville; typically, the pits open 3:30pm, gates open 5pm, qualifying 6:30pm, but call for update, cost for tickets and parking; 530-626-3680, www.placervillespeedway.com and www.johnpadjenmotorsports.com.
Sacramento State Aquatic Center: Hosts annual regional & national rowing regattas, water ski tournaments & special events. Open to the general public. Offers leisure adult classes; summer youth programs & camps; picnic tables, barbecues, boat docks, beach front access. Located next to Nimbus Dam at Hwy 50 & Hazel Ave., www.sacStateAquaticCenter.com, 916-278-2842, 916-985-7239.
Tennis: The Hangtown Women Tennis Club meets Wednesday mornings at El Dorado High School in Placerville. Open to ages 18 to 80-plus. Just $30/yr. Call Julie, 530-626-4452, or Maggi 530-295-8074.
Recreation in Cameron Park: Cameron Park Community Services District -- Activities, classes, sports leagues and lots of fun are available through the Cameron Park Community Services District. Call for latest schedule, 530-677-2231.
Recreation in El Dorado Hills: El Dorado Hills Community Services District -- Activities, classes, sports leagues are available through the El Dorado Hills Community Services District. The CSD has facilities for rent. Call for rental and registration information, 916-933-4540.
Farmers Markets (In Season): Placerville Certified Farmers Market, Saturdays mid-May through mid-October, 8am-noon, Ivy House Parking area, corner of Cedar Ravine & Main Street, 530-622-1900.
Cameron Park Certified Farmers MarketWednesdays, 8am-noon, Burke Junction on Coach Lane (across from Food 4 Less), 530-622-1900.
El Dorado Hills Certified Farmers Marketgenerally open early-June through mid-October; Thursdays, 8-noon at the Community Center on El Dorado Hills Blvd.; Sunday market is 9-1pm at the Town Center in front of MamaAnn's Deli, 8-12:30pm, 530-622-1900.
For more information on the above El Dorado County Farmers Markets, visit www.EldoradoFarmersMarket.com
Folsom Certified Farmers MarketSundays, early-June through mid-September, 8am-noon, Historic Folsom behind the Chamber of Commerce grounds by the railroad turntable, 916-985-2698.
Master Gardening Classes: Gardening classes held throughout the year by the Master Gardeners in concert with the University of California Cooperative Extension at the Ag Center, 311 Fair Lane, Placerville. Call for latest schedule, 530-621-5512; http://ceeldorado.ucdavis.edu/
Master Food Preservers Classes: Food preserving classes held throughout the year by the Master Food Preservers in connection with the University of California Cooperative Extension at 311 Fair Lane in Placerville. Call for topics, time, etc. 530-621-5506 or see http://ucce.ucdavis.edu/counties/ceeldorado/Master_Food_Preservers/
Bingo: Mondays & Fridays in the Marshall Building at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds. Opens: 5 pm; Early Bird: 6:45 pm; Games 7-10pm. Hosted by the El Dorado County Fair Assn. Snacks & beverages available for cost; free coffee. www.eldoradocountyfair.org, 530-621-5860.; Tuesday Nights at the Pollock Pines-Camino Community Center; doors open at 5pm for a nice dinner served at 5:30pm for $4-$7; bingo games start at 6:15pm. The center is located in the Pony Express Village Center, 2675 Sanders Dr. in Pollock Pines; visit www.pollockpinesca.org or call 530-647-8005.
Flea Market: First Saturday of each month; Fairgrounds in Placerville, 7-2pm, free to public; $15 per table; www.eldoradocountyfair.org; 530-621-5860.
Apple Hill - Fall season - Some Ranches Year-Round: Orchards of fruits and nuts in season; some of the 55 family ranches are open to the public year round. Apple Hill also includes vineyards & wineries and forest land. Watch for cherries in May/June; other stone fruit in June/July/August; garden vegetables in summer; apples and nuts in fall; pumpkins & squash in October; Christmas trees after Thanksgiving to Christmas Eve. It's a scenic drive through Sierra foothills from ranch to ranch; enjoy meeting the friendly growers! 530-644-7692.
Christmas Tree Hunting - November thru December: At Apple Hill in Camino, Christmas trees available at ranches from Thanksgiving to Christmas Eve. Enjoy a scenic drive through Sierra foothills as you hunt for your tree at Apple Hill rances; enjoy meeting the friendly growers! 530-644-7692.
Snow Skiing in Season: Heavenly, 1-530-586-7000, www.skiheavenly.com * Kirkwood, 209-258-6000 * Sierra-at-Tahoe * 530-659-7453, www.sierratahoe.com * Soda Springs, 530-426-1010, www.skisodasprings.com. Cross country: Camp Richardson, 800-544-1801 * Royal Gorge, 530-426-3871, www.royalgorge.com. Snow & road conditions (from Kirkwood) 877-547-5966. CalTrans road conditions: 800-427-ROAD.

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