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Located at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds in Placerville. For coming performances, 530-642-0404, or www.imagination-theater.org.
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 through theCommunity Services District (CSD)-- Activities, classes, sports leagues and lots of fun are available through the CSD. Call the individual communities for latest schedules: Cameron Park - 530-677-2231; El Dorado Hills - 916-933-4540.
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 Market generally 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
Shingle Springs Certified Farmers Market is open June 6, 2010-October 3, 2010; every Sunday 8-1pm; sponsored & managed by the Placerville Elks Lodge 1712; located on the southeast corner of Product Dr. & Durock Rd. adjacent to the Elks Lodge 1712, 3821 Quest Ct., Shingle Springs; vendors (growers, craftsmen, artists) may share what they grow or produce: www.shinglespringsfarmersmarket.org; info@shinglespringsfarmersmarket.org.
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.
The Foothill Foodies, a couples dinner group, invites local residents who like to cook, eat and meet new friends to join their group on the 2nd Thursday of each month. Call Victoria Pignone at 530-295-3333 or Vivian Humphrey at 530-672-0167 for more information.
Retired Public Employees Association
First Saturday of each month; Fairgrounds in Placerville, 7-2pm, free to public; $15 per table; www.eldoradocountyfair.org; 530-621-5860.
Rotary Flea Market - April to October
The Pollock Pines-Camino Rotary Club sponsors a Community Flea Market in the El Dorado Savings parking lot
from April to October on the third Saturday of each month. Cost is $20 per space. Buyers and sellers invited; 530-644-2408, www.pollockpines-caminorotary.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 13
Caregiver Support Group * Caregiving is a difficult and often challenging role. Taking time to share information and feel connected to others in a similar situation can help you to perform needed tasks to the best of your ability. Learn some tips from others about handling e day-to-days tasks and medical appointments, family commitments/issues and, especially, your own health needs. Get together with others on the second Tuesday of each month, 3-4pm at the Georgetown Fire Station #61, 6283 Main St., Georgetown. For more info, call 530-621-6251 or 530-621-6151.
April 13
Fashion Show Luncheon & Program * "Old is New Again!" at the Cameron Park Community Center, 2502 Country Club Dr., in Cameron Park. Doors open at 11:30am; lunch at noon, $16 inclusive and catered by Diane Wilkinson. Speaker is Robby Kautz, teacher and mom, who talks about how fear was a daily part of her life until she learned the lesson plan on how to let it go. Fashion showby Carolina Smith, owner of The Empress, features trendy and cultural clothing. Emcee is Millie Perry; bagpipes by Mark Howell. Sponsored by the Shingle Springs Christian Women's Connection, and Stonecroft Ministries, www.stonecroft.org. Must RSVP by April 8: Ruth 530-622-9334 or Katie 530-651-3254.
April 19
Retirees Meet * Luncheon meeting of the Retired Public Employees Assn. (RPEA) Chapter 82 (El Dorado & Amador counties); Denny's, 99 Fair Lane, Placerville; every 3rd Monday of every other month. Retirees (through PERS) are invited; marlen1591@internet49.com
April 19 -- 23
Earth Week * Folsom Lake College celebrates with a wide variety of FREE activities and the community is invited to the college main campus at 10 College Parkway in Folsom and the El Dorado Center campus at 6699 Campus Drive in Placerville. Events include speakers, films, and discussions on various environmental themes including food and water issues, climate change, wildlife and ecology, alternative transportatin and energy systems, and a general celebration of our amazing planet. There will be a Green Machine Fair on Wednesday, April 21, from 11am-2pm at the Folsom campus with music, games, food, and vendors. Wednesday is also “Bike to School Day” at Folsom Lake College, featuring valet bike parking, t-shirts for those who do some combination of human-powered transit (biking, walking, skateboarding, etc.) and/or public transit, and free bike adjustments provided by REI. The El Dorado Center will feature a “Day on the Greens” event from 11am-2pm on Thursday, April 22, with music, games, food, a free clothing swap, and a farmer’s market. For the most up-to-date listing of event times, dates, and locations, go to www.losrios.edu/earth_week For more information on Earth Week, contact Biology Professor Dr. Steve Holzberg at holzbes@flc.losrios.edu. Entrance to all events is free (a daily parking pass can be purchased for $1). Maps to the campuses can be found at www.flc.losrios.edu –- just click on “Maps” at the top of the home page and then either “Main Folsom Campus” or “El Dorado Center.”
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 & 18
Apple Blossom Festival * at Rainbow Orchards in Camino. For more info: www.applehill.com or call 530-633-1594.
April 17 & 18
Passport Weekend * A Spring Wine Tour of the Foothills --the 19th annual Passport Weekends is two days of wine and food pairings at 26 foothill wineries. Passport tickets are available online for $75, designated drivers are $25. For more info, visit www.eldoradowines.org or call 800-306-3956
April 18
Free Bible Seminar * The non-profit Placerville SDA Church hold a free Bible study. If possible, please include the following announcement in the "Calendar of Events" section of the next issue of the Around Here magazine. Let me know if you have questions. Thank-you, Roberta (530-677-8652).
Bible seminar "Here We Stand" with Doug Batchelor. The video seminar begins Sunday, April 18 at 7:00 p.m. and continues each Sunday until June 27. Pastor Doug anwsers questions including: what diet does God recommend for His people, where did Satan come from, how are we saved, where do the dead go when they die and what is the Ark of the Covenant. Seminar is free. Class location is 6831 Mother Lode Dr., Placerville. For information call (530-622-2446).
April 23
April 23
Annual Patrons Club Luncheon * Folsom Lake College, El Dorado campus, 11-1pm, 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.April 23, 24, 25
Christmas in April * The Cameron Park Rotary will be at local grocery stores in the El Dorado County communities of Placerville, Cameron Park and El Dorado Hills ringing the bell for the Salvation Army. An annual fundraiser, bell ringers will start at 7am.
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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
Zoo Event * Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary celebrates its wooly animals with "Shear Entertainment," 10-1pm. For hundreds of years people have warmed up and looked great in garments made of wool. Watch knitters in action. Learn how animal fibers are spun into wool. Be up-close-and-personal by meeting a Livestock Guarding Dog. The kids can have Fun With Wool. Llama shearing demo: 10am; Sheep shearing demo: 11am; Llama shearing: noon. Muc hmore to see at the zoo itself, including tiger exhibit, barnowl barn & flight aviary, house & cat garden for feral cats, the wild canid exhibit housing wolves, coyotes and wolf-dog hybrids, the Macaws and parrots. Regular admission: General (13-54) $4; Children (2-12) $3; Seniors (55+) $3; Children under 2 years free. Located in Folsom Lions Park, Natoma & Stafford streets, 916-351-3527; www.folsomzoofriends.org.
April 24
Music * The community is invited to attend a series of arts events starting this evening and presented by Folsom Lake College’s Art, Music, and Dance Departments. The Wind Orchestra and College Choir will perform in celebration of Astronomy Day. Directed by Philip Angove, 7pm, at the Folsom campus. The ensembles will feature selections from “The Planets” by Gustav Holst. This will be an interdisciplinary, multi-media concert in conjunction with the Astronomy Department and Visual Artists. Admission to most events is free, except for the Evening of Dance. A daily parking pass can be purchased for $1. Maps to the campus can be found at www.flc.losrios.edu – click on “Maps” on the homepage, then “Folsom Lake College.”
April 26 -- May 7
Art Show * The community is invited to attend a series of arts events presented by Folsom Lake College’s Art, Music, and Dance Departments. The Annual Student Art Show is held at the El Dorado Center campus Library. Admission to most events is free. A daily parking pass can be purchased for $1. Maps to the campus can be found at www.flc.losrios.edu – click on “Maps” on the homepage, then “El Dorado Center.”
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April 29
Author Reception & Program * Kelly Corrigan, author, will be at Union Mine High School Theater. The reception is at 6pm, the program starts at 7pm. Primarily sponsored by the El Dorado Medical Center and the El Dorado Community Foundation and brought to you by the Women's Fund El Dorado. All proceeds to benefit the local chapters of Threads of Life and the Pink Ribbon Fund. Kelly wrote the New York Times bestseller "The Middle Place." She is a mother, writer and the creator of the CircusofCancer.org (a website that teaches people how to help a friend with cancer); she lives in the Bay Area with her husband and two daughters. Kelly Corrigan's video called "transcending" can be found on YouTube.
April 29 -- June 3
Health Educational Series * "Help Yourself to a Healthier Life" is a free six-part series developed by Stanford University to help you come up with strategies to effectively manage chronic health conditions and improve your quality of life. If inyour everyday life, you find yourself struggling with fatigue, pain or challenges from an ongoing chronic illness, or if you feel stress from managing medical appointments and family commitments while trying to manage your own health needs, these classes are for you. They are co-instructed by El Dorado County Senior Information & Assistance, and Partners In Care, with support form Eskaton Senior Connections, 9:30-noon at the El Dorado Hills Senior Center, 990 Lassen Ln, El Dorado Hills. Space is limited; registration required; free respite care to pre-authorized, qualified caregivers. For more info and to sign up: 530-621-6369.
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.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.
April 30 -- May 16
Stage Performance * The community is invited to attend a series of arts events presented by Folsom Lake College’s Art, Music, and Dance Departments. See on stage the Falcon’s Eye Theatre production of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” with Friday and Saturday performances at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm, at Oak Hills Church (1100 Blue Ravine Road in Folsom). There will be extra performances Saturday, May 8, at 2pm, and Thursday, May 13, at 8pm. For more info or to reserve tickets, call 916-608-6800. The Afro-Cuban Funk Band directed by Philip Angove will perform at each play performance. A daily parking pass can be purchased for $1. Maps to the campus can be found at www.flc.losrios.edu – click on “Maps” on the homepage, then “Folsom Lake College.”
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.
May 1
Pony Express Invitational - A Poker Party * The Community Economic Development Association of Pollock Pines, CEDAPP, is hosting this tournament and fundraiser in supprt of the Pollock Pines community. To be staged at the Pollock Pines/Camino Community Center, 2675 Sanders Dr., Pollock Pines, 5-11pm. No-host bar, dinner, live music, raffles, silent auction, poker tables, Black Jack tables ($25 re-buys and add-ons). Tickets are $25 (dinner and entertainment); $75 (dinner, entertainment, tournament). For more infor, call Wanda at 530-644-6008.
May 4-15
Spring Art Show
Members of Sierra Pastel Society will show their work at a new venue: the El Dorado Arts Council’s new facility, ArtSpace, located in downtown Placerville, 459 Main Street. Paintings will be on display for two weeks (Tuesdays – Saturdays), 10 am—6 pm. For more info, spring show chair is Gloria Vernon, rgvernon@cwnet.com, or 530-621-2468.
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.
May 6
Evening of Dance * The community is invited to attend a series of arts events presented by Folsom Lake College’s Art, Music, and Dance Departments. Tonight, theEvening of Dance is 6-8pm, Folsom Lake College campus, PE-203 (Dance Studio). Admission is a donation of $3. A daily parking pass can be purchased for $1. Maps to the campus can be found at www.flc.losrios.edu – click on “Maps” on the homepage, then “Folsom Lake College.”
Concert * The community is invited to attend an arts event presented by Folsom Lake College’s Art, Music, and Dance Departments. “The Rites of Spring” Special Ensemble Concert directed by Dr. Derek Lee-Keller is at 7pm, Folsom campus, courtyard between the Falcon’s Roost and Aspen Hall, - featuring students on composed, arranged, and improvised country, soul, metal, rap, electronica, jazz, and folk-based music.A daily parking pass can be purchased for $1. Maps to the campus can be found at www.flc.losrios.edu – click on “Maps” on the homepage, then “Folsom Lake College.”
May 7
May 8
Library Book Sale * On the second Saturday of each month, 9-1pm, Cameron Park Library holds its book sale in its public meeting room, 2500 Country Club Dr., Cameron Park. Special offers and discounts are offered. Proceeds benefit the library. For more information: eldoradolibrary.org and 530-621-5500.
May 8
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 8 & 9
El Dorado Hills Art & Wine Affaire * Nearly 200 artists and their works will be onsite in
Town Center, El Dorado Hills, as well as 20 award-winning El Dorado wineries will be set up for tastings. Fun for a Mothers' Day celebration. For more info: eldoradohillsartaffaire.com.
May 11
Caregiver Support Group * Caregiving is a difficult and often challenging role. Taking time to share information and feel connected to others in a similar situation can help you to perform needed tasks to the best of your ability. Learn some tips from others about handling day-to-days tasks and medical appointments, family commitments/issues and, especially, your own health needs. Get together with others on the second Tuesday of each month, 3-4pm at the Georgetown Fire Station #61, 6283 Main St., Georgetown. For more info, call 530-621-6251 or 530-621-6151.
May 11
Concert * The community is invited to attend an arts event presented by Folsom Lake College’s Art, Music, and Dance Departments. A Contemporary Songwriting Concert directed by Larry Metcalf will be at 7pm, Folsom campus, Dogwood Hall room FL4-239, and will feature new and original music written and performed by students studying contemporary songwriting. A daily parking pass can be purchased for $1. Maps to the campus can be found at www.flc.losrios.edu – click on “Maps” on the homepage, then “Folsom Lake College.”
Food & Friendship * The Foothill Foodies, a couples dinner group, invites local residents who like to cook, eat and meet new friends to join their group on the 2nd Thursday of each month. Call Victoria Pignone at 530-295-3333 or Vivian Humphrey at 530-672-0167 for more information.
May 14
Bicycle Race * Race Opening Gala and Official Rider Introduction, AMGEN Tour of California. Join the world's top cyclists! The 2010 Race Opening Gala is at the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium, 1515 J St., Sacramento. As the official overall start city, Sacramento will host an elegant evening featuring all the participating cyclists, many of whom have competed in the Tour de France. Take full advantage of this event and attend the exclusive pre-dinner VIP reception with the athletes offering photo and autograph opportunities. Limited space so reserve today! For tickets and more information call Stacy Mello, 916-808-8984 or send an email to slmello@cityofsacramento.org.
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 17
Retirees Meet * Luncheon meeting of the Retired Public Employees Assn. (RPEA) Chapter 82 (El Dorado & Amador counties); Denny's, 99 Fair Lane, Placerville; every 3rd Monday of every other month. Retirees (through PERS) are invited; marlen1591@internet49.com
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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.
May 26
Fashion Show * “Fashion Through the Years,” annual spring show of Placerville Shakespeare Clu. See the latest spring and summer clothing from Off Broadway, Renfros and Leah Marie; 11am; luncheon; silent auction, door prizes; $25; 530-642-9606.
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.
Coloma Blues Live! * 5th annual all-day blues event at Henningsen Lotus Park, the heart of California's gold country in the beautiful Coloma Valley along the shore of the American River. The event draws blues-lovers from across the United States. The Robert Cray Band; Charlie Musselwhite; Coco Montoya; The Laurie Morvan Band; Shane Dwight. Gates open at 10am, show starts at 11am; adults $45 advance, $55 at gate, children 7-12 $10, age 6 and under free. Tickets now on sale at www.colomablueslive.com.
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
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
June 8
Caregiver Support Group * Caregiving is a difficult and often challenging role. Taking time to share information and feel connected to others in a similar situation can help you to perform needed tasks to the best of your ability. Learn some tips from others about handling day-to-days tasks and medical appointments, family commitments/issues and, especially, your own health needs. Get together with others on the second Tuesday of each month, 3-4pm at the Georgetown Fire Station #61, 6283 Main St., Georgetown. For more info, call 530-621-6251 or 530-621-6151.
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.
Wine Tasting Event * at Town Center in El Dorado Hills, sponsored by the Cameron Park and El Dorado Hills Rotary Clubs. Now in its 15th year, the event showcases the wines and micro brews of El Dorado, Amador and San Joaquin counties as well as the foods of llocal restaurants. Proceeds fund local Rotary programs. Last year, more than 1,000 samplers attended. Besides the samplings, the event will have entertainment and an opportunity to preview and purchase an array of gift items at the silent auction. For more info: www.wineattowncenter.org.
You heard about this event from AROUND HERE MAGAZINE!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.
June 12
Library Book Sale * On the second Saturday of each month, 9-1pm, Cameron Park Library holds its book sale in its public meeting room, 2500 Country Club Dr., Cameron Park. Special offers and discounts are offered. Proceeds benefit the library. For more information: eldoradolibrary.org and 530-621-5500.
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.
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.
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.
June 26
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.
June 26
Bell Tower Brewfest * Hosted by the downtown merchants, the event closes Main Street, Placerville, for entertainment (several live bands), sampling of more than 40 micro-brews ($30 tickets available for purchase-limited quantity). More info on this fundraiser at www.placerville-downtown.org and 530-672-3436.
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.
Date to be Announced
July 8
Food & Friendship * The Foothill Foodies, a couples dinner group, invites local residents who like to cook, eat and meet new friends to join their group on the 2nd Thursday of each month. Call Victoria Pignone at 530-295-3333 or Vivian Humphrey at 530-672-0167 for more information.
July 10
Library Book Sale * On the second Saturday of each month, 9-1pm, Cameron Park Library holds its book sale in its public meeting room, 2500 Country Club Dr., Cameron Park. Special offers and discounts are offered. Proceeds benefit the library. For more information: eldoradolibrary.org and 530-621-5500.
July 13
Caregiver Support Group * Caregiving is a difficult and often challenging role. Taking time to share information and feel connected to others in a similar situation can help you to perform needed tasks to the best of your ability. Learn some tips from others about handling day-to-days tasks and medical appointments, family commitments/issues and, especially, your own health needs. Get together with others on the second Tuesday of each month, 3-4pm at the Georgetown Fire Station #61, 6283 Main St., Georgetown. For more info, call 530-621-6251 or 530-621-6151.
July 19
Retirees Meet * Luncheon meeting of the Retired Public Employees Assn. (RPEA) Chapter 82 (El Dorado & Amador counties); Denny's, 99 Fair Lane, Placerville; every 3rd Monday of every other month. Retirees (through PERS) are invited; marlen1591@internet49.com
August 8
Craft Faire * Sponsored by the Placerville Downtown Association, the event closes Main Street, Placerville, from 8-3pm, for the 14th Annual Craft Faire with more than 100 artisans form all over the West featuring pottery, woodwork, quilted and decorating items, dolls, garden items, soaps, candles, jewelry, food and much more. Admission and parking are free. For info, call 530-672-3436.
August 12
Food & Friendship * The Foothill Foodies, a couples dinner group, invites local residents who like to cook, eat and meet new friends to join their group on the 2nd Thursday of each month. Call Victoria Pignone at 530-295-3333 or Vivian Humphrey at 530-672-0167 for more information.
August 14
Library Book Sale * On the second Saturday of each month, 9-1pm, Cameron Park Library holds its book sale in its public meeting room, 2500 Country Club Dr., Cameron Park. Special offers and discounts are offered. Proceeds benefit the library. For more information: eldoradolibrary.org and 530-621-5500.
September 11
Library Book Sale * On the second Saturday of each month, 9-1pm, Cameron Park Library holds its book sale in its public meeting room, 2500 Country Club Dr., Cameron Park. Special offers and discounts are offered. Proceeds benefit the library. For more information: eldoradolibrary.org and 530-621-5500.
September 14
Caregiver Support Group * Caregiving is a difficult and often challenging role. Taking time to share information and feel connected to others in a similar situation can help you to perform needed tasks to the best of your ability. Learn some tips from others about handling day-to-days tasks and medical appointments, family commitments/issues and, especially, your own health needs. Get together with others on the second Tuesday of each month, 3-4pm at the Georgetown Fire Station #61, 6283 Main St., Georgetown. For more info, call 530-621-6251 or 530-621-6151.
September 17, 18, 19
American River Music Festival * 4th annual with music ranging from Americana to folk to blues, 32 performances and workshops in 11 locations of Coloma. Headlining is Jesse Winchester, Karla Bonoff and Slaid Cleaves. Three-day camping all-music tickets are $99, single-day main stage tickets are $35. Tickets and information at: www.americanrivermusic.org, 530-622-6044.
September 20
Retirees Meet * Luncheon meeting of the Retired Public Employees Assn. (RPEA) Chapter 82 (El Dorado & Amador counties); Denny's, 99 Fair Lane, Placerville; every 3rd Monday of every other month. Retirees (through PERS) are invited; marlen1591@internet49.com
International Pastel Art Show 2010 * The Sierra Pastel Society presents its 8th International Art Exhibition, “Pastels on High.” The judge is Waif Mullins, Distinguished Pastelist of the Pastel Society of the West Coast, and juror is Tina Moore, president of Pastel Society of the West Coast. Reception and presentation of awards is Saturday, Oct. 9, from 4-6pm.. Admission is free and all paintings are for sale at Hang It Up Gallery, 4359 Town Center Blvd, Ste. 113, El Dorado Hills. See www.hangitupgallery.com for more information and gallery hours or call the gallery at 916-939-1845, Susan Levitsky, 530- 676-0781, or visit www.SierraPastelSociety.net.
October 9
October 9
International Art Show Reception * The Sierra Pastel Society presents its 8th International Art Exhibition Reception and Presentation of Awards for “Pastels on High,” 4-6pm. The judge is Waif Mullins, Distinguished Pastelist of the Pastel Society of the West Coast, and juror is Tina Moore, president of Pastel Society of the West Coast. Admission is free and all paintings are for sale at Hang It Up Gallery, 4359 Town Center Blvd, Ste. 113, El Dorado Hills. Gallery telephone is 916-939-1845. See www.hangitupgallery.com for gallery hours.
October 9
Library Book Sale * On the second Saturday of each month, 9-1pm, Cameron Park Library holds its book sale in its public meeting room, 2500 Country Club Dr., Cameron Park. Special offers and discounts are offered. Proceeds benefit the library. For more information: eldoradolibrary.org and 530-621-5500.
October 12
Caregiver Support Group * Caregiving is a difficult and often challenging role. Taking time to share information and feel connected to others in a similar situation can help you to perform needed tasks to the best of your ability. Learn some tips from others about handling day-to-days tasks and medical appointments, family commitments/issues and, especially, your own health needs. Get together with others on the second Tuesday of each month, 3-4pm at the Georgetown Fire Station #61, 6283 Main St., Georgetown. For more info, call 530-621-6251 or 530-621-6151.
Food & Friendship * The Foothill Foodies, a couples dinner group, invites local residents who like to cook, eat and meet new friends to join their group on the 2nd Thursday of each month. Call Victoria Pignone at 530-295-3333 or Vivian Humphrey at 530-672-0167 for more information.
October 23
November 9
Caregiver Support Group * Caregiving is a difficult and often challenging role. Taking time to share information and feel connected to others in a similar situation can help you to perform needed tasks to the best of your ability. Learn some tips from others about handling day-to-days tasks and medical appointments, family commitments/issues and, especially, your own health needs. Get together with others on the second Tuesday of each month, 3-4pm at the Georgetown Fire Station #61, 6283 Main St., Georgetown. For more info, call 530-621-6251 or 530-621-6151.
November 11
Food & Friendship * The Foothill Foodies, a couples dinner group, invites local residents who like to cook, eat and meet new friends to join their group on the 2nd Thursday of each month. Call Victoria Pignone at 530-295-3333 or Vivian Humphrey at 530-672-0167 for more information.
November 13
Crab & Pasta Feed Gala * at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds in the Marshall Building, 100 Placerville Dr., in Placerville. Doors open at 6pm with no-host bar. Dinner served at 7 pm offering clam chowder, bread, salad, pasta and crab. Music from 6-9pm. Proceeds benefit the El Dorado County Fair Pageant Scholarship Fund. For tickets, table reservations and other information, come be the office at the above address, call 530-621-5860 or visit eldoradocountyfair.org.
November 13
Library Book Sale * On the second Saturday of each month, 9-1pm, Cameron Park Library holds its book sale in its public meeting room, 2500 Country Club Dr., Cameron Park. Special offers and discounts are offered. Proceeds benefit the library. For more information: eldoradolibrary.org and 530-621-5500.
Retirees Meet * Luncheon meeting of the Retired Public Employees Assn. (RPEA) Chapter 82 (El Dorado & Amador counties); Denny's, 99 Fair Lane, Placerville; every 3rd Monday of every other month. Retirees (through PERS) are invited; marlen1591@internet49.com
December 9
Food & Friendship * The Foothill Foodies, a couples dinner group, invites local residents who like to cook, eat and meet new friends to join their group on the 2nd Thursday of each month. Call Victoria Pignone at 530-295-3333 or Vivian Humphrey at 530-672-0167 for more information.
December 14
Caregiver Support Group * Caregiving is a difficult and often challenging role. Taking time to share information and feel connected to others in a similar situation can help you to perform needed tasks to the best of your ability. Learn some tips from others about handling day-to-days tasks and medical appointments, family commitments/issues and, especially, your own health needs. Get together with others on the second Tuesday of each month, 3-4pm at the Georgetown Fire Station #61, 6283 Main St., Georgetown. For more info, call 530-621-6251 or 530-621-6151.
December 11
Library Book Sale * On the second Saturday of each month, 9-1pm, Cameron Park Library holds its book sale in its public meeting room, 2500 Country Club Dr., Cameron Park. Special offers and discounts are offered. Proceeds benefit the library. For more information: eldoradolibrary.org and 530-621-5500.
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.
We aim to be accurate, but sometimes we make mistakes, or dates change. To be sure an event is scheduled, use the contact information in the listing, or try your local Chamber of Commerce at 530-621-5885, 677-8000 or 916-933-1335.