Events
11 / 10
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El Dorado County residents will have an opportunity to fight hunger locally by participating in a three-mile walk Saturday.
The Walk for Hunger through the El Dorado Town Center will benefit the Food Bank of El Dorado County.
Check-in for the Saturday event will begin at 7 a.m., and the walk will start at 8:30. Start: 4:30 pm
End: 8:00 pm
The El Dorado Peace and Justice Community will sponsor its sixth annual Empty Bowls event from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the Placerville Shakespeare Club, 2940 Bedford Ave., Placerville. | ||
11 / 11
Start: 11:00 am
End: 12:30 pm
A Day to Remember
Area Veterans Will Be Honored for Their Sacrifices
Sunday, November 11, 2007, 11:00 AM
The El Dorado County Veterans Monument | ||
11 / 12
Start: 10:30 am
End: 2:30 pm
AARP will offer an eight-hour refresher course from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday and Wednesday at the Cameron Park Library, 2500 Country Club Drive. A class fee of $10 includes review of driver safety, rules of the road, refining driver skills and developing defensive driving techniques. Registration is required. Call (530) 672-1648. | ||
11 / 13
Start: 11:30 am
End: 1:30 pm
"Foothill Country Bazaar" is the theme for the Shingle Springs Christian Women's Connection lunch set for noon Tuesday at the Sequoia Empire Ballroom, 643 Bee St., Placerville.
The event will feature guest speaker Maggie Williamson, the annual holiday bazaar and music by Rebecca Rush.
Reservations are required by today. Call (530) 622-9334. Start: 7:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
Representatives of the federal Bureau of Reclamation will discuss Folsom Lake issues at Tuesday's meeting of the El Dorado Hills Community Council.
Drew Lessard will discuss activities involving Folsom Dam, and Elizabeth Vasquez will talk about current and future water issues important to the area. | ||
11 / 14
Start: 8:30 am
Placerville, California – There will be a reception in the lobby of the courthouse for adoptive families. They will have gift baskets for the families and all the children will receive teddy bears, and the website says there is a possibility the judge will make balloon animals for the kids.
El Dorado County Adoption Day
495 Main St Placerville, CA 95667
November 14
8:30-12:00
Contact: Start: 8:30 am
End: 2:30 pm
AARP will offer an eight-hour refresher course from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday and Wednesday at the Cameron Park Library, 2500 Country Club Drive. A class fee of $10 includes review of driver safety, rules of the road, refining driver skills and developing defensive driving techniques. Registration is required. Call (530) 672-1648. Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
Barton HealthCare System and the El Dorado County Health Department and Sheriff's Office, as well as Placerville's Marshall Hospital, have joined forces to offer Medical Reserve Corps training on the South Shore and in Placerville. | ||
11 / 15
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 11:00 pm
The party this year is at the Rockwater, contests begin at 8:00 p.m. Passholders get in at 6:00 p.m., 7:00 for the public The Rockwater
www.sierraattahoe.com | ||
11 / 16
Start: 5:30 pm
End: 8:30 pm
Approximately thirty of the finest crafters and the most exceptional holiday boutiques will be selling unique gifts, seasonal crafts and ornaments. Only the highest quality, hand-made items will be on display. If you are looking for something special as a gift or for your home, this will be the place to find it. | ||
11 / 17
Start: 11:00 am
End: 7:00 pm
Visit five Fair Play wineries and receive a bottle of wine of your choice at each winery as well as a playing card to assemble a poker hand. At the end of the day, sit down to a delicious dinner hosted by the winery owners and prizes, prizes, prizes! Make your reservations today 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Fair Play Wineries $89.50
www.fairplaywineandpokerrun.com | ||
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11 / 22
Start: 12:01 pm
End: 4:00 pm
Thanksgiving meals will be provided. We will prepare and delivere to homes for some residents in River Pines/Mt Aukum area only. Must call for more information 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
For more information contact: Call Linda Lang at Life Application Ministries for further details 5306202712 Start: 12:01 pm
End: 4:00 pm
The community center will be serving a “free” Thanksgiving Dinner including turkey, ham, potatoes, vegetables and salad. Hope to see you there. Noon to 4:00 p.m. Pollock Pines ~ Camino Community Center, 2675 Sanders Drive, Pollock Pines. FREE.
For more information contact: (530) 647-8005 Start: 1:00 pm
End: 3:00 pm
Saint Patrick's Parish Center will be hosting this free dinner. Interested in volunteering or donating items, or for more information contact Ellen. From 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. 3109 Sacramento Street, Placerville Free
For more information contact: Ellen Yerdakimov (530) 622-6860 | ||
11 / 23
Start: 5:30 pm
End: 8:00 pm
The old-fashioned festivities will close Historic Main Street. There will be music, entertainment, Santa, stagecoach rides. Holly Jolly Trolley rides (to outlying parking lots). 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tree-lighting around 6:00 p.m. Historic Main Street, Placerville Free to the public.
www.placerville-downtown.org | ||
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11 / 29
Start: 6:30 pm
End: 8:00 pm
The Cameron Park Community Services District board will meet at 6:30 p.m. today to continue discussing options for developing a community center in phases.
Directors at their Nov. 14 meeting were leaning toward redesigning plans to provide an assembly building that could double as a gym and building a competition swimming pool. | ||
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12 / 1
Start: 8:00 am
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The Placerville Friends of the Library book sale features books and other items at $5 per bag and a "free" section. Proceeds will benefit Placerville Friends of the Library. When: 8 a.m. 2 p.m. Where: El Dorado County Main Library, lower level, 345 Fair Lane, Placerville. Cost: Free admission. More information: (530) 621-5540. Start: 8:30 am
End: 11:00 am
The Rotary Club of Pollock Pines hosts a free breakfast with Santa from 8:30 to 11 a.m. The event also includes an all-day country arts and crafts fair in the center's parking lot. Tri-tip sandwiches will be available for purchase. Proceeds will benefit the community center. When: 8:30 a.m. Where: Pollock Pines-Camino Community Center, 2675 Sanders Drive, Pollock Pines. Cost: Free admission. Start: 9:00 am
End: 5:00 pm
The 11th annual Old-Fashioned Christmas and tree-lighting in historic El Dorado with free stagecoach rides, wreath-making, children's activities, crafters and vendors, live entertainment, vintage cars, photos with Santa, drawings for prizes and much more. Creative Art Center in El Dorado is accepting donations of blankets and coats for those in need. When: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Start: 9:00 am
End: 4:00 pm
Georgetown Divide Health Care Auxiliary hosts its annual Christmas bazaar fundraiser featuring works by local crafters, a bake sale, drawings for prizes and more. Children will receive a free gift bag, book and a photo with Santa. Proceeds will benefit local fire districts and high school scholarship funds. When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Start: 10:00 am
End: 6:00 pm
The annual Holiday Indian Markets features works by American Indian artists and crafters from throughout California including tribal jewelry, horsehair basketry and hand-woven wool textiles. When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The show continues 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 8 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 9, 15 and 16. Where: Pacific Western Traders, 305 Wool St., Folsom. Cost: Free admission. Start: 6:00 pm
End: 7:30 pm
Come share an evening of Christmas carols and entertainment by local groups and enjoy some cookies and punch. Santa will be there 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Ceremony Location: Town Center Free to the public. www.eldoradohillschamber.org | ||
12 / 2
Start: 10:00 am
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The annual Holiday Indian Markets features works by American Indian artists and crafters from throughout California including tribal jewelry, horsehair basketry and hand-woven wool textiles. When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The show continues 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 8 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 9, 15 and 16. Where: Pacific Western Traders, 305 Wool St., Folsom. Cost: Free admission. Start: 1:00 pm
End: 1:15 pm
The 30th annual Hangtown Christmas Parade has the theme "Tales of Christmas" and is sponsored by the McIntire family. When: 1 p.m. rain or shine. Where: Historic Main Street in Placerville. Starts at the Mountain Democrat parking lot on upper Broadway and proceeds down Main Street. Cost: Free. More information: (530) 621-5885. | ||
12 / 3
Start: 7:30 am
End: 8:30 am
Laura Gill, Chief Administrative Officer.
Discussion of Development Services Department operations, contracting & budget.
Meeting at Denny’s Restaurant, 99 Fair Lane, Placerville
Mondays, 7:00 to 7:30 am for Breakfast
Meeting 7:30 to 8:30 am, Public Invited Start: 2:00 pm
End: 7:00 pm
The El Dorado Hills Community Services District will sponsor a blood drive for BloodSource from 2 to 7 p.m. Monday at 1021 Harvard Way, El Dorado Hills. Donors must be 17 or older, in good health, weigh at least 110 pounds and present photo identification. For more information, call (916) 933-3679. For donor eligibility questions, call (800) 995-4420. | ||
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12 / 6
Start: 5:30 pm
End: 7:30 pm
Chamber of Commerce to hold Holiday Gala on Thursday
In keeping with local tradition, the Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce will sponsor its annual Holiday Gala from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday. The event will be hosted by and take place at Riva Grill at Ski Run Marina. | ||
12 / 7
Start: 5:00 pm
End: 7:00 pm
Tahoe Art League will host an open house from 5 to 7 p.m. Dec. 7 at the Art Center, 3062 Lake Tahoe Blvd. The event will accompany the lighting of the community tree and the menorah at the Visitor Center.
The event will feature art and items for gift-giving as well as stocking stuffers. Cookies and coffee will be served. Start: 5:00 pm
End: 7:00 pm
The annual Community Holiday Tree and Menorah Lighting Ceremony is scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority Visitors Center, 3066 Lake Tahoe Blvd., across from the Tahoe Daily Tribune. Start: 7:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
Tree lighting and caroling. Musical performance and caroling led by Golden Sierra High School Choir. Hot Cocoa & cider available to warm you up 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Historic Coloma State Park Free www.coloma.com | ||
12 / 8
Start: 8:00 am
End: 5:00 pm
An old-fashioned celebration with the aura of a different era. Artisans and vendors, entertainment, make-your-own-wreath and more!
Date: Saturday, December 8, 2007
Time: All Day Event
Location: Other
Type of event: Fun/Entertainment
For more information:
Call us at (530) 622-6198
Visit us at www.marshallgold.org Start: 9:00 am
End: 1:00 pm
Imagination Theater is proud to announce auditions for The Enchanted Adventures of Hanzel and Grethel, an adapted play. Roles include Hanzel and Grethel (ages 9-13), 4 adult parts (18-60) and 10 character parts (13-60). Auditions for all parts will take place on Saturday December 8th from 9am to 1pm at Imagination Theater on the El Dorado Fairgrounds. Start: 10:00 am
End: 4:00 pm
Marina Village Middle School is hosting a Holiday Craft Fair! With 30+ vendors, you are sure to find something for everyone on your list… Open 10am-4pm at the Marina Village Middle School gym, 1901 Francisco Drive, EDH. Contact Laura Jarecki at (916) 933-3993 x 201 or email Ljarecki@rescue.k12.ca.us for more information.
Date: Saturday, December 8, 2007
Time: 10:00am
Location: Eldrado Hills Start: 10:00 am
End: 6:00 pm
The annual Holiday Indian Markets features works by American Indian artists and crafters from throughout California including tribal jewelry, horsehair basketry and hand-woven wool textiles. When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The show continues 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 8 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 9, 15 and 16. Where: Pacific Western Traders, 305 Wool St., Folsom. Cost: Free admission. Start: 1:00 pm
End: 3:00 pm
Children's Christmas party Saturday at American Legion
American Legion Post 795 will sponsor a children's Christmas party from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Legion Hall, 2748 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
The party will include cookies and punch, a gift for each child and a free photo with Santa Claus. For more information, call (530) 541-8788. Start: 1:00 pm
End: 2:00 pm
The Friends of Old Hangtown are thrilled to present "Tea in Toyland." This special event is for children and their parents to share a magical moment with "The Cinnamon Bear" Tea & cookies will be served by many well-known story-book characters. Enjoythe entertainment. Adults should be accompanied by a child. 1:00 p.m. Town Hall, 549 Main Street Tickets: $5.00 for children, $8.00 for adults. Start: 2:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm
A party at David Girard Vineyards, 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. David Girard Vineyards - cellar, 741 Cold Springs Road, Placerville to be announced For more information contact: (530) 295-1833 Start: 5:00 pm
End: 10:00 pm
The Refugees, (Wendy Waldman, Deborah Holland & Cindy Bullins, "A
new "super group" "The Refugees offer up a terrific combination of engaging, passionate, and poetic songwriting, high-caliber musicianship, and gorgeous vocals. The combined musical pedigree of Cindy Bullens, Deborah Holland, and Wendy Waldman is unparalleled. Don't even think about missing an opportunity to catch them in concert." | ||
12 / 9
Start: 7:00 am
End: 3:00 pm
7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (pre-entry & day of match entries taken required) El Dorado County Fairgrounds, 100 Placerville Drive, Placerville There may be a small parking fee assessed by the fairgrounds for these events. www.hangtown.org Start: 8:00 am
End: 5:00 pm
An old-fashioned celebration with the aura of a different era. Artisans and vendors, entertainment, make-your-own-wreath and more!
Date: Sunday, December 9, 2007
Time: All Day Event
Location: Other
Type of event: Fun/Entertainment
For more information:
Call us at (530) 622-6198
Visit us at www.marshallgold.org Start: 3:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
Christmas concert: The Cantare Chorale, under the direction of Jeff Nelson, performs a medley of Christmas favorites and sounds of the holidays. The event also includes the annual Christmas bazaar in the lobby prior to the performance and drawings for gifts by local merchants. Presented by Music on the Divide. When: 3 p.m. Where: Odd Fellows Hall in Georgetown. | ||
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