Events
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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 | ||
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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. | ||
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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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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. | ||
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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 | ||
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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." | ||
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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
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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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AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION
AGENDA
December 12, 2007; 6:30pm Board of Supervisors Meeting Room | ||
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The Lake Tahoe Snowmobile Association will conduct its
annual Christmas meeting and party at 6 p.m. Dec. 13 at the Zephyr Cove
Restaurant. The cost of $10 per person includes a buffet dinner and no-host bar.
Donations of toys and canned goods for Angora fire victims will be collected at
the party. | ||
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2007-08 Fire Exam Study Program | ||
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The El Dorado Builders' Exchange and El Dorado County Supervisor Norma Santiago invite all interested parties to attend a "Basin Basics for Rebuilding" class Dec. 17.
The two-hour course is open to all homeowners, contractors and members of the public free of charge. | ||
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Grange community event: The Pleasant Valley Grange's annual Holiday Gala, a community event, starts with a potluck dinner, followed by entertainment from the Pleasant Valley Middle School band, comedian Logan Friday offering reindeer and elf jokes and a Junior Grange play.
When: 6:30 p.m. dinner; 7:30 p.m. festivities.
Where: Pleasant Valley Grange, 4765 Pleasant Valley Road, Placerville. | ||
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Start: 4:00 pm
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Christmas dinner: The Pollock Pines-Camino Community Center Association hosts its annual free Christmas dinner. Children ages 10 and younger will receive a free gift and a visit with Santa Claus.
When: 4 to 7 p.m.
Where: Pollock Pines-Camino Community Center, 2675 Sanders Drive, Pollock Pines.
Cost: Free.
More information: (530) 647-8005. | ||
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All Masons, their friends, and families are welcome to attend this event.
Installation of Officers - Placerville Lodge No. 26
Saturday, December 29 1:00 PM
Hosted By
Placerville Lodge No. 26
Location
Placerville Lodge No. 26
2820 Cold Springs Road
Placerville, CA 95667
Agenda
Friday, 12/28
5:30 PM Installation Practice
Saturday, 12/29
1:00 PM Installation of Officers
Invited | ||
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It's Not Too Late To Get A Flu ShotThe El Dorado County Public Health Department and City of Placerville are teaming up to “subdue the flu” by offering a free flu shot clinic on Thursday, December 13. The clinic will be held at Town Hall on the second floor, located at 549 Main Street in Placerville from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Individuals with
