 Dec.
1 Annual Christmas Parade,
1PM on Historic Main Street in Placerville. This big
parade will take place rain or shine. The starting point
is the Mountain Democrat parking lot on upper Broadway
and the parade continues down Main Street. Sponsored
by Goodyear McIntires & Tubes. For info call (530)
622-9400 |
| Dec. 4 Winemaker
Dinner at the Sierra Nevada House ...
This event of fine dining with a five-course menu and
multiple tasting from Boeger Winery are to be presented
by Sierra Nevada House Chef Tony Barlett and the Boeger
staff. This event will start at 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
and will be $100 per person. Call early for reservations
and tickets as there is limited seating and this will
sell out. For more information please call (530) 626-8096. |
 Dec.
5 El Dorado Hills
Christmas Tree Lighting ... Ceremony
Location: CSD, 1021 Harvard Way, El Dorado Hills, Time:
5:30PM - 7PM ... Come share an evening of Christmas
carols and entertainment by local groups and enjoy some
cookies and punch. Santa will be there and the lights
will be lit at 7PM. |
| Dec. 6-7 Merchants
Open House, 10AM - 6PM. Placerville, Historic Main
Street merchants welcome visitors with coffee, cider
and seasonal goodies. Enjoy hometown holiday shopping
and hospitality in one convenient and easy location.
Free parking and entertainment too. Sponsored by the
PDA.
For info call (530)672-3436. |
 Dec.
6-8 CHRISTMAS IN THE FOOTHILLS,
The Church of the Foothills, 2380 Merrychase Drive,
Cameron Park, is hosting a delightful candlelit evening,
featuring a catered and served full-course dinner and
concertm 6PM with dinner at 6:30PM, followed by the
concert. This fun-filled event features the COTF Christmas
Band and Ensemble and provides an opportunity to sing-a-long
and enjoy the season. Tickets are $15 person. For more
information and tickets call (530) 677-3057. |
| Dec. 6-22 THE
YOUNGEST OF THE MAGI ... This is the world
premier of the original story with original music written
by Michael Taylor. Please the whole family and be a
part of history by joining the singing of Christmas
carols and listening to a delightful story that will
leave you feeling the joy of the season. For more information
call the Mother Lode Performing Arts Company at (530)
672-3322. |
 Dec.
7-8 Historic Country Inn Holiday Tour.
Tour 11 inns decked out in seasonal finery, meet the
innkeepers and enjoy Inn specialties and refreshments.
Weekend tickets available, good for both Saturday and
Sunday 1-5PM, for $15 in advance or at the door. Tickets
are available at every member inn or call toll free
877-BnB-inns, that's 877-262-4667. www.goldcountrylodging.com |
 Dec.
7 A CHRISTMAS PARADE AND CRAFT
FAIR ...The parade starts at 1PM at
Pony Express Trail behind Select Video and ends at the
Pollock Pines-Camino Community Center on Sanders Drive
where there will be crafts, food, Santa, and more from
10AM - 4PM. For more information call (530) 644-4427. |
| Dec. 7 CHRISTMAS
BAZAAR ... at the Pleasant Valley Grange
Hall during the pancake breakfast. Spaces are available
with a table for $10. Call April at (530) 644-5172 or
Paula at (530) 647-1118 for table reservations. The
Grange Women’s Association will be providing complementary
refreshments. |
 Dec.
7 Flea Market, El Dorado County Fairgrounds,
Placerville Drive, Placerville. Open 6AM, $10 table
(530) 621-5860. |
| Dec. 7 & 8 Gold
'N Treasures Holiday Craft Show, 10AM-4PM,
6020 Connery Drive, Cameron Park [Directions: Cameron
Park Dr or Ponderosa Rd, to Meder Rd, to Carousel, Right
on Connery, 3rd house on Right] ... A Large Variety
of Gifts and Decorations for your Holiday Shopping including
Ceramic, Wearables, Home & Garden Accents, Ornaments,
Wreaths & Holiday Decorations, Bath & Body,
& Much More. For more info email |
|  Dec.
8 Historic Cary House Hotel presents the 4th annual
Tea in Toyland with Cinnamon Bear.
There will be three seatings, 12:30AM; 2PM. Children
of all ages delight in the antics of the Cinnamon
Bear. Tea and cookies will be served. Tickets go on
sale November 1st. Advance ticket
a must. For ticket sales call 530-622-4271.
www.caryhouse.com
|
 Dec.
8 Christmas in Coloma.
An old fashion Christmas is celebrated in Coloma each
year with demonstrations, carriage rides, crafts and
much more. In this annual event, Marshall Gold Discovery
State Historic Park recreates an old-fashioned,
1850's Christmas, with period crafts, music, strolling
musicians, historic trade demonstrations, 19th century
Christmas programs and plays in the Gold Discovery Museum,
and wreath-making. Vendors offer handmade crafts and
a variety of foods, including roasted chestnuts. Don't
miss the carriage rides and a visit from Santa and Mrs.
Claus! Historic cabins and houses furnished from different
eras are open for touring. The fully restored Coloma
Schoolhouse can be toured and experienced as it was
in 1925. Questions regarding times and activities for
all events, please call (530) 295-2170 or (530) 622-3470.
www.coloma.com/calendar/christmas/ |
| Dec. 8 MUSIC
ON THE DIVIDE ... Under the direction of
Kathleen Torchia- Sizemore, Capitol Opera will offer
a program of familiar and well-loved arias as well as
music from Broadway plays and Americana classics. Capitol
Opera is known for its creative and accurate presentations
of opera and Broadway musicals in a small venue. Beautiful
voices and excellent interpretation make this an afternoon
to remember. All concerts take place at the I.O.O.F.
Hall in Georgetown at 3PM. For more information call
(530) 642-2135. |
 Dec.
14 FOOTHILL WOMEN’S CHORUS
... at Foothills United Methodist Church is presenting
this Free Christmas Concert at 5:00PM, 3301 Green Valley
Road Rescue. Complimentary refreshments will be served;
donations will be gladly accepted. For more information
call Karen at (530) 622-3720. |
 Dec.
14 THE SOUND OF HOOF BEATS FROM PONY
EXPRESS TRAIL ... On December 14th, 2002
the sound of hoof beats will be heard from Pollock Pines
to Placerville. For the first time since 1998 the California
Division of the National Pony Express Association will
be carrying Christmas Cards. The Christmas Cards will
be from those in the community that want to give their
cards that “special personal touch.” The personal touch
being, carried by horseback and a special hand stamping
by the Pony Express. All Christmas cards must have the
correct postage in order to be carried. No extra large
or extra long cards please, only standard sizes can
be carried. There will be no charge to carry personal
cards. However, donations are gratefully appreciated.
All donations assist the Association; in keeping history
alive, trail maintenance and preserving the Pony Express
National Historic Trail.
09:30 - Pollock Pines Post Office
09:50 - Sportsman’s Hall
10:10 - Mace Road
10:30 - Camino Post Office
10:50 - High Hill Ranch
11:10 - Abel’s Acres
11:30 - Jacquier & Placerville Trail
12:00 - Arrive at Placerville Chamber of Commerce |
| Dec.
14 AN OLD FASHIONED
CHRISTMAS” ARTS & CRAFT FAIRE ... Church
of the Foothills, 2830 Merrychase Drive, is looking
for crafters and artists that would be interested in
having a booth at this event. The craft faire will begin
at 10AM and finish at 4PM. The price for a 10X10 space
is $35. The deadline is November 22. For more information
please call the Recreation Department at (530) 677-2231. |
Dec.
14 Concert of Carols,
7PM, to be held at the Discovery Hills Church, 4270
Shingle Springs Drive, Shingle Springs ... Call (530)
677-1875 for ticket information. The "Chorus
of Faith" that brought you the Madrigal, and
has performed at the Placerville Tree Lighting, will
be celebrating Christmas with the community. Join
us for an evening of carols, reflection, candlelight
and celebration. At the conclusion of the concert,
mingle over traditional Christmas goodies. Suggested
donation: $5.00/Adults; $3.00/Children.
|
| Dec. 18 El Dorado
County Chamber ~ Christmas MIXER
.. This event will take place at Marshall Room at the
El Dorado County Fairgrounds, 100 Placerville Drive,
from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. It will feature the Pot
of Gold drawing, raffle, No-Host Bar, Food, and Fun.
www.eldoradocounty.org/ |
|  Dec.
21 Third Saturday Nitelife Art Walk, Historic
Main Street, Placerville. 6PM -9PM. Art galleries
and merchants stay open late to host changing art
shows. Wine, hors d’oeuvres, demonstrations and
entertainment. Sponsored by local galleries and merchants.
Website
| (530) 642-3436.
|
 Dec.
31 NEW YEARS EVE ~ Dinner &
Swing dance Party ...This event will
be held at the Sierra Nevada House (835 Lotus Rd, Coloma
at the corner of Hwy 49 and Lotus Rd.) from 7:30 p.m.
to 2:00 a.m. and the cost of this event is $95 per person.
The way it used to be… swing the night away and the
New Year in. Dress to kill at this Black and White Ball.
Come to both the fabulous multi-course wine tasting
dinner and dance or just the dance if you want. For
more information and to make reservations and tickets
(530) 626-8096. |
| Dec. 31 A
beatniks NEW YEARS EVE ... Zachary Jacques
Restaurant is presenting this New Year Eve party. There
will be two seating that evening the first is the Early
seating costing $60.00 per person, and the Late (Party)
seating costing $100.00 per person. For more details
on what the two sittings include and tickets please
call (530) 626-8045. |
| Dec. 31 New
Year’s Eve ~ A night in paradise ...
Save the date and ring in the New Year with Lake Natoma
Inn, 702 Gold Lake Drive, Folsom. Packages start at
$279 per couple and include hor d’oeures, hosted bar,
steak and lobster dinner, party favors, champagne toast
an overnight guest room and a New Year’s Day champagne
brunch. Please call (916) 351-1500 and make your reservations
early. |
