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2008 El Dorado County Events
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The event date, time, cost and locations are
subject to change.
Therefore prior to attending an event please contact the event contact
person to confirm the information.
 El
Dorado Winery Association's 17th Annual Passport Weekends
2008: March 29-30 and April 5-6. Click
here to get an application to purchase your passport
to this great event. Applications
can be received anytime after January 22, 2008. Cost: $65 per passport. www.eldoradowines.org |
Feb
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 The Cameron Park Rotary Club Community Observatory
Folsom Lake College, El Dorado Center, invites the public to let trained observatory docents show the many celestial wonders of the universe through two 14 inch telescopes.. The observatory is open to the public on weekend evenings (weather permitting) Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings -8:30 - 10:30 p.m (May thru October) Folsom Lake College, El Dorado Center, Campus Dr, continue through the back parking lot to the left of the observatory gate. Free communityobservatory.com For more information contact: For more information, and nightly 5:00 p.m. closure updates go to (530) 642-5621 |
Feb
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 Bingo
Every Monday and Friday is Regular Bingo Games Doors Open at 5pm, Early Bird Game at 6:45 pm and Regular Game at 7pm. El Dorado County Fairgrounds, 100 Placerville Drive, Placerville. 14 Game Minimum "Buy In" $10.00, and Six Special Game $1.00 each www.eldoradocountyfair.org For more information contact: El Dorado County Fairgrounds (530) 621-5860 |
Feb
02 |
 American River Conservancy offers Snowshoeing in the Sierra
This is the an annual snowshoe trip. It is geared for people who have never been snowshoeing before. All the basics will be covered and you'll be taken out on the trail. Although this is a beginners class, being in good shape is highly recommended. 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. TBA at the time of sign up $10 for members/$20 for non-members www.arconservancy.org For more information contact: for reservations, call (530) 621-1224 |
Feb
02 |
 Flea Market
This flea market is held on the first Saturday of each month. Come out and see what is happening. 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. El Dorado County Fairgrounds, 100 Placerville Drive, Placerville. Free to the public, and $15 each table 10' x 10' space. Gates open at 6:30 for vendors www.eldoradocountyfair.org For more information contact: El Dorado County Fairgrounds (530) 621-5860 |
Feb
03 |
El Dorado Nursery & Garden presents a Maple Clinic
Chris Aycock, our maple expert, will demystify this beautiful plant with a hands on clinic. Learn how to select, care and prune all types of Japanese Maples. Get all your questions answered and learn how to choose the right maple for your landscape 10:00 a.m. El Dorado Nursery & Garden, 3931 C Durock Road, Shingle Springs, Free For more information contact: Juliet Voigtlander (530) 676-6555 |
Feb
03 |
El Dorado Nursery & Garden presents a Rose Pruning Clinic
Learn how to select, care and prune your roses with this "hands on" clinic. The clinic will cover pruning techniques, tool selection, eco-friendly methods of fertilization and pest control 12 Noon El Dorado Nursery & Garden, 3931 C Durock Road, Shingle Springs Free For more information contact: Juliet Voigtlander (530) 676-6555 |
Feb
06 |
The Sequoia Comedy Night
The Sequoia presents a comedy showcase evening the first Wednesday of every month Doors open for Comedy Night at 7:00 pm; the show begins at 8:00 pm. Sequoia Restaurant at the historic Bee-Bennett House, 645 Bee Street, Placerville. For more information contact: Sequoia (530) 622-5222 |
Feb
07 |
Gold Key Cellars Open House
Gold Key Cellars is excited to unveil the 10,000 sq ft warehouse, designed specifically to meet the demand of local wineries. Wine tasting and light appetizers will be served 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 40404 Stage Court, Placerville Free www.goldkeystorage.com For more information contact: Sarah (530) 344-1234 |
Feb
09 |
 A Chocolate Affair
This event is put on by Soroptimist International of Placerville and Cameron Park. An evening of Chocolate confections, featuring local wineries, breweries and restaurants, silent auction, and live auction. Voted "Best Charity Event in El Dorado County, 2007." Event to benefit local women, children, and families. 6:30 p.m. El Dorado County Fairgrounds, 100 Placerville Drive, Placerville. $30 advance, $35 at door. For ticket outlet locations, or to download order form visit www.chocolate-affair.com or call For more information contact: (530) 344-1476 |
Feb
11 - 14 |
“Snow Sport's Week”
Barton Hospital & Sierra-At-Tahoe team up to raise money for various local organizations. Discount, advance tickets available with all proceeds going to South Lake Tahoe non-profit organizations. Enjoy a Full Day of skiing or boarding at Sierra at Tahoe at the REDUCED RATE of $35/day. Tickets will not be on sale at Sierra for this price during those days. They must be purchased in advance. Tickets can be purchased at PLA on Main Street Placerville www.sierraattahoe.com For more information contact: For more ticket purchase locations check website |
Feb
15 |
Kids Play Night
Join our first-ever cheerleading kids play night! This night will be all cheer-themed with lots of fun and games! You will not want to miss this! 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm All Star Gymnastics & Cheer, 6160 Enterprise Dr, Ste A, $15/$18 www.allstargymnastics.com For more information contact: Karen Wilson or Lori Turnbull (530) 622-7684 |
Feb
15 |
Valentine Dance
Get on your dancing shoes and join in the fun at the Shakespeare Club. Music provided by Paul King, no host bar and complimentary snacks. 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Shakespeare Club, 2940 Bedford Ave., Placerville $10 For more information contact: Annabelle (530) 647-9308 |
Feb
05 |
Fat Tuesday
The El Dorado Arts Council invites you to break out your beads, have fun, support the arts at our Mardi Gras Mixer. Enjoy live music with Bill Dickson's Pseudo Quartet, celebrity bartenders, special menu selection, Lava Cap wine tasting, great doorprizes, great fun 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm Tomei's @ 384, 384 Main Street, Placerville For more information contact: |
Feb
16 |
 Third Saturday
Art galleries and merchants stay open late to host changing art show. Wine, hors d’oeuvres, demonstrations, and entertainment. Sponsored by local galleries and merchants. 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Historic Main Street, Placerville. Free to the public. www.placerville-downtown.org For more information contact: Placerville Downtown Association (530) 642-0177 |
Feb
16 & 17 |
Holly's Hill Vineyard is having a Valentine Weekend Food & Wine Pairing
Details are to come 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Holly's Hill Vineyard, 3680 Leisure Lane online purchase price of $20 or telephone purchase of $25.00. Price includes logo glass. More information listed at their website www.hollshill.com For more information contact: (530) 344-0227 |
Feb
16 |
Historic El Dorado Celebrates Valentine's Day
Annual winter clearance, stroll the town and save 10% to 50% at the participating merchants 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Historic El Dorado For more information contact: for information, call (530) 622-2840 |
Feb
20 |
Wildlife Classes
Sierra Wildlife Rescue class taught by experienced wildlife caretakers, "Wildlife in your Backyard" will help you to identify and learn the natural history of your wild neighbors 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 6236 Pleasant Valley Road, in the El Dorado Shopping Center, El Dorado Free to Sierra Wildlife Members, $5 non-members For more information contact: (530) 677-5060 |
Feb
23 |
Stammtisch of El Dorado presents Lumpenball
More details to come… 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 p.m. Hangtown Grange For more information contact: Micki Roggatz (530) 644-2567 |
Feb
23 |
 Cool Contra Dance
The Cool Contra Dances will be held from January through May on the Fourth Saturday of each month. The Band that you can dance to is "Old Time Confusion". Instruction is at 6:30, and Full dancing will be from 7:00 to 10 p.m. Pilot Hill Grange, in Cool. Approximately 1.6 miles east of Cool on Georgetown Road (also known as Hwy 193) $7.00 for Adults, $5.00 under 18 and $1.00 under 12. For more information contact: Alan (530) 333-1109 |
Feb
23 |
 14th Annual El Dorado Hills Rotary CRAB FEED
This event is a fundraiser for the El Dorado Hills Rotary Club. For more information and reservations please contact us. The public is encouraged to attend. And, after dinner, enjoy the dancing. 6:00 p.m. Cocktails, 7:00 p.m. Dinner, 8:00 p.m. to Midnight - Dancing. El Dorado Hills Community Services Gymnasium. $40.00 per person, table sponsorship available $600/$1200 For more information contact: Lew Meltz (916) 933-2707 |
Feb.
26 |
 Mixer~ El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce
This is an El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce~ Networking Mixer for a local business and chamber member. Come out and meet local businesses. Bring business cards. 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. 49er Federal Credit Union, 225 Placerville Dr, Placerville www.eldoradocounty.org For more information contact: El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce (530) 621-5885 |
Feb
29 |
Imagination Theater presents "Little Women"
Opening this week-end, running through March and the first week-end in April Evening performance times vary, call theater for specific time Imagination Theater, El Dorado Fairgrounds, 100 Placerville Dr, Placerville $16 for adult, 13 for Senior, $9 for children For more information contact: Box Office (hours are 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Tuesday - Friday) (530) 642-0404 |
Feb
29 |
Girls Night Out
This fun new event focuses on activities that appeal to women. Main Street merchants stay open late for shopping, fashion shows, bunco, floral arranging, cooking demos, raffles, wine, cheese and chocolate tasting, health 7 beauty demos and much more.Sponsored by the Placerville Downtown Association 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Historic Main Street For more information contact: Call (530) 672-3430 |
Feb
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Code of the West Gun Show
If you have guns you want to buy/sell/trade or just want a free appraisal, bring them to this great gun show. El Dorado County Fairdgrounds, 100 Placerville Drive, Placerville For more information contact: for more information, call (530) 676-8762 |
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Disclaimer:
The event date, time, cost and locations are subject to change.
Therefore prior to attending an event please contact the event contact
person to confirm the information.
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