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Jan.
Bingo
Every Friday is Regular Bingo Games, 1st Monday every month is Big Money Night.
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
Jan.
Square Dance Lessons
Every Thursday of each month you can come and get some dance lessons. This is Sponsored by the Main Street Strollers.
7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.  IOOF Hall, 2nd Floor, 467 Main Street, Placerville.
$3.00 per person, call for more details.
For more information contact: Mimi & Ross Beard (530) 642-9685
Jan.
03
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 $10 each table
www.eldoradocountyfair.org For more information contact: El Dorado County Fairgrounds (530) 621-5860
Jan.
04
Class: Work on Student's Bonsai
Students will bring up to three of their own trees, wire and tools. The time will be spent discussing the students' trees, making decisions about the future of each tree and taking decisive action. (All Skill Levels)
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  Lotus Bonsai Nursery & Gardens, 1435 Lower Lake Drive, Placerville.
$50.00 per person
www.lotusbonsai.com For more information contact:  (530) 622-9681
Jan.
10
19th Annual Crab Feed
The El Dorado County Search and Rescuers Association will be sponsoring this event.
Open at 6:00 p.m., Dinner at 7:30 p.m., and Dancing from 9:00 p.m. t o midnight.  El Dorado County Fairgrounds, 100 Placerville Drive, Placerville.
$25 each ticket
For more information contact: Diane (530) 677-4449
Jan
15
All You Can Eat Spaghetti Feed
Come support Ray Nutting in his campaign to be elected as our District 2 Supervisor. Auction, raffle and fun for all
5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  Pleasant Valley Grange Hall across from Pleasant Valley School
$8 per adult and $5 for kids under 12
For more information contact: Ray Nutting (540) 644-1728
Jan.
17
3rd Annual All Sock Hop in the Sand a tribute to the BEACH BOYS
Come catch the wave with The El Dorado County Chamber and Kool 101.9 Sacramento’s Oldies Station along with many local businesses sponsoring this great event.
The doors will open at 7:00 p.m. and the Dancing will be from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.  El Dorado County Fairgrounds, 100 Placerville Drive, Placerville.
Tickets are $25 each. They are limited and advanced ticket sales only.
www.eldoradocounty.org For more information contact: El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce (530) 621-5885
Jan.
17
Pioneer Firefighter's Association Crab Banquet
This event is a fundraiser for the Pioneer Firefighter's. Please come out and support this effort. For more information and reservations please contact us.
 Oakstone Winery, 6440 Slug Gulch Road, Fairplay.
$45 per person. Reservations required.
www.fairplaywine.com For more information contact:  (530) 620-3337
Jan.
17
Third Saturday Artwalk
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
Jan.
17
Country Western Dance
This is a dance for all ages with the Buckboard Band as the entertainment. This happens every third Saturday of the month.
7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.  Hangtown Grange, 2020 Smith Flat Road, Placerville.
$5.00 donation and Refreshments are available
For more information contact: Harry Caldwell (530) 621-1130
Jan.
18
The Young Musicians Concert
This is the chance to learn first-hand of the enormous homegrown talent here on the Divide. Our youngsters will appreciate your support and enthusiasm. Come early as seats fill up quickly.
Start at 3:00 p.m.  I.O.O.F Hall in Georgetown at the corner of State Highway 193 and Main Street in Georgetown.
$10.00 for entrance at the door and $5.00 for a youngster up to age 18.
For more information contact: Mary Tomfohrde (530) 642-2135
Jan.
19
Martin Luther King, Jr. Candlelight Walk
This program including music, refreshments, speakers, awards and poster contest winners.
Meet at 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.  Town Hall, 549 Main Street, Placerville.
Public welcome to attend. Bring your candles.
For more information contact: Linda Howard (530) 620-4364
Jan.
19
Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
This will bring the community together to commemorate the ideals of Dr. Martin Luther King. A celebration of the dream Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with music, testimony, speakers and a dynamic re-enactment of an MLK speech will take place.
Starts at 7:00 p.m.  El Dorado High School Gymnasium, 561 Canal Street, Placerville.
Public welcome to attend.
For more information contact: Keith Stafford (530) 647-2020
Jan.
20
El Dorado Winery Association's 13th Annual Passport Weekends 2004
The two weekends are March 27th & 28th and April 3rd & 4th. Call or visit the website to get an application to purchase your passport to this great event. Applications can only be postmarked after January 20, 2004.
 Twenty wineries located in El Dorado County.
$65.00 per person Tickets are limited, and we suggest that you get your “application” in early.
www.eldoradowines.org For more information contact: El Dorado Winery Association (800) 306-3956
Jan.
24
Highway 50 Association~ "Snow Ball" at the Sequoia
Hosted by "Mark Twain" himself portrayed by McAvoy Lane and Highway 50 Assn. Music by Old West with a wonderful dinner planned … Put on your period attire, slip on your dancing shoes, and enjoy a delightful evening of gaiety and fine dining
Details to come… Please call.  Sequoia Restaurant, 643 Bee Street, Placerville.
$ 45 per person, Reservations are needed.
www.hwy50wagontrain.com For more information contact: Vi Tara (530) 644-3761
Jan.
24
Stammtisch El Dorado is presenting Fasching 2004
There will be a traditional "German Mardi Gras" costume ball, entertainment, music by a live band, full German-style dinner, refreshments and prizes.
6:00 p.m. to Midnight  Placerville Shakespeare Club, 2940 Bedford Avenue, Placerville.
Cost is $20 for members and $25 for non-members.
For more information contact: Micki Roggatz (530) 644-2567
Jan.
24
Pioneer Firefighter's Association Crab Banquet
This event is a fundraiser for the Pioneer Firefighter's. Please come out and support this effort. For more information and reservations please contact us.
 Oakstone Winery, 6440 Slug Gulch Road, Fairplay.
$45 per person. Reservations required.
www.fairplaywine.com For more information contact:  (530) 620-3337
Jan.
24
Gold Discovery Day
This marks the anniversary of James Marshall's momentous discovery of gold in the tailrace of Sutter's Mill. This event is commemorated every year with living history, interactive period trade demonstrations, music and more.
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park, 8 miles north on highway 49 from Placerville in Coloma.
Free to the public. A parking fee may apply.
For more information contact: Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park (530) 295-2170
Jan.
31
Pioneer Firefighter's Association Crab Banquet
This event is a fundraiser for the Pioneer Firefighter's. Please come out and support this effort. For more information and reservations please contact us.
 Perry Creek Vineyard, 7400 Perry Creek Road, Fairplay
$45 per person. Reservations required.
www.fairplaywine.com For more information contact:  (530) 620-3337
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