Jan
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 Wednesday Night Social
Tomei's Restaurant & Bar is having a Happy hour, free appetizers, drink specials and celebrity bartenders. The celebrity bartenders work for tips to donate to their favorite charity plus part of the profits also go to the charity. Support the community and see local celebs behind the bar. 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Tomei's Restaurant and Bar, 384 Main Street, Placerville For more information contact: For more information, call (530) 626-9766 |
Jan
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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 |
Jan
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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 |
Jan
04 & 05 |
 FREE E-waste recycling event
Donate your old computers, monitors, key boards, scanners, printers, cell phones, ink cartridges & TVs. To benefit students who attend Sly Park Environmental Education Center 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Wal-mart parking lot on Missouri Flat Drive in Placerville Free For more information contact: (530) 644-2071 |
Jan
05 |
 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 |
Jan
12 |
Class: Create your Own Bonsai
Bring your own pot & tree or buy from our nursery. Create your own design based on tree selection. We will provide wire, soil and other materials. 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Lotus Bonsai Nursery & Gardens, 1435 Lower Lake Drive, Placerville. $60.00 each day www.lotusbonsai.com For more information contact: Lotus Bonsai Nursery & Gardens (530) 622-9681 |
Jan
12 |
Winter Trails
REI & Kirkwood will be hosting "Winter Trails" a nation wide event with the goal to expose the public to snowshoeing and cross country skiing. Free snowshoe demos will be available through the day. A variety of snowshoes will be there to play with. There will also be various seminars offered throughout the day from avalanche safety and beacon use, GPS introductions, snowshoe tours. The day will be filled with many things to do and learn 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Kirkwood Cross Country Ski Area and Snowshoe Center, Kirkwood Cross Country Ski Area and Snowshoe Center, Highway 88 (five miles west of Carson Pass &/or 60 miles east of Jackson on Hwy 88), Kirkwood, CA FREE www.kirkwood.com also www.wintertrails.org For more information contact: (209) 258-7248 |
Jan
12 |
Annual Search & Rescue Crab Feed
Dinner Dance 6:00 p.m., dinner at 7:30 p.m. with dancing from 9:00 p.m. to midnight El Dorado County Fairgrounds, 100 Placerville Drive $40 For more information contact: For tickets call, Diane (530) 677-4449 |
Jan
12 |
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 10:00 a.m. - Noon and 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 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 |
Jan
12 |
 American River Conservancy presents a Star Party
The astronomy club "Starforge" has generously agreed to come quarterly to share their knowledge & high powered telescopes with the public. Starforge will set up different stations focusing on a variety of must see locations in the sky. Cancelled if rain or heavy clouds 6"30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Magnolia Ranch-Across from Venezio's on Highway 49 free For more information contact: (530) 621-1224 |
Jan
13 |
Class: Amur Maple Shohin Forest
These are 5-10 years old with great trunk movement, mall leaves & wonderful fall color. We have been planning this class for the last 3 years and the materials are finally ready. Create a unique forest with 10 - 15 trees in a glazed ceramic tray. 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Lotus Bonsai Nursery & Gardens, 1435 Lower Lake Drive, Placerville. $150.00 www.lotusbonsai.com For more information contact: Lotus Bonsai Nursery & Gardens (530) 622-9681 |
Jan
18 |
El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce presents its 2nd Annual Hangtown Hold'em Tournament
Prizes valued up to $500, prizes to the Top 10%, other raffle prizes, food and no host bar. A special Hangtown Hold'em Trophy for the Champion. Old west attire encouraged Registrations starts at 6:00 p.m., Gaming starts at 7:00 p.m. Diamond Springs/El Dorado Firefighters Memorial Hall, 3745 China Garden Road, Diamond Springs $50 buy-in. Pre-registration would be preferred. or registrations form at www.eldoradocounty.org For more information contact: EDC Chamber (530) 621-5885 |
Jan
19 |
Imagination Theater proudly presents Mary Youngblood
Three time Grammy Award Winning Native American Flautist 7:30 p.m. Imagination Theater, located at El Dorado County Fairgrounds Preferred Seating $45.00, regular seating $35.00. Seating is limited For more information contact: Call the Box Office to make your reservations (530) 642-0404 |
Jan.
19 |
 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 |
Jan
19 |
El Dorado Nursery & Garden presents 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 12 noon El Dorado Nursery & Garden, 3931 C Durock Road, Shingle Springs, Free For more information contact: Juliet Voigtlander (530) 676-6555 |
Jan
19 |
 Heroes Night
The El Dorado County Western Slope Boys & Girls Club is putting on the Heroes Night. There will be a BBQ dinner, entertainment, raffle prizes, and live & silent auction. Social hour & silent auction begins at 5:00 p.m.; dinner & live auction begins at 6:30 p.m. National Guard Armory (behind Raley’s) 212 Armory Road, Placerville. $25 per person in advance which includes dinner and auction. Please mail checks & make out to the Boys & Girls Club, 212 Armory Road, Placerville, Ca 95667. At the door $30. For more information contact: Kyleen Cornell (530) 295-8019 |
Jan
19 |
El Dorado Nursery & Garden presents 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 10:00 a.m. El Dorado Nursery & Garden, 3931 C Durock Road, Shingle Springs Free For more information contact: Juliet Voigtlander (530) 676-6555 |
Jan
19 |
American River Conservancy offers Monroe Ridge Trail Hike
This hike offers an exciting range of terrain and magnificent views. The diversity of flora & fauna on this three mile trail becomes apparent. Keith Atwater will host this local walk. Intermediate level 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Nature Center, Coloma Free For more information contact: Register by calling American River Conservancy (530) 621-1224 |
Jan.
21 |
12th Annual Martin Luther King Commemoration
The El Dorado Community Roundtable on Human Rights sponsors this event. 5:30 p.m. reception; 6:00 p.m. Candlelight Walk; 6:30 p.m. Commemoration Placerville Town Hall, 549 Main Street, Placerville, Ca Free Community Event www.edchumanrights.org For more information contact: edchumanrights@yahoo.com |
Jan
22 |
 2008 El Dorado Rod & Gun Club Annual Banquet
Fundraising Dinner and Auction. Live and silent auctions, special drawings including limited edition firearms, other guns, custom knives, art prints and much more. Cocktails start at 5:30pm -Dinner at 6:30 - Raffles and Auction at 7:30 Cold Springs Country Club, 6500 Clubhouse Drive, Placerville Tickets are $25 per person, online purchasing is also avalailable, check the website for more details www.eldoradorodandgun.com For more information contact: (530) 672-3330 |
Jan
22 |
 El Dorado Winery Association's 17th Annual Passport Weekends 2008
The two weekends are March 29 - 30 and April 05 - 06. Call or visit the website to get an application to purchase your passport to this great event. Applications can only be postmarked on or after January 22, 2008. 25 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
22 |
 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 7:30 p.m. Snowline Hospice, 6520 Pleasant Valley Road, Diamond Springs www.eldoradocounty.org For more information contact: El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce (530) 621-5885 |
Jan
26 |
 El Dorado Art & Wine Festival
Sponsored by Kiwanis of Placerville and Mother Lode Rehabilitation. Benefiting local youth and adults with disabilities. Featuring the sounds of Steelin' Dan. Live and silent auction, appetizers, wine tasting, wine sales and featuring Art of the Something MORE Gallery 5:30p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Main Exhibit Hall, El Dorado County Fairgrounds, 100 Placerville Drive, Placerville $30 per person, $50 per couple www.morerehab.org For more information contact: M.O.R.E. (530) 622-4848 |
Jan.
26 |
 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. www.marshallgold.org For more information contact: Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park (530) 295-2170 |
Jan
26 |
 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 |
Jan
26 |
Placerville Lions Crab Feed
Cracked Crab & Shrimp - all you can eat. Door Prize: Case of Wine. No tickets sold at door Social Hour, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m., Dinner & Raffle 7:30 till done Mother Lode Lions Hall, Diamond Springs $35 per person, Tickets sold by Mike O at the CPA office of Terrie Y. Prod-hon, 601 Main Street & at Mother Lode Lions Candy Booth in Diamond Springs For more information contact: Mike O (530) 622-1731 |
Jan
26 & 27 |
Work on Students' Bonsai
Students will bring one or more of their own trees, wire & tools. This time will be spent discussing the students' trees, making decisions about the future of each tree and taking decisive action to advance the design 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Lotus Bonsai Nursery & Gardens, 1435 Lower Lake Drive, Placerville $40 per day www.lotusbonsai.com For more information contact: Scott Chadd (530) 622-9681 |
Jan
26 & 27 |
Bring out the Barrels
Eighteen El Dorado County wineries invite wine enthusiasts to sample distinctive wines straight from the barrel. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Snowline Hospice of El Dorado County. Check the website for a list of all participating wineries and more detailed information Advance tickets available for $20 thru 1/22; or purchase directly from wineries thru January 4. A limited number of tickets available for $30 at wineries during the event week-end www.ElDoradoWines.org For more information contact: please check the website |
Jan
TBA |
Stammtisch El Dorado is presenting Fasching 2008
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 $10 for members and $13 for non-members. Dinner is available for an additional $15. prepaid by 1/19 For more information contact: Micki Roggatz (530) 644-2567 |
Jan
TBA |
2008 Season for Nonviolence - Opening Ceremony
Come be a part of our community's commitment to nonvilence. Music, exhibits, drumming, local dignitaries, food, presentations, youth groups 1:30 p.m. Town Hall, Main Street, Placerville Free www.edpjc.org For more information contact: Jim Martin (530) 622-9549 |
The event date, time, cost and locations are
subject to change. 
