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October
News
In
This Issue
Centennial Celebration
of Flight
49er Family Festival
Halloween Carnival at Town Hall
Trick or Treat on Main Street
Tickets for the great event are
now on sale now at these locations:
EDC Chamber, 542 Main St. Placerville
EDH Chamber, 981 Governor Drive, EDH
SS/CP Chamber, 3300 Coach Lane, CP
Cary House Hotel, 300 Main St., Placerville
Apples, Apples,
Apples
 There is still time to enjoy Apple
Hill and the fresh produce, crafts and baked goods offered. Take a drive and
bring the family to enjoy the abundance and beauty of the country landscape.
Pumpkins are ready and the kids will enjoy choosing their favorite from any
one of several pumpkin patches. Plan a trip to visit again in November and
choose and cut that perfect Christmas Tree from one of the many tree farms
located in the area.
As Apple Hill®
grows ever more popular, parking and vehicle travel on narrow roads can be
difficult at times. This year, park your car and travel in comfort on the
Apple Hill Express. For details, and the schedule, call 530-642-5383 or
toll-free 888-246-2877.
49er
Family Festival
October 11 & 12, 10am to 5 pm
Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park
For two days Coloma will appear much as it did in the 1850's. A living
history tent encampment with groups coming from all over California will
interpret gold rush history. There will be sawmill demonstrations and
re-enactments and much more fun for the family. Free to the public. Parking
fee may apply.
Johnny
Carsino and the Sophisticated Ladies
Johnny Carsino and the Sophisticated Ladies, a musical revue with dialogue
based loosely on Johnny Carson’s Tonight Show. This comedic musical variety
show is sure to tickle your funny bone and bring back memories of times gone
by. Join us for this delightfully entertaining season. Show times vary. This
starts in September and will run through October. All performances will be
held at the Veteran’s Memorial Building located at 130 Placerville Drive in
Placerville. Tickets are $15 general admission and $12 for students and
seniors. All Thursday performances are $12. Groups of 10 or more are $10
each. www.motherlodepac.org. For
more information contact: Mother Lode Performing Arts Company 530/672-3322.
Two
Safe Ways for the Kids to Enjoy Halloween
Halloween Carnival at Town Hall
This Halloween Carnival is sponsored by the Lions and Rotary Clubs for kids
10 and under to have a safe, fun time on Halloween. Town Hall, 549 Main St.,
Downtown Placerville from 7 to 9 pm. Free to the public. www.placerville-downtown.org
or call 530/672-3436.
Trick or Treat on Main Street
Downtown
merchants will be giving out candy beginning at 4pm. The parade starts at the
City Hall parking lot and proceeds down historic Main St. and ends at Benham
Park where thee will be a costume contest and bonfire. Parade starts at
5:30pm Free to the public for more information call 530/672-3436.
Ask for our newly updated, FREE El Dorado County Visitors Guide.
 To obtain a copy of the El Dorado
County Visitors Guide, or to purchase the CD “Introduction to El Dorado
County”, which is packed with beautiful pictures of local scenes, click here
Available Now:
2003-04 Farm
Trails Guide. Visit
http://edc-farmtrails.org/ to find
out how to obtain your free copy.
Apple Hill's 2003-04
guide, the Cider Press. http://www.appliehill.com/
or call 530-644-7692 for Apple Hill information, growers' lists, maps,
events, etc.
CONTACT US
You can
pick up the above guides at the El Dorado Chamber of Commerce, 542 Main
Street, Placerville. Stop by for tourism information or to purchase
books, maps, etc. Phones: 530-621-5885 or 1-800-457-6279 or visit www.visit-eldorado.com.
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El
Dorado County Visitors Authority
http://www.visit-eldorado.com
eNews,
October, 2003, Vol. 2, Issue 10
October Events
November Events
December Events
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October
Highlights
Third Saturday Night ArtWalk on Placerville’s
historic Main St. from 6 to 9 pm. Call 530/672-3436.
Every Friday is Regular Bingo Game night. Doors open
at 5 pm. 100 Placerville Dr. Placerville, EDC Fairgrounds. For
more information call 530/321-5860.
Square Dance every Wednesday at the Hangtown Grange, 2020
Smith Flat Rd., Placerville, call 530/295-1922.
Below
are a few October events.
Click on the October
calendar for a complete list.
Flea Market
This flea
market is held on the first Saturday of every month. Come out and see what is
happening. El Dorado County Fairgrounds, 100 Placerville Dr., Placerville
from 6am to 2pm. Free to the public, $10 for a table. www.eldoradocountyfair.org.
For more information call 530/621-5860.
What's Doing on the
Farm Scene?
Labor Day
weekend is when the Apple Hill season begins. Several Apple Hill and Farm
Trails members are open during the summer season and a few are open all
year. Get your copies of the 2003-04 Farm Trails Guide and the 2003-04
Cider Press (see left column) and see what's going on down at
the farm.
The Cider Press
has a handy events calendar. Or visit http://www.applehill.com/site/calendar.html.
The Farm Trails
Guide has maps
of its six main farm trails areas—Gold Hill, Pleasant Valley, Georgetown
Divide, Apple Hill, South County and Placerville—as well as a harvest
calendar and product directory.
El
Dorado Hills Community Expo & Bus Tour
Local
businesses showcasing their products and services. Free admission, food,
gifts, vacation give-a-ways and more. October 8th from 5 to 8pm
at the EDH Community Services Gymnasium. For more information go to www.eldoradohillschamber.org
or call 916/933-1335.
25th Annual Rock
& Gem Show
October 18
& 19
This is an annual event that has both vendors and displays from all over El
Dorado County and other counties. Come out and see if there is something
you like. Dealers & displays featuring fine gems, minerals, jewelry,
beads, lapidary material and fossils. Enjoy gold panning, demonstrations,
and many other activities.
10am to 5 pm at the EDC Fairgrounds, 100 Placerville Dr., Placerville.
Call 530/676-2472.
Coming
in November
Kick off the holiday
season at the Festival of Lights November 28th, Main St.
Placerville .
November 1, 7, & 8 enjoy the performance of Batty Family Chronicles III
or Can You Dig It at the Old Coloma Theatre, call 530/626-5282.
November 1st
attend the 20th annual Hollywood in the Hills Auction
to benefit the EDH Women’s Center. Call 530/626-1450.
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